“Of all of the domaines we represent, no other serves more as our cornerstone, stands more in the defense of terroir, and is more intricately interwoven with our own history, than that of the iconic Peyraud family of Domaine Tempier…. If any wine can be said to have soul, it’s Tempier.” – Kermit Lynch (Importer)
 
Domaine Tempier is Bandol. It is the most famous producer in the region, best known for its mineral-driven and cellar-friendly rosé. The reds, though, are criminally underrated and underappreciated, especially to lovers of bold, full-throttle wines. They represent the pinnacle of Mourvèdre-based blends that could convince even the most die-hard Rhone lovers to expand their horizons, if only one could manage to convince them to try. That might be the hardest part, but we’ve greased the wheel, so to speak, by placing these wines on our three-day sale, starting now.
 
If you aren’t familiar with the Tempier reds (or Bandol in general) know that these are big and rich with a distinct earthiness and a spicy, bright finish. Historically, they were quite tannic as well, but Tempier has made current releases drinkable on release (we just suggest a healthy decant). Oh, and in case you’re wondering, they age remarkably. Mourvèdre effortlessly transcends its decades much like Nebbiolo. So, pick up a few and prepare to have your mind blown now and for decades to come.
 

5% off any 4-8 in-stock wines from Domaine Tempier
10% off any 9 or more in-stock wines from Domaine Tempier
 
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Sale ends Thursday, June 13th at 9 am Pacific.

 
We offer eight wines from Domaine Tempier, including:
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 16 bottles in stock now
Winery Notes “Tempier’s Blanc, with its delicate florals, subtle note of anise, and stony finish, tastes perfect alongside shellfish or grilled seafood. After a few years in your cellar, pair it with cheeses or serve it alone to appreciate the “honeyed and marine aromas” that develop with age.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge “Pour Lulu” 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $56, that’s $53.20 at 5% off and $50.40 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 91-93 points “Tasted from foudre, the 2020 Bandol Cuvee Classique had been blended the week before my visit. Already showing classic notes of tree bark and truffle layered against cherries and raspberries and a touch of olive, it looks relatively precocious. In the mouth, it’s medium to full-bodied, concentrated and rich, with a long, plush finish.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Falstaff 93 points “Vivid notes of ripe strawberry immediately hit the nose with red-fruited charm, opening up into aromatic notes of summer pudding. The palate is smooth and just as fruity. This is rounded and medium bodied, brimming with that ripe, fresh berry fruit and an ample, full-fruited yet utterly fresh, summery richness.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $81.80, that’s $77.71 at 5% off and $73.62 at 10% off, 23 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 92-94 points “The 2020 Bandol la Migoua—tasted from foudre—is a bit tarry and rubbery (expected, to some degree, in young Mourvèdre-based wines) but opens up to reveal seductive, ripe notes of blackberries and mulberries. A blend of approximately 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Cinsault, 15% Grenache and 5% Syrah, it’s medium to full-bodied on the palate, concentrated but silky in feel and elegant on the long finish.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol La Migoua 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $84.50, that’s $80.28 at 5% off and $76.05 at 10% off, 7 bottles in stock now
Importer Notes “In 2021, this cuvée recalls the classique above, but with everything dialed up a notch. Savory and structured, it evokes Provençal garrigue, licorice, and a hint of black olive. This bottling is a strong candidate for your cellar but also open enough to pair wonderfully with a ribeye today.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge La Tourtine 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 28 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 94-96 points “Mainly Mourvèdre (85%), with Cinsault and Grenache, the 2020 Bandol la Tourtine was still in foudre at the time of my visit last year. Scents of cola, smoke and red berries provide ample complexity on the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is concentrated and almost creamy in texture while remaining fresh and dynamic on the lengthy finish.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge La Tourtine 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $84.50, that’s $80.28 at 5% off and $76.05 at 10% off, 20 bottles in stock now
Importer Notes “At this stage, La Tourtine is the most open, fruit-forward, and alluring of the three reds here. Zesty and vibrant, with notes of black cherries, blood orange, and iron, this bottle will be hard to keep your hands off now. But do yourself a favor and grab at least a few bottles to revisit in five, ten, and twenty years from now. There are few pleasures like aged Bandol rouge from Tempier.”
 
Domaine Tempier Bandol Rouge Cuvee Cabassaou 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $119, that’s $113.05 at 5% off and $107.10 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Winery Notes “The Cabassaou cuvée (ça cabasse = gives a hefty punch) is from a terroir with small stone walls, at the bottom of the Tourtine, protected from the Mistral wind. The vines benefit from a very warm micro-climate with thermal winds. Paradoxically the vines are located at the bottom of the hill but the soil is not deep and the yields are very small. They give a very dense, tight wine, typically Mourvèdre, with an exceptional aging potential.”

 
Shop our eight selections from Tempier on sale now on our webstore!


 
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Molitor in Bernkastel
 
5% off any 4-8 in-stock Molitor wines from Bernkastel
10% off any 9 or more in-stock Molitor wines from Bernkastel
 
Domaines Ott
 
5% off any 4-8 in-stock wines from Domaines Ott
10% off any 9 or more in-stock wines from Domaines Ott
 
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Molitor in Bernkastel sale ends Tuesday, June 11th at 9 am Pacific. Domaines Ott sale ends Wednesday, June 12th at 9 am Pacific.

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Molitor
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Vinopolis Featurette: Close-Out Rosés



Molitor’s Bernkastel Selections
 
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Ambition and drive define Markus Molitor and his incredible wines. After 35 years at the helm of the family business, Markus remains one of the most respected winemakers in the world.
 
As a towering figure in the Mosel, with an impressive, modern winery and holdings in almost every important vineyard in the region, Molitor crafts dozens of wines each year. He believes that every single sub-parcel and selective pick should be vinified to its utmost potential. He not only keeps specific vineyard blocks separate, but also specific passes through the vineyard. What results is a somewhat confusing, especially to those unfamiliar with German labeling conventions, but deeply rewarding portfolio of wines to explore.
 
Whether white capsule (dry), green capsule (off-dry), or gold capsule (fruity to nobly sweet), Markus’ wines represent some of the Mosel’s best. And thanks to his extensive holdings, Molitor offers German Riesling lovers with a passport to explore many of the region’s most important vineyards.
 
It’s no secret that we’ve long adored these wines, having stocked every bottle available since the 2015 vintage. And that’s excellent news for you: that means we can offer this massive array at rock-bottom prices. How to choose? Let us guide you through the wines village-by-village as we explore this excellent producer on our three-day sale!
 
At a sharp bend in the Mosel River is the village of Bernkastel, where we find Bernkasteler Badstube and Bernkasteler Lay. The name “Badstube” is in reference to the hot springs near the village that became famous during the Middle Ages. Despite the following naming conventions for a single-vineyard wine, Bernkasteler Badstube actually refers to the collection of six vineyards. Wines with this designation can come from any mix of the sites, though it would be an oversight to think of Bernkasteler Badstube as a mere village wine. Even the VDP designates it as a Grosse Lage, or Great Growth. The six vineyards include some of the most famous vineyards in the world of wine. The wines tend to be racy and floral with lively acidity and a long aging potential.
 
The tiny Bernkasteler Lay (pronounced “lie”) vineyard is a long strip of a vineyard that extends from a sharp bend in the river. The soils in Lay are blue slate, imparting rich texture and minerality to the wines. It rivals Doktor for the most prestigious vineyard in Bernkastel.

We’re offering all of our Molitor wines from the village of Bernkastel on our three-day sale. Stock up and explore the terroir-driven wines from one of German’s most famous winemakers!
 

5% off any 4-8 in-stock Molitor selections from Bernkastel
10% off any 9 or more in-stock Molitor selections from Bernkastel
 
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Sale ends Tuesday, June 11th at 9 am Pacific.

 
We offer nine Molitor wines from Bernkastel, including:
 
Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese ** Trocken (White Capsule) 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 13 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 95+ points “The lime-green-golden 2019 Bernkasteler Lay Auslese ** (White Capsule) is deep, intense and concentrated yet elegant and still precise and flinty on the nose. The attack on the palate is stunningly young and vital before the elegant and crystalline wine reveals its complexity and inner power. This is a tightly structured, very digestible and still edgy Auslese that needs another 5-6 years or so to settle and shine. This 2019 is enormously salty on the finish and highly promising. Bottled in September last year and tasted in May 2021.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese ** Trocken (White Capsule) 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points “The 2020 Riesling Bernkasteler Lay Auslese ** (White Capsule) is pure, refined and fresh on the precise and concentrated but bright and shining, transcendental nose that is intense and ripe but doesn’t show any tropical fruit aromas. Crystalline, highly refined and saline on the palate, this is a rich and very intense Riesling whose electric acidity takes all the weight and concentration up a steep flight to heaven, where the wine flies possibly forever like a satellite around the globe. The finish is so juicy, so saline and so precise that one can’t leave the glass without a sense of wonder. So much finesse and intensity in one glass? 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 50 21 in July 2022.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese Feinherb (Green Capsule) 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 94+ points “The 2018 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese (Green Capsule) is very clear and intensely aromatic on the pure, elegant, flinty and only initially slightly reductive nose that displays very fine stone fruit and delicate slate aromas. Pure, round and piquant on the palate, this is a crystalline and nervy yet perfectly juicy, intense and elegant Badstube Spätlese with a persistently long and salty-piquant finish. The 2018 has stimulating grip and will age terrifically well over 30+ years. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Auslese * Feinherb (Green Capsule) 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2020 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese * (Green Capsule) is clear, deep and intense on the concentrated, mineral and lemon-scented nose that shows bright and fresh fruit and very fine broken slate aromas. Full-bodied, very intense and lush, with sweet fruit, this is an enormously salty, complex, very long, energetic and tensioned Badstube with a hint of caramel on the finessed and crystalline finish that also reveals laser-sharp but ripe acidity. The finish is very intense and concentrated but savory and stimulating. This Riesling is like a bright laser beam! But it is also very intense and concentrated. A promising wine that is made to be cellared for a minimum of 10 to 15 years. 10.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 64 21 in July 2022.”
 
Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Auslese ** Feinherb (Green Capsule) 2016 750ml Was $51.90, Displayed price $46, that’s $43.70 at 5% off and $41.40 at 10% off, 8 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 96 points “The 2016 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese ** (Green Capsule) offers a pretty clear and delicate, fresh and flinty bouquet with bright fruit aromas and clayey wet slate notes. On the palate, this is a tensioned, fresh, mineral and tightly woven Auslese in the medium sweet style. It’s truly piquant and fresh, and the ripe, concentrated fruit is well balanced by vibrating minerals and phenolic grip. The finish is very long and fine, with a lot of salinity and slatey freshness. This is an impressive wine, but you should be patient with it. Tasted March 2018.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2013 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points “Stunningly clear and pure on the citric-perfumed nose, the sweet 2013 Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** is characterized by its laser-like precision and elegance, which is perfectly paired with its vibrant acidity and piquant minerality that lingers and makes this Auslese a memorable one.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2017 750ml Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2017 375ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 17 half-bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points “Molitor’s 2017 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) offers a deep, pure, precise, smoky, highly concentrated yet refined and coolish nose of stewed stone fruits, candied lemons and grapefruits that intermingle with crushed stone and some leathery aromas. Lush and round on the generous but precise and highly finessed palate, this is an almost weightless Auslese with a honey-sweet yet piquant and salty finish. This is another laser-sharp but also sensual highlight of the vintage, not only at Markus Molitor. Tasted at the domain in April 2019.”
 

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese *** (Gold Capsule) 2019 375ml Displayed Price: $66, that’s $62.70 at 5% off and $59.40 at 10% off, 23 half-bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 98 points “Filled in 375-milliliter bottles, the 2019 Bernkasteler Badstube Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with a fascinating, refined and aromatic bouquet of broken slate and botrytized raisins. Lush and fresh, with very fine grip, this is an utterly finessed and aromatic Auslese that is as rich and intense as it is weightless, frisky and salivating. Surely a picture-book Auslese from the Badstube. Tasted in May 2021.”

 
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Shop our nine Molitor selections from Bernkastel on sale now on our webstore!


 
Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:
 
Pretty In Pink:
Close-Out Rosés Ideal for Your Summer
 
#RoséAllDay!
 

We’re offering plenty of pink on our Close-Out sale just in time for summer vibes. So put on your shades, grab your beach towel, and stop in the shop to pick up a sixer for your next summer soiree.
 
In Stock Now:
 
Château Margilliere Bastide Rosé, Côteaux Varois en Provence 2021 750ml Was $16, Now $14, 1 bottle in stock now
Winery note “A robe of very pale and attractive pink. Expressive of a wild strawberry, the nose reveals a hint of grapefruit. A large and delicate mouth for the pleasure of the buds, with aromas of raspberry and jasmine.” Certified organic.
 

This is the only listing in the USA today for any vintage!

 
Domaine Ray-Jane Rosé, Vin de Pays du Var 2021 750ml Was $21.90, Now $18, 8 bottles in stock now
Producer notes “Salmon color, fruit notes on the palate. A wine full of lightness and balance.”
 

This is the only listing in the USA today for any vintage!

 
Gramona ‘Mart’ Xarel-lo Vermell Rosat, Penedes 2020 750ml Was $26, Now $24, 12 bottles in stock now
Eric Solomon Imports note “Xarel-lo, Vermell Certified organic CCPAE and biodynamic DEMETER. The pale color of this rosé comes from a 48-hour maceration before pressing. With this additional skin contact, combined with the already high levels of antioxidants present in the juice of this variety, Mart cannot only be enjoyed in its youth (peaches and strawberries) but it has the capacity to develop for several years in the bottle as more pink peppercorn nuances emerge.”
 

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Château Les Mesclances Cuvée Romane Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2020 750ml Was $24, Now $19, 8 bottles in stock now
“The 2020 Cotes de Provence Rose Romane is a blend of 42% Grenache, 40% Cinsault and 18% Syrah. Fermented and aged in stainless steel, it’s a predictable pale salmon-hued wine, with vibrant notes of lime zest, alpine strawberries and hints of peach and melon. Medium-bodied, it’s crisp, clean and impeccably made, with a lasting finish. For the price, it’s a solid value.” -Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate
Rosenthal Wine note “‘Romane’ Côtes de Provence Rosé From 20 year-old vines at the base of the hill overlooking the estate, the Romane is made up of 70% Grenache, along with Cinsault and Mourvedre, the latter of which provides a point of amertume (a fresh, bitter note) and a salinity that quickly draws one back to the wine. The Grenache spends a few hours macerating with the skins, providing an extra layer of depth and structure to this classic wine.”
 

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Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Rosé, Rhone 2021 750ml Was $28, Now $21.90, 8 bottles in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 89 points “The medium salmon-hued 2021 Gigondas Rose features scents of pink grapefruit, guava and melon. A blend of 50% Cinsault, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Grenache, it’s medium-bodied, with a lovely, silky texture and a long finish that echoes of crushed stone and paraffin.”
Importer note “From the lieu dit “La Moutte” this tiny production rosé is from mostly 45 year old Cinsault planted in 1970, and 10-15 year old Mourvèdre and Syrah. Cold maceration for 6 hours in the press and slow pneumatic pressing. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with occasional lees stirring. 70% Cinsault, 15% Syrah, 15% Mourvèdre. Soil: Red sandy clay soil with broken round stones (cailloux). Organic.”

We offer 205 wines on our Close-Out Sale in stock now.
Shop the sale on our webstore now!
 

 
Can’t get enough rosé?

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Peyrassol
 
5% off any 1-5 in-stock wines from Peyrassol
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Peyrassol sale ends Sunday, June 9th at 9 am Pacific.

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Peyrassol
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Korrell



Peyrassol: Historic Provence Rosé
 
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Theorized to have been established for viticulture by the Knights Templar, the Commanderie de Peyrassol estate has been producing wine since their first recorded harvest in 1256. The current iteration however was founded much more recently, with Francois Rigord undergoing extensive renovations to the estate in 1970.
 
The vines planted reflect Provencal wine as a whole, including Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah and Tibouren (an ancient variety native to the area). Now certified organic and focused on old vines, Peyrassol is at the top of their game. The winery hosts an art museum and sculpture park established by the current owners, the Austruy family, which seems to center around the theme of the Mediterranean sun and the Provencal wilderness—a theme that seems inspired by (and pairs well with) their wines.
 
Their rosé portfolio encapsulates the essence of the region, featuring both highly age-worthy and collectable examples that are supremely easy-drinking. In our three-day sale, we’re offering two single-vineyard cuvées in multiple vintages: the Chateau and Le Clos.
 
The Château is named for the Château Peyrassol vineyard at the heart of the estate. Surrounded by oak, scrubland, the Mediterranean Sea, and the river canyon Verdon Gorge with its placid blue-green waters, this is a dreamy landscape with stunning vistas. The rosé matches the striking beauty of its home, with its tangy freshness, gentle red berry flavors, and stony minerality. The wine is assembled from parcels of old vines within the vineyard.
 
The elite Le Clos bottling centers the native Tibouren grape. Its near colorless appearance hides a deep minerality, a bright saline quality, and an intense red fruit and citrus character. This cult bottling is the winery’s prestige cuvée sourced from a walled-in vineyard composed of ancient vines grown on clay and limestone soils.
 
The Peyrassol rosés are especially elegant and nuanced, with excellent minerality and poise. These customer favorites offer some of the finest quality for the money up and down the lineup.

5% off any 1-5 in-stock wines from Peyrassol
10% off any 6 or more in-stock wines from Peyrassol
 
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Sale ends Sunday, June 9th at 9 am Pacific.

 
We offer twelve wines from Peyrassol, including:
 
Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2017 3L Was $159, Displayed Price: $135, that’s $128.25 at 5% off and $121.50 at 10% off, 3 double-magnums in stock now
Roger Voss-Wine Enthusiast 90 points “From a selection of old vines, this concentrated wine is rich, full of spice, pepper and bold red-fruit flavors. It is intense with both acidity and fruitiness, a tangy wine that finishes with a tight bite of lemon zest. Drink now.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2018 6L Was $319, Displayed Price: $269, that’s $255.55 at 5% off and $242.10 at 10% off, 2 six-liter bottles in stock now, ***In-store pick up only, shipping not available
“Tangy, with orange zest details underpinning the cherry and white raspberry flavors, leading to wet stone, heather and white pepper notes on the zesty finish. Cinsault, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Rolle and Syrah.” -Wine Spectator
Importer note “This is the elite cuvée of the estate relying as it does on grapes harvested from the oldest vines of the domaine (35 years and older). Principally composed of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, the “Chateau” bottling also sees the addition, from time-to-time of Tibouren, the ancient and regal Provencale grape. This Rosé is produced via the “direct press” method and has a long cuvaison designed to produce a wine of character and concentration. Vinified in stainless steel and bottled in late winter – early spring, production is quite limited.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2019 1.5L Was $79, Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 1 magnum in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 91 points “A blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, Ugni Blanc and Rolle from estate fruit, Peyrassol’s 2019 Cotes de Provence Rose is a strident, intense rosé that demands attention. It hints at passion fruit at first, then broadens out to include notes of pink grapefruit, red currant and even a touch of peach, but it always retains a sinewy structure and bright acidity. It’s medium-bodied, with a silky texture in the mouth and a long, mouthwatering finish. Yum!”
VinePair Rose of the Year 2020 “A delightful reminder of what makes Provence rosé so popular, this wine ticks all the boxes. The nose is delicate but serves layers of white flowers, red fruit, and a sprinkle of savory spices. The palate is both bold and refreshing, with tangy fruit cut by a piercing jolt of acidity. Add a hint of wet rocks and a dusting of white pepper to the equation, and you’ve got yourself the best rosé of 2019. If you can’t find this exact bottle, the producer’s entire range is equally impressive and should be sought out. Average price: $35.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $38, that’s $36.10 at 5% off and $34.20 at 10% off, 30 bottles in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 92 points “Translucent orange. White peach, strawberry, mango and a touch of honey on the highly fragrant nose. Offers fleshy red berry and pith fruit flavors, along with hints of lavender, fennel and orange zest. Closes long, smooth and gently spicy, with the peach and floral notes repeating.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 24 bottles in stock now
Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 1.5L Was $99, Displayed Price: $89, that’s $84.55 at 5% off and $80.10 at 10% off, 5 magnums in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 92 points “The 2022 Rosé opens with a savory bouquet, blending dusty dried flowers with ginger, cardamom and a touch of dried peaches. This washes across the palate with opulent textures while remaining remarkably fresh and light on its feet. Sweet spices and ripe orchard fruit swirl throughout. The Château Peyrassol cleans up beautiful, pure, fresh and perfumed. It ends on a salty flourish.”
Importer note “Very pale, lychee pink in color. The nose is fine and elegant. Complex, releasing white fleshed fruit and citrus fruits aromas, along with white floral notes. The palate is straightforward and clean. Fine and silky, it is soft, delicate and lively. The freshness of the finish is balanced with a subtle hint of saltiness.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2019 1.5L Was $129, Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 7 magnums in stock now
Joe Czerwinski-Wine Advocate 93 points “Predominantly Tibouren, with the balance of the blend being Grenache and Rolle, Peyrassol’s super pale 2019 Cotes de Provence Rose Le Clos Peyrassol offers up scents of crushed stone, garrigue, white peach and lime, all tinged with tart red berries. It’s medium-bodied on the palate, with a silky-wet stone feel and a lingering finish that seems to build in red fruit intensity while remaining citrusy and refreshing at the same time. One of the best wines in this year’s tasting, this is a limited-production cuvée from a walled vineyard located on the estate.”
 

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Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $69, that’s $65.55 at 5% off and $62.10 at 10% off, 18 bottles in stock now
Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2021 1.5L Was $119, Displayed Price: $99, that’s $94.05 at 5% off and $89.10 at 10% off, 14 magnums in stock now
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 94 points “Vivid onion skin color. A highly perfumed and complex bouquet evokes fresh citrus and pit fruits, strawberry and pungent flowers, along with building mineral and succulent herb elements. Shows excellent clarity and depth to its juicy red fruit, nectarine and mango flavors, which are sweetened by a background of vanilla note. Finishes impressively long and silky, with the mineral and floral note resonating.”
Wine & Spirits 93 points “In 2021, Petrassol credits the micro climate at their estate for the late budbreak that evaded late-April frosts, also escaping a fire (merci, le mistral), a hailstorm in nearby Pignan *blocked by hills) and flooding. More than a vintage survivor, this wine is chewy and immediately pleasurable; it captured our panel’s attention in the sweetness of its fruit. Its substantial weight would work well with a range of dishes, or stand as a meal on its own, letting it saturate your mouth, cherry-blossom accents peeking out around the edges of the finish. Its complexity is subtle but present, like a carefully-measured craft cocktail.”
 
Peyrassol ‘Le Clos’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $77, that’s $73.15 at 5% off and $69.30 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 93 points “The 2022 Rosé Le Clos Peyrassol keeps the glass in constant motion. Swirling unlocks depths of dried apricot and peaches, complicated by sweet smoke and mint. This is deeply textural, creamy yet lively all the same, with tantalizing acidity and vividly ripe orchard fruits perfectly contrasted by ginger. Cooling and poised, yet still juicy on the palate, the 2022 finishes with admirable length, leaving green melon and inner florals to fade slowly.”
 
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Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rosé, Côtes de Provence 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
Importer note “Varietal Composition: 55% Cinsault, 25% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre, 5% Tibouren. Very pale lynchee pink color. The nose is fine and elegant. Complex, it releases long aromas of white-fleshed fruit, citrus fruit and white flowers. The palate is straightforward and clean: fine and silky, it is at once tender, delicate and lively. The freshness of the finish underpins the measured volume and a touch of salinity harmonises the whole.”
 
Peyrassol ‘Château Peyrassol’ Rouge, Côtes de Provence 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $51.90, that’s $49.31 at 5% off and $46.71 at 10% off, 12 bottles available
Importer note “60% Syrah, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Grenache. With its purple tints, this wine gives off notes of ripe Syrah from the first nose: licorice, pepper, and peony then give way to a beautiful procession of small red and black fruits. The palate is beautifully mature, supported by velvety tannins and smooth acidity. Intense flavors of red fruit, blackberry, and spices caress the palate until the round, fleshy finish. A vintage of fine balance and noble elegance.”

 
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Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:
 
Korrell

Korrell is a rising star Nahe producer. The winery dates back to 1832, but it’s only with young Martin taking over the cellar that the family has attained their current standing.
 
The best vineyard that Korrell owns (and the backbone for all their Rieslings) is a monopole site called, appropriately, “Paradis.” Paradis is a limestone-heavy site (a rarity, much like Keller’s Kirschspiel GG), with shallow soils and privileged exposition—in short, everything you could ask of a Riesling vineyard, especially to produce dry wines. 
 
The revitalization of the site, combined with Martin’s work in the cellar, has vaulted Korrell into the top tier of producers both in the Nahe and across Germany. We’re proud to be the first and only shop in the USA to offer these wines.
 
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Weingut Korrell Paradies Riesling Trocken, Nahe 2017 3L Was $179, Now $149, 3 double-magnums available
Grapelive 94 points “The radiant and graceful Korrell Paradies Trocken leads with expressive pure apple tones. [It] impresses for its elegance and subtle character. It’s a wine of great poise and delicacy, especially admirable for such a young Riesling. The monopole estate vineyard, Paradies, is the oldest single site Korrell has and is the flagship wine from winemaker Martin Korrell. It comes from his family’s vines that are set on limestone and clay soils in Bad Kreuznach area of the Nahe region. The Paradies Riesling Trocken is a gorgeous white of depth and precise winemaking that takes advantage of this unique site in the Nahe…”
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “Very clean and fresh, but behind the effusive, fruit-salad character that makes this so seductive, there is a lot of structure and the finish keeps pumping out the fruit and chalky minerality. Drink or hold.”
 

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Wine-Searcher note: Grapes sourced from 4 Grosse Lage vineyards: Schloßböckeheimer In den Felsen, Königsfels, Niederhäuser Klamm, and Norheimer Kirschheck.
Weingut Korrell Von den Grossen Lagen Riesling Trocken, Nahe 2017 750ml Was $33, Now $29, 20 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “What a beautiful nose of leaves and white flowers, dripping after rain. With aeration, peach, nectarine and mandarin-orange notes emerge. Concentrated, racy and very polished, this is a stunning dry riesling with a long, mineral finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap.”

 
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Franz Hirtzberger
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Collector’s Corner

Franz Hirtzberger
 
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Franz Hirtzberger may not be a household name in the United States, but the name (shared by father, son, and winery) is one of the most important in Austria. Franz Hirtzberger senior studied the vineyards in the Wachau region, identifying some of the greatest terraced terroir in the country. This interest in the terroir led him to co-founded the Vinea Wachau just two years before the 1985 crisis that devastated Austrian wine sales. The organization’s timely foundation helped the Wachau region reestablish itself by enacting strict grape-growing and winemaking standards for its members, much like the VDP in Germany.
 
Some of Vinea Wachau’s most important developments include defining the terms Federspiel and Smaragd, eschewing additives such as new oak and chaptalization to preserve the classic dry style of the region, requiring hand harvesting, and defining the region’s boundaries based on traditions dating to the 14^th century. It also helps maintain the ancient dry-stone walls that form the vineyard terraces, preserving these historic treasures for future generations.
 
His son, Franz Hirtzberger junior, took over the family winery in 1983, continuing the legacy of crafting elevated and profound whites from some of the greatest terroirs in the Wachau. Today, their vineyards have a minimum slope of 33 degrees (and max out at 90 degrees). The vines cling to the terrain, held up by the ancient terraces.
 
These precipitous conditions create a level of mineral expression paired with phenolic ripeness in a way that is wholly unique. The wines are delicately balanced and extraordinarily complex, rivaling some of the greatest releases from Gobelsburg and Nikolaihof domestically, but could easily hold their own against far more famous (and far more expensive) French whites.
 
Though 2018 was a warm year in Austria, but was well managed in the Wachau especially at Weingut Franz Hirtzberger. Wine Spectator describes the vintage as warm, resulting in generous yields and wines, and offering excellent cellaring potential from producers that managed their ripeness and acidity best. The high elevation vineyards around the town of Spitz excelled in 2018, where, per importer Weygandt-Metzler, “cold winds from the Bohemian Massif come from the west through the Spitzer Graben.” (In their recent tasting of the vintage, the Hirtzberger showed the most delicacy and focus.) Stephan Reinhardt of the Wine Advocate concurs, noting in his tasting report on Hirtzberger’s 2018s that “Benefiting from the cooler situation around Spitz…” and goes on to note that “the Rotes Tor Smaragds is amazing in 2018.”
 
The Hirtzberger 2018s are showing beautifully now, but offer the freshness and energy needed for a long sleep in your cellar. Fill out your collection today during our three-day sale.
 

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Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Rotes Tor Grüner Veltliner Smaragd, Wachau 2018 750ml Was $59, Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott (Suckling) 94 points “The nose here has a very restrained and rocky feel with such intense aromas of ripe citrus fruit, pepper and pears. The palate is dry, sheer and linear with good, fresh acidity drive and a smoothly rendered finish. Drink or hold.”
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2018 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Rotes Tor is entirely based on the fruit from Spitz (the vineyards below the red gate) and opens with a deep, precise and flinty bouquet that shows a coolish-mineral and darker-toned character with rather discreet fruit aromas. On the palate, this is a lush and mouth-filling, very fine and elegant Grüner with a long, intense and refreshing crystalline and salty finish. Excellent grip. From pure, weathered gneiss soils. Tasted at the domain in September 2019.”
 

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Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Steinterrassen Riesling Federspiel, Wachau 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $36, that’s $34.20 at 5% off and $32.40 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 91 points “From the fruit grown in terraced single vineyards and predominantly from younger vines, the 2018 Riesling Federspiel Steinterrassen is still somewhat untamed and reductive but very clear on the nose that reminds me of the Rieslings from Tim Fröhlich (Weingt Schäfer-Fröhlich, Nahe). Flinty, fresh, very precise and refined, this is a remarkably fine and elegant Riesling with intense and elegant, really refined and piquant apricot fruit. Excellent! Tasted at the domain in September 2019.”
Ed Jenks-Weygandt-Metzler Imports “[Tasted Dec 2021] The wine is bright and crisp, with a focused edge, and flavors of apricot and white peach balanced on a lean edge of thrilling acidity.”
 

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“Winemaking in 2018 was as simple as always. Keep in mind, though, that Hirtzberger doesn’t pick early, he does just the contrary. ‘I am aiming for drinkability and texture as well as for a long and sustainable finish. Therefore, I need fully ripe, strictly selected, hand-picked grapes.’ Hirtzberger doesn’t care that much about analytics. ‘Instead, I have a look at the skins. I don’t like them crisp but fully mature, soft and thin, because the berries have a more intense taste then’… In Spitz and the Spitzer Graben, Hirtzberger’s wines belong to the most opulent wines but also to the most elegant, expressive and age-worthy ones.” -Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
 
Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Setzberg Riesling Smaragd, Wachau 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Stephan Reinhardt-Wine Advocate 93+ points “From the Spitzer Graben, and thus picked pretty late on October 21, the 2018 Ried Setzberg Riesling Smaragd is intense and concentrated but coolish and spicy on the elegant and promising nose that represents the weathered gneiss soils and its coolish terroir perfectly. Precise ripe apricot aromas on the nose lead to an elegant fine and balanced, almost silky-textured, full-bodied palate, with lush and ripe but precise and elegant fruit and a long and intense, well-structured and salty finish. Tasted at the domain in September 2019.”
 

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Weingut Franz Hirtzberger Ried Steinporz Riesling Smaragd, Wachau 2018 750ml Displayed Price: $59, that’s $56.05 at 5% off and $53.10 at 10% off, 15 bottles in stock now
Wine Enthusiast 96 points “Tangerine and peach unite on the nose in a quite disarming fashion. The palate comes in with more peachy juiciness and adds overtones of ripe passion fruit with both its tartness and tropicality. A lovely seam of vivid, zesty freshness cuts through the generous, abundant and juicy fruit, always with exotic highlights, always with zesty aromas. This has life and drive, energy and brio. Enjoy 2025–2045. -Anne Krebiehl MW”
Decanter 95 points “Franz Hirtzberger is the most esteemed grower in Spitz, and his wines can be surprisingly voluptuous. Often Singerriedl is the source of his top Riesling, but in 2018, I prefer the Steinporz, which grows on weathered gneiss soils. The stone-fruits nose is rich and opulent without being blowsy. Creamy, very ripe, it’s a touch broad but that ripeness is cut by a stony minerality. Resplendent fruit, fine depth and impressive length. Drinking Window 2020 – 2035.”

 
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Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:
 
Collector’s Corner Close-Out Wines
 

Our Close-Out sale offers wines from across the price spectrum from weeknight sippers to cellar prizes. We’ve slashed our prices on these treasured wines. So, stock your cellar now before someone else does!
 
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Falletto di Bruno Giacosa Asili, Barbaresco DOCG 2019 750ml Was $289, Now $219, 5 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 98 points “Sweet and succulent aromas of tangerines, freshly cut ripe strawberries, cherries and flowers follow through to a full-bodied palate with sleek and dense tannins that run the length of the wine and then fan out into a dense, vivid finish of fruit. It’s chewy and seriously structured with finesse and energy. Silky texture. This needs at least four or five years to come together and open. Try after 2027.”
 
Coche-Dury Hospices de Beaune Pommard Cuvee Suzanne Chaudron, Cote de Beaune 2019 750ml Was $899, Now $799, 1 bottle in stock now
Hospices de Beaune note “This wine is a classical Pommard with good balance of freshness, elegance and tension. The bouquet shows a powerful, dark fruit character that continues on the mouth. A classic yet very interesting wine. When the Cyrot-Chaudron couple left vineyards to the Hospices de Beaune in 1979, the gift included several plots of very ancient vines. When in perfect condition, yielding small quantities of fine fruit, these have been retained. There is virtually no Premiers Crus vineyard in this Cuvée, but over 40% was planted prior to 1959, with the oldest block dating from 1910. More than a third (35%) of the Cuvée comes from the Southeast facing, low-yield hillsides of Les Petits Noizons, which dominate Pommard from the north.”
 

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Didier Dagueneau Pouilly-Fume Asteroide, Loire 2019 750ml Was $1,499, Now $1,199, 1 bottle in stock now
Rebecca Gibb MW-Vinous 92 points “Just 400 bottles of Pouilly Fumé Asteroide were made in 2019 from the same vineyard as Pur Sang, but the winemaking is different: half of the wine goes in a glass wine globe (a bit like a bonbonne), the other half in a barrel. This is a more varietal expression of the grape and the vineyard with nettle tea, dill and boxwood. Winemaker Jean-Philippe Agisson suggests this varietal character might be down to the influence of the wine globe. There’s a firm, tangy finish and a touch of savory, nuttiness on the length. The Pur Sang is a more complete wine than the Asteroide despite the latter having the rarity X factor due to being ungrafted. Certainly doesn’t represent good value!”
 

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De Venoge Louis XV de Venoge Brut Millesime, Champagne 2008 750ml Was $249, Now $219, 32 bottles in stock now
James Suckling 95 points “This is really punchy and broad-shouldered with muscular structure and citrusy undertones. Full body. Lightly tannic and a fresh and vivid finish. This is the first vintage without malolactic fermentation ever. One for the cellar. Better in 2022.”
William Kelley-Wine Advocate 93+ points “The straw-yellow/white-golden colored 2008 Louis XV Brut Millésimé blends 50% Chardonnay (20 % from Avize, 15% from Oger and 15% from Mesnil) with 50% Pinot Noir (41.5% from Verzenay and 8.5% from Bouzy). Disgorged in January 2018 with a dosage of six grams per liter, the 2008 displays a clear, pure, fresh, chalky-tinged and vinous nose with lemon, white fruits, brioche, hazelnuts, white blossoms and some caramel notes. Pure, lean, fresh and elegant on the palate, with a lingering hazelnut flavor, this is a straight yet complex cuvée with grip and a long, well-structured and textured finish. This 2008 is still terribly fresh and should benefit from further bottle aging. For the moment, I am missing the mouth-filling generosity of the 2006 and 1995. Mind that this is the first vintage of de Venoge’s prestigious Louis XV where the base wines didn’t undergo malolactic fermentation! Total production: 10,326 bottles. Tasted October 2018.”
 

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Domaine Leflaive Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2021 750ml Was $2,199, Now $1,999, 2 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 96 points “Round and vibrant, this white leans into the citrusy spectrum of flavors, offering lemon, orange peel and yuzu notes accented by apple and stone. Linear and intense on the superlong finish, where the flavors expand and linger. Best from 2025 through 2035.”
 
Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune 2021 750ml Was $1,999, Now $1,799, 2 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 95 points “Opulent and smoky, this white evokes butterscotch, apricot, peach, citronella and hazelnut cream flavors. Balanced, turning delineated and intense on the tangy finish. Shows superb length. Best from 2025 through 2035.”
 
Weingut Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermannshohle Riesling Beerenauslese, Nahe 2015 375ml Was $138, Now $125, 9 half-bottles in stock now
John Gilman-A View From the Cellar 95 points “The 2015 Hermannshöhle BA is still a baby and was in its primary stage of development, but this will clearly be a great wine as well. The bouquet offers up scents of baked apple, tangerine, a touch of papaya, gentle smokiness, orange oil and honey. On the palate the wine is pure, full-bodied, bright and very, very deep, with great focus and grip, a very long, perfectly balanced and nascently complex finish. This will of course be approachable from the moment that it is released, but I would strongly suggest giving it at least four or five years in the cellar to allow it to start to really blossom and show some of the secondary layers of complexity that will come with bottle age. 2016-2075+.”

 
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