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Racines – Burgundy Meets Cali Sale 10-16-24

Racines Sale

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Étienne de Montille of Domaine de Montille, one of the preeminent names in Burgundy, sought out land on the West Coast of America to craft Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He approached the new project with a Burgundian sensibility, so it was only natural that he focused on the Santa Rita Hills in Santa Barbara County. It’s a region that seems to pull at French hearts, as it did with the late Philippe Cambie and his joint project with Adam Lee of Siduri, named Beau Marchais.

And draw even more French folk, it did. Étienne shared the news with his friend Rodolphe Péters of Champagne’s top-class grower estate, Pierre Péters, who quickly signed on and became the sparkling wine consultant for the project. Étienne partnered with Santa Barbara-area native and winegrower Justin Willett of Tyler Vineyards to manage the project on site.

The results? Exquisite and poised, these are wines that even wowed stodgy British palates with their complexity. To quote Beaune Imports, “the cool coastal climate and mineral based soils give [the project’s co-founders] confidence in light of global warming and it’s clear that Justin’s winemaking style would be at home in either Burgundy or Champagne.”

These pedigreed wines will impress at your table, so stock up during our three-day sale!

5% off any 3-5 in-stock wines from Racines
10% off any 6 or more in-stock wines from Racines

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Sale ends Saturday, October 19th at 9 am Pacific.

We offer thirteen options from Racines on sale now, including:

Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Chardonnay 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 91 points “The 2018 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is bright, airy and wonderfully perfumed. Ethereal and gracious, the 2018 lifts out of the glass with striking aromatic presence to match its chiseled, mid-weight personality. This is one of the more nervy, taut Chardonnays readers will come across in 2018, and yet there is lovely breadth that emerges with a bit of time in the glass. Hints of lemon confit, white flower and marzipan linger nicely on the close.”

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Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Chardonnay 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $55, that’s $52.25 at 5% off and $49.50 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Decanter 93 points “A wonderfully complex wine with ample texture. The Sta Rita Hills Cuvée is sourced from some of Santa Barbara’s top Chardonnay sites. The wine sees very little new oak and, as a result, shines forth with delicate brilliance—classically cool climate Chardonnay aromatics of soft white florals, crushed chalk and a touch of mint. The palate has verve and energy with savoury petrichor-driven minerality coming to the fore, followed on by bruised apples, a touch of cardamom and honey to finish adding depth and complexity along the way.”

Racines Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Pinot Noir Sanford & Benedict is a powerful, brooding wine. The high percentage of stems (75%) undoubtedly adds savory intensity, but it also masks some site character. The 2019 is a gorgeous wine, but it is also austere and not an especially typical expression of this site. I hope to have a chance to taste it in a decade.”

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Racines Wenzlau Family Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 19 bottles in stock now
Decanter 95 points “Beguiling complexity, depth and beauty mark this outstanding Chardonnay from the Wenzlau Family Vineyard in the Sta Rita Hills. In a year when so many of California’s wine regions were devastated by smoke, this wine shows a fresh, airy poise—delicate and precise aromas of crushed chalk, petrichor, sweet white flower pollen and hints of seaspray. The palate is exquisite; a sophistication of flavours and textures collide. A savoury, briny minerality outlines apricot skin, early-season nectarine and subtle hints of bee pollen. The finish is fine, filigreed and fresh.”

This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!

Racines Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée Pinot Noir 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 93 points “The 2020 Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills Cuvée is a terrific introduction to the range. Crushed red berry fruit, mint, spice, rose petal and a touch of whole cluster savoriness are all beautifully delineated. This is suh a gorgeous and expressive Pinot.”

Racines Sanford & Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $115, that’s $109.25 at 5% off and $103.50 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “From organic vineyards along the Santa Rosa Road corridor, this Pinot Noir from Racines is a straightforward cooler site Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills. Aromas of strawberry fruit leather give way to notes of turned earth and crushed black basalt. The palate is savoury, with underlying dried fruit flavours. Montmorency cherries, garden soil and clove, evolve into notes of savoury herbs and streaks of graphite minerality.”

Racines Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 94 points “The 2019 Pinot Noir Saint Rose a new wine in this lineup. The 2019 is a blend of the best barrels from Domaine de la Côte and La Encantada vineyards. Ripe red cherry, blood orange, spice, menthol and a good deal of savoriness from the 50% whole clusters are front and center. Pliant and creamy, the 2019 is so expressive today. A few years in bottle should help the tannins soften.”

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Racines Sainte-Rose Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $79, that’s $75.05 at 5% off and $71.10 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “From organic vineyards along the Santa Rosa Road corridor, this Pinot Noir from Racines is a straightforward cooler site Pinot Noir from Sta Rita Hills. Aromas of strawberry fruit leather give way to notes of turned earth and crushed black basalt. The palate is savoury, with underlying dried fruit flavours. Montmorency cherries, garden soil and clove, evolve into notes of savoury herbs and streaks of graphite minerality.”

Shop our thirteen in-stock Racines selections on sale now on our webstore!

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Evesham Wood

5% off any 6-11 in-stock wines from Evesham Wood
10% off any 12 or more in-stock wines from Evesham Wood

Andre Clouet

5% off any 4-8 in-stock wines from Andre Clouet
10% off any 9 or more in-stock wines from Andre Clouet

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Evesham Wood sale ends Thursday, October 17th at 9 am Pacific. Andre Clouet sale ends Friday, October 18th at 9 am Pacific.

Andre Clouet – Champagne that’s ready to party 10-15-24

Andre Clouet Sale

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“Clouet farms some incredible Grand Cru plots around his home village of Bouzy as well as in the famous and very coveted middle slopes of Ambonnay with many vines in the best lieux-dits in the Champagne region…” –Kerry Winslow, Grapelive

Andre Clouet has been the unofficial house Champagne of Vinopolis for years, and is always worth having on hand as a budget-friendly way to elevate your next meal or party.

Founded in 1741, the Champagne House of Andre Clouet has been making some of the most beloved Champagnes in their entire village for centuries. Jean-Francois Clouet, the current owner and winemaker, is committed to promoting the rich history of the region. His wines do just that, while representing some of the best values available.

Clouet sources his cuvees from the assorted plots in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy. The village specializes in powerfully structured Pinot Noir. His latest releases offer ethereal fruit, dense minerality, and effusive aromatics. Don’t sleep on the Silver Label, a Grand Cru, bone-dry Brut Nature Champagne that offers generous aromatics to balance the crystalline-acidity and layers of minerals.

5% off any 4-8 in-stock wines from Andre Clouet
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Sale ends Friday, October 18th at 9 am Pacific.

We offer nine options from Andre Clouet on sale now, including:

Andre Clouet Un Jour de 1911… Brut NV 750ml Displayed Price: $85, that’s $80.75 at 5% off and $76.50 at 10% off, 30 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “[Reviewed 2021] The NV Un jour de 1911… is another 100% Bouzy Pinot Noir with an ancient label design. The shining golden-colored cuvée combines ripeness, complexity and finesse with intensity and elegance on both the nose and palate. It’s a powerful and rich yet very fine and balanced Champagne with great freshness and complex length. It is juicy and intense but also highly delicate, and its mineral tension and persistent finish make it a first-class wine for elaborate dishes. A great Champagne, with a label that doesn’t give any more detailed information regarding vintages or disgorgement date, but we know it’s always a 50/50 blend of three vintages (including one great millésime at least 10 years old) and reserve wines from a solera system. I tasted the wine as a Brut with Clouet’s German importer in Bremen. You shouldn’t drink it too early, as it would be a waste of its talents.”

Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Brut NV 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 32 bottles in stock now
Andre Clouet Grande Reserve Brut NV 3L Displayed Price: $279, that’s $265.05 at 5% off and $251.10 at 10% off, 3 double-magnums in stock now
Decanter 92 points “[Reviewed 2021] Incredible value for a blanc de noirs (100% Pinot Noir) grower Champagne from the grand cru vineyards of Bouzy. It shows gorgeous aromas of stone fruit, citrus and strawberry, with complex brioche nuances, remarkable balance, ongoing elegance and a rich, refined, persistent finish. Drinking Window 2021 – 2026.”

Andre Clouet Silver Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV 750ml Displayed Price: $39.50, that’s $37.53 at 5% off and $35.55 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Andre Clouet Silver Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature NV 3L Displayed Price: $279, that’s $265.05 at 5% off and $251.10 at 10% off, 15 double-magnums in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 92+ points “[Reviewed Apr 2021] Clouet’s NV Silver Brut Nature Grand Cru is a pure Bouzy Pinot Noir that was disgorged without any dosage. This disgorgement displays a medium intense golden color and a complex and refined bouquet of ripe and pureed apples and discreet chalky as well as brioche aromas. The palate is elegant, straight and fresh, very pure and salty on the finish. This is a challenging Brut Nature that needs to be aged for two or three years to gain complexity and finesse and to smooth its current edges. The finish is mineral, limestone and salty but also a bit drying at this moment.”

Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé NV 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé NV 3L Displayed Price: $319, that’s $303.05 at 5% off and $287.10 at 10% off, 1 double-magnum in stock now
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 90 points “The latest release of Clouet’s deeply colored NV Brut Rosé No 3 Grand Cru is showing well, opening in the glass with notes of blood orange, red berries, ripe apples and oatmeal. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and vinous, with ripe acids, a frothy mousse and a moderately intense finish. This is an attractive, gastronomic rosé that hails exclusively from Bouzy.” [Reviewed April 2019]

Andre Clouet Chalky Brut NV 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 93 points “Brimming with fresh apple, lemon and wild-berry aromas underlined by a note of freshly baked baguette, this begins so charming, then it turns in a fascinating mineral direction with a pronounced saline quality. The excitement comes from the tension between these two sides of this very distinctive champagne. Very long, chalky finish. 100% chardonnay from the 2013 vintage. Drink now.”

Shop our nine in-stock Andre Clouet selections on sale now on our webstore!

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Bründlmayer

5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Bründlmayer
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Bründlmayer

Evesham Wood

5% off any 6-11 in-stock wines from Evesham Wood
10% off any 12 or more in-stock wines from Evesham Wood

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Bründlmayer sale ends Wednesday, October 16th at 9 am Pacific. Evesham Wood sale ends Thursday, October 17th at 9 am Pacific.

Vinopolis Newsletter 10-14-24 PM

In This Newsletter:

Special Collector’s Arrivals
Get a jump on Champagne Season with Doyard

New Arrivals
Decugnano dei Barbi, Domaine Lumineux, Saint Cosme, and more!

Bordeaux Beauties
Leoville-Poyferre and Leoville-Barton: Divided they fall?

Special Collector’s Arrival

Domaine Doyard

“This Vertus domaine numbers among my favorite addresses on the Côte de Blancs, and the Doyard family’s vinous, incisive Champagnes deserve a place in any well-stocked cellar. Deep, concentrated and characterful, everything that bears the Doyard label is well worth serious attention.” -William Kelley, Wine Advocate

The Doyard family hard at work and play

Get a jump on the Champagne Holidays with this very limited, immaculate champagne from two of Guillaume Doyard’s most prized Grand Cru vineyards. As champagne growers dating back to at least the 17th century, they are farmers first, with a painterly approach to winemaking that clearly evokes both place and process.

Doyard ‘Les Lumieres’ Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2008 750ml $365 special, only 6 bottles available
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 97 Points “A spectacular wine, Doyard’s 2008 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Les Lumières was disgorged in November 2018 with minimal dosage. Unwinding in the glass with aromas of orange oil, crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh pastry, honeycomb and almond paste, it’s full-bodied, searingly concentrated and intense, with a racy spine of acidity, immense depth at the core and a long, electric finish. This cuvée is a blend of first-press juice: two-thirds Chardonnay from Mesnil-sur-Oger and one-third Pinot Noir from prime holdings in Aÿ.”

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Doyard ‘Revolution’ Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Non-Dose, Champagne, France NV 750ml $87.50 special, 8 bottles available
(No reviews for the 2023 release. Review for 2022 release provided for reference)
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 94 Points “Based on the 2016 vintage and disgorged early this year, Doyard’s NV Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Non Dosé Révolution offers up aromas of citrus oil, freshly baked bread, honeycomb, almonds and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and incisive, it’s a taut, elegantly textural Champagne with a fine mousse and a long, saline finish. It’s another fine rendition of this immensely reliable cuvée.”

Doyard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut, Champagne, France 2015 750ml $159 special, 6 bottles available
Wine Advocate 94+ Points “The swan song vintage of this cuvée, Doyard’s 2015 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru mingles aromas of citrus oil with notions of buttery pastry, dried white flowers and warm biscuits. Medium to full-bodied, layered and structured, with chalky dry extract and lively acids, it’s a taut, compact wine that will require a bit of bottle age to unwind.”

Doyard Oeil de Perdrix Grand Cru Brut Rose, Champagne, France 2018 750ml $169 special, 2 bottles available
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 95 Points “The 2018 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Millésimé Œil de Perdrix is lovely, wafting from the glass with scents of orange blossom, mirabelle plum, sweet citrus fruit and red berries. Medium to full-bodied, ample and pillowy, with a fleshy core of fruit and lively acids, it’s an elegant, charming wine that offers demonstrative drinking out of the gates.”

New Arrivals

Italy

Winery Note “Immerse yourself in the experience of tasting our Orvieto Classico, Frammento – an elegant and pleasantly versatile wine, perfect for accompanying your everyday moments. Its name evokes the fragments of seashells that fill our soils, witnesses of the sea that once covered them millions of years ago. But it also evokes the philosophical concept of terroir, and the fact that even in a sip of wine (a “fragment”), the totality of the soul of the place is still preserved.”
Decugnano dei Barbi Frammento Orvieto Classico, Umbria, Italy 2021 750ml $16 special, 36 bottles available
James Suckling “Subtle minerality to the salted lemons and tarragon herbs. Linear and bright on the medium-bodied palate with a streamlined structure and creamy texture. Dry and tangy finish. 55% grechetto, 20% sauvignon blanc, 20% vermentino and 5% procanico. Drink now.”

Oregon

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Domaine Lumineux Cuvee Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, USA 2021 750ml $59 special, 27 bottles available
Winery Note “A select blend of our distinct pinot noir clones, the 2021 Cuvée is a multidimensional, harmonious, expression of the Domaine Lumineux Dundee Hills vineyard. This wine exhibits opulent aromas of spice, featuring hints of anise, nutmeg, and earthy forest floor. The savory palate is accompanied by concentrated red fruit notes, intermingled with dried fig. The 2021 Cuvée boasts a complex structure, with intriguing notes of black pepper lending an alluring mouthfeel and a prolonged finish.”

France

Chateau de Saint Cosme

If you’re looking for a gorgeously layered red wine to curl up with, then your search is over. Even the most entrenched Châteauneuf snobs have got to admit: when it comes to memorable, terroir-focused Southern Rhône wines, Gigondas has got it going on.

Saint Cosme Gigondas Rouge, Rhone, France 2022 750ml $44.50 special, 16 bottles available
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 92-94 Points “A prospective blend of the 2022 Gigondas looks like one of the best ever from this estate … It’s impressively full-bodied without being heavy, showcasing wonderfully ripe black cherry fruit, a rich, velvety mouthfeel and a lingering finish.”

Saint Cosme Gigondas Hominis Fides Rouge, Rhone, France 2022 750ml $108 special, 8 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 95-97 Points “It’s full-bodied, has a layered, concentrated mouthfeel, plenty of ripe, polished tannins, and a solid core of darker fruits, iron, ground pepper, and some garrigue nuances. A serious, age-worthy Gigondas, it’s going to benefit from bottle age.”

Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Claux Rouge, Rhone, France 2022 750ml $108 special, 8 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 94-96 Points “More kirsch liqueur, graphite, ground pepper, and garrigue notes emerge from the 2022 Gigondas Le Claux, a more full-bodied Gigondas offering a deep, layered mouthfeel, impressive concentration, and building tannins. The cellar will be your friend here.”

Saint Cosme Gigondas Le Poste Rouge, Rhone, France 2022 750ml $108 special, 8 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 97-99 Points “My favorite of the trio (but that’s splitting hairs), the 2022 Gigondas La Poste is similarly full-bodied and concentrated, yet I love its purity and balance. Ripe red and black fruit, violets, spring flowers, and foresty, garrigue nuances all shine in this beautifully polished, layered, elegant Gigondas that has flawless balance. It shows the riper style of the vintage yet stays light on its feet and incredibly pure. Don’t miss it.”

Bordeaux Beauties

Leoville: Divided they fall?

Before the 19th century, St-Julien’s Domaine de Leoville was one estate, undivided. However, In 1826, a portion of the estate was purchased and designated Chateau Leoville-Barton. Hey, the more owners the merrier, right? Thus Leoville was divided once more giving us Leoville-Las Cases and Leoville- Poyferré. Three unique terroirs de Leoville owned and operated by different families.

We all know the saying “divided we fall” but all three remained so great they were each named Second Growths in the great Bordeaux classification of 1855. Truly a testament to the quality of Leoville’s source terroir and a triumph of winemaking prowess.

To this day, you’ll find it practically impossible to find a better expression of Bordeaux than the Leovilles Barton and Poyferre.

Chateau Leoville-Poyferre

New Arrival Chateau Leoville-Poyferre, Saint-Julien, France 2018 750ml $159 special
Jeb Dunnuck 100 Points “Every bit as good as the 2009, and I think better than the 2010 and 2016, the 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré is a total thrill that tops out my scale. Based on 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, its dense purple hue is followed by an incredible, full-bodied monster of a wine that, despite massive amounts of fruit, tannins, and extract, still stays weightless and ethereal, with incredible purity. Loaded with notions of crème de cassis, spring flowers, tobacco, violets, charcoal, and cedar pencil, it’s extraordinarily concentrated, flawlessly balanced, and has a finish that won’t quit. This is a legendary wine in the making. Give bottles 7-8 years, a decade would be even better, and it will keep for 40-50 years. Hats off to the Cuvelier family for another extraordinary wine!”

…also available from Leoville-Poyferre:

Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, France 2015 1.5L $249 special, 4 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points “The 2015 Leoville Poyferre is cut from the same cloth as the 2016, yet is more sexy, rounded and opulent. Notes of cassis, licorice, crushed rocks, lead pencil shavings and graphite all emerge from this unctuous, ripe, pedal-to-the-metal beauty that’s absolutely loaded with fruit and texture. Reminding me of the 2003, yet only fresher, don’t miss this beauty. It should be drinkable in 3-4 years and last for 3-4 decades.”

Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, France 2014 750ml $99 special, 12+ bottles available
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 Points “The 2014 Léoville Poyferré is gorgeous. Dark, sumptuous and ample on the palate, it possesses remarkable depth. Dark cherry, plum, smoke, scorched earth, licorice and menthol all flesh out as this radiant, deeply expressive wine shows off its considerable pedigree. The 2014 is going to need time to fully come together, but it is super-impressive. Tasted two times.”

Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Saint-Julien, France 2016 750ml $135 special, 6 bottles available
Decanter 98 Points “Relatively closed right now, as are all the St-Juliens, this takes time to open in the glass but does so to reveal lots of northern Médoc character in the liquorice and brambly fruit puree, with touches of caramel and sweet cassis. It’s hewn out of slate boulders with layers of tannin – a lovely construction that’s deepened even further during ageing. 2% Cabernet Franc finishes the blend. Matured in 80% new oak.”

Chateau Leoville-Barton

Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France 2016 750ml $189 special, 7 bottles available
Wine Spectator 97 Points – #1 Wine Of The Year “This is so vivid as it brims with pastis-soaked plum, blackberry, black currant and blueberry paste flavors, all carried by a perfectly integrated brambly spine. Tar and ganache notes give the finish an extra kick while everything stays within the mouthwatering roasted apple wood frame. Both regal and rambunctious, this is St.-Julien to a T.”
Decanter 96 Points “I love this – there’s concentrated cassis on the nose with a strong, smoky edging. On the palate the coffee and dark chocolate is clear, a little bitter in an extremely attractive way, leaning against the rich, sweet black fruits. There’s no question those tannins are in full play. An excellent wine with a great life ahead. Matured in 60% new oak. Drinking Window 2024-2040.”

Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France 2018 750ml $135 special 17 bottles available
Wine Spectator 97 Points “Cassis, crushed plum and steeped blackberry fruit is all packed into this wine, along with tar, violet and roasted apple wood notes, plus a terrific tug of warm earth. Shows lots of energy in reserve, with a tightly knit finish pulling everything together. Cellaring required. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Best from 2026 through 2040.”

Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, France 2019 750ml $119 special 1 bottle available
Jeb Dunnuck 97 Points, #7 top 100 “The flagship 2019 Château Léoville Barton is brilliant, showing both the style of the estate as well as the vintage beautifully. It’s never the biggest or richest wine, yet it has a classic, vibrant, structured style that ages beautifully. Pure cassis, black currants, scorched earth, new leather, and graphite are just some of its nuances, and it’s medium to full-bodied, with a lively spine of acidity, beautiful overall balance, and a great finish. This textbook Léoville Barton demands a decade of bottle age and will keep for 30-40 years.”

Evesham Wood & Haden Fig Sale 10-14-24

Evesham Wood & Haden Fig Sale

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After studying wine in Germany, the late Russ Raney founded the Evesham Wood winery in 1986. He took his inspiration from Burgundy and Alsace, planting Pinot Noir and aromatic white varieties. He was an inspiring figure in the Valley who influenced many folks in the industry.

After working with Russ for several years, Erin Nuccio took over as winemaker and owner in 2010 while developing his own original label, Haden Fig. Under Erin’s stewardship, the already topnotch winery has continued to improve, showcasing the profound terroir of the land.

The estate vineyard, Le Puits Sec, is planted on an east facing slope with iron-rich soils overlooking the Willamette River. It is certified organic and, as a founding member of the Deep Roots Coalition, is dry farmed. The winery is certified organic, too.

While the Evesham Wood wines tend toward elegance and the Haden Fig wines towards more fruit-forward notes, both are expressive examples of their (all dry-farmed) vineyards. Erin’s aim is to continue in the style of minimal intervention at optimal (not over-) ripeness and reduced yields to allow vineyards to express themselves.

Erin Nuccio is doing something harder than founding a revered wine label: keeping and improving the standards that made Evesham Wood famous. We’re proud to carry an extensive lineup from this benchmark estate, as well as gorgeous selections from Haden Fig—all of which are on sale now!

5% off any 6-11 in-stock wines from Evesham Wood and/or Haden Fig
10% off any 12 or more in-stock wines from Evesham Wood and/or Haden Fig

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We offer thirteen options from Evesham Wood and Haden Fig on sale now, including:

Evesham Wood Blanc du Puits Sec, Eola-Amity Hills 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $18, that’s $17.10 at 5% off and $16.20 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “We co-ferment our estate vineyard, Le Puit Sec’s, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Kerner, Rieslaner, and Gruner Veltliner in neutral barrels in an homage to the classic field-blend wines of Alsace. Fruited and savory on the nose with lanolin and white and yellow flowers, granny smith apples, asian pears, and tangerines. There’s some almond nougat, honey, along with yellow plums and peach skin on the palate with great acid to tie up the finish.”

This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!

Evesham Wood Mahonia Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Decanter 95 points “To the south of the Eola-Amity appellation lies Mahonia Vineyard, planted in 1985, and farmed diligently by winemaker Erin Nuccio. It abounds with savoury and floral with chicory root spice complexity. Aromatics of alpine herbs and flowers, fresh spearmint and dried blood orange peel. The palate is elegant and refined, with tart red berries, savoury dried herbs and mint and a rich note of amaro-driven herbaceous character delivering tremendous complexity.”

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Evesham Wood La Grive Bleue Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Was $41.90, Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 25 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir La Grive Bleue is distinctly savory. It opens with an herbal thrust of rosemary and sage before evolving into wild blueberries, wilted violets and flowery underbrush. This is youthfully lean and compact, washing across the palate with silken textures and a refined blend of red berries and spice. It tapers off with tense tannins, a firm acid spine and hints of tangerine, leaving the taster completely enamored. Readers should wait another year or two to indulge in this bottle. (Drink between 2026-2032)”

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Evesham Wood Le Puits Sec Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2021 750ml Was $51.90, Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “What a beauty! The 2021 Pinot Noir Le Puits Sec blossoms in the glass with a gorgeous mix of dusty violets and roses complemented by autumnal spice, giving way to citrus-tinged wild berries. This sweeps across the palate with finesse, lifted and ethereal, with shades of blue and purple inner florals accentuating dark red fruits. It finishes long and hauntingly floral with a tactile mineral crunch and coating of gently grippy tannins. For lovers of old-school Oregon Pinot, the 2021 is dreamy”.

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Evesham Wood Sojeau Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Decanter 94 points “The Sojeau Vineyard formerly Sojourner sits at about 270m in the Eola-Amity Hills and is both organic and dry-farmed, planted in 2007. Winemaker Erin Nuccio uses Pommard, Wadenswil, and 115 in this single vineyard bottling. Its aromatic intensity hits you with dollops of florals, ripe blue fruit aromatics and a note of freshly turned earth. The palate pulsates with freshness and minerality but offers an intensity of blue and dark red berry fruits. Red plum skins, wild mountain berries and sweet hints of ripe strawberry draw you in, the finish closes with elements of tea leaves and dried mint.”

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Evesham Wood Temperance Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Decanter 96 points “Richly mineral, with the elegance evocative of Burgundy. The Temperance Hill Pinot Noir from Evesham Wood is comprised of mostly 1982 planted vines, along with some replanting from 2015. Aromatics of dusty books, pencil lead and dried rose petals announce this beautiful Pinot Noir from one of Oregon’s definitive cru sites. The palate is silken, with fine country hints of rusticity. Dried herbs, tamari and chicory root set a savoury tone met by elements of black tea and red plum skins. Delicious, refined and timeless.”

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Evesham Wood “Cuvee J” Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 93+ points “Deeply floral and intense, the 2021 Pinot Noir Cuvee J wafts up with an earth-borne bouquet of crushed stones and undergrowth, complicating pretty wild strawberry fruit. This is softly textured and round, with tart red and blue fruits swirling across a core of salty minerals and savory spice. It leaves a blend of violet and lavender florals and a sour citrus twang, finishing long and staining with a subtle tug of fine tannin. (Drink between 2025-2031)”

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Haden Fig Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 14 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard entices with a sweet-and -sour mix of crushed wild berries, rose petals and blood orange. It’s soothingly round, with juicy acidity and masses of ripe red berry fruits that swirl throughout. Expertly balanced, the 2022 finishes with amazing length and youthful tension, leaving a pleasantly chewy sensation and a film of fine-grained tannins. There’s an inner harmony here that’s something to behold it promises many years of positive development.”

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Haden Fig Croft Vineyard Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 92 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Croft Vineyard entices with a confectionary air as crushed violet candies and sweet spices complement wild blueberries and hints of stone dust. It’s cool-toned and racy in feel, with a saline tinge of minerality up front that gives way to crisp red and blue fruits. The 2022 finishes tannic and full of youthful tension, leaving a subtle sour citrus kick that adds a lovely contrast. (Drink between 2026-2032).”

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Kruger-Rumpf Sale 10-12-24

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Kruger-Rumpf is a consistent favorite at Vinopolis, and justifiably so. Their holdings sit closer to the Rhine, geographically, than some of the other big names in the area and their wines have more intrinsic power as a result. These are some seriously good Rieslings, at prices considerably lower than what you’d pay from bigger name producers.

The estate dates back to the 1700s, and grapes were sold to a regional cooperative until Stefan Rumpf began their estate program in 1984. Their estate holdings now encompass just under 124 acres in both the Nahe and Reinhessen, the majority planted to Riesling. This embrace of innovation has continued into the next generation, with Georg Rumpf transitioning the estate to organic farming practices. They are also members of the VDP, an invite-only consortium of German producers largely considered the best in the country (and include such luminous estates as Donnhoff, Emrich-Schonleber, and Schafer-Frohlich).

At Vinopolis we carry a dizzying array of their wines. The majority are Rieslings from their estate holdings. Their top dry wines come from the Abtei, Im Pitterberg, and Burgberg vineyards, which are more suited to the production of bright, dry bottlings than the Dautenpflänzer. Their “1937” is a single-block bottling of the Abtei vineyard’s oldest and steepest section. Despite the vine age and fantastic quality, it’s just half the price of similar unicorn wines (think Carl Loewen’s “1896”). The Burgberg is one of the top GG sites in the upper Nahe, tiny and impossibly steep, and the Kruger-Rumpf version shows off the classicism and elegance of the site.

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We offer thirteen options from Kruger-Rumpf on sale now, including:

Kruger-Rumpf Abtei ‘1937 (Reserv)’ Riesling Trocken 2018 750ml Was $39, Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 35 bottles in stock now
Grapelive 94-96 points “The 2018 barrel sample of Kruger-Rumpf’s Abtei 1937 was stunningly gorgeous with brilliant details, ripe extract density, vivid mineral tones and vibrant acidity showing a purity and vitality of youth, but with the complexity and length of its old vine material. Georg Rumpf has crafted a Trocken beauty here with layers of delicacy and substance. This juice is on par with almost any GG, making it an incredible value already. Be sure to book your allocation of this ultra-limited bottling from Terry These and importer Skurnik Wines. You will not be disappointed…”

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Kruger-Rumpf Abtei ‘1937 (Reserv)’ Riesling Trocken 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2021 Bingerbrücker Abtei Rupertsberg “1937” Riesling trocken shows a deep, clear, refined and elegant, complex and predominantly stony bouquet with notes of fresh lemon juice and some herbal nuances. Mouthfilling, round and vital on the palate, with crystalline and savory acidity, this is a silky, supple and fruit-intense but always elegant and refined dry Riesling from vines planted in 1937. The 2021 reveals a palatable phenolic structure and currently lacks some charm, but its stimulating lemon notes and saline vitality are highly promising. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in October 2022.”

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Kruger-Rumpf Abtei ‘1937 (Reserv)’ Riesling Trocken 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 97 points “(Kruger-Rumpf Riesling Nahe Abtei 1937 Trocken, Germany) Breathtaking nose of an entire spectrum of plum aromas plus a ton of smokiness. From vines planted in 1937. Extremely concentrated and precise with a gigantic minerality that literally takes your breath away. Then comes the fabulously long, creamy and crystalline finish. Yes, that sounds like a contradiction, but it is exactly this kind of thing that makes this one of the greatest non-GG German dry rieslings. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.”

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Kruger-Rumpf Burgberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93+ points “From low-yielding vines planted in the 1950’s and 1960’s, the 2018 Burgberg Riesling GG is absolutely great on the pure, clear and refreshing, super flinty and mineral nose. On the palate, this is an intense, highly complex and elegant dry Riesling with crystalline acidity and a long and refreshing, crystalline and salty finish. Bottled and tasted in July 2019.”
David Schildknecht-Vinous 93 points “Scents and luscious palate presence of white peach, yellow plum and grapefruit are wreathed in iris. Gloss and textural plushness – there is an almost doughy midpalate impression – are allied to a striking finishing sense of buoyancy and clarity. The salinity tugs at the salivary glands and, along with the wine’s sense of animation, leaves the tongue quivering. I tend to believe that the conjunction of such pronounced salinity and the site’s high percentage of quartzite is more than mere coincidence, though it would be nice to learn of relevant scientific investigation.”

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Kruger-Rumpf Burgberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 17 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The 2021er Burgberg Riesling GG, as it is referred to on the consumer label, presents a hugely aromatic, perfumed, and captivating nose of tangerine, lily flower, may tree, Conference pear, and almond cream as well as a hint of toffee. The wine coats the palate with juicy and light-yellow fruits and flowers and leaves superbly clean, focused, and animating feel of herbs and spices in the very long and precise finish. The length is really superb. What a beautiful attractive and aromatic GG. 2024-2031.”

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Kruger-Rumpf Munsterer Dautenpflanzer Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 91 points “The 2021er Dautenpflänzer Riesling GG, as it is referred to on the consumer label, has a delicately ripe and aromatic nose of lily flowers, canned yellow peach, William’s pear, orange blossom, may tree, violet, and a dash of litchi. The wine is playful and zesty on the palate, where fresh flavors of orchard fruits make for a very attractive side. The finish is long and bone-dry in taste, with a hint of tartness in need of integration. This fruit-driven and aromatic dry wine will please lovers of the style. 2024-2031”

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Kruger-Rumpf Im Pittersberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93+ points “The 2018 Im Pitterberg Riesling GG is bright and floral on the fragrant and elegant, spicy-mineral nose. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, with rich and concentrated fruit that is balanced by a tight and mineral structure and lingering salinity, this is an elegant, very complex and sustainable dry Riesling with crunchy stone flavors and a gripping finish. This is a great Nahe wine from the 2018 vintage. Tasted in July 2019.”

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Kruger-Rumpf Im Pittersberg Riesling Grosses Gewachs 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92+ points “The 2021er Im Pitterberg Riesling GG, as it is referred to on the consumer label, offers a beautifully complex even if still quite restrained and smoky nose of minty herbs, greengage, anise, black tea, licorice, and menthol. The wine has great presence and structure on the palate, even though the tart and tannic side are still at the forefront at the moment. There is great depth and intensity right into the very long and slightly broad finish. This very impressive dry Riesling should be kept for a couple of years before true greatness, and there is even some upside potential if the wine gains finesse with aging. 2026-2036+”

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Kruger-Rumpf Estate Riesling Trocken 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 27 bottles in stock now
Skurnik Importer Note “Vineyard: a Cuvee of Kapellenberg and Dautenpflänzer selection of the younger vineyards 15-25 years. Soil Type: Quartz, loess, some red slate. Fermentation & Elevage: stainless steel, fermentation with natural yeasts. Münsterer Kapellenberg – quartz, with some red slate – several sections which are very steep, but similar to Rheinberg where the lower sections have richer soils. Münsterer Dautenpflänzer – loess, subsoil is quartz – Daute means “shoot” and pflänzer means “plant”, an homage to the fact that this was once a nursery. South facing, the older section is steep, and the vineyard is an amphitheater shape.”

Kruger-Rumpf Munsterer Pittersberg Riesling Spätlese 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
David Schildknecht-Vinous 95 points “Picked at the end of October but with minimal botrytis, this certainly stands in magnificent contradiction to my vintage generalization that picking past the middle of that month was not advantageous. Unlike its counterpart form the Dautenpflänzer, this was raised in cask, and was allowed to ferment to a lower level of residual sugar. It comes off as a riper, richer sibling of the corresponding Im Pitterberg Riesling Kabinett, its gloss merging with creaminess, yet with fresh white peach and lime juiciness complementing ripe quince and serving for animation and refreshment. The finish is unexpectedly electrifying in its vibrancy and mouthwateringly saline, and gains stimulating counterpoint from peach kernel piquancy, peach fuzz prickle and a crystalline sense of stone-showering mineral impingement. (If there is a second, “regular” Im Pitterberg Spätlese from this vintage, I am not aware of it.)”

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