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80740 CW Covers Rev.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 2:56 PM Page 2 CALVERT Fine Wines & Spirits OODLEY WLA CHEESERIE & INTERNATIONAL DELI 2020 FALL SALE 80740 CW Cov2-21.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 6:35 AM Page 2 #InThisTogether A sincere THANK YOU to all our essential workers who are keeping us safe. ❤ Even though we are apart, we can still be united. Let’s show frontline workers that we are in this together! They have tirelessly and bravely continued to do their jobs. #FrontlineHeroes #FrontlineLove 80740 CW Cov2-21.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 6:35 AM Page 3 WELCOME TO OUR 2020 Fall Sale Catalog 2020, what a year it has been. I’m always amazed that another year has come and gone so quickly, but this year has truly been like no other. As the global pandemic known as Covid-19 nears eight months in the U.S., I want to take a minute to express my sincere gratitude. First, to the hard-working men and women of Calvert Woodley who have kept us going during this tumultuous time, but also to our legions of customers who have supported us with loyalty, kindness, understanding, and patience during this (hopefully) once-in-a-lifetime situation. The outpouring of support we received in April, when we closed for four weeks, was absolutely incredible, and something I’ll never forget. I’d also like to thank the many first responders in the DC area, and around the country, and everywhere, for their amazing dedication to keeping all of us as safe as possible. While “normal” is a constantly moving target, it certainly doesn’t seem that we’ll return to the way it used to be anytime soon. Maybe ever. As is always the case, however, we adapt, and a “new normal” takes over. This is why it’s especially important for us to stay together, to stay connected. With this in mind, we’re thrilled to unveil our recently finished mural, which celebrates the notion of doing things together. Please see pages 46-47 to learn more about our mural, but better yet, please come by and see it for yourself. It would be hard to find anyone in this country not personally affected by Covid-19, many in unimaginable ways, which is why I feel so grateful nce again, CW is that Calvert Woodley has weathered the storm so far, with the help of our Olucky to have Tom strong team and our dedicated customers as I mentioned earlier. So McKnew, Jenn Sanders, many small businesses in the U.S. are struggling, and so many have and Ben Giliberti to work closed already, so please know that I (we) don’t take your support for on this catalog. New to CW, granted. To see the stories of three of our loyal customers, please go to and our fall catalog, is Kim page 18. To see the many familiar faces of CW, and a few new ones, Kachmar, who helped with please go to pages 44-45. editorial and design With travel restricted and certainly no overseas trips in 2020 portions of the catalog. (hopefully 2021?), I haven’t seen many friends in the wine business this Marlene Rice is our year. We did manage, however, to get in touch with two of our favorite spunky Graphic Designer people in Bordeaux (one Left Bank and one Right Bank) who agreed to and Kathy and Rusty be interviewed for this catalog. I look forward to seeing them in person Coolidge from Chroma at some point in the not-too-distant future, but for now I invite you to Graphics have been connect with them on pages 6 and 8. printing this beautiful 2020 has reconfirmed for me that life is short and we need to stay magazine for close to 35 connected to our friends and loved ones, by whatever means we have at years. our disposal. Family dinners and gatherings with friends may not look the We owe each of these same as they did when 2020 began, but where there’s a will there’s a way. people an enormous CW is here for you when you need us, whether you come inside, or stay in thank you for all their our parking lot, or stay at home for a delivery. hard work, devotion, and From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy, Safe and Peaceful attention to details. Lots Holiday Season. and lots of details. Thank you to everyone! Michael Sands 80740 CW Cov2-21 Rev.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 2:19 PM Page 4 Congratulations, Ed Sands! BY MICHAEL SANDS ’d like to congratulate my dad on magazine in Ihis recent retirement after 54 1992. Twenty years in the wine and liquor years later, in business! 2012, my dad He and my grandpa Abe was named Rosenfield started Woodley Wine & Retailer of the Liquor in 1966 which set him off on a Year by long journey that saw him travel the Market Watch world and meet countless customers magazine. and colleagues, many of whom Needless to became his good friends. say, it was a In 1982, Woodley merged with huge honor and a big thrill. Calvert Liquors and moved up the I learned a lot from working with street to our current location. My him for over 20 years, not the least of dad and Aaron Bernstein of Calvert which is that personal relationships formed a 32-year partnership that are so important. Relationships with would last until Aaron’s retirement in our customers, employees, suppliers, 2014. The two of them helped each they’re all important. I know that my other immensely and could not have done it without the dad misses the people much more than the work. He didn’t other. really get to say a proper goodbye to everyone, but I’m sure Through the years, Calvert Woodley has received a if he could he would say thank you to so many people. number of awards, including being named one of the 10 Congratulations Dad, enjoy Florida! You’ve certainly Best Wine and Liquor Stores in the US by Beverage Dynamics earned it. 2 — CALVERT WOODLEY 2020 FALL SALE 80740 CW Cov2-21 Rev.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 2:19 PM Page 5 CALVERT Fine Wines & Spirits OODLEY WLA CHEESERIE & INTERNATIONAL DELI TABLE OF CONTENTS Customer Appreciation Wine Listings We are so grateful for our customers and Alsace . .28 we shine the spotlight on three of them . .18 Interviews/Personal Profiles America . .84-100 Meet the CW Staff Argentina . .76 See “Who’s Who” at CW . .44-45 Q & A with Owner François Nony Ben Giliberti interviews the owner of Australia . .82 Happy Retirement! Château Caronne Ste Gemme from Longtime CW owner Ed Sands Austria . .71 Bordeaux’s Left Bank . .6 retires after 54 years . .2 Beaujolais . .17 Staff Selections Bordeaux . .4-13 Q & A with Owner So many great wines, so hard to choose! We Burgundy (Red) . .14-15 narrowed down our inventory to 26 staff Hélène Garcin-Lévêque Burgundy (White) . .16 favorites . .35 Jenn Sanders introduces us to this CW’s New Mural! dynamo from Bordeaux’s Chile . .79 Completed just days before our fall sale, learn Right Bank . .8 Emerging Regions . .74-75 about our beautiful new mural and the artist Germany . .70 behind it . .50-51 Q & A with Importer Howard Friedman Greece . .72 Petit Châteaux Bordeaux Ben interviews Spanish wine importer Italy . .54-61 The unsung heroes of Bordeaux . .10 and CW alum Howard Friedman about his Loire Valley . .25 Bordeaux Futures 2019 new Galicia Project . .66 New Zealand . .81 2019 is another great vintage in Bordeaux . .5 Port . .69 Q & A with Owner/Winemaker 90+ Points, Under $20 Portugal . .68 Sebastián Zuccardi Great wines, low prices. Rhône Valley . .20-22 Yes please . .46-49 Ben interviews third-generation Rosé (all countries) . .24 Fine Spirits winemaker Sebastián Zuccardi from Choose the finest hand-crafted spirits Argentina . .77 South Africa . .83 to enjoy this holiday season . .36-43 South of France . .26-27 Wine Samplers Spain . .62-67 Pre-assembled for you to enjoy, and Sparkling Wine . .30-34 a CW wine tote to boot! . .52 Half Bottles! When less is more, we’ve got you covered Don’t Miss! Calvert Woodley with a cherished assortment of Beaujolais Nouveau 2020 . .17 4339 Connecticut Ave NW 375ml bottles . .29 Drinkworks On-Demand Washington, DC 20008 Turkey Talk Cocktail Maker . .39 Wines to fit every style and budget Find us online at: to pair with your Thanksgiving Email Sign Up & Website . .69 www.calvertwoodley.com feast . .23 Gift Card . .68 Virtual Tastings Contact us: Owners, winemakers, and distillers from MetroCooking DC Food Show . .101 202-966-4400 around the globe have graciously Mix and Match and Save . .13 [email protected] offered their time and expertise to educate and entertain us online . .19 Social Media . .22 Visit Us: La Cheeserie! Van Ness Main Street . .28 Mon – Fri : 10:00am – 7:00pm Saturday : 9:30am – 7:00pm Our beloved cheese counter is small in size but Wine Review Legend . .4 huge in customer adoration (and Twitter Sunday : 10:30am – 5:00pm mentions) . .7 CALVERT WOODLEY 2020 FALL SALE — 3 80740 CW Cov2-21.qxp_Layout 1 10/6/20 6:35 AM Page 6 ITEM# SALE THE WINES OF Bordeaux SAINT-JULIEN 37867 Beychevelle 95+ WA 2016 94.99 f you've ever wondered why 78187 Lagrange 95 WA 2016 56.99 IBordeaux dominates the 45227 Langoa Barton 93 WS 2009 94.99 cellars of wine collectors, you'll 49827 Langoa Barton 91-93 WA 2014 49.99 get your answer the moment 30537 Langoa Barton 93 Vinous 2015 59.99 you pop the cork on a bottle of 74927 Langoa Barton 93 WA 2016 64.99 mature Bordeaux from a great 70410 Langoa Barton 93 WA 2017 58.99 vintage.