IT'S HAPPENING / BIG 20% OFF SALE TOMORROW - every Wednesday, come or call : 202-363-4265 - and save big on wine here each and every wednesday. be sure and pay on wednesday, even if you cannot come and pick up your purchases.
DRIVING TO WORK I FELT SPECIAL, i
do all the time, I used to always say that I felt blessed to be alive. I
do not say it out loud as often as I used to, but I still feel really
blessed and privileged, that will never go away, it is an honor to be
alive, a responsibility, a duty of sorts, too - it is a group effort and
journey, one that could never be really made alone, not really, mostly
perhaps, but having other living things in our lives is essential, not
to be taken for granted.
FORTY YEARS AGO today Martin
Luther King, Jr was shot in a hotel in Memphis, he died, and he has left
a large void in our lives. Fortunately he as an incredible man, his
example, and his peaceful approach to life and being heard , seen,
accepted, respected, equal and so much more - he did everything
peacefully , and he accomplished much, we are still working to continue
his peaceful mission, and today we remember this all, and take a moment
to say ' thanks Martin '. All lives matter, we are all crated equal and
should all live as equals to one another, respecting, accepting and
including, not excluding. Cheers!
CHRISTIAN STAHL is in town , with a wine-dinner in DC on Thursday night that I will attend ( more on that soon ), and then Christian is here on Friday
night pouring a selection of his Franken, German wines and sparkling,
too - just like he did here in 2017 on the Women's March on the Mall.
That was so important. This tasting will be great, too. Last Thursday at
the Uptown Arts DC House Dan Schoeff was nice enough to help us pour
and we enjoyed then very much Christian's 2014 Feder ' Spark ' , $17.99 -
so rich and complete, full on the palate, textured, layered, a pure
pleasing impressive delight! Yes Prosit Christian!! See you soon.
SPEAKING OF THE UPTOWN ARTS DC
HOUSE, there is a benefit there this Friday, April 6th, 2018 as they
close their operation here and move to another location on Georgia
Avenue. Stop by this week and thanks them and wish them well as they
continue on with their mission to promote art, and as Maps Glover asks
always, one of the talented artists there : " What have you done for art
today? " I take that to heart, I always do something for and with my
art my expression my life my work, my fun - with art that gives and adds
dimensions and life and true satisfaction for me. The benefit for the
Uptown is from 6-11PM, join them! I just spoke to Jamal Gray one of the Directors, and he caught me up on this info, thanks Jamal!
BROOKVILLE MARKET is closed and
work is already being done there to convert it over to it's new
personality, shape, purpose, forum and form! We will all keep a close
eye on their progress. I heard that on Saturday when I was in there with
many customers like Bill Newlin that the new owner was also there. I
did not get a chance to meet him, but look forward to it. The staff
supposedly have been offered jobs there, that is a step in the right
direction, hope it works as well for them with the new store as it did
at Brookville Market.
SO NOW Let's talk about what is also important, exciting, and of interest here for you all!
IN BEER From Santos Rivera -
1) Tangerine Express IPA , from
the STONE Brewing Co., a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans, On Special for $10.99,
with tangerine and pineapple, this will be absolutely perfect as we get
into some warmer weather! With 6.7% alcohol by volume, this will hit
the spot.
TWO From ATLAS Brew Works. -
1)Rowdy Hop Forward Rye Ale, ,
solar-powered beer, $11.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans, made here locally
in Washington DC, come check this out soon.
2) Ponzi IPA , another
solar-powered beer, a popular style or category as we know, come and
check this IPA out and see if it suits your palate or not?!? $11.99 a
6-pack, with 7.3% alcohol by volume, cheers, try some today!
IN CIDER -
Santos has organized a cider
tasting here for this weekend of the Wyndridge Farm Brewing, they come
in both bottles and cans, and look like there are six flavors-styles
available to us, so stay alerted, we will be tasting some of these here,
fun!
BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS - Now here
from Bacchus Imports we have both James and Jared pouting up our new
signs for around our office with the wines of @Weinbach and
@TablasCreek, @Marietta and @Cline, too - some fine wines that we enjoy
selling here! Come check them out! Going up now ... finished, looks
great! Thanks James and Jared! You both do fine work!
SPIRITS From Jagir -
1) METAXA The Original Greek
Spirit, since 1888, liqueur, On Special for $29.99 a bottle, A classic,
come get some, sip and feel wonderful, it is ' all the buzz ', has been
for years, discover METAXA all over again.
2) Vanilla from CROWN ROYAL, On
Special for $29.99 a 750ml bottle, this is a wonderful vanilla-flavored
whiskey from Canada, if vanilla is your thing then this Crown Royal fits
right in! Cheers! With 35% alcohol by volume, made a long time
originally as a gift to the Queen of England in 1939 - wonderful
tradition, quality and liquid warming soothing spirit, too.
3) Old Line , Baltimore, MD.,
aged Caribbean rum, $29.99, aged 7 years, 42% alcohol by volume, we are
thrilled to finally have this here on our shelves as we have had many
requests for it. Love the deep color, makes my tongue want to dive it
like a happy diver certainly would be!
TWO From PAINTED STAVE DIAMOND STATE Distillers -
1) Straight RYE Whiskey , from
DIAMOND STATE, local from Smyrna, Delaware, $37.99, aged 24 months 44%
alcohol by volume, we tasted this here this past weekend and it sure did
show well, what a treat - warming and lulling, lilting and a lovely
treat in this colder, more damp, brrrrr weather!
2) Straight Bourbon Whiskey,
$41.99, 46% alcohol by volume, distinct, flavorful, my favorite between
the two as it was even rounder, fuller, more warming in a gentler,
softer way that made my hammock ride even more special as the flavors
had more air around them to shine brighter. The purple color in this
label just sets the tone, too, vibrant!
WINE From Chris and Tony -
TWO Whites -
1) 2015 Winzerhof Feder '
Summertime ' off-dry white Franken, German blend of 80% Bacchus, 10%
Muller Thurgau, 10% Silvaner, 12.5% alcohol by volume, On Special for
$13.99 a bottle, come taste it here this Friday, 5-8PM, with Christian Stahl, a lovely sipping treat!
2) Protected Georgraphical
Indication Achaia, a drier Moscato from MEGA SPILEO , $11.99, in Greece,
new and exciting here! Come try some.
TWO Roses Dry - From Greg Graciano -
1) Pinot Noir dry rose from Saint
Gregory, Mendocino County, $16.49 a bottle, a lovely treat, a fine food
wine. lovely, rich, some rose for a meal - wild salmon would be
incredible.
2) Brut rose Sparkling wine,
Cuvee #11, from Gregory Graziano, a real treat, some of the best we have
ever sold here, from California, from the 2011 vintage, cheers, come
treat yourselves!
ONE Greek Sparkling -
1) Spumante Brut from CHARILYS, a
dry soft, mellow, mild, lovely soft like the best Prosecco taste ever,
blending both the Assyrtiko and the Malagouzia grapes - so successfully!
Yes. Yes yes.
FOUR Pastel Cans From Long Island, New York State - BRIDGE LANE from LIEB CELLARS -
- tasted here this past Saturday
by Andy Gable , On Special $33.99 for four cans, or $8.99 individually -
mix or match, some of the mixed four-packs of 12-ounce cans are in the
refrigerator now. Come get some -
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, a dry red blend and a mostly Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot - lovely, tasty, balanced, distinct all!
TWO Reds in 750ml bottles -
1) Monte Volpe 2013 Primo Rosso
soft bright dry red from Mendocino County in California, made by Gregory
Graciano, $13.49 a bottle, a real treat! Nice sipping all by itself
with plenty of flavor.
2) Chateau de Haute Serre , a
Malbec from Cahors, 2014, from G.F.A. Georges Vigouroux, $24.49 - the '
real McCoy in Malbec grown in soil and not in desert sand as in Mendoza,
Argentina. A lovely treat with a meal, try some, discover the '
original Malbecs ' from France and not Argentina.
THREE Magnum Wines from South Africa, - ARABELLA -
1) Merlot 2016, from the Western Cape , $11.49 a bottle, smooth, bright, balanced, fruit-centered, lovely.
2) Cabernet Sauvignon, from the Western Cape, $11.49 a bottle, to be tasted on Thursday with you all-
3) Chardonnay 2016, from the Western Cape, $11.49 , nice and bright, tasty, not heavy, some body, good balance, nice!
BOTH the Merlot and the Chardonnay to be tasted by me tonight, the wines arrive here on Thursday, fine values indeed. Cheers, come taste with me tonight from 5-7:30PM.
WEDNESDAY SAVE ON WINE up to 20% OFF, call us if you cannot come, pay on Wednesday's and SAVE BIG, - CALL : 202-363-4265. Cheers. Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr's life tonight!
WEEK'S TASTINGS -
TONIGHT - Tuesday, April 3rd, 2018 - 5-7:30PM,
I taste some wines of South Africa mentioned above as well as the
Salice Salentino DOC Riserva 2014 dry southern Puglian red from CANTELE,
$15.49, come taste it with me! Cheers!
WEDNESDAY - still planning it, stay-tuned, cheers!
THURSDAY - April 5th, 2018 - a dinner in Washington DC with Christian Stahl.
FRIDAY, April 6th, 5-8PM, We have a ' new ' cider tasting of Wyndridge Farm, in cans and bottles, join us, six flavors in all I believe?
SATURDAY, April 7th, 2018 ( 2-6PM ) : We have both a FILIBUSTER spirits tasting , 4-7pm,
ALSO : Starr Hill Charlottesville beer Virginia tasting - yes!
ALSO : Eric will pour a selection
of his fine wines - German, Italian, French, more! JOIN US - have a
great time here with us as we taste Bordeaux red wines ( two chateaux ),
some fine Lambrusco off-dry, some German wines, too!
ALSO : Christian Stahl will be
here from Franken, Germany his home in Germany pouring an assortment
that include whites and also a fine sparkling wine. Join us.
CHEERS - THANKS for everything,
you all are the very very best - the cream of the crop, we appreciate
your business, really we do. TONY 4/3/2018
WHAT FOLLOWS BELOW is my old
store email that I wrote on Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 and send to you
all. Read and enjoy it if you have time, and check on current vintages,
availability and pricing, too. Cheers, today here all day remembering
Martin Luther King, Jr,. his life, the man, the example he set for us
all, thanking him for his invaluable contributions to the vibrant,
amazing fabric of all our lives, yes, si oui, gracias, thanks, merci,
prosit Martin!!! TONY 4/3/2018
DRIVING TO WORK I FELT SPECIAL,
as it's April 1st, 2014, the sun is out, it's bright and fresh and a bit
breezy, too. I shivered slightly as I walked out my front door awhile
ago and realized that the warmth of the day was still to come, the
sooner-the-better! I am ready as I am sure we all are. It was funny for
me to think yesterday that my long pants might have been just a tad too
hot, that being bathed in bright sunshine that shorts might have been
the preferred way to go?!?
TODAY WILL BE THE TEST : Gags,
and jokes and scrambled names and messages and pranks from well-wishers
and friends and neighbors. What does this day hold in store for you all?
Can you even imagine? Maybe a great promotion, a raise in rank as our
neighbor is receiving officially today. How exciting for him and his
gathered family.
I'VE BEEN THINKING ALL ABOUT this
week. It's an exciting time for all of us, really it is but there are
so many things to consider and be on top of, as much as is humanely
possible?! It's not easy and yet it can be done.
HERE @ CLEVELAND PARK WINES & SPIRITS there have been so many exciting changes :
1) Two ' new ' , young,
ambitious, hard-working men with real ' ideas ' of how to advance the
store in these really trying times ...
2) Michel Dumas got a great
chance to manage a store that is opening and to start fresh and continue
with his retail experience helping his new customers , ' au revoir ' et
merci Michel, grazie Michel!...
3) PULPO has closed and so now
the owners of the Cleveland Park Bar & Grill will be opening a ' new
barbecue ' restaurant - Lavandou may come back, and we are still
waiting to see what goes into DINO's space? ...
4) Our shelves have been
completely reorganized by Joe that is working here now part-time. When I
am not here he will be to help you all. That is his primary job, to be
here and to help you with whatever you may want or need? He has great
retail experience already and some valuable wholesale experience, too.
From everything that I have heard he is doing really well here so far.
Welcome Joe.
5) The signage on the walls now
needs to be fixed and will be to correspond to the ' new ' organization
that Joe has steadily worked at here on both walls of the store. It's
still a work-in-progress but it sure is going well! Thanks Joe.
6) PASSOVER IS COMING and tomorrow,
Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 there will be a big-drop of kosher wines for
you all to choose from. COME and take advantage of our Wednesday sale - three parts, SAVE here and be proactive about Passover, be ready earlier so you have more time to enjoy it.
7) EASTER IS COMING and we have
ordered for that as well and over the next two weeks we will be
receiving many wines that will be perfect to celebrate Easter.
8) THE SPACE in the store is
larger and there is less room to put things than before, SO : we will
gradually be growing into this ' newly-liberated ' space of ours , AND ,
there will, of course be some growing pains in all of this.
9) PLEASE BE PATIENT and UNDERSTANDING with us and please do voice any
opinions, concerns, observations , as many of you have already done.
That's the only way we know there is something to be considered that
effect your better shopping experience here.
10) MORE WEEKLY ACTIVITY with
events like the one on this Thursday , April 3rd, 2014 with wine owner
Mary Olson of the AIRLIE Winery, Monmouth, OR, 97361, go to : www.airliewinery.com (503) 838- 6013 for more info. Come join us from 5-8PM
and taste with Mary Olson. I just spoke to her this morning. She's
already here in our region working with Olivia Bombart of the VOILA
Collection Imports that bring us these delightful wines from Oregon.
Oscar, Olivia's husband will be here on hand with Mary Olson this
Thursday. May of you already know Oscar as he has tasted here many times
his portfolio of wines.
11) WE WILL RETURN to doing our ' Big-Theme ' Monthly Wine-Tastings and they will now be on Tuesday evenings. I am working on the next one right now and will tell you more as it falls more into place. They will be from 5-8PM on Tuesday evenings and will cover specific themes and include an assortment of anywhere between 25-40 wines.
12)
OUR WEBPAGE that has been down way-too-long will be fixed again so that
I may keep that updated as well as daily-updating our Facebook Page at :
Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits. That will be great as many of you
like the convenience of using a web page more than a Facebook page or
Twitter.
13) OUR TWITTER presence is
expanding slowly as we continue to add things there to bring to your
attention. Out two accounts for Twitter and following us are :
cpwinespirits, ALSO : wineenabler. Do Follow us, do LIKE us on
Facebook, too. Stay connected with us.
14) KEEPING YOU ALL constantly happy, that's our mission, that's our goal. NOTHING is more important than that. Nothing.
15)
BEING HERE FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD is essential, too. We try and include
things about the neighborhood always to keep you all abreast of any
developments that we are made aware of. Cheers, and thanks!
BUT HEY, WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BEER ?!? Santos!
1) " Old Horizontal "
Barleywine-Style Ale from VICTORY Brewing Company ( $8.99 a 1 Pt. 6 Fl.
Oz bottle, 11% Alcohol by volume, Downington, PA. go to : www.victorybeer.com
for more information ) : " Low on the horizon the winter moon reclines,
resting up for warmer times. While inside our homes the warmth abounds,
as dearest friends are gathered ' round. In cheerful moods we
gratefully sup, robust Barleywine ale from the cup! ... " Sounds grand
to me, am I invited?!?
2) Pure Brewed Organic USDA Lager Beer from SAMUEL SMITH Old Brewery - Tadcaster - ( $4.99 a 1 Pt. 2.7% bottle/ 550ml
, Tadcater, UK ) : " A flavorful lager brewed only from the PUREST
ingredients : organic malted barley, organic hops, yeast and water."
3) Oak Aged Beer / Irish
Whisky Cask - brewed in small batches - from INNIS & GUNN
hand-crafted Scottis Beer, limited edition ( $11.99 a 4-pack of 11.2Fl.
Oz bottles, 7.4% alcohol by volume, Edinburgh, Scotland, go to : www.innisandgunn.com for more info ) : " Scottish stout matured using Irish whisky barrels."
4) Spiced Orange Alcoholic
Ginger Beer from CRABBIE'S ( $9.99 a 4-pack , 4.8% alcohol by volume,
11.2 Fl. Oz bottles ) : " Following a secret recipe, the steeped ginger
is matured for eight weeks. It's then combined with real Orange Extract
giving a deliciously distinctive flavor."
LIQUEUR - LIQUOR From MALKIT & JAGIR :
1) Shine On GEORGIA MOON
Apple Pie " It's Apple Pie " ( On Special for $10.99 a 750ml bottle, 35%
alcohol by volume , bottled by the Johnson Distilling Co., Bardstown,
Kentucky ) : " Corn whiskey with natural apple pie flavor and caramel
color."
2) Aged 12 Years Blended
Scotch Whisky from GRAND MACNISH ( $25.99 a 750ml bottle, 40% alcohol by
volume , Glasgow, Scotland ) : When I tasted this the other day with
Vince Grande I was quite impressed and we bought it as well as another
that Vince will come and taste here on Saturday, April 26th, 2014 from
2-6PM. Cheers.
3) 1er Cru de Cognac ' Grand
Champagne - Selection Des Anges ' PIERRE FERRAND Appellation Gognac
Grande Champagne Controlee ( On Special for $159.99 a bottle a 750ml
bottle ) : This is the creme-de-la-creme, the top-niveau, the very best,
the most special and silky and velvety and smooth that it ever gets! It
is what the angels drink as it is the quality of what evaporates as it
is being made. Wonderful and rare and a treat to make any occasion as
special as it can ever be, EVER! That's why it is not given away, hard
to produce, time-consuming, a treasure and we are thrilled to have a few
bottles to offer you. Cheers, sante!
4) Imported Vodka Triple
Distilled from CARDINAL ( $24.99, 40% alcohol by volume, Orangeburg, New
York , produced and bottled by Henri Viek, Sheidam-Holland ) : " new
and exciting! "
5) Barrel Proof Straight Rye
Whiskey from REDEMPTION ( $72.99 a bottle, 121.3 Proof , 60.65% alcohol
by volume Bardstown barrel selection , www.bardstownbarrelselections.com ) : " Aged six years American Straight Rye Whiskey... distilled in the Indiana heartland &... "
6) Jamaica rum EXTRA Aged 12
Years from APPLETON ESTATE ( $33.99 a 750ml bottle, 43% alcohol by
volume ) : What a great gift, what a treat! Something special to share
with a loved one ...
WINE :
From AIRLIE, Oregon : Come Taste this Thursday from 5-8PM :
1) AIRLIE Estate Bottled Muller Thurgau 20009, Willamette Valley ( $16.99, 10.5% alcohol by volume, 15305 Dunn Forest Road , Monmouth, OR. 97361, ( 503 ) 836-6013 , go to : www.airliewinery.com for more info ) ...
2) AIRLIE 2011 Oregon Medium-Dry Riesling ( $15.99 a bottle, 13.7% alcohol by volume ...
3) AIRLIE Dry Gewurztraminer 2007 ( $14.99 , 12.9% alcohol by volume ) ...
We will also taste the dry Pinot Gris and the Pinot Noir red as well!
From Joel Et Sandrine Duffau , Bordeaux, France :
1) Entre-Deux-Mers 2013 from
the CHATEAU LES ARROMANS ( $11.99, 12% alcohol by volume , Moulon,
Gironde, Bordeaux, France ) : clean, crisp, steely and bright!
2) 2012 Dry Red Bordeaux
blend from the CHATEAU LES ARROMANS ( $11.99 a 750ml bottle, 13.5%
alcohol by volume ) ... flavorful, balanced, a nice sipping dry red for
this spring that has sprung! GREAT VALUE, too!!
3) 2012 Bordeaux Superieur
from the CHATEAU LA MOTHE DU BARRY ( $12.99 a bottle, 13.5% alcohol by
volume, more flavorful, bolder, more complexity, more depth ... a great
wine when you grill or marinate your food. Tasty!
SAVE TONIGHT & TOMORROW :
TUESDAYS :
1) BUY ANY sparkling wine bottle over $20 a bottle and SAVE 15% OFF the
marked sticker price ( except for VEUVE CLICQUOT ).
2) Mix six or more bottles and save 10% OFF the marked sticker prices.
3) BUY 12 or more bottles of sparkling or still wine and SAVE 15% OFF the
marked sticker prices.
Includes Port, Sherry, Marsala, Madeira, Sake.
WEDNESDAYS :
1) BUY ANY Still Wine over $20 a bottle and SAVE 20% OFF the marked
sticker prices.
2) BUY SIX or MORE bottles of still ( non-sparkling wine ) and SAVE 15%
OFF the marked sticker prices.
3) BUY TWELVE OR MORE non-sparkling wines and SAVE 20% OFF the marked
sticker prices.
INCLUDED are Port, Sherry, Madeira, Marsala and Sake.
MIX THINGS UP. Have fun, get more of what you want this way. spread out
your experiences, too.
SAVE , SAVE, SAVE MORE @ CP WINES!
WEEK'S TASTINGS :
THURSDAY , April 3rd, 2014 ( 5-8PM ) : With owner Mary Olson of the AIRLIE Oregon Winery, Join Us, Never any charge!
FRIDAY, April 4th, 2014 ( 5-8PM )
: We have a VINI Inc. tasting for you all. We will use the Pinot Noir
Thracian 2011 from Bulgaria, $10.99 that everyone already loves and
re-introduce some of the ' other ' VINI wines. Come and be surprised.
SATURDAY, April 5th, 2014 ( 2-6PM ) : We have John Spina with his
portfolio of The Spanish Wine Importers, LLC with four fine Spanish
wines : 1) Sios ' Les Creus ' 2010, $21.99 a 85% Tempranillo & 15%
Garnacha with a fresh and fruity character... 2) Dinarel dry red blend
of Garnacha, Syrah and Carignano from Emporta, Spain , $9.99 ... 3)
Isa Belino , a dry white Verdejo from Rueda, Spain $9.99 a bottle, ...
and the 4) Santes dry red blend from Monsant, $17.99 a bottle. COME
TASTE, join us ...
I KNOW I HAVE FORGOTTEN MANY
THINGS but it's time to send this now to you all. Thanks for everything,
we really appreciate it. Come see us, stop in, chat, be here a spell
... cheers, TONY
WHAT FOLLOWS is an old store email from May 15th, 2009. Enjoy it - some history! Cheers, TONY 4/1/2014 ...
DRIVING TO WORK I WAS FEELING IT
as I collected my thoughts and started to think of this week. The
thought kept crystallizing for me that things here in our Cleveland Park
neighborhood were really starting to feel better and more positive and
with more energy. The recent news of the death of Osama bin Laden late Sunday
night of course is also amazing and I am sure that we are still a bit
stunned from it. Posting a check this morning to the Japanese Red Cross
Society for their relief efforts. ALSO : We have so many special
wine-tastings and wine-dinners and of course beers, wines, liquors,
liqueurs, waters, ciders , even olive oils ( a new one from Greece )
that it really gets the heart pumping and the red blood flowing. CHARGE!
WE JUST DISCOVERED SOME " New "
TEQUILA ( started in January of 2009 ) called TANTEO ( Tanteotequila.com
) with Director Of Operations Neil Grosscup ( Tel: 646-861-2429, 166 Mercer St. Suite 3F
) with THREE TEQUILAS ( ALL three On Special for $39.99 a bottle ) : 1(
the Tropical, 2) the Jalapeno and 3) the Cocoa. I have samples poured
of the three if you want a taste today. Just remind me : they are in
the office now and I can smell them loud and clear from where I sit.
Very floral and aromatic. I loved the smell of the Cocoa and understand
that it is the second best-selling after the Jalapeno. They are the
first to infuse these flavors into the tequila. Come check them out.
Cheers.
FOR THE LAST WEEK GREG & I
HAVE SERIOUSLY WORKED ON Selection of NEW WINES as well as some of the
old favorites that everyone has grown to love and often adopted as their
own. This makes it especially challenging as we have to balance the "
new " with the " tried-and-true ". NEVER A DULL MOMENT here at our
store. We started receiving some yesterday that I will include here as
well as wines for today, tomorrow and Thursday.
THIS IS THE PERFECT TIME TO HAVE a TWO-DAY 20%
OFF WINE-SALE as the store will be full-t0-bursting with wines for you
all to include and check out. That's really exciting as I just signed
for five cases of a very much favorite, the Di LENARDO Friuli Pinot
Grigio 9 $12.49 ) that gives extra flavor and extra taste. I'm always
pleased especially when I realize that it costs so little.
TWO-DAY 20% OFF WINE-SALE 0f STILL-WINES ONLY ( Non-Sparkling Wines ) - TWO PART SALE :
1) BUY ANY BOTTLE Over $20 and SAVE 20% OFF.
2) BUY 12 BOTTLES OR MORE Assorted Or Solid.
INCLUDED IN BOTH are the categories of : sake, marsala, port, sherry and madeira.
IF YOU CANNOT COME : Call us at : 202-363-4265.
WE DELIVER - ALSO Respond to this email or email us at : sales@clevelandparkwine.com. This is a great opportunity for all of us.We can help you to SAVE WITH US.
AND WE HAVE DINNERS and WINE-MAKERS/ TASTERS, Too : GALORE. Here's a quick outline :
1) DINNER TONIGHT @ Dino Ristorante with owner/wine-maker Jeff White of GLEN MANOR at $80 everything included. The menu is on the web page at : www.clevelandparkwine.com
with the phone number and web page of Dino. Check it out : there may
still be a few seats left even at this point. (202)686-2966 www.dino-dc.com at 3435 Connecticut Avenue N.W. Washington D.C. 20008. ALL WINES On Special TONIGHT by the bottle from the dinner. So give Brennan Downey your orders tonight
so that we may get any of the orders ready for you ASAP. They would
make great Mother's Day presents. There are three excellent Full and
flavorful and crisp Sauvignon Blancs and one fine, dry and touch edgy
and well-defined medium-bodied Cabernet Franc and a more modern-style
red Bordeaux blend that simply melts effortlessly in the mouth and
lingers long!
2) DINNER Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 W/ 3 FRENCH WINE-MAKERS/OWNERS of
the Robert Kacher portfolio ( Dianne Puymarin of CHATEAU D'OR ET De
GUEULES, Alexis of CHATEAU GUIOT et Leon of MAS LAVAIL ) with 6 wines, a
cocktail and a five-course meal for $75 a person. CALL; 202-966-3003
and contact@lavandou.com
to reserve a seat. This will be great, this will be a whole lot of fun,
really - relaxed, traditional French cuisine, really nice people and
great wines and food, too! Call owner Florence Devilliers to reserve a
seat. Cheers.
3) Wine-maker Eric Glomski
of Arizona's ARIZONA STRONGHOLD ( and the wine documentary ) here on
Wednesday, May 11th, 2011 from 5-8PM here to taste some of his current
releases. This will be great : we have sold the wines really well here
for the last year and it will be great to finally put a face to these
excellent wines. The white sure is drinking fabulously these days. We
just had it open : the 2008 " Tazi " ( $25.99 ). It's got 52% Sauvignon
Blanc and rocks!
4) Wine-Dinner With
Assistant Wine-maker Sara Shaw of the DAEDALUS CELLARS, Oregon winery at
Ripple Restaurant with 4 of Sara's wines as well as four courses.
Limited to twenty people call ASAP to reserve a seat at the dinner that
costs $80 per person plus tax and gratuity. The wines include a sweet
Riesling, the Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, the dry Riesling and the
Pinot Gris is it? Call wine manager and sommelier Danny Fisher at :
202-244-7995 or email him at : danny@rippledc.com. 3417 Connecticut Avenue Ave, N.W.
Wash. D.C. 202-244-7995 to reserve a coveted spot. Sara's the best :
brimming with cheer and youth and all things good. The wines are
wonderful, too and you can enjoy some great food at Ripple as well. it's
a win-win situation for everyone involved. Cheers.
5) Big-Theme Bordeaux
Wine-Tasting with various vintages but definitely focusing on some of
the 2009 vintage as it receiving so much hype and attention at the
moment. It's on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011. Come and learn more about the
Bordeaux wines that are blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and
including some Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec, too. We may also
do some dry rose and some whites as well - maybe even some sparkling.
We will know a bit more of the blend by the end of the week. Cheers.
6) Owner Rico Drei Dona of
the Italian Emilia Romagna region's DREI DONA vineyard will be at Palena
restaurant on Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 and we will taste an assortment
of the wines including the " Pruno " 2005 ( $45.99 ) and the " Notturno "
2008 Sangiovese ( $21.99 ). This will be a great event : menu and price
to follow.
BEERS From Santos :
1) DEMOLITION Belgian Style
Golden Ale from GOOSE ISLAND ( On Special for $5.99 a 1Pt 6 Fluid Ounce,
7.2% alc. by volume ) is here to be discovered by you all.
2) Double Simcoe IPA from
WEYERBACHER ( On Special for $7.99, 9% Alc. By Volume, 1 Pt. 9.4Fl.Oz,
Easton, PA ) is unfiltered and fully bottle conditioned with a yeast
sediment, too. Wow! Go to : www.weyerbacher.com for more exciting news of this IPA.
3) " Dubbel " LA TRAPPE
Trappist Ale ( $11.99 for a 1 Pt 9.4Fl. Oz bottle, 7% Alc. By Volume )
has a sharp, clear label and the word " Dubbel " just cries out to me to
want to taste it now.
CIDERS From Santos :
1) Cuvee Chevallier
Double-Fermented English Cider from ASPALL ( On Special for $16.99,
since 1728, 750ml bottle, 11% Alc. by Volume ) is double-fermented in
the bottle. It's from Suffolk, England and made from 100% fresh-pressed
English apple juice.
LIQUOR From Ravi :
1) " Smooth Ambler White
Water " Vodka from Maxwelton, West Virginia ($29.99, 750ml bottle, 80
proof, bottled 11/6/10 )was tasted here this past weekend by part-owner
John Foster to great success. We tasted the gin and the white whiskey,
too. Come check it out. Go to : www.smoothambler.com for more info.
2) 100% Agave Mezcal de
Oaxaca, " Anejo " from DON AMADO ( $56.99 ) is 40% Premium Mescal. It's
made from 100% pure Espadin & Tovala agave and contains no
additives.
3) Chocolate Vodka Infused
from GODIVA ( $29.99, 750ml bottle, 30% alc. by volume ) is bottled by
GODIVA in Lawrenceburg, IN. Looks like a whole lot of clear, transparent
fun here! GREAT FOR MOTHER'S DAY!
4) Highland Park Single Malt
Scotch Whiskey aged 12 years ( $48.99, 750ml bottle, 43% alc. by volume
) also includes a small bottle ( No Charge ) of the 18 year-old
Highland Park. What a deal/steal!
WINES From Greg and Tony : Many Wines For Mother's Day
WHITE :
1) Ganeta Txakolina 2009
slightly sparkling Spanish wine ( $21.99 ) at 11% alc, by volume would
be nice to celebrate anytime with. Fun! Refreshing. Great at breakfast
or brunch, too with any egg meal.
2) Gewurztraminer 2009 from
Germany's Valckenberg ( $15.99 ) is off-dry and bright and delightful
and a real pleasure with or without a meal - anytime.
3) Godello indigenous grape
2009 from Spain makes ( $15.99 ) this dry and flavorful white that at
13% alcohol by volume gives it just enough body and flavor and taste to
be a really nice wine to enjoy this Sunday at Mother's Day. It's one of
the real discoveries in Spain this days and this is a very reasonable
price for this wine. Enjoy outside on Sunday with your meal.
RED :
1) Shiraz Southeastern
Australia ( Estate Bottled ) from Australia's WALLABY CREEK ( $9.99 ) is
showing really nicely now. At $9.99 it's a nice steal and perfect
slightly-chilled for this warm weather. And what mother does not hold a
wallaby dear to her heart?!?
2) Chianti 2009 from SAN
VITO, Tuscany is biodynamic and delicious and On Special for $10.99 (
regularly $13.99 a bottle ) and drinking beautifully now and would also
make a great Mother's Day wine. What a treat any way that you
drink/slice it.
3) Bonarda 2009 from
Argentina's BODEGA UNO in Mendoza ( $13.99, 13% alc. by volume ) is
showing beautifully now. The grape comes originally from Italy's Oltrepo
Pavese region and this wine shows it's true character. Needs a meal to
shine.
4) Shiraz-Viognier 2009 from
Australia's Victoria region and made in a group venture here between
France's Chapoutier house and California's Terlato family ( TERLATO
& Chapoutier, $22.99 ) is simply put fabulous and masterful. I loved
it , from the first couple of sips, I fell for it completely. This is
another great Mother's Day wines to enjoy now with a meal - something
off the grill.
5) Malbec 2010 from
Argentina's Mendoza valley( $14.99 ) from ALBERTI 154 has been a supreme
success for the past two or so years now. EVERYONE seems to love it!
ROSES:
1) The " new and exciting "
BT Syrah Spanish rose from BIDEGA TINTORELBA is here following the
success of it's red Garnacha version. It's a great $9.99 wine to be
enjoyed once again this Mother's Day weekend. We also have the red
Garnacha, too.
2) Jean Curial Macon
Burgundy dry rose 2010 ( $20.99 ) is here finally. Greg and I sampled
this awhile back and are delighted to have it here finally. It's so
smooth and flavorful and yet elegant, too. It's another great Mother's
Day wine with some food.
SWEET WINES For A Sweet Tooth :
1) COOPER VINEYARDS " Noche "
Chocolate-infused Norton Indigenous red grape variety ( $18.99 ) is
back just in time for Mother's Day by popular demand!
WE HAVE SO MUCH MORE TO SAY and to ADD. I'm simply out of time so I will
say that we have plenty of sparkling wines here, too that will be a
real treat with Mother's Day just around the corner.
WEEK'S WEEKEND TASTINGS :
Friday, May 6th, 2011 :
5-8PM : We have Oscar that is part-owner of Voila Imports here to taste
an assortment of his fine French wines.
Saturday, May 7th, 2011 : THREE TASTINGS In ONE!
- Mark Congdon Of J.W. Sieg
will taste : ST. ANDRE Provence 2010 dry rose ( $12.99 ), Creek Station
S. Australia really sweet pink Moscato 2010 ( $6.99 ), BOIZEL Brur dry
rose champagne N.V. Brut ( $59.99 ) , some GABRIELLA Pinot Grigio Veneto
2009 ($13.99 ) and some excellent " new " Valpolicella 2009 Classico
from LA VARINI ( $12.99 ). Join us, NEVER any charge - from 2-6PM. Then..
- Matt of Washburn will taste some Belgium beers. AND :
- Assistant wine-maker Sara
Shaw of DAEDALUS CELLARS in Oregon will taste an assortment of her wines
, reprising her dinner at Ripple restaurant on Thursday evening at 4:30PM with 4 wines and 4 courses for $80 per person plus tax and gratuity.
I AM SURE I HAVE FORGOTTEN
SOMETHING but it's time to send this now ASAP as I am already late. Too
much good cheer to share with you all! Thanks for all your support and
come to our 20% OFF wine sale on both this Wednesday and Thursday
( 4th and 5th ) for still wines ( no bubbly-sparkling wines included ).
SAVE, SAVE and SAVE some more here at Cleveland Park Wines &
Spirits and Happy Mother's Day to one and to all! Cheers, TONY
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