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Featured Wine
from Michael Franz, Editor, WineReviewOnline.com
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Kim Crawford, Gisborne (New Zealand) Chardonnay "SP" 2006 ($22, Icon Estates)

Chardonnay Label

Although this wine is nowhere near as remarkable as the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc in this special line of 'SP' (small parcel) wines, there's no doubting that this is an excellent Chardonnay that is worth every penny that is being asked for it.

Rich and generously concentrated, it shows ripe tropical flavors and very subtle wood that give it a rounded, soft feel. However, a streak of zesty acidity tightens up the aftertaste, making each sip finish in a way that invites another.

89 - Michael Franz
 
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November 5, 2008
 
Looking for something to do this weekend that doesn't require a lot -- or even, any -- money? Then volunteer to help us at the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show.

The WWA will be running the Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting Area, and we need people (21 and older, only, please) to help us pour wines and beers. The show admission of $20 is waived for all volunteers, and you can visit the show on your off time.

SHIFT TIMES:
Saturday - 11 AM to 4 PM and 3 PM to 7 PM
Sunday - 11 AM to 3 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM

To sign up, email Will Shore with your choice of shift(s). If you are available for more than one shift, please let us know.
Upcoming WWA Events:

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** NEW EVENT **
November 20
Beaujolais Happy Hour and VIP Tasting (DC), $19.00 - $59.00

** NEW MONTHLY EVENT **
December 3
First Wednesday "Wine & Movie" Night at E Street Landmark Cinema (DC), $14.50, movie ticket not included

** NEW EVENT **
December 5
13th "Great Wines" BYOB Wine Tasting Event (VA), $13.50

** NEW EVENT **
December 6
Holiday Parade of Lights Cruise on the Potomac River (DC), $65.00
The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Then attend -- or volunteer at -- the Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show.

Activities include:
-- Celebrity Theater, featuring Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, and Giada de Laurentiis
-- Beer, Wine & Spirits Tasting Experience, where you'll find us
-- Cooking Stage, where the DC area's hottest chefs will run cooking demonstrations
-- Just for Kids Area, where your kids will cook and eat!

And a number of other great activities and experiences. (Find out more on the MCES website.)

The show takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and runs from  10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. on Saturday and 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

We hope to see you there!
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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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WWA's Weekly Top 5... er, 10
Top 10 Fall Beers*
  1. Brooklyn "Post Road Pumpkin Ale"
  2. Dogfish Head "Indian Brown Ale"
  3. Great Divide Fresh Hop Pale Ale
  4. North Coast "Old Stock Ale"
  5. Rogue "Mocha Porter"
  6. Samuel Adams "Octoberfest"
  7. Ayinger "Ur-Weisse"
  8. Fantôme "Saison D'Erezée - Automne"
  9. Modelo "Negra Modelo"
  10. Spaten "Oktoberfest - Ur-Märzen"

* List from Novus Vinum. Visit the Novus Vinum web site for more information about these beers.