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PEARSON'S HAS YOUR PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT
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AND SCOTCH TASTING FRIDAY NIGHT JUNE 18, 2010 5-8 PM Johnnie Walker Blue . . . the rarest and most distinctive of all Johnnie Walker whiskies . . . blended from fifteen different single malt and blended scotch whiskies . . . aged up to 60 years to show off the mellow oak and vanilla flavors of the casks they have been aged in. Royal Lochnagar is at the heart of Blue . . . a tiny Highland distillery that gives a rich sweetness and hints of freshness in the blend. Other malts included are Cardhu and Benrinnes, Speyside malts which provide spice, rich sherry and oak . . . Caol Isla adds deep, pungent spice and smoke to the blend . . . in addition Johnnie Walker holds back rare whiskies distilled years ago in distilleries that are now closed and no longer in production . . . such as the long forgotten exotic flavors and aromas of Millburn and Port Ellen. AND THIS FRIDAY NIGHT . . . the most revered of the Johnnie Walker Scotches, Johnnie Walker Blue, will be available for tasting, engraving & buying. HAVE YOUR BLUE PERSONALLY ENGRAVED . . . a Johnnie Walker master engraver will be at Pearson's to "custom engrave" your JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE bottle . . . same night . . . take it with you . . . no additional charge. Friday Night, June 18, between 5 and 8 pm . . . JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL 750ML WITH GIFT BOX OR LIMITED EDITION GLASS DECANTER WE ARE ONE OF THE FEW STORES IN THE U.S. THAT HAS THE LIMITED EDITION DECANTER AND WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER STILL AVAILABLE . . . BOTH ARE ON SALE FOR $148.99 . . . LOWEST PRICE EVER PERFECT FATHER’S DAY GIFT ITEM . . .
CUSTOM ENGRAVING IS INCLUDED . . . or Corporate Logos . . . provide a jpg file. (ANY LOGO ENGRAVING ORDERS WILL NEED TO BE PLACED WITH US BY WED 1 PM)
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT ON FRIDAY NIGHT YOU CAN PLACE AN ORDER AND WE WILL HAVE IT READY FOR YOU TO PICK UP ON SATURDAY! JUST GIVE US A CALL AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE ENGRAVED!
PEARSON'S WINE & SPIRITS
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
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WEEKLY SPECIALS: WEEK OF APRIL 19-24, 2010
PEARSON'S WEEKLY SPECIALS
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STELLA PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S CABERNET SAUVIGNON CENTRAL COAST 2007
STERLING VINTNER'S CHARDONNAY CENTRAL COAST 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S MERITAGE CENTRAL COAST 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S MERLOT CENTRAL COAST 2007
RUFFINO LUMINA PINOT GRIGIO VENEZIA GIULIA 2008
SOLNIA RIOJA 2008
FOG MOUNTAIN MERLOT 1L 2006
CASA LAPOSTOLLE SAUVIGNON BLANC CHILIE 2009
OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2009
CLINE ZINFANDEL CALIFORNIA 2008
BERINGER CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY 2008
ANTONIETTI MALBEC MENDOZA 2004
CUPCAKE SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2009
1 + 1 = 3 ROSE PENEDES 2008
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CARMENERE RAPEL VALLEY 2008
SHAYA VERDEJO OLD VINES 2008
FOLIE A DEUX ZINFANDEL AMADOR COUNTY 2006
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS MALBEC 2008
VAVASOUR PINOT NOIR AWATERE VALLEY NEW ZEALAND 2006
ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE 2006
OBERON CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2007
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM NAPA VALLEY 2008
CLIF KIT’S KILLER CAB 2005
PARAISO PINOT NOIR SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2008 - NEW LOW PRICING
VINCENT GIRARDIN “EMOTION DE TERROIRS” PINOT NOIR 2007
DOMAINE FAIVELEY MERCUREY CLOS DES MYGLANDS PREMIER CRU 2006
ADELSHEIM PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2007 - NEW LOW PRICING
JOSEPH PHELPS CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2006
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CLOS APALTA 2006
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CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
ADRIANO ADAMI GARBEL BRUT PROSECCO
GRUET BRUT NV
GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS NV
HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT CHAMPAGNE
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE
TAITTINGER LA FRANCAISE BRUT CHAMPAGNE
VEUVE CLICQUOT NV BRUT YELLOW LABEL CHAMPAGNE
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS: APRIL 13-17, 2010
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STELLA PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S CABERNET SAUVIGNON CENTRAL COAST 2007
STERLING VINTNER'S CHARDONNAY CENTRAL COAST 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S MERITAGE CENTRAL COAST 2008
STERLING VINTNER'S MERLOT CENTRAL COAST 2007
RUFFINO LUMINA PINOT GRIGIO VENEZIA GIULIA 2008
SOLNIA RIOJA 2008
FOG MOUNTAIN MERLOT 1L 2006
OYSTER BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC MARLBOROUGH 2009
CLINE ZINFANDEL CALIFORNIA 2008
1 + 1 = 3 ROSE PENEDES 2008
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CARMENERE RAPEL VALLEY 2008
SHAYA VERDEJO OLD VINES 2008
FOLIE A DEUX ZINFANDEL AMADOR COUNTY 2006
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS MALBEC 2008
MAS GRANIER LES GRES COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC 2006
VAVASOUR PINOT NOIR AWATERE VALLEY NEW ZEALAND 2006
ALLEGRINI PALAZZO DELLA TORRE 2006
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2008
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM NAPA VALLEY 2008
CLIF KIT’S KILLER CAB 2005
PARAISO PINOT NOIR SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2008 - NEW LOW PRICING
VINCENT GIRARDIN “EMOTION DE TERROIRS” PINOT NOIR 2007
DOMAINE FAIVELEY MERCUREY CLOS DES MYGLANDS PREMIER CRU 2006
ADELSHEIM PINOT NOIR WILLAMETTE VALLEY 2007 - NEW LOW PRICING
JOSEPH PHELPS CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY 2006
CASA LAPOSTOLLE CLOS APALTA 2006
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CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
ADRIANO ADAMI GARBEL BRUT PROSECCO
GRUET BRUT NV
GRUET BLANC DE NOIRS NV
HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT CHAMPAGNE
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE
TAITTINGER LA FRANCAISE BRUT CHAMPAGNE
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
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WEEKLY SPECIALS: APRIL 6-10, 2010
PEARSON'S WEEKLY SPECIALS
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STELLA PINOT GRIGIO DELLE VENEZIE 2008
CHATEAU LA BARONNE MONTAGNE D'ALARIC BLANC 2007
LEGADO TEMPRANILLO MENDOZA ARGENTINA 2008- NEW WINE
RUFFINO LUMINA PINOT GRIGIO VENEZIA GIULIA 2008
SONOMA CUVEE VALLEY RUSSIAN RIVER SYRAH 2006
BERINGER CHARDONNAY NAPA VALLEY 2008
SHAYA VERDEJO OLD VINES 2008
ARNOUX VACQUEYRAS "CHAPELLE ST. ARNOUX" 2007
KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC NEW ZEALAND 2009
FOLIE A DEUX ZINFANDEL AMADOR COUNTY 2006
CLOS LA COUTALE CAHORS MALBEC 2008
MAS GRANIER LES GRES COTEAUX DU LANGUEDOC 2006
VAVASOUR PINOT NOIR AWATERE VALLEY NEW ZEALAND 2006
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2008
FRANSICAN OAKVILLE ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM NAPA VALLEY 2008
PARAISO PINOT NOIR SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS 2008 - NEW SUPER LOW PRICING
MEIOMI BELLE GLOS PINOT NOIR SONOMA COAST 2008 - NEW SUPER LOW PRICING
CHATEAU DE MONTFAUCON "VIN DE MONSIEUR LE BARON DE MONTFAUCON" VIN DE PAYS DU GARD 2007 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 points: "The 2007 Vin de Pays Le Baron de Montfaucon is a 500-case cuvee made from an unusual combination of 15 different grapes that are all co-fermented together. Aged in 100% old barrels, this outstanding wine's dense ruby/purple color is followed by exotic notes of honeysuckle, marmalade, red currants, black currants, blackberries, licorice, loamy soil, and tobacco leaf. Singular in style and seriously endowed, it can be drunk now or cellared for 5-7 years."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Aromatic and very stylish, with alluring blackberry, spice and incense notes leading the way for silky-textured plum, red currant and fig fruit. The long finish reveals toast and graphite hints while keeping its fresh, elegant profile. Drink now through 2013. 490 cases made."
SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
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!)."
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CRISTALINO CAVA BRUT
RIONDO ROSE PROSECCO
HEIDSIECK MONOPOLE BLUE TOP BRUT CHAMPAGNE
LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER CHAMPAGNE
POMMERY BRUT CHAMPAGNE
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Filed under | Special Offer | Pearson's Newsletter 2010
CHALK HILL ESTATES CHARDONNAY 2006 92 PTS 1/2 OFF THE WINERY PRICE!
BACK IN STOCK: CHALK HILL ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2006
I DO APOLOGIZE THAT WE KEEP SELLING OUT OF THE EMAIL WINES BUT THAT MEANS WE ARE DOING OUR JOB. WE ARE WORKING HARD TO FIND YOU THE BEST WINES AND DEALS POSSIBLE. THE NEW SHIPMENT JUST CAME IN AND THEY ARE UNLOADING THE WINE INTO THE STORE AS I WRITE THIS EMAIL TO YOU. SO THE 2006 CHALK HILL ESTATE RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY IS BACK IN STOCK.
THIS WAS ORIGINALLY A ONE DAY WINE SALE BUT SINCE WE SOLD OUT OF THIS WINE BEFORE LUNCH ON SATURDAY (THANK YOU) I WILL HONOR PRICING THROUGH THE REST OF THE WEEK OR UNTIL WE SELL OUT (GET IT WHILE YOU CAN). THIS IS A GREAT 92 PT RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY FROM CHALK HILL ESTATE THAT WE ARE ALMOST GIVING AWAY AS WE ARE SELLING IT AT 1/2 THE PRICE THE WINERY SELLS IT FOR.
ENJOY!
CHALK HILL ESTATE CHARDONNAY 2006
CHALK HILL'S POTENTIAL FOR GREAT CHARDONNAY was discovered early and it became one of the initial plantings. The oldest, Founder's Block dates back to the establishment of the winery, in 1972, and remains a keystone in the estate's Chardonnay program.
In order to draw out its true varietal character, and imprint the Chalk Hill Estate signature, the winemaking regime always includes: whole cluster pressing, natural yeast and malolactic fermentations in barrel, sur lie aging (with batonage) in French oak, and unfiltered bottling- tried-and-true Burgundian techniques.
Wine Enthusiast 92 points: "Here's a chard that's ultra-rich in flavor, yet firm in acids which makes for great balance and harmony. Fully dry, it tasted of grilled pineapples, nectartines, and buttered toast with honey and cinnamon."
Wine Advocate 90 points: "A strong success in a challenging vintage, the 2006 Chardonnay reveals notes of spicy oak interwoven with tropical fruits, citrus butter and orange oil. Full- bodied, layered, fresh and lively, it can be enjoyed over the next 1-2 years."
Winery Notes: "The 2006 Chalk Hill Estate
Chardonnay is creamy and complex, openingup to
reveal multi-layers of intricate aromas and flavors as it
breathes in the glass. Barrel fermented with native
yeasts and bottled without fining or filtration, this wine
experienced a gentle and natural progression from
grape to bottle. Aromas of white flowers, ginger, and
white peach preceed a slight flintiness and fresh
cream. The palate combines Asian pear, jasmine
blossom, and a sur-lie creaminess with and earthy,
wet-stone minerality."
WINERY PRICE . . . $48.00 . . . PEARSON'S
ONE DAY SALE PRICE . . .
$23.99
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.
Filed under | Special Offer | Pearson's Newsletter 2010
2005 BORDEAUX SALE
It's the Saturday before Thanksgiving almost
time for Turkey. Now you need to start preparing and
of course it starts with Wine and we have a great
selection for you.
I look forward to seeing everyone today!
2005 BORDEAUX SALE
The 2005 Bordeaux Vintage wine has received such high reviews that demand for the wine continues to rise rapidly. We were fortunately able to get a few cases of some great wines and are able to get them to you at a great price that you will find are one of the best prices anywhere.
Acclaimed wine critic, Robert Parker has described the 2005 Bordeaux vintage as being "the greatest vintage produced during my 30 year career" and this is his assessment of the Vintage along with the different regions of Bordeaux.
"Historically, the finest Bordeaux vintages (including 2000, 1990, 1982, 1961, 1959, 1949, 1947 and 1945) have resulted from dry, hot weather in the summer and fall. And while Bordeaux experienced relatively severe, even drought like conditions in 2005, there were no periods of torrid heat, even in July, August and September. Other notable facts about the 2005 wines: They have some of the highest tannin levels in modern-day red Bordeaux, extremely high levels of dry extract (in other words, these are seriously concentrated wines), high alcohol levels (even higher than 2003-a vintage of record alcohol levels) and moderate acid levels (which give the best wines a fresh, lively, almost tangy character). Overall, the 2005 Bordeaux have turned out brilliantly, and 2005 does appear to be one of the most singular years of the past five decades.
The 2005 wines were especially tannic in the northern Médoc communes of St-Julien, Pauillac and St-Estèphe. But, unlike the best wines of 1982, 1989 and 1990, most of the 2005s will not be approachable for 10 to 15 years-at minimum. However, past experience suggests they will require many years of cellaring-30 to 50 years, in fact. The good news is that even these tannic monsters are fresh, concentrated and well balanced.
Meanwhile, I thought the wines of the Margaux appellation were the finest I have ever tasted in my 28 years of assessing Bordeaux vintages in the early stages of development. The wines have sweeter tannins than their northern Médoc neighbors as well as greater breadth of flavor. They should also be approachable while relatively young-in six to eight years. Consequently, they may also be quite high- priced.
Standouts of the 2005 vintage include the Graves region on the Left Bank and the Right Bank appellations of Pomerol and St-Émilion. In all three of these areas, the wines are concentrated, massive and high in tannin. However, because there is very little Cabernet Sauvignon in most of the blends (Merlot and Cabernet Franc are the favored grapes, especially in Pomerol and St-Émilion), the tannins are sweeter and the wines more approachable. In fact, many of the wines will offer compelling drinking in six to eight years, although they will continue to evolve for three decades or more. Another advantage these wines possess is that the lower-level St-Émilion and Graves offerings will not be nearly as expensive as the more famous and aristocratic names of the northern Médoc."
CHATEAU LA GURGUE MARGAUX 2005
Wine Spectator 91 points:
"Full and silky, with lots of berry, chocolate and spice
character. Wonderful texture to this wine. Best ever
from here?
Like cashmere. Almost 92-94. Tasted twice, with
consistent notes."
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . .$25.99
CHATEAU FOMBRAUGE ST. EMILION
2005
Wine Spectator 91 points:
"Dark in color, with intense aromas of dried
mushroom and very ripe fruit. Almost raisiny. Full-
bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of ripe fruit. Turns
meaty and raisiny. A very mature style, but one that I
like a lot. This is always a wonderful value. Best after
2013. 13,000 cases made."
The Wine Advocate 90 points:
"An in-your-face style of wine, the 2005 Fombrauge
(the largest vineyard in St.-Emilion) is a blend of 77%
Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Cabernet
Sauvignon. The inky/purple color is followed by a big,
sweet nose of chocolate fudge, jammy black cherries,
blackberries, smoke, and pain grille. This chewy,
powerful, decadent St.-Emilion is a modern-styled,
impressively endowed, pure, intense wine. It is
another brilliant example of winemaking from
proprietor Bernard Magrez. Anticipated maturity: 2010-
2020+. "
Reg $49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . .
$33.99
CHATEAU LAFLEUR GAZIN POMEROL 2005
Wine Advocate 91 points: "Has berry and
chocolate character, with hints of spice. Full-bodied,
yet reserved and refined, with silky, tender tannins.
Pretty and subtle. Best after 2013."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $36.99
CHATEAU D'ARMAILHAC PAUILLAC 2005
The Wine Advocate 90+ points: "This
powerful, tannic, structured effort from Mouton-
Rothschild's stable is a blend of 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc
and Petit Verdot. Its dense ruby/purple color is
followed by an earthy nose dominated by black
currants and toasty, smoky oak. Medium to full-bodied
with relatively high tannin, decent acidity, and a fine
finish, it should be at its best between 2014-2030."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $39.99
CHATEAU PRIEURE LICHINE MARGAUX
2005
The Wine Advocate 92 points: "The finest
Prieure-Lichine I have ever tasted, the sensational
2005 has unquestionably benefitted from the
improvements made at this property as well as the
consultation work of Stephane Derenoncourt. Its
dense purple color is accompanied by a glorious
perfume of forest floor, blackberries, incense, and
cassis. Opulent, with sweet tannin for the vintage,
excellent purity, and a savory, broad, expansive mouth
feel that lingers on the palate, it possesses the
delicacy of a terrific Margaux as well as enough
concentration and power to give it an extra dimension.
This wine should be drinkable in 4-5 years, and last
for 25 or more. Bravo!"
Reg $69.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $49.99
CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE ST. JULIEN
2005
Wine Enthusiast 94 points: "This tastes
of
great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant,
cedar and herbs and fresh, juicy acidity. It is as fresh
as it is rich, but it has a structure of dense tannins that
balances the wine. This is one of the best wines from
Gruaud-Larose for several years."
Wine Spectator 91 points: "Aromas of
blackberry, meat and earth follow through to a full
body, with velvety tannins and a rich finish. Decadent,
balanced and very approachable already. I thought it
would have been a little better than this. Best after
2014."
Reg $89.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $62.99
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
SUPER DEALS THURSDAY
We know that everyone is looking for great value nowadays. So Erick, Harold, Larry, Michael, and myself have been searching everywhere to find the best deals on excellent wines. We have been working hard finding these great wines we know you will love and getting them to you at a spectacular price just to the point where we don't lose money. We wanted to make sure that the wines we place in the Super Deal emails are ones that have great recognition with most of the wines getting 90+ scores from wine critics and Prices that you will see are one of the best anywhere!
Everyone here at Pearson's want to Thank You for the continued support during these tough times and this is our way of giving back. Please know because of pricing and quality of the wines that quantities are limited so get them while you can because once we sell out we may not be able to get anymore in stock. Super Deals are for our loyal customers only. Prices are valid until wines are out of stock.
Thank you again and enjoy!
BREGGO PINOT NOIR ANDERSON
VALLEY 2007
The word 'Breggo' means sheep in Boontling,
derived from the Spanish word Borrego of the same
meaning. The winery was named in honor of the
region's history. Breggo's proprietor and winemaker,
Douglas Ian Stewart grew up in the town of Sonoma
surrounded by family who had been growing grapes
and selling wine for six generations. His wife and
coproprietor Ana Lucia Benitz-Stewart grew up in
Ecuador in a family whose roots as farmers and
ranchers date to Spanish colonial times.
In 2000, Doug and Ana Lucia bought an old
sheep
ranch three miles north of Boonville on Highway 128.
The ranch spans 203 acres stretching from the
roadside to the ridge.
Doug and Ana Lucia approach
winemaking with one basic premise: great wine is
made in the vineyard. It is this belief which drives their
decision to source fruit from Anderson Valley's most
renowned vineyard sites: Savoy, Ferrington, Wiley and
Donnelly Creek.
Robert Parker described Breggo as "an impressive, up-and-coming operation in the Anderson Valley" and "Breggo wines were a remarkable discovery, Anderson Valley is becoming one of the "hot" new cool climate sources of not only white varietals, but also increasing quantities of high quality Pinot Noir".
Breggo Cellars strives to express the cooler climate of the Anderson Valley and the unique terroirs that the vineyards possess. This Savoy vineyard offering is a young beauty possessing mint, currant and blackberry complexities with great length on the finish. This structured Pinot will have a very long life.
The Wine Advocate Robert Parker 92 points
: "The impressive 2007 Pinot Noir Savoy
Vineyard's dark ruby color is followed by a beautiful
bouquet of blueberries, lavender, pomegranate, and
subtle oak as well as wet rock characteristics. A wine
of considerable charm, pure fruit, and medium to full
body, it should drink well for 5-7 years".
Wine Spectator 91 points : "Intense and
fleshy, with a tight beam of black cherry, wild berry and
raspberry flavors that's full-bodied, complex and
concentrated, ending with a delicate aftertaste. Drink
now through 2013". 1,291 cases made.
Reg $47.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
PRICE . . .$27.99
NEYERS ZINFANDEL PATO VINEYARD
2006
THIS IS A TREAT FOR ALL TURLEY ZIN
LOVERS
"One would think Bruce Neyers has little time.
After all, he is the full-time (or over-time) national
sales representative for Kermit Lynch importing
company. Yet Neyers also has an impressive portfolio
of wines, some of which come from his own estate
vineyards tucked away in the Conn Valley. His
winemaker is none other than Turley Cellars' highly
respected Ehren Jordan (the world's premier
Zinfandel specialist). I thought this was the strongest
line-up of wines Neyers has yet produced, although
last year the tastings were nearly as good, so he
seems to be on a roll." - Robert Parker
Neyers Vineyards sits in the heart of the Napa Valley. The barrels are made in France and air dried for three years, a year longer than normal. All of the grapes are picked by hand, into half-ton bins, then laboriously hand sorted at the winery. The Zinfandel bottling are from low-yielding, old vine sources. The Pato Ranch in Oakley was planted in 1896 and includes some of the last remaining own- rooted Zinfandel vines in California. These old, dry- farmed vines rarely yield a crop of more than a ton or so per acre, and the fruit produces a bright, enormously attractive example of the varietal.
Winery Notes : "The fruit from these 110
year-old vines was harvested on September 26 and
September 27 in 2006, a full month later than this
vineyard's average harvest date over the past ten
years! This extra 30 days of "hang-time" allowed the
grapes to ripen fully and give us a balanced wine with
both complexity and intensity. The additional maturity
also seems to have heightened the "crushed
strawberry" aroma that is such an attractive
component to fans of this wine. The color is dark and
there are hints of cocoa and clove. The soft, rich flavor
is just way too charming. There's a small percentage
of "field blended" Mourvèdre and Petite Sirah here,
each contributing additional elements."
The Wine Advocate 90 points : "As for the
2006 Zinfandel Pato Vineyard, this wine has a dark
ruby color as well, with hints of bay leaf, tobacco,
loamy soil notes, and some sweet cherry and
strawberry notes. The wine is medium-bodied, spicy,
and best drunk over the next 2-3 years as well."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
PRICE . . .$17.99
LEGADO MALBEC RESERVA MENDOZA
2006
Founder, Tomas Machado's family ancestor Don
Manuel de Villefane began making wine in Argentina
in the year 1611, which gives them nearly 400 years of
wine making experience here in the heart of South
America. This impressive winery represents
his 'Legacy' or 'Legado' (in Spanish), and they are
proud to honor his memory with these fine wines of
Maipu, Mendoza.This is the king of the red wines in
Argentina. These grapes were picked by hand at 3200
feet elevation at the base of the Andes Mountains in
Lujan de Cuyo. Only the free-run juice was used and a
maceration was used before and after the
fermentation of this Malbec. Fourteen months in
French oak barrels.
International Wine Review 89
points: "The Legado 2006 Malbec Reserva is a
step up from the regular bottling, revealing more
intensity of flavor. Made exclusively from free run juice
and aged 14 months in French oak, it is medium dark
ruby in color and offers a nose of spicy black and red
fruit and nicely integrated sweet oak. On the palate it is
well balanced with rich fruit and toasted oak flavors,
sweet tannins and a long finish."
Reg $18.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
PRICE . . .$10.99
ANTIS CHARDONNAY MENDOZA 2008
Argentina is on a roll. Few wine regions can
match the high quality and reasonable prices of the
wines being produced in Argentina today.
The home of ANTIS Wines is a modern,
technologically advanced winery located in a 40 acre
vineyard at the foothills of the Andes mountains in
Rodeo del Medio, at the heart of the Maipu district in
Mendoza. The seeds of the winery date back some 90-
odd years when the Italian and Spanish immigrant
ancestors of Gonzalo Cabral and his business
partners planted their first Malbec vines. Built in 2002
and designed with functional and aesthetic principles
in mind, the 300,000-liter winery employs the latest
vinification technologies. A temperature controlled
cave housing French oak barrels and bottle storage
area form part of the complex.
ANTIS Wines is centered on crafting wines that reflect their passion for wine and speak of the land where the grapes were nurtured. They are constantly seeking to craft wines that are refined, elegant, well balanced and reflect good expression of varietal character. They believe that their task is to effectively recreate and enhance the potential contained in the grapes, using the best available materials and state- of-the-art knowledge and technologies. Central to this belief is the notion that great wines start on the vine and they have, therefore, located their vineyards in some of the prime areas in the region.
The Chardonnay a premium white varietal wine made from 100% Chardonnay grapes, grown at 800 meters of altitude, in a very rocky soil with excellent drainage. Comes from an excellent vintage with very good weather, allowing the grapes to achieve optimum ripeness followed by a timely harvest by hand.
Winery Notes: "It has a beautiful pale
golden color. The bouquets shows attractive peach,
melon, and citrus fruit characters. In the mouth it is
medium bodied, well balanced with wonderful soft
citrus and pineapple flavors, very good length and
finishes with an excellent fresh and soft acidity."
Reg
$14.99 . . .
PEARSON'S SPECIAL PRICE . . .$6.99
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
Veterans Day/Harold's Birthday Wine Sale and Macallan Sale
HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
Pearson's would like to Thank all of our United States Military Force members past and present for there dedication, service, and sacrifice. There is no telling where we would be right now without you.
And this is a special day as we are not only
grateful to
our troops and veterans.
We are also celebrating
HAROLD'S BIRTHDAY!
So please make sure to come by
and wish Harold a Happy Birthday!
And in the spirit of both Veterans Day and
Harold's Birthday we have decided to take off 10% on
all White Tag Spirits Today Only along with a One Day
Macallan 12 & 18 Year Old Sale! Please let us know
that
this is either the Veterans Day Special or Harold's
Birthday Special!
Please note that the 10% off
discount on white tag spirits
cannot be combined with any other specials or
discounts.
THE MACALLAN
A local farmer named Alexander Reid obtained a license to run a legal distillery in an area called Easter Elchies House in 1824. Roderick Kemp bought the distillery 70 years later and began establishing The Macallan as an international brand. The Macallan from the Speyside region of Scotland is considered by many to be the world's finest single-malt whiskey, earning monikers such as "the Rolls Royce of single malts" and "the Dom Perignon of Scotch." Throughout its long history, connoisseurs of fine scotch have held it in high esteem, and today it is one of the best known and loved single malts on the world market. Safeguarding the company's reputation for quality is its adherence to traditional distillery techniques, including the use of small, hand-crafted brass stills, high quality "Golden Promise" barley, and Spanish oak sherry casks for aging at its Craigellachie, Scotland base. The Macallan single malt whiskey comes in a variety of ages. The company also releases Cask Strength and "replica" bottles of 1841 and 1861 single malt whiskeys. Macallan pioneered the trend for laying down stock in the 1950s and 1960s, allowing it to create a new vintage class of single malt whiskeys.THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD
750mL
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 ONE DAY SPECIAL
PRICE . . . $41.99
THE MACALLAN 12 YEAR OLD 1.75L
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 . . . $109.99 . . . PEARSON'S ONE DAY SPECIAL
PRICE . . . $89.99
THE MACALLAN 18 YEAR OLD 750mL
The Macallan Sherry Oak is exclusively matured in selected Sherry oak casks from Jerez, Spain. This satisfyingly complex Single Malt, matured at The Macallan distillery for a minimum of 12 years is characterised by its rich color, aroma and flavor with hints of dried fruits, spice and chocolate orange. A benchmark: not just for Macallan, but for aged whisky everywhere. Sets the standard for sherried Speysides to aspire to. 'Best Malt in the World': The Macallan 18 years old, Whisky Magazine.Distillery Notes: "Light mahogany in color. Nose of dried fruits and ginger, with a hint of citrus, vanilla and cinnamon. Palate offers rich dried fruits with spice, clove, orange and wood smoke. Finish is full and lingering, with dried fruits and sweet toffee, ginger and a hint of wood smoke."
Reg . . . $159.99 . . . PEARSON'S ONE DAY SPECIAL PRICE . . . $129.99
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
WE HAVE GOT SOME GREAT JOHNNIE WALKER LIMITED EDITION AND GIFT SETS ON SALE!
JOHNNIE WALKER
Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky is the world's favorite brand of whiskies. From Johnnie Walker Red Label to Black, Green, Gold and Blue, each represents a quality and taste other whiskies just don't provide. From its humble beginnings as a whisky sold in a small grocer's shop, to the huge market it holds today, Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky blends history and tradition to produce complex, deep and satisfying whiskies for every taste and different occasion.
JOHNNIE WALKER BLACK LABEL
100TH
ANNIVERSARY LIMITED CENTENARY
EDITION 750mL
Johnnie Walker has been soothing our souls for
100 years now and it's time to celebrate with the
limited edition Johnnie Walker Black. It was in 1909
when Johnnie and his grandsons named the first
signature black label and the company has blended
the scotch in the exact same style since then. It was
grandson Alexander II who decided to do a square-
shaped bottle in order to reduce breakage when
shipping. The Black Label Centenary Edition features
a timeline of the company on the back of the bottle.
Reg $49.99 . . .
PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $39.99 . . . One Week Only . . . $36.99
JOHNNIE WALKER GOLD LABEL w/ ICE BUCKET 750mL
Johnnie Walker Gold Label was blended to
celebrate the first 100 years of the House of Walker in
1920. A well-kept secret, it's only been available
outside the company since the 1990s. It has a
distinctly smooth, sweet and luxurious character, with
a stylish elegance and refined quality. With its rich
gold color and old-gold glints, it reveals a full, round,
deep nose. There are notes of soft raisins and toffee,
fresh malt and light cream - Gold Label is as enticing
as it is sensuous.
Its palate is rich and broad with full malt flavors and
honeyed spices with almonds and marzipan, which
leads to a distinctive creaminess.
PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $59.99 . . . One Week Only . . . $56.99
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE LABEL w/ GOLF SHOE BAG 750mL
This would be a great gift item as the Johnnie Walker golf bag is absolutely fabolous. We can also have the bottle engraved for you which would add a nice touch.
Created to reflect the style of whiskies in
the early 19th century, it's created using some of our
rarest casks from the Johnnie Walker stocks, the
largest in the world.
The casks are hand-selected and set aside for their
exceptional quality, character and flavor. The character
of Blue Label is truly unique; it is complex, powerful,
incredibly smooth and retains the Johnnie Walker
signature smokiness.
Johnnie Walker Blue Label sets the
standard, with layers and layers of flavor from hand-
selected, rare casks from across the distilling regions
of Scotland. Its flavors are influenced by the smoke of
the west and the rich, sweet whiskies of the east.
PEARSON'S SALE
PRICE . . . $159.99 . . . One Week Only . . . $149.99
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 AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN
FOR TASTING.
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
SUPERSTAR DOMAINE OGIER COTE ROTIE DRASTIC REDUCTIONS
Importer Bobby Kacher has been working with Domaine Ogier of Cote Rotie in the northern Rhone for twenty years . . . first with the father, Michel, and now with his son, Stephane.
For more than thirty years Stephane and his father have been growing the vines on these ultra-steep slopes overlooking the Rhone River . . . lately Stephane has been purchasing new, small vineyard sites just outside of Cote Rotie on the other side of the Rhone River. The Domaine specializes in the traditional Cote Rotie grapes, Syrah and Viognier.
Bobby can hardly contain himself when he describes what the Domaine has accomplished, "Stephane's work has elevated Domaine Ogier to superstar status."
Robert Parker comments on Ogier: "The Ogiers are a wonderful family, and it's gratifying to see the extraordinary quality of wine that continues to emerge from them The son Stephane has taken over fully from his dad, who seems to be inching into full retirement, and continues to push the estate to higher and higher levels of quality."
We have a limited number of Ogier's highly rated wines . . . his Rosine Viognier and Syrah and L'Ame Soeur Syrah will be open for tasting while they last.
In addition, we have a very limited number of bottles of Belle Helene 2004 and the very rare 1999 . . . a 100 point wine that Robert Parker described as, "majestic . . . a tour de force in winemaking . . . magical."
All are drastically reduced this weekend only.
DOMAINE OGIER LA BELLE HELENE COTE ROTIE
1999 . . . 4 bottles available
Robert Kacher's notes: "The
prestige cuvée and the boldest wine of the
domaine is the Belle Helene, named after
Stephane's mother. The Ogiers own .32
hectares of vines planted in the 1960's in
the lieu-dit Cote-Rozier, and this special
bottling is made solely of Syrah from this
renowned vineyard in the Cote Brune. Vinified
and aged in all new cask for 24 to 30 months,
the Belle Helene is, simply put, a huge wine
with copious amounts of ripe dark fruits and
spice."
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 100
points: "The finest Cote Roties Ogier has
made (and he agrees) are the 1999s. The
perfect 1999 Cote Rozier Cuvee Belle Helene
is a seamless, majestic classic with the
kind of concentration found only in Guigal's
top cuvees. It boasts gorgeously sweet
tannin, enormous levels of both extract and
concentration, and is not only a tour de
force in winemaking, but a huge Cote Rotie
Syrah fruit bomb with massive glycerin,
layers of extract, and plenty of toasty new
oak, which is marvelously integrated given
the fact that it spent 30 months in 100% new
wood barrels prior to being bottled without
filtration. This outstanding effort requires
5-6 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity:
2008-2030. Bravo! Michel Ogier and his
son, Stephane, are producing spectacular
wines. The only problem is that production is
small. As I indicated last year, Ogier's
1999s are magical."
Reg 400 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $199.00 SOLD OUT
DOMAINE OGIER LA BELLE HELENE COTE ROTIE
2004 . . . 16 bottles available
Wine Spectator 94 points: "Very
rich for the vintage, with fig and currant
paste notes leading the way for more typical
iron and coffee bean elements. The long
finish pumps out fleshy fruit and a great
tangy minerality, with ample structure for
cellaring. Drink now through 2020. 165 cases
made."
Stephen Tanzer International Wine
Cellar 93 points: "Dark violet. Dark
cherry and cassis aromas lifted by candied
licorice, nutmeg and violet. Then sweeter and
brighter on the palate, with strong
strawberry and raspberry flavors, firm, chewy
tannins and a late-arriving chocolate note.
This put on weight with air and seems poised
for a long life."
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 91-93
points: "The limited production but
phenomenal 2004 Cote Rotie La Belle Helene is
one of the candidates for the wine of the
vintage. Tannic and dense ruby/purple, it is
more masculine and austere than usual, but
still concentrated with tangy acidity, loads
of tannin, and impressive levels of
concentration and richness. This is a beauty
that will require patience. Give it 3-4 years
of bottle age and then drink it over the
following 10-12 years."
Reg 199 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $99.00
DOMAINE OGIER COTE ROTIE 2005 . . . 1 case
available
Robert Kacher's notes: "Though the
Ogiers have vineyards planted in various
sections of the Cote Rotie appellation, the
majority are in the Cote Blonde, which has
more calcaire in the soil. The wines produced
from these vineyards typically show more
finesse than the Cote Brune wine, where clay
dominates. The Domaine Ogier Cote Rotie is
produced from 70% Cote Blonde fruit and 30%
Cote Brune fruit. Their vines are between
18-63 years old. As with all of Ogier's
wines, this is a beautifully balanced Syrah
loaded with rich black fruits and a smoky,
spicy pallet. The texture is smooth and silky
with a very long finish."
Wine Spectator 93 points: "Silky
and driven, with black tea, black cherry,
iron and spice notes that are long and pure
through the alluring, mouthwatering finish.
Has plenty of grip, but is accessible now.
Best from 2009 through 2023. 900 cases made."
Reg 129.00 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION
THIS WEEKEND ONLY $64.99
DOMAINE OGIER COTE ROTIE 2004 . . . 1 case
available
Robert Kacher's notes: "Though the
Ogiers have vineyards planted in various
sections of the Cote Rotie appellation, the
majority are in the Cote Blonde, which has
more calcaire in the soil. The wines produced
from these vineyards typically show more
finesse than the Cote Brune wine, where clay
dominates. The Domaine Ogier Cote Rotie is
produced from 70% Cote Blonde fruit and 30%
Cote Brune fruit. Their vines are between
18-63 years old. As with all of Ogier's
wines, this is a beautifully balanced Syrah
loaded with rich black fruits and a smoky,
spicy pallet. The texture is smooth and silky
with a very long finish."
Reg 89.99 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $44.99
DOMAINE OGIER L'AME SOEUR SYRAH 2006 . . .
3 cases available
Robert Kacher's notes: "His newest
wine comes from these southwest-facing
slopes, which have soils much like those of
the Cote Brune. Stephane believes the
potential to be extraordinary, and you can
see the excitement in his face as he talks
about the vineyard. Called l'Ame Soeur (soul
mate in French) this Vin de Pays is 100%
Syrah fermented and aged in cask, of which
about 1/2 is new oak. Beautiful-balance,
silky texture and loads of rich black fruits,
the l'Ame Soeur has a smoky, spicy palate and
very long finish."
Reg 49.99 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $24.99
DOMAINE OGIER L'AME SOEUR SYRAH 2004 . . .
3 cases available
Robert Kacher's notes: "His newest
wine comes from these southwest-facing
slopes, which have soils much like those of
the Cote Brune. Stephane believes the
potential to be extraordinary, and you can
see the excitement in his face as he talks
about the vineyard. Called l'Ame Soeur (soul
mate in French) this Vin de Pays is 100%
Syrah fermented and aged in cask, of which
about ∏ is new oak. Beautiful-balance, silky
texture and loads of rich black fruits, the
l'Ame Soeur has a smoky, spicy palate and
very long finish."
Wine Spectator 90 points:
"Alluring, with cocoa powder, vanilla bean,
game, dark olive and supple black cherry
notes that lead to a mineral and sanguine
finish. There's also a nice tangy edge. Drink
now through 2009. 250 cases made."
Reg 49.99 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $24.99
DOMAINE OGIER VIOGNIER DE ROSINE 2006 . .
. 6 cases available
Robert Kacher's notes: "Stephane
has been purchasing vineyards on the other
side of the Rhone River in Seyssuel, near
Vienne. The Viognier de Rosine is produced
from these west-facing vines, which average
20 years. As in Cote Rotie, all of the fruit
is hand-harvested then 80% of the wine is
fermented and aged in barrel (20% new). The
remaining 20% of the fruit is fermented is
tank. After seven months the barreled wine is
decanted into tank and the 20% tank wine is
placed in barrels for one month. The Viognier
de Rosine is a high-toned, delicate, floral
wine with wonderful drive, length and
complexity. Baby Condrieu!"
Robert Parker 89 points: "The
superb 2006 Viognier has notes of lychee,
apricot jam, and poached pears, with terrific
minerality and good acidity. This beauty does
a fabulous, inexpensive imitation of a good
Condrieu."
Reg 39.99 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $19.99
DOMAINE OGIER SYRAH LA ROSINE 2006 . . . 5
cases available
Robert Kacher's notes: "La Rosine
is a bottling of pure Syrah from vineyards
located between Cote Rotie and Condrieu, and
averaging 15 years in age. The wine is
vinified in new, one and two year-old
barrels. The La Rosine displays the classic
Cote Rotie aromas and flavors of smoked
meats, ripe plums and spice. This is an
awesome entry-level wine from the northern
Rhone, and is less than half the price of
good Cote Rotie."
Stephen Tanzer International Wine
Cellar 89 points: "Bright red. Spicy,
brisk aromas of raspberry and anise. Focused
and pure, with sweet red fruit flavors, silky
texture and a late note of cracked pepper. I
like this wine's energy and finishing nerve."
Wine Spectator 89 points: "Lovely
cocoa, black tea and sanguine notes lead the
way, with a core of black cherry and a
minerally edge shining through on the fleshy
finish. Drink now through 2009."
Reg 29.99 . . . DRASTIC REDUCTION THIS
WEEKEND ONLY $14.99
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . for NEXT DAY
SERVICE (we may be sold out by then) email
your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
Sincerely brought to you by Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS: PINOT NOIR TERROIR SPECIALIST - LIMITED QUANTITIES SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED
"Each vineyard has its own issues." Ken Wright.
Ken Wright is the ultimate Pinot Noir Specialist . . . growing this most difficult of grapes in dozens of locations . . . searching for the character that will define the vineyard site.
He pioneered a sub system of new AVAs (American Viticultural Districts, otherwise know as appellations) in Willamette Valley. He now produces dozens of different single vineyard Oregon Pinot Noirs . . . google his wines and you find more than sixty 90+ point wines . . . we can hardly keep them on the shelf.
Although none of the 2007s have been rated at this point, I recommend you snatch them up while you can . . . the wines are exactly what I look for in Pinot Noir . . . delicate and elegant . . . pure Pinot fruit with persistence on the palate.
This is a one time opportunity to buy limited quantities of these tiny production wines at greatly reduced prices.
This week only . . . while they last.
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS CANARY HILL 2007 . . .
ONE WEEK ONLY $44.99
Winery notes: "Located at the
southern end of the Eola Hills and faces
southeast. The vines were planted in 1982 and
1983. They are vertically trellised and are
of the Pommard clone. Elevation is 450' to
550'. The soil is a mix of Jory and Nekia.
Both are formed from igneous rock and have a
reddish-brown tint. This site, however, has
less depth than similar soils in the Dundee
Hills. Wine from this vineyard is typically
very forward, with aromas of black cherry and
cola. Approximately 625 cases are produced.
The vineyard is owned by Dick and Nancy
Daniel, and managed by Mark Gould."
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS FREEDOM HILL 2007 . . .
ONE WEEK ONLY $44.99
Winery notes: "Freedom Hill
Vineyard is located in the Coast Range just
south of Dallas, OR. The soil type is known
as Bellpine, which is sedimentary in origin.
The fruit from our 2.85 acre block is wholly
Pommard clone. The vineyard was planted in
1980. Wines from this site are the firmest
and most structured that we work with. They
have great longevity. Approximately 340 cases
are produced. The vineyard is owned and
managed by Dan & Helen Dusschee."
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS CARTER VINEYARD 2007 .
. . ONE WEEK ONLY $44.99
Winery notes: "Located just 1 mile
from Canary Hill in the Eola Hills, Carter
Vineyard is lower on the hillside yet has a
leaner and less fertile soil. It is mainly
Nekia soil, which is formed from weathered
basic rock. It lies at an elevation of 325'
and was planted in 1983. This bottling is
comprised of the Wadenswil, Dijon 777, Dijon
667, Dijon 115, and Pommard clones. The wine
is firmer than Canary Hill in its youth but
evolves beautifully after a few years in
bottle to show black fruits and fresh,
healthy earth scents. Approximately 650 cases
are produced. The vineyard is owned by Jack
and Kathleen Carter, and managed by Mark Gould."
KEN WRIGHT CELLARS SAVOYA VINEYARD 2007 .
. . ONE WEEK ONLY $44.99
Winery notes: "This is the first
vineyard directly owned and developed by Ken
Wright Cellars. The vineyard is located in
the Yamhill-Carlton District northeast of
Carlton. Planting began in 1999 with 4.5
acres of clones 777 and 115 on phylloxera
resistant rootstock.. Total planted acreage
as of spring 2002 is approximately 17 acres.
Vine spacing is 6.5' x 4' and the elevations
averages 450'. The soil is comprised of
marine sediments known as Wellsdale and
Willakenzie. These are sandy soils which
drain quickly and hasten the ripening
process. Our first commercial crop, 2002, has
produced a muscular wine that has aromas of
dense black fruit, seared meat, cedar and
anise. Approximately 240 cases are produced.
Ken and Karen Wright are owners. The vineyard
is managed by Mark Gould."
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . for NEXT DAY
SERVICE (we may be sold out by then) email
your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
Sincerely brought to you by Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
RED SAMPLER $99 -- WHITE SAMPLER $55
These are some of the best wines of the past
couple of months . . . huge values . . . all
at least 33% off their regular prices . . .
and even more as a sampler.
Six bottle gift boxes available by request.
all available for tasting while they last . . .
RED SAMPLER . . . SIX FOR $99
buy them individually or in a six bottle
sampler, one of each for $99
A by ACACIA RED 2007
The Columbus Dispatch /
dispatch.com: "Acacia has entered the
value-priced category with a Rhone-style
blend that is 92 percent syrah with some
mourvedre, cinsault and viognier. Despite its
youth, the California wine is already showing
a refined Rhone aroma, and its
syrah-dominated flavors are overlaid with
appealing new oak. Ready to accompany meats
and other full-flavored foods, it will also
get better with additional aging by anyone
who wants to stock up."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S 33% OFF . .
. $9.99
DIRECTORS CUT ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2005
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
88 points: "A nicely balanced mix of
sweet oak and ripe cherries runs the length
of this accessible and downright tasty young
Cabernet, and the wine is supple in feel with
a good sense of weight and fine palatal
length. It may not challenge its high-priced
cousins when it comes to drama and depth, but
it gets the job done at a relatively
reasonable price."
Reg 27.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 50%
OFF . . . $13.99
DEVILS LAIR CABERNET/MERLOT 2004 MARGARET
RIVER
Winemaker notes: "Dense
purple/red, with purple hues. Concentrated
cassis and currants, red berry fruits add
further dimension. Hints of perfume and
violets lift the nose. Cedar and spice from
fine French oak add further complexity. Dense
and brooding, with extraordinary intensity of
cassis and mulberries. The palate is long and
persistent with great volume and texture.
Ample yet finely balanced tannins finish the
wine, while the fruit flavors persist."
Reg 28.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 48%
OFF . . . $14.99
EARTHQUAKE PETITE SYRAH LODI 2005
Gold Medal Denver International.
Double Gold AWS Wine Competition.
Wine Advocate Robert Parker 88
points: "Michael-David's 2005 Earthquake
Syrah exhibits copious amounts of peppery
blackberry fruit as well as hints of roasted
meats, leather, and spice. Dense, chewy,
mouthfilling, and savory, it should be drunk
over the next 3-4 years."
Winemaker notes: "Pure red fruit
with a bit of dark baker's cocoa on the nose.
Full flavors of espresso, chocolate covered
cherries, spiced cedar, and lots of black
raspberry. The finish leaves hints of vanilla
and plum. This Earthquake drinks wonderfully
on its own and also pairs excellently with
baked brie and blueberry reduction sauce or a
blue cheese flank steak--- anything intense."
Reg 29.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 33%
OFF . . . $19.99
CHATEAU CROIX-MOUTON BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
2005
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
"The perfect vintage for the world's greatest
wines of longevity and elegance."
Wine Spectator: "This vintage is
destined for greatness. A classic. . . . The
success of the vintage is compounded in that
its quality extends to so many wines."
Steve's notes: "Stunning for
Bordeaux Superieur. Located just outside of
Pomerol. Mostly Merlot with Cabernet
Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. A real dark
ruby wine. A bright, minty nose with roasted
candy aromas. Medium to full bodied. Good
tannins, good grip and long on the palate."
Reg 29.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 33%
OFF . . . $19.99
LUNA BEBERIDE 1999
Steve's notes: "An obscure wine
from a remote, practically unknown region . .
. Bierzo . . . a no-man's land in the
northwest corner of Spain . . . 2,000 feet
above sea level . . . home to the steepest,
rockiest, burro-trodden vineyards you might
imagine . . . Bierzo's indigenous grape,
Mencia, grows on vines 60 to 100 years of
age. 40% Cabernet, 30% Merlot, 30% Mencia.
When young the wine was most likely very dark
and tannic. 26 months of aging in new French
and American barrique gives it a very
international profile . . . dark, black
berries combined with a toasty creaminess . .
. ripe and very firm. Now, at ten years of
age, the wine is still dark, yet chewy,
leathery, earthy with wonderful layers of
complexity which emerge over time in the
glass . . . and soft, plush edges from the
years of aging. Enjoy all its complexities
very slowly . . . with friends over a two
hour meal."
Reg 49.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 40%
OFF . . . $29.99
WHITE SAMPLER . . . SIX FOR $55
buy them individually or in a six bottle
sampler, one of each for $55
PENFOLDS THOMAS HYLAND CHARDONNAY 2006
Sydney Morning Herald Wine of the
Week: "The big companies have come a long
way with their inexpensive chardonnays.
They're subtle, light and refined yet
intense, are not woody yet have undersated
complexity - more than ever before. This
wine, often priced below $20, is a lovely,
lovely drink. It's fresh, subtly fruity with
understated but evident oak adding a layer of
character over the peach-nectarine fruit. It
retains delicacy and subtlety on the palate
while being well concentrated and intense,
lingering and with restrained power. A model
chardonnay and, because of its low-key oak,
all the more digestible and wide in its
appeal. Drink now to three or four years."
Reg 17.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 50%
OFF . . . $8.99
WILLM ALSACE GENTIL 2007
Wine Spectator 84 points: This
displays black licorice, along with white
peach and kumquat notes. It's light-bodied,
with clean acidity and a modest finish.
Riesling, Pinot Gris, Muscat and Gewürztraminer.
Reg 13.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 36%
OFF . . . $8.99
WILLM ALSACE PINOT BLANC 2007
Winery notes: This gentle, elegant
Pinot Blanc has soft aromas of pear, lemon
and a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is
clean with a soft mid-palate and more hints
of citrus and honey.
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 38%
OFF . . . $9.99
WILLM ALSACE PINOT GRIS 2006
Wine Spectator 85 points: Peach
and apple flavors mesh with the rich texture
in this attractive Pinot Gris. Balanced,
lingering on the moderate finish. Drink now.
Reg 16.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 35%
OFF . . . $10.99
A by ACACIA CHARDONNAY 2007
Winemaker notes: "This wine offers
aromas of apple, mango, fig and guava. The
medium to full-bodied palate maintains
impressive balance and flavor concentration,
so it will hold its own with rich foods. The
flavors of tropical and ripe stone fruits
complement its acidity, and the finish is
rich and long. You will love this bright and
crisp Chardonnay that is perfect for summer
afternoons spent with friends out on the
patio. Enjoy it with seafood salads, tarragon
chicken and coconut shrimp."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 33%
OFF . . . $9.99
BERINGER NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY 2006
Winery notes: "When making the
2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay, Laurie kept each
lot separate and used several different
techniques to retain the bright fruitiness in
the wine while also adding richness and
complexity. After the grapes were gently
destemmed and crushed, slightly more than
half of the juice was fermented and aged for
8 months in French oak barrels to enhance its
natural richness and roundness, but she chose
to use one quarter new barrels and limited
battonage significantly so aroma and flavor
components from the oak and yeast lees would
not be overpowering. The remaining juice was
stainless steel fermented to retain more of
the pure fruit character. Additionally, to
maintain a balancing crispness in the wine,
Laurie chose only 20% of the wine to undergo
malolactic fermentation."
Wine Advocate Robert Parker 87
points: "The 2006 Chardonnay Napa is
crisp and lean, with copious amounts of lemon
oil, guava, and nectarine aromas, it is a
medium-weight, dry, refreshing white to enjoy
over the next 1-3 years."
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 37%
OFF . . . $11.99
TO ORDER CALL 202 333 6666: For SAME
DAY SERVICE visit us in person at 2436
Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC . . . for NEXT DAY
SERVICE (we may be sold out by then) email
your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
Sincerely brought to you by Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2009 Pearson's Newsletter
ONE LAST CHANCE . . . HALF PRICE WHILE THEY LAST: OREGON'S MOST AWARDED SYRAH
This is a repeat . . . we've already sold
more than a hundred cases of this hugely
flavored Syrah this fall . . . today will be
your last chance to get in on the action.
From Oregon, but not Willamette Valley . . . it's from the Rogue Valley . . . nearly 300 miles to the south . . . a hotter, drier region that does much better with the darker varietals . . . Merlot, Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
EdenVale's history goes back to 1885 . . . originally a pear orchard known as the birthplace of Oregon's commercial pear industry . . . located on some of the oldest agricultural property in the Valley . . . listed on the National Register of Historic places.
This 2004 is EdenVale's current release . . . 4 years after the vintage and well worth the wait. Hearty and flavorful. Dark, smokey and meaty. Creamy and chewy.
When I opened it I was astonished at all the flavors and texture . . . spice, cocao, anise, bacon fat, even some dried cranberry swimming around in there. . . as many flavors in this baby as all the flavors on your holiday table.
You would not have wanted to drink this wine in its first or second year. The tannins, which surely made this wine unapproachable two or three years ago, are now mellow and well integrated, but still evident and suggest that this robust wine will cellar for another five years.
This is not a wine on the national ratings radar, but the winery claims it is the most awarded Syrah in Oregon . . . local judgings include a Gold medal, two Silver and two Bronze . . . IT'S ON MY TOP TEN!
HALF PRICE TODAY ONLY . . . open for tasting while they last.
1200 cases produced . . . this is the last 50 cases.
EDENVALE ROGUE VALLEY SYRAH 2004
Winery notes: "Incredibly smooth,
this Syrah opens with rich and silky black
cherry fruit balanced with oak enhancing the
cacao bean and toasted coffee notes. This
spicy peppery Rogue Valley Syrah is bound to
ensure a passion packed wine experience now
and will hold well into the future. Varietal
characteristics are anise, tobacco and dried
black cherry, finishing with chocolate and
coffee notes. Besides just sipping this wine
to enjoy the exotic flavors, consider pairing
with a varied range of spicy flavorful meats
with sauces including cheeses. This is
Oregon's most awarded Syrah!"
WINERY PRICE 25.00
PEARSON'S WHILE THEY LAST PRICE 50% OFF . .
. $12.49 . . . $11.99 by the case
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call us at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT DAY
SERVICE (we may be sold out) email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
Sincerely brought to you by
Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2008 Pearson's Newsletter
PINOT NOIR ENTHUSIASTS . . .LIMITED EDITION PRINTS: A PEARSON'S EXCLUSIVE
I'll bet the last time you were in you were
so focused on what you were picking up
IN THE STORE you may have not
noticed our handsome facade OUTSIDE THE
STORE. Look again at our unique
exterior . . . designed and painted by local
artist Jarrett Ferrier.
Jarrett is a good friend and a wildly creative artist . . . his most recent artistic endeavor is a beautiful painting portraying his affection for Pinot Noir . . . inspired by the Art Nouveau movement of the late 1800's . . . he thought it would be great to share this image with fellow Pinot Noir enthusiasts.
He is offering a limited edition of 30 hand signed prints of this exquisite work. The prints are 16" x 20" and come handsomely framed in either black or cherry. The cost to you is only $165.00.
The framed print is appropriately hanging in the Pinot Noir section . . . the larger ORIGINAL can be viewed in our front window . . . available to the FIRST interested buyer for $2,500.00.
Let me know soon . . . so you can have one to give . . . or place in your wine cellar before Christmas.
Jarrett is also able to create beautiful custom paintings for wine cellars. Contact me for details.
Sincerely brought to you by
Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2008 Pearson's Newsletter
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE ON SALE $149 MONDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 8
JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE ON SALE $149
CUSTOMER ENGRAVING INCLUDED
MONDAY NIGHT, DECEMBER 8
PLEASE RSVP
Johnnie Walker Blue . . . the rarest and most distinctive of all Johnnie Walker whiskies . . . blended from fifteen different single malt and blended scotch whiskies . . . aged up to 60 years to show off the mellow oak and vanilla flavors of the casks they have been aged in.
Royal Lochnagar is at the heart of Blue . . . a tiny Highland distillery that gives a rich sweetness and hints of freshness in the blend. Other malts included are Cardhu and Benrinnes, Speyside malts which provide spice, rich sherry and oak . . . Caol Isla adds deep, pungent spice and smoke to the blend . . . in addition Johnnie Walker holds back rare whiskies distilled years ago in distilleries that are now closed and no longer in production . . . such as the long forgotten exotic flavors and aromas of Millburn and Port Ellen.
NEXT MONDAY NIGHT . . . the most revered of the Johnnie Walker Scotches, Johnnie Walker Blue, will be available for tasting, engraving & buying.
HAVE YOUR BLUE PERSONALLY ENGRAVED . . . a Johnnie Walker master engraver will be at Pearson's to "custom engrave" your JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE bottle . . . same night . . . take it with you . . . no additional charge. Master of Whisky, JL Heffernan, will be with us to discuss all aspects of this most luxurious of all scotches.
Monday Night, December 8, between 5 and 8 pm . . .
up to 3 lines, 15 characters per line,
including punctuation & spaces
PEARSON'S WINE & LIQUOR
2436 Wisconsin Avenue NW
There is no charge for the tasting . . .
however we must be prepared.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP to
steve@pearsonswine.com
No one ever returns a bottle of Johnnie Walker.
Sincerely brought to you by
Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
Filed under | Special Offer | 2008 Pearson's Newsletter
PEARSON'S TOP TWELVE SAMPLER . . . PLUS ONE
The TOP TWELVE wines under $20 . . . plus one
at $50 . . . from the past month or so . . .
all at their lowest prices . . . Open For
Tasting While They Last.
Buy them all individually . . . or
SAVE $12 . . . Buy a twelve bottle sampler . . . one bottle of each . . . $152.88
1. BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR JOSEPHINE DUBOIS
2005
Back In Stock . . . selling at it's
lowest price as long as we're able.
From 2005, an exceptional Burgundy
vintage. Tracking it down wasn't easy, but
I'm a professional . . . when I finally
poured some into my Reidel glass my hopes
were not dashed . . . the wine is bright and
ripe . . . strawberry and raspberry aromas .
. . medium bodied, plenty of structure and
creamy enough for roasted chicken and a goat
cheese salad.
Reg 15.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $9.99
. . . 119.88 a case
2. E GUIGAL CROZES-HERMITAGE 2005
The famous Rhone Valley Domaine of E.
Guigal makes a delicious Crozes-Hermitage . .
. I tasted the 2005 just one week ago . . . a
bright, creamy Syrah of strong color and
concentration with a delicious, sweet finish
. . . the vines are planted on steeply
terraced slopes over looking the Rhone River
. . . some from the former vineyards of the
esteemed Vallouit estate in the village of
Larnage.
90-91 points International Wine
Cellar: "Bright ruby. Fresh, primary
blackberry and candied cherry aromas are
complicated by suave floral and mineral
tones. Spicy dark berry flavors show good
depth and silky texture, with slow-mounting
tannins on the close."
Reg 25.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $18.99
. . . 227.88 a case
3. THIERRY & PASCALE MATROT BOURGOGNE
CHARDONNAY 2006
The Matrots have been experimenting with
a special cuvee which makes use of some of
the new barrels they have been investing in.
The oak is used very judiciously . . .
married with the plump Chardonnay fruit so
that it is evident only by its texture and
weight on the palate. Fermented and aged in
only 25% new oak and released after two years
of aging. The wine is deliciously opulent yet
racy.
Round, opulent and racy. The wine has
beautiful minerality balanced with fresh,
citrusy acidity. The nose shows ripe melon
and pears. On the palate it is quite
minerally and lemony. More perfume than you'd
ever expect from a simple Bourgogne. Importer
Danny Haas describes the experience as "very
much like biting into the skin of a grape."
This wine pops!
Reg 23.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $17.99
. . . case price 199.00
4. LOCKWOOD MONTEREY "ESTATE" SAUVIGNON BLANC
2007
The Lockwood estate covers 1,850 acres .
. . large by any standards . . . but to me
the most intriguing thing is that three
decades later Lockwood is still in the
private hands of the original partners . . .
and that every last Lockwood grape is grown,
vinified and bottled on the Lockwood Estate .
. . which means that they do not purchase a
single grape or a drop of wine from any
outside source . . . a fact which makes
Lockwood one of the largest "Estate" wineries
in the world.
Winery notes: "The Sauvignon Blanc
is always the most delicious grape to taste
from the vine, as its varietal character is
so refreshingly evident. As it reached full
ripeness, the fruit tasted exceptionally
incredible this year. After harvesting in the
early morning, the fruit went through a
gentle pressing, and the juice went directly
to stainless steel tank for settling. Post
settling, the juice was moved to another tank
for inoculation. The entire lot was fermented
cold, to retain the fruity aromatics. A cold
tolerant and aromatic producing yeast is what
brings the freshness to this Lockwood wine style.
Melon rind and fresh citrus flavors are
carried by aromas of ruby grapefruit and
green pear. This vivid wine can be enjoyed
any time of day, especially with fresh
oysters on the half shell or a crab salad."
Reg 11.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $8.99
. . . 107.88 a case
5. LOCKWOOD MONTEREY "ESTATE"CHARDONNAY
2006
The Lockwood estate covers 1,850 acres .
. . large by any standards . . . but to me
the most intriguing thing is that three
decades later Lockwood is still in the
private hands of the original partners . . .
and that every last Lockwood grape is grown,
vinified and bottled on the Lockwood Estate .
. . which means that they do not purchase a
single grape or a drop of wine from any
outside source . . . a fact which makes
Lockwood one of the largest "Estate" wineries
in the world.
Winery notes: "As the flavor
development in the fruit reached its peak, we
harvested our Chardonnay in the early hours
of September 28th. The free run juice was
separated and cold soaked for 48 hours. The
settled juice was then inoculated with yeast
for stainless fermentation with a percentage
sent to French oak for barrel fermentation.
The cool fermenting tank lots are used to
compliment the lush character of the warmer
barrel fermentation. The stainless fermented
juice is then aged in French oak to enhance
complexity.
The 2006 Chardonnay has aromas of citrus
blossom. On the palate, the wine shows
flavors of tropical fruit with a mineral
background that is a terrior expression of
our shaly laom soil type. The wine is
elegant, fresh and radiant with a varietal
character. This Chardonnay would complement a
lightly grilled salmon or a roasted poultry
dish."
Reg 12.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $9.99
. . . 119.88 a case
6. LOCKWOOD MONTEREY "ESTATE" BLOCK 7 PINOT
NOIR 2006
The Lockwood estate covers 1,850 acres .
. . large by any standards . . . but to me
the most intriguing thing is that three
decades later Lockwood is still in the
private hands of the original partners . . .
and that every last Lockwood grape is grown,
vinified and bottled on the Lockwood Estate .
. . which means that they do not purchase a
single grape or a drop of wine from any
outside source . . . a fact which makes
Lockwood one of the largest "Estate" wineries
in the world.
Winery notes: "We felt we had
achieved maximum flavor in the fruit of block
7 by the middle of October. The fruit was
cold soaked for 48 hours to extract middle
palate complexity. The wine was pumped over
four times a day during fermentation. The
entire ferment lasted 8 days. The wine was
pressed and transferred to oak barrels to
complete malolactic fermentation. Barrel
aging for seven months brought the aromatic
fruit and balance to the 2006 Block 7 Pinot Noir.
In the glass the wine has a powerful
bouquet of dried cherries and plum spice. On
the palate the flavors begin with a rose
petal character that follows with wild
strawberry and clove tones. The balance of
earthiness from the smell of a redwood grove
to the elegance of delicate spice best
describe the mouth feel.This Pinot Noir would
complement a hearty pasta dish or a garlic
spiced rack of lamb."
Reg 21.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $15.99
. . . 191.88 a case
7. LOCKWOOD MONTEREY "ESTATE"MERLOT 2005
The Lockwood estate covers 1,850 acres .
. . large by any standards . . . but to me
the most intriguing thing is that three
decades later Lockwood is still in the
private hands of the original partners . . .
and that every last Lockwood grape is grown,
vinified and bottled on the Lockwood Estate .
. . which means that they do not purchase a
single grape or a drop of wine from any
outside source . . . a fact which makes
Lockwood one of the largest "Estate" wineries
in the world.
Winery notes: "Our winery received
the Merlot and crushed it in the cool of the
morning. We cold soaked the fruit for 48
hours. The fermentation lasted 6 days and we
pressed off at 5 brix to tank to finish
fermentation. This is done to avoid
extracting the harsh tannins into the new
wine. The wine was then French oak aged for
12 months to add a toasty nuance. The first
response of the staff was the fragrance and
softness of this wine, and as maloactic
completed, we knew we had a gem.
The wine starts in the palate with an
aromatic fruit bouquet, that has the
characteristic spice of Merlot fruit. Soft in
the middle palate, the silky tannins and
delicate balance of acidity and oak make this
wine a treat. The flavors of blueberry with
the fragrance of rose petals balance this
elegant Merlot. To pair this wine seek
lighter sauces. Baked chicken with rosemary,
or an herbed pork loin with wild rice. This
wine will show gracefully with all of your
lighter creations. Enjoy."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $9.99
. . . 119.88 a case
8. LOCKWOOD MONTEREY "ESTATE"CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2006
The Lockwood estate covers 1,850 acres .
. . large by any standards . . . but to me
the most intriguing thing is that three
decades later Lockwood is still in the
private hands of the original partners . . .
and that every last Lockwood grape is grown,
vinified and bottled on the Lockwood Estate .
. . which means that they do not purchase a
single grape or a drop of wine from any
outside source . . . a fact which makes
Lockwood one of the largest "Estate" wineries
in the world.
Winery notes: "We picked the 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon in the first week of
November. The fruit had enjoyed a long
growing season and had ripened to 26 brix. We
held the must at 55 degrees for 48 hours to
enhance the extraction during the
fermentation. We inoculated with a yeast
strain that ferments slowly and we reached a
peak temperature of 87 degrees during the 10
day fermentation. After pressing the wine was
aged in French oak for 13 months.
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon is a
beautiful expression of our southern Monterey
county vineyard. The aromatics are fresh and
resemble a medley of black cherry and
boysenberry. On the palate spice tones of
leaf tobacco and ripe plum carry the mouth
feel. On the finish a freshness of varietal
Cabernet fruit shows off a sublime
toastiness. This is a vintage for true
Cabernet Sauvignon fans. This wine can be
enjoyed with a thick grilled steak. Salud."
Reg 14.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $9.99
. . . 119.88 a case
9. VINA ALICIA PASO DE PIEDRA RESERVA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
Vina Alicia is a stunning property in
Lujan de Cuyo . . . the best growing region
of Mendoza . . . in the foothills of the
Andes, Did I mention tiny? Until recently
total production was only 1,500 six bottle
cases of superb $60-$80 wines.
Yesterday I drank a bottle of their new
"second" wine . . . Paso de Piedra Cabernet
Sauvignon . . . WOW . . . the idea was to
make a superb facsimile of the Vina Alicia,
but one that could be drunk earlier . . . at
half the price. Only 354 six pack cases of
this beauty were produced.
Wine Advocate 90 points: The 2005
Cabernet Sauvignon "Paso de Piedra" was also
aged for 6 months in French oak. It is
purple-colored with notes of spice box,
toasty oak and black currants. Very
Medoc-like, it has an elegant personality,
lingering black fruit flavors, and 2-3 years
of aging potential. It should drink well
through 2020
Posted by Fredric Koeppel: The
color is deep, dense ruby; the bouquet
delivers penetrating aromas of creme de
cassis, black raspberry and black cherry
permeated by licorice, dried flowers and
smoke. In the mouth, minerals with an edge of
charcoal take over, walnut shell and
underbrush, palate-coating tannins, all
encompassing a luscious yet dry core of
bittersweet chocolate-covered currants and
raspberries. The finish is long, dry and
austere. The wine was fermented in large oak
casks and then aged in barrels for six
months. Now (with a grilled t-bone steak)
through 2012 or '15.
Reg 29.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $19.99
. . . 239.88 a case
10. MARQUIS PHILIPS SARAH'S BLEND 2006
Grateful Palate Winetasting: More than
150 rabid Australian wine fans stormed the
store and packed the parking lot last night .
. . for the chance to meet and chat with
importer Dan Philips (Marquis-Philips etc)
and Chris Ringland (best Australian living
winemaker with five or more 100 point wines).
Wine Advocate 91 points: The 2006
Sarah's Blend is composed of 60% Shiraz, 28%
Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Merlot
and Cabernet Franc. It was barrel-fermented
and aged in seasoned French oak for 12
months. Deep crimson-colored, it yields a
complex aromatic array of cedar, spice box,
clove, pepper, cassis, and blueberry.
Full-bodied, fruit-driven, and intensely
flavored, this layered blend has a 45-second
finish. Drink it over the next 8 years.
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $13.99
. . . 167.88 a case
11. MARQUIS PHILIPS SHIRAZ 2006
Grateful Palate Winetasting: More than
150 rabid Australian wine fans stormed the
store and packed the parking lot last night .
. . for the chance to meet and chat with
importer Dan Philips (Marquis-Philips etc)
and Chris Ringland (best Australian living
winemaker with five or more 100 point wines).
Wine Advocate 92 points: The 2006
Shiraz was barrel-fermented and aged in
predominantly American oak for 12 months. It
offers up fragrant aromas of cedar, smoke,
tar, blueberry, and blackberry liqueur.
Full-bodied, opulent, and structured, this
intense, well-balanced Shiraz will evolve for
2-3 years and drink well through 2016. It is
an excellent value.
Reg 18.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $13.99
. . . 167.88 a case
12. BODEGAS LAN RIOJA RESERVA 2004
I have been drinking Lan Riojas for years
and I cannot remember a better Reserva.
By every authority, 2004 was an excellent
vintage in Rioja . . . wonderful, even
weather patterns kept the grapes healthy
during the growing season . . . sunshine in
abundance . . . no storms, hail, frost or
other unwelcome surprises during during
harvest . . . those who keep such records
cannot remember a better confluence of
meterological non-events in Rioja since 1994.
Wine Spectator 90 points: "A silky
texture carries expressive flavors of black
plum, violet, licorice and smoke in this
focused, balanced red. Has good intensity yet
remains vibrant and accessible. Drink now
through 2012."
Reg 19.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $14.99
. . . 167.88 a case
Buy them all individually . . . or
SAVE $12 . . . Buy a twelve bottle sampler . . . one bottle of each . . . $152.88
PLUS ONE HUGE PREMIER CRU VALUE ROBERT KACHER SELECTION . . . only four cases remain . . .
DOMAINE XAVIER MONNOT
MEURSAULT 1er Cru LES CHARMES 2004
Monnot's estate is located in Meursault .
. . that magical place in Burgundy that
produces only Chardonnay . . . described by
wine advocate, Robert Parker, as "Burgundy's
most hedonistic and user-friendly white
wines" . . . creamy, unctuous, honied wines
with tones of hazelnut and a touch of vanilla
extract . . . including a certain minerality
which comes from the marl and chalk soil.
Les Charmes . . . one of the most famous
Meursault sites . . . 78 acres farmed by
dozens of growers . . . located on the slope
to the south of the town of Meursault . . .
adjacent to Les Perrieres and Les
Genevrieres. According to Robert Parker these
three vineyards produce Meursault's greatest
wines.
Robert Kacher's notes:
"Meursault-Les Charmes is a 1er Cru is made
from 1.25 hectares in one of the most
well-known 1ers Crus areas. Two-third of the
vines are 60 years old, the wine is aged in
40% new oak for 14 months. This 1er Cru is a
delicate but firm wine showing woody and
almond notes. Elegant and silky, it has a
gorgeous bright color."
Reg 79.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE 38%
OFF . . . $49.99 . . . 599.88 a case
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE
visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or
call us at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT DAY
SERVICE (we may be sold out) email your order to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name & phone number. We will call
you the next day to confirm availability and
hold your order with payment in full.
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN .
. . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
Numerous wines are always open for tasting.
Sincerely brought to you by
Steve
Silver, proprietor
Pearson's Wine & Liquor 2436 Wisconsin
Ave NW, Wash DC 20007
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100 Bordeaux: CHATEAU L'EVANGILE 2005 POMEROL
We received our tiny allocation yesterday.
L'Evangile is a superb right bank Bordeaux property located between Chateau Petrus and Chateau Cheval Blanc. Dates to the mid 1700s and now owned by the Domaines Baron de Rothschild . . . normal production 5,000 cases . . . a mere 3,300 were produced in this exceptional vintage.
The 2005 Bordeaux vintage is considered extraordinary . . . ranked among the greatest Bordeaux vntages ever produced. The Wine Spectator described the '05 L'Evangile as "incredible" and "exotic" . . . rating it a perfect 100 points. You can cellar this wine for twenty years or more.
At $400 a bottle, this 100 point wine is a rare Bordeaux bargain. Others in the perfectly rated category . . . Chateaux Petrus, Margaux, Haut Brion, Ausone, Leoville Las Cases, Lafleur, L'Eglise Clinet . . . are soaring beyond reach . . . if at all available.
CHATEAU L'EVANGILE POMEROL 2005
Wine Spectator 100 points
Barrel Tasting: "This is incredible.
Exotic. Complex aromas and flavors of ripe
fruit, dark chocolate, coffee and light
raisins. Full-bodied, big and velvety. Very,
very long. This could be close to 100 points."
Bottle Tasting: "Almost purple black,
with pure tapenade, hints of ripe plum,
berry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins,
chocolate berry, vanilla and tea flavors."
PEARSON'S PRICE $399 . . . extremely
limited
call today to assure availability . . . 202 333 6666.
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MONDAY, JUNE 9: JOHNNIE WALKER BLUE TASTING & ENGRAVING
MONDAY JUNE 9
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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2005 DOMINUS BEST EVER . . . 96 POINTS
Christian Moueix has been credited for
building the reputation of Bordeaux' Right
Bank . . . Pomerol and St Emilion.
His accomplishments include the most famous, most collectable and undeniably most expensive Bordeaux in history . . . Pomerol's Chateau Petrus . . . as well as Chateau La Fleur-Petrus, Chateau La Grave, Chateau Magdeleine and Chateau Trotanoy.
Some thirty years ago, Moueix invested in Inglenook's historic Napa Valley vineyard . . . Napanook . . . where, in 1983, he began producing Dominus.
The wine . . . a traditional Bordeaux blend of Cabernet, Cab Franc and Petit Verdot . . . is now known as California's most Bordeaux-like cult wine.
Dominus has been on an unprecedented roll since 2001 . . . scoring 94 points for the 2004 . . . following two 95s and a 96 from wine critic Robert Parker . . . who described the Dominus wines as "the most distinctive and individualistic Cabernet Sauvignon based wines of Napa Valley."
The 2005 may prove to be the best and most distinctive Dominus ever . . . in barrel Parker judged the wine to be worthy of 90-92 points . . . by the time it was in bottle he revised his assessment upward to 96 points, describing it as "one of the strongest efforts they've made."
very limited . . . now taking orders with payment in full . . . due to arrive next week.
To assure your order, please call us at 202 333 6666.
DOMINUS 2005
Robert Parker rated 96 points:
"The 2005 Dominus (a 7,000-case cuvee of 92%
Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest equal parts
Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot) has come of
age, and is one of the strongest efforts
they've made. It is possibly the best Dominus
since the 2001, and perhaps even the 1997 or
1991. A beautiful, sweet nose of roasted
coffee interwoven with kirsch, black currant,
cedar, and spice box emerges from this deep
ruby/purple-colored wine. The wine has
fabulous intensity, a layered, opulent,
full-bodied mouthfeel, well-integrated
acidity, and a stunningly long finish.
The layering of this wine as it builds
incrementally on the palate is something to
behold. An outstanding, sexy, ageworthy
Dominus, it will benefit from 2-3 years of
cellaring, and last for at least 25 or 30
years. When I am tasting at Dominus, they
always present a wine opened the day before
and decanted, and one just opened, and the
extended aeration version always seems to be
the better example of the wine, so plenty of
decanting seems to be in order.
PEARSON'S PRICE $119.00 a bottle . . .
$699. a six bottle wooden case
HOW TO GET SOME: For SAME DAY SERVICE visit us at 2436 Wisconsin Ave NW, Wash DC or call the store at 202 333 6666 . . . for NEXT DAY SERVICE you can take a chance that we are not sold out and email your order to Steve@PearsonsWine.com with your name & phone number. We will call you the next day to confirm availability and hold your order with payment in full.
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FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA ROSSO & BIANCO. . . OUR FASTEST SELLING WINES
The way Francis Ford Coppola tells it, his
grandfather, Agostino, made wine for the
family in the basement of their New York
apartment building.
As everyone knows, Coppola grew up to become one of Hollywood's most famous movie producers . . . "The Godfather" plus about 70 others. Must be the wine.
Now he's a winemaker, too.
His under $10 Rosso and Bianco are maybe the juiciest California wines you've ever tasted. The Rosso is an full-bodied, intense, spicy blend of Zinfandel, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon from Lodi and Paso Robles. The Bianco is made of Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay . . . a crisp, full-of-fruit white. Pinot Grigio used to be only Italian . . . now that it's grown in California, it's the second most popular white wine behind Chardonnay.
When we started with the 2004 vintage, the wines were so good they leaped off the shelves. Since then I have tried dozens of other brands . . . I haven't even mentioned them in an email since 2006.
But these delicious Coppola wines are uncontrollable . . . they continue to be our fastest selling wines.
Agostino would be proud.
Open for tasting . . .
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PRESENTS ROSSO 2006
Winemaker notes: "Rosso 2006 has
smooth, rich layers of sweet dark fruits,
cloves, a touch of vanilla and mildly toasted
oak. Its mild tannins make it incredibly
food-friendly, so it's easy to pair with
anything from braised short ribs to grilled
salmon or a sausage and pepperoni pizza.
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $7.99
SAVE $$$ by the case . . . $89.88 mix or
match
FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA PRESENTS BIANCO 2006
Winemaker notes: "A zesty white
wine with light, delicate flavors that are
perfect for afternoon sipping or pairing with
fun easy meals such as Chinese take-out,
grilled shrimp, fruit and cheeses or mixed
salads."
Reg 10.99 . . . PEARSON'S PRICE $7.99
SAVE $$$ by the case . . . $89.88 mix or
match
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CHATEAU D'YQUEM 2000 . . . HAPPY NEW YEAR
I was given the opportunity to purchase 21
bottles of the 2000 vintage.
Chateau d'Yquem is the world's most famous dessert wine . . . made from 100% botrytized grapes . . . meaning the grapes have been infected by a fungus called the noble rot, which gives it its incredible sweetness and texture . . . at harvest time the pickers go through the vineyards nine or ten times or more . . . hand-harvesting only the ripest, infected grapes and discarding the rest . . . this is the most expensive and time consuming harvest on earth.
This botrytisation of the grapes begins in September . . . each morning Sauternes is heavy and wet with fog . . . then warm, drying winds arrive in the afternoon . . . this repetitive phenomenon is responsible for the botrytis.
Normally I would leap ten foot vines for anything called d'Yquem . . . but the 2000 vintage was, to say the least, questionable . . . the harvest was almost impossible . . . heavy rains in October diluted the yields substantially . . . d'Yquem's normal four or five thousand case production was reduced to a mere 2,000 cases . . . I had to do some research.
First obstacle . . . neither the Wine Advocate nor the Wine Spectator bothered to review the 2000 . . . uh, oh.
I dug further . . . uncovering a report from a monumental tasting of 65 vintages of d'Yquem which took place in Copenhagen, Denmark over two days in April of 2005. This was a serious tasting. The oldest d'Yquem of the tasting was from 1847 . . . there, in the first course, paired with traditional foie gras, was the very first wine of the tasting . . . my subject wine . . . the 2000 d'Yquem.
My pulse quickened as I read their notes . . . "Only 20% of the harvest became Grand Vin, because of downpour from mid-October, which literally washed the remaining grapes away. It was also the last vintage with full involvement of Count Alexandre de Sur Saluces. Golden. Well-defined botritis, mango, apple and acacia honey. This was a delicate version of d'Yquem with great finess and elegance, concentrated with many nuances, sweetness and long aftertaste. Quite approachable right now, but can easily be enjoyed in the next 12-20 years." This group of 15 experienced tasters awarded the 2000 d'Yquem 93 points.
Read them all yourself . . . http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Yquem.html . . . fascinating.
The last test . . . my taste . . . the wine is light golden with delicate aromas of honey and mango . . . at seven years the wine is quite young . . . well balanced between acidity and an unctuous, palate-coating finish . . . you could drink it New Year's Eve . . . or you could wait a decade.
I bought them all.
As I first reported there were 21 bottles . . . less the one we tasted . . . and less the six pack I allocated to my granddaughter, Sarah, who was also born in the year 2000.
So now we're down to 14 . . . which I will dole out ONE BOTTLE PER CUSTOMER . . . while they last . . . at $199 per bottle.
Price note . . . $199 you ponder? . . . it's a steal . . . the lowest price I could find anywhere is $165 a HALF BOTTLE . . . full bottles run as much as $500.
Enjoy.
HOW TO PURCHASE: buy in the store . . . or
reply to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name and phone number. We will
call you the next day to complete your
order.
For same day service come into the
store or call before they are sold out . . .
202 333 6666.
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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RIEDEL STEMLESS WINE GLASS REDUCED TO $ ?.??
not a typo.
We have been offered a large quantity
overstock of the
RIEDEL CHARDONNAY "O" SERIES
WINE GLASS
it's stemless . . . almost 4" tall and
can hold over 11 ounces (if filled to the
brim) . . . it's a terrific all-purpose glass
. . . for everyday white or red wine . . .
for juice . . . or for cocktails.
BUT . . . there is a conundrum . . . although the folks at Riedel would like us to sell a great quantity . . . more than 2,400 of them believe it or not . . . they are not too crazy about seeing the discounted price published all over the place.
SO . . . I told them I'd try it their way . . . for the best price you've ever seen on this product . . . CALL 202 333 6666 or EMAIL steve@PearsonsWine.com
The stemless "O" series is the greatest revolution in wine glasses I have ever seen. We have sold over 5,000 of them since they were first introduced just two years ago. Even people who vowed they would never drink wine from a stemless wine glass are now buying them by the dozens . . . because the shapes are correct . . . because they don't break in the dishwasher . . . because they are easy to store . . . and because the prices are a fraction of Riedel's traditional wine glass.
The regular price for this particular glass is $10 each . . . we have reduced that price substantially.
There are a few rules . . .
BUT . . . the only way to find out the price is to call 202 333 6666 or email steve@PearsonsWine.com . . . or come in the store where the NEW REDUCED PRICE is not a secret.
OTHER RIEDEL IN-STORE PRICE REDUCTIONS . . .
"O" SERIES DECANTER
8 7/8" TALL. HOLDS 34.5 OZ
Reg Price $160 . . . call or email or
WALK IN for
the reduced price
VINUM ULTRA DECANTER
8 3/8" TALL. HOLDS 43 3/8 OZ
Reg Price $199 . . . call or email or
WALK IN
for the reduced price
VINUM SPIRITS GLASS
6 3/8" TALL. HOLDS 2 7/8 OZ
Reg Price $20 . . . call or email or
WALK IN for the
reduced price
CHIANTI/ZINFANDEL/RIESLING WINE SERIES
GLASS
8 3/4" TALL. HOLDS 13 3/8 OZ
Reg Price $15 . . . call or email or
WALK IN for the
reduced price
VINUM CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
8 7/8" TALL. HOLDS 5/58 OZ
Reg Price $20 . . . call or email or
WALK IN for the
reduced price
HOW TO ORDER: reply to Steve@PearsonsWine.com with your name and phone number. We will call you to complete your order. For same day service call 202 333 6666 before they're sold out.
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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ETHEREAL COGNACS STILL AVAILABLE
That's Steve with a bottle of 100 point Lot
No 29 . . . along with Etienne de Nantes and
Robert Perti before things got started.
Thanks to everyone who joined us at our "ethereal" Cognac tasting Friday night. When the tasting began we had more than twenty cases available . . . by eight o'clock there were only bottles.
Fortunately, we still have an open bottle of each and limited numbers of the 100 and 98 point Cognacs left for you to buy. Please come in for a taste.
For wine enthusiasts, the name Tesseron belongs to the family which owns Chateau Pontet-Canet of Pauillac and Chateau Lafon-Rochet of St Estephe . . . two of Bordeaux' most highly respected Chateaux.
But their heritage . . . and wealth . . . began in Cognac where Abel Tesseron founded the family's little known . . . yet highly regarded . . . Cognac enterprise over 150 years ago.
Great-great grandaugher, Melanie Tesseron, visited us last year . . . with three of the most sublime examples of Cognac I have ever tasted . . . from 1929, 1953 and 1976.
These bottlings are blends of the vintage AND OLDER . . . so the Tesserons have cleverly disguised the bottles by calling them Lot No 29, Lot No 53 and Lot No 76 . . . which translates to mean that they are made from a blend of Cognac from 1929 and older; 1953 and older; and 1976 and older.
Special prices will apply while our supplies last . . .
TESSERON TRADITION LOT NO 29 XO GRANDE
CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
an XO blend of 70 years and older, from
1929 and earlier
Robert Parker's Hedonist's Guide, 100
points:
"We finished with a rare Cognac that may
not yet be available in the United States.
The Tesseron family . . . released tiny
quantities of single vintage Cognacs.
Although French law does not permit a vintage
date to be used, this is all from 1929
[Steve's note: actually it is from 1929 and
older], and is very limited in availability.
I'm not an expert on Cognac, but anything
this smooth, silky, potent, and aromatic, is
truly great stuff. It is about as ethereal
Cognac as anyone could ever hope to drink."
Reg 300 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
TASTING PRICE $275. very limited
TESSERON TRADITION LOT NO 53 XO GRANDE
CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
an XO blend of 50 years and older, from
1953 and earlier
Robert Parker's Hedonist's Guide, 98
points:
"We finished with the new release of
Tesseron's Cognac. The Tesseron family made
its fortune in the Cognac business, and it is
one of the few families to possess ancient
stocks of great vintages that have not been
diluted with water or manipulated in any
manner. They released small quantities of Lot
29 (1929), which remains the most ethereal
Cognac I have ever tasted. I'm no expert, but
their newest release, the 1953, seems close
in quality to the 1929. Slightly darker than
the 1929, the 1953 is pure silk, which at
this alcohol level is very dangerous indeed.
The complex aromatics can fill a room."
Reg 169 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
TASTING PRICE $149. very limited
each bottle of Lot 53 comes with two
Riedel Cognac Glasses at no charge . . . a
$40 value.
TESSERON TRADITION LOT NO 76 XO GRANDE
CHAMPAGNE COGNAC
an XO blend of 25 years and older, from
1976 and earlier
Spirit Journal, F. Paul Pacult, 4
Stars Highly Recommended:
"The pristine condition of this
stunningly copper-colored brandy is inspiring
- it's gorgeous. In the nose there are
delicate fragrances of spice, sesame seed,
light oak, and baked pears; seven more
minutes in the glass bring out pineapple,
light toffee, milk, and brown sugar. The
palate entry is elegant, composed, and
moderately sweet in more of an oaky than a
fruity way; by the midpalate stage, there's
flavor evidence of ripe pear, white grapes,
cake frosting, Oloroso sherry, orange peel,
and dark honey. End up sugary sweet, satiny
textured, and long in the throat."
Reg 79.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
TASTING PRICE $69.99. limited
TESSERON XO SELECTION LOT NO 90:
From the finest terroirs in Cognac -
Grande Champagne, Petite Champagne, and Fins
Bois - Tesseron's X.O Selection's unique
character comes from long ageing in oak
barrels. From 1990 and earlier.
Spirit Journal, F. Paul Pacult, 3
Stars Recommended:
"Eye-catching topaz/honey color; dazzling
purity. The opening smells include pears,
apples, and soda water; additional air
contact releases delicate, fruity scents of
banana in brandy, cotton candy, maple, and
new oak. The palate entry is light, sweet,
and grapy ripe; the midpalate is chewier in
texture, more honeyed in taste than the entry
phase and tropical fruit-like. Finishes
satiny smooth, sugary/piney sweet, and
medium-long. Nice job."
Reg 44.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
TASTING PRICE $39.99. limited
exceptional gift value . . .
TESSERON 4 BOTTLE MINIATURE SAMPLER
One 50 ml bottle of each . . .
Lot No 29 . . . 100 points, Robert Parker's
Hedonist Guide.
Lot No 53 . . . 98 points, Robert Parker's
Hedonist Guide.
Lot No 76 . . . 4 Stars Highly Recommended,
Spirit Journal, F.Paul Pacult.
Lot No 90 . . . 3 Stars Recommended, Spirit
Journal, F.Paul Pacult.
Reg 49.99 . . . PEARSON'S SPECIAL
TASTING PRICE $39.99. limited
DC law requires a minimum purchase of 6
miniatures.
HOW TO ORDER: reply to
Steve@PearsonsWine.com
with your name and phone number. We will
call you to complete your
order. For same day service call 202 333
6666 before they're sold out.
OR HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE
STORE AND TASTE BEFORE YOU BUY.
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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EXTENSIVE 2005 RED & WHITE BURGUNDY PRE-ARRIVAL SALE
CLICK HERE FOR EXTENSIVE 2005 RED & WHITE BURGUNDY PRE-ARRIVAL SALE
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com . . . "2005 is quite simply the best top to bottom vintage that I have ever seen, period, full stop."
Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Review . . . "I've been sampling these wines in depth every year since the 1987 vintage. Growers who couldn't make excellent wines in 2005 should find another line of work."
David Schildknecht, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate . . . "there have never before been so many different outstanding [2005] red Burgundies in the marketplace as exist today."
Bruce Sanderson, The Wine Spectator . . . "The quality of the 2005 vintage for red Burgundy is stupendous. It is simply the best young vintage I have tasted in my 17 years working in the wine business."
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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THIS SATURDAY AUGUST 4 . . . "FRANK HOWARD DAY" AT PEARSON'S
Frank Howard . . . Hondo . . . the Capital
Punisher . . . 6'8" 255 lbs . . . the
Senator's most intimidating slugger . . . 17
years in the major leagues . . . Rookie of
the Year . . . American League All Star . . .
2 time American League Home Run Champion . . .
382 career home runs . . . in the era of Hank
Aaron, Harmon Killebrew, Willie Mays and
Willie McCovey . . . 10 homeruns in 20 at
bats . . . the last home run at RFK Stadium .
. . major league manager for the San Diego
Padres and the New York Mets . . . has
coached for the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee
Brewers, Seattle
Mariners and Tampa Bay Devil Rays . . .
currently with the New York Yankees.
Here's the plan . . .
Frank, a long time Virginian, will be at Pearson's on August 4 along with John Vickers-Smith of the MAKER'S MARK DISTILLERY . . . Frank will be talking baseball and signing autographs . . . dig out all your old Washington Senators memorabilia for Frank to sign.
John will be dipping MAKER'S MARK bottles in the Red and Blue Washington Nationals Colors.
Frank will sign them and you can buy them at SPECIAL FRANK HOWARD DAY PRICES.
Frank Howard fans, Baseball fans, Maker's Mark fans . . . don't miss . . .
Saturday August 4 . . . 12-3 pm
FRANK HOWARD & MAKER'S MARK AT
PEARSON'S
2436 Wisconsin Avenue NW
There is no charge for this unique event
. . . but we must be prepared . . .
if you
plan to attend
PLEASE RSVP to
steve@pearsonswine.com
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Steve Silver, Proprietor
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