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We
welcome
Fall
with
its
cooler
weather
and
wine
festivities.
It's
a
great
time
of
year
to
explore
California's
wine
country.
We
also
hope
you
enjoy
reading
our
monthly
newsletter
and
invite
you
to
do
so
with
your
favorite
glass
of
California
wine!
John "The Wine Guy" Hicklin
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FALL HOURS
Wine Bar Hours
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday to Thursday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
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Second Saturday at Discover California!
October 13th 4-8pm
Featuring paintings by JoAnn Hill
Joann grew up in the quaint delta town of Rio Vista and discovered, at a young age, a natural ability to paint. While still in her teens, Joann's work began to be included in private and corporate collections.
Rarely using a photo or setting a scene, Joann allows each piece to develop naturally as she paints. She uses a range of mediums including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils and inks to breathe life into otherwise ordinary subjects.
Join us for our Second Saturday
Happy Hour!
1/2 Price Appetizers
$4 Wine by the Glass
$3 Draft Beer
Live Piano
with William Hedge
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Discover California! Breast Cancer Awareness Basket $94.99
A portion of the sales of this basket will be donated to Breast Cancer Research. This basket is designed around the Mt. Vernon Winery Breast Cancer Research Chardonnay - a medium bodied, Chardonnay bursting with apricot and pear fruit flavors and a creamy finish. Our best Regular Chardonnay by far. With more oak than the last few vintages this wine has mainly American oak and is soft with a vanilla finish. The basket also includes a pink ribbon picture frame, jewelry box and charm, and a dark chocolate & raspberry Ghirardelli bar.
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JOIN OUR WINE CLUB!
It's finally here! Discover California's! wine club. Choose either our Red Club (2 Reds) or our regular Club (1 White and 1 Red) and start receiving 2 bottles from our extensive selection every 3 months. Each shipment will include two bottles, according to your membership selection, tasting notes by the wine maker and food pairing suggestions. In addition to your quarterly wines, you will receive 2 for 1 tastings, including our monthly Wine Maker's Tasting, and 10% off all merchandise in our wine bar and tasting room. Each shipment will total @ $45 - $55 each. Taxes and shipping not included. No cost to join. Visit our website, www.discovercal.com to join. Click on "Wine Bar" for Wine club sign up page.
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Speaking
of
new............
Last month I introduced Steele Vineyards to Discover California! with their Chardonnay. It went over so well, this month I've included their Merlot and Pinot Blanc. Also from Steele are two fun wines, Writer's Block Syrah and Shooting Star Zinfandel. Literature has certainly paid many tributes to wine: Falstaff and his sack, and Hemingway’s movable feasts always included wine in beautiful Paris. We believe this wine is as well constructed as some of the best prose of the past. The Writer’s Block Syrah begins with soft aromas of coffee, black berry and tobacco. Flavors of fresh plum, currents and smoke are framed within soft tannins that hint of cocoa. The medium finish shows a touch of anise, leaving a bit of spice upon its departure. The Shooting Star Zinfandel has aromas of raspberry and other ripe black fruit, butter, and just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. The tannins and acids in this wine are soft but distinct. Cedar tones with just a hint of plum make the finish a wonderful exclamation point.
And, back in stock, is the latest release of the Viognier / Roussanne blend from David Girard Vineyards. It is a wonderful alternative to Chardonnay for the upcoming holidays.
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Cool Weather Stew
Serve Mt. Vernon Barbera with this cool weather stew.
2
tablespoons
all-purpose
flour
1
tablespoon
paprika
2
teaspoons
salt
1
teaspoon
chilli
powder
2
1/2
pounds
round
steak,
diced
3
tablespoons
vegetable
oil
2
onions,
sliced
1
clove
garlic,
crushed
1
(28-ounce)
can
whole
tomatoes,
undrained
3
tablespoons
chili
powder
1
tablespoon
ground
cinnamon
1
teaspoon
ground
cloves
1/2
teaspoon
crushed
red
pepper
flakes
2
cups
diced
potato
2
cups
chopped
carrot
- Combine flour, paprika, salt and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Add steak and toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a large stockpot. Brown meat over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic; cook until soft. Add tomatoes with juices, 3 tablespoons chili powder, cinnamon, cloves and red pepper flakes. Cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- Add potato and carrot and cook, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes.
Makes
8
servings.
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SAVE ON BUYING MORE!
Save 5% on any six bottles
Save 10% on any 12 bottles
Pick and choose your on case of wine and receive a 10% discount on your wine purchase. Sorry, this offer cannot be combined with our free shipping offer.
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OUR "NO CARRY-ON" SPECIAL!
With all of the carry on luggage restrictions at the airport, we are making it easy to get your California wines home. Purchase one case (12 bottles) of wine from us, and we'll ship it for free! All rules & restrictions for shipping wine apply - including the states that wine can be shipped to ... contact the "Wine Guy" for details. Note: Alaska and Hawaii are subject to an additional surcharge. Ground shipping only. Limited time offer. May be withdrawn at any time. Cannot be combined with multiple bottle discounts.
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John Hicklin
The "Wine Guy"
Discover California!
Wine Bar & Tasting Room
114 J Street
Old Sacramento, CA 95814
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In
This
Issue...
- New night, Friday, for our monthly Winemaker's tasting.
- Mt. Vernon Winery tasting Friday, October 12th
- Second Saturday, October 13th, at Discover California! featuring artist Joann Hill, Happy Hour specials and live piano with William Hedge.
- New wines for October
- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
- Join our Wine Club
- Happy Hour Specials
- "California Room" now available for private parties
- Staff's Picks on Wine
- Recipe of the Month
- Did you know ... little known wine facts
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Join us for an evening with
Mt. Vernon Winery
Friday October 12th
from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
in our new underground
wine bar and tasting room.
Join wine maker Ryan Taylor as he pours some of his best from from the Foothills!
Mt. Vernon Vineyard and Winery is a small family-owned and operated winery nestled in the grassy foothills of Auburn California. The Taylor family transforms Sierra Foothills Grapes into outstanding lush aromatic wines, with riveting fruit flavors fit for a President.
Believed to be the largest winery in Placer County since prohibition, Mt. Vernon offers an exceptional wine and many unique blends that will captivate your taste buds. Featured wines will be their Reserve Chardonnay, Roussanne, Barbera and Cabernet Franc.
Save 5% on any three or 10% on any six featured Mt. Vernon wines at the event! Sorry, this offer cannot be combined with our free shipping offer. Enter to win hourly drawings. Receive a complimentary Discover California! wine glass.
$15.00 per person.
Also live piano music featuring Willliam Hedge.
Visit our web site, www.discovercal.com, to reserve your spot or call
(916) 443-8275.
It's fast, simple and the best way to ensure your spot for the evening.
Space is limited so reserve soon!
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"A Taste Of California"
A series of monthly wine tastings held monthly.
2007 EVENTS SCHEDULE
October
12th,
Friday
5-8pm
Mt.
Vernon
Winery,
Auburn,
wine
maker
Ryan
Taylor
Live
Piano
with
William
Hedge
October
13th,
Saturday
4-8
pm
Second
Saturday,
featuring
JoAnn
Hill
Live
Piano
with
William
Hedge
Happy
Hour
Specials
November
9th,
Friday
Indian
Springs
Vineyards,
Nevada
City
Live
Piano
with
William
Hedge
November
10th,
Saturday
4-8
pm
Second
Saturday
Live
Piano
with
William
Hedge
Happy
Hour
Specials
December
13th,
Thursday
3rd
annual
California
Christmas
Party!
Always
a
fun
time
with
great
wines.
Reserve
your
spot
soon!
For reservations, click here.
It's the best way to ensure your spot for our monthly Taste of California wine tastings. Space is limited, so reserve soon. You can also call (916) 443-8275. For more information on upcoming wine events, please visit our events page at
www.discovercal.com
If you would like to have me send you information on these or any other offerings, or be added to our email list, contact me at:
wineguy@discovercal.com
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California Room
Now Available for Private Parties!
Book your private party in our "California Room" for 20 of your closest wine friends. Reserve the entire bar for more wine friends! Contact the "Wine Guy" for details and availability.
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Join Us for HAPPY HOUR
Monday - Friday 4-6 pm
WINE by the GLASS $4.00
Choose from Le Bon Vin, Montevina, Leaping Lizard, Revolution wines among others.
APPETIZERS
50% off Regular Menu Price
22oz DRAFT BEER $3.00
River City Brewing Co. *
Lost Coast * The Wheat Beer Co. Big Ass Beer
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STAFF'S
PICKS
Select your favorite from ours! Have you found your favorite yet?
Vino Con Brio, Brillante '06
Ehrhardt Estates, Clone 76 Chardonnay '05
Steele Vineyards, Writer's Block Syrah '05
Mt. Vernon Winery, Petite Sirah '03
Bray Vineyards, Port '05
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Did
You
Know........
In
1870
the
United
States
unknowingly
exported
Phylloxera
(a
louse
that
attacks
roots
of
grape
vines)
to
Europe
which
virtually
destroyed
all
of
Europe's
vineyards.
As a
consequence,
all
European
vineyards
had
to
be
grafted
to
native
American
rootstock,
which
is
Phylloxera
resistant,
and
re-planted.
And
you
thought
the
French
were
upset
about
1973!
CHEERS!
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