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		<description><![CDATA[[ September 10, 2010; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. September 11, 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] MARISA CUOMO: A Taste of the Amalfi Coast
WINE TASTING: Fri. Sept. 10 &#38; Sat. Sept. 11

Fri. SEPT. 10 4-7 pm BELMONT
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Enjoy the fruits of another Vintages wine adventure!
A Taste of the Amalfi Coast -- MARISA CUOMO
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<h2><span style="color: #800080;">MARISA CUOMO: A Taste of the Amalfi Coast<br />
WINE TASTING: Fri. Sept. 10 &amp; Sat. Sept. 11<br />
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<h4>Fri. SEPT. 10 4-7 pm BELMONT<br />
Sat. SEPT. 11 2-5pm CONCORD</h4>
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<p><span>Enjoy the fruits of another Vintages wine adventure!<br />
A Taste of the Amalfi Coast &#8212; MARISA CUOMO<br />
This week&#8217;s featured wines take us to Italy&#8217;s Sorrento coast, home of the fabled seaside village of Positano and the isle of Capri. The local wines are made fromgrapes falanghina, biancolello, ripoli, fenile, ginestra, aglianico and piedirosso &#8212; tongue-twisters, yet refreshing and delicious with fresh seafood and caprese salad.</span><span><br />
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<p><span>2009 MARISA CUOMO Costa d&#8217;Amalfi &#8220;Ravello&#8221; Bianco $25 Blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Beautiful light color, crisp, tangy fruit with powdery minerals; as vibrant and sublime as a wave crashing on the rocks below.</span></p>
<p>2009 MARISA CUOMO Costa d&#8217;Amalfi &#8220;Furore&#8221; Bianco $25 Blend of 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancholello. Richer texture with more powerful fruit; rounder feel with soft, lovely finish. Scallops, shrimp, seafood pasta dishes.</p>
<p>2009 MARISA CUOMO Costa d&#8217;Amalfi &#8220;Furore&#8221; Rosso $25 50/50 blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso. Wonderful spicebox and black pepper on the nose; elegant and juicy red berry fruit finishes with firm, gripping tannins. Roasted or grilled pork, poultry or rabbit.</p>
<p>2009 MARISA CUOMO Costa d&#8217;Amalfi &#8220;Rosato $25<br />
Blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso. Fresh, bright red berries, tangy, mouthwatering fruit, a bit of tannic grip and hint of pepper on finish.</p>
<p>2007 MARISA CUOMO Costa d&#8217;Amalfi &#8220;Ravello&#8221; Rosso Riserva $45 Blend of 70% piedirosso; 30% aglianico. This truly excellent red offers densely rich fruit, and soft velvety character finishes with gripping ripe tannins! Lip-smacking, chewy deliciousness!</p>
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		<title>CORSICAN wines from KERMIT LYNCH</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ July 9, 2010; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. July 10, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] Oeno-Adventure in Red &#38; White from Corsica 
DOM. MAESTRACCI "E Prove" Corse Calvi
 2008 DOM. MAESTRACCI e PROVE Blanc $17.99
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<p><span style="color: #800080;"><em><strong>Oeno-Adventure in Red &amp; White from Corsica </strong></em></span></p>
<h2><strong>DOM. MAESTRACCI &#8220;E Prove&#8221; Corse Calvi</strong></h2>
<p><strong> <span style="color: #0000ff;">2008 DOM. MAESTRACCI e PROVE Blanc $17.99</span></strong><br />
&#8220;The <strong>Maestracci 2008 E Prove Blanc de Blanc</strong> &#8211; from Vermentino &#8211; is one of the most unusual whites you will tas<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103533143476&amp;s=0&amp;e=001YY1g8mzs7OVdA8ANdJSNCzLyTWaKkYZLEaLq1TDju3isHuqTlbxqeVHthEj5nhADe9QyAwiE-sQBTlHE4koR5oF5l6Frnxb-UtWubOXGeWgeQJ5KCeJB6t6vMZYRMzNB" target="_blank"><img src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101893904701/img/351.jpg" border="0" alt="maestracci e prove" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="200" height="116" align="left" /></a>te this year, and you should. &#8230;This luscious, juicy wine sticks to the palate with a mineral, herbal tang that you simply have to experience.&#8221; &#8211;WA</p>
<p><em>100% Vermentino. Piney, sappy nose complicated with pungent herbal aromas and briny oyster shell. Juicy, sappy fruit, tangy citrus and mineral notes. A rewarding, delightful find&#8211; definitely a crave-inducing white!</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;"><strong>2007 DOM. MAESTRACCI e PROVE Rouge $19.99</strong></span></p>
<p><em>Blend of Niellucio (Sangiovese) Grenache, Sciacarello, and Syrah. Long maceration; aged three years in cask. Blackberry fruit and floral aromas. Earthy, tinged with roasted herbs &#8212; southern Rhone meets Tuscany<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #4f604f; font-size: xx-small;"><span>.</span></span></em></p>
<p>“Nice deep garnet, and <strong>what an aroma! Hard to beat for the buck&#8211; a big, beautiful, complex red that reeks of the south and the Île de Beauté</strong>, as Corsica is called in France. There is anise, thyme, rosemary, the wildflowers of the <em>maquis</em>, animal notes, a discreet touch of oak. The palate is full, deep, and tannic&#8211; a great food wine. The nose of it is really special.”<br />
&#8211;KLWM Newsletter</p>
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		<title>Minervois Magic from CLOS CENTEILLES</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ June 11, 2010; 4:00 pm; June 12, 2010; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ]  The Singular Wines of CLOS CENTEILLES
Minervois (Languedoc, Southern France)
Maximizing Minervois while reviving "lost" wines of the Languedoc

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The wines of CLOS CENTEILLES epitomize the authentic, original wine mastery we have championed for years. The first time I visited Patricia Boyer-Domergue in Minervois, it was a revelation! How could southern French [...]]]></description>
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<h2><span style="color: #993300;"> The Singular Wines of CLOS CENTEILLES</span></h2>
<h2>Minervois (Languedoc, Southern France)<em><br />
Maximizing Minervois while reviving &#8220;lost&#8221; wines of the Languedoc<br />
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<p>The wines of <strong>CLOS CENTEILLES</strong> epitomize the authentic, original wine mastery we have championed for years. The first time I visited <strong>Patricia Boyer-Domergue in Minervois</strong>, it was a revelation! How could southern French reds, known for their sturdy, rustic, yet satisfying charm, be so refined, elegant, complex, and most surprisingly, age-worthy? How could wines from Minervois lead me to draw comparisons to Barbaresco or Burgundy? Starting from my first trip to the La Liviniere zone within Minervois, it has been apparent that <strong>something special is going on at CLOS CENTEILLES</strong>. <span id="more-705"></span>We had a simple lunch outside the cellar and tasted through multiple vintages going back to the early 90’s. Patricia has been cellaring a sizable collection of the estate’s wines over many vintages to demonstrate their potential for great complexity and age-worthiness.  For several years we have been honored to obtain<strong> exclusive “direct from the cellar” releases of Campagne de Centeilles and Clos Centeilles</strong> to offer our customers. Our latest shipment is highlighted by a new white wine made from “lost” grape varieties, and a tremendously complex and fine <strong>1991 Clos Centeilles</strong> from syrah, grenache noir, and mourvedre, expressing notes of mint, cured-meat, soy, and mushrooms, evoking the savory profile of an aged nebbiolo. Again we have to say that <em><strong>our primary goal is always to promote wines of great character that embody a singular, outstanding quality<a href="../../"><img src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101893904701/img/338.jpg" border="0" alt="clos centeilles blanc" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="144" height="108" align="left" /></a>, that truly express the land and traditions in an authentic manner. The wines of Clos Centeilles have that in spades.</strong></em></p>
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<p><strong>2009 &#8220;C&#8221; de CENTEILLES Cotes du Brian Blanc $19.99</strong> Debut release of this white wine from a new planting of old local grape varieties carefully selected to thrive in this terroir and combine for an exceptional wine! A blend of 25% Araignan Blanc, 30% Riveirenc Gris, 30% Riveirenc Blanc and 15% Grenache Gris. Orchard fruit flavors, rich and ripe, with an intriguing green almond skin finish. Calls to mind a cross between Manzanilla sherry and Arneis. Total production 300 cases.<strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>2006  &#8220;C&#8221; de Centeilles $16.99</strong> Blend of Picpoul Noir (90%) and Riveirenc Noir (10%) aged 12-18 mos in steel. “C de Centeilles is the accomplishment of the work of a lifetime, and of the will of its winemakers to restore the originality of Languedoc wine through ancient and almost lost grape varieties.&#8221; &#8220;C&#8221; de Centeilles offers aromas of raspberry, cherry, licorice and herbs. The supple tannins support its juicy fruit enhanced by a crisp acidity. Serve slightly chilled.</p>
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<p><strong>2006 Campagne de Centeilles Rouge $13.99</strong> The classic Cinsault rouge that begins its bottled life as a lithe and lively red, and fleshes out over time. Clos Centeilles was the first estate dedicated to making an age-worthy wine from Cinsault, a notoriously difficult grape to cultivate, requiring a very specific set of conditions and constant vigilance. A delicious, fascinating wine at an unbeatable price!</p>
<p><strong>1995 CLOS CENTEILLES Campagne de Centeilles $25</strong><br />
90% Cinsault. Can Minervois age? Winemaker Patricia Boyer-Domergue has long insisted that it can, and very well, thank you. This 1995 Minervois was imported for us directly from the estate’s cellar.  This Campagne de Centeilles bottling is made primarily from Cinsault and the balance is Syrah.  The color of the wine at this point is similar to the color of a traditio<a href="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/clos-centeilles-label1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-721" title="clos centeilles label" src="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/clos-centeilles-label1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>nal Barolo -lighter garnet fading into brick. In the nose, the wine offers fine and complex aromas of baked cherries and plums, soy, bittersweet cocoa, beef consomme, mint, and green tea, seamless and fine in its aromatic complexity. On the palate, the wine is sublime; its silky texture washes over the palate with ethereal flavors of roasted cherry, grilled pit fruit, and amazingly powdery, bitter cocoa tannins.</p>
<p><strong>1991 CLOS CENTEILLES &#8220;Clos Centeilles&#8221; $40 </strong> Special &#8220;Library Release&#8221; shipped directly from the cellar to VINTAGES. The estate&#8217;s top wine is a traditional blend of Mourvedre, Grenache noir, and Syrah planted in limestone. This wine is designed to mature gradually, evolving in compelling complexity over time. Drinks like an old Barolo, beautiful, elegant and lilting, yet firm and austere in structure with notes of mint, cured meat, soy and mushrooms. Vividly demonstrates the quality and aging potential of Minervois.</p>
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		<title>BURGUNDY winemaker tasting Fri. May 8, Belmont</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 14:52:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 28, 2010; 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ] Domaine CHANDON DE BRIAILLES
Beaune, Burgundy
WINE TASTING Fri. MAY 28, 4:30-6:30pm, Belmont

with Ms. Claude de Nicolay, winemaker
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CHANDON de BRIAILLES, Cotes des Beaune
Four km from Beaune, in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, DOM. CHANDON de BRIAILLES is a 13-ha estate situated in three villages: Savigny les Beaunes, Pernand-
 






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<h2>Beaune, Burgundy</h2>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">WINE TASTING Fri. MAY 28, 4:30-6:30pm, Belmont<br />
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<h2><span style="color: #800000;">with Ms. Claude de Nicolay, winemaker</span></h2>
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<p><strong>CHANDON de BRIAILLES, Cotes des Beaune</strong><br />
Four km from Beaune, in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, <strong>DOM. CHANDON de BRIAILLES</strong> is a 13-ha estate situated in three villages: Savigny les Beaunes, Pernand-</p>
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<p>Vergelesses, and Aloxe- Corton. Run by brother and sister Francois and Claude de Nicolay, the estate has been in their family since 1834. Designed to age, these wines made in the purest Burgundian tradition expressing completely the soil and terroir of their origins. To achieve perfect equilibrium of the grapes, Chandon de Briailles maintains the equilibrium of the soil by using only biodynamic farming methods. Claude says: &#8220;For me, 2006 is a classic vintage that should offer much to like in the years to come as it&#8217;s balanced and thus the wines should age gracefully.&#8221; 2007 &amp; 2008 were challenging vintages, but through their vigilance in the vineyards and rigorous sorting down to the berry during harvest, the de Nicolays were very happy with the resulting ripeness and quality of the grapes. Wines are barrel-aged in the 13th c. cellars below the winery for 18-24 mos. Wines are racked twice and bottled by gravity, unfiltered.<br />
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<strong>2007 CHANDON de BRIAILLES &#8220;Ile des Vergelesses&#8221; Blanc 1er cru $50</strong><br />
Oldest vines in this blend date from 1938. &#8220;Here the nose is more elegant with more of a citrus component to the otherwise similar nose that merges into tight medium-bodied flavors that possess good underlying tension and excellent length on the linear, vibrant and lingering finish. Like the Vergelesses, this is quite dry but not aggressively so.  90 pts. &#8220;Outstanding Top value&#8221;&#8211; Burghound</p>
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<p><strong>2006 CHANDON de BRIAILLES Corton Grand Cru Blanc Reg. $120 92 pts. Tasting Special $85 net </strong><br />
This is distinctly even more elegant than usual with beautifully fresh and even airy mineral and earth-infused ripe green fruit along with peach and pear notes that introduce big, rich and muscular full-bodied flavors that deliver real size and weight, all wrapped in a delicious, complex, intense, palate staining and notably citrusy finish. 92 pts.&#8221;&#8211;Burghound</p>
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<strong>2006 CHANDON de BRIAILLES Savigny-lès-Beaune &#8220;Les Lavieres&#8221; Rouge, 1er cru $40</strong><br />
&#8220;Earthy red berry fruit notes precede the very fresh, detailed and more obviously mineral flavors that are delicious yet entirely serious as they&#8217;re supported by firm tannins, where the dusty and persistent finish manages to keep them fully integrated.  A lovely wine of harmony and this is quite fine. 89 pts.&#8221;&#8211;Burghound</p>
<p><strong>2006 CHANDON de BRIAILLES &#8220;Ile des Vergelesses&#8221; Rouge, 1er cru $45</strong><br />
&#8220;A more deeply pitched nose of both red and black pinot fruit and a mix of mineral and earth-inflected flavors that pull off being more powerful yet finer still; the firm tannins are completely buried and I very much like the length.  This is old school with excellent purity of expression. Outstanding! 90 pts.&#8221;&#8211;Burghound</p>
<p><strong>2007 CHANDON de BRIAILLES &#8220;Ile des Vergelesses&#8221; Rouge, 1er cru $45 (June-July arrival)</strong><br />
&#8220;A notable step up in elegance is in evidence, particularly on the pure, complex and airy nose that offers up notes of red and blue fruit, wet stone and a touch of forest floor that continues onto the intensely mineral flavors that possess better overall ripeness as well as a tension filled, precise and driving finish. A really lovely effort that is balanced and understated. 91 pts.&#8221; -Burghound</p>
<p><strong>2008 CHANDON de BRIAILLES &#8220;Ile des Vergelesses&#8221; Rouge, 1er cru $50 </strong>(November arrival) &#8220;A more complex and even more deeply pitched nose of wet stone and red and blue pinot fruit aromas that complement well the equally mineral-suffused medium-bodied flavors that radiate with underlying tension before culminating in a delicate yet quite focused and firm finish.  A wine of harmony that should age well over the medium-term. Sweet spot outstanding! 92 pts.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>2007 CHANDON de BRIAILLES &#8220;Corton Bressandes&#8221; Grand Cru rouge $90</strong> (June-July arrival)<br />
&#8220;As is usually the case, this is the most elegant of the three Corton grands crus, displaying a beguiling, fresh, airy and layered nose of stone, red berry fruit and a subtle hint of the sauvage that continues onto the fresh, energetic and equally stone suffused medium full flavors that possess excellent detail and precision on the presently understated and restrained finish. I like the balance and the mid-palate concentration is such that this should amply reward 6 to 8 years of cellar time.&#8221; -91pts.  Burghound</p>
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NEW &#38; EXCLUSIVE FROM ITALY

2008 MASARI Agnobianco $19.99 EXCLUSIVE (special 20% off case!) Elegant blend of Garganega and Durella from the Soave area of the Veneto. Intriguing tangerine rind, papaya and bitter almond notes in a silky delivery system with driving minerality.

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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #4f604f; font-size: xx-small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #660099; font-size: medium;">Wine Tasting Sat. May 15, 2-5pm, Concord<br />
<span>NEW &amp; EXCLUSIVE FROM ITALY</span></span></strong><br />
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</strong><span style="color: #000000;"><span><strong>2008 MASARI Agnobianco $19.99<span> EXCLUSIVE</span> (special 20% off case!) </strong>Elegant blend of Garganega and Durella from the Soave area of the Veneto. Intriguing tangerine rind, papaya and bitter almond notes in a silky delivery system with driving minerality.</p>
<p><strong>2009 LE FRAGHE Bardolino Chiaretto Rose &#8220;Rodon&#8221; $14.99 </strong> From Matilde Poggi at Le Fraghe, this Chiaretto (or rose) is a blend of Corvina and Rondinella. Cherry red with purple highlights, Rodòn offers delicate notes of wild rose followed by wild strawberry and redcurrant. Crisply refreshing with a persistent finish, &#8220;Rodon&#8221; is a perfect balance of delicate flavors and inviting minerality.</span><br />
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2008 Fra. ALESSANDRIA Verduno Pelaverga $19.99 <span>EXCLUSIVE</span></span></strong><br />
<span>Hands down, the most intriguing &#8220;summer red&#8221; we&#8217;ve tasted! But don&#8217;t be deceived by the light color of this wine from the Pelaverga grape grown only in the town of Verduno in nort</span><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=aahlutdab.0.0.6jk64gcab.0&amp;ts=S0493&amp;p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vintagesonline.com%2F&amp;id=preview" target="_blank"><img src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101893904701/img/321.jpg" border="0" alt="alessandria logo" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="103.6" height="82" align="left" /></a><span>hern Barolo. This aromatic red develops in the glass showing beautiful plum and currant flavors, with a hint of white pepper on the long finish! molto buono!</span></p>
<p><span><strong>2008 LUCIANO SANDRONE Dolcetto d&#8217;Alba $22</strong><br />
From one of the modern masters of Barolo, the 2008 Dolcetto d&#8217;Alba is a pretty, medium-bodied red with appealing dark fruit, licorice, spices and a characteristic pleasantly bitter note on the finish.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>2005 SAN FEREOLO Langhe Nebbiolo &#8220;Provinciale&#8221; $28 </strong><span><strong>EXCLUSIVE</strong> </span><span><span>It&#8217;s not surprising</span></span><span><span>that</span></span><span><span> this debut bottling from Nicoletta Boca at San Fereolo with a little help from her friend Giuseppe Rinaldi, has yielded an amazingly delicious nebbiolo that approaches the depth and complexity of a young Barolo!  Dark brick, opaque color, earthy elegance, rich aromas, hint of licorice and blueberry, nice tannins on finish. Let it evolve in your glass, decant, or revisit the next day or three for best results. A drinker &amp; a keeper!</span></span></span></span> </span></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 22:30:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 14, 2010; 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. May 15, 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Wine Tasting Fri. May 14 4-7pm &#38; Sat. May 15 4-6:30pm, Belmont
New Values from Spain!

Including WINE DOG DEALS for May (20% off case purchase):

2009 GARCIAREVALO Casamaro Blanco $10.99 (Rueda) "Garciarevalo's 2009 Casamaro Blanco is 90% Verdejo and 10% Viura fermented in tank. Medium straw-colored, it displays a nose of baking spices, mineral, citrus, and pit [...]]]></description>
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<p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="color: #660099; font-size: medium;">Wine Tasting Fri. May 14 4-7pm &amp; Sat. May 15 4-6:30pm, Belmont<br />
<span>New Values from Spain!</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span><strong>Including WINE DOG DEALS for May (20% off case purchase):</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/casamaro1.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-646" title="casamaro" src="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/casamaro1.gif" alt="" width="96" height="96" /></a>2009 GARCIAREVALO Casamaro Blanco $10.99 (Rueda)</strong> &#8220;Garciarevalo&#8217;s 2009 Casamaro Blanco is 90% Verdejo and 10% Viura fermented in tank. Medium straw-colored, it displays a nose of baking spices, mineral, citrus, and pit fruits. Crisp, balanced, and intense in the mouth, this spicy offering will provide pleasure over the next 18 mos. It is an excellent value.&#8221; -WA</p>
<p><span><strong>2009 CAPCANES Mas Donis Rosado $10.99 (Montsant)</strong><br />
&#8220;The 2009 Mas Donis Rosado is a blend of 80% Garnacha with the balance 10% Syrah and Merlot. Deep pink, it offers up an intense cherry and peach bouquet. On the palate it has excellent volume and a long, fruit-filled finish. Drink it over the next 18 months.&#8221;-WA</span></p>
<p><span><strong><a href="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Ercavio-Label11.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-645" title="Ercavio Label1" src="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Ercavio-Label11.jpg" alt="" width="75" height="102" /></a>2007 ERCAVIO Roble Tempranillo $11.99 (La Mancha)</strong><br />
&#8220;Mas Que Vinos&#8217; 2007 Ercavio Roble, made up of 100% Tempranillo and aged for five mos. in French and American oak. Opaque purple in color, it delivers an expressive nose of cedar, earth notes, black cherry, and blackberry liqueur. Thick, dense, and opulent on the palate, it has gobs of savory black fruit, licorice and spice notes, enough structure to evolve for 1-2 years, and a lengthy finish. It totally over-delivers for its humble price. This is one to buy by the case. 90+ pts.&#8221;-WA<br />
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<span><em><strong>PLUS MORE!</strong></em><br />
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2008 ARBANTA Rioja $14.99 (Rioja Baja)</strong><br />
<span> <img src="http://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs067/1101893904701/img/334.gif" border="0" alt="arbanta" width="125" height="125" align="right" />Organically farmed, 100% Tempranillo from 20-year old vines planted at the foot of the Sierra Cantabria mountains. Spicy floral aromas with striking mineral notes. Delivers excellent structure along with a solid core of fruit.</span></span></p>
<p><strong>2008 BURGANS Albarino $11.99 (Galicia)</strong><br />
<span>Burgans Albarino is made at the famous Bodega Martin Codax winery in Rias Baixas. White flower aromas and juicy pit fruit deliver an appealing mouthful followed by a refreshing citrus finish.</span></p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 22:56:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 30, 2010; 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. May 1, 2010; 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Get ready for a nebbiolo blow-out! ALDO VACCA, director of the PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO, and RENATO VACCA, Cantina del Pino are at VINTAGES for tastings Fri. Apr. 30 &#38; Sat. May 1!
WINE TASTING: "Dynamic Duo of Barbaresco"
Friday, April 30 4:30-6:30pm, Belmont
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<h2><span style="color: #800000;">Get ready for a nebbiolo blow-out!</span> ALDO VACCA, director of the PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO, and RENATO VACCA, Cantina del Pino are at VINTAGES for tastings Fri. Apr. 30 &amp; Sat. May 1!</h2>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;">WINE TASTING: &#8220;Dynamic Duo of Barbaresco&#8221;</span><br />
Friday, April 30 4:30-6:30pm, Belmont</h2>
<h2>Join us for a Barbaresco blow-out!</h2>
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<h4><strong><span style="color: #800000;">ALDO VACCA</span></strong> <strong>is the director of the PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO</strong>, an historic producer in the region with cooperative ownership of nine top cru vineyards in Barbaresco. Made from 100% nebbiolo in the traditional manner every vintage, the Produttori del Barbaresco Riservas reveal the distinctive character of each vineyard &#8211; a fascinating and delicious comparison! ALDO VACCA  will present the following Barbarescos &amp; nebbiolo wines;<br />
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<h4><strong><strong>2005 BARBARESCO Asili $65</strong><br />
2005 BARBARESCO Montefico $65</strong><strong><strong><br />
</strong><strong>2004 BARBARESCO Montestefano $68<br />
2005 BARBARESCO Rio Sordo $65</strong><br />
2005 BARBARESCO Rabaja $65<br />
2006 BARBARESCO &#8220;Torre&#8221; $35<br />
2008 Langhe Nebbiolo $23<br />
<span style="color: #800000;">T<em>ASTING SPECIAL: 20% off 24 bottles of any 2005 Barbaresco Riservas ($52/bottle)</em></span></strong></h4>
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<h4><strong><span style="color: #800000;">RENATO VACCA</span> is the owner/winemaker of CANTINA del PINO </strong>in Barbaresco. A fourth-generation grower with old-vines in the prime Ovello district, Renato and his father Adriano struck out on their own in the late 1990&#8217;s with their first Barbaresco in 1997. Renato has risen quickly to the top echelon of Barbaresco producers with his wines winning &#8220;Three Glasses&#8221; award from Gambero Rosso and most recently producing some of the highest-scoring 2005 Barbarescos (95 pts. for &#8220;Albesani&#8221; and &#8220;Ovello&#8221;). Cantina del Pino also makes Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, and Langhe Freisa (a chilled sparkling red).<br />
<strong>Wines from CANTINA del PINO include:<br />
2005 BARBARESCO &#8220;Albesani&#8221; $60<br />
2005 BARBARESCO $45<br />
2004 BARBARESCO &#8220;Ovello&#8221; $65 (Special order only; $52/bottle for case purchase)<br />
2006 BARBERA d&#8217; ALBA $30<br />
2008 DOLCETTO d&#8217; ALBA $17.99<br />
2008 LANGHE FREISA $17.99</strong></h4>
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<h2><span style="color: #800000;">WINE TA</span><span style="color: #800000;">STING: Presenting the 2005 Barbaresco Riservas of the Produttori del Barbaresco</span> <span style="color: #800000;">with director Aldo Vacca</span><br />
Saturday, May 1, 2-5pm, Concord store</h2>
<p><strong>PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO WINE TASTING<br />
</strong><strong>2005 Barbaresco Ris. &#8220;Montefico&#8221; $65<br />
2005 Barbaresco Ris. &#8220;Asili&#8221; $65<br />
2005 Barbaresco Ris. &#8220;Rabaja&#8221; $65<br />
2004 Barbaresco Ris. &#8220;Montestefano&#8221; $68<br />
2006 Barbaresco &#8220;Torre&#8221; $35<br />
2008 Langhe Nebbiolo $23</strong></p>
<p><strong>About Produttori del Barbaresco</strong><br />
The historic PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO, with its nine cru vineyards, offers a comprehensive Barbaresco symposium all on it own! Aldo, as the long-time wine director, is a veritable fountain of nebbiolo knowledge, the nuances of vintage and vineyard, and the history of wine in the region. Single-vineyard <em>cru riservas</em> are made in the best vintages and are aged nearly five years before release. These beautiful age-worthy wines will continue to evolve for 15, 20 even 30 years or more. &#8220;Torre&#8221; is the standard Barbaresco, excellent quality younger vines from the top vineyards.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #660099; font-size: medium;">WINE DINNER Fri. APR. </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #660099; font-size: medium;">30, 7:30pm<a name="pdb"> <span style="color: #800000;"><em>SOLD OUT!</em></span></a><br />
PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO WINE DINNER with ALDO VACCA @ IL CASALE, Belmont </span><br />
WHERE: Il Casale, Belmont<br />
WHEN: Fri. APR 30, 7:30pm<br />
COST: $130 all-inclusive<br />
RESERVE: <span style="color: #800000;"><em>SOLD OUT!</em></span></strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:09:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[WINE TASTING: New Arrivals from France

whites &#38; reds from Kermit Lynch &#38; Neal Rosenthal
Fri. April 23 4-7 &#38; Sat. April 24, 3-7, Belmont store
Sparkling
NV CHIDAINE Montlouis Sur Loire Methode Traditionnelle Brut (Loir Valley) $19.99 100% Chenin Blanc, bio dynamically produced in traditional (Champagne) method, no dosage.  Doesn’t get much tastier than that!  Refreshing and crisp [...]]]></description>
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<h2><em>whites &amp; reds from Kermit Lynch &amp; Neal Rosenthal</em></h2>
<h2><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><em>Fri. April 23 4-7 &amp; Sat. April 24, 3-7, Belmont store</em></strong></span></h2>
<p><strong>Sparkling</strong></p>
<p><strong>NV CHIDAINE Montlouis Sur Loire Methode Traditionnelle Brut (Loir Valley) $19.99</strong> 100% Chenin Blanc, bio dynamically produced in traditional (Champagne) method, no dosage.  Doesn’t get much tastier than that!  Refreshing and crisp on the palate with good acidity.</p>
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<p><strong>2009 CHATEAU DUCASSE Bordeaux Blanc (Bordeaux) $15.99 KLWM</strong> Unfiltered Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and a touch of Muscadelle from Barsac (a satellite of Sauternes).  The perfect summer white&#8212;light, crisp, low in alcohol.  Go on, have another glass.</p>
<p><strong>2009 DOM. LA MANARINE Cotes du Rhone Blanc (Rhone Valley) $14.99 RWM</strong><br />
Gilles Gasq is a talented young winemaker who has honed his skills working as an assistant to Paul Jeune, the proprietor of Domaine de Monpertuis and Chateau Valcombe. This Cotes du Rhone blanc is a Clairette and Bourblenc blend; very fresh, perfect for summer outings!</p>
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<p><strong>2007 LA PETITE MAIRIE Bourgueil Cuvee des Galluches (Loire Valley) $17.99 RWM</strong> Corinne and James Petit “have an uncompromising vision of the expression of the Cabernet Franc grape married to the unique terroir of Bourgeuil.”  Although 2007 was a tricky year for some in the Loire, high-quality producers like the Petits crafted wines that are sure to please.</p>
<p><strong>2008 CLOS LA COUTALE Cahors (Southwest France) $15.99 KLWM</strong> 70% Malbec (known as Côt, locally), 15% Merlot and 15% Tannat.  12 months in oak round out this warm, spicy blend.  Winemaker Philippe Bernède walks the line between modern technique and traditional methods.  Grill season, anyone?</p>
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		<title>PAOLO BEA wine dinner with GIAMPIERO BEA at Il Capriccio. Monday, May 3</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 22:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ May 3, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] 

 
VINTAGES Adventures in wine &#38;
ROSENTHAL Wine Merchants
present

Wine Dinner with Giampiero Bea
and the Montefalco Wines of PAOLO BEA
SOLD OUT!

WHERE: Il Capriccio restaurant, Waltham
WHEN: Monday, May 3, 7:00pm
COST: $100/person + tax + gratuity (includes menu &#38; wines below)
RESERVE: Call Il Capriccio at 781-894-2234
Please join us for a rare opportunity to meet GIAMPIERO BEA from the legendary [...]]]></description>
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<h4><strong><a title="bea giampiero" href="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bea-giampiero.jpg"><img title="bea giampiero" src="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/bea-giampiero.thumbnail.jpg" alt="bea giampiero" hspace="10" vspace="10" align="right" /></a>VINTAGES Adventures in wine &amp;<br />
ROSENTHAL Wine Merchants</strong></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>present</em></strong></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Wine Dinner</span> with <span style="font-size: 16pt;">Giampiero Bea</span></strong></span><span style="color: #800000;"><strong><br />
and the</strong></span><span style="color: #800000;"><strong> Montefalco Wines of PAOLO BEA</strong></span></h2>
<h1><span style="color: #800000;"><em><strong>SOLD OUT!</strong></em><strong><br />
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<h3><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>WHERE: Il Capriccio restaurant, Waltham<br />
WHEN: Monday, May 3, 7:00pm<br />
COST: $100/person + tax + gratuity (includes menu &amp; wines below)</strong></span><br />
<strong><span style="color: #000000;">RESERVE: Call Il Capriccio at 781-894-2234</span></strong></h3>
<p><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Please join us for a rare opportunity to meet <strong>GIAMPIERO BEA</strong> from the legendary <strong>PAOLO BEA winery</strong> in Montefalco, Umbria. Chef Baron has prepared a special menu to pair with these exquisite wines that so vividly and accurately evoke the </em><em>terroir of Montefalco. This event promises to be an extraordinary excursion into the viticultural and gastronomical terrain of this storied land with the ultimate guide, Giampiero Bea.</em><br />
(Note: The retail prices for these Paolo Bea wines range from approx. $35-$100/bottle or more, so this dinner represents a tremendous value as well.) </span></p>
<p><!--StartFragment--><span style="color: #660066;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">&#8220;Wholly unique. Idiosyncratic. The Bea family’s decidedly traditional approach continues to provide the most authentic and unrestrained expressions of the Sagrantino grape variety and that magical hilltop town in Umbria that is Montefalco.</span></span></span>&#8221; <!--EndFragment--></p>
<p><em>m e n u</em></p>
<p><em>Squash Blossoms with Herbed Ricotta drizzled with Honey</em><br />
<strong>Santa Chiara Bianco 2008, Paolo Bea</strong></p>
<p><em>Lentils and Wild Boar Sausage </em><br />
<strong>San Valentino, Umbria Rosso 2006, Paolo Bea </strong></p>
<p><em>Linguine with Pancetta, Asparagus, Fava Beans and Pecorino</em><br />
<strong>Rosso di Veo, Umbria Rosso 2005, Paolo Bea </strong></p>
<p><em>Squab with Duck Foie Gras, Red Wine and Sage Farro</em><br />
<strong>Montefalco Rosso Riserva “Pipparello” 2004, Paolo Bea</strong></p>
<p><em>Selection of Cheese</em><br />
<strong>Montefalco Sagrantino Secco “Pagliaro” 2004, Paolo Bea</strong></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[[ April 28, 2010 7:00 pm to May 1, 2010 7:00 pm. ]  				BOSTON BARBARESCO FEST!
April 28-May 1, 2010
Save the dates!

The "Dynamic Duo of Barbaresco" is coming to Boston-- winemakers (&#38; cousins):
ALDO VACCA, Produttori del Barbaresco; &#38; RENATO VACCA, Cantina del Pino






Aldo Vacca is the director of the PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO, the world's foremost wine cooperative. With ownership of nine top Barbaresco cru vineyards, the Produttori is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class='ec3_iconlet ec3_past'><table><tbody><tr class='ec3_month'><td>Apr</td></tr><tr class='ec3_day'><td>28</td></tr><tr class='ec3_time'><td>7:00 pm</td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<p><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"> 				<span style="color: #660099; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10.6667px" styleclass="style_ArticleHead"><font style="font-size: 14pt"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: #660000">BOSTON BARBARESCO FEST!</span><br />
</font><span style="font-weight: bold"><font style="font-size: 14pt">April 28-May 1, 2010<br />
<font>Save the dates!</font><br />
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</span><font style="font-size: 12pt; color: #000000">The <span style="font-weight: bold">&#8220;Dynamic Duo of Barbaresco&#8221;</span> is coming to Boston&#8211; winemakers (&amp; cousins):<span style="font-weight: bold"><br />
ALDO VACCA,</span> <span style="font-weight: bold">Produttori del Barbaresco</span>; &amp;<span style="font-weight: bold"> RENATO VACCA</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold">Cantina del Pino</span></font><br />
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<p><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Aldo Vacca is the director of the <span style="color: #660000">PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO</span></span>, the world&#8217;s foremost wine cooperative. With ownership of nine top Barbaresco <span style="font-style: italic">cru</span> vineyards, the Produttori is known for high-quality, long-aging, traditionally made Barbaresco. Aldo will be in Boston and at VINTAGES April </font><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">30 &amp; May 1 to present the newly-released <span style="font-weight: bold">2005 Barbaresco Riservas.</span></font></font></p>
<p><font color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">&#8220;Produttori del Barbaresco is one of the few estates in the world that continues to produce fine, age worthy wines at consumer-friendly prices.&#8221;&#8211; WA</font></font><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><br />
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<font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><span style="font-weight: bold">Renato Vacca is the owner &amp; winemaker of <span style="color: #660000">CANTINA del PINO</span>,</span> located in the Ovello district of Barbaresco. A former member of the Produttori cooperative, Renato and his father Adriano formed their own winery in 1997. Renato&#8217;s Barbarescos have won high praise from critics and consumers alike. He makes a full range of traditional Piedmont wines: Dolcetto, Barbera, Nebbiolo, Langhe Freisa, and Barbarescos from Ovello and Albesani.<br />
<span style="font-weight: bold; color: #660066">&#8220;</span><font style="font-weight: bold; color: #660066"><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: Arial Narrow,Arial MT Condensed Light,sans-serif">Cantina del Pino is a great source for top-notch wines from Barbaresco.&#8221;</span>&#8211;WA</font></font></font></p>
<p><font color="#800000"><em><strong><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">MARK your CALENDAR! </font></font><font face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">2010 Boston Barbaresco Festival events include:</font></font></strong></em></font><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic"></span></p>
<p><strong><font color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">Wed. April 28:</font></font></strong><span style="font-weight: bold"><font color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><strong> </strong><font color="#800080">BARBARESCO WINE DINNER</font></font></font><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><font color="#800080"> with RENATO VACCA</font> of Cantina del Pino at Eastern Standard Kitchen in Boston. $125 all-inclusive. <a href="http://www.vintagesonline.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/513" target="_blank">See menu.</a><br />
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<p><strong><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">Fri. April 30, 4:30-6:30pm: <span style="color: #660066">&#8220;DYNAMIC DUO&#8221; Barbaresco WINE TASTING</span> at VINTAGES, Belmont Center, featuring Aldo Vacca &amp; Renato Vacca, $10.  </font></font></strong></p>
<p><strong><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">Fri. April 30, 7:30pm: <span style="color: #660066">PRODUTTORI del BARBARESCO WINE DINNER</span> at IL CASALE in Belmont. $130 all-inclusive.</font></font></strong></p>
<p><strong><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">Sat. May 1: <span style="color: #660066">PRODUTTORI del Barbaresco Winemaker Tasting</span> 2-5pm at VINTAGES, West Concord, </font></font></strong><strong><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">$10. </font></font></strong></p>
<p><font color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000"><strong>PLEASE RSVP for these events as soon as you can.</strong> </font></font><strong><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">Seating is limited.  </font></font><font style="color: #4f604f; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt" color="#4f604f" face="Verdana,Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif" size="1"><font style="font-size: 10pt; color: #000000">email: info@vintagesonline.com</font><br />
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