HAPPY NEW YEAR  !!
Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2017!  
As Canada enters into our sesquicentennial (aka 150th Anniversary) there will be  lots of celebrating throughout the year no doubt!  I remember visiting Expo '67 with my family, 50 (wow!) years ago!  Six years have flown by quickly as we enter into our 7th year of business! Thanks to all for visiting our store, the friends we've made and allowing The Wine Place to be part of your winemaking experience. You survived Christmas, the parties, your in-laws and outlaws plus New Years Eve!  So raise a glass to a healthy and successful 2017! 


Our Open House in December was enjoyed by many, as over 60 guests contributed 150+ lbs of food and cash to Niagara Community Care!  Thanks to all!  We had several raffels on the go. Here is the list of winners. Congratulations!   
Tammy V.  Winner of the Wine Rack
Kathy P.  Winner of the Christmas Wreath
Christine G.  Winner of the $25  Home Depot Card
Jennifer B.  Winner of the Wine Kit (Donations to Community Care).  
Number of balls in the wine glass ~  71 + 1 bear ;)
Nola H./Alfrey H.  Winners of the $50 Upper Canada Cheese Gift Card~guess of 68! Good guess! 
What's Happening at The Wine Place in January
The Restricted Quantities Series  have been announced for 2017!
This is your opportunity to explore the exotic, uncover the unique and tour different terroir.  
Passport Series:
December release~Syrah France Lanquedoc.
A few still left; don't miss out!  Reg. price $160   Promo $147.   Alcohol 13.5%

January Release;  Nero D'Avola. 
 Sicily, located off the 'toe' of Italy's boot, is a Mediterranean island that enjoys hot, dry summers and wet winters; ideal grape growing conditions.  Notes of vanilla and smoke, flavours of black cherry and plum. Great with BBQ burgers topped with bacon. Alcohol 14%
Regular price $160   Promo Price  $147  while quantities last. 
January release~ Australian Riesling. From the Clare Valley in Australia, known for it's Rieslings. Citrus aromas, lemon lime, orange and apple notes with subtle sweetness~or Off-Dry! Asian Pad Thai and Tex-Mex dishes pair well. Alcohol 12%. 
Reg Price $155  Promo Price  $142  while quantities last.


Premium Concentrates! (Kenridge Line of wines) your choice of 4!
Cabernet Sauvignon(red) 
Full-bodied wine with cherry and blackcurrant fragrance.
California Shiraz(red)  Deep breaths of lavender with dark berry and mocha flavours. A vanilla finish makes sure that it really is love at first sip. 
Gewurtztraminer(white) Scents of spice and floral notes. The touch of sweetness in the wine marries well with Asian dishes, spicy and Cajun dishes.
Sauvignon Blanc(white
Very pronounced fruity nose, with a very aromatic flavour. Enjoy with fish dishes, like pan fried herring or (holy) mackerel!
Reg. Price $116  Anniversary Special $97  incl. HST, Corks, Labels, Shrinkwraps.

Premium 16L (Legacy) Juice
Merlot(red)  Exceptionally soft, low tannin wine rich in flavours of strawberry, plum and spice. Partners well with lamb chops and beef stews.
California Riesling(white) A zingy wine with crisp fruity flavours of citrus, apricot and honey.  Great with salty dishes and antipasto plates
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Reg. Price $138 Anniversary Special $125 HST, labels,corks incl. Makes 30-750ml bottles.

Wine Kits for the Home Brewer
10% OFF  Kenridge(KR) Classic: (Shiraz and Gewurtztraminer)          
AND Legacy: Merlot and Riesling. 
Passport RQ: December release  Syrah France(ltd quantity)   $120
January  Nero D'Avola   and  Australian Riesling      $115 
 
Contact the store, drop by or click on link below. 
Recipe for the New Year! 
Balsamic Red Wine Roast Chicken Thighs
-6 chicken thighs (about 2-3 lbs.)
-1.5 lbs.mini red potatoes, 1 bulb of garlic cloves/peeled
-1 med. red onion, cut into thin wedges
-1 tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup red wine (your choice)
-1 tbsp. brown sugar
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 to 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, roughly chopped, divided

Directions
-Preheat Oven to 425 F.
-In a medium sized bowl, toss the potatoes, red onion and garlic with olive oil and half of the rosemary. Season with the salt and pepper.
-Transfer the veggie mixture to a large baking dish. 
-Place the chicken thighs on top of the veggie mix. Season with salt & pepper; top with remaining rosemary
-Bake until potatoes are fork-tender and chicken skin is crisp(about 40 minutes)   Leave oven on.
-Combine the balsamic vinegar, red wine,brown sugar in a pan over medium heat. Keep at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half and syrupy!  Remove from heat/set aside.
-Brush chicken generously with balsamic/red wine reduction and drizzle remaining over mixture.
-Return to oven and cook until glazed(about 15 more minutes)    Serve warm.  
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Cheers!
Thanks for making Your Life Taste Better  with The Wine Place !! 
Eve 'n Stephen  
  Enjoy the season with family and friends!  
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DID YOU KNOW  In ancient Greece, the dinner host would take the first sip of wine to ensure it was safe to drink, giving us the phrase to "drink to one's health."
The tradition of a celebratory "toast" began with the ancient Romans, who would drop a piece of toasted bread in their wine to buffer unpleasant tastes and excessive acidity.                                      
Cheers to a Healthy 2017! :) 

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