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Planet Wine Shop

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Planet Wine Shop

A local place with global taste. Del Ray institution since 1998. https://shorturl.at/fhqrx It's the best deal in town!

Planet Wine is a full service retail wine shop serving the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria since 1998. With more than 700 wine selections from over 25 countries, 200+ craft beers & dozens of Ports, Sakes, Vermouths, and bottled cocktails to choose from. Planet Wine is a long standing destination for those seeking obscure or unusual labels, as well as a friendly shop to find a simple bottle to o

pen with dinner. Located next door to sister business Evening Star Café, dining with a bottle of wine couldn't be any easier or more affordable.

*Open ANY wine from the shop at your Evening Star or Front Porch table. Planet Wine is guided by an expert team of passionate oenophiles & sommeliers who are always ready to help you make the best selection possible. Our team hosts complementary wine tastings throughout the week and wine-themed events year round. Free Tasting Schedule:

Wednesday 5-8pm
Saturday 1-5pm

01/06/2025

❄️ We’re here for you, Del Ray! ❄️
The shop will be open for normal business until 3pm today.
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Enjoy our Snow Day Special discounts!
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Sales will remain available after 3pm. Enter & inquire at Evening Star for wine/beer sales!
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01/04/2025

Upcoming Class!
Global Chardonnay
1.9 | 6pm | $39
Tix in Bio 🎟️
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From Champagne to Napa Valley, chard is one of the most cultivated & discussed grapes in the winemaking world. But all chardonnays are not the same!
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Included with your ticket:
• Seated wine class with Wine Director, Erin Dudley
• Flight of 6 fine Chardonnays
• Artisanal cheese & bread pairing
• Discounts on all featured wines!
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12/20/2024

Wine Club 2025
Join our “Comet Club”
For monthly themed boxes
with detailed reviews and
helpful pairing suggestions
🎁 Makes a perfect gift!

Take home Planet Wine’s unique, conversational perspective on wine regions, grapes, & subjects every month. This is our baby and we are very proud of it!

Cometeers enjoy a 10% discount on all wine in the shop!
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Pickup is on the 3rd Monday of every month.
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Sign up before the end of the month to partake in the club box the following month.
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Choose From:
2pk - $60
4pk - $110
6pk - $120

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12/11/2024

🎄✨PLANET WINE HOLIDAY BEER TASTING WITH GREG ENGERT + HOLIDAY POPS BEER PACKS!

12.15 | 1 - 4PM
FREE TO ATTEND!

It is the most wonderful time for a beer, & we couldn’t be more excited to once again host our Beverage Director, Greg Engert, for an afternoon overflowing w/ the finest holiday beers around.

Beginning promptly at 1PM, Greg will pop a bunch of incredible bottles (& cans) he’s included in the ’24 PW Holiday Pops mixed beer packs. Come on by to sample the delicious beers included in the packs, available for sale right after the tasting!

🛷 SLEIGH MY NAME, SLEIGH MY NAME HOLIDAY BEER PACK | $65
• Delirium Noël | Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Spices
• Perennial Abraxas | Imperial Sweet Stout w/ Chocolate, Chilies & Spices
•Les Trois Mousquetaires Réserve de Noël | Dry-Hopped Amber Lager w/ Winter Spices

💚RESTING GRINCH FACE HOLIDAY BEER PACK | $22
• St. Bernardus Christmas Ale | Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Spices
• Scaldis Noël | Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Spices
• Thiriez Winter Pepper | Belgian Strong Pale Ale w/ Black Pepper
• Straffe Hendrik Xmas Blend | Belgian Strong Dark Ale w/ Spices

🧝TREAT YO’ ELF HOLIDAY BEER PACK | $20
• Aurora Reindeer Breath | Sweet Stout w/ Chocolate, Candy Canes & Peppermint Bark
• Evil Twin Before, During And After Christmas Beer | Hazy Double IPA
• Phase Three Warmest Wishes | Oatmeal Sweet Stout
• Skygazer Watercolors: Christmas Creamee | Fruited Sour Ale

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12/04/2024

Upcoming Classes!
Tix in Bio 🎟️
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Global Bubbles - Sparkling Wine from Around the World
12.5 | 6pm
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Old World Legends - Wine Styles & Regions That Have Stood the Test of Time
12.13 | 6pm
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12.5
Global Bubbles
The story goes that when sparkling wine was first made, Dom Perignon described it as “tasting the stars.” And while this story has been refuted by many, the sentiment has been shared for centuries! Nothing beats the popping cork of a sparkling wine at a celebration, & there is a style for every discernible palate! From crisp and zippy to lush & savory, the spectrum of sparkling wine is wide!
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12.13
Old World Legends
The wine culture of Old World growing countries goes back centuries, & through the years certain styles have become synonymous with quality. As the holidays approach, & we start searching for the perfect special-occassion wines, it’s time to take a closer look at some of these insanely popular bottles hailing from Old World countries!
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11/27/2024

Celebrate “Rack Friday” at the shop!
11.29.24
10% off SHOP-WIDE when you share promo password “Metropolis”
**15% off for Comet Club members!**
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We will be open normal hours (11am-9pm) on Friday. So come on out to fill up your home rack or score some early holiday gifts at a discount!
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11/26/2024

PW’s Gratitude Collection!
Staff selections from Joe & Tony that pair perfectly w/ poultry & precious moments. We share what we’re thankful for & what we’re bringing to the table!

• Joe
“I’m thankful for the privilege of being an extended part of so many celebrations. Helping to elevate moments both big & small for people is a real pleasure.”

Antiquum Farm | “Juel” | Pinot Noir | 2022
Willamette Valley, OR
$59
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Charles Joguet Rosé | 2023
Chinon | FR | Cabernet Franc
$33

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• Tony
“I’m thankful to the Del Ray community for miraculously preserving the warmth & closeness of small-town America despite long-odds. And for enduring hundreds of wine pun posters!

Château Guiraud “G” | Blanc Sec (Dry) | 2022
Bordeaux | FR | Sauvignon Blanc | Sémillon
$26
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Qupé Cellars | Grenache | 2019
Santa Barbara County | CA
$39

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11/22/2024

🍾 PW SPARKLING EVENT! 🍾
Saturday | December 7th
Two Sessions | 12-2 | 3-5
🎟️ Selling Fast!
🔗 Link in bio!
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Are we ever ready to uncork & release some pressure ahead of the holidays! We’ll be doing just that with our favorite event of the year - the annual sparkling tasting & sale!
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•Two 2 hour sessions
•30 bubbly beauties
•6 wine pros rotating to your table. They’ll take you through the full spectrum of sparkling wine, from casual Cava, to chic Champagne & so much more! Join us & find new every-day sippers, experience high-end Champagnes you won’t find in your local grocery store, & discover new favorites from an eclectic selection of bubbles you may never have seen before!
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Get tickets now, before the bubble bursts! 🔗 Link in our bio & our website!
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11/21/2024

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“The effervescence of this fresh wine reveals the true brilliance of the French people” - Voltaire
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Sparkling Wine Tasting Teaser!
Get Tickets Now! 🔗 in bio!
Saturday • 12.7 | 12-2 • 3-5
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Celebrating Voltaire’s birthday today with 10% off one of our top sparklers!
Champagne Laherte Freres
Ultradition Extra-Brut
60% Meunière • 30% Chard • 10% PN
Stony, Spicy, & creamy, w/notes of golden mirabelle plums & apple skin.
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🎁 $68 61 at the shop
🍾 $78 71 at your ESC/HIFI table!
Today Only!
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11/12/2024

Upcoming Events!
Tix in Bio! 🎟️
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Book Club - Kermit Lynch
“Adventures on the Wine Route”
11.14 | 6pm
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Class - Gimme Gamay!
11.22 | 6pm
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11.14
Erin’s Wine Book Club
“Adventures on the Wine Route”
Kermit Lynch
Born & raised in California. In 1972, Kermit Lynch opened a retail wineshop, later importing & distributing nationally. He is considered one of the most influential people in the French-American wine trade. In 1988, he published “Adventures on the Wine Route”, which chronicles his time spent meeting & bonding with winemakers across France. Join us to discuss the stories told in the book while tasting the wines made by the characters we grew attached to in our reading!
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Available for purchase at Old Town Books! - Help us support local!
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11.22
“Gimme Gamay!”
Wines made from the Gamay grape are often light in body & tannins, but jam-packed with flavor! From juicy, chuggable styles to the complex food-friendly wines from the Crus of Beaujolais, the grape is more diverse than many may expect. It’s one of our Wine Director Erin’s favorite grapes, & she is so excited to share some of her top choices in the days leading up to Thanksgiving!
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11/11/2024

Pinot Party Preview!
Sneak Peek 🫣 🍷
Secure your tickets today!
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Dom du Vieux Collège
“Les Récilles” | 2021
Marsannay | Burgundy | France
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Expect a beautiful nose of violet & scrubby herbs overlaying rich red fruit notes such as blackberry and cherry. Light bodied but packed with savory and persistent complexity!
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Marsannay is referred to as the Porte d’Or (‘Golden Gate’) to the Côte de Nuits sub-region of Burgundy. Get your golden ticket today!
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11/07/2024

🍁 PW’s Huge Annual
PINOT PARTY is back!
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Saturday | November 16th
2 Sessions | 12-2 | 3-5
🔗 Link in Bio!

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When we think of Pinot, the elegant, cherry-rich red wines popularly grown in France, Oregon, & California often come to mind. But the world of this grape family goes well beyond Pinot Noir! We’ve gathered a wide selection of wines from around the world all made from grapes called Pinot. Whether it’s the stony minerality of Pinot Gris, richly textured Pinot Grigio, a white, rosé, or classic red Pinot Noir, you will find the perfect wine for your fall table at the Pinot Party!
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As always, we’re breaking this thing into 2 sessions (12 - 2 pm & 3 - 5 pm), so please get your tickets now to secure your preferred time slot. The price is $39 per person & this is one of our most popular tastings of the year, so please don’t delay. You’ll be rewarded with not only a seat in the Number 9 lounge to sip cool wines with a crew of pros doing the pouring, but you’ll enjoy some seriously nice pricing on all of the bottles - just for you & just for the day, so c’mon out and let’s drink some Pinot!
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Ticket link in our bio & at Eventbrite.com
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11/04/2024

Special Free Tasting!
Wednesday, Nov 6th | 5-8pm
Two Mountains | Yakima Valley | WA
W/ Winemaker Mathew Rawn!
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Join us for an unexpected treat! We’ll have Two Mountain Winery’s Matthew Rawn at the table introducing his phenomenal Evergreen State selections!
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11/01/2024

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Election Day Special!
10% off all Domestic Wines
With proof of voting! Show us your sticker!!
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And join us for a special Post-Election free tasting with Tony LaFalce!
“Champagne Finance Reform”
11.6 | 5-8pm
High ABV wines to calm the nerves & bubbles to wash down the anxiety!
10% off all selections as usual, with a special, deeper discount on Champagne!
“Always carry champagne! In victory You deserve it & in defeat You need it!” -Napoléon
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10/31/2024

Frightening Fun Fact!
In “The Silence of the Lambs” published by Thomas Harris in 1988 Hannibal Lecter’s unforgettable pairing was changed from Amarone to Chianti for the Anthony Hopkins film release!
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Producers made the switch with the assumption that more of the audience would understand what Chianti was.
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The erudite Lecter knew his food pairings; as Amarone, with its high alcohol, long aging, and rich bitterness, is often paired with organ meat and/or wild game that must be hunted…”
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Crosarola Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico | 2017
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Dried Corvina grapes add spice, bitter chocolate, and fig notes to a complex, fruity nose. Full and rich on the palate, the 2017 Crosarola boasts enveloping tannins, earthy olive, and blackberry liqueur.
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$52 at the shop
$62 at your ESC or HIFI table!
⭐️ Grilled Virginia Ribeye
⚡️ Dino Rib or Brisket!
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10/22/2024

Upcoming Events!
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Class - Winemaker Visit
10.23 | 6pm | Tix in Bio! 🎟️
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Class - Syrah, Shiraz!
11.7 | 6pm | Tix in Bio! 🎟️
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Winemaker Visit!
The Fableist is a benchmark producer in Central Coast, CA viniculture. Winemaker Andrew Jones leads the charge, planting vineyards across the region & working w/ local winemakers. We are so lucky to have his assistant winemaker, Annie Smith, join us to showcase 6 of the wines made under the Fableist label while discussing Central Coast wine production and the story behind this winery!
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Native to the steep cool hillsides of the Northern Rhône Valley, the Syrah grape makes some of the most prestigious & elegant red wines in the world. The popularity of these French wines has led many winemakers in the New World to plant Syrah in new terroirs, resulting in a huge range of expressions. The Syrah wines coming out of Australia are so rich and meaty, they are their own beasts, called Shiraz! Join us!
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10/21/2024

Spooky Sippers!
Paired w/ Horror Movies!
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Contadi Castaldi “Satèn” Franciacorta | 2018
- Pair w/ “The Witch”
Horror | Mystery | 2015 |
“Wouldst Thou Like To Live Deliciously?” Then grab this creamy temptation tonight!
- $47 at the shop
- just $57 at your ESC/HIFI table!
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Von Buhl “Bone Dry”
Germany | Riesling | DRY 🚨
- Pair With “Interview With The Vampire | Horror | Fantasy | 1994
“Life has no meaning any more, does it? The wine has no taste?” This crisp, dry refresher will cure you of such ills!
- $27 at the shop
- just $37 at your ESC/HIFI table!
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Owen Roe | Sinister Hand Rhône Blend | Columbia Valley | WA | 2021
- Pair With “The Addams Family” | Comedy | Horror | 1991
“Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc” When you’re gladly feasting on those who would subdue you, accompany the meal with this!
- $28 at the shop
- Just $37 at your ESC/HIFI table!
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10/16/2024

Upcoming Events!
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Class - Women of VA
10.18 | 6pm | Tix in Bio! 🎟️
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Class - Winemaker Visit
10.23 | 6pm | Tix in Bio! 🎟️
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Women of Virginia
The budding wine industry in VA is gaining serious momentum, becoming an important American wine region. This quickly growing community of businesses has created opportunity for young female winemakers w/ experience & education to make a name for themselves in the business.
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Winemaker Visit!
Field Recordings & Fableist are benchmark producers in Central Coast, CA viniculture. Winemaker Andrew Jones leads the charge, planting vineyards across the region & working w/ local winemakers. We are so lucky to have his assistant winemaker, Annie Smith, join us to showcase 6 of the wines made under the Field Recordings & Fableist labels while discussing Central Coast wine production and the stories behind these wineries!
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Address

2004 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA
22301

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 8pm
Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	11am - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 9pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17035493444

Website

http://www.planetwineshop.com/

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Start your week off by stocking up on essentials! From whites to reds to sparkling and more, we have what you're looking for. We also offer a fine selection of craft beers and non-alcoholic options. We are open and ready to help you with alll of your restocking needs!