E-Newsletter 8/20/13

WINE OF THE WEEK:

As you know, it is our unfortunate habit every week to highlight a certain wine, what we call the “WOW,” or Wine of the Week. As you undoubtedly also know, if you have ever had the misfortune of actually trying one of these, our judgment is as suspect as that shown by the likes of Alex Rodriguez, Bob Filner, and Anthony Wiener.

In short, we are idiots.

But that doesn’t stop us from continuing to offer various examples of disgusting slop, in the hope that one glorious day we will actually get something right.

I regret to inform you that today is not that day.

For example, the current WOW is the 2010 Rock Wall Jesse’s Vineyard Zinfandel from Contra Costa County. Rock Wall was founded by Kent Rosenblum, whose work you may be familiar with.

After building Rosenblum Winery from a 400- to a 250,000-case producer, Founder/Winemaker Kent Rosenblum sold the winery in 2008, and then started up Rock Wall Wine Co, with his daughter Shauna as winemaker. “We wanted to go back to a family business that focused on great wines and having a good time,” says Kent.

Here is Bill’s note about this wine:

“Cherry, plum, and blueberry on the nose, with plenty of vanilla. Tons of fruit on the palate as well, also with a layer of vanilla. Enough juicy fruit, and just enough oak and light dusty tannins to balance out the alcohol. Not overpowering, and pretty tasty.”

That actually sounds good. Which means it must be awful. So you probably want to stay away from this one. But what the heck. If you’re a glutton for punishment, we’ll have it available at the bar so you can taste it.

And if you get caught in a fever of confusion and decide to actually buy this liquid yuck, a bottle will run you $16.97. But don’t say we didn’t warn you!

WINESDAY FLIGHT:

Continuing our theme of disgusting wines at inflated prices (which we’re thinking of making our new motto), we offer our Winesday Flight this Wednesday, August 21.

Anytime from 5-9 you may “enjoy” (meaning “tolerate”) a half glass each of three wines, for $10.

Cannonball Sauvignon Blanc 2012, $13.97

Girard Artistry 2010, $32.97

Rock Wall Zinfandel 2010, $16.97

Once again, don’t say we didn’t warn you.

FRIDAY WILL BE EVEN WORSE:

What, you thought things would get better by the end of the week?
No way, Jose.

Friday’s “Special Event” may be the worst tasting lineup we have ever scheduled.
And let’s face it – that’s saying something.

But hey, if you’ve read this far, there’s obviously no limit to the liquid abuse
you can stand up to. Real “Fear Factor” stuff, right?

So go ahead and CLICK HERE to take a look at Friday’s disaster.