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BUSINESS FIRST today on a biting windy day outside that chills us to our cores. Here are some of the fine spirits in all styles, shapes, tastes and more to share with you. Really quite exciting, it is a treat and a with great satisfaction that we do.         IN BEER and CIDER -             BEER -        1)Cranberry GOSE Bright Fruity , and with a touch of tartness, , from LONGTRAIL Brewing, $11.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from bog to barrel to us then to you and your thirsty eager taste-buds , yes!        2) Luvky 7 , a dark ale brewed with 7 lucky malts PORTER, On Special for $10.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from EVOLUTION CRAFT Brewing Co, what a wonderfully savory Porter beer experience, and those malts rock and shake their booty-bounty yes!        3) Pale Ale , hoppy and balanced, bottle-conditioned and unpasturized for a full-bodied, hoppy flavor experience, from LITTLE CREATURES, On Special for $11.99 for a 6-pack of 11.5 ounce bottles, yes yes yes! Little cherubs are so happy, you will be, too!        4) Bourbon County, The Original, 2017, from GOOSE ISLAND, barley wine aged in Bourbon barrels, $14.99, with 14.4% alcohol by volume,  , 1Pt 9 Fl. Oz bottles, ...                       LIQUEUR - LIQUEUR from Jagir -        1) Chocolate Liqueur , Belgium since 1926, $37.99 a bottle, we have been out and it is back in stock now, come get some, perfect PURR-fect for this cold wind and damp, too! With 15% alcohol by volume, a real treat!        2)Aquavit Festlig from KROGSTAD, distilled from grain, a traditional caraway and star anise spirit, make a Norwegian Bloody Mary, yes, from Portland, Oregon, On Special for $26.99 a 750ml bottle, 40% alcohol by volume, ... the Norwegian Bloody Mary is :   1 one-half ounce of aquavit, 3 ounces of tomato juice, on-half ounce of lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tobasco sauce, black pepper, and celery salt to taste - yes! Pungent, tasty, forceful, wake us all up quick!        3) Aquardiente en Fuego, Jalapeno-infused, cane neutral spirits with natural flavors, On Special for $29.99 a 750ml bottle, this is soooo flavorful, a real treat, mix it and enjoy it and feel the heat and spice and savor, too! It will be tasted here by it's founder and maker DanZiegler this Friday, February 2nd, 2018 , 5-8PM! Yes!        4) Organic Single Barrel Whiskey, a Four Grain, distilled in Chicago, $53.99, with 47% alcohol by volume, also kosher! Great deep color that alerts me immediately to the rich, penetrating mouth-feel, too!        5) 14 years old Twin Wood Single Malt Irish Whiskey, from KNAPOGUE CASTLE, $65.99, non-chill filtered, this has more edge, more burn, more heft and brawn and flame - great for this cold weather, not as smooth or silky as the 12-year-old that is simply amazing. I like the 14 year old, I adore the 12 year old single malt KNAPPOGUE CASTLE - something for everyone!        6) American Dry Gin ( The People Have Spoken - yes yes si oui claro que si ) - but have they been heard, listened to?!? Made by SMALL's, On Special for $32.99, regularly $35.99 a bottle, come try some, from Sheridan Oregon, -  " handmade in small pot-still batches using naturally-farmed and wild-grown botanicals. Intensely aromatic from a complex infusion of juniper, orange, lemon, coriander, cardamon, angelica, caraway, star anise, and raspberry. Old and new combine to provide this delightful flavorful, aromatic gin.                        WINE From Chris an Tony ( me ) :          SEVEN From Spain - All Going UP in Price-        BUY them now at the old prices -          THREE White Wines -        1) 2016 Rioja of DON JACOBO, On Special for $10.99 a bottle - round, bright, soft, a nice mouth-feel, a great lively taste, smooth, too!        TWO Albarino whites -        1) Albarino from Rias Baixas from SEGREL, $15.49 a bottle,  2016, young and so fresh, a full ease and pleasing taste and nice-sipping quality to this wine now, and it will fill-out and become more flavorful and even more tasty with some more months in the bottle. A delight to sip now though with or without food.          2) Ambar 2016, 13% alcohol by volume, this Albarino from SEGREL , $19.99, has more weight, body, mouth-feel, richer, deeper, more layers to coat and protect tongue, palate and senses - a great delight, and will match and hold it's own against many food pairings.             FOUR Reds -        1) 2014 Altos dry red Rioja, On Special for $9.99 a bottle, bright, tasty, good balance, and real Tempranillo flavor and taste, a treat now especially at this price for these last seven cases that we have here!        2) 2016 MARQUEZ De ZENETE Tempranillo dry red from Valencia, Spain, this is a bit earthier, more rustic, less polished, like a diamond in the rough - I love it, and at this price still a real steal! Come try some and get some of these last three cases at this price.        3) 2013 Crianza from DON JACOBO , a real fine girth, grip, satin fullness that charms and cajoles, pleases and teases all in one, yes si si si si si! On Special for $13.99 a bottle now.        4) 2004 Gran Reserva Rioja of DON JACOBO, the ' top of the line ', no better, On Special NOW ahora till we sell out of the one-and-a-half-cases, come get some as the price will jump to $38.99 the next time. It is drinking so well, a sensational treat. If you buy it tomorrow, Wednesday and get the 20% OFF on the bottle the price drops to $26.39 a bottle for an old great vintage Gran Reserva Rioja! We are talking loud here!           WEEK'S TASTINGS -   Wednesday, I wrote about this above and mentioned that Alan Cohen will be here I believe? From 5-8PM, on January 31st, 2018 tasting some great French wines with you, like some organic dry red Bordeaux from Entre-Deux-Mers, $14.49 a bottle for the 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet ... and some delicious white dry Rhone wine from the Reserve de la Dame, $10.99, and some Tannat indigenous grape red wines from around the town of Madiran, the 2015 Les Deux Vaches , $19.99, and the sweet Tannat-fortified like a red port M'Aydie, $29.99 - perfect treat for Valentine's Day, and these last two get 20% OFF these sticker prices. Yes!!!   Friday, February 2nd, 2018 ( 5-8pm ) : Chris will be here to pour an assortment of his fine wines to be decided tomorrow. More on that on our Facebook page as well as on our web page at : Clevelandparkwines.us.   ALSO :   Dan Ziegler the inventor of CHACHO Aquardiente will be here pouring it for you all!   Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 ( 3-6PM ) : We have Adriane Morgan here to taste some great Spanish sherries, dry reds, and a killer sparkling, too - all real treats, and back by popular demand as many have asked for them again! Cheers!   ALSO :   Dave of TWIN VALLEY Distilling here in Rockville, MD will be here pouring an assortment of his fine Maryland spirits, yes! JOIN US.   JOIN US - Never any charges! Everyone is always welcome.     WE HAVE EVERYTHING for you , high spirits and resolve, fortitude, strength, conviction, love and an open desire to assist you all in any way that we possibly can, ... and we are a shelter , an oasis, from the storm , the continued media stress and strain, tear, grown, ouch, can't believe this is happening still environment. So stop being bombarded when you come here, we will talk about all the positive, life-sustaining things going on that do nurture us and make us smile and relaxed and happy to be alive! Cheers!     EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE. All lives matter, we listen and do the most we can to help you get the most from your experience, and we respect your budget, too. We will not oversell you.   SO MUCH GOING ON this past weekend, today, and into the next two weeks it seems - never a dull moment.   WE ARE SAD to hear of the passing of the founder of Ikea, he and IKEA sure have made a profound impact on our world. Thank you.   THE GRAMMYS seem, from my understanding voted for the ' sure and comfortable, the happy and the safe ' and not for the ' edge, the crucial message, and it is so disheartening to once again hear how women have not won a Grammy in so many years, as if they are not as talented, gifted, tuned-in, with the program, deserving, ambitious, willing, attentive, inspired, wanting this honor! They are and so much more! Incredible to even be having to point this out. As a mature man I am appalled and upset and disgusted by this! Enough already, open your eyes, ears, hearts, souls, and realize that clearly life has moved on and many left of you voting in the dust and behind. Do not punish those with insight and talent moving so far ahead and pushing the boundaries and trying to be both expressive and original.      ABOUT THE State of the Union address tonight we have plenty to offer you to watch it. chilled in the fridge, too for you. Enjoy some food and wine while you watch and let's see where the apples fall? Probably really close to the tree! The lower branches might catch the fall of the ones on top branches with better views and more sun and power to control those behind? You never know? Maybe we can kich enough of those fallen apples far enough from the trunk of this tree, trump it so to speak and have the bounty spread out more evenly?!? One can only hope and work peacefully, firmly, with dedication, vision, patience and never-ending resolve, energy and faith to do so. Cheers, it will be something, of that we are all sure, and we will hear the tweets from the many birds around alerting, informing, comforting us from the blares and blasts from the one big tweet! Cheers.   I DID HEAR earlier on the news that Gerry Conally has invited immigrant Nicole Nouraya from Annandale, VA. She will be there and we will learn more tonight. Cheers.    WHAT FOLLOWS BELOW is an old store email that I wrote and posted back in late January, the 31st of 2012 yes! Enjoy, and check for changes in vintages, pricing, and ask about current availability, too.     WE HAVE EVERYTHING for you, and to be sure I am talking now with both Santos and Ravi. Ean and I have already gone over some ideas and I will include those here as well as those of both Ravi and Santos. Where will you all be? In front of your t.v. or in front of a friends? Many people will be. I am one of that one percent of the one percent that do not watch the Super Bowl and may doing something else fun with my family depending on the weather and how we feel? We may turn into the half-time show as my son wants to watch Madonna sing. Will she sing her famous songs : " Like A Viognier ", followed almost immediately by the song : " Like A Vermentino ". I had no idea that Madonna was such a white wine fan. Maybe she will release as a follow-up : " Like A Verdicchio "? So many possibilities, so little time.   ANYWAY : We will have plenty of " Specials " for you this weekend as you watch the Super Bowl. I guess there will be lots of everything enjoyed : lots of beer and wine and certainly plenty of liquor, too. What do you all like? Anything that we should be looking out for you? Please let us know as we still have plenty of time to order it for you if there is something " special " to you that is available and that we do not yet have? Sometimes it's simply a question of space for us ; sometimes it's a question that we do not know about it yet or that perhaps the supplier is currently out of? In any of these cases we will be happy to look into it and get back to you. Respond to this email or simply give us a call at : 202-363-4265. Thanks.   BEER From SANTOS :        1) NEW PLANET 3R Raspberry Ale Gluten-Free Beer ( On Special for $9.49 a 4-pack, made in Fort Collins, Colorado ,  www.newplanetbeer.com ) is ale made from sorghum and corn extract. It comes in other flavors as well. This one seemed good to mention as we also have Valentine's Day on the horizon. Come check it out.      2) PINKUS Organic unfiltered Pilsner Beer ( $3.99 a bottle, 500ml, 1 Pt. 9 Fl. Oz ) is made by BRAUEREI PINKUS MULLER in Munster, Germany and both USDA Organic certified as well as by Abcert AG. This could be a " special " beer to enjoy with some more flavorful appetizers.          3) " Chatoe " First Growth Single Malt Ale by ROGUE " Grow The Revolution " ( On Special for $7.99, 1 Pt. 6 Fl. Oz / 650ml bottle, Newport, Oregon, 97365 USA ) is dedicated to farmers and fermenters. GYO is a ROGUE Ales term for Grow Your Own. Made with their own hops,... " malty aroma, deep golden in color with a dense creamy head. Medium bodied with a lush rich maltiness from the Dare malt ". No chemicals, preservative or additives.        4)  Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale of NORTH COAST Brewing Company ( On Special for $10.99. 750ml bottle, 9.4% alcohol by volume, go to : www.northcoastbrewing.com for more info ) :  " ... we're proud to make a donation to the Jazz education programs of the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz ( www.monkinstitute.org ) for every bottle of Brother Thelonious sold ".      5)  We also have :          a) MOOSEHEAD Canadian On Special for $4.99 a 6-pack and $14.99 a case        b) DOS EQUIS Mexican beer amber and lager On Special for $6.49 a 6-pack. BOTH are great to enjoy when you have a big party or celebration like the Super Bowl.        HARD CIDER : " New "        1) FARMHOUSE Select Hard Cider ( crafted in Vermount ) , the Original '91 ( On Special for $10.99 750ml bottle, 6.9% alcohol by volume ) is " hand bottled. Hand labeled. And hand signed. ... Vermont apples and premium Belgian yeast give Farmhouse Select Original '91 a unique local flavor with a natural cloudiness and pleasing feel on the palate in every expertly crafted small batch ".     LIQUOR By RAVI :        1) " Angels Envy " from the Cellars of Lincoln Henderson ( $46.99 , 43.3% alcohol by volume, www.angelsenvy.com ) is Kentucky Straight Bourbon finished in Port wine barrels - charred that lend both  " color and flavor as the raw whiskey inside concentrates - losing a portion of the liquor to evaporation. Long ago, master distillers dubbed this elusive portion the Angel's Share ".        2) Tequila 100% de Agave " Anejo " of DON ROBERTO ( On Special at  $56.99, 40% alcohol by volume, www.aveniubrands.com ) is brand new for us here at Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits and a nice addition. Try some for Super Bowl weekend!        3) The Spice Tree by COMPASS BOX, this Malt Scotch Whisky ( non-chill filtered, 46% alc/vol, $61.99 , www.compassboxwhisky.com ) is " round & full with a luxuriant spice-like character, the Spice Tree is our seminal malt scotch whisky, amber in color with hints of clove, cardamon and ginger imparted by ageing in virgin French oak. "        WINES By EAN & TONY :             WHITE Treat : Splurge ...      1) Joh. Jos. PRUM 2007 Riesling Kabinett Wehlen/Mosel ( $40.99, VDP Qualitatswein mit Pradikat, 9% alcohol by volume ) should be drinking like a dream now and with some of that great Tailgate food that creative home chefs concoct this could be a real treat. This is some of Germany's very best and would be great to take with you to a Super Bowl party. It should be really showing a whole lot of the spectrum of it's flavors, too. A real, special treat!             RED Treat : Splurge ...        1) MOLLY DOOKER " The Maitre D' " 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon ( $24, www.mollydookerwines.com, in Bragg, CA. ), McLaren Vale, Australia. " To enjoy this wine at it's best, do the Mollydooker shake. Watch the video at : mollydookerwines.com". Made by Sarah & Sparky Marquis.          RED SWEET Treat : Splurge ...        1) PAGO Del VICARIO 100% Merlot / Merlot Dulce 2008 ( On Special for $18.99, 500ml bottle, www.pagodelvicario.com, Ciudad Real, Espana ) is  back again by popular demand. It's pretty wonderful, pretty delectable, too.          WHITE SWEET Treat : Splurge ...        1) " Arzimo " La Cappuccina Recioto di Soave Tranquillo, ( $23.99, 14% alcohol, www.lacappuccina.it, 500ml bottle ) is made from 100% Garganega grapes and it's pretty amazing and wonderful and again would make a great treat for watching the Super Bowl : reward yourselves handsomely : nuts and honey and apricots and peaches and nectarine flavors all wrapped into one liquid delight here.          WHITE Dry White 375ml Treats / Splurge...        1) Erbaluce di Calusa indigenous dry white grape variety from ORSOLANI , this half-bottle of " La Rustia " at $11.99 is wonderful and means that someone can drink this and really enjoy this outstanding, unique and dry Italian white from the Piedmont region while watching the Super Bowl.      2) Classico 2008 Verdicchio De Castello di Jesi dry Italian white from BUCCI ( On Special for $13.99 a bottle ) is simply stated one of the great Italian white wines and this bottle is drinking beautifully now and should not be missed. ONE of the ABSOLUTE GREATS!      3) Sancerre 100% Sauvignon Blanc 2010 from Bernard Reverdy ( On Special for $10.99, regularly $14.99 ) ; BUY 2 bottles and get them for 10% OFF the $10.99 or at $9.89 each : that's $19.78 for the two, less that $20 for really good Sancerre ( same amount as a 750ml bottle ) and you can drink it when you want and waste less because they are 375ml / half bottles! Great taste, great value, and easier to enjoy as you want and have less spoilage, too. Also great when you carry or travel with the wine.        MORE WINE SPECIALS :      1) Patrick Lesec's " Petit Crau Dry Red Rhone Blend ( On Special for $7.99 / Regularly $12.99 ) is a hearty, robust, earthy dry red to be enjoyed with a flavorful meal!      2) Chablis 2009 from DOMAINE PRIEURE dry white Burgundy is On Special for $19.99 / regularly $24.99 ). Don't delay on this : there are only five cases available of this.        THERE ARE MANY MORE WINES, beers, liquors arriving tomorrow on the 1st of February. Too many things to remember all at once like this and so come by and be pleased and surprised. We have a number of great values arriving all at reduced prices, too. This will be a great chance to try some " new " products at great prices.        WEEK'S TASTINGS :          Friday, February 3rd, 2012 ( 5-8PM ) : We have Regis of Roanoke Imports here to taste through the PETER FRANUS California wines from the Palena dinner. It will be a re-cap and both Ean and I were really blown away by them: a  white Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Napa Valley white and several reds including two Zins, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a dry red Bordeaux blend. Impressive the whole lot!          Saturday, February 4th, 2012 ( 2-6PM ) : WE have Enrico of Derosa Imports here to taste a cross-section of his Italian wines that his father-son company specialize in. They find some great deals, really they do. We are very pleased to be able to offer them to you. Some from Friuli and Alto Adige this go-round.        I AM SURE THAT I HAVE FORGOTTEN SOMETHING but it's time to get this store email to print and in your capable hands while you are still at work. Come see us this week. It being the first of February we will have many things to make you turn your heads and stop dead in your tracks!