Happy New Year to all: Here we are starting a new year and our first tasting of the new year. We are starting off with a super value that we are passing along to you. Chamisal Vineyards from California. This a unoaked Chardonnay that is great and the best thing about this wine is, it used to have a regular price of $31.99 Now only $14.99. This wine was in the "Top White wine values " Wine Spectator.

WaterBrook Melange-A Washington Favorite Blend-28%Cabernet Franc, 21% Syrah, 19% Cabernet, 17% Sangiovese, 14%Merlot, 1% Tempranillo. Aromas of cedar, spice and dark stone fruit are a warm welcome. Black cherry and plum notes marry with delicious flavors of dark chocolate and toasted oak. Balanced tannins and lingering fruit round out the finish.

Alamos Malbec- $10.99 This Alamos Malbec from Argentinia presents a dark purple color with violet highlights. The nose offers bright black cherry aromas with light floral notes. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe concentrated cassis and black raspberry fruit flavors. The finish is long and lingering, with ripe velvety tannins.

FOREFRONT CABERNET FROM PINE RIDGE- $20.99 This wine is a blend of 78% Cabernet, 5% Merlot, 2% Petite Verdot 1% Cabernet Franc, 1% Malbec., 13% Syrah. Flavor profile-Aromas of blueberry, red cherry and raspberry are accented by darker notes of coffee bean, spicy bramble and hints of carmel. The palate is long and delicious finish.

Graham's 2003 Late Bottle Vintage Porto- $20.99 This late bottle Vintage' like vintage Port, is a wine of a single year but is not a "declared" Vintage as say the recent 2007 Vintage was delared. Tasting notes On the nose showing a stunning intensity, packed with red and jammy black fruit aromas. Pairs with chocolate desserts and hard cheeses like a mature cheddar or even a soft goat cheese.

POVERTY BAY is fast approaching. it will be held March 5, 6, 7 2010 at the elegant Landmark on the Sound. Get your tckets for the Friday night event, which will be a" NIGHT IN THE VINEYARD" If you have not been to this event you should try and attend. We will have about 25 wineries at the event during Saturday and Sunday along with jazz music and food to enhance your wine experience. And you can purchase wines right at the event to take home. Did you know that all the money raised from this event goes back into the community Thanks to the efforts of the Rotary Club of Des Moines. Thie will be the sixth annual and Rotary has raised over $250,000. So if your going to do anything this year in Des Moines help support this association of commuity leaders who are making our community and the world a better place to live, learn, work and play.

Gala Ticket price is $75 per person. The festival tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

Do not miss out on th latest play from T. M Sell and his band of merry actors. If you have not attended one of the plays at E. B. Foote. You are missing out on some of the best entertainment for $20 and get this, you get wine tasting and snacks and Free Parking along with limited commercials. The dates of performances are as follows.Jan.15,16,17,20,22,23,24,27,28,29,30,31. Evening shows doors open at 6:30p.m. show starts at 7p.m. Sundays 1:30 doors open and 2p.m. show starts. OH! I almost forgot the original music by the talanted Nancy Warren, and this will not cost you extra. So check your datebook and get your tickets now as they are already starting to sell out!

We will be open Regular Hours on December 31st We will be closed New Years Day We will be Regular Hours on Saturday We will be closed Sunday and Monday and 11 to 6:30 Tuesday thru Saturday