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March 2010

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the march rave picks are in and there's a tasting saturday!

Half of this month's Picks are brand spanking new to the Illinois market!  The other half have been around awhile but they are such small production wines you may not have seen or heard of them.  Extremely well rated.  Extremely well priced.  These wines are spectacular.  Stop in and pick up an assortment, I guarantee you will be back for more.

Click Here for the March Rave Picks

none over 20 bucks

Saturday 2pm-5pm Wine Tasting.  One of our illustrious reps will be on hand to offer you tastes of a variety of wines Rave loves.  Come and in and try a few.  Of course, it's no charge.

other new arrivals

Walter Hansel Chardonnay Cuvee Alyce 2007 (Sonoma, CA)
Walter Hansel Pinot Noir South Slope 2007 (Sonoma, CA)
Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Yamhill Cuvee 2007 (Oregon)
      *SPECIAL PRICE on Domaine Serene, $35.00 /btl
Protos Crianza 2006 (Spain)
      *SPECIAL PRICE on Protos, $19.50 /btl
Lamadrid Malbec Reserva 2007 New Vintage (Argentina)

mega offerings

Nicolas Cole Cellars "Camille" 2004 (red blend from Washington State)

You may remember tasting this wine back in December.  Well, it's a beauty and there just happens to be too much of it at the winery.  Soooo, they want to move it out so they can release the 2005 vintage.  Their loss is your gain!  Back in December the wine was priced at $45/btl and it sold very well.  Now, while supplies last, you can pick up this wine for just $29.50/btl.  This is a huge opportunity to put away, or just drink, some great wine.  Call 708.383.3803 or e-mail your order immediately.  First come first serve.  Wine will arrive in approximately 10 days. 

Here's what the Wine Advocate has to say 'bout this beauty:

"The 2004 Camille is a blend of 64% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose offers up toasty oak, some pleasant herbaceousness from the Cabernet Franc, as well as red and black currants and a hint of leather. On the palate there is excellent depth and concentration, broad spicy flavors, and a long, pure finish. The ripe tannins are nicely integrated and should allow for 5-7 years of further development. This classy effort should drink well through 2040."

bordeaux, bordeaux, bordeaux

Here's a huge listing of Bordeauxs currently available from one of our suppliers. Get a glass of wine, sit back, and peruse this amazing offer. Need to stock the closet under the stairs? Or, missing the 2005 vintage of your favorite wine? This list has something for everyone - including large format bottles (I'll do a free in-home tasting and dinner for anyone who buys the Yquem 6 liter!)
Click here for the pdf file.
Call 708.383.3803 or e-mail your orders.

reasons to go to rave

1.  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 March 6th 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!

tasting dates to remember

Saturday March 6th, 2-5pm Wine Tasting

Saturday April 10th, 2-5pm Wine Tasting

All Saturdays, all day, a couple wines we like alot are always open.

curbside pickup available

Rave 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!

etc

Let 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. 

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march picks

  • Saint Clair Vicars Choice Riesling 2007
  • Elena Walch Pinot Grigio 2008
  • Babcock Syrah Under the Radar 2006
  • Cal Blanca 2007
  • Mohua Sauvignon Blanc 2009
  • Tomero Malbec 2008
  • Alta Vista Cabernet 2007
  • Caligiore Bonarda Reserve 2008
  • Misiones Rengo Carmenere Cuvee 2007
  • Roza Ridge Market Red NV
    more»

events

Saturday Afternoon Tasting

March 6th 2-5pm

Casual.  No charge. more»

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