Greek Class (you missed it) and a SECOND CHANCE at the favorite of the night.

A great night at the sold out Greek Class at the Wine Cabinet in Reston June 17.  Ioannis G. Tsapos (Yani), owner/founder of Dionysos Imports, shared his wealth of knowledge, humor and stories from his 24 years as the Washington DC area's top importer of Greek wines.

Greek Class at the Wine Cabinet

If you have not discovered Greek wines, there is no better way to learn/experience these wines than getting to "ride along" with an expert.   I encourage you to go to the Dionysos Imports Facebook page to learn where Yannis will be next!  

In the meantime, you can come to the Wine Cabinet this Friday night to try the organic/vegan red that was the favorite wine of Greek Class, as well as some great summer pours from Greece, Portugal, and France.   ALL WINES 10% OFF DURING THE TASTING-15% off ON A SOLID CASE


The Wine Cabinet

http://www.thewinecabinet.com/ Friday, June 27, 2014

5-8PM Free

Santola NV Vinho Verdhe, Minho
Varieties:Loureiro, Avesso, Perderna
The uniquely spritzy and refreshing white wine of Portugal's Green coast, Santola Vinho Verde is the perfect warm weather white.  Zesty, mouthwatering lemon/lime citrus and green apple flavors will quench your thirst and beg another glass(Don't worry, it has a low 9% ABV!)   Enjoy all by itself on the patio or proudly serve at your next Crab feast...this works wonderfully with Old Bay Spice!

Domaine Du Dragon Rose "Grande Cuvee" Côtes de Provence 2013

Grenache 68%-Cabernet 15%-Cinsault 8%-Rolle 6.5%-Mourvedre 2.5%  

If you needed Brangelina to clue you in to the delights of rose from Provence you will be paying a premium for your pink buzz this year.  If on the other hand, you're in the know, you can enjoy wines like this one from the gorgeous Domaine du Dragon for half the price!  Snap it up while supplies last.  This will sell out!!!

Pale Salmon with copper highlights.  The nose is intense with red fruit and strawberries.  Elegant palate with some chalk and savoury notes (herbes de provence/ramps)  The ultimate spring and sumer food wine;  Grilled White meats, Pasta, salad, pate and fine meats and cheeses.  

Esporao Verdelho 2012

One of the 50 Great Portuguese Wines of 2013

This vibrant Verdelho should appeal to fans of both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris.  On the palate, it is fresh and full of delicate mineral notes, with a long and persistent finish.   Passion fruit and nectarine round out the mid palate.

SANT'OR 12 ST GEORGE RED VEGAN 

From a tiny dedicated organic winery in Peloponnese, this little Saint George is full of flavor and character with soft and spicy plum fruit, pipe tobacco and cedar.

"The main thing to create good wine is the quality grapes.  Our vineyards have low yields, they are situated in high altitude clay/schist soils.
For the transportation of the grapes we have special frames and the vines are around the winery, from the moment you cut the bunch (traditional harvesting of many people with songs) from the vine until the Vinification does not pass more than half an hour."

Quinta de Cabriz Rerserva Dão 2009
Roger Voss of the Wine Enthusiast, one of the top authorities on Portuguese wines in the US, just awarded this wine 91 Points in June!

Castas: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Tinta Roriz
Like Barbaresco to Barolo, the Dão is the Douro's more elegant and refined counterpart.  

Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz are still the stars of the show, but grown on these 
granite hills in a more continental climate-they reveal a more feminine expression.  
Local variety Alfrocheiro lends some earthiness and spice.  

Delicious now, these wines age remarkably well.

91 points Wine Enthusiast

"This complex, mature wine has plenty of red fruit flavors, but its main character displays concentrated, tannin and spice. Hints of leather and rich acidity add their notes to this dense, dusty wine. It is ready to drink although it will still mature until 2020.  — R.V"