Thanksgiving Wines and Port Tasting This Saturday

Saturday, November 21 @ 2PM-6PM

Stock up early for your Thanksgiving festivities this Saturday as we feature both a collection of wines based around a turkey dinner and another group of wines to keep you warm as we prepare for the winter months.

THANKSGIVING WINES

AUGUST KESSELER 2014 “R” Riesling -- Rheingau, Germany

One of the most consistent values in German wine, August Kesseler produces this appealing Riesling in the Pfalz region of Germany from vineyards averaging 30 years old.   Focused, fruity and minerals on the palette. What more could you ask for in this pleasant wine?

YOUR PRICE: $13.99

FRANCOIS CARILLON 2013 Bourgogne Chardonnay -- Burgundy, France

Here’s a Chardonnay just reaching balance between the seductive, floral and citrus flavors that invite you in and the classic, nervy-tension of richness and acid in the complex body that makes Burgundy such a hallmark for the grape.

YOUR PRICE: $21.99

THIERRY AND PASCALE MATROT 2011 Maranges Vielles Vignes -- Burgundy, France

With complementary fruit and savory notes, Maranges is an insider’s appellation when it comes to authentic Burgundian Pinot Noir.  It’s a classic, opulent wine of red berry fruit before taking on a darker personality of spice, smoke and blackberries in a rich mouthful of a wine.

YOUR PRICE: $39.99

FAMILLE PERRIN 2011 Vinsobres Les Cornuds -- Rhone Valley, France

Grenache and Syrah is one of the great marriages of wine grapes and this full-bodied production from Vinsobres in the Southern Rhone will tantalize you with the freshness of Grenache and the power of Syrah in its mix of violets, black plum, licorice, spices and black pepper.

YOUR PRICE: $19.99

PORT WINES FEATURING WARRE'S

You’ve done something right if you’ve been shipping a leading product since the 1750s and the Warre’s winery continues to make some of the most desirable wines in the Duoro Valley of Portugal.  Warre’s was the first British Port company established in Portugal (in 1670) and the Symington family has been involved in its leadership since 1905.  On Saturday, we’ll have three Port wines available to sample.

WARRE’S 10 Year Tawny “Otima” -- Duoro, Portugal

Otima has become one of most openly received and versatile Ports since its inception due to a clean, modern and consistent style highlighting caramel and nutty overtones.  It’s a pleasure anytime, anywhere!

2014 DECANTER GOLD MEDAL WINNER

YOUR PRICE: $24.99

WARRE’S Finest Reserve “Warrior” -- Duoro, Portugal

This is the oldest Port brand to be shipped, dating to the 1750s.  Classic, with a full-bodied cherry appeal, this wine is sourced from Warre’s two most regarded estates:  Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro. The Warrior is best paired at the end of a meal with cheeses, chocolate desserts and nuts.

YOUR PRICE: $21.99

WARRE’S 2003 Late Bottled Vintage -- Duoro, Portugal

Driven more by a framework of elegance and finesse, the Warre’s LBV offers a floral opening before landing a bold punch of fruit, deep spices and citrus notes due to being unfined and unfiltered after four years aging in cask. This is a Port notorious for hanging with much more expensive Ports – it’s a solid value.

YOUR PRICE: $29.99

- Eric Grasser

PEARSON'S WINE & LIQUOR

www.pearsonswine.com

2436 Wisconsin Ave NW

Washington, DC 20007

202-333-6666 Phone

202-333-3392 Fax

Store Hours: 10AM-8:45PM Monday--Saturday. 12PM--6PM on Sunday