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New Arrivals, Paitin, G. Conterno & more! 6-23-25

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Sylvain Pataille
New Week – New Arrivals
Trending Rosé
Paitin Barbaresco
Giacomo Conterno Barolo



New Arrival Featurette:
 
Sylvain Pataille
 
One of our favorite producers in the area is Sylvain Pataille. Working with nearly 40 acres of vines that are all certified organic, these are impressive, soulful wines.
 
“Consulting enologist Sylvain Pataille owns this 15-hectare Marsannay domaine, where he produces brilliant wines that number among the Côte d’Or’s finest values. Whole-cluster vinification, long macerations, low sulfur and protracted élevage are the rudiments of the approach.” -William Kelley, Wine Advocate
 
Just Arrived Reds from Sylvain Pataille:
 
Domaine Sylvain Pataille Bourgogne Rouge 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 8 bottles in stock now
Neal Martin-Vinous “The 2022 Bourgogne Rouge has a delineated and attractive bouquet, a little backward initially but opening with brambly red fruit and forest floor scents.
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Envinate Sunday Sale 6-22-25

That New Spanish Magic
 
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Envinate
 
The wines of Envínate buzz with energy, capturing the terroir of their respective regions as if by magic. But it’s no trick to what makes these wines superb: it’s hard work in the vines and low intervention in the winery that result in such spellbinding cuvées.
 
The methods of this group of winemakers, friends Alfonso Torrente, José Ángel Martínez, Laura Ramos, and Roberto Santana, are low-intervention in the winery and ultra-traditional (read: minimalist) in the vineyards. The vineyards see no chemical treatments, the vines are grown according to near-ancient practices, the grapes are hand-harvested and foot-trodden, and the juice ferments with indigenous yeasts only.
 
Though less individually famous than the other leading figures in this new Spanish winemaking movement, such as Daniel Landi or Raúl Pérez, the impact of Envínate has been profound.
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Goodfellow Sale 6-21-25

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Goodfellow Sale
Rosé of the Day


 
Goodfellow Family Cellars:
 
Obsessively Good & On Sale Now
 
Marcus Goodfellow and Megan Joy look more like farmers than two of the greatest winemakers in the country. Maybe it’s because they’re both. Although Goodfellow Family Cellars doesn’t have an estate vineyard, Megan and Marcus have amassed a deep understanding of their vines that only comes from spending time in the vineyards.
 
Their dedication is palpable in the resulting wines. The cuvées showcase their microscopic understanding of the potential in the Willamette Valley and their patient and thoughtful approach to winemaking. The minerality coaxed from the whites is jaw-dropping. The complexity and depth of the reds profound. The precision in the sparkling wines is only rivaled by Champagne.
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There’s no charge for holding until the next available shipping window, but we do ask that you reach out to schedule a shipping date at your earliest convenience.

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Nuits-St-Georges Sale 6-20-25

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Nuits-Saint-Georges Sale
Collector’s Corner & New Offer from Gaja


 
Age-Worthy and Incredible
 
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Nuits-Saint-Georges
 
Altough Burgundy’s Nuits-Saint-Georges does not technically have a Grand Cru vineyard to its name, this fact is a gift to us, and to you. Why? Because the commune’s most revered Premier Cru vineyards, such as Les-Saint-Georges, surely could be (and may be in the not-too-distant future). Without the official recognition, the wines sell for half of what they deserve. That makes NSG one of the best places to find value in Burgundy, especially at the single-vineyard level.
 
Some of our favorite wines from the village include the superlative selections from Faiveley. Though not originally known for their immediate approachability, the current generation shifted ever-so-slightly towards youthful enjoyment and softer tannins without compromising the ageability.
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Mid-Week Special: Bow & Arrow, Barbera & more!

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Bow & Arrow
Molitor of the Day
#Trending Southern Hemisphere Wines
Grape of the Week: Barbera


 
Bow & Arrow
 
Scott Frank makes wines that are vibrant, fresh and delicious in a truly old-world fashion. There’s a liveliness that can often be lacking from domestic wines, making them compulsively drinkable. Bonus points for the fact that these are affordable, too.
 
We often see wines from the U.S. marketed as ‘dupes of affordable French quaffers, but priced well north of their supposed peers. With Bow & Arrow, though, we’re pleased as punch that a delicious local wine is cheaper than similar wines from Europe.
 
Scott Frank’s pricing seems free of ego, and we are all happy to reap the rewards of his unconventional approach.
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