It's March 29th and temperatures still hover near 35 degrees with a wind chill that makes us miserable. It seems Mother Nature thinks we have not suffered enough. But somewhere, somehow, palettes of Rose wine are being shipped into our state, making us believe that Spring will soon - MUST soon - arrive.  

We can't promise April will bring us much in the weather department, but we can promise good deals on wine, an amazing April Urban Sampler, and lots of fun events to see you through the month.  

One more fun fact - our wine wall has 750 slots. In the ten months since we opened, we've carried over 2,200 different wines. To do that we've sold through 1,400 labels that we don't even carry in the store anymore. What does this mean for you? That our selection is always fresh, unique and interesting. We're not the store that just reorders the same selection month after month. We're always bringing in the best new wines we can find. If you haven't been to UG in a while, stop in and see what's new!

Until May,

TJ and Hadley Douglas, and the rest of The Urban Grape staff 

It's a jam packed month at The Urban Grape. Our regularly scheduled free tastings are every Thursday and Friday night from 5-8 and every Saturday from 2-5. In addition, we are hosting lots of private events throughout the month at customer's homes - you never know where a UG tasting team might show up!  

Here are some highlights for April:  

March 31st, 5-8 PM: Lots to do in the Chestnut Hill Shopping Plaza this Thursday night! First stop at Eyespot, our new neighbors to the right for their "Ultimate Eye Scan" open house. Then cruise over to UG for a wine and cheese tasting, featuring cheese from Whole Foods Brighton.

April 1st, 5-8 PM: It's Aussie night at UG. Maybe you read our recent blog in defense of Australian wine but want to sample before you buy? Join Dan Paquette from Panther Distributors as he proves that Oz can still bring it.  

April 9th, 2-5 PM: Join the lovely ladies from The Second Glass as they stage a mini Wine Riot at The Urban Grape; includes temporary tattoos, discounted tickets and a whole lotta of wine.  

April 10th, 7-9 PM: UG, Whole Foods Brighton, Doves and Figs, and Good Cook Doris are teaming up to bring you an after-hours Passover tasting! We'll take a walk down memory lane as we pair Grandma's favorite Passover treats with cutting edge Kosher wine. Through it all we'll give you the tools to pull off an inspired Passover meal, all while keeping an eye turned toward tradition. RSVP to save your spot!

April 11th, 1-8 PM and April 20th, 10-5 PM: Are you a caterer or do you work for a catering company? Stop by UG for our Caterer Open Houses and learn about our new beverage catering division! RSVP to Barbara@theurbangrape.com.  

April 13th, 6-9 PM: Join us at Ted Baker on Newbury Street and shop their entire collection at 20% off while sipping on featured wines, grooving to a DJ and nibbling on chocolate from Hotel Chocolat. This offer is just for this evening and just for clients of UG! RSVP required for admittance.  

April 23rd, 2-5 PM: Grown ups deserve an Easter basket too. Fill yours with new spring wines and cheese from Whole Foods Brighton, all available at this special Easter tasting.  

April 30th, 2-5 PM: Join Alan Greenberg, the national sales rep for Palmaz Vineyards, as he tastes us on their amazing Napa wines. "Love the land, know the grape, and make wine that honors both." This is a very special tasting! 

Save the Date! May 7th is our Rose Wine Grand Tasting. We're seeking out the best Rose in the world and we'll have over 20 bottles open for you to try!  

We may bring a lot of new wines into the store, but we also know better than to mess with the standbys. It's safe to say that across the board, our customers are mad for the Sean Minor Pinot Noir. It's such a best seller that we usually buy it 20 cases at a time!

This Pinot Noir is a serious crowd pleaser; smooth, round, juicy and balanced. It's always a good value wine, but at these prices it can't be beat. Take home a case today and you'll have a great bottle of wine to see you through the April holidays and the upcoming graduation parties.  

Regular Price: $20

15% off bottle price: $17

25% off case price: $15/bottle, $180/case (case savings of $60)

Please respond to this email or call the store at 617.232.4831 to reserve your order. This price is only good until 10 AM Thursday, March 31st! 

2008 ZUM Riesling (Mosel River Valley, Germany)

From Germany's prestigious Mosel region, this light bodied Riesling delivers a fun and approachable balance of minerality with a touch of sweetness. The apple, honey and white peach flavors are just enough to make this a wine you will want to drink on its own, or grab some sushi and put your feet up after a long day!

Regular Price: $12

Tuesday Tweet Price: $9.60

2007 Three Rivers Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Columbia Valley, WA)

This is a knock-out Cab from Washington State. Supple and full-bodied, the wine features bright fruit notes of black cherry and blackberry, with hints of vanilla. Pair it with your Sunday roast with candied yams and even some chocolate cake for dessert!

Regular Price: $24

Tuesday Tweet Price: $19.20

These wines are available all week, or until our inventory runs out. Respond to this email to reserve, or just stop by the store while you're out this week!