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Greetings!
Regardless of political affiliation, today marked a
momentous time in presidential history. Lucky to have
today off (not purposefully planned), I was able
to watch the inaugural activities with a friend and my
one-year old daughter. I had a
chuckle when my daughter clapped after hearing
clapping on the TV from crowd-goers on the
Washington Mall. She too wanted to be part of this
history.
Although I previously lived in Washington, DC
for both the Clinton and Bush presidencies, I don't
remember feeling the immense patriotism that I felt
today - maybe it's because MLK's dream came true or
maybe it's because a new administration often brings
new hope. Regardless, we've come a long
way in history, and it feels good to be an American. So
for tonight raise your
glass of wine with me and toast for better days ahead!
See you soon, Jessica, Nino &
The Savory Grape
Team
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The Savory Grape News & Events |
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Siena Tasting Dinner, February 3rd. Slightly
different than their usual wine dinners, Siena and The
Savory Grape will hold a three-course wine tasting
dinner on Tuesday, February 3rd at 6:30 PM. Coffee
and biscottis will also be served at the conclusion of
dinner. The cost
is $49 per person all inclusive, and reservations must
be made in
advance by
contacting The Savory Grape at 886-9463.
Cancellations must be made prior to 48 hours of the
event. Click here for
the wine selections and menu, which will have you
leaving satiated.
January 22nd Wine Tasting. Please join us
Thursday January 22, from 6-8 PM at Pinelli's
Cafe on Route 2 in Warwick, as we continue the
Thursday Night Supper Club. Stop into The Savory
Grape to pick up a bottle of wine then head off
to Pinelli's. As you dine, TSG's Patrick
Barberet will make his way to your table to sample a
selection of wines.
January 30th Artist Opening and Wine
Tasting. Artist Larisa Micheletti will
be showcasing her work in The Savory Grape
Tasting Room through
April. Born and raised in Central Asia,
Larisa traces her passion for art from an
early school age. Bold and beautiful, her
artwork is often a combination of many
different approaches and techniques. Please join us
during her formal opening on Friday,
January 30 from 5-8 PM. For more information
about
Larisa and her work, please visit www.larisa-
designs.com.
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Surprising Growth in Wine |
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With the slowing economy and retail sales and
restaurants suffering, consumer confidence has seen
much better days. Although things seem gloomy,
there
may be a positive road ahead for the wine industry,
and we hope others too.
The Wine Market Council, an industry
promotional
group, sees promising trends for the
wine industry in 2009. According to a recent
study, the Council found that wine consumption has
increased for the 15th year in a row. Findings
also revealed that two
thirds of those surveyed reported spending the same
amount per bottle for wine and for the most part the
same was true for respondents who purchased wine
in a
restaurant.
Over the last eight years the number of wine drinkers
has increased by 60%, and the most positive trend
has been among the younger generations: Generation
X and Millennials. The greatest growth has come
from the Millennials, of course those of legal drinking
age, 21-32. Millennials have accounted for stunning
growth in the core wine-drinking population, doubling
that of Generation-Xers against
minimal or declining figures for Baby Boomers. Many
believe the Millennials are the future
of the wine industry, and their numbers continue to
increase as they are more optimistic about the
economy.
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This Week's Savory Selections |
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2005 Parducci Sustainable Red, California.
Parducci
has long been known for its sustainable farming and
earth friendly ways. To add to its already lengthy list
of organic wines comes its Sustainable Red. A blend
of mainly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and
Zinfandel, it displays nice jammy, blackberry flavors
and aromas that are accompanied by a nice balance
of acid to make a well structured inexpensive
selection. This is a great everyday
wine that can be enjoyed with a variety of foods from
polenta with sausage and peppers to a white chicken
chili. ($9.99)
2007 Parducci Sustainable White, California.
The other half of the Sustainable series is the
white - a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli,
Tokai and Viognier. Crisp and clean with citrus,
melon and
honeysuckle flavors and aromas, this refreshing
white is great with pasta salads, grilled and roasted
chicken dishes (sans a tomato base) and many
vegetable-based dishes. Try the Vegetable Quiche
sometime at EG's Greenwich Bay Gourmet with this
wine -
YUM! ($9.99)
2005 Donna Marzia Primitivo, Salento, Italy.
The
Primitivo grape from the heel of Italy may or may not
be the ancestor of Zinfandel - but it sure delivers the
goods the same way! Delicious, brambly fruit in a well-
rounded friendly style, wine like this has been made
in the area for at least two thousand years. Practice
makes perfect. ($11.99)
2006 Terra Noble Reserva Merlot, Chile. We
couldn't
be more happy with this new Chilean Merlot. Terra
Noble's Reserva Merlot exudes rich aromas of ground
coffee beans, currant and blackberry. The rich coffee
flavor reappears on the palate with a fruity back bone,
elegant tannins and smooth, but dry finish. Delightful!
($13.99)
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Weekend Wine Tastings |
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Friday, January 23rd (5 to 8 PM)
Douglas Macleod of Mionetto USA
- This Friday evening Macleod will feature a
selection of wines from his Italian portfolio, including
wines from the famed Pertinace, Donna Marzia,
Mionetto and Collavini. Please join us for a night of
great tasting and conversation with Macleod.
Saturday, January 24th (3 to 7 PM)
New Sustainable Selections
- 2006 Parducci Sustainable Red, California.
Please see tasting notes above in this week's
Savory Selections. ($9.99)
- 2007 Parducci Sustainable White,
California.
Please see tasting notes above in this week's Savory
Selections.
($9.99)
All wines during our weekend tastings are
paired with
fresh cheeses from Whole Foods Market in Cranston. To
obtain
information on the
cheeses that have been selected, please stop
in for a
tasting or visit
Whole Foods.
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