THE WINE STORE #07-19 - Israeli Tasting Part II & Champagne Tasting NEWS from THE WINE STORE #07-19 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. SEE ORANGE & SAVE 20% ! - We’re clearing out some excellent wines that unfortunately are slow movers after rearranging for the upcoming holidays. All wines with orange tags are now 20% off the price shown on the bottle. Save another 10% when you buy 12 or more. That’s 30% off a case or more. Israeli Wine Tasting Part II - WEDNESDAY, November 28th - 7:00 p.m. - Super-Premium Israeli Wine Tasting Part II. The response to the tasting earlier this month was overwhelming, more than surprising everyone who attended. It was so good, we want to do it again with different wines, many not offered before in Cincinnati. The tasting of 10 Super Premium wines from Israel will start promptly at 7:00 p.m. and the wines will range in price from $20 -$65. See a description of some of the wines to be tasted below. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Avari Deli & Bistro, 4858 Hunt Road, Blue Ash The cost is $25 per person. There is limited seating so reserve your seat now by calling: 984-9463. Bazelet Hagolan Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is a medium-dark ruby towards garnet in color, medium-bodied, reflecting its 10 months in French and American barriques with soft tannins. Good balance here and an appealing array of cherry, raspberry and currant fruits, those with a light spicy overlay. $32.99 Chillag Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel is made from grapes specially selected at the Zar’it Vineyard in the Kadesh Valley of the Upper Galilee and aged in French oak casks for 14 months. Ripe and chewy, with soft tannins and plum and blackcurrant aromas and flavors that linger nicely on the palate. $24.99 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin from Israel. Castel's red wines are elegant and "classic". They are easily recognizable by their deep color, their intense and complex bouquet, followed by rich and deep black fruit, spices and soft but assertive tannins. They are well-balanced wines that tend to be velvety and smooth, and the finish is long, silky and clean. $64.99 Yatir is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (15%) and Shiraz (10%). It is dark royal purple in color, soft, with generous black currant, plum, and berry aromas. A Perfectly calibrated, intellectually and aesthetically gratifying blend, light as a feather; deeply fruity bouquet; upbeat, nuanced, delicious flavors showing anise and vanilla. $32.99 Galil Yiron comes from the higher elevations of the Upper-Galilee, part of the Galilee viticultural area, considered the best winegrowing area in Israel. This wine is a blend of 54 %Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot. Its has deep red color; ripe and intense, with blackberry, crème de cassis, cherry jam and prune, layered with tobacco, and spicy oak (nutmeg, cinnamon). A complex, full-bodied wine, with a long, rich, sustained finish. $24.99 Psagot Edom is the Winery's premier red wine featuring a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%) and Merlot (25%). This full bodied wine was aged for 14 months in French and American oak barrels giving it rich and spicy vanilla notes that integrate nicely with the intense flavors of berries, black currants and oriental spice. Psagot Edom will pair nicely with roasted meats, stews, robust pasta dishes or can be enjoyed on its own. $30.99 REMEMBER - Limited seating - RESERVATIONS PLEASE - 984-9463 4th Thursday Tasting - THURSDAY, November 29th - 7:00 p.m. - Tete de Cuvee Champagne Tasting. Our popular Thursday tasting takes you to the heart of France. A tasting of ultra premium Champagne from $80 - $200 - with selected hor d’oeuvres, cheeses and Breadsmith bread. $55 per person. 16 seats available. RESERVATIONS PLEASE by Tuesday, November 27th - 984-9463 Wine Friends - TUESDAY, January 8th 2008 - 6:00 p.m. - Our 37th WINE FRIENDS TASTING. Help us pick future Wine Friends Selections. All wines are everyday priced at $8.99 or less. Good wines, maybe even a great surprise. A fun way to get into learning more about wine. Tasting is one hour in length, so join us before dinner. $5 per person. Limited to 20 places - RESERVATIONS PLEASE - 984-9463 AAGF&W Dinner - TUESDAY, January 15th - 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 Sung Korean Bistro, 700 Elm Street, downtown. Sung has made quite a name with the vegan crowd since he opened last month, but we’re going to keep the meat and pair everything with a bunch of bubbly to celebrate a new year. Join us for the evening. MENU - Gimbab & Goonmandu Sampler - Gimbab, a rice roll with pickeled radish, crab meat, beef, egg and cucumber along with Goonmandu, pan-fried dumplings stuffed with tofu, scallions, onion and cabbage - Firelands Brut, Lake Erie Jab Chae - Chicken with stir-fried sweet potato noodles, squash, carrot, cabbage, onion, green onion and bell pepper - Simonet Cremant de Bourgogne Bulgogi - Grilled marinated thinly sliced beefwith a light sweet and spicy flavor served with rice - Piper Sonoma Blanc de Noir Cheese Assortment - Segura Viudas Brut Rosé, Cava $40 per person. Reservations at 984-9463 by Noon, Monday, January 14th. Make plans now for our AAGF&W dinners in 2008: Tuesday, January 29th; Monday, February 11th and 25th; Tuesday, March 11th & 25th Sites and menus will be finalized by December 10th. 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! - Collectible 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. $40-85 plus tax per month. Need Wine Glasses? - Schott Zwiesel Break Resistant ‘Titanium’ Stemware in stock. Five styles , many sizes and shapes to fit any wine need. Decanters, Beer Mugs, Champagne Flutes and Martini Glasses, too. See our complete line on display in the back of the store. Large orders filled within 72 hours. 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 1:00-6:00 p.m. Become part of The Brunch Bunch tasting with one of our distributor reps from 1-4 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, event calendar, Wine of the Month and Beer of the Month info and more. A few things to finalize. Go to www.theewinestore.com to see what we've been up to.

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