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 Jessy
Mahr oversees Pearmund Cellars' special
tastings, private tours,
catered dinners, corporate meetings, and educational sessions.
She orchestrates elegant, unusual, and romantic events based on her
creative talents, gourmet
cooking skills, and
knowledge
of fine wines. In our January survey, you told us that you would like
to see additional evening hours and
more varied activities so Jessy has asked our staff to do some brainstorming with her. The list
below contains just a few of the many
interesting activities that were
planned as a result of this session:
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 In
the Vineyard: Buds are popping out all over the
vineyard! Due to the cold weather, bud break was late this year, but a
week of high-90-degree days
has really made a difference. If you visited us last weekend for our
futures sales and plan to bring your mother this weekend, you will not
recognize the vineyard at all. Our honey
bees are working overtime to keep up with the new growth!
We also planted 300 new vines.
 In
the Winery: Our 2008
Viognier will be bottled on May 10th. That is great news because
we are getting impatient. Sips from a barrel
thief are not enough of this delicious varietal. However, if you
saved some of our 2007 vintage,
you will be happy to know that it received a gold medal in Vineyard
and Winery Management Magazine's Great Harvest competition.
We
also received silver medals for our
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 Chris Pearmund will join the Southern
United States Trade Association
in promoting Virginia wines at the London
International Trade Fair.
From United Kingdom supermarkets to German restaurants to
independent wine merchants, this show attracts buyers from every aspect
of the industry. Ask your European friends to have their
wine buyers meet Chris at the show on May
12th to 14th. In mid-June, Chris will lead the 10-night
Rome to Barcelona wine cruise to which you were all invited. There
may still be a last-minute opening for this cruise so don't forget to
contact Cruise
Holidays of Alexandria at 866-368-7327 or
if you are interested.  You
may also want to start saving your
pennies for next year's Rhone River excursion aboard the River Royale.
Our seven-night cruise sails from Arles
to Chalon, France, between June 27th and July 4th. Onboard, you
can enjoy complimentary wine tastings, private cocktail receptions, and
wine-themed lectures. Shoreside, you may choose optional excursions to
quaint French vineyards and wineries. Rates for a river-view stateroom begin at just $2,799 per person so
contact Cruise
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 Partner: With over a dozen different
vehicle types, U.S. Capitol Limo has one of
the largest, most diversified fleets in the Washington, D.C.,
metropolitan area. They offer both hourly and mileage-based rates to
serve you 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Their early / late
car pickups, meet and greet services, and customer-dedicated day trips
are unparalleled. Contact them for your airport transfers,
point-to-point drives, corporate meetings, proms, weddings, nights on
the town, casino junkets, theaters, concerts, sporting events, romantic
dinners, birthdays, anniversaries, and wine tastings.  Wine
Store: Family owned and operated since 1960, Ye Old Spirit Shop
offers one of the largest selections of wines, beers, tequilas, vodkas,
rums, single-malt scotch, single-batch bourbon, and liquors in
Frederick,
Maryland. Its friendly, knowledgeable staff is ready to assist you in
finding the perfect domestic or imported selections for your dinner or
party. Try comparing your favorite Pearmund Cellars varietals
with other East Coast wines.  Restaurant: Located in
Middleburg,
Virginia, Market Salamander is a
leader in chef-prepared, specially- packaged food with regional
American
and Mediterranean influences. Its chef-in-residence and open-kitchen
design allow food-savvy customers to indulge their passion for
top-quality ingredients and fresh seasonal products from local farmers.
The Market is known for its well-aged meats, fresh seafood, artisanal
cheeses, flaky pastries, and rare wines. Its guest chefs, cookbook
authors, and food experts offer classes, demonstrations, tastings, and
pairings. Ask them to host a Pearmund Cellars pairing course.  Inn: Situated on 63
acres with panoramic views of the Shenandoah Mountains, Mount Welby was built in 1823,
became home to Richard Earle DeButts, the oldest of Colonel Mosby’s
Rangers, and was restored as a bed and breakfast in 2004. This Linden,
Virginia, estate with 6 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 baths is
available to rent by the room or by the house. Offering a private chef,
daily maid service, a state-of-the-art audio system, internet access,
massage services, and yoga classes, with hiking, biking, canoeing,
kayaking, fishing, hunting, shopping, antiquing, winery hopping, and
horseback riding just moments away, Mt. Welby has something for
every Pearmund customer. |
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Our Industry |
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 According
to a survey by the Wine Spectator, U.S. women who drink wine generally prefer
red wine, tend to
drink their wine with meals, and make wine purchases based on varietal
and price.
They believe that drinking wine is compatible with a healthy, balanced
diet. It's probably no surprise that 66% of women spend between $11 and
$20 per bottle, while another 26
percent typically spend between $21 and $50. The online survey was
conducted with Vinexpo as part of a
larger survey that queried more than 4,300 women in France, Germany,
Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. For more details, see
the April
28th article. |
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We appreciate your business and your feedback. What topics would you like to see covered in future newsletters? Please send your comments to our Staff, and please forward this newsletter to other wine aficionados. If you'd like to translate this newsletter into French, Spanish, German, Chinese, or other languages, try Babel Fish Translation. To be added to our mailing list, just complete the brief form accessible from the Contact Us page of our website: http://www.pearmundcellars.com. If you would like to be removed from this mailing list, please reply to our Staff. |
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Relay
for Life's Team Jen Shopping Day, Donations
Classic
Movie with Picnic, $35 or $60
Classic
Movie with Picnic: Reserve a
picnic basket at our 
Classic
Car Shows: Purchase a glass of fine wine to
drink
while enjoying the (rescheduled) 
Mother's
Day Wine Dinner: Bring
your favorite mother or grandmother to enjoy an elegant evening
at our 
Ameritage
Reserve Vertical Tasting:
On 
Debra
Fabian
Jewelry & Sparta Works Massage: 
Mother's
Day Chocolate Buffet:
On 
Mount
Vernon Wine Festival and Sunset Tour: Join Pearmund
Cellars and 16 other wineries for an 
Comforts
of Home Dinner: Do you remember the comfort of your
mother's home
cooking? Think about the freshest ingredients, the most subtle spices,
and a tantalizing array of textures.
If it has been too long since you tasted home cooking, check the 
Memorial
Day Celebration: From 
Girls'
Night Out: Organize your babysitter for