THE HEAT IS OPPRESSIVE, really hard with the heat-advisory and my comment to my wife today was : stay hydrated. I say the same to you all, be careful as you go about your business and pleasure today. I guess a far number of you are off and away at the beach or at the lake or on an overseas trip, a cruise. I just got a great picture on Facebook from the Irish Tourist Bureau that looked pretty amazing and I have a feeling that they do not have our oppressive humidity? SO : we have to stay fresh, alert, chipper, happy, hydrated, bushy-tailed, energized, hopeful, and informed, too. Wow, that's a lot, so much pressure.
ACTUALLY, DON'T SWEAT IT , don't sweat any of it. Come by and be a part of our Velvet Revolution, Suffrage, Unum and Declaration. We are bursting out, we are doing this together, HERE this weekend, Friday to be exact. We take the good with the bad, we focus on the good, we sorrow for the loss of the young 31-year-old that played the character Finn on the popular hit show " Glee " and all the other national and international news that is hitting us from left-to-right and we watch together, one after the other on Net Flicks : " A Room With A View " and " An Enchanted April " . Watched those both this past week with my wife and felt really good each and every time. Both have invaluable lessons, characters and great dialogue, great scenery, and messages both subliminal and overt that either may whisper at or shout at us. I loved it, I loved it all. I would also add : watch " Babette's Feast " as it is my all-time favorite movie t o show why someone might enjoy a glass of wine: the dinner that Babette fixed for the small group of local villagers was and is priceless. Everyone should struggle through the English subtitles to watch this movie.
SO : even with the heat and the humidity, you will feel rejuvenated after you watch any or all three of these movies. Wine, too is a part of all of them, or other alcoholic beverages. YES, I am now constantly reminded that it's not always all about wine! Cheers.
I HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED Sunday, Bastille Day ?!? I'm a big fan as you all have guessed by now. I celebrated with my family with a dinner that I grilled outside. Before that, however I served some Brie and goat's cheese, crackers and some refreshing off-dry Vouvray 100% Chenin Blanc, and some chilled dry Loire Valley Chinon 100% Cabernet Franc that was given to us from Dan Terrasa of William Harrison Imports : both pleasing and enjoyable as we valiantly fought off both the intense heat and humidity and lack of any breeze, and those pesky female mosquitoes. No easy feat, and eventually we had to retire inside to the comfort of our house.
BUT TO CELEBRATE while outside I POPPED the cork on a bottle of the FLEURY " Fleur D'Europe " brut non-vintage champagne from Courteron, Champagne, France. It's is produced from organic grapes and bio-dynamic methods. It IMMEDIATELY hit the spot for all of us. We all really loved it : toasty, bready, yeasty, a lovely cream spread over the entire palate of creamy nuts that lingers and continues on and on as we sip and hold it. It's elegant and refined, gentle and tender and pleasing and rich in it's full-spread of flavors and nuanced " taste-bites -like-sound-bites ". It was a treat and it was a great way to celebrate Bastille Day chez nous. It somehow made the weather and the female mosquitoes stay their distance and respect our space. The garden in full-bloom also never looked better from the various shades oh Hydrangeas - a deep pink to the most delicate coral and baby blue and lavender and cream colors, the lavender Flox as well as the white Flox, the Cone-flowers, the Black-Eyed Susans, the intense Burgundy-red bee-balm, the double-blossomed deep orange day lilies, the lighter-LARGER Mango-colored day lilies, the delicate lavender and yellow Easter lilies, the varied lavender and purple butterfly bushes, and the delicate white flowers that look like the neck of a goose or swan. It all worked it's magic for us all. We sell the FLEUR champagne On Special for $41.99, regularly $44.99 a bottle. A real special treat.Go to : champagne-fleury.fr for more info.
THIS PAST SATURDAY Abi Huntington our local rep for Free Run Wine Merchants poured the L.MAWBY Blanc de Noirs " Leelanau Penninsula " Non-Vintage Brut sparkling wine, Traditional Method, #1052, 11% alcohol by volume, $27.99 from Suttons Bay, Michigan. WE also sell it in the 375ml bottle size for $16.99. It BOWLED Michel Dumas and Anthony Quinn ( me ) when we tasted it with Abi's boss John-Paul. We decided to buy it immediately and to pour it at Abi's next wine-tasting here which was this past Friday, July 13th, 2013 : a prequel to Bastille Day, and a mighty-fine way to get the ball rolling for that. It sold well in both sizes. Thanks John-Paul and Abi : we are all delighted to have it here with us.
WITH JOHN-PAUL we arranged for the owner Lawrence ( the " L " in L. MAWBY ) to be here pouring it and many of the other fine sparkling wines that he makes and sells in Michigan, including the first one we sold, " Sex " - a Pinot Grigio blush blend that became an immediate hit for the many bachelorette parties. It will be thrilling to get Lawrence here himself and to finally meet him. We LOVE his sparkling wines, they sell quite well here and we have to order more. Lawrence will be here on Saturday, August 24th, 2013 from 2-6PM. JOIN us, MARK your calendars NOW as to not forget this important date! For more info please go to : www.lmawby.com 4519 S. Elm Valley Rd., Suttons Bay, Michigan, 49682.
BUT HEY, I CAN'T FORGET that we are SO MUCH MORE than just our wine.
BUT HEY, I CAN'T FORGET that we are SO MUCH MORE than just our wine.
TODAY, WE ARE Everything, we have to be EVERYTHING as you as a group of customers TODAY are interested in everything. We love this , we really do.
HERE Are ALE, BEER & CIDER Selections from Santos Rivera :
HERE Are ALE, BEER & CIDER Selections from Santos Rivera :
1) ALE Aged Over CANADIAN Cherry Wood Chips W/ Maple Syrup Added, Limited Edition INNIS & GUNN ( $7.99, 750ml bottle, 8.3% alcohol by volume, product of Scotland, www.innisandgunn.com, contains barley malt ) : " To our knowledge this is the first time that Cherrywood has been used to mature a beer. The result is a really full-bodied Scotch Ale , with a rich lasting finish". Unlock the flavour , carefully matured for 49 days prior to bottling. I just wrote on their Facebook page and they have already responded : NOW that's what I call being proactive. I will say more later. It's a group effort after all. Have any of you had it already? What does the cherry wood add; a sweetness, a toastiness, both?!?
2) " Saison " Ale Brewed w/ Rose Hips. Rose Petals and Hibiscus from BAUDELAIRE BEER - ( $17.99 a 750ml bottle, 6.8% alcohol by volume, brewed & bottled by Jolly Pumpkin Artisan LLC, Dexter Michigan - GO to : www.JollyPumpkin.com ) : " Let's face it, Beer is an art form that excites our senses and stirs our imagination. This truth gave Jolly Pumpkin an idea ... ' A breath of air from the wings of madness ' ... " Try this, cheers! LOVE the deep red bottle-top that is also a bright red color - lovely Cadmium color : rich and inviting. ALSO : I love that it;s from Michigan like the L. MAWBY sparkling wines of owner Lawrence! Small world really.
3) MOM Hefeweizen Ale Brewed with Rose Petals from ROGUE Dare-Risk-Dream ( $7.99 a 750ml bottle, Newport, Oregon ) : " Dedicated to the mother in each of us ." No chemicals, preservatives , or additives. Cheers.
HOT OFF THE PRESS : Bill of Capitol Eagle and Glen Bulloss of Smuttynose Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, New Hampshire were just here tasting :
1) The " new " BOLD ROCK Hard Cider , Virginia Apple ( On Special for $9.99 a 6-pack, Gluten-free , go to : www.boldroack.com, also Facebook , bottled by Bold Rock Partners LP Nellysford, VA ) : soft , full , round, pleasing, smooth and floral fruit apples just waft poetic everywhere : so pleasing , so easy, a delight : not heavy, not really hard for being hard! I like it. I predict it will be a BIG HIT. " On the banks of the Rockfish River in the the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains at Wintergreen, VA. ... ".
AND the :
2) Summer Weizen Ale from SMUTTYNOSE Brewing Co. , Ale Brewed with Chamomile flowers ( On Special for $9.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles Portsmouth, NH ) is here already and Santos is putting some on display today for you. It's got some real body, great complexity, some GRAVITAS, some mellowness and some great accents of herbs - Chamomile flowers that give extra taste and flavor and yet are quite smooth in the finish, and lingering. I like it better as it warms up, less bite and edge, like the British drink their beer - not cold, Try it out both ways, warmer for sipping and cold with meals. Cheers.
ALSO HOT OFF THE PRESSES : Just tried Christopher Regan of Washington Wholesale Wholesalers, our local rep, the " new and exciting " MARIE BRIZARD Depuis 1755 Liqueur WATERMELON that he mixed with some orange juice and a spl;ash of vodka. I would prefer it mixed with some mango juice. Chilled it would be really refreshing and fun. It will sell for $25.99 a bottle. Let us know if you are interested? Cheers. Go to :www.mariebrizard.com
WE NEED Our Ravi-Fix-UPDATE On LIQUEUR & LIQUOR :
1) Imperial Brandy TORRES 10 Gran Reserva from TORRES ( On Special for $22.99, 40% alcohol by volume, since 1946, ) : "... Torres Brandy. The careful selection of grapes ... and long aging in premium oak barrels have produced a brandy of extraordinary aromas and flavours... ". Go to : www.torreswines.com for more information. Cheers.
2) Sambuca Superiore Liquore from CASTELLO MIO ( $21.99 a 750ml bottle, 38% alcohol by volume, product of Italy , family made since 1898 , go to : www.castlebrandsinc.com for more info ) : " Ignite your evening with the cool, rich taste of CASTELLO MIO Sambuca Superiore... served neat and garnished with three coffee beans. If you are feeling adventurous add a little flame and light up the night." Sounds like a whole lotta fun!
3) TRU 14 Whole Botanicals Organic Gin - Golden-colored - 100% Grain Neutral Spirits ONE TREE ( $39.99 , handcrafted in California, 42% alcohol by volume, www.greenbar.biz for more info , carbon negative ) : " TRU gin is an uncompromising union of nature and craft. We macerate 14 whole botanicals over 2 months to bring you a most unusual gin ... colorful, aromatic and very flavorful ... " please get the bottle and read on. Cheers. Something very special, really special. 4) Pineapple Fusion Pineapple RUM Fused With Coconut from BACARDI ( On Special for $16.99 a 750ml bottle, 39% alcohol by volume, Go to : www.bacardi.com for more info ). Cheers.
5) Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka & Bourbon Whiskey from JEREMIAH WEED ( On Special for $16.99 a 750ml bottle, 35% alcohol by volume, go to " www.jeremiahweed.com for more info ). Cheers and enjoy!
6) Port Charlotte 10 Heavily-Peated Islay Single Malt BRUICHLADDICH Scotch Whisky ( $66.99, aged 10 years ) : cheers and enjoy!
5) Sweet Tea Flavored Vodka & Bourbon Whiskey from JEREMIAH WEED ( On Special for $16.99 a 750ml bottle, 35% alcohol by volume, go to " www.jeremiahweed.com for more info ). Cheers and enjoy!
6) Port Charlotte 10 Heavily-Peated Islay Single Malt BRUICHLADDICH Scotch Whisky ( $66.99, aged 10 years ) : cheers and enjoy!
WINES From Michel & Tony :
WHITE:
1) Anjos de Portugal DOC Vinho Verde, a slightly sparkling, low-alcohol dry white blend of 40% Arinto, 30% Trajadura and 30% Loureiro indigenous grapes from Portugal ( $8.99 a 750ml bottle, from Felgueiras, Portugal ) : Light, crisp, refreshing : THE MOST PERFECT white wine to drink when outside in this heat and humidity, NOTHING better or more refreshing or that will leave you still feeling fine after drinking it in this intense humidity and heat! Cheers.
2) 2004 Dry RIESLING, from Marlborough, New Zealand and made by FORREST Estate ( On Special for $14.99 a bottle, regularly $28.99 a bottle, 12% alcohol by volume ) : made by owners Dr. John and his wife Brigid this aged, dry Riesling is AMAZING a true breath of fresh air, sublime, wonderful, balanced, flavorful, filled with great Riesling flavors, still alive and bright and full of conversation and spunk and spit and polish and fire and sass and character! AND : what a GREAT DEAL, too! Unbelievable deal and price. We had a customer drive here having tried it with her neighbor that bought a case this Saturday on the spot when he tried it, and she came and bought her six bottles, and kept saying to herself : " Should I buy more?!? " YES, everyone should buy a minimum of six bottles and actually immediately buy more once they try it! Cheers. A real STEAL. RUN here to get some.
3) 2011 " Cuvee Desiree " white blend of Pinot Gris and some Gewurztraminer from the Willamette Valley, made by GENIUS LOCI( $22.99 a bottle , 12% alcohol by volume - Genius Loci means in Latin : Spirit of Place , from McMinnville, Oregon, 504-472-4727, go to :www.geniuslociwines.com for more info ) : it's a nice full, rich, textured, creamy flavor of elegance and a like a grape-wine water-bed that cradles your palate and makes it an ABSOLUTE DELIGHT to drink and sip on... lulling, pleasing, reassuring ... a MUST-TRY for a nice occasion. A couple with their two children LOVED it this weekend and will buy some as it's a perfect foil when you need " Five Minutes Peace " like Mrs Large the Hippo needed from her three children in the children's story that we used to read our children. Cheers. Gives much more than five minutes of peace, fortunately.
ROSE :
1) Le Petit Rouviere 2012 Rose from La Cadiere-D'Azur-Var-France ( $9.99 a bottle, 13% alcohol by volume ) : Michel and I liked the dry and crisp and firm body of this southern French rose that's a dead-ringer from a Provence rose. It really is one, and the price is INSANE, too. Cheers. Beautiful delicate rose or salmon color.
RED :
1) Malbec-Syrah 2011 dry red Argentinia blend from their Valle De Uco in Mendoza , from DiamAndes ( $10.99, 14.5% alcohol by volume, go to for more info : www.diamandes.com ) : a heartier, beefier, richer more flavorful tasting dry red blend that has pepper and spice and real toasty-roasted fruit flavors, too. BEST with a meal, when you grill, when you season-well your food. Cheers : GREAT deal, too.
2) Cotes Du Rhone 2009 from the CHATEAU MONT-THABOR ( $14.99, 13.5% alcohol, from Earl Stehelin Daniel, he wrote me and thanked me for promoting his wines this past weekend here with Chris Bartha on the 14th of July-Juillet weekend,Bedarrides, France ) : a delightful, elegant, spiffy, perky and lively and fresh- JOYOUS and balanced bottle/blend of 80% Grenache, 10% Cinsault and 10% Mourvedre. Medium-to-light-bodied, chill it 30 minutes and enjoy thoroughly NOW A BIG WINNER...
WEDNESDAY WEEKLY 3-Part Non-Sparkling-Still-Wine SALE :
1) BUY ANY non-sparkling wine over $20 a bottle and SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker price.
2) BUY ANY six or more bottles of non-sparkling wine and SAVE 15% OFF the marked sticker prices.
3) BUY ANY twelve or more non-sparkling wines and SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker prices.
THIS INCLUDES ALL port, sherry, marsala, sake, madeira.
IF YOU CANNOT COME tomorrow, call us or respond to this email. PAY TOMORROW and SAVE BIG here at Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits : 202-363-4265. Cheers.
WEEKEND TASTINGS :
FRIDAY, July 19th, 2013 ( 5-8PM ) : owners Jim and Susan of DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS will be here from 5-8PM to try four of their FABulous Monticello, Virginia wines : Two Reds and Two Whites : 1) 2011 Suffrage dry red of 100% Chambourcin, $19.99, 13% alcohol by volume, lighter, brighter, more fresh bright red toasty berry fruit flavors 2) Velvet Revolution 2011 Reserve dry red blend of 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Chambourcin, 25% Merlot and 25% Petit Verdot , $19.99 , 13% alcohol by volume... a bit more weight to this blend, still fruit-forward and very nice to drink, BOTH slightly-chilled and the whites ... 3) Unum 2011 Viognier, $19.99 - soft, round, pretty, floral and fresh - nice sipping ... 13% alcohol by volume and the 4) Declaration dry white blend of 34% Chardonnay. 33% Viognier, and 33% Petit Manseng , 13% alcohol by volume, it's the most angular and edgy and with good piercing acids that thoroughly cut-through flavors an d tastes and work really well with food. ALL the WINES are being now made from young vines and so they are, as a result, less-complex, more pleasing and easier to drink. They will mature and so will the flavors. They are PERFECT for this heat and humidity. Cheers, This will be Jim and Susan's fourth visit here I believe?
SATURDAY, July 20th, 2013 ( 2-6PM ) : Mark Congdon of J. W. SIEG will come here and pour a FABulous selection of Italian wines from Diego DeCorte that really impressed us when we tasted them a couple of months ago with Diego. This will be quite special, and Diego himself will come more of his selections on Saturday, August 31st, 2013 from 2-6PM. So JOIN US for Part One of this excellent Italian tasting which includes a wonderful MEROTTO Prosecco that I found to be wonderfully compelling and appealing and entertaining - having me fully-entertained as I tried it. What a wonderful Le Fare Brut Extra l Prosecco, we have it here for $20.99. A "Must-Try "!!!!!
I KNOW I HAVE FORGOTTEN MANY THINGS but it's time to send this your way now. Cheers and thanks for everyone. Check us out on Facebook at : Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits and follow us on Twitter at : cpwinespirits and also wineenabler. Cheers, and THANKS AGAIN for everything. TONY
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