Tasting Events

Join us for a free informal in-store tasting at Tenley Whole Foods, Washington, DC, on Friday, July 23 from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.  We will be pouring several wines perfect for summer sipping and summer cuisine. (4530 40^th St., NW)

Welcome the newest member of Siema’s sales team, Louis Phipps at this free fun wine tasting at Nicks of Calvert, Prince Frederick, MD on Friday, July 23, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.(Market Square, 930 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, Md. 20678)

A trip down Avery Lane! Come to a free tasting at The Gourmet Pantry, Blacksburg, VA on July 24, 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. We will be tasting out the Avery Lane Chardonnay, Merlot and Riesling.

Come to this free Maryland wine tasting event at Bay Ridge Wine & Spirits, Annapolis, MD on Saturday, July 24, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. (111 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis, Md. 21401)

Stop in at this free sip 'n chat in the wine department at Whole Foods, Arlington, VA (Clarendon) in the wine department.  We'll be sampling inexpensive summertime sippers- perfect for poolside barbecues and deck sipping. Friday, July 30, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a casual Saturday afternoon free wine tasting at Cork and Fork, Bethesda, MD. We will be tasting several different Italian wines from the numerous wine regions within that country. Saturday, July 31, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. (7110 Bethesda Lane)

Stop by Balducci’s, Alexandria, VA on your way home from work just to get your weekend started right, Friday, August 6, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., and to sample a variety of everyday value wines.  (600 Franklin St.) 

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We are in the heart of ROSE season, take a look at our selection... 

Lovisolo Nebbiolo Rose Brut NV...our newest sparkling Rose made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes is blowing people away with its incredible texture, the soft creaminess and the tangy bright finish. What could be better on these hot summer evenings? It retails for around $15.99/bottle.

Arizona Stronghold DAYDEN Rose 2009, from southeastern Arizona**Sustainably farmed… This is a beautiful dry rose made from Zinfandel, Grenache and Malbec grapes. Notes of dried strawberry and raspberry plus a whiff of citrus fruit, lush texture, medium/full bodied. Retails for around $17/bottle.

Mottura Rose Negroamaro Salento, from the Puglia region of Italy...made from Negroamaro and Malvasia Nera (10%) grapes... a fresh dry rose with an intense aroma of cherries, excellent with appetizers, fish or light meat salads. Retails around $9/bottle.

Brooklyn Oenology Cabernet Franc Rose 2009 from Finger Lake, NY... A beautiful dry rose that is reminiscent of those from the Loire Valley. Fresh and bright with notes of raspberry and strawberry plus a hint of citrus fruit. Pairs well with hors d'oeurves, sushi and other light fare. Retails for around $17/bottle.

SHINDIG Pinot Grigio Rose 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon **organically grown grapes... a bright and fresh wine produced from 100% Oregon Pinot Gris soaked on skins for 12 hours. It tastes more like a white wine than a rose. Notes of pink grapefruit, lemongrass and apricot with a zesty finish. Retails around $18/bottle.

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Alive @ 5 in Maryland Downtown Frederick Partnership is hosting a concert series every second Thursday in the summer months at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater. There will be live music with food from several downtown restaurants and beverages provided by Brewer's Alley, Viniferous Wines shop & Siema Wines. Stop by the wine table to chat with Nick Materese from Siema as he guides you through summer wine selections while listening to music. Carroll Creek deck (across from the library), 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Frederick, MD, $5 entrance fee

July 22, August 12 & 26, September 9

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International Wine & Cheese Festival in McLean 

Make Assaggi Osteria in McLean, VA your destination for their first annual International Wine & Cheese Festival.    The event takes place on Saturday, August 14, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.  They will have over 50 wines and dozens of cheeses!  Tickets are $25 in advance, and $35 at the door.  Please call the restaurant at 703.918.0080, or stop in Assaggi (6641 Old Dominion Drive) to purchase tickets.

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 Michael Franz recently had this to say about our Lodali “Lorens” Barolo 2005...  Sweet, soft and deliciously pure, this is one of the most overtly ripe and sexy wines in the entire lineup.  At this stage in its development it may not be the most complex, but it is absolutely among the most appealing, with open, tender fruit that swamps the acidity and tannin. 92 Points by Michael Franz of Wine Review Online (former Washington Post wine critic)

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The Siema Wines Portfolio is proudly distributed in Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, Florida, Michigan, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Minnesota.