We seem to be having a hard time keeping the Bubbles in stock, you guys can't get enough! The good news is we recently brought in more to satiate your appetite for good sparkling wines. We typically have sparklers for all budgets and whatever your preference may be; Prosecco, Champagne, Sparking Wine, Cava and Cremant. We also have a stash of bottles chilling in our refrigerated case for that last minute urge to celebrate. Salumiere Cesario is a must visit before your holiday parties - make sure to stock up early for New Years - we often get wiped out of our selection early on!

If you were not able to make it in for our Parmigiano Reggiano wheel cutting event on Saturday, we are happy to inform you that we sold about 65 ponds of the cheese on the first day alone! BUT - we still have about 20 pounds left , so hurry in if you'd like to get your hands on some because it will surely be gone before this week is over!

Many of you became familiar with the Newsom's Country Ham over the last two holiday seasons. We have just received our shipment of the fabulous hams this year that have been set aside for us for the holidays, and we just cracked open the first one following our Parmigiano event on Saturday. We will be slicing them in the store throughout the Holiday Season. If you are expecting a big crowd this year, a whole country ham would be a great item to have around for folks to snack on. Get your hands on yours before they are all gone!

On the beer front we have great news. Many of you want to try new beers, but there seems to be a fear of a new beer in a big bottle. Well our solution is simple, get a friend or two and come down to the store and sample a beer. You can sit and sip with a few friends right here in our shop, and even have some tasty eats with your beer.

We also just brought in a great new supply of beer from a trip to the westside. Lots of great big bottle beer to keep you warm this winter!

Fig season is over. But citrus season is just starting up. For those of you who missed the first batch of Meyer lemons, more are on the way as well as seville oranges and oro blanco grapefruit. If you have never used fresh squeezed citrus now is your chance. On salads, in cocktails, even in your water! Fresh citrus is good for you.

As well as fresh fruits, we will also be selling fresh squeezed citrus juice during the winter and spring. Fresh juice can be frozen and used throughout the rest of the year. We will also be making some tasty menu items with our fresh produce throughout the winter months. Stop in for a frisee salad when you need that reminder that warmer weather is on the way.

Are you planning on wine tasting during Spring Release? The members of Delta Gamma sorority at Whitman College are offering a designated driving service during the upcoming Holiday Barrel Tasting weekend! All proceeds benefit Service for Sight nationally as well as locally in Walla Walla for their ongoing fundraising efforts to install audible crosswalks for the visually impaired. If you are interested in hiring a driver, please email anchordrive@gmail.com with the number of people in your party, the days you would like a driver, and whether you would like to use your personal vehicle or reserve a car. Please be safe and don't drink and drive!

As we have mentioned in previous holiday newsletters, we have gifts galore for that wine lover or foodie on your list! Our picnic sets have been very popular - we have a few sizes in a few price ranges, and filled with some gourmet goodies from our store they make a great gift!

We also have a beautiful selection of wine totes and gift bags - unique designs for just about any occasion.

Don't forget about our custom gift-baskets either! Come in a choose a basket, fill it up with a bunch of goodies from the store, and we can have a beautifully wrapped custom gift basket ready for you the very next day.

And, from bottle thermometers to wine openers, fondue sets and personal sized tea canisters, you'll need to keep us on your list of places to shop this holiday season - we have a lot more than just food in our store!

Salumiere Cesario is happy help promote the Junior Club of Walla Walla's 2nd annual Festival of Mini-Trees. The mini-trees will be on display in the lobby of the Marcus Whitman Hotel from December 4th - 13th. Visitors will be able to bid on their favorite trees in a silent auction setting or provide a donation. All money raised will be donated to the Junior Club core projects and scholarships.

Approximately 30 trees will be on display. The trees have been decorated by local artists, decorators, and our friendly merchants such as Brights, Willow, Studio Opal, By Arrangement, Waterbrook and Wine Away! to name a few.

Junior Club of Walla Walla serves the needs of several local non-profit organizations such as the Blue Mountain Humane Society, Art Walla, Blue Mountain Chapter Red Cross, Walla Walla Community Hospice, and the Herring House, as well as scholarship funds for deserving local women.

Please help us in supporting this great cause by viewing the mini-trees next week!

With the current economy, we believe now more than ever it is important to shop locally and keep the Walla Walla economy prosperous. We encourage you to visit all of your local retailers to find that special something for each person on your list. We also hope that your holiday season brings much joy and celebration for all that you are thankful for. We are thankful for each and every one of you, our loyal customers. Enjoy this beautiful time of year and we hope to see you in the store again soon.

Salumiere Cesario
Damon & Colby Burke