Wine Country Christmas - Coupons!
December 28, 2011
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
"Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful."
Norman Vincent Peale
What's in this issue?
Christmas Fun in the Wine Country
Must Have Items for Wine Lovers
Holiday Wines
Print FREE Wine Tasting Coupons
Password - cheers2wine2006
Recipe -Chocolate Martinis
The Wine Country is all decked out for the holidays with plenty of fun events planned. Spend some time sampling wine and celebrating the holidays in the wine country:
Board a the Santa Express for a 90 minute magical train with Santa Claus.
Enjoy Christmas carols in a wine cave.
Attend Bracebridge Dinner at Yosemite where you'll be treated to a 17th century elegant dinner with classic carols, Renaissance rituals and entertainment of the Middle Ages.
Listen to the magical beauty ringing in the season with symphony quality bell ringers.
You'll find many special wine tastings, holiday music, and other fun as well.
People will soon be asking you what you want for Christmas. Or maybe you'll be shopping for a wine lover on your list. Either way these are items that are sure to please wine drinkers.
1. Vinturi Aerator
This aerator easily and conveniently enhances the flavor, bouquet, and finish of your wine. Hold aerator over wine glass and pour wine through for instant aeration. We've done blind tests and it really works! ($35)
2. Vacu Vin Wine Saver Vacuum Pump
Make your wine last longer! This wine pump preserves the flavor of opened wine for up to 10 days. It works with both red and white wines.($9.29)
3. Wine Barrel Cork Cage
A fun and innovative way to store wine corks. Just drop your treasured corks in the top. This decorative wine barrel is sculpted from metal with entwined colored glass spheres. It's a nice decorative piece. (Priced around $24)
4. Wine Enthusiast Electric Corkscrew
This electric corkscrew removes the cork from your bottle with a simple press of the button! It's fun to use and easily recharges. ($30)
5. Wine Decanter
You'll find decanters in a wide range of prices. A great economical selection would be the Godinger Dublin Wine Decanter. For around $20 you get a 24% lead crystal decanter that sits 12 inches high. We love the Riedel Amadeo Decanter, which has a unique and elegant shape. Priced around $340 it is hand-made by skilled artisans.
6. Arch Foil Cutter
Removes foil simply and neatly from the wine bottle. More durable than other foil cutters we've used! It's quick and easy to use. ($6.14)
7. Oenophilia Porto Sippers
These unique hand blown glasses are an enjoyable way to savor port, dessert wine, or liquers. They are guaranteed conversation pieces due to their unusual design. You sip the drink through thin glass "straws" built into the glasses. Set of four currently sells for $14.01.
8. Wine Stix
This is the perfect way to hold a bottle of wine and 2 glass while at a picnic, the beach, or outdoor concert. Simply insert the stix into the ground and you're ready to enjoy your wine.
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December 2011 Wine Events
Have fun at wine events happening throughout California during the month of December. Click on the links below to learn more about our recommendations:
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Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied wine that goes well red meats. Aged in oak, these wines have typically have rich cassis and blackberry flavors as well as hints of bell pepper. You can't the price of Avalon Napa Cabernet which is selling for $14 a bottle. More expensive choices that are even more elegant and complex would include Cakebread Napa Valley 2007 ($60) and Silver Oak Napa Valley 2006 ($90).
Pinot Noir is characterized with aromas and flavors of black cherry or rose petals along with hints of spiciness or herbal qualities. We love the smooth silkiness of these wines. Our recommendations: Hartford Court Lands Edge 2007 ($45) or Gloria Ferrer Carneros 2007 $19).
Sparkling Wine is perfect for celebrating with family and fiends. Ring in the New Year with one of these sparklers. Our recommendations: Schramsberg Brut Rose 2007 ($34.) or a real bargain from Spain, Seqra Viudas Brut Reserva Cava ($9).
Zinfandel is a great choice for those who prefer a heartier red wine. Aromas and flavors typically include raspberry, jam, black pepper, and licorice. Our recommendations:
Turley Hayne Zinfandel 2005 ($89) or Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2009 ($20).
Gewurtramineris a zesty white wine that goes well with a variety of dishes. This wine has a spicy aroma and fruity flavors of peach, apricot, tropical fruites, and lychee. It can be either a sweet or dry wine. Our recommendations:
Trimback Gewurztraminer 2008 from France ($23) or Columbia Winery Gewurztranminer 2009 from Washington state, a real bargain at $8.49.
Use this search box to find the perfect holiday wine.
As a subscriber to Cheers 2 Wine News you can access our pages of free wine tasting coupons. Some of these coupons allow you to taste for free while others let 2 people sample wine for the price of 1.
The password for these pages is:
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Links to Our Newest Coupons
Wild Horse Winery
Address: 1484 Wild Horse Winery Ct., Templeton, CA
Telephone: (805)788-6300
Click on the link to print a complimentary wine tasting coupon.
Balletto Vineyards
Address: 5700 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa
Telephone: (707) 568-2455
Click on link to print a complimentary tasting coupon good for up to 4 people.
Vine Hill Winery
Address: 2300 Jarvis Rd., Santa Cruz
Telephone: (831) 427-0436
Click on link to print a coupon for complimentary tasting. This Santa Cruz winery is open the third weekend of each month from noon to 5.
Deep Sea Wine Tasting Room
Address: 217 G Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA
Telephone: (805) 618-1185
Click on link to print a coupon for complimentary tasting of their award-winning Chardonnay.
Kenwood Vineyards
Address: 9592 Sonoma Way, Kenwood, CA
Telephone: (707) 833-5891
Click on this link to print a complimentary coupon that is also good for 20% off on any wine purchases.
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Cooking With Wine Recipes
"I cook with wine; sometimes I even add it to the food."
W.C. Fields
Chocolate Martinis
These chocolate martinis are the perfect to serve at holiday parties. Recipes from Chocolate-Addiction.Com. If you love chocolate, visit this site for delicious chocolate treat recipes.
Instructions
1. Fill a martini shaker half full of ice.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the shaker.
3. Shake vigorously.
4. Pour into a chilled martini glass.
5. You can garnish with a small chocolate candy such a Hershey's kiss or a swirl of chocolate syrup.
White Chocolate Martini
Ingredients:
2 shots Stoli vanilla vodka
2 shots half and half
1 shot Godiva white chocolate liquer
1 shot Godiva dark chocolate liquer
1/2 shot Navan vanilla cream cognac
Instructions:
1. Fill martini shake half full of ice.
2. Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake until blended.
3. Pour into chilled martini glasses.
4. If desired you can pour some chocolate syrup onto a plate. Lay martini glasses upside down to coat the rim with chocolate before putting drink into the glasses. You can also garnish with a chocolate kiss or shaved chocolate.
Instructions:
1. Fill martini shaker half full of ice.
2. Add all ingredients to shaker. Shake until blended.
3. Pour into chilled martini glasses.
4. Garnish with chocolate curls cut from the chocolate bar with a potato peeler.
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