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WE HAVE LOTS OF EVERYTHING 4 U!
WINE NOW as well as beer, Cider, liquor, all 4 u 2 give thanks, b thankful!
It's been a bit - a lot crazy really here & In R World. how 2 process it all?!? how to adjust, keep r sanity, not lose it as we are all part of families. communities, neighborhoods, organizations, companies, job, volunteer positions helping others -
and accepting of one another 7 the right of each of us to exist peacefully 7 work towards the greater good or more than just a few.
WE TRY our best to provide a harbor, an oasis, a place that can be a shelter
for the many storms that we face daily these troubled days where the
solace that comes from being together with family and friends becomes
even more important that ever.
LIFE
In the fast lane, we enjoy the commotion, the energy, the action and
the passion, joy warmth and togetherness here as people gather to shop
and taste, to learn, to share, to hear and listen, to tell their
stories. How wonderful.
Driving
to work I started to think about what I would write about today and the
only thought that cam was ' giving thanks, and healing, and
acknowledging that we are a vibrant nation of many parts that it sure
would be nice to get to work more closely together and be less divisive.
'
That is so much easier said than done. I know that - we know that.
BUT
LET US TAKE A MOMENT to mention the many things we have here to offer
you now for this week of family gatherings and time we spend together
and give thanks for all we share and have as Americans.
BEER and CIDER - from Santos -
1)
TEN FIDY Imperial Stout , aged in bourbon barrels, ' Barrel-Aged ',
brewed and canned bu OSKAR BLUES Brewery, in Colorado, USA, the
Stovepipe. cross-eyed. Cyclopean. Cancupiscent. $12.99 for a 1 pint
3.2Fl Oz can, this is quite the experience in a can, get into it below
the sheen and the shine, be alive.
2)
30th Anniversary Imperial Oyster Stout, an ale with oysters and cacao
nibs, from GREAT LAKES Brewing Co., $11.99 for a 1 pt, 6 fl. oz, with
11% alcohol by volume, this is another fine beer adventure, get psyched
and enjoy over Thanksgiving.
3)
Beyond the INFINITE Triple India Pale Ale , tred softly, from
HELLBENDER Brewing Co. three stars, On Special for $11.99 a 4-pack of
12-ounce cans with 11% alcohol by volume. Come check this out and see if
it holds it's own against the yams and the Brussel sprouts?!?
CIDER -
1)
High & Dry Super Dry Hard Cider from Vermont and made by STOWE
CIDER , On Special for $11.99, with 6.5% alcohol by volume. You might
also want some of this later when watching " White Christmas "? No add
any sugar or preservatives, really give a great chill before serving!
SPIRITS From Jagir -
1)
Almande Gluten-Free, Dairy Free Almond Milk liqueur from BAILEYS, On
Special for $26.99 : ' new and exciting ' here! Just off the boat and
off the truck!!! We need to set up a tasting of this and let you all
taste just how good it is. Cheers, perfect to sip after your heavy meals
this week, to soften the edges, to relax you that extra tenth degree.
We
would love here to start and to star some of the things to give thanks
to, to appreciate and to know they have played their part in making this
great America of ours.
2)
Straight Bourbon Whiskey hand-crafted in oak barrels, a dual cask
finished spirit from FILIBUSTER Distillery, $44.99 a 750ml bottle, made
right here in Virginia, in Maretown : deep color to saturate your senses
in and lull and ' rock-a-bye baby ' your eyes and other senses, makes a
definite and distinct impression, try it!
3)
Single Barrel, Copper Distilled Virginia Straight Bourbon Whiskey, a
Singlr Barrel, from JOHN J. BOWMAN, On Special for $59.99 , regularly
$64.99 a bottle. We will have to schedule a tasting of this here soon. I
love the package, the bottle-shape, would make a generous
stocking-stuffer, and just a good taste anytime as this cold weather
consumes us at times, and is gentler at others.
WINES from Chris and Tony -
WHITES - Five Different States -
1)
Viognier 2016 from SUNSET HILLS Vineyard, $23.99 a bottle : I like how
sunshiny-bright and pleasing, and not too-heavy a mouth-feel this
Virginia Viognier has. This is a perfect sipping wine anytime during the
holidays, and will also taste nice with many of the flavors, too -
especially if you have any butter in your dishes. With 13.5% alcohol by
volume.
2)
' Belle Oiseau - Beautiful Bird ' from BELLE PENTE, 2011, from
Oregon's Willamette Valley, with 11.7% alcohol by volume, $21.99, a
mellow and full dry that is great to enjoy now with your meal as it will
hold it's own with cured meats and also goose or turkey, with some
cheeses, the equal parts of Riesling and Pinot Gris and a splash of
Muscat ensure that this will be pleasing and flavorful enough to satisfy
even the most picky of tasters. Cheers.
3)
2016 Ship of Fools Old Mission Penninsula white, from Chateau Grand
Traverse, an ' eclectic CGT ', $18.99, this is quite the blended feat of
flavors and tastes that are brighter, lighter and more fruit-forward
than the " Belle Oiseau ", so serve it first or as a palate-cleanser, : "
A ship's journey will cease if its myriad of characters fail to meld
as a crew. In a similar fashion, we created this unconventional blend
that reveals an altogether new Phizog. It exhibits bright fruit flavor,
pleasing mineral qualities with nuances of aromatic green tea. With a
dry, lingering finish and soft acidity, it is the perfect skipper to
sail into uncharted waters. " And Thanksgiving meals , by-and-large can
be quite uncharted.
I OFFER this to my childhood friend Kay Bean that now lives in Michigan! Cheers, happy Thanksgiving.
4)
2016 Vidal Blanc, $19,99, from Maryland's BIG CORK Vineyards ( just ten
miles away from BREAUX Vineyards in Virginia where owner/winemaker Dave
used to be the winemaker ). " This aromatic, semi-dry wine is
suggestive of peaches and nectarines, with a hint of citrus. "
A treat - come try a bottle of all four for this week!
REDS - Eight from four states -
1)
Lake County of California, this 2014 Cabernet Franc made by Jed
Steele's son, On Special for $12.99 with a 3 for $33 and a 6 for $60 is
drinking beautifully now and may be enjoyed all by itself or with a
meal. Medium-to-light-bodied, a delight to sip and enjoy this week while
watching a game or enjoying a fire and chatting. Lovely. Great value,
too. You can also talk about great literature, this " Writer's Block '
is so appealing!
2)
2012 Pinot Noir ' The Kilmore ' from Yamhill-Carlton District from OWEN
ROE, with 14.1% alcohol by volume, $54.99, from Oregon and this wine
should be rocking 150% now with everything in place and all the fire ,
power and grace you need! Finish the race with this delight!
3)
2014 Pinot Noir fron Sonoma Coast, from the GUARACHI Family Wines, On
Special for $49.99, regularly $69.99 a bottle, with 14.8% alcohol, this
is the perfect holiday wine that has enough weight, power, flavor and
character to hold it's own to bolder flavors in our meals today. A
modern-style Pinot Noir that as it opens becomes more gracious and the
heartier exterior softens gradually and becomes a gradual delight, but
no rushing it!
4)
Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 2003 ( fully mature - garagiste-style
small-production Pinot of the smallest amounts! ), from LAUTERBACH
Cellars, made by owner and winemaker himself, Stew Lauterbach ( he
tasted this wine with me himself here ! ), this has all the bruises and
highs and lows, the soaring of birds and rockets and song, and the
dipping down deep into nooks and crannies of age and honest, humble,
true integrity and character, where flavors and elements have never been
compromised. This is true grit and grace! Come enjoy it in all it's
glory this Thanksgiving! Only 96 cases made.
5)
Owner Scott Jenkins has been here tasting this with you all, his Merlot
2015 , estate grown, from Washington State's own Wahluke Slope, $18.49 a
bottle, " sultry and smoothwith flavors of dark chocolate, bay leaf,
fig, plum, and raspberry. " Yum, come get some and enjoy!
THREE From Virginia -
1)
Loudoun County Tannat 2013 from Virginia's FABBIOLI CELLARS, with 12.5%
alcohol by volume, On Special for $39.99, this is healthy as it is the
grape the highest in resveratrol, the Tannat, and on top of that it is
rich and layered and bright and delicious to sip all by itself as well
as enjoy this Thanksgiving holiday period.
2)
Reserve Loudoun County Cabernet Franc 2015, with 12.5% alcohol by
volume, $34.99, this dry red from Virginia is hearty, lean, muscular,
opinionated, fiery, and quick to display it's full character that will
be more enjoyed when tempered by the more tasty and seasoned dishes this
holiday season. Chill it 30-40 minutes and enjoy with your meal -
something off the grill would be great - even burgers would be
wonderful!
3)
Virginia ' Midnight ' semi-dry Chambourcin 2012, $24.49 from
Amissville, VA. is a great way for everyone to sit around conversing
before the meal or watching a game, playing a card game, building a
puzzle, reading, whatever. It will also take the heat and the spice out
of many a fiery dish! Like nachos or Velvetta cheese dips, a treat!
With 13.4% alcohol by volume, enjoy.
WEEK'S TASTINGS -
TONIGHT, Tues. Nov. 20th : if enough of you show up I will open the five wines we will pour this week :
a)
2015 Chenin Avec Chene = Chenin with wood : a wooded Chenin Blanc from
STELLENBOSCH in South Africa and made by SIMONSIG, regularly $35.99, now
$17.99 On Special, this is so smooth, bright, fresh and appealing -
great sipping or enjoying with a meal!
b)
Beaujolais Nouveau 2018 from BOUCHARD AINE & FILS, $14.49 a bottle,
chill 30-40 minutes - a lovely treat to enjoy now with everything.
c) Pinot Noir Valle Centrale from Chile, the 2018 Autoritas, $9.99 is a
light pure and refreshing Pinot that is classic and so enjoyable. A
treat.
d) Chateau LE DOYENNE Cotes du Bordeaux 2012, $9.99 a bottle, a fine Bordeaux blend, medium-to-light-bodied, what a treat! AND
e)
Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 from Argentina's Mendoza, made by FINCA
FLICHMAN, On Special now ahora for $9.99, a real hearty taste for a
meal at a great price here.
WILL
OPEN these throughout the week depending as it will be me and Chris
pouring as everyone will be home with family and friends. So inquire
when you come and we will share what we have.
ALSO in this week's tasting of other spirits :
TOMORROW , Wednesday, November 21st, 2018 we have two spirits' tastings :
1) Dave will be here from TWIN VALLEY Distilling in Rockville, MD pouring some of his fine Maryland spirits! From 4-7pm.
2)
We will taste here DR. STONER'S Smoky Herb, with 42% alcohol by volume,
$29.99 a bottle, this is unique and distinct and must be tasted to be
believed and enjoyed! Cheers. 5-8pm.
JOIN US - never any charge, and we may have some of the above-mentioned wines open for you all to taste with me or with Chris.
Friday,
November 23rd, 2018 : 2-5pm we have various JIM BEAM spirits open for
you all to enjoy with Jamie. Chris will have some of the above-mentioned
wines open for you to enjoy as well.
JOIN US!
GREAT GIFT IDEA was just handed to me by Santos -
Rr
Republic Restoratives, Washington DC local spirits - a traveling pack
with a tasting glass included of the BOROUGH Bourbon and the Civic
Vodka, both 375ml size, what a psecial treat, and you can travel with it
and it will not break, oh yeah! Only distillery owned by women in the
District though there is now a woman-partner in another new venture, so
they will have to make room for her, too! Cheers! Thanks Emily for
getting this to us, and for your tasting here with us this past
Saturday.
AND Back to our chat and also much we want to share with you all-
THANKS
to the native Americans, to the immigrants, to the former slaves and
the indentured that also came from Europe, to men and women and children
that have all pulled their weight and worked here in the United States
of America. To say thanks to the many beliefs and religions, the gays
and lesbians, transsexuals, the handicapped, all of us no matter what
color we may be or what baggage we may have once born. We are people, we
all depend on our land and the air and the water that we need. We all
feel pain, fall in love, have to deal with self-doubt, depression, fear,
bullying, cliques and clubs that exclude, tall iron fences and electric
ones, too that shock and exclude us.
COME
HERE and celebrate what we share in common. So even if you do not drink
alcohol we do sell non-alcoholic drinks here from beer to wine, we also
sell water. Come have a glass of water here, bring your dogs that are
welcome, and share a story, smile, laugh, feel the love and the warmth,
and get away from politics for awhile! I have put our music back on and
that is better than listening to private email sources used and not our
own, about caravans and border troops, about making America great again
as if it ever stopped being great?!
LET'S
RISE UP in peaceful voices and make the presence of a solid wall with
our voices in peace and purpose and intent to be heard, respected,
honored, acknowledges and welcomed.
HEAVY THOUGHTS, I know. It seems that it is impossible to get away from them these days and nights.
I
BUILT a symbolic wall down about 200 feet away from the Washington
Monument two Friday's ago, November 9th, and I used a bad-mitton net to
hang my : " Transparent Wall " made from streamers of mad-made recycled
goods, from leaves and nuts and acorns, flowers, weeds, sticks,
whatever. I called my peace-piece : " Prayer to : Natural Beauty and
Man-Made Products ", and I used masking tape to seal boxes to mail, and
put everything between the strips and then strung them up on the net
with the help of Kris and AJ that Friday morning before work.
I
TOOK pictures of it , too before leaving to come here. It was in two
parts with a heavy canvas also enveloped between two large sheets of
plastic. Adam Eidinger one of the members of Catharsis on the Mall
mentioned that all work displayed there should be waterproof. I took
that to heart as I did not want it to be damaged and ruined.
SO I WORKED on my pieces all year - three parts in all with a connector between the two large pieces, a small strip.
WHEN
STEPPING BACK to take a better look at what Kris and AJ and I had
assembled that Friday morning it looked a bit like a rumpled tepee and a
large giant's headdress, and I had to think of of our American native
Indians and also after a bit more thought, of the South American Indians
of Brazil and the Amazon jungle where that I met on occasion between
1955-1963 when our father worked for the American Embassy.
AND
I HEARD that some of our native American Indians were having trouble
voting this past med-term election? Will have to find more clarification
on that as I find that troubling news, especially as we get ready to
give thanks for so much that we have now.
THANKS for your support - happy holidays to one and to all!
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