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November 2007
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| Welcome to the Los Olivos
Wine Merchant and Cafe, where you
can taste the central coast! Stock up
on great wines for the Holiday's with
the coupon in this newsletter! Read
on to discover the excitement that lies within
the Los Olivos Wine Merchant and Cafe.
We were voted as "Best Restaurants
for Wine for 2007" by the Wine Spectator. Our
wine specialists are waiting to happily assist
you with your wine selections!
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| Save 10%
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Attention Holiday
Shoppers! For the
month of November save 10% on all retail
wine!
This applies to all wines you
buy online, by phone, and/or in the
Wine Merchant. The Discount Code
for this special offer is: NOV200715.
Be among the first to get our best
wines for your holiday parties and
gift-giving at this great 10% off
DISCOUNT RATE! Buy your holiday
gifts at our one-stop wine central
online at
Buysantabarbarawine or at our
Wine Merchant retail shop at 2879 Grand
Avenue, Los Olivos, CA. You'll
be pleased with what we have to offer!
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| *Discount
does not apply to shipping and handling.
*When ordering in person, bring
a copy of the newsletter or bring the special
offer code to give to the cashier in the Wine
Merchant Store. |
 In
the Beginning...
Sam Marmorstein bought the restaurant
in 1995 and converted it from a deli to
what the restaurant is now. Sam
decided to expand the cafe by adding the addition
of the Wine Merchant, which was built
in 2001. Sam has actually been
a winemaker longer than he has been a restauranteur.
He started making wine with  friends (who
are all now prominent winemakers) in a garage
back in 1992. Sam's Bernat wines are
all unique because he uses old world methods
of hand pruning and natural fermentation. No
pesticides or herbicides are used in the process.
The grapes are grown from Sam and Shawnda's
3.5 acre vineyard in Los Olivos. Sam
is mainly producing a Syrah and Chardonnay,
however Nebbiolo is also on it's way.
Come by the Wine Merchant and Cafe to
taste some of Sam's booming Bernat wines!
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Meet the Management Team!
Anthony Endy, Director
of Operations
 "I always believe to fully
grasp a profession one should start from the
ground floor, as I always made sure it was
mopped spotless!"
Anthony is a native
of the Santa Ynez Valley and is thankful
for the inspiration and support the area
has provided. He has an extreme passion
for food and wine and feels blessed to be
raised in an area bountiful in both.
Anthony began his ten years of restaurant
experience here at the Cafe as a busboy.
At the time a high schooler, Anthony enjoyed
every facet of the industry, especially
cooking. He moved from every position
in the dining room, to the kitchen and after
five years at the Cafe, he went on
to pursue different styles of cousine from
other chefs. Including in his tenure,
he spent time in the kitchen's of Chef
Rick's and the Wine Cask. In May
of 2006, Anthony was thrilled to return
to The Los Olivos Cafe as the General Manager.
Endy brings a philosophy to the Cafe that
puts the guests at top priority; which
will not only provide them with a solid
meal, but with a great experience.
Nat Ely, Executive Chef
"We are fortunate
to be surrounded by such quality farmers and
product. I am constantly amazed at the
little boxes of goodies that come in my kitchen
door!"
Nat has been working
with the Los Olivos Cafe almost 5 years.
He has been cooking professionally for 15
and started by cracking eggs in his mothers
kitchen. He enjoys the many aspects
of cooking, especially the adventure of
new things for his guests and co-workers.
Nat loves that food nurtures and heals our
bodies, minds, and spirits. He feels
that in a world of disconnect, food and
wine brings people together and forces them
to celebrate. The Chef's ingredients
of choice includes the use of star anise,
smoked paprika, and whole vanilla beans.
Nat loves to see his co-workers lives
improve through the creative process.
Oh and yes, he loves to eat-Delicious!
Priscilla Vazquez, Wine Merchant
Manager
 "Life is to short,
enjoy life to its fullest!"
Priscilla has always
enjoyed wine and has embraced her love for
wine with knowledge. She has taken
many classes as well as continually self
educating herself. Priscilla
takes much into consideration when deciding
the wines that will be placed on the shelf.
She is greatly aware that everyone
has a different palate and perhaps there
is something to admire about every wine
out there. Being able to cater to
all different types of people and preferences
is one of the greatest challenges in wine
buying. Priscilla has recently
just taken the intro to the Court of Master
Sommelier class and passed, so that is a
work in progress. She has traveled quite
a bit including New Zealand, Napa Valley,
Washington, Oregon, and Monterey, to
taste the specific wines of the area.
There are over 500 wines in the store, about
90% are central coast and the rest are
international as well as national.
She has been with the Los Olivos Cafe
and Wine Merchant since September of
2006.
Christina Prell,
Special Events Coordinator
"There is always
a reason to party, let me plan yours!"
The most recent
member to join our management team-Christina
brings with her an enthusiastic charm
that wants to be a part of your next special
function! She manages all catering
events that are handled off premise, as
well as our 30 seat private dining room.
In addition to catering, Christina handles
all of our specialty products for purchase
in the Wine Merchant Store. Christina
brings a vast array of knowledge and experience
to the Cafe and Wine Merchant. She
was recently tasting room manager of Cambria
Winery, and she also has worked in the
restaurants of Chef Rick's and Biba's
in Sacramento. We are pleased to
have her on board!
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Sam's Picks
Sam's picks have been
carefully selected by Sam to ensure you
a great wine that will leave a long lasting
memory on every occasion! These wines
are not to be missed and will go quickly!
Be sure to check out our Wine Merchant store
(also accessible online at
www.buysantabarbarawine.com) to reserve
your excellent wines for the holiday season!
Do you want a
wine that will make your date be yours forever?!
Then try the...
Napa Valley, California Wine,
750ml - 2007 San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition Double Gold
Frank Family Vineyards 2005
Napa Valley Zinfandel is dense and inky
black to the eye. Lavish aromas launch this
potent Zinfandel, dark chocolate combines
with raspberry jam, seasoned with freshly
cracked black pepper. The palate is big
and rich with ripe boysenberry wrapped around
fine tannin, it finishes long with the essence
of clove spice.
$36.00
Do you want a
wine that will make your loved one's
anger melt away?! Then try the...
California Wine, 750 ml,
95 points The Wine Merchant
The color is rich,
dark, an intense inky purple color it
is overwhelmingly mesmerizing. Aromas
of clove, tobacco, anise, dried lavender
and black fruit overpower the senses. Palate
is full and luscious, with black cherries,
spice, tobacco and a meatiness. Taste
buds are dancing for joy. Finish is
long and smooth with nice tannins with
hints of espresso and cedar.
Decant before serving. This wine definitely
can be cellared for 3-5 years.
$74.00
Special Price for
Newsletter Customers!
$48.00
*Enter NOV2007CAT11
at the check out to receive this special
price. Cannot be used in conjunction
with any other special offers.
Do you want a
wine that will create a night to remember?!
Then try the...
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Alban 2005 Syrah Central
Coast