Thank you very much for making my ambivalent Valentine's Day such a success here at the shop. These tastings are really catching on so we'll keep it up as long as you all want us to. Okay for this week's tasting we will be graced by the presence of Grant Gordon from Pinnacle Imports. We will be doing the following wines:

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Marlborough, NZ $18.99

Vinum Cellars “Chard No Way” Chenin Blanc 2006 Clarksburg, CA $11.99

Joseph Drouhin “La Foret” Chardonnay 2006 Burgundy, FR $13.96

Joseph Drouhin “La Foret” Pinot Noir 2005 Burgundy, FR $13.96

Grayson Cellars Zinfandel 2005 Central Coast, CA $11.99

Earthworks Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley, AU $14.99

This is a nice variety of wines from Pinnacle Imports that I think you all will like. There is a little something for everyone.

In other store news... We have another wine dinner coming up at the end of this month at the Epiphany Cafe. Glen Toney of the Wine Source will be presenting a number of wines from his portfolio and they will be paired with the wonderful culinary delights of Tres Jackson. The wine dinner will be on the 28^th of February and it will cost $65 a person plus tax and gratuity. Please call the restaurant to make reservations. The number is 205-344-5583. See below for the wine dinner menu.

So come out and join us for some great wines and good fun!

As always the tasting starts at 6:00 P.M. And runs until 8:30 P.M.

Thanks,

Jonathan Harder

Manager

Carpe Vino Inc.

205-409-4738

Carpe Vino is conveniently located in Temerson Square in downtown Tuscaloosa. It is directly behind the RBC bank building. Our hours are 11:00 A.M. Until 9:00 P.M.

Epiphany Café

519 Greensboro Avenue

A wine and food dinner featuring The Wine Source and Glenn Toney paired with the cuisine of Epiphany and Executive Chef Tres Jackson. Sponsored by Carpe Vino A Wine Shop in Temerson Square.

Thursday February 28^th at 7 p.m.

One

Soft Shell Crab and Shitake Mushroom Egg Rolls

With Jalapeño and Avocado

Paired with Anton Bauer Riesling 2005 (Austria)

Two

“Pasta and Clams”

Fresh Littleneck Clams, Angel Hair, Parmesan, and Cilantro

Paired with Thomas Fogarty Skyline Chardonnay 2006

Three

Appalachicola oysters and smoked salmon

With wasabi mignonette

Paired with Brutocao Estate Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Four

Iowa Duroc Pork Tenderloin Medallions

With mustard smashed potatoes and Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Paired with Domaine de L’Echevin, St. Maurice (Cotes du Rhone Villages) 2003

Five

Smoked Painted Hill’s Sirloin

With roasted leeks and soy tarragon butter

Paired with Nicolis Valpolicella Classsico Superiore Ripasso “Seccal” DOC 2003

$65 per person plus tax and gratuity