Argentine Wine and....Beer! - Bell Wine & Spirits

In addition to WINES ON SALE from the Saturday Tasting and all Italian wines on sale during the month of June, join us this Friday for a wine and beer tasting featuring Argentina's favorite beer - Quilmes; and on Saturday to participate in the longest running tasting group in DC!

Events Calendar

Upcoming Bell Wine & Spirits events:

- June 24: Quilmes Beer and Wine Tasting (5:00-8:00 pm)

- June 25: Saturday Tasting (12:00-3:00 pm)

- July 1: Friday Tasting (5:00-8:00 pm)

- July 2: Saturday Tasting (12:00-3:00 pm)

Saturday Tasting -

Wines On Sale

The wines below will be on sale through Saturday, June 24th

Saturday’s tasting included many regulars and new tasters. We featured a few new wines, as well. The identity of the Mystery Wine is:

2009 Cameron Hughes Flying Winemaker Zinfandel (reg. $12.99) $11.69/11.04
This wine comes from vineyards with not just old vines, but ancient vines, some 100 years old. This wine has a typical Zinny nose with dark fruit and black pepper. With a medium body of dark berry flavors, it has a smooth quality, lighter in style than many Zinfandels.

Other wines in the tasting included:

2008 Fuente Milano Verdejo-Viura (reg. $10.99) $9.89/9.34
This blend of Spanish Verdejo (50%) and Viura (50%) is a light, bright yellow hue. Aromas of grapefruit, green apple and lemon are very vibrant. Zesty citrus flavors and an undercurrent of herbs are found on the palate. The finish is a touch spicy, making for an interesting wine.

2010 R Stuart & Co. Big Fire Pinot Gris (reg. $15.99) $14.39/13.59,/span>
The incredibly fragrant nose on this Oregon Pinot Gris is very enticing. Peach, apple and a creamy note are found on both the nose and the palate. The rich fruit is cut by a pleasant acidity. Nice lime and wet stone flavors come through on the finish. This is a great, full-bodied white for summer!

2009 Domaine de Montmarin Sauvignon (reg. $8.99) $8.09/7.64
Domaine de Montmarin produces several delicious whites from the Languedoc. This Sauvignon Blanc is full of fresh citrus fruit characters, crisp acidity, and has a clean and refreshing finish.

2010 Susana Balbo Crios Rosé of Malbec (reg. $11.99) $10.79/10.19
This Malbec Rosé has a deep, vibrant color. With a surprising amount of body, there are fresh, wild strawberry aromas. On the palate, the flavors of strawberries and cherries end in a clean, dry finish. A very drinkable wine, this is one of our best selling rosés.

2009 Byron Pinot Noir (reg. $17.99) $16.19/15.29
This Santa Barbara County Pinot has ripe cherry aromas and flavors. A hint of bacon and earth, along with a fair amount of tannin, make this a fairly hearty wine. Aging for eight months in small French oak barrels adds a touch of woodsy spice, as well.

2009 Falesco Merlot (reg. $14.99) $13.49/12.74
This Italian Merlot received 92 points from Robert Parker. It is a firm wine, that drinks more like a Cabernet. The palate has jammy blueberries, blackberries and leather notes. The oak adds a nice layer of depth, without overwhelming the wine.

Special Addition - 2007 Blasted Church Cabernet Merlot!
Our intrepid and friendly Saturday pourer, Martin, brought in a special bottle from his private collection to share with tasters. We greatly enjoyed the Cab-Merlot blend from Blasted Church in Canada’s Okanagan Valley. With blackberry, vanilla and plum on the nose and rich chocolate, black cherry and vanilla on the palate, this was a stunning and yummy wine. Thanks, Martin!

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BELL'S JUNE WINE SALE!
During the month of June, all 750ml still wines from Italy are 10% for three bottles/15% off cases (mix and match)! And come by for special IN-STORE SAVINGS on spirits and beer for your weekend celebrations!