FREE FRENCH WINE TASTING FRIDAY, 15 APRIL, 5-7 PM Clemence Rousseau of Elite visits Finewine.com for a FREE wine tasting on Friday, featuring four French favorites. We'll start with a Cotes de Gascogne white blend that's been a best-seller for years, then follow with an affordable southern French Chardonnay. Then we'll taste two contrasting Red Bordeaux; the first is a reasonably priced Bordeaux Superieur that is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot; the second is a classic "right bank" Bordeaux from Blaye, crafted from 100% Merlot. And as always, you'll get 10% off all tasting wines not already on sale! FREE ITALIAN WINE TASTING SATURDAY, 16 APRIL, 1-4:30 PM Ben Ferril of Banville visits Finewine.com for a FREE Italian wine tasting on Saturday afternoon, featuring four super-high-quality wines. First we'll taste two classic whites, the first a Soave Classico, and the second a white from the delicious Fiano grape. Then we'll taste two of our favorite Italian reds- a super Montepulciano d'Abruzzo from Villa Medoro, and a great Super Tuscan from Tolaini. And as always, you'll get 10% off all tasting wines not already on sale! |
PIONEIRO VINHO TINTO 2018 IS BACK! BUT SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED "Portugal should no longer surprise us with its value wines. And yet, this one gobsmacked me with the complexity it offers for this price. Boysenberry, blueberry, tobacco leaf and autumn leaves seemed to swirl in my glass, even on the first night. More impressively, the flavors developed and became increasingly intertwined over the next several days....this wine would make a great case purchase to be your house red for the first months of 2022." Dave McIntyre, Washington Post: Exceptional (3 Stars) Savvy consumers know that Portugal is home to some of the world's greatest wine bargains, including the well-known wines of Vinho Verde- but we think Portugal's greatest values actually come in the red blend category. This was reinforced in January when the Washington Post's Dave McIntyre selected the 2018 Pioneiro Vinho Tinto as his #1 Wine Bargain of the Year for 2021. Pioneiro Tinto is produced in the Setubal Peninsula wine region, just south of Lisbon, and benefits from the moderating influence of the Atlantic Ocean. The blend relies on a grape that most of you have never heard of- Castelao (or "Periquita"), a varietal grown almost exclusively in Portugal that achieves its greatest expression in the sandy soil and warmth of Setubal. This blend is 60% Castelao, boosted with 30% Aragones (Tempranillo) and 10% Syrah, then aged for 5 months in French oak before release. This brief barrel aging helps round out the tannins and add a modest spice element to the wine. The result is simply terrific! Pioneiro is the perfect all-purpose red, with a lovely, complex character of berries, spice, and a touch of leafy nuance. And it's supremely adaptable! Pair it with grilled and roasted meats. Pair it with anything coming off of your grill. Pair it with poultry, flavorful salads, and even rich, sauced fish dishes. Serve it to guests as a winning red that appeals to just about every palate, from beginner to expert. Or just use it as the perfect "solo sipper". The one downside is that demand for this wine far outstrips supply, especially at our sale price of only $11.98- and this time there's no more where this came from! SO DON'T DELAY- ACT NOW! |
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Wednesday, April 20, 7 PM Thursday, April 21, 7 PM With special guest Klaus Wittauer, Austrian Wine Importer and former sommelier Austria is the land of waltzes, strudel, the Sound of Music…and world-class wines, some obscure to American consumers. These include white wines from the native Gruner Veltliner grape, as well as from Riesling, Pinot Gris (“Grauburgunder”) and Rotgipfler (it tastes better than it sounds). There’s also Austrian red wine, including from Pinot Noir (“Blauburgunder”), Zweigelt and Blaufränkisch, plus world-class rosé. To
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FREE DELIVERY (OR CURBSIDE PICK-UP): We offer free delivery within Montgomery County on all orders of $75 or more. All deliveries are by the following day except for orders received after 6 PM Saturday (delivered Monday). If you prefer shopping from home, orders are still happily accepted as follows: - Online at Finewine.com. Our staff will review the order, confirm availability, and contact you when complete to arrange for delivery or curbside pickup. Just use the following link: https://www.finewine.com/ - Via phone (301-987-5933). Speak directly with a skilled Finewine.com salesperson if you need assistance in selecting wines. |
A full line-up of "Case Samplers" (and Totes)! Finewine.com offers a full selection of our unique pre-built “Grab n’ Go’ Wine Totes and Wine Cases. For current options, click the "Case Sampler" icon on our Web Page, or use the following link: http://www.finewine.com/case-samplers
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At that time, our initial supply sold out in a single day, and we've been waiting since then to obtain as much more as we could. Our additional supply has just arrived, but like before, while this super-bargain is now back in stock, it's anybody's guess as to how long it will stay that way. And, while our cost for this wine has risen since January, we're holding the line on price and offering Pioneirio Red at the same 
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navigate this unfamiliar terrain, Finewine.com welcomes wine merchant (and former sommelier) Klaus Wittauer, a driving force in introducing Americans to the wines of his home country. Klaus will familiarize us with Austria’s wine regions and grapes, sharing a series of wines that are familiar in some ways, and unique in others! 
