Saturday Tasting -
Wines on Sale!
The following wines are ON SALE through December 3rd:
Favorite regular Connie delighted tasters again this week on our tasting bar. Despite the holiday weekend, we had a lot of folks in to try our offerings. On this Thanksgiving weekend, we are especially thankful for our fantastic and loyal customers! The identity of the Mystery Wine is:
Crios Malbec 2009 (reg. $14.99) SALE $12.99
Many of our tasters guessed the mystery wine! Nice work. With aromas of crushed black cherries and toasty/smoky oak, it displays tasty hints of spice and sandalwood. Blended with 10% Bonarda, it is savory and finishes long. Other wines in the tasting included:
Veuve Ambal Cremant de Bourgogne Brut NV (reg. $11.99) SALE $10.49
This bubbly from Burgundy is rich and complex. It has a very aromatic nose, with floral, peach and barnyard hints. The palate displays raspberry and strawberry, with a pronounced fruit pastry flavor. This is the perfect sparkling wine for brunch!!
Nine Walks Sauvignon Blanc 2010 (reg. $9.99) SALE $8.49
If you like the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc style, you will love this wine! Showing classic notes of fresh asparagus, zesty green pepper, and juicy grapefruit, the palate is incredibly fresh and mouthwatering. Lime citrus and honeydew come through on the finish, making this a very flavorful white.
Maculan Pino & Toi 2008 (reg. $12.99) SALE $11.49
This Italian white wine produced by the Maculan family in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains in the Veneto region of Italy is a blend of Tocai (60%), Pinot Bianco (25%) and Pinot Grigio (15%). With very light subtle aromas of grass, apples and yeast, the palate is mostly framed by pear and apple notes. It is a medium-bodied, refined food wine!
Tre Stelle Langhe 2009 (reg. $13.99) SALE $12.49
This blend of Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto from the Langhe in Italy’s Piedmont region is spicy and fruity on the nose. It is a bit earthy, with leather, red fruit, and bright acidity on the palate. Delicate and finely structured, it is a fantastic Italian red!
Domaine de la Vieille Cotes-du-Rhone 2005 (reg. $24.99) SALE $22.49
This delicious Cotes-du-Rhone is mainly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre in small amounts. With a beautiful floral and red fruit-driven bouquet, it displays rather high tannins, crisp, lively acidity, but impressive levels of black cherry fruit along with some pepper and spice. This great red received 90 points from Robert Parker and it’s easy to see why!
Falernia Syrah Reserva 2008 (reg. $13.99) SALE $11.99
This Chilean Syrah has a touch of smoky bacon fat on the nose and palate, followed by a refreshing, raisin and dark fruit note. Balanced and flavorful, this is a great Syrah at a great price!
Fussigny Cognac Dinner - Fourth Estate Restaurant
Monday, December 12th at 6:00 PM
The president of the French Cognac house A. de Fussigny will share the secrets the impeccably aged eau de vie at a cognac dinner 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12th, at the Fourth Estate restaurant at the National Press Club. The event is open to the public. The multi-course dinner costs $100 per person, including tax, gratuity and a full-size bottle of Fussigny Selection VSOP (a $35 value).
To reserve, please call (202) 662-7638 or email fourthestate@press.org
A. de Fussigny, established on the banks of the Charente River in the historic center of the village of Cognac in 1814, is one of the smaller, but most highly rated, cognac houses. It is the only cognac house that distills its eau-de-vie in the town center of Cognac.
BELL'S HOLIDAY SALE CATALOG
CLICK HERE to download the 2011 Holiday Sale catalog. It is also available in hard
copy at the shop. This year's Holiday Sale is the biggest and best ever. Please use the catalog as your guide to savings, but we are constantly bringing in new items so come by the shop for the best selection.
