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Thanksgiving is upon us. Your menu is almost certainly planned, but have you thought about wines to compliment to your feast? Or spirits to keep the troops in line while the turkey's in the oven? Winfield Flynn is thrilled to welcome trailblazing California winemaker Tony Coturri of Coturri Winery and Jean-Francois of FAIR.--the world's first line of Fair Trade Certified(TM) premium spirits--this Wednesday November 24th from 5-8pm.
Sonoma's Coturri Winery is a pioneer in sustainable, organic, and biodynamic vineyard methods and natural, additive-free winemaking. Third-generation winemaker Tony Coturri believes that taking the best possible care of vineyard soils and vines is what results in quality wines:
'As my understanding of the development of all aspects the vineyards through the use of organic and biodynamic practices deepens I realize that I’m not so much a “winemaker" but a custodian of grapes. The wine is made in the vineyard. My job is to take care of it. The magic is in the vineyard not the winery... If there was truth in labeling ours would simply say: “just grape”.'
Coturri's diligence and respect for his vines and their environs result in wines that are as unique and expressive as they are delicious. (And wow... are they delicious!) Sample from Coturri's exceptional line of wines, including the gutsy, herbacious 2002 Lost Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir and the lusciously explosive fruit and spice of his 2006 Estate Vineyard Zinfandel.
Learn more about Coturri Winery's history, vines, and wines at coturriwinery.com
FAIR. was launched last year with the intent of drawing attention to the human capital invested in every stage of production, from the 1200 small Bolivian producers in the Andes Mountains who have raised quinoa for centuries to the expert French distillers of ultra premium spirits who ensure the quality of the final product. FAIR. Vodka is the world's first Quinoa-based vodka as well as the first vodka made from Fair Trade Certified(TM) ingredients. In addition to FAIR.'s award winning vodka, Jean-Francois will be pouring FAIR.Goji goji berry liqueur and FAIR.Cafe coffee liqueur, both excellent ideas for holiday cocktails and gifts.
You can find out more about FAIR.'s values, practices, and product line at fairtradespirits.com
Please join us tomorrow to sample these natural and nourishing wines and spirits! Their quality and individuality will be a savory reminder of how important it is to seek integrity in the products that we serve our families and in the land and labor from which they are created.
Happy Thanksgiving from Winfield-Flynn!
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