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Upcoming
Tastings
Sean - Missouri Beverage
Engin - Glazer's Midwest
Ryan - Classique Wines - In the Tasting Room
Glenfiddich & Balvenie Single Malt Scotch Whisky
On the Sales Floor
Amy - Pinnacle Imports
- On the Sales Floor
Molly - Gallo Fine Wines
Todd - Trademark Wines
Todd - Trademark Wines - In the Tasting Room
J.J. Gazzoli Wines - on the Sales Floor
Goose Island Beer Redtree Wines
Jack Daniels' - Bottle Signing
Westphalia Vineyards
Hangar 1 Vodka
Bill: Garco Wines - In the Tasting Room
Amy - Pinnacle Imports - On the Sales Floor
Erin - Major Brands - On the Sales Floor
Faith - Appellations - On the Sales Floor
Duran Imports - On the Sales Floor
Crispin Ciders
Tuesday
11/23
J.J. Gazzoli - On the Sales Floor
Wednesday 11/24
Todd - Trademark Wines
Faith - Appellations
Sam Adams Beers
Saturday
11/27
Ryan - Classique:
In the Tasting Room
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***NEW DATE***
GLENLIVET SCOTCH CLASS
MOVED TO DECEMBER 2nd
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Meet Winston Evans
The Glenlivet Ambassador
The Glenlivet Ambassador for Chicago and the Midwest, Winston is proud to be representing The Glenlivet and sharing its glory wherever he goes.
Born and raised in Wales, Winston moved to Chicago in 2002, where he has worked as an actor, teacher and social worker, as well as representing The Glenlivet since May 2005. Winston's biggest reward from his job as Ambassador is that every day he is able to share his knowledge about the fascinating world of Scotch Whisky and its heritage. "I'm truly a people person, and that's why this job is perfect for me," Winston says. "Scotch has long been a passion of mine, so to share a dram and a story with someone eager to learn is always a gratifying experience." Evans now resides in Evanston, IL with his wife and son. His favorite Scotch is the beautifully structured and balanced The Glenlivet 18-Year-Old, cut with still spring water. Come taste The Glenlivet family of Scotches with us Thursday, December 2nd from 7:00 - 8:30. $40 cost with $20 back towards any purchase of The Glenlivet. Call (636)227-4543 to make a reservation. Payment is required to hold a reservation. Seating is limited. |
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LONG SHADOWS GIFT SETS
AVAILABLE NOW!
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(from the Long Shadows website)
After twenty years at the helm of the Stimson Lane wine group (Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Crest and other wineries), Allen Shoup retired to pursue a personal dream. For years he had envisioned a joint venture with highly acclaimed winemakers from different regions of the world. His goal was to bring their expertise to Washington to create some of the most special wines ever crafted from the region's top vineyards; wines that would stand shoulder to shoulder with the world's best.
For the first time EVER, the red wines of the Long Shadows Winery are available together, in one beautiful wooden gift box. Unlike any other gift set this season, this box features SIX highly-rated wines in one box.
In each box, you will get 1 of each of the following for only $315.00:
- 2006 Long Shadows Pirouette $55 93 Points Wine Enthusiast 54%Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Petite Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 5% Syrah "Concentrated and focused, it is expressive right out of the bottle, supple and clearly defined. Floral, darkly fruited, bursting with black cherry and cassis, detailed with licorice and stone, this excellent wine will be difficult to put away for aging, but well worth the effort."
- 2005 Long Shadows Chester-Kidder $50 93 Points Wine Advocate 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Syrah, 5% Merlot "Opaque purple-colored, it reveals an alluring nose of brooding black fruit, pencil lead, mineral, and spice box. Round and ripe on the palate, it borders on opulence while concealing enough tannin to support another 6-8 years of cellaring. The sweet, savory fruit carries through into the lengthy finish."
- 2007 Long Shadows Saggi $48 91 Points Wine Advocate 43% Sangiovese, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Syrah "... It was aged for 18 months in 55% new French oak. Deep purple colored, it displays an expressive perfume of cedar, Asian spices, black cherry, and cassis. Supple and round on the palate, this savory offering has excellent volume, plenty of concentration, and enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years. It will drink nicely for the next 8-10 years."
- 2006 Sequel Syrah $55 93 Points Wine Advocate 96% Syrah 4% Cabernet Sauvignon "Aromas of cedar, smoke, game, bacon, and violets are alluring while leading to a round, layered, smooth-textured, full-bodied wine with several years of aging potential."
- 2006 Feather Cabernet Sauvignon $64 93 Points Wine Advocate 100% Cabernet Sauvignon "The wine was sourced from several prime vineyards and aged for 22 months in new French oak. The nose gives up aromas of toasty oak, scorched earth, Asian spices, black currant, and blackberry. Firm and structured yet elegant on the palate, there are layers of fruit and enough tannin to evolve for another 4-6 years."
- 2006 Pedestal Merlot $55 94 Points Wine Advocate 75% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot "... reveals a fragrant nose of sandalwood, incense, sage, cinnamon, black cherry, and black currant. Elegant on the palate despite its ample size, it is loaded with succulent fruit set off by enough ripe tannin to support an additional 3-4 years of cellaring. It will deliver prime drinking from 2013 to 2027."
Again - only $315 for all 6! Save when you buy the gift set! |
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LAST CHANCE TO BUY... | | |
- Wine -
Alban "Patrina" Syrah 2008 $48.99 750ml
(1 Bottle Remaining)
Bryant Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 $459.99 750ml
(3 Bottles Remaining)
Feraud-Brunel Cotes du Rhone 2007 $15.99 750ml
("ONLY" 6 cases remaining, but this is our BEST SELLING 2007 Cotes du Rhone and 3 cases have sold since November 1st)
Harlan Proprietary Red Wine 2005 $499.99 750ml
(1 Bottle Remaining)
Lucia Syrah "Garys' Vineyard" 2008 $41.99 750ml
(12 Bottles Remaining - 95 Points R.P.)
Sea Smoke "Southing" Pinot Noir 2008 $139.99 1.5L
(1 Bottle Remaining)
Sea Smoke "Ten" Pinot Noir 2008 $87.99 750ml
(3 Bottles Remaining)
- Beer News -
Goose Island Demolition Great Divide Fresh Hop Mikkeller Fresler Triple Bock
Mikkeller I Hardcore You
Sierra Nevada "Wet Hop"
- Spirits News -
VERY limited quantities of the following
ACT NOW - THESE WILL RUN OUT
George T. Stagg
SOLD OUT
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 90°
$29.99
Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Old 107°
$39.99
Pappy Van Winkle 15 Year Old
$44.99
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year Old
SOLD OUT
Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year Old
$199.99
Thomas H. Handy Sazerac Straight Rye Whiskey
$69.99 750ml
Van Winkle Family Reserve 12 Year Old "Lot B"
$42.99 750ml
Van Winkle Ramily Reserve 13 Year Old Rye
SOLD OUT
William Larue Weller
SOLD OUT
Woodford Reserve "Maple Wood" Finish $89.99
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NOVEMBER PICKS OF THE MONTH
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We taste over 2,200 wines a year.
Every once in a while - we taste a wine we like!
Each month, several of us tell you about our current favorite.
Great idea, eh?
Gary's Pick:
Chateau de Valmer Vouvray $16.99
Are you expecting Thanksgiving guests that are "afraid" of wine? Try a Vouvray this year!
Tim's Pick: Evesham Wood Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2009 $17.99
Drink it now & drink it while you can - we're normally only able o buy 1 or 2 cases of this wine, but we managed to get several more this year. This beautiful youn and elegant Pinot is light and floral and perfect with turkey and stuffing!
Hannah's Pick: Lucky Star Pinot Noir $8.99
Even if you're, like, a virgin to Pinot noir, this wine will take you to the borderline of flavor. You will want to express yourself as you tell the bottle "I'm crazy for you." You'll agree, despite its purple color, this wine is true blue. After serving it to your material girl, you'll want to take a bow. Vogue.
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A QUICK NOTE ON BORDEAUX... | | |
Interested in a Bordeaux Offering?
We have a limited-time opportunity for you to pick up some Bordeaux wines on a pre-order basis. We sent this offering a two days ago via email to customers on our "Wine" email list - so, sorry if you're tired of hearing about this.
Here's how it works:
- Some of the wines are in the U.S. and are therefore available soon (3-4 weeks). The rest are still in france and will require a 3-4 month lead time.
- Payment is required in advance. 60% is due on November 12th, upon approval of your order, with the remaining 40% due upon delivery.
- No further discounts apply to the prices given.
- Wines must be ordered in full cases ONLY. (case quantity is 12 bottles unless otherwise noted)
Click here to view the "Stateside" wines list
Click here to view the "French" wine list
If you are interested, please call Tim, Hannah or Kaitlyn at Lukas (636)227-4543 to place your order. Orders will be reviewed for final availability and must be received by 2:00 on November 12th.
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VERMEIL BOTTLE SIGNING | | 
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WHAT'S TIM DRINKING RIGHT NOW? | | |
Charbay Tahitian Vanilla Bean-Infused Rum (& Sarsparilla)
Friday is Julia's 30th birthday, but she will be spending the evening running a wine tasting. Tonight - I'm taking a few moments away from our teething baby to raise a glass of the cocktail that may very well be responisble for Julia and I getting married (in a roundabout sort of way...)
So here it is - really simple, but REALLY dangerous. It's Charbay Rum infused with Tahitian Vanilla mixed with Root Beer (I'm substituting A Good Sarsparilla tonight).
Truth be told - I'm writing this email ON Friday morning after staying up 'till 3:30. This time, NOT due to sweet delicious cocktails, but rather a screaming baby cutting two tiny little angry teeth. Now that we're BOTH in our 30s (and for those of you keeping score - yes I AM 5 days older than Julia, and no I NEVER let her forget that fact) we can look back on a decade that began and ended on very different notes. When we found each other somewhere in the middle of that decade - we were each accustomed to the (nearly) nightly intake of HEROIC amounts of alcohol followed by early mornings and more late nights. We immediately fell crazily in love with each other, despite the unlikeliness of our relationship lasting (not only because we worked together, but we are both terribly hardheaded)!
So - this weekend, won't you join me in celebrating Julia'a birthday? Pick up a bottle of something sentimental, drink too much of it and remember when you thought you were cool - and remember what life was like before you actually knew what that meant.
I love you, Julia! |
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THIS WEEKEND
ON THE SALES FLOOR | | |
FRIDAY 11/05
- Montevina Moscato
- Redtree Chardonnay, Pinot Noir & Cabernet Sauvignon - GREAT new wines, only $6.99 each!
SATURDAY 11/06
- Amy - Pinnacle Imports: Alvear 1927 Sherry & other deliciousness
- Duran Imports - Several of their imports...?
- A.J. - Major Brands
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SATURDAY LINEUP
-IN THE TASTING ROOM- | | |
Ryan : Classique
1. Simon Ayler Kupp Riesling Spatlese
2. Muphy's Law Riesling
3. Algodon Chardonnay
4. Hybrid Pinot Noir
5. Algodon Bonarda
6. Gemtree "Bloodstone" Shiraz
7. Whitman Callars "Killer Cab"
8. Saint Hilaire Extra Dry
9. Rumchata |
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We really do appreciate your business and we look forward to giving you another great experience soon!
Sincerely,
The Lukas Liquor Superstore Staff |
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