August 7 Main Street Stroll. It is time again for another East Greenwich Main Street Stroll on Thursday, August 7, when the sidewalks will be flooded with many great musicians and artists. As always, The Savory Grape will hold a special wine tasting from 5 - 8 PM. So please join us as we taste some staff favorites under $11.

New Hours at TSG. Due to customer demand we are expanding our shop hours. Starting Monday , August 11, The Savory Grape will open at 10 AM, instead of 11 AM, Monday through Friday. We also will now open at 9:30 AM on Saturday, instead of 10 AM. Sunday hours and closing hours will remain the same. We hope these hours are more accommodating for you.

August 25th Wine Tasting. The Better Off Here" Wine Tasting, featuring wines whose grapes are grown in their native regions (ie. a Cabernet from Napa, Sangiovese from Italy), will be held on Monday, August 25 at 7 PM at Main Street Coffee (MSC). Please call ahead to reserve your seat. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased at time of reservation at TSG (886-9463) or MSC (885-8787).

TSG is Going Green. We had mentioned that The Savory Grape would be going green and switching from the 4- and 6-bottle cardboard boxes to reusable fabric wine totes. The wait is almost over. The totes are expected to arrive next week. The bags can be purchased for $1.99, and then every time after that when you bring your bag in to purchase at least two bottles of wine we will take 25 cents off your total. After only eight visits, the bag will pay for itself, and we'll be doing our part for Mother Earth.

Save the Date - Fall Wine Festival. We are proud to announce that the 2nd Annual Fall Charity Wine Festival will be held on November 15th at the Varnum Memorial Armory in East Greenwich. Please plan to join us to enjoy a lovely night of music, delicious food, and of course many wines. Last year's event was a complete success, donating more than $7,000 to the RI Community Food Bank. This year we hope for the same. All profits will benefit the RI Community Action Association. This incredible organization works toward helping RI families in need of everything from heating assistance to medical care. For more information on this year's beneficiary, please visit: http://www.ric ommunityaction.org/

2006 Cavas Submarinas Reserva Pinot Noir/Carmenere, Chile. The wait is over; Cavas Submarinas is back at the shop! For those of you who have yet to experience this unforgettable red from Chile, now is the time to do so. Cavas Submarinas, from the Itata valley in Chile, is the first "Pinot Noir-Carmenere" blend from Chile. An exotic red, the wine is silky smooth with rich flavors of black cherry, plum and hints of nutmeg spice from the Carmenere. Medium bodied and richer than most Pinot Noirs, the wine will stand up to foods that are both heavier in body and flavor. This is a staff favorite at The Savory Grape as well as a favorite to many of you. We suggest you act quickly while it's still available. ($25.99)

Fat Tree Wines Fat Tree, made by Australia's renowned Arrowfield Estate, is a punchy, chic, eye-catching brand that offers outstanding modern design on the outside and great, fruit-driven, well-structured wines on the inside. We are excited to offer these great value wines.
2006 Fat Tree Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia. This Shiraz Cabernet is a blend of fruit from various premium winegrowing regions across Australia. Aromas of plum and blackberry fruit jump out of the glass. The palate is full of juicy berry flavors with a hint of oak and finishes with soft silky tannins making this a very easy drinking red. This Shiraz Cabernet is great with pizza or with a BBQ during the summer months. ($13.49)

2006 Fat Tree Chardonnay, Australia. The 2006 Fat Tree Chardonnay is made from a blend of grapes grown in the Upper Hunter Valley (less than 2 hours from Sydney) and Mornington Peninsula, an hour south of Melbourne. This is an unoaked, fruit driven Chardonnay with warmer climate melon, peach and pineapple flavors complemented by cooler climate citrus flavors. A soft medium bodied palate is balanced by a clean finish. This Chardonnay is excellent on its own or with buttery seafood and chicken dishes. ($13.49)

Friday, August 8th (5 to 8 PM) New Australian Selections

• 2006 Fat Tree Chardonnay, Australia. Please see tasting notes above in this week's Savory Selections. ($13.49)

• 2006 Fat Tree Shiraz/Cabernet, Australia. Please see tasting notes above in this week's Savory Selections. ($13.49)

Saturday, August 9th (3 to 7 PM) A Trip to Italy

• 2006 Cusumano Syrah, Sicily, Italy. Sicily is home to Cusumano and many great red wines, including the renowned grape Nero d'Avola, which Cusumano produces. However it also produces a 100% varietal Syrah that beautifully envelopes the mouth. Third generation winemakers and brothers Diego and Alberto Cusumano work not only with exciting native varietals, but also with many international grapes, such as Syrah. This wine is full bodied with great dark berry flavors and a nice creamy and smooth mouth feel. This wine pair exceptionally well with pasta dishes, especially stuffed shells. ($15.99)

• 2007 La Villetta Frascati, Italy. La Villetta Frascati, a blend of Malvasia and Trebbiano, is a beautiful pale straw in color with greenish, golden hints. The nose shows a delicate, fruit, floral fragrance while in the mouth the wine is citrusy fresh and elegant with a clean, crisp finish. Ideal as an aperitif, La Villetta will pair well with grilled white fish, such as Bass, and poultry as well as spicy cuisine. ($10.99)

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