Tuesday, Oct. 10th, 2017 : Today's Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits Email : Winemaker Kim McPherson Here of McPherson Cellars, Lubbock, Texas Pouring Sat. 14th, 2-17 2-6PM, ALSO : Serghei Pouring Fri. 10/13 5-8 Moldovan INDIVIDO, CRICOVA Brut Sparkling, Thurs Me Pouring 10/ 12, At Uptown Arts Dc 6-8:30- $30 Join Us!

 

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WE HAVE WINES FROM STATES IN AMERICA ...      COME TASTE THE WINES FROM LESSER-KNOWN STATES this coming Saturday, October 16th, 2010 from 1-5PM. We have a whole line-up which includes I believe ten states in all and we are really excited about this as this will be a real palate and eye-opener for most of us, and that includes Chris and me as  well!   I WROTE THE ABOVE PARAGRAPH back in October 2010 : 7 years ago, and here now on Saturday, Oct. 14th, 2017 2-6PM ( come taste Kim's fine wines like his Les Copains - The Friends 2015 dry white blend of 47% Roussanne, 21% Viognier, 18% Marsanne, and 14% Picpoul Blanc,  , 13.1% alcohol by volume, $18.49 a bottle, 888 cases made only,  go to : www.mcphersoncellars.com for more info on the wines. Kim will be here with Andrew Stover of Vino50 Selections ),  we have Kim Mcpherson the owner and winemaker of his own McPherson Cellars winery, yes! Come taste, be amazed, fall in love with Kim's sparkling wine, too : so gentle, so mild, so pleasing to sip, $20.49 a bottle, 12.9% alcohol by volume, 780 cases made.         BUT HEY We also have a great DC spirits' tasting this Friday with Colt of 1/8th One-Eight Spirits right here in Ivy City, Washington D.C., and back in 2010 I do not think we even knew about this excellent distillery? They may have not even been in business back then? That is how quickly things are evolving for all of us. Many inspired, talented and hard-working people out there willing to follow their dreams to a bedrock of solid reality!     SPEAKING OF EVOLUTION, Kim's father was the first to have a vineyard making wine in Texas , in Lubbock where McPherson Cellars is, too. Kim's father built his winery out of cinder blocks because he knew it would be shot at, and it was, that was called LLANO Vineyard Winery. It was a first, a Kim sure is making small production, high-quality wines to excite us and make us take another look, another taste, pause, reconsider, like and smile and ask for more, please?!?!!!     WE REALLY ARE enjoying selling many organic wines and spirits, and beers, too : and they all do quite well, just want to be sure you all know that we have many organic, biodynamic and ecologica and vegan wines, spirits here for you all : like PUR LIQUR from Germany in 1) Blood Orange, 2) Poire William, 3) Elderflower, ... and with TIREAS we have excellent tequila in Blanco-Silver, Reposado, and also Anejo. We also always have from Maine the PEAK Organic like their Nut Brown Ale! All are now tried-and-true, and have a real home here at our store.   IN WINE that is organic there are too many to mention. I will however talk about our latest two new arrivals : from VINA LOS VALLES - BODEGAS VINICOLA REAL :   1) Tempranillo 2014 Rioja, On Special for $11.99, Calificada, it really is a delight - traditional Rioja made to enjoy with a meal, great value, too. More youthful, brighter, just a delight to enjoy now. ES-ECO027RI Agricultura Espana is the organic certification. Take a balloon ride over the vineyards when you drink it, just like the picture on the label, si si si si claro que si amigos!   2) Crianza 2010, made with organic grapes, On Special for $14.99 : 2010 was a really truly great year for wine in Spain, and this is no exception. You may drink it now but it will hold in the bottle for many years and continue to flourish. Try some now, it has both weight, character and flavors to delight and to add definition and accents to many a meal. Buy some to keep and some to enjoy now. Eccysa is the certification.       IN BEER From Santos we have :   1) Strawberry Rhubarb Sour Ale  from  The Great Divide Brewing Co., since 1994, On Special for $13.99 a 1 pt. 6 fl. oz. bottle, from Denver, CO. " Strawberry Rhubarb Sour is a gift for the senses. Strawberry is the yin to rhubarb's yand - the sweet to the tart. ... " Come try some, sounds like I will adore this, too.        TWO From the COUNCIL Brewing CO.   1) Beatitude THREE BERRY Tart Saison, On Special for $14.99 for a 750ml bottle, with 4.5% alcohol by volume, " Beautitude is the French word for bliss which is what we float away on whenever we enjoy this specially brewed beer. This Tart Saison is brewed in the Belgian tradition of tart farmhouse ales. ... "   2) Beautitude Raspberry Tart Saison On Special for $14.99 a 750ml bottle, with 4.5% alcohol by volume, come and see how these flavors differ from the ones in the THREE PENNY. Buy one of each and try them both side-by-side. Cheers. ALSO : ' New & Exciting :     SPIRITS - LIQUOR-LIQUEURS From Jagir :   1) Famille DUPONT Calvados Apple Brandy from the best region , the Pays D'Auge, the Fine Reserve On Special for $43.99 a bottle. Some of France's best Calvados. I will need to get some soon. Ronnie Miller our rep for DSWI was here with owner Jerome just the other day. What a great visir that was. Love this Calvados, always thrilled to have it here, always!   2) BirdDog Bourbon Whiskey Select Stock Bluegrass Crafted is On Special now for $24.99, it is normally $28.99/ The bottle shape and label have been upgraded, and we are thrilled to have it back. We had customers from Sweden coming to ask for more of it to take home to their family members there to try and enjoy. It has 40% alcohol by volume, a sharp package and presentation.   3) 8 Years Old Original Breakout Premium Rye Whiskey, a 750ml bottle, with 43% alcohol by volume, On Special for $39.99 a bottle. And what a bottle it is, great presentation here, too. From the Tennessee Spirits Company, this is a fine price for an aged rye whiskey!         TWO Organic Vodkas to try , Fall In Love With -       4) Basil flavored Organic vodka from SQUARE ONE, $32.99 a bottle, USDA Organic, a great clear solis square rectangular bottle, this is here by popular demand, many of you already know and love it, now many of you still have to discover the joys, highs hi's and lows offered here. A treat.   5) PRAIRIE Crafted Vodka Certified Organic, from ED PHILLIPS & Sons, On Special now for $22.99, regularly $29.99. Come check this out along with the Basil SQUARE ONE. Cheers.     WINE From Chris & Tony -   FROM OUR Weekend Tastings -   1) J. P. CHENET  dry rose French375ml bottle, $4.49 dry rose that rocks! Camille poured it here this past Friday.   2) Sami, a dry red blend of three grapes from Georgia, the country, a 2009, Marini, $20.99, from the KODDOLI Vineyards, what a treat, smooth, balanced, forward and good fruit, a real treat : poured by Oko this Saturday here.          TWO New Additions - From Marquis de Goulaine -   1) Vouvray 2016, $16.49, a dry cleaner crisper, more refreshing Loire Valley Chenin Blanc! 2) Chinon 100% Cabernet Franc, 2016, $18.49- tastes like the real Cabernet Franc - love it sooooo!         A Fine Rioja -   1) Crianza 2008 Rioja from URBION, On Special for $14.99 - classic, old style, old world, a tasty fine Tempranillo blend with some great bottle age and it has so much character! LOve it, love the price, too.             Thinking Of Winemaker Kim McPherson's visit Saturday -   1) ' La Herencia ' 2014 , a dry Texas red , $20.99,  a blend od Tempranillo, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan, and Syrah - yes!with 13.9% alcohol by volume ...   2)  Crisecco vin spumante, ab brut, $13.49 a bottle, from Moldova, Serghei from Moldova will pour this and other selections like his Sauvignon Blanc Traminer blend white INDIVIDO - bright, refreshing, good body, fine balance - YES! Great price, too. Friday, Oct. 13th, 2017 5-8PM. Join us. Taste.     SAVE BIG THREE Ways On Wine HERE Each Wednesday, Up to 20% OFF marked sticker prices! Call : 202-363-4265 if you cannot come by, pay Wednesdays, Save Big!   TASTINGS :       Friday, Oct. 13th, TWO Tastings -   1) We have Serghei pouring the wines of Moldova, AND - 2) We have Colt pouring the D,C, Ivy City spirits of  One Eight yes, Join Us for BOTH.   Saturday, Oct. 14th, 2017 - We have owner- winemaker Kim McPherson of his own Lubbock, Texas winery here McPherson Cellars 2-6PM, with Andrew Stover - join us. No charge, you are all more than welcome. Cheers.   THANKS For everything, read on -   THE NEWS here and in our neighborhood -              WE ARE WORKING ON Two New Sections for our long rack of wines that runs along the office wall just past our wine-tasting table.   1) There will be a section for wines that will cost more than ten dollars, but when you buy any two of them you pay $20 for them. The choices and selections will change as we find exciting wines to offer there. That will be juts beside the tasting table.   2) The section next to it will be for Organic, Biodynamic, Ecological, Agricultura, Fair Trade, Vegan. This way you will be able to have your choices to combine with your foods that are also organic. A win-win situation as that is what we do best : offer you fine liquid beer, wine, spirits' selections to complement both your meals and gatherings. And we know these wines. It is our business, we can give you any insights we may have to better facilitate the success of your moments with family, neighbors, business associates and friends!   WE WANT TO MAKE YOUR LIVES easier.     ALSO :   I am writing and putting up many more labels on our shelves of regions, grape varieties, - all to make it easier to shop here, especially on Sundays when Chris and I are not here. We hope this will be helpful. We want to do anything we can to be more helpful!   SO : Things are always happening here! WE are all thrilled, we want to be set up and rocking for our holiday season that is around the corner. Exciting news all, really.     ALWAYS SOMETHING exciting here and in the neighborhood! We have been selling Chilean wines now for many years and we love them, really we do.   AS YOU KNOW or will come to know, we feel very strongly about our place here in the community and that we all work together to make this the great area that it is. With this in mind we are helping to host the event BRUSHES N BOTTLES , the very first one, across the street this Thursday, October 12th, 2017 6:30-8 PM. The cost is $30 to you to come and paint there. Everything is supplied for you there, and the wine is paid for in the $30. I will be on hand , too to pour and speak about the wines.   OF COURSE THE WINE is here at the store and you can come buy whatever you want here to take home and enjoy after the event. We are open here till 9PM. Chris will be here to help you here, as I will be over at the UPTOWN ARTS DC space across the street. They are on Instagram as UPTOWNARTSDC , you should check them out.   THE WINE IS COMING from Manuel Rojas of his own La Isla Corp, and we will have a selection of five wines I believe to pour : 1) In SITU Reserva Syrah 2) ALMA Cabernet Sauvignon 3) DOS PASOS Chardonnay 4) ALMA Sauvignon Blanc 5)DOS PASOS Sauvignon Blanc   ALL available here anytime. If we are out we will order more.   I JUST INTRODUCED Marc to Manuel over at Mr. Chen's Organic restaurant. It was great. Look at our Facebook account at : Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits to see us all there! A selfie I took of all of us. The meal was great. I organized this there to give them some more business and to draw our community closer, it worked, too : the food was delicious. My favorite at lunch today was the Shrimp Tempura - mmmmmm.   I WAS THRILLED to also see a familiar face over at Mr. Chen's - one of the servers that worked at NAM VIET that always had a broad smile and grin and good cheer and enthusiasm, and desire to help us in any way possible. I always felt great knowing he was there. You will all recognize him. He just started there yesterday, so go by, say hello, have a meal, order take-out, yes!   AT MR CHEN'S Organic Restaurant we spoke about this first event for them over at the UPTOWNARTSDC space and Marc said it was an attempt to draw more people over to the space, and inside, not outside, to include more people there, and to make the space more meaningful for more of us.   MARC SAID that it was billed as an hour-and-a-half event, but it will go longer than that probably. The idea is to get people there, to make them feel comfortable, and to give everyone a special moment to remember and share with others later. And to create some art, too. How many of us say we want to make art and never find the time? Come and do this and enjoy the wines that will help us all relax and smile and feel less stressed and hard-edged from the day's activities.     SO THE WINE WILL POUR graciously and with a big smile from me, and we will do everything possible to make this the best event we possibly can. Trust us all on that. between me, Manuel, Marc, Maps, Chris and Day, and many others - everyone is committed to making this a great venue here in Cleveland Park. I think they have a lease there through January. All exciting indeed.   IT IS NICE TO HAVE an active, lively, youthful, artful , cultural ' happenin' ' environment for us all here in Cleveland Park. We need it, this is a great outlet, a great escape, a wonderful addition to the community that works and stays and plays and grows stronger, more happy, more successful together.   SO EVEN IF YOU DO NOT PAY online please show up. We need you support, we need you here and there - in Cleveland Park, a great neighborhood.   WHAT FOLLOWS BELOW is an old Tuesday store email that I wrote and posted back in October 2010 : read it if you have time, and ask for current availability and pricing of any items you might be interested in? Cheers, TONY 10/10/2017   Maps just stopped by from the Uptown Arts DC space and we discussed our Thursday event there - what fun! TONY              OUR NEXT " Big-Theme " Win-Tasting : Sat. Oct. 16th, 2010:        COME TASTE THE WINES from states like:        - Arizona ( AZ Stronghold Vineyards Red & White blends )        - Colorado ( Jack Rabbit Organic Pinot Gris _        - California ( no one really knows the wines from Temecula- remember the Callaway winery? )        - Hawaii ( Tedeschi Vineyards, Maui sparkling/still pineapple )        - Idaho ( Sawtiith Riesling & Malbec )        - Michigan ( M.LAWRENCE sparkling " Sex " / " Wet " and L. MAWBY Blanc De Blanc        - New York ( Brooklyn Oenology Cabernet Franc , ALSO : Shindig Vidal Blanc )        - Oregon( Phelps Creek Pinot Noir, Columbia Gorge )        - Washington State Okanogan Bench Rock Cab/Merlot/Syrah blend : ALSO : Shindig Pinot Noir blend )        - Virginia ( We have " special guest " Michael Shaps of Virginia Wineworks : wine-maker and wine consultant for many wineries in the Charlottesville, Virginia area )        I KNOW, I KNOW, some of these states we all know make wine but we are including them because of some of the more unique places and things that they are doing.        AND FROM VIRGINIA we have MICHAEL SHAPS to pour three of his wines from Virginia as well as two or three from Burgundy as he and his partner also import some really great French red and white burgundies. With Michael we will taste :        - Michael Shaps Dry VA. Chardonnay 2998        - Wineworks Dr VA. Viognier 2009        - Michael Shaps Dry Red VA. Petit Verdot 2008               - Shaps & Roucher Meursault White Burgundy ( Chard )       - Shaps & Roucher Pinot Noir Dry Red Burgundy ( P.Noir)      THIS IS THE FIRST TIME we are doing this " Big Theme " Wine-Tasting on a Saturday. We hope that now it will be easier for more of you all to attend that so often have conflicting and busy schedules. Please give us your feed-back on this as this is key for us that we make it as easy for all of you to attend that want to come and be a part of these " Big-Theme " Wine-Tastings. JOIN US : EVERYONE IS WELCOME. No need to call and reserve - simply show up, taste and get great prices on all of the wines that we will be tasting this Saturday.      WE ALSO HAVE BEEN A CENTRAL PART of the 17th Annual Taste Of Georgetown event this past Saturday, October 9th, 2010 from 11AM-4 PM at the Grace church ( Georgetown Ministry Center ) that last year raised twenty-five thousand dollars to help feed and shelter the homeless.      WE, here at the store TOGETHER WITH BOTH LVDH Imports and TOAD HOLLOW Vineyards ( CA. and FRANCE ) provided the wines - 5 types - and poured them with long lines waiting for us patiently. We had a few of our regular customers show up but mostly Sam Gessner of LVDH and the folks at TOAD HOLLOW that were nice enough to donate their excellent wines ( thanks Joe Nagan, you are the  best! ).      WE poured the  1)  " Francine's Selection Unoaked Chardonnay , $17.49  from the Sonoma, CA., the  2) 2009 Dry Pinot Noir rose " Eye Of The Toad " ,  the 3) 2008 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, the 4) 2006 Merlot Reserve, $17.49 and the 5) " Risque " southwest of the Blanquette De Limoux $18.9. When Thomas Jefferson died he had seven cases of Blanquette de Limoux in his cellars.      WE POURED the off-dry quite fruity one that tastes like nectarines, peaches and pears. They also make the dry version and both will be back here tomorrow so if you attended the tasting and would like to get some come on by then. Otherwise as of today we have some of the Merlot, the Pinot Noir and the dry rose of Pinot Noir here. I will post pictures on our web page soon as well as on my blog at : chatwine.blogspot.com as well as at : chatart.blogspot.com. Check them out : there was a real slice of life at this five-hour event with many food vendors , the wines of South Africa like BOSCHENDAL , Sam Adams Octoberfest ( poured by our sales rep Patrick O'Laughlin ) and the ST. GERMAIN elderflower liqueur that they made into a sangria drink.     THERE WERE DOGS UP FOR ADOPTION as well as  retired Marine USMC Captain Edward Rahr Borcherdt ( 10 years involved with Grace Church fundraiser for the homeless , also on the board that constructed the Korean War Memorial ) and eighty years-old now, dancers of Ballroom Dance, Ballet Stretch, Latin Dance, Salsa and Tango ( 202-422-6250 : Ann and Victor. Of course there was also great live Jazz Music, too with a lovely lady singing here heart out, a lovely lady on keyboards, a great bass player as well as a saxophonist. I took pictures of everything so check them out later at your convenience.      OH, THREE CUSTOMERS OF OURS CAME, TOO : 2 young ladies and one young gentleman : one was a Democrat, one was a Republican, and the young gentleman was an Independent. Wow.      AND ONE OF OUR CUSTOMERS, JAMES is married to Rosalind Wiseman that wrote the book that " Mean Girls " the movie was based on ( she was also just on the the Anderson Cooper CNN show last week with Dr. Phil, many teenagers, Bowersox a very talented young lady runner-up on American Idol, and other experts all talking about bullies and the on-line as well as in the school and workplace intimidation of bullies ) that was taking digital pictures as he is a teacher of film here in Georgetown through the digital medium and Boston University was it James?      IT WAS GREAT TO SEE SO MANY NEW FACES and some of those that I knew already. What an incredible day it was : just like on our Cleveland Park Day a week or so earlier.      AND IT WAS ALL FOR A GOOD CAUSE. Sam and I got back to the store and I set things up to do my In-Store one-and-ahalf-hour Beginner's Class where we tasted a " killer " Cuvee Counoise - indigenous French grape variety - DOMAINE MONPERTUIS Vignoble de la Ramiere Vin De Pays Du Gard, " Cuvee Counoise, $15.99 : as well as another wondrously deadly Barbera d"Alba 2006 Pasquero HILBERG ( $16.49 ). Both had such incredible integrity and original taste and character that was all theirs and no other's. I liked this : we all did very much.        JOIN US THIS SATURDAY before the " Big Theme Wine-Tasting " here. We will start at 11:15 AM this Saturday and stop at 12:30 PM as we have to be set for the " Big-Theme " Wine-Tasting. It will be a continuation of the past successful three Beginner's Classes and I think that I will do another general European base with one of each of the six wines from one of each of the different countries. I want to mix things up, I want to use the indigenous grape varieties and wines that are really typical of a region. COST IS $10 per person. I need ten-fifteen people per class to do these so please respond to this email and ley me know that you wish to attend this 4th Beginner's Win-Tasting here at the back of our store.        NEVER A DULL MOMENT HERE: WHO MAKES IT HAPPEN? WE / YOU - TOGETHER WE MAKE IT HAPPEN. Remember the movie " Working Girl " with Melanie Griffith and Sigourney Weaver?!?        BEER - Santos Rivera's Picks :          1) Imperial IPA , Mendocino Brewing Company ( On Special for $8.99, 4-pack 12-oz bottles , , Saratoga Springs, CA. ) celebrating over 25 years of excellence.        2) HELL HATH NO FURY Ale from Bell's ( On Special for $16.99 6-pack 12 oz bottles, Comstock, MI www.bellsbeer.com ) ia on-fire here as a brand. Better check this one out!        3) HARVEST Long Trail Brown Ale ( On Special for $9.49 a 6-pack of 12 oz. bottles, Vermont, Bridgewater Corners ) is " new and exciting " here at Cleveland Park Wines.          LIQUEUR / LIQUOR From Ravinder Sharma :          1) Linoncello de Sorrento from CASONI ( $28.99 ) is back by request and name. Glad to have it back on our shelves.        2) Tequila el Mayor Anejo, $44.99, 40% alc. by volume, 750 ml bottle is another " new " face for us here in Cleveland Park, Great bottle, too.          WINES From Chris Barker & Me :             WHITES :          1) Pinot Grigio Delle Venezia 2009, $10.99, from ALLEGRINI : bright, fresh, lively - just right.        2) House Wine White Dry Blend Of 78% Chardonnay, 11% Riesling, 5% Muscat , 5% Gewurztraminer and 1% Pinot Gris - from the Columbia Valley, 2008 - fun, flavorful, stimulating.Viognier 2009 Valle De Chanarmuyo Arggentina, this Chanarmuyo Estate Chamas Honnorat Family Wines dry white is quite complex and intense : great food wine at $10.99.        3) Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Monterey County, CA. from CHALONE VINEYARDS ( $14.99 ) is nice to have back here in the store. We will taste it out soon with you as we think you need to taste it to believe and know how good it really is!        4) Sauvignon Blanc Chalk Hill 2009 " Acier ", CA. ( $19.99 ) has got it's own very distinct, very personal and flavorful profile. It's a very fine, refined food wine. Great package, too.          JUST IN : BIG NEWS: Angostura Bitters from Trinidad is coming through out doors as I type! It's been out-of-stock now for months everywhere! Rush on down and get some quick!!!!!               REDS :          1) Carignan Vieilles Vignes/Old Vines 2007 French red from the MAS LAVAIL " Terre d'Ardoise ", $11.99 is quite flavorful and pungent and yet smooth it's got layer after layer and will be best when served with a meal. It's a " new " Robert Kacher Selection that we tasted here this past Cleveland Park Day.        2) LONDON CAB, $13.99, 2006 from Chalk Hill, California ( made by CHATEAU FELICE ) has got some nice depth and good character and personality. It's smooth, too but needs a meal to flesh it out / and make it fuller. I tasted it just recently with family owner Samantha and rep Chip of Atlantic Fine Wines.        3) Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Mendoza, Argentina, " Collection Privada " from NAVARRO CORREAS ( $15.99 ) is showing really well once again. Kelly Bigel our rep for the Pinnacle House just tasted it here last Saturday with our customers and I found it firm, earthy and pithy and the older style of traditional wine-making. Less pretty, less fruity but an excellent food wine. You need to try it with a meal.        4) Pinotage 2009 South Africa ( $16.49 ) from BARISTA really had a gentler, calmer, rounder and more=pleasing bent on the Pinotage grape that is synonymous with South Africa. It's quite lovely and a bit of food would really make this match ideal. Great packaging, too.       5) Henry's Passion 2008 Merlot ( $16.99 ) made by Chip's son that unfortunately passed away at much too early of an age is here to honor and remember him and his passion working at the CHATEAU FELICE in Chalk Hill, California before he passed away a couple of years ago. This Merlot is quite outstanding and very smooth and bright, fleshy and wonderful and not expensive at all.      6) La Provencale 2008 California ( $19.99 0) dry red blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Carignane from JADE MOUNTAIN Vineyard was open here by Kelly Bigel of the Pinnacle House this past Saturday and I liked it's heartier, more packed and punctuated caves and nooks and crannies-valleys of flavor that for me cried out for some foo. It's quite a treat.               7) " Phantom " dry red CA. blend from BOGLE WINERY ( $26.49 ) is a blend of Old Vines Zinfandel and Old Vines Mourvedre. It's HUGE- BOLD-Columned and definitely in need of food at this young age, 2007. Maybe with age - 5-10 years it will blossom and fill out and become rounded and elegant?              HALF BOTTLES :          1) Sancerre 2008 ( $12.99 ) from Bernard REVERDY Et Fils is drinking beautifully now - open and flavorful.        2) Chateau Montaud Cotes Du Provence dry, smooth, silky, velvety, elegant French rose ( $9.99 ) is still a great choice now as the weather slowly changes.        3) Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2005 ( On Special for $7.99 ) from ANTIS in Mendoza, Argentina has matured into a lovely dry and smooth food Cabernet for a nice steak or some good cheese.        4) Malbec Reserva 2007 from TERRAZAS, Mendoza, Argentina is a nice wine to enjoy with a meal. It's still got lots of flavor and stuffing, $11.99 a bottle.          WEEK'S TASTINGS :          Friday, October 15th, 2010 ( 5-8 PM ) : Arielle Monaco of the Country Vintners will be here to taste perhaps some wines like Gruet to lead into our " Big Theme " Wine-Tasting on Saturday, Oct. 16th from 1-5 PM? We are still working out the details : perhaps Pinot Noir and sparkling from GRUET?          Saturday, October 16th, 2010 :        Beginner's Class from 11:15 AM -12:30 PM ( $10 per person, six wines ). Call or respond to this email.      " Big Theme " Wine-Tasting : 10 Lesser-Known States in America with Andrew Stover and Michael Shaps as our " special guests ". THIS WILL BE WONDERFUL, MAGNIFICENT, A VERY, VERY, VERY SPECIAL EVENT HERE - and it's free! Bring family and friends and neighbors, work business associates, etc : EVERYONE WELCOME!      JOIN US ...      WE MAY ALSO HAVE Chris of Cobblestone Imports afterward here tasting as well. Call for more info or simply show up : there's always something happening here that we can and want to share with you.          I KNOW I HAVE FORGOTTEN SOMETHING : check out our web page at www.clevelandparkwine.com, our chatwine.blogspot.com for more photos and stories, and us on Facebook at : clevelandparkwine&spirits.        THANKS FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS AND SUPPORT - BELIEF IN US OVER THE YEARS, It's been one grand ride so far : can't wait till this weekend : BIG THEME U.S. Lesser-Known States - Hawaii, Colorado, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona, Virginia New York State, New Mexico ... Cheers,  TONY

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WOW ; wow wow! So Much To Sort Through - so here I make an attempt!   ASK ME IF I AM HAPPY ?!? I am, I had my car battery go dead on me earlier and the AAA man Mo come and tell me my alternator signal is low and I need a new alternator! Ouch : my spirits were low then, really low. Mo said , : " Let me try it once again? " So he did and the results were that my almost 6-year-old battery was dead! What a relief, he had one, and the ci=ost of a new battery is so much better than replacing an alternator : yay, and my car drives better, too. Go figure?!?   SPECIALS :   Beer From Santos -   We still have man Octoberfest as well as Pumpkin beers for you all, some limited release so come by and see what we have or call Santos now ( 202-363-4265 ) and ask Santos what your choices are?   ALSO :   1) Road 2 Run Double IPA ( The Road Less Traveled ) : from TWO ROADS, On Special for $13.99 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles ...   2) Macho Muchacho Mexican-style lager, On Special for $9.99 a bottle, with 5.5% alcohol by volume, here you have a lager brewed with agave, lime and salt!   3) Granola Brown Ale, from Black Hog Brewing Co. On Special for $11.99 for a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from Oxford , Conn. : I love the label, can't wait to try it myself, would buy a 6-pack just for the fun art on it and let the sips fall where they may, a bowl of chips ready at hand, too! Cheers.     LIQUOR From Jagir :       1) We all need a great big wonderful amazing Milagro in our lives, and we need one quick, too. Here we have one MILAGRO Leyenda del ... 100% de Agave Reposado, On Special for $29.99 a botttle, a fine tequila, to enjoy perhaps alongside the beer above, the Macho Muchaco, ?!? Yes, both from Mexico, seems like a great match.   2) Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey On Special for $21.99 a bottle, a great value, a great bourbon always, do not forget it, check it out again, save money and drink really well! Cheers.   3) Deluxe Crafted OLD PORT Rum from Lambipurra Bengaluru India, $19.99, what a great deal, tasty, distinct, a certain style of flavorful rum that some love, others not so much, and at a great price, too. Come see what you all think? A dark rum, use for your dar rum needs!!!   4) Rose of LILLET French aperitif : On Special for $19.99 : enjoy it now in our Indian summer, yes, si, oui, mais bien sur a tous - et servir-le tre frais - chill before serving. Yes.     WINES :   Too Many To List Here ,   Many from Washington State to be tasted here tomorrow by Brayden from DESERT WIND and KIONA, including a spectacular Lemberger red.... AND -       TWO ' New '  and Exciting Sparkling wines from Marci that will pour them alongside of Brayden tomorrow, Wed, Oct 4th, 5-8PM from SEPHORA, a dry white Brut and a dry Rose Brut, they are, too both amazing, love them along with the Washington State wines!   AND -   TWO ' New ' exciting ports from Portugal that also blow my mind with their infinite possibilities and nuances of flavor from VALE D. MARIA, .... a 1) Ruby porto and a .... 2) Tawny porto, yes, obregado bom dia boa noite a tudos ...     ALSO ' New and Exciting ' :   From Lebanon -   1) Chateau Kefraya ' Chateau Rouge ' 2010, dry red blend - so many layers , niches and spaces that will be filled and satisfy you - a fine medium-bodied dry red blend to enjoy with a meal.   2) Chateau Kefraya ' Comte de M ' Red 2010 ( just received three bottles, so come get some if you know and love it ) ......   AND -   From France we have :   1) Chateau MONTAURIOL Corbieres rose 2016 - a really tasty flavorful dry rose, ... mmmm -   2) FONCALIEU " Les Illustres " Coteaux d'Enserune 2012 ... 3) Reserve du Crouzau " St. Gervais " CdR Villages 2012 ...   Some new and exciting wines to taste and enjoy, treats for many of us.   COME CHECK THEM OUT here ...     TASTINGS :   Wednesday, October 4th, 2017 : mentioned above, come taste with Brayden and Marci 5-8PM : Washington State and Kiwi Sparkling wines ...   FRIDAY, October 6th, 2017 ( 5-8PM ) : Come taste with Camille, we have some really fun French wines for you all to enjoy, cheers! Some splits 187ml bottles of the FABuleux dry sparkling rose of J.P. CHENET ... and more.   SATURDAY, October 7th, 2017 ( 2-6PM ) : Come taste with Igor a theater-actor some amazing wines of Georgia : organic, and top-of-the-line!     THANKS For Everything, ...     WINE SALE WEDNESDAY - SAVE 3 WAYS Up To 20% OFF Marked sticker prices each and every Wednesday, call : 202-363-4265 to place your orders for whatever you may want to save!     Scroll Down-   READ & Give A SHOUT OUT With Us -   SO I AM IN A GOOD to GREAT MOOD on a glorious day today! So let's start with business as usual, and then go onto my many SHOUT OUTS for all those greatly deserving at the end of this email that is back, working, functioning, alive, healthy and strong! Sorry for the long delayed, there were technical difficulties that have been resolved, and all, like my car this morning is soooooo much better. Halelulliah.   THIS DINNER below written about on October 6th, 2009 is one of the many dinners we have hosted here in the past, just like the one we just did with John and Theresa Morrison at Ardeo restaurant with owner/ winemaker Alejandro Jofre of his family's JA JOFRE winery in the Colchagua Valley in Chile on 9/26/2017. It was another resounding success and we want to give a Big SHOUT OUT to all those that helped to make it so from the kitchen staff, chef, general manager, servers, sommelier David, owner of Ardeo/Bardeo, to Alejandro, to John and Theresa, to those that helped to make the wine, too at the vineyard itself.    THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN THINKING recently : draw attention to the positive, to those that make up our communities small and large, national, state, country, international : all that selflessly give of themselves to make everything, everyone the best that they can be - both giving and receiving, not always asking first : " What is there in it for me? "     HEARING SO MUCH NEGATIVE, difficult, unbelievable, astounding, absurd, selfish, those passing the buck and never having it stopped with them, those that throw up unnecessary barriers, say things cannot be done, make excuses, looking the other way, you know what I am saying, you get the idea? This is to concentrate on the positive, to move forward celebrating that which is good, that which has been done, that which is making us stronger and happier, whether it has been recognized and thanked or not.     I WANT TO acknowledge, to mention, to draw attention to, and to say ' thanks '. ' we see and listen and care and do notice your efforts, what you have added to our communities, our lives - thanks. '   I HAVE ONLY MY EYES, MY EARS, my senses, but I can have a positive effect as we all can and so this store email is dedicated to giving a Big SHOUT OUT where I can today, and I apologize now if you deserve one and I have forgotten to mention you.   SOMETIMES THE Shout Outs can be small, but for many they are big. Justin Pinder has helped us with our computer here for many years now and he helped get us rolling once again with these weekly Tuesday store emails : thanks Justin. You are the best, always have been.   I WANT to also say that it is so heartening to see and hear about all that have responded recently to our disasters in Houston, Florida, Las Vegas, Puerto Rico. To hear about Jose Andres and his group that have helped at all these, now in Puerto Rico doing what they can makes us proud to be humans and alive and there for others, it is inspiring indeed, really it is.   OUR PRAYERS and THOUGHTS go out to all those that have lost their lives, those that have survived and are now trying to make sense, to rebuild, to move forward, pick up the pieces, and be once again productive and a part of a community and more. How do they do it? The obstacles are so many that it seems unbelievable that they are able to do so.     AND SO OFTEN we seem to dwell on the negative aspects of anything, and that is certainly not healthy. Each community, each neighborhood, each family and business, association, retail operation, group needs support. No question : we need to help bolster the spirits and the moods, the positive, the warmth, the smile-laugh-making that makes it all more than bearable. It must be also enjoyable, meaningful, welcoming, enriching, too.   IT CANNOT ALL BE DEFEATIST, WITHOUT HOPE : there must always be hope and dreams that are still alive and realized. I cannot accept this past week when a young male customer from West Virginia told me that there is no hope there. That certainly can and must be changed.   I WANT TO FOCUS with you all on the positive here in our neighborhood. We need to see the growth, the change, the present and the future as something that is strong and resilient and not simply defeatist!   That will not do, that must change, we must focus on what we each can do and can add to make things as positive , enriching and as healthy as possible. That is up to you. Take a look around and try and see what you might do or add on your own to make things better all around.     I WANT TO SAY that recently I have taken a much closer look at out neighborhood here on Connecticut Avenue and I have been enriched considerably for doing so. I feel better having done so.   I HAVE STOPPED to look into the storefronts here of our many businesses, and I have been cheered, I have smiled, I have felt very positive doing so.   WHAT I HAVE EXPERIENCED doing so is to realize that we have many one-of-a-kind retail and businesses here - with individuals present to talk to, to witness in action doing what they do, people to talk to when we have questions and needs and more.   I HAVE REALIZED that with each of these businesses it is like stepping into the past, being present, and thinking that these bits of personal informations, services, people will live on and continue to impart, to share, to add their services, insights and touch our lives now and well into our future. This is special, this is personal, this is our community and it is all available to those of you that take the time to realize that what we have is so much more than when the stores and the retail that is taking over is simply carbon-copies of so many others : that if they are good it is because of those hired to do their jobs properly, that do them, that care, that see the importance of the roles that they play in each and every one of these communities.   WE MUST ALL as retailers realize that we do and can make a difference. That our attitude, our smiles, our greetings, our welcoming of you all, welcoming your pets, too : that it all is really important/   SO : I WANT TO GIVE a Big SHOUT OUT to all those here that have touched my live, our lives, enriching them, making them bearable and positive.   BEAU FINLEY has done a great job as our ANC The Fighting 3C04 representative. He cares and he has been very present and available to us, letting us know whenever there is anything that we should know about, be aware of. We are sorry to hear that one of the bartenders at Coppi's Organic restaurant was shot in the Shaw neighborhood ( and we are encouraged to know that things are progressing better now ).   SO : For Fun, See If You Know These I Mention : Big SHOUT OUT to :  KN Vinod, Marco, Marc, Day, Maps,  Hamid, Carlos, Liz, Ramon, Mohammed, Peter, Jeff, Hondo, Suzie, Tom, Pierre, David, Mr and Mrs Chen, ... and so many more, you should all be mentioned, I simply do not know all of you personally, and if I do I do not always know your names. Thank you all.   AN OBSERVATION : We as businesses here should get out and meet one another more, ask each other's names, ask others where they work, what they do, socialize a bit more to know in fact who we all are here! I am always so pleased to make the proper connections, to realize how rich and enriching this environment is.     I JUST GOT A ' Thank You ' Call from Wendy that helped to give  a birthday party this past weekend for their friend turning eighty! Wendy was in charge of the spirits and bought two cases of red wine to soak the labels off of, and to apply new ones with the eighty-year-old woman shown on the label as a beautiful young lady. I loved the picture - was immediately drawn to it. What great love and community, family, all. Glad it all worked out well Wendy. I appreciate the call this morning.     GOOD NEWS : Into the old location for Ripple we have a new Italian restaurant moving in by owners of both Cucina Al Volo and Osteria Al Volo. Their truck was there this past Saturday afternoon. I took pictures of that and posted them on our Facebook page at : Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits. Check them out. Great news indeed! So stay-tuned, hopefully like Mr Chen's Organic Chinese restaurant this will happen sooner than later. Go by also and try the food at Mt. Chen's Organic restaurant : they, like all our restaurants here have many seats to fill, and the food here that we offer is splendid, varied, tasty, enticing, very satisfying! Cheers all, ....   YOU ALL DESERVE this Big SHOUT - OUT!     ALSO : Coming Up :        On Tuesday, October 10th, 2017 6:30-8PM across the street at the Dupont Arts DC ( in the old Four P's Irish Pub / Bar space ) you can go and paint and enjoy your wine, too. WE are helping with this, will try and be there myself if possible, as this is a great opportunity for many of you. And we will have some good wine to enjoy , too! So mark your calendars.

Owner/ Winemaker Chilean Wine-Food-Pairing Dinner at Ardeo Restaurant with Alejnadro Jofre of His Family J.A. Jofre Winery In Colchagua, Chile : 4 Courses 4 Wines - $50 a Person + Tax & Gratuity, Join Us! Si Si Si Si Si

Dinner tonight at Ardeo/Bardeo with our owner/ winemaker Alejandro Jofre of his family @J.A.Jofre Winery in Calchagua, Chile , 7 pm, $50 a person plus tax and gratuity. Call Ardeo now and reserve a seat for this incredible meal tonight of 4 courses and 4 wines yes! What a grand treat that will include a fine Carmenere dry red and more moder, fruit-forward, bolder wines to enjoy with a meal or even on their own. A great opportunity, really!

They do a great job at these dinners at Ardeo, often held upstairs in their private room, sometimes downstairs? We do not know yet, depends on how many of you have signed up for this dinner. Ardeo always pulls out all the stops and does the best possible job possible, their best foot-forward each and every time!

And the wines from Alejandro will speak for themselves, and Alejandro will fit in all the juicy little factoids to make their flavors and tastes come even more alive, more vibrant, more relevant, more an interest to us all.

The weather tonight should be perfect to enjoy a fine winemaker/owner meal at Ardeo with Alejandro Jofre. Do come, do call and reserve your places. Cheers, e hasta esta noche a 7PM! Venga venga venga.


A GORGEOUS WARM DAY so far, and you have to stay hydrated, drink lots of water, and enjoy our late summer return as we had plety of gray and cold days in August, we really did. I, for one, am happy to have such nice weather once again. Feels good to have small gentle breezes and to bake a bit some in the heat of the day.

LOTS GOING ON in the news and that can be quite the challenge to absorb, digest, survive with even a partial smile?!? So we will not dwell on any of that except to say that you are welcome here and we can speak of the things that we share in common more, that make us more alike than we think or chose to acknowledge, but that ultimately might serve to help us heal and move forward as a community of communities bonding and working for all of our common good.

WATCH THE GREAT MOVIE " Babette's Feast " and smile as two of the men in this small coastal sea village sit at the same table at last and speak again and are in the same company again, even if it be strained, it be a start. I love this movie, always makes me feel good, it really does.We have the great bottles of French Burgundy if any of you want to recreate this amazing meal for your family, guests and friends. Some things never age or get old. Talking and smiling, laughing are some.

     1) Meursault dry white from DOMAINE VINCENT BOUZEREAU 2015, $82.99, 100% Chardonnay would be a great white to include as it has a really nice dry and leaner start that opens slowly and gracefully as both it and your palate adapt to each other, and that should never be rushed. Take your time, let the flavors get clearer, strengthen, flourish and grow and impress you more. You will see, you will start to smile, you will relax, you will start to form the sound : " Oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh WHoooooooooooooWoooooooowwwwwwwwww " . A special treat.

     2) Morey-Saint-Denis " Herbouttes " from Frederic Magnien, 2013, On Special for $43.99, regularly $49.99 is a great 100% Pinot Noir treat to enjoy. It, too takes both your time and your patience. You cannot rush this kind of taste and experience. You have to move slowly, you have to find the right coordination, tempo, dance-step, movement - progression that will ultimately draw the other out and create flavors and tastes to soar on thier winds with, yes, si si oui oui oui si si! It is medium bodied, flavorful, some real body, and will stand up to many a dish well. Babette would have known just what to do with both of these wines being French as she was. Put your French on!


WERE THAT LIFE WERE PERFECT?!? It can be at times, and it was just for me a few minutes ago at lunch! What a treat! Incredible, I took some photos and will include them here if I get the chance.

IT WAS SATURDAY and I was walking past IndiqueDC restaurant here across the street from us on Connecticut Avenue and I stopped to take a picture of the other side of the outdoor sign that I had missed earlier. I had to wait for people to walk past as not to disturb them and so I took several and was greeted by owner chef KN Vinod that invited me in for a bite to eat. At first I said ' no ' that I did not have time, but he insisied and I went inside into the bar space where he was working on his next week's notes. I told him to please make it quick.

KN sia do me : " You eat everything?! " I answered that I did, to make me whatever he liked? He did, too. I took the opportunity to take pictures of his restaurant while he was in the kitchen. I saw the customers ans waiters and waitresses, loving it all, soaking it all up!It was a great visual treat, many of them I have put up on Instagram at : Tonythewineguy and I will add them soon to our Facebook apge at : Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits, and to our Twitter, too at : CPWineSpirits. So be on the lookout!

Then as I was waiting my phone rang. It was Santos here at the store. He said : " Tony a customer has been waiting for you for twenty minutes. " So, when the food arrived I asked KN to please put it in a doggy-bag and give it to me. I asked the bartender when he saw me and asked what I would like to drink? I responded that I would like to have a mango drink. He said that they had mango smoothies! Oh yeah, it came with the food and I slurped it down quickly : YUM! That I enjoyed immeately as I took pictures of the food and al, of the people there, of it all! Yes. Shukria KN , thank you so!

IT WAS BUSY HERE with Robert Kennedy tasting so I put the food into our walk-in cooler here and immediately forgot about it as I helped customers. I had asked KN how much time I had to eat the meal, he wanted me to eat it within the hour if possible. Well, that did not happen unfortunately.

I DID NOT EAT my KNVinod / INDIQUEDC restaurant meal Saturday Sept. 23rd, Sunday 24th, Monday 25th, not until Monday at 2PM here back at the store did I eat on Sept. 26th, 2017 this fabulous meal prepared by KN of three separate dishes! I was wondering how they would taste? I loved their look on the plates at the bar at IndiqueDC, and I wondered what he had made and how they would hold up? They had been properly refrigerated the whole time, and so I was not worried about spoilage, just taste?

ONE DISH with the Safron small mini pancake had a hardly boiled egg on it, still fully round and runny in the middle. My wife does not runny eggs so I knew that one would be mine. The egg had broken over this time.

I CONFESS AGAIN KN, besides waiting to eat your FABulous meal, I also nooked it in the microwave : two of the dishes, not the third, for 80 seconds I believe?!?

WELL, if thiese dishes suffered from all of this they were then spectacular when forst made for me. I loved them, the flavors rising and soaring, screeching, stabbing, biting, nipping, pulling, twanging like fine strung and plucked strings on a guitar or violin, and so much more. The colors alone, the forms, the textures, the hard and soft, thick, airy, crisp, tart, fresh and hard against the more accomodating, welcoming, plaint tastes : all great contrasts on every level.

LOVED MY MEAL KN, thank you, Shukaria.

I WILL WRITE A MEAL of our wide range of spirits to go with these three courses I just ate.

I SPOKE TO JAGIR just now about enjoying an Indian meal and what he either enjoys or sees others enjoying round the table at home or in an Indian restaurant : and he siad that they enjoy everything from non-alcoholic fruit drinks made from peaches, mangos, grapes, to hard whiskey, beer and wine of course. So I will focus on some of those here.

SO : Here are our BEER SElections for this incredible meal :

          TWO IPA's :

     1) Acme Exquisitely Balanced IPA ( India Pale Ale ) from NORTH COAST Brewing Co. in California, On Special for $10.99, with 6.9% alcohol by volume, from Fort Bragg, CA>

     2) Soul Style IPA ( India Pale Ale ) Bright Tropical ' Taste Enlightenment ' from GREEN FLASH, with 6.5% alcohol by volume, selling On Special for $10.99 a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, from San Diego, California, with waves op hops, Simcoa Citra Cascade, yes!


          TWO Pumpkin beers :

     1)  Imperial PUMKING Ale Brewed with PUMPKINS from the SOUTHERN TIER Brewery, for a 4-apck of 12 ounce bottles, with 8.5% alcohol by volume, in Lakewood, NY, made , brewed with 2 varieties of Hops and 2 types of Malts, On Special for $16.99, ... yes, a class-act, very popular

     2) Pumpkinhead from SHIPYARD Brewing CO., with 4.5% alcohol by volume,from Portland, Maine, this is milder, lighter, gentler ...a 6-pack of 12-ounce bottles, On Special for $9.99, yes!

TWO LIQUORS For This Indique Meal :

     1) Indian Single Malt Whiskey Non-Chill Filtered Vintage Select Casks from the RAMPUR Distillery, product of India, On Special for $74.99 a bottle, since 1943, with 43% alcohol by volume ..... mmmmmmmmm good! It is an experience all in itself, you have to taste it yourself, be amazed! Be pleased, teased, tried and found worthy with a slow and gradual sipping here of this golden single malt. Yes! Shukria.

     2)  Dry Rye Gin from California's ST. GEORGE Distillery, Pn Special for $39.99 a bottle, with 45% alcohol by volume, I smell the essence of Mango in the nose, the rest is wonderful, love it, cuts and adds, holds together, defines many food flavors. Yes.

WINES For This Indique Lunch From Chef KN Vinod :


     1) From owner winemaker Alejandro Jofre of his own J.A. JOFRE winery in Colchagiua, Chile ( REMEMBER - We Have Our Winemaker Dinner At Bardeo with him tonight 7PM, what a treat, and I asked Alejandro which of his wines he is pouring tonight would go well with Indian food and he immediately said : Blanco!

     BLANCO " Frios Del Ano " 2016, $25.99 a bottle, is a filed blend of approximately 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Vert , made from approximately 75 year-old vines! It stays six moths on the grape skins/ lees, done in stainless steel but with a lot of complexity, not an orange wine, but a great mouth-feel, texture, taste and weight! It will refresh, it will brighten, soften, delineate the flavors of KN Vinod's food!


     2) Bonarda 2015 Maipu , Mendoza, Argentina, from MONTEVIA from BODEGAS VIAMONTE, 2015, $16.49 a bottle, I was quite literally entralled when I tasted this red. It impressed me so and it will cut through the vegetables that KN used and refresh and soften and yet enliven to a great glow, grin and spin the food flavors!

          We Need THREE Sparkling Wines For Fun :


     1) 4478 Methode traditionelle delicate salmon-color rose dry 100% Pinot Noir grapes Italian Val D'Oasta sparkling, On Special for $27.99 : this will be amazing with chef Vinod's food as it will wake, stimulate, shimmy, hop , skip and jump around the food flavors and charge them as they might not ever again be so charged! Mmmmm, love this wine from Italy, cannot wait to taste it with KN's food next.

     2) Brut De Peche is a french sparkling wine made from peaches which is dry and slightly sparkling, smooth lively, lovely and will complement any of the chutney and dried fruit flavors in KN's food! It will please everyone to sip as they eat : period! $10.99 a bottle.

     3) Mamamango a blend of Moscato and Mango ( M+Mango ) 2 - yes, : thicker, more tactile, more textural, more lush and delicious on the palate, this will work amazingly well with chef Vinod's food : what a great treat, love it.$16.49 a bottle.


SAVE ON WINE Up to 20% OFF sticker prices, come buy bottles of wine at $19.99 and SAVE 20% OFF immediayely on each bottle - three ways to save tomorrow. Call and Pay if you cannot come : 202-363-4265. Talk to me, Tony or to Chris.


WEEK'S TASTINGS :


FRIDAY, Sept 29th, 2017 ( 5-8PM ) : We have Narayan Campbell here to pour an assortment of his fine imports Still to be decided tomorrow.

SATURDAY, September 30th, 2017 ( 2-6PM ) We have Libby Edwatds here to pour some fine wines as well, that will also be decided tomorrow, maybe Spanish, maybe Italian, maybe a mix? Maybe French? We have lots of irons in the fire, will pull them out tomorrow and make a final decision.

JOIN US : Never any charge, always glad to see you, always a great honor, treat and pleasure.  COM SEE US, come dine with us tonight!

CHEERS, TONY Tues. Sept. 26th, 2017 ...

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Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits Thank you Peter, as always it will be a pleasure to see you again and taste with you these fine wines of Robert Kennedy. Dogs are welcome, too. We have fresh water out for them here the wine-tasting , so feel free to bring them in! Cheers!!!

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Cleveland Park Wine & Spirits Go by the #Farmer'sMarketClevelandParkWashDC20008 that has been a great success and organized and executed by our fine Cleveland Park Business Association here, looking out for you, doing what we all can to make this, or actually simply keep this the brilliant, alive, versatile, vibrant, active, lively, warm, welcoming neighborhood that it is with one-of-a-king store and restaurants, moveie house, fitness center, and not simply chains that are choking the history and our past from us and providing pretty much neutral, bland, surface places that do not celebrate our past, and add to the equation as we do, they simply copy those parts of the equation that are everywhere, that do not add anything really special, unique or fascinating as we do here in Cleveland Park! Walk by the stores, look into the displays, go inside, step into many special worlds that are vital and enriching, nourishing, essential to our physical and mental well-being to survive, to thrive, to smile feel alive, and grow - as a community, person, family yes!! Cheers, happy weekend, come by and taste this afternoon fine quality, small-production family owned vineyards and their wines from Italy from @RWKImports and with president @RobertKennedy himself pouring and sharing here from 2-6PM, Saturday, September 23rd, 2017 : and remember your dogs are welcome here, even fresh water for them, too to drink! Anthony ( TONY ) Anthony Quinn

Escape Politics Here To More Peaceful Spirits & Television, Too! Happy Rosh Hashanah , In The Eighties, Cooler Today, Discover West Cork Limited Irish Whiskey, ' Contradiction ' from Smooth Ambler WV Blend Of Straight Whiskies, Vanilla from Crown Royal, Corazon de Agave Tequila, The Gentler Dram from Tomintoul, Mandarin Absolute Swedish Vodka, Godfather Premium Beer, Mango Comapeno from Charm City Draft Mead, Imported 10,000 Super Beer from Old Monk, Le Sabor Que Nos Une Saiva Vida Beer, & Sooo Much More

ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING here in Cleveland Park Northwest, Washington D.C., 20008, a happenin' Wine & Spirits store, lots of vibrant restaurants and stores to shop in, to be amazed, pleased, and we have a great art center across the street, a really fine fitness center, and a superb movie house - yes, and Mr Chen's Organic restaurant this week. Really a very vibrant, stimulating environment to be in here. You should try it, you will be surprised, you will be transported, you will be smiled upon, slapped on the back, cajoled, teased, pleased and you will become a part of our active community. Cheers, come and see how it feels for size, fit and feel?!?

IT IS ROSH HASHANAH this Thursday and we wish you all a great holiday celebration, enjoy it, come by for any kosher wines you may need, let us assist you with that. We have a fine selection here and are thrilled and honored to be able to serve your needs throughout the year and during these important holiday celebrations as well. Come discover our

AND : We Have A GREAT Winemaker/Owner Dinner with Alejandro Jofre of his own winery J.A.JOFRE Winery from Chile that will include his Estate wines, Bianco, Rosado, e Rojo including a fine Carmenere, from the Colchagua Valley, he uses the term ' modern ' for his wines,, we will see how Alejandro's four wines pair with the four courses at Ardeo/Bardeo restaurant down at the end of our block this -
     Tuesday, September 26th, 2017
     7 PM
     $50 + Tax & Gratuity
     Call : 202-244-6750
     @Ardeorestaurant

JOIN US for this wonderful dinner. Ardeo has always done a stellar job at these dinners. Try the wines and get special pricing for them the next day Wednesday when we charge you for them, available for pick-up here on the weekend.
YOU WILL LOVE John and Theresa Morrison the import company at @34South that brings these to us. They will be there along with Alejandro waxing-poetic about the wine and food pairings, and about Chile and the Colchuaga Valley, too. Cheers, see you there.

TASTINGS of the week :

WEDNESDAY, September 120th, 2017 - 5-8PM, ...
ON TOP OF ALL THIS this week we will focus on some great Hungarian wines using the Furmint grape ( on Wednesday , with David Humayer the brand ambassador od FURMINTUSA , come see what we have, try them, be amazed : world-class wines, all whites, all distinct, with great unique personalities. Taste for yourselves

FRIDAY, September 22nd, 2017 ( 5-8PM ) : We have Valerie Wrightson of Elite Imports here to taste some fine Spanish wines ( a lilting lovely Albarino and a silkt-soft-bright red from the Mencia grape - smoother than I have ever tasted for this indigenous Mencia grape variety from Bierzo, a @GrapesOfSpain selection, the first I have tasted in quite awhile, and I must say I like this one very much, was surprised how much I liked it.. And we have another surprise wine from Spain for you all to try as well with Valerie. Come taste this Friday ...  as well as a killer dry Tavel rose, too from Tavel, France. This, too is a more fruit-forward, softer, gentler Tavel than I have tasted in quite some time, and I quite liked it.

ALSO : Rae of REPUBLIC RESTORATIVES will be here to taste again with us the superb Civic Vodka, the Borrough Bourbon and the Rodham Rye whisy, too : something for eveyone. And this is the only DC distillery owned by women, support them.


SATURDAY, September  23rd, 2017 ( 2-6pm ) : we have Robert Kennedy the owner of his own RWK Imports here to taste some of our favorite small-production, family-owned wines, four, ...

1) Verdicchio d'Matelica, 2015, from COLLE STEFANO, $19.99 a bopttle, vino biologico/ Agricoltura Italia, with 12.5% alcohol by volume, ( go to : www.rwkimports.com and www.collestafano.com ) : I like this wine for the flavor, the vibrant rich thickness yet svelt-ness here, what a versatile wine , dry, that pleases so.

2) ' Thea ' 2013 dry aromatic, bright, full rich 100% Petit Manseng Rubicone from TRE MONTI Winery
. ( you hardly ever see this French grape variety in Italy ) : $29.99, with 15% alcohol by volume - this is an exceptional vintage for a wine, and a wine not-to-be-missed! It will leave quite an imprint on your tastebuds, like looking at the solar eclipse of the sun when you should not, be aware! Taste slowly, let the flavors seep in, be felt, be experienced in full. Named after Vittorio's grandmother .

3) Pterignone 2012 Sangiovese Riserva from TRE MONTI Winery, from Romagna, Italy as well as the Thea white above, aged for six months in small barrels, with 14.5% alcohol by volume, This red is really starting to come into it's own right now and will provide amazing bright full yet controlled flavors to excite, ignite, fire both imagination and tastebuds here, and complement many a fine meal, too.Made from 100% Sangiovese, $23.99, recommended without question.

4) ' Terra Lunari ' Benaco Bresciano IGT , Veneto, Italy, from PERLA DEL GARDA, a superb Bordeaux blend from owner-winemaker Giovanna, On Special for $21.49, regularly $22.99, : a great medium-to-light-bodied red to enjoy with a meal. A real treat, always been one of my favorites.

Wow, what a great lineup.

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AND :   We Have  BEER, CIDER , LIQUOR & More WINE To Interest You :


I JUST sold wine to an Aussie that asked me : " And you reckon it is good? " I siad with a smile quickly, yes, I do, and I reckon you will come back and tell me so about each of these different French wines. At the register I reiterated : " And the reckoning will be the next time you come to the store. " We both smiled. Time will reveal her opinion on each of these fine French wines : two red Burgundy wines : a Julienas 100% 2015 Gamay grape, and a 90% Pinot Noir and 10% Cesar from the small village of Irancy next to Chablis - both reds On Special for $19.99 ,  one fine unoaked Loire Valley Chardonnay, $14.99 a bottle ).

AND : We just had Doug that needed a bottle of kosher wine and I sold him a bottle of the Paarl South African UNORTHODOX wine, a Sauvignon Blanc 2016, $14.99, that is a delight to sip before the meal as well as with it.

AND  ALSO : Hamid from down the street at : www.TownJewelersInc.com just came by asking for his case of the Armenian Pomegranate wine that his mother likes to drink, and so I called our rep Konstantin that called me back just now ( all in a twenty minute period ), and all is well. The case comes for Hamid's mother tomorrow and as Hamid says : " That is all she drinks. " I loved that. His father said earlier to him : " Be sure it is from Armenia. " Small world, only place that I know it is made.

AND : The Kagor will come back, too from Moldoa, our sweet red that will hit the spot if you like port-like wines , and this will preserve after open for quite some time as well.

THE TRUTH HERE : we are here to support our community, we feel strongly about that, we really do. Come by and let us know what you want, can be a kosher bottle as well as a scratch ticket where our customer just asked me : " What is the best $20 sctratch ticket to buy? " I said let's start with the $2 ticket first, he bought two, spent $4 and got his two dollars back on the second ticket, so he was only out $2! He got his bottle blue bottle of kosher Prosecco and so he is very happy and can enjoy that at sunset tomorrow night.


SO :  Here are what we are recommending :


IN BEER From Santos We Have :

1) SAIVA VIDA, a Honduras beer of 6 12-ounce cans, On Special for $9.49 : come and check this out. Should taste great this week with our temperatures in the eighties!

2) Godfather Premium beer, Original quality, On Special for $2.99 for a 1Pt 6 Fl Oz bottle, , with 6.8% alcohol by volume, from India, come check this out.

3) 10,000 Super Beer from OLD MONK, Go for Monk, imported from India, On Special for $4.99 a 1 Pt. 6 Fl. Oz bottle, with 8% alcohol by volume, ... come try it!

IN HONEY MEAD We Have -

1) Mango Comapeno Meadworks from CHARM CITY, a 4-pack of 12-ounce specials, On Special for $12.99, : not too much heat, not too much sweet, ...with 6.9% alcohol by volume, these are delightful, refreshing, distinct, a treat, such variety , and from Baltimore, Maryland.



IN LIQUOR - From Jagir we have -

1) Dry Vermouth DRAPO, a full liter bottle from Turino, Italy, $18.99 : flavorful, tasty, distinct, a quality product,with 13% alcohol by volume.

2) Reposado tequila from CORAZON de Agave, $54.99, made from 100% Agave, , grown in the ha=eart of the Blue Agave region in Mexico known as ' The Highlands '.Distilled twice from 100% Blue Agave, distilled in pot stills and aged in oak barrels.All estate-produced from start-to-finish. Yes, si si si si si!

3) Vanilla flavored whisky from CROWN ROYAL, a fine Canadian whisky to enjoy anytime you want the distinct flavor of vanilla to spread through and add to and soften the flavors of the whisky to just that point that makes the experience a complete joy and not one that is more an aquired tast Cheers! On Special for $30.99 for a 750ml bottle, with 35% alcohol by volume. Cheers.

4) ' Contradiction ' from SMOOTH AMBLER , a 100 proof blended bourbon whisky, On Special for $53.99 a bottle, using 27% straight bourbon whiskies aged 2 years, and 73% straight bourbon whiskies aged 9 years, a wheated bourbon combined with a rye, try it, excellent.

5) Speyside Glenlivet Single Peated Malt Scotch whisky from TOMINTOUL ( the gentle dram ), On Special for $43.99 a bottle, with 40% alcohol by volume : I am a firm believer in the elegance, pleasure, smoothness and harmony in the flavors of all the TOMINTOUL single malt scotches! Really special, and a great price, too.

6) Limited Release Irish Whiskey Barrel proof from WEST CORK, $57.99 a bottle, with 62% alcohol by volume, really distinct, really great force, power, flavors that are tempered in this barrel proof that will put your tatsebuds all to the test, and charm and cajole and please them before all is over, you will tasste, you will feel, you will relax and smile, too.

7) Mandarin from ABSOLUT, from Sweden, give a Madarin flavor accent to your fine Swedish vodka drink tonight, On Special for $23.99, with 40% alcohol by volume.


TWO GREAT Extremes here in kosher wines - sublime to ridiculously fine, both :

1) Carmenere 2016 from Chile's Valle Central, Bin N0 966, $8.99 a bottle, with 13% alcohol by volume,  and Vegan friendly, this is the national red grape for Chile, medium-bodied, once blended in Bordeaux, France to make fine Bordeaux, and now adopted by the people of Chile as their national grape variety. Cheers.

2) Pauillac 2010 ( a great vintage in Bordeaux ), this dry fabulous red Bordeaux from CHATEAU HAUT de la BECADE, $49.99, with 13% alcohol by volume, is a great way to enjoy a fine kosher wine starting at sunset tomorrow, Come by tomorrow and SAVE 20% OFF on this bottle , as all bottles over $19.99 of wine are 20% OFF tomorrow as usual.

THANKS For Everything, you all are the very very very best. We could nt be here without you. Cheers, thanks again, TONY  9/19, 2017