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The Big Freeze Followed by the Spring Thaw!
Greetings!
Could you believe how cold it got last week? It was 18 degrees - did you read that right? - 18 degrees in Salem. Although we may have to put on more layers, put more fires in the fireplace, and crank up the heat, the vineyards are doing fine. They lay dormant and usually don't mind really, really cold winters. It kills the bugs and other little irritants to a vibrant, healthy vine in the spring and summer. So REJOICE! The 2011 vintage will soon take on its characteristics for us to ponder and wonder.
So, cheers, to you as we await the mysteries of the vineyard!
Chris |
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Let's just get right to it and tell you about the wines we have for sale this month. Some of my favorite local wineries are offering great prices on some of the most drinkable wine out there. Abacela is a wonderful producer out of southern Oregon. I have highlighed one of my favorite whites (a Spanish Albarino) and a 375 ml Port. If you like Port, you'll love the deep, dark, rich Port made by Abacela. If you like stainless steel fermented chardonnay, the Chehalem INOX is stellar! This is a wine that is totally food friendly - just the right amount of acidity to pair well with those hard to pair rich foods that need the acidity to let the food shine through. A to Z produces a red blend that is fruit driven so easy to drink on its own - but pair it with some ripe cheeses, figs and proscuitto and you've got a winner. And the price is beyond reasonable!
I've only highlighted a couple of wineries so check out all of my selections and give me a call with your order. Ciao!
Call me (503-310-4576) or e-mail me customwinemarketing@hotmail.com with your order. |
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Cellar Select News ~~
As the first year of Cellar Select draws to a close, I am very excited about the response from my customers - you! I have a very fun event planned for my Cellar Select members on Saturday, April 16th. Won't you join us?
I have a arranged for a private tasting and tour scheduled at Couer de Terre Vineyard hosted by Scott Neal, resident winemaker and vineyard manager. CdT wines are some of my favorites. Founded in 1998 by Scott and Lisa Neal, Coeur de Terre vineyard specializes in producing estate grown Pinot Noir from their vineyard located in the foothills of the Oregon Coast Range. They do it all~~they live on the estate, planted the vineyard, farmed the land and make the wine so we can enjoy wines that are a true expression of their work and the varietal presented. Don't let the words Pinot Noir scare you! They also have an amazing Rose, Pinot Gris, Riesling, and sometimes a little Syrah!!
We'll gather in the mid-afternoon and share some delicious wines, hear Scott's story, and taste to our heart's content, pairing his wine with a selection of heavy appetizers. Scott has also extended to all members at the event a 10% discount on all wines purchased on April 16. And that, my friends, is a another great reason to be there!
For those interested in joining, here is a chance to receive a selection of wine from a number of different wineries, rather than wine from just one winery 3 or 4 times a year. It is so fun to find those little treasures to share with you. Plus you receive personal invitations to our private Special Events, like the one scheduled on April 16. Here are the options available to you:
White Select: An all-white 3 pack of wine. $40/every 3 months
Red Select: An all-red 3-pack of wine. $45/every 3 months
Barrel Select: A Selection of 2 whites and 2 reds. $60/every 3 months
Won't you join us on the 16th? E-mail me today
Questions? Give me a call at 503-310-4576. |
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This Month's Special Wines
Valentine's is behind us so it's off to St. Patty's Day - and my good friend, Pat Nelson's birthday, by the way! Weddings are coming, birthday celebrations (yes, my daughter's 40th is this year!), and all eyes are turning toward spring outings. Here are a few excellent value priced wines for you to consider packing in that picnic hamper, giving to someone for their birthday celebration, taking to a shower buffet. Ponder these ~~
3 Stones 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough N. Zealand):
Moderate intensity of fresh grass, lime leaf and kiwi fruuit aromas with some citrus zest. Dry, crisp and medium bodied with a moderate concentration of flavor. A suggestion of sweetness, this wine has a medium-long finish.
Our Reg Price: $17.00
Sale Price: $ 13.80
J. Lohr 2009 "Southridge Vineyard" Syrah (Paso Robles):
Absolutely one of my favorite AVAs in California. Paso Robles is the home of some incredible syrahs and this one does not disappoint. This vineyard is on a south facing hillside, resulting in fruit with intense flavors. Dark garnet color with rich, ripe aromas of blueberry and black tea framed by a bouquet of hazelnut, cocoa powder and brown sugar. Flavors of Blackberry fruit and dark chocolate opens up in the glass - did I say delish?!?
Our Reg Price: $15.00
Sale Price: $ $12.50
Abacela 2006 Port (375 ml):
Their dessert style wine was crafted from five of the traditional Douro wine grapes. This opaque wine has aromas of raspberries, dried cherries, plums, cocoa, and exotic spice. Fine grained tannins create a thick, rich texture and a lengthy finish. Cellar for a decade plus. Pair with baklava or aged pecorino Romano with Clementine jam. - the winery
Our Reg Price: $22.00
Sale Price: $17.50
Check out the rest of my recommendations under Featured Wines.
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So another newsletter in the history books. Great wines to choose from; options to pay (cash or check on delivery or online options); membership in Cellar Select Wine Club; personal service; and monthly specials.
Check out the March wine selections and 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 *3-bottle minimum order |
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Featured Wines*
Abacela 2010 Albarino: This Galician style wine exhibits aromas and flavors of crisp golden apples, citrus fruits, fleshy peach, almonds, and delicate white flowers all carried on a frame that skirts the razors edge between creamy textures and steely minerality.
$13.50/bottle
Chehalem INOX Chardonnay 2009:
Lovely white fruits, flowers, and spice, locked in a lushly rich Chardonnay, this INOX continues the long-lived, perfectly balanced food wine Chehalem has made now for eight vintages. There is jasmine, pear, mineral oil, kiwi, lime, vanilla, pineapple, fruit candies, and stone, suspended by a tension of ginger, minerality, and acid. The wine is both brightly acid-driven and richly emollient, finishing dry and bracing. $16.50/bottle
R. Stuart BIG FIRE 2010 Pinot Gris:
The 2010 Big Fire Pinot Gris is glorious. It is being on that mountain. Sunlight shimmering on snow all around you. It is succulent, just ripe, Anjou pear, moist tender lychee fruit. It is a memory of cool green grapes. It is bracing, beautiful - it will lift you up. Whether your dream (or your dinner) is from a far-off, exotic locale - or just locally exotic - Big Fire Pinot Gris will be right there. $16.00/bottle
Arbor Crest 2010 "Dionysus" Riesling: Hand picked and hand sorted, this wine shows bright pineapple, lemon and honey characters that unfold on the palate as peach and almond.This wine is finished slightly sweet, to balance the bright acidity and to create a long, supple finish. $10.00/bottle
A to Z Night and Day Red Blend: Aromas of sun-ripened mixed berries, cherries and plums which deepen to graphite, truffles, spices, tobacco, oak and cassis. The wine is juicy, generous and honest in the mouth, with lovely sweet fruit given shape and backbone with a long and satisfying finish. $14.00/bottle
Tilia 2009 Malbec-Syrah: A friendly, fruit forward style, displaying dark plum and boysenberry fruit backed by lots of dark, melted licorice on the finish. Acessible yes shows depth. Drink now or over the next few years. Wonderful, balanced wine. $11.00/bottle
Wira Wira 2009 "Catapult" Shiraz/Viognier (Australia): Fragrant and aromatic, the perfume of the Viognier is harmonized by vibrant black berry and cherry fruits with underlying dark chocolate and mocha notes. Lush blackberry fruits are well balance with the silky tannins and a velvety texture and mouth feel. Long elegant finish. $17.50/bottle
Availability and prices guaranteed through March 20, 2011 |
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