The following is a partial listing of DC restaurants and their corkage fees. Many DC restaurants offer corkage and some even have special offers.

We also have our own special offer. Stop by the store on your way to the restaurant and pick up a bottle of wine. Bring us back the receipt along with the receipt from the restaurant (receipts need to be from the same date) – and we will give you 25% off any bottle of wine.

Restaurants can contact us at info@weygandtwines.com with their corkage information in order to be added to the list.

Please join us at Weygandt Wines on Saturday, June 19th as we present the wines of rising star Yann Chave, from 1PM-4PM.

You may not have heard of this domaine before, but it won’t be a secret much longer. Chave is making superb wines. – James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

Yann, in his late 30s, has taken over from his father, Bernard Chave, and in 2001 the name of the Domaine became Yann Chave. It consists of 14.77 hectares (35.4 acres) of Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, 1.20 hectares (2.8 acres) of Hermitage, and 0.76 hectares (1.8 acres) of Crozes-Hermitage Blanc.

Chave HermiageThe Crozes-Hermiage “Classique” is a selection of vines all situated in the secteur “Chassis,” ranging from 18 to 40 years old. Elevage is 20% in two-year demi-muids and 80% in tank with micro-oxygenation. The “Le Rouvre” is a single parcel in Chassis, his best parcel of Crozes, lying on “caillouteux” (large rounded stones) and the vines average 50 years-old. It is pure “vin de goutte” and is aged entirely in one- and two-year old demi-muids. The Hermitage is from two parcels, one in Baumes (next to Le Méal) and the other in “Péléat,” with vines averaging 25 years of age. The wine is aged in 100% new demi-muids.

Pumping over is done twice a day but Yann does very little punching down (pigeage)- only two times altogether during the 3 weeks of vinification. He works hard in the vineyards – low yields, harvesting later at optimum phenolic maturity, natural viticulture, indigenous yeasts and no filtering – if you like loads of Syrah fruit and lots of texture on the palate, these are wines for you.

Through June 19, 2010, all Yann Chave wines will be discounted 25% off their regular retail price for single bottles (no further discount by the case). In addition, we are extending the special pricing across the range of our northern Rhone wines. SALE ENDS 8PM JUNE 19, 2010. The Lineup:

Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage Classique 2007, Regular Price $27.99, Sale Price $20.99 – Rhone, France – 100% Syrah – 13% abv – Sustainable - Bright and open, with tasty black cherry, currant and aged tobacco notes. Fresh finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made. - Rated 88 Points, Wine Spectator

Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage Le Rouvre 2007, Regular Price $35.99, Sale Price $26.99 – Rhone, France – 100% Syrah – 13.5% abv – Sustainable - Dark and winey, with crushed currant, fig and boysenberry fruit laid over a strong graphite note. Additional tobacco, plum sauce and coffee notes fill in the briary finish. Best from 2010 through 2013. 2,080 cases made. – Rated 91 Points, Wine Spectator

Yann Chave Hermitage 2005, Regular Price $109.99, Sale Price $82.49 – Rhone, France – 100% Syrah – 13.5% abv – Sustainable - Packed with black currant, fig and black cherry fruit, this is also very refined, with incense, graphite, mineral and spice notes helping to extend the long, silky finish. Has power and grace and should age beautifully. Best from 2008 through 2022. 540 cases made. – Rated 93 Points, Wine Spectator

Yann Chave Hermitage 2006, Regular Price $79.99, Sale Price $59.99 – Rhone, France – 100% Syrah – 13.5% abv – Sustainable - Really inviting, with crushed currant and blackberry fruit mingling with cassis bush, iron and mineral notes. Has a supple, lingering, violet-tinged finish. Silky. Drink now through 2020. 50 cases imported. – Rated 93 Points, Wine Spectator

Our 3WC (Weygandt Wines Wine Club) June Backyard BBQ Pack is now available for shipping or pickup in the store. If you have any questions about our Wine Club, please click HERE or call the shop at (202) 362-9463 and ask for Tim. The Lineup:

Classic Wine Club:

Domaine Les Grand Bois Cotes du Rhone Viognier 2009 – Rhone, France – 100% Viognier – Sustainable - Classic Viognier aromas of white peach, apricot and violet with gentle mineral notes adding energy. An exotic papaya quality lingers on the juicy finish. This is perfect as an aperitif or with freshly grilled halibut or rockfish.

Domaine Duseigneur Lirac Antares 2007 – Rhone, France – 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre – 14.5% abv – Biodynamic - A bigger, richer offering, the 2007 Lirac Antares is a blend of 60% Grenache and equal parts Mourvedre and Syrah. The Grenache is aged in tank, and the other two varietals are kept in barrel. In keeping with the style of this vintage, it possesses plenty of freshness and ripeness in addition to deep black raspberry and black cherry fruit, licorice, smoke, and garrigue notes. This dense, medium to full-bodied, elegant as well as substantial Lirac should drink well for 5-6 years. This biodynamically-farmed vineyard, which has Philippe Cambie as its consultant, is a sleeper selection for value and high quality. – Rated 91 points, The Wine Avocate

Regular Price $38.98, 3WC Price $29.99 – A 23% Savings!

Gourmet Wine Club

Bodega Pedralonga Albariño Rias Baixas 2007 – Rias Baixas, Spain – 100% Albarino – 13% abv – Sustainable - A very full-bodied nose with notes of grapefruit, apple and floral hints. Structured and robust on the palate with prominent minerality,  lactic hints and slight, fruity acidity. Quite a bit richer and fuller than your average Albariño, serve this with a nice, oily fish such as mackerel or fresh sardines.

Yann Chave Crozes Hermitage Le Rouvre 2007 – Rhone, France – 100% Syrah – 12.5% abv – Sustainable - Dark and winey, with crushed currant, fig and boysenberry fruit laid over a strong graphite note. Additional tobacco, plum sauce and coffee notes fill in the briary finish. Best from 2010 through 2013. 2,080 cases made. – Rated 91 points, Wine Spectator

Regular Price $63.98, 3WC Price $49.99 – A 22% Savings!

Deluxe Wine Club

Domaine Remi Jobard Meursault Le Chevalieres 2007 – Burgundy, France – 100% Chardonnay – Organic - The most elegant, and most complex, aromas to this point with citrus blossom, anise, delicate pain grille notes and a background hint of orange peel marries into very pure and stony flavors that are chiseled and gorgeously intense, all wrapped in a dry and mouth coating finish that again offers excellent length for a wine of this level. As it usually is, this is the best of this fine group of villages wines. Recommended. – Rated 90 points, Burghound

La Campana Brunello di Montalcino – Tuscany, Italy – 100% Sangiovese Grosso – 14% abv – Sustainable - Medium-deep red. Ripe red cherry, plum, marjoram, cinnamon and smoke on the nose and palate. Creamy and sweet, this Rosso offers lovely texture and intensity to its flavors, with fresh acidity giving it a penetrating quality. Though it starts off rather sweet and lush, it finishes with substantial tongue-coating tannins that leave you scrambling for something to eat.

Regular Price $125.98, 3WC Price $99.99 – A 24% Savings!

You may have noticed that there is a lonely tab on the homepage of our website that is marked “Wine Club.” Following that link will lead you to info on a 4-pack sampler of some very wintery wines. We’re pleased to tell you that we have finally put together a proper Wine Club, with new wines every month and 3 different levels at 3 different prices.

The Weygandt Wines’ Wine Club is a great way to sample our distinctive wines on a regular basis for a substantial discount, in a manner that takes the guesswork out of buying wine. Along with the two wines delivered monthly to your doorstep (you may opt to pick them up and save on shipping), you will receive a detailed information packet containing tasting notes, reviews and food pairing suggestions. Savings for the individual bottles range anywhere from 15%-35% off the normal retail price.

Each month we will select two new wines for each club level, according to the preselected theme. For example, May’s theme is Women Winemakers. For this, we will feature the wines of two of our top producers, who just happen to be women. And for the Deluxe Wine Club, we’ll include a selection from one of our star Burgundy producers, Cecile Tremblay. A great opportunity to taste world class Burgundy for a great price.

• Classic Wine Club: Two bottles each month for $29.99, plus shipping and tax (no sales tax outside of DC).
• Gourmet Wine Club: Two bottles each month for $49.99, plus shipping and tax (no sales tax outside of DC).
• Deluxe Wine Club: Two bottles each month for $99.99, plus shipping and tax (no sales tax outside of DC).

Subscriptions can be purchased online (eventually), or you can contact our wine club staff at 202-362-9463.

The current schedule is as follows:
May: Women Winemakers Pack
June: Backyard BBQ Pack – Give Dad what he really wants!
July: Best Deal Bastille Pack
August: Beach Basket Pack
September: Labor Day Pack
October: Harvest Pack
November: Thanksgiving Pack
December: The High Holidays Pack
January: Winter Warmers Pack
February: Amour Pack
March: Easter/Passover Pack
April: Tax Pack

Stay tuned for more info!

“What, no winemaker coming into town? You’re not pouring Grand Cru Burgundy? No Barolo tasting? Oh, you’re pouring tastes from one of the great wine regions in the world, from the greatest vintage of the past two decades? I guess that will have to do…”

Our apologies for our fabricated monologue–we know that you the customer could never be so jaded as to expect that which was suggested, regardless of what we’ve offered in the past. However, we at the shop do expect a certain level of pure awesomeness, so that’s why, with nothing scheduled this coming weekend, we decided to make sure that we put together an event worthy of our excellent customers.

With that out of the way, we would like to invite you to the shop between 1 pm and 4 pm on Saturday, April 10, to (re-)explore the legendary 2007 vintage from the Southern Rhone.  Big, ripe, and lusty, these wines also have enough tannins to survive a bit of time–even the lower end cuvees. All five of our selections were rated 90 points or better and Robert Parker had this to say about the 2007 Rhone vintage:

“Throughout the southern Rhone, 2007 is the greatest vintage I have tasted in my thirty years working in that region…Moreover, the vintage is remarkably consistent from top to bottom.”

So join us and judge for yourself. These wines will go great with grilled meats and with this summer-like weather, what else are you having for dinner? The Lineup:

Chateau de Manissy Lirac 2007, $17.99/btl – Rhone, France – 60% Grenache, 25% Syrah, 15% Cinsault – 14% abv – Sustainable - A big, juicy version, delivering an ample core of melted fig and macerated currant fruit layered with tobacco, dark earth and bitter licorice notes. The solid, grippy finish really stretches out nicely. Drink now through 2010. 400 cases imported. – WS 90 points

Domaine Les Aphillanthes Cotes du Rhone-Villages Cairanne 2007, $25.99/btl – Rhone, France – 90% Grenache, 10% Mourvedre – 14.5% abv – Biodynamic - Dense but pure, with alluring black tea and mesquite aromas up front, followed by dark, macerated currant, fig and plum fruit. Hints of ganache and espresso frame the finish, which is supple and lengthy. Grenache and Mourvedre. Drink now through 2011. 400 cases made. – WS 91 points

Chateau des Roques Vacqueyras Hameau des Roques 2007, $20.99/btl – Rhone, France – 70% Grenache, 30% Mourvedre – 14.5% abv – Sustainable - Juicy and racy, with a stylish beam of raspberry fruit laced liberally with enticing spice, black tea and melted red licorice notes. The finish is long and lively. Drink now through 2011. 800 cases imported. – WS 90 points

Domaine de Poulvarel Costieres de Nimes Les Perrottes 2007, $21.99/btl – Rhone, France – 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah – 14.5% abv – Sustainable - More backward is the 2007 Costieres de Nimes Les Perrottes, an unfiltered blend of 70% Syrah and 30% Grenache in equal parts tank and small barrels. This is a strikingly cerebral wine with lots of floral, and black and blue fruit nuances. Medium to full-bodied, with good structure, the wood influence provides a more backward, ageworthy style. It should hit its peak in 12 months and last for a decade. – WA 90 points

Domaine Jean Royer Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Tradition 2007, $43.99 – Rhone, France – 90% Grenache, 5% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre – 15% abv – Sustainable - The most drinkable and precocious of the 2007s is the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape, made from essentially the same blend as the Hommage a Mon Pere, but from slightly younger vines (only 40 years old!). Kirsch and floral notes dominate this ruby/purple-tinged effort. Almost Burgundian in its freshness and vivacity, this full-bodied, rich, elegant, gorgeously textured, approachable wine should evolve for 10-15 years. – WA 90 points

Thanks to all who have registered for the Organic Wine Tasting at Weygandt Wines. With a week to go, we have filled all of our spots and are no longer accepting new registrants for this event. If you wanted to attend this event but didn’t pull the trigger in time, fear not, we’ll have plenty more organic/biodynamic/eco-friendly events in the upcoming year. Over half of our stock is grown and produced by organic or biodynamic means and most of the remaining use sustainable agriculture, so it’s a good bet that anything you get hear will meet your green needs. Thanks again to all who registered for the event and stay tuned for more updates on tastings, events and all things wine related.

On Thursday, February 25, we will close our store at 6:45 pm, so that we can set up for a charity event. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will resume our normal business hours on Friday.

Just a quick note, before we head off for the night. We’re tasting Champagne tomorrow, real Champagne. We’re not sure which ones, but it’ll be a special treat for New Year’s Eve. So come by between noon and 5 pm and we’ll pour you some tastes of the bubbly!

We’re not much for panic here at Weygandt Wines, but it seems we’re not the only ones who think this is a pretty serious winter storm. From NBC4, “NBC4 meteorologist Tom Kierein said the storm has the potential to be the worst December snowstorm for the D.C. area in at least the past 25 years. And NBC chief meteorologist Bob Ryan describes the impending storm as ‘crippling.’” That being said, Weygandt Wines will be closed on Saturday, December 19, due to the massive amount of snow we can all witness by taking a peek outside. We’ll be open again on Monday at our regular hours, so any holiday shopping can be taken care of starting then. There’s not much else for us to say other than break out your sleds, get back home safely, dry off and open a bottle of wine in front of the fire.

While we can plan the perfect tasting of delectable morsels of chocolate goodness alongside our elegant wines, we can do nothing to convince Mother Nature to postpone the impending storm. With that in mind, we are the ones that are going to have to make adjustments. So, the Wine and Chocolate Tasting/Pairing that we were so looking forward to bringing to you on Saturday, December 18, will have to be postponed until further notice. Fret not, Bailey Kasten has agreed to come back at a later date. And as soon as we figure out the best time for her to come in, we’ll let you know. We apologize for any inconvenience and stay tuned for when we can put this event back on the books!