Gnarly Vines

New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 12/31 from 6-11pm

Where: Pratt Campus – enter on Willoughby between Hall & Emerson

Pre-Whistle Blow Sparkling Wine Tasting, Try an assortment of Gnarly Vines Sparklings

• Charles Ellner Brut Reserve Champagne
  Magnum – $76 | 375ml – $20
• Leclerc-Briant Cuvee Extra Brut Champagne
  The best authentic Champagne for $30 or less, bar none! – $30
• Plus Cava, Prosecco & the always popular Gruet Blanc de Noirs from New Mexico!

We had an absolute blast last year at the whistle blow with so many of our friends, customers, neighbors and tons of foreign tourists from France, Japan, Germany and even Texas! Don’t miss the event that literally blows Times Square away!

Who wants to see a gaudy crystal ball mechanically lowered when you can stand in the middle of Pratt’s campus, drink Champagne and watch Conrad Milster, Pratt’s Chief Engineer, blow his old steam whistles from trains and ships of days long ago? At the stroke of midnight, the pent-up steam is released, gloriously screaming through the old whistles in what can only be described as orgasmic while voyeurs pop corks of their own. For Times Square to come even close, the ball would have to plummet in an earth-shattering… you know what

NOTE: It can get pretty muddy out there, so wear boots and save your stilettos for the after-party.

For More Info:
Check out a clip of the Pratt Whistle Blow on YouTube:
Pratt Whistle Blow – YouTube

Featured Place That Matters: Pratt’s New Year’s Eve Steam Whistle Blow

Special Discount
Mention the Pratt Whistle Blow and receive 10% off all Champagne and Sparkling Wine purchases between now and New Year’s Eve!!! Not to be combined with any other discounts.

Holiday Hours
We will be open until 11:30pm on New Years Eve
Then we’re heading over to the Pratt Whistle Blow.

We will be CLOSED on New Year’s Day.

Delivery Schedule
Please place your orders for delivery by noon on Wednesday, December 31 for delivery on Wednesday, December 31.

To all of our friends and neighbors, Have a healthy and happy 2009!!!
The Gnarly Vines Family

Sunday, November 23 from 1-4pm

Renowned local children’s book author/illustrators Ted & Betsy Lewin will captivate your kids while Mom & Dad get to taste four fantastic brunch wines.
Co-Hosted by The Moms of Still Hip – Gabby Napolitano-Swift and Marcie Bohan. For those who don’t know it, Still Hip is our beloved, local resale clothing, toy and gear shop. They will be carrying signed copies of the books featured in the reading.

NV Patrick Bottex, ‘La Cueille’ Bugey-Cerdon, Savoie, France – $21
Kir Royale in a bottle! This light, slightly sweet lavender-tinged bubbly is made from 80% Gamay (the grape of Beaujolais) and 20% Poulsard. Perfect as an aperitif with fruit or pastries.

2007 Dom. de la Courtade, l’Alycastre Rose, Provence, France – $14
From Ile de Porquerolles, a nature preserve off the coast of Provence, this light salmon-colored rose is a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache and Tibouren, an ancient Greek grape. Tasty with lox or white fish, cheese and eggs.

2006 Terra Noble Reserve Carmenere, Chile – $14
Made from Carmenere, Chile’s signature grape and Bordeaux’s forgotten ’6th varietal’. This is firm, full-bodied wine, with deep, dark fruit. Fairly traditional in style, the Terra Noble goes well with full flavored dishes, and even a little spice. Try it with breakfast burritos!

2005 Anima Negra A/N2, Mallorca, Spain – $25
This is a full-on, well balanced, tightly knit wine from the island of Mallorca. Gorgeous and muscular – it reminds us of another native Mallorcan – Rafael Nadal:-) Something for everyone – good fruit and complexity, soft tannins, dry but not too dry. Callet and Montonegro-Fogoneu are native Mallorcan grapes and the new generation of winemakers blend the old varietals with more well-known grapes. When you’re having a burger and roasted potatoes, go for this wine.

NO REST FOR THE WICKED!
First off, a big thank-you to everyone who came out to
celebrate our 1st Anniversary last weekend! As expected, it was a blast – great food, wine, music and company!

Now back to business. The holiday season is fast approaching,
so let’s start with some turkey and a little time with the kids…

Sunday, November 16: Thanksgiving Wines and JIVE TURKEY 2-5pm: A Thanksgiving Extravaganza Not to be Missed!!!

Gnarly Vines is thrilled to collaborate with our world-famous neighbor, JIVE TURKEY, for an amazing, over-the-top, pre-Thanksgiving wine and turkey tasting.

THE TURKEYS

Bite-size samplers of three of Jive Turkey’s scrumptious deep-fried Turkeys:
Peach Bourbon, Lemon Pepper and Cajun!!!

THE WINES

MONTEBRUNO – Joe Pedicini, the winemaker/owner will be on hand to pour his own wines.
Joe’s a good friend, great guy and a former WSET Diploma classmate/drinking buddy. Montebruno follows sustainable or stricter winemaking and grape-growing practices. They are certified by both Salmon Safe and LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology, Inc).

2007 Montebruno Pinot Blanc, Willamette Valley, OR – $17.50
Sourced entirely from the Deerhaven Vyd, this is fairly crisp and elegant for a Pinot Blanc. Beautifully structured with tropical and citrus flavors and some granite minerality.

2007 Montebruno Gewurztraminer, Willamette Valley, OR – $17.50
A rare, bone-dry Gewurztraminer sourced from 30-yr old vines from Mary’s Peak Vyd. The lack of sweetness tones down the lychee/orange peel flavors revealing gorgeous rose petal and cardamom notes.

2006 Montebruno Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR – $45
Whole berries are de-stemmed and fermented with wild, indigenous yeasts in small, open tanks – a traditional method that brings out old-world terroir from Oregon. A wonderful example of a low tech/manual labor-intensive wine.

Eat a Turkey, Save a Stork!

Our friends, the Mallos, are part of a group of Alsace winemakers who helped create a sanctuary to protect and reintroduce the endangered white stork (la Cigogne), the official symbol of Alsace. They also make a mean gewurz and pinot blanc in their small, independent, family-owned winery that adheres to strict, sustainable winemaking practices.

2005 Mallo Gewurztaminer ‘Cuvee St-Jacques’, Alsace, France – $21
Harvested late in the season to make lush, aromatic wine with just a touch of sweetness. This wine is full-bodied, with sumptuous lychee/orange peel flavors and clove/ginger spice notes. A legendary turkey pairing that will add flavor, style and joy to your holiday.

2006 Mallo Pinot Blanc ‘Special Delivery’, Alsace, France – $15
Another reference to their much adored stork, the ‘Special Delivery’ has a touch of residual sugar that adds body and a bit of sweetness to the wine. Very ripe and fragrant up front, it dissolves beautifully into a long, off-dry finish.

Some more American gems to try with turkey:

2006 Carabella Vineyard Pinot Gris, Chehalem Mountains, OR – $22
Carabella is located high on the protected SE flank of the Chehalem Mountains. Two-thirds stainless steel and one-third barrel fermented for a light oaky, vanilla/brioche influence. Pear and citrus flavors, floral notes, creamy middle and crisp finish.

2006 Lieb Cellars Reserve Pinot Blanc, Long Island – $20 per btl/ $44 Magnum
From some of the oldest vines on the North Fork. Aromatic white peach with layers of soft fruit, chalk and honey. The magnum is about 12 glasses of wine – perfect for large groups!

2005 Nicholson Ranch Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley, CA – $36
Small production, elegant somewhat earthy style of pinot, but definitely Californian in terms of ripeness and flavor!

2006 Six Sigma Estate, Cuvee Pique-Nique, Bordeaux Blend, Lake County, CA – $24
A California blend of four Bordeaux varietals – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Ripe, balanced wine with firm structure and round, lush fruit, minerality and a cedary taste, like woodsy berries, a Bordeaux-style beauty that’s definitely a lot more than a simple picnic wine!

Our Next Event:Sunday, November 23: Brunch Wines and Children’s Book Reading, 1-4pm