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QWS ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW is this Thursday!

There's always something new to try at the QWS Holiday Show. May we suggest you drop by the Fine Wine section (tables 12 through 24) to try these new additions?:

CALIFORNIA
Cambiata Albarino, Monterey 2009
Ludwig Dry Gewurztraminer, Monterey 2009
Poppy Chardonnay, Monterey 2008
Poppy Pinot Noir, Monterey 2008
Novy Viognier, Russian River 2009
Pahlmeyer “Jayson” Chardonnay, North Coast 2008
Pahlmeyer “Jayson” Propritary Red, Napa Valley 2007
Siduri Pinot Noir, Russian River 2008
Topanga Vineyards "Khroma" Cabernet, Alexander Valley 2007

CHILE
Casa Silva "Cool Coast" Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Casa Silva Pinot Noir Reserva 2008

FRANCE
Chateau Thivin Cote-de-Brouilly 2008
Domaine Chignard Fleurie 2008
Domaine Diochon Moulin-A-Vent 2008
Grand Cassagne Grenache/Syrah 2007
Domaine La Roquete Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2007
Santa Duc Gigondas "Garancieres" 2007

ITALY
Vinosia Falanghina 2009
Fontannafredda Barbera 2007
La Spinetta Muscato d'Asti "Bricco Quaglia" 2009
La Spinetta "Il Niro di Casanuova" 2008

OREGON
Novy Blanc de Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2009
O’Reilly’s Pinot Noir 2009
Siduri Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2009

SPAIN
“BT” Garnacha Tintorera, Almansa D.O. 2009
“Altitud 1.100”, Almansa D.O. 2009

WASHINGTON STATE
Corvidae "Mirth" Chardonnay 2009
Corvidae "Lenore" Syrah 2007
Owen Roe "Abbot's Table" Red Blend 2008
Owen Roe "Sinister Hand" Rhone Blend 2009
Sharecropper’s Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

We hope to see you here at our warehouse this Thiursday!

A Tale of Two Teeth-Stainers

We just received delivery of two great wines from Spain…“Altitud 1,100” and which are both deserving of your attention. Both are from the same producer (Bodegas Santa Quiteria), and both just happened to be crafted from the same grape variety, Alicante Bouchet.

Known in Spain as Garnacha Tintorera, Alicante Bouchet is a deep, dark and brooding grape variety. It’s one of the few wine grapes known as a teinturier…which is a fancy name to describe a grape with both red skin and red flesh. The resulting wines typically exhibit deep, dark color…known in wine geek parlance as “teeth stainers”.

These wines are ideal examples of Alicante at its best. Now, I hear you asking, “Same winery, same grape, what’s the difference between the two??” Well, the BT is sourced from younger vines located on the bottom slopes/valley floor of the estate, whereas the Altitud 1,100 comes from older, hillside plantings.

We will be pouring these wines at next week’s Holiday Show. Table 20. Tell a friend.

BT = Item # 65804
Altitud 1,100 = Item # 66114

TODAY'S THE DAY!

Please join Bobby Kacher at Tryg's from 11:30am until 3pm as he presents nearly 50 wines from his impressive portfolio. Special pricing is in effect for all orders placed this week...BE THERE!

PARKER'S WINE OF THE DAY!

"Palazzone’s 2009 Orvieto Classico Superiore Terre Vineate (Procanico, Grechetto) is flat-out delicious, not to mention a steal for the money. Everything is in perfect balance as ripe, juicy peaches, flowers and minerals emerge from this mid-weight white. In 2009 the Terre Vineate ...seems to have a touch more plumpness than normal, which works beautifully here. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2012. 89 Points."

No Brainer.

We've secured an AMAZING deal on Duval-Leroy NV Brut. How amazing? Well, ask your QWS rep. We will tell you that for less than what you'd pay for a bottle of nice domestic bubbles you can get real - and really great - Champagne.

Item # 63684. Tell a friend.

FOUR EXCITING BEAUJOLAIS FROM KERMIT LYNCH!