Long popular in Europe, keg wine has both environmental and economical advantages over its traditional, bottled relatives. A wine keg takes up far less packaging and storage space than the 26 bottles that hold the equivalent amount of wine. Wine kegs are reusable for more than 20 years, and don’t require the bottles, corks, labels, and cases that bottled wine needs to be delivered and disposed of.

Currently we are offering wine selections from the Parducci / Paul Dolan group, with more fine wines to come.

Also in stock are new keg beer selections including -

·St. Sylvestre Gavroche French Red Ale

The St. Sylvestre Gavroche is a strong, red beer, in which the deep malt flavor and brisk hoppiness are very well balanced; and the whole is gracefully accentuated by fruity flavors derived from a special top-fermenting yeast.

 · St. Sylvestre 3 Monts Golden Ale

3 Monts Golden Ale is brewed by infusion with strong and hearty Flemish hops, then fermented using top yeasts, 3 Monts is perfectly balanced between malt aroma, fruity flavors and bitterness. The head is generous, dense and long-lasting.

 · Rince Cochon Belgian Blonde Ale

Rince Cochon is Belgian Blonde Ale from the Flanders region. This ale is re-fermented in the bottle, resulting in sediment at the bottom. Pour delicately to obtain a nice head. Dominant caramel flavor mixed with the bitterness of roasted malts and hops.

Ask your Vintage Wine Sale Representative for more information.

In honor of owner Miljenko Grgich’s 90th birthday, Grgich Hills Estate invites everyone 21 and older to participate in a birthday cake decorating contest for a chance to win a trip to Napa Valley and celebrate 90 years of accomplishments with Grgich, a Vintners Hall of Fame inductee.

Cakes must include images, themes of Grgich Hills Estate and/or Mike Grgich’s style. Entries need to include a unique name for the creation and up to five photos and/or a video showcasing the decorated cake (submitted via a YouTube link). View complete contest rules at: grgich.net/birthday-contest-rules.

 And welcome to 2013

 Trade Show is 2:00pm to 4:30pm, locations to be announced.  Preceding the Trade Show will be a Seminar: Grenache, Syrah & Viognier. Start time is promptly at 1:00pm.  

Trade Show starts at 2:00 to 5:00pm, locations to be announced. Three half-hour Seminars are scheduled: Napa Valley 1:30-2:00pm, Argentina Malbec 2:30-3:00pm & Washington State 3:30-4:00pm.

 Ask your Sales Representative for details.

Hope you can join us!

The 2013 Five Star Sensation will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2013.

The finest delicacies prepared by chefs from across the continental United States, as well as Hawaii and Singapore will be sampled. And to complement the chefs’ cuisine, Vintage Wine Distributor helps select wines from premier domestic and international vintners to be featured at the event.

Five Star Sensation promises to be a very special evening for a very special cause. We hope that you will join us for this sensational celebration!

For information, call 440-446-0713 or email FiveStar@UHHospitals.org.  

Vintage Wine Trade event is Sunday June 16th, 12:00 Noon ’til 3:00pm.

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Le Grand Courtâge Blanc de Blanc 750ml & 187ml 

Le Grand Courtâge Rose 750ml

Tawny Falkner, the owner, gave up her career as a designer/developer and moved to Burgundy, France to follow her passion relating to travel, food & making wine. Long ago, when a boat left on a long voyage, it was referred to as a “courtage”. These wines are about the negotiations as we journey through life. Intended to mean “the great courtship” the approach was to combine hundreds of years of grape growing experience with progressive blending techniques. The wine is a “courtship” between French and American wine culture, grapes from different terroirs; and it is the “courtship”  of  life, love and most importantly, the journey with oneself.

 APPROACHABLE

o Consumer–‐friendly –‐Courtâge has a less dry, yeasty profile than traditional champagne and it therefore it appeals to a wide range of consumers and meets them wherever they are on their wine journey, be it as a novice or expert.

o Eye–‐catching –‐ 60% of purchases are made based upon the label and Courtâge has a fantastic “glance factor”. Our crystal bottle makes people stop and look… and then we grab them with the price and gold-medals.

o Relatable and unpretentious –‐The wine is user–‐friendly as we appeal on all levels –‐ price, palate & packaging.

o Award–‐winning Numerous medals, inc. a Gold Medal & Best of Show from International competitions such as NY, LA, SF & London

AFFORDABLE

o French caché but a domestic price–‐point –‐ SRP of $18.

o “Exceptional Value” Courtâge has an expensive looking, grand cru champagne package, modernized to enhance the attraction.

VERSATILE

o The blend of varietals creates a “balanced sparker” combined with a hint of fruit on the finish. This balance makes for the perfect wine to transition from breakfast through to dessert.

o Our taste & price are ideal for retail, restaurant, weddings, hotel amenities, gift baskets.

o Versatile for cuisines or cocktails …try it with fried chicken, BBQ, spicy Asian, burgers, popcorn, pizza, oysters, cheese, creamy pasta.

Appellation

FRANCE–‐‑ Burgundy, Limoux, Ger, Charentes, Loire

A blue chip stock is a company with a national reputation for quality, reliability and the ability to provide a return on investment in both good times and bad. They are the must have stocks to provide balance and comfort in a portfolio as well as guarantee long-term growth.

The wines chosen for this trade show follow a similar definition:

– These wines have a national and international reputation for quality

– They reliably satisfy customer tastes

– They produce quality wine in both good and poor vintages

Blue chip wines come in many different styles, colors and price points. VWD will showcase 55 Blue Chip wines from the Vintage Wine/Grand Cru portfolio. It will be an opportunity to taste the best of the best “must-have” wines from our portfolios.

Show is from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Wednesday, Oct 31 – Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – 4432 Walnut St – Dayton

A blue chip stock is a company with a national reputation for quality, reliability and the ability to provide a return on investment in both good times and bad. They are the must have stocks to provide balance and comfort in a portfolio as well as guarantee long-term growth.

The wines chosen for this trade show follow a similar definition:

– These wines have a national and international reputation for quality

– They reliably satisfy customer tastes

– They produce quality wine in both good and poor vintages

Blue chip wines come in many different styles, colors and price points. VWD will showcase 55 Blue Chip wines from the Vintage Wine/Grand Cru portfolio. It will be an opportunity to taste the best of the best “must-have” wines from our portfolios.

All Shows are 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Cleveland -  Sunday, Oct 21, 2012 - Vintage Wine Distributor -      6555 Davis Industrial Pkwy – Solon

Cincinnati - Monday, Oct 22, 2012 - Cooper Creek Event Center - 4040 Cooper Rd – Blue Ash   

Columbus - Tuesday. Oct 23, 2012 - Hilton Downtown Columbus - 401 N. High Street

Ohio’s Grape and Wine Industry Produces Quality Product, Adds Millions to Economy.

 Tickets are now on sale for one of Ohio’s best food and wine events. Featuring tastings and samplings from 50 regional restaurants, 30 vineyards, 2 craft breweries, and a couple of micro distilleries.

This year’s event will be held at Capital University’s Capital Center, at 2360 East Mound Street Columbus, OH 43209. The event will be open from 6:00 – 9:30pm.

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Celebrate and enjoy it in style!

Marc Bredif Vouvery by Ladoucette is an extraordinary wine.

“Fresh, with nice cut to the green apple, quince and green almond notes, backed by powdered ginger and honeysuckle hints that blossom on the elegant finish”

Grown on the lower slopes along the Loire Valley in Vouvray and Vernou-sur-Brenne, the grapes for the Marc Brédif Vouvray enjoy Northern and Southern exposure. The vineyards have soils of mainly chalk clay, with some parcels having flint clay soils, giving the wine a rich mineral character.