   |  Newsletter ArchivePixies and Robots, Anubis and Grandma, and Giving Thanks for Booze
*** we apologize for the brevity of this newsletter but things are busy! ***
CoWineCo's 2009 Thanksgiving Picks Since you're busy trying to figure out how to best fit your cider-brined turkey into that inverted Pilgrim's hat while one kid hangs off one leg and you kick the dog away from the gizzards with the other, why not leave the wine pairings to us? We're not afraid. Pelt us with your wildest and weirdest Thanksgiving recipes and we will pair a wine that will make them sing...literally. It's truly a sight to behold...singing food and all.
RED BUBBLY This year's #1 pick is a sparkling brut RED pinot noir from Burgundy. Yup, all the lovely cherry and earthiness of silky pinot in a bubbly package. This will pair with everything from chestnut and squash-stuffed goose to a Hungry Man Thanksgiving microwave special. Parigot & Richard Bourgogne Brut, France - $25.99/btl
ROSE BUBBLY Bouche Cremant de Limoux Brut, France - $15.99/btl
WHITE BUBBLY We dare you to find a better deal in real Champagne than this baby. Mansard Brut Champagne, Epernay, France - $33.99/btl
RED Cave de Saumur Cabernet Franc 2005, Loire Valley, France - $11.99/btl Albert Bichot Chorey-Les-Beaune 2007 (Pinot Noir), Burgundy, France - $21.99/btl Chasseur Cazar Russian River Pinot Noir, California - $18.99/btl
WHITE Infinity White Blend (60 Grenache Blanc / 40 Viognier) 2008, Ctrl Coast, California - $9.99/btl Donnhoff Riesling 2007, Nahe, Germany - $27.99/btl Spring Seed Wine Co. Four O'Clock Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, McLaren Vale, Australia - $16.99 Vinedo de los Vientos Estival White Gewurztraminer Blend, Uruguay - $14.99/btl
We'll be giving thanks to keeping a wine store alive and well through a very difficult year for everyone. Thanks to all our old and new customers who keep coming back.
*** Pixies and Robots
We're proud to officially announce the work of Candace Metzger up on our walls. Candace's studio was actually in our current location before we turned it into a wine store. When we were in the middle of demolition we found some of her gorgeous sketches on the sheetrock way back from when she and her sister built the space out. We've actually sold much of her work already but many of the pieces are prints and some of the originals that have sold are being replaced by brand new pieces for the opening. Which brings me to the important info...
Candace Metzger Art Opening This Saturday, November 14th 4 - 6pm Affordable wines by-the-glass / complimentary Auntie Em's Cheeses
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November Block Party!
The Eagle Rock Block Party is back again. What is it? Every 2nd Saturday of the month participating businesses throughout Eagle Rock will display the lantern above and offer deals, discounts, freebies, entertainment, sausages, etc 'till late in the evening. For our part in the party this month, we're offering free Auntie Em's cheeses from 4-6pm with the purchase of a glass of wine and 10% off all bottles purchases to-go ALL DAY. New businesses are joining all the time so for a current list and map, CLICK HERE.
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Regular Wine Tasting Schedule
*** We hold tastings twice a week on Friday nights and Sunday afternoons , and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays the bar is open for wines by the glass . Please see our calendar for details on any given day: www.cowineco.com/calendar ***
Wine Tasting: Feast of St. Tauborus Friday, November 13th 5:30-8:30pm (wines by the glass also available from 4:00 to 11pm) $15/person 5 wines and gourmet cheeses from Auntie Em's Marketplace Please RSVP to: info@cowineco.com or (323) 478-1985 Today is the Feast St. Tauborus, the patron saint of malapropisms. Man, there's a patron saint for everything, huh? Well, it's a doggy-dog world out there so come release some tension, grab your best dress out of that chester drawers, get all dialed up and join us for the best wine deal in Los Angeles. wines Aymura Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile Morgan Cotes du Crow Grenache/Syrah 2007, Monterey, California Naisi Nero D'Avola, Sicily Wild Hog Talmadge Zinfandel, California Domaine J. Laurens Cremant de Limoux Brut, France
Lazy Sunday Tasting Sunday, November 15th 1-4pm $12/person 4 wines and gourmet cheeses from Auntie Em's Marketplace No RSVP necessary wines
Wine Cellar Wednesdays Every Wednesday 4-11pm No corkage fee on any bottles in the store! Grab anything off the shelf for the price of the bottle, ask the nice bartender for some glasses, sit, and enjoy
*** Welcome to the 3rd intallment of "WINE PARAPHERNALIA THAT MAKES US UNCOMFORTABLE AND/OR SCARED" (or W.P.T.M.U.U.A.O.S. for short).
We're not sure if the wine holder above is horrible, or completely and totally rocks. Anubis is an Egyptian god associated with the afterlife, so maybe it's a combination wine holder/urn. If so, A+ on practicality....got a small mantle and all...need Grandma's ashes to share space with that Paso Zin....I get it. But outside of the Smithsonian, Indy's classroom, and a New Jersey diner, we're not really sure who's decor fits this one-of-a-kind gem.
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See You Soon, John and Jen
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An alcoholic is someone you don't like who drinks as much as you do. ~ Dylan Thomas
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