5th Annual Grand Spring Wine Tasting on April 2

Bad news folks…due to last minute unforeseen problems we’ve had to cancel this years spring wine tasting…we apologize for any inconvenience….April fools!!!!...Well it’s finally here!! Cork’s 5th Annual Grand Spring Wine Tasting is Thursday, April 2nd from 4:30 to 7 PM. The lineup is complete and we have 80 wines…2 liquors… and even 1 Greek beer for you to sample.

I know most of you have been to the big tastings before, but for you newbies out there here is a quick rundown on how it works. You are strongly encouraged to bring your favorite wine glass with you. We will provide smaller wine glasses, but there is nothing like swirling and sniffing with your own glass. You will get a sheet listing all the wines and tables when you enter the store. Your sheet will have a # on it, and that is your # for the night. When you find a wine you like simply tell the rep and they will put a sticker on the bottle with your # on it. We’ll have runners bring it to the front of the store and start a box for you. When you’re all done tasting for the night just tell the cashier your # and we’ll have the wines all ready for you. You will receive 10% off on 6 bottles and 15% off on 12 or more. 2 for wines will count towards the total amount, but will not discount further. This is a great opportunity to try some new wines and stock up for Easter. There will be plenty of snacks and our famous tasting pizza for all to munch on. But please, no gluttony…and by all means keep a clear path between Tommy Bolini and the pizza at all times!

The beer tasting for this Thursday has been bumped but we will back next week with the crazy brews from Shmalz Brewing Co. We have Thursday beer tastings booked right through the spring and summer months, so be sure to check the website (corksfinewine.com) and make it part of your regular “Thirsty Thursday” routine.

A big thank you to Cara & Cindy who did our 2nd “Customer Wine Tasting” last Friday night. They had a gazillion wedges of exotic cheeses…fresh fruit…and chocolates to pair up with their favorite wines. The turnout was great, and we even sold a couple bottles of Woodbridge Chardonnay! So who wants to hold the next one?!?

OK…a couple of last minute things and then I have to get ready for our house party we’re throwing. Starting this week we will start closing at 10 PM on Fridays & Saturdays. We will now be open from 12 to 6 on Sundays as well. That surely must mean warm weather and the start of the Redsox season…woohoo!! Going into the busy summer months we will be looking for a couple of part-time cashiers. We have flexible shifts available, and you can download an application from the website or stop in and fill 1 out. I hope to see you all at the tasting tomorrow.

Robert