   |  Newsletter ArchiveHappy System Adminstrator Appreciation Day, Viva la Mexico, and There's a New Sheriff in Town Happy System Administrator Appreciation Day, Viva la Mexico, and There's a New Sheriff in TownViva La Mexico! Folks, we've tasted all we need to taste to finalize our selection for this Thursday's Mexican Wine Tasting/Book Signing. Join us as we host one of the foremost Mexican wine experts in the U.S. today (and Eagle Rock resident!), Dr. Ralph Amey. Ralph is a retired Occidental professor, President of the California branch of the Society of Wine Educators (SWE), and author of the book, The Wines of Baja California: Touring and Tasting Mexico's Undiscovered Treasures .
This Thursday, July 27th we will have Ralph, his book, air conditioning, and 4 beautiful wines from Mexico. Viva la Mexico! Mexican Wine Tasting & Book Signing Thursday, July 27th 6:00-8:30pm Cost: $20/person (limited attendance) 4 Wines, Gourmet cheeses provided by Auntie Em's Marketplace This Event is By Reservation Only RSVP at: info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985 wines Chateau Camou Gran Vino Blanco (Chard,Sauv Blanc, Chenin Blanc) L.A. Cetto Nebbiolo 2003, Valle de Guadalupe Chateau Camou Gran Vino (Bordeaux Blend) Tinto 2003 Vina de Liceaga Merlot (blended with Cab Franc) 2003
There's a New Sheriff in Town
To follow-up on our last newsletter's focus on Kris Curran of Sea Smoke and Curran wine fame, we didn't need to go any further than her own roof. Curran's significant other, Bruno d'Alfonso, is no slouch himself. The recent history of Sanford Winery in Santa Barbara has been tumultuous at best. Less than three months after Richard and Thekla Sanford severed ties with the estate of their namesake last Fall, the majority owners, Terlato Wine Group, fired winemaker Bruno d'Alfonso after more than 20 years of winemaking service. d'Alfonso was responsible for their award-winning Pinots over the years that became huge in the wine press and a feature in the hit movie, Sideways . A non-disclosure agreement forbids d'Alfonso from explaining to the press what exactly happened during those final weeks at Sanford, but the good news is, he's continuing his small-production, side projects, DiBruno and Badge (Badge - named after the Cream song written by George Harrison and Eric Clapton). Just last week, d'Alfonso released his 2004 Badge Pinot, the first release since he's been out on his own as a winemaker. With only 100 cases produced, we're lucky we were able to grab one of the few cases available in the area. This is a medium-to-full-bodied Pinot that is bigger in the nose than on the palette. Soft notes of cherry, earth, and spice are well-balanced to make this a great pairing with duck and mushroom dishes or enjoyed on its own. This is undoubtedly one of the best Pinot buys out of the Santa Rita Hills this year. $34.99/bottle (limit - 1 bottle per household / while supplies last)
Wine Tasting Schedule
Wine Cellar Wednesdays 400 Wines By the Glass? Kinda. On Wednesdays only, in addition to our regular 6 wines by the glass, pick any bottle off of our shelves and make it your by-the-glass selection for the price of the bottle plus a $10 corkage.
Viva la Mexico! Mexican Wine Tasting & Book Signing Thursday, July 27th 6:00-8:30pm Cost: $20/person (limited attendance) 4 Wines, Gourmet cheeses provided by Auntie Em's Marketplace This Event is By Reservation Only RSVP at: info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985 wines Chateau Camou Gran Vino Blanco (Chard,Sauv Blanc, Chenin Blanc) L.A. Cetto Nebbiolo 2003, Valle de Guadalupe Chateau Camou Gran Vino (Bordeaux Blend) Tinto 2003 Vina de Liceaga Merlot (blended with Cab Franc) 2003
Happy System Administrators Appreciation Day!! This Friday the 28th 5:30-8:30pm $15/person 5 wines and gourmet cheeses from Auntie Em's Kitchen Call or Email to RSVP: (323) 478-1985 or info@cowineco.com Yes, folks, it's that time of year again when we all decorate our mainframes with tinsel and hide USB drives for all the kiddies. It's that day when we grab the shoulders of our System Administrator and say, "Hey you (because you've probably forgotten their name), nice work with the whatsamajig last week when I couldn't receive mail" or, "Hey guy-o, thanks for being there when the SPAM got really heavy." For some more history on this famous holiday, click here: SysAdmin Day wines Ballet of Angels White 2005, Connecticut Gritsch Gruner Veltliner 2005, Austria Fleur de California Petite Sirah 2003, Carneros, Napa, California
(two more reds TBD - check the website later today for specifics) Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Lake County, California
Sangria Saturdays Every Saturday from 1-9pm Get 'Em While They're Cold $5/glass
Lazy Sunday Tasting Sunday the 30th 1:00-4:00pm $10/person 4 wines and gourmet cheeses provided by Auntie Em's Marketplace No reservations necessary This Sunday we'll be pouring two whites and two reds. Email or call on Sunday for specific wine selections info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985. (Wines TBD)
***On Thursday the 3rd, the bar will be rented out for a private party, but wines-by-the-glass will continue for the public at the front tables***
Wine Tasting: Theme TBD Friday, August 4th 5:30-8:30pm $15/person 5 wines, cheeses from Auntie Em's Marketplace Reservations recommended! Call ahead anytime and get your name down: info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985 wines (check back next week for specific wine selections www.cowineco.com/calendar )
Lazy Sunday Tasting Sunday the 6th 1:00-4:00pm $10/person 4 wines and gourmet cheeses provided by Auntie Em's Marketplace No reservations necessary This Sunday we'll be pouring two whites and two reds. Email or call on Sunday for specific wine selections info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985. (Wines TBD)
See You Soon, John and Jen
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