Baker's Dozen of Robert Craig Wines

            You Robert Craig wine lovers, listen up.  In conjunction with our friends at Robert Craig Wine Cellars, we would like to offer you a special deal.  We have a good assortment of Robert Craig wines and would like to adopt them out to some appreciative family.  We'll sell you twelve bottles of Robert Craig wines (Chardonnay, "Affinity", Howell Mountain, Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel) of your choice, and we'll throw in a bottle of their "Affinity" ($67.99 value) for a penny($.01).(you still get a10% case discount)   Furthermore, Robert Craig invites all Baker's Dozen purchasers to be its guests for a special complimentary VIP tour and tasting at the winery the next time you visit the Napa Valley.  If you are interested in this offer, please reply to this email or talk with us next time you are in the store. Sale offer good until September 15, 2011 Winery visit good for one year from date of purchase.

Thirteen bottles for the cost of twelve and a VIP tour.....what a deal!

SPECIAL UPCOMING EVENTS

            Erick's will offer the following wine classes through Labor Day. The "tuition" for each class is $25 per person, and if you enroll in two or more classes, you will receive a tuition credit of 10% on every class you take after the first. The classes will be seated presentations in our Tasting Room next door and will include generous tastings of the subject wines, cheeses and hors d'oeuvres/tapas and written materials. Reservations: (828) 898-9424.           

            Sunday, August 21, 5:30-6:30 -- Sherry. Sherry in its many styles is alive and well and making a comeback, and not only in Spanish tapas bars, kitchens and old ladies' cupboards. Now is the opportunity to explore the many faces of Sherry - from shimmering Manzanilla and Fino to nutty Amontillado and rich Olorosso.   Sherry is a wine rich in culture and history that unfortunately not many folks understand. Come with us to learn about the many styles and taste the unique beverage from the southern tip of Spain.

            Sunday, September 4, 5:30-6:30 -- Port and Madeira.   As with Sherry, there's no simple Port or Madeira but a multitude of styles, from dry to sweet, from bottle-aged to cask-aged, from young to old and on and on. In this class, we'll explore the various types of Port (ruby, tawny, colheita, vintage, late-bottled vintage, etc.) and the obscure (and almost obsolete but fascinating) Madeira made from the four noble grapes of the island.

DESTINY DUDLEY TO POUR WINES FROM

WALNUT CITY WINEWORKS

            Join Destiny Dudley in our Tasting Room at 6:30 on Thursday, August 25 as she pours the wines of Walnut City Wine Works, the winery for which she is now national sales manager. If you like Oregonian-styled Pinot Noir, this event is not to be missed. In addition, to Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris will be poured. Reservations are required and the cost to attend is $15, with the tasting fee credited to purchases of six bottles or more.

Here is a chance for you long time customers to catch up on what Destiny has been up to since she left Erick's three years ago and ventured west to the Oregon wine country. Also, get her perspective on the Oregon wine industry.

ENJOY A GLASS OF WINE ON OUR PATIO

            Of course you can buy bottles to take with you, but we're now offering you a glass of your favorite to enjoy on the patio everyday.  We feature one white wine and one red wine daily prices vary from $6 to $8. Add a cheese and enjoy the afternoon with us!

SUMMER HOURS

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend:

Monday - Wednesday:  10:00 to 6:00

Thursday - Saturday:  10:00 to 7:00

Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00