The cocktails are coming!
The cocktails are coming!

In This Issue:

Vacation Pack 2016

Tasty Tuesday: From Washington for Washington!

Rosé Garden 2016

Free Saturday Tasting: Wine Cocktails for the Fourth!

Happy
Fourth!

We'd like to wish a happy Fourth and a very festive holiday weekend to all of our customers in the Triangle and beyond! Exercise caution while firing explosives into the sky and liberally (but responsibly!) imbibing celebratory libations. Whether you're grillin' outdoors or chillin' in, we have the right wines for all of your patriotic plans.
Our next tastings revolve around the celebration of our 24 decade-old nation! We present our annual pre-Fourth Wine Cocktail tasting on Saturday and follow it with wines from Washington State at next week's Tasty Tuesday. Also, if you're planning on getting away for a few days, don't forget to grab a Vacation Pack (or two) to take along with you to help celebrate Independence Day with delicious, diverse wines from independent vignerons. Read on!

Closed July 4th

We will be closed on Monday, July 4th in observance of

Independence Day and will reopen to our normal business hours on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy Fourth!

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Indy's Best of!

Thanks again to you,
our loyal customers!

Tremendous thanks to our lovely customers in Durham and Wake counties as well as the rest of the Triangle for once again voicing your affection for us and the wines we love. We promise not to get too schmaltzy on you, but we are profoundly appreciative! You've voted Wine Authorities the Best Wine Store in Indy Week for the eighth time in as many years, and, as the old saying goes, "eight out of eight ain't bad!" As we approach our ninth birthday, we know that we have the best friends and customers that we could wish for! Congratulations to the other winners and finalists, and thanks again to the vibrant community that is our beloved Triangle. Cheers!

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Why, thank you!

Real Customer Comment
Trifecta:

"Your staff is great!"
"Wine & cheese details are a fantastic idea!"
"Thanks for your biodynamic wine knowledge!"

- Mr. & Mrs. Horton

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Vacation?

Staycation?

We have the libations!

The 2016 edition of our annual Vacation Pack has finally arrived! Scientifically confirmed to be the most delightful package of any sort in human history, it contains six delicious and versatile Wine Authorities Selections - two crisp whites, two tangy ros�s, and two beautifully balanced reds to accompany you on both your summer adventures and relaxing moments at home. These wines clock in at a deep discount, and we're also throwing in a stylish black Wine Authorities tote so you can totally transport them to wherever the fun is! It's only $70 (plus tax) after a 28% discount! Click here to read more.

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Tasty Tuesday
This Tuesday, July 5th, we present our FREE
midweek wine tasting. Every Tuesday is tasty!

5:00 - 7:00 pm

From Washington,

for Washington!

On the evening following this year's Independence Day, we're featuring three wines from the state which bears the name of one of our founding fathers and the first president of the United States. This trio includes a crisp, dry, Riesling, a deeply colored and intensely refreshing Ros�, and a rich, sumptuous Merlot with plenty of character but a lighter constitution that's friendly for warm weather. These summery companions are great for grilling, hanging out with friends, family, and neighbors at parties, or simply taking time to relax by the pool.

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Ros� Garden!!!

It's in full bloom! The pink oasis that refreshes our mouths and nourishes our souls has returned and features an eclectic, rotating assortment of exotic pink wines from around the world. Come thirsty and prepare to be refreshed. Just have a look below at what's currently in bloom!
As always, a portion of each and every bottle of ros� sold will be donated to the fight against breast cancer!

Domaine La Ligi�re - "Sud Absolut" Ros� 2015 $10.99
Vi�a Aliaga - Lagrima de Garnacha 2015 $9.99
Chateau de Lancyre - Pic Saint-Loup Ros� 2015 $19.99

Bodegas Arrocal - Ribera del Duero Rosado "Rosa" 2015 $12.99

Domaine Gouron - Chinon Ros� 2015 $16.99

Domaine Pinchinat - "Venus" Ros� 2015 $9.99
Tegernseerhof - Zweigelt Ros� 2015 $14.99
Domaine Grangette - Piquepoul Noir Ros� "Picoti Picota" 2015 $11.99

Free Saturday Tastings!

Durham & Raleigh:

From Noon to 3 pm, "try before you buy"

at our FREE tastings!

Wine

Cocktails

Our collected compendium of cockamamie concoctions... continues!

This Saturday (July 2nd), it's time for one of our most anticipated tastings of the year. Each weekend before July 4th, we celebrate by pouring wine cocktails in lieu of our typical standalone wine selections. This year, we're slinging a new take on our Sangria, a Prosecco-infused Negroni-like spritzer designed by Rob Mariani of Alley 26, and a ros�-liscious, strawberry-muddled masterpiece from our own Babe Vermouth. Needless to say, these imaginative concoctions are delicious, fun, and proven to help spur your creativity before you begin blowing stuff up with M-80's and cherry bombs. Bottoms up! Read about the cocktails below, and click this link for a printable document with all of the recipes!

Akarregi Txiki, Tempore

W.A. Sangria 2016
"Cheeky in Pink"

(Pays Basque & Navarra, Spain)

Txakoli & Garnacha Ros�
Bursting onto the scene of this years cocktail tasting, we've remixed our classic recipe and are featuring a ros� sangria that's about as refreshing as refreshment gets! We recommend Aliaga's "Lagrima de Garnacha" for the rosy glow and Akarregi Txiki's blindingly bright Txakoli for beautiful, beach-friendly spritz...

Akarregi Txiki Txakoli: On Sale! $12.99 [Full Description ]
Aliaga "Lagrima de Garnacha": On Sale! $9.99 [Full Description]

Alley 26, Bedin, Cocchi,
Cappelletti, Crude Bitters

"Quinquina Spritz No. 26"

(Northern Italy & The Triangle, NC)
Prosecco Brut, White & Red Americano, Bitters

A lighter alternative to belovedly bitter Negroni, this more refreshing and lower octane option uses white and red Americano offerings in place of Campari, Bedin's bubbly, and Alley 26's indispensable tonic syrup...

Bedin Prosecco Brut: On Sale! $13.99 [Full Description]
Cocchi Americano Bianco: On Sale! $20.99 [Full Description]
Cappelletti Americano Rosso: On Sale! $20.99 [Full Description]
Alley 26 Tonic Syrup: On Sale! $12.99 [Full Description]

Arrocal, Cocchi, Alley 26,
Crude Bitters

"Rosa Blossom"

(Spain, Italy, & The Triangle, NC)

Ribera del Duero Rosado, Rosato Americano, Bitters
Devised by our very own Babe Vermouth, this summer cocktail celebrates ros� and features one of the most striking offerings from this year's Garden, a prized (and rare) Italian amaro, and Alley 26's wonderful elixir. Let the refreshment begin...

Arrocal Rosado: On Sale! $12.99 [Full Description]
Cocchi Americano Rosa: On Sale! $20.99 [Full Description]
Alley 26 Tonic Syrup: On Sale! $12.99 [Full Description]

Hope to see you Saturday!

Our best to you,

Grand Poobah & the Wine Authorities staff

We don't spam you, we practice our wine love on wine drinkers by sharing our weekly wackiness.

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New Every Month:

Six for Sixty!

Here's our fabulous monthly deal, 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.

[click on the magic green bag above to see this month's selections!]

Upcoming
Free Tastings!

Saturday Tasting

July 2nd

Summer Wine Cocktails

for Independence Day!

Tasty Tuesday

July 5th

From Washington!
For Washington!

Saturday Tasting

July 9th

Summer of Riesling 1:
The Origins

Tasty Tuesday

July 12th

Sprawl out with Spain:
Castilla y Le�n

Saturday Tasting

July 16th

Tour de France:
Rhone & Burgundy

Tasty Tuesday

July 19th

Chill with Chile!

Saturday Tasting

July 23rd

Tour de France:
An Alpine High

Tasty Tuesday

July 26th

Get Cheeky
w/ Akarregi Txiki

Saturday Tasting

July 30th

Summer of Riesling 2:
The Diaspora

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Upcoming Free

Bonus Tastings!

Wicked Weed

Saturday, July 9th

W.A. Raleigh

4:00-6:00 PM

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Small Vineyards

Thursday, July 14th

W.A. Durham

5:00-7:00 PM

Subject to change!

Is that my beer growling?

We're now offering Growlers and refills from tap at our Raleigh store from craft breweries. Each is the equivalent of roughly four pints and offers ale-errific or lager-tastic enjoyment to share (or not) while traveling or kicking back at home. Cheers!