Australian Wine Tonight + Napa Cabernet Event

DON'T MISS TONIGHT'S AUSTRALIAN WINEMAKER TASTING (Tue, Feb 26) & CUTTING EDGE GERMAN WINES ON WEDNESDAY (Feb 27)

PLUS: RESERVE NOW FOR A VERY SPECIAL TASTING OF NAPA VALLEY CABERNETS (Mon, Mar 10)

TASTE WITH A GUEST FROM DOWN UNDER TONIGHT (Tue, Feb 26, 6-8 pm) -- If the lush, satisfying wines of Australia are some of your favorites, you won't want to miss TONIGHT'S special FREE in-store tasting with Duncan MacGillivray, owner of Australia's Longview Vineyards!  Always a favorite guest, Duncan owns a gorgeous vineyard and winery in the Adelaide Hills area between Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale.  In addition to producing wines from Australia's most popular grapes like Chardonnay, Shiraz, and Cabernet, Duncan also excels with some surprises, including Viognier, Zinfandel, and Nebbiolo.  Why not stop by tonight and say g'day while sampling:

• A lovely, crisp, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, a grape that struggles in Australia's heat but excels in the cooler climate of Adelaide Hills
• A ripe, round Viognier, most often blended with Shiraz in Australia but used here for whites as well
• A heady, spicy Zinfandel, one of the few from Australia
• An impressive, 94-Point Shiraz from a single vineyard

As usual, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites.  Or mix up a case of Longview wines and receive a special discount of 15%!    Reservations are not required for this tasting; just stop by between 6 and 8 pm!

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ALL-NEW WINES FROM AUSTRIA & GERMANY (Wed, Feb 27, 6 - 8 pm) --Wondering where the most exciting trends are occuring in the world of wine these days?  From the looks of this Wednesday's tasting line-up, Germany may be one place to watch!  Whether due to the impact of global warming or improvements in grape-growing that allow vintners to exploit warmer areas like the Pfalz, winemakers are pushing the envelope on what can be grown in this coolest of wineregions -- with some interesting results.  If you'd like to take a sneak peak at some of the exciting developments taking place in this tradition-bound area, stop by the tasting bar on Wednesday for the surprising line-up, including:

• a lovely Sauvignon Blanc, a rare but successful appearance of this grape in Germany
• a soft, silky Pinot Noir; not surprising since it's Germany's most popular red grape, but rare nonetheless because only a small amount is made
• Cabernet and Syrah from Germany?!  Don't miss the chance to sample this bold, velvety, decidedly new world red
• Did you happen to see the recent Wall Street Journal column on the red wines of Austria?  The tasting also features a ripe, peppery, Austrian Zweigelt featured in the article  

Of course, the tasting is FREE, plus, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorite wines or mix up a case of the wines being tasted and receive a special discount of 15%!  Reservations are not required for this tasting; just drop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm!

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WINEMAKER TASTING OF NAPA CABERNETS (Monday, March 10, 7 pm) --Are you a fan of Napa Valley Cabernet?  If you're seduced by California's signature red and would like to learn more about wine, RESERVE NOW for this exclusive seminar and tasting with a visiting winemaker exploring a top-notch array of Cabernets from all over Napa, Monday, March 10 at Signature Theatre.  The evening begins with a pair of impressive Napa whites, followed by a seated presentation on what makes Napa unique, presented by master Napa winemaker Richard Sowalsky.  The presentation will be followed by a walk-around tasting of stellar, hand-picked examples from Napa's most famous areas, including Oakville, Spring Mountain, and Howell Mountain.  You'll discover what makes each area unique as well as what makes Napa Cabs among the world's top reds!  The wines will be paired with a selection of heavy hors d'oeuvres, specially prepared at Signature's Ali's Bar.  You'll enjoy:

2006 Provenance Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Flora Springs Barrel-Fermented Chardonnay
House-made Pistachio Hummus with Crispy Pita Chips
Chicken & Mango Salad Wraps

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2003 Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
2005 Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain
2004 Anderson's Conn Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
A selection of award-winning California cheeses including Vella Special Select Dry Jack, Fiscalini San Juaquin Gold & Cypress Grove Midnight Moon
A selection of cured American meats, including Wild Boar Saucisson Sec with Blackcurrant Mustard
Caramelized Onion & Fig Crostini
Korean-Marinated Beef Skewers
A Selection Of Chocolate Desserts including Cabernet-Infused Chocolate Truffles

It's a one-of-a-kind event that you won't want to miss!  Plus, you'll have an opportunity to purchase your favorite wines at special discounts available only at the tasting.  The cost of the entire evening is $75 per person.  To purchase tickets online, simply click on this link or go to sig-online.org.  You may also reserve over the phone by calling Signature's Box Office at 703-820-9771.  The event kicks off Signature's fabulous Kander & Ebb Celebration, featuring works of the longest-lasting songwriting team in musical theatre history.  To learn more about the Celebration, check out sig-online.org.

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4056 Campbell Avenue
Shirlington Village
Arlington, VA 22206
703-671-8700
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www.curiousgrape.com

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