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| Valentine's Day Offer Passionate wines that will capture your heart! Flashing News Alert! February 14th is not only Valentine's Day, but it also happens to be Vintner Andrew Rich's Birthday! To celebrate the occasion, we're offering a special bundle of charming wines that you can either choose to 1) enjoy on your own 2) share with your sweetheart 3) spread your love and share with friends and family. Regardless, of how you choose to celebrate, we hope you'll enjoy some of Andrew's wines that are full of passion and charisma. Andrew Rich has a seriously loyal following for his distinctive and delicious wines. He sources fruit from select Oregon and Washington vineyards and has been crafting distinctive wines in his adopted state since 1995. Along with Pinot Noir, Rhône Valley varietals, including Syrah, Roussanne and Mourvedre, take pride of place, though perhaps Andrew is best known for his seductive Gewürztraminer dessert wine... After leaving a very successful career as magazine editor, Andrew decided he wanted to change his lifestyle and jump into wine with "both feet". He enrolled into wine school, located in Burgundy, France, where there was only one other American student, who happened to be from Oregon. Years later, it was their friendship that ultimately prompted Andrew to migrate North, after he had worked five vintages with Randall Grahm, owner and winemaker at Bonny Doon Vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Passionate about Rhone style varietals, Andrew was determined to produce these warmer climate driven wines, even though he chose to live in Oregon. Starting his own label Andrew Rich Vintner in 1994, he quickly became a noted pioneer at creating Rhone-driven wines with a "Northwest spin". He continues to work with some of of the most respected vineyards in the Columbia Valley of Washington. Of course, he makes Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley too... He produces wines under two different labels: Tabula Rasa (meaning: "Blank Slate"), which is reserved for wines that are blended from various varietals. His single varietal specific wines are limited in production and under the Les Vigneaux label (meaning: "Little Vineyards"). The current ensemble comprises an octet of highly distinctive wines: white, pink, red, redder, sweet-culminating in the sensuous, opulent, and the oh-so-well-balanced Gewurztraminer ice wine. Andrew Rich's wines are distinctive, innovative, exciting and always a treat to pull from the cellar to share with friends and family. Of course, that's only if you feel like sharing the wine... ! Spice Up Your Valentine's Day with this special bundle: 2007 Andrew Rich Roussanne 2006 Andrew Rich Pinot Noir 2007 Andrew Rich Mesalliance Special Offer: $100.00 Note: This includes shipping & handling! 2007 Roussanne: The great white grape of France's Rhone Valley was first planted in Eastern Washington in the late 1990s, so it's not surprising that most people are still unaware of its existence. Roussanne has proven itself to be well-suited to the Columbia Valley's warm and dry climate. This wine has scents of flowers, honey, minerals and stone fruits, while the palate is rich, structured, and elegant all at once. A perfect white wine to start the evening... $20. bottle / $204. case (includes 15% case discount) 2006 Pinot Noir: The Wine Advocate says: "medium ruby-colored with an expressive nose of smoke, spice box, cherry, and raspberry. On the palate it has layers of sweet fruit, good depth, and a friendly disposition." 90 Points! $35. bottle / $357. case (includes 15% case discount) 2007 Mesalliance: A rich blend of 60% Merlot; 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Syrah from the Columbia Valley. Delicious now for its softness and fruit, though it will age well for several more years. This is a beautiful wine that has a personality you will love! $20. bottle / $204. case (includes 15% case discount) |