Toys for Tots. Wines for Adults. Join Us.

Sunday Dec 7. Christmas Party Time!

We hope you are able to make it this Sunday to our Toys for Tots Christmas Party. If you have already responded, we thank you. You do not need to respond again. If not, there’s still time to join us. Simply let us know how many are coming.

Members and guests are asked to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots (toys for teens especially welcome). Please bring your favorite wine and food to share with other members. We will ask for a small donation to cover wine club costs, but this is strictly voluntary.

If you have not yet purchased the wine to share with members, we found 14 very good wines on sale this month. All are in Cedar City and most are also available in St. George and Hurricane. But feel free to select a personal favorite to share with other members. Also note that there are many more really good wines on sale this month, plus quite a few that are well worth their regular prices. W=White, R=Red. The number is the Utah SKU. Price in bold is the December sale price.

W 420028 NOBILO SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW ZEALAND 13.99 10.99

Pale yellow with delicate hints of green. Lifted aromas of citrus fruit, jalapeno, and tropical fruit. Crisp, clean, and complex

R 423775 SANTA CAROLINA CARMENERE RESERVA CHILE 13.99 10.99

Exuberant fruity aromas with hints of violets and spice. Dry, medium-full bodied, with flavors of dried herbs, blackberry, plus hints of oak.

W 325026 MOSELLAND ARSVITIS RIESLING GERMANY 14.95 11.95

Fruity Riesling bouquet, well-balanced palate, hint of exotic fruit, crisp, refreshing and straight forward. It goes well with salads, chicken dishes and Asian cuisine, and can of course be enjoyed on its own as an easy drinking summer wine or aperitif.

R 419710 NAVARRO CORREAS MALBEC COLECCION PRIVADA ARGENTINA 12.99 9.99

Opens with an attractive rich-purple hue, followed by bright aromas of fresh cherries, red currant, plum and violets. The red fruit maintains its vibrancy through the long, broad palate, flanked by warm notes of vanilla, cocoa and smoke. Round tannins lend structure to the palate, holding the fruit into the finish.

R 426869 TORRES SANGRE DE TORO GARNACHA SPAIN 12.95 8.94

Ruby red with garnet rim; complex aromas of ripe cherry, black raspberry, chocolate and oak; dry and medium-bodied; cherry, plum and sweet vanilla oak flavours with a slightly tannic finish

R 341415 CECCHI CHIANTI CLASSICO ITALY 14.99 12.99

Lively ruby-red, turning to garnet with age. Bouquet: Intense with a distinct aroma of violets. Well-balanced and dry with a fruity finish.

R 290900 PERRIN COTES RHONE ROUGE FRANCE 11.99 9.99

The wine offers abundant amounts of red and black fruits intermixed with hints of tobacco leaf, earthy soil, pepper and spice. This supple-textured, delicious red is exactly what one expects of a very good Cotes du Rhone.

R 506470 SEBASTIANI CABERNET SAUVIGNON SONOMA 17.99 14.99

This Cabernet is dark ruby in color with enchanting aromatics that range from bergamot tea, dark to black cherry, cranberry and cassis. The flavors are bold and exciting including black cherry on first attack followed by layers of dark cherry cranberry. The finish is lengthy with cola berry and coconut/vanilla finish due to oak barrel aging. This medium-bodied wine closes with smooth tannins and nice acidity to rein in the fruit.

R 430992 A TO Z PINOT NOIR OREGON 19.99 17.99

A to Z Pinot Noir has vibrant aromas of juicy berries, cherries, lavender and violets, evolving to clove, game, smoke and cherry tobacco. Flavors of blue and red fruits, flowers and earth, then deepens with hints of mocha, gingerbread, green tea and cacao. Tannic structure is balanced by perfect acidity.

R 464500 FERRARI-CARANO MERLOT SONOMA 22.95 19.95

This is a velvety wine with a complex nose of fresh-picked raspberry, plum, blueberry pie, cedar and dark cocoa. A fleshy and generous mouthfeel is followed by flavorful notes of red cherry, smoky caramel cinnamon, mocha, espresso and toasty vanilla. With full, generous tannins that coat the palate, this wine has impressive length, lasting acidity and a soft, elegant finish.

R 496272 PLUNGERHEAD ZINFANDEL LODI 14.98 12.98

A nose of cherries and spice, dark garnet in color. A medium bodied Zin, with raspberries, black cherries, and spices. This was a nice surprise. Tobacco, pepper and red fruits. Quite a mouthful.

R 485490 MENAGE A TROIS RED BLEND CALIFORNIA 12.99 9.99

Menage a Trois red blend exposes the fresh, ripe, jam like fruit that is the calling card of California wine. Forward, silky and soft, this delicious dalliance makes the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats or chicken. 46% Zinfandel, 36% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon.

W 580790 KING ESTATE PINOT GRIS SIGNATURE OREGON 19.95 16.95

Light straw with emerald green hue. Aromas of green apple, citrus, honeysuckle, white peach, apricot and floral notes. Flavors of pear, melon, lemon and lime, wet stone, kiwi and honey. The palate has a soft, rich entry, nice texture, good weight and a long, lively crisp finish.

W 578900 J LOHR CHARDONNAY RIVERSTONE CENTRAL COAST  14.12 9.98

This elegant Chardonnay has an attractive pale straw-yellow color. The aromas are of nectarine, pear and apple, combined with a perfumed roasted hazelnut and butterscotch bouquet from the barrel fermentation and sur lie aging. The flavors are very soft with ripe pear, tangelo citrus and vanilla toastiness, producing layers of complexity with a silky balance of fresh fruit acidity and palate weight.

This event will be held on Sunday, December 7, at 5 pm running until 7:30 pm. It will be at the Crystal Inn which is located at 1575 W 200 N, Cedar City, UT. This is on the left just beyond I-15 exit 59 going west on 200 N.

Members may invite guests, but this event is not open to the general public. If you are able to help us set up, decorate, clean up, just let us know. We welcome all the help we can get!

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday.

Cheers!