Calvert Woodley Fine Wines & Spirits

Swing by this Friday and taste some Bruichladdich scotch whisky with Jason Cousins from 4-7 PM! 🥃

While you're at it, check out our other tastings happening this weekend:

Friday, 6/7, 4-6pm: June Staff Selections with Michael Koehler

Saturday 6/8, 12-3pm: Yoju Yogurt Soju

Saturday 6/8, 2-5pm: Wines of Bulgaria with Nataliya Georgieva

See more information at calvertwoodley.com/events 📌

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at the Argentine Embassy for a night of Argentinian wines, captivating tango, and delicious appetizers! ✨

We kicked things off with an intimate seminar by the incredible Veronica Kathuria from Wines of Argentina She unraveled the rich history and backstories behind each wine for our guests.

Then, we opened the floor to our walk-around tasting with a delightful selection of wines, La Cheeserie charcuterie, and El Patio Argentine Restaurant in Rockville empanadas and desserts. And of course, a tango show 💃

And finally, a thank you to our partners at the Embassy of Argentina for making this unforgettable night possible. 🇦🇷

It's World Cider Day! 🍏 Don't underestimate how perfectly cider complements summer. ☀️ We've put all of our in-stock hard ciders (25+ varieties) on sale for TODAY ONLY! Buy in-store or place an online pick-up or delivery order.

We will be closed on Memorial Day this Monday, 5/27.

Make sure to stock up for your Memorial Day celebrations beforehand, and we will be back to regular hours on Tuesday, 5/28!

One of our most popular events of the year is back - CW’s Annual Walk-Around Rosé Tasting! 🌷

Join us on June 20th at 6pm at UDC’s Heritage Hall (just across the street from CW)! Try 35 exquisite rosés from around the globe, snack on a La Cheeserie spread of cheeses, breads, and charcuterie, and enjoy a surprise selection of rosé cocktails, cider, and beer options. Plus, don’t miss out on sweet treats from A Little Something 🍭🧁

🎟️ Grab your ticket now - https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i9842892iw

Start the day off with some fresh-baked magic. 🥖 Did you know we source our baguettes straight from the James Beard Award-winning bakery, Bread Furst , just down the road?

To celebrate all the sparkling mothers in our lives, treat Mom to the elegance she deserves: a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé. ✨ Now on sale, just in time for your last-minute Mother’s Day gift. 💐

https://www.calvertwoodley.com/wines/Laurent-Perrier-Brut-Cuvee-Rose-Champagne-w10616161w

Vegan cheese alert! We're thrilled to announce that we're now stocking Rebel Cheese. 🧀 Yes, you read that right - it's vegan and tastes unbelievably good!

We are delighted to present Tango & Terroir, a walk-around wine tasting experience at the beautiful Embassy of Argentina on Thursday, May 30th. 🍷🌞🎶

Taste fine wines, enjoy authentic empanadas, and experience a tango show!

Tickets are available here: 🎫 https://www.calvertwoodley.com/topics/Tango-and-Terroir-Argentine-Embassy-Tasting-5-30-24-g4644412x8

Questions? email [email protected]

It's with great sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Ed Sands. It's hard to put into words exactly how much he means to me, my family, and so many others, but to say he will be missed is an understatement.

My father had many accomplishments in his personal and professional life, of which I'm sure he would say his family is at the very top of that list. His four children and seven grandchildren were his passion, and his family gave him strength and joy.

As words are hard to come by in this moment, I'd like to reference a piece I wrote in 2016 commemorating my father reaching 50 years in the wine business.

"My father was born and raised in Brooklyn during the Jackie Robinson-led heyday of the Dodgers, and worked on Wall Street for a short time before moving to DC to work at the Securities and Exchange Commission. It was at this time that he met my mom, Bonnie, a DC native whose father was in the grocery business. They married in 1964.

My grandpa opened Woodley Supermarket, located on Connecticut Avenue in Cleveland Park in the 1940s. Nearly 20 years later, when a nearby market called Spund’s was closing, my grandpa talked with my dad about opening up a liquor store in that location, to complement the grocery store. Being young and adventurous, my dad left the SEC and Woodley Wine & Liquor was born.

Fast forward to 1982, when Woodley merged with Calvert Liquors and moved up the street to our current location. Through the years, Calvert Woodley has received a number of awards, including being named one of the 10 Best Wine and Liquor Stores in the US by Beverage Dynamics magazine in 1992. Twenty years later, in 2012, my dad was named Retailer of the Year by Market Watch magazine, a huge honor and big thrill.

My dad has taught me a lot, but right near the top of that list is that personal relationships and how you treat people are key. Relationships with our customers, employees, suppliers, they’re all important. At the end of the day I’m going to look back and think about all the people I met along the way and the experiences I’ve had, more so than money, awards, and press clippings. I know my dad feels the same way."

Rest easy, dad.

— Michael Sands

Passover is just around the corner. 🌟 Explore our collection of over 25 Kosher-for-Passover wines, from smooth Pinot Noir to crisp Chardonnay, we have something for every palate!

! Here is an original image of Calvert Liquors, one of the mergers that eventually led to Calvert Woodley as we know it today! 🍷

The shop was started by Morris and Frances Stirman (pictured), who were soon joined by their son Marvin. Marvin focused on turning this "liquor store" into a "wine shop," making Calvert the number one wine shop south of New York City. He also made Calvert the first wine and liquor store in the country with a full cheese shop inside - foreshadowing today's La Cheeserie.

Monthly Staff Selections are a crowd favorite here at CW. Did you know that we release an official La Cheeserie pairing with every Staff Selection? 🧀

Here's Steven's Pick, a Pinot Noir perfect for spring, paired with Belletoile Brie. See his quote and the rest of our April Staff Selections on our website!

Attention bourbon lovers! Join us NEXT MONDAY for an exclusive tasting experience featuring Redwood Empire's acclaimed bourbon's, led by Master Blender Lauren Patz!

For only $65 per person, taste four award-winning bourbons (plus a bourbon cocktail) from this renowned distillery based in northern California, including the coveted and extremely allocated Devil's Tower High Rye, with delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres to pair.

Space is limited to just 25 guests - secure your ticket to this unique experience today!

SIGN UP HERE: https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i9165976ul

Shop local!🌱There's nothing quite like the feeling of keeping your money in the community.

That’s why we at CW are thrilled to be working with MeatCrafters. A staple of Bethesda’s Central Farm Market since its founding, MeatCrafters produces sausages and charcuterie of such high quality that they've not only developed a huge following at the farmers market, but they can also be found in some of the top restaurants in DC. 🍴 Find their precut selections and cut to order products in our deli today!

We will be closed for Easter this Sunday, 3/31.

Please continue your CW shopping as usual this weekend, and we will be back to regular hours on Monday, 1/30!

This week's Notes from the Beermudgeon is out! 🍺✉️ Read it here:

The Voice of the Turtle is Heard "Lo, the winter is past, The rain is over and gone, The flowers appear on the Earth, The time of the singing of birds has come, And the voice of the turtle is heard in our land." Hall of Fame Detroit Tigers broadcaster Ernie Harwell recited these lines from the Song of Solomon at the beginning of e...

Every day is a chance to discover something new here at Calvert Woodley. Did you know that we carry over 150 different types of cheese? 🧀

This is the one time a year you can drink the iconic "Peak Bloom" DURING peak bloom! 🌸

This brew is a Belgian Style Wheat ale with flavors of cherries, orange zest and lemon zest. This brew and several other cherry blossom beers are available NOW in-store and online today.

📷: Bear Brewing

Time to study up! Our Vins de France wine tasting at the French Embassy is in just TWO WEEKS! 🥂 📝Here's a simplified map of French wine regions by Wine Folly to guide what you will be tasting.

In honor of Women's History Month, we wanted to highlight a few examples of women in the wine, spirits, beer, and food industries that inspire us! 🏆

These remarkable individuals represent just a fraction of the thriving women-owned brands we proudly carry at Calvert Woodley.

Mark your calendars, we have a wine tasting on Friday, April 5th at the Embassy of France that you don’t want to miss! 🍷🥂🇫🇷

Come join us to taste over 70 wines (reds, whites, rosés and sparkling) from top producers in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley and more! As usual, we will have delectable cheese and charcuterie, plus light hors d’oeuvres to complement your wine journey.

VIP & General Admission tickets now available for Early Bird pricing. Find tickets HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-of-fine-wine-an-immersive-wine-tasting-experience-tickets-860129800387?aff=CW

We want to give a BIG thanks to all our amazing guests who joined us last week at the Josephine Butler Parks Center for our Around the World wine tasting! 🍷✨ We set a new record for the most wines tasted at a CW event and had a blast exploring wines from across the globe. Here's to many more wine adventures together! 🥂🌍

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We would like to inform you about scheduled maintenance on our website, which will begin on Monday morning at 5am and may last for up to five hours. Please be advised that there may be intermittent outages during this period.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding!

LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS! 🍷🌎🎟️

We can’t wait to see you all TOMORROW at our Around the World Wine Tasting!