| On The Tasting Bar This Weekend
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SURPRISING VALUES FROM SOUTHERN ITALY, AUSTRIA & MORE TONIGHT! (Fri, May 29, 6-8 pm) This week, we're thinking outside the box in terms of where to find some of the wine world's most exciting values. What sticks in our minds from recent tastings? A pair of affordable, surprisingly full-flavored wines from one of our favorite producers from Austria and a pair of unique, delicious wines from the often-overlooked region of Calabria, the toe in Italy's boot (and one of Italy's oldest wine regions, with a history that includes serving wine to the first Olymiads!). What do these wines have in common? Delicious, distinct flavors that will have you noticing what's in your glass and enhance your dining experience, while also broadening your wine horizons. And they all do it for a song. How's that for a wine value? Why not stop by tonight and sample: - A brand new, fresh, fruity, aromatic red and white pair from Meinklang, one of our favorite Austrian estates that's also 100% biodynamic
- A unique blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Chardonnay from Calabria, with lovely floral aromas, flavors of ripe pear, and a round, weighty texture
- A bold, earthy red that can only come from Italy, but nods to modern winemaking with plenty of ripe red fruit
While we're at it, we'll also sample a surprising, medium-bodied Cabernet, with plenty of bright, cherry-like fruit from a wine region you haven't even thought of yet! As usual, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on all your favorites. Or mix up a case of the wines being tasted and take a special discount of 15% off! CHOCOLATE & ROSÉ TASTING
THIS SATURDAY (May 30, 1-4 pm) Looking for a new taste sensation? With a new crop of summer rosés now rolling in, we couldn't resist experimenting
with our favorite food -- chocolate! How could a pairing of chocolate and rosé possibly work? Just focus on the wines' dominant notes of delicate, floral aromas and ripe, sometimes candied fruit. Saturday's tasting features a lineup with pairings selected by Certified Specialist of Wine and certifiable chocolate guru Katie Park. Why not stop by and take your palate on a unique, creative taste tour with: - 100% sparkling rosé of Pinot Noir paired with the Vosges Goji Bar -- one of our most popular chocolates!
- A delicate, floral Oregon rosé, paired with Dagoba's Roseberry bar, flavored with raspberry and rose hips
- A 90-Point dry rosé from France's Tavel region, paired with the all new "fruity" bar from TCHO Chocolate
As usual, you'll enjoy the tasting bar discount on the wines being tasted, or mix up a case of the featured wines for summer drinking and enjoy a special discount of 15% off! | | FREE IN-STORE TASTINGS | | CHERYL'S SUMMER BEER TASTING THIS MONDAY (June 1, 6-8 pm) With the thermometer expected to tickle 80 degrees for the first day of June, now's the time to start working on your summer beer selection. Fortunately, Cheryl's got you covered, with a lineup of great American craft brewery's in her arsenal. Plan to stop by the tasting bar THIS Monday, June 1, for her long-awaited beer tasting featuring: - RJ Rockers' Son-Of-A-Peach summer wheat ale, brewed with real peaches
- The refreshing Sunshine Pils and the award-winning Hopback Amber from Troegs of Pennsylvania
- The all new Caldera IPA from Oregon -- an IPA that reportedly blows Dogfish away? You decide
- RJ Rockers' malty, full-bodied Bell Ringer ESB (it's a whopper!)
In addition to tasting, you'll enjoy special discounts on the featured beers! Reservations are not required for this tasting; just plan to stop by anytime from 6 to 8 pm. Don't miss it! | | | The Curious Grape 4056 Campbell Avenue Shirlington Village Arlington, VA 22206 703-671-8700 | | | | 90-POINT MALBEC -- $10.99! |  | | Where can you buy a 90-Point wine for just $10.99 (less with quantity discounts!) these days? From Argentina, of course! Possibly the deal of the summer, the 2008 Maipe Malbec is back, while supplies last! Made in consultation with winemaker Alberto Antonini of Altos Las Hormigas (another stellar value), and featured in our February seminar series on Argentina, the '08 Malbec couldn't have come at a better time -- just in time to enjoy at backyard barbeques and summer parties of all types. Best of all, at this price, you can afford to serve top-quality wine to a crowd! "The 2008 Malbec is a glass-coating purple color with a striking perfume of violets, black cherry, and black raspberry. Exhibiting surprising complexity for its price category, the wine has gobs of fruit, savory flavors, and excellent depth and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 3-4 years." 90 Points, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! Want to save even more? Mention this email and enjoy these special discounts: Buy 6 or more bottles for $9.99 each Buy 12 or more bottles & pay just $8.99! Offer good Friday, May 29 through Thursday, June 4 or while supplies last!
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