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05/10/2018
Dear Subscriber
Today is 10 May, 2018
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The Wine Cabinet
First and foremost, our hearty congratulations to Haley Jenus, Rande"s incredible daughter! Graduating with Honors from LSU in a pre-med major. Kate, Rande and I will all be on hand in Baton Rouge for the festivities. Wouldn"t miss it for the world! Thankfully, we have an extremely competent staff (the last time we were all gone, you seem to have liked them better!) that allows us to celebrate in style!! There may be a party or two on the streets of the French Quarter as well.
 Yes, the Caps ditched the curse of the Penguins and are moving on to the Conference Finals for the first time since 1998!!
And did it shorthanded!!
Reason to celebrate as well!!
And to all of the Mothers on the mailing list - thank you for all that you do. Ever since the Romans would only allow women to own land, we have recognized that you are the backbone of our culture and the only safe harbor in times of need. While there have been missteps in the opportunities that you have been afforded at times, by and large, no one is loved more.
Another reason to celebrate!!
 Special Events in the next week -
May 12: At The Austrian Embassy - Seminars with Klaus Wittauer. click here for Tickets
May 15: The Wine Club - Rose" This Years" Vintage with Hughes Beaulieu
May 16: Tasting with John Williams, Founder of Frog"s Leap in the shop!!
May 17: Tasting with Kevin Willenborg, Winemaker of Vina Robles Vineyards in the shop!!
May 18: Tasting with Jerry Solomon, Owner, Sleight of Hands Wines in the shop!!
Rose"s are flying off the shelf this year! It seems that demand hasn"t yet peaked for luscious wines. Dry and aromatic, they"re the perfect choice for a 90 F day in May! If you"re not sure which one you"d like, take six!! You can try each one and then decide!
If that"s not enough, you can take a bagful of wines and beers from the tasting tables and sample them as well! Soon enough, you won"t care which one you like the best!
And don"t forget - all the wines on the tasting tables are discounted by 10% from the first bottle you buy!
 Gentlemen. Don"t say that you just didn"t have time to find a Mother"s Day gift!!
We have plenty of chocolate and wine on hand that would make any lady smile!!
A nice box of chocolate, some roses and a chilled sparkling wine can cure just about anything!
We have everything that you"ll need at The Wine Cabinet!!
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 Enthusiast
90 Points! Vinous
" This wine is like sweet grass after a rain, aromatic, light with a hint of honey.
Aromas of citrus, flowers and fruity ripe strawberries lead to flavors of pear, peach, honeydew melon, green apple and lemon.
A hint of sweetness and almond extends the clean, fresh finish!."
Regularly: $25.99
Special Sale $20.00!!
$106.50 for six ($17.75 / bottle )
but you can buy more, if you like!
Call us at 703-668-WINE(9463)
Friday: The Country Vintner, Margot Blattmann: Margot is bringing the juicy wines of Veronese vineyards, Zenato to the tropical celebrations this weekend. Make sure she explains in Italian, with lots of hand movements!!
Saturday:Virginia Imports, Tatiana El Shafie: Tatiana has a variety of new entries to the shelves of the shop this weekend. Beautiful labels, beautiful wines and lovely prices!! Have her do some Magique for you - she can turn an empty glass full before you know it!!!
The Beer Shelves: Talk about tropical!! Yes, the brews are from Maui, but we don"t have any lava headed our way, thank the Lord. (Make sure all the people on the Big Island are on your prayer list. When a volcano blows, you really can"t hide.)
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:
May 12 - Austrian Embassy - The Seminar!!
May 15 - This Year"s Vintage of Rose" with Hughes Beaulieu
May 16 - Frog"s Leap Tasting with Founder John Williams
May 17: Tasting with Kevin Willenborg, Winemaker of Vina Robles Vineyards
May 18: Tasting with Jerry Solomon, Owner, Sleight of Hands Wines
June 19 - Summer Sippers!!
September 18 - The Great Grapes of Austria!!
October 16 - Pinot Noir, Gris and Blanc!!
November 13 - Bordeaux!!
Check out the Events tab on our website!!
Kate, Nancy, Heidi, Natalie,
Bill, Nate, Steve, Rande, and Mike
Make Everyday a Special Occasion at
The Wine Cabinet!
Need Directions??
Open Bottle Thursday!!!
10 May, 2018
4:00 - 8:00 pm
(All purchases must be accompanied by a credit card.)
 CAPTURE
TRADITION
Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Mayacamas Mountains, California
This wine brings together Old World elegance and New World Flavor!
Captûre marries the notions of tradition and discovery, adapting classic Bordelais winemaking methods and customs to the rich history and frontier spirit of those who first farmed Sonoma County’s unknown mountains more than a century ago.
91 Points - The Wine Enthusiast
"Pea shoots and a faraway lawn provide a fresh inspiring of springtime in this stainless-steel fermented white that"s lovely and fully expressive on the palate. Jasmine notes are joined by tastes of apricot and peach, while tropical breezes blow by."
90 Points - Antonio Gallani, Vinous
"The 2016 Sauvignon Blanc Tradition is intensely floral and aromatic, with tons of varietal character. The Tradition is aged in steel, but lees stirring adds striking texture throughout. Citrus peel, lime, sage and white flowers notes give the 2016 a decidedly exotic feel."
Our Thoughts.........
This wine is like sweet grass after a rain, aromatic, light
with a hint of honey. Aromas of citrus, flowers and fruity ripe strawberries lead to flavors of pear, peach, honeydew melon, green apple and lemon. A hint of sweetness and almond extends the clean, fresh finish!
Elsewhere at $28.00
Our Regular Price $25.99
Special Sale Price
$20.00 a bottle
$106.50 for six ($17.75 per bottle!)
Call us at 703-668-WINE(9463)
A Bit about Capture........
The Captûre motto is "classic Bordeaux winemaking in the rugged Mayacamas Mountains". Established in 2008, Captûre is working in remote high-elevation vineyards in Sonoma, Napa, and Lake Counties. Captûre targets vineyards within Alexander Valley, Knights Valley, Spring Mountain District, and Lake County, all appellations at the untamed edges of mainstream wine regions, and ones that see more wildlife visitors than human ones. The flagship label is the Tradition Sauvignon Blanc, it’s stainless steel fermented and aged on its lees for ten months. The style is bright with citrus, lime pith and peach and just that hint of richness that comes from the California sun. The fruit is 76/24 Sonoma County/Lake County.
 The winery, originally founded by Denis and May-Britt Malbec, who made wine at Chateau Latour in the 1990s, came under the ownership of Barbara Banke in 2014. Banke and her winemaking team continue to make Bordeaux- and Rhone-style wines from vineyards along the Mayacamas Mountains, north of Santa Rosa.
Friday Tasting
The Country Vintner presents
Zenato Vineyards, Verona Italy
Margot Blatmann
5:00 - 8:00 p.m
The Vineyards!!
The Soul of Lugana and the Heart of Valpolicella.
The heart and soul of Zenato lies in the ancient morainic lands of Lugana and Valpolicella, with their mild climate and unrivalled charm, that overlook the Veneto shore of Lake Garda.
The vineyards cover 75 hectares in the Zenato estate of S. Cristina in San Benedetto di Lugana, ideal for the Trebbiano di Lugana, and in the Costalunga estate in Valpolicella, the homeland of the famous Amarone Zenato, where the renowned vines Corvina, Rondinella and Oseleta are cultivated.
It all began in 1960 when Sergio Zenato, filled with energy and ambition and driven by his deep bond with the territory, tried out new techniques of wine making and invested in native vines in order to obtain wine of the highest quality.
Today, his wife Carla, together with their children Alberto and Nadia, continues to pursue Sergio’s great enterprise with the same enthusiasm, tenacity and infinite dedication, making the excellence of Zenato"s wines known in more than 60 countries of the world.
In this way, the soul of Lugana and the heart of Valpolicella continue to expand their borders.
The Wines!!
Pinot Grigio $12.99
Lemon-green in color, aromas of Key limes and white peaches complement undertones of green apples and grains of paradise. On the palate, it is smooth and refreshing with a long, pleasant finish.
Bardolino Chiaretto Rose" $14.99
65% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Molinara.
This wine is produced in the zone overlooking the southeast coast of Garda lake, between Bardolino and Peschiera; the pink colour derives from the partial contact with the skins of red Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara grapes.
Excellent with hors d’oeuvres, first courses and white meat.
Alanera Rosso Veronese $16.99
50% Corvina and 50% Merlot
Cormì indicates not only the unity of two varieties Corvina and Merlot, but also stands as an abbreviation for “Cor – Cuore”: the Cormì is a wine born from the hearth before than the earth.
Ideal with typical Mediterranean dishes, roasted and grilled meat, salami.
Valpolicella $19.99
85% Corvina Veronese, 10% Rondinella, 5% Corvinone.
This classic wine from the Valpolicella area is made from Corvina, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes. The shades of almond and violet are outstanding, with a structure that enables this wine to age for several years.
Pasta with different sauces, white meat, roasted or grilled.
Ripassa $29.99
85% Corvina, 10% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta.
This wine is closely connected to the greatest wine of Valpolicella: Amarone. After pressing the dried grapes from which Amarone is made, the Valpolicella wine is passed over the still warm marc of Amarone. A second alcoholic fermentation begins which increases the alcoholic content and the wine becomes richer in colour, bouquet
Excellent companion to game dishes, grilled meat and roasts, salami and aged cheeses.
The Beers with Natalie!!
Offshoot "Relax" IPA 4pack $15.99
6.8% ABV 42 IBU
Relax features fruity, tropical and citrusy hop notes and a round, soft mouthfeel of a hazy IPA.
Evil Twin "Kolata" IPA 4 pack $15.99
8.0% ABV, 66 IBU 3.96 RateBeer
The beer pours out a lightly hazy golden color, with 2 fingers of white head; the aromas are of pineapple and coconut(smells just like a pina colada; the flavors are of coconut, pineapple, pine, orange and grapefruit, the beer has full mouthfeel with little to no bitterness on the finish; overall this beer was delicious it taste like a hoppy pina colada.
Dugges & Stillwater Tropic Punch Sour Ale 11.2 oz $5.99
4.5% ABV 4.29 RateBeer "Outstanding"
Tropic Punch Ale is a joint effort of Stillwater Artisanal and Dugges Ale in Sweden. This sour ale is brewed with Mango, Passion fruit and Peach, and fermented with lactobacillus.
Saturday Afternoon Tasting
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Virginia Imports
Tatiana El Shafie
The Wines!!
"Magique" Maison De Grand Espirit Rose $12.99
COMPLEX AND ELEGANT, OUR 2017 CÔTES DE PROVENCE ROSÉ, WILL TRANSPORT YOU TO A SUN DRENCHED AFTERNOON IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE. DISCOVER MOUTHWATERING NOTES OF RED BERRIES AND WATERMELON WITH A CITRUS FINISH. THIS DELECTABLE WINE IS A PERFECT APERITIF AND A DELIGHTFUL
ACCOMPANIMENT TO GRILLED FISH, FRESH SALADS OR CHARCUTERIE.
VARIETALS - 60% Grenache, 30% Cinsault & 10% Syrah.
REGION Côtes de Provence.
Gainey Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County $15.99
Produced entirely from grapes we cultivate at our Home Ranch in eastern Santa Ynez Valley, our Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc boasts bright citrus, honeydew melon, mineral and subtle herb aromas. On the palate, the wine is rich, mouthwatering and beautifully structured, with vibrant grapefruit, melon and guava flavors culminating in a long, crisp finish invigorated by zesty citrus, spice and mineral tones. Delicious now with a broad range of seafood, poultry and salad dishes, it will develop further nuance with another 1-2 years of bottle age.
Lander-Jenkins Pinot Noir, California $14.99
The 2016 harvest gave us fruit of exceptional quality for our California Pinot Noir. The growing season began early, with ideal temperatures that developed fruit with excellent concentration and delicious complexity. This 2016 Pinot Noir shows beautifully with balanced acidity and elegant, wild berry flavors
B-Side Red Blend, Napa $24.99
Our B Side Red Blend is powerful yet approachable with inviting aromas of fresh blueberries, leather, tobacco leaf and a subtle eucalyptus note adding intrigue. The lifted aromas lead to a well-structured palate with smooth tannins and layers of fruit flavors, red currant and clove spice. The wine is giving and additional notes of dried orange peel and tart plum hint at the good acidity found in fruit from the flip side
Salt of the Earth Moscato, San Joaquin Valley, California $15.99
Salt of the Earth formed in 2011 as a partnership between an expert Moscato grower, a veteran Moscato winemaker, and a visionary winery owner to produce uncompromising Moscato for the very best value.
Cool stream of citrus and peaches tickles your tongue and enlivens your evenings. Our Salt of the Earth Flore de Moscato is made at summer’s end by crushing the highest quality Muscat grapes. The juices are slightly fermented in steel tanks and quickly chilled to retain their delectable sugar and natural spritz. Made solely with Orange Muscat and Muscat Canelli grapes, Salt of the Earth Flore de Moscato is distinctive and refreshing – truly unlike any other Moscato. Enjoy it accompanied by fruit, cheeses, BBQ, roast beef, or other savory and spicy foods.
Flore has a little bit of spritz and is a favorite addition at gatherings large and small.
“Bright medium light gold color. Lively, fun, grassy fruity aromas of dried kumquat, dried straw, and lemon oil with a chewy, puckering, moderately sweet medium-full body and a peppery, short finish with fruit tannins and no oak.” –World Value Wine Challenge, Best Buy, 93 points
The Beers with Nate!!!
 Founded in 2005, Maui Brewing Company is Hawaii"s largest craft brewery, operating 100% in Hawaii. MBC is based on Maui, with its production brewery, full-service restaurant and tasting room in Kihei, as well as pubs in Lahaina (Maui) and Waikiki (Oahu).
 Maui Brewing Big Swell IPA 6 pack $14.99
Tropical citrus hops burst from this dry-hopped India Pale Ale.
ABV 6.8 IBU 82
Maui Brewing Double Overhead Double IPA 4 pack $12.99
Rich, slightly malty body supports this generously hopped Imperial India Pale Ale
8.5% ABV 85 IBUs
Maui Brewing Coconut HIWA Porter 4 pack $12.99
A robust dark ale with hand-toasted coconut & hints of mocha.
ABV 6.0 IBU 30
It"s all about the Beer.......
We"re headed to Tampa - Conference Finals!!
You gotta have some beer!!
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!!
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