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We’re Packing Grenache! six bottle sampler + tote bag: $84.99 plus tax (25% off!) Regularly $114 after tax

Venturing into the final days of summer (whether it feels like it or not) and the balmy reaches of September, we continue guzzling refreshing rosés and characterful whites and yet increasingly crave reds that brim with , substance, and intoxicating perfume. Is there a champion that furnishes us with glorious examples of each? You bet there is... It happens that September also includes a fledgling holiday that we think is absolutely worth celebrating: International Grenache Day (on the third Friday of the month)! The ancient Grenache grape finds its origins in northeastern ’s under the name Garnacha. From there, it has taken up station in Sardegna, ’s Mediterranean regions, the of northern Africa, Australia, and beyond. Expressing our gratitude to Grenache, we’re rolling out a six pack showcasing gargantuan Garnacha from its ancestral Spain and famous Rhone hotspots as well as Sardegna. Vive la Grenache! Long live Grenache! Continue to page 2 for additional info on each Garnacha-liscious selection! Grenache Pack 2018 Here’s our Garnacha guarantee for only $84.99 plus tax!

Domaine la Rocalière, Lirac Blanc "Le Viña Aliaga, "Lagrima de Garnacha," Classique", Southern Rhone, France 2016 Rosado, Navarra, Spain 2017 {organic} 60% , 40% {organic} 100% Garnacha (Grenache) Clairette PINKALICIOUSNESS! VERY VIBRANT PEACH, GINGER, PEAR, FLORAL & DRY CHERRY & RASPBERRY, LEMON ZEST The strikingly bold, bright, color of this Lirac Blanc is often a fantastic substitute for is certain to catch your eye, while the name, white Chateauneuf du Pape, and at a more Lagrima de Garnacha or "Grenache Tears," reasonable price, it affords people an compels curiosity. Carlos Aliaga is clearly opportunity to enjoy this luxurious passionate, using only natural yeast and experience on a more frequent basis. Lush farms organically. This brilliant rosé has us and full-flavored, it exudes pretty floral hints enthralled from the first sip. Bright and crisp with stone fruit while young. Over time, with telltale raspberry Grenache aromas, ginger, earth, and roasted flavors light lemon zest goodness and a long dry develop and assert themselves. finish. A Authorities Exclusive! Serving Suggestion: Pun pool side, on the Serving Suggestions: Pork loin, or pork beach, or w/ picnics. Grilled shrimp & chops with just salt and pepper. Lobster with scallops, chicken breast w/ bbq sauce, or drawn butter; prawns or langoustines also. corn/basil/tomato salad.

Parpanello, Cannonau di Sardegna “San Bodegas Tempore, Garnacha "G - Mas de Costantino”, , Italy 2016 Aranda", Calatayud, Spain 2015 100% Cannonau (Grenache) {organic} 100% Garnacha BLACK RASPBERRY & CURRANT, & ROSEMARY, OCEAN BREEZE RICH BLACKBERRY, SPICY FIG, SILKY Known as Cannonau in Sardegna and as COCOA Grenache or Garnacha almost everywhere This unctuously oaken take on Aragón's else, the fiercely Mediterranean variety native Garnacha grape from Bodegas thrives in sun-soaked, arid landscapes. Tempore tips the scales. The iconic "G" Terrain which might appear pretty spends four months in barrel, adding a unaccommodating to most creatures gives creamy, cedary spice to what would these the perfect environment to do already be a naturally luscious confection their best work. Rising to the occasion in the of a red. Redolent of spice, , and rocky, windswept vineyards of Sardegna, the cocoa, it pours a deep garnet-black in the vines are quite comfortable and have glass and has a powerful silken texture colonized the islands vineyards for, perhaps, reminiscent of What a sexy wine! as many as 700 years. This rendition is ripe, A Wine Authorities exclusive! spicy, modern, and powerful. Serving Suggestions: Pork slowed- Serving Suggestion: Mutton w/ onion, cooked in a rich mole sauce, or birria w/ garlic, & potatoes. Flatbread w/ sheep’s milk roasted peppers and goat or mutton. ricotta, Provençal herbs, & .

Domaine Forca Real, Cotes-du-- Domaine La Ligiere, Vacqueyras Rouge, Villages Rouge "Schistes", Roussillon, Southern Rhone, France 2015 France, 2015 {biodynamic} 70% Grenache, 20% , 10% 90% Grenache, 10% Syrah Mourvedre DENSE BLACK RASPBERRY & KIRSCH, VIOLETS, INKY FRUIT CONFITURE, EARTHY THYME & DATES Hailing from this stretch of Mediterranean Preserving the preponderance of “P"s in France closest to the Spanish birthplace of winemaker Philippe’s name, this Vacqueyras Garnacha, this opaquely obsidian offering provides palpable, palate-pleasing profundity! showcases the variety. Força Réal, a It perseveres in its preservation of place Roussillon producer which takes its name through biodynamic preparations. Opening from an imposing mount that towers high with a wallop of violet blossoms before above the rugged countryside, crafts beautiful releasing the signature aroma of ripe , and this one exists somewhat between and then finishes with a savory worlds, recalling both Rhone-ish, Languedoc- blend of grilled thyme and dried dates. The ian, French fare and the specialties of Spain’s proximity of Vacqueyras to Châteauneuf-du- Catalonia like Priorat and Montsant. Pape should also reflect their proximal styles Grenache-i-mus maximus.... of lush, elegant, structured . A Wine Serving Suggestion: Mutton sausage w/ Authorities exclusive! fennel & coriander. Saffron risotto w/ sheep’s Serving Suggestion: Steak au Poivre. Grilled milk . lamb w/ a savory cream sauce, peppercorns, pine nuts, goat cheese, basil, & cranberries.

By gosh, it’s a box o’ Grenache!