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Ellisville, MO 63011 | 636.227.4543
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A FEW WORDS FROM GARY | | |
Dear friends,
"Amazing Taste & Lukas Liquor."
As you all know, the "Amazing Taste" will be held on Sunday, September 18th to support Angels' Arms. Five years ago we began this event in our back parking lot. We had fifty tables of wines, spirits and beer, some food and about four hundred customers. The event is now in the Wildwood Center, over 90 tables serving 1200 customers and great food. Thank you.
A lot of people, however, still do not know about Angels' Arms. This is a non-profit charity that helps foster brothers and sisters stay together when they need each other the most. Can you imagine, the only friend you might have in the world is your sibling? Because of events you cannot control, you are separated, placed into different homes and alone. Angels' Arms makes sure this does not happen. They raise money, buy houses, and create a nurturing environment for these children. They make sure NO siblings are separated.
I have visited these homes and know in my heart that Angels' Arms is making a positive impact in our world. Visit their website, please. I'll see you all on September 18th.
Sincerely,
Gary Bilder
Owner of Lukas Liquor Superstore
and proud resident of this great community
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SEPTEMBER 18th
THE 5th ANNUAL AMAZING TASTE | | |
Taste over 500 Wines Beers & Spirits!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
City of Wildwood's beautiful Town Center
1PM - 5PM
Lukas Liquor Superstore is thrilled to announce the 5th Annual Amazing Taste for Angels' Arms. We are proud to have been able to help this fantastic charity for the past 4 years - please come help us celebrate The Amazing Taste's 5th Year! If you've never been to The Amazing Taste before, you have to see it to believe it! Lukas coordinates with dozens of vendors to bring you samples of over 500 wines, beers and spirits.
There are also piles of items to bid on via silent auction or that you can win via raffle! (Had your eye on a piece of lawn furniture or a mini fridge with your favorite beer logo on it? Odds are, you'll see it at The Amazing Taste!)
The event will be held, once again, at the beautiful Wildwood Town Center. Weather permitting, we will be able to USE their beautiful facilities this year (torrential rain moved last year's event under the cover of the parking garage - so this year's event will be held RAIN or SHINE!)
We've made several slight changes
to make this year better than ever...
- Since we tend to run out of donated food at previous events, this year's event will be catered! There will be a wide variety of food available for everyone (vendors included!)
- This year, tickets are ONLY available on the Angels' Arms website... There is a discounted rate for group purchases, so if you will be buying ten or more tickets, you will need to make arrangements with everyone before buying tickets (in other words - you cannot be 'added' to someone else's group purchase after the fact).
- General Admission Tickets are $35 per person, or $30 per person in groups of 10 or more.
- RESERVE tickets are $50 each (no quantity discounts). Reserve ticketholders will receive (only one) Riedel wine tasting glass and a special wristband allowing them to taste even more exclusive products.
Any customers who wish to purchase the products they taste can place orders with a Lukas Liquor Superstore associate (at the Lukas table). Special event-only pricing is available to those who place orders at the event.
(You cannot purchase any products at this event - purchases must be completed at Lukas Liquor Superstore no later than September 26, 2011 to receive event-pricing.)
Lukas Liquor Superstore will donate 5% of ALL sales from orders generated by the Amazing Taste. |
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NEW WINES THIS MONTH | | | Here are just a few of the many new arrivals that we've picked up recently...
Nicholson Jones Sauvignon Blanc
Fattoria Rodano Tuscan Red
La Ferme Gicon Cotes-Du-Rhone
Scherer Pinot Blanc
Tenuta Vitanza Sangiovese
Sheridan Vineyards Mystique
Tilia Malbec/Syrah
Stratton Lummis "The Riddler" Red
Villa Giada Monferrato Rose
Spreitzer Kabinett Riesling
Laird Syrah Suscol Ranch
Albamar Sauvignon Blanc
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SEPTEMBER PICKS OF THE MONTH
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Gary:
Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay
$16.99 750ml
If you ask Tim or Jon - picking Wente Riva Ranch Chardonnay is a bit of a cheat. This is one of the best-selling Chardonnays in the store (and for a good reason)! It's the "perfect" Chardonnay - not too dry, but with enough acidity to pair with lots of foods. But then again - nobody asked Tim or Jon...
$8.99 750ml
Another wine from the Wente family here, but this one is new to our store. Created in conjunction with the Food Network, the Entwine series of wines are marketed with food in mind! On the back of each varietal, you'll find food pairing suggestions. Here's what they have to say about the Merlot: Juicy and mouthwatering - think mid-summer plums and cherries, with a hint of black tea.
"Entwines with" grilled pork; mac and cheese; meatloaf; pizza; salami; tomato sauce; and wild salmon.
Perfect for: weeknight dinners.
Tim:
Domaine Olivier Hillaire "H" Vin de France
$8.99 750ml
Looking for an introduction to "Franch" wines? Think you DON'T LIKE French wines? This wine is for you. It is a cousin to my favorite Cotes du Rhone this year (and my pick next month - the Domaine Olivier Hilaire Cotes du Rhone 2009), this is a red blend of Grenache (40%) Syrah (30%) and Carignane (30%). At only $8.99, you may expect a watered-down version of the Cotes du Rhone, but this is a serious wine! I don't often say this because we are such a big store with a huge selection - but this wine will NOT be around forever, and you don't want to miss out! Try a bottle and you'll be back for a case!
Adam E: Purus Vodka
$27.99 750ml
"The Palate entry is surprisingly sweet, mellow and buttery in texture; midpalate continues the mild cereal sweetness in style and elegance. Concludes delicately sweet, buttery and with loads of layered character." Courtesy of Purus neck talker.
Adam C:
Ayinger Oktoberfest
$3.49 16oz
"Ayinger Oktober Fest Märzen has a deep golden color tinted with amber. It is lightly sweet with a malty nose balanced with floral hops. Its medium to big body and alcohol is not overpowering. The soft dryness comes from long maturation." Courtesy of ratebeer.com
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GOVINO WINES GLASSES ARE HERE!
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EVER HAD TO DRINK A
GOOD WINE FROM A
BAD GLASS?
Sure - we all keep our nice crystal at home... but when you're out on the patio or off on a picnic, you can't risk dropping or breaking one of those fancy pieces of stemware!
Finally - there is a solution!
A stemless wine "glass" that really does look and feel like crystal!
Govino wine glasses are reusable AND recyclable.
(While we've heard that Govino glasses can be washed in a dishwasher - the high temperatures they experience in home-dishwashing units will cause them to lose their beautiful luster very quickly. For best results - hand-wash is your best bet).
Featuring a unique "dimple" on the bottom of the glass to improve aeration and light dispersal, Govino glasses also have a nifty thumb rest on the side of the glass - you have to try these things out! They fit PERFECTLY in your hand... no more fumbling with stems while playing Bocce in the yard!
You can read more here, but, better yet, just stop by and pick up a set of 4 for only $12.95 this weekend! |
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LAST WEEK'S BEST-SELLERS | | |
1st Place:
Garnacha de Fuego
2nd Place:
Kung Fu Girl Riesling
3rd Place:
Charles & Charles Cab/Syrah
4th Place:
Paso a Paso Verdelho White
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THIS WEEKEND
ON THE SALES FLOOR | | |
FRIDAY - 9/9
Maestro Dobbel Tequila & Hangar One Vodka
5-8 pm
Ruskova Vodka 5-8 pm
Purus Vodka 5-8 pm
Camarena Tequila 5-8 pm
SATURDAY - 9/10
Jeff B.- Golden Barrel
-Yali Sauvignon Blanc
-Foppiano Lot 96 Red Blend
-Pueblo del Sol Tannat
Matt - Bakkheia Wines
-Spanish White Guerrilla Verdejo
-Castillo de Maetierra Libalis
-Garnachas de Espana "Moncayo"
-Matsu "El Picaro" Tempranillo
-Matsu "El Recio" Tempranillo
Magic Hat Beer 1-4 pm
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SATURDAY LINEUP
-IN THE TASTING ROOM- | | |
AJ - Major Brands
1. Domaine Carneros by Tattinger Brut
2. Chateau de Valmer Vouvray
3. Gessami Gramona Chardonnay
4. Evodia Spanish Red
5. Chateau de Brondieu Bordeaux
6. St. Cosme Cotes-Du-Rhone
7. Michele Chiarolo Barbera D'Asti
8. Quinta Noval "Black" Port |
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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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