Text Box: If music be the food of love, then Bunratty Meade is surely the drink of passion. The Bunratty Winery is situated in the shadow of the famous 15th century Bunratty Castle in the historical county of Clare. This one is a rare treat from Ireland!! First discovered by Irish monks in the middle ages, Mead was believed to have the magical powers of virility and fertility. In ancient times, it became the custom for the bride and groom to drink Mead for one full moon after their wedding, hence the term ‘Honeymoon’, still used today. On numerous occasions the groom laced with generous amounts of Mead, was carried by his friends to the bedside of his bride. Bunratty Mead is a traditional wine, produced from an ancient Irish recipe of pure honey, fruit of the vine and natural herbs. It’s a medium sweet wine, with a wide taste appeal, and suitable for all important occasions. Although it is said that the monks originally produced Mead for medicinal purposes, its popularity soon proved that it could make even people who were well, feel even better!! Retails for $15.99/bottle. (just say ‘I do’) Let me introduce this month’s red—The Solaris Carneros Pinot Noir—oooh, so seductive. All of the fruit comes from the cool Carneros region at the southern end of Napa and Sonoma Counties. Here the cooling breezes from the bay allow for long, slow ripening of the grapes, and beautiful acidity to balance the rich fruit. This wine has black cherry, red berry notes in the nose. Subtle toasty oak with hints of vanilla. Full-bodied Pinot Noir with soft, velvety texture. This one will complement any Italian cuisine or a grilled steak. Retails for $15.99/bottle. Yummy!

Heard it through the grapevine. . .
Text Box: June 2006

Furlong’s Liquor Wine Club

         Hope all of you had a fabulous Memorial Day Weekend - the kickoff to Summer!!!  June is always full of excitement—Father’s Day, Grad parties, weddings, vacations, bar-b-ques and the list goes on . . .  

     This month’s selections will fit right in.    

The family and guests in the Wedding conduct a final toast to the new Bride and Groom by raising their glasses of Mead and toasting:

On this your special day,

Our wish to you,

The goodness of the old,

The best of the new,

God bless you both,

Who drink this Mead,

May it always fill

Your every need.
Text Box: A happy Wife Is a happy life!!