HAPPY VALENTINES DAY & FAMILY DAY!
Happy February (50 days 'til Spring!)


Happy Valentines Day!  Where Wine and Romance (and spaghetti) go hand in hand!   February is Heart and Stroke month! Medical evidence has proven that red wine in moderation is good for your heart. Studies indicate that people who drink red wine can extend their life a decade longer than those who do not. So pour yourself a glass of red and enjoy your longevity!    
Eve and I made it through the Energy Fitness "Battle in the Saddle" Spin-a-Thon! The Wine Place was a sponsor,  raising money for cancer research. 
 
Let's not forget Chinese New Year!    
Happy New Year: The Year of the (CHEEKY) Red Monkey!  

 
Exciting news!  The Wine Place now carries a
full range of wine kits, equipment, supplies and additives required for home-brewing and wine-making enthusiasts!  
See below for this month's wine kits specials. 

Rest assured that nothing changes for our existing customers and your winemaking experience!  

What's Happening in February!

The Restricted Quantities have been announced for 2016! (woo hoo!)
 
The theme this year is Blends! Winemakers all over the world are blending grape varieties to achieve complex flavours! Now on-premise winemakers can experience the same! These releases are from the Vineco Passport series: 
1) A blend of Cab Franc and Cab SauvignonReg price $160  Promo price $145.
2) Italian Montepulciano, 'on the skins'.  medium-bodied red wine with spicy, fruit-forward flavours.  Reg. $186  Promo $165
3) FEBRUARY release: Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah blend from Chile and Argentina. Deep ruby in colour, this medium-bodied red has soft, dry tannins, with flavours of plum, cherry, and red berries. 13% alcohol. Med-body. Serve with meatloaf, shepherd's pie or Asiago cheese.  Reg. $160  Promo price $145 
All Restricted Quantities wines are available while quantities last! 

  Cheeky Monkey Sale! (to honour the Chinese Year of the Monkey!)
Cheeky Monkey Pinot Noir (Red)  Cheeky Monkey Pinot Gris(White)
Regular Price $116  Sale Price $99   Makes 30 750 ml bottles. 

Premium Concentrates! (Kenridge Line of wines)
California Merlot(red):  Red fruits, easy tannins and a soft finish are the characteristics of this Merlot wine, produced with the grapes from the hot California climate. Merlot pairs well with chicken and other light meats as well as lightly-spiced dark meats.
Traminer Riesling(white): a blend of two of the world's most expressive grape varieties. Soft in texture and lightly sweet, this wine has apricot and spice flavours and pairs well with spicy fragrant Asian foods.
Reg. Price $116  February Special $95  incl. HST, Corks, Labels, Shrinkwraps.
 
Premium 16L (Legacy) Juice
Cab Merlot(red)   Warm, full-bodied with a red and blackberry bouquet. A great companion for spicy beef or lamb.  13% alcohol
Chadonnay(white)   Flavours of crisp, green apple and tropical fruit dominate the palate. Enjoy with stuffed turkey and roasted chicken. 13% alcohol  
  Reg. Price $136 February Special $123   HST,labels,corks,shrinkwraps inc.

Wine Kits for the Home Brewer
Vineco Passport Cab Sauv Cab Franc AND Pinot Noir Merlot Syrah   $115
Vineco Passport Montepulciano   $135  
10% OFF  KenRidge Classic Merlot, Traminer Riesling, Legacy Cab Merlot, Chardonnay and Cheeky Monkey Pinot Noir and Cheeky Monkey Pinot Gris. 
Contact the store or drop by for more details.
Kale; an excellent source of protein,    Vitamin A,C,K and dietary fibre.

Recipe for February
"Kale" Caesar...Salad
1 bunch Kale
2 avocados mashed
2 lemons juiced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
6 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup grated Romano cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Remove stems from Kale and break into bite sized pieces.
Whisk avocados, lemon juice,olive oil,mustard, garlic, salt & pepper to make the dressing.
Top with almonds and cheese.   Enjoy a glass of off-dry Riesling with this healthy salad! 
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Cheers!
Thanks for making Your Life Taste Better  with The Wine Place !! 
Eve 'n Stephen  
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DID YOU KNOWPlato argued that the minimum drinking age should be 18 and then wine in moderation may be tasted until 31. Then, when a man reaches 40, he may drink as much as he wants to cure the "crabbedness of old age".  :)      

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