JUNE 2013 Newsletter
JUNE TASTING EVENTS
FRIDAY, JUNE 21st.
5:30 - 7:30 pm at our store on Grove Ave.
Often imitated never equaled, our annual:
ROSÉ-A-PALOOZA
There is no other place to be on the first day of Summer.
All the great rosé wines / all the great suppliers
Discounts will be offered on all wines tasted.
Thursday, JUNE 6th
5:30- 7:30 pm
I.V. Kimberly of
Spire Collection
Bordeaux, Tuscan and California Wines
of Distinction
JUNE SHORT SIPS CLASS
Wines (white & RED) of Austria, celebrating: Austrian Retail Wine Weeks
A one hour educational program, limited to eight people and held in our fine wine room. There is a $5 per person class fee. The class will be held twice in JUNE–FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 14th and 15th, 5:30 to 6:30pm ––Availability is on a first come first serve basis but you can call and reserve spaces at anytime. (A great idea for your group as a prelude to dinner.)
CELEBRATE AUSTRIAN RETAIL WINE WEEKS - DRINK MORE GRÃœNER VELTLINER
One of the best white wines for summer drinking; crisp, fresh & a touch of mineral driven pepper zing.
2012 Tegernseerhof Grüner Veltliner T26 - citrus and grapefruit aromas, exotic tropical fruits with a hint of freshly ground white pepper. Medium-bodied and dry, with a firm mineral backbone. $14.95
2012 Berger Grüner Veltliner- New York Times Best Value - “Fresh and expressive, with citrus, floral and mineral flavors that linger in the mouth. It practically invites you to have a second glass†1 liter - $14.95
2011 Hillinger “First Hill White – (70% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Welschrieling 10% Grüner Veltliner) I know it is not all Grüner but, darn it, this wine just wants to be your best Austrian friend and wants to go to the beach with you where you will enjoy flavor and dry crispness together. $10.95
MONTEVERTINE
Montevertine is one of the reference point producers in Tuscany for ageworthy, traditionally made wines. -Antonio Galloni
Only tiny amounts of these wonderful Tuscans make their way to Virginia. Buy one for now and one for later.
2010 Montevertine IGT Pian del Ciampolo Tuscany, Italy – “The 2010 Pian del Ciampolo impresses for its density. Sweet dark cherries, flowers, mint and licorice are some of the many notes that emerge from the glass. There is a purity and beauty to the 2010 that I admire. This is a gorgeous entry-level wine from Montevertine. As always Pian del Ciampolo is mostly Sangiovese with a dollop of Colorino and Canaiolo. I tasted the wine from cement one week prior to bottling. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. (WA#201) $32.95
2010 Montevertine Rosso di Toscana - Sangiovese with a small complement of Colorino and Canaiolo is in direct contradiction to the approach of the “super-Tuscan” Despite the formal lack of the appellation, this is one of the rare examples of a true Chianti Classico. Delcious and bold with Classico acidity. $57.95
NEW ARRIVALS
2011 Ridge Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine, Sonoma – “impresses for its silkiness and texture. Sweet dark berries, flowers and mint are some of the notes that take shape in the glass. The 2011 is a decidedly mid-weight, feminine style of Geyserville. Floral notes reappear on the finish, adding lift and vibrancy. The 2011 should drink well upon release and also age.†(WA #202) $44.95
2010 Casanova di Neri Sant Antimo Rosso di Casanova di Neri, Tuscany, Italy –“Dark cherries, plums, flowers and spices literally jump out of the glass in this vinous, bright red. The 2010 Rosso is a great, budget-priced wine from Giacomo Neri.†(WA#200) $23.95
2011 Mont de Marie Anathème Blanc VDT, Languedoc – From 70 year old Ugni Blanc vines fermented without intervention that can last (as it did in 2011) for up to eight months. No sulphur is used during the process. The wine is bottled without fining or filtering , old school. Rich and complex, maybe some slight oxidated notes that only add to the cache of this wine. Drink with roast chicken or try with Sushi. $14.95
WITH THE WARMER WEATHER UPON US; DO NOT LEAVE WINE IN YOUR CAR.
Please remember that in 90 plus degree weather it would take less than 2 hours in a closed car or car trunk for wine to spoil. Wine is a perishable food product, albeit one with a long life span if stored properly. What is proper wine storage? If you were to go to your local market and observe how they present wine, standing straight up under fluorescing UV light, next to the warm prepared foods, this is exactly NOT the way to store wine. Remember do the opposite (wine on its side, low UV light source, cool temperatures) of what you see in the grocery store and your wine will age gracefully for months or years.
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Jun 2013 | Usual | Case (cs.btl cost) |
|
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*2012 Villa Dria Cotes de Gascogne Blanc (Gascogny, France) | $ 7.95 | $ 9.95 | $ 90 ($7.50) |
*2011 Bodegas Luzon Monastrell & Syrah Tinto (Jumilla, Spain) | $ 8.49 | $ 9.95 | $ 96 ($8.00) |
*2012 Cultivate "Copa Cabana" Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere (Chile) | $ 8.95 | $10.95 | $ 99 ($8.25) |
*2011 M. Chapoutier "Marius" Terret/Vermentino Blanc (Languedoc, Fr.) | $ 8.95 | $10.95 | $ 99 ($8.25) |
2012 Dom. De Brazilier Coteaux du Vendemois Rosé (Loire Valley, Fr.) | $10.95 | $12.95 | $123 ($10.25) |
2011 Viña Nora "Peitan" Albarino (Rias Baixas, Spain) | $12.95 | $14.95 | $144 ($12.00) |
2007 Castello di Lucignano Chianti Classico (Tuscany, Italy) | $14.95 | $19.95 | $162 ($13.50) |
2011 d'Arenberg "Hermit Crab" Viognier/Marsanne (McLaren Vale, Au.) | $14.95 | $18.95 | $162 ($13.50) |
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