Weekly Wine Tastings

September 3rd-4th, 2010

Please join us for our FREE Wine and Beer Tastings  - Friday from 3-7 pm and Saturday 1-6; this week we are tasting:

WINE 

This week-end's tasting shows off some great red and white blends (and a Zinfandel) from the West Coast.

2008 "High on the Hog" White Blend Barrel 27 Wine Co.
Paso Robles, California
A blend of 39% Grenache Blanc, 36% Viognier, 20% Roussanne, 5% Marsanne with all the fruit coming from the Paso Robles appellation. Offers loads of waxy, lychee nut, apricot, and tropical fruit (especially pineapples) characteristics interwoven with a hint of honeysuckle, a fleshy, succulent mouth feel, and very good purity as well as length. This is an impressively-endowed white with admirable focus.88pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $18.99 Special: $17.09 Case: $16.14

2007 Zinfandel, Pump House Winery
Lodi, California
A high-toned, deep ruby/purple-colored wine with a peppery, black-cherry-scented nose, ripe, medium-bodied, concentrated flavors, good acidity, plenty of length, and a layered, concentrated personality - rare for this vintage. There is a deep mid-palate, as well as plenty of sweet fruit in the finish.90pts Wine Advocate
Bottle: $13.99 Special: $12.59 Case: $11.89

2007 "Big Red" Blend The Pines 1852 Vineyard
Columbia Valley, Oregon
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, and Zinfandel. This wine brings together the best of four wines for a hearty blend with a full mouth-feel. Long legs, jammy berries, and a peppery finish make this wine great with steak and pasta.
Bottle: $19.99 Special: $17.99 Case: $16.99

2007 "Quantum Reserve" Red Blend, Relativity Vineyards
Napa Valley, California
Composed of a dizzying blend of Zinfandel, Petite Syrah, Syrah, Charbono, Grenache, and Cabernet, the juice for which was selected from excess wines provided by a highly regarded, well-known vineyard. Trust us when we say you won't be held PRISONER by the price. A big, sexy, fruit bomb boasting abundant amounts of black, blue, and red fruits along with pepper, spice box, earth, and herbs. Soft tannins, medium to full body, and a heady mouth feel make this a seductive wine to enjoy over the next 2-3 years.
Bottle: $22.99 Special: $20.69 Case: $19.54

BEER

We have 2 separate tastings this weekend! Friday evening we sample delights from far-flung Scandinavia. And Saturday we welcome Eric from Flying Dog in Frederick, MD who will be pouring some delicious selections including the award winning Dogtoberfest!

FRIDAY

Monk's Brew
Mikkeller (Copenhagen, Denmark) Inspired by the Trappist abbies of Rochefort and Westvleteren, Mikkel has brewed this dark abbey ale to beguile the mind and ensare the senses. 10% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $15.99, 750ml Special: $14.39

#100
Nogne Ø (Grimstad, Norway) This malty, yet light bodied ale has a massive hop bitterness. Most enjoyable in a comfortable chair in front of a roaring fire. 10% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $9.99, 16.9oz Special: $8.99

Haanbakk (Ale aged in Wine Barrels)
HaandBryggeriet (Drammen, Norway) Brewed in 2009 and bottled in May 2010. Wild yeasts and used Burgundy barrels combine to form a beer that is unique and exotic. 8% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $10.99, 16.9oz Special: $9.89

SATURDAY
Selections from Flying Dog Brewery (Frederick, Maryland)

Dogtoberfest
Dogtoberfest is deep mahogany in color with an intriguing caramel finish and brewed with 100% imported German ingredients for a true German flavor.10% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $9.99, 6pk Special: $8.99

Raging Bitch: 20th Anniversary Brew
An American IPA augmented with Belgian yeast, the Bitch jumps out of the glass and nips at your taste buds with its delicate hop bitterness. 8.3% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $9.99, 6pk Special: $8.99

Gonzo Imperial Porter
Like Hunter S. Thompson, Gonzo Imperial Porter is deep and complex. This turbo charged version of the Road Dog Porter is mysteriously dark with a rich and malty body, intense roasted flavors, and a surprisingly unique hop kick. Watch out!, Gonzo will bite you in the ass if you don't show it the proper respect. 7.8% Alc./Vol.
Regular: $9.99, 4pk Special: $8.99

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