TODAY'S Tuesday July 8th, 2013 Store Email Written & Posted By Me ( Anthony TONY ) Quinn To OurCustomers : ENJOY, Cheers!!!

Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits 3423 Connecticut Ave. N.W. D.C. 2008 HAPPY BASTILLE - 14th Of JULY, 2013 Everyone! It's this Sunday so, of course we will be talking a whole lot about that this week, and tasting French wines where and when we can! Cheers!!! ON ANOTHER SUBJECT ... I HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN that Greek wines were varied and really superb and that they came in all shapes, sizes, textures, clarities, colors and tastes : I did not know that Greek food was as stimulating and as wonderful, not until yesterday that is when Sotiris Bafitis hosted a luncheon at KELLARI Greek Seafood Taverna here in D.C. at the corner of K Streets and Connecticut Avenue N.W. That is when I was dazzled and thrilled with the colors, flavors, textures, smells and tastes of a whole fresh world of seafood from around the world - fresh seafood and fresh vegetables : protein and vegetables my wife said : no wonder I felt great after sampling the wines with this extraordinary meal of octopus, Chilean sea bass, Alaskan Char, Portuguese sardines, crab, lamb - ALL the traditional Greek sauces, an amazing fresh salad of greens, onions, olives and tomatoes - and , fresh dandelion greens, too. I SAMPLED AS WELL the most amazing indigenous grape variety called Malagouzia ( grown high up way above sea level so that it was bright, fresh and airy and a delight for this oppressive heat and humidity ), and a Merlot-blend red that was blended , I believe with the traditional indigenous Xinomarvo grape I think, or was it the Agiorgitiko grape variety? I left my notes at home as it was my day-off yesterday. There was a red simply called " Hercules " that was a fruit-forward, lush, bright, lively and refreshing red that was as easy to enjoy all by itself as it was with the food. There was something for everyone, and all really well-priced for their extraordinary quality and value. SOTIRIS did include one Italian red, very fine, very famous, a " classic " now called TAURINO Salice Salentino , the 2008 Rosso Riserva, $18.99, 14% alcohol by volume, a blend of Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera. We have sold it for years and were delighted to rediscover it back on the market as it really did, single-handedly put Puglia and this southern region of Italy on the map years ago, way back in the 1980's. We have it here for you all now. The Greek wines will have to wait till Michel Dumas gets a chance to try them soon. I SPOKE WITH managers Leftiris and George and told them that this month we have featured now TWO GREEK Wine-Tastings here : 1) one with Jody Jackman of Winebow that included wines like the " Young Vines " Naoussa 2011 dry red Xinomavro, $16.99, 13.5% alcohol by volume - go to : www.thymiopoulosvineyards.gr for more info - tasty with a meal ; ... 2) the 14-18h Peleponnisos 2012 dry rose made from the indigenous Agiorgitiko grape variety - produced and bottled by Gaia Wines, Koutsi, Nemea : deeo, dark rose color, like a light red - a great dry food rose , $14.99, 13% alcohol by volume : and the ... 3) elegant, polished, refined, satiny-smooth dry Retsina : RITINITIS Nobilis from Gaia Wines, $17.99, 12% alcohol, by volume, for more info go to : www.gaia-wines.gr. What a lovely treat, much more pleasing for me to drink slowly, sipping and having the flavors linger. WE ALSO POURED KIR-YIANNI Northern mainland Greek wines with Danielle Davidowitz of Dionysos Imports. With Danielle we have from KIR-YIANNI in Naoussa, Greece : 1) " Petra " 2011 dry white, crisp, good mineral and citrus from the 2 indigenous Greek grape varietals called Roditis and Malagouzia , $17.99, 13% alcohol by volume , that is very lively and bright and an excellent food wine. Go to : www.kiryianni.gr for more information. 2) " Dyo Elies " 2009 dry red blend of Syrah, Merlot and Xinomavro ( On Special for $17.99, regularly $31.99 a bottle ) that is very flavorful, hearty, robust, more modern in style and better with food. Come get these last few bottles, the price is INSANE for this quality. 14.5% alcohol by volume, www.kiryianni.or for ideas of what to serve with this 2009 Dyo Elies. NOTE : We originally bought the KIR YIANNI Greek wines from Sotiris when he introduced them here years ago in 2004 or 2005 was it? I cannot remember. But he got them and others going at restaurants like KELLARI and ZAYTINYA then and they have stuck and made Greek wines a permanent and welcome fixture here in the international wine world that is Washington D.C. Cheers, thank you all : it's been great to support Greek wines here over the many years and now this past month at our weekend wine-tastings. TIME FOR BEER. I know, this store email is about everything, not just wine. So let's see what Santos has for us now : 1) BLACK In BLACK 21 Amendment Brewery American IPA Brewed W/ Rich Dark Malts ( On Special for $9.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans , 6.8% alcohol by volume, www.21st-amendment.com, San Fransisco, California ) : " To us, the 21st amendment means much more than just an end to prohibition. IT means the right to brew beer, the freedom to be innovative, and the obligation to have fun. When we opened the 21st Amendment Brewpub in San Fransisco, we vowed to do things differently. Cheers! Shaun O'Sullivan and Nico Freccia. 2) "Coney Island " SHMATZ Barrel-Aged In Bourbon Barrels , Release #7, the HUMAN BLOCKHEAD Imperial American Bock,$12.99 , 1Pt 6 Fl. Oz bottle, 10.83 % Alcohol by volume, Saratoga Springs, New York, www.shmalzbrewing.com ) : " ... 100% barrel aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrels ." 3) Cerveza SUPREMA Premium Beer Desde-Since 1967 ( On Special for $8.99 a 6-pack, from CERVECERIA LA CONSTANCIA ) : from El Salvador! Perfect for this heat and humidity, check it out. Tell Santos what you think? Cheers. As they say on the packaging : " Vive con estilo, vive Suprema " ... live with style, live supremely ... I agree. 4) Dark Aged Beer - unlock the flavour - INNIS & GUNN Rum-Aged ( $11.99 a 4-pack of 12 ounce bottles, 6.8% alcohol by volume, a hand-crafted Scottish beer ) : " Carefully matured for 57 days - 5 stars - pride to release ." LIQUOR / LIQUEUR From Ravi : 1) BasilFlavored Organic Vodka from SQUARE ONE ( $32.99, 40% alcohol by volume, from Rigby, Idaho, www.squareoneorganicspirits.com ) : " The garden fresh basil aroma mirrors the delightful earthiness of basil on the palate. Clean and bright with a soft hint of white pepper and citrus. ... appetizing aroma and vibrant, sweet herbal notes gives added depth to cocktails." Try it. Perfect summer. hot weather-humidity refresher. 2) No 3 Est 1698 LONDON Dry Gin from Berry Bro & Rudd, No3 St. James Street ( On Special for $46.99, 46% alcohol by volume, www.no3gin.com ) : " ... Essential botanicals of Juniper, sweet orange peel , angelica root and coriander are combined with cardamon seeds and grapefruit peel to deliver a perfectly balanced , smooth, fresh London dry gin." YES! 3) MONKEY SHOULDER Batch 27 Smooth and Rich Blended Scotch Whiskey ( $34.99 , 43% alcohol by volume, Dufftown, Scotland, by William Grant & Sons ) : our good customer Isabel read about it, was curious, asked Ravi about it that ordered it, it acme, she bought it and offered Michel and me a taste and I LOVED IT : so did Isabel : smooth, full, rounded, accented, and complete : something there to hold onto and enjoy a satisfying journey with : and reasonably-priced, too. I recommend it. Cheers. HOT OFF TASTING the BRUGAL Dominican Republic rums with our local NRDC rep Maximus Okoye and Toni-Lynn Gross of The EDRINGTON GROUP USA : 1) Especial clear Extra Dry Rum, 2) Ron Anejo, On Special for $21.99 a bottle, 40% alcohol by volume , 3) Extra Viejo Ron Reserva Familiar, On Special for $26.99, 40% alcohol by volume ; and the 4) 1888. Go to : www.brugal-ron.com for more info. Liked them all but especially the last three. We have two already and will have the other two here tomorrow. I have written about them and posted them already on our Facebook page at : Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits. Check it out. I, for this hot and humid weather prefer the Anejo : perfect for me, a real treat. Cheers. WINE By Michel & Tony : 1) Sauvignon Blanc of Touraine, Loire Valley, France from Jean Sablenay ( $10.99, 12.5% alcohol by volume, ) : Michel and I both were reminded of Sancerre when we tasted this : no higher complement can we give. Cheers. 2) Viognier 2012 Saouth Australia by YALUMBA, the Y Series ( $14.99 , 14.5% alcohol by volume ), a more fragrant, floral, fuller taste and flavor offered here ) : it's also vegan and vegetarian friendly. 3) Cremant D'Alsace from BARTH RENE in France's Alsace region ( $19.99, a blend of Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Riesling ) is rich and flavorful, creamy, toasty and with a great mouth-feel, too. Nolan Hale tasted it here this last Saturday and . as always, it sold really well. Cheers. 4) Evia Avantis 2012 Estate Eyboia-Evia off-dry white from Greece ( $11.99, 12.5% alcohol by volume, from the MOUNTRICHAS Family, www.avantisestate.gr ) : " Lemon colour with green tints and aromas of ripe yellow fruits ( pear and melon ). On the palate is dry with a moderate sense of sweetness, minerality and refreshing acidity. Aromas of white peach and apricot, reveal the fruity aftertaste". It's off-dry and lovely : charming, engaging and so inexpensive, too. Cheers. 5) Vinas Viejas of Garnacha 2012 Dry Rose from SENORIO De SARRIA ( $15.99 a bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume , www.bodegadesarria.com ) : flavorful and tasty and a fine way to go with this summer weather. Best with food, something grilled or well-marinated. 6) Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 from California's Paso Robles region from SEAN MINOR 4B- 4 Bears ( $16.99, www.seanminorwines.com ) : a fuller, more food-friendly red that has a dusty-dry fruit component that is very well-married into the oak flavors. Chill 30 minutes and enjoy with a well-seasoned, flavorful dish. 7) Pinot Noir Central Coast from Califonia's SARAH'S VINEYARD ( $22.99, 14.4% alcohol by volume, www.sarahsvineyard.com ) : medium-to-light-bodied, dusty-earthy-dry and should also be chilled 30 minutes and enjoyed with a meal : fish, white meats, paella, many rice , potato and quinoa dishes, too : some tabouli even?!? Cheers. WEDNESDAY WEEKLY 3-Part SAKE, PORT, SHERRY, MARSALA & MADEIRA And Non-Sparkling Still Wine SALE : 1) BUY ANY $20 Or More Still Wine & SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker price. 2) BUY ANY 6 or more bottles of Still Wine and SAVE 15% OFF the marked sticker price. 3) BUY ANY 12 or more bottles of still-non-sparkling wine and SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker prices. If you cannot come, call Michel or Tony and order over the phone, or respond to this store email and give us your orders. SAVE, SAVE AGAIN, SAVE EVEN MORE Here@ Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits Each & Every WEDNESDAY. " Like " us on our Facebook that we add to daily to keep you informed and top of things! Go to : Facebook Cleveland Park Wines &Spirits. ALSO Follow us on Twitter at : cpwinespirits, also at wineenabler. Cheers. WEEKEND TASTINGS : FRIDAY, July 12th, 2013 ( 5-8PM ) : We have our local rep Abi of FREERUN Imports coming to taste some of the FABulous Lawrence Mawby sparkling wines from Michigan : like the " Sex " and the " Green " I believe? We will also taste some other great small batch West Coast gems that we have culled from Abi over the last two months tasting with her. Cheers. Saturday, July 8th, 2013 ( 2-6PM ) : We have Chris Bartha coming to taste some of the FABulous Route Des Vins portfolio of French wines, some Rudi Wiest Top-FLIGHT German Rieslings and more. Cheers. JOIN US, NEVER any charge. We welcome everyone, we want you all to bring someone and to introduce them to us! RAMADAN STARTED TODAY I believe, yes, it starts at sunrise.