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Siema's Vino50 Portfolio Grabs the Attention of Wine Spectator!
James Suckling, senior editor of Wine Spectator, was in town last week and dined with (who else?) Andrew Stover, mastermind of the Vino50 portfolio. Read Mr. Suckling's description of our quest to discover and showcase wines from every state in the USA. Check out James Suckling's blog
Come to a complimentary wine tasting at Beer Run, Charlottesville VA. Garry Moore will be presenting some of the most affordable wines from quality small-batch producers in Italy. Take advantage of the extra $1 off any wine purchased. Friday May 14th, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. For information call 434.984.2337.
The Natural Mercantile of Hamilton, VA is celebrating their seventh year in business! Come to this festive free event, where Neil Manger is manning the tasting table on Saturday, May, 15 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., and taste a selection of wonderful organic wines.
Join us on Saturday May 15, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Vino Market, Midloathian, VA. In honor of the store’s first anniversary they are holding an open house with wine and food tasting tables. This is a free event; for more information, check out their web site at http://thevinomarket.com
Join Sandy Dickerson on Friday, May 21, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Unwined, Belle View, Alexandria, VA. Sandy will present wines perfect for summer sipping and to enjoy with your barbeque at this free wine tasting.
Brian Fairtile will be at La Bodega Hampton, Hampton VA, Friday May 21, 7:00 p.m. for an informal buffet dinner and presentation of seven Spanish wines. Among some other gems we will also be featuring the newly arrived Miguel Merino Mazuelo from Rioja, Spain. For information and reservations and cost please call 757-722-8466.
We are working the wine tasting table at the “Block Party” on Friday, May 21, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Locke Store in Millwood, VA. This is a free event.
Join the finewine.com staff (Gaithersburg, MD) and Nick Materese for their wildly popular "Friday Flight Night" on Friday, May 21, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Great wines and an assortment of tasty cheeses and snacks will be offered. Wine purchase discounts apply. For additional information call 301.987.5933.
Come to this free drop-in wine tasting at The Curious Grape, Arlington, VA on Friday, May 21, 6-8 p.m. We'll be showing some fun, spring-time favorites. Tasting bar discounts apply!
Please join us at Grapes of Taste in Ladysmith VA, Saturday May 22, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a tasting to help welcome newcomers to the Caroline County community on Ladysmith Day. This is an open house for all to attend; for more info please check out their web site at http://www.grapesoftaste.com
Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with a casual free wine tasting at The Wine Seller in Herndon, Friday, May 28, 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. We will be offering wines to take home for your weekend of entertaining on your deck/patio/picnic. For more information call 703-471-9649.
Please join us at The Virginia Wine Experience, Fredericksburg, VA, Saturday May 29, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. for a free tasting. For more information call 540-373-8878.
June Events
Cast your vote! Siema Wines will be working a table at the free “Italian Wine Throwdown” on Thursday, June 3, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Curious Grape, Arlington, VA.There will be two tables, 10 wines and some seriously fun competition. Siema’s selections will go head to head with those of another wine importer. Stop in to try the wines and cast your vote. Tasting bar discounts apply.
On Friday, June 11, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Beth Wolfe will be hosting a tasting table at Rick’s Wine and Gourmet, Alexandria, VA. This is a free drop- in wine tasting featuring Spanish selections (including a fantastically fresh and delicious Garnacha Rose- it is a wine that makes us happy)! Drop by and say Hola.
Please join us at The Wine Seller, Williamsburg, VA, Friday June 11, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. for a free wine tasting. For more info check out http://www.grapesbythecrate.com or call 757-564-4400.
Visit our tasting table at Balducci’s in McLean, VA on Friday, June 18, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. We will be pouring some of our staff favorites.
Join the fun at Ceciles Finewine.com in McLean Saturday, June 19, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. as we pour some great Spanish and Italian wines. For more information call 703-356-6500.
We are manning a tasting table at Grapes of Taste in Ladysmith, VA, Saturday June 19, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for a free tasting. For more info please check out their web site at http://www.grapesoftaste.com/events.html
Thank You! We extend a big thanks to all who attended our May Portfolio Tasting. We had a record turnout this year and everybody seemed to have a great time. We especially thank the following winemakers for attending and showing their wines: Tobias Zingerle, Caldaro Estate, Alto Adige, Italy; Eleanor Stables, Ten Sisters Estate, New Zealand; Manuel Rojas, Dos Pasos Estate, Chile; and Miguel Merino, Merino Estate, Rioja, Spain.
We have a WINNER! Wendy Albert, chef/owner of Tempo Restaurant in Alexandria, VA, won the drawing for the beautiful glass and silver decanter set during our Portfolio Tasting. Congratulations Wendy!
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Just ARRIVED!
We are pleased to present the Basilicata and Aglianico del Vulture wines handcrafted exclusively for Siema by the most presitgious estate in the region of Basilicata, Donato D'Angelo Estate. This wine, made from the Aglianico grape, is full-bodied with coffee notes. It retails for around $9.99. The Aglianico del Vulture wine (not shown) retails for around $12.99.
The Washington Post says...
“Grill-braised Red Wine Onions. The general rule is to drink the same wine used in cooking, or at least the same type. Of course, you might be eating these onions with a nice grilled steak, and you'd want a bold wine to match the beef: Try the San Lorenzo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2007.” Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, May 12, 2010
Wine Dinners
Giuseppe’s Italian
Williamsburg, VA
Wine dinner featuring Spanish wines, including those of Miguel Merino Estate
Presentation by Brian Fairtile
Sunday May 23, 4:00 p.m. For more information on pricing and reservations call 757-656-1977
Zeffirelli's, Herndon, VA
Wine dinner featuring the wines and food of Piemonte, Italy
Presentation by Emanuele Gaiairin.
Thursday, May 27, 7:00 p.m. $70/person; call 703.318.7000 for more information and reservations.
Charlie Palmer's Steak House
Washington, DC
Winemakers Dinner featuring
Sawtooth Winery
Thursday, June 10, Tickets: $100
Purchase by calling 202-464-5407
Castiglia’s, Fredericksburg, VA
Wines presented by Brian Fairtile
Saturday June 12. 7:00 p.m. For details contact http://castigliascatering.com/ or call 540.373.6650.
Meet the Winemaker!
We are pleased to have Winemaker Darcy Pendergrass from Amity Vineyards visiting our market to sign bottles and offer tastings of her wines. Robert Parker calls Amity’s Pinot Noirs some “of the best I’ve ever tasted.” Amity Vineyards is located in Willamette Valley, Oregon. Please join us to welcome Darcy at the following events:
Screwtop Wine Bar, Arlington, VAWednesday, June 15, 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. Darcy will be showing her wines and signing bottles. We’ll be featuring four of Amity’s wines including two Pinots.
Whole Foods Market, Old Town Alexandria; June 17, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wines to be shown include Route 99W Pinot Blanc, Route 99W Pinot Noir, SHINDIG Rose of Pinot Grigio and Amity Vineyards 'Crannell Vineyard' Pinot Noir.
WASHINGTON DC TRADE/VIP/WINE ENTHUSIAST TASTING
In collaboration with the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington Education Foundation, the Rhone Rangers invite members of the trade, and media to attend this tasting of over sixty wines from seventeen member wineries, including Sawtooth Winery. A limited number of tickets are available for any wine enthusiast.
Thursday, June 10
Zola Wine & Kitchen
505 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20005
Trade Tastings:
3:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
RSVP required call 800.467.0163 to obtain clearance as Trade/Media
VIP/Wine Enthusiasts Tasting:
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tickets: $50.
Limited number available, call 800.467.0163 to purchase
http://www.rhonerangers.org
Washington DC Smithsonian Annual Sustainable Seafood Conference
The Rhone Rangers are honored to once again be the exclusive wine partner for the Smithsonian's Second Annual Sustainable Seafood Conference taking place on Friday - Saturday, June 11-12 at the National Museum of Natural History. This is a unique opportunity to savor a wide range of sustainable seafood, taste from over 60 wines from Rhone Rangers member wineries, including Sawtooth Winery, and meet 30 of Washington's best-known chefs who have created succulent seafood specialties to pair with the wines.
Savoring Sustainable Seafood Reception
Friday, June 11, 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
Rotunda & First Floor Exhibit Halls
http://www.rhonerangers.org
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