Anthony Quinn Tuesday Weekly Email Celebrates International Girls' Day This Thursday Oct. 11th, 2018 - We Need To Do Everything We Possibly Can For Them & Believe Them & Give Them A FIGHTING CHANCE in all that they do and will do!

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SCRAMBLING as always but am happy to feel some order withing seeming world disorder. Maybe that is the order of the day : stay-focused, do not lose sight, purpose, intent, schedules and activity that results in more success and positive vibes as we need , all of us , to stay as happy and as focused, and as purposeful as we possibly can as so many things like mid-term elections loom and effect us so. VOTE - that is the message, be heard, not herded, be there to have your voice and your vote make the difference you want.           AS MICHELE OBAMA siad : " I don't care who you vote for, just vote. "            ON THE TODAY SHOW ( Channel 4 working 4 you ) I get some news and some information about all that is happening around us. For that I am thankful, it is not a lot, but it is enough for me to decipher as I try and march forward in ways that both help me and those around me. Yes I care about those around me, always have, always will.           ON THE TODAY SHOW Carson Daly was talking about those things that bring us pleasure and make us happy, the small things, and that usually the average for all of us that there are two things in a day that bring that happiness and joy to us - for each of us it is two different things. I like that. I also like to think that there are up to five things that bring me joy and happiness each day. - being alive - feeling blessed to be aware of my environment - being outside in my garden and walking our dog - my family and loved ones of course! - my art in all it's forms - conversation and being able to complement others and make them smile and laugh - sharing my stories and insights - looking at life with hope and a positive outlook, that things will be okay - shoving fear and stress and bad vibes as far away from me as I can - facing my obstacles front-on, whatever they may be, - crossing things off my to-do list - giving the gift of my art in portraits I quickly make of people when we meet as my ' thank you ' gifts to them   These are just a few of the things that ... What are yours?   I JUST HAD A SMILE PUT on my face with Nicholas Lewis our ' new ' rep of @DistrictDistillingCO that tasted me on the #Checkerbark #BarrelRestedAmericanDryGin , $41.99, with 47.1% alcohol by volume, made here right in Washington DC , Northwest, at the corner of U and 14th Streets, a fine #localdistillery, that is #notinIvyCity , ...   made by @MattStrickland #masterdistiller. I like how subtle, smooth, gentle and refreshing it tastes. It has a beautiful color, and this gin in unique, and Matt add three things : 1) Oris root that we believe comes from lillies, and  2) orange peel , and  3) coriander.   I like it quite a lot, and have asked for Nicholas to reach out to Matt and get him to come again and do a tasting here. That will be nice! More info as we get it, stay-tuned!   I STILL HAVE some to sample you on if you read this and ask me. Cheers, great job Matt!      THE OTHER THING that put a big smile on my face is the mention of this on the Today Show that this Thursday , October 11th, is International  Girls' Day. I like this, this is marvelous and something important to acknowledge, celebrate, honor, give thanks to, appreciate, - very special, very necessary.           SOMETHING WE NEED TO THINK ABOUT and do all that we can for these girls all over the world that need to have a fighting chance, an education, a good home, love and instruction and purpose, and us that guide them, congratulate them, help them to stay focused, to let them know that they, too have every right to reach for the stars and the moon - that they belong to all of us and not just boys and the lucky, privileged few.     I JUST SAW SANDY on the sidewalk a few minutes ago and told her about this and she asked : " How come you are the only one that knows about this? " My answer : " Am I ?!? " Then let's change that!   SO NOW with some of our specials, sales, and other things we want to make you all aware of :     BEER and CIDER from Santos Rivera -   1) Ginger Cider small batch from the Charlottesville, Virginia MT. DEFIANCE Cidery, $12.99 a bottle, with 7.2% alcohol by volume, this is very tasty, some fine character, and the ginger just adds something to the overall taste that is fun and exciting, and perfect for this Indian summer that has set down here like a flock of Canadian geese planning to stay a week I understand, maybe more?!? Try it, we have two others in stock as well, try all three - throw a fun local hard cider party!   TWO From Erdinger , Germany -   1) Non-Alcoholic , $10.99 - people are discovering this and loving it. This has been a great and welcome addition to the store!   2) Octoberfest Weissbrau, from Bavaria, crafted in Germany, $11.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, with 5.7% alcohol by volume, bottle-fermented, a real special treat and perfect now!   GET SOME of both and enjoy!     TWO From UINTA Brewing Co. -   1) Tangerine Hop Nosh IPA , On Special for $9.99, tropical hops and real tangerine and fresh citrus notes adds  to our flagship IPA, a 6-pack of 12-ounce cans.   2) Grapefruit Hop Nosh IPA : a splash of white grapefruit adds a tangy twist to our flagship IPA, this 6-pack of 12-ounce cans is On Special for $9.99.   BOTH from Salt Lake City, Utah. 1722 South Fremont Drive.     LIQUOR and LIQUEUR From Jagir Singh -   1) Asian Pear Eau de Vie from SUBARRASHI KUDAMONO - so delicate and polished, bright, refined, a delight to sip in really miniscule bits as this elixir touches your lips and saturates your tongue ever so slowly. This is a privilege and a delight, made here on our FABulous East Coast, a great pear brandy, I love it. Treat yourselves before we sell out, limited availability.. Great gift bottle and packaging, too.   2) V.S.O.P. cognac from HARDY , Maison founded in  1863, a fine champagne ( where a better selection of grapes grow ), On Special for $55.99 a bottle, with a great gift glass inside to enjoy this French treasure that you can share with another, passing the glass back and forth and enjoying the experience thoroughly together as one! How special, can be so romantic. Cheers.   3) Bas Armagnac ' Dartigalongue ' Hors d'age from Nogaro, Gers, France, $69.99, with 40% alcohol by volume. Chef-extraordinaire Jean Louis of the Jean Louis restaurant Watergate Hotel fame of the late seventies was from this region , and I am sure you would have been able to get an Hors D'Age Bas Armagnac like this in his amazing French restaurant that was without a doubt : " a place you have to be ! " WHAT FOLLOWS below is an old store email I wrote on October 7th, 2014, red and enjoy it if you have the time!   4) RON Flor de Cana Anejo Oro imported rum, aged 4 years, $17.99,   it is slow-aged, been operating since 1890, with 40% alcohol by volume, from Nicaragua - everyone is always delighted to see these various Flor de Cana rums here!   TWO More From Matt Strickland@ District Distilling, Washington DC, fine local spirits-   1) Checkerbark American Dry Gin, $29.99 a bottle, with 47% alcohol by volume, ...   2) Backroom Bourbon, $50.99 a bottle, with 46% alcohol by volume ...   JUST TRIED some Aussie EVANS and TATE wine, as well as some McWILLIAMS wines with Tina and we have set up a great tasting of Aussie wines here with Tina on Friday, October 26th, 2018 ( 5-8PM ) : so mark your calendars for that.   WINE from Chris and me ( Tony ) :        From our weekend celebration/ tribute to Michael Downey here with Mickey tasting -   1) Al Bacio Erbaluce di Caluso , from ORSOLANI in the Piemonte region, $14.49 - so bright and refreshing and unique, a treat with sunshine and love splashed all over the label!   2) TOH! Friulano dry white 100% Tocai grapes, $13.49, what they are proud of there, from di Lenardo, from owner Max - this is a complex great food wine that takes no shit from anybofy but respects all!   3) di Lenardo Ronco Nole Uvvagio Rosso, a blend of a bit more Melot but which aslo includes healthy portions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Refosco, $17.99 - some heart and muscle and athletic brilliance - this was enjoyed by all of you this past Saturday here!   TWO from Croatia, from TRAPAN -   1) 2017 Ponente Istrian Malvazija ( Malvasia dry ), $22.99 - so lively, bright, envigorating, with great pizzaz and fire and brimming-to-explosing-brightness-in-savors-flaves-staves-flavors-mmmmm great with food, with 13% alcohol by volume.   2) Temmer - Sy - Cab , this ' Rubi ' rose , $20.99, has great weight, presence, character and stamina to hold it's own to many foods, a treat!   TWO from Australia -   1) Domaine Naturaliste by Bruce Dukes, " Discovery ' 2015 Chardonnay from Margaret River, $21.99 -  some real subtle, appreciated, admired, loved and enjoyable tastes and savors from western Australia, with 13% alcohol by volume, Bruce poured it here for you all the last time he was here, may still be a signed bottle from him for a gift? Cheers.   2) Chocolate Factory , a smooth, mellow, delightful red  Shiraz 2015 from ZONTE'S FOOTSTEP that is purrfect to sip all by itself with a 30-40 minute chill first!   AND - last night celebrating some good news for a change - personal - a treat for my wife and I -   1) 2009 Vintage French Champagne from MOET & CHANDON, On Special for $98.99 a bottle, tasted here recently by Francois Hurtel, it sure was showing beautifully when Francois tasted it here as well as at home on our deck with Atlantic smoked wild salmon and gota's cheese, what a great combo for the two of us as we relaxed and celebrated our good news! Come try it, celebrate something special. Merci Francois!     TASTINGS To Attend & Mark Your Calendars -     TUESDAY, October 9th, 2018 ( 5-8PM ) : I will open some COPLA Spanish slight-sparkle white to take some of the edge off this hot humid weather. I will also open the red version, too for you all - maybe more! I have a couple, too up my sleeves for you! Oops, I have short sleeves!   FRIDAY, October  12th, 2018 ( 5-8pm ) : We have Eric Garcia here to taste an assortment of his fine Spanish and Argentina wines! WE ALSO have Kayla here of Jos. A. MAGNUS local Ivy City, DC Spirits pouring her fine gins and vodka!   SATURDAY, October 13th, 2018 ( 2-6PM ) : We have Narayan Campbell here himself of his company with Noah Wallace Stevens of Global Wines MD pouring a selection of wines from VAN ARDI, Armenia ( a dry red, a dry white, and a dry rose, ALL three On Special for $12.99 with a 3 for $33 and a 6 for $60! ), AND two from OKIWA BAY Marlborough, New Zealsn, A Sauvignon Blanc and a Pinot Noir, yes to all five - really fine, distinct dry wines. AND we may have David Harris here, too pouring. More about that soon.avid Harris is a local Cleveland Park resident, and we get his product here in time we will have him pouring it for you all!   AND - MARK YOUR CALENDARS - our next Mini-BIG THEME Wine-Tasting with five people pouring - extraordinary people, fantastic wines, is Wednesday, October 24th, 2018 ( %:30-8:3)pm - 20 wines being shown, something for everyone, a real treat! 1) Mamuka Tsereteli, President of Georgia House of Greater Washington LLC pouring a selection of fine Georgian wines of 1) DILIO 2) ORGO and GVANTA'S WINE, ...   2) Noel Brockett , Director of Operations, also of the Georgia House Of Greater Washington LLC pouring three fine dry Hungarian whites of : 1) SERPENS Tokaj dry 2016,  2) SOMLOI VANDOR Nagy-Somloi Furmint, and  3) KVASZINGER estate Toakaji  Furmint 2013!   3) Jeff Palmer of Vintage Wines will pour some great wines of Spain,   4) Adriene Morgan of Five Grapes will pour a great selection of French wines   5) Doug Fabbioli of FABBIOLI CELLARS in Virginia will pour four great Virginia wines which will include my favorite Chambourcin dry red ( this is Virginia Wine Month, as well as Breast Cancer Awareness month ! ), maybe some of his Reserve series of Cabernet Franc, maybe his dry rose, whatever Doug chooses! It is his call for the last three, probably some Chardonnay, you never quite know?!?   WHAT A GREAT lineup, mark your calendars and plan to join us! Cheers!   THANKS FOR ALL that you do for us. Come see us soon! TONY 10/9/2018 Tuesday afternoon.