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April Greetings!

April can be a difficult time in the valley. As we know many are probably sick and tired of winter, and we could still get more snow. You are also probably tired of us talking about what a great ski season it has been and going on and on and on about it. Sorry, but we have to keep talking about it!!! This season was epic (could still hit 500 inches at Monarch) and I would like everyone to take a moment of silence in honor of the 07/08 ski season....................................thanks! :) While many are holding on to the end of winter, many are anxious for the warmer seasons to come. so while the ski season comes to a close and everyone starts thinking about more warm weather activities we ask that you do not forget to stop by "The Jug" for all of your springtime activity needs. After all, a different season brings different recreational opportunities and libation cravings Her at "The Jug" we are proud to take care of the latter! Stop on by this April and take advantage of all the "super springs savings" we ave come up with. As always, thank you for your continued patronage and we look forward to seeing each and every one of you this month at "The Jug."

Happy Springtime!
Sincerely,
The staff at Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors

April Wine Specials

REDS:

Kris Pinot Nero 2006 (100% Pinot Noir) ~ Was $16.99...NOW $14.99!
From the famed Franz Haas estate in Alto Adige, here is the first release of this incredible Pinot Noir. Kris Pinot Nero displays a young, fragrant and fruity style that is in keeping with the zone's production tradition. At the same time, however, it has a good structure and body so that it develops greater complexity. The coor is a light ruby red that resembles the tints of wild berries. The bouquet offers scents of red and black currants. On the palate the wine is dry with a good, elegantly balanced structure with notes of berries and currant. This one's a must try!






Tilia Malbec Mendoza 2006 ~ Was $8.99...NOW $7.99
Named after the Linden, or Tilia, tree commonly found in Argentina, this wine possesses true varietal character and has come to the market at a value price. The Tilia tree can be found throughout the winer country of Argentina. The nose offers dense black fruit aromas with light violet notes and a touch of sweet toast. The mouthfeel is full and rich, with ripe, concentrated black currant and cassis fruit flavors with a touch of chocolate and sweet spice from light oak aging. what a bargain!




Zinful Thoughts Napa 2005 ~ Was $11.99...NOW $10.99
Don't be fooled by the name or label, this Zinfandel is well worth twice the price. This Zinfandel explodes with ripe plums on the nose with flavors of raspberries, dried cranberries, boysenberry, blackberry and classic pepper. Pair this wine with BBQ, lamb, beef, pizza, pork, cheese...or just a glass!




WHITES:


Pepiere Muscadte Sevre et Maine, Loire 2006 ~ Was $12.99...NOW $10.99
Marc Oliver hand harvests (a rarity in the region) uses natural yeasts, waits for the wine to finish and bottles with a very light filtration. The vineyards are in old vines (40 years and older) with a particularly good exposition on a plateau overlooking the river Sevre. All the vineyards are from original stock; Oliver is the only grower in the Muscadet who does not have a single clonal selection in the vineyards. This heroic vigneron does in Muscadet with old vines, granitic soils and low yields wheat others dream of in much more "serious" appellations. the 2006 Domaine de la Pepiere Classique Muscadet has now arrived. It is energetci, juicy and full of life, a cool crisp slice of the Muscadet soil tempered with snappy fruit. Don't delay.








Babich Sauvignon blanc Marlborough 2007 ~ Was $14.99...NOW $12.99
The aroma of lantana and wild herbs combines wiht tropical fruits and green apple. The palate is exuberant and intense fruit salad, nettles and fresh herbs burst into existence and continue through the length of the palate, joined at the end by lime/citrus and mineral notes. A powerful and lengthy Sauvignon. This wine works well with a white meat dish. Also great with oysters or a green salad!






Argiolas Costamolino Vermentino Di Sardegna 2006 ~ Was $14.99...NOW $12.99

Straw yellow in color with green highlights. Subtle, intense and delicate on the nose with clean varietal characteristic. Delicate and pleasantly refreshing on the palate. Recommended with antipasti, pasta and fish courses. This wine consistently receives high scores!






Connoisseurs Corner:

Siduri Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2006 ~ Was $29.99...NOW $26.99
By focusing solely on Pinot Noir from the most prestigious vineyard sites in California and Oregon, and by vinifying each barrel separately by lot, clone, yeast and copper, Siduri champions individuality of place and intensity of flavor in each wine they produce. WOW! This wine is a steal at 27 Bucks, our clear favorite of Siduri's appellation wines. Really nice floral nose, with a classic red-fruit flavor profile, tart red cherries and strawberries. Great balance, full and broad on the palate, finely textured and pleasing medium finish.

April Beer and Liquor Specials

Beer Specials!
Celebrate Earth day and Support Green Businesses!
10% off ALL New Belgium Beers!

Miller High Life 6-pack bottles now $4.20
(No punches on beer cards)





Celebrate Chad's Birthday Month!!!
Crown Royal 1.75L now $49.99!

Greetings for January/February 2008

Dear Valued Customers,

Happy New Year! Sorry that we have been slacking on getting the first newsletter of 2008 out and about, but 200 plus inches of snow at Monarch has been calling us, not to mention the hectic holiday season :)

Anyhoo, we're back! And better late than never, right? What better way to kick off the new-year than with some awesome deals down at Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors? We are excited to bring in some new Jug Club Wine varietals that we have never had before as well as two new French wines of the 2005 vintage (2005 is considered one of the best years ever for wine in France.) Also due to customer requests we have increased the number of beers on sale. Whatever your taste buds are asking for, you will find it this month at "The Jug."

As always we would like to thank you for your continued patronage and look forward to serving you this month and this year.

Sincerely,

The staff at Arlie Dale's Jug Liquors

VALENTINE'S SPECIAL 2008

Rosenblum Cellars

Desiree

Was $17.99 ~~ Now $14.99

All curves and sinful indulgence, Désirée is a bit of a bad girl, but in all the right ways. Like a long, seductive kiss that never seems to end, the essence of Désirée is playful, enticing and fun. Conceived as a deliciously decadent Californian interpretation of the great Port wines, Désirée Chocolate Dessert Wine is an exotic blend of Zinfandel, along with two of Portugal's classic grape varieties and an infusion of rich, opulent chocolate. An experience unto itself in the world of wine, Désirée is meant to be sipped and savored as a luscious liquid dessert (think heavenly chocolate mousse without the calories), or a companion alongside the most hedonistic after dinner treats- whatever they may be.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY WINE SPECIALS!

REDS

2006 Cono Sur, Pinot Noir

Was $11.99 ~~ NOW $9.99

This Chilean winery is taking their journey into Pinot Noir so seriously, that they have created an entire independent wing of their winery dedicated exclusively to this grape. Started in 1999, they have moved forward from their initial goal of producing the finest Pinot Noir in Chile, to making a French-style Pinot Noir to take on the world. Hand harvested, and individually checked, the whole clusters of grapes are then actually crushed manually… with feet! Gravity (not pumps) then takes the wine to the barrel room, where it spends 14 months in French oak. The wine has a lively, purple-red color, aromas of cherry, raspberry, plum, strawberry & just a little smoke. Soft, velvety textured flavors of sweet fruit lead to a long, balanced & structured finish with fine tannins.

2005 Chateau de Brondeau,

Bordeaux

Was $21.99 ~~ NOW $17.99

Robert Parker recommends not only this vintage from Bordeaux, but also some of the "lower pedigree", Merlot-based wines because of the depth & quality of the vintage, and the fact that they will be drinkable sooner. 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon tell you that this wine will have much more depth & complexity than most Merlots though… This wine is ready to drink now, but will continue to improve for the next 3 years or so. You will be rewarded if you decant it before serving as well… It is an intense, bright & opaque, ruby red in color. The aromas are subtle, and will reveal themselves more fully with a little swirling of your glass, but wow… There's a lot going on in here! Cherry, plum, black currant, blackberry, raspberry… Vanilla? Black pepper? Wait… roses, violets & licorice too! These aromas carry through to smooth, velvety, concentrated flavors with a light acidity, followed by a long elegant finish.

2005 Pannaroz, Jumilla

Was $10.50 ~~ NOW $8.99

Wow! A 90 point rated wine from Robert Parker for under $10?!? A blend of Mouvedre, Grenache & Syrah, this wine is an inky, purple-red color with big, sweet aromas of blackberries, cherries, chocolate, and a little earth. Fruity & medium-bodied with a long finish, this wine is a steal!

2006 Reds, by Laurel Glen

Was $9.99 ~~ NOW $8.99

This red blend is always a quality wine, and a great value. For 2006, it worked out that the wine was comprised of 1/3 Zinfandel, 1/3 Petite Sirah, and 1/3 Carignane. A very dark reddish-purple, the wine has fresh, fruity aromas of plums, berries & cherries, with just a touch of warm spice. Full, ripe flavors of blackberry from the Zin are balanced with a white pepper zing from the Carignane. The Petite Sirah keeps the jammy character of the Zin under control, adds a subtle black pepper, contributes heavily to the darkness of color, and really kind of pulls the whole blend together. This wine cries out for grilled meat, so pick up a few bottles for that first BBQ!

WHITE

2005 Le Sud, Blanc

Was $7.99 ~~ NOW $5.99

An interesting blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 45% Roussanne, & 5% Clairette. Estate bottled & grown, the wine is produced by Chateau Condamine, which has been around for, oh, about 220 years… The wine is a clear, yellow-gold color, with fine orchard fruit aromas of peach, pear & apple. Exotic & elegant flavors of mango & lychee, along with a fresh pear make this wine a natural to be served with lighter fare (fish, fruit, salad…), or by itself as an aperitif… A fantastic value.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY BEER SPECIALS!!!

10% OFF SELECT

WINTER SEASONALS!

~ANCHOR MERRY CHRISTMAS

~HIBERNATION ALE

~JUBELALE

~OLD JUBILATION ALE

~WINTER WARLOCK


*PLUS* Coors X-tra Gold 30 Packs (cans) NOW $14.99!!!!

January/February Jug Club Wines

RED

N-Zero, Negro Amaro

Hailing from Apulia in the "heel" section of the "boot" that is southern Italy, this hearty red wine is made by Cantine Menhir, whose winemaking and bottle ageing facilities are located in a grand 18^th century palace that is actually a few mere kilometers from the Greek coast. Negro Amaro is a very old, indigenous Italian grape that many think is somehow related to America's Zinfandel grape, although wines made from Negro Amaro tend to be a bit more dry. This is a bright concentrated wine that tastes of wild blackberries & ripe plums with a long, velvety finish. Another under-appreciated grape forced upon you by the staff at The Jug!
Retail $13.50
Jug Clubbers Pay $11.49!

WHITE

2006, Adegas Morgadio, Albarino

This is a consistently excellent, balanced and refreshing wine. Coming to us from Spain, this Albarino has a beautiful, bright, straw-yellow color, with lofty citrus aromas along with quince & a subtle mineral. This wine surprises us a bit with an acidic zing & even a hint of effervescence. Flavors of lemon, pear & quince lead you to a ripe tangerine. The wine is keenly focused, with a persistent taste of lime zest on the finish. A very well made wine that is equally marvelous on it's own, or when served with a wide variety of foods.
Retial $14.99
Jug Clubbers Pay $12.74!