Current weekly newletter 8/27/2010:
Greetings from Norm's Beer and Wine!
Wine News
Cameron Hughes Lot 119 Alexander Valley Meritage 2005…$12.99
A blend of 79% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec. This
beautifully hued wine leaps out of the glass with aromas of
chocolate/mocha, spicy cassis, plum, and dill. Fleshy and ripe on the
palate with developed flavors (after all, it is a 2005) of raspberry and
smoky oak, this wine is a joy to drink. It's classically styled and
super-smooth with exceptional balance, showcasing chocolate, cassis, and
light tobacco notes through the finish.
Sawtooth Syrah Idaho 2004…$14.99
This dark, brooding syrah comes from the southwest part of Idaho, in the
Snake River Valley. It is a meaty, full bodied syrah with dark fruit
flavors and round supple tannins and a pleasantly long finish. Enjoy
this with BBQ foods, and hearty grilled meats.
Big Vine Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2006…$19.99
Nose of red & black cherries, cedar and tobacco. Forward fruit with
mouth-watering acidity, sweet oak, peppercorn spice and firm tannins.
Nicely ripe, not jammy.
Tamarack Firehouse Red Columbia Valley 2008…$19.99
A blend of 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Syrah, 16% Merlot, 14% Cabernet
Franc, 7% Malbec, 3% Sangiovese, 1% Petit Verdot, and 1% Carmenere. "As
always this new vintage over-delivers, with deep color plummy fruit
flavor and substantial tannins. The wine coats the throat with rich and
lightly chocolate tannins, textural and medium-grained." - Wine
Enthusiast (Sept. 2010), 88 pts
Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra Paso Robles 2006…$24.99
Chupa what? Yes, this is a wine named after the legendary creature
thought to pray on certain livestock in Mexico and the parts of the
United States. What does that have to do with the wine? Not sure, but
this is a delicious, full bodied blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
from the Paso Robles wine growing area of California. Enjoy this
tonight with your grilled steak!
Cortenova Pinot Grigio…$24.99/3.0L Box
Bottles of this wine arrived on our shelves a few weeks ago and we’re
almost sold out…and our supplier is also temporarily out. But, the boxes
will work perfectly for parties or even just a glass or two at
night…this package will stay fresh for 4 weeks after opening and
contains the equivalent of 4 bottles (priced at $8.99 each)! Brilliant
straw color with emerald reflections. Fresh and floral bouquet with a
hint of pears, apricots and bananas. Fresh and inviting with bright
fruit and an easy drinking style with a pleasing hint of almonds in the
aftertaste. Pairs well with seafood dishes, risottos with scampi,
spaghetti with clams, sole in white wine Perfect also as an aperitif.
Mollydooker Shiraz The Boxer 2009...$27.99
Beer News
Victory Festbier…$8.99/6pk
Seductively smooth, this medium-bodied amber beauty is akin to the great
Oktoberfest beers of Munich. All German malts and whole flower European
hops make this lager true to style.
Flying Dog Dogtoberfest…$8.49/6pk
The origins of Dogtoberfest are shrouded in mystery, but scholars think
it has everything to do with an insane German king and a crazed Oompah
band. You can read the full historical record of Dogtoberfest below.
Dogtoberfest is deep mahogany in color with an intriguing caramel finish
and brewed with 100% imported German ingredients for a true German
flavor.
Starr Hill Festie…$8.99
Rich and malty, Festie is their tribute to the great German lager. Its
name invokes the German tradition of Oktoberfest, while also paying
homage to the end of the summer music festival season.
Paulaner Wiesn Gift Set…$12.99
Includes one 32oz. Can of Paulaner Wiesn with a one Liter mug! The label
reads, “The long tradition of the Munich Octoberfest began in 1810 on
the occasion of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig von Bayern and
Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen, to which the Munich
population was also invited. Munich residents lovingly call the area on
which the world’s largest folk festival has traditionally taken place
since then the ‘Wiesn’ (meadow). This year, to herald the 200-year
anniversary, we are bringing the Octoberfest feeling exclusively into
your home. Celebrate with us and enjoy our limited edition by drinking a
‘Wiesn Bier’ specialty out of an original ‘Wiesn’ beer mug. Paulaner
Wiesn Bier is still brewed today strictly according to the Bavarian beer
purity law of 1516 only from the best natural ingredients. It has the
character of a typically light bottom-fermented festival beer – a deep
golden yellow, with a balanced harmonious taste and the pleasant
fragrance of hops. Full-bodied, wonderfully light and sweet Wiesn Bier
enjoyment”
Leinenkugel’s Oktoberfest…$8.99/6pk
New Holland Ichabod Pumpkin Ale…$9.99/6pk
Ichabod combines malted barley and real pumpkin with cinnamon and nutmeg
in a delicious and inviting brew. A rewarding complement to many dishes,
Ichabod pairs well with autumnal foods such as poultry and root
vegetables. After dinner, try it with your favorite dessert!
Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale…$8.99/6pk
Their homage to the craft and heritage of America’s brewers. Recipes
calling for the use of pumpkins in beer date back to early colonial
times, when brewers sought to extend their supply of costly imported
malt with locally grown ingredients, such as squash and “pompions.” In
that spirit, they brew their ale with the addition of pumpkin to the
mash, along with traditional spices to create a delicious American
original.
Williamsburg Alewerks Pumpkin Ale…$8.49/6pk
This amber colored ale is loaded with Pumpkin pie aroma and flavor. It
actually does taste like Pumpkin pie! At 7.3% ABV, it will keep you warm
on a cool Autumn eve. Pale, Caramel, Munich and Victory malts. American
Fuggle hops. Pumpkin, spice, brown sugar.
Weyerbacher Imperial Pumpkin Ale…$10.99/4pk
Like a pyramid for a pharaoh, they set out to make a bold monument for
The King of the Pumpkins! This 8.0% ABV pumpkin ale is the mother of all
pumpkin ales. It is heartier, spicier, and more “caramelly” and
“pumpkiny” than its faint brethren!
Victory Saison du BUFF…($tbd)/12oz. Limit one per customer
Thanks for subscribing to Norm’s Beer & Wine News and have a great
weekend!
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Vienna, VA 22180
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