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Football is finally done for a few months!
You can relax and enjoy other activities on a Sunday afternoon.
We have a few ideas about how you can best approach that free time,
but let"s get started tonight and tomorrow and we"ll worry about Sunday later!
 Check out The Wine Club Class schedule thru May below.
February"s Class with HughesBeaulieu former Sommelier at The Inn at Little Washington will explore what the Europeans drink.
This will be a eight bottle extended tasting of everyday wines from Spain, France and Italy.
Saturday 1:00 - 5:00 pm:
Sustainable and Organic - Amy Evans, Dionysos Imports
Most people are not aware that many of the wines from Italy, Greece and Spain are farmed in a sustainable manner
due to the influence of Rudolf Steiner, founder of the Demeter Society and his writings in the early part of the 20th Century.
Come in and sample how wines farmed and fermented in the most earth-friendly manner taste.
These are not "orange" wines, these are wines that meet your high demands of aroma and palate-pleasing.
(click here for the list of wines and beers)
Tonight"s Tasting Table
5:00 - 8:00pm
Jim Futrell
The Wines!!
Chateau La Freynelle, Bordeaux Blanc $14.99
Brilliant straw color. Lovely fruity nose of white peaches, citrus fruits, and beeswax.
Elegant, charming palate with good fruit flavors and a smooth buttery finish.
Villa Viva Rose, Cotes du Thau $10.99
Luscious, aromatic nose of raspberries and strawberries.
Fresh in the mouth with a well-balanced, full and lively middle palate, and a spicy, lingering finish.
Serve VillaViva chilled. Drink anytime as an aperitif or with seafood, poultry, grilled meats, barbecue and Mediterranean-style cuisine.
Chateau du Coudray-Montpensier, Chinon $ 19.99
With its blackcurrant to deep ruby color, the wine’s tannins are subtle and round, slightly woody,
and it is perfect to accompany red meat, local dishes and stews.
Four Vines Biker Zinfandel, Paso Robles $19.99
Black cherry and spicy aromas lead to an elegant palate of wild blackberry and plum flavors bolstered by a touch of black pepper and sweet, toasted oak.
The 2017 offers a plush mouthfeel and a long, velvety finish
D66 "Others" Grenache, Cotes Catalanes $29.99
Ruby red in coloring with a distinguished brick rim, this wine offers alluring notes of marion berries, blue fruits, compote, garriuge, and a touch of dried lavender.
Rich, concentrated dark fruits are immediately noticeable upon entry which transition effortlessly to a piquant mid palate of plum tart, dried spices, and mountain herbs.
The Beers!!
Alewerks "Bitter Valentine" Double IPA/Imperial Ale 4 pack 16oz. $16.99
"Bitter Valentine does not contain any animal by-products whatsoever.
The beer is contains only barley malt, hops, & yeast and is filtered through Diatomaceous Earth.
Commonwealth "Cosmos" Double IPA, 4 pack $19.99
8.3% ABV
For a double IPA, the nose is not overly intense with floral hops as expected, surprising toasty aroma with subtle hints of apricot and alcohol.
Strong start as expected that slowly fades with a sustained aromatic finish.
The experience is very smooth for such a high ABV IPA brew, very drinkable.
Abita Springs "Mardi Gras" Bock , 6 pack $10.99
The first of our seasonal brews.
Abita Bock is brewed with pale, pilsner and caramel malts and German Perle hops.
Our bock is similar to German maibocks with its rich malt flavor and full body.
A perfect choice during Carnival season in New Orleans.
Better wines, at Better prices;
at
The Wine Cabinet!
UpComing
Tastings & Events
The Wine Club Schedule
The Wine Club February 18, 7 pm
Euro-Centric
with Hughes Beaulieu of Elite Wines
Explore what the Europeans drink!
A brief history and extended tasting of everyday wines from Spain, France and Italy! $25/$40
The Wine Club March 17, 7 pm
My hometown: the Wines of Puglia
with Fabio Marrone of Bravo Imports
The heel of the boot is a diverse landscape surrounded by the Adriatic Sea that produces some of Italy’s most interesting and diverse wines. $25/40
The Wine Club April 21, 7 pm
Move over Napa: Washington State Wines Shine
with Jim Futrell of Republic National
With over 300 days of sunshine and the angle of the sun being similar to the great wine regions of Northern Europe the wines show both elegance and power.
$30/$50
Special Sunday May 17, 1- 4 pm Meet Winemaker Leo Hillinger
Welcome back Leo!!!!
Come meet the man who put Austrian wines to the forefront of the European and US wine scene.
Come learn and taste the different wine regions of Austria at this large three table tasting event.
Special discounts that day only, free of charge.
The Wine Club May 19, 7 pm
Wines of the Iberian Peninsula: The Underrated Stars of Portugal and Spain – with Karen Hayes of Mundo Vino
These wines have an intriguing combination of wildness and sophistication that is reflected in its geographies.
For the wine drinker, it has great diversity and often offers great value. $30/$50
Thank you for shopping local!
Always Drink Responsibly.
Kate, Natalie, Heidi, Kathy, Mari, Susie, Beth
Bill, Steve, Rande and Mike
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