Hello Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have the pleasure of offering two FREE customer appreciation events next week.  See you there!

EVENT #1

What: Catena Wine Tasting featuring Jorge Liloy and Andrea Nunez

When: Wednesday, September 19th from 6:30-8:00pm

Where: Spec’s Oak Ridge North

RSVP: RSVP_Woodlands@specsonline.com

Wines:

1. Catena Alta Chardonnay
2. Catena Alta Malbec
3. Catena Argentino Malbec
4. Catena La Consutla Malbec
5. Catena Agrelo Cabernet
6. Catena Nicassia
7. Catena NCZ

EVENT #2

WHAT: Neil Ellis South African Tasting

When: Thursday, September 20th for 6:30-8pm

Where: Spec’s Flagship Store at 2410 Smith Street

RSVP: RSVP_Houston@specsonline.com

Neil Ellis has long been considered an innovator whose vision changed the course of the South African wine industry. He has journeyed from pioneering négociant beginnings in the early 1980’s, seeking out parcels of interesting vines to make exceptional wines under his own name, to a well-established family enterprise with a local and international reputation for exceptional elegance and quality.

Today the journey of Neil Ellis Wines is not only about Neil Ellis. After 40 years of making wine, the next stage of the journey has begun with Neil’s son, Warren Ellis.  At a young age, Warren was helping his father in the winery. Like many around the wine world who grow up surrounded by vineyards and winemaking, Warren developed the passion to be a winemaker. He holds both a BSc and MSc Agric in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch. He has travelled the European wine world learning viticulture and cellar practices. Since 2006, Warren has been part of the Neil Ellis wine team as winemaker with viticultural responsibilities.

Wines:

2017 Neil Ellis Groenekloef Sauvignon Blanc

2014 Neil Ellis Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Neil Ellis Whitehall Chardonnay

2017 Neil Ellis Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc

2017 Neil Ellis Sincerely Chardonnay

2014 The Left Bank Red Blend

Thank You,

James C. Barlow, CWE, CSS