Text Box: We’re gonna start things out with a little Woop Woop attitude—from Australia! This one is a big, rich, juicy wine laden with fresh varietal of Shiraz fruit—please note the new closure—The Zork. The Zork is a south Australian invention that addresses one of the wine’s industry’s biggest challenges—sealing a bottle without spoiling the wine inside. The Zork is a durable, recyclable, food-grade polymer which will not taint the wine or change its flavour. This wine is deep in colour and the nose is inviting. With oodles of rich, opulent Shiraz fruit the palate delivers a lush mouthfeel, bursting with blackberry fruit juice, blueberry jam and licorice—chock full of quintessential Aussie character. Let this one work its magic!! Pairs excellent with any grilled meats. (Retails for $9.99/bottle). This next one is a celebration of taste—The Pacific Rim Dry Riesling from Bonny Doon Vineyard. The refreshing lightness of Riesling!! Brilliant crisp, racy and floral makes this wine sing. A tasty wine with mild complexity and luscious and spicy peach, melon and tropical fruit. Blend of grapes from Washington and Germany. Creamy texture, structured, earthy and sturdy—which brightens our world. Perfect accompaniment to Asian cuisine. (Retails for $10.99/bottle). Planned. Unplanned . . . Go for it!! This next one is a product of California—the Chariot Central Coast Sangiovese. This ripe, full Sangiovese has reached its youthful peak, showcasing aromas of rose petal, bing cherries, integrated with a little oak. On the palate, this medium-weight wine has a sweet entry and balanced mouthfeel. Its mid-palate shows soft tannins and firm acidity, followed by a pleasant 30 second finish. Pairs well with Teriyaki steak or a hearty beef stew. (Retails for $12.99/bottle).

August 2006
Text Box: Furlong’s Wine Club Text Box: Heard it through the grapevine. . . Text Box: May the best day of your past, Be the worst day of your future.

       Welcome all new Wine Club members—we had a record month for new members—yeah!!  We’re so glad you joined us!!  We hope you enjoy the experience and our passion.  We are featuring three really fun wines this month—two out of California and one from Australia!!  Bottom’s Up!!!

      What a deal!!!!  Stanley Cup in North St. Paul—for all you hockey lovers out there!!  August 12th at City Hall.  Let’s celebrate—Woo Hoo!!