Thursday, July 22, 2010

Blind Taste Runquist Petite Sirah

Blind Taste Runquist Petite Sirah!
Saturday July 24th, 2010
11am -8pm
ALL DAY!

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There are very few people who don't like Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah - I'm pretty sure we can count them on one hand. One thing people don't like is the $29.99 price tag. Is there something that tastes as good as Runquist Petite Sirah but is only $10? That is the question we get asked all the time. That is why this weekend we are putting the Runquist Petite Sirah up against other Petite's ranging in price from $9.99 to $50. The kicker is that all of them will be tasted blind. We think you are going to be pretty amazed at how the results end up.

If you don't know the price, can't see the label, and can't hear someone barking in your ear about the wine's "score," then all that is left is the juice and your taste buds. It's a scary proposition for any winemaker. That's why you have marketing departments that design catchy labels, create campaigns to build a wine's image, and spend all of their time and energy essentially trying to convince consumers that a wine is great. The problem is that you can't out "market" a blind tasting.

Which is why we're playing "Find the Runquist Petite Sirah" this Saturday. It's simple really. The wines will all be tasted blind. One of them will be 2008 Jeff Runquist Petite Sirah and the others will be an assortment of wines at every price point from a number of different regions. All you have to do is taste and pick your favorite. Yes, that's right, your favorite. If that's the Runquist, then great, if not, well that's OK too. You may be surprised as to what your favorites actually are.

We'll see you Saturday!!

Thursday, July 15, 2010

Christmas in July Sale!

Christmas in July Sale!
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Friday July 16th - Sunday July 18th
While Supplies Last!

With the fall fast approaching (we know, we can't believe it either) the distributors in the state need to make room for the new vintages of wines set to arrive in the fall. What that means for you is that there are a lot of deals in the pipeline and we're bringing them directly to you! Your devoted Master Sommelier Doug Frost scours all of the close out lists for only the best and the brightest and we're going to have them on display for you all weekend long - or should we say as long as they last!

All of the wines mentioned here will be available on the machines to taste (except for half bottles) and we think you're going to really like the selections!

Save an extra 5% on six bottles or 10% on twelve!

Below is just a sampling of all the deals that are being offered!


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2006 Whitehall Lane Cabernet
Half Bottles

Winery Price: $22.00
Winestore Price: $12.99
SAVE 41%


If you ever have trouble with a whole bottle of wine going to waste - the 375ml bottles of this awesome California Cab could bring you a little comfort. Drink like a king for only a few dollars a glass!


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2006 Seavy Caravina Cabernet
Winery Price: $55.00
Winestore Price: $44.99
SAVE 18%


Wine powerhouse Robert Parker said it best when he raved "As I said last year, there is a strong argument to be made that this is the most underrated great Cabernet Sauvignon produced in Napa Valley."


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2006 Ladera Napa Cabernet
Winery Price: $39.00
Winestore Price: $29.99
SAVE 23%


From one of our favorite producers in California comes this full throttle Napa Cabernet at a very friendly price!


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2006 Petrolo Torrione
Release Price: $34.99
Winestore Price: $21.99
SAVE 37%


100% Sangiovese for all you Italian lovers out there - from an absolutely astounding year in Tuscany.



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2006 Borsao Crianza
Release Price: $17.99
Winestore Price: $14.99
SAVE 16%


A ridiculous value in red wine, that's all, just ridiculous, like a clown made of Cabernet, Tempranillo and Garnacha.



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2007 Tomas Cusine Vilosell
Release Price: $17.99
Winestore Price: $14.99
SAVE 16%


This wine has a little bit for everyone, comprising of
62% tempranillo, 14% cabernet sauvignon, 13% merlot, 5% syrah and 3% each of garnacha and carinena. Deep and powerful red wine that is sure to impress for the price.


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2005 Torre Muga
Release Price: $95.00
Winestore Price: $59.99
SAVE 37%


Torre Muga 2005 to be one of the greatest wines of Spain in a truly great vintage. Indeed, that would mean that Torre Muga 2005 is one of the greatest wines Spain has produced in the last twenty years. And it usually costs as much as it should. Except now.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Frank Family vs. Rombauer vs. Flora Springs Taste Off!

Flora vs. Rombauer vs. Frank
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Saturday July 10th
11am - 8pm


Featuring:
2008 Rombauer Chardonnay
2006 Rombauer Cabernet
2008 Rombauer Zinfandel
vs.
2008 Frank Family Chardonnay
2006 Frank Family Cabernet
2007 Frank Family Zinfandel
vs.
2008 Flora Springs Chardonnay
2006 Flora Springs Cabernet
2006 Flora Springs Trilogy
2006 Flora Springs "Flora's Legacy" Cabernet


Tastings like this get us crazy excited. We get to put some of California's most iconic names up on the tasting machine and make them go head to head to find out where the best taste and best values are found. Rombauer, Frank Family, and Flora Springs make some of the most well known wines in California - I mean, even if you are not that into wine you've probably heard of "Flora Springs Trilogy" or "Rombauer Chardonnay". So this weekend we're getting them all together in a California Tasting Throwdown that is sure to please.

There is a little something for everyone here - Chardonnay, Cabernet, and even Zinfandel! We'll also be featuring, for the first time ever in North Carolina, Flora Springs one time special Cabernet called "Flora's Legacy" This Cabernet is blend of Flora Springs 5 single vineyard Caberets (that range in price from $75-$100) and was made in celebration of Flora Komes upcoming 99th Birthday. We think you'll be impressed by our price - given that it is the lowest price in the USA!

So come on in this weekend, get out of the heat, and drink some great California tasty treats. We hope to see you soon, and as always, we appreciate your business!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

CMS Foundation Benefit Tasting

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Tasting to Benefit CMS
July 7th 6-8pm

Summer is a time when kids are out of school, having fun and don't have to worry about homework for a few months. Its also a time when teachers and administrators plan for the following school year to ensure all CMS students receive the best education possible. We recently found out that not only does CMS have a non-profit foundation, but community members can donate to this foundation and receive a tax write-off. That is why on Wednesday, July 7th, we are holding a wine tasting to benefit the CMS Foundation. We will pour 4 great wines and in return ask everyone that attends to please make a voluntary donation of $5. You can either bring cash or you can make a check out to the CMS Foundation. Your donation is 100% tax deductible! You will not only get to taste some great wines, but you will also be supporting a worthy cause. So, call everyone you know and plan to join us tomorrow night from 6-8pm at either winestore location. We will pour the following four wines:

Urban Uco Torrontes
Rombauer Chardonnay
Wrongo Dongo Monastrell
Pahlmeyer "Jayson" Red

Thursday, July 1, 2010

4th of July Specials up to 61% off!

July 4th Specials!
Available July 1st until July 5th, 2010

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It's that time of year - time to celebrate our Independence along with all things USA - and nothing says Independence and free market economy like a good old fashioned SALE! If you're like us, your celebration this weekend probably involves some wine (probably some beer too) along with some pyrotechnics thrown in for good measure.

We'll have these crazy deals running through Monday so come on in and take advantage! All the wines will be on the machines to taste as well!

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2008 Leese Fitch Cabernet
Regular Price: $11.99
Six Pack Price: $8.99 per bottle
SAVE 25%

THIS IS IT! This is the everyday Cabernet you have been looking for...at least we're pretty darn sure it is. Full bodied, easy drinking and light on the pocket book...that's what we like to call a triple threat!

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2002 Goldschmidt Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price: $64.99
Winestore Price: $29.99
Six pack price: $24.99 per bottle
SAVE 61%

2002 Cabernet from Nick Goldschmidt for only $25?!?!? We've never seen these wines at these prices and we'll give you all until Monday to buy them or we're just going to take them for ourselves!

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2002 Goldschmidt Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular Price: $63.99
Winestore Price: $29.99
Six Pack Price: $24.99
SAVE 60%

Pretty much the same story as above - you've got 'till Monday before we get all over this stuff!

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2008 Wente "Morning Fog" Chardonnay

Regular Price: $12.99
Six Pack Price: $9.95
SAVE 23%

Wente's way with Chardonnay has always gotten to me. There's something about their style of fat and rich fruit, combined with clean and fresh tartness. Whether in a blind setting or when I know what I'm drinking, I keep finding myself preferring Wente over other, bigger names.

We'll have some other "in store only" deals running so stop on by and celebrate!