CURIOUS GRAPE EVENTS
October 12-19
It's finally fall! Stop by TONIGHT (Friday, Oct 12) for a special tasting that ushers in the Fall season and Reserve Now for Saturday's FREE seminar, "Vintage Matters"!
In This Weekend's Issue:
- ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
- **Finally Fall!** (Fri, Oct 12, 6-8 pm)
- HOT TIP
- 92+ Point 2005 Bordeaux, Just $29.99!
- FREE IN-STORE SEMINAR
- Vintage Matters (This Sat, Oct 13, 1 pm)
- SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
- Under-$10 Tasting (Wed, Oct 17, 6-8 pm)
- Four Vines Tasting (Thur, Nov 1)
- Grand Tasting of 2005 Bordeaux (Thur, Nov 8)
For more details on events, store hours, and driving directions, check out our website at www.curiousgrape.com
ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
** IT'S FINALLY FALL! ** (TONIGHT, Fri, Oct 12, 6-8 pm) -- As the temperatures begin to dip, are you breathing a sigh of relief? If you're in the mood to celebrate the arrival of the fall season, you won't want to miss TONIGHT'S special tasting, "Finally Fall". This week, Katie and Cheryl are at it again, dreaming up an incredible line-up of exciting pairings that celebrate the flavors of the season. Why not stop by and sample:
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the fantastic marriage of zesty German Riesling paired with White Stilton with apple and pear
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an excellent value Chardonnay from Burgundy paired with Mandarin Pumpkin Marmalade
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a bold, impressive new red from the Rhone paired with Wensleydale with cranberries
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a caramelly Tawny-style Port paired with spicy, orange-infused chocolate
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorite wines, or mix up a case of the wines being sampled and receive a special discount of 15% off! Hope to see you there!
HOT TIP
Always on the lookout for a HOT TIP? Keep you eye on the spectacular 2005 vintage of Bordeaux and don't miss out on the 2005 Chateau Malmaison, a wine that's already creating quite a stir! Although most of the 2005 Bordeaux available to date has been limited to inexpensive wines for everyday drinking, the first wave of better quality wines are just beginning to arrive, with the Chateau Malmaison leading the way. What an opener! Always a favorite for both quality and value, this Cabernet-based Bordeaux hails from Moulis, located in Bordeaux's famed Medoc region, just to the northwest of Margaux. Always highly rated, the 2005 vintage received a stellar review from the Wine Spectator based on barrel samples (hence the score range, rather than a definitive number):
"Aromas of spices, berries and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long, flavorful finish." 92-94 Points, Wine Spectator.
In keeping with the quality of the 2005 vintage, the wine shows lovely, ripe, rich fruit that makes it extremely tempting for short-term drinking, but has the structure and weight to age beautifully. With the quality of the vintage driving prices up in 2005, the Malmaison is an excellent value at just $29.99. But please note: Although the wine just arrived, quantities are extremely limited and when it's gone, it's gone! If you'd like to reserve some of this wine, just give us a call with a credit card number at 703-671-8700. Quantity discounts make this an even better buy: Mention this email and receive a special, 10% email-only discount on 6 bottles, or purchase 12 or more bottles and receive the solid case discount of 15% off!
FREE IN-STORE SEMINARS
VINTAGE MATTERS (THIS Sat, Oct 13 at 1 pm) -- Did you ever wonder when and how much the particular vintage of a wine matters? Want to become a pro at navigating vintage? We still have a few spaces available for THIS Saturday's FREE in-store seminar Vintage Matters, an exploration of the importance of vintage, when it matters, and when it doesn't. The seminar will feature a tasting of wines from different vintages from 2000 through 2007. While we taste, we'll discuss:
- what factors make a vintage good or bad
- which regions experience particularly good and bad vintages (in other words, regions for which it's most important to consider vintages)
- the silver lining of the "bad" vintage
- recent vintages to avoid
- recent vintages to buy right now!
- a sneak peek of what's to come from 2007
The wines will be paired with complementary cheeses and other nibbles. Plus, you'll receive our handy, easy-to-use vintage chart. And, of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all wines being tasted. As usual, the seminar is FREE, but space is limited, so reservations are required.
To reserve, please give us a call during business hours at 703-671-8700 (no email reservations please!). SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS
**UNDER $10 TASTING** (Wed, Oct 17, 6-8 pm) -- Do you get excited about finding well-made, characterful wines that still sell for unbelievably low prices? Then you're going to love next Wednesday's special "Under-$10" Tasting! While quality wines that sell for less than a 10-spot are getting harder and harder to find in today's economy, some surprising values still exist. Plan to stop by the bar on Wednesday, October 17 and sample a range of diverse wines that are perfect for casual entertaining, backyard BBQ, and Wednesday night dinners at home. Even better: You'll still receive the tasting bar discount on the evening's already excellent bargains, or mix up a case of the wines being tasted and enjoy a special discount of 15% off!
FOUR VINES TASTING (Thur, Nov 1, 7 pm) -- If you're a fan of big, spicy, full-throttle California reds, mark your calendar now to join us Thursday, November 1 for a special tasting of the new releases from Four Vines, far and away among the most popular wines we carry. Based in Paso Robles, Four Vines is a hip, modern winery that crafts consistently excellent wines using grapes from Napa, Sonoma, Paso, and Amador. Not surprisingly, given their robust theme, their grapes of choice are Zinfandel, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. November's special tasting will feature the new vintages of most of the winery's offerings, including:
- the ever-popular "Naked" (i.e. no oak) Chardonnay
- a trio of Zinfandels, each with its own unique personality, reflecting grapes grown in different areas
- heavy hitters and fan favorites like "Loco" (Tempranillo), "Peasant" (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvedre), and "Heretic" (Petite Sirah)
- their inky Zinfandel-based Port-style wine
The wines will be presented by a special guest visiting from the winery, and will be paired with a menu of full-flavored fare. Watch next week's email for details on location, price, and reservations.
GRAND TASTING OF 2005 BORDEAUX (Thur, Nov 8, 7 pm) -- Speaking of the stellar vintage of 2005 Bordeaux: Mark your calendar now to join us Thursday, November 8, for a special, walk-around tasting featuring the first big wave of 2005 Bordeaux that's arriving this month. If you haven't already heard, like the year 2000, the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was a year of historic proportions, with near-perfect weather conditions that produced some of the best Bordeaux ever! Due to the aging process, the wines are released slowly, beginning with basic, short-aged wines, then moving on to higher-quality, longer-aged wines, which are beginning to arrive this month. The top wines of the vintage won't come out until early next year. November's tasting is your first chance to check out some serious wines of the vintage, when you'll get the best prices available now, as well as special tasting discounts. If you're looking for some of the decade's best wines to stash away for cellaring, this is a tasting you won't want to miss! Watch next week's email for details on location, price, and reservations.
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