WINTER HOURS
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Mon - Wed: 11 - 6
Thurs - Fri: 11 - 8
Sat: 11 - 6
Sun: 12 - 5
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The
chocolate season is heating up and it seems the harmony that dark
chocolate has with wines from France's Rhone Valley are the big theme
this week at the shop.
Following last night's wonderful Qupe
tasting, we have 3 more opportunities in the coming week for you to
taste wines either from the Rhone Valley or made with Rhone grapes such
as Grenache, Mourvedre and Syrah. Read the Friday Night Flight
and Events sections below for all the details.
New special
chocolate items are rolling in just in time for the Valentine's
Day. We just received three magical items from Charles Chocolates, featured below, and we'll have a few other goodies from Alma, Depaula, Dolfin and Mademoiselle de Margaux arriving this week as well.
Some
dinner plans are cooking up as we speak, so watch next week's email for
a chance to signup for one of our 'very limited seating' dining events
at the shop in March!
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FRIDAY NIGHT FLIGHT
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Rhone vs. The Rangers · Friday, February 8 · $12 tasting fee · 4 - 8 pm
 No,
it's not a Hockey game. We're going to do a little taste off
between current releases of Cotes du Rhone from France and 3 reds made
by self-proclaimed Rhone Rangers who have been producing Syrah,
Grenache and Mourvedre-based wines in California for a few
decades. Come check out how the domestic folks do up against the
Old World classics. Join us anytime from 4 - 8PM. $12
tasting fee. Drop-in tasting, no reservations required. |
UPCOMING EVENTS · Tastings
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TERRE ROUGE WINERY · This Saturday, Feb. 9 · 2PM - 5PM · $5 tasting fee
Join
us this Saturday afternoon when Don Heistuman of Domaine Selections
will be on hand tasting the wines from Amador's Terre Rouge
winery. Terre Rouge strives to produce Rhone-style wines from
vineyards planted to Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre in the foothills of
Amador County. This is a drop-in tasting, no reservations
required. All Terre Rouge wines will be 15% off for customers who
are tasting (20% off for cork club members).
DOMAINE ROUGE-BLEU & BANNERET TASTING · Wednesday, Feb. 13 · 5 - 7pm · $12 to taste
Special Guests Jean Marc and Kristin Espinasse will be at cork
to show off wines from their new project, Rouge Bleu. Since
they're part of the Banneret family, we thought it would be great to
also pour the current vintage of Chateauneuf du Pape from Banneret.
Jean Marc has worked in the wine business since childhood and recently
started this new Rhone wine project and the wines are soon to arrive in
Portland. Kristin writes the very popular blog, A French Word a Day
and is the author of the book Words ina a French Life. Together
they will charm you with tales of French country living and their
lovely wines. Open tasting, no reservations required. Drop in anytime between 5 and 7pm. Tasting fee $12.
REDISCOVERING NAPA VALLEY - A Backroom Tasting · Thurs, Feb. 21 · 6:30pm · $20/person
Fresh
from a trip to Napa and Sonoma Counties, Sara and I will lead a
discussion of what we learned. This first week will focus on Napa
Valley and we will taste through a selection of Chardonnay, Cabernet
and some standout other varietals that will highlight what our renewed
focus on California has unearthed. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
SONOMA SELECTIONS - A Backroom Tasting · Thurs, Feb. 28 · 6:30pm · $20/person
Sara
will share her experiences from the trip, including a first-hand look
at one Russian River producer we look forward to featuring in the
coming year and a tasting of Russian River Pinot Noir contrasted
against Dry Creek Zinfandel. A Syrah will be in the mix that just
might surprise you. Darryl will share updates of what some of our
favorite producers in the area have been up to this past year. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
Email info@corkwineshop.com
if you'd like to sign up for any of the above reservation events.
Include a phone number so we can call you back to get a credit card for
confirmation. You will receive an email or telephone to confirm space
is available and to hold your reservation.
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SARA'S CORNER
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It's
been pretty cold lately, and in light of this grey, wet weather, I have
taken to warming my evenings with bolder reds, from Southern Oregon
blends to trustworthy Italian wines. Here's two favorites we
recently brought into the shop:
2005 ROCKY KNOLL Claret $30/bottle (cork club price $27)
Southern
Oregon wineries are popping up with wines that rank alongside
Washington Cabernets and big red blends. This one, from newer producer
Rocky Knoll, is a solid, Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. It's a brute of dark fruits, smoke,
and leather notes and would surely appreciate a steak or lamb roast to
break up all of that deliciously condensed plum fruit and bold
structure.
2006 RENATO RATTI Dolcetto Colombe $19/bottle (cork club price $17.10)
Last
week when Pietro Ratti was in the shop talking us through his wines in
one of our backroom tastings, it became apparent why these guys receive
such accolades in the wine community. The current offerings of ready to
drink wines are dark, delicious, AND affordably priced. Pietro says
that wines like the current Dolcetto, are made to drink now with food
while your Barolos are getting much needed cellar time.
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New CHOCOLATE Arrivals
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Next
week, of course, is that much awaited holiday in honor of eating a lot
of chocolate and treating the one you love to a special night out (or
in). We're here to help. These beautiful new collections
have just arrived from Charles Chocolates and many other goodies will
be rolling in to fill your chocolate needs over the next week. Of
course, we're happy to recommend some red wine or sparkling Moscato to
pair with your choice of cocoa confection.
  PEANUT
BUTTERFLIES · The name says it all. Dark chocolate incasing silky
peanut butter, in the lovely shape of a butterfly. Limited
availability.
TEA COLLECTION · Last year's most popular, a
sampling of chocolates infused with different teas. Don't miss
the special Happy New 'Year of the Rat' edition.
 PATE DE FRUIT in WINE FLAVORS
Maybe
your sweetie isn't too sweet on chocolate. That's okay, we've got
just the right choice for something sweet that uses wine to infuse
fruity flavor into handmade adult gumdrops. The five flavors
include Merlot, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon,
and Champagne.
All of these and more on sale now.
Quantities are limited so feel free to call or email if you want us to
put one aside for you before they all disappear.
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