CURIOUS GRAPE EVENTS
Week Of April 25-May 1
Thinking of stepping out to enjoy today's gorgeous whether? Stop by the tasting bar TONIGHT (Fri, April 25) for highly-rated New World selections from California, Chile, and Australia. Plus: reserve now for Saturday's Wine 101 repeat!
In This Weekend's Issue:
- HOT OFF THE PRESSES
- Meet Our Newest Certified Specialists Of Wine!
- ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
- Highly-Rated New World Selections (Fri, Apr 25, 6-8 pm)
- FREE IN-STORE EVENTS
- Wine 101 Seminar (Continuing THIS Sat, Apr 26, 1 pm)
- Under $10 Tasting (Thur, May 1, 6-8 pm)
- WHAT'S NEW AT SIGNATURE THEATRE
- This Week's Featured Flight: Quality From A to Z
For more details on events, store hours, and driving directions, check out our website at www.curiousgrape.com
A NOTE ABOUT PARKING: Although parking in Shirlington Village can look like a challenge, please be aware that there is plenty of FREE parking in the parking garage located directly behind our store! Despite all the "reserved" signs, ALL SPACES ARE OPEN TO ALL CUSTOMERS after 6 pm on weeknights and ALL DAY on the weekends! With 8 levels of parking, there's always plenty of space. During weekday hours, the best place to park is in the FREE parking garage located to the right of Signature Theatre.
HOT OFF THE PRESSES
TWO MORE MEMBERS OF THE CURIOUS GRAPE STAFF EARN CERTIFIED SPECIALIST OF WINE DESIGNATION! The Curious Grape is thrilled to announce that staff members Paige Butler and Jon Brandt have just obtained the designation of Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) from the Society of Wine Educators! With the addition of Jon and Paige, the Curious Grape now has 11 Certified Specialists of Wine on staff! A significant accomplishment, successfully obtaining this designation requires extensive knowledge of all aspects of wine and wine making. In order to prepare for certification, Curious Grape staff members undergo a rigorous 7-month wine education program developed by Certified Wine Educator Suzanne McGrath, then sit for a challenging examination, internationally-administered by the Society of Wine Educators. As a result, the Curious Grape has one of the most highly-trained staffs in the DC area! To celebrate their achievement, Jon and Paige will be hosting special, FREE in-store tastings, featuring some of their favorite wines:
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Saturday, May 24, 3-5 pm -- Stop by the tasting bar and chat with Paige as she pours a selection of diverse whites made from Chenin Blanc, her new favorite grape!
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Wednesday, May 28, 6-8 pm -- Stop by and say hello to Jon as he presents an international tasting of too often maligned and underappreciated rosé -- just in time for summer drinking!
Congratulations, Paige & Jon!
ON THE TASTING BAR THIS WEEKEND
HIGHLY RATED NEW WORLD SELECTIONS TONIGHT (Fri, Apr 25, 6-8 pm) -- Stepping out tonight? Why not kick the weekend off with a stroll in Shirlington followed by a wine tour of California, Chile, and Australia! Stop by the tasting bar tonight and sample highly-rated selections with decidedly personalities, featuring ripe, full flavors and bold fruit. Tonight's lineup includes:
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One of our favorite Sauvignon Blancs from last year -- made from a single, excellent vineyard in Chile -- is still on a roll this year!
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A rich, creamy Chardonnay that walks the line between new world ripeness and Burgundian elegance
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A surprising, intense rosé of Syrah from one of Chile's top producers of reds from this grape
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A 90-Point Australian blend of Grenache and Syrah
Of course, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites! Better yet: mix up a case of the wines being tasted and enjoy a special discount of 15%. Hope to see you there!
FREE IN-STORE EVENTS
WINE 101 SEMINAR (Continuing THIS Sat, Apr 26, 1 pm) -- Want to learn more about wine? There's still time to catch Part 1 of Wine 101, a two-part series that will turn you into a pro on understanding wine essentials in just 2 short weeks! Offered in two parts, the series walks you through how to taste, understand and evaluate wine, along with a familiarity with the world's most important grape varieties and wine regions. Each session is presented by a Certified Wine Educator or Certified Specialist of Wine from the Curious Grape staff. Reserve now to join us for either or both parts:
- Part 1: The Elements of Wine (Sat, April 26 at 1 pm) -- The first session of the series offers an in-depth exploration of the elements of red and white wines, how they fit together, how to taste and evaluate wine, and how you can use these elements to judge quality, complexity, balance, and age-worthiness. Of course, you'll sample a range of wines that illustrate the elements of sweetness vs. fruitiness, tannins, alcohol, acidity, and more! Not necessarily for beginners (but a great way to start), this fascinating session is for anyone who wants to have a better understanding of what they're tasting.
- Part 2: Top Grape Varieties & Regions (Wed, Apr 30 at 6 & 7 pm and Sat, May 3 at 1 pm) -- What grape varieties should you really know to be conversant in wine and where do the world's most important wines come from? This session explores the most important red and white grape varieties, their unique personalities and characteristics, and which regions produce the best examples of wine made from each variety, all illustrated through a guided wine tasting.
As usual, these special in-store seminars are FREE but space is limited so reservations are required. You may reserve for the 6 pm, 7 pm, or Saturday session of either or both seminars. To reserve, just give us a call at 703-671-8700 (no email reservations please!).
UNDER $10-TASTING (Thur, May 1, 6-8 pm) -- Always on the lookout for great wine values? Don't miss the next installment of our popular in-store Under $10 Tasting series, next Thursday, May 1 from 6-8 pm. Where in the world you can still find great values for under ten bucks? It's all about knowing where to look. Mark your calendar to attend this fun, FREE tasting and you'll sample reds, whites and rosé from top growing regions like France, Italy, and Spain. Even better, you'll enjoy special quantity discounts on these already low prices. What a great opportunity to stock your wine rack for everyday drinking and casual entertaining! Reservations are not required for this tasting. Simply stop by anytime from 6-8 pm. Hope to see you there!
