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Shades of Sangiovese
Italian Wine Dinner
Wednesday, September 23rd - 6 PM
Capon's Chophouse
390 Hackensack Ave #185A, Hackensack, NJ 07601
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We've had many clients asking about exciting new wine dinners in the area and below is one that is set for Wednesday, September 23rd!
**Please note, seating is limited, so click this link to reserve your seat now!** |
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Taste some of the top wines of Italy while dining at one of the hottest new steakhouses in New Jersey today!!!
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*** Sample a pair of wines from a hidden gem in Italy founded by the Biondi Santi Family!
*** After that, taste a pair of wines from another Brunello superstar that has earned massive press for years
PLUS, a pair of wines from two under-the-radar estates you just have to taste to believe!
Join us for an unforgettable journey through Tuscany at the brand-new Capon's Chophouse in Hackensack, NJ, featuring an incredible selection of Italian wines from some of my all-time favorite producers: Castello di Montepo (founded by the Biondi Santi family!), Isola delle Falcole, La Massa, and San Filippo!
From the elegance of the Isola delle Falcole Gran Selezione 2021 and La Massa IGT 2022 to the rich, expressive Sassoalloro 2023 and Sassoalloro Oro 2021, the evening builds to two remarkable Brunello di Montalcino bottlings from San Filippo: the 2019 Brunello dei Comunali and the 2020 Brunello Le Lucere. It’s a rare opportunity to experience the diversity, depth, and character of Tuscany through an impressive collection of wines, all enjoyed alongside an incredible multi-course dinner.
Seating for this dinner is limited, and info is below.
This is a tremendous night of great food and incredible wine, so if you are interested, follow the links below and above to reserve a spot!
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Menu
First Course - Chianti Classico
Smoked Pork Chop, Glazed Sour Cherry and Stone Fruit Gastrique, Crispy Rosemary
Paired with:
Isola della Falcole Gran Selezione 2021 and La Massa IGT 2022
Second Course - Maremma
Roast Lamb Lollipops, Local Button Shitake, Grated parm, Aged Balsamic Lam Jus
Paired with:
Sassoalloro 2023 and Sassoalloro Oro 2021
Third Course - Montalcino
Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Roasted Cipollini Onions, Brunello Bordelaise Whipped Potato and Broccolini
Paired with:
San Filippo Brunello dei Comunali 2019 and San Filippo Brunello Le Lucere 2020
Dessert
Basque Cheesecake, Berry Compote
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To make a reservation for the dinner above, click here or visit the link above!
(Please note, when you click the link above, you will need to click again on the text - "wine dinner" to enter the reservation portal.)
**Space is extremely limited, so please make sure to RSVP as soon as possible to secure your seat.**
Have questions about the wine dinner?
If you have specific questions about the dinner, feel free to email Brandon directly at brandon@winelibrary.com
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Weekend Wine Sampling!
Saturday, September 12th, from 12pm to 3pm!
Come down to Wine Library this Saturday, September 12th, to sample a stunning line-up of wines!
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Sampling Selection #1:
2024 Auld Family Wines Wilberforce Riesling
$18.99 on sale
In a line-up of heavy hitters, this is the light and refreshing wine at the table this Saturday! This Riesling is made from a single vineyard in the Eden Valley of South Australia, and it is just lovely!
Intense floral and citrus aromas, with flavours of stone fruit, green apple, lemon and honey blossom. On the palate, it has a lovely balance of ripe fruit and refreshing acidity, with a fine mineral character and a long, crisp finish.
This is a fun one and perfect during these warm September days!
95 Points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit:
"Beautifully poised and finely expressed, the wine shows green apple, nectarine, lemon pith, and white floral notes on the nose, followed by a linear palate offering excellent focus and drive. Superbly structured by vibrant acidity, finishing long and refined. At its best: 2027 to 2039."
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Sampling Selection #2:
2021 La Scoperta Barolo
$29.99 on sale
Barolo at this price is nearly impossible to find, especially from the remarkable 2021 vintage!
La Scoperta offers a traditional, food-friendly Barolo style, balancing Nebbiolo’s natural acidity and tannic grip with attractive fruit and warming spice.
While still young, this is already drinking beautifully and you have to try it!
"Complex and refined bouquet with aromas of dried roses, red berries, truffle, and spices. On the palate it is full-bodied, well-structured, and harmonious, with firm yet elegant tannins and a long, persistent finish." - Winery
95 Points The Wine Journal
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Sampling Selection #3:
2020 Michele Castellani I Castei Amarone Campo Casalin
$39.99 on sale
94-point Amarone for under $40? Yes please!
This is a universally loved red wine that’s loaded with deliciousness through its elegant, rich, vibrant body!
If you are not familiar with Amarone, then this is a must-try that will lead you down an amazing road of new flavors!
94 Points James Suckling:
"Take time to allow the full spectrum of aromas to exude from the glass. Fresh raspberries, currants, currant leaves, a hint of red licorice and even a tinge of eucalyptus. More if you linger. Full-bodied with plenty of spicy fruit and firm tannins, creating a vivid feel and drive on the palate. Licorice flavors to finish. Good length. Drink or hold."
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Sampling Selection #4:
2023 Le Pich Golden Eagle Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
$39.99 on sale
This is going to be the star of the tasting table this Saturday! A rich and polished expression of Napa Cabernet from Le Pich!
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, offering the classic Napa profile of ripe black fruit with aromas and flavours of blackberry, black plum and black cherry, complemented by graphite, floral notes, spice and hints of melted chocolate. It has the full-bodied richness expected from the region, while maintaining balance and freshness.
A perfect bottle of wine to grab for your next tailgate or BBQ!
95 Points Decanter:
"Positively soaring out of the glass with refined, ripe, dark berry fruits, elegant cedarwood notes, and powerful tannins that are superfine, creating a solid foundation to support all this ripe, generous and pure crunchy black and red fruit character. Complex notes of paprika smoke and unsweetened cocoa powder, along with graphite and anise nuances, infuse the long, full-bodied finish. For all the wine's generosity there's good tension here. A great new release from Julien Fayard."
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This Week's Gourmet Department Highlights!
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- Vorarlberger Bergkase -
$24.99 per pound
Traditional Austrian mountain cheese made exclusively from raw cow’s milk in the Alpine region of Vorarlberg, where it carries the European Union’s Protected Designation of Origin preserving centuries-old cheesemaking traditions.
The milk comes from cows fed a natural diet of fresh alpine grasses, herbs, and hay, with silage strictly prohibited. During its maturation, each wheel is carefully hand-scrubbed with salt water, developing its distinctive brownish-yellow natural rind and firm, smooth, sometimes flaky texture, with only a few small holes throughout.
The flavor is wonderfully rich, nutty, and malty, with younger cheeses offering delicate notes of citrus, honey, and sour cream, while longer-aged wheels become more intense, spicy, and pleasantly pungent.
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La Tur is an irresistibly decadent, soft-ripened Italian cheese from Piedmont, crafted by Caseificio dell'Alta Langa. 
Made from an equal blend of cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk, it boasts a luxuriously creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture beneath its distinctive wrinkled, edible bloomy rind.
Rich, buttery, and wonderfully complex, La Tur is an unforgettable cheese for any occasion.
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- Roth Butterkase -
$6.49 each
This Old World favorite is a creamy, semi-soft cow's milk cheese made in Wisconsin.
The name translates to "butter cheese," and while it contains no actual butter, it features a rich, buttery taste and a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Excellent for snacking and cooking, it complements a wide range of flavors.
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- Ellsworth Cheddar Cheese Curds (New Package Design!) -
$7.99 each
Most cheese fans consider Ellsworth's curds the gold standard in the cheese curd world.
What makes their curds stand out? Hard work from family dairy farms, over 60 years of cheese-making experience, and a passion for cheese made in a small town in Wisconsin called Ellsworth, the official Cheese Curd Capital.
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Gourmet Events at Wine Library!
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Exciting News: Gourmet Delights Now in Your Weekend Wine Tote!
We’re elevating your wine experience!
Now, as part of our Weekend Wine Tote Program, you can enjoy exclusive discounts on hand-selected gourmet items from our Cheese, Meats, and Complements sections.
Look for specially labeled items in the Gourmet Department to pair perfectly with your favorite wines.
Stock up on the best flavors for your weekend and save while you sip! 🍷🧀
Visit us this weekend to explore the new offerings! (Scroll down for more info on our Weekend Wine Tote!)
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Exciting news from our Beer Department!
We hope this message finds you well and in good spirits. As a fellow enthusiast of the craft beer world, our operations manager, Joao, is excited to extend an exclusive invitation to join our specialty beer offer sales list. Our Craft Beer selection has grown within the past few years and the selection keeps getting better.
Our operations manager, Joao, will TRY to send out an email once a week. You can order through email or call in to order. At this time beer orders can be either picked up at our physical location or delivered with our local delivery program if you're within our zip code range.
First come first serve on many items as you know some of these craft breweries only do small batches at a time.
You, as a discerning connoisseur, will have the privilege of accessing limited releases, barrel-aged wonders, and one-of-a-kind collaborations that are sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your beer experience.
What sets our beer offer apart is the meticulous selection of rare and exceptional brews that go beyond the ordinary. I've personally handpicked each beer to ensure its unique and of great quality.
This Beer email offers will include but not limited to:
-- Limited Edition Releases
-- Curated Selections
-- Tasting Notes With Each Offer
-- Exclusive Offers
To be part of this exclusive community of beer aficionados, simply click here to email Joao with "I'm in!" or click the link below to subscribe!
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If you are getting this email.... Just know that the Wine Library beer/cider/sake selection is in top form (there is always room for improvement)!
If you are a regular local customer, you already know this,s and it's our little secret that our craft selection is good. BUT you'll be the judge of that.
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Introducing the Weekend Wine Tote!
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Grab one of our Weekend Wine Totes the next time you are in the store! Not only is this an incredible reusable tote, but it also has a QR code on the front that, when you scan it with your phone, gives you a look at 6 special in-store wine deals that are incredibly discounted!
Each Friday, new wines are added so be sure to grab the tote when you stop in next, then bring it with you each week and enjoy some of the biggest wine deals we have to offer!!
Ask a Wine Library team member about the tote the next time you are in!
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Not signed up to WineText.com yet? See below on how to sign up!
Each day, WineText.com sends out one incredible wine deal with savings of up to 70%!
Here's the thing ... not only are the deals on WineText simply incredible, but you can also order the wine simply by replying to the text message with the number of bottles you would like to order!
Click here to sign up for WineText.com now!
or ....
If you reply Yes to this email and include your cell phone number, we can sign you up automatically.
We really are hoping obviously you reply yes with your phone number! The reality is, these deals are really better than you will find anywhere online. The fact that the pricing appears only on text and not anywhere else has attracted a huge number of suppliers and wineries to the Winetext.com service.
Bottom line, if you sign up and don't love the deals, you can reply with the word "STOP" in the thread and you will never see another message. We assure you, however, if you sign up even for a week or so, you will be shocked by the deals you see!
To sign up, simply do one of the following:
1) - Simply reply to this message with your phone number (we will use your last shipping and billing info as default)
OR
2) - If you are a new customer, click here to sign up on Winelibrary.com. It's a quick 15-30 second process.
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***You can opt-out anytime by replying STOP to any of our text messages.***
Don't miss another deal! Click here or below to sign up today!
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Save more money when you come to Wine Library!
Use your phone and sign up for the In Store Library Card below!
You've asked. We listened. Use your phone below to sign up for our brand new In Store Library Card now! This will allow you to save even more money on a huge selection of wine, beer, spirits, gourmet and more each time you come to visit our shop in person! Look for special Library Card prices throughout the store the next time you visit Wine Library!
It's easy to sign up!
If you are reading this email on your mobile phone:
Click here to visit Winelibrary.com/loyalty to start signing up now!
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Pull out your mobile phone and follow the 4 quick and easy steps below!
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