Friday Night Wine: Spanish Summer Wines and Ransom Spirits of Oregon

Date: 06/25/2015

FRIDAY NIGHT WINE TASTING: Spanish Wines t
Whether it's hilling by the pool, firing up the grill or hiding in the air conditioning these Spanish wines are perfect for a hot DC summer.

Friday June 26th, 2015 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

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Friday Night Wine Tasting: Spirits

Ransom Spirits of Oregon

Ransom Spirits was started by Tad Seestedt in 1997 with a small life savings and a fistful of credit cards. The name was chosen to represent the debt incurred to start the business - Tad was paying his own ransom to realize his dream. Initially, the distillery made small amounts of grappa, eau de vie and brandy. Ransom began the production of a number of small-batch fine wines in 1999. In 2007, we took up the craft of grain-based spirits, adding gin, whiskey and vodka to the lineup. In 2010, we combined our crafts of winemaking and distilling to create our first Dry Vermouth.

To be tasted:

Old Tom Gin, Whipper Snapper Whisky and Henry DuYore’s Straight Bourbon (Top 50 Whiskies of 2013)

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Friday Night Wine Tasting: Spanish wines for Summer Heat

1+1=3 CAVA BRUT NV
89 Points IWR
This traditionally crafted Cava reveals fresh bread dough on the nose that carries over to the palate with the addition of richly flavored melon. Very good value.
Sale Price 14.99    Regular Price 17.99

CUNE MONOPOLE RIOJA BLANCO 2014
A firm texture and subtle flavors lend this white a modest character, but the juicy acidity carries pear, fresh herb and mineral notes that linger on the clean finish. Not showy, but has energy. Drink now. 4,000 cases imported.
Sale Price 13.99    Regular Price 17.99

GRAN VINUM NESSA ALBARINO 2014
This wine is produced from young estate grown vines and purchased grapes from older vineyards in the Salnes sub-region of Rias Baixas. After cluster sorting the grapes are whole cluster pressed in a pneumatic press, followed by settling of the must with dry ice. The wine was fermented at 64°F in stainless steel tank. No malolactic fermentation. Aged for 1 month on fine lees for increased texture and mouthfeel.
Sale Price 14.99    Regular Price 16.99

VINA REAL CRIANZA 2010
91 Points Robert Parker
Bright ruby-red. Cherry, redcurrant, tobacco and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Deep, sappy, open-knit red and dark berry flavors pick up floral pastille and smoke nuances with air. Finishes broad and smooth, with slow-mounting spiciness and gentle tannins. Quite elegant for the vintage and drinking nicely right now.
Sale Price 16.99    Regular Price 19.99

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