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Arrowine launches exclusive four-day wine & cheese tasting event ahead of Thanksgiving

By Arrowine

Indulge in a weekend of exclusive experiences-taste, discover, enjoy, and save all weekend long!

This is a unique and exclusive opportunity that we have never offered before. We are thrilled to present an extraordinary four days straight of extra-special Wine and Cheese Tasting events, starting tonight!

Arrowine has everything you need to make your Thanksgiving the best ever.

Thursday, November 20, 5-6:30 p.m.

“Tipple, Talk, and Taste Thursday” Beaujolais Nouveau and Get With Gamay and Doug. 

  • Doug will also have five other Gamays on the table to sample. Prepare to be impressed!

Friday, November 21, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. 

Wine and Cheese Tasting!

  • Prepare to be delighted by a diverse selection of Oregon and Italian Wines, curated by James Kellaris of Roanoke Valley Wine Company, and complemented by artisan cheeses with Mike Baptista of Ripe Specialities.

Saturday, November 22, 1 -4 p.m.

Cheese Tasting and a Double Wine Tasting!

  • Klaus Whittauer presents Thanksgiving on the Danube, along with Ed Addiss of Wine Traditions. Ed’s French selections promise to pair beautifully with your Thanksgiving dinner.
  • And don’t forget the cheese! Andrew Deakin of Fromi Cheese Imports will feature a delicious selection of hard-to-find French Cheeses.

Sunday, November 23, 1-4 p.m.

Don’t miss our Pre-Thanksgiving Wine Super Tasting with Free Run Wine Merchants. 

  • Stop by and sample 15 of our favorite Thanksgiving Wines and take advantage of ‘Special Event Pricing’ to stock up for your holiday celebrations!

We can’t wait for you to join us, the fun starts today at 5 p.m.

Your friends at Arrowine

4508 Cherry Hill Road
Arlington, Va

Arrowine to cut open rare 200-pound Swiss cheese wheel this Saturday

By Arrowine
The only Gotthelf Emmentaler AOP wheel in the DC–Virginia area

Cheese lovers, mark your calendars: Arrowine is hosting a once-in-a-lifetime cheese event this Saturday at 1 p.m., featuring the only Gotthelf Emmentaler AOP wheel in the entire DC–Virginia region.

This isn’t your average grocery store Swiss cheese. The 200-pound, 35-inch wheel represents a living piece of Alpine heritage, crafted by the only producer in the world making Gotthelf Emmentaler AOP—just two wheels per day, using 13th-century traditional methods.

Special guest Joe Salonia from Gourmino Cheese will lead the ceremonial wheel cutting and share the fascinating story behind this extraordinary cheese, which is aged 14+ months in mountain caves and hand-washed weekly with water and salt. It’s the only Emmentaler carrying the prestigious Slow Food label and is extremely rare in the United States.

The celebration promises a festive Alpine atmosphere complete with wine, champagne, and plenty of good cheer. (Lederhosen encouraged!)

Whether you’re a cheese connoisseur or simply curious about artisanal food traditions, this is your opportunity to see, smell, and taste authentic Swiss cheese made the way it has been for centuries.

The event is free and open to all. Bring your family, your appetite, and your sense of adventure.

Event Details:

  • When: Saturday, Nov 8 at 1 p.m.
  • Where: Arrowine, 4508 Cherry Hill Rd, Arlington, VA 22207
  • Cost: Free to attend

For more information, see Arrowine’s Instagram page.

The Nose That Knows: A family legacy in white Burgundy

By Arrowine

This column is written by the team at Arrowine & Cheese (4508 Cherry Hill Road). Sign up for the email newsletter and receive exclusive discounts and offers. Order from Arrowine’s expanding online store for curbside pickup or in-store shopping. Have a question? Email thenose@arrowine.com.

In the southern reaches of Burgundy, where the prestigious vineyards of Pouilly-Fuissé give way to the lesser-known commune of Fuissé, Domaine Thibert Miranda has quietly been producing some of the region’s most compelling white wines.

The estate’s 2022 Mâcon-Fuissé exemplifies why wine enthusiasts are increasingly turning their attention to this corner of the Mâconnais.

Jean-Paul Thibert’s family-owned estate takes a meticulous approach to winemaking, maintaining low yields in their carefully tended vineyards. While their Saint Veran and Pouilly-Fuissé bottlings have garnered attention, it’s their Mâcon-Fuissé that perhaps best demonstrates the region’s potential for exceptional value.

The 2022 vintage, which benefited from ideal growing conditions, showcases the distinctive character of Chardonnay grown in Fuissé’s limestone-rich soils.

After harvest, the wine spends seven months in neutral French oak barrels, developing a refined texture while preserving the grape’s natural vibrancy.

In the glass, the wine reveals a pale lemon hue and complex aromas of spiced pears, fresh peaches, and lemon curd, with subtle vanilla notes from barrel aging. The palate offers generous citrus and stone fruit flavors, balanced by a precise mineral core that provides structure and length.

Domaine Jean Paul Thibert Miranda Mâcon Fuissé 2022 (Photo via Arrowine)

While white Burgundy prices have risen significantly in recent years, with many Pouilly-Fuissé bottlings now exceeding $30, the Thibert Miranda Mâcon-Fuissé remains an accessible entry point to the region’s distinctive style. The 2022 vintage is available now at Arrowine, with special pricing available for case purchases.

The wine shows impressive versatility at the table, complementing everything from herb-roasted chicken and grilled fish to creamy pasta dishes and aged cheeses. While drinking beautifully now, it has the concentration and balance to develop nicely through 2028.

Order The 2022 Mâcon-Fuissé Today