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Welcome to Pressing News, the monthly newsletter published by Fine Vine Wines, LLC, designed exclusively to assist the home vintner in the pursuit of their hobby!

THIS MONTH ON THE VINE!

WELCOME

I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Fine Vine Wines, LLC, "The Wine Maker's Toy Store". Whether you need home wine making or home brewing products or just need information, we are here to serve you. I want to extend my thanks again for making The Wine Maker's Toy Store your home for your wine making and beer brewing needs. It continues to be my hope that every time you visit our web site or retail store, you will find something of value.

As a reminder, we continue to add products and content to the web site, therefore, if you have any special requests, please let us know. We like to hear what you have to say about our site, our products and/or our customer service, good or bad. Please send your comments and/or suggestions to winemaster@finevinewines.com.

STORE EVENTS

We are going to have another bottling party on November 18th from 4 pm to 8 pm(?). Please call to confirm your attendance as we have limited room. Each participant will get to take home 3 bottles of wine. In addition, we will have an all-day Christmas party, one Saturday in December. Watch the newsletter for the exact date.

We won't have any additonal wine making classes until after Christmas.

It is our intention to have at least 1 event at the store per month. If you have a suggestion for an event, please give us a call.

WINEXPERT LIMITED EDITION 2007 PROGRAM AND SPECIAL

It's time to pre-order your Limited Edition kits for 2007 (see featured article in the October issue,)! These kits are only available for a short period and you are only guaranteed a kit, if you pre-order one. If you do not pre-order, there is no guarantee you will be able to get any of the kits at a later date. Every year, I have customers that want me to obtain these kits after the pre-order date. I do my best to accomodate their wishes, but as several customers will tell you, I am not always successful. By the way, you do not pay for any of the Limited Edition kits until you pick them up in the store or we ship them to you. Because of this policy, only credit card orders will be accepted for pre-orders of the Limited Editions.

We always have a special to go along with the Limited Editions and this year is no exception. If you order any four of the Limited Edition kits, we will double the multi-kit discount to 10% on the all the Limited Edition kits you order. That's right, order any 4 of the 5 Limited Edition kits and save over $40.00 AND if you order all 5 Limited Edition kits, not only will we give you the 10% off on each kit you order, we will also throw in 150 agglomerate corks for free.

For those of you in the FVW Growers Club you will still get your 5% off, so you can save 15% on all of the Winexpert Wine kits that you order with your pre-order for the Limited Editions. For those of you not in the FVW Growers Club, this is your opportunity to qualify. We treat each shipment as a separate order, so if you go over the $500 before we ship all of the kits, any remaining shipments will receive the additional 5% off.

These kits are always outstanding, so I encourage you to pre-order them.

WINE OF THE MONTH - WORLD VINEYARD - THE NEW 10 LITER WINE KIT FROM WINEXPERT

The Wine Maker's Toy Store is excited to introduce World Vineyard, a brand new line of 10-liter kits from Winexpert.  This line was launched in the Canadian market earlier this year and brought rave reviews.  World Vineyard takes the spirit of the 7.5 liter Passport line that has been slowly phased out and offers classic wine styles but in a totally re-engineered, re-designed, and re-marketed product.  They are the top of the line when it comes to 4-week wine kits!  Winexpert built these kits from the ground up utilizing top juice from the best vineyards from around the world and matched them with the exact appropriate yeast to complement the style.  There are some exciting new varieties as well as classic favorites being offered.  These kits come in a 10-liter size that is comparatively priced to the old 7.5-liter Passport line. More juice at practically the same price makes these wines a tremendous value.

As part of our launch of this exciting new product, we are featuring them as our wine of the month with prices 10% off the regular price. For those of you that want more body, aroma and flavor, but aren't ready to move up to a Selection, these kits are for you!

Part Number	Image	Description	Brand	Comments	Regular Price	Current Price	Order
3580		Australian Chardonnay Supple and slightly buttery, this wine lingers on the palate with layers of toast and spice. Extremely versatile with foods, this is the ‘red wine’ of white wines, combining beautifully with grilled pork, chicken, fish, salads and cream-based pasta sauces.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$68.49	$60.99	Order
3592		California Zinfandel Shiraz A deep flavourful red wine with notes of raspberry, black cherries, figs, dark chocolate and a jamminess that finishes with a peppery spice.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$72.99	$64.99	Order
3583		French Sauvignon Blanc Steely, grassy, herbaceous – the classic traits of palate-cleansing Sauvignon Blanc are here in this version sourced directly from the French countryside. Crisp and dry, this refreshing wine is a fabulous match with food, as its full, fresh flavours and wonderfully balanced acidity make it essential with chicken, fish and grilled vegetables.	World Vineyard	Available November 24, 2006	$64.49	$57.99	Order
3594		Chilean Merlot Originating from the world famous Maipo Valley wine region in Chile hails this great addition to our Passport Series. This reputable Merlot is a soft and supple variation with powerful fruit and spicy flavours. Renowned for its ripe cherry character, the Merlot is a perfect partner for red meats, lamb, and hearty stews. A must have on those crisp autumn evenings.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$67.49	$60.99	Order
3596		French Cabernet Sauvignon All the classic associations with this well-known grape variety used in France’s brilliant red wine blends are here in this Cabernet brought in directly from France: rich, intense aromas, deep berry fruits, healthy tannins, and a smooth, lingering finish.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$69.99	$62.99	Order
3598		Italian Sangiovese The lively fruit and good acidity make it one of the most food-friendly of all reds, pairing well with pasta, veal Parmigiana, intensely flavoured cheeses, and fruits like cherries, figs, plums and raspberries.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$71.49	$63.99	Order
3581		Australian Riverland Reserve stunningly unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard and Muscat varieties sourced from Australia’s Riverland region on the Murray River. The hot climate produces a wine offering a lively combination of rich ripe fruits, complimentary acidity, and a full body, making this delicious white wine a ‘must-try’.	World Vineyard	Available November 24, 2006	$65.99	$58.99	Order
3582		Italian Pinot Grigio The Italians have their own way with the Pinot Gris grape variety, and in the process they create a special magic with it that’s unmatched elsewhere in the wine world. Though dry in character and with a pleasant zip of acidity, this Pinot Grigio shows off a pleasant floral fragrance and tremendous fruit flavours, making it the perfect picnic accompaniment.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$67.49	$59.99	Order
3584		Italian Trebbiano This light, almost pale in colour, crispy white wine offers citrusy notes and a clean, fruit with almond-like finish. Excellent with appetizers such as shrimp cocktail or lightly flavoured pastas.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$66.99	$59.99	Order
3586		California Trinity White A unique blend of Colombard, Sauv Blanc and Semillon, combining lemon and grapefruit aromas with rounded fruit, redolent of melons and frsh figs to round out this crisp refreshing medium-bodied white.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$68.99	$61.99	Order
3590		Australian Shiraz Australia’s route to fame on the world wine stage, Shiraz from Down Under offers lush berry aromas that beg for a hearty whiff. A wine of ripe fullness, its concentrated blackberry fruits and fragrant spiciness are a delight on the tongue. It has the uncanny quality of allowing early consumption despite its complexity and ‘bigness’. Robust and lively, Australian Shiraz is a savoury treat.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$71.99	$64.99	Order
3591		California Trinity Red An ideal blending of three of California 's most popular grape varieties - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, coming together to make a perfectly balanced, well- structured dry red wine.	World Vineyard	Available November 9, 2006	$69.99	$62.99	Order
3585		German Muller-Thurgau Müller-Thurgau (Moo-lehr Tirr-gow) Delicious flavours apricot, green apple and peach aromas of Riesling, and the early ripening qualities of Silvaner.A great sipping wine, it’s a perfect choice for potato chips (there’s nothing like a crisp glass of Müller-Thurgau and some crunchy chips!) but mostly it’s a very satisfying wine to quench a thirst in good company	World Vineyard	Available November 24, 2006	$68.49	$60.99	Order
3593		Chilean Malbec The hot dry climate allows the grapes to reach excellent ripeness, and lush fruity characters, making an intense, black wine. A thick-skinned grape full of colour, tannin and flavour, Malbec makes wines of great power and character, with blackberry, plums, tar, red pepper, sweet cherry, spice, licorice and deep bittersweet notes, almost like unsweetened chocolate, or espresso.	World Vineyard	Available November 24, 2006	$69.99	$62.99	Order

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Got a friend or family member that is interested in home wine making, but can't quite get them started? Well, we have a deal for you! Purchase any one of our over 20 different starter packages featuring a Winexpert Wine Kit and we will give you a $25.00 gift certificate. That's right, a $25.00 gift certificate. Not a coupon! Not a discount, but a $25.00 gift certificate redeemable at The Wine Maker's Toy Store. Use the coupon yourself, or save it as a gift for someone else. We don't care how you use it, just use it!

In addition, if you know someone thinking about getting a starter package for themselves, tell them about our offer. If they register, they will get 5% off, then when they are ready for their next kit, they will have $25.00 to use towards that kit.

Here at the "Toy Store", we want to do our best to make sure all of our current and future wine makers have a wonderful holiday season and what better way to start than to get a friend or family member started making their own wine. Next Christmas, you will have more wine makers with which to share your wines.

Due to computer system limitations, this gift certificate can only be used by itself. This is one of those rare instances where you can not use multiple discount codes at the same time. Please note, FVW Growers Club members will still get their 5% off.

FORUM

When you have a question or just want to learn more about wine making, don't forget our forum! We have over 500 registered members, including some extremely knowledgeable wine makers with loads of valuable information and willing to assist you in your wine making needs. Responses to most posts are made within minutes.

Whether you are an expert or a novice, it is an excellent place to ask questions, exchange ideas and meet other home wine makers. If you haven't logged into the forum, try it sometime. I think you will find it most informative and enjoyable, as well as, a great place to meet fellow wine makers. We are also known to have a contest or two only available to forum members.

FEATURED ARTICLE - HOW TO USE AN ACID TEST KIT

TOY OF THE MONTH

This month's toy is the floor corker. This toy makes inserting the cork a real breeze. Each of these models have an iris that compresses the cork for easy insertion into the bottle. In addition, they have a screw to adjust the depth of the cork. The Portuguese corker is great for 750 ml bottles while the Italian version can handle 375 ml bottles up to 1500 ml bottles and is great for the tall bellissima bottles used for the ice wines. If you bottle more than 100 bottles a year, you will really appreciate the ease of a floor corker and just in time for Christmas, we have marked them down by $10.00 on the Portuguese and $11.00 on the Italian. Be sure to put this item on your wish list and maybe Santa will sneak one down the chimney for you!

Part Number	Image	Description	Regular Price	Current Price	Order
4040		Corker - Floor Model Brass Iris Italy	$109.99	$98.99	Order
4042		Corker - Floor Model Nylon Iris Portuguese	$59.99	$49.99	Order

NEW PRODUCTS

We have a new line of Winexpert wine kits on hand. Please read the Wine of the Month section to learn more about these wines and this month's special.

We also have the Oak Infusion Spirals on order and expect them in by next week. These spirals are designed to be placed directly into the carboy to add more tannins and oak flavor to your wine. Their high surface ratio provides for fast extraction of the tannins, so you don't have to be quite as patient as with the Stavin Oak Cubes. To order these, go to our Oak page in our online catalog.

To find out more about these products and all of our new products as they become available, please check out our New Products Page whenever you visit the web site.

If you are looking for a product that I do not carry, my primary distributor is LD Carlson and you can see their complete product list at their public catalog. If you find anything you would like me to add, please let me know.

CALL US!

If you have any questions about our products, our service and/or wine making, please call us. We are not Corporate America! We are here to serve you. I bring this up, because a number of my callers apologize for bothering me or using my toll-free line. You are definitely not bothering me and I have a toll-free line so you WILL call me.

We are usually at the store by 9 am and stay until at least 7 pm, Monday thru Saturday. We always try to answer the phone when you call; however, sometimes, we are unable to answer the phone as we are all on the other lines or we have customers in the store. If you get the voice mail, please leave your name, number, brief message and a best time to call. We will return your call as soon as we can.

If you don't want to call, just send me an email. I usually answer my email daily. In addition, your emails and/or calls do not have to relate to wine. I will discuss any topic you like, so please remember, I am your resource and I am here for you.

CUSTOMER REFERAL PROGRAM

In case you missed it, we have a customer referral program that provides additional discounts to registered users. We will give you a coupon worth 10% of the first order placed by any person that you refer to our web site. The stipulations are as follows:

CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PROGRAM - FVW GROWERS CLUB

Please check out our FVW Growers Club. You can get all of the details on our web site, but the bottom line is we want to buy your loyalty! Once you spend $500 with us, you get a 5% discount on everything you buy from us. Find out more on the web site.

MULTI-KIT DISCOUNT

Order two or more kits and get 5% off all ingredients kits included on the same order. This includes Island Mists, Vintner's Reserve, Selection, Vinoka, Baron's and Brewer's Best.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

We appreciate all of your comments, whether good or bad. To demonstrate our commitment to outstanding customer service, I have created a web page with your feedback. As we receive emails that comment about our service, I will post them on this page.

NEWSLETTER SPECIALS

To reward those of you that take the time to read our newsletter every month, we are adding a newsletter special. We promise to offer an outstanding value each month via this feature and this special pricing will only be available through a link from the current month's newsletter. A link to the newsletter special will appear somewhere in the newsletter.

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