Faiveley: Glory in Burgundy 4-8-24

Four Day Sale Starts Now
 
In Burgundy, as in the cellars of Burgundy collectors, there is an illusion that time stops and that Burgundy never changes. Honoring tradition and family history is very important, but it is difficult to preserve those deep family holdings across the beautiful slopes if you’re not able to sell wine. Thus, change comes to us all and to some in ways that will benefit both the new Burgundy drinker and the long-term collector. Here is how change came to Faiveley.
 
The wines of Faiveley, while always of superlative quality, historically were known for their potential in the cellar and not always for their immediate approachability. Concentrated, stern, and ageable were the most common descriptors in reviews.
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La La Land of Opportunity



    


Do you drink Brunello?

You should.



Last October we ran a feature on the wines of La Fortuna and La Gerla from Brunello that met great success. A great number of die hard fans were born for these wineries and the excellent value they represent. This week we’d like to double down by putting the remaining quantity of these wines on sale for those with the ambition to seize a deal on ageworthy and highly rated Brunello. Many of these wines are back vintages which have been acquired after gentle aging in the winery’s cellars, and have rested in our temperature controlled storage. You won’t find a better opportunity to drink immaculately aged Sangiovese Grosso at attractive pricing anywhere else. Our full write-up on these wines can be found below.
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Dr. Bürklin-Wolf: Inspired Dry Rieslings 4-6-24

On Sale Now!

Closer to Strasbourg than Berlin, the German wine region the Pfalz is nestled between the Haardt Mountains and the Rhine River. Here one finds evidence of winemaking and consumption dating back to 550 BCE in a veritable oasis of forests and hills. The beneficial growing conditions make for some of the most interesting and diverse expressions of German wine, with dry Riesling being the crown jewel.
 
It’s an open secret that dry German Riesling can be some of the most complex white wine in the world, yet is also some of the most undervalued. There exist today some historic and well-respected producers that can turn heads and hearts without turning your wallet inside-out, such as the innovative Dr.
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Vinopolis Newsletter 4-5-2024

 In This Newsletter:

Special Arrival
Lokoya: exceptional altitude
New Arrivals
Clos Griotte, Schramsberg, Domaine Clape, Enderle & Moll, Los Bermejos, and more!
Staff Picks: Chillable Reds
“Lighter in style, chuggable, and always refreshing”
Featured Winemaker
Sampling Music Geek/Winemaker Saul Mutchnik’s Championship Bottles


Special Arrival
 



“I’m making these for collectors, not for the restaurant world … These wines are all babies—the tannins define these appellations.” –Winemaker Chris Carpenter as reported by The Wine Advocate (May 31, 2022)
 
So what makes Lokoya one of the most interesting wineries in Napa Valley? Start with its unique mission… an exploration of Cabernet Sauvignon from distinct terroirs of four of the region’s best mountain appellations: Mount Veeder, Howell Mountain, Spring Mountain, and Diamond Mountain. I’ve heard Lokoya described as the distinguished old professor of Napa wines and it makes a lot sense: like any great teacher it communicates its passion that communicates its message clearly to everyone.
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Goodfellow: New Releases Arrive Tomorrow 4-4-24

On Sale Now ‘Til Sunday!
 
Marcus Goodfellow is one of the most talented winemakers in Oregon, joined by the equally talented and knowledgeable Megan Joy. The wines reflect the minds of this incredible pair, showing microscopic understanding of the potential in the terroirs of the Willamette Valley.
 
These are profound wines, both white and red, that are made in a style that’s distinctly savory—no fruit bombs here. Together, Marcus and Megan craft wines that continually improve—both in the cellar and vintage to vintage. We love the wines for their coiled power and Burgundian structure, and we stack them enthusiastically & abundantly in our own personal cellars to adore for decades to come.
 
Don’t miss the releases from Tsai Vineyard, a new-to-the-winery vineyard in the north-western part of the Yamhill-Carlton.
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