Final Thoughts For 2005.....
December 28, 2005
I am not surprised at the interest many of you have
shown regarding our trip to Australia and New Zealand. Yes, we will be
offering recommendations and links to accommodations, restaurants and
wineries upon our return. After arriving in Sydney, we will fly to
Adelaide where our itinerary first focuses on the wine producing regions of
Barossa Valley, Clare Valley, and McLaren Vale in South
Australia. Then we spend about a week on the island of Tasmania to
survey emerging regions in the south, along the east coast, and the Tamar Valley
in the north. In New Zealand, our interest and energy will be directed to
the Central Otago region near Queenstown on the south island. This
area is reknown for producing world class Pinot Noir and aromatic
white wines. Finally, we will spend our final days on Waiheke Island,
about a 40 minute ferry ride off the coast of Auckland in the more
temperate north, to explore some of the 30 plus vineyards to
emerge since 1978. Our desire is to become more learned
about each growing place and, of course, satiate our
palates! But most importantly, we hope our foraging will
discover some new wines to procure for your table or cellar.....and I
am able to convince my wife to return with me to the
USA!!
So as a final reminder, please pickup all
wine orders no later than December 31st. The store will be closed
from January 1st and not reopen until Tuesday, January 31st.
As is my end of year custom,
selected "Should've Bin
Wines" (that is, wines that should have been sold by now!)
will be priced with DISCOUNTS UP TO
25% for those of you who venture into the store this
week.
BIG SAVINGS ON HIGH
QUALITY WINES AT EVERY PRICE POINT!! Of course, limited to
stock on hand! Look for the green price
sticker-
Final thoughts-
Is that all there is? Yes, that's it for
2005. Great values like the Sacred Stone, Grand Veneur "Les Champauvins",
and Aristi Familia Melipal Malbec! New discoveries like the Alto
Moncayo and El Nido Clio from Spain. Promise of even better things to
come from west coast producers Audelssa, Parador, Abacela, and
Fidelitas. Great expectations fulfilled by Lewis Cellars, O'
Shaughnessy, Shafer and Mantra, And the legendary 2000 and 2001
vintages of Barolo....hope you have some!!
The world is a big place! Here is a
toast to peace on earth, health, happiness, corkscrews and oyster
knives!
Thank you for your confidence and continued
support. It is our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve
you!
Happy New Year!
Eric Stumpf
The Wine Consultant
8039 Greenback Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 721-WINE (9463)
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