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Monday Newsletter 10-6-25

In This Newsletter:

New Reviews from Evesham Wood
New Week – New Arrivals
Multitude of Magnums
New Saint Cosme Offer



New Arrivals On Sale ‘Til Tuesday AM!
 
After working with the original owner and founder, Russ (Raney), for several years, Erin Nuccio took over Evesham Wood in 2010. Under Erin’s stewardship, the already topnotch winery has continued to improve, showcasing the profound terroir of the land as the vines mature.
 
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.
 
The Evesham Wood wines tend toward elegance and expressive examples abound from the (all dry-farmed) vineyards.
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Evesham Wood and Haden Fig Sale 10-4-25

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Evesham Wood and Haden Fig Sale
Rosé of the Day: Terre Nere


 
From the Eola-Amity Hills to Your Table
 
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Evesham Wood and Haden Fig
 
With inspiration from Burgundy and Alsace, the late Russ Raney founded the Evesham Wood winery in 1986. He planted Pinot Noir and aromatic white varieties. He was an inspiring figure in the Valley who influenced many folks in the industry, and is dearly missed.
 
After working with Russ for several years, Erin Nuccio took over as winemaker and owner in 2010 while simultaneously 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 as the vines mature.
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sale 10-3-25

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Chateauneuf-du-Pape Sale
Collector’s Corner: Cavalli Degli Dei



Bombastic Beauties
 
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Chateauneuf-du-Pape
 
The Southern Rhone region of Chateauneuf-du-Pape is the king when it comes to power and impact. These wines are loaded to the hilt with aromatics, tannins, bombast, and terroir.
 
This is the home of GSM blends, the trio of grapes (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre) that comprise the majority of CDP wines. Grenache is the base with proportions of the other two varying widely between producers. Rustic herbal and rich spice notes frame the red and black fruit aromas typical to the wines.
 
You’ll find plenty of terroir here, especially among the top estates, where vines are grown in poor, stony soils that impart deep and dark mineral notes.
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Mid-Week Newsletter 10-2-25

In This Newsletter:

Saint Cosme Autumn Savings
De Venoge
#Trending Oregon Whites
Grape of the Week: Nebbiolo from Beyond Barolo & Barbaresco


 
Saint Cosme Savings
 
New to our Autumn Savings Sale: Delicious picks from our favorite Southern Rhone producer: Saint Cosme.
 
In Stock and On Sale Now:
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Saint Cosme Condrieu, Rhone 2021 750ml Was $69, Now $59 special, 23 bottles in stock now
Wine Spectator 94 points “Hefty, modern and lush, with an enticing cascade of creamed pear, mango and papaya flavors cut through with dried herbs and chamomile, backed by a refreshing kick of bitter quinine. A brioche accent adds warmth, but the vein of tangy acidity keeps this clean.
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Heiligenstein Sale 10-1-25

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Ried Heiligenstein Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Cristal’s Vinotheque



Austria’s Premier Vineyard
 
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The Wines from Heiligenstein
 
“The best dry rieslings from the Heiligenstein are often dramatic due to their tremendous wet stone intensity, but this is married to considerable elegance. Tasted very young, the Heiligenstein rieslings from some producers can be quite austere, even steely.” -Stuart Pigott, writing for James Suckling
 
The Kamptal region in Austrian is the slightly less famous brother to the Wachau. Its quality is on par, so the best wines end up being the best deals across the Old World. The bottlings from the Heiligenstein vineyard, likely the Kamptal’s most famous, are in a class by themselves.
 
What makes this vineyard so profound?
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