WHAT A WEEK THIS IS GOING TO BE AS WE WILL HAVE 3 WINE TASTINGS AND TWO PHENOMINAL WINEMAKERS IN OUR STORE THIS WEEK. TO START WE WILL BE HOLDING A SHAFER VINEYARDS AND RUTHERFORD RANCH WINE TASTING ON TUESDAY NIGHT FROM 5-8 PM. WE MAY BE THE ONLY STORE YOU WILL EVER GO TO THAT WILL LET YOU TRY THESE WONDERFUL SHAFER WINES AND RUTHERFORD RANCH WINES.

THEN ON FRIDAY NIGHT FROM 5-8 PM, WE WILL HAVE BODEGAS NEKEAS AND VEGA SINDOA WINEMAKER CONCHA VECINO. MANY OF YOU HAVE HAD THE GREAT WINES FROM VEGA SINDOA AND NEKEAS WINERY AS THEY ARE PART OF THE GREAT JORGE ORDONEZ SELECTIONS. WELL WE WILL HAVE THE GREAT WINEMAKER IN STORE AT PEARSON'S THIS FRIDAY NIGHT ONLY. COME ON IN AND TASTE HER LINE OF WINES AND SEE THESE GREAT SPANISH WINES PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT FOR YEARS. YOU WILL NOT FIND A BETTER DEAL ON SUCH GREAT WINES!

AND TO MAKE FRIDAY NIGHT EXTRA SPECIAL WE WILL HAVE A NICE SELECTION OF 2005 BORDEAUX WINES (THESE WINES HAVE NOT BEEN IN ANY EMAILS . . . YET) OPEN FOR TASTING AT A GREAT PRICE . . . OF COURSE!

FINALLY, ON SATURDAY WE WILL HAVE PATRICIA GREEN MAKING A SPECIAL APPEARANCE AT PEARSON'S FROM 3-5 PM. PATRICIA WILL BE COMING STRAIGHT TO PEARSON'S AS SOON AS SHE GETS INTO TOWN. WE ARE GRATEFUL PATRICIA GREEN WANTED TO COME BY PEARSON'S AND MAKE IT HER ONLY STORE APPEARANCE IN DC. SHE HAS A VERY BUSY SCHEDULE BUT SHE WANTED TO COME IN AND SEE THE GREAT PEARSON'S WINE STORE EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

There is no charge for the tasting . . . however we must be prepared. If you plan to attend ANY OR ALL THE TASTINGS, please RSVP to David@PearsonsWine.com

SHAFER VINEYARDS/ RUTHERFORD RANCH TUESDAY NIGHT WINE TASTING

SHAFER VINEYARDS

Shafer Vineyards traces its beginnings to 1972 when John Shafer left a 23-year career in the publishing industry and, with his family, moved to the Napa Valley to pursue a second career in wine. After purchasing a 210-acre estate in Napa Valley's Stags Leap District, the Shafer family faced the arduous task of replanting the existing vineyards, which dated to the 1920s, and terracing the steep and rocky hillsides, eventually expanding vineyard acreage to its current 50 acres.

Evolving from grape growers to vintners, the Shafers crushed their first Cabernet grapes in 1978 and began construction on their winery a year later.

The first Shafer Cabernet became a benchmark, winning the acclaimed San Francisco Vintners Club taste-off upon release and, over a decade later taking first place in an international blind tasting held in Germany, where it outranked such wines as Chateau Margaux, Chateau Latour and Chateau Palmer.

Doug Shafer became winemaker in 1983 after graduating from the University of California at Davis with a degree in enology and viticulture. A year later Elias Fernandez joined the winery as assistant winemaker. Together Doug and Elias have worked closely to forge the Shafer style of quality, consistency and elegance.

SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91+ points : "Bright, medium ruby-red. Expressive, rather wild nose melds cassis, black cherry, tobacco, iron, mocha, leather and brown spices. A bit less plump than the 2005 version, but suave and vinous, with good cut and life to the varietally typical flavors of currant, leather, mocha and tobacco leaf. This slightly restrained, soil-driven wine still needs time to unwind and will merit a higher score if time brings more pliancy. Finishes with firm, building tannins and sneaky length."

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!)."

Winery Notes: "Aromas of pure, elegant black fruit, dark chocolate, and spice, followed by rich, juicy flavors of blackberry and black cherry, chocolate, and cedar, with ripe, smooth tannins and a long finish."
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99
BEST PRICE ANYWHERE FOR THIS SPECTACULAR WINE!

SHAFER MERLOT 2006

Wine Enthusiast 95 points : "Easily Shafers greatest Merlot ever. Certainly its richest, with fabulously concentrated blackberry, cherry, licorice, chocolate and cinnamon spice flavors. All this is wrapped into extraordinarily sweet, refined tannins. Addictively drinkable, but not a long ager. Best now and through 2012."

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 points : "Very good deep ruby-red color. Medicinal black cherry, licorice and flowers on the slightly high-toned nose, along with a suggestion of cherry skin. Dense, sweet and fruity in the mouth if still a bit youthfully tight, with a slight medicinal quality to the flavors of dark berries, black cherry and licorice. Finishes smooth and long, with firm tannins. I'd give this a year before pulling the cork."
Reg $54.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $46.99

WE WILL ALSO HAVE THIS GREAT SHAFER WINE ON SALE BUT UNFORTUNATELY WE WILL NOT HAVE THIS WINE AVAILABLE FOR TASTING:

SHAFER RELENTLESS 2006

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92-94 points : "The 2006 Relentless may be even better. It possesses an opaque purple hue as well as a grapy, smoky perfume displaying scents of roasted meats, blackberries, licorice, and charcoal. This packed and stacked, full-bodied 2006 should drink beautifully for 10-15 years."

Wine Spectator 90 points : 'Dense, rich and chewy, with tightly wound mineral, graphite, plum and berry flavors that are full-blown and concentrated. This gains depth and nuance on the finish, while retaining its structure and focus. Syrah and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2016."
Reg $74.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $69.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH

The winery is located on Napa Valley's scenic Silverado Trail within the Rutherford District. Of Napa's 14 designated AVA's (American Viticultural Area), the district is renowned for producing unsurpassed Cabernet Sauvignon along with other premium varietal grapes. Robert Parker, noted wine writer and critic, described Rutherford Ranch wines as "best value in Napa Valley."

The winery and estate vineyards are certified 100% Organic and meet the strictest State and Federal guidelines for environmentally progressive winegrowing.

WE WILL HAVE A SPECIAL SALE PRICING FOR THESE RUTHERFORD RANCH WINES. WE WILL DISCOUNT OFF OF . . . WINERY PRICE!

RUTHERFORD RANCH SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008

Winery Notes: "The 2008 harvest followed a season - harsh frosts, unusually high temperatures and a record early start. The quality of the fruit is outstanding - producing elegant, well-structured and concentrated wines. This Sauvignon Blanc is crisp and refreshing. It has delicious stone fruit characteristics and explosive tropical aromas and flavors which distinctively reflect our Napa Valley fruit. We source grapes from warmer areas of the Valley for the grassier characteristics and blend with those from cooler sites, which give us bright tropical notes and flavors."
WINERY PRICE $15.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $12.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH CHARDONNAY 2008

Winery Notes: "The 2008 harvest followed a tumultuous growing season - harsh frosts, unusually high temperatures and a record early start. This actually resulted in exceptional wines across the Napa Valley including this Chardonnay.
This characteristic Chardonnay starts off with aromas of freshly picked apricots and sweet honey. The fruit theme continues with scents of crisp green apples and just peeled lemon zest followed by hints of vanilla and crème brûlée. Full bodied, with beautiful balance, this Napa Valley Chardonnay with flavors of ripe peach, pear, vanilla and crisp Meyer lemon are perfectly balanced leaving your palate with a clean, crisp finish."
WINERY PRICE $16.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $12.99

RUTHERFORD RANCH CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

Winery Notes: "A beautiful deep ruby color with lush fruit aromas of raspberry and Bing cherry, hints of cedar box, bright mint and spicy cinnamon. A full-bodied wine with a rich mouthfeel. Balanced acidity and silky tannins spread to a long lingering finish. Ready to drink now, but will age nicely for 4-5 years."

Wine Enthusiast 88 points: "The flavors of blackberry, black currants & sweet smoky cedar lead to a rich, spicy finish. Very nice Cabernet at this price."
WINERY PRICE $19.00 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $13.50

RUTHERFORD RANCH RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005
This is the fourth vintage of the gold medal winning Reserve Cabernet. Once again, the 2005 vintage is composed of prime Napa Valley hillside fruit and specifically designated vineyards, which consistently deliver the Rutherford Ranch Reserve attributes.

Wine Enthusiast 91 points "Lush and intense, this complex wine shows layers of blackberry, cherry, anise, mint and nutmeg. Its well- balanced with firm but integrated tannins and a long aftertaste that offers depth and nuances.
Aged in French Oak barrels for two years. Age worthy for 8-10 years. Only 2,500 cases produced."
WINERY PRICE $42.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

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.

Nekeas is one of the northern most vineyards on the peninsula. Cultivation of the grapes is only possible thanks to the presence of the Sierra Perdon, which provides a mountainous barrier protecting the Nekeas Valley from the cold winds of the Pyrenees.

The valley is also caressed by the moderating influences of the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean, whose essence flows up the Ebro Valley. This climate would be difficult to find elsewhere on the Iberian peninsula.

These factors results in a number of microclimes in the valley, each favoring a particular variety of grapes, such as a Grenache, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot, all used to produce the excellent red wines and Viura, Chardonnay, and Muscatel, used for the succulent white wines.

Robert Parker has said of the vineyard "Bodegas Nekeas has emerged as one of the World's Best Value Wineries, and it is hard to believe the prices of some of their wines."

The cordiality of the people is deeply-rooted in the Nekeas valley. They are content to let the rich wines they produce speak for them.

VEGA SINDOA CHARDONNAY 2007

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 89 points: "Yellow-gold. Exotic, highly expressive bouquet of spicy melon, white peach, lees, marzipan and jasmine. Silky orchard and pit fruit flavors are given spine by zesty acidity and pick up a brown butter note with air. Impressively complex chardonnay with good finishing breadth and sweet persistence. You could spend three times this much on a white Burgundy and get less wine."
Reg $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $11.99

VEGA SINDOA EL CHAPARRAL 2008

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 points: "100% Garnacha. 70 Year Old Vines. Inky ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet displays black raspberry, cherry compote, licorice and dark chocolate, plus a sexy floral overtone. Fresh, focused red and dark berry flavors are given depth by a note of bitter chocolate and framed by silky tannins. Finishes with very good clarity and mineral snap, with the black raspberry note repeating. Year in and out this is a superb value."
Reg $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $11.99

VEGA SINDOA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

Winery Notes: "100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Vines grown on red and gray clay soils. Expressive, deep ruby color and a sweet perfume of white chocolate with a special mineral nuance. Medium bodied with supple tannin as well as abundant fruit."
Reg $14.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $11.99

BODEGAS NEKEAS VEGA SINDOA TEMPRANILLO 2008

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88 points: "Dark ruby. Redcurrant, cherry, dried flowers and a note of pepper on the nose. Suave, supple and sweet, with a core of peppery spices giving energy and cut to the sweet red fruit flavors. No obvious tannins to get in the way of the juicy fruit, which lingers nicely on the velvety finish."
Reg $9.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $6.99

BODEGAS NEKEAS VEGA SINDOA CHARDONNAY 2008

Winery Notes: "The shiny and pale yellow white offers floral and tropical fruits notes. Crisp, elegant and dry with a medium body and citrus hints. Excellent to drink like appetizer or with fish and seafood."
Reg $9.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $6.99

2005 BORDEAUX WINE TASTING

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.

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.

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.

CHATEAU LAROQUE SAINT-EMILION 2005

Wine Spectator 91 points : "Black in color. Gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberry, violet and dark chocolate lead to a full- bodied palate, with powerful, chewy tannins and loads of beautiful fresh fruit. Very extracted, but this should mellow with time. Best after 2015. 9,330 cases made."

Wine Enthusiast 91 points: "Big, rich and elegant, this wine has fine, lifted black fruits layered over dry new wood and fruit tannins. It is certainly firm, and needs at least 45 years aging, but it will develop into a sophisticated, balanced wine."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

CHATEAU DE PEZ SAINT-ESTEPHE 2005

Created in the 15th century, Pez is the oldest domaine in Saint Estèphe. The Pontac family, who also created Haut-Brion, gave Pez its vineyards. The domaine was sold as a property of the state after the French Revolution and owned by a succession of families before it was purchased by Champagne Louis Roederer in 1995.

Located west of the town of Saint-Estèphe, Château de Pez consists of 74 continuous acres, with 59 acres planted to prime grape varieties, mainly Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine from St-Estèphe typically matures more slowly than its southern counterparts. The soil is heavy and rich with clay, leading to wines with firm tannins and high acidity.

Wine Spectator 88 points: "Lots of smoky wood, with currant and spice that follow through to a medium-to-full body, with medium tannins and a crisp finish. Best after 2009. 12,500 cases made."

Winery Notes: "The 2005 vintage is dense in color, retaining a purplish-blue hint typical of wines that are slow to develop. The slightly toasty nose has plenty of red- and black- berry fruit and a hint of jamminess mingled with aromas of spice and tobacco. The nose is reminiscent of the 2004 vintage and is what you would expect of a wine made from very ripe grapes. It is already deliciously complex. The palate is entirely consistent with the nose. The attack is still firm at this stage but developing in a manner that instantly suggests an opulent wine. Good, well-rounded substance lingers elegantly on the palate, with silky tannins and not a trace of harshness. This is truly an exceptional wine: thoroughbred, elegant and rich."
Reg $39.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

CHATEAU VIEUX LAPEYRE SAINT-EMILION 2005
Winery Notes: "Winemaking in Bordeaux and the temperature control allows optimum extraction. The pumping is performed several times a day until, taste, we judge that the potential has been extracted. A vat of twenty days will always monitored by sampling taste. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is racked and sang in oak barrels. Livestock itself will start and last between 18 and 24 months. A taste will be constant monitoring for any breeding. The goal is not to make a decoction of oak. Oxygen passes through the wood which enhances the wine's tannins, from ennobling the wine, making them more flexible, more harmonious. Depending on the choice of hot barrels during manufacture, the aromas of fruit, vanilla and toast will be highlighted.

This wine has deep color flickering reflections of garnet. The bouquet, intense and complex, consists of a set of red fruit flavors and tobacco, wood and discreet prune confit. The structure, ample and generous, is supported by velvety tannins. A very good persistence is accompanied by a return fruity and smoky. His balance and personality are a real wine storage which can promise a bright future in a good cellar."
Reg $29.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $24.99

CHATEAU COTE MONTPEZAT COTES DE CASTILLON 2005

Wine Advocate 89 points: "Another sleeper of the vintage, this deep ruby/purple-colored wine possesses sweet floral, cranberry and blackberry notes along with a hint of cold steel. Medium-bodied, ripe, and forward, with loads of fruit, glycerin, and soft tannin, it should be consumed during its first 7-8 years of life."

Winery Notes: "Ideal with red meats, game, dishes with sauce such as lamprey, stew, and certain cheeses. Elaborated with a double ambition, it will be very pleasant to drink young but its soil of origin however will allows you to keep it, 10-15 more years."
Reg $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING NIGHT SALE PRICE . . . $16.99

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.

PATRICIA GREEN CELLARS

Patricia Green Cellars is located in the Ribbon Ridge district of Yamhill County on the 52 acre estate purchased in 2000 by Patty Green and Jim Anderson. The winery, and thus the two friends, are noted for producing a tremendously broad selection of Pinot Noirs from far flung vineyards representing some of the better sites in the Ribbon Ridge, Dundee Hills, Chehalem Mountains, and the Eola Hills growing regions. We look to produce Pinot Noirs that show the distinctions of the sites we work with. All of the vineyards we either maintain or purchase fruit from are extremely well-tended sites that seek to grow the best fruit possible through rigorous attention to detail on every single vine. To ensure that our sites truly show the characteristics of the soil, micro-climate and clonal material none of them use irrigation.

In the winery the philosophy of attention to the smallest details is further extended all the way from the fermenting must to the final bottling process. All of the wines at all points of evolution are handled and manipulated as little as possible while being smelled and tasted on a regular basis. The selection of barrels has been limited to one cooper noted for producing some of the best made Pinot Noir barrels in the world. As they produce as many as 15-16 different bottlings of Pinot Noir under their own label each vintage the decisions they make about the quality of every single barrel is quite rigorous ensuring that each bottling represents the best possible wine from each vineyard with which they work.

At the very least Patty Green is a study in climbing the winemaking ladder.
She began by leaving the re-forestation business to pick grapes at Hillcrest Vineyard outside of Roseburg. By 1987 she was working in the winery more or less as the Assistant Winemaker. In 1988 and 1989 she was pretty much given the reins. As this was Hillcrest Vineyard that meant she could pretty much experiment with anything she saw as interesting and informative. In 1990 and 1991 she was consulting for Ashland Vineyards and Girardet Winery while working crush at Adelsheim Winery. In 1992 she became the winemaker at La Garza Vineyards while keeping a busy schedule of consultation work.

All of this was the prelude to her developing her reputation as one of Oregons top Pinot Noir winemakers. In 1993 she began as the winemaker and sole employee of Torii Mor Winery. In the first vintage she produced about 1,200 cases of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. When she left with the 1999 vintage in barrel there were 9 labels of Pinot Noir, 2 labels of Chardonnay as well as the small quantity of Pinot Gris. A slew of 90+ point scores on wines from the 93-97 vintages, nods of acknowledgment from numerous national wine critics, widespread recognition within Oregons wine community as a talent to watch and near cult-like status from Pinot drinkers (you cant imagine how many people have asked her if she is the Famous Patty Green or the Wonderful Patty Green or some other descriptive adjective) were all accorded to her in the 6+ vintages she tended to there. But sometimes you have to move on.

The Pinot Noirs she seeks to create are based upon an idea of how she believes each individual vineyard expresses its fruit profile and how she can take that individual expression and lay it over a foundation of richness, silkiness and complexity.

2008 Pinot Noir is a vintage NOT TO MISSED. Wine Spectator just rated the 2008 vintage 95-100 points with a Classic Vintage Rating.

And we have the new 2008 wine releases from Patricia Green. The demand for her wines are always strong and her wines always sell out quickly.

PATRICIA GREEN CHARDONNAY 2008
Winery Notes: Not to be left out of the discussion of wines from this vineyard would be the Chardonnay. We have developed more of an appreciation for this vineyards ability to give us the kind of fruit we wanted as we figured out more and more what kind of wine we wanted to make from this site. All the new barrels are long gone and at this point the newest barrel in the Chardonnay has been used five times. We are also starting to pick at a point where we still have some greener berries mixed into some of the bunches. That gives us a hint more acidity than we have had in the past pushing the wine further and further into the lemon candy/lemon curd flavor profile that we love and are trying to coax out of our wine. In 2003 and 2004 we felt as though we were looking to the wines of the Macon or village level Meursaults for our inspiration. With the 2005 we definitely stare into Chablis with a wine that is full of lemony goodness, a dollop of crushed oyster shell and some spice on the finish. This is a lean, mean fighting machine. Not for everyone but you will love it if this in your genre of Chardonnays. 330 cases bottled.
Reg $24.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $19.99

PATRICIA GREEN FOUR WINDS PINOT NOIR 2008
Winery Notes: This is not only the best bottling of Four Winds we have ever done (by a long shot) it is one of the best wines of the vintage. It is simply incredible in every way. From the electric black/purple pigmentation to the wild berry/smoke/earth/licorice aromatics to the sheer intensity and concentration of flavors to the massive texture supported by firm tannins this wine is a rock star. This bottling has not always been everyones cup of tea. Those who have liked this have loved it and those not so attracted to it tended to find it distastefully earthy and odd. This wine will not be nearly as polarizing. There is a lot to love about this wine because there is a lot of stuffing packed into this wine. This is a dynamo. We waited patiently for these vines to show the benefit of some vine age and we think we are beginning to see the fruition of that patience. Didnt hurt that this came in at slightly over 1 ton to the acre either. Stock up if you have been a fan in the past or jump on the bandwagon if you havent been a disciple in the past. 320 cases bottled.
Reg $36.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $29.99

PATRICIA GREEN BALCOMBE PINOT NOIR 2008
Winery Notes : "This bottling has the sweetness of red fruit, high-toned acidity, and super-silky tannins that make Balcombe Vineyard such a terrific and sought-after site. There is a great deal of intensity in this particular wine and while its nature tends toward femininity and elegance there is an underlying darkness and strength to it that provide a whole different dimension. Fans of this bottling will love this vintage as it is mouth-watering, smooth, and rich, and it possesses so much substance that it will be terrific for many years down the road."
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $35.99

PATRICIA GREEN ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2008
Winery Notes: This bottling is designed to show off the inherent power that younger vines display in the Ribbon Ridge Appellation. There is a darkness that runs through this wine from its color, to its aromatic profile, into the flavors and down into the tannins that finish it off. While other qualities resonate in flashes such as violets and bing cherries in the nose and rose petal and loam in the mid-palate the background of power and darkness is always there. While this wine is not truly a powerful wine as it is quite graceful it has a brooding character that gives it quite a bit of depth. This is a terrific expression of the type of subtle power wines from the Ribbon Ridge Appellation contain. Sort of like Baryshnikov doing Swan Lake in a leather jacket while carrying brass knuckles.
Reg $44.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $35.99

PATRICIA GREEN NOTORIOUS PINOT NOIR 2008
Winery Notes: "This blend changes each vintage based on what we think are the most exotic barrels the cellar has to offer...We chose based on the superbly rich, dense, creamy, and full-bodied natures of these barrels. This wine is a marvel in 2008. What is truly recognizable even at this young age is the length of this wine. There is so much substance that is so well-balanced that it carries on and on. Buy it for its concentration, depth, and exotic fruit but cellar and savor it for its length and complexity. This is a beautiful, beautiful, wine. 135 cases bottled."
Reg $79.99 . . . PEARSON'S TASTING SALE PRICE . . . $69.99

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.
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NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.

WE JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF PINOT NOIR WINES. SINCE WE HAVE THE BEST SELECTION OF PINOT NOIR WINES IN ALL OF DC. WE HAVE DECIDED TO PUT OUR ENTIRE PINOT NOIR STOCK ON SALE. JUST FOR OUR GREAT PEARSON'S CUSTOMERS! AND I MEAN ALL PINOT NOIR'S INCLUDING FRENCH BURGANDY WINES.

THIS SALE IS FOR TWO DAYS ONLY SO COME ON IN AND GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN. WINES WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!

25% OFF ALL WHITE TAGS AND 5% OFF ALL RED TAGS STARTING FROM BOTTLE 1. . .

SALE STARTS TODAY, MARCH 5 AT 10 AM . . . THRU SATURDAY, MARCH 6 AT CLOSING . . . MANY WINES OPEN FOR TASTING

RULES OF THE SALE

• 100% OF OUR ''IN STOCK'' 750 ML Pinot Noir Wines.
• ''IN STOCK'' ITEMS ONLY. . . NO SPECIAL ORDERS.
• TWO DAYS ONLY. FRIDAY, March 5 THRU SATURDAY, MARCH 6. FOR EMAIL CUSTOMERS ONLY.
• BRING FRIENDS . . . If they give us their EMAIL ADDRESS, they can have the discount, too.
• NO SPECIAL ORDERS. If we don't have it IN STOCK, it's not included.
• ALSO NOT INCLUDED: Special orders, future orders, previously ordered, and previously paid for wines.
• DISCOUNTS are given OFF PRICES TAGGED on bottles. DISCOUNTS CANNOT BE TAKEN OFF A PREVIOUS OR CURRENT EMAIL SALE PRICE . . .

Wines are in limited supply . . . some may sell out . . . come with an open mind (and palate) . . . many will be open for tasting . . . come prepared to substitute.

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.

WINE SPECTATOR HAS JUST GRADED THE 2008 VINTAGE FROM OREGON'S WILLIAMETTE VALLEY 95-100 POINTS SAYING THE OVERALL VINTAGE IS A "CLASSIC".

PUT THAT TOGETHER WITH THE SPECTACULAR WINES FROM THE GREAT WINEMAKER KEN WRIGHT AND YOU HAVE AN SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL.

WE HAVE THEM IN STOCK AND ON SALE BUT THEY WILL NOT BE AROUND FOR LONG. AS ALWAYS THESE WINES ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY. SO GET THEM WHILE YOU CAN BEFORE THE RATINGS COME OUT AND EVERYONE GOES CRAZY OVER THESE WINES AND VINTAGE.

TOMORROW SATURDAY MARCH 6 WE WILL HAVE A FEW OF THESE GREAT KEN WRIGHT WINES OPEN FOR TASTING BETWEEN 1-4 PM WITH THE HELP OF WINEBOW IMPORTERS AND OUR GOOD FRIEND STEVE KRIEGER.

KEN WRIGHT CELLARS

Located in rural Carlton, Oregon, Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to showcasing the inherent quality of selected vineyard sites. With a clarity and breadth that is unequaled by other varieties, they believe Pinot noir best expresses the character of these sites. Rather than stamping wine with a varietal trademark, we see Pinot noir as a vehicle for conveying the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown.

What definitely can be said about Ken Wright, is that he is passionate about his vines and his wines, and that he has an abiding thirst for any tidbit of knowledge that will help him produce wines that better express their site.

The drama of wine revolves around working with nature to facilitate the expression of fruit and place in a glass. "Human beings are not responsible for the qualities we enjoy in wine," Ken Wright says, "the qualities that the fruit possesses are inherent-we don't inject them into the berries."

Ken believes, that "the grower's and winemaker's true job is to learn how to be an aid in helping the fruit get to where it wants to go, on its own." He views his role as "simply to try and have the purest expression that the fruit is capable of, brought all the way to the bottle and evident in a glass of wine."

Given this philosophy, it is no mystery why Ken works so extensively with Pinot Noir. "Pinot noir has a far greater ability than any other variety to express the qualities of place-and that's magical! Our whole goal with this winery," he declares, "is to find great sites and work with each site to try and find out what we can do to help that fruit best express itself."

VINEYARDS OF THE DUNDEE HILLS:
Vineyards planted in the Dundee Hills of the northern Willamette Valley provided the start for the modern wine industry of Oregon. These initial plantings took place in the late 1960's and early 1970's. The most common soil type of the areais described as Jory. These soils are volcanic in origin with basalt as the mother rock. They are unusually deep for hillsides, often 6 to 8 feet to bedrock. There is also a high percentage of clay in the soil which, combined with the soil depth, tends to hold moisture later into the season than other soils we work with. The wine from this region typically displays aromas of red fruits, strawberry, cherry, and raspberry. The mouth feel is often rich and emollient.

KEN WRIGHT NYSA VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1990 to own-rooted Pommard and Wadenswil. Located in the heart of the Dundee Hills between Domaine Drouhin and Archery Summit with a southeast to northeast inclination. Jory soil. The nose exhibits a mix of red and black fruits. The wines are forward, textural and elegant. Approximately 350 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and managed by Michael Mega.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE EOLA HILLS:
The main development of the Eola Hills area took place from the mid 1970s through the early 1980s. The most common soil type of the area is described as Nekia. These volcanic soils are shallower, generally 1 to 3 feet in depth, and have less clay than the Dundee Hills. As a result, these soils will dry sooner, encouraging earlier ripening of the fruit. The wines of this area typically possess aromas of black fruits, black cherry, plum and cassis, with acidity levels that are naturally higher than in other growing areas, contributing to a sense of structure in the mouth.

KEN WRIGHT CARTER VINEYARD 2008
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.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE YAMHILL-CARLTON DISTRICT:
The vineyards of the Yamhill-Carlton District were planted mostly in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The primary soil of this area is called Willakenzie, named after the Willamette and McKenzie rivers. It is a sedimentary soil with a sandstone base rock. The sand content is quite high and the soil therefore very well drained. The sites are generally on the lower slopes of a volcanic ridge. Wines of the area possess aromas of red and black fruits, with added elements of cocoa, leather and fresh-turned earth. Acidity levels are generally lower than other regions, prompting these wines to be lush and agreeable in their youth.

KEN WRIGHT GUADALUPE VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1989 and represents the definable change of the Jory soils of the Dundee Hills to the sedimentary soil of the Yamhill-Carlton District. It is spaced 7 by 5 and is planted to the Wadenswil clone. The soil, known as Willakenzie, is a well-drained shallow soil over siltstone. It lies at an elevation of 350'. The vineyard consistently produces small berries and clusters that are intensely colored. The wine possesses the character of black fruits, cocoa, leather and earth. Approximately 400 cases are produced. Jim Stonebridge and Kathleen Boeve own the vineyard. It is managed by Joel Myers.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT McCRONE VINEYARD 2008
Located in the Yamhill-Carlton District, this is a densely planted vineyard (1 meter x 2 meters). The sedimentary soil, know as Wellsdale, is extremely well drained and promotes early ripening. Elevation is 400' with a south-southwest inclination. Slopes are 5 to 15 degrees. Half of the vineyard was planted in 1992 to the Dijon 115 clone grafted on 3309. The second half was originally planted to Dijon Chardonnay clones but was grafted in 2000 to the Dijon 777 clone of Pinot noir. The wine from this site is powerful, dense and deeply colored focusing mainly on black fruits. Approximately 700 cases are produced. Don and Carole McCrone are the vineyard owners. Mark Gould is the vineyard manager.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT SAVOYA VINEYARD 2008
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.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

VINEYARDS OF THE COASTAL RANGE:
We source fruit from two vineyards located in the foothills of the coastal range. Both tend to be late to ripen due to the cooling influence of maritime air flowing into the valley from the Van Duzer Corridor. These sites also tend to have higher levels of tannin which make them great candidates for extending cellaring but they are unlikely to be as immediately pleasurable as many of our other sites.

KEN WRIGHT FREEDOM HILL VINEYARD 2008
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.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

KEN WRIGHT MEREDITH MITCHELL VINEYARD 2008
The vineyard was planted in 1988 to own-rooted Pommard clone. The site is southwest of McMinnville in the coastal foothills. Spacing is 12 x 6 with an average elevation of 300. Soils are shallow with basaltic mother rock only 20 to 30 inches below the soil surface. Consistently producing small clusters and berries this vineyard renders wine which is intense and structured, requiring a bit more aging than may of our sites. Approximately 310 cases are produced. The vineyard is owned and operated by Susan Meredith and Frank Mitchell.
Reg $59.99 . . . PEARSON'S SALE PRICE . . . $49.99

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.NO FURTHER DISCOUNTS GIVEN OFF SALE PRICE
THE BEST WAY . . . HAVE SOME FUN . . . COME INTO THE STORE.
NUMEROUS WINES ARE ALWAYS OPEN FOR TASTING.