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Northshore WS Tidbits 8.31.10

No Comments » | August 30th, 2010

Northshore Wine & Spirits Tidbits

 

Did you know……………..

 

The longest bar in the world is 684 feet (or about 208.5 meters) long and is located at the New Bulldog in Rock Island, Illinois.

 

 

Remember every Tuesday is WINE TUESDAY.

 

Get 10% off bottles of wine and 15% off cases of wine.

 

Cases can be mixed. 

 

 

Just a reminder  DUE TO STATE LAW we will be closed on Labor Day, Monday September 6th. 

 

 

 

 New Arrivals at Northshore Wine & Spirits

 

 

Wines

 

 

Irony   Three varietals

Chardonnay      750ML         $11.99

Cabernet            750ML         $12.99

Pinot Noir         750ML          $12.99

My favorite is the Pinot Noir, very smooth and fruity

 

Loredona  Riesling   750ML     $9.99      A great summer time sweet white

 

Avalon      Merlot     750ML    $10.99  

Avalon is the maker of the number ONE selling cabernet in our store. This new Merlot from the Napa Valley is a bargin at $10.99 

 

Liquors

 

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine 

In addition to  Moonshine and the Cherries  we now have White Lighting.

Unlike the Moonshine which is made from 100% corn  White Lighting is made from a mixture of grains

a 750ML jar is only   $20.99

 

Rain  A new  Organic Flavored Vodka has arrived. This vodka is distilled seven times to make it smooth and creamy

Available in……

Cucumber / Lime,   Red Grape / Hibiscus,    Lavender / Lemon and  Mango / Honey Mellon     750ML    $21.99

 

 

Back In Stock

 

 

Gnarly Head     750ML    $9.99

Cabernet, Chardonnay,  Old Vine Zin, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and  Pinot Noir,

 

Vuve Clicquot  Champagne    750ML    $59.99  (New lower price)

 

Cristal Champagne      750ML      $247.99  (New lower price)

 

 

 

 

  We do discounts for SENIORS*  (55 and over)

 

Every Wednesday get 10% off wine

 

We don’t want to embarrass anyone, so be sure to ask for your SENIOR* discount

 

*Cannot be used on sale items or in conjunction with other discounts

 

 

Northshore WS Tidbits 8.24.10

No Comments » | August 23rd, 2010

Northshore Wine & Spirits Tidbits

 

Did you know……………..

 

It’s illegal to sit on any street curb in St. Louis, Missouri, and drink beer from a bucket. 

 

 

Remember every Tuesday is WINE TUESDAY.

 

Get 10% off bottles of wine and 15% off cases of wine.

 

Cases can be mixed. 

 

 

 New Arrivals at Northshore Wine & Spirits

 

 

Wines

 

 

Brandsen ReserveMalbec from Argentina       750ML         $14.99

We got a great deal on the very smooth Malbec, it would normally run $39.99 a bottle but while it last you can get it for $14.99

 

Banfi Movendo Moscato  750ML     $8.99      A great summertime white

 

Si Souve   750ML    $9.99      Not only is this an excellent wine for $9.99 it a pretty cool looking bottle.

 

Alamos  3 great varietals     750ML      just $9.99 each

Chardonnay, Malbec or Torrontes

 

Apothic  Red    750ML   $11.99

 

14 Hands   If your a fan of this wine you need to try 14 Hands Hot To Trot

Hot To Trot is a blend and is available in Red or White   750ML   $9.99

If you have been drinking Menage a Trois give this one a taste you won’t be dissappointed

 

Foghead   750ML  Just $15.99 Available in Pinot Noir or Sauvignon Blanc

 

 

Liquors

 

Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine has arrived. It is now legal in Tennessee. We have clear or my favorite Cherries soaked in Moonshine.

The liquid may taste sweet but the cherries pack quite a punch.  750ML   $24.99

 

LNO (Like No Other)  You may have heard about this on Live At Five At Four

This is a Ready to drink Margarita that is produced from Organic Agavae plants.

The 3.0L box has a convienent pour spout and will sit in your fridge  $33.99

 

Cordina  Ready to Drink Margarita  Everything you need for a frozen margarita is here

These 375ML  are sold in a 4 pack for $9.99. Just pop the pouch in the freezer, or you can get it frozen from our freezer

Insert the straw (provided and your ready to go

 

Don Q  Rum    Comes in Cristal or Gold  750ML   $11.99       1.75L     $17.99

 

Burnetts Pineapple Flavored Vodka    750ML   $8.99

 

Smirnoff  Has added two new flavored vodkas  Mango and Peach   750ML   $13.49

We carry all 19 flavors of Smirnoff vodka so you may have trouble deciding

 

Firestarter Vodka   750ML    $18.99  This is a smooth vodka, with a touch of sweetness.

The bottle looks like a fire extinguisher, but don’t try to put out any fires!

 

 

Pinnacle Vodka  Has added two new flavors Whipped Cream  and Cotton Candy

Whipped Cream comes in 750ML and is $12.99

Cotton Candy comes in 1.75L and is $17.99

 

Back In Stock

 

Speaking of Whipped cream    CREAM is back in stock.  This as an alcohol based whipped cream

It’s great over desserts, topping off your favorite drink or ???????? (use your imagination)

375ML     $12.99  Available in Chocolate, Vanilla, Carmel, Cherry, and Raspberry

 

 

Chocolate Cake Liqueur    750ML     $19.99

 

 

Crown Royal XR  750ML     $134.99

 

 

 

 

 

  We do discounts for SENIORS*  (55 and over)

 

Every Wednesday get 10% off wine

 

We don’t want to embarrass anyone, so be sure to ask for your SENIOR* discount

 

*Cannot be used on sale items or in conjunction with other discounts

 

 

Northshore WS Tidbits 8.10.10

No Comments » | August 9th, 2010

Northshore Wine & Spirits Tidbits

 

Did you know……………..

 

There are 83 dry towns and villages in Alaska. 

 

 In addition, Fairbanks is a dry town for moose, where it’s illegal to feed a moose any alcoholic beverage.

 

 Apparently they can’t hold their alcohol.

 

 

Remember every Tuesday is WINE TUESDAY.

 

Get 10% off bottles of wine and 15% off cases of wine.

 

Cases can be mixed. 

 

Stocking your for a party

 

Is your bar ready for the next party? If not here is a check list that every home bar should follow.

 

For Spicy & Savory Drinks                       Sodas

* Tomato Juice                                           *Seltzer

*Horeradish                                                *Club Soda

*Hot sauce                                                   *Tonic

*Worcestershire sauce                             *Cola, Lemon Lime, Ginger Ale

 

For Sweet & Sour Drinks                          Garnishes

*Sour Mix                                                     *Lemon, Lime & Orange slices

*Grenadine                                                  *Maraschino cherries

 *Sugar (granulated, brown, cane)       *Olives

*Syrup                                                           *Celery

Fruit Juices                                                   Miscellaneous

*Orange Juice                                              * Salt & Pepper

*Lime Juice                                                  *Bitters

*Lemon Juice                                               *Orange bitters

*Cranberry Juice                                        Tools of the trade

*Pineapple Juice                                         *Cocktail shaker

                                                                         *Blender

                                                                         *Bottle opener

                                                                         *Wine opener

 

We hope your next party is a success.

 

   

  We do discounts for SENIORS*  (55 and over)

 

Every Wednesday get 10% off wine

 

We don’t want to embarrass anyone, so be sure to ask for your SENIOR* discount

 

*Cannot be used on sale items or in conjunction with other discounts

 

 

Northshore WS Tidbits 8.03.10

No Comments » | August 2nd, 2010

Northshore Wine & Spirits Tidbits

 

Did you know……………..

 

 Nebraska state law prohibits bars from selling beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.

 

Remember every Tuesday is WINE TUESDAY.

 

Get 10% off bottles of wine and 15% off cases of wine.

 

Cases can be mixed. 

 

 

The state of Tennessee is having TAX FREE days from August 6th thru August 9th.

  

Unfortunately alcohol is NOT included in the tax free event.

  

 We do however invite you to stop in for some wine or spirits to help you relax from a hard day of shopping. 

 

 

Some unusual drink combinations for you to try

 

 

Have you ever had a margarita made with beer?  Here is one to try, from all my research it is quite good.

 

Mexican Beer Margarita

 

Ingredients

 

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can limeade concentrate

  • 1 1/2 cups gold tequila

  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans Mexican beer

  • 1 whole lime, cut into 6 wedges

 

Directions

  1. Pour the limeade, tequila, and beer into a pitcher; stir.

  2. Fill tall glasses with ice and pour mixture into the glasses; squeeze a lime wedge into each drink.

 

 

 

Have you ever paired Wine with Rum? Why not try a………

 

Captain With A Skirt

 

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. Rum, spiced (Captain Morgan’s)
  • 2 oz. Wine, white
  • Fill with Cola
  • 1 slice Lime

Directions

Combine rum and wine in an old-fashioned glass. Add some ice and fill with cola. Garnish with a lime slice.Generally made with Captain Morgan’s brand spiced rum. 

 

   

  We do discounts for SENIORS*  (55 and over)

 

Every Wednesday get 10% off wine

 

We don’t want to embarrass anyone, so be sure to ask for your SENIOR* discount

 

*Cannot be used on sale items or in conjunction with other discounts

 

 

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