Happy Valentine’s Day! Live Jazz Tonight!

Happy Valentine’s Day! Live Jazz Tonight!

Valentine’s Day!

I hope you are having a great Valentine’s Day!  Make it fantastic by coming to Chateau La Vin tonight for some Live Jazz and a special tasting that will include a free tasting of a nice sparkling wine!  Ron & Keith will be back to play some great Jazz!  The restaurants will be packed, so remember you can order out from Boccardi’s, Who Dat’s, The Tai House or any other restaurant and bring it in to Chateau La Vin!  Have a nice dinner, great wine and listen to Live Jazz!  Sounds like a perfect evening to me!

Still looking for that last minute gift for your Valentine?  How about a nice bottle of wine with some Zettie’s Almond Butter Crunch or Cashew Brittle?  Want a custom basket?  I can put that together for you too! 

Zettie’s Confection Sale!

All sizes Zettie’s Confections Almond Butter Crunch & Cashew Brittle are $1.00 off the regular price while supplies last!  The sale ends today, so don’t wait!   Almond Butter Crunch is a rich buttery toffee, made with real butter and almonds roasted to perfection, covered in a deliciously sinful chocolate glaze, finished off with a dusting of finely chopped almonds.  Cashew Brittle is a tempting collection of buttery crunch, moist coconut, cashews & white chocolate!  If you have not tried these products, now is the time!  They are a fantastic locally produced treat!

Today’s Tasting!

We have some great wines to taste today, including a sparkling wine! We brought out the good stuff for Valentine’s Day! 

Tasting 2-14-13

Wilson Creek Almond Champagne from California ($15.99) – This gold-medal winning champagne is also referred to as the “OH MY GOSH” champagne. This white sparkling wine is naturally fermented, with just a hint of pure almond added so it’s guaranteed to dazzle your guests. A must-have champagne to make any occasion extra special. Great with desserts, cuddling, hot tubs, picnics, fireplaces, brunches, and parties.

Perrin & Fils Chateauneuf Du Pape Les Sinards from France ($39.99) – “Vivid ruby. Heady aromas of Asian spices, red berries and garrigue, along with a hint of white pepper. Fresh, precise and sappy, offering sweet red fruit compote flavors and showing very good energy. Finishes with excellent clarity and lingering spiciness. I like this wine’s vivacity. Range: 90-92” 92 Points International Wine Cellar.

Sella & Mosca Cannonau Di Sardegna from Italy ($18.99) –  Featured on the Dr. Oz show!

” People of Sardinia who drink this wine are 10 times more likely to live to 100. They have their first glass of wine about ten in the morning. Drink another glass of Cannonau Red Wine at lunch, another at happy hour and another at dinner.”

Dan Buettner tells Dr Oz the best wine on the planet for longevity, “Cannonau Red Wine”. Cannonau wine has the highest count of polyphenols in the world. In his book, Blue Zones, Dan Buettner, in conjunction with National Geographic, determined that Cannonau wine does in fact play a role in the longevity of the Sardinian population. From this research and the known effects of flavonoids, it can be said that moderate wine consumption may increase life expectancy while also lowering stress levels.”

Initially dark, ruby red, during maturation it loses intensity and takes on a warmer tone Bouquet: Mesmerizing scent, redolent of violets Taste: Warm, dry, and harmonious with plumy fruit flavors and an aristocratic oak overtone.

McPrice Myers L’ Ange Rouge Grenache from California ($41.99) – The 2007 Grenache L’ Ange Rouge exhibits a dark plum/garnet color that suggests plenty of evolution. The complex aromatics offer up notes of loamy soil intermixed with sweet and sour cherries, strawberry jam, tobacco leaf, and underbrush. It is a showy, spicy, peppery wine with outstanding ripeness, a round, lush texture, and plenty of glycerin (15.8% alcohol). Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 91 Pts. Wine Advocate!

Wine & Watercolor Painting Class!

We still have space left for the class!  Don’t miss out on this great night!  The class would make a great Valentine’s Day gift too!

When:  Tuesday, February 26th at 6:30p.m.

Where:  Chateau La Vin!

What:  A fun evening with friends!  Artist Barbara Schrieber, who’s artwork is hanging in Chateau La Vin, will be the instructor.   The cost is $45 per person.  Bring a Friend!  This includes a pre-class wine tasting, cheese & crackers, Zettie’s Almond Butter Crunch Toffee and Cashew Brittle and all the painting supplies.  At the end of the evening each person leaves with their own painting! The class requires no artistic skills.  Don’t miss out on this great event!  Space is limited.  Your spot is reserved when payment is received.  Stop in Chateau La Vin to make your reservations!  You can call for reservations at (618) 281-8117 or email  http://www.chateaulavin.com.

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