NEW FEATURE WINES
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CLASS SCHEDULE
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Dear Vinestone Client,
Labour Day has come and gone. Thanks to all of our clients who came out to see us in the parade!
Lots going on this week! The Burgundy-fest continues, we have new feature wines, and don't forget to read on and register for the select tasting evenings through the fall and winter of 2009!
cheers,
Matt
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Weekly Feature Wines
Every two weeks we have new feature wines that we have found to be excellent value. The following will be on feature and OPEN FOR TASTING for two weeks beginning September 10.
 Riecine 2007 Rose, Tuscany, Italy $17.00 ($1.00 off!)
Well, it may be September already, but the weekend is calling for temperatures close to 30 degrees Celsius, so it's going to be HOT! That means crisp, refreshing pink wine! The Riecine Rose is made from 100% Sangiovese with the saignee method. Simple, fruity, fresh and crisp, this is the ultimate in diverse, food-friendly wine. I've had it with sauteed shrimp with Thai sweet chili sauce, and it really punches up the fruit!
Megalomaniac 2007 Pinot Noir "Pink Slip" Rose, Niagara, Ontario $18.00 ($7.00 off!)
The Megalomaniac wines are conceived by John Howard, former owner of the acclaimed Vineland Estates winery in Niagara. This is his own project, and his standards of excellence are no lower than when at Vineland. Another Rose for the upcoming weekend, this one has slightly more serious character with a subtle, vegetal 'pinot' complexity that veers away from the tutti fruity aromas that some Rose can have. On the palate it is mouthwateringly crisp and tart, like cranberry rhubarb without the pie, giving it great length and even more structural bones for food pairing possibilities. For the upcoming weekend, I'd take it camping, and pair with cedar-plank salmon or ribs.
La Cabotte 2005 Cotes du Rhone, France $18.00 ($5.00 off!) The wines of the Rhone valley in southern France are met with enthusiasm by wine lovers the world over. If you are new to French wines, the Rhone is always the best place to start as they give the most easily accessible reds the country has to offer. Cotes du Rhone is usually a blend of Grenache & Syrah, and in this case, a little Cinsault. The Cabotte delivers with wild herb aromas, juicy red fruit and a medium body. Enjoy this bargain with soft cheese and proscuitto on baguette.Cousino Macul 2007 Merlot Antiguas Reserva, Maipo Valley, Chile $17.50Sometimes the only thing that will do is a soft, supple, ripe and round Merlot. C'mon, you know you love 'em. Cousino Macul is a legendary Chilean producer, dating back to 1856 when Matias Cousino bought the land in Macul, and remains to this day a family owned operation. The quality of the current bottling surprised me, with impressive structure to support the full fruit. I'd grill up some lamb chops and wash 'em down with Matias' Macul! Don't Forget...SEPTEMBER IS BURGUNDY MONTH
AT VINESTONE!
For the duration of the month we'll have select wines from the gastronomic heart of France available for tasting!
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Fall 2009 Class Schedule
Saturday, September 12
Forgotten France $55~
Some famous French
regions became so due to their proximity to a port rather than their
inherent quality. Those in the hinterlands, though of equal or greater
quality, often got looked over. Tonight we taste some of the lesser
known regions and see just what we are missing!
Saturday, October 10
Whiskey Night $59~
Countries the world
over produce their version of distilled grain. From Irish to Scotch to
American to Welsh to Canadian to Japanese, someone's doin' it
somewhere. Come taste the range and learn what makes each unique!
Saturday, October 17
How the Greeks Do It $55~
In recent
times, a handful of Greek winemakers have gained international
experience as well as modern technology. With a country full of
indigenous grape varieties found nowhere else, and a vast range of
climates and soils, the new wave is turning out wines of individual
character and singular quality. Vinestone has the broadest and best
selection of wines from Greece found anywhere in the country.
Saturday, November 14
America-Australia Showdown $55~
In a
blind tasting varietal comparison, tonight we compare the best of both
countries. If you like 'em big, bold and full of expression, you won't
want to miss this one!
Saturday, November 28
Port Night $59~
On a chilly November
evening, what better way to stay warm than with the great, full, sweet
red wine of Portugal's Douro Valley? On this night we taste and compare
the different styles and quality levels.
vinestone wine co. 403.981.9463
www.vinestonewine.com
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