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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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Are You Going to the Sweetwater 420 Fest?

Posted: April 18, 2013

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The 420 Fest is probably the coolest beer festival in Atlanta. This year they will have plenty of new and limited release brews on tap, as well as an awesome live music line up. On tap will be all Sweetwater’s standard beers, as well as the Catch and Release Seasonal and some new brews that will only be available at the fest: barrel-aged stouts, dank tanks, multiple cask ales, and some experimental IPAs. 
 
The 420 Fest is also a good place to learn about all things beer. Festival planners are offering free sessions on topics like starting a brewery, the business side of beer, food and beer pairing, and home brewing. 
 
There will be live music, with George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Robert Randolph and the Family band, and Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk headlining.
 
If you need any help getting prepared, stop by Capital City to take advantage of our sale on Sweetwater 12-packs!
 

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Faust Cabernet Sale

Posted: April 8, 2013

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Capital City Package is eager to announce a Faust Cabernet sale occurring for a limited time only. This wine is from the same family that owns the famed Quintessa Winery in Napa Valley, and it’s made in a style that is more approachable in its youth than its sibling Quintessa. The 2010 Faust is a blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the Quintessa property as well as selected vineyards owned by the family, 13% Merlot, 3% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Franc from the same vineyards. The wine was made at Quintessa, aged in French Oak barrels, and can now be purchased at Capital City Package for only $39.97 marked down from $54.99!

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