This is Anthony Quinn's Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits' Store Email Written & Posted Two Years Ago The Week Of Christmas 2011. Enjoy!

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THIS IS THE TIME TO SHOP : NOW!

Don't wait until the weather turns nasty as it most surely will and soon. I've
heard predictions for a bad storm to hit us in mid December and so I implore
you all to call , come by, think about what you may all need for the rest of
this December to celebrate your holidays with family and friends.

THERE'S NO BETTER TIME THAN NOW to shop as the store is filled with " new
" and " exciting " things in all categories for you to enjoy as the
temperatures tumble and you want to bundle up and enjoy that precious time you
have off with family and friends. Read on :

BEERS :

1) LIEFMANS Goudenband Juicy is " one of the world's most complex beers.
An aged Belgian Brown Ale... it is brewery-cellared for many months until it
matures, only then is it blended and bottled. " It's a 750ml bottle beautifully
wrapped in paper an On Special for $10.99. Try this Belgian Brown Ale!

2) Tripel Ale Brewed With Honey & Ginger from BEERHIVE, this high gravity
series from NEW HOLLAND ( On Special for $7.49, www.NewHollandBrew.com, Vintage
2010, 1 pint, six f. oz, 8.4% Alc. by volume is made from Little John's local
bees that create a wildflower honey that gives a sweetness, an earthiness
complexity with a snap of ginger, too. Great with fresh veggies, soft-ripened
cheese, fruit of late summer, custards and biscuits. Fun, great package, great
gift, too.

3) Baltic Porter Winter Brew from DOMINION ( On Special for $8.99 a
6-pack, 6.8% alc. by volume, 12 fl. oz, made in Dover, Delaware ) is " a
bottom-fermented lager brewed to meet your need for warmth on a cold winter's
night. Hints of licorice, toffee &chocolate mingle with German Pilsner,
Crystal, Dark Speciality Malts and a touch of Rye giving our Porter a
full-bodied taste. "

ITALIAN TUSCAN EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OILS :

1) Olio Extra Vergine Di Oliva 500ml ( $32.99 ) from Greve, Chianti
Classico ia 500ml bottle made by Azienda Agricola SAVAGNOLA PAOLINA the "
Mozart " of Chianti Classicos and so it follows that this extra virgin olive
oil is the Mozart of olive oils! It's so elegant and smooth - not bite or burn
at all - as refines yet flavorful as it gets " GREAT GIFT!

2) Olio Extra Vergine Di Oliva, $37.99 from ANTICO PODERE " La Costa " and
made at the CASTELLO Di POPPIANO ( from Conte Guicciardini that's been here
before tasting with you all - also written up and highly recommended in the
Washington Post Food section - a whole article devoted to olive oils from
Tuscany and singling this one out ) is another very special gift.

LIQUEUR :

1) Nux Alpina / Walnut Liqueur Nusse-Noix-Nocino ( $37.99 ) from
Osterreichisches Ereugins, 375ml bottle size, product of Austria is here at
last! We have had so many requests recently for a walnut liqueur and there
simply has been none for us until we got this one last week. Beautiful, stylish
bottle shape and presentation and it, too would make a great gift for someone
wanting something fun and definitely on the cutting edge!

LIQUOR :

1) Vieux Carre Absinthe Superieure grain neutral spirits distilled with
herbs with additional herbs added is On Special for $56.99, 60% alc. by volume
( 120 proof, ) and was a Gold Medal winner at the San Fransisco Spirits
Competition 2009. It's made and bottled by PHILADELPHIA DISTILLING and inspired
by New Orleans the old-quarter- vieux carre - the soul of the city. Great
package, great gift that will keep on giving until it's all done. Go to :
www.VieuxCarreAbsinthe.com for more info. Cheers.
2) Ultra-Premium Blanche White Armagnac that's clear like a vodka, this "
new rage " CHATEAU DE LAUBADE Blanche Armagnac  is On Special now for the
holidays at $52.99 a bottle, has a beautiful bottle design that you can see
through and packaged also in a see-through box 0- stylish and fun and will make
a great gift as it is the " latest thing " in French Armagnac.

Wines :

WHITES -

1) Dafni indigenous grape variety from Crete, 2007 dry white wine with
loads of character and distinct flavors is made by LYRARAKIS and is On Special
for $15.99 ( regularly $19.99 ) and has enough body and taste to hold it's own
against many a holiday meal - lovely, intriguing!

2) Dry White Burgundy 2009 from the small town of Saint-Veran, this " Vins
Auvigue " from Le Moulin Du Pont  is On Special for $22.99 ( regularly $29.99 )
and it sure is pretty and bright and smooth and creamy sun-fused flavors that
cajole, and linger and just lie around soaking up the quality that is the
moment you are sharing while drinking it - ahhhhhhh, take a load off with this
velvety 100% Chardonnay - it does not get much better when you want to relax
and tilt your head back and dream...

3) Montagny 1er Cru " Les Bassets " 2007 from the DOMAINE LAURENT COGNARD
is On Special for $27.99 ( regularly it is $39.99 a bottle ) and is the
opposite of the Saint-Veran. This bottle is complex and multi-layered and very
flavorful with both many highs and lows in it's ranges as well as some solid
middle flavors, too. This is a serious food wine that will hold it's own
against many varied food flavors. Enjoy the Saint-Veran before the meal and
then this Montagny with your holiday meals. Cheers.

4) 2008 Chardonnay from the Chalone Appellation in California, this
Estate-Grown Chardonnay is On Special for $22.99 and we are very pleased to
have it here once again. This is a BIG-SAVINGS with CHALONE, you get the extra
flavor and taste for a third-off here. Come check it out and see if it's to
your taste.

Reds -

1) NEMEA Agiogitiko V.Q.P.R.D. dry red Greek 1999 is On Special for $10.99
( regularly $14.99 ) and it got a fine review when it was first released in the
Washington Post newspaper by Ben Giliberti I believe. We've been selling it now
off-and-on for the last two years and we have the very last of it. You should
check it out if you have not already : medium-to-light-bodied and the old
world, classic style of wine-making. It's showing beautifully now - and WHAT A
GREAT DEAL!

2) Cabernet Sauvignon from HESS' Allomi Vineyard 2007 Napa Valley
Estate-Grown is On Special for $24.99 and is showing really well now. Great
package, too for a really nice gift to someone special that loves California
wine.

3) Counoise, this " Cuvee " made from the indigenous grape called Counoise
( one of the thirteen grapes that are blended to make the famous French
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape ) at $15.99 is a real joy and so fun and unique and
special. You have to love it : I used it recently in one of my wine-classes and
it was a huge hit. You need to try it on for size, fit and feel - you won't be
sorry that you did. It will hold it's own against many meals served at this
time of the year.

CHAMPAGNE -

1) Champagne MOUTARDIER Brut Nature is 100% Pure Meunier , that's Pinot
Meuniere, no Chardonnay or no Pinot Noir was tasted here by Jody Jackman at our
Big-Theme Bubbly tasting two weeks ago and I must say that it really impressed
me a whole lot. It's got so much flavor and so much taste - broad and rich and
fuller yet quite balanced flavors - really nice! What a treat : we sell it for
$49.99 a bottle and I am thrilled to have it. Everyone needs to try it to learn
more about the third champagne grape - the Pinot Meunier!

WE HAVE MANY MORE, Of Course : These Are But A Few of the SPECIALS we have
going now here in Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits and we encourage you to come
by in person and check out the variety of beers, liquors, liqueurs, etc.

OUR WEEK'S TASTINGS -

Friday, December 17th, 2010 ( 5-8PM ) : We have Arielle Monaco here from
Country Vintners and we are going to taste some great Aussie wines as the
Aussies need our help these days in a big way.
We will feature Robert Whale that has decided to close his import company
called ROBERT WHALE Selections and so Arielle will taste his CORIOLE 2008
Sangiovese Shiraz blend ( On Special for $12.99 ) that drinks beautifully now.
ALSO : the famous dog named Jim-Jim of High Hamilton of the HUGH HAMILTON
winery in McLaren Vale has just passed away so we will taste the famous Jim-Jim
Shiraz.
We will also taste from Rob Gibson the Loose End GSM dry red 2006 - a
blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Merlot( On Special for $13.99 ).
From Nick Stacey at WEST CAPE HOWE in Denmark, western Australia we will
taste the dry red Tempranillo 2008 ( $17.99 ).
From LONGVIEW Vineyards in Adelaide, South Australia we will taste the Red
Bucket unoaked Chardonnay, too at $13.99.
And from Dan Pannell of the PICARDY Vineyard in Pemberton, western
Australia we will taste the " Merlimont " dry red Bordeaux-style 2005 ( $22.99
).
They are great people and they need our support now more than ever - and
they make great wines, too. Join us, Arielle will be here pouring for you all.
Cheers, never any charge.

Saturday, December 18th, 2010 ( 3-7PM ) : We have John & Theresa Morrison
here of their own South African import company called Boutique Vineyards 34
South pouring an assortment of South African wines: BEAUMONT Pinotage (2008,
$24.99 ) as well as the BEAUMONT Port-Style red- both from Walker's Bay : as
well as the ROBERT ALEXANDER Shiraz 2007 ( $19.99  ) made by Nico Van Der Merwe
in Stellenbosch,  as well as ' The Ladybird " 2009 Organic Viticulture
Simonberg-Stellenbosch from LAIBACH ( $21.99 ).We may also pour the DIEUX DONNE
dry red 1999, too if we have room from Franschoek. We will have plenty of
goodies for you all to taste as well as the DE MEYE Little River red blend of
Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon - something for everyone.
THERESA MORRISON also has a book that she wrote that she can sign ( $19.99
- All the money goes to Breast Cancer research - and the book's amazing! )
called CAPE VINELANDS - and the subject is what can a family of people do when
they visit these vineyards in South Africa.

ALSO BIG BOURBON TASTING : Saturday, December 18th from 5-8PM: Ravi Sharma
has organized a tasting of the following bourbons:

1) KNOB CREEK
2) JIM BEAM Black
3) MAKERS MARK 46 and
4) R1 Rye

NEVER ANY CHARGE - Join Us! Bring family and friends, everyone is welcome
all the time.

DON'T FORGET - OUR CHAMPAGNE DINNER at PETITS PLATS Featuring the
Champagnes of the Ed Addis Selections : 5 Courses/ 5 Champagnes December 14th
and December 20th at 6:30PM Call the restaurant to reserve a seat at :
202-518-0018. I have the menus here for you all to study. It's $95 everything
included. Come check out Chef Patrick Moulet's cooking at 2653 Connecticut
Avenue N.W. just a few long blocks from her. It will be great, we will have a
great time.

I'M SURE I'VE FORGOTTEN SOMETHING but it's time to post this/ send this. I
had a great time last night writing about Stephen Stills and Veronique Sanson
and the concert that I saw them perform in Paris on Thursday, June 1st, 1978
vers minuit- close to midnight at the Palais des Sports at the Port of
Versailles when I was in my twenties... wonderful. Go to :
chatwine.blogspot.com. Also the new Facebook page of ours is updated at :
clevelandparkwine&spirits as well as our web page at :
www.clevelandparkwine.com.

CHEERS and THANKS For ALL Your SUPPORT!! Happy Holidays to one and to all
and -

SHOP NOW! SHOP EARLY : Come while we have so very much for you to choose
from ....   TONY


Please visit our website below for more information, events and specials, and
our calender of wine tastings!

[1]www.clevelandparkwine.com

If you have any orders, suggestions or questions, you may e-mail us at
[2]sales@clevelandparkwine.com or call (202) 363-4265.

References

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