Btms^ for Friday, April 24. TGIF!
It is the 115 day of 2009 and a picture perfect one here in Kentucky.
Today is the final Spring race day at Keeneland in Lex. Churchill Downs opens tomorrow, with Oaks Day a week away, and the 135th Kentucky Derby 8 Days from today! And they’re off…!
Great Tastes are In Store for you At ALL Liquor Barns!
Meet Me at GROWLER Heaven – 40 Taps of Fresh Keg Beer, sold in 64 ounce reusable jugs, and in tasting sizes – at Springhurst Liquor Barn!
- With 40 Beer Taps, We Give Love Handles a Good Name!
Complimentary Sip and Sample Wines and Cheeses
Friday 5 to 7 p.m., Saturday: 3 to p.m
White Wine: Bridgeview Viognier 2009 Oregon (9.99)
Red Wine: Cueva de las Manos Malbec 2007 Reserve Mendoza (14.99)
Cheeses: Tomme D’Abondance and Cantal
(Buy A Try $1 Bonus Wine: Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvingon)
Buy a Try Beer Sampling:
Sheltowee Beers, Slow Down & Take Time with the Turtle at All LBs, Saturday, April 25, 3 to 6 p.m.
- Try Sheltowee’s Gloomsucker Black Ale, Hop-A-Lot IPA, 502 Amber Ale, and Sunrise Golden Ale, 25 cents each or all 4 for a Buck!
Special Tasting Events In Louisville!
-Early Times Mint Julep Bottle Signing with Artist Celeste Susany!
Saturday, April 25- Springhurst 1 to 3 p.m., Hurstbourne 4 to 6 p.m.
-Woodford Reserve Sip, Sample and Bottle Signing with Master Distiller Chris Morris!
Saturday, April 25, 5 to 7 p.m. Springhurst LB
Special Tasting Events in Lexington!
-Chrisman Mill KY Wine Tasting! Sample CM’s Country Arbor, Sweet Jessamine Rose, and Cabernet Sauvignon!
Saturday, April 25, 3 to 6 p.m. at Beaumont (Harrodsburg Road at New Circle)
-Bacardi Mojitos Sampling! Saturday, April 25, 3 to 6 p.m. All LEX LBs!
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On this date in…
1184 B.C. – The Greeks entered Troy using a Trojan Horse.
1581 – Vincent de Paul (Saint) born in France.
1704 – In Boston, the first regular newspaper in the United States is published.
1800 - President John Adams helps establish the Library of Congress.
1904 – William de Kooning (artist) born.
1905 – Robert Penn Warren (Pulitzer prize winning novelist) is born in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
1907 – Hershey Park opens.
1934 – Shirley MacLaine (actress) born.
1940 – Sue Grafton (Novelist born. (B is for Birthday!)
1942 – Barbra Streisand (singer) is born, a Star!
1964 – Djimon Hounsou (actor) is born.
1982 – Kelly Clarkson (singer) is born, an Idol!
Two ways to wine the day away thanks to Michael Sorg, Liquor Barn’s main Wine Guy!
Wine: Hughes Beaulieu Picpoul de Pinet 2008 Coteaux du Languedoc, Region: France, $9.99 per 750 ml, Rating: 88 points
The light bouquet has some zestiness initially that soon fades out to reveal some perfume, river rock and lime rind aromas. It has a lot of zing on the palate that makes it juicy and fresh, with tart citrus flavors that are well balanced. The finish shows some surprising length. Very much a springtime wine!
Wine: Cortenova Pinot Grigio 2007 Venezie
Region: Italy, $12.99 per 750 ml, Rating: 87 points
The light bouquet has fresh citrus and tree fruit aromas that are a bit subdued. A bolt of glycerin makes the palate entry a bit sappy, but tart citrus flavors soon move to the fore, propped up by firm acidity, and the finish is juicy.
Btms^
