Newsletter

October 26, 2007

Inari Wines NEWS SPLASH !!!!!!

Just some quick information to help you "Discover Downtown Bristol" this weekend . . . I will have a full blown newsletter next week, promise, because there is a LOT of JUICY STUFF going on downtown. We have a new Designer Woman"s Clothing store opening, a Bakery, and several more.

Please read on and we will see you Saturday during your Discover Downtown Bristol experience!

South African Wine Tasting

Inari Wines, 39 Piedmont, Saturday, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, $5 per person

This week we will be focusing on wines from Graham Beck Winery in South Africa. The wines will cover the Stellenbosch, Robertson regions. Our salesperson for these wines just returned from a trip to the winery and she was nice enough to loan us her photo album so . . . we can taste the wines, have some appetizers, and look at the actual terroir of the Graham Beck Winery Vineyards.

Graham Beck Sauvignon Blanc 2007 — $11.95
South Africa, Coastal Region
100 % Sauvignon Blanc: The grapes are from 7 different vineyards in the Coastal region.

Tasting notes: "An expression of tropical fruit on the nose ? litchis and granadillas (passion fruit) with notes of green pepper and capsicum. Great concentration of tropical fruit and grassiness and peppers on the palate. A crisp, lively acidity and persistent but elegant finish."

Enjoy as an aperitif or with grilled, smoked and spicy fish and chicken dishes.

Graham Beck "The William" 2003 — $12.95
South Africa, Coastal Region
62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27 % Pinotage, 11% Cabernet Franc.

Tasting notes: "Typical expression of a well structured unique South African blend. Flavours of plum, cherries, cinnamon and cigarbox. Soft and well structured tannins with loads of berriefruit and spices on the palate."

Serve with spicy Cape Malayian dishes, rich meaty or vegetable casseroles, sliced beef, game biltong (dried meat ranging from beef to ostrich) or at a traditional South African braai (outdoor cookout).

Graham Beck "Old Road" Pinotage 2003 — $17.95
South Africa, Coastal Region
100 % Pinotage.

Tasting notes: "Rich, plum and dark chocolate flavours intermingled with delicate clove flavours. Ripe fruit tannins for a structured mouthfeel, succulent and full. Elegant, long finish." Will mature in the bottle for a further 8-10 years.

Serve with full flavoured dishes, meat, pasta or cheese ? even baked puddings.

Graham Beck Brut Rose 2005 — $19.95
South Africa, Robertson and Stellenbosch, Western Cape
80 % Pinot Noir 20 % Chardonnay.

Tasting notes: "Great salmon pink in colour makes this wine look extremely attractive. Noticeable ripe strawberries from the Pinot Noir with a creamy complexity from the Chardonnay. And explosion of raspberry fruit together with some fresh sherbet on the palate with a long fine creamy mousse."

9th Annual Pumpkin Palooza

The Downtown Merchants want your entire family to "Discover Downtown Bristol" so bring "em" to the 9th Annual Pumpkin Palooza this Saturday, October 27, at the Downtown Center on State Street (@ the mural). The State Street Farmer"s Market and the City of Bristol Tennessee join forces to create a morning of fun for children of all ages.

This year members of the Believe In Bristol organization will join the effort by providing assistance to the young revelers while they decorate their pumpkins and play games. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes to the Farmer"s Market and participate in a number of activities. There will be pumpkin decorating with the pumpkin and supplies being furnished; costume contests; games; and treat bags for everyone. The event begins at 9:00 AM.

After the event Discover Downtown Bristol by joining the downtown merchants in a Candy Treasure Hunt; Just walk the Downtown Streets and look for the Treasure Hunt Signs in participating merchants window and go inside and Trick-Or-Treat.

Ta Ta for now

. . . look for the next newsletter; I promise some great information about our lovely Downtown Bristol.

Paul and Aulikki Brandt