WEDNESDAY JANUARY 28TH: 15 WINES FOR $15 AT DEPALMA'S NEW TIMOTHY ROAD LOCATION!

We are so excited to have our old pal DePalma's move into our neighborhood on the Westside! If you haven't had an opportunity to visit the new location you're missing out. It has all the charm and class of the Eastside and Downtown locations with a beautiful bar, big comfortable booths, and of course delicious food! Join us on Wednesday January 28th from 6-8pm for one of our most popular events. This edition of 15 for $15 will highlight the wine menu at DePalma's new location right beside Agua Linda across from the old Target shopping center on Timothy Road.

The $15 cost includes some light hors d'oeuvres provided by the restaurant and a taste of 15 different wines.

the wines:

Riondo Pink Prosecco

Dyed in the Wool Sauvignon Blanc

Bliss Merlot

Enzo di Sette Rue Primitivo

4 Vines Old Vine Cuvee

Martino Biscardo Ripasso

Soiree Pinot Noir

Struktur Riesling

Capestrano Montepulciano d’Abruzzo

Grayson Cabernet

Terredora DiPaolo Falanghina

Row 11 Pinot Noir

Alois Lageder Riff Pinot Grigio

Inama Soave

Cusumano Nero d’Avola

Please call DePalma's Westside on Timothy for reservations 706-552-1237

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! We just wanted to say thank you for your patronage in 2009. We had a great year and we couldn't have done it without all your continued support and enthusiasm! Just so you know, we've got some big plans for 2010...we're not ready to reveal them just yet but let's just say we're planning some interesting changes to the Westside location! We'll give you more details as the plans solidify later this month.


Hope to see you,
Your friends at Five Points Bottle Shop

AROMAS CASK FEST - Video

Straight from Classic City Brew Newsletter"

"Join Owen Ogletree and Sachin Patel on an introduction to the first annual Aromas Cask Ale Fest, held at Aromas Cafe in Athens, Georgia on November 15, 2009. 13 firkins were featured. See Spike (brewer for Terrapin Beer Company) dancing in the background like a wild man."



VISIT CLASSIC CITY BREW

Holiday Wine and Food Pairing Dinner

Join us Wednesday December 16th from 6-9pm for a Holiday Wine and Food Pairing Dinner at Speakeasy downtown. We will be discussing and tasting some classic pairings, and a few unusual ones too. The cost is $40 and includes the following food and wine pairings:

Brassfield Serenity white blend served with Oysters with Creme Fraiche and Caviar

La Craie Vouvray Chenin Blanc with Sweetbreads and Risotto

Selby Sauvignon Blanc with Halibut and Orange and Fennel Orzo

Row 11 Pinot Noir and Rabbit Cassoulet

Selby Syrah served with Braised Pork Belly and Heirloom Beans

Budini Malbec paired with Strip Steak, Grits, and Manchego



This will be a sit down dinner, but Rachael and Rose will be mingling about answering your questions and offering up advice on pairing food with wine. Don't miss it!

Call Speakeasy today for reservations 706-546-5556.

Check out Speakeasy's newly designed website at www.speakeasyathens.com

CASK ALE WAS GREAT FUN!

The first annual Cask Ale held at Aromas Wine Bar on Sunday was really alot of fun. Beer enthusiasts, friends, and neighbors gathered to taste 12 special casks. It could not have been a more beautiful Fall day. Looking around it seemed fun was being had by all.



My favorite was the Duck Rabbit Porter w/ Michigan Bing Cherries. And I really liked Copper Creek's Pumpkin Ale - that was really delicious.

Be sure to join us next year - it is sure to be even bigger and better.

AROMAS CASK ALE FESTIVAL - November 15, 2009

Remember that there will be 12 incredible cask ales at AROMAS (1235 S Milledge Ave., Athens, GA) on Sunday starting around 1 PM. If you don't want to pay $30 to try all dozen, then each half pint sample will be only $3. Parking will be sparse, but it is Sunday, so you can park almost anywhere - including the spaces behind Aromas, in the 5 Points Bottle Shop lot, neighborhood streets and some of the empty lots just down Lumpkin Street. Do NOT park in the waffle house lot! Come on by! This is the first pub-based cask fest in the Southeast and will be a blast! Spread the word! Get tickets NOW to sample ALL the casks at http://www.aromaswinebar.com/AromasCalendar.html. Or just show up on Sunday and get half pints for only $3 each until the casks are drained. A free pint glass and live music are included, and food items will be on sale. Bring a folding chair if you want your own seat in the front parking lot.

Here's a tentative list of the amazing cask ales at Aromas this Sunday...
* Terrapin Hopsecutioner
* Rogue Santa's Private Reserve
* Stone Ruination
* Allagash Curieux
* Clipper City Winter Storm
* St. Somewhere Pays du Soleil
* Weyerbacher Winter
* Bells Two Hearted
* Duck Rabbit Porter w/ Michigan Bing Cherries
* French Broad Rye Hopper
* He'Brew Jewbelation 13
* Sweetwater Festive Ale

ANNUAL HOLIDAY WINE SALE AT BOTH FIVE POINTS LOCATIONS

Many of you have asked when we would bring this deal back and here it is: During the first week of November (Mon. Nov 2nd-Sat. Nov 7th) both Five Points Locations will be holding our annual Holiday Wine Sale.

For cash, debit and check transactions, customers will receive 15% off 12 bottle purchases.

For credit card transactions, customers will receive 12% of 12 bottle purchases.

In addition, receive 15% off 6 bottle purchases of wines $49.99 and up when you pay with cash, debit, or check (10% with credit).

Our knowledgable staff will be on hand to help you choose wine for any occasion on your calendar. So hurry over and stock up on your family favorites for the holiday season.

Oh, and you brides and grooms to be in the coming year could also get a jump on your reception AND save some CASH! See you there :)