August Specials
Firstly, I have just come back from my family “Staycation” and my batteries are all charged up. I hope you and your loved ones are having a great summer as well. Since this is coming out a little late, I’ll get right to the point. The following wines are sale $5 to $10 off their regular price.
GRAND Cru 10L Premium Kits ($5.00 off each)
Easy drinking wines that taste delicious with little to no ageing. Enjoy with any meal, or sip a glass on its own.
Verdicchio – Herbal aromas dominate the bouquet, while flavours of lemon and pear entice the palate. The finish is crisp and clean. A refreshing style white wine. Food Pairings : Pair with tuna salad and avocado or pasta with pesto sauce.
Malbec – This popular rustic red wine has a soft, rich texture, silky tannins and fills your palate with ripe plums, currants, cherries, and red berries. Food Pairings : Enjoy with spaghetti and meatballs or beef burritos.
Cru Select Platinum Series 16L Ultra Premium Kits ($10 off each)
A treasure for wine enthusiasts looking to try new grape varieties and wine styles from around the world.
Australian Viognier / Pinot Gris – This popular Australian white blend is extremely aromatic, opening with apricots and pear notes and finishing on a refreshing fruit forward note. Food Pairings : Serve with roasted turkey and dried fruit sauce or spicy fish cakes.
Italian Nebbiolo – Made from the prized Nebbiolo grape, this wine features flavours of violet, cherries and cocoa. Undertones of toasted oak, dark fruit and firm acidity dominate the long finish. Food Pairings : Enjoy with rack of lamb, mushroom lasagna or garlicky grilled beef.
Secondly, many customers have been calling me, inquiring about the store hours, the abilty to place orders, and bottling appointments . Until such time as the government instructs us close, we will maintaining our regular store hours. In our industry cleanliness is key to successful wine-making. We have always looked to ensure that we maintain the highest standards in our industry. Please help us to make sure we don’t put any customers or staff at risk, by doing the following;
* If you have just returned from a trip abroad, please reschedule your bottling appointment until you have give yourself the appropriate amount of time in isolation. (14 days is suggested)
* If you are showing any signs of infection, please seek medical counsel and reschedule your bottling appointment at your convenience.
* If you are concerned about your wine. Your wine will keep (for months, if need be), and actually become better with age.
* Feel free to contact me to arrange any alternate bottling options.
We take the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously, so we have implemented the following procedures to try and make your bottling the safest possible;
* I wear and mask and gloves at all times while customers are in the store.
* We sterilize any surfaces contacted by our patrons multiple times daily.
* All corks are now packaged separately for every batch.
* All equipment is completely sterilized after every use.
* We have limited the numbers of customers in the store at any given time.
* All appointments are spaced out to ensure the best “social distancing” policy.
If you have any concerns, please feel free to postpone your bottling appointments. We will get through this together. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Lastly, we have just received our list for next years’ RQ wines, we will have more information in our September newsletter.