{"id":2179,"date":"2012-12-20T23:15:58","date_gmt":"2012-12-21T06:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artisanwineclub.com\/?p=2179"},"modified":"2012-12-20T23:57:28","modified_gmt":"2012-12-21T06:57:28","slug":"lummi-island-wine-tasting-winter-solstice-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artisanwineclub.com\/index\/lummi-island-wine-tasting-winter-solstice-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Lummi Island Wine Tasting Winter Solstice ’12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rumor Spreads: Days to Get Longer…?<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"img_2104\"<\/a>Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Gloom that has washed the color out of our landscape for the past several weeks may be peaking (nadiring?)<\/em> in the next few days. Predictions are highly suspect, but some people say this is a regular cycle and that it has happened before. Others insist that the shorter, gloomier days we have been experiencing are payback from the gods<\/em> for various unspecified sins committed by unspecified voters, and will continue to get worse until Tax Cuts for the Rich are made Permanent. Those of us with nerdy scientific minds are withholding judgment until either the sinning stops or the rich get richer, and then we have only to look at the weather to see which way the wind was really blowing. Of course, if the days get longer and the rich don’t<\/em> get their tax cuts made permanent, well, I guess we will have to conclude that either the sinning stopped, or more likely, that these things do happen on some kind of recurring cycle. Either way, it’s a fascinating subject to ponder with friends over a nice glass of wine. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n

Holiday Truffles Ready for Pickup!<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Preordered truffles have been made, boxed, and tied with holiday ribbon, ready for giving or personal indulgence. There are four flavors this year: Classic Dark, Coconut, Fleur de Sel Caramel, and Chai Spice. There are still a few unboxed available at $1 each, <\/em>but calling to reserve is still highly recommended. (758-2959)
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\nPlease pick up Friday, December 21 (4:00 \u2013 7:00)<\/em> or Saturday, December 22, (2:00 \u2013 6:00),<\/em> or call to make other arrangements, thanks!<\/p>\n

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Online Store Coming Soon<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n\"winebasket\"<\/a>Beginning in the next month or so, Artisan Wine Gallery will launch an online store<\/b>, allowing those of you who purchase wine regularly to shop online and enjoy free delivery on the island. If you haven\u2019t shopped with us before and you normally purchase your wines on the mainland, we would like to do whatever it takes to make us your go-to<\/em> wine shop! Send us an email, call, or come in for a free introductory tasting. Won\u2019t it be great to have the wines you like in stock right here on the Island? Over the last few years we have explored several online store software packages, but so far none has met our criteria of being simple, attractive, and of course free! <\/em>We have settled on the software, but it is still going to take a lot of personal attention to give you the personalized service we have in mind. For the moment you may see strange headings coming and going on this blog, but please ignore them until we have worked out the bugs!<\/p>\n

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Finally, the “Artisan Wine Club!”<\/span><\/span><\/strong>
\n\"toast\"<\/a>The online store will be an essential part of our new Artisan<\/strong> Wine Club<\/b><\/em> as a way to solidify our \u201cartisan wine\u201d vision, make the business end of our shop a little more viable,\u00a0 reward consistent supporters with special offers, discounts, and special wine tasting experiences, and most important, give us even more ways to enjoy wine and each other. Working directly with some of our favorite winemakers, both locally and abroad, we intend to provide exceptional wines at great prices. Many of the wines offered will be exclusive to Artisan Wine Gallery<\/b> members. We will ask members to pay a small annual fee ($35\/individual, $50\/couple) and commit to buying four bottles a month (one case per quarter) to maintain their membership, which will give them these benefits:<\/p>\n