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June 2009 
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parties, vacations, weddings and wine!Planning a party? Going on vacation? Not sure what to give that newly wed couple? Having the neighbors over for a drink on Friday night? If you answered yes to any of the above, then you need wine! Gee, how time flies when you're having fun. Doug just passed his 22nd anniversary in the wine business! And, Lynda Jo has a couple more years than that! There's experience for ya. rave picksTorrontes from Argentina to Zinfandel from California, this months Rave Picks are indeed excellent. All of the selections represent tremendous value in their price category. Highly rated and personally endorsed, these wines will deliver beyond your expectations. Come on in and mix up a case. new arrivalsIn addition to the Rave Picks, the following wines are now in stock: Scott Paul Pinot Noir Oregon 2006 Duckhorn Napa Merlot 2006 Forman Grande Roche Cabernet Napa 2006 Etude "GBR" Blend Carneros 2006 (Rave Wines retail exclusive) plan on thissaturday wine tasting June 13th 1:30pm-4:30pmJoin one of our wholesaler reps at this casual tasting of many new wines. As always, no charge. Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30. saturday wine tasting June 27th 1:30pm-4:30pmJoin one of our wholesaler reps at this casual tasting of many new wines and some old favorites. As always, no charge. Drop in anytime between 1:30 and 4:30. take note - summer hours in effectSummer Hours run through August 31st: Tuesday Noon-6pm THE STORE WILL BE CLOSED SATURDAY JULY 4TH. Feel free to leave a message on the store line anytime or send an e-mail - Rave Wines is CONNECTED! Click here for contact info. in the newsPAY TO PLAY? "For decades, wine critic Robert M. Parker Jr. has championed a rigid system of ethics, paying for all of his travels to wineries and shunning gifts from the trade. "It is imperative for a wine critic to pay his own way," Mr. Parker wrote in his latest book, published last fall. But Mr. Parker, it recently has been discovered, hasn't held some fellow writers at his influential newsletter, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, to the same standard. Last September, when critic Jay Miller visited Australia to review various makers' wines, an industry group, Wine Australia, paid about $25,000 for his air travel, hotel accommodations and meals, says James Gosper, the group's director for North America. The trip was one of more than a half-dozen instances of such paid-for travel by writers for the newsletter in recent years. The trips haven't been disclosed in the newsletter. Mr. Miller also has vacationed and enjoyed lavish social dinners in the company of wine importers whose wines he reviews, according to his own writings and interviews with industry executives. News of such activities, reported last month on a wine blog called Dr. Vino, have captivated wine enthusiasts and triggered a fierce online debate about ethics at Mr. Parker's 31-year-old newsletter. The issue carries wider significance beyond wine buffs. Impressive Parker ratings can help winemakers command higher prices and edge out competitors for shelf space." Wall Street Journal OH BOY! "Hello Kitty, the kitsch cartoon cat from Japan, is being used to market Italian wine. Winemaker Tenimenti Castelrotto in Lombardy has joined forces with Italian luxury goods company Camomilla to market four wines featuring the melon-headed feline in its packaging. Camomilla and Tenimenti Castelrotto believe the brand is both sophisticated and grown- up enough to sell wine. 'Hello Kitty is not just for children. She is a recognised cult fashion icon among teenagers and adults around the world,' said winemaker Patrizia Torti, whose family owns Castelrotto. " Decanter.com etcLet us help you plan your party. From an intimate dinner party to an Open House, Rave Wines will handle your wine needs. Tell your friends. Forward this e-mail. The Rave is catching on. Going on vacation? Rave Wines can ship the wines ahead for you. Why pay double retail for inferior wine at a tourist destination? Rave Wines is your local source for the finest wines. |
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