Amazing Holiday Sale on Wine

The holidays are here. Company parties, neighborhood parties and and holiday gift giving have begun. And what better gift idea than wine. Wine makes a perfect holiday gift, hostess gift or corporate gift. That's why Five Points Bottle Shop is offering a special sale this week. Get 15% off any mixed case of wine and 10% off any 6 bottles. Our talented wine buyers are glad to help you personalize your selections. Ask for Svetlana at our 5 Points location or Rachael on the Westside, and let us help you select the holiday gift everyone loves.

Ola Dubh Cask Revved Me UP!

Local beer fans come out to taste the very special Harviestoun Ola Dubh cask tapped at Aromas last night. Local beer legend Owen Ogletree was on hand to introduce the keg and gave away two tickets to the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting this coming January to a lucky winner. In another name drawing a guest was chosen to hammer in the tap and taste the first glass.

Based on Harviestoun's award-winning Old Engine Oil, the beer was pitch black, delicious, and smooth. I had two 8oz pints, enjoyed them, and enjoyed the evening talking with friends and new acquaintances.

I'm starting to make a habit out of attending these simple, but rich events at Aromas. Can't seem to help it. There is no need to be an expert I've learned; just a desire to taste and have fun.

Hope to see you at our next event, The Battle of the Bubbles.

Harviestoun Ola Dubh Cask - On Tap Tonight!

We've had this cask for a year now and it's time to break it out!

A little bit about the beer:

Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special RSV 30 is Harviestoun Old Engine Oil aged in select oak casks, formerly used to mature Highland Park's rich and complex 30 yr Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.

Now for the cask:

This is a very special cask; it is one of a few that they made.

The cost will be $8 for an 8oz pour.

At Aromas Wine & Craft Beer Bar in 5 Points.

Barolo Wine Dinner at DePalma's Italian Restaurant

Hello everyone and happy holidays! Please join us for a very special evening at DePalma's (downtown) for an exclusive Barolo wine dinner pairing four exquisite courses with four vintage Barolo wines.

Make your reservations now for Thursday December 11, at 7:00 by calling DePalma's at 706.354.6966.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Barolo, they are considered some of Italy's best and most sought after wines. Barolos are made in the Piedmont region where the vineyards are managed as meticulously as they are in the Burgundy area of France.

The Barolo wines are made purely from one grape, Nebbiolo. The wines produced are inky and robust, making them the perfect pairing for roasted meat and game.

DePalma's chef Homer Whitmire (winner of the Red Clay Chef Competition in 2007) will be cooking a fabulous meal to compliment the wines.

I want to stress what and incredible value this dinner is for only $85 per person. Most Barolo wines retail anywhere from $60 to almost $300 per bottle.

Don't miss this opportunity to taste several different vintages from several different producers in one sitting. Click here to view the menu including the wine selections.

If you have any questions please call me at 706.316.2337 or email at rachael@fivepointsbottleshop.com and I'll be glad to help.

Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you all soon.

Rachael, Westside Wine Manager

Sponsored by Avant Partir Wines and Five Points Bottle Shop

Barolo Wine Dinner Menu at DePalma's

Barolo Dinner
7:00 p.m. Thursday
December 11, 2008

Zuppa
Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Garlic Crouton Soup
ʼ99 Viberti Barolo Rsv

Antipasti
Porcini & Prosciutto Arancine, risotto fritters
ʼ98 Bovio Barolo Arborina

Primi
Lasagna al Forno
A delicate layering of spinach pasta, bechemel sauce
& a country style ragu
ʼ00 Manzoni Barolo Vigna dʼla Roul

Secondi
Pork Osso Bucco
w/ toasted pine nut gremolata
over wild mushroom risotto
ʼ01 Mascarello Barolo

$85 pp, reservations required
706 - 354 - 6966