November 30th Weekly Selections

Wine of the Week
2006 Rosenblum Cellars Vintner's Cuvée Cabernet Sauvignon (Hy-Vee Seasons)
The lots of Cabernet Sauvignon incorporated into this blend were specially selected from some of the best Cabernet Sauvignon growing regions in California. Each individual lot adds its own aspect to the blend, be it aromatics, color, mouth feel or just the puzzle piece that makes the wine complete. This wine is an enticing introduction to the Rosenblum Cellars style of winemaking as the Cabernet Sauvignon is fruit forward, rich and layered. It is smooth and readily drinkable on release with no need for aging.A great food wine; this Cabernet Sauvignon makes an ideal compliment to hearty pasta, chicken and savory beef dishes.


Beer of the Week
Goose Island Christmas Ale
Brewmasters Notes: Every year to celebrate the holiday season, we brew up our Christmas Ale, and with each year we change the recipe slightly so that you have something special to look forward to. Traditionally, our Christmas Ale is a complex brown ale that develops well in the bottle for up to five years.

Spirit of the Week
Ice Hole Mint Schnapps
To honor Al Dorsch, the inventor of Phillips Peppermint Schnapps and avid ice fisherman, Ice Hole uses a strong oil of peppermint as the base for an intense mint experience.

Cocktail of the Week
MINT CHOCOTINI (Hy-Vee Seasons)
Ring in the New Year with an impressive cocktail. Bring out the cocktail shaker and get
ready for an exquisite chocolate and mint flavored drink. Martini lovers will rave about this!

• 2 oz Chocolate Mint Baileys
• ¼ oz Vodka
• ¼ oz Chocolate Liqueur

For each Mint Chocotini, drop 3 to 4 ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Pour in chocolate mint Baileys™, vodka and chocolate liqueur. Shake well. Strain and pour into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder and mint leaves.