Custom Wine Marketing, LLC
Spring 2010
Join Me and Celebrate the New CWM!
 
Greetings!
 
Custom Wine Marketing is back and in full swing!  As many of you know, I have been out on medical leave since mid-November but having weathered the storm, I am ready to resume my place as YOUR personal wine broker.  Thank you for your patience while I went on this very personal journey.  Join me as we celebrate the marriage of good food and wine! 
In This Issue
Join Me and Celebrate the New CWM!
The Over Supply of Wine
Featured Wines
 
The Over Supply of Wine
 
Who would have thought that Oregon would be talking about a "wine glut?"  But that is exactly what we have.  The Oregon wine industry is facing a dilemma.  Not only is Oregon producing more grapes, but more acres are coming online over the next 2-3 years.  The downside to this news is that sales last year fell nearly 5%.  As a result, the wine industry has felt pressure to reduce prices across the board.  So, what does that mean to you as the consumer.  Remember the basics of supply and demand?  Well, here we are in that exact scenario.   
 
See my wine picks below - reflecting the best of what Oregon and other West Coast wineries have to offer.  Call me (503-310-4576) or e-mail me (customwinemarketing@hotmail.com) with your order. 
 
Chris and PupsaImportant Changes to CWM ~~ 
 
I started Custom Wine Marketing the Spring of 2005, by selling one bottle at a time.  A year later, I expanded my little enterprise to include my "Wine-O-Wednesday" e-mails, with good value wine, new releases, and new wineries.  I then had the good fortune to partner with companies and caterers to provide wine for local events.  Your loyalty to Custom Wine Marketing while I was basically AWOL has not gone unnoticed.
 
I have had several opportunities over the last few months to re-evaluate where I would like to take this boutique wine business.  And one thing I have learned is there is only so much time in a day.  So, starting April 1, 2010 I will only be able to accept orders for a minimum of 3 bottles.  This doesn't mean all three bottles need to be the same.  You just need to choose a minimum of three bottles, and you will get the same personal attention including hand delivery that you have come to expect from Custom Wine Marketing.
 
It has been my pleasure to serve you! 
 
This Month's Special Wine
 
April brings Easter; May brings Mother's Day brunches; and June starts the barbeque season.  Here are two special wines at great savings for you to consider as you ponder your menus. 
 
Kunde 2006 Cab Sauvignon:  
They are not joking when they say get cooking and make some steak. This is fabulous with a nice rib eye or NY Strip.
Our Reg Price: $ 24.50
Sale Price: $ 21.00
 
The Little Penguin 2007 Riesling:
Attractive floral jasmine notes with citrus aromas and a hint of tropical fruits. Delicate and refreshing with clean citrus fruit flavors and a zesty finish.
Our Reg Price: $11.00
Sale Price: $ 9.00
 
These are good value wines - check out the rest of my recommendations under Featured Wines. 
 
Cheers!
So there you have it!  Great wines to choose from; options to pay (cash or check on delivery or PayPal options); personal service that cannot be duplicated; monthly specials and, hopefully, the wine club will be an integral part of CWM very soon. 
 
It is a perfect time to be stocking up for all your spring and summer activities.  Call or e-mail me with your order Today!  And remember delivery within one week of order. 
 
Warmest regards,
 

Chris Hardy
Custom Wine Marketing, LLC
Phone:  503-310-4576
Featured Wines
Silverado 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: Blend: 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc. Ripe juicy plum fruit aromas. Medium to full body with a broad palate. Lively acidity leads to a fruity and persistent finish. $23/bottle
 
Silverado 2006 Sangiovese: Abundant aromas of perfectly ripe cherry, earth, vanilla, green tea and clove. Loaded with flavors of juicy cranberry fruit on the palate, and caramel on the finish. 
$24/bottle
 
Souverain 2005 Merlot Alexander Valley:  Intense aromas of plum, leather and oak. Rich, creamy flavors of black cherry and blackberry. Chewy tannins and impressions of black cherry and mocha in the lingering close.  $20.50/bottle
 
St. Francis, 2006 Old Vine Zinfandel: This distinct "old world style" of wine displays deep aromas of ripe black cherries and licorice, rich with spice and toasty oak notes that carry into a long luscious finish.
$19.50/bottle
 
 
Whitehall Lane, 2006 Merlot: Exotic, spicy aromas melding with dark cherry and blackberry notes, high-lighted by hints of violet and lavender. Thius wine finishes long and silky, revealing its cherry core in the delicious finish.  $27/bottle
 
Whitehall Lane 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon: Blend of 82% cab, 15% merlot, 3% malbec - a blend of lush fruit with aromas of deep blackberry, currant and toasted oak. The wine has rich texture and flavors of cherry, plum and toasty vanilla. $21/bottle
 
Sokol Blosser Meditrina Red Blend; of pinot noir, syrah and zinfandel. This is a fun sipping fruit bomb with bright spicy raspberry, cherry pie fruit flavours. 
$17/bottle
 
Robert Mondavi 2008 Pinot Grigio: Light, fresh aromas of white peaches and honeydew. Very, very pale gold in color. Crisp, crunchy flavors of melon rind, lychee, peach, and hint of fresh cut grass. Very clean, fresh finish. $11/bottle
 
Montevina 2007 Chardonnay: Tropical fruits dominate the nose with banana, lemon, and citrus. Hints of sweet toasting oak, vanilla bean and fig fill in the palate. The balanced acidity, with just enough creaminess to add depth, finishes bright and plays nicey with food. $12/bottle
 
Kunde 2008 Sauvignon Blanc: When you're feeling a little warm you can enjoy a cool glass brimming with flavors of musky cantaloupe, exotic guava, and crisp grapefruit, with just a hint of fresh-mown grass to add complexity. Do yourself a favor and try this with some smoky grilled vegetables and shrimp skewers.
$18.50/bottle 
 
Availability and prices guaranteed through March 31, 2010