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A secret six months ago, it's now well-known that the tumbling economy has pushed retail wine prices down, creating a trend that's led to heavy price point cuts for wineries who, in turn, are trying to stem the loss in revenue by putting pressure on growers to sell their grapes for less. But some California grape growers have decided not to bring their grapes to market and are instead letting their fruit hang on the vine to drop.
Read more.... Learn about the dilemma facing winemakers this year.
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Greetings!
Have you looked outside today? Or better yet, taken a walk in the sunshine and felt the last bit of warmth on your face? It is one of those quintessentially perfect Oregon Fall days today - oh Joy!
I just returned from a short vacation to wine country and even though California makes fantastic wine, they don't hold anything over the amazing wines in Oregon. I am grateful to be so close to the Willamette Valley wineries - just to pop over for an afternoon of tasting is a gift indeed!
Here is your chance to try some of these favorites without traveling to the countryside -- especially if time is tight for you right now. Check out the values below and call me with your order. With this newsletter, all wines that retail under $25 are discounted 12% and those over $25 are discounted 15%. Like our little squirrel friends - now is the time to stock your cellar and get ready for your holiday celebrations!
Call me today with your selections - delivery within a week from date of order.
Cheers!
Chris Hardy
Custom Wine Marketing, LLC
503-310-4576
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Wine Buys - October 2009
Owen Roe - You know what these taste like!
2008 Abbot's Table - $18.50
2007 Syrah - $21.10
2008 Sinister Hand - Syrah Blend - $21.10
2007 Yakima Valley Red - $35.70
2007 Sharecroppers Cab Sauv ($13.20) - Pinot Noir ($18.50)
Adelsheim - 2007 Pinot Gris $14.00 (Bosc pear, peach and winesap apple flavors dominate with hint of spiciness)
Airlie - 2008 Riesling - $10.00 (The nose of this wine is full of lime zest and floral notes with touches of mineral and the palette is full bodied and complex. )
Erath - 2006 Pinot Blanc - $12.00 (Scented with mandarin orange, ripe pear and subtle floral notes, the Pinot Blanc has much to offer. Melon, lemon meringue and clover honey flavors fill the palate with richness then spring up into a refreshing lift of acidity.)
Foris Vineyard - 2003 Fly Over Red Blend - $11.50 (On the nose, Cabernet Sauvignon is immediately noticeable. Spice, cedar cigar box, and cassis. On the palate the jammy merlot becomes evident, along with more spice from the cabernet sauvignon and cabernet franc. Fairly complex flavors. Subtle acidity and mild tannins nicely frame the deep, jammy fruit. Long, plumy finish. Thoroughly spicy.
J. Scott - 2007 Red Blend - $20.00 (Blend of Dolcetto, Malbec, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon produced a big, juicy wine that is rich, concentrated and unbelievably complex. Aromas of ripe plum, spice and toasty oak are a prelude to a velvety finish. )
Ponzi - 2008 Rosato - Dry Rose' - $14.00 (Aromas of watermelon hard candy and a hint of orange blossom are followed up in the mouth with a mouth filling juiciness of ripe strawberries and cream. The finish has a touch of sweetness balanced by refreshing acidity.)
Wine by Joe - 2007 Pinot Noir - $16.00 (Gorgeous rich blackberry aromas with a touch of leather, too. The flavors mirror the aromas with a soft and velvety mouthfeel which wraps around your tongue delivering the impression of sweetness from the soft ripe tannins.)
Ch. Ste. Michelle
2007 Sauvignon Blanc - $14.00 (Crisp, clean, refreshing style of Sauvignon Blanc, offering fresh aromas and flavors of lemongrass, apple and melon. Semillon is added, which contributes an appealing fig character and a beautifully soft, rich quality to the wine.)
2005 Merlot - $14.00 ( sweet raspberry and bright black cherry fruit character with elegant, dusty tannins.)
Columbia Winery - 2005 Syrah - $14.00 (A fruitful style with aromas and flavors of blackberry, blueberry, spice and toasty oak notes. The substantial flavors of this wine pair well with hearty pastas, stews and grilled beef or lamb. )
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And You're the Reason Why....
Thank you for your continued loyalty and support of Custom Wine Marketing. My goals has always been to find great wine at a good price delivered with personal service - something that is hard to find these days. Custom Wine is a relationship business, and I appreciate the relationship you and I have developed over these last few years. Thank you!
Custom Wine Marketing, LLC
1470 16th Street NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
503-310-4576
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