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Las Perdices, Mendoza (Argentina) Viognier 2007 ($12, Elite Wines Imports)
'Affordable Viognier' is not impossible to find, but 'good affordable Viognier' is nearly a contradiction in terms. However, this bottle is a clear exception.
Nice floral aromas are true to the variety and quite appealing, followed my medium-bodied fruit with flavors of ripe peaches and enough acidity to freshen the finish.
87 - Michael Franz
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Wine Courses
Up to Speed on Wine
with Michael Franz
October 29-30
cost:
$115 for both courses (ABC's of Wine and Beyond the ABC's of Wine)
$60 for just ABC's of Wine
$65 for just Beyond the ABC's of Wine
Keep an eye out for other WWA classes this fall, including the ABC's of Beer.
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Looking for unique ideas for your company's holiday party? Need to impress clients or customers?
Hire the Washington Wine Academy and we'll help you to custom tailor a private event.
Find out more on our web site.
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Looking for something fun to help get you over that mid-week hump?
Try out our new First Wednesdays "Wine & Movie" Night
at E Street Landmark Cinema. For $14.50, you get eight tastes of wine... price of the movie ticket not included. (One great aspect of our night? You can choose what movie you want to see.)
Join us November 5 for our inaugural First Wednesday! (Tastings
start at 7:30 p.m. and run until 9:30 p.m.)
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Navigating a Restaurant's Wine List
Who among us hasn't gotten nervous at least once when confronting a restaurant wine list. But ordering wine at a restaurant doesn't have to be intimidating. Some simple tips to help you navigate the process:
-- Utilize the restaurant's sommelier. There's no better resource than the sommelier if you need advice. And don't be shy about making your price range clear. If you don't want your dinner party to know the number, just point out a similarly priced wine on the menu.
-- Ask whether the restaurant serves any half-bottles. Restaurants don't always list half-bottles on their menus, but smaller bottles give you wider possibilities in ordering.
-- Consider the price. Less expensive wine will be marked up more than an already pricey wine. To get the most for your money, order a bottle that falls within the average price range on the menu.
-- Know the layout. The lighter wines will be at the top of the menu and the boldest selections will be at the end.
-- Have your stand-by favorites at the ready. There are a few food-friendly wines you can count on to compliment a meal. These include Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc as well as the less common Sangiovese from Italy and Spanish Albariņo. Most wine lists will include at least a couple of these varietals.
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 Weekly WWA Events:
Every FRIDAY at the Arlington Cinema 'N Drafthouse - 6:15 p.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday in partnership with Reston Limousine!
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Top 5 Bestselling Books About Wine*
- The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine by Benjamin Wallace
- Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 7th Edition: The Complete, Easy-to-Use Reference on Recent Vintages, Prices, and Ratings for More than 8,000 Wines from All ... Wine Regions (Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide) by Robert M. Parker
- World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson
- What to Drink with What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea - Even Water - Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers by Andrew Dornenburg, Karen Page, and Michael Sofronski
- The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil
* Amazon.com list as of October 2008.
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