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March 17, 2010
Dear FPBS Customer,
HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY!!! It feels like such a long time since one of these letters! We hope it finds you well :) Things are really happening around the bottle shop! As some of you may have noticed we're under construction at the Westside. We don't want to reveal too much but let's just say we're all really excited about the upcoming additions so stay tuned! Below are a few events and happenings worth mentioning so take a gander and we hope to see you all real soon!
Hope to see you,
Your friends at Five Points Bottle Shop

Monday March 22nd: Terrapin Side Project #10 Cask at Aromas
YES! We've been waiting as patiently as possible for the next cool side project from Terrpain and the time is finally drawing near! Join the staff of Terrapin, Aromas, and Five Points Bottle Shops as we present Side Project #10 Cap't Krunkles Black India Pale Ale. Made with the malt bill of a stout and the hop bill of a big IPA, this one is sure to make it worth going down with the ship! The fun starts at 6pm at Aromas on South Milledge. Stop by and enjoy a pint for $4 while it lasts...and it does go fast! Cheers!
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Wednesday March 24th: Wine Madness at Aromas
Who's your Kentucky and Who's your Duke? If you don't follow basketball here's your chance to get in on some of the March Madness fun! Join us at 6:30pm Monday March 22nd for an exciting evening of WINE COMPETITION! We will start with an elite 8 wines, then vote for the final four, then for the championship, and finally for one triumphant winner! Attendees will taste the wines and choose who moves on to the next round, filling out the bracket as we go. The cost is $15 per person which includes the wine and small tapas. This is going to be lots of fun so call Aromas today to make your reservation 706.208.0059
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Thursday April 1st: Eight on the 1st- Wines of Argentina at Casa Mia
Join us at Casa Mia on April 1st for some amazing Argentinian wines! We will be tasting eight different wines from some Argentina's finest vineyards. There will be live music compliments of Tino Garrido-Licha and of course Casa Mia's signature tapas. A representative from the winery will be on hand to guide you through the tasting experience. This event is meant to be casual and enjoyable for any and all wine drinkers regardless of experience. The event begins at 6pm and the last pour is at 8pm. If you can't be there exactly at six there'll be plenty to go around so come on by. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door
. You can purchase tickets at both Five Points Bottle Shop locations and at Casa Mia downtown.
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NEW CLUB CARD ITEMS!!
Both Bottle Shop Locations have recently updated their items on the Customer Privilege Card. If you are not a member you should sign up at either location during your next visit. It is free to sign up and you can save as much as $10 per item. Below are a few of the highlights on the card at each location right now:
5 POINTS:
Glenmorangie 10 yr reg $33.99 SALE $29.99
Malheur Dark Brut Belgian Strong Ale made from Champagne Yeast! reg $12.99 SALE $10.99
Val Dieu 3pk Gift Sets reg $14.99 SALE $12.99
Basel Cellars Cabernet reg. $32.99 SALE $29.99
Gundlach Bundschu Gewurztraminer reg. $21.99 SALE $19.99
Bouchaine Estate Pinot Noir reg. $29.99 SALE $24.99
Bootleg Chianti reg. $9.99 FIRE SALE $3.99!! (see Sangria recipe to follow)
Sonoma Cutrer Les Pierres Chardonnay reg. $54.99 SALE $39.99
Stonestreet Chardonnay reg. $19.99 SALE $16.99
Rumbo Sur Cabernet reg $9.99 SALE $6.99
WESTSIDE:
3 Vodka 1.75L reg $34.99 SALE $29.99
Skyy Vodka 1.75L reg $23.99 SALE $22.99
Brasserie Dieu du Ciel Corne du Diable Merican Style IPA reg $4.99 SALE $3.99
Olfabrikken Porter reg $8.99 SALE $7.99
Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Dry Riesling reg. $9.99 SALE $7.99
Mont Pellier Syrah reg $8.99 SALE $4.99
Marquis Phlips S9 Shiraz reg $44.99 SALE $39.99
Anime Merlot reg $14.99 SALE $9.99
Icardi L'Aurora Cortese reg $12.99 SALE $9.99
Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc reg $16.99 SALE $14.99
Villa Russiz Pinot Grigio reg $16.99 SALE $14.99
AND SO MANY MORE! Come by and check out the others!
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Twittering, Blogging, and Facebooking (?) !
Yep we're doing it too! It's a great way to receive information about sale items and weekly specials we have going on in the stores. Plus, sometimes we all like to get together downtown for a drink and we'd love you to join! Look for our posts to see where we're going to be if you want to come hang with us! The blog has informative and interesting articles about trends in the liquor biz plus answers to some of our most common questions in the store. So that being said...FRIEND US, TWEET US, READ US! You can find us at the following locations:
BLOG: fivepointsbraintank.blogspot.com
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/5pointsbottle
TWITTER: twitter.com/5PointsBottle
Our Bar Aromas is in on it too...
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pages/Athens-GA/Aromas-Wine-Bar/57540913550
TWITTER: twitter.com/Aromaswinebar
SOCIAL MEDIA FUN!!
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