07/11/2019
Dear Subscriber

Today is Thursday,

July 11 2019.

We have wines and beers from widely different corners of the winemaking world this weekend!!

Starting today, French Rose";

Tomorrow, Wines from Oregon;

Saturday, South Africa;

Beers from Maine and Loudon County!

You couldn"t buy a ticket and have this much fun!!

On top of that, Tomorrow Kate and I are celebrating 44 years of marriage!!
As I"ve said many times (she may swat me for saying it again), it"s the only bad decision she"s ever made!!
But I couldn"t be any happier that she made it!

Come by the shop Friay and mention our anniversary and you can have a  20% discount on your favorite bottle of wine or beer (just one) to celebrate your own special day!
 

The Weekend starts today with
Open Bottle Thursday!!


Rhone Valley Rose"

$13.50 a Bottle
$66  for six!


 Robert Parker said "One of the great wine estates in the world"

We think
"notes of ripe strawberry, berry and a hint of rhubarb, this is a full-flavored, yet dry rosé with rich extract on a long finish.
With good structure and complex, a hint of earth flavors, this is the rare rosé that will provoke lots of discussion.
Arguably one of the top estates in the Rhone."
 

You can click on the underlined event to see a full listing of beers and wines we will be tasting for each day!

Friday: Roanoke Valley Wines: Mark will be offering the exceptional wines of Foris Vineyards and Owen Roe this Friday!
They"ve always ranked among our very favorites, but they may have slipped off of your radar.
Time to reinvigorate the blip!
Click here to see Friday"s Tasting Wines & Beers
Saturday: South African Wines: South African wines have ebbed and flowed in popularity in the US.
Taste these and you will see why they please so many palates!
Dave can"t wait to tell you all about them without be Boering (pun intended).
Click here to see Saturday"s Tastings Wines and Beers
Brews: If nothing else you have to give a tip of the cap to Solace Brewing for supporting the cause of eliminating Leukemia and Lymphoma.
That aside, the beer is very tasty!

Domaine de la Mordoree 

La Remise 
de la Mordoree

2018

Rhone Valley, France

Marselan & Merlot

(Marselan is a cross between Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache)

This was our first Rose" ever on

Open Bottle Thursday two years ago!

This Baby Tavel has scored 90 points or above for as long I can remember. The problem has been it sells out so fast so we have never been able to get enough to offer it!
Just released, this vintage has not yet been rated but surely will score quite highly!

Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate when commenting on Dom. Mordorée labeled it as "one of the world’s greatest wine estates" 

Our Thoughts on this wine.....

Light garnet color. Showing notes of ripe strawberry, berry and a hint of rhubarb, this is a full-flavored, yet dry rosé with rich extract on a long finish. With good structure and complex, a hint of earth flavors, this is the rare rosé that will provoke lots of discussion. Arguably one of the top estates in the Rhone. Domaine de la Mordorée (woodcock), located in the town of Tavel, in the Southern Rhône Valley, is a  consistent producer of top quality Reds and Rose’s. Pairs well with chicken, veal, fish, salads, grilled veggies, Asian cuisine and is also excellent as an aperitif. 

Elsewhere at $18.99

Our Regular Price $17.99

Special Sale Price Only 

$13.50 a bottle.

$66.00 for 6  ($11.00)

 call  us at 703-668-WINE (9463)

A bit about Domaine de la Mordoree ……

In 1986, the brothers Christophe and Fabrice Delorme decided to dedicate themselves to their passion for wine. They started their own estate with the objective to produce the best wines in each appellation while preserving the environment. Within a decade, they had achieved that goal, and continued getting better and better each year. Domaine de la Mordoree produces some of the best wines, and they have selected and maintained some of the finest terroirs. Their Châteauneuf-du-Papes, Lirac Reds & Whites, and Tavel Rosés are amidst the most highly rated of the region.

Unfortunately, in 2015, the remarkably talented Christophe, as he passed away at the age of 52.

"With 135 acres spread throughout some of the most impressive appellations of the southern Rhône, Christophe Delorme and his brother...have done nothing but produce one exquisite wine after another. Of course, the top cuvees of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are rare and expensive, but this is a place to find terrific Cotes du Rhones and Liracs as well. Delorme is equally adept at dry whites as well as reds, and turns out some stunning roses both under the Cotes du Rhône and Tavel appellations..."

A long-time supporter & admirer of Christophe & his work is Fran Kysela. When he learned of Christophe"s passing, Fran offered this tribute:

"I worked with this man for 21 years. I met Christophe in the winter of 1994, when the “dog meat” vintage of 1992 was being sold. I tasted the wines and was stunned on how good they for that year/vintage; a vintage that rated 2 out of 10. Immediately we connected, and the connection lived on for years.

Winery/Vineyards

The vineyard consists of 55 hectares (135 acres), on 38 different parcels, which provide with a rich, wide range of soils and climates. The soil is a mix of clay, chalk and sand with pebble stones. The improvements at the Domaine have been incredible: new pneumatic presses, new stainless steel vats, new destemmer, new vinification and aging plant, and aging in oak barrels for the top wines. All the grapes are raised by culture raisonnée which is very close to organic viticulture (intervention in the vineyard only when necessary). The yield is reduced in the vineyard by ébourgeonnage (de budding in spring) and vendanges vertes in summer (green harvesting). Oak aging for the top wines in special barrels like "jupille" for 10 months. No expense is spared at this Domaine to achieve quality.

 

Always Drink Responsibly.

Kate, Natalie, Heidi, Kathy, Susie, Beth
Bill, Steve, Nate, Ben, Rande and Mike