Greetings Scott Harvey Fan,
June in Amador County is a celebration of our deeply rooted Italian heritage. During the Gold Rush in the 1800's, Italian immigrants settled in the Sierra Foothills, working in the mines, cultivating land and ultimately paving the way for today's fruit, vegetable and dairy industries. In 1881, The Italian Benevolent Society was organized as a way to help the community, and this year marked their 136th Italian Picnic. A 3-Day event featuring dinners, carnivals, wine tasting and a parade!
It's no wonder then, that with a dominant Italian heritage and terroir similar to that of the Piedmont region of Italy, Amador County is also known for producing some of the best Barbera in the world! But as a Scott Harvey Barbera lover, you already know that. Did you know that Barbera is also considered one of the most "food-friendly" and versatile wines on the market? Of course you did! While traditional pairings include tomato and vegetable based dishes, it also goes great with a variety of grilled foods...like our Grilled Pizza. Heck, here in Amador County, Barbera is so special it even has its own festival! The Barbera Festival is held on the second Saturday of June.
Whether or not you were able to attend this years Italian Picnic and Barbera Festival, we're keeping the celebration going with our June Newsletter dedicated to summer and Barbera.
What’s in this edition of our Harvey Wines Insider?
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BARBERA...AMADOR'S SHINING STAR
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As a Scott Harvey Wines fan, there’s no doubt that you and your family and friends have enjoyed Scott’s award winning Amador County Barbera for years. But what is it about this spectacular and still unheard of variety that has everyone hooked at first sip?
Scott Harvey Wines Tasting Room Associate, Chuck E. and
Assistant Wine Club Manager, Kelsey Mort, at the 6th Annual Barbera Festival
(Photo courtesy of Vincent Caggiano)
In our blog, "Barbera...Amador's Shining Star", we outline a brief history of Barbera and discuss some of the nuances that make Barbera Amador County's #1 celebrity.
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HOT TIPS FOR GRILLING GREATNESS
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June 20th...according to the alignment of the planets, that is when summer officially starts. But with the longer days and warmer nights already here, we're all fired up for a great grilling season. Now is the time to uncover the barbecue, refill the propane tanks and oil up the grates. Follow our Hot Tips for Grilling Greatness to make every grilling event this summer safe, easy and delicious.
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JUNE WINE & SHIPPING SPECIAL - THROUGH JUNE 19th
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"That's too much Barbera", said no one ever! This versatile and crowd-pleasing wine is perfect to serve at any summer gathering. Graduation parties, Father's Day, backyard barbecues, fundraising events...no matter the event, Barbera fits right in. Through June 19th, stock up on BOTH of our award-winning Barberas and take advantage of our "cool" newsletter shipping offer.
JUNE NEWSLETTER SPECIAL
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2013 Mountain Selection
Barbera
Retail ~ $24
Newsletter Special
$20.40
(Wine Club ~ $19.20)
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2013 J&S Reserve
Barbera
Retail ~ $35
Newsletter Special
$29.75
(Wine Club ~ $28)
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SUMMER SHIPPING OPTIONS & NEWSLETTER SPECIAL
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As the temperatures rise, wine shipping is more challenging. This year we have added a variety of shipping options to help your wines arrive in good condition. You can now choose from:
- Standard UPS Ground in Biodegradable Pulp Shippers
- UPS Ground w/ Ice & Styrofoam Thermal Packaging
- Expedited/Air Services (Pulp or Styrofoam)
COOL NEWSLETTER SHIPPING OFFER
When you order 6 or more bottles
from our June Newsletter Special,
UPS Ground Shipping in a Thermal Ice Pack Shipper
is just $19.95*.
Use coupon code:
newsletterice
SHOPPING CART TIP: Before you check out, click on the link, "Determine Sales Tax & Shipping", fill in the necessary information and click "Continue". On the next screen you can select from the drop down box "UPS Ground w/ Ice & Thermal Packaging". Don't forget to enter the coupon code!
NEWSLETTER WINE & SHIPPING SPECIAL ENDS JUNE 19th!
*Shipping Special applies to 750 ml bottles only.
Not valid on pre-built Trios & Verticals
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Pizza...a classic Italian American favorite! From thin crust to deep dish, vegetarian to meat lovers, there's a pizza out there for everyone. But baking a pizza during the summer means you have to crank up the oven...UGH! You could always have it delivered, but after tax, tips and delivery fees, you could have gone to a fancy restaurant.
Don't sweat it, we've got a delicious and easy pizza recipe you make right on your own grill. This in-house recipe, courtesy of Monica our wine club manager, combines spicy, savory and sweet ingredients to pair with any of Scott's award-winning Barberas.
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