A Quick Update

Just a quick note with some new items. I will be gone this weekend, so this will be brief.

Samichlaus is here!

- The "worlds strongest lager" is here. A fantastic brew with ageing potential galore!

Der Hirschbrau beers are back:

- Four varieties to choose from

Two new Ridge wines in stock:

- We finally have the Santa Cruz Mtn Estate in stock, and it is a must try!
- Essensce is here as well. It is a stellar dessert wine. Here is the info

* "We made our first Zinfandel Essence from Geyserville in 1966. To produce an essence, the vines must remain vigorous late into the season, with green leaves for photosynthesis. We chose two blocks—one zinfandel, one petite sirah. To intensify color and concentrate sugar, the grapes were left on the vine for three additional weeks; they co-fermented on natural yeasts. To our delight, the initial Brix reading was beyond the hydrometer's ability to measure. It took five days for the yeast to begin fermentation, another five days to stop naturally—fully stable. The wine aged in air-dried american oak barrels; clarity was achieved through careful racking. Opulent and full-flavored, the 2007 Essence can be enjoyed now and over the next twenty years. EB (9/08)

Initial sugar at harvest 40.8% By Volume
Residual sugar in the wine 16.95% By Volume "

More new arrivals:

Full Sail Wreck the Halls
Fox Barrel Mulling Cider
J.K. Skrumpys Solstice Cider
Monte Antico Toscana (Wine Spectator Top 100 wine)
Vina Sta. Rita Medalla Real Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (WS Top 100)
Argyle Extended Tirage 1999 Sparkling Wine (WS Top 100)
Rodney Strong Russian River Reserve Chardonnay (WS top 100)

There is even more to name, and I will do a post of all the Top 100 wines in stock next week.

Enjoy your Weekend!