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November 9 · 2009
The new releases are arriving like Fall rain, so we will take it from the top this week and go through our ABCs of Wines We Love!  There's only 22 days left this month, so don't expect 26 winefinds emails, but we'll do our best.

A IS FOR. . . Read on for some very limited releases from our friends at ABEJA and ABACELA.  A lucky dozen of you will get to taste the Abacela wines at tonight's dinner.  But we know there will be bottles leftover, so we thought it only fair to share!

To order, please email your request to winefinds@corkwineshop.com and specify  Lovejoy or Alberta for pickup location.  We will confirm your order is available and coordinate payment and pickup at that time.

Enjoy,

Darryl

2006 ABEJA Merlot (Reg. $40)
cork club prices: $34/bottle · $37 nonclub price

AbejaFor the second time in 3 years, we are receiving a small amount of Merlot made by John Abbott at Abeja in Walla Walla.  As you probably already know, John makes some of Washington's best Cabernet and Chardonnay.  What you might not know is in his prior role as winemaker at Canoe Ridge, it was his Merlot that was the most sought-after.  So after proving himself at Abeja with their main grapes, John finally cranked out a little Merlot in 2004 and it was, of course, a huge success.

The 2006 is just rolling in and we get a whopping 12 bottles per store.  Thus, I won't get a chance to taste it before it is gone . If you want some, please let us know now.  These are always popular. Limit 3 bottles per customer.
 
Small Lot Offerings from ABACELA

Abacela Logo2006 ABACELA Malbec (Reg. $25.50)
cork club $22 · nonclub price $23.50

Deep purple in color, Abacela's Malbec definitely reminds me of the style we see coming out of Argentina.  Flavors of licorice, blackberry, black currants and cassis can all be found in this bottle. Less than 1000 cases made and hard to find outside the winery, if you'd like some we have it for you.

2007 ABACELA Dolcetto (Reg. $21)
cork club $18 · nonclub $20

The first Abacela wine I ever bought was their Dolcetto and I've been a fan ever since.  You haven't seen this one before?  Well, given they make about 250 cases that isn't surprising.  It has darker cranberry and cassis notes and more structure than its Italian counterpart, but Abacela manages to retain the brightness that this grape deserves.  Goes so well with classic Italian dishes like stuffed pumpkin ravioli with butter & sage.

2007 ABACELA Garnacha (Reg. $23.00)
cork club $19.50 · nonclub price $21

We know Abacela set out to identify what grapes do best on its soil, and given the findings on Tempranillo, it is no surprise they have also had success with Garnacha, a grape also grown in Rioja and throughout Spain.  Here it is bright and spicy, with white pepper, notes of strawberry and a bright finish.  Perfect with spicy chorizo or perhaps fideo with duck and clams.  Just 166 cases made!

2006 ABACELA Port 375ml (Reg. $26.25)
cork club $22.50 · nonclub $24

I didn't recall Abacela made Port until I visited the winery last year.  Using 5 traditional grapes grown in the Duoro region, and fortified with just enough brandy to give it a kick, the wine sports dark cherries, coffee and bitter chocolate notes with the characteristic warming finish we expect from Port.  Got chocolate?
To take advantage of these special email-only Wine Finds prices, reply to this email at winefinds@corkwineshop.com.  Please specify ALBERTA or LOVEJOY for pickup location when you submit your request. Cork club members receive the club price, all other customers receive the nonclub price.  You can join cork club at the time of your order and receive the additional savings in this offer.

All wines are first come, first serve and must be paid for within 24 hours of confirmation of your order. Wine finds prices expire 5 days from the date on this email, unless otherwise noted, and orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, based on the time stamp of your email. If you have a credit card on file, we will confirm your order and use that card as form of payment.  If not, you'll need to call us or come in with payment information before the expiration to receive these prices.

EASTSIDE: 2901 NE Alberta Street · 503.281.2675
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All prices subject to change and any typographical errors as to pricing or availability shall not be binding on seller.  Limited to quantities available and time expiration of this email offer. We will email you back to confirm your final order and inform you when it is ready for pickup.  All sales final through email confirmation only.  No walk-in or phone sales.  Please respond to this email to place an order.