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Greetings from CT Wine Authority
Welcome
to our weekly newsletter detailing information and updates on all
things wine and spirits. Look for our communications early each week
for upcoming wine tastings, events, and exciting new products. We
encourage you to visit our website at www.ctwineauthority.com for wine
details, rating information, to find your favorite wine, or to order
directly online.
We are pleased to introduce these two new wines
to our loyal customers. They have both received excellent press from
Wine Spectator and we look forward to passing these values on to you.
The Syrah is made by the same winery that makes the widely famous
"House Wine" series that we have come to know and love.
Enjoy!
Featured Wines:
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The Originals Syrah 2006 750ML 
sku: 12894
Smooth,
polished and wide-open in texture, with gorgeous plum and blueberry
fruit getting added nuances from hints of Indian spices. The finish
lingers effortlessly. Drink now through 2016. 2,436 cases made. �HS
TASTING NOTE: Pure elixir, viscous & rich, saturated with blueberry
and raspberry fruit. Deep with game & spice. Full in the mouth
& long on pleasure! Syrah!
VINTAGE NOTE: The 2006 growing
season in the Columbia Valley presented a year of extremes in weather.
The spring was wet and cooler than normal leading into a long, hot
summer. Summer provided ideal conditions of dry weather, warm days and
cool nights. Harvest began early, with some white grapes picked in late
August. A cooler period in Mid-September slowed things down and allowed
more hang time for enhanced flavor development.more
Reg. $19.99
* mixed case discount $17.99 per bottle
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Macrostie Chard 750ML 
sku: 12477
Ripe,
complex and full-bodied, with an earthy, loamy, leesy pineapple edge to
the flavors. Ends with a hint of lemon-citrus meringue. Drink now
through 2012. 24,390 cases made. �JL
We have
been crafting small lots of wine at MacRostie Winery from local grapes
for nearly three decades. Our wines are meant to highlight the unique
character of our home region of Carneros, as well as two neighboring
areas that are also well known for quality, Napa Valley and Sonoma
Coast. They all display delicate, complex aromas combined with rich,
ripe flavors.
TASTING NOTES: Beautiful pale
straw gold in color, the aromas are reminiscent of lime oil and cr�me
brulée. In the mouth there is lush baked apple and ripe mango, with a
hint of cinnamon toast. It finishes with a good deal of weight, but is
still light on its feet.
VINEYARD NOTES: The 2007 growing
season was very close to perfect. No spring frosts, no serious hot
spells, and no significant rain prior to harvest. All of our grapes
achieved optimum flavor ripeness without excessive sugar levels, and
maintained their natural acid balance. Yields were moderate, averaging
around 3 to 5 tons per acre, although Wildcat was quite a bit lower, as
always. All of the grapes destined for the Carneros Chardonnay blend
were picked by hand from September 5 through October 8.
WINEMAKING
NOTES: The grapes went direct to press as whole clusters in order to
maximize quality, and were gently pressed. After settling, most of the
juice was racked to French and Hungarian oak barrels for fermentation,
20% of which were new. Once dry and finished with ML, the
barrel-fermented lots were aged on the lees for six months, with
occasional stirring to increase richness and body. A few lots, however,
were tank fermented and then barreled down later to emphasize the fruit
and aromatics. The final blend was assembled just prior to bottling,
which ran from June 2 through June 18, 2008.more
Reg. $24.99
On Sale $19.99
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Thank you for your business and continued interest in our products. We look forward to future opportunities to serve you.
Sincerely,
The Staff
CTWineAuthority.com
877-41-WINES
(877-419-4637)
Black Rock Wine & Spirits
2480 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06824
Stepney Wine & Spirits
450 Main Street
Monroe, CT 06468
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