WHAT A WEEK THIS IS GOING TO BE AS WE WILL HAVE 3 WINE TASTINGS AND TWO PHENOMINAL WINEMAKERS IN OUR STORE THIS WEEK. TO START WE WILL BE HOLDING A SHAFER VINEYARDS AND RUTHERFORD RANCH WINE TASTING ON TUESDAY NIGHT FROM 5-8 PM. WE MAY BE THE ONLY STORE YOU WILL EVER GO TO THAT WILL LET YOU TRY THESE WONDERFUL SHAFER WINES AND RUTHERFORD RANCH WINES.

THEN ON FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 5-8 PM, WE WILL HAVE BODEGAS NEKEAS AND VEGA SINDOA WINEMAKER CONCHA VECINO. MANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THE GREAT WINES FROM VEGA SINDOA AND NEKEAS WINERY AS THEY ARE PART OF THE GREAT JORGE ORDONEZ SELECTIONS. WELL WE WILL HAVE THE GREAT WINEMAKER IN STORE AT PEARSON'S THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY. COME ON IN AND TASTE HER LINE OF WINES AND SEE THESE GREAT SPANISH WINES PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT FOR YEARS. YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER DEAL ON SUCH GREAT WINES!

AND TO MAKE FRIDAY NIGHT EXTRA SPECIAL WE WILL HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF 2005 BORDEAUX WINES (THESE WINES HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY EMAILS . . . YET) OPEN FOR TASTING AT A GREAT PRICE . . . OF COURSE!

FINALLY, ON SATURDAY WE WILL HAVE PATRICIA GREEN MAKING A SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT PEARSON'S FROM 3-5 PM. PATRICIA WILL BE COMING STRAIGHT TO PEARSON'S AS SOON AS SHE GETS INTO TOWN. WE ARE GRATEFUL PATRICIA GREEN WANTED TO COME BY PEARSON'S AND MAKE IT HER ONLY STORE APPEARANCE IN DC. SHE HAS A VERY BUSY SCHEDULE BUT SHE WANTED TO COME IN AND SEE THE GREAT PEARSON'S WINE STORE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

There is no charge for the tasting . . . however we must be prepared. If you plan to attend ANY OR ALL THE TASTINGS, please RSVP to David@PearsonsWine.com

SHAFER VINEYARDS/ RUTHERFORD RANCH TUESDAY NIGHT WINE TASTING

SHAFER VINEYARDS

Shafer Vineyards traces its beginnings to 1972 when John Shafer left a 23-year career in the publishing industry and, with his family, moved to the Napa Valley to pursue a second career in wine. After purchasing a 210-acre estate in Napa Valley's Stags Leap District, the Shafer family faced the arduous task of replanting the existing vineyards, which dated to the 1920s, and terracing the steep and rocky hillsides, eventually expanding vineyard acreage to its current 50 acres.

Evolving from grape growers to vintners, the Shafers crushed their first Cabernet grapes in 1978 and began construction on their winery a year later.

The first Shafer Cabernet became a benchmark, winning the acclaimed San Francisco Vintners Club taste-off upon release and, over a decade later taking first place in an international blind tasting held in Germany, where it outranked such wines as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Palmer.

Doug Shafer became winemaker in 1983 after graduating from the University of California at Davis with a degree in enology and viticulture. A year later Elias Fernandez joined the winery as assistant winemaker. Together Doug and Elias have worked closely to forge the Shafer style of quality, consistency and elegance.

SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91+ points : "Bright, medium ruby-red. Expressive, rather wild nose melds cassis, black cherry, tobacco, iron, mocha, leather and brown spices. A bit less plump than the 2005 version, but suave and vinous, with good cut and life to the varietally typical flavors of currant, leather, mocha and tobacco leaf. This slightly restrained, soil-driven wine still needs time to unwind and will merit a higher score if time brings more pliancy. Finishes with firm, building tannins and sneaky length."

Wine Enthusiast 90 points : "Sourced primarily from two Stags Leap Districts - the famed Hillside estate and the Borderline vineyard - this generation-and-a-half idea is a great selection for Shafer lovers who might not be able to indulge in the Hillside Select (or can't get their hands on a bottle). Sweet blackberry, plum and current fruit aromas and flavors are complemented by nuances of savory herbs, cocoa and cigar box (complete with cigars!)."

Winery Notes: "Aromas of pure, elegant black fruit, dark chocolate, and spice, followed by rich, juicy flavors of blackberry and black cherry, chocolate, and cedar, with ripe, smooth tannins and a long finish."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99
BEST PRICE ANYWHERE FOR THIS SPECTACULAR WINE!

SHAFER MERLOT 2006

Wine Enthusiast 95 points : "Easily Shafers greatest Merlot ever. Certainly its richest, with fabulously concentrated blackberry, cherry, licorice, chocolate and cinnamon spice flavors. All this is wrapped into extraordinarily sweet, refined tannins. Addictively drinkable, but not a long ager. Best now and through 2012."

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 points : "Very good deep ruby-red color. Medicinal black cherry, licorice and flowers on the slightly high-toned nose, along with a suggestion of cherry skin. Dense, sweet and fruity in the mouth if still a bit youthfully tight, with a slight medicinal quality to the flavors of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Finishes smooth and long, with firm tannins. I'd give this a year before pulling the cork."
Reg $54.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $46.99

WE WILL ALSO HAVE THIS GREAT SHAFER WINE ON SALE BUT UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT HAVE THIS WINE AVAILABLE FOR TASTING:

SHAFER RELENTLESS 2006

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92-94 points : "The 2006 Relentless may be even better. It possesses an opaque purple hue as well as a grapy, smoky perfume displaying scents of roasted meats, blackberries, licorice, and charcoal. This packed and stacked, full-bodied 2006 should drink beautifully for 10-15 years."

Wine Spectator 90 points : 'Dense, rich and chewy, with tightly wound mineral, graphite, plum and berry flavors that are full-blown and concentrated. This gains depth and nuance on the finish, while retaining its structure and focus. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2016."
Reg $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $69.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH

The winery is located on Napa Valley's scenic Silverado Trail within the Rutherford District. Of Napa's 14 designated AVA's (American Viticultural Area), the district is renowned for producing unsurpassed Cabernet Sauvignon along with other premium varietal grapes. Robert Parker, noted wine writer and critic, described Rutherford Ranch wines as "best value in Napa Valley."

The winery and estate vineyards are certified 100% Organic and meet the strictest State and Federal guidelines for environmentally progressive winegrowing.

WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL SALE PRICING FOR THESE RUTHERFORD RANCH WINES. WE WILL DISCOUNT OFF OF . . . WINERY PRICE!

RUTHERFORD RANCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008

Winery Notes: "The 2008 harvest followed a season - harsh frosts, unusually high temperatures and a record early start. The quality of the fruit is outstanding - producing elegant, well-structured and concentrated wines. This Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing. It has delicious stone fruit characteristics and explosive tropical aromas and flavors which distinctively reflect our Napa Valley fruit. We source grapes from warmer areas of the Valley for the grassier characteristics and blend with those from cooler sites, which give us bright tropical notes and flavors."
WINERY PRICE $15.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $12.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH CHARDONNAY 2008

Winery Notes: "The 2008 harvest followed a tumultuous growing season - harsh frosts, unusually high temperatures and a record early start. This actually resulted in exceptional wines across the Napa Valley including this Chardonnay.
This characteristic Chardonnay starts off with aromas of freshly picked apricots and sweet honey. The fruit theme continues with scents of crisp green apples and just peeled lemon zest followed by hints of vanilla and crème brûlée. Full bodied, with beautiful balance, this Napa Valley Chardonnay with flavors of ripe peach, pear, vanilla and crisp Meyer lemon are perfectly balanced leaving your palate with a clean, crisp finish."
WINERY PRICE $16.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $12.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

Winery Notes: "A beautiful deep ruby color with lush fruit aromas of raspberry and Bing cherry, hints of cedar box, bright mint and spicy cinnamon. A full-bodied wine with a rich mouthfeel. Balanced acidity and silky tannins spread to a long lingering finish. Ready to drink now, but will age nicely for 4-5 years."

Wine Enthusiast 88 points: "The flavors of blackberry, black currants & sweet smoky cedar lead to a rich, spicy finish. Very nice Cabernet at this price."
WINERY PRICE $19.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $13.50

RUTHERFORD RANCH RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
This is the fourth vintage of the gold medal winning Reserve Cabernet. Once again, the 2005 vintage is composed of prime Napa Valley hillside fruit and specifically designated vineyards, which consistently deliver the Rutherford Ranch Reserve attributes.

Wine Enthusiast 91 points "Lush and intense, this complex wine shows layers of blackberry, cherry, anise, mint and nutmeg. Its well- balanced with firm but integrated tannins and a long aftertaste that offers depth and nuances.
Aged in French Oak barrels for two years. Age worthy for 8-10 years. Only 2,500 cases produced."
WINERY PRICE $42.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

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.
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