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april wineGot Gigondas? A wine of the Southern Rhone in France, Gigondas is a complex, wonderful, fruit-filled wine. This Saturday you have a chance to taste the Domaines Les Pallieres 2006 along with several other wines from around the globe. One of our illustrious reps will be in the store to offer you samples from 2pm-5pm. Don't miss it. And if you need more reason to join us Saturday, here's what Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar says of the Pallieres: "Medium red. Hugely seductive aromas of red berries, garrigue, rose and incense display room-filling power. Vibrant strawberry and raspberry flavors are finely etched and strikingly sweet, with energetic minerality adding clarity and lift. Remarkably elegant Gigondas with the pure sex appeal to enjoy in its youth but also the balance to repay cellaring. A must purchase for southern Rhone freaks." 92-94 points Spring is in the air and the April Rave Picks are in stock now. From White Burgundy to Chilean Red Blend, we have another fantastic array of wines all brand new to the store. So come on in and find the perfect wine for sipping after a long day of yardwork or hanging out on the soccer/baseball/softball field!
Click Here for the April Rave Picks none over 20 bucks other new arrivalsEtude Pinot Gris is back! Gigognan Chateauneuf du Pape 2007 order now, arrival by the end of April2007 Ramey Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet SauvignonDavid Ramey is widely acknowledged to be among the wine pioneers whose efforts helped raise the bar for all American winemakers and brought California to the forefront of the international wine world. David’s groundbreaking work with indigenous yeasts and malolactic and barrel fermentation yielded a new California style that was richer, more lush and silky smooth than previously known. As a result, he created a benchmark style now emulated by many. “Ramey’s sensational 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Pedregal is a blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and 18% Petit Verdot. Notions of blueberry pie, charcoal, camphor, blackberry, cassis, and smoky oak are followed by a wine with sizeable tannins as well as structure. The extravagant fruit, richness, and intensity result in a remarkable, young Cabernet Sauvignon from one of Napa-s finest areas, the Oakville Corridor.” 97+ pts, Wine Advocate #186, Dec 2009 Own a classic, $159.00 per bottle. Call 708.383.3803 or e-mail your order today. in the newsHow to Keep an Open Bottle of Wine (yeah, right!) "...Chilling slows down the chemical reactions; in most cases even freezing a wine is less deleterious than is letting it sit out for days. As a general rule, when keeping a table wine that is already opened, keep it in as cool a place as you can, and a refrigerator is best for all wines — red, whites, pinks, and even Port. (To consume the wine again days later, simply allow it to regain its proper temperature.) Also, it’s best to remove all the air from a bottle of wine you plan to consume days later. One way is to fill a bottle of opened wine with marbles until the level allows sealing the wine without much of an air bubble. Screwcapped wine bottles work best here. Another way is to squirt a shot of an inert gas into a bottle. A product called Private Preserve does the job neatly, displacing the air in the bottle with a gas that doesn’t interfere with the wine when you re-open the bottle. There are many other systems that work to protect opened wine, but the best idea is to simply consume it the next day while it still retains most of the character you liked right after you opened it." PressDemocrat.com tasting dates to rememberSaturday April 10th, 2-5pm Wine Tasting Saturday April 24th, 2-5pm Wine Tasting All Saturdays, all day, a couple wines we like alot are always open. reasons to go to rave1. Checking out the new Rave Picks (see above, or click here). 2. To see what wines are open Saturday afternoon at Rave. 3. Catching the April 10th Guest Rep tasting from 2-5pm. 4. Seeing beyond the Rave Picks. New wines arrive all the time. 5. Spend time with the best, most knowledgeable, and friendliest wine staff in the Tri-State area! curbside pickup availableRave Wines offers curbside pickup. No time to come in and shop the racks? No problem. Call one of our expert Wine Advisors 708.383.3803, place your order and provide payment information We’ll put it together and load it in your car when you pull up: no parking – no hassle! etcLet us help you plan your party. From an intimate dinner party to an Open House, Rave Wines will handle your wine needs. We'll fit your budget with only the best wines that will make you look like a superstar. Did you know Rave Wines is available for private wine tastings? Let us put our knowledge to work for you. Groups from 1 to 60, we have done it all! Limited availability. Call or e-mail for details. Of course we have Gift Certificates. Tell your friends. Forward this e-mail. Oak Park and River Forest are Rave Nation! |
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