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This is a week of big events and even bigger savings! We understand that there are still a few spaces left for tonight's Bourbon Dinner at the Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club (please call the restaurant to confirm availability), and the lineup for tomorrow's Grand Tasting appears below. In addition, Bell's Fall Sale has begun! Look for pink tags throughout the store that indicate extra Fall Sale savings. Our Fall Sale catalog will also be available shortly!
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Jefferson Bourbon Dinner at the National Press Club
TONIGHT!!
Jefferson's Bourbon Master Distiller Trey Zoeller will guide you through a tasting featuring three bourbons, including the Presidential, and a rye during a multi-course bourbon dinner at the Fourth Estate Restaurant at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18. The evening begins with a reception featuring a bourbon cocktail and includes a signed bottle of Jefferson Small Batch Bourbon signed by Zoeller (a $42 retail value). Malt Advocate calls Jefferson's "superbly balanced, sophisticated and very drinkable. An outstanding whiskey." Chef Susan Delbert will create multiple courses to pair with the bourbons. The menu can be viewed at: http://www.press.org/news-multimedia/news/molten-chocolate-cake-bourbon-sauce-need-i-say-more#.ToyerdFpPyk.email
Cost for members and their guest is $79 per person and includes the bottle of bourbon. Cost for non-members is $89 a person and also includes the bottle of bourbon. Please reserve early by calling the Fourth Estate at (202) 662-7638. This event sold out last year.
The Grand Tasting
Wednesday, October 19th (5-8pm)
Decoy Sauvignon Blanc
Decoy Chardonnay
Decoy Pinot Noir
Decoy Merlot
Decoy Red
Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon
Duckhorn Migration Pinot Noir
Domaine Tariquet Chenin/Chardonnay
Domaine Tariquet Sauvignon
Andre Brunel Cotes du Rhone
Mas de Guiot Cabernet/Syrah
Sainte Eugénie Le Clos
Ransom Jigsaw Pinot Noir
Corvidae Mirth Chardonnay
Abbotts Table
Sinister Hand GSM
J.K. Carriere Provocateur Pinot Noir
Guillmot Macon Village Chardonnay
Moscato D’Asti ‘Bug Juice’
Rubus Zinfandel
Thorn Clarke Milton Park Shiraz
Segries Lirac
Maipe Malbec
Anima Negra AN/2 Mallorca
Juve Y Camps Gran Brut Milesime
Vitiano Rosso IGT, Umbria
Zinato Ripassa
Allegrini Valpolicella
Dow's 20 Year Port
NV 1+1=3 Cava
Christian Lauverjat Sancerre “Moulin des Vrilleres”
Las Colinas del Ebro Garnacha Blanca
Arrocol Tempranillo
Cuvelier Bordeaux AOC
Lagaria Chardonnay
NV Prosecco
Vina Falernia Pedro Ximenez
Vina Falernia Syrah
Vina Falernia Carmenere/Syrah
Toscolo Chianti
A. de Fussigny VS Cognac
A. de Fussigny VSOP Cognac
A. de Fussigny XO Cognac
Saturday Tasting/Wines On Sale
This beautiful, sunny afternoon brought out a plethora of tasters who enjoyed our wares. We tasted several of our new wines, many of which will be featured in Bell’s big Fall Sale. Look for them and many others at ridiculously affordable prices!
The identity of the Mystery Wine is:
Graziano Petite Sirah 2005 (reg. $16.99) $15.99/14.44
This Mendocino Petite Sirah has rustic tannins that frame the dried berry, spice, cherry and currant flavors. A bit rough-hewn and chewy, it offers a juiciness with fruit notes on the finish.
Conti Speroni Gavi 2010 (reg. $9.99) $8.99/8.49
This Cortese from the Gavi region of Piedmont, Italy, has nice aromas of white flowers and herbs. A light, dry body of crisp, clean flavors makes this a refreshing and food-friendly white. Featured in the Washington Post’s Recession Busters, it is a very affordably priced wine!
Other wines in the tasting included:
Baron de Rothschild Val de L'Ours Chardonnay 2009 (reg. $8.99) $8.09/7.64
This Chardonnay from the Languedoc is produced by the Lafites. A pale, yellow color, it has an elegant nose of citrus with a hint of papaya. With a nice round mouthfeel, it has a nice balance between acidity and smoothness. A fruit-forward Chard, it is a nice alternative to heavier, oaky versions.
Babcock Pinot Noir Rita's Earth 2009 (reg. $20.99) $18.89/17.84
This great Pinot from the Santa Rita Hills is a smooth and succulent red. While being very easy-drinking, it is fairly complex, with cherry and spice on the nose and palate. Two percent Syrah adds a bit of interest, and 7 months in 20% new French Oak adds a bit of body and flavor.
Domaine de Cortelliac Bordeaux Superior 2008 (reg. $16.99) $15.29/14.44
Superior in taste (and also .5% higher in alcohol, earning the Bordeaux Superior moniker), this new-to-Bell vintage is a tasty and drinkable blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Cabernet Franc. Medium-bodied, with a light cranberry nose, it is tart and smooth. This is a great deal for those who like the flavors of Bordeaux but can’t afford the offerings of the high-end Chateaux.
Bisceglia Aglianico del Vulture 2008(reg. $12.99) $11.19/11.04
Aglianico is a verietal found in the Basilicata region of Italy. This version has a solid core of ripe blackberry and raspberry notes backed by dark hints of ash and tobacco. Light tannins add weight to the finish, making for a substantial red.
Piev dei Monaci Syrah (reg. $15.99) $14.39/13.61
This fantastic Italian Syrah received 90 points from Wine Spectator and it is easy to see why. With aromas and flavors of blackberry, violet, and sweet spice, it is supple and a little flashy. A medium body with good structure, the base of tannins keeps it focused and rich. A taster favorite!
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