2012 is almost here! All of us at O’Bryan’s would like to thank you for your patronage and friendship over the last year, and wish you a very prosperous and joyous New Year!

A reminder: Because of the holiday, we won’t be tasting wines this week. We’ll resume our wine tasting next year on January 6 & 7. Also, please take note of our holiday hours: We’ll be open Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday (New Year’s Eve) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday (New Year’s Day) from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

And now, on to the celebrations!

The holiday season is in full swing, and we all know that with parties, dinners and family get-togethers coming up, you can’t have too much wine on hand! This week we’ll taste six selections that will help carry you through Christmas and New Year’s, and come out in good shape on the other side. Our lineup will cost $5 per person, and will include:

Villa Chiara Prosecco – $11.99
Venta Morales Organic Tempranillo 2009 – $9.99
Cable Car Red (nonvintage) – $9.99
Chessman Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 – $12.99
Trentadue Alexander Valley Estate Zinfandel 2009 – $17.99
Fetish Playmates (Shiraz/Mataro/Grenache) 2008 – $17.99

We’ll also feature a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): Bennett Lane Napa Valley Timeless Red – $29.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s tasting of the same wines will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. As always, we’ll serve complimentary cheese and crackers!

This week we’ll taste four hearty reds, a crisp & festive sparkling wine from California, and a delicious white blend, all of which will help you stay in a warm, celebratory mood no matter what the temperature might fall to outside. Our lineup will include:

Clara Benegas Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – $12.99
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs – $19.99
Chateau Grand Rousseau Bordeaux 2009 – $9.99
Sinfonia Tempranillo 2010 – $14.99
Fleur De Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec 2010 – $11.99
High Flyer Centerline Syrah/Zin Blend 2007 – $19.99

We’ll also feature a premium pour ($3 for a 2-oz. pour): Cameron Hughes Lot 300 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, which is rumored to include juice from Mondavi’s famous Opus One – $32.99

Friday’s tasting will be from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s tasting of the same wines will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Only $5 per person – and as always, we’ll serve complimentary cheese and crackers!

See you here!