Category Archives: Newsletter Archive

Monday Newsletter 1-4-2021

In This Newsletter:

A Newly Arrived Trio of Well-Priced Champagne Producers:
José  Michel, Thierry Triolet & R. Dumont

New Reviews for Arterberry Maresh & more
From Erin Brooks of the Wine Advocate

New Arrival Featurette:
R. Pouillon’s Hyper-Articulate Champagne

New Arrival Featurette:
Giovanni Rosso 2016s

New Grapelive Review



New Arrival Special Feature:

A Trio of Well-Priced Champagne Producers
 
The key aspects linking these fine growers together? These are not only great values across the board they’re also some of the most food-friendly Champagnes we carry. 

Champagne José Michel

Importer note “José Michel made his first vintage in 1955 and thanks in part to his cellar of very old bottles of Pinot Meunier, he has developed a cult following for his Champagnes.
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Vinopolis Tuesday Newsletter 12-29-2020

In Today’s Newsletter:

Spotlight on California Cabernet

Frescobaldi’s Insane Tuscan Values
Including a Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2020

Historic Champagne Charlie

The Timeless Wines of Rioja

New Grapelive Reviews
Ferrand, Rovellotti & Spreitzer

Featured New Arrival
Vaglio Temple Malbec

Collector’s Corner 
Rare California & Washington Magnums

 

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Spotlight on California Cabernet

 
With dozens of California Cabernet Sauvignons to choose from, we have no shortage of incredible options from the Golden State. From Napa Valley and beyond, the state continues to produce some of the world’s finest examples of the world’s most beloved grape. And we’re thrilled to feature some of our standout bottles today.

In Stock Now:

“The essence of what Cabernet Sauvignon is all about in the Santa Cruz Mountains”
Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains 2016 750ML ($119.95) $99 special, 20 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni 98 points “Mount Eden’s 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon represents the essence of what Cabernet Sauvignon is all about in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
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Monday Newsletter 12-28-20

In This Newsletter:

New Week – New Arrivals

Fizzy Lifting Reviews:
New Grapelive Reviews for Sparkling Wines

Trending

Vaglio Temple Malbec:
Arriving Tuesday



New Week – New Arrivals
 
Oregon

Large formats, very hush, hush! The 3L & 5L cannot be listed online. To order, reply to this email, call, or stop in!
Beaux Frères ‘The Beaux Frères Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2018 1.5L ($199.95) $179 special, 6 magnums in stock now
Beaux Frères ‘The Beaux Frères Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2018 3L ($399.95) $379 special, 2 double-magnums available
Beaux Frères ‘The Beaux Frères Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2018 5L ($699.95) $619 special, 1 five-liter bottle available ***Shipping not available on the 5L***
#9 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 2020
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 95 points “Brilliant ruby.
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Holiday VinopolPick 12-24-20

In Today’s Newsletter:


New Week – New Arrivals

#Trending

New Reviews from Grapelive

Gulfi: Sicilian Masters

Collector’s Corner
Clos Apalta: Chile’s First Growth

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Vinopolis Will Be Closed

December 25th

We Will Return to Regular Hours (10-6) on Saturday, December 26th

Our Online Store Never Closes
 
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New Week – New Arrivals

France – Champagne

Pink Champagne just arrived from your favorite budget-friendly producer!
Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Champagne NV 750ML ($54.95) $45 special 
Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Champagne NV 3L ($379.95) $319 special, 6 double-magnums in stock now
Case-6 Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Champagne NV 750ML ($319.95) $249 special (that’s only $41.50/bottle!)
Case-12 Andre Clouet Grand Cru Brut Rosé, Champagne NV 750ML ($599.95) $469 special (that’s only $39.08/bottle and the lowest listed price in the USA today!)
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Vinopolis Tuesday Newsletter 12-22-2020

In Today’s Newsletter:

Featured New Arrivals
Saint Damien’s 2018 Gigondas 

Marques de Murrieta’s Flagship Reserva

Staff Recommended Large Formats From 
Piedmont’s Hidden Gem Cantalupo

4 of James Suckling’s Top 100 of 2020

Elegance in Piedmont
The Wines of Cascina delle Rose

The Perfect Holiday White
From An Italian Legend


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Featured New Arrival

Saint Damien’s 2018 Gigondas 


In the difficult vintage of 2018, Joel Saurel, and son Romain who recently took over the winemaking made the tough decision to take the hit financially and still create the best wine they can; just less of it. They produced only two of their Gigondas cuvées: the base AOC Gigondas Vieilles Vignes and the La Louisiane. Old-vine Grenache, Mourvèdre, Cinsault and Syrah combine for the most pleasantly fragrant vintage from this lovely domaine.
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