Hy-Vee Autumn Extravaganza Thursday 9-22-11

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:05 pm

From the Marion Hy-Vee.

Over the weekend I sent out a, “SAVE THE DATE” email for our upcoming Autumn Extravaganza wine tasting event. For those who are new to our distribution list, or were unable to attend this event last year, I thought I would drop a quick teaser email to define what this event is really about, and some of the special guests that we have planned for you!

When you think of the word EXTRAVAGANZA, I hope you think BIG! This event is designed to be over the top, and blow away all your expectations. Your Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department is committed to giving the best of the best all the time, and this event is our way of thanking you for your support. With that being said, these are just a few of the highlights we have planned for you all this year, on September 22nd from 5-8pm.

Last year we had around 29 different wine, beer, and spirits suppliers on hand. This year we have over 40. There is not another store in the market featuring that many vendors at one tasting!
There will be 8 different suppliers of great beers on hand, including a local brewery, reps from the Boston Beer company, and others favorites too.

We will be featuring 5 different fine spirits suppliers, including local favorite Cedar Ridge!

Now the wineries, more than 25 different suppliers of wines from all over the world. We have invited many Iowa wineries to be a big part of the event too! De Ja Vine, Wide River Winery, Englebrecht Family Vineyards,
Ardon Creek Winery, Lucas McIntire with Virgo Moon wine, Fireside, Cedar Ridge, John Ernest, and Stone Cliff just to name a few! Many other surprises await, but I don’t want to give it all away just yet!

Many vendors will have wine makers, or brew masters on hand, district managers, state managers, even owners will be on hand! This is so you can learn as much as possible at our event! We want you to be truly overwhelmed with options, and I think you will!

Like last year we will have live music, there will be light foods, and plenty of wine, beer, and spirits, to sample! We are working with a winery from Argentina, who may be sending us a Guest! There may be a guest tour bus from the maker of one of the bestselling Canadian Whiskeys in the state! You will have to stay tuned for more details!

This event will have a $5 admission, with a coupon for $5 off any wine and spirits purchase coming right back to you the night of the event only. We will work to make parking easier for everyone, and should have shuttles helping people right from their cars to the tent entrance!

Keep checking your inboxes for more details, and we look forward to seeing you all at our 2nd Annual Autumn Extravaganza!

Glenn McDonald
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department
319-377-4803
1396winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:11 pm

Canadian whiskey 'eh? Sounds like squatch time.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:18 pm

They probably won't have a bar this nice though.

brownbeard · Post by **brownbeard** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:25 pm

That picture makes me want to Pitt some rapids.

Matt F · Post by **Matt F** » Mon Aug 29, 2011 2:27 pm

You mean like this? Pitted the hell out of those rapids.

carrisr · Post by **carrisr** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 2:44 pm

I'm thinking about going to this. Anyone else?

On Monday 29 August 2011 3:05:37 pm you wrote:

From the Marion Hy-Vee.

Over the weekend I sent out a, “SAVE THE DATE” email for our upcoming
Autumn Extravaganza wine tasting event. For those who are new to our
distribution list, or were unable to attend this event last year, I
thought I would drop a quick teaser email to define what this event is
really about, and some of the special guests that we have planned for you!

When you think of the word EXTRAVAGANZA, I hope you think BIG! This event
is designed to be over the top, and blow away all your expectations. Your
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department is committed to giving the best
of the best all the time, and this event is our way of thanking you for
your support. With that being said, these are just a few of the highlights
we have planned for you all this year, on September 22nd from 5-8pm.

Last year we had around 29 different wine, beer, and spirits suppliers on
hand. This year we have over 40. There is not another store in the market
featuring that many vendors at one tasting! There will be 8 different
suppliers of great beers on hand, including a local brewery, reps from the
Boston Beer company, and others favorites too.

We will be featuring 5 different fine spirits suppliers, including local
favorite Cedar Ridge!

Now the wineries, more than 25 different suppliers of wines from all over
the world. We have invited many Iowa wineries to be a big part of the
event too! De Ja Vine, Wide River Winery, Englebrecht Family Vineyards,
Ardon Creek Winery, Lucas McIntire with Virgo Moon wine, Fireside, Cedar
Ridge, John Ernest, and Stone Cliff just to name a few! Many other
surprises await, but I don’t want to give it all away just yet!

Many vendors will have wine makers, or brew masters on hand, district
managers, state managers, even owners will be on hand! This is so you can
learn as much as possible at our event! We want you to be truly
overwhelmed with options, and I think you will!

Like last year we will have live music, there will be light foods, and
plenty of wine, beer, and spirits, to sample! We are working with a winery
from Argentina, who may be sending us a Guest! There may be a guest tour
bus from the maker of one of the bestselling Canadian Whiskeys in the
state! You will have to stay tuned for more details!

This event will have a $5 admission, with a coupon for $5 off any wine and
spirits purchase coming right back to you the night of the event only. We
will work to make parking easier for everyone, and should have shuttles
helping people right from their cars to the tent entrance!

Keep checking your inboxes for more details, and we look forward to seeing
you all at our 2nd Annual Autumn Extravaganza!

Glenn McDonald
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department
319-377-4803
1396winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com

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Matt Franklin
Slappy Brewing North

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Post by **JimPotts** » Wed Sep 21, 2011 3:14 pm

I need to check with SWMBO, to see if I can go.

On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 3:47 PM, carrisr <brew-events@crbeernuts.org (brew-events@crbeernuts.org)> wrote:

I'm thinking about going to this. Anyone else?

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Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 12:38 am

Sounds tempting.. can't recall the last time I visited marion. Although I have lots to do..not sure I can make it bit going to try
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carrisr <brew-events@crbeernuts.org> wrote:

I'm thinking about going to this. Anyone else?

On Monday 29 August 2011 3:05:37 pm you wrote:

From the Marion Hy-Vee.

Over the weekend I sent out a, Â“SAVE THE DATEÂ” email for our upcoming
Autumn Extravaganza wine tasting event. For those who are new to our
distribution list, or were unable to attend this event last year, I
thought I would drop a quick teaser email to define what this event is
really about, and some of the special guests that we have planned for you!

When you think of the word EXTRAVAGANZA, I hope you think BIG! This event
is designed to be over the top, and blow away all your expectations. Your
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department is committed to giving the best
of the best all the time, and this event is our way of thanking you for
your support. With that being said, these are just a few of the highlights
we have planned for you all this year, on September 22nd from 5-8pm.

Last year we had around 29 different wine, beer, and spirits suppliers on
hand. This year we have over 40. There is not another store in the market
featuring that many vendors at one tasting! There will be 8 different
suppliers of great beers on hand, including a local brewery, reps from the
Boston Beer company, and others favorites too.

We will be featuring 5 different fine spirits suppliers, including local
favorite Cedar Ridge!

Now the wineries, more than 25 different suppliers of wines from all over
the world. We have invited many Iowa wineries to be a big part of the
event too! De Ja Vine, Wide River Winery, Englebrecht Family Vineyards,
Ardon Creek Winery, Lucas McIntire with Virgo Moon wine, Fireside, Cedar
Ridge, John Ernest, and Stone Cliff just to name a few! Many other
surprises await, but I donÂ’t want to give it all away just yet!

Many vendors will have wine makers, or brew masters on hand, district
managers, state managers, even owners will be on hand! This is so you can
learn as much as possible at our event! We want you to be truly
overwhelmed with options, and I think you will!

Like last year we will have live music, there will be light foods, and
plenty of wine, beer, and spirits, to sample! We are working with a winery
from Argentina, who may be sending us a Guest! There may be a guest tour
bus from the maker of one of the bestselling Canadian Whiskeys in the
state! You will have to stay tuned for more details!

This event will have a $5 admission, with a coupon for $5 off any wine and
spirits purchase coming right back to you the night of the event only. We
will work to make parking easier for everyone, and should have shuttles
helping people right from their cars to the tent entrance!

Keep checking your inboxes for more details, and we look forward to seeing
you all at our 2nd Annual Autumn Extravaganza!

Glenn McDonald
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department
319-377-4803
1396winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com

------------------------
Matt Franklin
Slappy Brewing North
------------------------
Randy Carris
Trouble Brewing

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JimF · Post by **JimF** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:17 am

Sounds like fun, but it is on my bowling night...

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:42 pm

So is anyone else rolling out to this?

From: carrisr [mailto:brew-events@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 3:47 PM
To: brew-events@crbeernuts.org
Subject: Re: Hy-Vee Autumn Extravaganza Thursday 9-22-11

I'm thinking about going to this. Anyone else?

On Monday 29 August 2011 3:05:37 pm you wrote:
:
From the Marion Hy-Vee.

Over the weekend I sent out a, “SAVE THE DATE” email for our upcoming
Autumn Extravaganza wine tasting event. For those who are new to our
distribution list, or were unable to attend this event last year, I
thought I would drop a quick teaser email to define what this event is
really about, and some of the special guests that we have planned for you!

When you think of the word EXTRAVAGANZA, I hope you think BIG! This event
is designed to be over the top, and blow away all your expectations. Your
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department is committed to giving the best
of the best all the time, and this event is our way of thanking you for
your support. With that being said, these are just a few of the highlights
we have planned for you all this year, on September 22nd from 5-8pm.

Last year we had around 29 different wine, beer, and spirits suppliers on
hand. This year we have over 40. There is not another store in the market
featuring that many vendors at one tasting! There will be 8 different
suppliers of great beers on hand, including a local brewery, reps from the
Boston Beer company, and others favorites too.

We will be featuring 5 different fine spirits suppliers, including local
favorite Cedar Ridge!

Now the wineries, more than 25 different suppliers of wines from all over
the world. We have invited many Iowa wineries to be a big part of the
event too! De Ja Vine, Wide River Winery, Englebrecht Family Vineyards,
Ardon Creek Winery, Lucas McIntire with Virgo Moon wine, Fireside, Cedar
Ridge, John Ernest, and Stone Cliff just to name a few! Many other
surprises await, but I don’t want to give it all away just yet!

Many vendors will have wine makers, or brew masters on hand, district
managers, state managers, even owners will be on hand! This is so you can
learn as much as possible at our event! We want you to be truly
overwhelmed with options, and I think you will!

Like last year we will have live music, there will be light foods, and
plenty of wine, beer, and spirits, to sample! We are working with a winery
from Argentina, who may be sending us a Guest! There may be a guest tour
bus from the maker of one of the bestselling Canadian Whiskeys in the
state! You will have to stay tuned for more details!

This event will have a $5 admission, with a coupon for $5 off any wine and
spirits purchase coming right back to you the night of the event only. We
will work to make parking easier for everyone, and should have shuttles
helping people right from their cars to the tent entrance!

Keep checking your inboxes for more details, and we look forward to seeing
you all at our 2nd Annual Autumn Extravaganza!

Glenn McDonald
Marion Hy-Vee wine and spirits department
319-377-4803
1396winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com (1396winespiritsmgr@hy-vee.com)

------------------------
Matt Franklin
Slappy Brewing North

Randy Carris
Trouble Brewing

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Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 3:48 pm

I'm heading over in a bit. Should be there about 6 ish.

carrisr · Post by **carrisr** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:02 pm

I should be there around 6-6:30.

On Thursday 22 September 2011 4:48:23 pm you wrote:

I'm heading over in a bit. Should be there about 6 ish.

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Post by **JimPotts** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 4:59 pm

I'm here now. Good crowd. Park at the credit union or hardee's, and take a golf cart.

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Steven P · Post by **Steven P** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:03 pm

That was pretty nicely done.

Mr T · Post by **Mr T** » Thu Sep 22, 2011 11:12 pm

Steve, good seeing you down there… and all the other folks I ran into.. I barely got to sample I ran into so many great folks I haven’t seen in awhile. I just wanted to mention for those who missed it, I think they would of found value in the spirits and wine, assuming you enjoyed that, but the beer selection was something we were accustom to and I’m guessing many of us have drank before so no serious loss there.

Overall a fairly good event, but the participant etiquette was crude at best considering the demographics. A lot of folks that either hung out in front of the table drinking like it was their personal bar or other folks that found anyway into the line and helped themselves regardless of your position. I’m normally numb to this, but this event seemed extremely more difficult to obtain a beverage unless you used gorilla tactics.. Next year I bring the foot ball uniform and tazer.

Cheers all

From: Steven P [mailto:brew-events@crbeernuts.org]
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2011 10:04 PM
To: brew-events@crbeernuts.org
Subject: Re: Hy-Vee Autumn Extravaganza Thursday 9-22-11

That was pretty nicely done.

"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer."
-Abraham Lincoln

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