Back in the saddle again!

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Back from our annual January hiatus!

IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT 20TH YEAR!

Dear Wine Friend,

It is flattering so many of you have inquired about our absence over the last six weeks. I guess some of you didn't realize we were on our annual January "hiatus"!

The Wine Consultant is beginning its 20th year. The plan is to celebrate with a number of special events throughout the year! Whether you are local, or out-of-the area, please stay tuned so you have an opportunity to participate!

There will be exciting changes to the store's website as it evolves with a more modern appearance and easier functionality. I have been a little old fashioned, but soon you will be able to follow TWC via Facebook and Twitter.

Remember, to more fully enjoy my newsletters, please click on your tool bar (at the top of the page) to see the graphics, and follow the underlined links. This also let's us know we are reaching you successfully!

SILVER OAK CAB FANS!

The 2005 Napa Valley CAB was just released last Saturday at the winery for $100 a bottle.

ORDER BY REPLYING DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL PLEASE!

$95.95 a bottle. 6 bottles for $89.95. 12+ for $84.95.

Magnums available at $199.95.

CLICK HERE FOR TASTING NOTES!

New Arrivals!

Check out a few of these examples!

Something for everyone!

08 Aussieres L'Val de L'Ours ($10.95)

A great Cab value from the Chateau Lafite Rothschild family!

07 Chateau Ste. Michelle Indian Wells Cabernet Sauvignon ($18.95)

A joy to drink for its soft berry, jammy fruit. 18% Syrah.

Wine Spectator rated this vintage in Columbia Valley 95-100 points.

07 Aia Vecchia "Lagone" Bolgheri DOC, Tuscany ($18.95)

Merlot, Cabernet, Cab Franc blend. Like it even better than the 06!

07 Domaine des Escaravailles "La Ponce", Rasteau, Southern Rhone ($23.95)

One of the greatest all time vintages. 80% Grenache & 20% Syrah. Drink "Chateauneuf-du Pape" at a fraction of the price. Beautifully balanced with a hint of orange zest and garrigue in the mix. Makes me swoon!

06 de Trafford Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch, SA ($36.95)*

04 - NY Times 4 Star Review! RARE - 26 six packs for the west coast!

Rich and lavish cassis fruit. This South African cult is a bargain!

08 Tenuta dell' Ornellaia Sauvignon Blanc, Poggio alle Gazze ($44.95)*

This famous Tuscan white is better than ever after a three year adjourn. Bright, intense lemon-citrus fruit is elegant and restrained by fresh acidity.

AND .....

Highlights NOT included, but arriving this Friday are two new dazzling, but limited releases from Peay Vineyards Estate - Sonoma Coast.

08 Pinot Noir Pomarium ($54.95)

Bing cherry, raspberry, earthy 'shrooms, translucent and complex.

07 Syrah La Bruma ($44.95)

Purple violets, ground white pepper, shaved pencil, meaty, lingering length

Winemaker, partner-owner, estraordinaire Vanessa Wong creates these stylish and refined wines to showcase the estate's special terroir. Last December, the SF Chronicle named Peay Vineyards "Winery of the Year".

I highly suggest you put Peay on your radar, if you haven't already!

ALSO -

06 Robert Kamen, Cabernet Sauvignon - Sonoma Mtn ($74.95)

This very dark, full-bodied wine was once sultry and brooding, but now its oozing intoxicating and exotic black fruits. What an eruption!

and -

08 Pelerin "Les Tournesols"- Santa Lucia Highlands ($24.95)

Very tasty Roussanne, Viognier, Chardonnay blend.

07 Pelerin Pinot Noir - Santa Lucia Highlands ($31.95)

Great vintage! Wonderful find at this price!

Bright vivid red cherries with rose petal spices!

ORDER BY REPLYING DIRECTLY TO THIS EMAIL.

STANDARD DISCOUNT POLICY APPLIES-

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 10% DISCOUNT ON ORDERS FOR ANY COMBINATION OF SIX OR MORE BOTTLES.

* Net wines do not discount, but help build to six bottle discount.

TIP!

Please click on the "New Arrivals" link for full listing. From the list, then click on the specific underlined wine to open its page for tasting notes and more information.

Wine marketing on the internet is always going to be difficult, because you can not sample the wine at point of sale. That's one of the reasons we offer our tasting bar lineup for you every Saturday afternoon. Here is a look into the future of wine sales and internet technology: USB-Wine

SATURDAY'S TASTING BAR!