At the same time, I found it ironic, to say the least, that announcements were being made far and wide about Pitchers and Catchers reporting for Spring Training in Florida and Arizona. Could they have found any better way to torment us?
Enough of that. As those of you who were in the shop last weekend learned first hand, we've added a fantastic new product to the shelves at The Wine Cabinet - Sommo Coffee. Selected and hand roasted by Kathy Huff, formerly of the Conscious Bean, in Great Falls. Sommo Coffee is exclusively served at L'Auberge Chez Francois and 2941 Restaurant and will be exclusively at The Wine Cabinet in the northern Fairfax area. At $12.95 per bag, this is a true value in gourmet coffee - and it will keep you from standing in line at the grocery store before the next blizzard!!
Second big catch. We were able to find some additional Hangtime Pinot Noir Force Canyon!! At $17.99 I don't think it's going to last long so don't drag your feet! If you happen to miss it, we have some new surprises for you as we move through the next few months!
Two great tastings this weekend. Wines from Marhesidi Barolo on Friday and some of our favorite Austrian producers during our last trip on Saturday.
For those of you who joined us for The Wine Club's first class on Tuesday evening, Thank You! You were a great group and I can assure you we learned as much as you did. The next class is March 23 and many of the seats are already spoken for. If you meant to, but didn't. Or if you did and want to reup, call us at 703-668-WINE(9463)
Look forward to seeing you this weekend!
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Featured Products
This Week's Tastings
Friday Evening
Marchesi di Barolo
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Moscato D'Asti "Zagara" 2009 Pre-Sale Only
Gavi White Label 2008
Dolcetto di Alba "Madonna diComo" 2008
Barbera Montferrato "Maraia" 2007
Barbera D'Alba "Ruvei" 2006
Barbaresco 2005
Barolo 2005 Pre-Sale Only
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Full of Fun. Free of Charge
10% Off all wines on the tasting table!
Saturday Afternoon
Reliving our Austrian Trip
or
When snow wasn't a problem.
Hillinger Secco
Tegernseerhof T-26 Gruner Veltliner
Strauss Samling 88
Bauer Wagram Cuvee 13
Netzl Rubin Carnuntum Zweigelt
Hillinger Blaufrankisch
The Beerman -
You've begun to show considerably more interest in the best beers that we can get.
The question often arises - How do you know?
Well, besides our flawless palates, we rely on the research and publication of the ever expanding industry itself. Of particular value, in our opinion, has been The Beer Advocate which incorporates not only very well considered expert opinion, but also works hard to get the everyday beer drinker to contribute.
We thought that you may want to take a look at the rankings that have been developed for the top beers in the world (Planet Earth). You can slice and dice in a variety of ways including country and type of beer.
The Top Five!!
1 - Trappists Westvleteren 12
2 - Pliny the Younger, Russina River Brewing
3 - The Abyss, DeSchutes Brewery
4 - Vanilla Bean Aged Dark Lord, Three Floyd's Brewing Co.
5 - Pliny the Elder, Russina River Brewing
click here or on the picture to do your own research!!
Drink less, drink better !
Marchesi di Barolo
Moscato D'Asti "Zagara" 2009 Pre-Sale Only
Gavi White Label 2008
Dolcetto di Alba "Madonna diComo" 2008
Barbera Montferrato "Maraia" 2007
Barbera D'Alba "Ruvei" 2006
Barbaresco 2005
Barolo 2005 Pre-Sale Only
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
10% Off all wines on the tasting table!
Saturday Afternoon
Reliving our Austrian Trip
or
When snow wasn't a problem.
Hillinger Secco
Tegernseerhof T-26 Gruner Veltliner
Strauss Samling 88
Bauer Wagram Cuvee 13
Netzl Rubin Carnuntum Zweigelt
Hillinger Blaufrankisch
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Free of Charge
10% OFF all wines on the tasting table!
10% OFF all wines on the tasting table!
The Beerman -
You've begun to show considerably more interest in the best beers that we can get.
The question often arises - How do you know?
Well, besides our flawless palates, we rely on the research and publication of the ever expanding industry itself. Of particular value, in our opinion, has been The Beer Advocate which incorporates not only very well considered expert opinion, but also works hard to get the everyday beer drinker to contribute.
We thought that you may want to take a look at the rankings that have been developed for the top beers in the world (Planet Earth). You can slice and dice in a variety of ways including country and type of beer.
The Top Five!!
1 - Trappists Westvleteren 12
2 - Pliny the Younger, Russina River Brewing
3 - The Abyss, DeSchutes Brewery
4 - Vanilla Bean Aged Dark Lord, Three Floyd's Brewing Co.
5 - Pliny the Elder, Russina River Brewing
click here or on the picture to do your own research!!
Drink less, drink better !
Upcoming Events and Articles of Interest
Upcoming Events
click on the underlined for menus and information!!
Friday Febraury 26 - Franciscan Wine Dinner - Flemings
March 9 - Col de Santo Winemaker Dinner
Tuesday, March 23 - The Wine Club, click for description
and future dates!!!
Wine and Healthy Living
Wine may prevent Cancer, but how??
The evidence that wine can help fight some cancers has been growing for several years. But researchers have struggled to understand why. Many theories speculated that antioxidants in wines, including compounds like resveratrol, have something to do with it. Antioxidants may reduce the stress of chemical processes in the body. But scientists have struggled to find evidence that the compounds in wine play such a role.William Li, president and medical director at the Angiogenesis Foundation, disagrees with the antioxidant theory. In his recent presentation at the TED Conference, an innovation summit, he argued that research shows that some compounds in wine--including resveratrol--function as antiangiogenic inhibitors, and those are the real cancer fighters.
Courtesy of The Wine Spectator
Read the full story.
Grape Growing Region of the Week - Barolo The Piedmont, Italy
Barolo is an Italian wine, one of many to claim the title "Wine of kings, and king of wines".[1] This Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine is produced in the Cuneo province, south-west of Alba, within the region of Piemonte. The Barolo zone extends into the communes of Barolo, Castiglione Falletto, Serralunga d'Alba and parts of the communes of Cherasco, Diano d'Alba, Grinzane Cavour, La Morra, Monforte d'Alba, Novello, Roddi, Verduno, all in the province of Cuneo. Only vineyards planted in primarily calcareous-clay soils in the hills with suitable slopes and orientations are considered suitable for Barolo production. Barolo is made from 100% Nebbiolo and usually has the aromas of tar and roses. Barolos are noted for this ability to age and usually take on an orange tinge as they get older. When subjected to aging of at least five years, the wine can be labeled a Riserva.[2]
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