TIRED OF SNOW? AREN'T WE ALL. WE HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD PLOWING AND SHOVELING SNOW OFF OUR LOT TO GET READY FOR TODAY. SO COME ON BY AS WE WILL HAVE OUR PARKING LOT CLEARED FOR YOU. AND OF COURSE WE HAVE THE GREAT ROBERT KACHER HERE FOR A TASTING TONIGHT!

ROBERT KACHER WINE TASTING TONIGHT
FEBRUARY 8, 5-8 PM

As you have probably heard through the grapevine that we will have the man, the legend Robert Kacher in our store Tonight February 8 from 5-8 pm.

Also starring with Bobby will be Steve Silver, Creator of the VineWorthy Newsletter and Former Proprietor of Pearson's (Mentor of mine also) along with Ronnie Miller of Kacher Selections.

And let's not forget about the wines as we will be tasting some incredible 2007 Rhone Wines. You probably have heard by now from Robert Parker and Wine Spectator how great these wines are and overall they may be some of the best wines ever produced from the region. Add these great wines with Bobby, Steve, and Ronnie and you have one spectacular night.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
There is no charge for the tasting . . . however we must be prepared. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to David@PearsonsWine.com
(If you already RSVP'D to Steve through VineWorthy. You do not have to RSVP again as we already have you mark down for the event.)

DOMAINE DE LA PETITE CASSAGNE ROUGE COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Wine Advocate 88 points: "IThe 2007 red, a blend of 47% Grenache and equal parts Carignan and Syrah, all fermented and aged in tank, is a sleeper selection. Deep ruby/purple-tinged with lots of cassis, raspberry, licorice, and forest floor, the wine exhibits excellent ripeness, a delicious, silky mid-palate, and a good finish. This is a very good bargain and worth drinking over the next two years."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $10.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $9.99 EACH

MAS DE GUIOT GRENACHE-SYRAH COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "The blend for this bottling is 40% Grenache and 60% Syrah, both grown at very low yields and hand- harvested. This is a very sexy wine with strong concentration. Bottled unfiltered. A great value!"
Wine Advocate 89 points: "It is somewhat confusing, but under the Mas de Guiot label, their 2007 Vin de Pays, made from 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, is a winner. There are just under 3,500 cases of this wine, which displays a dense ruby/purple color and beautiful, sweet creme de cassis fruit intermixed with touches of forest floor, acacia flowers, and earth. Aged in tank and old barrels, the wine is dense and richly fruity, with silky tannins. It should be drunk over the next 1-2 years, as the real value of these wines is their exuberance and rich fruit.."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $11.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $10.99 EACH

DOMAINE DE LA BECASSONNE COTES DU RHONE 2008
THIS IS A VERY GOOD WHITE RHONE WINE
Robert Kacher's Notes: "Chateauneuf du Pape legend Andre Brunel fashions this rich, full-bodied Rhone white. This Cotes du Rhone Blanc offers aromas of sweet honeysuckle and flavors of apricots, peaches and minerals. A blend of 55% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 15% Clairette, this wine is bottled in early March for freshness and vibrancy. Domaine de la Becassonne is always considered among the region's finest white Cotes du Rhone."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $11.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $10.99 EACH

MAS DE GUIOT CABERNET-SYRAH PRESTIGE COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "A blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Syrah, this wine is aged for up to one year in barrel, and then bottled unfiltered. It is dark ruby-violet in color, with juicy, jammy blue/black fruits with raspberry, currants and violets on the nose. Smooth and ripe in the mouth with dark berry, meat and smoke flavors - there are no hard edges in this wine. Always a favorite!"
Wine Advocate 89 points: "The 2007 Vin de Pays blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah (by the way, the labels actually say this on the front so it is impossible to confuse them) exhibits even more complex aromatics of tobacco leaf, spice box, black currant, cedar, and earth. In the mouth, the wine has exuberant fruit, a full- bodied mouthfeel, and surprising elegance and purity. This is another impressive wine to drink over the next 2-3 years."
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $13.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $12.99 EACH

SANTA DUC COTES DU RHONE LES VIEILLES VIGNES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "The Vieilles Vignes is 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre. Average vine age is 40+ years. Fruit is harvested very late  sur maturite (super ripe). The Vieilles Vignes is a blend of fruit from Gigondas neighboring villages of Vacqueyras (25%), Rasteau (25%), Seguret (25%) and Rouaix (25%). This wine is technically a Cotes du Rhone Villages, as it comes from the best designated villages in the appellation."
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $13.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $12.99 EACH

LA FONT DU VENT COTES DU RHONE VILLAGE NOTRE PASSION 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "An equal blend of Grenache and Syrah, Notre Passion is harvested at 35 hl/ha (the same required for Chateauneuf-du- Pape). A powerful and intense wine offering up thick, lush fruit and Provencal spice notes, Notre Passion is more like baby Chateauneuf-du-Pape than Cotes du Rhone Villages."
Reg 21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $16.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $15.99 EACH

DOMAINE FONT DE MICHELLE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "This Chateauneuf-du-Pape shows exotic and floral aromas on the nose, with bright red berry and plum aromas lifted by clove and cinnamon. It is quite ripe, with deep flavors of bitter cherry, intense spices and smoke. The finish is luscious and long, with very gentle tannins. 70% Grenache, 45 to 65 years old, picked late  sur maturite  super ripe. 15% Syrah, average vine age 30 years old. 15% Mourvedre, average vine age 30+ years old. Half the fruit is de-stemmed. The Grenache is aged in foudres, the Syrah & Mourvedre are made in small casks."
International Wine Cellar (Stephen Tanzer) 90-93 points: "Deep red. Highly expressive aromas of red berries, smoky herbs, Asian spices and minerals. Smooth and silky, with sweet raspberry and kirsch flavors and no obvious tannins. A seductive, juicy wine that finishes with excellent breadth and precision. I suspect this will be alluring on release."
Reg 59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $47.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $45.99 EACH

DOMAINE LES CAILLOUX CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "Les Cailloux Rouge has become the standard to which others are compared with its high-toned sur maturite (very-ripe) nose of sweet cherry-raspberry jam, hints of stewed fruits and sweet herbs. This wine is deep and chewy with plenty of ripe tannins and layers of seductive fruit. The finish is extremely long and concentrated. The assemblage is always around 65% old-vine Grenache (80-110 years old); 20% Mourvedre and 15% Syrah. Each varietal is vinified separately. The Grenache is vinified using the whole cluster to maximize color and aromatics and aged in foudres or tank while the Mourvedre and Syrah is aged in small oak barrels for 18-24 months."
Wine Advocate 93 points: "Two brilliant successes are Brunels cuvees of 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2007 Les Cailloux Tradition (a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 3% other authorized varieties) comes from 60-year-old vines and is aged completely in tank except for the Mourvedre and Syrah components, which are kept in small barrels. Explosively fruity, this dense plum/purple-colored wine displays grilled meat notes intermixed with Provencal herbs, spice box, black cherry and black currant, in addition to having a lush, opulent texture. The finish goes on and on, and the wine is beautifully pure. It can be drunk now or cellared for 12 or more years."
Reg 64.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $51.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $49.99 EACH

AND OF COURSE WE WILL HAVE SPECIAL PRICING ON KACHER WINES WE ALREADY HAVE IN STOCK!

TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.

WE'VE GOT ANOTHER SNOWSTORM COMING!
YOU WILL NEED TO STOCK UP AS IT LOOKS LIKE WE WILL BE STUCK INDOORS FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS.
FOOD . . . CHECK . . . MILK . . . CHECK . . . SNOW SHOVEL . . . CHECK . . . WINE & SPIRITS . . . GOTTA GO TO PEARSON'S. WE WILL BE OPEN.

BERINGER
Beringer Vineyards is the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley. In 2001, the estate was placed on the National Register for Historic Places as a Historic District. Jacob Beringer's foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards . With the present use of state-of-the-art technology applied to age-old traditions, Beringer Vineyards ' wines continue to reflect a single-minded dedication to the making of memorable wines from great Napa Valley vineyards.

BERINGER PINOT NOIR NAPA VALLEY 2006
Winery Notes: "The wine has a dark ruby-garnet color with aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, sweet orange, rose water, anise and spice. This Pinot Noir has a ripe, lush fruit mouth of fresh picked sweet red cherries and strawberries, a bright backbone and supple tannins."
Reg 27.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $19.99

BERINGER CABERNET SAUVIGNON KNIGHTS VALLEY 2007
Winery Notes: "The 2007 Knights Valley is redolent of blackberry, brown sugar and star anise in the nose. Its juicy fruit core, round mouthfeel and dusty tannins are perfectly expressive of the Knights Valley vineyard."
Wine News 90 points: "Shy aromas of plum and leather. Creamy flavors of blackberry and blueberry. Velvety tannins and hints of maple and vanilla in a blackberry-infused close."
Reg 23.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $17.99

BERINGER CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY 2007
Wine Advocate 88 points: "2007 Chardonnay Napa exhibits crisp notes of pineapples and oranges, zesty acidity, little oak, and a fresh, medium-bodied finish."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $11.99

SCOTCH SALE

TAMDHU SPEYSIDE 10 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT SCOTCH
One of Scotland's oldest, yet least-known distilleries. Named for the Tamdhu Spring which supplies its water. Tamdhu is the main ingredient in the excellent blended scotch called The Famous Grouse. It is a light, spicy, caramel-toffee nosed whisky . . . AGED 10 YEARS . . . very smooth indeed.
Scotch expert, Michael Jackson, describes Tamdhu as "bright gold" in color. "Clean, sweet. Very slightly toffeeish. An easily drinkable, malt-accented introduction to singles." Add a splash of spring water to bring out the butterscotch undertones. Tamdhu used to sell for $35 . . . at 20 bucks it's a steal.
PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $21.99

JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
Johnnie Walker Black Label is a deep and complex flavor which is also an unquestionable mark of power and refinement. It is a luxury blend and a luxury brand, with a completely individual personality. As many as 40 whiskies, each aged 12 years or more, make up this satisfyingly complex blend. Decade after decade, Black Label wins awards and accolades.
Reg $33.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

CHIVAS REGAL 12 YEAR OLD
Wine Enthusiast 90-95 points: "Gold/Amber color. The enchantingly sweet and delicate nose is soft and refined, emitting mature, bountiful aromas of pears, apricots and heather. The palate entry is smoky, then the roasted, peaty, qualities accelerate in the throat where they seem to cascade in a complex, vanilla, butterscotch aftertaste that lingers. The intricate flavors are beautifully melded and somehow keep evolving at the rear of the tongue."
REG $33.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

GLENMORANGIE 10 YEAR OLD ORIGINAL SINGLE MALT
The Malt Advocate 93 points: "Glenmorangie Original is an inviting single malt whisky, acclaimed and appreciated by luxury spirit drinkers around the world. The original expression of Glenmorangie's elegant, floral spirit that is renowned the world over for exquisite finesse and alluring complexity, Glenmorangie The Original is the intriguing marriage of delicate spirit and long, slow maturation. The taste characteristics from the first-fill bourbon casks that permeates the majority of the aged spirit, coupled with the increased proportion of our 'designer casks' (made from slow-growth, air- dried American oak from the Ozark Mountains of Missouri), results in a delicious spirit that enhances the relaxed and convivial mood of the group by igniting the senses. The Original is, quite simply, the most delicate and deliciously complex single malt whisky in the world. Aroma: Imagine yourself in an Italian garden surrounded with mandarin, lemon, apple, pear and peach trees, their fruit ripening in the sun. Add to this the scent of vanilla ice cream, then enjoy the herbal aromas of geranium and wild mint growing nearby Taste: Savour the fruits of the Italian garden as creamy vanilla slips like liquid silk over the tongue as peaches and cream, mandarins and lemons effervesce in the mouth Finish: The charming sweetness of delicious juices is left on the tongue pale."
Reg . . . $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $33.99

GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT
Wine Enthusiast 90-95 points : "Off-dry malted barley and light toffee smells great the old factory sense along flowery fragrances of heather, rose petal and pine. Entry features sweet grain and candied apricot tastes; the midpalate is mellow, malty, fruity (white raisins, apricots) and sophisticated. Ends on a buttery note. Remains the Speyside benchmark."
REG $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $34.99

THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD SINGLE MALT
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Macallan 12 Yr Old has hints of sweet cream and vanilla due to aging in used sherry casks from Spain."
Reg . . . $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $43.99

TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.

ANOTHER SNOW DAY!
BUT OUR PARKING LOT IS CLEAR OF SNOW AND WE ARE HERE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. AND LOOKING AT THE FORECAST FOR THIS WEEKEND IT MAY BE A GOOD DAY TO STOP BY.

SONOMA CUVEE

Jean-Charles Boisset, President of Boisset Family Estates, grew up in the vineyards and developed a life-long passion for wine  both its production and its enjoyment. He possesses a long- term vision for his familys company that stems from a dedication to innovation and the environment while continually focusing on crafting fine wines of distinction. This vision has led to pioneering efforts in sustainability from the vineyard to the vessel. Jean- Charles was in June 2007 named to Decanter Magazines list of the Top 50 Power Brokers in the global wine industry. In March 2008, he received the Meininger International Wine Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Meininger Group, publishers of Meiningers Wine Business International, and in December 2008 he was named Innovator of the Year by The Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

At Boisset Family Estates they are dedicated to a tradition of quality and respect for terroir, showcased through the wines as well as their sustainable practices at every point in a wines life, from vineyard to vessel. Founded in 1980, they offer wines from a variety of countries and key production regions around the world, seeking to express the qualities of wines with an art de vivre and style that consistently enhance terroir, provenance, history, heritage and quality. Each house in the family of wineries has a unique history, identity, and style, yet all are united in the pursuit of superior quality. Simultaneously, they lead innovations in the wine world that address climate change, reduce waste and CO2 emissions, and protect the long-term sustainability of wine growing. This approach has helped to build a diverse and balanced portfolio that provides wines for every moment, mode of consumption, and occasion.

In 2003 they welcomed DeLoach Vineyards into their portfolio and showed the world that the terroir of Sonoma County, combined with Boissets traditional Burgundian winemaking techniques, can truly create magical wines.

After the success of DeLoach wines, the Boisset family recognized the strong resemblance between the terroir of Burgundy and that of Sonoma County.
In 2005, the Boisset Family Estates welcomed Sonoma Cuvee. This vineyard has shown to have incredible potential to grow world-class, terroir-driven wines.

Sonoma Cuvee has a Burgundian Elegance and a California Style. Selected from prestigious terroirs throughout the Russian River Valley, each of the wines is crafted by hand in small lots using ancient Burgundian techniques.

SONOMA CUVEE ZINFANDEL RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2006
In this 2006 vintage Sonoma Cuvee married a vibrant blend of fruit from century old vines and old vine clones. Grown in the heart of the Russian River Valley, the grapes exhibit the unique flavor profiles famous to this region.
Winery Notes: "Vinified in our traditional style, individual lots were fermented separately to highlight the distinctive characteristics of these vines and their descendants. After aging in barrels, the wines are united in a single cuvee exemplifying the pinnacle of Russian River Zinfandel.
This Zinfandel presents old-world style aromas of red cherries laced with smoky characteristics. Raspberry notes carry through on the palate; flavors of zin-berry mingle with hints of barrel spice and elements of walnut. This wine unfolds with a wonderful balance of acidity and soft tannins; it is harmony in the mouth."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $10.99

SONOMA CUVEE SYRAH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY 2006
The Russian River Valley is renowned for producing world class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, yet also yields equally excellent Syrah. The moderate climate with cool morning fog keeps the temperatures from getting too hot and allows the exposed fruit to ripen evenly, while the well-drained, loamy soils sustain the vines through the growing season.
Winery Notes: "Violets and plum with hints of dried dark fruit predominate on the nose. This wine is laced with underlying smokiness, while blueberry and herbal notes dominate the mid palate. The wine has firm tannins framed by hints of vanilla and toasty oak."
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $10.99

TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.

As you have probably heard through the grapevine that we will have the man, the legend Robert Kacher in our store Monday Night February 8 from 5-8 pm.

Also starring with Bobby will be Steve Silver, Creator of the VineWorthy Newsletter and Former Proprietor of Pearson's (Mentor of mine also) along with Ronnie Miller of Kacher Selections.

And let's not forget about the wines as we will be tasting some incredible 2007 Rhone Wines. You probably have heard by now from Robert Parker and Wine Spectator how great these wines are and overall they may be some of the best wines ever produced from the region. Add these great wines with Bobby, Steve, and Ronnie and you have one spectacular night.
YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!
There is no charge for the tasting . . . however we must be prepared. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to David@PearsonsWine.com
(If you already RSVP'D to Steve through VineWorthy. You do not have to RSVP again as we already have you marked down for the event.)

DOMAINE DE LA PETITE CASSAGNE ROUGE COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Wine Advocate 88 points: "IThe 2007 red, a blend of 47% Grenache and equal parts Carignan and Syrah, all fermented and aged in tank, is a sleeper selection. Deep ruby/purple-tinged with lots of cassis, raspberry, licorice, and forest floor, the wine exhibits excellent ripeness, a delicious, silky mid-palate, and a good finish. This is a very good bargain and worth drinking over the next two years."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $10.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $9.99 EACH

MAS DE GUIOT GRENACHE-SYRAH COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "The blend for this bottling is 40% Grenache and 60% Syrah, both grown at very low yields and hand- harvested. This is a very sexy wine with strong concentration. Bottled unfiltered. A great value!"
Wine Advocate 89 points: "It is somewhat confusing, but under the Mas de Guiot label, their 2007 Vin de Pays, made from 60% Syrah and 40% Grenache, is a winner. There are just under 3,500 cases of this wine, which displays a dense ruby/purple color and beautiful, sweet creme de cassis fruit intermixed with touches of forest floor, acacia flowers, and earth. Aged in tank and old barrels, the wine is dense and richly fruity, with silky tannins. It should be drunk over the next 1-2 years, as the real value of these wines is their exuberance and rich fruit.."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $11.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $10.99 EACH

DOMAINE DE LA BECASSONNE COTES DU RHONE 2008
THIS IS A VERY GOOD WHITE RHONE WINE
Robert Kacher's Notes: "Chateauneuf du Pape legend Andre Brunel fashions this rich, full-bodied Rhone white. This Cotes du Rhone Blanc offers aromas of sweet honeysuckle and flavors of apricots, peaches and minerals. A blend of 55% Roussanne, 30% Grenache Blanc and 15% Clairette, this wine is bottled in early March for freshness and vibrancy. Domaine de la Becassonne is always considered among the region's finest white Cotes du Rhone."
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $11.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $10.99 EACH

MAS DE GUIOT CABERNET-SYRAH PRESTIGE COSTIERES DE NIMES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "A blend of 60% Cabernet and 40% Syrah, this wine is aged for up to one year in barrel, and then bottled unfiltered. It is dark ruby-violet in color, with juicy, jammy blue/black fruits with raspberry, currants and violets on the nose. Smooth and ripe in the mouth with dark berry, meat and smoke flavors - there are no hard edges in this wine. Always a favorite!"
Wine Advocate 89 points: "The 2007 Vin de Pays blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Syrah (by the way, the labels actually say this on the front so it is impossible to confuse them) exhibits even more complex aromatics of tobacco leaf, spice box, black currant, cedar, and earth. In the mouth, the wine has exuberant fruit, a full- bodied mouthfeel, and surprising elegance and purity. This is another impressive wine to drink over the next 2-3 years."
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $13.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $12.99 EACH

SANTA DUC COTES DU RHONE LES VIEILLES VIGNES 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "The Vieilles Vignes is 70% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 5% Mourvèdre. Average vine age is 40+ years. Fruit is harvested very late  sur maturite (super ripe). The Vieilles Vignes is a blend of fruit from Gigondas neighboring villages of Vacqueyras (25%), Rasteau (25%), Seguret (25%) and Rouaix (25%). This wine is technically a Cotes du Rhone Villages, as it comes from the best designated villages in the appellation."
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $13.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $12.99 EACH

LA FONT DU VENT COTES DU RHONE VILLAGE NOTRE PASSION 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "An equal blend of Grenache and Syrah, Notre Passion is harvested at 35 hl/ha (the same required for Chateauneuf-du- Pape). A powerful and intense wine offering up thick, lush fruit and Provencal spice notes, Notre Passion is more like baby Chateauneuf-du-Pape than Cotes du Rhone Villages."
Reg 21.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $16.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $15.99 EACH

DOMAINE FONT DE MICHELLE CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "This Chateauneuf-du-Pape shows exotic and floral aromas on the nose, with bright red berry and plum aromas lifted by clove and cinnamon. It is quite ripe, with deep flavors of bitter cherry, intense spices and smoke. The finish is luscious and long, with very gentle tannins. 70% Grenache, 45 to 65 years old, picked late  sur maturite  super ripe. 15% Syrah, average vine age 30 years old. 15% Mourvedre, average vine age 30+ years old. Half the fruit is de-stemmed. The Grenache is aged in foudres, the Syrah & Mourvedre are made in small casks."
International Wine Cellar (Stephen Tanzer) 90-93 points: "Deep red. Highly expressive aromas of red berries, smoky herbs, Asian spices and minerals. Smooth and silky, with sweet raspberry and kirsch flavors and no obvious tannins. A seductive, juicy wine that finishes with excellent breadth and precision. I suspect this will be alluring on release."
Reg 59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $47.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $45.99 EACH

DOMAINE LES CAILLOUX CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2007
Robert Kacher's Notes: "Les Cailloux Rouge has become the standard to which others are compared with its high-toned sur maturite (very-ripe) nose of sweet cherry-raspberry jam, hints of stewed fruits and sweet herbs. This wine is deep and chewy with plenty of ripe tannins and layers of seductive fruit. The finish is extremely long and concentrated. The assemblage is always around 65% old-vine Grenache (80-110 years old); 20% Mourvedre and 15% Syrah. Each varietal is vinified separately. The Grenache is vinified using the whole cluster to maximize color and aromatics and aged in foudres or tank while the Mourvedre and Syrah is aged in small oak barrels for 18-24 months."
Wine Advocate 93 points: "Two brilliant successes are Brunels cuvees of 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape. The 2007 Les Cailloux Tradition (a blend of 65% Grenache, 20% Mourvedre, 12% Syrah, and 3% other authorized varieties) comes from 60-year-old vines and is aged completely in tank except for the Mourvedre and Syrah components, which are kept in small barrels. Explosively fruity, this dense plum/purple-colored wine displays grilled meat notes intermixed with Provencal herbs, spice box, black cherry and black currant, in addition to having a lush, opulent texture. The finish goes on and on, and the wine is beautifully pure. It can be drunk now or cellared for 12 or more years."
Reg 64.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL KACHER TASTING PRICE . . . $51.99
MIX AND MATCH WITH ANY FULL KACHER WINE CASE . . . $49.99 EACH

AND OF COURSE WE WILL HAVE SPECIAL PRICING ON KACHER WINES WE ALREADY HAVE IN STOCK!

TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . EMAIL ORDERS ARE NOT PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEXT DAY and may be sold out by then . . . but if you insist, email your order to David (david@pearsonswine.com) include your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and we will hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.

YES I AM VERY SAD TO SAY THIS WILL BE THE LAST MICHAEL'S STASH EMAIL WITH US . . .

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QUINTA DE LA ROSA DOURO VINHO TINTO 2005
OTHER RETAILERS ARE SELLING THIS WINE FOR $20 AND MORE. WE HAVE THIS 90 PT WINE FOR HALF THE PRICE!

Quinta de la Rosa is a small family owned vineyard situated in Northern Portugal in the heart of the port growing region. The property is owned by the Bergqvist family, formerly trading under the family name of Feuerheerd Bros, who have been shipping Port Wine since 1815.

In 1988 Tim Bergqvist, and his daughter Sophia, decided to re-launch Quinta de La Rosa as an independent estate. They took advantage of the change in Port Wine regulations which enables producers to sell Port direct from their estates and not through the established houses based at Vila Nova de Gaia, near Oporto.

The Douro is best known for their ports but thanks to the efforts of producers like Sophia and her father, quality wines are now being produced and exported. La Rosa produces a variety of red and white wines using native varietals. Among them, touriga nacional, touriga france, tinta roriz and tinta cao, most used to make port as well. The winemaker of Quinta is Jorge Moreira. He trained under Jerry Looper, a California winemaker, so he has many international influences as well as the local knowledge to help him make his wines. Sophia is of the opinion that it's important not to isolate yourself from the wines of the world but rather, to be able to compare and contrast international wines with your own, the better they learn and improve. Jorge agrees with Sophia wholeheartedly and it is evident in the wines he produces.
Wine Enthusiast 90 points: "A great structured, finely textured wine. The black tarry fruit, sweet licorice and black currant flavors all hang together well, leaving ripeness and feel of elegance."
Winery Notes: "The 2005 De La Rosa Douro Tinto is a blend of Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and Tinta Barroca all of which are grape varietals in port wines. The wine has all the usual Douro characteristics but is lighter and fresher in style with less overpowering density. On the nose, it is pretty, fragrant and aromatic. It is grapey and youthful, with rounded texture and rather tasty, exuberant flavors. The wine is medium bodied, very elegant with a round, balanced structure. Subtle aromas and flavours that show great complexity with every component of the blend well integrated and well defined. Its equilibrium is a dominant factor which will allow the wine to age well and give enormous pleasure. Lovely red fruit flavours come through especially strawberries, raspberries and white cherry with a subtle touch of lime. Well integrated tannins, sufficient to support the wine and give it some verve, but likely to integrate well in the immediate future."
REG $19.99 . . . MICHAEL'S STASH SALE PRICE . . . $10.99
CASE PRICE $119.88/ $9.99 EACH (50% OFF)

BODEGAS SIERRA MIRA SALINAS 2004
WINE BY THE GREAT ERIC SOLOMAN SELECTIONS
THE 2005 VINTAGE WAS RELEASED ($40- $50) AND WAS RATED 93 PTS FROM ROBERT PARKER AND THIS WINE SHOULD HAVE BEEN RATED THE SAME IF IT HAD BEEN GRADED.

Bodegas Sierra Salinas is situated at the lowest part of Sierra Salinas Mountains in Villena, between the provences of Murcia and Alicante in Spain. The Castano family acquired and re-organized some old vineyards and built a state of the art with gravilty flow facility in the foothills at about 650 meters above sea level.Due to having different types of soils, diverse isolations and different altitudes within the same area there is a wide assortment of different microclimates, "continental" being the predominant one, showing some Mediterranean connotations such as cold winters, warm summers and dryness.
Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar 90 points: "(65% monastrell, 25% cabernet sauvignon and 10% garnacha) Dark red. Gently oaky aromas of bright redcurrant, cherry and vanilla. Taut red and dark berry flavors are sweetened by vanilla, mocha and cola, and framed by a gentle mineral spine. Finishes focused, sweet and long."
Winery Notes: " Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera Vines 29 aged years Cabernet Sauvignon aged 13 years. Shiny and well covered red cherry colour. Intense nose of elegant noble wood notes which mix with liquorice and very ripe fruits (morello cherries). Elegant and volumous in the mouth in the mouth. Velvet like, dense, without peaks, gentle with hints of toasted bread and smoke it has a long persistent aftertaste."
REG $39.99 . . . MICHAEL'S STASH SALE PRICE . . . $19.99
6 BOTTLE CASE PRICE $113.94/ $18.99 EACH (52% OFF)

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