April 2016 Monthly Newsletter
April Tasting Events
Please join us on Thursday, April 12th from 5:30 to 7:30pm as we welcome
Melissa Groshong
PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS
Dedicated fully and solely to displaying the nature of place driven, Oregon Pinot Noir.
Friday April 27th from 5:30 to 7:30pm we continue the “What the h*ll is up with that staff†tasting series with: David Witkowsky of POTOMAC SELECTIONS, INC. He thinks we should buy delicious place driven wines from Argentina and Chile. Yeah, whatever.
WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY 2:00pm-7:00pm
‘Whatever we feel like openingâ€
APRIL “SHORT SIPS†CLASS
A Single Blind Tasting of Spains’ Denominació d'Origen Qualificada (DOQ)
DOCq/DOQ is Spain’s highest quality designation and only two wine regions have been granted that status, Rioja and Priorat. We’ll blind taste an example of each as well as two wines that might be contenders for this elevated designation.
A one hour educational program, limited to eight people and held in our fine wine room. Because the demand has been so great we are doing the class twice in April – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, APRIL 20th and 21st from 6:00 to 7:00pm ––There is a $15 per person class fee and availability is on a first come first serve basis but you can call & reserve spaces at any time. (A great idea for your group as a prelude to dinner.)
The Last Saturday Wine School
_ Bottle conditioning- what happens to wine as it ages_
The last Saturday of the month changes from a “whatever we feel like drinking†tasting event to a mini wine school tasting. We’ll pick a topic, theme, etc. and taste with a purpose! The wines we taste will be offered as a package with a discount. This is very informal with no scheduled start or finish time. Each session will be about 10 minutes! Come anytime between 2 and 5 pm on Saturday, 4/28.
APRIL SPECIAL OFFERS
APRIL SPECIAL OFFERS: GAJA BARBARESCO
GAJA – first among equals! One of the stars of the world wine scene, Gaja is widely credited with transforming not just the image and international reputation of its native Piedmont region, but of Italy as a whole. For over 150 years this winery has defined the wines of the Piedmont.
2013 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont Italy – “The 2013 Barbaresco is fabulous. In fact, this is one of the best Barbarescos I have tasted at Gaja in many years. Vibrant, perfumed and beautifully sculpted in the glass, the 2013 possesses tons of understated intensity. Sweet red cherry, mint, white pepper and anise are all lifted in the glass. The 2013 is an almost shockingly classic Barbaresco from Gaja. The translucent color, vibrant Nebbiolo fruit and austere but noble tannins represent a move towards a much more traditional style. For readers who can find it, the 2013 is simply a must-have wine.’ (Vinous 4/16)
Regular price: $229.99, On Sale in April: $189.99 (while supplies last)
APRIL SPECIAL OFFER: CHÂTEAU DE BEAUREGARD
The Burrier family estates (Chateau De Beauregard, Georges Burrier and Joseph Burrier Domains) constitute one of the major properties of Southern Burgundy. Its vineyards cover 43 hectares and include 22 of Pouilly-Fuissé. All the white wines are vinified at Château de Beauregard. A delicious wine that profiles somewhere between Chablis and Bourgogne Blanc. Here are two reviews:
2014 Château de Beauregard /Joseph Burrier Pouilly-Fuissé, Macon, Burgundy France
From Wine Spectator (6/30/17):“A whiff of oyster shell signals this sleek white, which gathers flavors of lemon, melon and mineral across the palate. The finish is invigorating and sapid. Drink now through 2023. 2,000 cases imported.†From Vinous (12/15): “Bright, light yellow. Subtle smoky complexity to the aromas of stone fruits, apple and menthol. Not a fleshy or particularly structured wine but juice and nicely delineated. The dry, lemony finish leaves the palate fresh.â€
Regular Price: $34.99, On Sale in April: $24.99 (while supplies last)
NEW ARRIVALS
Truly Allocated & Truly Affordable – Get them while you can.
2015 Azienda Agricola La Torre Rosso di Montalcino DOC, Italy – A true baby Brunello. Certified organic, aged 18 months in small French barrels. Medium bodied and elegant from a tremendous vintage, BUT, better if you wait a year. Selected by NYT for its Rosso di Montalcino wine school. $35.99
2017 Domaine du Salvard Cheverny, Loire, France- In this mid Loire Valley wine region between Tours and Orleans you can mix a little Chard with your Sauv Blanc and this crisp, fresh 85% Chardonnay and 15 % Sauvignon Blanc blend is always one or our favorites. Kermit Lynch only lets us have 2 cases. $19.99
NEW ARRIVALS
2015 Rogue Vine Grand Itata, Itata Valley, Chile -“The red 2015 Grand Itata is a blend of Cinsault and some 10% PaÃs mixed in the field from a low-yielding, healthy vintage. The vineyard was planted in 1960 with head-pruned, organically farmed vines on granite soils. It fermented in small, 1,500-liter concrete vats with natural yeasts where the wine was kept for one year. It’s quite earthy and with lots of spices (clove), a little rustic. The palate is quite tasty, also a little rustic with some dusty tannins, in need of some food, with which it should be quite versatile. 5,000 bottles were filled in February 2016.†(WA 230) $19.99
2015 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon – “Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2015 Pinot Noir is scented of roses, wild thyme and lavender with a core of Bing cherries and warm cranberries plus an earthy/forest floor waft. Light to medium-bodied, the palate provides a wonderful intensity of perfumed red berry flavors with silken tannins and a long earthy finish.†(WA #232) $29.99
VALUE BORDEAUX - 2015 Château La Bourree Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France
2015 was a glorious vintage in Bordeaux and the classified growths are starting to arrive BUT it would be a waste of money to open and drink those now. They are for the future. Today you should drink 2015 La Bourree. Plenty of ripe red and blueberry fruit mixed with cedar notes finishing with refined tannins and a touch of oak. $16.99
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Apr 2018 | Usual | Case (cs.btl cost) |
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*2016 Quinta de Gomariz Loureiro Branco, Vinho Verde, Portugal | $6.99 | $10.99 | $72 ($6.00) |
*2016 Vina Zorzal Garnacha Rosado, Navarra, Spain | $6.99 | $10.99 | $72 ($6.00) |
* 2016 Kaltern Schiava Rosso, Alto Adige, Italy | $9.99 | $12.99 | $108 ($9.00) |
*2016 Regis Boucabeille “Les Terrasses†Cotes du Roussillon, France | $10.99 | $13.99 | $120 ($10.00) |
2016 Bodegas Cerro Chapeu Tannat de Reserva, Uruguay | $10.99 | $13.99 | $120 ($10.00) |
2016 Casale del Giglio Bellone Bianco, Lazio, Italy | $11.99 | $14.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2016 Bila-Haut Cotes du Roussillon Villages Blanc, France | $11.99 | $14.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2008 Dehesa la Granja Tinto, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Sp. | $14.99 | $24.99 | $168 ($14.00) |
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