Hello Friends and Wine Lovers!

A few weeks ago, the legendary groundhog emerged from his little lair, to see if there indeed was a shadow waiting outside. He saw this aforementioned shadow, foretelling the coming of 6 more weeks of winter, to which we replied, “More? Don’t you have to have a Winter before you can have MORE Winter?” And thusly we sent our rainy weather packing to Southern California, and all our cold was pushed to the East Coast.

And you know what that means? It’s the Endless Summer, and  Barbeque Season is upon us! And what better wine to go with the barbeque? Zinfandel!

Yes, the time has turned, once again, to Zin-O’Clock, and I have a stellar lineup ready for the sampling here tomorrow. Considering the fact that the popularity of Zinfandel has been pushing the prices up, I searched far and wide (or at least far. . .perhaps not really “wide”) for the best Zins at the best deals. Also, I found a little oddity: A Zinfandel from Australia! Apparently they have stolen our Zin-Technology, and are now making Zins of their own. We’ll see how it fares against some good all-American Zins, including the Oregon Zin from the Pines vineyard outside The Dalles, appropriately named “The Pines!” Also, it wouldn’t be a tasting without a Zin from Ridge vineyards, handily crafted by eloquent Zin-Master Paul Draper (No relation).

Also, be sure to check out the new artwork gracing the Carpe Vinum walls. Now featured is the collage works of local Portland artist Liz Shannon!

So Friday, February 25th, between 4:30 and 9:00 PM it’s:

Zin-Tastic Zins!
Peachy Canyon 2000 Old School House Zinfandel, Paso Robles, California
Buehler 2002 Zinfandel, Napa Valley, California
Kangarilla Road 2003 Langhorne Creek Zinfandel, McLarren Vale, Australia
Sausal 2001 Family Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, California
Ridge 2001 Sonoma Station Zinfandel, Sonoma County, California

Zin-Tacular Zins!
The Pines 2002 Zinfandel, Columbia valley, Oregon
Cline 2002 Big Break Zinfandel, Contra Costa County, California

A stellar deal at $10 for the first 5, and $6 for the Extra 2 Premium Pours.
Hope to see you here!
Seize the Wine!

Next Friday tasting is Southern French Reds!

M