Text Box: Greetings to all!! We have some really exciting selections for you this month—imported from South Africa!! We are featuring the Robertson Winery. This winery is an important role player in the South African wine industry. This trend setting and progressive winery had its humble beginnings in a charming missionary church on the outskirts of Robertson. It was founded in 1941—named after Scottish minister Dr. William Robertson, who settled in the area in 1822. This Winery is now the third largest winery in South Africa. In 1984, Van Zyl handed the reins over to Bowen Botha– who developed Robertson Winery into a global brand. We have three of their finest varieties to share with you. Drinking wine is part of the enjoyment of life!!. Text Box: Heard it through the grapevine . . . Text Box: Behind Door #1 is the Robertson Winery Gewurztraminer—special late harvest. The gewürztraminer grape know for its oily texture and scent of parma violets and tastes of lychee fruit. This wine is characterized by fruity and sweet honeysuckle-with a smooth velvety finish. Very refreshing!! You will want to serve this one up with your Thanksgiving Turkey—before, during and after cooking!! Serve chilled. Retails for $8.99/bottle. Text Box: And last but not least, behind Door #3 is the Robertson Winery Almond Grove Riesling Noble Late Harvest. You are going to fall in love with this one. Sweet wine that will warm your heart. Apricot in color—flavor bursts with apricot and peaches—with a long, long smooth finish. Serve this one chilled—perfect for after dinner. Your guests will never leave. Retails for $13.99/bottle.

      Behind Door #2 is the Robertson Winery Pinotage.  This is the first time our club has featured the Pinotage grape variety.  This unique and popular grape is almost restricted to the South African region.  It is a cross of cinsaut and pinot noir.  Translucent ruby red color.  Note the blackberry, cherry and plum flavors—slightly dry with earthy tones.   The locals love to serve this one with Elephant Stew—recipe on the back.  Also pairs well with pate, lamb or wild game.  Retails for $8.99/bottle.