Dear Colorado Wine Club Member,

By the time you get this, we may be either full or too late to get you into the Strolling Tapas event on Friday, August 24th, but there’s hope!  We’re doing it again on Thursday, September 13th  for Wine Fest.  Unfortunately, we can’t offer the Wine Club discount price this time, as ticketing is through DMT Catering.  This will be another fabulous display of Spanish appetizers expertly paired with delicious Colorado wines, presented in quantities fit for a full meal.  Sign up and come hungry!  For August 24th reservations, call 858-6330.  For September 13th reservations, call 241-1865. 

Enclosed are your Wine Club bottles.  This month’s wines for the Vintner’s Choice Colorado Wine Club are:

2005 Merlot, Stoney Mesa Winery

This medium bodied Merlot is a great example of why Merlot is still the most consumed red wine in the country.  It’s mild mannered, smooth and yet full of flavor, all at a reasonably young age.  The nose conjures up roses, cinnamon and cedar.  In the mouth are plum and oak notes, along with a bit of tannic structure.  The finish is long and clean.  This is a great Colorado Merlot, and at a very reasonable price.  This wine would go beautifully with a rich cream cheese artichoke spinach dip with toasted pita chips and crispy veggies, among a lot of other more hearty dishes.

2006 Pinot Grigio, Canyon Wind Cellars

A perfect summer wine, the Pinot Grigio is light and dry with a unique nose.  On the palate, it’s lively with good acid balance, pineapple, apricot and green tea, followed by ripe bananas.  We featured the ’05 vintage for you last July, so it’s fitting to bring it out at this time.  They don’t make much of it, so it will sell out quickly.  Don’t forget that if you like any of the wines you get from the Wine Club, you can pick up more using your discount. 

As always, enjoy the wines in good health!

Sincerely,

Glenn & Natalie Foster