NEWS from THE WINE STORE #08-03
InCahoots Wine Dinner - South American Superstars Tasting

NEWS from THE WINE STORE #08-03 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.

UPCOMING TASTINGS & WINE DINNERS

AAGF&W Dinner - TUESDAY, February 26th - 7:00 p.m. - Association for Affordable Great Food & Wine known as the A.A.G.F.& W. invites you to a Wine Dinner at InCahoots, 9708 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash. Howard Zuefle invites you to his new restaurant.

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Ceviche - Seafood marinated in Kefir Lime and Cilantro with a Thai flair - Jurtschitsch Sonnhof GrüVe Grüner Veltliner 2006, Kamptal

Spring Mix - with a Toasted Cashew and Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Bleu Cheese and Peppered Bacon - J. Lohr Valdigue 2005, Monterey

Chicken Marsala - with Mashed Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable - Museum Cranza 2005, Cigales

Cheesecake - with Poached Pears - Bartenura Moscato d’Asti 2006

$40 per person. Reservations at 984-9463 by Noon, Monday, February 25th.

Make plans now for our AAGF&W dinners in 2008: Tuesday, February 26th - InCahoots with Howard Zuefle; Tuesday, March 11th - Tink’s Cafe; Tuesday, March 25th -The Hillside Room at Tavern on the Hill

4th Thursday Tasting - THURSDAY, February 28th - 7:00 p.m. - South American Superstars Tasting. Our popular Thursday tasting takes you to Argentina and Chile. A tasting of ultra premium Reds from $60 - $100 - with selected hor d’oeuvres, cheeses and Breadsmith bread. $40 per person. 16 seats available. RESERVATIONS PLEASE by Tuesday, February 26th - 984-9463

Wine At One - FRIDAY, February 29th - 1:00 p.m. - Wine at One Luncheon at Parker’s Blue Ash Grill - Two course lunch with four wines from Del Rio Vineyards, Rogue Valley Oregon including Pinot Gris, Rosé Jolee, Claret and Syrah $20 per person. Reserve your place by Wednesda, February 27th.

AAGF&W Dinner - TUESDAY, March 11th - 7:00 p.m. - Association for Affordable Great Food & Wine known as the A.A.G.F.& W. invites you to a Wine Dinner at Tink’s Cafe, 3410 Telford, Clifton. Always a good time.

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Cheese Plate - with Horseradish Havarti, Seven Year Cheddar, Fontina, Stilton, Fruit and Nuts - Rodney Strong Zinfandel 2005, Sonoma

Caramel Scallop - with Mashed Potato and Wilted Frizzee - I’M - Isabel Mondavi Caabernet Rosé 2006, Napa

Lamb Shank - with Beet Infused Couscous and Truffled Corn Coulis - Concannon Petite Sirah 2005, Central Coast

Chocolate Decadence - Faldo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Coonawarra

$40 per person. Reservations at 984-9463 by Noon, Monday, March 10th.

Wine Friends - THURSDAY, March 13th 2008 - 6:00 p.m. - Our 39th 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 FULL - WAIT LIST ONLY

First Friday - FRIDAY, March 14th - 6:00 p.m. - “FIRST” FRIDAY TASTING - Irish- American Wineries and Winemakers. Pushed back a week because of some Wine Festival related activities, we celebrate the contributions of those of Irish heritage in advance of St. Patrick’s Day. Wines to be tasted are in the $15 -$25 price range. Having dinner with friends? Meet at The Wine Store to start the evening with a casual wine tasting along with some of our fabulous cheeses and selected hor d’oeuvres. $15 per person. Limited to 16 places - RESERVATIONS PLEASE - 984-9463

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 2-6 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.

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. $40-85 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.