by Jeff Wilcox
8. March 2010 05:56
Were you there? You should have been! Our first to be monthly Pick 24 tasting Party was a solid success. Our crowd of 60+ people enjoyed some great wines as well as some of the best cheeses from around the world. We anticipated a turnout of around 30-40 people, but when 60+ of you showed up we were thrilled! Our 24 wines were well received with the favorite for the night being the Tikal Patriot 2007, a 60/40 blend of Bonarda and Malbec from Argentina.
If you were not one of those in attendance, our “Pick 24 Release Party” is scheduled on the first Wednesday of the month and is a time for wine enthusiasts to gather together and taste the monthly selection of 24 wines that have 90+ rating points from a national or international grading system. We do charge a nominal $10 fee for the array of cheeses, dips, breads, and fruits provided. Our goal is to offer everyone the chance to ‘try before you buy’, and on the night of the party, we offer additional discounts, over and above the sale price for purchases of 3, 6 or 12 bottles.
This month we had 2 pouring stations, each with 12 wines each. Our original estimate of 30-40 attendees would have been well served with the 2 lines, but with the fantastic turnout of 60+ people we found ourselves falling a little behind. In an effort to serve and get you, our customers, a better turnaround in the tasting line, we are going to go to 4 tasting lines with 6 bottles each. One of our customers thought a tasting sheet for notes would be helpful, so next month, we will be adding a tasting sheet with all of the prices of each wine.
Our list of “Pick 24” wines are placed in the wine bins in the center of the store and remain on sale through the month of March. Stop in and have a look, there might even be a bottle of one of the wines open to taste. Also, don’t miss this opportunity to register for next month’s party so you too can sample the selection and if you find something you like, can enjoy the special pricing for party attendees.
