Category Archives: Newsletter Archive

05-31 Newsletter

Ygay? Okay! 

New Vintage of Marques De Murrieta incoming

 


Marqués de Murrieta is one of the great pillars of classical Rioja—a titan of the region that’s responsible for some of the greatest wines ever produced in Spain. They resemble more polished, powerful versions of López de Heredia while sharing their age-worthiness. However they also offer a distinctly more fruit driven profile in their youth. Murrieta’s wines have always been favorites amongst critics and consumers alike.

Marques Murrieta Riserva Arriving June 10th: 

Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja DOCa 2017 750ML ($29.95) $26 pre-arrival special
Case-6 Marques de Murrieta Reserva Rioja DOCa 2017 750ML ($179.95) $149 pre-arrival special, (That’s $24.83 per bottle!)   
James Suckling 96 points
 “Incredible depth and intensity on the nose with chocolate, walnut, blackberry and wet-earth aromas.
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05-30-2022 Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

Final Additions to the May Sale

New Vintage Alert: 
Ameztoi Rubentis Txakoli Rose 


Producer Spotlight: 
Jean Foillard 


California’s New Gold: 
Christian Moueix’s Exceptional Cabernet


Astounding Albarino from Val do Salnes
 
Ar.Pe.Pe’s Alpine Nebbiolo

Featured Producer:
Ruwer roundup with Karlsmuhle

 

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Final Additions to the May Sale


Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2018 750ML ($299.95) was $259 now $249 special, 7 bottles in stock now
Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate 97 points
 “The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Gravelly Meadow is a blend of 78.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8.4% Merlot, 8% Malbec and 5.1% Petit Verdot.
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Sunday Night Newsletter 5-29-2022

In This Newsletter:

May Sale Grand Finale:
Beau Marchais Pinot Noir

New Week – New Arrivals

Trending

Giovanna Neri’s 2016 Brunello:
Arriving in June


Collector’s Corner:
Roederer’s Vinothèque – The Pinnacle of Champagne


  

May Sale Grand Finale:

Beau Marchais Pinot Noir

May Sale ends Tuesday, May 31st at midnight!


Beau Marchais, a collaboration between Adam Lee and the late Philippe Cambie of France, builds off Lee’s work done at Siduri. Beau Marchais is sourced entirely from the Santa Rita Hills. One of the vineyard sources is right next door to the legendary Gary’s Vineyard and is managed by the same family. Stylistically these are Pinot Noirs that walk the line of Californian ripeness with an almost French elegance. As you can expect with their limited sourcing, these are highly allocated wines that are only being supplied to retail wine shops chosen by the winery. 
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VinopolPick 05-27-2022

Friday Newsletter

 
In This Newsletter:


New Arrivals

Cantina Lonardo:
New Vintage incoming from Captain of Campania


Cult Wine Release:
Treasures from the Collector’s Vault


Collector’s Corner 
Pommery: The “other” Madame 


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New Arrivals

Rose – 

Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas Rose Rhone 2021 750ML ($34.95) $28 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
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.
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05-25-2022 Wednesday Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

Blending with Bolgheri:
Italy’s Bordeaux playground 


Touring the Bekka Valley with Domaine Des Tourelles 

Kia Ora to North Canterbury’s Natural wine gem:
Hermit Ram


Trending Rose  

Castello di Ama’s 
Refined & Quintessential Tuscan Treasure


Winning with Von Winning

Collector’s Corner:
Last Call on Vega Sicilia


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Masks are no long mandatory, but are appreciated!
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Blending with Bolgheri:

Italy’s Bordeaux playground 

 
Bolgheri is unique amongst other Tuscan appellations in a number of ways. The most standout of these in the appellation requirements, which do not require any influence from native Italian varietals in stark contrast to other villages that require at least a dollop of Sangiovese.
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