I receive many calls a month from people that have uniquely sized “crannies and nooks” that they would like to place a wine or beverage cooler in. A cranny is a small narrow opening in a wall and a nook is defined as any small recess. Often these areas are old desk knee spaces with a countertop or other areas with previously built-in custom but off-size cabinetry. The goal is to install and build-in a wine or beverage cooler into the confined space to give it an under counter finished appearance.

Wine and beverage refrigerators, used in built-in applications, with few exceptions come in standard kitchen cabinet size widths, depths and heights. The most common widths are 15 inches wide or 24 inches wide, although sometimes one can find a product that is 12 or 18 inches wide. Typical cabinetry depths are 24 inches and heights around 34 inches. No matter what brand of wine or beverage cooler you might opt for there is a high degree of consistency regarding the dimensions of these under counter products.

If the desire is to place these wine cooler appliances in a confined space, you must also consider how that placement will affect the cooling efficiency of the product. In order to install one of these appliances in a zero-clearance situation, they must be front-vented, similar to standard upright refrigerators. The front vent carries the heat given off by the cooling process and allows it to disperse away from the appliance. If a wine cooler or beverage center is rear vented, as most all free-standing ones are, the heat will build up in the confined space, make the cooling appliance run harder than it was designed for and ultimately “burn it out”.

Free standing cooling appliances for wine and beverage cans are designed and built with a broad range of differing widths, depths and heights. Customers often find one that will fit their particular cranny dimensions and want to use it in a built-in application. Stand-alone wine and beverage coolers require specified clearances in order to operate efficiently given their rear-vented design. I usually recommend minimum clearances of at least 3 inches around the sides and top of the appliance and at least 6 inches for the rear-vented back. If these clearances aren’t accommodated when installing a free standing unit, the unit will most surely fail before it’s time.

One customer had a cabinetry nook that was ideally 24 inches wide and 24 inches deep but was short by a half an inch on the height. The customer called me and after hearing about the height deficiency and the specific design characteristics, I found an easy solution, remove the ceramic tile from the floor of the nook to gain the needed height for the built-in cooler she wanted to purchase. Additionally, some under counter wine coolers have adjustable legs that can be dialed into the proper height needed.

The dilemma of trying to retro fit a pre-sized purchased product into a nook or cranny to enhance the appearance of your home and business needs a cautioned approach. Putting the wrong appliance in a place where it can’t function properly is begging for failure. I believe the best approach, to cranny or nook remodeling to incorporate a wine or beverage refrigerator, would be to remove the cranny’s restricted construction and start with new appropriate sized cabinetry that will give you the finished look that will enhance the decor of your home. You won’t regret the extra expense for assuring success.

New York is the cultural capital of USA and renowned for its huge impact on the nation as a whole. The corporate culture of the city has taken up wines just as it had taken up whiskey once and this has led to the growth of various Long Island based wine stores.

Such liquor stores sell the choicest beverages at the most affordable rates and also offer heavy discounts for the same. From these stores, all Veuve products, including accessories of wines, can be bought at the most reasonable prices, which make them ideal for corporate parties and as exquisite gifts.

Now, who wouldn’t enjoy a glass of the delicate Veuve Clicquot NV Rose when provided free of charge by the employers on special occasions. Its aroma is very generous and elegant, with aromas of fresh raspberry, wild strawberry, cherry and blackberry being recognized by the drinkers from the start.

These aromas give way to the biscuity annotations of dried fruits, Viennese pastries and almonds, apricots and brioche. The taste is quite fruity, just like the nose, and the wine is extremely balanced and harmonious on the palate. This champagne is magical and when coupled with Veuve Clicquot traveller gift set, it makes the most regal corporate gift.

From the cellars of these New York wine stores, the Krug champagne grand cuvee brut NV can be bought at the most competitive prices. This non vintage sparkling wine from Reims possesses easily observable aromas of berry, toast, citrus and coconut, which mesmerize the nose of the wine connoisseur.

This champagne is firm, dry and quite dense, due to which its flavor is wound very tightly. The generous flavors of ginger, spice, coconut and dried citrus are highly appreciated by all drinkers, who love to gift wine magnums to their colleagues on occasions that hold special significance in the work environment.

But, when champagnes are being gifted or served in corporate parties, can the Moet & Chandon Champagne Nectar stay behind? Its aroma is extremely fruity, with not so subtle hints of roses, white berries, redcurrants, melon and Clementine being experienced by the drinker.

The taste is delectable and brought forward by a fine mousse, which introduces the fizz first, the flavor second and a refreshing finish at the last, which leave the wine lover begging for more. Just like all Moet products this sparkling wine is also a favorite among the people, who relish the taste of black cherry in the Nectar Imperial.

Champagne – for many of us just the very mention of the word conjures uppictures of glamour, style and romance.

Lots of people believe that there are just a handful of famous champagne brands, but in reality there are just short of 5,000 different champagne makers. They’re all unique in their way and many of them create superb wine that match better known champagnes, but faced with such a wide selection, how to you decide on one or another? Here are some simple hints to help you make the right decision for you.

There are four things that influence the quality and style of a champagne and that need to find out about before you choose a champagne:
” What grapes were used and how were they blended together?
” What was the quality of the grapes used?
” How long has the champagne been aged?
” How sweet is it?

The answers to some of these questions can be found on the label. To get the rest of the info. you’ll have to ask the people in the shop – if they’re good they should be able to tell you. If they don’t know go to another shop!

Grapes
Champagne can be made with 3 grape varieties: one white, Chardonnay, and two black, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The grapes can be blended together in whatever ratio the wine maker decides, but this choice makes a big difference to the end result.

It’s common to write about grapes in terms of smells and tastes, but for many folk it’s more natural to think of them as colours in an artist’s paint box or instruments in an orchestra. When you mix colours and sounds together you often create a finished product that is more than just the sum of the parts.

Chardonnay: usually light in style ( this doesn’t mean lacking in flavour ). It’s sometimes described as ‘ elegant’, or ‘feminine’ and is characterised by flavours and aromas of citrus fruit and floral notes such as blossom.

If Chardonnay were a colour it would be bright yellow or dazzling white. It contributes the high notes of the music just like the flute or violin of the orchestra.

Pinot Noir: brings more body and fullness to the champagne together with flavours and aromas of red fruits such as cherry, blackcurrant and strawberry.

Pinot Meunier: adds aromas of apples and pears together with a fresh fruity quality that makes a champagne easy to drink and soft in the mouth.

These two black grapes are the bass notes – the trombones and drums of the orchestra, or the rich reds, blues and greens of the artist.

Quality
For a good chef there’s one golden rule: to make a great dish you must start with great ingredients – it’s the same with the grapes in champagne.

There are 3 grades of quality:
The top 5 % of the vineyards are called Grand Cru ( you’ll see this on the label if it applies )
The next 15% are designated as Premier Cru ( also on the label)
The rest are ranked as Cru ( if you don’t see Grand or Premier Cru on the label, then the blend is an ordinary Cru )

When different grades of quality are mixed together the quality of the overall blend is determined by the lowest quality element, and it doesn’t matter if there’s only a tiny fraction of that lower quality ingredient. So, a blend of 98% Grand Cru, 1% Premier Cru and 1% Cru, is not entitled to be called either Grand Cru or Premier Cru. It all has to be called just plain Cru

Ageing
You almost never find this mentioned on the label but in fact it’s one of most important factors determining quality.

The critical thing is the time the champagne spends ageing on the lees ( yeast sediment ) in the cellar in France before it is sold.

According to the regulations 15 months is the legal minimum ageing on lees for a champagne. In practice this is hardly long enough for the round rich flavours to evolve and for the champagne to loose it’s young, sharp edge.

In real terms 2.5 years, or 3 is what’s needed and if you come across a champagne that is aged even longer, then that’s terrific.

Don’t forget this is different from the time you hang on to the bottle once you have bought it and the wisest thing, unless you have a superb cellar in your home, is to drink the champagne within a year or two at most after you buy it.

Sweetness
By the end of the champagne making process the champagne in the bottle is bone dry – too dry for most people’s palate – so a few centilitres of liquid sugar is mixed in to make the champagne more acceptable to the consumer’s expectations. If you add more sugar you get a sweeter champagne.

According to how sweet a tooth you have, what the occasion is and what food you may be eating with the champagne, you’ll need a champagne with a different amount of sweetness. Fortunately this is one piece of information that is always indicated on the label if you know what to look for.

Almost all champagne these days is fairly dry – this style is called Brut and you’ll find this word if you look on the label

If you like something sweeter, look for the words Demi-Sec on the label.

On the other hand if a really dry champagne is the one you love then you should look for the words Extra Brut or Brut Nature.

Ask 50 champagne lovers this question and you’re bound to get lots of different replies, but the chances are that a few recognised names will crop up more than most: Dom Pérignon, Cristal, Krug, La Grande Dame will probably be mentioned a lot.

But how would it be if none of these is the most glamourous champagne brand and how on earth do you select one?

In one sense it’s impossible because it’s a very subjective opinion, but if there were a way of singling out just one, what would be the determining factor that no one could argue about?

Well it couldn’t be the price tag because that changes from one bar to another. and it couldn’t be the taste because we all have different likes and dislikes. No, what we’re looking for is something tangible that no one can haggle about.

Well, you might look to see which the oldest champagne house is. After all we often associate great age and a rich history with things that are the best of the best so perhaps we should take a look and anyway, it will give you a new insight into the whole business of champagne brands.

In most parts of the world and the majority of industries it’s rare to find companies that were founded over 200 years ago and are still trading , but in Champagne there’s a positive flood of them – well, alright a handful then, but that’s still impressive.

Here are a few of them – the names may not all be familiar to you…

The most ancient champagne house of all is Ruinart – La Plus Ancienne Maison de Champagne – it was created back in 1729.

Ruinart also has some of the most spectacular cellars too. They go way back to Roman times and in fact Ruinart’s cellars are the only ones that are classifed as a national treasure. Right now you can’t visit because of restoration, but when you next find yourself in Reims a visit to Ruinart is a must.

Gosset is also a very venerable company dating back to 1584. Hang on…. doesn’t that make it older than Ruinart?

Well yes, but the thing is that Gosset started life as a wine trader and even thoughwe know they sold still wine, there are no records to show that Gosset made champagne all that time ago.

So Gosset always takes care to call itself as the Oldest Wine House in the Champagne Region ‘ La plus Ancienne Maison de Vins de la Champagne’

By the way, when speaking of champagne in French, Le champagne refers to the wine made in that region; La Champagne means the region itself.

The largest champagne house of them all is Moët & Chandon.

La Grande Maison, as it is sometimes known, was established in 1743 by Claude Moët (pronouncd with the T sounded, like MO ETTE).

There are no records to show that Monsieur Moët was a champagne maker before 1743 but by that time he was already in his forties so, who knows? He may well have started his company a few years earlier.

Another venerable house with roots going back to the 18th century is Louis Roederer founded in 1776 a date with which every American will be familiar

It’s Roederer that makes Cristal which was originally created for Tsar Alexander II of Russia back in 1876 , mind you back then it was a sweet champage quite different from the Cristal we know these days.

Relative new-comers by champagne standards, but still names with a noble story to tell are

Lanson Founded in 1760
Veuve Clicqout Ponsardin 1772
Piper Heidsieck 1785
Perrier Jouët 1811
Laurent Perrier 1812
Billecart Salmon 1818

It somehow adds an extra touch of magic to realise that there’s more than a little bit of history in every mouthful of champagne you enjoy.

But if history is the main source of glamour what about some of the smaller champagne brands?

Many of the the less well-known families that still make fabulous today have been anchored in the Champagne region for centuries too.

Champagne Henri Giraud’s family can trace its roots back to 1625 when François Hémart settled in the village of Aÿ. The Girauds later married into the Hémart family to create today’s champagne house.

Another champagne brand you may not have seen is Chanoine. Today it is part of a very large group of champagne producers, but it started in 1730 which makes it the second oldest of the lot.

Yet another, Louis de Sacy, boasts that its family was established as vine growers in the village of Verzy as long ago as 1633

The fact of the matter is that when it comes to pedigree some of the smaller houses have an equally proud history as the giant champagne brands and are well worth getting to know when you have the chance.

It just goes to show that there are other things worth taking into consideration when it comes to champagne apart from just the price and the advertising.

How do you choose the right wine for a special occasion without being bamboozled by wine merchants or having to search through numerous bottles in the supermarket? Well help is now at hand with a number of mail order wine merchants, such as formulawine.co.uk.

Visitors to the site are able to not only learn about the type of wine and what foods it will complement, but also learn about the provenance of the wine, where it was produced, who produced it, and so on.

Now if this sounds like it is simply wine snobbery in a different form, then think again; instead the information about the wine is comprehensive and informative, without propagating the idea that wine is exclusive and only for the select few.

This means that anyone can learn about wine in a way that is not threatening and you don’t feel pressurised into buying the one that is being pushed by the wine merchant. You also learn at your own pace, so you don’t have to try and remember the details of each and every wine that is being described; you can simply learn when it is convenient

In addition, you don’t have to buy a crate of each different wine: you can buy as much or as little as you like.

At formulawine.co.uk, even those of us who can’t tell a Chardonnay from a Sauvignon Blanc can learn all about the wines without feeling as if we are being pushed into spending more than we want or that we are being dictated to by someone who has a vested interest in making a sale. You can peruse the site at your leisure. You don’t even have to buy any wine; you can simply discover different kinds of wine without spending anything.

This makes Formula Wine the best place to go and get a range of wines for a special occasion, but the key secret to Formula Wine is that you don’t have to worry that the wine is going to cost a fortune. Being Internet-based, the overheads are kept to a minimum and you can easily buy wines that are of a quality you simply couldn’t afford from a wine merchant and that you probably won’t find in a supermarket.

So if you want to defy the wine snobs at your special occasion, satisfy the environmentalists and provide good quality wine for all your guests without having to take out a second mortgage, then there is only one place to look, which makes Formula Wine just that little bit different!

I don’t know about you, but the way I acquire wine right now is markedly different from ten years ago. I imagine it is the introduction of the Internet that has changed the entire procedure. Almost everything from browsing for your favourite vintage to basically paying for it is different, and with it the total marketplace of wine has changed also.

I’m well mindful nevertheless that a lot of consumers are nonetheless wary of the Internet, and while they would like to take advantage of it might gain from a little assistance. Having that in mind right here are my 5 best ideas for purchasing wine on the Internet.

1. Before you even go online, make sure you have access to a secure payment method such as a guaranteed credit card. While you can pay for some items online by check, there is normally a very long delay with the process. Also, if you pay for overseas items by check expect there to be a large handling fees and a currency conversion fee.

2. When browsing online for your food and wine, make sure your Internet connection is protected by adequate virus scanning and firewall software. Most commercial software now signals whether it considers a site to be safe or not by displaying a coloured banner in the top of your Internet browser. In most cases green means good, red means bad. Be very wary of handing over any financial information to any vendor on a site that displays anything other than “green to go”.

3. Shop around. Many foods and wines are seasonal. This particularly applies at Christmas where you may end up paying a premium for certain red wines. Mulled wine and fortified wine such as port may end up costing up to 20% more in the weeks leading up to Christmas than it will earlier in the year. Remember, there is no reason why you can’t buy these products months in advance. They do not spoil.

4. If you want to sample a wide before you buy, then a good trick I have learned is to put your district into the search engine as well, for example you may put ” Buy wine online” as your normal search term, but consider putting something like “Buy wine online Shropshire” instead, this will give you your local wine merchants ( assuming you live in Shropshire).

This should bring up a list of sites that deal in what you’re after that are based in your local area. Obviously I am just using Birmingham as an example, replace this with your own area or district. You may well find you’re able to actually go and visit the place where your goods are being produced, and possibly choose the items yourself. This may be a big advantage to you and may even save on delivery costs.

5. As you are buying an alcoholic drink, pay special attention to the terms and conditions of the site. They will almost definitely be some conditions that are extra to the normal ones. To ensure that the alcohol is not delivered to children, they will probably only give the wine to an adult when they delivered to your doorstep. Likewise, it is unlikely that they will leave the product outside your house if there was no one at home. You may need to make certain that an adult is in to take collection of the wind when it is delivered.

So, it’s not just DVDs and video games that you buy online, there is no reason why you shouldn’t experiment and by some of your groceries and produce. Wine merchants can offer a massive choice online, more than they possibly could in a real “bricks and mortar” store. Hopefully these five tips will give you the confidence to try to buy wine online yourself..

Niagara on the Lake is a great tourist destination especially for the wine lovers. Every year thousands of tourists travel to this heavenly place from all parts of the world to taste the best ice wine and visit some of the most renowned Niagara Escarpment Wineries. The tourists who visit Niagara on the Lake not only get to taste the award winning ice wine but also get to see some picturesque scenery that will leave them spellbound.

Niagara on the Lake is often referred to as the “Land of wineries” and if you had been lucky enough to visit the land, you won’t ask why? The minute one sets foot in Niagara, the mesmerizing smell of the liquid gold of Niagara Escarpment Wineries and delicacies of Niagara on the Lake Restaurants begins to fire their imagination. The pristine ambiance, friendly people, calm atmosphere, serene life style, and sumptuous Niagara on the Lake Wineries provide an impetus to the dormant desire of booking for a Niagara Falls Ontario Wine Tours.

Niagara on the Lake is truly a tourist’s haven and offers a paradisiacal environment to pamper one’s senses. The awesome Niagara Falls Ontario Restaurants are really a visual and appetite treat for the beholder. The place is an amalgamation of Niagara Restaurants, beautiful Niagara Falls Wineries, marvelous natural sights, delectable treats, and what not’s. The climatic conditions offered by the Niagara on the Lake are an asset to the tourism and Niagara Escarpment Wineries. If you have already basked in the majestic glory of the place, then you would know the splendor of Niagara on the Lake.

The whole magic of Niagara Falls Ontario Wineries Tours can turn sour if you don’t visit a Niagara on the Lake Winery. You will find umpteen Niagara Escarpment Wineries offering the best ice wine in the world. You will never get to know what you have been missing on until and unless you don’t set your foot in a Niagara Falls Winery. You will have your plate full with fun and merriments while your stay in Niagara on the Lake. The festive mood in the place during the ice-wine festival will drown you in the pool of seamless joy and fun.

Book a Niagara Falls Ontario Wine Tour to drench yourself in some exotic fun. With a marvellous climate and landscapes the Niagara winery tours offers you the memories that you will cherish for a lifetime. One of the leading wineries of the region is Peller; it brings in for you the largest variety of pure ice-wine from the vineyards of Niagara.

Wines are made from fruits and the starch-based materials. The former are called the fruit wines which could be made from grapes, berries and other fruits and the latter are made from products like potatoes, ginger, barley, rice or any other product. These fruits are grown in most parts of the world and therefore, there are breweries for the production of wines in these countries. But, the premium wine is made with the fruits grown in the Mediterranean type of climate. Therefore, the premium wine is produced in the European countries which have this climate. The same climatic type is also there in other parts of the world as well.

The word ‘wine’ refers more to the greater concentrations of the alcohol in the beverage rather than the production process of the wine. By changing the conditions of the wine making process variously, you would be able to create the different types and blends of the wines. Some of the well established and renowned wine brands are from Europe. The wines are exported to other countries of the world from the European countries. If you are looking for the imported beverages from the other countries, your can find these on the internet. Some of the different types of online wine retail stores could be of the following types:

1. Promotional products sites: Some of the companies dealing in world wide promotional products might also be providing the imported premium wine. These are high values products which are given as gifts by top companies to their top clients.
2. Gift hamper sites: There are also the websites which deal in the gift hampers. These companies might be offering the wine hampers which would be including the different varieties and types of wine as a basket of their offerings. These are good for gifting to personal and business contacts, on occasions like weddings, anniversaries or on the celebration of some achievement.
3. Wine Manufacturers and suppliers: Some of the brands making these wines might also be doing the wine retail. Logging on to their sites for buying is distinctly possible. Similarly, there could be the suppliers which are offering more than one brand for sale.

Therefore, there are many sites which could be doing the wine retail. You will have to find the one which is close to your location and providing you the brands that you like. If these are located in some foreign country, you can seek the contact details of their agents or suppliers in your country.

After making an online purchase of the premium wine, you do not have to worry about its delivery as well. These wines come in the sealed glass bottles which are packaged and carried with due care and safety to your home or any other address that you want these to be delivered to. The returns policy of the online site shall be read as well. This would give you an idea of the conditions under which the wine home delivery can be returned back as well.

The world boasts of diversity, and that is what makes life beautiful and interesting. Each of us belongs to a distinct group with individual cultures and traditions that often serve to identify or differentiate us from each other. For the Greeks, what makes them distinct is their long-standing love affair with food and wine, a practice they have inherited from their ancestors. In the past, food was not only for enjoyment and nutrition. In Ancient Greece, it was a habit for people to offer food to gods. In some instances where food was found to be disliked by the gods, these were rejected by the people as well. These days, much of Greek cuisine and food practices are still based on ancient traditions. Different interpretations of Greek cookery is currently enjoyed by many, particularly since more people are now aware about Greek food, a phenomenon that was launched due to the ever-increasing fame of Greece as a tourist destination and the growing trend of using gastronomy to market a destination. So, if you want to know more about Greek wine and foods, here are some delightful fares that you can hopefully try out.

Traditional Greek fare involves the use of olive oil, vegetables and meat, such as lamb. However, Greek cuisine is renowned for being flavorsome and fresh, incorporating a wide range of spices, meats and vegetables. Like in some cultures, the Greeks also think that food can cure ordinary illnesses. The Avgolemono, for instance, is a lemon chicken soup with eggs and rice. This dish is often prepared for those who want to keep colds at bay, or for persons who may have the sniffles. Most Greeks also have a sweet tooth. A Greek celebration is not so without the proper dessert and an element that is always present during events is the Loukoumades, or traditional honey puffs. Traditional honey puffs or Loukoumades is generally made from yeast, sugar, eggs, flour and nutmeg, while honey, sugar and cinnamon are used to garnish this type of sweet. Filo pastry is also popular using the infamous Baklava dessert which is native to Greece.

Another well-known Greek fare is the Moussaka. It is a casserole of eggplants, potatoes, onions, with a certain kind of meat. Meat is incorporated into many main Greek meals and dishes such as Souvlaki, which is similar to a skewered kebab, are favored by many Greek tourists. Vegetables also play a vital role in Greek cooking. Seasonal vegetable dishes are made and these may be used as part of the main course or as appetizers or entremets. Greek salads, or Horiatiki, are also popular as a side dish with most main meals. Unlike the common practice in the west where lettuce is mainly used in salads, the Greeks, on the other hand, rarely do so. Greek salad is different in that it is primarily made up of vegetables such as tomato, cucumber, onions, feta cheese and olive oil and seasoning. One will rarely find any lettuce in most Greek salads. Another common side dish is the pita bread. It is usually served with a selection of dips, such as yoghurt, cucumber and garlic.

Together with food, wine is also greatly enjoyed by the Greeks, and it has been this way ever since the ancient times where wine was believed to be the drink of the gods. In Greece alone, there are more than 300 varieties of wines ranging from reds, whites to blanc de gris – all of which are adored by both locals and tourists. The Retsina, also known as white or rose wine, is one of the most known wines in Greece. The Retsina is very appealing to most Greeks, but the tinge of resin in the drink makes it less popular with tourists. The Greeks find red wines appealing, and two favorites are the Brusco and the Xinomavro. The former is a type of dry red house wine, while the latter is a deep red wine from northern Greece, which is also known as ‘acid black.’ The wine ages well and gives a spectrum of aroma and flavor. Agiorghitiko, a wine named after St. George, is popular in the Greek isles. It is from the grapes cultivated in the Peloponnese area and its piquant cherry-like taste makes it very distinct.

The Greek’s passion for food and wine cannot be denied. It is evident in their lifestyle and exceptional gastronomy. Greek gastronomy is not only about singular cuisine, but also about tradition and history. So, if you do find yourself in Greece, you will not only be filled with admiration about the nation’s history and culture, but you will also come to know and love Greek cooking.

The owners of Falkner Winery in Temecula Valley, Ray and Loretta Falkner, would like you to know that they are again doing a weekend Anniversary Party for July 3rd to July 5th. The general public is invited to | in a exciting weekend that includes Jazz performances, winery tours, huge sales, and other fun events. In order to help make room for some new releases, selected wines will be sold for up to 50% off case prices. Selected items from the gift store will also be on sale at up to 30% off. Wine will be “raffled” off each hour (11am -5pm) with the winner able to purchase the bottle for only $1.

As part of this Anniversary occasion, Free Jazz will be played on both Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4pm. There will be two remarkable solo saxophone players: Jason Weber playing on Saturday and Gil Alcantar playing on Sunday on the outside lawn area. Award winning Falkner wines such as their Sauvignon Blanc, “Super Tuscan Style” Amante, Viognier, “Bordeaux Style” Meritage, and Syrah will all be available at low sale prices based on bottles available.

As part of the event, the Pinnacle Restaurant will offer a great “Anniversary Special for 2″ lunch. This delightful meal provides 2 people a choice of shared salad or appetizer, separate entrées (such as BBQ Chicken or BBQ Baby Back Ribs), shared dessert, and separate glasses of wine for only $55 plus tax. Ray and Loretta Falkner will be on hand at times during the event to greet guests and sign wine bottle purchases. Also, they will have their unique, outdoor wine tasting bar open for the weekend so your group can enjoy the breathtaking view from their hill top setting. Guests will be able to order and enjoy delicious food from the Pinnacle Restaurant, purchase and drink the Falkner’s award winning wines, and relax to live jazz while relaxing at tables in their beautiful lawn area. The weekend promises to be an relaxing and enjoyable one for all that attend.

Falkner Winery is a premier winery in the Temecula Valley Wine Country displaying our delicious fresh food, estate grown wines, and a beautiful environment. Since opening in July 2000, the winery has gained notarietyexcellence in the Wine Country for its estate grown wines, great food at their Pinnacle Restaurant, a unique Art Gallery, wine tasting lessons, and special venues such as parties and weddings. Our tasting room is available daily from 10am to 5pm with tours provided on weekends and by appointment. The restaurant serves lunch daily from 11:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Thursday and 11:30am to 2:30pm Friday through Sunday. They are located 5 miles east of I-15 off the Rancho California Road exit then left onto Calle Contento. Visit their web site for more information at www.falknerwinery.com.