Friday, May 1, 2009

Upcoming Tastings

Saturday Tasting with Importer Premier Cru Wines
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley in Clayton
Saturday, May 2
Noon until 4:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us as we welcome Keith Harrick from local importer and distributor, Premier Cru Wines as he pours wines from their extensive portfolio. Keith will be featuring wines from around the globe and sharing his wine knowledge of these fine wines. We'll have special pricing on the wines too. Here's what we're pouring this Saturday in Clayton...

2008 Susana Balbo "Crios" Torrontes $13.99
2007 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc $16.99
2006 Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon "815" $16.99
2007 Yalumba Shiraz/Viognier $16.99
2006 Alvaro Palacios Petalos Bierzo $22.99

Australian Wine Tasting with Gemtree Wines
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley in Clayton
Wednesday, May 6
6:00 PM until 7:30 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
Join us as we welcome Michael Crosby, National Brand Manager for Australia's Gemtree Wines to The Merch. Michael will be on hand Wednesday, May 6 to pour the exciting wines from Gemtree and to share his knowledge of the Australian wine industry. Gemtree has received rave reviews in Australia, New Zealand and the UK and also from Robert Parker's prestigious Wine Advocate, Steve Tanzer's critically-acclaimed International Wine Cellar, The Wine Spectator and Wine & Spirits Magazine. There will also be special pricing for the Gemtree wines featured at this event. Here are the selections for this excellent tasting...

2007 Shiraz "Tadpole" $14.99 (90/100 The Wine Spectator)
2007 Chardonnay "Citrine" $17.99
2007 Shiraz/Viognier "Bloodstone" $17.99
2006 Red Blend "Tatty Road" $20.99
2008 Albarino "Moonstone" $21.99
2005 Shiraz "Uncut" $26.99

Saturday Tasting with with Audelssa Estate Winery
The Wine Merchant, Ltd.
20 South Hanley in Clayton
Saturday, May 9
1:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Please call 314.863.6282 for more information.
We are pleased to announce a special tasting on Saturday, May 9th with Joan Sayler, managing director for Sonoma's Audelssa Estate Winery. Located in Glen Ellen, the winery was established in 2003. All the wines are small production and are made by winemaker Erich Bradley, who also makes wine for Sojourn, another California boutique winery. Joan will be pouring their selections and answering your questions. Here's what's being featured...

2006 Audelssa Estate Tephra (Cabernet/Syrah/Zinfandel blend) $24.99
2006 Audelssa Estate Cabernet Sauvignon $32.99
2006 Audelssa Estate Meritage Blend "Summit" $45.99
-Rated 91/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Joan will also preview the 2006 Reserve Cabernet which will be released in October 2009. The previous vintage received a 93/100 rating from Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate. This special reserve wine will be available at a pre-arrival sale price.

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