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Monday New Arrivals 9-1-25

In This Newsletter:

New Week – New Arrivals
New Sale on Kunstler
Bruna Grimaldi: Barolo for the Modern Era
 


Vinopolis Wine Shop
 
Will close at 4 pm on Labor Day, September 1st
 
We will reopen for our regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 2nd:
 
10 am – 6 pm
 
This store never closes!



New Arrival Featurette:

Trediberri’s Great Wines from Piedmont
 
“Trediberri is ultimately about making wines that appeal to the most passionate segment of the drinking public, those who look to drink great wines, and not just fancy and famous labels… they talk about the old adage that, in a table full of great wines, the one that is ‘best’ is not always the most famous one, but rather, the bottle that is finished first!
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Molitor Sale 8-30-25

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Molitor Sale
Rosé of the Day


 
Vinopolis Wine Shop

Will close at 4 pm on Labor Day, September 1st

We will reopen for our regularly scheduled hours on Tuesday, September 2nd:

10 am – 6 pm

This store never closes!
 

 
The All-Terroir Edition
 
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Molitor
 
As a towering figure in the Mosel, with an impressive, modern winery and holdings in almost every important vineyard in the region, Markus Molitor crafts dozens of wines each year. He believes that every single sub-parcel and selective pick should be vinified to its utmost potential. What results is a somewhat confusing, especially to those unfamiliar with German labeling conventions, but deeply rewarding portfolio of wines to explore.
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Brundlmayer Sale 8-29-25

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Brundlmayer Sale
Collector’s Corner: Vintage Port


 
Esteemed Austria
 
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Brundlmayer

The Kamptal region in Austrian is the slightly less famous brother to the Wachau. As a result, the best wines are somehow an even better value. The quality is on par, so the wines from the likes of Bründlmayer 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.)
 
Bründlmayer’s wines are somewhere in the middle between the fruit-forward style of Hirsch and the heft and contemplative nature of Gobelsburg. These are probably the most subtle when young, but blossom with age. The wines reward attention and aging in spectacular ways.
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Mid Week Newsletter 8-28-25

In This Newsletter:

Sicily
Trending Burgundy Whites
Grape of the Week: Zinfandel
Multitude of Magnums: German Edition


 
Sicily
 
The Italian island of Sicily seems to have it all when it comes to wine: fun and fruity Frappato, serious Nero d’Avola that livens up with its aforementioned cousin, volcanic-influenced Nerellos from the perilous slopes of Mount Etna, iconic dessert wines, and that’s just the reds! With the recent, island-wide push for quality all across the price spectrum, there has never been a better time to explore these wines.
 
In Stock Now from Sicily:
 
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 19 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 90 points “A whiff of lemon oil mixes with sweet mint and crushed rocks as the 2024 Etna Bianco opens in the glass.
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California Pinot Noir Sale 8-27-25

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California Pinot Noir Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Benoit Dehu



Shop the Burgundian Wines from our Esteemed Southern Neighbors!
 
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California Pinot Noir
 
We love the Willamette, but what’s not to love about our neighbor to the south? California has been crafting world class Pinot Noir for quite some time. We adore these precious reds for their class and texture. With prestigious names like Racines, Hirsch, and Rhys in stock, you’re certain to fall in love with these magnificent wonders.
 
New to Cali Pinot? We’re featuring options from prime growing areas, including the AVAs of Sta Rita Hills, Sonoma Coast, Fort Ross-Seaview, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Santa Rita Hills rests within the Central Coast and is mostly planted to our beloved grape.
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