Category Archives: Newsletter Archive

Vinopolis Newsletter – Monday 01-03-22

In This Newsletter:

Re-Arrivals on deck: 

Producer Spotlight: Grand Veneur

Staff Pick:
Agape Cremant D’Alsace

Superb Santa Barbara for a Steal!   

Collector’s Corner:
 Thibaud Boudignon’s Electric Chenin



Re-Arrivals on deck: 


After the explosive success of our half bottles of 2013 Il Poggione Brunello and Tan Fruit lineup, we doubled down and ordered more stock for those who missed out.

You know Maresh for its stunning examples of old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the spirit of experimentation Jim decided to launch a separate label in order to craft Oregon Chardonnay completely untethered. 

Sourcing from vineyards throughout the Willamette Valley, these represent dry-farmed artistry at its finest. These Chardonnays exhibit a complete and unique showing of Oregon’s terror as well as the varietals reputation for being a “winemaker’s grape”.
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Vinopolis Newsletter – Monday 01-02-22

In This Newsletter:

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Weekend Arrivals: 
 
Santa Duc:
Saintly Southern Rhone

Bordeaux under 30$:  

Cellarhound Selections: Cellar Restock
 
Baumard: The King Of Quarts de Chaume

Collector’s Corner: 
The Marquis of Menil :Salon
 

 
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“One thing is certain and the rest is not” 

More than ever before our mission is to provide you with opportunities to good and great wines at competitive pricing. 
 

Weekend Arrivals: 


France – Champagne 

Pierre Peters Cuvee Speciale ‘Les Chetillons’ Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2014 750ML ($199.95) $169 special, 6 bottles in stock now
Pierre Peters Cuvee Speciale ‘Les Chetillons’ Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne 2014 1.5L ($399.95) $329 special, 1 magnum left in stock
Antonio Galloni 97 points ” The 2014 Cuvée Spéciale Les Chétillons is fabulous.”
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Vinopolpick New Years Bonus 12-31-21

In This Newsletter:

Featured New Arrival: 
Tan Fruit – Jim Maresh’s New Chardonnay Project
& the Hottest Oregon Wines @ Wine Advocate

Il Poggione Half-Bottles
Arriving Tomorrow

Budget-Friendly Sparklers

Barolo’s Best Value?
Azienda Bruna Grimaldi 


Jerome Chézeaux’s Affordable 2017 Burgundies

Bordeaux to Bekka: Chateau Musar’s Journey

Trending

 
Featured New Arrival:

Tan Fruit – Jim Maresh’s New Chardonnay Project

You know the Maresh family for their stunning examples of old-vine Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. In the spirit of experimentation Jim decided to launch a separate label, named Tan Fruit, in order to craft Oregon Chardonnay completely untethered. After blowing us away during a visit to the shop and sweeping Wine Advocate’s 2021 Oregon Chardonnay awards, there’s something special going on! Jim noted that his goal was “to explore outside of the Dundee Hills.”
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Vinopolis Newsletter – Wednesday 12-29-21

In This Newsletter:

Clouet’s Crowning Glory:
Portfolio feature with Reserve bottling announcement! 

Pieropan’s Salubrious Soave Savings    

California Dreaming: 
Mt.Eden Chardonnay
 
Never enough Nero: Sicily’s emblematic red

Collector’s Corner: 
Marguet’s Magical Champagnes 


Please note:

We will close at 5 pm sharp on New Year’s Eve,
be closed New Year’s Day,
& reopen on Sunday the 2nd for our regular hours
10 am – 6 pm


Clouet’s Crowning Glory:
Portfolio feature with Reserve bottling announcement! 

While Vinopolis doesn’t have a “house” Champagne, we seem to recommend two more than any others, André Clouet’s Grand Réserve and Silver Brut Nature. These have been stalwarts of our sparkling wine section for quite some time and are the wines that we measure all new value-minded Champagnes. 
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Vinopolpick Tuesday Bonus 12-28-21

In This Newsletter:

Featured New Arrivals

Trending Producer: Graillot’s Syrah Greatness 

It’s Sekt-y time: German Sparkling Wine

Decanter Top Wines of 2021 


Collector’s Corner:
Venoge Champagne and their portfolio of Gold!


 
Featured New Arrivals
 

United States- California 

Sanford Winery Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills 2017 750ML ($39.95) $18 special, 22 bottles in stock now
Case-6 Sanford Winery Chardonnay Sta Rita Hills 2017 750ML ($279.95) $99 special, (That’s only $16.50 per bottle!)
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 90 points “The 2017 Chardonnay Sta. Rita Hills was barrel fermented and aged eight months in about 20% new oak. It has a very toasty nose with gunflint hints over baked yellow apple, white peach, pastry crust, lemon meringue and banana chip. Medium to full-bodied, it has a good core of toasty/savory fruits, with juicy acidity and a long finish.
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