TRAVERSO'S WINES OF THE EAST COAST TASTING & SPECIALS THIS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1PM TO 4PM IN-STORE
You're reading this email and probably thinking that in the "heart" of Sonoma County's Wine Country, WHY is Traverso's pouring these wines from the eastern part of our country? Here at Traverso's we always appreciate wines from all over the world....and are open minded. And, we couldn't pass up on the opportunity to pour these with a very special guest who just happens to be in town....
SPECIAL GUEST....Carl Brandhorst, President of the Atlantic Seaboard Wine Association will be LIVE in our store to discuss these interesting new arrivals from Virginia, Maryland, and New York. Carl has served as a judge for the Sonoma County Harvest Fair. He has a wealth of knowledge on wine and we think you will find him very intriguing. Carl is in town this week promoting wines from the eastern seaboard and he's excited to spent Saturday afternoon with us. Come in...taste...and talk with Carl!
ALL FEATURED WINES 10% OFF SATURDAY ONLY! CAN SHIP OR HOLD. 707-542-2530 info@traversos.com
FIVE BOTTLE SAMPLER PACK (ONE BOTTLE EACH FROM TASTING) FOR ONLY $95.99 + TAX!
LIMITED TO SUPPLY ON HAND
FEATURED WINES
2005 CHRYSALIS WINERY ESTATE NORTON VIRGINIA OUR PRICE $24.99
In 1873, at the Vienna Universal Exhibition in Austria, a Norton wine was acclaimed "the best red wine of all nations." Chrysalis Vineyards of Virginia has undertaken a serious commitment to restore Virginia's native grape to its former glory - making wines worthy of international praise. Estate Bottled Norton is a deeply colored, robust and full-bodied wine. We hope you'll agree that this fine wine is another exciting step forward on the winery's mission "To proudly restore Virginia wines to world renown, and celebrate the homecoming of Norton, the Real American Grape!®"
2006 BORDELEAU WINERY MERLOT MARYLAND OUR PRICE $23.99
This bright and fruity Merlot is highly complex, with layers of tastes from mocha, cherry, raspberry and plums. The mid palette is silky smooth throughout, while the finish lingers with raisons and plums. This food friendly wine can accompany beef dishes as well as grilled salmon.
2008 CHATEAU LAFAYTTE RENEAU SEMI-DRY RIESLING NEW YORK OUR PRICE $20.99
A refreshing peach nose and honeysuckle with delicate citrus fruit flavors that dance in the mouth. The lingering spicy pear finish and lively texture reveals an abundance of Riesling character. The reason fish were created. RS 2.7%
2008 KONSTANTIN FRANK CABERNET FRANC NEW YORK OUR PRICE $23.99
Nose of roasted red pepper and prune that lengthens with oaky and spicy tones. On the palate, this wine displays great elegance with soft tannins and a smooth long finish. Coming from an exceptionally hot summer this wine will benefit from decanting to reveal the depth of its character – serve with brisket and red sauce pasta dishes.
2009 INGLESIDE WINERY PINOT GRIGIO VIRGINIA OUR PRICE $19.99
A dry white wine with delicate fruitiness and hints of citrus and peach. Food pairings are versatile, but generally recommended with grilled fish and most other seafood dishes, pasta with white sauces, cream soups, chicken, and turkey.
TASTING FEE $2.00 NO CHARGE FOR WINE CLUB MEMBERS!
UPCOMING EVENTS & TASTINGS (schedule subject to change)
Saturday, February 6 - Italian Wines of VIAS Wine Imports
Saturday, February 13 - Valentine's Special with Amorosa Bella "Authentic Sensual Living"
Saturday, February 20 - Banville & Jones Imports
Saturday, February 27 - French Wines with Oliver
Thursday, March 25 - Burns Stewart Distillers Scotch Whisky @ Hyatt Vineyard Creek DETAILS TO FOLLOW
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Cheers,
Bill, Michael & Fred
Traverso's Gourmet Foods
Wines & Spirits Department
2097 Stagecoach Road (corner Fountaingrove Pkwy)
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
www.traversos.com
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