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Sunday Night Newsletter 4-3-2022

In This Newsletter:

Bernard Baudry:
Best Releases Ever?

New Grapelive Review:
G.D. Vajra

Get the Insider Scoop!
New Wine Spectator Insider Review for Bucklin

New Week – New Arrivals

Trending

Castiglion del Bosco
 

Bernard Baudry

Best Releases Ever?

Though Baudry ranks among top-flight producers of Loire Valley Cabernet Franc, pricing has never seemed to catch up with the likes of Clos Rougeard and Guiberteau, to our benefit. Though only recently certified organic, it has been more or less farmed organically since the beginning.  

From the low to the high end, everything Matthieu Baudry makes is beautiful, expressive and delicious.  At the higher end are his single vineyard bottlings (Croix Boissee, Clos Guillot and Grezeaux) which are all ageworthy and delicious.  His entry-level wine, Les Granges, is a wonderful value bottling, and in the middle, you can find his best bang for the buck, the Domaine.
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04-01-2022

In This Newsletter:

New Arrivals 


New Vinous Brunello Review: 


Trending Sparklers 


Mad for Musar:
Best in Bekka Valley

   
The First Growth of Hochheim: 
New Kunstler arriving this summer


New Vintage of Roserock Chardonnay: 


Producer Spotlight: 
Value of Vaudieu 


Collector’s Corner 
Taittinger’s Comtes De Champagne
 

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New Arrivals
Rose: 

Chateau Routas Coteaux Varois en Provence Rose France 2020 750ML ($17.95) $13 special, 36+ bottles in stock now
*No Review for 2020 found, 2019 substituted* 
James Suckling 93 points “The nose here is immediately captivating with its freshness, focus and interest. It suggests sea salt, thyme, freshly squeezed nectarines and a touch of well-executed, lifted citrus.
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03-30-2022 Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

Captain of Campania:
Cantina Lonardo’s Aglianico revival 


Trend Alert!
Patricia Green:
Ultra-Low Prices on New Releases


Tenuta Arcenos Top Tier:
Arcanum 


Collector’s Corner:
Grand Ports Worthy of a Windsor

Champagne Salon:
No introductions needed

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Captain of Campania:
Cantina Lonardo’s Aglianico revival 
 
Aglianico, also known as “The Nebbiolo of the south” has largely flown under the radar since its heyday in the Ancient Era. Thought to have been imported by Greek visitors to Campania, the Roman Empire used Aglianico to create an exclusive wine consumed by Rome’s elite. This particular wine called Falernum was mentioned by Pliny, Aurelius and Horace in literature and can even be seen advertised in the ruins of Pompeii’s bars. 
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New Salvioni La Cerbaiola Releases Arriving in April

Salvioni La Cerbaiola

ETA April! (Published 3-29-2022)

You’ve heard of iconic Brunello’s like Biondi Santi but Salvioni should also be on your radar as well. With less than 10 acres or 1/5th of their property planted to grapevines, pampered doesn’t begin to cover the winegrowing philosophy. Grown at over 1,200 feet above sea level, there is a near constant breeze that assists in maintaining acidity and reducing disease pressure. The confluence of breezes and high elevation ensure that freshness is maintained even in exactingly hot vintages like 2017. The resulting wines combine jammy ripeness with lifted acidity, almost Napa-esque. 

In order to maximize the power of their old vines, yields are highly reduced and spend more than the required time in vat and bottle.
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03-29-22 Newsletter


In This Newsletter:


Goodfellow Restock + Matello Library release!


Rose of the Day:
Provincial Pink from Chateau Routas 


Stellar Salvioni Arriving this spring 


Queen of the Hill:
Daterra Lorenzo 


Amazing Avinyo:
The Pride of Penedès 


Collector’s Corner
The Amarone Genius of Dal Forno
 

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Goodfellow Restock + Matello Library release!


Marcus Goodfellow is one of the most talented winemakers in Oregon. He founded Matello wines, his original label, in 2002 and hasn’t looked back, making wines that have continually improved—both in bottle and from vintage to vintage. These are profound wines, both white and red, that are made in a style that’s distinctly savory—no fruit bombs here.
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