Northern Virginia Wine Tastings

Some wine shops in NoVa have e-mail lists of their tastings, but they are not quite hip to the blog concept. I aggregate those e-mail messages here to make my life easier. Shops include The Curious Grape in Shirlington,VA and Wide World of Wine in DC. I am in no way affiliated with any of these businesses.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Signature Wines of the World Tonight & Cheryl's South Of France Tasting Friday

The Curious Grape
 
DON'T MISS TONIGHT'S TASTING OF SIGNATURE WINES FROM TOP WINE REGIONS (Thurs, July 9) & CHERYL'S SOUTH OF FRANCE TASTING FRIDAY! 
 
 
HIGHLY-RATED SIGNATURE WINES OF THE WORLD TONIGHT!
(Thursday, July 9, 6-8 pm)
 
Want to take a whirlwind tour of some of the world's top wine regions?  Pop by the tasting bar TONIGHT, Thursday, July 9 for an incredible lineup of wines that some of the world's top wine regions do best!   What makes Malbec the signature wine of Argentina?  Why is Gruner Veltliner the darling of Austria?  Due to its own unique combination of soil, climate, and local traditions, each region excels with a particular grape variety.  Tonight's tasting capitalizes on this concept of "terroir", with a lineup of gorgeous, highly-rated signature wines that show each region's best.  Why not stop by and sample:
  • An amazing, dry style of Riesling that will change the way you think about German wines
  • A just-arrived, 90-Point Sauvignon Blanc made in the effusive, tropical style that made New Zealand famous
  • The best example we know of Australian Shiraz that sells for less than $20
  • textbook, 91-Point Malbec from one of Argentina's top wineries
  • A drop-dead, 91-Point blend of Syrah and Grenache from France's southern Rhone Valley that's drinking beautifully right now!
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm.
 
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CHERYL'S SOUTH OF FRANCE TASTING FRIDAY
(July 10, 6-8 pm)
 
Starting to think about your weekend plans?  Why not start things off right with a quick trip to the south of France!  Just in time for an affordable summer jaunt, Cheryl's got a whole new line-up of fantastic, Mediterranean-style wines from France's deep south, all of which just received stellar reviews in the new issue of the Wine Advocate.  A selection of white, rosé, and robust, spicy reds, they're just the thing to quench your thirst or to pair with grilled fare at a backyard barbecue this weekend!  Why not stop by and sample:
  • One of the summer's best values, a floral, aromatic, 90-Point blend of Chardonnay and Viognier that sells for just $10.99!
  • An all-new 90-Point Cotes du Rhone rosé in a classy, complex style with flavors of cherries and candied orange
  • A spicy, licoricey, rarely-seen red from Beaumes de Venise, a Cotes du Rhone village that's better known for dessert wines
  • A knock-out, 94-Point red from one of our all-time favorite producers in the Cotes du Rhone village of Lirac -- an incredible value for just $25!
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm. 
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Killer wines at half price

 

90-Point Spanish Wines Tonight & Signature Wines Of The World Thursday

The Curious Grape
 
DON'T MISS HOT, 90-POINT WINES FROM SPAIN TONIGHT (Wed, July 8) & SIGNATURE WINES OF THE WORLD THURSDAY! 
 
 
 90-POINT SPANISH WINES TONIGHT!
(July 8, 6-8 pm)
 
Think this week's weather is hot?  It's nothing compared to TONIGHT'S tasting bar lineup, featuring all-new, incredible 90-Point values from Spain!  Arguably the best source for value on the planet, Spain continues to impress, with intensely-flavored reds and whites from all over the country.  Tonight's tasting offers an incomparable opportunity to sample a range of great wines from the country's top regions, including:
  • A lovely, fresh, aromatic blend of Godello ("go-DAY-oh") and Treixadura ("TRAY-juh-do-rah) from a newly-recognized region in Spain's northwest corner
  • A knockout, 91-Point Tempranillo from Toro that sells for a song
  • The gorgeous, 90-Point Rioja Gran Reserva from the outstanding 2001 vintage from Bodegas LAN
  • A brand new, 90-Point Crianza from Ribera del Duero  

Best of all, despite the caliber of tonight's wines, everything sells for less than $25!  The wines will be paired with a selection of cheeses and chocolates, including just-arrived organic chocolates from Taza!  Of course, you'll also enjoy the tasting bar discount on these already affordable bargains, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by any time from 6 to 8 pm.  Hope to see you there! 

SIGNATURE WINES OF THE WORLD THIS THURSDAY!
(July 9, 6-8 pm)
 
Want to take a whirlwind tour of some of the world's top wine regions?  Pop by the tasting bar THIS Thursday, July 9 for a special tasting featuring the wines that some of the world's top wine regions do best!   What makes Malbec the signature wine of Argentina?  Why is Gruner Veltliner the darling of Austria?  Due to its own unique combination of soil, climate, and local traditions, each region excels with a particular grape variety.  Thursday's tasting capitalizes on this concept of "terroir", with a lineup of signature wines that show each region's best.  Why not stop by and sample:
  • An amazing, dry style of Riesling that will change the way you think about German wines
  • A 90-Point Sauvignon Blanc made in the effusive, tropical style that made New Zealand famous
  • textbook, 91-Point Malbec from one of Argentina's top wineries
  • and more!
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm.
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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Cheryl's "American" Wines Tonight & Special Discounts On American Wines & More This Weekend

The Curious Grape
 
STOP IN TONIGHT FOR CHERYL'S FAVORITE "AMERICAN" WINES & TAKE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON ALL AMERICAN WINE, BEER, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY!
 
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS THIS SATURDAY: 10 AM TO 6 PM 
 
 
 CHERYL'S FAVORITE AMERICAN WINES TONIGHT!
(Thursday, July 2, 6-8 pm)
 
Celebrating the holiday this weekend?  Tonight's special tasting of Cheryl's American favorites will give you even more to celebrate, with a terrific selection of wines from the United States and our neighbors to the south!    Tonight's tasting features an eclectic lineup of unique, delicious wines, including:
  • A fun, crowd-pleasing blend of Chardonnay, Muscat, and Riesling that offers tremendous value from Washington state
  • fat, rich, aromatic Viognier that just arrived from Argentina!
  • A bold, ripe, unlikely red made from the usually diminutive Barbera grape in California's hot Lodi region, better-known for producing powerful, spicy Zins
  • A silky, earthy, California Syrah with beautiful, blueberry-like fruit 
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While you're at it, don't miss a chance to taste Brent's Chardonnay Brittle, an outrageous product that just arrived!  Salty, sweet, and utterly addictive, it's a sophisticated take on the old-fashioned classic, made with just a touch of Chardonnay.
 
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just plan to stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm.
 
 
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SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON ALL AMERICAN WINE, BEER, CHEESE & CHOCOLATE THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
(July 3 & 4)
 
Planning an outing or entertaining this weekend?  What better to serve than an all-American lineup of wine, beer and assorted goodies.  Stop by and stock up for the weekend this Friday, July 3 or Saturday, July 4 and you'll enjoy a special discount of 10% off all American wines, beers, cheeses, and chocolates that we sell!  Choose from favorite, crowd-pleasing American brands like Four Vines, Castle Rock, A.P. Vin, and more.  Or ice down a chestful of top-selling American microbrews like Dogfish Head, Dale's, Caldera, Bear Republic, New Holland, Bell's and more!  Plus, check out the new hits from Indiana's Laughing Dog Brewery.  And there's nothing like a selection of American chocolates to make it a party.  Choose from Vosges, Charles Chocolates, Askinosie, Patric, Saxon, Taza and more -- they're all on sale as we celebrate all things American!
 
HAVE A HAPPY JULY 4TH! 
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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

30-Second Reminder: Top Sauvignon Blancs Tonight & "American" Wines Thursday

The Curious Grape
 
DON'T FORGET STELLAR SAUVIGNON BLANCS TONIGHT(Wed, July 1) & STOP IN FOR CHERYL'S WINES OF THE AMERICAS THURSDAY! 
 
 
 STELLAR SAUVIGNON BLANCS TONIGHT!
(July 1, 6-8 pm)
 
Do your holiday plans include sun, surf, or sand?  Then you'll need plenty of Sauvignon Blanc, summer's quintessential summer refresher!  Once the darling of France's Loire Valley, made famous by venerable names like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc has rapidly become a star of the new world.  While New Zealand undoubtedly became the world leader after roaring on the scene as recently as the 1980s, other major regions are hot on its tail.  So where can you find the pinnacle of Sauvignon Blanc these days?  Stop by the tasting bar TONIGHT Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 8 pm and start the hot, balmy month of July off right with a special FREE tasting exploring the heights of Sauvignon Blanc!  Tonight's tasting features top, highly-rated versions from New Zealand, California, and more, including:
  • A pair of highly-rated Sauvignon Blancs from two different parts of New Zealand, one with the region's textbook flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry, the other round and weighty like an excellent white Bordeaux
  • A lovely, complex white from one of South Africa's top wineries
  • A pair of top-notch Sauvignon Blancs from big names in Napa & Sonoma, including a 93-point knockout!

The wines will be paired with a super selection of Sauvignon-friendly cheeses and will be presented by Certified Specialist of Wine Mimi Naab of the Curious Grape staff.  Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured Sauvignon Blancs and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just plan to stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm.

CHERYL'S WINES OF THE AMERICA'S THIS THURSDAY!
(July 2, 6-8 pm)
 
Celebrating the holiday this weekend?  Cheryl's Thursday tasting will give you even more to celebrate, with a terrific selection of wines from the United States and our neighbors to the south!    This Thursday's tasting features an eclectic lineup of unique, delicious wines, including:
  • A fun, crowd-pleasing blend of Chardonnay, Muscat, and Riesling that offers tremendous value from Washington state
  • fat, rich, aromatic Viognier that just arrived from Argentina!
  • A bold, ripe, unlikely red made from the usually diminutive Barbera grape in California's hot Lodi region, better-known for producing powerful, spicy Zins
  • A silky, earthy, California Syrah with beautiful, blueberry-like fruit 
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites, or mix up a case of the featured wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just plan to stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm.
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Fwd: 2004 Brunello/One of the top wines of the vintage

 

Four Vines Blockbuster Reds Tonight (Tue 6/30) & Top Sauvignon Blancs Wed

The Curious Grape
 
DON'T FORGET TONIGHT'S SPECIAL TASTING OF BLOCKBUSTER RED BLENDS FROM CALIFORNIA'S FOUR VINES (Tue, June 30) & STELLAR SAUVIGNON BLANC WEDNESDAY! 
 
 
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JUST IN TIME FOR BIG BBQ:  BLOCKBUSTER REDS FROM CALIFORNIA'S FOUR VINES TONIGHT!
(Tuesday, Jun 30, 6-8 pm) 
 
 
Planning a holiday barbecue this weekend?  For serious grilling, like steaks, ribs, and chops, there's nothing like a big, chewy red to make it a truly satisfying summer meal.  We're pulling out the big guns for some real summer fun TONIGHT, Tuesday, June 30 from 6 to 8 pm, with a special tasting of the top, over-the-top red blends of Four Vines, all of which just became available.  While you may know them best for Zins, the hard-charging, Harley-riding winemakers at California's Four Vines also produce an in-your-face lineup of bold, full-flavored blends.  Tonight's tasting offers a rare opportunity to taste them all, including:
  • Heretic Petite Sirah
  • Anarchy, a blend of plush Syrah, inky Mourvedre, and spicy Zinfandel
  • The Peasant, a decidedly new world take on Chateauneuf-du-Pape
  • And Loco, a Spanish-inspired blend of Tempranillo, Grenache, and Syrah 
Of course, you'll also enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites!  Or mix up a case of Four Vines (including Chardonnay and Zin) and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm!  
 
 
A STEP UP IN SAUVIGNON BLANC WEDNESDAY
(July 1, 6-8 pm)
 
Big reds not your bag?  Or maybe you just like to precede your reds with a crisp, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc to wet your whistle.  Once the darling of France's Loire Valley, made famous by venerable names like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, Sauvignon Blanc has rapidly become a star of the new worldWhile New Zealand undoubtedly became the world leader after roaring on the scene as recently as the 1980s, other major regions are hot on its tail.  So where can you find the pinnacle of Sauvignon Blanc these days?  Stop by the tasting bar THIS Wednesday, July 1 from 6 to 8 pm for a special FREE tasting exploring the heights of Sauvignon Blanc, with top, highly-rated versions from New Zealand, California, and more!  The wines will be paired with a super selection of Sauvignon-friendly cheeses and will be presented by Certified Specialist of Wine Mimi Naab of the Curious Grape staff.  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just plan to stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm
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