Greetings! 
In Like a Gentle Lion?
Another March is upon us, marking the inexorable climb out of wintry stasis and towards Spring's blossomy unfurling. For those of us who have been drinking rosé all winter, this simply means that we go from "unfashionable" to "ahead of the curve". To celebrate our newfound status as vanguard trendsetters, all non-sparkling rosé is 20% off until further notice! And we've got other March treats in store, including moving into Phase 2 of our wine & cheese display (beware The Rinds of March), and our tastings are guaranteed to help you thaw out. So Happy March, y'all! Let's hope that if it does come in like a lion, it's a polite lion that protects us while we sleep. Talk to us in a month when March goes out like a lamb... a furious, rabid lamb.
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Monsieur Contraste
Jean-Christian Rostagni
 The Carrack Modern Art February 19th through March 1st
You're invited to the film and photography exhibit of the documentary Monsieur Contraste by award-winning film maker Rodrigo Dorfman featuring the work and workings of Durham-based photographer Jean-Christian Rostagni. Wine Authorities is proud to present wines from Rostagni's Rhone Valley homeland. Seats are limited to 50 for each night's screening at 7:30. Check out the event's Facebook page for more information.
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Real Customer Comments:
"Love this place! Great customer service, prices, location, and selection. Boutique quality but still a comfortable, neighborhood experience."
- Laura K. (via Yelp)
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Rosé Sale:
20% off ALL Still Rosé!
That's right, baby. It's time once more for our annual pre-spring rosé sale, and it's real, real nice...  Yes, the time has come for us to dust off our garden shears (and garden gnomes) in preparation for the monumental marvel of landscape architecture which is the Rosé Garden. Just thinking about it instills in us an almost unquenchable thirst for this noblest of pink drinks! Though it's not yet quite time for the Garden, we have a host of wonderfully vibrant rosés in stock to choose from at a deep discount. All still rosé is 20% off for a limited time, so enjoy and celebrate the approach of spring!
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This Tuesday, March 4th, we present our FREE
midweek wine tasting. Every Tuesday is tasty!
Corbieres is the Languedoc's southernmost region, resting just above Roussillon. It's also the largest single appellation within the Languedoc-Roussillon continuum, comprised of nearly a dozen distinctive subregions. At its center is Boutenac, home to the always inspiring wines of Domaine La Bouysse. This Tuesday, join us as we sample two of the estate's signature reds (each starring old vine renditions of Carignan) and a white featuring a veritable who's who of Mediterranean French and Spanish grapes.
And don't forget:
Tasty Tuesday 15%
After you taste, put together 6 bottles from our Tasty Tuesday lineup, and we'll take an entire 15% off!
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This Saturday from 12 to 3 PM
in Durham & Raleigh
"try before you buy" at
our FREE tasting
A Sampling of this Month's Features!
On the 60th day of 2014, we celebrate one of the most celebrated of the world's great, great deals: the monthly Six for $60™ at Wine Authorities. From just after the time of our Durham store's opening, six and a half years ago, we've offered these carefully selected care packages of goodness each and every month. Choose between the Red assortment and the White assortment (or double down for an additional five dollars off!) and receive a deep discount which brings your six-pack down to a cool $60 (plus tax).
Viña Aliaga
Verdejo 2012 "Doscarlos" 100% Verdejo
(Navarra, Northern Spain)
GINGER, CITRUS BLOSSOM. LIME & GRAPEFRUIT. NO OAK.
Viña Aliaga continues to get better every year, and this wine is a great example. In previous vintages, their Verdejo was harvested very ripe and aged in oak barrels making for a rich, but non-distinct wine. For this vintage...
Cave Freudenreich
Riesling 2011
{sustainable} 100% Riesling (Alsace, France) DELICATE CITRUS, LIMEY, INTENSELY FLAVORFUL
This is an example of classic Alsatian Riesling - dry, aromatic, and brimming with that signature honeyed lime flavor that we love about the grape and the appellation. Mouth-wateringly crisp and juicy, this Riesling's vibrant....
Domaine Jacky Piret
Beaujolais 2011
"La Combe"
{organic} 100% Gamay (Southern Burgundy, France)
VIOLETS, RED BERRY, RED CHERRY, PEPPERY
Jacky & Frédérique Piret have been among our wine heroes for years. Their affable "La Combe" Beaujolais is produced from 50 year old vines, three generations of family winemaking, hand harvesting, sustainable agriculture and old world character. Does it get any better at this price? Pinot and...
Fracastel
Douro 2010
"Lua Nova"
Touriga Franca & many others! (Douro, Northern Portugal)
BLACK PLUM & BERRIES. BOLD, RIPE, & DARK. FULL-BODIED
Often as grapevines grow older, their production of grapes diminishes to the point that growers will rip out the vines and replant younger, more vigorous ones. The problem is that younger vines rarely produce wines with as much richness and character as the older, more established ones do. This field blend of Touriga Franca and up to...
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Six for Sixty
deal!
 Here's our deal this month; a package of six reds or six whites for $60 plus tax. You can double down and buy two: one of each or two of one for $110 plus tax. Sorry, no other discounts apply.
Show me the six
REDS
Show me the six
WHITES
[click links to see this month's selection!]
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on the Enomatic
in Durham: 
Here's what's on tap, subject to change on a whim or fancy
Whites (48˚F):
Domaine Chiroulet
Cotes de Gascogne Blanc
"La Cote d'Heux"
$16.99 on sale
Campanhia das Lezirias
Tejo Branco
"Samora"
$7.99 on sale
Chateau de Brézé
Saumur Blanc
$17.99 on sale
Domaine Serol"Cabochard" Rosé $13.99 on sale
Reds (65˚F): Domaine Vissoux Beaujolais Nouveau "Vieilles Vignes" $13.99 on sale Mas de Libian Cotes du Rhone "Khayyam" $19.99 on sale Domaine Pinchinat "Venus Rouge" $10.99 on sale Abbaye Sylva Plana Faugères
"Les Novices" $17.99 on sale Plantamura Primitivo "Rossa" $14.99 Castello di Verduno Verduno "Basadone" $25.99 on sale
Anton Bauer
Zweigelt "Feursbrunn" $14.99 on sale Ch Haut Plantade Pessac Léognan $45.99 on sale
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on the Enomatic
in Raleigh:
Here's what's on tap, subject to change on a whim or fancy
Whites (48º F):
Terrasses d'Eole
Ventoux Blanc
$12.99 on sale
Domaine Pinchinat
"Venus Blanc
$10.99 on sale
Domaine Mirail
Cotes de Gascogne Blanc
Colombard
$11.99 on sale
Meinklang
Pinot Gris
"Graupert"
$17.99 on sale
G.M. Machmer
Gewürztraminer
Spätlese
$15.99 on sale
Tegernseerhof
Riesling
"Loibenberg"
$33.99 on sale
Domaine Herbauges
Muscadet Vieilles Vignes
"Le Legendaire"
$23.99 on sale
WellingtonChardonnay $15.99 on sale Reds (65º F): Fracastel Douro Tinto "Lua Nova" $11.99 on sale Bodegas Tempore Garnacha Joven "Terrae" $10.99 on sale Bodegas Los Frailes Monastrel $9.99 on sale Hyatt Vineyards Syrah $11.99 on sale Ancient Peaks Merlot $19.99 Stolpman Vineyards Syrah $26.99 on sale
Pulenta
Malbec "I" $28.99 on sale Anton Bauer Zweigelt "Feuersbrunn" $14.99 on sale Meinklang "Burgenlandred" $13.99 on sale Chateau Bel Air Sant Estephe $41.99 on sale Domaine Le Garrigon Rhone Rouge "Vin de Méditerranée" $10.99 on sale Domaine du Vissoux Beaujolais Nouveau
"Pierre Charmette" $14.99 on sale Domaine du Vissoux Beaujolais Nouveau "Vieilles Vignes" $13.99 Marcel Giraudon Bourgogne Rouge Chitry Pinot Noir $17.99 on sale
Fattoria Rodano
Chianti Classico Riserva $34.99 on sale Carussin Barbera d'Asti "Asinoi" $16.99 on sale
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Firsthand Foods
Fresh Local Sausages
- Bratwurst
- Country Breakfast
- Spicy Italian
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 Artisan Bacon Nodine's North Country Firsthand Foods Vande Rose Farms |
Crackers
Granola
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Big Spoon
Roasters
Local peanut butters
8oz Jar - $8.00 16oz Jar - $12.00
or... - Peanut Cashew
- Peanut Almond
- Penut Pecan
- Chai Spice (8oz size only)
8oz Jar - $10.00
16oz Jar - $15.00
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Counter Culture Coffee
- Rustico
- Farmhouse Blend, Equador & Peru
- Union El Triunfo, Mexico
- Finca Mauritania, El Salvador
- Haru Buna Ababa, Ethiopia
- Espresso Toscano
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- Community supported farms & entrepreneurs.
- Socially & financially underutilized urban land.
- Healthy neighborhoods & thriving markets.
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