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.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Saturday Tasting 2006 Bordeaux and Champagne Tasting

 

2006 Bordeaux

 

 

Here is an opportunity for you to try before you buy.  We will have at least 4 to 5 of these wines open.  As you can see, they are at very deep discounts.

 

                                                                                  Reg Price                    Sale Price

Bellevue (92-94)                                       $64.99                 $44.99

Branaire Ducru (92-94)                             $74.99                 $52.49

Calon Segur (90-93)                                 $74.99                 $55.99

Clos L'Eglise Cotes du Castillon             $39.99                 $29.99

Clos les Lunelles (92-94)                         $49.99                 $37.49

La Confession (91-93)                              $49.99                 $37.49

Quinault L'Enclos (90)                               $49.99                 $39.99

Croix de Labrie (92-94)                             $65.99                 $54.99

Croix St Georges (94-96)                         $74.99                 $64.99

Ducru Beaucaillou (94-96)                        $179.99               $124.99    

Larcisse Ducasse (91-94)                        $69.99                 $49.99

Monbousquet (91-93)                               $64.99                 $44.99 (not in)

Montrose (92-95)                                       $109.99               $84.99

Pavie (96-98)                                             $369.99               $299.99

Pavie Macquin (92-95)                              $79.99                 $61.99

Pichon Lalande (94-96)                            $179.99               $119.99

Pontet Canet (93-95)                                $99.99                 $72.49

 

Pape Clement Blanc (96-100)**              $279.99               $199.99

 

 

 

Champagne Tasting the 21st of November

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As promised, we are continuing to add more and more Champagnes to the tasting.  This is like the days of old, more wine then you can taste at one time.  Here are a few more additions and there will be more. 

Please remember to RSVP. 

 

Gosset Grand Rose              Gosset Celebris Extra Brut 1998            Gosset

 

Celebris Rose Extra Brut 2003                Veuve Clicquot Brut 2002

 

Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose 2002              Margaine Brut Tradition                  

 

Barnaut Brut Reserve Grand Cru   Bellefon Brut       A. Jacquart Bl de Bl

 

A Jacquart Bl de Bl Grand Cru Brut         Rene Geoffrey Brut Ier Cru

 

Rene Geoffrey Brut Ier Cru Rose           Dehours Grand Rose Brut

 

Agrapart Les 7 Crus    Agrapart Brut Rose Ier Cru   Coutier Brut

 

Cheers!

Wide World of Wines

 

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

This Saturday Tasting 2005 Bordeaux and More!

 

 

2005 Bordeaux per bottle

 

                                                                        Regular                      Sale                Parker                       

Ausone (St Emilion)                        $2400.00              2100.00      100

Larcis Ducasse (St Emilion)           $279.99                229.99        98

Lafite (Pauillac)                               $1200.00              999.99        96+

Branaire Ducru (St Julien)              $109.99                99.99          95

Magrez Fombrauge (St Emilion)   $259.99                229.99        95              

Pichon Baron (Pauillac)                  $179.99                129.99        94              

Clos St Julien (St Emilion)              $69.99                  59.99           94

La Bienfaisance (St Emilion)***      $49.99  Buy one get one Free 92              

Clos St Pierre (St Julien)                 $74.99                  64.99           92-94+

L'Archange (St Emilion)                $59.99                  49.99           92-94         

Carmes Haut Brion(Graves)          $69.99                  59.99          92

Rauzan Gassies (Margaux)***        $69.99                  59.99           92

Canon (St Emilion)                         $129.99                99.99           90-93         

Faugeres  (St Emilion)                    $44.99                  39.99           91

Malartic Lagraviere (Graves)       $59.99                  49.99          91-93          

La Graviere (St Emilion)***            $44.99                  32.99           89

La Couspaude (St Emilion)***        $79.99                  64.99           92

Latour Figeac (St Emilion)             $39.99                  34.99           91

Clos du Marquis (St Julien)***        $59.99                  49.99          91     

Nenin (Pomerol)                             $79.99                  69.99           90              

Haut Marbuzet (St Estephe)           $49.99                  44.99           85

Bellisle Mondot (St Emilion)          $39.99                  34.99           89-91

Cap de Faugeres (Cotes de Castillon)$24.99             19.99           89

Clos Rene (Pomerol)***                       $39.99              34.99           89              

Pichon Lalande (Pauillac)              $149.99                124.99        88-90         

Siran (Margaux)                              $39.99                  29.99           88-90

Marquis D'Alesme Becker (Margaux) $29.99           24.99          84-86

                  

*** Wines to be tasted this Saturday, quantity permitting

 

Do not, and I mean do not miss the Champagne tasting on the 21st of this month.

 

Here are a few teasers as to what we will taste:

 

1997 Salon          Krug Grand Cuvee      Ruinart Blanc de Blanc                   Ruinart Rose         

          1999 Bollinger Grand Annee                  2003 Bollinger              Bollinger Rose

 

Jacquesson Avize Grand Cru                  Bellefon Brut Rose                 Delamotte Brut

 

Delamotte Rose            1999 Delamotte Brut             Diebolt Vallois Blanc de Blanc

 

Aubry Brut                   Aubry Rose                  Pierre Peters Blanc de Blanc

 

Barnaut  Blancs de Noir Grand Cru                          Henriot Brut Souverain                 

Laurent Perrier LP

 

Brut Laurent Perrier Cuvee Brut Rose             1999 Alfred Gratien Millesimes Brut    

 

Alfred Gratien Cuvee Paradis Rose       Alfred Gratien Cuvee Brut                     

1999 Gosset Grand Millesime 

Jacquart Blanc de Blanc Premier Cru Brut Experience

 

Philippe Gonet Brut Rose     Michel Arnould Brut             Agrapart Les Demoiselles   

And this is just the beginning

 

Please call to reserve you spot, there is no cost for this tasting

 

Cheers!

Wide World of Wines

 

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Satuday Tasting: Italian Barolos

 

 

Come join us this Saturday – You will not regret your time spent in our tasting room with the top 1997 Barolos.  Perhaps you will find the perfect match for your favorite Osso Buco recipe!

            Regular Price                          Sale Price

1996 E. Pira Chiara Boschis "Cannubi"                                89.99                                       71.99

1996 Corino Vigneto Gachinni                                             79.99                                       63.99

1997 Corino Vecchie Vigna                                                   99.99                                       79.99

1997 Corino Barolo                                                               79.99                                       63.99

1997 Corino Vigneto Rocche                                                89.99                                       71.99

1997 Corino Vigneto Arborina                                             89.99                                       71.99

1997 Corino Vigneto Giacchini                                             79.99                                       63.99

1997 Grimaldi Le Coste                                                        89.99                                       71.99

1997 Seghesio La Villa                                                           99.99                                       79.99

1997 Gianfranco Alessandria San Giovanni                         89.99                                       71.99

1997 Parusso Vigna Munie                                                    89.99                                       71.99

1997 Parusso Mariondino                                                      74.99                                       59.99

1997 Parusso Vigna Rocche                                                  89.99                                       71.99

1997 Fratelli Revello Vigna Giachini                                    79.99                                       63.99

1997 Enzo Boghetti Brunate                                                 79.99                                       63.99

1997 Pira Marenca                                                                 79.99                                       63.99

1997 Pira Margheria                                                               79.99                                       63.99

1997 Cordero di Montezemolo Vigna Enrico VI                89.99                                       71.99

1997 Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto                        89.99                                       71.99

1998 Aldo Conterno Cicala                                                   79.99                                       63.99

1998 Aldo Conterno Bussia Soprana                                    79.99                                       63.99

1998 Sandrone Le Vigne                                                        159.99                                     129.99

1998 Sandrone Cannubi Boschis Magnum                            319.99                                     255.99

 

 

Don't forget to RSVP to the November 21st Champagne tasting!

 

Cheers!

Wide World of Wines

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Part Two of Saturday Tasting

 

 

Red Burgundies

 

                                                                                                             Reg                Sale

2006

Chassagne Montrachet VV Bernard Morey                       $39.99         $29.99

Volnay Santenots Ballot Millot                                         $79.99         $59.99

Griottes Chambertin Rene LeClerc                                   $99.99         $69.99

Gevrey Chamb.1er Cru "Combe aux Moines" Faiveley     $99.99         $74.99

Nuits St Georges "Les St Georges"  Faiveley                   $139.99       $109.99

Corton "Clos des Cortons" Grand Cru Faiveley               $179.99       $139.99

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Faiveley                               $189.99       $149.99

Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Faiveley                             $229.99       $179.99

Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru Faiveley                  $299.99       $249.99

 

2005

Mercury Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet Faiveley              $29.99         $24.99

Beaune Greves  Louis Jadot                                             $49.99         $29.99

Santenay 1er Cru "Clos Rousseau" Nicolas Potel             $49.99         $29.99

Santenay "Charmes" Girardin                                          $34.99         $29.99

Mercurey "Clos des Mygland" Faiveley                           $39.99         $34.99

Gevrey Chambertin Harmand Geoffroy                            $39.99         $34.99

Cote de Nuits Village Les Vignottes J.J Confuron             $39.99         $34.99

Savigny Les Beaune 1er "Les Serpentiers" Girardin          $44.99         $36.99

Gevrey Chambertin Gibryotte Claude Dugat              $59.99        $39.99

Bourgogne Haut Cotes de Nuits A.F. Gros                      $46.99         $39.99

Volnay Vieilles Vignes Girardin                                        $49.99         $39.99

Nuits St Georges Nicolas Potel                                        $49.99         $39.99

Aloxe Corton Follin Arbelet                                             $49.99         $39.99

Pommard Clos des Ursules Domaine du Pavillon              $59.99         $49.99

Pommard Ier Cru "Les Refene" Ballot Millot                   $59.99         $49.99

Chambolle Musigny J.J. Confuron                                   $59.99         $49.99

Gevrey Chambertin "La Perrier" Harmand Geoffroy         $59.99         $49.99

Vosne Romanee Vieilles Vignes Girardin                          $59.99         $49.99

Beaune 1er Cru "Les Teurons" Nicolas Potel                   $59.99         $49.99

Pommard  Ier Cru Pezerolles Ballot Millot                        $59.99         $49.99

Nuits St Georges Henri Gouges                                       $61.99         $49.99

 

2005 Continued

Beaune 1er Cru "Greves" Girardin                                   $64.99         $49.99

Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes Girardin                     $64.99         $49.99

Beaune 1er Cru "Champimonts" Chanson                        $71.99         $49.99

Gevrey Chambertin "Lavaux St Jacques" Geoffroy          $69.99         $54.99

Beaune Ier Cru "Greves" Chanson                                   $79.99         $59.99

Pommard Ier Cru Epenots Chanson                                 $79.99         $59.99

Corton Perrieres Grand Cru Girardin                                $79.99         $64.99

Pommard Grand Epenots Girardin                                   $79.99         $64.99

Beaune "Clos des Fevres" 1er Cru Chanson                     $79.99         $64.99

Corton Bressandes Grand Cru Girardin                            $89.99         $69.99

Beaune Ier Cru "Clos des Mouches" Chanson                 $89.99         $69.99

Nuits St Georges "Les Charboeuf" J.J. Confuron             $89.99         $74.99

Vosne Romanee Ier Cru Les Suchots Cacheux                 $89.99         $79.99

Mazis Chambertin Harmand Geoffroy                              129.99         $109.99

 

2004 Gevrey Chambertin "La Gibroyotte" C.  Dugat $59.99        $29.99

 

2003

Pommard VV Joseph Voillot                                           $59.99         $39.99

Volnay VV Joseph Voillot                                               $59.99         $39.99

Gevrey Chambertin Clos de la Justice Vallet Freres           $69.99         $49.99

Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru VV Dominique Laurent         $69.99         $49.99

Pommard Grands Epenots Michel Gaunoux                     $79.99         $59.99

Vosne Romanee "Beaux Monts" Daniel Rion                   $79.99         $59.99

Echezeaux Jacques Cacheux                                            $99.99         $69.99

Mazis Chambertin Grand Cru Harmand Geoffroy             $129.99       $109.99

 

1999 Chapelle Chambertin Grand Cru P. Livera               $89.99         $59.99

 

1997 Chambolle Musigny "Les Fremieres" Leroy            $224.99       $149.99

 

Cheers!

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Half of this Saturdays Tasting

 

Burgundy Blow Out

Part 1

 

White Burgundy Blowout

 

                                                                                                        Reg           Sale

Meursault

07 Louis Latour                                                               $39.99`        $29.99

07 Charrons Domaine J.M Boillot                                    $54.99         $39.99

07 T& J Matrot                                                               $44.99         $29.99

06 Charrons Domaine J.M. Boillot                                    $54.99         $39.99

06 Chevaliers Domaine Matrot                                         $44.99         $29.99

06 Tillets Vincent Girardin                                               $59.99         $39.99

 

Meursault Ier Cru

05 Genevrieres Domaine Ballot Millot                             $89.99         $59.99

05 Perrieres Domaine Ballot Millot                                   $89.99         $59.99

06 Charmes Domaine Matrot                                           $79.99         $59.99

06 Genevrieres Domaine Ballot Millot                             $89.99         $59.99

06 Charmes Domaine Ballot Millot                                   $89.99         $59.99

06 Perrieres Domaine Ballot Millot                                   $89.99         $59.99

 

Chassagne Montrachet A/C

07 Louis Latour                                                               $39.99         $29.99

07 Thomas Morey V.V.                                                   $59.99         $39.99

06 Domaine Carillon                                                        $59.99         $39.99

06 Domaine Etienne Sauzet                                              $69.99         $49.99

05 Louis Jadot                                                                $39.99         $29.99

 

Chassagne Montrachet Ier Cru

07 Caillerets Louis Latour                                                $59.99         $49.99

06 Morgeots Domaine B. Morey                                      $69.99         $49.99

06 Chenevottes B.Morey                                                 $69.99         $49.99

06 Clos St Jean Domaine B. Morey                                  $69.99         $49.99

06 Macherelles Domaine B. Morey                                   $69.99         $49.99

06 Dents de Chien Domaine B. Morey                              $99.99         $69.99

05 Vergers Domaine Fontaine Gagnard                            $79.99         $59.99

Puligny Montrachet A/C

06 Domaine Louis Carillon                                               $59.99         $39.99

06 Domaine Etienne Sauzet                                              $69.99         $49.99

06 Domaine Jean Chartron                                               $59.99         $49.99

06 Domaine Bernard Morey                                             $59.99         $49.99

06 Domaine J.M. Boillot                                                  $59.99         $39.99

06 Girardin V.V.                                                             $59.99         $49.99

05 Domaine J.M Boillot                                                   $59.99         $39.99

 

Puligny Montrachet Ier Cru

06 Les Referts Domaine Girardin                                     $89.99         $69.99

06 Folatieres Domaine Girardin                                        $109.99       $79.99

06 Champ Gain Domaine Sauzet                                      $96.99         $79.99

06 Les Referts Domaine Sauzet                                        $109.99       $79.99

06 Champ Canet Domaine Sauzet                                    $109.99       $79.99

06 Champ Canet Domaine Carillon                                   $114.99       $69.99

06 Les Combettes Domaine Carillon                                 $114.99       $69.99

06 Les Perrieres Domaine Carillon                                    $114.99       $69.99

06 La Garenne Domaine J.M. Boillot                                $89.99         $69.99

06 La Garenne Domaine Sauzet                                        $99.99         $79.99

 

Corton Charlemagne

07 Corton Charlemagne Domaine Latour                          $199.99       $169.99

06 Corton Charlemagne Vincent Girardin                         $149.99       $119.99

06 Corton Charlemagne Quintessence Vincent Girardin     $249.99       $219.99

 

Batard Montrachet

06 Batard Montrachet Vincent Girardin                            $329.99       $289.99

07 Batard Montrachet Etienne Sauzet                                $299.99       $249.99

 

Chevalier Montrachet

07 Chevalier Montrachet Etienne Sauzet                           $379.99       $289.99

06 Chevalier Montrachet Vincent Girardin                        $329.99       $269.99

 

Montrachet

06 Domaine Romanee Conti                                            $2399.00      $1999.00

07 Montrachet Etienne Sauzet                                           $599.99       $459.99

 

Part 2: Red Burgundies will be tomorrow.  We will taste at least 3 red and 3 white Ier Cru Burgundies this Saturday

Cheers!

Wide World of Wines

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Events, Tasting Schedule and Champagne Wall


 

Special Events & Tasting Schedule

 

Things are going to be very exciting at Wide World of Wines over the next month or so.

Take time to look over the events and tastings - mark your calendar or, where necessary, call to confirm or make reservations.

 

Charity Event

Hosted By:

Wide World of Wines, Cystic Fibrosis, Tour de Champagne and friends

Date:   November 6th

Location:  Ritz Carlton downtown

 

Not just a Champagne tasting, this is truly a fun filled evening of wine and food with some of the area's top chefs showing off.  There will be at least 50 different Champagnes available for you to taste and purchase.

 

Go to TourdeChampagne.com for all the details and to order your tickets. We will not be selling tickets at Wide World of Wines.

 

Please note, Wide World of Wines will be donating 10% of all sales to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

 

Saturday Tastings

October 24th  Tasting of premier cru Red and White Burgundy

 

October 21st  Tasting of some of Italy's greatest wines including Barolos and Brunellos  

 

November 7th  First of our Bordeaux tastings.  We will feature classified Bordeaux from the 05 vintage

 

November 14th  Second of our Bordeaux tastings.  We will be featuring classified Bordeux from the 06 vintage

                      

November 21st  Back to basics. We are going back to the beginning when we had the Wall of Champagne..  We will taste over 60 different champagnes from the small producers.  We are now getting more exciting champagnes offered to us then ever before and we are going to let you taste them along with us.  We should have a list including the pricing available after the 7th.  This tasting requires that you RSVP to us in advance.  This is one tasting you do not want to miss!

 

More info to follow

 

 

Wide World of Wines  2201 Wisconsin Ave., NW Washington, DC 20007  202 333 7500

Friday, October 16, 2009

Cheryl's Wine Spectator Values Tonight (Fri, Oct 16) & All-New Wines From Argentina Sat (12-4 pm)

The Curious Grape
 
 
DON'T MISS CHERYL'S WINE SPECTATOR BEST BUYS TONIGHT (Fri, Oct 16) & ALL-NEW HIGHLY-RATED ARGENTINE WINES THIS SATURDAY (Noon to 4 pm)!
 
   
CHERYL'S WINE SPECTATOR BEST BUYS & A 94-POINT SHIRAZ TONIGHT!
(Fri, Oct 16, 6-8 pm)
 
If you're still looking for the best values in today's economy, you're certainly not alone.  To help you find the biggest bang for your buck, Wine Spectator recently showcased 500 great buys.  Want to taste some of their selections?  Stop by the tasting bar TONIGHT Friday, October 16 from 6 to 8 pm for a special tasting of Spectator value picks!  Feeling a little flush?  Great value doesn't only mean inexpensive.  It also includes spectacular wines that deliver far more than their price would suggest.  While we're exploring value, we'll also be sampling an outstanding Australian red that's also available at a special discount.  Don't miss this opportunity to try: 
  • a zesty, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc from one of California's top wineries for this grape 
  • spicy, appley Chardonnay from Washington State 
  • a 90-Point Malbec from Argentina
  • a layered, 94-Point Shiraz from a boutique winery, regularly $45, now just $39.99 (and that's before the tasting bar discount!)

Of course, you'll also enjoy the tasting bar discount on these already affordable prices.  Even better:  mix up a case of the wines being tasted and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!  Don't miss it! 

 
O. Fournier Winery 
 
ALL-NEW HIGHLY-RATED ARGENTINE WINES THIS SATURDAY
(Oct 17, 12-4 pm)
 
Talk about value!  ...  Not only is Argentina one of the hottest regions in the world for wines that deliver quality that far exceeds prices, but the current lineup of wines from Bodegas y Vinedos O. Fournier is truly exciting!  Located in La Consulta, a sub-region of Mendoza, the winery works with grapes from some of Mendoza's highest altitude vineyards, located at about 4000 feet of elevation.  In this region, the benefits of Mendoza's generally high altitude, desert climate are taken to the extreme.  Hot, dry, sunny days during the growing season yield perfectly ripe fruit, while cool nights preserve acidity that keeps the wines vibrant, and slows down the ripening time so that the grapes develop maximum complexity.  Add to that the low cost of doing business in Argentina and you have an incredible mix of wines that offer sensational value at extremely good pricesWant to see what we mean?  Stop by the tasting bar THIS Saturday, October 17 from noon to 4 pm for a special FREE tasting of the O. Fournier line-up, including:
  • highly-rated, aromatic whites from Torrontes and Sauvignon Blanc, two varieties proven to excel in Argentina
  • a super value in a sexy, entry-level Malbec (89 points)
  • the 90-Point, signature "B Crux" blend of Tempranillo, Malbec, and Merlot
  • the 91-Point "A Crux" Malbec, made from select, high-altitude fruit that packs serious concentration

Of course, in addition to tasting, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites!  Or mix up a case of O. Fournier wines and enjoy a special discount of 15%!  

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