November 11, 2008

Issue: # 08-15

NEWS from THE WINE STORE #08-15
An e-mail newsletter for all of our wine friends.

We hope to bring you more "news that you can use." Upcoming tastings and, of course, our A.A.G.F.& W. wine dinners. Advanced notice on collectible wines coming to the market. "Hot" new wines from the West Coast, Europe and south of the Equator. Info about and how to use our renewed web site with secure on-line ordering and more.

 

 

OVER 300 GIFT BASKETS

The Wine Store has partnered with the leader in the gift basket industry to provide you with the choice of over 300 different gift basket selections on our website. Click here to see our new selection. 

 

 

UPCOMING TASTINGS & WINE EVENTS

Fall/Holiday Wine & Food Fest
THIS SATURDAY, November 15th - 2 - 6 p.m. - FALL/HOLIDAY WINE & FOOD FEST. Help us celebrate 10 years of ownership and over 20 years serving Cincinnati.  Take a break from the yard work and come in from the cold with an afternoon of tasting and grazing. Two wine and beer sessions with the same format used for every Wine & Food Fest. 2-4 p.m. - Taste from a selection of wines and beers; 4-6 p.m.- Taste from a new selection of wines and beers. 4 tastes for $3. A number of our suppliers will have a wide variety of gourmet foods and imported and domestic cheese available for tasting from 2:00-6:00 p.m.  Come in and join the fun!

AAGF&W Dinner
NEXT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th - 7:00 p.m. - Association for Affordable Great Food & Wine known as the A.A.G.F.& W. intended to invite you to our first dinner at Embers, 8170 Montgomery Road, Kenwood. Chef/General Manager John Zipperstein has put together an excellent menu for the evening.   Please join us.  
Click here to find out more about Embers.

MENU
Salmon Teriyaki Roll
Luna 'Freakout' 2006, Napa

Seared Ahi Tuna Nicoise Style
Jargon Pinot Noir 2006, Monterey

Roasted Pork Loin
with Smashed Red Potatoes
Big House 'The Prodigal Son' Petite Sirah 2006, Paso Robles

Flourless Chocolate Cake
Clos du Bois Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley

$40 per person.  Seating limited to 21 places.  Reservations at
984-9463 by Noon, Monday, November 17th.

Annual Champagne Tasting
TUESDAY, December 2nd - 6:00 p.m. - Annual Champagne Tasting  - Join us for a selection of Champagne's finest Tete de Cuvées including
Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Perrier-Jouët, Veuve Cliquot and others.  A tasting of eight wines along with some of our fabulous cheeses and selected hor d'oeuvres. $55 per person. Limited to 16 places - RESERVATIONS PLEASE - 984-9463


WIne Bar Tastings
Wine Bar Tastings every Friday and Saturday - $.50 a taste
Fridays - taste with John, our wine-bar-keep, from 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Saturdays - Wine Bar open from 2:00-6:00 p.m.

 

 


WEB SITE UPDATE

We are up and running. The look is much the same but what you can't see is all new. Updated inventory, new secure on-line ordering, shipping info (NOW YOU CAN ORDER ON-LINE for in-store pick-up, have FREE local delivery with a $30 minimum or have it shipped UPS), an event calendar with postings of the NEWS from THE WINE STORE, Wine of the Month and, soon, Beer of the Month info and more. Always a few things to finalize and tweek.

Go to
www.theewinestore.com to see what we've been up to.

In This Issue

Over 300 Gift Baskets

Upcoming Tastings & Wine Events

Web Site Update

Don't Forget The Beer

Wine Of The Month

 

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The Wine Store Website

 

 

DON'T FORGET THE BEER


Wonderful Belgians and Belgian-style ales:
Affligem Tripel, Westmalle Tripel, Liefman's Lucifer Golden Ale, Duvel
Golden Ale, Corsendonk Brown Ale, Chimay Blue Top Grand Reserve Tripel, Green's Quest Gluten-free Tripel Blonde Ale, Lindemans Framboise, Rochefort 10, Westmalle Dubbel, Orval Trappist, Rodenbach Grand Cru Flemish Sour Ale, Saison DuPont Farmhouse Ale, Lochristi Lozen Boer Abbey Style Ale, DeProef Signature Ale, Unibroe La Fin Du Monde, Unibroe Maudite, Brooklyn Local 1, Ommegang Three Philosophers, Ommegang Hennepin, Allagash Tripel Reserve, Allagash Interlude, Allagash White, Victory Golden Monkey Tripel.

 

 

 

THE PERFECT GIFT - WINE OF THE MONTH

Now three levels to choose from:

Quality - Two wines, one red and one white, chosen for their great value and taste with a touch of uniqueness, making each one a wine adventure.  Never more than $30 plus tax for the pair.

Premium - One wine each month, alternating red and white, that showcase terroir, that "sense of place," from around the world.  A perfect gift for the more experienced wine drinker who likes to enjoy a variety of fine wine.  $30-40 plus tax per month.

NEW! - High-end Red - Small production, highly rated red wines you are sure to enjoy now or years down the road.  Perfect for those just starting to fill a wine cellar or for the seasoned collector.  $40-90 plus tax per month.

 

 

 

The Wine Store, 9905 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH 45242
Phone: (513) 984-9463 Visit us on the web:
www.theewinestore.com
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.