Friday, February 12th at 7:00pm
Last Call for Valentine's Day Virtual Wine Down
Place your wine order no later than this Wednesday, February 10th to receive free delivery!
Valentine’s Day is coming up and Inside the Cellar has lined up some great wines for the perfect romantic evening!
For this event we have two great red wines as well as two sparkling rose wines that are perfect for Valentine’s Day. In addition, we will demonstrate how to prepare some fun romantic cocktails with the sparkling wine using the classic Italian aperitif GINROSA.
As always, use the Promo Code: AHIAWINECLUB to activate 40% OFF on any wines you want on the Inside the Cellar website.
If you have not participated before the idea is simple:
- AHIA has partnered with a local boutique wine and beer wholesaler, Inside the Cellar, to bring you a great selection of wines at discount wholesale prices.
- At checkout use Promo Code: AHIAWINECLUB to activate 40% OFF on your order.
- Order your wines by Wednesday, February 10th to get free home delivery compliments of your AHIA Board. NOTE: Make sure you select "Will Call Pick Up" under Shipping method.
- Log on to Zoom on Friday, February 12th at 7:00pm PST to share an evening of wine tasting with neighbors and wine expert Bob Castellani who will talk about all of the wines and answer questions.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why are the prices so good? Answer: During COVID restaurant sales are down and Inside the Cellar is offering special pricing not normally available.
- Can we order other wines on Inside the Cellar’s website in addition to those in the event? Answer: Yes. You can order any wines on Inside the Cellar's website. At checkout use Promo Code: AHIAWINECLUB to activate 40% OFF on any wines you want on the Inside the Cellar website.
- When will I get my wine? Answer: An AHIA Board Member will deliver the wine to your door between 5 PM and 7 PM on Thursday, February 11th. Please note that wine cannot be left outside so make sure an adult is home to receive your wine. If you cannot be home at this time, AHIA will hold your wine for you to pick up in the neighborhood at your convenience.
- How do I join the Zoom Meeting? Answer: Use the "Zoom Log On" button below.
- Can I order more wine after the event? Answer: Yes. You can order wine at any time from Inside the Cellar. AHIA can deliver once a week on Thursdays. Alternatively, wine can be picked up directly from Inside the Cellar at their warehouse in Santa Fe Springs.
- Can I share this event and wine discounts with friends/family who do not live in Alamitos Heights? Answer: Yes. However, AHIA only offers complimentary delivery here in Alamitos Heights. Orders for friends/family outside of Alamitos Heights would need to be picked up at Inside the Cellar or here in Alamitos Heights to avoid shipping costs.
Selected Wines for Tasting Plus Special Ginrosa Apertifs!
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Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
- Click on the Inside The Cellar logo above or the button below to start your order now.
- At checkout use Promo Code: AHIAWINECLUB to activate 40% OFF on your order.
Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
$64.99 direct, $38.99 with AHIA Discount
Happy Canyon is an appellation of only 500 acres within the Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara's warmest AVA. Sheltered from marine winds by a turn of the coastal mountain range, its inland climate is markedly warmer making it ideal for producing rich Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2009 Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon is perfectly aged with subtle spices and hints of caramel, vanilla and dark fruit on the nose.
The palate has refined flavors of black cherry, raspberry, and a slight touch of baking spice wound together with a good acidity to balance the fruit and tannins. The toasted oak from barrel aging is well integrated with a long, lingering finish.
- Pairing: Grilled lamb chops and steaks.
Tenuta Carretta Podio Nebbiolo 2018, from Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Italy 750ml
Tommy Town Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, from Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara 750ml
Tenuta Carretta Podio Nebbiolo 2018, from Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Italy 750ml
$23.99 direct, $14.39 with AHIA Discount
The Podio vineyard first appears in 1467, when the Count Damiano granted land to his stewards for wine cultivation. He required that half of the grapes were to be property of the castle, but that all of the grapes from Podio were reserved for Count Damiano himself (“salvo et riservato vites Podii Serrae”).
Tenuta Carretta's Podio Nebbiolo has velvety tannins and simple elegance. Full of fruity aromas with traces of earthy notes such as mulberry, spices, black pepper and vanilla.
- Blend of 85% Nebbiolo and 15% Barbera
- Pairing: Aged cheeses, Main dishes featuring red meat, Meat-based pasta or rice dishes
Bellenda Brut Rosè, from Veneto, Italy 750ml
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
Tenuta Carretta Podio Nebbiolo 2018, from Langhe Nebbiolo DOC Italy 750ml
$22.99 direct, $13.79 with AHIA Discount
Founded in 1986 by the Cosmo family, Bellenda has made a name for itself both nationally and internationally as a leading winery in Northeast Italy thanks to its innovative and highly original wines.
Bellenda wines embody the very best qualities of what is one of Italy’s most suitable areas for the art of sparkling wine production.
Bellenda Brut Rosè ia a bright, expressive rosé sparkler offering flavors of strawberry, pâte de fruit, crushed white cherry, orange peel and anise. The perlage of this wine is fine and creamy in texture, with a well-cut, minerally finish.
- Wine Spectator 88 Points
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
$16.99 direct, $10.19 with AHIA Discount
This charming sparkling wine from Piedmont is a light cherry red color in the glass with a rich and persistent mousse.
On the nose it's like drinking a garden of roses!
On the palate it is fresh, elegant and well balanced in sweetness and acidity, with a smooth and delightfully long fruity and mineral finish.
Thanks to the low alcohol content this wine is easy to drink and enjoyable as refreshing beverage any time of year.
- 100% Brachetto
GINROSA, The historic aperitif of Milan, Italy 750ml
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
Malgrà Brachetto d' Acqui Spumante DOCG, from Piedmont, Italy
$29.99 direct, $17.99 with AHIA Discount
GINROSA is an ancient Italian aperitif created in 1885 by Annunziata Bournè, an important female philanthropist, using 100% organic herbs, roots, and juniper berries. GINROSA is the only 100% natural Italian Aperitif .
Today GinRosa is served in many specialty wine bars, restaurants, and gourmet stores. It has also been served since 1885 at the original historical bar called GINROSA situated in Milano Piazza San Babila.
The 25% alcohol content is ideal for its pleasantness and versatility, whether enjoyed alone over ice or as a cocktail.
This Valentine's Day enjoy a romantic Italian Spritz and imagine that you are relaxing at a café in Milan with GINROSA!
Ginrosa Apertif's
Classic Italian Spritz
Classic Italian Spritz
Classic Italian Spritz
When it comes to cocktails and aperitifs, the Classic Italian Aperol Spritz recipe is one of the most requested by people looking for a refreshing drink to accompany appetizers before a meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. GINROSA
- 4 oz. Bellenda Brut Rosè
- 2 oz. San Pellegrino
Preparation:
- Pour Bellenda Brut Rosè into an ice-filled large wine or rocks glass
- Add GINROSA and top off with club soda
- Gently stir together
- garnish with orange wheel
The Paper Plane
Classic Italian Spritz
Classic Italian Spritz
The Paper Plane is a daring drink. With bourbon's sweetness, GINROSA's bitterness, and sour lemon, it hangs in the balance—like the perfectly aligned paper plane you always wanted to fold out of notebook paper but never quite mastered.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. GINROSA
- 1 oz. Bourbon
- 1 oz. Amaro Nonino
- 1 oz. Lemon Juice
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Classic Italian Spritz
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Easy to make and refreshingly bitter, the Negroni is said to have been invented in Florence by the dauntless Italian Count Camillo Negroni in the early 20th century.
While at Bar Casoni in Florence, he demanded that the bartender strengthen his favorite cocktail by replacing the usual soda water with gin.
To further differentiate the drink, the bartender also employed an orange peel rather than the typical lemon peel.
Ingredients:
- 1 oz. GINROSA
1 oz. Gin
1 oz. Sweet Vermouth
1 orange wheel, for garnishing
Preparation:
- Add gin, GINROSA and sweet vermouth to a mixing glass filled with ice, and stir until well-chilled
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with large ice cubes
- Garnish with an orange peel