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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Wine

Posted: May 24, 2013

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We have just gotten our shipment of Miraval, Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt’s Cotes de Provence rosé in at Capital City! This beautiful wine is a blend of red grapes Cinsault, Grenache, and Syrah, and white grape Rolle. It has a wonderful floral bouquet with aromas of strawberries and white fruits. The mouth is has complex notes of strawberry and raspberry, wild herbs, citrus, and melon.

If you want to get your hands on this beautiful wine, you better act quickly, because when this wine premiered in France this March, the first 6,000 bottles were sold out in less than five hours. It will only be available for a short time in the states, and we have got it for only $29.99.

Come in today for your bottle of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s wine! Please note that there is a two bottle limit per customer.

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Memorial Day Weekend Stock Up Sale

Posted: May 21, 2013

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At least as of today, it looks like we might actually have a sunny Memorial Day weekend, which is great news. Even greater news for you is that you can stock up for your pool party this weekend at Capital City Package, because we are holding our biggest sale ever this week! Through Monday, May 27, we are having a huge sale on liquor, beer, and wine. Here are some featured sale items:

Beer

 

Sweetwater 12 Pack Bottles $13.97 ...........SAVE $2

Corona 12 Pack Bottles $10.97 ..................SAVE $2

Stella Artois 12 Pack Bottles $12.97.............SAVE 8%

 

Liquor

 

Bacardi Rum 1.75L SAVE $2..........................ONLY $17.97

Cuervo Gold & Silver 1.75L SAVE $3..............ONLY $26.97

Maker's Mark 1.75L SAVE $1...........................ONLY $41.97

 

Wine

 

La Crema Sonoma Chardonnay...ONLY $15.97

Louis Roederer Brut NV .750ml...$34.97 SAVE 23% 90 POINTS!

Zenato Pinot Grigio WAS $11.99....SAVE 34% NOW ONLY $8.97

Zenato Valpolicella WAS $12.99.....SAVE 45% NOW ONLY $8.97

 

We have a lot more going on sale as well, but you’ll have to come in and see for yourself.

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Best Wines for Mother’s Day

Posted: May 6, 2013

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it can be tough finding the perfect gift for Mom. Sometimes the best gift is treating her to something that she would not usually buy for herself, like a special bottle of wine. At Capital City, we have an extensive wine selection, and our Certified Wine Specialist is happy to assist guests with choosing the right wine for any occasion.

At Capital, we have an eclectic wine section, and often carry rare and limited release bottles from around the world. We would love to help you choose the perfect bottle of wine for Mom as a Mother’s Day gift.

Because our wine selection rotates, we encourage you to visit us in store to see what we are currently carrying. However, here are some suggestions to help you start thinking about what would make a good bottle for Mom.

  • Sparkling Wine- Sparkling wines are the ultimate special occasion bottles. Try a bubbly rosé or a sweet Champagne.
  • Chardonnay- A Chardonnay with a good balance of fruit and oak flavors is a great choice for this time of year, as the weather heats up.
  • Pinot Grigio- Look for a bottle of Pinot Grigio with a light, creamy texture, fruit flavors, and a clean finish.
  • Cabernet Sauvignon- If Mom prefers reds, Cabernet Sauvignons are a common favorite. Look for a bottle with black fruit and vanilla flavors and bright acidity.

Again, these are just some suggestions. We strongly encourage you to come see us in store to see the rare and limited release bottles that we carry. Your mom will be happy you did!

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Mint Julep Recipe for Derby Day 2013

Posted: May 3, 2013

 

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If you are watching the races this weekend, or just have a long weekend on the front porch planned, you should have the appropriate drink in hand. In honor of Derby Day 2013, here is a Mint Julep Recipe:

  1. Start by chilling a rocks glass, if you don't have a silver julep cup like most of us.
  2. Crush a hefty amount of ice into powder or something close.  A Ziploc wrapped in a kitchen towel and a wooden spoon for beating work just fine.
  3. In your chilled glass, gently muddle 10-15 mint leaves depending on size.
  4. Add 0.5 oz simple syrup or 2 tablespoons superfine sugar and 2.5 oz of Elijah Craig (or other quality bourbon).
  5. Quickly stir, taking time to reflect on the happiness that soon awaits.
  6. Mound the glass like a snow cone with your crushed ice.
  7. Garnish with a few more mint sprigs and two short straws (cut a regular straw in half for an easy fix).
  8. Move to porch (if possible) and remain until bedtime (or until time for round 2).
  9. Slowly drain your glass while listening to the pleasant drone of cicadas.

 

We hope you enjoy this recipe. Check out our featured bourbons for more inspiration.

 

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Our Atlanta Wine Store is Currently Featuring Selections from Enkidu Winery

Posted: May 1, 2013

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We are currently featuring wines from the Enkidu Winery in California.  We have just added several of this winery's bottles to our new selections. These wines are part of a 12-year-old project and have just recently become available in Georgia, so we are really excited to have these in. Stop by soon to take advantage of our newest selections from this winery, including:

2009 Cabernet Sauvignon E Sonoma County (only 48 bottles in Georgia) $25.99

2009 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (24 bottles available) $29.99

2007 Diener Ranch Petite Sirah $32.99

2009 Bedrock Zinfandel $32.99

These are all fantastic bottles, and there are not very many of them, so come in soon to claim yours. We will be happy to help guide you in your selection and to suggest food pairings.

Please note that prices are quoted for cash purchases.

 

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