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IWM e-Letter: December 20, 2005
Solutions for the Last Minute Shopper

In this Issue:
• A Note from Sergio
• Gift Certificates

 

and more:
Our Top Monthly Wine Club
• Online Shopping

A Note from Sergio

With the transit strike in full effect, few people will be able to finish their holiday shopping—subway trains are parked deep in the tunnels, buses are locked up in their stations, and it's impossible to catch a cab. You probably don't want to trudge around the city with a dozen bags dragging you down, so I'm offering a few suggestions for beautiful gifts that you can buy from home.

IWM gift certificates are a great, simple way to give someone a taste of Italy. They start at $25 and may be used to purchase wine, glasses, antique corkscrews, and books. Within hours of your order, we'll email the recipient with a personalized message from you and his or her gift certificate.

A membership to one of our wine clubs lasts from three months to a year. Each club is tailor-made to suit a different level of wine lover—from the novice to the collector. One day after you place your order, we'll mail out a gift card, a welcome kit, a book, and a box full of wine, producer and tasting notes, and glasses.

We're also now offering a sneak preview of our online store, which is partially completed but fully functional. We plan to make continuous improvements and additions to the site, but for now, it will allow you to view and buy a range of IWM wines and products.

I hope these options help ease the stress of both the transit strike and last minute holiday shopping.

My best,
Sergio Esposito

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Gift Certificates

If you’re not sure what to give, but want to share the Italian lifestyle, an IWM gift certificate is the perfect solution. IWM gift certificates may be used toward wine, wine clubs, antique corkscrews, glassware and books. Recipients receive an elegant gift card and an IWM gift certificate. Order online and IWM will prepare and mail the certificate within 24 hours.

It is the quickest and easiest way to make an impression.

Holiday Cheer..... $50.00
The Beginner..... $75.00
The Client..... $100.00
The Novice..... $150.00
The Enthusiast..... $250.00
The Connoisseur..... $500.00
The Collector..... $1,000.00

Click to order Gift Certificates online

Our Top Monthly Wine Club

Sergio’s Cellar Passport is IWM’s signature club, the flagship of the house. Experience wines sought by collectors worldwide, from producers that have achieved legendary stature to the rising stars of tomorrow. Wines will include Barolos, Brunellos, Super Tuscans, and more. Iconic wines from producers such as Bartolo Mascarello, Aldo Conterno, or up-and- coming stars will appear at your door each month. Sergio’s signature Passport is for the serious connoisseur. Sampling these wines now is an excellent approach to discovering new additions for the wine cellar.

Includes:
- Three Wines per Month
- Monthly Producer & Tasting Notes
- Gambero Rosso 2005 (paperback)
- A Wine Atlas of the Langhe (hardcover)
- Free Delivery in Manhattan

Recent Selections:
- Mascarello Barolo
- Santa Restituta Brunello Rennina
- Quintarelli Valpolicella
- Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne
- Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano

Sergio's Cellar Passport Fees:
3 Months: $806.00
6 Months: $1,487.00
12 Months: $2,857.00

Also available:
Exploration Passport – Monthly Wine Club..... $360.00 (3 months)
Big Wines Passport – Monthly Wine Club..... $540.00 (3 months)

Click for more wine club details!

Online Shopping

Enter our new online store for some quick gift ideas such as gift baskets that suit every level of wine lover, from the novice to the collector. We’ve created themed combinations that explore the many aspects of quality Italian wine. We’ve also paired some of our most popular wines with glassware and educational books. Most of our gifts are presented in a sleek wooden box or a beautiful woven basket.

Click below to enter the IWM store and please check back in early February for a more elaborate site with many more selections.

Gift Box and Basket Suggestions:
Chianti Classico in a Box..... $29.50
Super Tuscan & Book in a Box..... $46.64
Italy's Favorite Bubbles..... $46.50
Mario's Wine & Book Basket..... $64.50
Roaring Rosso Sampler..... $88.37
Barolo Icon in a Box..... $97.00
Brunello & Barolo in a Basket..... $127.95
Friulian Whites Sampler..... $137.12
Big Impression Magnums..... $216.45
Gaja: Piemonte to Toscana..... $293.49
Killer B's: Barolo, Brunello, & Barbaresco..... $319.87

For a customized basket, contact our portfolio managers at 212.473.2323.

Click to shop online!

Store Information:
Italian Wine Merchants
108 East 16th Street
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212.473.2323
Fax: 212.473.1952
sergio@italianwinemerchant.com

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