Fun Wine Trivia For Your Tuesday!

Q:How much wine is in a bottle?

A:Generally a bottle of wine measures the liquid in milliliters, with 750 ml being the standard amount in most bottles (or about 25 fluid ounces).

Q: How many gallons of wine are produced from one acre of grapevines?

A:About 800

Q: How many varieties of wine grapes exist in the world today?

A:Over 10,000!

Q: When did winemaking begin?

A: The Mesopotamians were credited with producing the first wines in 6000 B.C.

Q: When was the corkscrew designed?

A: Mid-1800’s.

Nobody has wine in the Capital District like AllStar Wine and Spirits. Visit us today at https://www.allstarwine.com/ Or stop in and see us at our store in Latham Farms! Our knowledgeable staff is eager to help you with your wine selections!

(For More fun facts about wine visit http://wine.about.com/od/winetrivia/a/winetrivia.htm )

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Need a Wine for the Holiday?

Eifel Pfeiffer Riesling Estate Collection Kabinett 2005

Looking for a wine this Holiday week? Why not try Eifel Pfeiffer Riesling Estate Collection Kabinett 2005? A light Riesling, but very rich white wine with loads of lemon, honey, and tropical fruit aromas and flavors. It is lightly sweet and has a delicious flavorful finish. A food friendly versatile wine. You are sure to please your guests or hostess with this wine!

Product Sub Type -White

Size- 750ML

Vintage -2005

Country- Germany Region Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Appellation -Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Varietal- Riesling

In Stock Compare To $16.99 All Star Price $12.99

http://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/12245/nm/Eifel_Pfeiffer_Riesling_Estate_Collection_Kabinett_2005/category_id/207

Reisling not to your liking? May we suggest Blackstone Pinot Noir Sonoma Reserve 2005

Blackstone has been working hard on their Pinot, and with this new Sonoma Reserve line, they’ve produced their best ever. It’s a rich, dry wine that seems to have both cool- and warm-climate notes. Shows cherry pie, cola, blackberry tart and spice flavors

Product Sub- Type Red

Size- 750ML

Vintage- 2005

Country- United States

Region- California

Appellation- Sonoma

Varietal- Pinot Noir Wine

Enthusiast Rating- 88

In Stock Compare To $17.99 All Star Price $12.99

http://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/12144/nm/Blackstone_Pinot_Noir_Sonoma_Reserve_2005/category_id/199

We at AllStar wish you and yours a very happy holiday this week and as always, we ask that you drink responsibly.

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November 19th is "Beaujolais Nouveau Day"

Today, November 19th is "Beaujolais Nouveau Day" and we will have available for Sale,
Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Nouveau 2009 in both 750ml($7.99) and 1.5L($17.99) Pics available at http://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/9305

(From Wikipedia)

Beaujolais nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced inthe Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin deprimeur, fermented for just a few weeks then officially released forsale on the third Thursday of November. This "Beaujolais Day", or"Beaujolais Nouveau Day" sees heavy marketing from the producers, withraces to get the first bottles of the vintage to different markets.
Beaujolais Nouveau is a purple-pink wine that is particularlylightweight, even by the standards of Beaujolais. The method ofproduction means that there is very little tannin, and the wine can bedominated by fruity, ester flavours of bananas and pear drops. Theseare enhanced by the frequent recommendation to serve the wine lightlychilled, at approximately 13°C (55°F).

So stop in and see us today or order on line!

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Some New Arrivials

Some new arrivals have come in this week to AllStar and we invite you to try them.

Looking for a good Chianti? Why not give Dievole Chianti Classico Riserva Novecento 2003 a try?

Size 750ML

Vintage 2003

Country Italy

Region Tuscany

Appellation Chianti

Varietal Sangiovese

It is deep and concentrated, with fruity plum aromas, coffee and chocolate. Dry and full-bodied, with a soft finish, this Riserva pairs well with grilled meats and seasoned cheeses. Dievole Chianti is the perfect bottle to bring to a holiday cocktail party or why not host your own wine and cheese party? Stop in or order it today!

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Chianti not your style? How about Artesa Chardonnay Reserve Carneros Estate 2006?

Full of pear, green apple and peach blossom with a hint of pineapple and mango. Balanced, seamless, multi-layered and elegant, this wine has a triple creme brie texture that melts into a lingering toasted vanilla bean and butterscotch finish.

Product Sub Type White

Size 750ML

Vintage 2006

Country United States Region California

Appellation Carneros

Varietal Chardonnay

Swing in and pick some up today or order ahead for the holidays!

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As always, we at Allstar than you for your patronage and ask you to drink responsibly!

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Exciting news! Werewolf Wines in!

Exciting news! Werewolf wines are in at All Star!!!

New this week, Werewolf wines are in. We currently have them in Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay varieties, all at $7.99 each. And the best part is that these wines actually ARE from Transylvania, Romania! So stop in and see us this week before you spook it up! And while you are here, remember that we also have all varieties of Vampire wines as well as Glenora BOOberry Breeze and Cabernet "Franc" enstein. These wines are guaranteed to please at any party and bring the spook out in you!

We here at AllStar want you to enjoy this Haunting Season, but remember, Please drink responsibly.

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Glenora Cabernet "Franc"enstein 2008 Has Arrived at AllStar!

Glenora Cabernet "Franc"enstein 2008

Scare-up a good time with this wine! Ripe blackberry and currant flavors are complemented by elegant French oak. A floral note reminiscent of violets highlights the aroma. This rich, red wine is full bodied, with a lingering dry finish and gentle tannins. This wine would be a perfect addition to all of your spooky gatherings this month! Stop in and pick some up! Can't get here? Just visit our website and place your order today and we will ship it to you!

https://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/12314/nm/Glenora_Cabernet_Franc_enstein_2008_/category_id/133

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Vampire Pinot Noir 2008...Scare Up Some Fun!

Vampire Pinot Noir 2008 $9.99

Purchase at AllStar Wine http://www.allstarwine.com/product-exec/product_id/9327/nm/Vampire_Pinot_Noir_2008/category_id/7

Powerful forest fruit and wild strawberry aromas persist on the nose, balanced by hints of fine French oak. The vibrant ruby red colors hint at a young wine, but the taste reveals a remarkable maturity. Elegant soft fruit flavors are already finely integrated into the structure of the wine, as is the oak, adding a subtle but powerful complexity to the flavor. This is a light smooth wine, easy to drink at any time of the year and exhibiting typical character of a young Pinot Noir.This wine has been made for early drinking using advance cold macceration techniques, but will age well for several years to come. It has a 100% malolactic fermentation - allowing the perfect integration of the natural acides into the structure of the wine.Vampire Pinot Noir is well suited to Venison and game dishes, and is equally well adapted to pasta dishes featuring basil and tomato sauces. It can also be enjoyed as an aperitif or as an after dinner wine with snacks and blue cheeses.

(From Vampire Vineyards http://www.vampirewine.com/files/vampire_pinot_noir.php )

All Star is proud to also carry Vampires other varieties, such as Vampire Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 and Vampire Pinot Grigio 2008. Visit allstarwine.com and take a bite out of a Vampire! Vampire wine that is! A hauntingly good time will be had by all!

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