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01/04/2018
Dear Subscriber
Today is 4 January, 2018
at
The Wine Cabinet
Yes, of course, we"re OPEN TODAY!!
Well, we made to 2018 and no worse for the wear, as far as I can tell. 2017 may not have been everyone"s favorite year, but we continue to see the sun rise each day and we have the opportunity to make our future what we wish it to be. What more could we ask.
For the many patrons who have inquired about Dave and how he"s doing - He"s as happy as I have ever seen him! In a training program at Gramercy Tavern in Manhattan (New York, not Kansas) a Michelin Star restaurant. If you happen to be in the Big Apple, take the time to get to the Lower Eastside and say hello. I know he"s always happy yo see friendly faces!
We have an exciting, if bone-chilling weekend ahead of us, but we also have Shore Boys Soups to help keep warm.
We"ll look forward to seeing you!!
Always Drink Responsibly.
It all starts Tonight with Open Bottle Thursday!
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The Wine Cabinet
91 points The Wine Advocate
“ Bright cherry-colored, with clean flavors and aromas mixing wild berries and aromatic fruits, the palate has a very fine texture and fresh acidity.
There is also good depth and persistence.”
Regularly: $22.99
Special Sale $14.00!!
$72 for six ($12/bottle for 6 or more)
Call us at 703-668-WINE(9463)
Friday: Kysela Imports, Peter Gaylord: Fran Kysela has a well-deserved reputation for selecting fine French producers that offer exceptional quality at a reasonable price. What better way to kick off the New Year?!?!
Saturday: The Country Vintner, Margot Blattmann: Margot has brought many new and interesting wines to our attention over the years. This week is no exception. We"ll be sampling wines fro DeMorgenzon Vineyards in Australia (Kangaroos there!). Their reputation and track record is outstanding and remember, it"s summer Down Under!!
And oh yes, we"ll be tasting Shore Boys Soups this Saturday as well!!
The Beer Shelves: So many new brews hit the shelves, we couldn"t decide what to focus on, so we listed all of them!!
We won"t be able to taste all of them this weekend, but we"ll make a good dent in the inventory.
Call or message us on Facebook, if we can put something aside for you before they"re all gone!
Watch our Facebook page for more info and updates.
Upcoming Events!!
The Wine Club: Tuesday, 16 January, Syrah - Shiraz, A Rose by any other Name... 7:00 pm promptly
Check out the Events tab on our website to see the class dates and subject matter through June!
Kate, Nancy, Heidi K, Heidi C, Natalie,
Bill, Nate, Steve, Rande, and Mike
Make Everyday a Special Occasion at
The Wine Cabinet!
Need Directions??
Open Bottle Thursday!!!
4 January, 2018
4:00 - 8:00 pm
(All purchases must be accompanied by a credit card.)
 privada
BODEGA NORTON
MENDOZA, ARGENTINA 2013
40% Malbec, 30% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
16 months in new French oak barrels.
A perfect wine for a cold winter"s night! We were able to get an incredible deal to buy what remained of this vintage. You are the beneficiary!!
If you can"t make it in to taste, call us so that you can reap your share of the benefits!
91 Points! The Wine Advocate!
"The 2013 Privada Proprietary Red Wine is composed of 40% Malbec and 30% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from their three vineyards close to the winery in Luján de Cuyo. The wine fermented in cement vats and matured in French oak barrels (new and second use) for some 14 months. Bright cherry-colored, with clean flavors and aromas mixing wild berries and aromatic fruits, the palate has a very fine texture and fresh acidity. There is also good depth and persistence."
 Regularly $22.99
Special Sale Price
$14.00 a bottle
Only $72 for six ($12/bottle)!
Call us at 703-668-WINE (9463)
Our Thoughts on this wine.....
Bodega Norton Privada is a ruby red color of remarkable intensity.
This wine has excellent aromatic complexity with notes of ripe black and red fruit, and a fine touch of smoky coffee. It"s soft, full and rich on the palate with an excellent balance, length and concentration.
About Bodega Norton..........
1895
Edmund James Palmer Norton first set eyes on Mendoza countryside during the construction of a train line that joined Mendoza and Chile. Very impressed by the terroir, he founded Bodega Norton, south of the Mendoza River, with a plantation of vines imported from France.
1989 The Austrian businessman Gernot Langes-Swarovski bought Bodega  Norton after sensing the great potential of Argentina to influence the world scene. Struck by the beauty of the area and the optimal conditions for growing grapes, he chose Bodega Norton because it was the only traditional winery surrounded by its own vineyard.
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1991 Gernot Langes-Swarovski’s son, Michael Halstrick, initiated a new phase, aided by significant investments, modernization and growth, that would prepare them for their big international expansion.
During the 90’s Bodega Norton started exporting high quality wines, becoming one of the first wineries to develop export markets.
The People........One of the chief values of Bodega Norton is taking care of its human resources. Not just because its 350 employees are the real potential of the company, but because all of them bring to life the winery and its wine.This value was recognized in 2010 by the consulting firm Great Place to Work, which ranks the best companies in which to work: Norton was amongst the first companies (ranked 13), and was the only Winery to appear in this ranking.
Three key figures in the winery:
 MICHAEL HALSTRICK - PRESIDENT & CEO
Austrian-born, adopted by Mendoza. Business manager, and Bodega Norton CEO since 1991.
 JORGE RICCITELLI - CHIEF WINEMAKER
(61 years) a winemaker with a lifetime of experience working in renowned wineries. From the classic Gargantini in the early sixties to Etchart Cafayate Winery, where he played a central role in the domestic and international growth of the company. Since 1992 he has been Norton´s Chief Winemaker.
PABLO MINATELLI- VINEYARD MANAGER
(41 years) is an Agronomist with extensive background in investigative research. He has been with the company since 1997, and currently holds the position of Production Manager, giving him responsibility over the 700 ha of Norton´s Vineyards.
Friday Tasting
Kysela Imports
Peter Gaylord
5:00 - 8:00 p.m
The Wines!!
Muscadet, Alain de la Treille $ 11.99
This great dry white wine offers a unique style with a fine and delicate minerality... Beautiful tension on the palate followed by hints of flower, melon and lime, that finishes with a refreshing crispness.
MAISON ALAIN DE LA TREILLE is located in the heart of Loire Valley since 1885. Vineyards owner and winemaker, ALAIN DE LA TREILLE creates diverse and delicate wines on the most prestigious vineyards.
Domaine de Croix Sennalaillet, Macon-Davaye $17.99
Pale brilliant yellow color. Fresh nose of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit). Mineral and salty notes on the palate. Fresh, supple and harmonious in the mouth.
Domaine Manoir Du Carra "Brouilly" $17.99
90 points The Wine Enthusiast
Deep red ruby colored wine with red fruit aromas of strawberry, raspberry and floral notes of violet. Ample in the mouth, supple tannins.
Chateau Castegens, Cote de Bordeaux $17.99
88 points The Wine Enthusiast
Intense and deep vivace red color.
Nose with black fruit, blackberry, cigar box, licorice, some delicate and integrated oak flavors as well.
In the mouth, we have an explosion of fruit flavors, spice and fine wood. The structure is rich, but the tannins are well integrated already. The finish is long and a slight mintiness give the wine a great length and some purity.
Chateau Trois Moulins, Haut Medoc $22.99
A flour mill just nearby explains the origin of this cru bourgeois’ name, which means “three mills”. Already in its day, it attracted English and Dutch connoisseurs. History continues for this ruby-colored, subtle wine with its elegant bouquet of jammy red fruits. It is subtle and very round on the palate and has a long powerful finish.
Made from 52% Merlot, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Saturday Afternoon Tasting
1:00 - 5:00 pm
The Country Vintner
Margot Blattmann
The Wines!!
DeMorgenzon DMZ Sauvignon Blanc $15.99
This wine has a pale, bright gold colour with green reflections. Upfront aromatics of passion fruit and citrus greet the nose following through to a rich palate yielding ripe fruit flavours with a gentle nettle edge. A brisk acidity and stony minerality give natural freshness and length.
4 Stars Platter"s Wine Guide
DeMorgenzon DMZ Chardonnay $16.99
This wine shows sweet vanilla and hints of almonds on the nose with a clean tropical fruit finish. Delicate oak flavours support a rich and full fruit flavour in the mouth with layers of white peach, apricot, grapefruit and vanilla.
4 Stars Platter"s Wine Guide
DeMorgenzon DMZ Syrah $16.99
Deep, purple core. Rich, berry fruit nose with lots of ripe, red plum and whiffs of white pepper. Some floral notes in the background, including violets, lavender and spring blossoms. Full in the mouth with tremendous youthful vigour. Layers of berry fruit with developing spices of pepper, cinnamon, clove and vanilla. Gentle oak integration shows and supports the elegance and roundness at this early age.
91 Points Tim Atkin
Silver Medal International Wine Challenge
Warwick Pinotage Old Bush Vines $22.99
Mellow, rich berries, red cherries
Succulent, concentrated berry flavours, vanilla
Ferreira Tawny Port $16.99
A beautiful red hue with fair hints as well as a fresh and delicate aroma, reminiscent of spices and nuts, acquired during the ageing in oak wood. In the mouth it is an elegant wine that shows a fine balance between mature tannins and sweetness, providing it with an attractive, long finish.
 The Beer Shelves.......
As always, check us out on Facebook for a more detailed list (and photos!).
Name of Brewery Center of the Universe
Location of Brewery Virginia
Beer Style Orange is the New Stout (American Double/Imperial Stout)
Availability Winter
ABV 10.50%
Tasting Notes Pours a dark brown, almost black with a short tan head that
quickly dissipates. Orange on the nose with a bit of
roasted malt. Easy drinking and powerful!
Name of Brewery Evolution Craft Brewery
Location of Brewery Maryland
Beer Style American Brown Ale
Availability Rotating
ABV 10.00%
Tasting Notes Deep amber in color and clear. Nose is nutty and earthy.
Taste is a bit fruity, brown sugar, maple syrup, and malt.
Minor on the pecan taste.
Name of Brewery Victory
Location of Brewery Pennsylvania
Beer Style 4 Front IPA
Availability Rotating
ABV 5.50%
Tasting Notes Pours a deep golden yellow. Head is bright white and fluffy. Aroma and flavor are both very tropical. Kiwi flesh, cantaloupe, herbal, tangy citrus bite. Lingering biscuit chew with low bitterness.
Name of Brewery Avery Brewing
Location of Brewery Colorado
Beer Style The Real Peel Tangerine IPA (American IPA)
Availability Year Round
ABV 6.3%
Tasting Notes Aroma is citrus zest and butterscotch, with hints of floral and fruit. Flavor is very resinous and hops forward. Lots of bite from the tangerine peel up front, with a light floral essence in the aftertaste. Balanced with some caramel malt.
Name of Brewery Altech Lexington Brewing
Location of Brewery Kentucky
Beer Style Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale (English Strong Ale)
Availability Year Round
ABV 8.19%
Tasting Notes Aged for up to 6 weeks in freshly decanted bourbon barrels from some of Kentucky’s finest distilleries. Subtle yet familiar flavors of vanilla and oak are imparted to this special ale as it rests in the charred barrels. Pleasantly smooth and robust.
Name of Brewery Green Flash Brewing
Location of Brewery San Diego, California
Beer Style American Double/Imperial IPA
Availability Year Round
ABV 8.10%
Tasting Notes Tropical and grapefruit zest with pine notes. Floral aroma are layered throughout the brewing process.
Name of Brewery Maine Beer Company
Location of Brewery Maine
Beer Style Mean Ol Tom Stout with Vanilla (American Stout)
Availability Rotating
ABV 6,5%
Tasting Notes Aged on organic vanilla beans. Intense notes of coffee and dark chocolate lead way to subtle notes of natural vanilla. Flaked oats generate a silky mouth feel.
Name of Brewery Firestone Walker
Location of Brewery California
Beer Style Krieky Bones American Wild Ale
Availability Rotating
ABV 5.7%
Tasting Notes The aroma is bracingly sour with strong notes of cherry. The flavor hits your first with a solid dose of sourness, then notes of vinegar and brown sauce, bright fresh cherry, brown sugar, and a tart fruit quality as well. The mouth feel is medium bodied with bold, expansive carbonation. Overall this is a really tasty and classically styled Kriek - assertively sour, but not overpowering, with a good amount of nuance and distinct yet subtle cherry.
Name of Brewery Terrapin Brewing
Location of Brewery Georgia
Beer Style WnB Coffee Oatmeal Imperial Stout (American Double/Imperial Stout)
Availability Winter
ABV 9.40%
Tasting Notes Aroma is roasted & dark malts, coffee & cold coffee grounds, dark bittersweet chocolate, toffee, a hint of dark fruits & a faint hint of anise/licorice. Taste is earthy coffee, toasted bread, dark bitter chocolate, toffee, prune & fig. Hop presence is best defined as an earthy bitterness just after mid-sip through the aftertaste.
Name of Brewery Parkway Brewing
Location of Brewery Virginia
Beer Style Coal Miner’s Dodder Stout-Irish Dry
Availability Rotating
ABV 4.50%
Tasting Notes Notes of espresso and milky chocolate on the nose meld with flavors of dark roasted barley to create a rich, creamy mouth-feel that ends with a dry, slightly bitter, finish.
Just to remind you of the ongoing opportunities we have:
Thursday Evening Open Bottle 4:00 - 8:00 pm - 1 wine rated highly and discounted generously;
Friday Evening Tasting 5:00 - 8:00 pm - 3 Beers, 5 wines discounted 10% from the first bottle;
Saturday Afternoon 1:00 - 5:00 pm - a different group of beers and wines and sometimes soup or chocolate or something else of interest!
What more could you ask!!
Upcoming Events!!
The Wine Club: Tuesday, 16 January, 7:00 pm promptly - Syrah, Shiraz!!
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