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Foradori Sale 1-21-26

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Foradori Sale



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Foradori
 
Elisabetta Foradori’s wines occupy a singular place in the world of wine. She is an icon of biodynamics and the natural wine movement. And her wines are classic and pure.
 
Her trailblazing curiosity has led her down a number of different (now trendy) roads long before anyone else in her region, including the use of amphora, a return to the traditional pergola trellis, and an emphasis on polycultural farming practices.
 
Foradori has championed the use of indigenous grapes such as Teroldego, with the help of massale selection, bringing the grape back to its former glory by undoing centuries of poor clonal selection. This approach has enhanced the quality of the wines and ensured the preservation of the local ecosystem for generations to come.
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Monday New Arrivals 1-19-26

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Bernard Baudry
New Week – New Arrivals
New Arrivals from Faiveley
René Rostaing New Arrivals
 

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Bernard Baudry
 
Across the board, the wines made by Matthieu Baudry of Bernard Baudry are beautiful, expressive, and delicious. His single vineyard bottlings, including the newly arrived La Croix Boissée.
 
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Bernard Baudry Chinon Les Granges, Loire 2024 750ml $24 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Winemaker Note “This is Loire Cabernet in its purest form, low in alcohol but high in perfume, which the Baudrys harness through low-intervention techniques like aging only in concrete and bottling unfiltered with barely any sulfur. That suave, silky texture is a delight when it swishes over the palate, especially when matched to a simple meal from fresh ingredients.
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Saintly Saint Cosme & Chateau de Rouanne Sale 1-18-26

 

For decades, Vinopolis has sought out estates that deliver not just excellence in a single vintage, but consistency, identity, and integrity over generations. Few wineries embody that philosophy as completely as Château de Saint Cosme, one of the great reference points of the Southern Rhône. These are wines that speak clearly of place, history, and restraint, offering pleasure today while remaining steadfastly age-worthy. Our relationship with Saint Cosme has deepened over time, shaped by repeated experiences that confirm just how reliably compelling these wines remain.

The story of Saint Cosme stretches far beyond modern winemaking. The Barruol family has stewarded the estate since the late 15th century, and the land itself tells an even older story. Beneath the limestone hills of Gigondas lie remnants of Roman-era winemaking, a reminder that this site has been prized for millennia.
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Vietti Sale 1-17-26

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Vietti Sale



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Vietti
 
Vietti is one of the benchmark producers in Barolo—a name that stands alongside Conterno, Mascarello, and Gaja in the short-list for the greatest in the region. Their style can be described as neo-classical. The wines aren’t ultra-traditional, but they do combine what the former owners and winemakers, Luca Currado and Elena Penna, value most about traditional wines of the Piedmont with modern cellar practices. The result is a set of wines that show tons of Nebbiolo character and distinct terroir signatures, but with a certain elegance that’s all Vietti.
 
The Barolos are the crown jewels of the estate. They represent the best sites under the Vietti’s spade. Organically farmed across the board, these wines offer a fantastic snapshot of the diversity of terroir in Barolo with a distinctive house style.
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Vie di Romans Sale 1-16-26

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Vie di Romans
 
Vie di Romans is one of the flagship wineries of Italy’s northern-eastern region of Friuli. Named for the ancient Roman road that defines one of their vineyards, they sit in the prestigious Isonzo section of the region. The section’s warmer micro-climate yields powerful, rich whites.
 
The winery holds their wines back for an extra year, accentuating the balance of power and minerality. These are some of the most intriguing, food-friendly bottles around, including their lush Chardonnays and complex Sauvignon Blancs. Their indigenous whites include the ‘Dolée’ Friulano and the Flors di Uis blend. The Dolée has fascinating aromatics of green herbs and ripe citrus, with a rich and decedent body.
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