We will be featuring wines from EBERLE out of Paso Robles this weekend. ESTATE CHARDONNAY - $15.99 - exhibits a combination of lemon-lime citrus aromas with rich flavors of pineapple, pear and green apple rounded by just a touch of vanilla oak. A delightful, crowd-pleasing wine to accompany a variety of cuisine or simply enjoy by the glass!

COTES-DU-ROBLES - $15.99 - represents the nature of Paso Robles terroir. This wine exhibits an intense purple hue with complex layers of rich fruit flavors, hints of earth and minerality supported by moderate tannins with a hint of sweet oak. A blend of three recognized Rhone varietals, the complex finess of this wine should be enjoyed as an everyday addition to your dining experience.

VINEYARD SELECT CABERNET - $20.99 - displays 100% varietal characteristics blended from five distinguished Paso Robles vineyards, including the Eberle Estate vineyard. Approachable and enjoyable in its youth, lush with flavors of wild berries, cassis and moderate tannins, it is also worthy of aging for several years.

STEINBECK/WINE BUSH VINEYARDS ZINFANDEL - $22.99 - showcases two of Paso Robles finest Zinfandel vineyards: the reputable Steinbeck Vineyard contributes layers of sweet briar fruit with hints of earth and minerality blended with Wine Bush offering robust color and rich, jammy flavors of prune, ripe blackberry and a peppery finish. This is an exquisite example of Zinfandel displaying a well-balanced combination of elegance with richness of fruit and depth.

MUSCAT CANELLI - $15.99 - Reveals floral aromas of orange blossom and ripe melon integrated with hints of citrus and bursts of guava and nectarine, culminating in a finish laced with spice. Crisp and semi-sweet, this wine is a surprising delight to enjoy with every occasion and a diversity of fare from creme brulee to foie gras.

Just because it is Friday the 13th we won't have any mystical magical wines but do have a couple of new ones to share with you.

GIRARDET WINE CELLARS from the Umpqua Valley pioneered this French vine on the West Coast and remains one of the few producers. The wine is BACO NOIR. Displays a deep crimson color with great legs. Sweet, vibrant aromas of sun ripened fruits with a little toasted vanilla. Silky fruit flavors build slowly and then linger on with toasty, spicy flavors in the finish. Incredibly drinkable with a luscious mouth feel. Moderately oaked. Try with pastas, spicy meats, or a chocolate & berry fondue! (from Girardet's web site)

COELHO WINERY from Amity Oregon makes a MARECHAL FOCH (pronounced "mar-esh-shall-fosh) that we will be offering. It is used to make a variety of styles of wine, ranging from a light red wine similar to Beaujolais, to more extracted wines with intense dark "inky" purple colour and unique varietal character, to sweet, fortified, port-style wines. Wines made from Marechal Foch tend to have strong acidity, aromas of black fruits and, in some cases, toasted wheat, mocha, fresh coffee, bitter chocolate, vanilla bean, and musk. In the darker variants of the wine a strong gamey nose is also often described. Highly extracted, and more carefully produced wines made from older plantings of Marechal Foch have recently been successfully marketed as more expensive niche cult wines with a dedicated following. (info from Wikipedia)

Stop by and try these varietals - you never know when you may find a new favorite!

One of Anita's pieces

Anita has done numerous art pieces around the Des Moines area. She did the first and fifth paintings for the Poverty Bay Wine Festival and was one of the artists that did the "Spirit of Des Moines" mural that is on the wall at the Farmers Market.

Anita has also started making wearable art which she will be showing here on Saturday. Her pieces are made with semi precious stones and are one of a kind.

If you visit Anita's website you can see some of the portraits and other pieces she has done. From birds, pets, florals and portraits her work is beautiful.

click here to visit Anita's web site

If you are looking for a gift for someone who enjoys wine and an evening out we have a couple of great ideas for you!

BREEDERS THEATER'S next show SNOWBOUND opens January 15th at E.B. Foote Winery in Burien. "In a small town in the Washington Cascades, heavy snowfall blocks the pass -- both ways. Seven people are trapped in a mountain lodge. One of them might be an escaped convict, or even a killer. Three of them have a secret; two of them are running from something. One of them has outlived three husbands. And one of them is named Binky. A comic murder mystery, with hidden Alfred Hitchcock references throughout." Other showtimes are January 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28, 30, 31. Doors open at 6:30 PM/show starts at 7 PM, Sundays door opens at 1:30 PM and show starts at 2 PM. Tickets are $20.00 (cash or check please)

Another option is the POVERTY BAY WINE FESTIVAL GALA. This years theme is 'AN EVENING IN THE VINEYARD' and will be held once again at the historic Land Mark on the Sound on March 5. With 13 wineries offering samples and delicious hors d'oeuvres and desserts provided by Anthony's this is one of the areas don't miss events. Ticket price is $75 and includes a one day admission to the Wine Festival either March 6 or 7.

Wine Festival tickets are also available now. Price is $20.00 and there will be 22 wineries this year. There are some new ones attending so it will be fun to taste the new guys and visit with some of your favorites from past festivals. Get your tickets from any Des Moines Rotarian or here at CorkyCellars.

There will be some marketing students here Friday evening and Saturday conducting a short survey for their marketing class.

Friday they will be here from 4 until close and on Saturday from 1 until 4.

If you are tasting with us during those times please give these students a few minutes of your time.

Thank You

Have a Great Day and we hope to see you soon.