Thanksgiving day wines.

ner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife live in Den ver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the home of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines this yea r.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "Ma Bell e Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duckhorn " Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir and 1

Great Selection. I'm going to the wine desert of Arlington, VA. For some re ason, hard to find good wines there.

ner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife live in Den ver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the home of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines this yea r.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "Ma Bell e Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duckhorn " Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir and 1

The politicians buy up most of the good stuff. Paul Ryan is partial to Gra nd Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few years ago a s I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard as I reca ll.

inner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife live in D enver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the home o f a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines this y ear.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "Ma Be lle Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duckhorn "Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir and 1998 Dolce for dessert. Notes to follow.

rand Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few years ago as I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard as I re call.

If Paul Ryan buys it, that would not be a recommendation for me. Arrowine i s the only store in the area that has a decent selection. Total Wine isn't too far away but not my favorite store. The really good ones are in Georget own and that is difficult to get to.

dinner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife live in Denver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the home of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines this year.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "Ma Belle Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duckho rn "Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir a nd 1998 Dolce for dessert. Notes to follow.

Grand Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few years a go as I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard as I recall.

is the only store in the area that has a decent selection. Total Wine isn' t too far away but not my favorite store. The really good ones are in Georg etown and that is difficult to get to.

If near a Metro in Arlington, Schneider's on Capitol Hill is really good. Short walk from Union Station. Not terribly difficult to drive to, dependi ng on time of day, where in Arlington etc. Capitol Hill is much easier to maneuver than Georgetown.

he dinner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife live in Denver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the ho me of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines th is year.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "M a Belle Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duck horn "Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir and 1998 Dolce for dessert. Notes to follow.

to Grand Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few years ago as I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard as I recall.

ne is the only store in the area that has a decent selection. Total Wine is n't too far away but not my favorite store. The really good ones are in Geo rgetown and that is difficult to get to.

Short walk from Union Station. Not terribly difficult to drive to, depen ding on time of day, where in Arlington etc. Capitol Hill is much easier t o maneuver than Georgetown.

Thanks, we're right on the orange line in Ballston.

the dinner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife liv e in Denver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at the home of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wines this year.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michael "Ma Belle Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Du ckhorn "Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot No ir and 1998 Dolce for dessert. Notes to follow.

l to Grand Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few yea rs ago as I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard a s I recall.

wine is the only store in the area that has a decent selection. Total Wine isn't too far away but not my favorite store. The really good ones are in G eorgetown and that is difficult to get to.

d. Short walk from Union Station. Not terribly difficult to drive to, dep ending on time of day, where in Arlington etc. Capitol Hill is much easier to maneuver than Georgetown.

Here is a link to their site if you want to check them out before you make the trek:

You will have to transfer to the red line at Metro Center to get to Union S tation. I wouldn't think the ride from Ballston would be more than 25-30 m inutes.

It would be an easy drive (non rush hour) from Ballston. Cross the river o n 66, take Constitution past Capitol and turn left on 3d street. They have parking.

I have no affiliation with them -- don't even live in DC anymore. Always f ind it worthwhile to visit when there, though

ng the dinner wines which I shipped ahead yesterday. Our son and his wife l ive in Denver and their house is being renovated so we are all dining at th e home of a law school buddy of his. I decided to stick with American wine s this year.2008 Shramsburg Blanc de Noirs to start with, 2006 Peter Michae l "Ma Belle Fils" Chardonnay, 2009 Kongsgaard "The Judge" Chardonnay, 2002 Duckhorn "Three Palms Vineyard" Merlot, 2009 Faila "Hirsch" vineyard Pinot Noir and 1998 Dolce for dessert. Notes to follow.

ial to Grand Cru Burgundy. :-) I did find a couple of stores there a few y ears ago as I had relatives in McLean and Arlington. Arrowine and Vineyard as I recall.

rowine is the only store in the area that has a decent selection. Total Win e isn't too far away but not my favorite store. The really good ones are in Georgetown and that is difficult to get to.

ood. Short walk from Union Station. Not terribly difficult to drive to, d epending on time of day, where in Arlington etc. Capitol Hill is much easi er to maneuver than Georgetown.

Station. I wouldn't think the ride from Ballston would be more than 25-30 minutes.

on 66, take Constitution past Capitol and turn left on 3d street. They ha ve parking.

find it worthwhile to visit when there, though

Thanks, I will check them out though carrying a case on the metro might be tricky.