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25 TIPS ON SIZING UP WINE How to make sense of wines's myriad offerings.

HOSTING TIPS Make plans before the first toast.

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Be a Responsible Host Being a good host means many things—but high up on the list is being a responsible host. You can start before anyone arrives, by suggesting that guests

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carpool with a designated driver or take mass transit or a taxi. Make sure that food is available whenever alcohol is being served; ditto water and sodas for non-drinking guests. To prevent overindulgence, avoid making the bar self-service; if you can’t mix drinks personally, hire a bartender who will be able to both serve and monitor guests.

Setting up a Wine Bar? The idea of setting up a wine bar at a party is to provide a variety of options. The trick, however, is to

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provide a selection without overwhelming guests.

sparkling wines, serve budget bubblies, such as

Six to eight wines is a reasonable number. Think of

Cava and Prosecco, ice cold; Champagne, being

your wine offerings by style first—sparkling; light

fuller-flavored, shows better chilled but not so cold.

dry white; off-dry white; full-bodied dry white; light

23 FOOD & WINE Classic finger foods and suggested wine pairings.

fruity red; medium-bodied red; more structured and

Mind the Alcohol

full-bodied red. Have one bottle of each style open

Something to keep in mind as you choose wines

at a time; when one gets finished, open another of

for a party: some wines are naturally higher in

the same style.

wine than others. Examples that routinely top 14%: Australian Shiraz; Grenache-based wines

Serving Temps

(including Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat);

Many people serve white wines too cold and red

high-end California Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet

wines too warm. If you put whites on ice ahead of

Sauvignon; and Italian Amarones and Super

time, try to remove them 20 minutes before serving;

Tuscans. New World Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

very cold temps inhibit a wine’s aroma and flavors.

can pack high-octane, as well. A rule of thumb: the

On the red side, bear in mind that a bottle of wine

higher the price, the more likely a wine is to have

should be cool to the touch; if it’s not, stick it in

relatively high alcohol. Rieslings, on the other hand,

the fridge for 20 minutes ahead of opening. For

are reliably modest in alcohol.

HOLIDAY HOSTING TIPS HOLIDAY HOSTING TIPS How Many Drinks in a Bottle?

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South American Wines It seems that you can throw a rock blindfolded and still manage to hit an award-winning winery in Chile and Argentina, and our buyers are totally okay with that! It makes their jobs much easier and truly allows them to search for some lesser-known, hidden gems to bring home to you! Why not treat yourself or a loved one to some of our South American wines selected specially for you this holiday season.

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Aromas of wild strawberry, boysenberry, dates and a touch of black truffle leap from the glass. It is incredibly fragrant and bright, a stark contrast to harder-edged, heavier Petite Sirahs.

Richly layered, you will experience flavors of wild berry jam and red grapefruit rounded out with secondary flavors of rich molasses and a touch of warm baking spice. Velvety, mouth-filling tannins guide this Petite Sirah to a faintly sweet finish.

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Pale golden straw in appearance, this Viognier is ripe with the aromas of D’Anjou pear, crisp green apple, and honeysuckle.

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$15.99 club price $9.98 Aromas of violet, wild cherry, fresh bay leaf and white chocolate lure you in to this dark ruby-hued Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich flavors of blackberry, Dutch cocoa, cinnamon, and red currants tease the taste buds and continue on through the mid palate, finishing with notes of cappuccino and dark plum.

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This full-bodied Chardonnay opens up with fresh crisp aromas of green apple, tangerine, supported by a wet limestone minerality that provides structure to its bouquet.

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Alta Vista Classic Malbec 2010

Bodega Poesia Pasodoble 2010

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This Malbec shows intense aromas of plum, black cherry and exotic spices, with notes of coffee and vanilla from the oak barrels. The flavors on the palate are fresh, with good structure, soft tannins and the finish is full and concentrated with a touch of spice notes.

Angulo Innocenti Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

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A Wine Buyer Best Buy! This wine is full-bodied, lush and fun. It is bolder, both aromatically and on the palate, than expected and displays a bit more concentration, complexity, and length than your average Merlot. Its smooth finish lingers on for a truly enjoyable experience.

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Light red. Fragrant bouquet of dried red fruits, herbs, spice cake and a touch of vanilla. A fresh, spicy lightweight that offers lively redcurrant and cherry flavors and a hint of white pepper. Finishes with lingering sweetness and an echo of vanilla.

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This ripe and rich gem starts off with aromas of cedar, smoked meat, pepper, blueberry, and black cherry.

Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, the wine has plenty of spicy, savory fruit, good balance, and a forward personality. This wine is certainly a standout in the lineup and will hold up well over the next few years.

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Asian spices, lavender, game, underbrush, and black fruits are followed by a medium-bodied wine which displays a considerable does of chocolate on the palate as well as ample fruit. Great with grilled meats and game.

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This wine is friendly, and medium bodied with crushed cherry and blackberry fruit layered with judicious toast and followed by a lively finish.

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Collector’s Selection Bodega Poesia is owned by Helene Garcin, proprietor of several excellent Bordeaux chateaux (Clos L’Eglise, Château Barde-Haut, Château Branon and Château Haut Bergey), in partnership with her husband and viticulturist Patrice Lévêque. In creating Poesia, they have used their experience, combined with the naturally benevolent climate of Mendoza, to produce some of the finest wines in all of Argentina These wines won’t last long on our shelves, but will be able to sit in your cellar. Don’t miss out on these amazingly rated wines at deeply discounted pricing.

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Roda is most well known as a quality leader in Rioja, but we are sure glad they have begun making wine in Ribera del Duero. Opaque purple color leads a bold wine packed with super rich black fruit flavors, toasty oak, white pepper and silky tannins. Superbly balanced, the finish is long and structured. A treat now, but will reward cellaring for the next 10 years.

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“It is a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Hand Craft Chardonnay 2010 $14.99 $9.98

Lovely floral & honey aromas, with hints of lemon, green apple & oak. Then taste bright citrus, peach, honey, pear & creamy marshmallow.

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Hand Craft Pinot Noir 2010 $14.99 $9.98

Cherry, vanilla & strawberry aromas are followed by ripe black cherry, sweet spice, vanilla and chocolate flavors.

Hand Craft Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 $14.99 $9.98

Cherry, blackberry, pepper & tobacco on the nose.

Layers of black cherry, clove, spice, currants & dark chocolate flavors.

Hand Craft Petite Sirah 2010

HALF PRICE!!!

93 points by Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator!

Dark ruby/purple in color, the wine gives off lovely aromas of cedar, cinnamon, kirsch, blueberry, and licorice. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with ripe, plummy, balsamic and blue fruit flavors of superb intensity, lots of depth, and a long, pure finish.

A KILLER DEAL!!

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Pierre Andre Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010 $19.99 $11.98

December

Wente Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 $23.99 $14.98

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(France) 92 points by the Wine Buyer!

The nose presents a floral perfume with a hint of pine and elegant red fruit. A classic and classy texture coats the palate like only Pinot Noir can do.

Spicy, taught and juicy with soft tannins and plum, raspberry, dried herbs and red cherry accents. A tremendous value.

(California) The Charles Wetmore Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas and flavors of black cherry, chocolate, green olive and hints of tobacco and clove. With balanced acidity and a round mouthfeel, this wine delivers a smooth, long-lasting finish.

$14.99 $9.98

Aromas of blueberry pie, nutmeg & pepper. Flavors include boysenberry, plum, blueberry and spice.

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Vino Italiano

French Finds

Le Casine Brunello di Montalcino 2007

Cusumano Nero d’Avola 2011

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flavors. Features big tannins, so decant now, or wait a few years.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. Best from 2014 through 2020.”

$13.99 club price $8.98

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Wine Buyer 92 points!

Medium to full body with pleasant dark fruit aromas. Cassis, currant, spice and mocha on the palate with well integrated tannins and a lovely fruit driven finish.

Masi Campofiorin 2009 $19.99 club price $12.98 seen elsewhere

Raspberry, cherry and red berries with a spicy finish. Fresh and lively with medium tannins. Great with pizza, pasta and grilled meats.

Livernano Chianti Classico 2008 $24.99 $15.98

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Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni 2009

Lots of raisin character, with dark chocolate underneath. Full and juicy, with delicious fruit and a long finish. Peppery. Drink now.

$26.99 $16.98

Wine Spectator 90 points!

Dark and brooding, with a firm structure cloaking the black currant, violet, leather and tobacco

$16.99 $10.95

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Wine Buyer 92 pts The best word to describe this wine is ELEGANT. It opens with aromas of tropical fruit that introduces you to a pallet filled with flavors of pineapple, melon, citrus and just a hint of green apple. Excellent balance of sweetness and acidity make this a very versatile wine. It can be served as an aperitif or enjoyed with a wide range of classic holiday meals. It’s rare to find a Riesling of this quality at such an affordable price.

This is the find of the season!!!

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Wine Buyer 93 pts This is a rich and elegant wine showing a nose of citrus and candied apricot, with an abundance of tropical fruit and melon to delight the pallet. Wonderful balance of fruit and acidity let the flavors shine through on a long luxurious finish.

Wine Buyer Value Pick

Schmitt Söhne Riesling (liter)

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A charming red from this Right Bank Bordeaux appellation where everything happens on a smaller scale. Elegant, lush and silky in texture with flavors of cassis, chocolate, minerals, chalk and well integrated oak. It sings.

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The holidays are here again and we will be spending time with family and friends and food is always a big part of those gatherings. The traditional meals are as varied as the many cultures that make up this country. Fair from the fields and the ocean are prepared in every imaginable style….and then some. Finding a wine to go with this wide variety of tastes is as easy as picking up a nice bottle of German Riesling.

Dr Karl Christoffel Piesporter Michelsberg Riesling Auslese 2011

Chateau Monregard La Croix Pomerol 2009

Zede de Labegorce Margaux 2009

German Wines Blüker Spatlese 2011

Here’s a new batch of tasty VINEYARD DIRECT wines from all over the venerable Bordeaux appellation.

Something for everyone here!

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James Suckling 90 points!

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Ruby red color with a fragrance of cherries and sweet spices. Rich cherry and berry fruit with soft tannins and a good finish.

Wines from around the world

Dr Karl Christoffel Mosel Riesling 2011

Baron Zett Mosel Riesling 2011/2012

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Wine Buyer 91 pts The nose of fresh apple is followed by flavors of gooseberry, white peach, melon and a hint of minerality expressing the true personality of the region.

The fresh acidity keeps the flavors bright and lively.

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Chateau Tour du Roc Milon Pauillac 2009 $45.99 club price $29.95 seen elsewhere

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This savory offering shows off a boat load of cherry and minerals on the nose.

Nicely structure it delivers dark berry fruit, black pepper, pencil lead and a jammy finish. Can go back to this over and over.

Chateau La Rose Saint Sauveur 2009 $18.99 $10.95

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Easy going and really drinkable, yet a lot of nice things going on here. Crisp red berries, notes of smoked spices and bacon?

Is that bacon? Yum. Nice lingering smooth finish. A BEST BUY.

Chateau Croix de Thomas Montagne St Emilion 2009 $29.99 $18.95

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92 points by The Wine Buyer!

The subtle nose is a guise for a palate full of expressive and impressive flavors.

Blackberry, graphite and cocoa powder all sing together in harmony here.

Excellent structure and length. Really nicely put together.

Don’t miss these great value whites just because the weather has gone cold!

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Killer juice! A nice nod toward a more fruit forward style while maintaining a solid foundation in its terroir. Silky flavors of plum and black cherry are surrounded by notes of coffee and dark chocolate.

Perrin Luberon Blanc 2011

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OK, maybe you haven’t had a Luberon white wine in a while…or maybe ever, but this is a must try if you're looking to drop less than ten bucks and be extremely happy!

Great balance of forward fruit and tangy acidity. Nicely full texture and soft finish.

Bila Haut Cotes du Roussillon White 2011 $16.99 $9.98

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The nose is full of rich flavors of ripe apple and pear. Citrus peel and mango notes hits the palate and extend on the fresh, spicy finish.

Generously refreshing. A winery that is on a roll!

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Wine Buyer 90 pts This wine shows a wonderful floral nose followed by ripe flavors of melon, white peach, and a hint of citrus complimented by a touch of sweetness and balanced nicely by a bright, crisp finish.

Bottle King’s #1 Selling Riesling!!!

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Schmitt Söhne is everything that great German Riesling is supposed to be. Richly fragrant, medium bodied, with a lively, fruity acidity and earthy minerality. Flavors of ripe green apple and citrus notes make this a perfect sipping wine.

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Australian Wines

South African Wine Feature

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when we say, “Australian Wines”? Some people would say critter wines, funky labels or simply big fruit. What do we say? We say lots and lots of SAVINGS for YOU! In order to start this Holiday season off right, your friends at Bottle King are bringing you great wines at low, low prices. Just as a sampling, we’ve got an Aussie Shiraz line-up to knock your socks off. Not only are these wines properly priced, but they have the juice and the press to back them up!

Fat Barrel wines are a creation of Bob Lynde, former owner of the major South African Importer, Cape Classics. Fat Barrel was created on the belief the wine industry can support the development of wine brands with philanthropic missions. 10% of Fat Barrel brand sales benefit local community organizations working to help those less fortunate in the markets that Fat Barrel wines are sold. Pick up a bottle today to enjoy these great finds and at the same time know you’re helping a good cause.

Terlato & Chapoutier Shiraz/Viognier 2010

Small Gully Robert’s Formula Shiraz 2007

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90 Points Wine Spectator!

“Dark and spicy, with violet notes around the blackberry and mineral flavors, finishing with shades of pepper and smoke. Drink now through 2016.”

Small Gully Mr. Black’s Little Book 2008 $21.99 club price $14.95 seen elsewhere

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90 points Wine Advocate!

“Deep garnet-brick colored, the 2007 The Formula Robert’s Shiraz gives mature notes of leather, tobacco and stewed tea over dried cranberries, fruit cake and coffee. Rich densely packed and full-bodied in the mouth, the voluptuous fruit is well-balanced by crisp acid and rounded tannins, finishing long and spicy. Drink this one now to 2015.”

Shoofly Shiraz 2010 $14.99 $9.99

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90 points Wine Spectator!

“Polished and supple, this is brimming with red berry, black cherry and delicate spice flavors, all coursing through the expressive finish. Drink now through 2020.”

The Chook Shiraz Viognier 2009 $18.99 $12.99

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90 points Wine Advocate!

“Deep garnet purple in color, it has intense cherry and crushed blackberry aromas with an enticing fruity lift and just a touch of peachiness. A solid backbone of high acidity and mediumfirm fine tannins support the fleshy, medium-full bodied palate, finishing long. Approachable now, it has some capacity for development and should cellar to 2016+.”

90+ Points Wine Advocate!

“Deep garnet colored, the 2008 Mr. Black’s Little Book Shiraz gives pronounced notes of nuts, warm chocolate, star anise and blackberry preserves, with nuances of date pudding, figs, black olives and sandalwood. Full-bodied, ripe and rich in the mouth, with crisp acidity to balance and a medium to firm level of grainy tannins to contribute texture, it has a long, dried fruit and savory finish. Drink it now to 2016+”.

Heartland Shiraz 2009

Super Saké Selection

Ama No To Heaven’s Door 300ml

Eikun Water Lords 720ml

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Rated 91 Tanzer. This is classified as “Tokubetsu” grade saké which means special. Any saké classified as Tokubetsu has been brewed in a way which leads to a bit more fragrant and refined saké than a regular Junmai classification. This saké has sweet rice aromas surrounded with floral fresh herb spiciness. It is slightly dry, medium-bodied and has mouthwatering apple flavors with an agreeable earthiness on the mid-palate. Clean and focused on the finish that accentuates its rice-like quality.

The sakés produced by Eikun have a reputation for being the finest in the world. Their sakés are rarely found anywhere other than the finest restaurants in Japan but recently a very small amount has been made available for distribution in the United States. Bottle King is lucky to have been offered some of this very rare saké and jumped at the chance at getting it on our shelves. The Water Lords is classified as JunmaiGinjo which only 2% of all saké production in Japan reaches. Enjoy!!

Ozeki Karatamba Saké 300ml $11.99 club price $8.98 seen elsewhere

Classified as Honjozo, which means a bit of brewer's alcohol has been added to the sake during fermentation. This technique produces saké that is a bit lighter and drier than traditional Junmai saké. The Ozeki Karatamba is the perfect choice if you are looking for balanced, light and crisp saké.

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91 Points James Halliday!

"Ben Glaetzer makes this wine with a mix of flair and consistency, bypassing the need for cellaring while providing maximum flavour. Good crimson- purple. This is an attractive, very cleverly made wine, rolling gentle ripe plum, blackberry and chocolate into a warm cocoon of spicy, cedary oak, replete with soft tannins."

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Wine Buyer 91 Points!

This very smooth, medium-bodied red blend from South Africa starts with loads of jammy black currant and cherry flavors which are complemented nicely with nuances of black pepper, tobacco, cedar and vanilla. Hard to find a better value at this price point!

Other Super Selections from South Africa’s Top Wineries.

Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2011 $16.99 club price $10.98 seen elsewhere

Wine Spectator 88 Points!

Ken Forrester is THE major player in South Africa when it comes to Chenin Blanc. His wines are truly a model of consistency and always get rave reviews from the major publications.

From Wine Spectator: “A forward style, with green plum, pear and green melon notes backed by a fresh, unadorned finish.”

Fat Barrel Sauvignon Blanc 2011 $15.99

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Wine Buyer 90 Points!

Sharp and vibrant with flavors of lime, grapefruit and gooseberry, nice mineralitiy and a very refreshing finish.

While most Sauvignon Blanc coming out of South Africa mirrors the flavor profile of New Zealand, the Fat Barrel is more reminiscent of wine from the Loire Valley in France.

Southern Right Pinotage 2010

Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block Red 2010

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Wine Buyer 91 Points!

This Pinotage is produced by the Hamilton Russell Winery, long known for their fantastic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with their goal being to create a top quality cool-climate Pinotage.

They certainly have succeeded with the 2010 vintage! The wine shows defined aromas of plums and licorice which follow through to the palate. It finishes up strong with more licorice and a nice hint of orange. Reminiscent of high-quality Barbera.

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Wine Buyer 93 Points!

From one of South Africa’s most highly regarded wineries, this is a blend of 72% Syrah, 13% Cabernet, 7% Grenache, 6% Cinsault and 2% Viognier. A huge nose of blackberry and leather lead to a big, brooding wine that holds true to its name. Flavors of cherry and cedar are complimented by abundant chocolaty undertones. The Chocolate Block could easily be mistaken for one of California’s high-octane Cabernet blends and easily outshines many of them.

Cellar Selection From California Beringer Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 seen elsewhere

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Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 97 Points!

“One of the finest Private Reserves made over the last two decades, this phenomenal wine is obviously still an infant in terms of development, but it exhibits a dense purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberries, white chocolate, licorice, tobacco leaf, smoky barbecue, charcoal and a burning ember-like note reminiscent of a Graves from Bordeaux. A dense, luscious, full-bodied, opulent style, with sweet tannin, this locked and loaded, intense, full throttle Private Reserve should be accessible in 5-6 years and last for 25-30.” While Supplies Last!

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Special Offerings

Holiday Starters

Holiday Gems from Portugal

One of the things we love to do at Bottle King is help our customers pair wines with their meals.

With everyone’s upcoming holiday feasts, we get ample opportunity to help fine-tune your wine and food pairings! And to give you just a taste of what we have to offer, here are some selections from the Southern Hemisphere to help you greet your guests or, more importantly, help enhance your appetizers!

This Holiday Season you'll find some amazing wines from Portugal: both ports and still red’s we're sure you'll enjoy!

Tic-Tok Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion 750ml/2009

Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2011

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Juicy and mouthwatering, and not to mention a tasty bargain! This wine offers an appealing balance of tropical citrus, melon, fresh herbal notes and a touch of grassiness through the finish.

Crisp and refreshing.

Smythe & Renfield Chardonnay 2010 $21.99 $9.98

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Brought to you by Miguel Torres, this wine is a beautiful pale cherry color with aromas of plums and strawberries over a background of grapefruit. A surprisingly full-flavored Rosé with a delicate fruity acidity and outstanding floral flavors reminiscent of violet and orange blossom. The aftertaste is long and smooth, with excellent balance.

Crios Rosé of Malbec 2011 $14.99 sale price $9.99

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91 Points Wine Buyer!!

The characteristic passion fruit and gooseberry notes are very present on the nose along with a fresh, clean palate that sustains on mouthwatering acidity for a long time. Great to enjoy on its own or paired with and antipasto or even steak tartare.

Twin Island Sauvignon Blanc 2012 $15.99 $9.99

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The 2011 Rosé of Malbec (100%) was fermented and aged in stainless steel.

Aromas of strawberry, cherry blossom, and cranberry lead to a crisp, dry, savory wine that should prove versatile at the dining table over the next 12-18 months.

Pale lemon in color along with some intense aromas of passion fruit and papaya with some grapefruit and fresh garden herb notes. The palate is bursting with citrus fruit and thyme, as well as succulent acidity leading to a fine juicy finish.

South Sound Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Nieto Torrontes 2010

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92 points Wine Buyer!

Concentrated and very intense, ripe yet brilliantly integrated flavors of grapefruit and passion fruit are present on the palate. Savory herbs, grass and lime notes highlight the bright, vibrant finish. There is no beating this quality at this price!

A Wine Buyer Best Buy! Vibrant acidity, generous citrus aromas and flavors, and long, refreshing finish are all a part of what makes this gem stand out. The body is light the fruit is lively and the overall experience is amazing. This wine is a great find for an inexpensive price!

Deep yellow with soft green tints, the nose carries aromas of white flowers combined with herbs, white peaches and citrus notes such as grapefruit and oranges. On the palate, the wine is fresh, well-balanced and drinkable.

Try pairing with some chilled shellfish!

A tropical fruit bonanza greets your senses, as well as a touch of green apple, on the nose. Pear, dried yellow apple and wet stone nuances have good concentration, with a touch of lemon zest and a hint of minerality entice the palate on the finish. Perfect for your favorite poultry as well as a starter salad!

Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2012 $21.99 club price $9.98

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Quinta Do Cardo Grande Escolha 2009

at the moment, but that should be absorbed by the nice fruit in time. There is a hint of earthiness underneath as well and it should develop complexity in the cellar. It should age very well. It is certainly not ready to drink; give it 3-4 years at least to allow it some chance to develop. Drink 2014-2024.”

While supplies lasts!

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Wine Advocate 93 Points!

“The 2009 Grande Escolha (Quinta Do Cardo) is a 70-30 Touriga Nacional/ Tinta Roriz blend, aged for 20 months in French oak. I think it is the best of the bunch of Cardo’s.

It has the mid-palate elegance that the other offerings have, but a bit more depth, plus even more intensity and focus while retaining that aura of elegance. It is admittedly harder to appreciate considering how unevolved the wine is at this point. The oak is too obvious

Paulo Laureano Classico 2010 $11.99 $7.98

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Wine Buyer 90 Points!

From one of Portugal’s most renowned wine producers and enologist come this Classico;

a well-balanced fruit bomb with juicy blackberries and plum with a fresh, spicy finish.

Great value!

Kopke Tawny Porto

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Balanced and smooth with a long succulent finish.

Kopke Ruby Porto

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Wine Buyer BEST BUY! Kopke is believed to be the oldest House of Port. Founded in 1638, Kopke Porto’s still comes with hand-stenciled bottles. We feature this great Tawny at an incredible value for this holiday season.

Lively brown-honey colored with a nose of honeydew combined with vanillaspiced fragrant notes.

Wine Buyer BEST BUY! Kopke is believed to be the oldest House of Port. Founded in 1638, Kopke Porto’s still comes with hand-stenciled bottles. We feature this great Ruby at an incredible value for this holiday season. Aged in oak casks before bottling, this is a young, fruity port with a vibrant, sweet feel with plum and currant flavors.

Builds on your palate with a smooth finish.

In the Spotlight!

The Hope family has been farming in Paso Robles for more than 30 years. When they arrived in this barely discovered region, they planted apples and grapes. Little did they know that the rolling, oak-studded terrain of Paso Robles would one day become viticultural terroir of significance and one of the top winegrowing regions for quality red wine within the Central Coast. Gone are the apple orchards. Today, the Hopes cultivate mature vineyards of the varieties best suited to their area including Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Mourvedre and Grenache. Vine density has increased and each vine is asked to produce very little fruit. The terroir of this domain expresses itself in its unique regional character.

Regardless of the varieties planted, the expression of Paso Robles is displayed in the glass with spice, licorice and berry in the nose, soft textures and silky tannins on the palate. Hope Family Wines consists of five individual brands: Liberty School, Treana, Candor, Troublemaker.

Troublemaker Red Blend

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Troublemaker combines elegance and power. Bright aromas of black cherry and licorice evolve into a stronger bouquet reminiscent of smoked meats. The wine shows amazing depth and intensity with a rich and textural mouthfeel. Complete with bright red fruit flavors along with hints of leather and cocoa, it is a well-balanced wine that culminates with an extended finish.

Treana Red 2009

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The 2009 Treana Red has a deeply extracted, ruby hue and displays up-front aromas of ripe, dark fruit and exotic spice. Depth and power come from the Cabernet, while a Syrah component lends inviting fleshiness. The wine’s full mouthfeel leads to a silky, lasting finish. Luxurious and well balanced now, the 2009 Treana Red will continue to age beautifully for the next 10 -12 years.

Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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Wine Enthusiast 90 Points. # 3 in the Top 100 Best Buys 2012 “ You get a lot of pleasure from this affordable Cab. It’s dry, moderate in alcohol which gives it a light mouthfeel, and quite pleasant in classic flavors of blackberries, currants and

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herbs, touched with smoky oak. Elegantly constructed, it’s one of the best Cabernets of the vintage at this price.”

Candor Merlot

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A blend of fruit from coastal vineyards, this wine shows classic plummy, dark stone fruit, spice and a hint of smoke. Classic Merlot with a long, velvet finish.

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What's Brewing

Great Craft Beers Right Here At Home

Holiday “Spirits” Gibson’s 12yr Old Canadian Whiskey

Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

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This full-flavored Canadian whisky exhibits depth by virtue of its barrel-aged character, its defining feature. It excels as an ultrasmooth whisky with vanilla-sweet oakiness that carries through to the finish. Best enjoyed neat or on the rocks.

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Warm spices of cinnamon & nutmeg with rich vanilla. A long dry finish balanced with a subdued sweetness and a hint of burnt toffee.

Tullamore Dew Irish Whiskey $29.99

$22.98

Bunnahabhain 12 year old

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The Legendary Irish Whiskey- tripled distilled!

$52.99

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The nose offers a fresh and aromatic experience with a subtle whiff of smoke floating through the air. The taste starts with a light fruit and nut appeal that leads to a spectacular malty sweetness, finishing into a beautifully rich full-bodied, lingering experience.

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$49.99

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Aged 364 days in barrels and is ultra-smooth with sweet tones of vanilla and caramel.

The craft beer movement has taken hold in all 50 states, and New Jersey is no exception. Good solid brewing techniques, quality ingredients and the creativity of the brew masters, produce some exceptional products. This holiday season we bring you the best of what New Jersey has to offer. Below you will find a small assortment that we feel best represent what these homegrown breweries are producing. In addition to these you will find a wide variety of additional local products available at your nearby Bottle King, so stop by and check out what’s going on in the world of brewing right here at home.

New Jersey Beer Company North Bergen, NJ

Garden State Stout 6 Pack Bottles

$11.99 $9.48

Riverhorse Brewery Lambertville, NJ

Ramstein Brewery Butler, NJ

Flying Fish Brewery Somerdale, NJ

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Variety Pack 12 Pack Bottles

Blonde Wheat 6 Pack Bottles

Pale Ale 6 Pack Bottles

Hudson Pale Ale 6 Pack Bottles

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$20.99 $17.98

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National Brands at Unbeatable Prices Jack Daniel’s 1.75

Dewar’s 1.75

Ketel One Vodka 1.75

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$49.99 sale price $41.09

$39.99 sale price $30.09

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$49.99 $39.00

Jim Beam 1.75

Bacardi Silver 1.75

Svedka Vodka 80 1.75

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$36.99 sale price $28.09

$26.99 sale price $19.09

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$25.99 $19.29

Maker’s Mark 750ml

Patrón Silver 750ml

Tito’s Vodka 1.75

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$32.99 sale price $25.09

$49.99 sale price $39.10

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$39.99 $29.09

Canadian Club 1.75

Tanqueray Gin 1.75

Five Vodka 1.75

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$47.99 sale price $37.09

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$29.99 $21.39

Captain Morgan Spiced Rum 1.75

Grey Goose Vodka 750ml

Baileys Irish Cream 750ml

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Clan MacGregor 1.75

Motif Vodka 1.75

Grand Marnier 750ml

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Johnnie Walker Red 1.75

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$38.99 $29.09

Smirnoff Vodka 80 1.75

Kahlua 750ml

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Beer & Dessert Holiday season is a time when the family bakers get busy in the kitchen, pull out all the stops, and make their very best desserts.

We all have our favorites and usually enjoy them with a cup of coffee, a nice cappuccino or a tall glass of ice cold milk. All good, but there is another option that you may never have considered; beer with your dessert. Some of you may be scratching your head, but hey, why not? Beer goes with everything else, why wouldn’t it go with dessert. We assembled the tasting team again and the results surprised even us. It was pretty much unanimous…This was a good idea. Beer goes great when matched up with the right dessert and it is a great change of pace. For those of us who took it home and tried it out on our families, it was met with some resistance (which is a nice way to say they thought we were out of our minds). As the sampling went on, they were quickly won over and now they are looking forward to what surprises are in store for this holiday season. Here are the basic guidelines for pairing beer with your favorite holiday treats.

Fruit Desserts

Fruit desserts go best with fruit infused beer.

There are Fruit Lambics from Belgium and a large number of fruit infused options from the American craft brewers. These offerings include virtually every kind of berry, cherry, and peach.

What pairs best is very subjective. Some like matching the flavors of the dessert and beer as closely as possible (Apple Pie with a Peach Lambic) while others prefer to have contrasting flavors (Apple pie with a Blackberry Wheat Beer).

Sweet Dessert

Chocolate and Chocolate Cake pair best with dark, heavy beer. Belgian Trappist Dark Ales, Cream Stout, Oatmeal Stout, Imperial Stout, Double Bock, Scotch Ale and Porters. While all these styles are heavy, they range in taste from sweet to bitter. There was really no consensus on what matched up best. Some liked the bitter to offset the sweetness while others preferred the tastes to be complimentary.

Absolut Vodka 80 1.75 $39.99 $29.09

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Irony Monterey Pinot Noir 2011 seen elsewhere

$17.99 club price

$12.98

(California) 92 points in the Beverage Dynamics!

Luscious! This Monterey Pinot Noir offers rich flavors of strawberry, cherry and raspberry jam that blend together nicely with the integrated tannins. This beauty is polished and harmonious with great structure that finishes smooth and long with a hint of spice and vanilla.

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Santa Martina Toscano Rosso 2010 seen elsewhere

$14.99 club price

$8.98

(Italy) Wine Buyer Best Buy! This baby Super Tuscan is made up of Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Cherry and spice are abundant in this pleasantly well balanced wine and a beautiful finish.

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Liberty School Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 seen elsewhere

$16.99 club price

$9.98

(California) Wine Enthusiast 90 Points! # 3 in the Top 100 Best Buys 2012. “You get a lot of pleasure from this affordable Cab. It’s dry, moderate in alcohol which gives it a light mouthfeel, and quite pleasant in classic flavors of blackberries, currants and herbs, touched with smoky oak. Elegantly constructed, it’s one of the best Cabernets of the vintage at this price.”

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Santa Silvana Pinot Grigio 2011

Black Stallion Napa Chardonnay 2010

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(Italy) Vineyard Direct!

From Alto Adige, Santa Silvana is crisp, clean and fresh. Vibrant lemon, apple and slate aromas. Citrus, fruit and a good chalky character on the palate.

Wonderful balance and appeal.

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(California) Beverage Dynamics 92 Points!

A rich Napa Chardonnay with layers of fruit highlighting green apple, pineapple, melon and peach flavors. The mid-palate is creamy offering a hint of vanilla and finishing with a nice balance and crisp acidity.

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Perrin Ventoux Rouge 2011 seen elsewhere

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$7.98

(France) A SUPERB VALUE Blend of Grenache and Syrah from the Rhone.

Has elegant, fresh and ripe fruit with a nice lift to the core of red berries and spice. Silky and very easy going, it’s a no brainer. .

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Cousino Macul Don Matias Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 seen elsewhere

$15.99 club price

$9.98

(Chile) 91 points Wine Buyer!

This Cabernet Sauvignon emits an inviting nose of cedar, violets, and ripe currants. On the palate, it displays super bright fruit flavors of red and black berries, along with its smooth texture and excellent finish. This is a lot of wine for its humble price. Drink this excellent value over the next 3-4 years."

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Trentadue La Storia Alexander Valley Merlot 2010

Blüker Spatlese 2011

Barcino Brut Cava NV

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$10.95

$34.99 club price

$19.95

(California) Beverage Dynamics 93 Points!

Vineyard Direct!

A serious Merlot with lots of complexity!

Concentrated flavors of black cherry, blueberry, cassis and dark chocolate are present in this full-bodied Sonoma gem. The finish lingers on and on and while the tannins are a bit soft, there are enough for this to age for 5+ years.

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(Germany) 92 points Wine Buyer!

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The best word to describe this wine is ELEGANT. It opens with aromas of tropical fruit that introduces you to a pallet filled with flavors of pineapple, melon, citrus and just a hint of green apple. Excellent balance of sweetness and acidity make this a very versatile wine. It can be served as an aperitif or enjoyed with a wide range of classic holiday meals. It’s rare to find a Riesling of this quality at such an affordable price. This is the find of the season!

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(Spain) Elegantly structured and well balanced with crisp notes of citrus rounded out with ripe pit fruit flavors. Nicely complex, yet a really simple choice! A great accompaniment for an entire meal, from salads to rich seafood, to rich desserts.

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Sparkling wines

Sparkling wines

Sparkling Selections from around the World

Corte Massima Prosecco Extra Dry D.O.C. seen elsewhere

Santa Digna Estelado Rosé 2011

Robert Mondavi Woodbridge Brut NV

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$24.99

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$17.98

(Chile) 93 Points Wine Buyer!

This wine was chosen by our staff as their favorite of the evening during a tasting event we had this past summer. It would have been available sooner; however it took some begging to convince Miguel Torres to bring it to the States. The color is a pale rosé, brilliant and sustained. Fine elegant bubbles carry fresh floral notes to your senses before the silky subtle flavors hit your palate with a crisp and memorable finish.

Emeri Pink Moscato NV seen elsewhere

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$8.98

(Australia) Light pink/salmon in color combined with fresh strawberry aromas on the nose. The palate is tropical and cool-ish with notes of pineapple, guava, cherry and melon. This delicious wine delights in being easy drinking; the flavors are carried on the back of a heap of soft pinkish bubbles.

The Chook Sparkling NV seen elsewhere

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(Australia) This non-vintage wine sparkles (méthode champenoise) to the tune of a well balanced blend. Wonderfully smooth, integrated fruit and a rich weighty texture across the palate starts this interesting find off nicely. It is blended with a touch of younger vintage Shiraz which brings ripe and juicy fruit characters to the finished product. Great for a mid course sparkler or try it with some roast pork or duck.

$13.99

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$8.98

(California) Mondavi Woodbridge Brut offers quite a bit of flavor without the high price tag of imported Champagne. Green apples, pear and lemon with a hint of vanilla and honey make this sparkling wine a wonderful value.

Domaine Carneros Brut 2008 seen elsewhere

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(California) 90 Points Wine Spectator!

“A festive bubbly, with pretty floral cherry and lemon notes that lead to round, supple flavors of pear, raspberry and spicy vanilla. Drink now.”

Luca Grucci Prosecco Superiore D.O.C.G. seen elsewhere

$19.99

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Cave L’Aurance Cremant NV seen elsewhere

$19.99

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$11.95

(France) This wine has become one of our perennial mainstays for its consistent quality. The 2011 is a touch softer than previous vintages, delivering plenty of silky fresh berry fruit and a full, round finish.

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Tosca Prosecco Brut D.O.C. seen elsewhere

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Vineyard Direct!

(Italy) Wine Buyer Best Buy! Fruity aromas of flowers, fresh peaches and ripe golden apple. Soft and balanced with a clean and pronounced character that lingers on the palate.

Bottle King's #1 selling Prosecco!!!

Barcino Brut Cava NV $18.99

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(Spain) Elegantly structured and well balanced with crisp notes of citrus rounded out with ripe pit fruit flavors. Nicely complex, yet a really simple choice! A great accompaniment for an entire meal, from salads to rich seafood, to rich desserts.

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Duc du Romet Prestige Brut NV seen elsewhere

$34.99

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(France) 91 points in Wine Spectator and made by grower guru Jean Baptiste Geoffroy! “Well-cut and aromatic, showing ripe apple, passion fruit, hazelnut and pastry flavors, with yeast, honey and ground ginger hints. Vibrant acidity leads to a tightly knit finish. Disgorged December 2011. Drink now through 2018. 400 cases imported.!”

The big craze in the cigar world right now is boutique cigars. You may ask, “What makes a cigar boutique?”

Availability, quality and distinctiveness are three major traits distinguishing boutique cigars from your everyday Macanudo (of course we have these too!). We have been making great strides to provide some of these hard to find, most sought after smokes to you. Here are three new additions to our humidor that we guarantee you can’t find at just any liquor store…only at Bottle King!!

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Liga Privada’s were originally crafted as the personal smoke of the President of Drew Estate Cigars. They are considered one of the finest cigars on the market today. These cigars feature dark wrappers and spicy tobacco fillers which contribute to a strong and complex smoke.

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(France) 94+ in the Wine Advocate, saying “a big, broad shouldered wine. It does not have the seductiveness of the 2000, nor the power of the 2002. It is instead very much its own wine…a big, powerful Champagne that will require quite a bit of time to shed some of its baby fat. The trademark textural finesse is there, though. I expect the 2003 to be a highly divisive Champagne because of its extreme personality. The 2003 is an atypically, rich, powerful, vinous Dom Perignon loaded with fruit, structure and personality. No one has a crystal ball, but personally I will not be surprised if in 20 years’ time the 2003 is considered an iconic Champagne.

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Liga Privada Undercrown Robusto

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(Italy) This fresh and fruity Prosecco is made with grapes grown on the steep hills of Central Veneto and it shows a crisp and aromatic character. Well balanced and lively.

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(Italy) Wine Buyer 92 points! From Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, the heart of the Prosecco Superiore DOCG area. Dry, crisp and well balanced, highlighting fresh peaches and red apple with citrus aromas. This is a fun and well-made sparkler.

$17.99

Moet Chandon Dom Perignon 2003

EP Carrillo Toro seen elsewhere $11.99 club price $7.98

EP Carrillo Cigars were founded when the original creator of the La Gloria Cubana brand, Ernesto Perez-Carrillo decided he wanted to start a business with his grown children. Made from aged tobacco, the EP Carrillo showcases notes of coffee and pepper with a perfect draw every time. A truly unique smoking experience!

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Pinar del Rio Especial Maduro & Habano Robusto seen elsewhere $11.99 club price $7.98

Pinar del Rio is a boutique cigar factory located in the Dominican Republic that recently has exploded on the scene in the cigar smoking community. These cigars are blended from tobacco grown in the Dominican Republic and Nicaragua and offer up a complex but not overwhelming smoke that will appeal to both novice and seasoned cigar smokers.

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FOOD & WINE

Gourmet Selections Raos Marinara 32oz seen elsewhere

$9.99

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NOVEMBER CHEESE OF THE MONTH

Paglierina 7oz (PAG-leer-ree-nah)

$5.98

The best sauce at the consistently best price!

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Aidell's All-Natural Chicken Sausages 12oz seen elsewhere

$7.99

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Seen Elsewhere $7.99 Delicious, hand-crafted artisanal sausages using only the freshest and most flavorful ingredients!

DeBeukelaer Pirouline Tins 14oz seen elsewhere

$8.99

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$3.98

Rolled wafers filled with a decadent all natural chocolate cream and made from the finest cocoa.

$16.99 /lb

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$9.98 /lb

Made of sheep's milk and aged for at least 9 months, this world famous cheese has a wonderful rich, nutty and salty flavor.

Vineyard Market Yogurt & Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzel Trays 8.5oz seen elsewhere

$6.99

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Carr's Entertainment Cracker Collection 7.05oz $7.99

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$3.98

When entertaining with your favorite cheeses and spreads, Carr's assorted collection is all the cracker you'll need!

Dalmatia Fig Spread 8.5oz seen elsewhere

$6.99

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$4.98

This spread has captured the imagination of all of those who have tried it.

Astor Chocolate Liqueur Cups 2.75oz seen elsewhere

$12.99

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Pour your favorite liquor into these rich chocolate liquor cups. Sip the drink and nibble the cup!

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Ingredients: • ¾ cup Pecan Halves • 3 Tbsp Dalmatia Fig Spread • 1 tsp Rosemary, chopped • One 4 oz. log Goat Cheese, chilled • Salt, to taste

FOOD

$9.99

Smoked salmon & créme fraiche Hummus or white bean dip Grilled of Coconut Shrimp Crabcakes

$19.99/lb | sale price $11.99/lb This is one of those wow cheeses in both taste and stunning presentation. Saint Angel is a beautiful French triple-creme with a fluffy texture and buttery, slightly salty flavor with subtle earthy notes. Perfectly paired with Champagne or your favorite Sparkling Wine and enjoyed alongside crisp green apples and fresh bread.

RECIPE CORNER

Beer and Onion Soup

Ingredients: • 1/4c olive oil (more if needed) • 3 large onions (sliced thin (6-8 cups) ) • 1t salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 bottles dark lager • 6c beef or rich chicken stock • 2 bay leafs • Pinch allspice • 1/2t dried thyme • Croutons • 2 links Aidells Chicken Apple Sausage (chopped)

Directions: In a large soup pot heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onions, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and cover the pot.

Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until light brown, about 30 minutes. Add all the remaining ingredients, except the croutons. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the onions are quite and the broth is infused with the onion flavor. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, garnish with the croutons.

Directions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix together 1 Tbsp fig spread & pecans. Spread onto lightly oiled sheet pan; toast in preheated 10 minutes. Remove & cool slightly. Place nut/fig mixture, rosemary and a pinch of salt in food processor; pulse to break up large pieces (should be roughly chopped, not too fine). Transfer mixture to a plate. Place remaining 2 Tbsp fig spread on another plate; roll goat cheese log in fig spread to coat. Holding coated goat cheese log on sides (like an ear of corn), roll cheese in nut mixture. Repeat fig/nut coating process. Chill slightly to set crust. Serve with Mini Toasts or fresh bread.

Pinot Grigio, Chenin Blanc Riesling, Albariño Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir, Barbera

Prosciutto & melon

Prosecco, Sparkling Wine

Sushi & Sashimi

Sparkling Wine, Pinot Noir

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Stuffed Mushrooms

Antipasti (cured meats, olives, sharp cheese) Mini Grilled Cheese Crostini with filet mignon & horseradish Spanish Tortilla Sausages/Meatballs/Empanadas

$2.98

A tough decision eliminated with this treat for the whole family!

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Paglierina is a refreshing solution for those who crave a perfect soft ripened cheese. Italian in origin, this cheese is produced specifically in Turin, the capital of Piemonte. Its natural flourish is thin and delicately developed over the surface, making it palatable.

The center of the cheese is creamy, somewhat mild and has hints of mushroom and fresh hay. This was originally a cheese made by the farmers and it was actually aged in hay. Today, the rind still bears the marking even though it is not aged in beds of hay.

The process has been modified, but the cheese still maintains its original rustic farmstead appearance and great flavor.

Saint Angel

Locatelli Romano seen elsewhere

Suggested Pairings Some Classic Finger Foods and Suggested Wine Pairings

Tapenade on Crackers

Dolcetto, Valpolicella, Chianti Merlot, Syrah Bordeaux, Zinfandel Rioja & other Spanish Reds Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec Côtes-du-Rhône, Dry Rosé

Top Wine Trends ■ Dry Rosé – Especially from its spiritual homeland, Provence, dry rosé makes for an attractive glass of wine that fits well with a range of foods.

■ Malbec – In the 1990s it was California Merlot; then came Aussie Shiraz; Argentine Malbec is the new “IT” red.

■ Moscato – It’s hiphappening in clubs and at home alike as Americans embrace their sweet tooth and enjoy the peachy, low-alcohol character.

■ Pinot Noir – Sideways is long gone, but Pinot Noir is still on fire (on a related but separate note, Merlot— the wine Miles famously dissed—is doing fine.

■ Prosecco – Ethereally light and gentler and less expensive than Chardonnay, Prosecco is a budget-minded bubbly crowdpleaser.

■ Sauvignon Blanc – Crisp, fruity examples, particularly from New Zealand and Chile, are helping this grape gain ground on Chardonnay.

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■ Splendid Blended – Smooth, jammy blends made from varied grapes are easy to drink and easy on the wallet.

■ Tetra Paks – With screwcaps and 3-liter box wines now virtually mainstream, these lightweight, convenient packages may be the next big thing.

■ Unoaked Chardonnay – Less buttery and toasty, unoaked Chards deliver pure fruit where the acidity can shine through.

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WINE & Spirits

Tips on onSizing Sizing Tips Up aa Wine Wine Up Lost in the lingo of wine?

Knowing a few key elements can help you narrow the field and discover your perfect bottle.

Devotion Vodka

Devotion Vodka 750ml seen elsewhere $27.99 club price $19.98

Devotion Black & Blue seen elsewhere $27.99 club price $19.98

An incredibly smooth, clean, completely neutral vodka. Like a fine California Chardonnay, the entry into the mouth starts the process with the taste buds on the tip of your tongue that anticipates a most pleasant experience.

This is the First and only Blackberry and Blueberry, alone, flavored vodka in the industry. Devotion Vodka Black and Blue is Sugar Free Gluten. The Blackberries and Blueberries have a unique Berry profile that is extremely versatile for All Types of cocktails.

Devotion Perfect Cosmo seen elsewhere $27.99 club price $19.98

Devotion Blood Orange seen elsewhere $27.99 club price $19.98

The First Sugar Free Gluten Free Blood Orange on the market that takes the true art of vodka distillation to the next level.

Devotion Blood Orange Vodka takes the aroma’s of the Moro Blood Orange combined with the sweetness and tenderness of the Tarocco and Sanguinelli Blood Oranges and tops it off with the bold taste of the Kanhpur Blood Orange to give you the defying smoothness of the best orange flavored vodka in the industry.

ANOTHER First to Market Brand that is taking the vodka market by storm, The Devotion Vodka Create the Perfect Cosmo. This new brand gives you the ability to create the Perfect Cosmopolitan you love for you and your friends, right at home. Devotion mixed the premium ingredients of Devotion Vodka Blood Orange with Citrus Sugar Free, Gluten Free blend profiles to match the Best Cosmopolitans ever created resulting in the Devotion Vodka Create the Perfect Cosmo!

And here’s the best part, every ounce in the bottle is a Perfect Cosmo awaiting cranberry juice – unlike the competition where you only get 4 drinks out of the bottle! Just add cranberry to your Devotion Vodka Create the Perfect Cosmo and enjoy your personally crafted Cosmopolitan.

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❂ Price matters. In most genres, you can find wines spanning across a price spectrum; higher-priced wines (think over $20 retail) tend to be more structured, more intense, more complex (layered, varied), and looooooong on the palate—but that doesn’t mean they are more enjoyable. Many people prefer the smooth, easy-drinking simplicity of a $9.99 wine.

❂ The more specific the region of origin, usually the more personal the winemaking and more character in the wine; but again, this doesn’t necessarily make them “better.” Site-specific wines will also tend to be more expensive, due to their limited supply.

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90 Points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Buying Guide's #3 Best Buy of the year.

You get a lot of pleasure from this affordable Cab. It's dry, moderate in alcohol which gives it a light mouthfeel, and quite pleasant in classic flavors of blackberries, currants and herbs, touched with smoky oak. Elegantly constructed, it's one of the best Cabernets of the vinatage at this price. Best Buy.”

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❂ New World wines (U.S., South America, Australia, New Zealand), hailing from warmer climates, tend to be bold, ripe and fullerbodied, with a fruit-driven character. Old World (European) wines lean toward “elegance” (subtlety), with less obvious fruit, moderate alcohol and often notes of earthiness.

❂ The key to any wine tasting “good” is balance. The most important elements are fruit and acidity–although sometimes tannin, alcohol and oak enter into the equation as well.

❂ Fear not tannin: with food, a wine’s rough texture will become dramatically less noticeable; and if a wine seems too tight and rough, it will benefit from decanting (breathing).

❂ Watch the alcohol. White wines under 12% alcohol are off-dry (slightly sweet) and on the light side. The higher the alcohol, the fuller the body (for both red and white); high-alcohol reds can be trickier with food.

❂ Well-balanced reds with good concentration of fruit and structure (tannin, acidity) make the best candidates for aging. Tannin and acidity work like preservatives, while the wine develops distinctive, non-fruity aromas and flavors.

These wines are also more apt to change in the glass over the course of a meal.

❂ There are no bad wines, only wines you may not like.

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ESSENTIAL DRINKS

ESSENTIAL DRINKS

Crowd Pleasers...

MARTINIS

SPARKLING

HOT & SPICED

The Russian Martini

Fig & Kisses Ë

Hot Toddy

1½ oz. Russian Standard Vodka ½ oz. dry vermouth ½ oz. olive brine Shake ingredients vigorously over ice. Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass.

Garnish with a cornichon or an olive.

Pour Figenza over muddled raspberries in Champagne flute.

Top with Champagne.

Bourbon Ball Martini

Bellini

2 oz. Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage Bourbon 2 oz. crème de cacao 1½ oz. hazelnut liqueur Fill a shaker with cracked ice and blend. Strain into a martini glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Harmonie Merry-Tini Ó 2 oz. Hpnotiq Harmonie 1 oz. vodka Splash of cranberry juice Shake ingredients together well and then strain into a martini glass.

Garnish with a candy cane.

Crave Cherry Macaroon Martini 1 part JDK & Sons Crave Chocolate Cherry Liqueur 1 part Cruzan Coconut Rum Splash of soda Shake all ingredients (except soda) with ice. Strain into a martini glass and top with a splash of soda. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry.

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2 oz. Figenza Fig Flavored Vodka 2 oz. Champagne Muddled raspberries

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4 oz. Champagne or sparkling wine 2 oz. peach juice or peach purée Pour the juice or purée into a Champagne flute. Slowly add Champagne.

Martini Biscotti Cocktail 4 oz. Martini Rosé ½ oz. of Galliano (or another vanilla liqueur) Vanilla bean, for garnish Pour Martini Rosé and Galliano into Champagne glass. Stir once, garnish with vanilla bean and serve.

The Palais Royal ½ oz. Cognac ¼ oz. cherry brandy 1 dash lemon juice Champagne Put a small amount of crushed ice into the bottom of a Champagne flute. Add Cognac, cherry brandy and lemon juice, then top with Champagne. Garnish with a lemon twist.

1 oz. brandy or whiskey 1 tbsp. honey ¼ lemon 1 tea bag (optional) 1 c. hot water Coat the bottom of a mug of Irish coffee glass with honey.

Add liquor and juice of ¼ lemon. Steep tea bag in hot water if using and then pour tea into mug or simply pour hot water into mug, and stir. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Chili Haut Chocolate Ó 1½ parts JDK & Sons Crave Chocolate Chili Liqueur 3 tbsp. Vosges Haut Chocolat Aztec Elixer 4 parts whole milk Bring milk to a boil in small saucepan. Turn heat to low. Add the cocoa, whisking continuously until the chocolate pieces are completely dissolved and velvety smooth. Cover and let the cocoa steep for approximately five minutes. Pour into a warmed mug and stir in Crave Chocolate Chili Liqueur. Serve with marshmallows.

Cointreau’s Chocolate Blizzard 1½ oz. Cointreau 3 oz. dark semisweet chocolate ¼ tsp. vanilla 1 c. half-and-half or cream Combine chocolate and vanilla in a double boiler. Stir

until melted and smooth. Add the half-and-half and Cointreau very slowly. Do not let mixture come to a boil. Serve with minimarshmallows in a coffee mug.

Garnish with nutmeg if desired.

Hot Buttered Fly 2 oz. Mariposa Agave Nectar Liqueur 3 oz. Jamaican light rum 2 oz. warmed apple cider 2 oz. hot water 1 tsp. mulled wine mix 1 tbsp. cocktail butter* Combine boiling water and mulled wine mix in a mug.

Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add Mariposa, rum, cider and top with the cocktail butter. *Cocktail butter One stick unsalted sweet cream butter at room temperature 3 tbsp. vanilla ice cream Soften the butter and ice cream and fold together in a bowl.

Transfer mixture into a plasticwrap lined mold. Fold extra plastic wrap over the mixture and freeze for about an hour to harden before placing in fridge.

HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP Simple syrup lives up to its name: it’s simple to make and indispensable to a bartender as it is featured in so many cocktail recipes… some complex, some simple!

1 cup white sugar 1 cup water Bring water to a boil; dissolve sugar in boiling water and stir constantly. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before use.

Syrup can be stored in a jar for up to a month in a refrigerator. Recipe can be doubled.

Build rum, Grand Marnier, vanilla syrup and cold brewed coffee over ice into a highball glass. Top with fresh whipped cream and dust with ground cinnamon.

Sweet Dreams 2 oz. Patrón XO Café Dark Cocoa ¾ oz. Ultimat Vodka 1 oz. caramel syrup Shake all ingredients with ice, then strain into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with a caramel rim.

CLASSICS TO KNOW

Irish Coffee 1 c. hot coffee 1 ½ oz. Irish whiskey 1 tbsp. sugar Mix all ingredients together in a mug and top with whipped cream if desired.

Jamaican Iced Café

COFFEE COCKTAILS

White Russian È / Black Russian

Vanilla Caramel Mochaccino

2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Kahlúa 1 oz. half-and-half (White Russian only)

1 can illy issimo mochaccino ½ oz. caramel sauce 1 oz. vanilla-infused vodka Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add vodka, caramel sauce and half a can of illy issimo mochaccino. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

3 oz. cold brewed coffee Fresh hand-whipped cream

1 ½ oz. Appleton Estate Reserve Rum ½ oz. Grand Marnier 1 oz. vanilla syrup

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Fill a rocks glass two-thirds full of ice. Add vodka and Kahlúa. For a White Russian, add 1 oz. halfand-half. Insert a straw and stir thoroughly.

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ESSENTIAL DRINKS

ESSENTIAL DRINKS

’Tis the Season...

Cosmopolitan Ë 2 oz. vodka 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. cranberry cocktail Splash of lime juice 1 lime wedge Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the lime wedge.

Old-Fashioned 2 oz. bourbon 2 dashes Angostura bitters ½ tsp. granulated sugar 2 maraschino cherries 1 orange slice 1 lemon twist In an old-fashioned glass, muddle the orange and one cherry together with the sugar, bitters and a few drops of water.

Add several ice cubes followed by the bourbon and stir gently.

Garnish with the remaining cherry and a twist.

Screwdriver 1½ oz. vodka 6 oz. orange juice 1 orange slice Combine liquid ingredients in tall glass with ice.Stir and garnish with the slice of orange.

Brandy Alexander 2 oz. aged brandy 1 oz. dark crème de cacao 1 oz. heavy cream ¼ tsp. grated nutmeg Combine all liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with nutmeg.

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Daiquiri 2 oz. light rum 1 tsp. fine sugar ¾ oz. fresh lime juice 1 lime wedge Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the wedge of lime.

Gimlet 2 oz. gin (vodka optional) 1 oz. freshly lime juice 1 oz.simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) 1 lime wedge Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the wedge of lime.

Long Island Iced Tea ½ oz. light rum ½ oz. gin ½ oz. vodka ½ oz. tequila ½ oz. Cointreau ½ oz. fresh lime Cola Combine spirits and lime juice in a tall glass with several ice cubes. Top with cola and stir gently.

Manhattan 3 oz. rye or bourbon whiskey 1 oz. sweet vermouth Several dashes Angostura bitters 1 maraschino cherry Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnish with the maraschino cherry.

Margarita 2 oz. tequila 1 oz. Cointreau 1 oz. fresh lime juice Coarse salt Chill a cocktail glass and dip the rim in salt (optional). Combine remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the prepared cocktail glass.

Mojito 1½ oz. light rum 2 quarters of lime Fresh mint ¾ oz. simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water) Muddle the lime wedges and several sprigs of mint together in an old fashioned glass with the simple syrup. Add crushed ice to top of glass followed by the rum.

Naughty Negroni Í ¼ oz. Campari ¼ oz. Grapefruit vodka ¼ oz. Cinzano Sweet Vermouth ¼ oz. Pama Liqueur Served on the rocks in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge.

CREAMY & PUNCH-Y

2 cups sugar 4 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves ½ tsp. ground nutmeg 4 lemons, sliced 2 oranges, sliced

Coquito 8 oz. Denizen Rum 2 15 oz. cans Coco Lopez 2 14 oz. cans condensed milk ¼ tsp. Angostura Bitters ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon ¼ tsp. ground cloves 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg ¼ vanilla bean or ¼ tsp. vanilla extract Pour all ingredients into a blender. Add 1 cup ice and blend until consistent. Refrigerate about an hour before serving cold. Serves 10-12.

Kappa Monkey Business 1 c. Kappa Pisco 1 c. water 1 gallon cold milk 1 c. white sugar ¼ c. instant coffee 20 whole cloves

5 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp. vanilla extract (optional) Gently simmer cloves and cinnamon sticks in water until reduced by half (about 30 minutes). Add 1 cup of milk and bring to a simmer, then stir in and dissolve sugar and coffee. Strain mixture into remaining cold milk and discard cloves and cinnamon sticks.

Stir in Kappa Pisco and vanilla extract. Chill in refrigerator until well-chilled (about four hours).

Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

Holiday Cheers 1 cup Pama Liqueur 2 bottles red wine 1¼ cup water

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients. Heat for 15-20 minutes but do not bring to a boil. Remove from heat and strain. Return liquid to pan and serve warm. Serves 8-10.

Baileys Peppermint Cream 1½ oz. Baileys with a Hint of Mint Chocolate 4 oz. hot chocolate 2 Tbsp. fresh whipped cream 1 small candy cane (crushed) 1 sprig fresh mint Combine Baileys and hot chocolate in a coffee mug.

Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed candy cane on top. Garnish with a mint leaf.

Bubbly Bargains Cava

Prosecco

Crémant

New World Sparkling

Spain’s answer to Champagne, Cava is made from native grapes and undergoes a second fermentation in the bottle. Cava is not a single region in Spain, but can be made in approved areas throughout the country.

France’s sparkling wines are not limited to Champagne. The country’s next largest producer is the Loire Valley and crémant wines are also found from Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Jura, the Rhône, Limoux and Alsace. They typically use regional grapes, but all are made using the traditional Champagne method.

Hailing from Italy’s Veneto region, Prosecco is a fairly gentle sparkling wine made from the Glera grape. By using the bulk, or Charmat, method to introduce the second fermentation in large steel tanks, Prosecco offers a value price.

You’ll also find good value sparkling wines from South Africa (called Cap Classique), Australia and closer to home. Many of the best sparklers in the U.S. are made from the traditional Champagne grape varieties and hail from California, Washington, New York and even New Mexico.

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PARTY TIPS

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Home Bar Tips

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✔ Good Measure.

Resist the urge to eyeball a highball. The best drinks result from exact measurements of the finest ingredients. A jigger = 1½ oz.; dash = 1/6 teaspoon, or about 4-6 drops; a splash is a bit more than a dash. ✔ First Things First.

Put sugar, fruit juice and other ingredients (except garnishes) in the glass first; add liquor last. When the recipe calls for carbonated soda, start with the ice, liquor, etc. Mix the soda in last, and always use cold soda. ✔ Keep the Ice Nice.

Use cracked ice for shaker drinks, lots of cubes for highballs, and make sure it’s fresh to avoid that “icebox taste.” Do not allow a shakerful to stand too long with ice - drinks go flat from excessive dilution. ✔ To Stir or To Shake?

James Bond’s martini aside, for drinks made only with clear liquors, only stirring with ice is needed for proper mixing.

Shaking as a technique is designed for “cloudy” drinks with hard-to-blend ingredients, such as fruit juice, eggs, cream or sugar. Never shake a cocktail that includes soda or sparking water. And after shaking, don’t let the shaker stand too long with ice, to avoid dilution. ✔ Fresh Fruits Rule.

Fruit and fruit juices can go stale faster than you might think, even when refrigerated. Try to slice or squeeze fruit just prior to use.

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✔ Sugary Success.

Always use fine granulated sugar to avoid caking. Never use confectioners sugar. ✔ Mind the Mess.

Parties can be a bit messy, especially when mixed drinks are involved. It’s a good idea to set up your bar in the kitchen or a tiledfloor space. Outside of the kitchen, a small rug under and behind the bar will protect the flooring. ✔ Be Part of the Fun. Hiring a bartender for your home party is the best way to make sure you are able to enjoy the fun along with your guests. Consider making punch ahead of time; use a large chunk of ice (plastic food containers are great for this) and garnish festively. You may also pre-mix a favorite cocktail in a batch, to be served from a pitcher.

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