SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
June 18, 2003
Willamette Valley Pinot Noir....
TWC's Tasting Bar
this week will feature specially selected Pinot Noir from Oregon's
Willamette Valley-
Here is a great opportunity to taste before ordering at presale pricing! From
the 2000 and 2001 vintage, one and 2.5 ounce samples will be poured at
any time from at least six of the following producers: Rex Hill, Patton Valley, McKinlay, Shea Wine
Cellars, Bethel Heights, Domaine Serene, Broadley, Penner-Ash, Chehalem. Remember,
12 wines are always available to sample and the Tasting Bar is ALWAYS
OPEN!
Monday.....GAJA
TASTING
We had the rare opportunity to sample
some of Angelo Gaja's famous
wines. There are two people responsible for Italy's wine renaissance
the last 25 years; Piero Antinori from Tuscany and Angelo Gaja from
Piedmonte. Angelo Gaja's mission was to produce a much
higher quality Barbaresco and Barolo from the Nebbiolo grape. Over the
years, his success gained him international status and enhanced the
reputation for the Piedmonte region as a world class wine producing
region. Gaja wines always display intense concentration and balance
without being overly tannic. His wines are always very age
worthy. Gaja's wines are extremely difficult to obtain and very
expensive. Angelo Gaja has never been a man to rest on his laurels.
Ever restless, he has built a new winery in the Bolgheri region of
Tuscany to produce SuperTuscan and classic Bordeaux blends. Ca' Marcanda premiere release is the 2000 Magari! Magari is an Italian word with
several meanings: "if only", "would that it were true", "perhaps". The
name Magari reflects the Piedmontese way of not trumpeting one's
accomplishments. The irony with Magari, intended to become Ca'
Marcanda's standard-bearer, is the wine screams "GAJA IS HERE" in
Bolgheri (Tuscany)! "ATTENTION ORNELLAIA! ATTENTION SASSICAIA!"
Gaja's Margari is a masterful Bordeaux
blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc
that billows from the glass with aromatic clouds of spicy, ripe red and
black berries. But the wine really knocks you out when you experience
its lush, smooth, deep, ripe sexy fruit on your palate! This wine is a no brainer for either the
collector or the hedonist! Only
3 six pack cases were immediately available Monday and I snagged them
instantly after tasting......more is expected. For a Gaja wine,
Margari is a bargain at $75 a bottle.
Expect the price to spiral upwards dramatically.
Order IMMEDIATELY by reply email, but expect
waiting list status!
STILL
AVAILABLE!
Jim Barry
2001 Shiraz Clare Valley The Lodge Hill
Dark and Chewy. Dense with licorice-scented
blackberry
And dark plum flavors, without showing much weight.
Flavors persist beautifully, picking up a woody note as
they linger. Drink now through 2012. H.S.
You may order NOW by reply email for $14.95
a bottle or purchase by the six pack and take a ten percent discount to
make the price $13.46!
The wine will arrive at TWC in early July..
REMINDER!
Tickets Available at TWC!
"A TASTE OF
FAIR OAKS" - 10TH ANNIVERSARY will be held Friday, June
27th from 5:30 to 9 pm at the Clubhouse, 7997 #114^6109 California
Avenue, in The Village. The Fair Oaks Chamber of Commerce presents
foothill wineries, microbrews, participating restaurants and caterers,
a fine art exhibit and music by the Beez Kneez - Advance tickets are
$30 or $35 at the door. Call 967-2903 or go to www.atasteoffairoaks.com
ATTENTION:
SUMMER WHITE WINE BARGAIN HUNTERS!
The Wine Spectator just announced its
TOP 100 ITALIAN Bargains under $12 -
TWC has the highest rated white wine
bargain priced at $10.95 a bottle. Only
3 cases available!
2001
Tamellini Soave Superiore - 89 points (Should be priced at $12 a bottle).
ON THE OTHER HAND! IF YOU DEMAND ONLY
THE FINEST IN CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY........I
will keep it simple!!
2001 Pahlmeyer, Napa Valley - $59.95
NET- Just released!
2001 Neyers, Thieriot Vineyard, Sonoma
- $49.95 NET (WS 94)
2000 Ramey, Hyde Vineyard, Napa
Valley-Carneros - $54.95 NET - Connoisseurs' Guide 95 - ***
2000 Ramey, Hudson Vineyard, Napa
Valley-Carneros - $54.95 NET - Connoisseurs' Guide 92 - **
QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED!
EXTRA BONUS - WHILE SUPPLY LASTS ORDER ONE EACH AND RECEIVE A 10%
DISCOUNT!
UPS UPDATE!
TWC NOW SHIPS INTO 38 STATES! PASS THE WORD!
Stay waiting to hear the details from
UPS. Will advise!
ROBERT
MONDAVI! HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY!!
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appears in this email, you have 48 hours to respond. Winner
will receive a $50 credit at The Wine Consultant's Tasting Bar.
Passionately yours about wine,
Eric Stumpf
The Wine Consultant - Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday from 10
am to 6 pm.
8039 Greenback Lane - Two blocks east of Sunrise Blvd.
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
(916) 721-WINE (9463)
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