GREAT
OPPORTUNITY to enjoy life fully here with us as we try in every way to
not sell out, to be true to the integrity and the originality and roots
of many of the spirits that we sell and recommend to you here daily -
nightly!
ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN WITH US, and to taste with us ( with me tonight. I will taste the SALTON wines here and we will get ready for our mini Big Theme Wine-Tasting of 24 wines 5-8PM), ALSO TOMORROW
with six talented, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly wine
professionals 24 or so wines from around the world - with the countries
of Argentina, France, Italy, Greece and the United States represented,
celebrating both countries that make great wines as well as countries
that have celebrated their days of Independence in July.
JOIN US. NO CHARGE, everybody welcome.
I WROTE DESCRIPTIONS of the 24
wines and sent that email before leaving on vacation that you all were
supposed to open and read last Tuesday, so please refer to that to get
excited about our great event tomorrow!
WE HAVE SOME wonderful things to
bring to your attention. I am fresh from vacation where I did 100
drawings ( three sketch pads - two large ones, one smaller that I
brought here if any of you want to see some of my art ), read my The
Ballad of Bob Dylan, given to me by my daughter, written insightfully
by Daniel Mark Epstein , listened to my i-pod with a thousand songs
downloaded by my son, swan in the ocean, walked our dog, enjoyed great
wine thanks to our great reps that brought me samples to enjoy, and ate
great food, too like steamed shrimp and crab cakes that I make each
trip, and sooo much more, SO - rested I am and ready to greet you all
really well!
SO : Beer and Cider from Santos -
1) 10 Hop IPA from ROGUE , ale
brewed with ten ROGUE Farm hop varieties, with 10.10% alcohol by volume,
for a 1 PT 6 Fl oz bottle, : ' Risk*Dream !
2) Original The Garden Cider
Hand-Crafted On Special for $5.49 a bottle, , a 500ml bottle, with 5%
alcohol by volume, : " our first cider, clean, freshly pressed garden
apples and naturally fermented. We only use unwanted household fruit to
make our ciders and we share the cider we make with those who give us
the fruit. ... "
3) Peche Mel Scaldis Belgian ale
with peach juice malt beverage with natural flavor added, from
Brasserie Dubuisson, with 8.5% alcohol by volume, since 1769, a 4-pack
at $18.99.
4) Rosetta , an ale aged on
cherries with other natural flavor added, from the OMMEGANG Brewery, for
a 1 PT. 9.4FL. oz ml. bottle, On Special for $10.99, a World Beer Cup
gold award Belgian style fruit beer, a class-act always, some fine beer
indeed, made and brewed in Belgium, cheers!
IN Liqueur & Liquor from Jagir -
TWO From Greece :
1) 12 OUZO since 1880, $24.99 , get some tomorrow when you come to taste the two tables of fine Greek wines here with Danielle and George, and buy some of the wine, too!
2) The original Greek spirit,
since 1888, Greek brandy from METAXA, & Stars, $35.99 a 750ml
bottle, nice to sip after you enjoy the wines from Greece that both
Danielle and George will pour here! Cheers JOIN US - 5:30-8:30PM.
Clear Blanche Armagnac Exciting & Intriguing -
1) Blanche from CASTAREDE,
$42.99, a stronger more edgy and crisp taste that refreshes and
enlivens, energizes more and does it repeatedly, freshly with each and
every sip - steels us soooo - a fine experience and one that we should
all experience once if not many times more.
2) Bourbon Whiskey , Kentucky
straight, stitzel-weller distilling Co., 45.5% alcohol by volume, from
BLADE and BOW, On Special for $45.99, regularly $55.99, ... ' new and
exciting ! '
3) Rye Whiskey Straight from
DISTRICT MADE, grain to grain, $45.99, 94 proof spirits, smooth power
sublime rich rico taste! ( going to be tasted here this Friday, July 24th, 2018 5-8PM, join Colt and us ).
4) Dry Vermouth since 1786, a
full liter bottle from CARPANO dry, $21.99, the dry to the sweet
vermouth that everyone loves so! Try this one, see what you all think?!
So far it has been the sleeper in the line and those that know and love
it do not talk about is as it , too might become scarce like the sweet
CARPANO! So buy some and enjoy it in relative silence, cheers!
EIGHT Wines from Chris and Tony -
4 whites -
1) Chenin Blanc Single vineyard
Block V 2017, from DE MEYE, in Stellenbosch, slightly-oaked, $13.49 -
more mouth-feel, mouth-grip, taste and all.
TWO From South Africa -
1) Tropical Sauvignon Blanc 2016
TANGLED TREE , On Special for $7.99 a plastic bottle ( easy to
transport, and if dropped it does not break! ), Robertson, South Africa,
with 12.5% alcohol by volume.
2) Sauvignon Blanc 2016, $19.99 a
bottle, from South Africa's Coastal region, with 12.5% alcohol by
volume, fuller, lusher, more creaminess in the flavors, much less bite! A
treat.
' Value ' Chardonnay -
1) Apellation California from
BROWNSTORM, On Special for $9.99 a bottle, with only 12.5% alcohol by
volume, : " These crisp citrus flavors are enhanced by an extended cool
fermentation and pleasant acidity. ... "
FOUR Dry Red Wines -
1) 2017 French Pinot Noir from
NICOLAS, $9.99 a bottle, with 12.5% alcohol by volume, ... chill 30-40
minutes and enjoy with food!
2) Spicy Shiraz 2015 from South
Africa's Robertson region, from TANGLED TREE, On Special for $7.99 for a
plastic bottle with 13.5% alcohol by volume, a real juicy rich and
immediately enjoyable drenching of tongue and senses into pure liquid
brightness, and what a great value, too. Take on trips hiking, to the
pool where if it falls it will bot break, a practical delight, yes , si,
oui!
3) Syrah 2011 Private Reserve
Chilean dry red from the Aconcagua Valley, On Special for $9.99 a bottle
with 14% alcohol by volume, this is smooth, tasty, good rich
mouth-feel, with some mature refined flavors, a treat and another great
value!
4) PF 2016 Shiraz from
Australia's McLaren Vale, from the YANGARRA Estate Vineyard, On Special
for $19.99 a bottle, with 14.5% alcohol by volume, there is some subtle
elegance and refinemant, smoother, slower to open and reveal all it's
charms, medium-to-light-bodied, a tasty wine to sip or to enjoy with
many a meal.
ALL THESE WINES need to chilled
30-40 minutes minimum, enjoy them and let them charm and refresh you and
your muscles and all. Cheers.
WEEK'S TASTINGS -
TODAY , Tuesday, 7/24 5-8PM
: I will taste with you some of the SALTON wines : Cabernet Franc, dry
sparkling rose and also the un-oaked Chardonnay that impressed me so
much recently.
TOMORROW, Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 ( 5:30-8:30PM
) : Come taste with six really talented wine enthusiasts-professionals
their excellent selections from the countries of Argentina, France,
Greece, Italy, and the United States ( California and Oregon ) - 24
wines in all - what an amazing treat! JOIN US, No Charge, everyone
always welcome.
FRIDAY, Friday, 7/ 27/2018 5-8PM,
with Rob Moulthrop, he will pour some great Chilean COUSINO-MACUL of
Santiago and the Maipo Valley - and introducing now the Valle Central
wines as well as the LEYDA Vineyard wines too, of the Casa Blanca Valley
, including the really FABulous and expensive Single Vineyard wines of
LEYDA, the Chardonnay and the Sauvignon Blanc, both mature and
displaying all their many charms now!
ALSO : Santos and Jagir have
organized another tasting here with Colt from our excellent local
Washington DC spirits distiller ONE EIGHT in Ivy City, here to taste his
straight Bourbon, straight Rye whiskey and also his Gin.
SATURDAY, July 28th, 2-6PM,
Kristin Brueckner of the Santa Margherita Italian line of wines will be
here pouring some of the sparkling dry rose they make, the Lamole di
Lamole Chianti Classico, the dry white Pinot Blanc Bianco of Feudo
Zirtari, si si si si si! E a presto!
THANK YOU ALL very much for everything, you all are the very very best, cheers! TONY
WHAT FOLLOWS BELOW is an old
store email that I wrote and posted to you all way back when on July
26th, 2011! Read and enjoy it if you have time and then check for
current pricing, vintages, and availability?!? Cheers, thanks again,
TONY 7/24/2018
GREAT OPPORTUNITY to learn about the Loire Valley -
GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN WITH
US about the many wines of the Loire Valley , all the grape varieties (
Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Cot ( also called Malbec ),
Gamay, Sauvignon Blanc and many more ) as well as the areas from the
mouth of the Loire river ( the Muscadet region ) to Saumur and Vouvray
and Montlouis all the way to the eastern tip with towns like Sancerre
and Pouilly-Sur-Loire. Join us as we welcome Danny Haas of Vineyard
Brands, Roy Cloud of Vintage 59 and Jeremy Sutton of Kysela Imports. We
will have seventeen wines from dry to fruity to sweet whites, dry rose
and dry reds and three sparkling wines, too.
WE ALSO WELCOME COLLEEN HUGHES
OF METRO TEENAIDS as we are doing this wine-tasting to also benefit the
Metro TeenAIDS group on this evening by asking you all to make a $5
donation to help support them in their work here locally in Washington
D.C. For more information on this go to : www.metroteenaids.org
or call : 202-543-8246. WE ARE THINKING, TOO from now on of supporting
local charities and causes with each Big-Theme Wine-Tasting that we do.
The next is in August so if you have suggestions please let us know by
responding to this email. OF COURSE the donations are completely up to
everyone that comes and they may be for more than $5. WE FEEL STRONGLY a
part of our community and we think that is a good way to help where we
can even if it may only be in a small way. Please share any thoughts
that you may have on this subject. Thanks in advance for anything that
you do for us.
AUTHOR, ROY CLOUD will also be
selling and signing copies of his new wine book called : " To Burgundy
and Back Again " that will be on-special for $15 and not $17 a copy. Roy
will also be tasting his Loire Valley wine selection.
ALL WINES FROM BOTTLE #1 will be On Special tomorrow
night at our Loire Valley Wine-Tasting. Hopefully the weather will hold
out for us till then and you may all enjoy this tasting of 17 wines,
conversation, too with Colleen Hughes and Danny, Roy and Sal. You might
also consider going to dinner here after the tasting at one of our
excellent local restaurants as there are many right here within a
two-block radius. I ALMOST FORGOT : our regular customer Kate gave me
the idea for this with her Facebook entry asking : " Wouldn't it be nice
to have a day where we do not have to think of Hiv/Aids? ". I am
paraphrasing this, of course and as I responded I mentioned that we
might work on this together? Kate will also be here along with Colleen
and they will have information to pass out as well. Contributions are to
be given to them directly. Cheers.
IT'S TOUGH TIMES With Talks On
National Television last night about our budget to run the country
expiring in a week or more and with still no sight of a compromise and
solution to fund our government?! Exasperating to one and to all I am
certain. I watched the two segments on television last night and it just
knotted my guts and tied my face into contortions that it does not
easily take on. I had already enjoyed some of the Bobby Kacher MAS
CARLOT dry Costieres De Nimes rose 2010 ( on Special for $10.99 )
earlier with my wife.
AMY WINEHOUSE DIED AT 27 : The
famous British singer passes away and makes everyone talk about the age
27. Why 27? Why so many talented artists have died at the tender age of
27? What a shame! What wine to drink when having conversations about the
age of 27 when people are just starting their lives and have to deal
with such profound depression? All sad. I can't tell you what wine to
drink but now I am enjoying a sip or two as I get ready to eat my lunch
of the 2007 ISOLE E OLENA " Ceparello " Toscano IGT ( $78.99 ) that we
will sell here in August. It's superb : a real work or art.
I JUST MET " they call me
Charlie " who tells me he is 84 years old. He came in asking me for " a
wine to enjoy with my hamburgers , a simple Mouton Cadet or a Parallel
45 Cotes-Du-Ventoux? I started to show him some wine choices as he
clutched his bottle of CUTTY SARK scotch under his right arm and we
began to speak. Actually I listened to him as he began to speak of being
in the war and having drunk some pretty bad red wine. It was just after
the war. He's British and was an ensign then and in the area around
Naples, Italy he would take his bottle and have it filled with the red
wine. I mentioned that it might have kept him alive as he was still
here? His eyes twinkled when I said this and he spoke then ob making his
was back to England and have trying some local Polish moonshine that
almost did kill him. Again he smiled and it was a bright, vibrant and
warming smile emitting from his eyes just above a gnarled salt-and-
pepper beard and mustache. HE ASKED ME IF I KNEW HOW THEY MADE THIS
POLISH MOONSHINE? I said : " no ". And " they call me Charlie was off
again chasing the twinkle in his eyes and the story he wanted to share
with me. " Well, they take a sack of potatoes and some sugar and a car
generator and they take it round to the side of a pig stye. They do this
to throw the authorities off as the smell from the pig stye is enough
to keep anyone away from it. " So clever I thought and also remarked
that even that had not killed him as he was still here now by my side.
He remarked again with the same gentle beaming countenance that " this "
as he stared at the bottle of CUTTY SARK ( On Special for $17.99 a
bottle ). He told me also that someone that does some hand work for him
brought him some of his local moonshine and that it was quite good, too
but nowhere as intense as the Polish potato vodka that he had drunk in
Poland back in his twenties. Thanks for sharing this with me " they call
me Charlie ". These were some good stories and now I am sharing them
with our readers, too. Who knows? One of them might already know you and
have heard you tell this story?
NEWS FROM MICHAEL another one of
our local customers has been here buying his selections and now twice
telling me stories of the fight between our local CVS here at the end of
our block and the local pharmacy that's on Conn. Ave. directly across
from the National Zoo entrance there : Cathedral Care Pharmacy that has
been in business in that same location for ninety years. I told Michael
that I would mention this all to you in case you are unfamiliar with
this recent development and want to " weigh in " with any opinions or
concerns. Michael wants everyone to sign online at : http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-dcs-cathedral-care-pharmacy/ . And for more info also contact : Michael Ross at mross1949@aol.com.
FUNNY HOW THINGS ALL COME INTO FOCUS and how one thing makes you think of another. On Saturday
evening before we closed an old elementary and junior high school
friend of mine , Crystal came to the store and told me about just having
returned from Normandy, France and having walked the beaches and
written about this period now and of the past when our American soldiers
came onto the beach under enemy fire. She was so overcome with emotion
this time that it was almost impossible for to get her work done. She
spoke of how still the French in Normandy, France love the Americans.
Perhaps not so in other places, she said but in Normandy to this day
they still love Americans. I liked this story and these sentiments and I
am happy that you shared them with me. I look forward to hearing more
over time. I also look forward to seeing one of the stories that you
wrote of this and that also published some of your photos, too. Cheers.
By the way : how was your bottle of SAINT ANTOINE Pinot Grigio/Garganega
dry white Veneto blend ( $13.99 )? It's a great seller for us and I
perfect for this weather, too. I just sold a bottle a few minutes ago to
a lady that may use it for an upcoming party with friends? " It's a
small world after all " goes the Walt Disney song. Those lyrics were
written so long ago and yet they still now ring true.
BEER From Santos Rivera : What You Got For Us Santos? :
1) Tavern Ale Craft-Brewed in Williamsburg, VA. ( On Special for $9.99 a six-pack of 12-ounce bottles, www.AleWerks.com
) is from ALE WERKS. It's good to have it back. We introduced these two
or so years ago and so it's good to have some back here to sell once
again. In the past we had the local rep for ALE WERKS taste it out with
our customers to great success. Cheers.
2) KEO Brewed on the Island
of Cyprus Premium Beer/Biere-Mnypa ( On Special for $14.99 a six-pack
of twelve ounce bottles, ) is cold-filtered and we are very pleased to
have it here for you all. With this break in the intense heat-wave it
will be an excellent choice to pick up later today and enjoy. Cheers.
3) SAXO Belgian Blond Ale,
Caracole ( On Special for $9.99, 750ml bottle, 7.5% alc. by volume )
comes from Falmignoul, Belgium and I believe is " new " to our line-up
of excellent Belgian beers and ales. Come check it out : fun label and
will make a great gift. Drink some as you listen to Stan Getz play his
bossa nova pieces.
LIQUORR From Ravinder Sharma / What You Holding For Us? :
1) GLENDRONACH Original
Aged 12 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky ( $52.99, non-chill
filtered natural colors ) is from Scotland and " matured in a
combination of the finest Pedro Ximenez and Oloroso sherry casks ". This
is quite special. Highly recommended to treat yourselves today as the
weather has broken and it's simply quite gorgeous today. Cheers.
2) CYRUS NOBLE Small Batch
Bourbon Whiskey Original recipe from San Fransisco, this barrel select
is made in Kentucky. It costs $29.99 a 750ml bottle , bottled by the
Haas brothers in San Fransisco, CA. and is 90 proof. Cheers.
3) JAMES E. PEPPER Bourbon
Whisky, Est. 1780 : Join Or Die " ( On Special for $62.99 , a copper Pot
Still - small batch - non-chill filtered ) has been made once again by
Amir ans his partner that also bring us the excellent SULLIVAN'S Iris
Whisky ( On Special for $22.99 ) is " The oldest & most legendary
whisky brand in Kentucky & American history. Founded during the
American Revolution. Distilled from 1780-1858. Re-launched using the
same historic " bourbon recipe " " states the back label. This past Saturday
weekend here importer Amir sold every bottle but this one. Maybe there
will be more available in August : maybe not. It's superb - lovely,
balanced, refined, silky and full and rich and a treat no matter what
way you cut it or don't. I recommend not cutting it. Cheers.
4) TAMDHU Aged 10 Years
Speyside, Scotland ( est. 1897 ) Highland Single Malt ( On Special for
the ridiculous price of only $20.99 ) is finally back in stock. Come in
and load-up. More is coming in August. What a great value this is.
Incredible, really.
OKAY, WINES From Greg & Tony, Oh Yeah :
Walking around the store I Found these today -
WHITES :
1) VErdicchio dei Castelli
Di Jesi 2010 ( $10.99 ) : A lovely . balanced, fresh and very appealing
dry white to enjoy even with all this heat. Try some today, especially
nice today! Go to : www.vinisantabarbara.it for more info. Cheers. A long-time favorite here.
2) Langhe Arneis 2008
Piemonte Italian dry white ( $19.99 ) from Vias imports is a real beauty
: balanced and flavorful with enough taste and character to stand up to
many a seasoned dish or grilled one, too. Cheers.
3) " Bianco " dry white
Piemontese Italian blend from Sulin Incontra La Slina ( a collaborative
effort between two friends and their wineries in Piemonte : Mauro and
Giorgio , $10.99 ) that's an utter delight to enjoy now in this heat and
some humidity. Another favorite for many of our customers. Come and
discover it all over again : fall in love all over again!
4) DAEDALUS Cellars
Riesling from the Dundee Hills, Oregon ( $25.99 ) is from the Maresh
Vineyard specifically for the Riesling. Wine-maker Sara Shaw tasted it
here on her last in-store wine-tasting and it is quite balanced and
refined. We enjoyed some of it as well at our wine-maker dinner at
Ripple. Quite a treat anyway you serve it. Treat yourselves to some of
the best " good stuff ".
5) 2010 Moscato D'Asti
BERA ( $10.99 for a half-bottle/375ml bottle size ) at 5% alcohol
tastes of fresh peaches and nectarines and apricots and is great to take
on a hike or a picnic. Easy to carry and such a nice finish or accent
to almost any occasion : period. Good value, too.
SPARKLING WINES -
1) BAILLY-LAPIERRE Brut Dry
Cremant from Burgundy, France , this RESERVE bottle ( $13.99 a half
bottle/ 375ml bottle ) is really very impressive and only available in
this size bottle. SO : if you want more you will have to buy more
bottles in this size. Our customers love it. It sure is impressive. Try
it and you will become a follower, too of it. Beautiful deep
yellow/mango color for the label. Great gift once again.
2) CASABIANCA Prosecco Doc
Treviso Brut ( $11.99 ) is another favorite of ours and again with a
beautiful deep cadmium yellow label it, too flies of our shelves. Dry
and a good mouth-feel as well. Lingers and tells stories as well, What
stories will it tell you>?!>
RED Wines -
1) APPALINA 2008 Merlot
from France's Pays D'Oc ( $10.99 ) is dry and smooth and lovely to sip
all on it's own as well as being kosher for Passover and Mevushal, too.
This is a real pleaser - a real winner. I was very impressed when I
tasted it. Cheers.
2) DI LENARDO Vineyard's
indigenous dry red Refosco ( $13.99 ) from Venezia Giulia 2009 is a
great summer red that's dry and tasty and goes great when you grill
something or enjoy cold-cuts and a simple meal. Cheers.
3) CRISTOBAL dry indigenous
red Bonarda 2008 ( $10.99 ) from Argentina is a great example of a red
that is adored by Argentinians. Up until the very recent Malbec craze
the Bonarda was the most widely-planted grape varietal in Argentina and
it deserves our attention. The grape originally comes from the Oltrepo
Pavese region of north-western Italy and shines in Argentina. Cheers.
4) INURRIATA " Norte "
Roble 2007 ( $13.99 ) dry Spanish red is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50%
Cabernet Sauvignon and made in Spain's Navarra region. This is a nice
Bordeaux-style dry red blend that is excellent with a meal.
Medium-bodied, distinct and will leave a favorable impression on you as
you sip it and enjoy friends and family around a table indoors or
outdoors somewhere. Cheers.
ROSE -
1) Der Bender dry rose of
BENDER, Leiwen, Germany ( $19.99 ) that is dry and refreshing and
flavorful and an excellent food rose. What a treat to be sitting outside
with a view in the shade with loved ones or ones you want to love in
this summer weather of ours either here or in the country or the lakes
and hills and mountains or at the beach?!? All winning places to be :
even in one's back yard, terrace, apartment or roof top... cheers.
WEEK'S TASTINGS :
Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 ( 5:30-8:30PM ) : Our Loire Valley Big-Theme Wine-Tasting and book-signing. Read more about it above here in this email.
Friday, July 29th, 2011 ( 5-8PM
) : We have Theresa Morrison here to taste some of her excellent wines
like her Buketraube indigenous mellow white and Chenin Blanc from South
Africa as well as some other real treats. We will organize the details tomorrow. Call for more info.
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 ( 2-6PM
): We have Nolan Hale of Mondo Vino coming to taste some of his
excellent Chilean VIU MANENT dry reds and whites with us in various
price brackets.
SANTOS has organized a
tasting of many of the SAM ADAMS beers and ales at the same time at no
charge. We never charge for our weekend tastings here,
RAVI has arranged a NUDE Simply Seductive Vodka ( $34.99, On Special for $25.99 a bottle now , 80 proof, www.NudeSpirits.com ) that is distilled from grain and bottled by Bend Spirits in Bend, Oregon.
I AM SURE THAT I HAVE FORGOTTEN
MANY THINGS but it is time to post this email to you all now so that you
can read it early while still at work and plan your day later today as
well as through the week to include us in some of your events. Check us
out on our web page that we keep current at : www.clevelandparkwine.com, also on Facebook at : Cleveland Park Wines & Spirits, and on Twitter at : cpwinespiirits, as well as at : chatwine.blogspot.com and chatpoetry.blogspot.com.
THANKS for all your continued support. We really do appreciate and
value it all. Come and shop and hang and tell us some of your fun
stories. See you tonight for some of these wines above to enjoy this beautiful day after a string of really hard ones. Cheers, TONY
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