{"id":1232,"date":"2019-12-20T14:14:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parkvintners.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1232"},"modified":"2019-12-20T14:14:43","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T13:14:43","slug":"was-it-over-when-the-germans-bombed-pearl-harbor-hell-no","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/parkvintners.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1232","title":{"rendered":"Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fellow Wine\nLovers,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And so it comes\nto pass.&nbsp; Last missive of December, last\nmissive of the year, last missive of the decade even and then it\u2019s all over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>-What? &nbsp;Over? &nbsp;Did\nyou say &#8220;over&#8221;? &nbsp;Nothing is\nover until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?\nHell no! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>-Germans? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8211; Forget it, he&#8217;s rolling. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>-And it ain&#8217;t over now. &nbsp;&#8216;Cause when the goin&#8217; gets tough&#8230; (<\/em>thinks hard of something to say<em>) The tough get goin&#8217;! &nbsp;Who&#8217;s with me? &nbsp;Let&#8217;s go! <\/em>(Bluto runs out, alone, to his\nlocal independent wine merchant\u2026.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With apologies\nto John Belushi, however he was right, it\u2019s not over.&nbsp; Today is Friday 20<sup>th<\/sup> December,\nstill 11 days left until the New Decade (having read POTUS letter to Nancy\nPelosi, we\u2019ve decided that indiscriminate use of cApiTals is the way forwards)\nand more importantly, 5 shopping days left until Christmas, including\ntoday.&nbsp; It\u2019s nowhere near over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Courtesy of our\nresearchers we also learnt that today, 20<sup>th<\/sup> December, is International\nHuman Solidarity Day.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>International\nHuman Solidarity Day is a day of action, led by the UN General Assembly, to\nencourage new initiatives for poverty eradication through the promotion of the\nculture of solidarity and the spirit of sharing.&nbsp; It\u2019s a timely reminder for us that what we do\nhere, selling wine and talking a lot, actually isn\u2019t at all important in the\nwhole grand scheme of things and an occasional reminder does us no harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems\ncharmingly appropriate that we also celebrate Billy Bragg\u2019s birthday today and bonkers\nthat Uri Geller, fresh from giving Boris a spoon &#8220;energised&#8221; with\n&#8220;mind positivity&#8221; to help him win the election, is now 73 years old!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it seems\nlikely that we will be continuing with Wayne\u2019s Wet Weather for some time hence,\nwe\u2019ve decided to cut back on our ros\u00e9 stocks for now and focus more on hearty\nreds and festive fizz.&nbsp; With this in mind\nthis weekend we will have open on the tasting table a panoply of delights for\nyour delectation and degustation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>L\u00e9t\u00e9-Vautrain Brut 204 \u2013 Champagne &#8211;\n\u00a329.99 \u2013 3 for \u00a375<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis 2018 \u2013 Very\nFancy Italian White &#8211; \u00a319.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Roland La Garde 1998 \u2013 Nicely\nAged Claret &#8211; \u00a330<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Lamourette 2010 \u2013 Sweet Treat\nSauternes &#8211; \u00a316.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Krohn Colheita 1999 \u2013 Posh Tawny Port &#8211;\n\u00a334.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Taylors 1985 \u2013 Really Posh Port &#8211; \u00a385<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>King\u2019 s Ginger \u2013 Real Royal Liqueur &#8211;\n\u00a323.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Foxdenton Christmas Liqueur \u2013 If Mince\nPies Were A Drink &#8211; \u00a320<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Foxdenton Sloe Gin \u2013 The Classic &#8211; \u00a324.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Foxdenton Rhubarb Gin \u2013 The Pink &#8211; \u00a314.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Eclectic \u2013 The House Gin \u2013 \u00a335<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Hepple \u2013 Alex\u2019s Favourite Gin &#8211; \u00a338<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Renegade \u2013 Battersea Park Hand Crafted Gin\n&#8211; \u00a338<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bloody Bens \u2013 Garratt Lane Gin &#8211; \u00a338<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Fabuloso \u2013 Alex\u2019s Dad\u2019s Favourite Spanish\nBrandy &#8211; \u00a320<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Delamain XO \u2013 Wayne\u2019s Cognac &#8211; \u00a397<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Saliza Amaretto \u2013 Proper Kit \u2013 \u00a327.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Kummel \u2013 For The Golfers &#8211; \u00a320.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Berto Bitter \u2013 Not Campari or Aperol, In\nThe Middle Somewhere &#8211; \u00a321.49<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Evan Williams \u2013 The Best Black Label\nWhisky from the USA &#8211; \u00a331.50<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Blanton\u2019 s \u2013 The Original Single Barrel\nBourbon &#8211; \u00a357.99<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Benromach 10 year old \u2013 Speyside Charmer\n&#8211; \u00a340<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Benromach 15 year old \u2013 Its Elder Brother\n&#8211; \u00a360<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Benromach 2011 \u2013 Finished in Sassicaia\nBarrels &#8211; \u00a348<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Bunnahabhain 11 year old \u2013 From a Sherry\nCask &#8211; \u00a350<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Caol Ila 13 year old \u2013 Peaty\u2026 &#8211; \u00a350<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Finlaggan \u2013 Smoky Islay &#8211; \u00a336<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ledaig 12 year old \u2013 From Mull, Proper\nBonfire Business &#8211; \u00a350 <\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mary Queen Of Scots \u2013 Blend of Twelve 12\nyear old Single Malts &#8211; \u00a335<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Strathmill 2002 \u2013 From Keith\u2026. &#8211; \u00a350<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Mince Pies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Quality Street<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Celebrations<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s over 30\ndifferent tipples to taste \u2013 if you try them all and that\u2019s still not enough,\nwe\u2019ll buy you a beer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What?&nbsp;\nOver?&nbsp; Did you say\n&#8220;over&#8221;?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know we told\nyou last time but here is a reminder of our opening hours over the next two\nweeks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SATURDAY\n21st DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>10AM \u2013 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUNDAY\n22nd DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>11AM \u2013 3PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MONDAY\n23rd DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>11AM \u2013 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TUESDAY\n24th DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>10AM \u2013 5PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEDNESDAY\n25th &#8211; FRIDAY 27th DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SATURDAY\n28th DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>12PM \u2013 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SUNDAY\n29th DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MONDAY\n30th DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>11AM \u2013 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TUESDAY\n31st DECEMBER&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>11AM \u2013 6PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WEDNESDAY\n1st &#8211; MONDAY 6th JANUARY&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>CLOSED<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>TUESDAY\n7th JANUARY &#8211; BACK TO NORMAL<strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11AM \u2013 8PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\nmore to add?&nbsp; Trump will face the senate,\nBoris picks up where he left off, Ben Stokes becomes SPOTY and Tottenham just\npip Arsenal in the Overall Premier League Table of the Decade on points per\ngame &#8211; 0.002 points to be exact.&nbsp; Close,\nWayne, but you know that saying about cigars\u2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And now\nit is over.&nbsp; Have a very Merry Christmas,\na joyous New Year and don\u2019t be tempted to give up for January!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Over and\nout!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fellow Wine Lovers, And so it comes to pass.&nbsp; Last missive of December, last missive of the year, last missive of the decade even and then it\u2019s all over. -What? &nbsp;Over? &nbsp;Did you say &#8220;over&#8221;? &nbsp;Nothing is over until we decide it is! 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