Welcome to Cork’s St. Patrick’s Day newsletter. I’m trying to get the newsletter out a day early to let you all know what’s going on for St. Patty’s Day. That is always a huge day for us here at Cork’s as Megan’s family is from County Cork Ireland. We have our usually huge Guinness display in the front of the store…every Irish Whiskey you can imagine… and our weekly specials will definitely have an Irish theme to them. We have 1 of our favorite beer customers Donnie O’ McNeil here to pour Irish beers Thursday night. And we have Tommy O’ Bolini here Friday for a wine tasting with an amazing Irish Whiskey at the end of it. Of course we have our festive holiday display in the vestibule and Irish displays in the front that Kathy does oh so well. I did bring some fabulous Caribbean weather back with me from the cruise, but you’ll have to wait for tomorrow and Friday when it’s supposed to be in the mid-60’s.
Our annual St Patrick’s Day beer tasting will feature Guinness, Harp, and Smithwick’s. Donnie will be making black and tans and will mix up some other crazy concoctions as well. I think we’ll even crack open a bottle of Jamison and do some mini Irish car bombs! We do have a limited amount of Guinness beads, pins, and other schwag to give away so be sure to come early. We have Jack from Geary’s here for next weeks beer tasting, and Clown Shoes the following week. So be sure to check out the website (corksfinewine.com) for all the upcoming beer events.
Tommy “he ain’t heavy he’s my brother” Bolini will be making a return appearance for Friday nights wine tasting. He will start with Canella Blood Orange Mimosa. This is an Italian Prosecco mixed with blood oranges and is a delicious way to start the tasting. Next up is a white blend from Hedges out of Washington State called CMS. It is a blend of Chardonnay, Marsanne, and sauvignon Blanc and is a great alternative to the everyday Chards out there. Off to New Zealand for Oyster Bay Pinot Noir. Marlborough Pinots tend to have a unique taste to them that I think is just right at a reasonable price. Menage a Trois Red is always a great value and we will try that 3sum of Zin, Cab, and Merlot next. We will finish the wine portion with Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel. Keeping the Irish theme going Tom will pour you a taste of the best Irish Whiskey I’ve ever had. It is called Slane Castle and is made in a famous castle in Ireland that hashosted some of the biggest bands in the world. The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Queen, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Oasis and REM are just some of the world renowned acts that have played at the venue. He even had the Lord of the castle with him a couple of weeks ago, and can you believe he didn’t even bring him to Cork’s?!?
Wine Sale Items for week ending 3-23-11
- Relax Riesling 750 ML … $8.99
- Renwood Zinfandel 750 ML … $8.99
- Zaccagnini Pinot Grigio or Montepulciano 750 ML … $12.99
Beer Sale Items for week ending 3-23-11
- Coors Light 20 PK Bottles … $16.99
- Guinness 18 PK Cans … $23.99
- Anchor Liberty Ale 22 OZ…. $2.95
Liquor Sale Items for week ending 3-23-11
- Duggan’s Irish Cream 750 ML … $10.99
- Jameson Irish Whiskey 750 ML … $25.99
- Boru Irish Vodka 1.75 Liter … $21.99
I hope you all have a great St. Patrick’s Day weekend and I hope to see you soon.
Robert
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