May 2009 Grapevine

Greetings Wine Club member,

It’s spring in Park Slope when the Little Leaguers and dogs start vying for each others’ space in the park. When the weather is nice on weekends the grass is a sea of sunbathing and picnicking, two pursuits that beg for Rose. Our Rose section has expanded into the back room and its spacious new shelves. We are currently offering the following pink beauties:

France – Provence

• Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Rose 2008 ($22.99)
  - Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvedre
• Domaine de Fenouillet Cotes de Ventoux Rose 2008 ($11.99)
  - Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
• Coeur Esterelle 2008 ($13.99)
  - Carignan, Grenache, Cinsault
• Commanderie de Peyrassol 2008 (16.99$)
  - Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah

France – Roussillon

• Domaine Puig-Parahy Cotes de Roussillon Rose 2008 ($14.99)
  - Grenache, Carignan

France - S. Rhone

• Chateau Mourgues du Gres Costieres de Nimes Rose "Fleur d'Eglantine" 2008 ($12.99)
  - 60% Mourvedre, Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah
• Domaine du Gour de Chaule Gigondas Rose 2008 ($26.99)
  - Grenache, Syrah
• Domaine de la Bastide Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008 ($12.99)
  - Cinsault, Grenache

France - Loire

• Raffault Chinon Rose 2008 ($15.99)
  - 100% Cabernet Franc

Spain

• El Coto Rioja Rosado ($9.99)
  - 50% Tempranillo, 50% Garnacha
• Gurrutxaga Txakoli Rose 2008 ($22.99)
  - Hondarribi Beltza
• Ameztoi Txakoli Rose "Rubentis" 2008 ($24.99)
  - Hondarribi Beltza/Zuri
• Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Rosado 1998 ($28.99)
  - 60% Garnacha, 20% Tempranillo, 20% Viura

U.S.

• Shinn Estate Vineyards Rose 2008 ($14.99)
• Edmunds St. John Gamay Rose "Bone-Jolly" 2007 ($19.99)
  - 100% Gamay

Sparkling

• Gratien et Meyer Saumur Brut Rose ($19.99)
  - 80% Cab Franc, 20% Grolleau
• Chateau de Pizy Touraine Rose ($14.99)
  - 100% Pineau d'Aunis
• Llopart Rose Brut Reserva 2005 ($19.99)
  - Monastrell, Garnacha, Pinot Noir
• Weingut Michlits Blauburgunder Rose 2007 ($18.99)
  - 100% Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir)

BECOME A FRIEND OF CELEBRATE BROOKLYN

Ever since Slope Cellars first opened its doors in March of 2000, it has been our policy to support the community through donations and sponsorships. We are often asked for contributions. We like to keep our focus on public schools, team sponsorships (78th Precinct, Prospect Park Women’s Softball League) and our favorite, Celebrate Brooklyn.

For thirty years, Celebrate Brooklyn has been offering memorable, culturally diverse, world class performances right in our back yard. And it’s free! But we all know it’s not really free. Artists and “the house” need to get paid. This year in particular, when corporate sponsorships are drying up, we as a community need to circle the wagons and support this festival. It enhances our lives by keeping our neighborhood vibrant. Many of us will be enjoying a “staycation” this summer and for as little as $50 you can begin to enjoy some of the perks that come with being a “friend”. For a list of perks at the various levels of membership, please visit briconline.org/cb. And in case you haven’t heard, Mr. David Byrne will be opening the season at the Gala Monday, June 8th with his Music of David Byrne and Brian Eno show. The Gala is always a blast, and this should be one hot ticket.

So please support at any level you can because when Brooklyn does well, we all do well.

LAUNCH OF NEW WEBSITE

It has served us well, but in an effort to keep up with the times, we are finally updating our website. Among other features will be a wine blog by the wildly popular Ben Hagen and a spirits blog by Chris Hiatt, aka, Chris Brown. This is slated for June.

Later in the summer, we are planning to unveil our ONLINE SHOPPING!!!!! But we need more time so first things first. Let’s get the new site up and running.

WINE CLUB WINNER

Our stimulus package contines with a $25 gift certificate for Andrea.

TASTING SCHEDULE

Cheese for our tastings is paired and generously provided by GRAB Specialty Foods.

• Saturday, May 2nd
  5:00 – 7:30: Values from Matt Brothers
• Friday May 8th
  6:00 – 8:00: Spirits!
• Saturday, May 9th
  5:00 – 7:30: A mixed bag from Moonlight Wine Company
• Saturday, May 16th
  5:00 – 7:30: Australian and Italian selections from Vision Wine Brands
• Saturday, May 23rd
  5:00 – 7:30: French beauties from Village Wine Imports
• Saturday, May 30th: 5:00 – 7:30
  Core Vodka from the Hudson Valley

ART IN THE BACK ROOM

We loved having the quilts up. They really warmed up the room and were a big hit. We plan on having the ladies hang another show before year’s end.

Their exit makes room for the collages of Bridgitte Montmarcey. They should be up by mid May.

SHAMELESS PLUGS

Chris Hiatt/Brown and his old Burning Man crew are trying to get back out to the Playa for one last blow out before they all get old. Since this is an expensive undertaking, Chris has dusted off his chef whites and created a fundraising dinner series called Supperfunk. The first one was a rip roaring success! Installment #2 will be on Sunday May 17th. Aperitif at 6:30 pm, and the first of many courses goes out at 7 pm. The featured wines will be coming from none other than Slope Cellars. Tickets are $125 per person. RSVP funkcamp09@gmail.com.

Steve Moses with guests at the Tea Lounge May 20th , 9:00.

MEMORIAL DAY HOURS

Monday, May 25th we will be open from noon – 10pm.

Happy Anniversary to Smith and Vine, celebrating their 5th on the 5th. Happy Cinco de Vino!!

Cheers,

Patty, Ben, Otis (mean one), Greta (nice one), Davie (nice new one) and the swell Slopey staff.

Slope Cellars
436 7th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215