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Classic Trailers of All Types Converge on Old Town Auburn,
September 25 and 26

Since I had my Airstream polished earlier this year, it turns heads where ever I take it. Driving in the slow lane on freeways, other drivers honk and wave as they pass by. Seems like everyone gets a kick out of old travel trailers, and as I learned quickly when I started organizing an exhibition for this fall in Old Town Auburn, there are many people passionate about them.

In April, I participated in an event called the Coloma Campout, held annually at a campground near the Gold Discovery site about 15 miles from Auburn. This gathering drew nearly 50 vintage trailers, and though it was not open to the public, everyone granted tours to other participants.

For more information, check it out in the Vintage Highway blog >

Gary's Deal of the Week

For those of you who know me, you know I love cigars. What you probably don’t know is I am easily seduced by a great sales pitch. At this moment, my cigar humidor is jammed full because I opted in to the Cigar International email list, and each week I get an offer I just can’t seem to refuse. It’s not just great pricing; the sales pitch and description of the cigars is just over the top. Makes me want to buy every week. How could I say “no” to a cigar pitch like this:

“Blended by Cuban-born legend Avelino Lara, Graycliff Espresso has been described as "nearly hallucinogenic" and honored "Best of the Best" by Robb Report magazine. The smoke is full-bodied, rich, toasty, and layered with notes of chocolate, coffee, and spice.” Send me a box. . .stat!

The kicker is buyers are granted a single week, sometimes just one day, to respond to the offer. So that got me to thinking. . .why not emulate this marketing tactic and package great deals with an expiration date? Voilà, “Gary’s Deal of the Week”.

Carpe Vino Top 5 Wines

2008 Bouchon Chardonnay	2006 Silver Oak "Alexander Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon	2005 Hagen Heights Cabernet Sauvignon	2006 Gregory Graham Grenache	2009 Boekenhoutskloof "The Wolf Trap" Red Wine
Best Price: $7.19/bottle*	Best Price: $54.95/bottle*	Best Price: $20/bottle*	Best Price: $18/bottle*	Best Price: $9.99/bottle*

-- All wines with a “ * “ have to be purchased in quantities of 6 bottles or more to receive “Best Price”
--This list excludes all wines that were sold in current months wine club.
--To find out you can save more money on wine being a part of the “Carpe Vino Wine Club”…please click here >

We’ll Create Special Menus for Your Special Event

Carpe Vino Private Events Dates are filling up quickly for special events and private dining in Carpe Vino’s beloved Wine Mine, so check our online calendar to find out what evenings are still available. And remember: Our staff will sit down with you to create the menu of your choice. . .forget about our regular menu, we’ll put together whatever you wish!

Do you have a special event? Book the Wine Mine for your intimate party or special event.

Call 530-823-0320 to make your reservations now! Click here to view the Events Calendar >

Save These Dates!

Carpe Vino Restaurant Closed
Friday, September 24th and Wednesday, October 6th

Upcoming Wine Dinners
Oktoberfest - Saturday, October 2nd, 2010. A pairing of German food, wine & beer.
Asado Dinner #2 - Saturday, October 9th, 2010 -Details to come.
French Dinner - Saturday, November 13th. A classic French Dinner paired with French wines.

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