Hello hello hello! beautiful day, feels great, really a great drive to work, and nice walk with our new 2-year-old dog!
had
a great chance to get mentally organized and ready to start this week
here, and to plan what we can do for you to add to your lives. here are
some suggestions as we combat the wind, try and avoid it anyway at all
costs as it chills us to the bone!
BEER and CIDER from Santos Rivera -
1)
Prairie Artisan Ales makes this ' Paradise ' Imperial Stout that is
brewed with Coconut and Vanilla, $9.99 a 12-ounce ale, from the Krebs
Brewing Company, OK, - I told Greg our customer that I really liked the
label and bottle-shape, it really works for me this complete package -
yes!
2)
Cherry Picker Farmhouse ale, from FARM TO BARREL , aged in oak barrels
with cherries, On Special for $10.99 a 12.68Fl Oz bottle, with Brett in
it, and with 6.8% by volume, made by Almanac beer co.
3)
White India Pale Ale brewed by 3 STARS here in Washington DC, : " All
hail brak! canned on 21 March 2018, with 5.9% alcohol by volume, $11.99
for a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans.
4)
R Reason Beer Pale, : " luscious hop flavor with mild bitterness and an
incredibly refreshing finish ". $6.99 for a 1 pint 0.9 fl. oz bottle,
an ale brewed in Charlottesville, come try some - really fresh, new and
exciting!
In CIDER -
1)
Old Volsteads handmade cider, from virginia, dry, made from local
virginia apples in middleburg, with 7.2% alcohol, for a 500ml bottle,
$6.99 a bottle, come try some!
2) original hand-crafted from The garden cider, on special for $5.49 a bottle, made in the uk ; come try some!
liquor & Liquor from jagir -
1)
Bas Armagnac DARTIGALONGUE ' hors d'age ' , $69.99 , only distilled
nice and the fire, the warmth, the glow , glean-glist-grist-gowing-growl
is all there as the flavors descend and re-ascend and dance so
perfectly after swallowing in small appreciative sips ...
2)
Peach Pecan Whiskey from OLD CAMP USA, with 35% alcohol by volume, a
smooth-tasting whiskey, regularly $29.99 a bottle, now On Special for
$24.99 a bottle. come try some.
3)
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey aged 15 years - with 43% alcohol by
volume, $64.99 a bottle, a cut-glass square bottle, an old classic, a
great deal for an old bourbon, yes!
4)
French vanilla blended into fine french grapes, made by ciroc in
france, this vodka is distilled 5 times, now on special for $24.99,
regular price is $35.99 - a big savings here!
5)
EG Edinburgh gin , small batch distilled , made with the finest
botanicals in Scotland, $36.99 a bottle, made from 100% grain neutral
spirits, a fun treat here, new again to us, glad to have it.
WINE From Chris & Tony -
LITERS of white wine - four : two dry, two off-dry :
dry liters -
1) Gruner veltliner 2016 from paul d. in austria, $10.99 , refreshing bright, good sipping, with 12.5% alcohol by volume.
2) gruner veltliner 2016 from hugl/weine, $11.99 , so fresh and lively - a real special treat!
sweet liters -
1) riesling 2016 of the rheingau, germany - from weinkeller erbach, $13.49 - charming, rich , fuller, more fruit, a treat!
2)
riesling trocken ( dry - oops, this is dry! sorry - that is three dry
liters ), from the koster-wolf weingut, the last liter we bought from
this house was off-dry! $16.49 a liter bottle. with 11/5% alcohol by
volume, a lovely warm-weather treat.
THREE dry Alsace whites from the famille helfrich,
1) a gewurztraminer 2014,
2)a pinot blanc 2013 and a gewurztraminer with some 2013 and 2014,
3)
2014 and 2015 pinot gris, all on special for $12.99, were $17.99 a
bottle, with a 3 for $33, and a 6 for $60 when you buy the same or
assorted.
tasted here this saturday by camille edange, they are sold values and all showing well to be enjoyed now. come check them out.
two from ernesto catena, mendoza, argentina -
1)
ALMA NEGRA M blend dry red, $21.99, with 13.5% alcohol by volume, this
2014 is fruit-centered, flush, plush, fruit-forward, a real treat to
sip or enjoy with a meal.
2)
siesta en el tahuantinsuyo cabernet sauvignon, 2012, mendoza,
argentina, $39.99 a bottle, again really a fruit-centered gem of a wine,
i loved all the ernesto catena wines for their purity, alive bright
plush and balanced flavors that continue to evolve and delight even
after open for three-five days, amazing!
come buy these tomorrow when we take 20% off on each bottle!
save big here each wednesday, up to 20% Off on your wine purchases, each wednesday without fail.
WE ALL DO WANT
HAPPINESS : TO BE
HAPPY, to provide, to keep our health, yes
this warmer tease of weather now helps!
week's tastings -
join me tonight, Tuesday, april 10th, 2018 as i taste TWO FINE WINES ( 5-8PM - #freewinetasting always ! ) as i taste you on -
1)
KONDOLI Vineyard's ( Georgian wine, from Marani ), a white 2014 blend
of #Mtisvane and #Kisi #indigenousgrapes #Kondoli - a flavorful full and
richly-layered white to warm us and ward off the cold winds still today
and certainly tonight
as the sun sets - $18.99 a bottle, , from Georgia's #Kakheti region,
with 12.5% alcohol by volume, come taste this and smile and feel good!
ALSO -
2)
2017 dry western Australian rose from Margaret River, $16.49, a
darkly-colored dry rose that will also fight off this cold weather ,
especially when the wind blows! Come taste this tonight!
3)
2017 SMOKE TREE dry rose blend of 44% zinfandel, 40% grenache and 8%
syrah and 8% mourvedre, $21.49 a bottle, from California, go to : smoketreewines.com for more info , Sonoma county ( I will be trying these two roses with you all for the first time tonight ) - fresh and elegant.
ALSO -
4)
KONDOLI Vineyards, ' Sami ' 2009 from Marani, in Georgia, $20.99 a
bottle, with 13.5% alcohol by volume, a of the Saperavi and the
Alexandreueli - both adding power and black fruit juice aromas to cajole
and tease and please the palate, especially when some food is involved.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 ( 5-8PM ) : We Marci Weinstein here to taste -
TWO of her fine sparkling rose wines of
1)
SOPHORA Pure New Zealand, $16.49 a bottle, with 12% alcohol by volume,
an elegant blend of 52% Chardonnay and 48% Pinot Noir - lovely, so
pleasing.
2)
2014 Vintage Brut from ARGYL in Oregon,a FANtastic-tasting, memorable
taste of 65% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay and 5% Pinot Meunier, $29.99 a
bottle ( get 20% OFF tomorrow on the bottle - each Wednesday!
), with 12.5% alcohol by volume - this delicate rose has plenty of
character, strength and finesse and delivers more than the price would
make you think, especially at $23.99 after the 20% off the $29.99 a
bottle.
AND - a still / non-sparkling wine dry red -
3)
Pinot Noir 2013 from WITHER HILLS in New Zealand's Marlborough region,
$23.99 a bottle, I absolutely adored this Pinot Noir when I first tasted
it with Marci! Cannot wait to try it again. Cheers.
Friday, April 13th, 2018 ( 5-8PM ) : We have Narayan Campbell here of his own Global Wine Maryland Imports here to taste a great assortment -
1) Les Charmes off-dry, fruity-floral red that tastes like delicious Beaujolais, even richer and rounder, $8.99 a bottle, ...
AND
From Columbia, Washington State from BERGENLANE ( made by three ladies,
a treat ) - we have a dry red and white called ' Linen ' :
1) Linen Sauvignon Blanc, a fleshier-firmer Sauvignon Blanc, nice for this cooler weather, On Special now for $15.49 a bottle,
2)
Linen dry red blend of 28% Malbec, 22% Petit Verdot, 18% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 8% Syrah and 6% Cabernet Franc - as Narayan said
to me over the phone earlier after having given me this blend : " 100%
kitchen sink! " I agree, a tasty food wine, On Special for 15.49, mostly
from the Wahluke slope, a 2014 vintage.
AND -
1)
Bryn Mawr Pinot Noir, $24,99 that is pure, plush, plummed, pressed,
preening, perfect fruit-centered-defined Pinot - yes yes yes yes yes!
Love it!!!!
IN LIQUOR - from Jagir - we add the COTTON & REED spirits here , too.
Saturday, April 14th, 2018 ( 2-6PM for the wine, 2-5 PM for the spirits ) :
John
' Amo ' Amoroso of Negociants United States of America Imports will
taste the fine wines of YALUMBA - a Shiraz-Viognier dry red, a
Vermentino dry white, and a dry rose, also a Viognier Eden Valley dry
white! JOIN JOHN!
AND -
With Eoghan Healy we will taste the fine three Irish whiskies we get from TEELING, 2-5PM, join us for that, too.
I
PERSONALLY am feeling much better as I extract myself from so much
social media. I am not as well-informed as I do not daily read the paper
in the morning now ( stopped getting it delivered as the price was
rising and too much money ), and that pains me to some extent not to get
daily the Washington Post delieverd to us, but I am not so mad driving
to work either, I smile more, traffic gets me, but politics does not
enrage me as it was in late 2017!
I
CAN ENJOY MORE now being less-connected. Oh well, I will embrace this
as I feel I have so many loose ends to tie and bits and pieces to finish
and reveal and share with you all.
WHAT
FOLLOWS BELOW is an old store email I wrote and posted back on April
7th, 2015, read and enjoy it if you have time, and check for current
prices and availability, cheers! TONY
THANKS FOR ALL your support and business!
r NEW 6-Pack spring wine sampler 2 rescue u!
R 6 spring wine SELECTIONS will add something nice to your free time,
come c what this week offers different from the last ... a b d e f and c : six wines perfect 4 r wet and warm spring ...
WHEN I HAVE more details I
will let you know. So far I know that I have been asked to think of some
of the interesting stories that I may have of things that have happened
here
THE text above is
abbreviated as if I were tweeting, which I was earlier to get our old
store email out to you from Tuesday April 9th, 2013 for you all to enjoy
while I type here today's.
THE FABULOUS ROSE wines are starting to arrive : so we will start with two great rose offerings for you all to try.
THE IDEA behind our '
Sampler of 6 ' came from Chris Bartha about two-three weeks ago. Thanks
Chris, this will be fun for all of us. We will have our Cleveland Park
Wine & Spirits cloth traveling bags with 6 wines for you all to
sample now and see if you want to buy more. We will take 10% OFF their
price and make it easy for you all to try an assortment of, in this
case, dry reds, rose and white wines, for all needs whether inside or
outside, whether traveling with them or simply opening a bottle at your
dining room table or out back in the yard or on a deck or balcony.
SO HERE I TEMPT YOU ALL :
1) Dry Campo De Borja
2014 Spanish rose from ZAZA, $9.99, with 14% alcohol by volume. I loved
it, immediately, both the color and the bouquet, then the taste :
wonderful, so bright, so lively and fresh and full and balanced : a
breath of fresh liquid Spanish rose taste and flavor that is complete
when considering the modest price of $9.99 a bottle. I was smitten with
it, so were my daughter and wife, completely swept-up in the moment.
2) La Vie En Rose
Southwest France, 2014 dry rose is always a delight, much lighter color,
so much more delicate and a really silky breath of fresh liquid salmon
or rose-colored dry wine with no bite , just a nipple, just a wee tweak
on the tongue to brace you and make sure you have not quite yet drifted
off into the complete magic and wonder of this French rose that has
always been a great hit and a big seller for us. All you have to taste
it once and you get hooked, really you do, so don't taste it if you do
not want to succumb to it's infinite charms. $14.49 a bottle.
3) Graciano 2013
Cuenca, Spain dry and fruit-bright, silky finesse-forward, delightful
crisp and toasty Graciano berry flavors from OVEJA TINTA , $15.99,
13.5% alcohol by volume. I liked this immediately on the second and
third sips. My mouth had to get acclamated to this ' new taste sensation
' as it is rarely or ever that I try a Graciano that is not just 5% of
the blend, or less that goes into a Rioja red where you hear more about
it as a blending grape.
I REALLY DO LIKE it's
brightness and freshness and feel and impact on my taste buds, it is a
good marriage where food and a meal whether simple or not is what
rounds-out the whole delightful experience. Oh, the label, too is
wonderful with an image of a lamb's face on it.
4) ' Father's Watch "
Sonoma County, CA. dry " Rhone style " red blend of 60% Syrah organic,
Mourvedre and Carignane made from 110 Yr-Old vines, and Grenache, too
from KIVEL STADT CELLARS, On Special for $15.99, regularly $20.99 a
bottle, 14.1% alcohol by volume. I loved the smoothness, the seamless
harmony and fluid elegance and depth of buoyant and beautiful toasty
flavors. It was an immediate like for me, I could sip it by itself,
medium-bodied, balanced and firm and supple and fleshy, really nice. I
think you all will be seduced quickly by it's complete charm and appeal.
5) Chenin Blanc from
South Africa's W.O. Western Cape, $11.49, 13% alcohol by volume, I
enjoyed this when Jody brought it by to taste for Chris and me last
week. It was so lively, so really fresh, and a touch of steely energy
and motion, medium-to-light-bodied, such wonderful activity here that is
hard to contain such lucid and animated enthusiasm for the full
expression of " what Chenin Blanc is " here in this bottle to be
thoroughly enjoyed inside or outside, your pick?!
6) Dry Muscat /
Moscatel from Spain's Cuenca region, a 2013 seco, $15.99, 12% alcohol by
volume, I was immediately transported, picked-up, my palate, senses and
all and whisked along the strength, alacrity, whim and
wanting/crying-to-be-heard flavorful dry white Muscat from OVEJA BLANCA
that is a lovely mixture of thicker, richer, bolder nut and honey
flavors that will feel good on your palate as well as cut through many
seasonings and stronger sauces that often are a part of a meal.
WOW, This Is An Amazing sampler of six distinct flavors and taste
sensations to please and captivate you all this spring here and around
Washington D.C. Cheers. Come get one.
SAMPLERS WILL BE READY here by Thursday
at the latest , ready for the weekend! Call : 202-363-4265 to be sure
everything is ready and in place before you come to pick one or more up.
Thanks.
BEER and CIDER from SANTOS :
1) Pumpkin Savior
Spring 2015 from ROGUE FARMS, $14.99 for a 1 Pt. 9.4 Fl. Oz bottle, : "
Created with pumpkins grown at ROGUE FARMS in independence, Oregon. Last
year we had an abundant pumpkin harvest that left us with extra
pumpkins after we brewed our Pumpkin Patch Ale. So rather than let our
precious pumpkins rot in the field we decided to save them by freezing
them whole and brewing a spring pumpkin wit. "
TWO " Kosher " BEERS From Israel :
1) Dry Stout from MALKA , 4-pack hand-crafted Bottle-Conditioned
beer, $18.99 a 4-pack of 12-ounce bottles, " from western Galilee,
traditional, natural water from the Ga'aton springs and carefully
selected raw materials."Go to : www.malkabeer, co.il for more info.
2) Blonde Ale cloudy -
milky-colored, $18.99 a 4-pack of 12-ounce bottles, with 6.5% alcohol by
volume, ... you need to try these. Fun!
THREE From Spain : MATEO & BERNABE:
and friends ...
1) Hand-Crafted beer
& ' Fermin ' Spanish Red Ale, $10.99 1 Pt .907 Fl. Oz ( 500ml )
bottle, 6% alcohol by volume : " Locally grown Rioja hops impart
regional aromas, flavors, and a palate pleasing bitterness. Balanced by a
subtle malt presence. An ale truly steeped in the Rioja terrain. Fig. D
- The bull is the star of the most party in the world. ... "
2) 21 MATEO Wheat beer
, $10.99 a 500ml bottle with 7% alcohol by volume, : " Golden straw
color. White, creamy froth. Fruit tones. Smooth, refreshing taste best
enjoyed when not rushed. ... "
3) 25 Santiago
Abbey-Style ale, $10.99 a 500ml bottle, , 7.5% alcohol by volume, : "
Abbey style brewed with pink peppercorn, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Hand-crafted, reddish brown color, malty sweetness, fruity, with subtle
hints of spices... "
LIQUEUR / LIQUOR From Jagir & Malkit :
1) Grappa aged in Oak
12 months / grape Chacha from Georgia, from TELIANI VALLEY, a 375ml
bottle, $16.99 that is quite smooth and pleasing and with some bite and
burn and yet very approachable : we have sold it really well over the
past year or so here. With 42% alcohol by volume.
2) Peach Georgia Moon '
Shine on ' It's peach, On Special for $15.99 in an old jar used for
this and fruit preserves, 35% alcohol by volume, ... corn whiskey with
natural and artificial flavor, artificially colored.
3) Mahina Coco /
Coconut Liqueur from CLEMENT French Caribbean liqueur, $25.99, this is a
splendid Creole delicacy of white rhum and macerated coconut for you
all to enjoy!
4) Organic Gin with 14
whole botanicals made from 100% Grain Neutral spirits by TRU, $39.99,
42% alcohol by volume, deep golden orange-apricot hues that radiate and
murmur and illuminate! Beautiful with a heart on the label, too.
5) Spruce Gin from
ROGUE, 750ml bottle, 45% alcohol by volume, : " It is artisan distilled
with Oregon spruce and ten natural botanicals and spices. " WE only have
a small amount left, come get this now and discover the magic of Oregon
and Newport.
WEEKLY STILL-SPARKLING WINE Wednesday 3-Part Wine Sale :Veuve Clicquot and Moet Et Chandon are not included in this sale:
1) BUY any still/sparkling wine over $20 a bottle and SAVE 20% OFF
the marked sticker price.
2) BUY any six or more bottles of still/sparkling wine and SAVE 15%
OFF the marked sticker prices.
3) BUY any 12 or more still/sparkling wines and SAVE 20% OFF the
marked sticker prices.
Includes port, sherry, marsala, sake and madeira. Call if you cannot come :
202-363-4265 and we will help you.
WINE By Chris and Tony :
THREE ' New ' Organic / Biodynamic:
1) A dry white
Mendocino California 2013 USDA Organic wine from AGRICULTURIST, $17.99,
with 13.5% alcohol by volume, a Blanc, with only naturally-occurring
sulfites, none added, : " know that we are a part of a growing tribe of
young organic farmers in America reviving soils and communities."
2) A dry 2013 Mendocino California wine from AGRICULTURIST, $17.99, USDA Organic, with 13.6% alcohol by volume.
3) ' Field Blend ' from
FREY in Mendocino, a Biodynamic red wine 2013, $20.99, with no
detectable sulfites, USDA Organic, bee-friendly, Demeter guaranteed, : "
At the pristine headquarters of the Russian River in Mendocino County
lies a Tolkein-inspired land of wild beauty. ... Our wines are made in a
harmonious rhythm with the planet - no pesticides or preservatives
ever? " This is a mix of various grapes growing in the fields here.
MORE WINE 2 Enjoy :
1) ' Operation
Homefront ' 2001 red blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel
from MURPHY-GOODE, California is ' On Special ' for $11.99 a bottle,
from $14.99. I enjoyed some on Easter weekend, actually on Saturday
the day after Passover started and Easter would begin, tasted it with
our neighbors that are in the military. I wanted to hear what they
thought? They both really liked it, she more than he, but both were very
pleased as we sipped and chatted around 10:30PM
after I got off work, and soon the bottle was gone and we all had
smiles on our faces and felt great! This supports our returning troops
find both housing and jobs upon their return. Cheers, it is delicious
with or without food, no bite, no burn, smooootttthhhhhh.
2) 2013 Merlot/ Syrah
and Tempranillo dry red Spanish blend from La Mancha, from VINA SAN JUAN
/ Felix Solis. $10.99 a bottle, and an amazing value from Spain to
enjoy with a meal, 13.5% alcohol by volume.
3) Anos 20 Years Old
Tawny Port / Porto from FERREIRA, este 1751, $71.49. I remember when we
re-tasted this years ago with Arielle here with Michel : we both flipped
when we did : wonderful, one of the great pleasures : fuller, richer,
more fire and brim and attitude and flavor, too - but all in silky
finesse and fragrant flower and expression of the grapes from which it
morphed into! A real treat and pleasure.
WEEK'S TASTINGS : All Free, Join Us :
Friday, April 10th, 2015 ( 5-8PM
) : With Katie and Michael Cavanagh, we will taste their fine portfolio
of inexpensive Chilean and South African wines. Join us : a ' value '
tasting including red and rose and white dry wines, some in glass and
some in plastic bottle, too! JOIN US. We would love to have you here.
Saturday, April 11th, 2015 ( 2-6PM ) : We will try the excellent California wines , South African, too of John and Theresa Morrison.
Thanks for everything.
You all are the very best, the creme-de-la-creme! WE appreciate your
support and belief in us. Check us out and LIKE us on our Facebook page
at : Cleveland Park Wine and Spirits and on our web page at : www.clevelandparkwine.com Also Follow us on Twitter : cpwinespirits , as well as , wineenabler.Thanks again, TONY 4/7/2015
What Follows Below is my old
store email I wrote and posted back in April 2013 : read and enjoy it
if you have time. Cheers. TONY 4/7/2015
Dry Rose Wines Are Listed Below :
1) MOULIN DE GASSAC "
Aniane " Guilhem 2012 - " Vin comme autrefois - wine like from another
time " - the 2012 Pays D'Herault, $10.99, 12% alcohol, from southwest
France. It's balanced, exciting and tasty! Great mid-salmon color, too :
and what a price! We are giving this one away. Go to : www.daumas-gassac.com for more info. Cheers.
2) Sancerre 1005 Pinot
Noir " Moulin des Vrilleres " 2011, from Christian Lauverjat in
France's Loire Valley, On Special for $22.99 a bottle, regularly $27.99 a
bottle. It. too is showing really well now, all the flavors in
full-expression and bloom. Great value, too.
3) ROSA Del GOLFO from
Italy's Salento region, rosato, 2012, $16.99 a bottle. I was able to
try Damiano's wine twice last week and each time it was a real treasure.
Flavorful, tasty, balanced, a bit of everything that you want and more
than you expect, and all at a great price. You can try this with Damiano
this Tuesday
when he stops by to say " caio " to us here. Many say it's one of the
very best, if not the best from Italy? It's really good, that's the main
point, the only point that counts except whether you like it or not?!?
That's on you. Cheers.
WE HAVE MORE but I will write about some of them each week now.
NEWS :
SANTOS JUST TOLD ME : We
have an ABITA beer-tasting this Friday, April 12th, 2013 , 5-8PM : ALL
FLAVORS including Strawberry. I had two request, no three requests for
Strawberry ABITA last week, all within five minutes so this is great news Santos. Cheers. JOIN US : NEVER any charge.
HEY, THIS WEATHER is perfect beer weather. What else do we have from Santos in...
BEER , and CIDER :
1) Robert Johnson's
HELLBOUND On My Ale, ale brewed with lemons ( $13.99, 1 Pt. 9.4 Fl. Oz,
10% alcohol by volume, DOGFISH HEAD Craft Brewery, Delaware, www.dogfish.com
) : " 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Mississippi Delta bluesman
Robert Johnson who, according to legend, sold his soul down at the
crossroads in a midnight bargain and changed music forever. ... ". Try some, cheers.
2) PILSEN Cerveza
Especial Industria Uruguaya, desde 1866-since 1866 ( On Special for
$8.49, a 6-pack of 12 ounce bottles, ) ... " very good Pilsner " sez
Santos to me just now. Come try some, we have both beer and wine from
Uruguay.
3) Russian Imperial
Stout Handcrafted in Vermont from OTTER CREEK , Enjoy With Comrades ( On
Special for $12.99, a 4-pack of 12-ounce bottles, a Limited Edition,
10% alcohol by volume, Middlebury, Vermont, www.ottercreekbrewing.com
, since 1991 ) : " Inspired by the 18th century English offering to the
Russian Czar, big malt flavoring and overtones of chocolate and dark
roasted malts and warming sweet note ". Try some.
4) Brooklyn LOCAL 2 Ale
Brewed with Honey and Citrus Peel ( On Special for $9.99 a 1Pt. 9.4 Fl.
Oz bottle, 9% alcohol by volume, from Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn
Brewery ) : " ... European malt and hops, Belgian dark sugar, and raw
wildflower honey from a New York family farm ... ". Cheers.Try some.
5) RAMPART Imperial IPA from NEW BELGIUM ( On Special for $9.99 a 6-pack, 8.5% alcohol by volume , Fort Collins, CO, www.newbelgium.com
) : John Gartner our DC Beer Ranger for New Belgium writes : " A burly
and bitter imperial IPA, Rampart pours a pure copper and carries the
sheen of a rightly hopped beer. The Mosaic and Calypso hops bring
stonefruit to the front seat and the addition of Centennials nod toward
citrus for a well-rounded aroma. The taste expands these hops with heavy
peach tones and a profoundly bitter bite. ... ". Come and check this
out. I will post this from John as he has lots here to read and digest.
Thanks John! You're the best.
LIQUOR / LIQUEUR From Ravi :
LIQUEUR :
1) Apple , Finest Apple Liqueur, BERENTZEN with the original
recipe of the House of Berentzen ( On Special for $28.99, a liter
bottle, 20% alcohol by volume, www.berentzenusa.com , product of Germany ) kosher.
2) Vermouth PERUCCHI Montana, Casa Fundada 1876 ( $19.99, 15%
alcohol by volume, Baldalona, product of Spain ) : this blew both Michel
Dumas and me out of the water and we just had to convince Ravi to buy
some. Really a very special treat in vermouth - this one from Spain, a
clear dry golden-hued one - memorable. Cheers.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES, News From Ravi :
Brian of Washington Wholesale just worked out with Ravi for us to buy
an order of BACARDI Flavored Rums : Pineapple, Limon, " O " Orange,
Dragon Berry, and Torch Cherry and Peach, 750ml, 35% alcohol by volume,
... Brian sez : " the best flavors in town! ". ALL On Special at $16.99 a
bottle, here tomorrow!
3) Absinthe Verte from the LEOPOLD BROS Grape Spirits
Distilled with Herbs, with Natural Flavors added ( $35.99, 375ml, 65%
alcohol by volume, Denver, Colorado, www.leopoldbros.com ) : pretty exciting, remember tasting it with Lindsay and thinking how smooth it was. Cheers.
4) Limoncello Artisanal Lemon Liqueur from DON CICCIO &
FIGLI ( $28.99, 29% alcohol by volume, made right here in Washington
D.C. by a specialist , F. AMODEO ) : there was an article about it
recently in the Washington Post newspaper. Cheers. Beautiful color,
made to make you all discover the Amalfi Coast. All natural, real lemon
peels used!
LIQUOR :
1) Elyx Single Estate Handcrafted Vodka from ABSOLUTE (
$50.99, from Ahus, Sweden ) : you all have to try this! Cheers.Go to : www.absolut.com for more info.
WEEKLY STILL-WINE Wednesday 3-Part Wine Sale :
1) BUY any still/non-sparkling wine over $20 a bottle and SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker price.
2) BUY any six or more bottles of still/non-sparkling wine and SAVE 15% OFF the marked sticker prices.
3) BUY any 12 or more still/non-sparkling wines and SAVE 20% OFF the marked sticker prices.
Includes port, sherry, marsala, sake and madeira. Call if you cannot come : 202-363-4265 and we will help you.
WINE From Michel and Tony :
4 Wines From DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS, Monticello, Virginia
1) DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 2011 Suffrage 100% Chambercin dry,
easy-drinking, medium-to-light-bodied red, $19.99, 13% alcohol by
volume.
2) DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 2011 Reserve " Velvet Revolution " dry
red Reserve blend of 25% Cabernet Franc, 25% Chambourcin, 25% Merlot and
25% Petit Verdot : softer than past vintages, more fruit-forward and
bright and easy-sipping : medium-bodied.
3) DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS " Declaration " 2011 Reserve dry white
blend of 34% Chardonnay, 33% Viognier and 33% Petit Manseng : dry and
flavorful, with good mouth-feel/ grip / texture and best with food ,
$19.99.
4) DEMOCRACY VINEYARDS 2011 Viognier ( $19.99 , 13% alcohol
by volume, Charlottesville, flavorful, bright, fresh, lively and a very
fine price for Viognier! We like that a whole lot! Cheers.
THREE From ROSA DEL GOLFO, Puglia:
1) The ROSA DEL GOLFO Salento Rosado, 2012 ( $16.99, ) :
stylish, elegant, flavorful, balanced, considered the best Italian dry
rose by many!
2) ROSA DEL GOLFO " Portulano " 2010 made from 100% Negroamaro
indigenous grapes ( $16.99,) : some flavor and taste and the character
of the land and yet still very fruit-forward. Come taste it with owner
Damiano this Tuesday, April 16th from 5-8PM.
3) ROSA DEL GOLFO Primitivo Salento dry red , 2010 ( $16.99, )
a nice hearty, flavorful honesty of flavors that really work, that
really resonate purely and convincingly here once again with Damiano's
wines. You can come taste these 3 with Damiano on 4/16/13 5-8PM and see what you think?
I got to try Damiano's wines twice within a week, and each
time I was thoroughly impressed. Cheers. What a master he is. It will be
great to see him here once again after so many years now! They used to
come to us from Vinifera Imports.
ALSO :
1) PONT DE GASSAC 2009 Vin de Pays de L'Herault " Selection
Guilbert " , $16.99, 13% alcohol by volume, that's an amazingly dry,
fresh, vibrant, mineral-laden French white blend of 40% Chardonnay. 40%
Sauvignon Blanc, and 20% Clairette. Wonderful! Special, truly ...
2 Exceptional French Rhones :
1) Saint Peray 2011 dry white 100% Marsanne from LES VINS DE
VIENNE ( $29.99, 13.5% alcohol by volume , 9 months in barrels and
tanks ) : Rarely have Michel or I been so impressed . These wines are
stellar and exemplify the very best in France and their " terroir ".
STUNNING, simply unique, marvelous and worth every penny! From the
3-family team of Cuilleron/ Villard and Gaillard.
2) Saint-Joseph 2010 - great vintage - LES VINS DE VIENNE (
$37.99, 100% Syrah, aged 12 months in barrels and tanks ) : Again, just
like the dry white non-sparkling Saint Peray, this Saint-Joseph is
WORLD-CLASS-CLASSIC-THE-VERY-BEST! Cheers!
WEEKEND TASTINGS :
Friday, April 12th, 2012 ( 5-8PM
) : Join us with Jody Jackman as we navigate some " new " waters/wines
of the excellent Winebow portfolio. I envision some Kermit Lynch wines
in this tasting as I just read a great piece on Kermit in a book called
WINE PEOPLE that I really appreciated very much! Cheers. Join us, never
any charge.
SANTOS has an ABITA Beer tasting of ALL the flavors including
the new and exciting Strawberry that is already creating quite a buzz!
Saturday, April 13th, 2013 ( 2-6PM
) : Join us with Howard of the South River imports to try some of his
stunning " value " wines from Spain. We can all try and talk him into
opening up his VALDUERO Crianza 2009 Ribera Del Duero , $39.99, 14%
alcohol, 100% Tempranillo ) that with it's elegance, polish, finesse,
brightness, radiance, pretty much blew Michel and me away last week!
That would be fun. Dry reds and whites; Howard is the one that is taking
the small group to Spain in September, 2013. Come and ask him about
this wonderful trip when you come to taste. Cheers.
SPEAKING OF TRIPS : We have :
I AM SURE I HAVE FORGOTTEN MANY THINGS but it's time to send
this store weekly email to you all. Thanks for everything, we could not
be here to be for you without YOU : SPECIAL YOU! Cheers, TONY
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