Newsletter

Dear Customer,

Hello Vintners & Brewers and Newcomers.

WOW, can you belive it, December is here, and all the holiday lights are going up and we have no snow! It seems strange in comparison to my first December here back in 1996. I was shocked at the amount of snow, I thought to myself, why did I move to this area? I have no doubts about that decision, what a great place to live, and I look forward to many many more years here in Armstrong.

So, with that personal stuff aside, let's get to business, this is December and it can be a wonderful time and a difficult time for some. Every little bit we do to help others in need makes a difference. I am hoping that our Donate & Save $  "premium wine special" this month will make a difference for those in need, please read details below.

Sorry, about the errors on the last newsletter, it was very rushed.

LIMITED EDITION WINES FOR 2010

Don't forget, December 11th is our deadline for preordering.
If you pre-order 2 or more you will recieve a Vinturi wine aerator (Value $65.00 in other shops) for free.  

Thank you for your support and loyalty and referrals of your friends and family.

Please check out our new website  www.armstrongwineandbrew.com

Keeping you in touch, informed and aware of changes and new products our exciting Industry of Brew on Premise has to offer is just one of our commitments we have to you.

Thank you for all your comments and feedback on our website and newsletter, they are always welcomed and appreciated.

So, pour a home brew, read on and enjoy.

Cheers, Lisa & Staff

www.armstrongwineandbrew.com

Value Wine Specials for December

Australian Shiraz "World Vineyard" by Winexpert

15% Savings ($116.00 brew on premise)
15% Savings ($71.40 take home)

Lush berry aromas escape from the glass as you swirl to enjoy. Lots of flavour with black fruit and a hint of spice.

Ready to bottle in 4-5 weeks.            

Australian Chardonnay "World Vineyard" by Winexpert

15% Savings   ($108.75 brew on premise)
15% Savings    ($63.75 take home)

Peach and mango fruit aromas, with a vanilla-laden oak finish. Supple and a slightly buttery.

Sweetness: DRY | Body: MEDIUM | Oak Intensity: light

2009 Gold Medal Winner

Armstrong Food Bank

Christmas Hamper Campaign

During the month of December, bring in 2 non-perishable food items for the Armstrong Food Bank and we will give you $10.00 off any premium wine kit that you purchase.

Donate & Save $$$$$$$

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Dave's December Brew

Heineken Style

This recipe produces a golden coloured, light  bodied Dutch Lager style beer.

This beer has medium bitterness, low hop flavour. 

Dave says this beer pairs well with all the festivities.

On Sale for the Month of December

$15.00 discount per batch)

Limited Edition Wines For 2009

Celebrate 20 Years of Limited Edition Wines

January:  South African Shiraz, California Lake County Trio Blanca
February:  Austrailian Petit Verdot
March:  Pacific Quartet
April:  Italian Brunello

visit www.armstrongwineandbrew.com for details and pricing

Wine and Food Matching Principles

1. Match your wine with the strongest flavour on the plate.

2. Balance the weight of the wine to the weight of the food. A full flavoured meal needs a full-bodied wine; a simple dish requires a simple wine.

3. Fatty, greasy or rich dishes need a dry wine with good acidity to clean the palate.

4. Salty dishes need a slightly sweet wine with full fruit flavours, moderate acidity and no tannins.

5. Hot, spicy dishes require refreshing acidity, lower alcohol and fruity wines.

6. Cream sauces and butter require wines of good fruit and matching creamy style or contrasting acidity to cleanse the palate.

7. The dessert wine should be sweeter than the dessert.

8. Rare meats need young tannic reds and well-done meats needs older or fruity reds with little to no tannins.