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Say Vino: December 24, 2007
By George Schaefer
 We
email Say Vino every Tuesday evening. It contains news
from the wine world, our own opinions, and special offers
for our subscribers. Say Vino is available by email, at
our
website
and is also posted in our store.
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All of us here at
Schaefer's wish you a Merry Christmas and the best of
everything in the New Year. Thank you for your friendship and
patronage. |
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In the
spirit of the season we have chosen a few outstanding wines
that we are virtually giving away to
SAY-VINO subscribers. These extraordinary prices will
be in effect only through December 31st
unless sold out sooner. Don't miss this opportunity to acquire
some truly excellent wines at huge savings. |
Ceretto's Outstanding "Bricco Rocche" Barolos
The name Ceretto is one of the most respected in Italy's
Piedmont region. Three generations have been producing
Barolos and Barbarescos for more than seventy years. They
use a combination of traditional and modern winemaking
techniques with the noble Nebbiolo grape. This results in
big and robust wines that are accessible to drinking in a
matter of years rather than decades. Ceretto's Barolos are
bottled under the Bricco Rocche label. Bricco Rocche is also
the name of their top vineyard. Thus their flagship wine is
Bricco Rocche "Bricco Rocche." Capisce?
 The
Wine Spectator (10/15/05) wrote of the Bricco
Rocche "Bricco Rocche" Barolo 2001
(estate bottled): "Extremely floral and pretty, with roses,
light plums and light, fresh herb character. Full-bodied,
with well-integrated tannins and a long, light spice and
vanilla aftertaste. Lots of new wood. Best after 2008." They
scored it an outstanding 93 points. Robert Parker (10/06)
scored the wine an outstanding 90 points and described it
as: "The 100% new-oak aged 2001 was made from old vines
yielding just 40 hectoliters per hectare. The nose is
redolent of spices and menthol with notes of minerals and
anise. On the palate it is very dense and long, although the
wine remains dominated by the new oak and is tough to fully
evaluate today."
 Bricco
Rocche "Brunate" Barolo 2003 (estate bottled) was
rated an outstanding 92 points by Robert Parker (10/07) who
wrote: "The 2003 Barolo Brunate is sweet, pure and beautiful
in its expression of dark fruit, tobacco, menthol and
toasted oak. This poised, nuanced Barolo reveals outstanding
length, well-integrated tannins and a judicious use of
French oak, with a long, lingering finish. Anticipated
maturity: 2009-2019." Wine Spectator also gaves
this wine 92 points and said: "Shows plenty of white truffle
and blackberry, with coffee bean undertones. Full-bodied,
firm and silky, with a long finish. Very pretty and fresh.
Best after 2011." It doesn't take a rocket scientist to
conclude that based on the above reviews and the relative
prices it would appear that the Brunate is a bargain, Do NOT
let this one get away!
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Southern Hemisphere's Best Cabernet At Bargain Price!
 This
2006 is the latest edition of Casa Lapostolle "Cuvée
Alexandre" Cabernet Sauvignon -- widely
acknowledged to be the finest Cabernet produced in Chile if
not the entire southern hemisphere. When the pundits get
around to reviewing this vintage it will no doubt draw raves
as have its predecessors. Deep ruby color with purple hints.
Intense black fruit aromas. Soft tannins with a firm body.
Well balanced structure, good acidity and long finish. Ready
to drink now or hold for several years. Ideal companion for
meats and elaborate dishes. At this price you really should
buy a case or two or..
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 90-Point
Champagne For Only $24.97!!!!!
Just in time for New Year's Eve, we have made a great buy on
a limited number of cases on a highly acclaimed (but little
known) French Champagne. Henri Abelé Brut Champagne
NV was rated an outstanding 90-points
by the Wine Spectator (11/30/06) which described it
as: "Toasty and rich, with a firm structure. Peach, marzipan
and spice notes are warm and inviting. Balanced, picking up
mineral notes and a crisp dryness on the finish. Drink now."
LIMITED QUANTITY.
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Remember, these sale
prices are only in effect through
December 31, 2007. Treat yourself and save big bucks
on Santa Schaefer's Super Specials!!
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27th Annual Champagnefest
 Schaefer's
will be hosting our twenty-seventh annual Champagnefest on
Friday, December 28th (3 pm - 7 pm). Stop
by on your way home from work and enjoy a glass of fine
sparkling wine on us! There will be sparkling wines from
Italy, Spain and California, not to mention a number of
top-rated French Champagnes selling at well over $125 a
bottle. This tasting is always a friendly way to make the
right decision about which Champagne or sparkling wine to
serve on New Year's Eve. In addition, a variety of caviars,
cheeses, patés and hors-d'oeuvre from Schaefer's food
department will be served to complement your glass of
bubbly. Admission is just $10, and that fee
is donated entirely to the Skokie Fire Department's Boot Day
program to help the needy.
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Droplets
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of interesting wine news you may have missed. Just click the
links for interesting reading.
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See you next week!
 That's
all for this week. If we may be of any further service,
please stop by our store at 9965 Gross Point Road in Skokie
(for directions,
click here),
visit our website at
http://www.schaefers.com, give us a call at
847-677-WINE (9463), 800-833-WINE (9463), or click here to
contact us.
Sincerely,
Your Friends at Schaefer's
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