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ALL WAYS ALWAYS working to make our connection with you, with each
other, here and everywhere in our communities what they need to be to
survive and prosper!
HAPPY TUESDAY November 14th, 2017
all : it was both an honor and a privilege for me to be invited by one
of the founders Adam Eidinger of the event Catharsis On The Mall 2017
that coincided with Veterans Day Weekend. I was thrilled, humbled and
inspired even more having been there this past weekend on three separate
occasions. Hope some of you got to see and hear this ?
ON SUNDAY just before noon
a song was sung for the first time ever there that spoke to our urgent
need for equality for women, equality for all become a reality.
I RECORDED some of this in both video and in pictures and will
include them on our Facebook page at : Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits
: check them out.
ALL OUR MADNESS UNDER SOME CONTROL,our voices, messages, being
voiced in speeches and in song as we continue in peaceful manners to
gain equality for women, for all, and strengthen our bonds of community
and work meaningfully through constructive actions to make our world and
neighborhood healthier, more balanced, more productive, more positive.
AS we are doing so many things this week here alone at Cleveland
Park Wines & Spirits. You know that the Beaujolais Nouveau and the
Beaujolais-Villages Nouveau can be legally sold by us this Thursday?
Have you made plans to go to Lavandou just at the end of our block and
enjoy a meal there? I am sure it will be hopping there. Remember: you
reserve a seat or seats with a late-night dinner on Wednesday, tomorrow evening
JOIN US on Thursday with Christina Caswell of Kysela Pere et Fils et Fille November 16th, 2017 from 5-8PM
as we taste the Beaujolais Nouvea and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau of
MANOIR DU CARRA. We always have these as they consistently please and
offer everyone a great refreshing youthful exuberant taste on the Gamay
grape, yes, si, oui venez gouter ici avec nous ce Jeudi soir 5-8PM!
WE ALSO HAVE our Big Theme BUBBLY Tastings coming up in December, so mark your calendars :
1) First Wednesday of December, December 6th, 2017 ( 5:30-8:30PM
) : Join us as we finish up the year and toast our accomplishments and
celebrate our togetherness and hope for health, prosperity, community,
working together for all those things we ultimately have in common,
which is so much more than we do not have in common. We are people, we
will come here together and enjoy each other's company.
I am looking to include as many women winemakers and their
bubblies here as I possibly can. We stated the year with supporting
women in their right to choose, to decide, we extended it into the whole
year as there was still so much to be accomplished, may have to
continue, too next year!
SO : these next two bubbly tastings will focus on women and on
their invaluable contributions to the fabrics of our lives! This is all
so inspiring to me! We need to stick together, to give credit and
respect where both are due; fair is fair, equal has to be equal for all,
too : alright already, enough is enough, let's get this a reality!
AND -
2) Wednesday, December 27th, 2017 ( 5:30-8:30PM
) - If you missed the first this is your chance to taste right before
New Year's Eve and to get whatever you need to celebrate in style the
end of 2017
FOR BOTH WE are charging $10 that can be used towards the
purchase of any bottle you taste and that you like and want to purchase
anyway. We will have people purchase early the tickets through evite.com
and make everything easier. Cheers. We hope to see you once again, this
is big , this is special, these two tastings are key for everyone as it
helps to keep the spirit of the holidays and the end of the year in
great perspective!
SO MUCH HAPPENING here and for us all these days, so little time to
focus on it all as we would like. Many of us are sick, myself included.
Does not feel good, do not like feeling this way. Oh well, will get
better eventually.
HERE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Coppi's Organic has been celebrating their
three years now of being open for business here in Cleveland Park
Northwest DC 20008 ( I was there with owner Carlos on Friday Nov 8th )
and we had a delicious meal at the bar as we spoke of all that is
happening here for us all ), there was a fashion shoot across the street
as well on Saturday
Novemeber 9th, and I went and got Carlos and we crossed the street to
meet Parker that organized it with the local fashion designs of Streetz
that we met there for the first time. Glad to have this younger more
arts environment here in our vibrant neighborhood. They at the Uptown
Arts DC House only have their lease through December.
TOMORROW at the Uptown Arts DC you can pay a nominal fee to draw their live model that will pose there from 6:30-8:30PM. Go and draw. I know many of you say you want to get back to your art roots, so go!
ALSO : On Thursday from 6:30-8:30PM
bring your art supplies there as I will be there pouring some fine
Chilean wine from IN SITU, their reserve Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon to
enjoy while you draw! It has been a great way to see what they are all
about and be exposed to some great artists here locally. I will make the
introductions myself, so come and be a part of both wine and culture,
art and all. All the wines are available for sale here. too.
OKAY, now to both BEER, CIDER, LIQUEUR, LIQUOR and WINE -
1) Porter BLACK BOSS from Poland, ' new and exciting ', yes,
a 500ml bottle, On Special for $2.99 a bottle, with 9.4% alcohol by
volume, come be warmed, cheered, pleased, treated well by this
delightful porter.
2) 25 Blonde De L'Enfer from UNIBROUE Brewery, a 750ml bottle,
On Special for $13.99, with 10.5% alcohol by volume, a Belgian style
golden ale, from Chambly, Canada, IBU : 14 SRM : 5.5 : " ... is brewed
to celebrate UNIBOUE'S 25th anniversary, staying true to our tradition
of Belgian style inspiration with a touch of Qubecois culture, we
crafted a nonconformist take on a classic style ... "
3) Premium Pilsner Champagne Velvet brand beer, the beer with
the Million Dollar Flavor, since 1902, a legacy honored by Uland brewing
company, On Special for $10.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from
Bloomington, Indiana.
AND : TWO From ARDENT -
1) Saison from ARDENT, On Special for $12/99 a 6-pack of
12-ounce bottles, a farmhouse style ale, with 6.7% alcohol by volume,
made and brewed in Richmond, Virginia, : ' new and exciting'!
2) IPA ( India Pale Ale ) from ARDENT, On Special for $13.99 a
6-pack of 12-ounce bottles with 6.8% alcohol by volume - also really
new and exciting here!
CIDER Fro The Holidays -
1) Imported Original MAGNER'S Irish Cider, On Special for
$11.99 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from Clonmel, Ireland, : "
Created by William Magner in 1935... an authentic premium cider ... " :
we are thrilled to be able to offer it to you all. Come discover this
for the very first time. Cheers.
JUST ENJOYED a delicious cheeseburger across the street from Byblos
Deli with a big toasty bun, some provolone melted cheese, lettuce
tomato and mayo and some crisp hot fries, too : and Marco brought me
over some of his chili to try and I loved that, would have ordered it,
too : next time! Thanks Marco, Carlos and team! Filled the bill, back at
work now still under the weather but full, feeling better, typing away!
I included the pictures on our Facebook page while there at Byblos,
check them out.
I PASSED BY the Cantina Al Volo that will take the place of the
Ripple restaurant and saw all the furniture being delivered there,
wrapped up and ready to find their space there soon enough we all hope.
OKAY, Now in LIQUOR and LIQUEUR of Jagir-
1) Arancia Rossa Blood Orange Liqueur SOLERNO, $40.99,
celebrating the original and naturally intense flavor of Sicilian blood
oranges, with 40% alcohol by volume, I love the color alone, and the
taste backs up the color and moves it into another stratosphere, too!
Yes, try some - lively, entertaining, active and gorgeous mouth-feel,
too!
2) GRAPPA Di Prosecco from MOLETTO, On Special for $37.99,
with 40% alcohol by volume, this is a softer, gentler taste here, more
supple on the tongue and rests easier in the mouth, less tartness or
bite, more sunshine - nice. Fine producer, too, from Montegalda, Italy.
Come check this out!
3) The Spirit of Dublin TEELING Whiskey Single Malt Irish
whiskey, On Special for $69.99 a bottle, this is bolder, more backbone,
more intensity of flavors that mimic a single malt from Scotland, with
46% alcohol by volume, this is stronger and more for having when you
want something to sip while smoking a cigar, or when you just need more
armor to steel and seal and satisfy every one of your last pores yes!
Non chill.
4) Single Malt Scotch whiskey Aged 14 years, from The ARRAN
Malt, distilled, matured, bottled in Scotland, non chill filtered, with
46% alcohol by volume, : " smooth and richly rewarding of the Arran malt
bursting with character and complexity , the extra years of maturation
have added a depth of sweetness and spice to create a fully rounded and
satisfying dram... ".
5) Aged 12 Years CAOL ILA : " Fresh, sweetly fruity and
smooth-bodied, CAOL ILA 12 year old is as rounded and clear as the
shapes of the still-room, glimpsed by hazy shafts of sunlight glancing
through the morning cloud. " From the Isle of Islay, with 43% alcohol by
volume, $82.99 a bottle, a real treat!
IN WINE From Chris & Tony -
THREE ' Great ' VALUES at $7.99 On Special -
TWO Rose Wines -
1) La Cappucina 2016 dry Organic rose from Veneto, Italy, On
Special for $7.99 a bottle - some really nice definition, some elegance,
polish, refinement of flavors here. Made from 100% Corvina which is the
grape mostly used to make both fine red Valpolicella reds as well as
Amarone, too!
2) Bricco dei TATI 2016 dry rose, On Special for $7.99, : I
have rarely tried a rose that I liked better, and when you consider this
ridiculous price then the match is sealed, delivered, all! Love it, am
thrilled to have such a good taste now as temperatures drop and a dry
and tasty rose can still fill the spot and need all around!
ALSO : In Other Wines -
1) Private Reserve 2011 Syrah from the ALMA De Chile, from
Chile's Aconcagua Valley, On Special for $9.99 a bottle, this is an
absolute delight. It is unfiltered, un-fined, and it does throw
sediment, but it is an incredible bottle of wine! I like this wine a
whole lot for it's mature fullness, richness, maturity of taste.
2) 2015 Vidal Blanc estate-bottled Hermann dry white wine,
from STONE HILL in Missouri, On Special for $10.99 a bottle, I love this
wine, I buy and serve it on American holidays of the 4th of July and Thanksgiving, everyone really likes it - a great American treat at a very reasonable price!!!! Highly recommended.
3) Chardonnay Thracian Valley Bulgarian Chardonnay a dry soft
round bright smooth lovely sipping white , $11.99 : I just like to sip
this, so pleasing, great price, too.
4) In Situ ' Laguna del INCA ' , a top-flight 2010 blend of
the best grapes from winemaker Horacio Vicente, estate-bottled, a blend
of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and Syrah, yes si si si si si venga
aqui senores et senoritas-senoras, si! On Special now while supplies
last at $27.49 : and if you pay for it tomorrow then you get 20% OFF and that brings your cost down to $21.99 a bottle - what a steal!!!
TASTINGS THIS WEEK :
Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 ( 5-8PM ) : Tomorrow we have Robert Kennedy here to pour some fine selections of his :
1) Albana Secco 2014 dry indigenous white from Romagna, Italy,
from Vittorio owner/winemaker from TRE MONTI : perfect for this colder
weather, this is always a winner, especially as it gets colder! $16.49 a
bottle.
2) ' Piria ' light dry Lambrusco from Alberto Paltrinieri of his
own PALTRINIERI winery in Emilia. $14.49, a really lovely sipping
Italian dry sparkling wine : highly recommended!
3) San Mimiatello 2015 Chianti from AGRISOLE, DOCG, $18.99 :
youthful, firm, edgy, energized, some real vroooooom and vigor and edge
that will soften with age and when you add food! Yes! Si!
Thursday, November 16th, 2017 ( 5-8PM ) : Come taste the FABulous Beaujolais Nouveau wines with us! With Christina Caswell, will be here to pour MANOIR DU CARRA!
Friday November 17th, 2017 ( 5-8PM
) : We have some fine wines from Kysela poured, some excellent organic
3-liter box wines from Spain with Eric, and with Santos we have Joe
Baldoni here to pour DD , and also BOLD ROCK hard apple ciders, too!
Saturday, November 18th, 2017 ( 2-6PM
) : We have Andrew Stover od Siema Imports here to pour some of these
ridiculous deals mentioned here above in wine. WE also have the folks of
Republic Restoratives here to pour the new BURROUGH strait bourbon, and
their Civic vodka, and Tim will be here to pour SKY Vodka, too!
JOIN US, always free except the Two Big-Theme BUBBLY tastings mentioned above for December.
THANKS for everything, you all are the very best! Cheers! TONY
ALSO In Wine -
1) K from KALTERN, a dry red blend On Special for $7.99 a
bottle, a Vigneti Delle Dolomiti 2015 rosso blend of 85% Schiava and 15%
Lagrein, with 12.5% alcohol by volume, this is an absolute delight to
sip and enjoy anytime, with or without food - a true fruit-forward,
fruit-centered delicious delectable delight!
I WROTE WHAT FOLLOWS HERE back on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011,
and it is sad to see that Lavandou is no longer with us to go and enjoy
the release of this year's Beaujolais and Beaujolais Villages Nouveau .
... after of Big-Theme American Wine-Tasting? You can come here tomorrow from 5:30-8:30PM
and meet owners Rachel Martin of the Boxwood in Middleburg, VA. winery
as well as Carol of ELK RUN in Mount Airy, Maryland : and Lawrence Camp
of BREAUX Vineyard in Virginia ( and many others as we will pour wines
from all over the United States as well as Bailey tasting her Washington
D.C. homemade chocolates ). Join us, never any charge. There will be
twenty-five-thirty wines for you all to taste and that includes some great Virginia apple cider, too.
IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING " New " for us. That's the way we like
it : be inspired and touched by something " new ". We are excited about
the Beaujolais Nouveau this year : the reports so far have been very
good that I have heard. We will open them here on Thursday for you all to taste. We will have four in all :
1) MANOIR DU CARRA 2011 Beaujolais, $9.99.
2) MANOIR DU CARRA Beaujolais-Villages 2011, $10.99.
3) GEORGES DUBOEUF Beaujolais 2011, $11.99.
4) BOUCHARD AINE Beaujolais Nouveau 2011, $9.99. Mix a case
of these. Throw your own " Nouveau " party for your friends and then
have some to get you through the end of this year and our fabulous
holiday season.
WHAT Is NOUVEAU? It means " new ". What is BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU?
It's all made in Burgundy, France. It is all made from 100% Gamay
grapes at the southern tip of Burgundy. It's fun, it's fresh, it's
lively, it's got a slight tart edge, it's got a bit of a bite. It's
toasty and roasted berries and a delight to drink slightly chilled. It
goes with everything : all casual meals as well as more fancy ones. it's
just a delight for most people. It's a tradition and it has always been
popular though many people in our country I feel still do not know much
about it. SO : either do your own party or go to a restaurant like
Lavandou or Bistro Lepic, the Bistro Du Coin, the Petits Plats and
celebrate and then continue celebrating at home with family and friends.
It's a way to welcome in the holidays. We can help you, too as you may
start celebrating earlier than later this Thursday.
We will have the four bottles open here all day long so come and "
experience " this year's 2011 NOUVEAU with us! If you have any questions
please do ask us here at the store.
HOW IS NOUVEAU MADE? It's made with a longer process called "
carbonic maceration ". That means simply that the grapes are put into a
tank and that as they are put into the tank the pressure from those
grapes on top of those below crush the juice. This way the crush is as
smooth and as gentle as it can get, with the least amount of agitation
to the grapes so that the juice that comes from the grapes is as pure as
and as least-disturbed as possible. That makes the taste brighter and
fresher - all good things.
NOUVEAU IS ALSO BEST WHEN MATCHED with food. You don't want to
drink too much all by itself because AS SOON AS IT'S FERMENTED it is
bottled. This preserves all the natural acidity of the Gamay grapes as
there in NO BOTTLE AGE, NO CONTACT WITH wood or oak, only bright and
shiny stainless steel.
NOUVEAU is not made for aging. However, and this is a big however, it does not go bad immediately. It simply is not intended to be around for a very long time. Buy it and usually drink it all up over the holidays. You don't really want to be drinking the spring after it was made. But don't panic, always check what you have first before simply dumping the bottle out. Chill it and taste it to see first what you still have. It does lose some of the acidity and soften some as it ages over the months. That is quite agreeable to many as it takes some of the sting and the bite away. But try and drink it up earlier than later. MOST OF ALL : relax and enjoy the joy that beaujolais and beaujolais-villages nouveau provides each and every year on the third Thursday of each November.
LET'S NOT FORGET APPLE CIDER! We have the FOGGY RIDGE Virginia
apple ciders from Dugspur. Anyone ever been there? The owner herself has
been here and tasted me on these and we are thrilled to have them. They
: all five that we have will be tasted here tomorrow, Wed. Nov. 16th, 2011 ( 5:30-8:30PM
) at our Big-Theme American Tasting. It will be a breath of fresh air
after the wines to have some apple cider : Handmade, Serious Hard, Cider
Sweet, First Fruit Hard and Pippin for you all to taste. Remember there
is no charge. Please join us and bring family and friends.
BUT HEY, what about some BEER FROM SANTOS?
1) John John Ale from ROGUE ( On Special for $10.99, 1 Pt. 6
Fl. Oz, Newport, Oregon ) is made from 7 ingredients and has a deep
honey color, a malt aroma , caramel and vanilla in the mid palate and an
oak finish. Nice.
2) REDMARKER Ale 2 from Williamsburg AleWerks ( On Special for $9.99 a 6-pack of 12-0unce bottles, www.AleWerks.com ) is craft-brewed in Williamsburg, VA.
3) CABIN FEVER Crown Ale from NEW HOLLAND Brewing ( On Special $10.99 of 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles , www.newhollandbrew.com ) : " hints of rye, roast and raisin join a subtle caramel sweetness before a clean finish."From Holland,Michigan. Exciting.
AND WE Cannot Forget LIQUOR From Ravi :
1) Pear Williams Purkhart from Alto Adige - Sudtirol (
$39.99 , 40% alcohol by volume , 750ml bottle ) is a product of Austria.
WE are thrilled to have it here. It's a real addition to our store and
one that is just in time for the holidays.
2) DOUGLAS XO Premium Blended Scotch Whisky ( $39.99 , 86%
alcohol by volume ) is something new and exciting for us and we have had
it now for six months and it's time to remind you all about it once
again. It's unique and really special. Go to :
www.InternationalSpiritsand Wines.com for the scoop on this. I wish I
had Alexis here now to wax poetic on it because it is truly one of a
kind.
3) " Desir " French cognac from the house of LANDY ( $74.00 a
bottle ) is " new " and really special and exciting here. We are
thrilled to have it. One of our customers brought it to our attention
and we are thrilled to have it in our selection here now. Great package
and bottle. It will warm your heart and soul and that of the others
gathered with you on a cold and dark fall or winter's night. Cheers.
Wines From Tony & Ean : These Are Some For Our Big-Theme Wine-Tasting Listed Below:
1) BOXWOOD Estate VA. Topiary Dry Rose
2) BOXWOOD Estate VA. Boxwood Dry Rose
3) BOXWOOD Estate VA. 2008 Boxwood Red
4) BOXWOOD Estate VA. 2009 Boxwood Red
5) BOXWOOD Estate VA. 2009 Topiary Red
( with owner Rachel Martin pouring them ).
6) ELK RUN, Mount Airy. MD. Cabernet Sauvignon
7) ELK RUN Gewurztraminer 2010
8) ELK RUN Pinot Noir 2010
9) ELK RUN 2010 Off-Dry Riesling
10) ELK RUN " Sweet Katherine " Cabernet Sauvignon
11) ELK RUN Malbec
( poured by owner Carol )
12) FOX RUN Dry 2009 Riesling, Finger Lakes, NY.
13) ANTHONY ROAD Pinot Gris 2010 Finger Lakes, NY.
14) JT. CELLARS Lodi Petit Sirah 2007, CA.
15) WINE GUERILLAS Dry Creek Zinfandel 2009, CA.
16) 4 BEARS Pinot Noir Carneros, CA. 2009
17) BOKISCH Graciano Dry CA. Red, 2006
18) BOKISCH Albarino Dry White, CA. 2008
19) BRICKHOUSE Pinot Noir, Oregon 2009, made with organic grapes
20) OWEN ROE 2010 Yamhill-Carlton District Pinot Noir Kilmore
21) AYERS 2010 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley, OR.
22) GROCHAU CELLARS Pinot Noir Cuvee
Commuter 2010 Willamette Valley
23) SASS Pinot Noir
24) FORIS Gewurztraminer 2008 Rogue Valley Oregon
25) JK Carriere Pinot Noir " Provocateur " 2009 Willamette Valley, Oregon
26) BREAUX Vineyard, VA. Viognier dry white
27) BREAUX Vineyard, VA." Equation " Merlot
28) BREAUX Vineyard, VA. Cabernet Franc, VA.
29) BREAUX Vineyard Nebbiolo, VA. Ice Wine ( poured by Lawrence Camp of Breaux Vineyard )
More to follow and there will be plenty to taste
including the apple ciders and the homemade Wash. D.C. chocolates, too.
Hopefully there will be something here for everyone.
AND THAT'S WEDNESDAY, Join Us ...
WEEKEND TASTING :
Friday, November 18th, 2011 ( 5-8PM
) : We have Arielle Monaco here of Country Vintners pouring a selection
of her American wines : a small recap of the Big-Theme Wine-Tasting for
any of you that missed it and were not able to attend.
Saturday, November 19th, 2011 ( 2-6PM
) : Eric Platt will be here doing a Kiwi New Zealand wine-tasting which
includes SEIFRIED in Nelson, New Zealand and The Doctor's Riesling from
Marlborough, New Zealand. JOIN US, NEVER any charge for any of our
wine-tastings.
I AM SURE I HAVE FORGOTTEN MANY THINGS but it is time to send this email now. Check our web page at : www.clevelandparkwine.com , our Facebook page at : Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits and our Twitter at : cpwinespirits as well as chatwine.blogspot.com and chatpoetry.blogspot.com
for more info on what we are doing here. It never stops, ever. Thanks
for all your support. Cheers and come and see us. Don't be a stranger,
call us at : 202-363-4265. WE deliver to you anytime we can, just let us know when you need or want something. TONY
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