This Week at the Shop: The Noble Grapes

Posted on January 30, 2017January 30, 2017 by Thad

The Week’s Schedule:

Beer Thursday, 5-7p: DC Brau Tasting
Wine Friday, 5-7p: A Selection from the Portfolio of Winesellers, Ltd.
Staff Pick Saturday, 2-6p: Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information!

The Noble Grapes:

According to Jancis Robinson and her book, Wine Grapes, there are 1368 grape varieties that are used to make wine around the world commercially. Yet, when you walk into any wine shop, including here, six varieties dominate the selection and they have become known as The Noble Grapes! […]

This Week at the Shop: The Long Haul, aka Buying Wine for Storage

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Thad

This Week’s Schedule: Beer Thursday, 5-7p: 3 Stars Brewing Company Wine Friday, 5-7p: A Special Selection with Blair from M. Touton Staff Pick Saturday, 2-6p: Check out Facebook & Twitter for more details! Buying Wine for Storage: Most of us think that keeping a cellar full of wine is an aristocratic throwback or an investment banker’s Read more about This Week at the Shop: The Long Haul, aka Buying Wine for Storage[…]

New/Returning Beers (2017 1K Beer/Wine Walk Edition)

Posted on January 19, 2017January 23, 2017 by Thad

This Saturday is the 2017 1K Beer/Wine Walk and we are stocking up in preparation for it! The Walk includes a 20 beers, 19 of them will be available here at the Shop! 1K Beers: A Tout le Monde Hardywood VIPA Lagunitas Aunt Sally Atlas District Common Shiner 108th Birthday Beer Flying Dog Pearl Necklace Read more about New/Returning Beers (2017 1K Beer/Wine Walk Edition)[…]

This Week at the Shop: Inauguration Week

Posted on January 16, 2017January 16, 2017 by Thad

This Week’s Schedule: Beer Thursday, 5-7p: Dogfish Head Brewery Wine Friday, 5-7p: A Taste of Italy with Fabio from Bravo Wine Imports Special Event Saturday, 2-6p: 1K Beer and Wine Walk Buying Wine and Beer for a Party? Well, then you have come to the right place! Now, you need a little more information and Read more about This Week at the Shop: Inauguration Week[…]

Bier de Champagne

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Thad

If we say “the Champagne of Beers,” you probably think Miller High Life! Yet, brewers have been working on newer styles of beer to compete with sparkling wine. This is a new and very interesting style of beer, these brews were originally conceived by Belgian brewers and are a great top-shelf/special occasion beer. Some varieties Read more about Bier de Champagne[…]

Current Cider Selection (Clemson Wins! Edition)

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Thad

With last night’s National Championship game being won by a former walk-on with 1-second left on the game clock, it was more than a little special! Clemson definitely earned that win … so, what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of locally made cider! Don’t forget our tasting with Blue Bee tonight from Read more about Current Cider Selection (Clemson Wins! Edition)[…]

This Week at the Shop: Alabama vs Clemson

Posted on January 9, 2017January 10, 2017 by Thad

The Week’s Schedule: Cider Tuesday, 5-7p: Blue Bee Cider, Virginia’s first urban cidery Beer Thursday, 5-7p: Victory Brewing Company Wine Friday, 5-7p: Value Picks for Winter Staff Pick Saturday, 2-6p: Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for more details! Recommendations for the Alabama vs Clemson National Championship Game: Could the sequel be better than last Read more about This Week at the Shop: Alabama vs Clemson[…]

This Week at the Shop: Upcoming Special Events

Posted on January 3, 2017January 3, 2017 by Thad

This Week’s Schedule: Beer Thursday, 5-7p: Adroit Theory Wine Friday, 5-7p: A taste of MundoVino Staff Pick Saturday, 5-7p: Check our Twitter and Facebook for more details! Upcoming Special Events: Just because it is January doesn’t mean that we don’t have any great special events planned! Here are a couple of the events that are Read more about This Week at the Shop: Upcoming Special Events[…]