July 2013 • Vol. XXXI

July Letter From The Liquor Store Staff...Temperature’s are rising but that does not mean your wine bill should too! When you’re on the

prowl for fresh whites to keep you cool The Liquor Store can help you find a bottle to fit your tastes, and budget. Keep your house well-stocked with choices most unique and refreshing

this July. You get something you’ll enjoy delivered right to your door with the Wine of the Month Club; go one step further by talking to a TLS sommelier to get wines hand picked for your table. Whether you’re in-store, a phone call away, or simply on the WOTM mailing list you’ll get a bottle

(or five!) that you will be thrilled to serve. Stay cool out there!

Up and Coming Events You Shouldn’t Miss At . July VIP Tasting - Alsace France

August VIP Tasting - “Tiny Bubbles”September VIP Tasting - Blind???

October VIP Tasting - Malbec from Around the World

Inside This Month

Up and Coming events at The Liquor Store

$20 Red Wine - Berthelemot Bourgogne Cotes de Beaune 2009

The Three Amigos• Ocaso Malbec/Merlot - 2011• Four Vines Zinfandel Old Vine• Cote 125 Corbieres Rouge - 2010

• July is packed with free Community Events and here are just a few!

Recipe of the Month is Grilled Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola Cream Sauce by Renee V. Bruch, Graphic Designer of the Wine of the Month publication.

From the most prestigious and picturesque part of the Languedoc region in France, Corbieres is known for growing outstanding Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvedre.

On Line Review“Corbieres is the largest AOC within the Languedoc-Roussillon region. It has very different terroir throughout that includes hillside vineyards and flatlands with heights from sea level to 1600 feet, and the soil itself also changes considerably throughout the region. It is dark purple in color and brings aromas of blackberry and raspberry fruit with some very subtle barnyard. On the palate you get blackberry and sour cherry fruit with some very mild tannins. The acidity is nice and there is a little bit of minerality on the finish. Overall you get decent fruit with just a little bit of tannins and acidity to balance things out.”

Make way for an incredible value, the spry ‘09 Four Vines Zinfandel sings on the palate with a rush of bold, berry flavors; long and satisfying in the finish.

Wine maker notesSo it’s probably the worst kept secret in all of winemaking, but Old Vine Zinfandel is an unbeaten

combination of flavor and valuable. And if big words like “unbeatable” aren’t convincing enough consider this: OVC – our multi-appellation blend – pulls fruit from every one of the top five Zinfandel

appellations in California. By themselves, they’re news worthy. Together, well, we’re gonna stick with the tried and true: unbeatable.

On the nose the wine has layers of berry fruit and anise aromas with hints of spice. On the palate, blackberry and spicy plum fruit with a rich mouth feel. Big and opulent on the mid palate with plenty of

structure, trailing to a velvety toasted oak finish.

Cote 125 Corbieres Rouge - 2010Regular Price $13.99

Four Vines Zinfandel Old VineRegular Price $13.49

Ocaso Malbec/Merlot - 2011Regular Price $13.99

Malbec Merlot is a medium-bodied red, approachable, fruit-driven, with a lot of bang for the buck.

Tasting NotesOcaso Malbec/Merlot...soft and flavorful with expressive notes of espresso, nutmeg, charred toast

and black/blue fruit. Versatile and friendly making it work with gorgonzola topped filet mignon as well as BBQ chicken and angel hair pasta mixed with fresh steamed veggies.

On Line ReviewAs Kathy Brindle, Gary’s Wine Associate, discovered one night when she took a bottle home, it’s all about versatility. “What really impressed me about the Ocaso Malbec was how food-friendly it

was,” Kathy says. “It stood up to a gorgonzola-topped grilled filet mignon, but it didn’t overpower a side dish of angel hair pasta and summer veggies. And I could imagine how the ripe blackberry fruit

flavors and long smooth finish would also make it a great match for BBQ chicken.”

$20 Red WineSupple and spicy with oodles and oodles of juice,this perfect specimen of a Hautes-Côtes makes us wonder what other secrets are hidden in the hills above the Côte de Beaune. A blend of two separate plots (one with very old vines), the wine captures the essence and soul of Burgundian Pinot Noir in both its aromas and flavor. Violets and baking spices and a hint of forest floor on the nose; the mouth is awash with red cherries and blackberries.

Tasting NotesWonderful rich dark fruit. Powerful with smooth tannins and a decent finish. Excellent for this level and price (12 euros). Looks to be a domaine worth checking out.

Supple and spicy with oodles and oodles of juice, this perfect specimen of a Hautes-Côtes makes us wonder what other secrets are hidden in the hills above the Côte de Beaune. A blend of two separate plots (one with very old vines), the wine captures the essence and soul of Burgundian Pinot Noir in both its aromas and flavor. Violets and baking spices and a hint of forest floor on the nose; the mouth is awash with red cherries and blackberries.

Community Events in JulyJuly 6th 2013

Farmers Market from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on the Town Square in Downtown Jackson. The Jackson Hole Farmers Market on Town Square hosts a vibrant farmers market every Saturday beginning July 6, and running through September 21. The market operates from 8:00am to 12 noon on the Town Square and

features fresh produce and other fresh food products. In addition to the great food vendors, different local musicians, chefs and valley non-profits are featured each week. Locals and visitors flock to this popular

market every Saturday. Website: www.jacksonholefarmersmarket.com

July 12th-14th 2013 Targhee Fest from 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Grand Targhee Resort in Alta,WY Why would you want to miss the

Annual Targhee Fest at Grand Targhee Resort? Great food, vendors, games and on-site activities are all a part of our summer music festivals. Tent camping at Grand Targhee in our beautiful national forest is available

during the festival weekend. Check out the list of performers here! grandtarghee.com

July 20th-21st 2013Art Fair Jackson Hole 2013 from 10:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Event Cost: $5 Non Members, Free for Members and is in Miller Park in Jackson Hole,WY Art Fair Jackson Hole is the primary fundraising event for the Art

Association of Jackson Hole. This 3-day, juried arts and crafts fair showcases over 170 artists from around the country. Food and Entertainment too! The event is held the 3rd weekend in July and another one in August.

Website: www.artassociation.org

July 19th-28th 2013Teton County Fair! Free events and costs vary for nightly entertainment. At the Teton County Fairgrounds in Jackson,WY.

Teton County Fair is a fun filled family event that has something for everyone. Website: www.tetoncountyfair.com

Berthelemot Bourgogne Cotes de Beaune - 2009Regular Price $33.99

SOME OF THE MANY FREE EVENTS THIS MONTH

Recipes From the ValleyGrilled Filet Mignon with Gorgonzola

Cream Sauce Recipe from this publications Graphic Designer Renee Bruch

• 4 cups heavy cream• 3 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola cheese• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

• 3/4 teaspoon salt• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg• 4 (8 ounce) fillets beef tenderloin

Recipe• Pour heavy cream into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat and simmer until the cream has reduced by half, stirring occasionally, about an hour. Remove from heat and whisk in the Gorgonzola cheese and Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, until the cheese

has melted.

• Season the beef tenderloin with lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside. Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10

minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate.

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

• Cook the steaks until they start to firm, and are reddish-pink and juicy in the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove the steaks from the grill and tent with foil

to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve each steak with the Gorgonzola sauce and top with crumbled bacon and

chopped green onion.

• 1 pinch lemon pepper• 1 pinch garlic powder• 1 pinch onion powder

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste• 12 slices thick sliced bacon, chopped

• 4 green onions, chopped

Ingredients