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Thirsty Thursday 8-7-25

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Andre Clouet
Trending Oregon Wines (How to Choose?)
Multitude of Magnums: Loire Edition
Grape of the Week: Garganega (Soave)
Leonetti For Now & Later


 
“Clouet farms some incredible Grand Cru plots around his home village of Bouzy as well as in the famous and very coveted middle slopes of Ambonnay with many vines in the best lieux-dits in the Champagne region…” –Kerry Winslow, Grapelive
 
Grand Cru Champagne at Plebian Prices
 
Andre Clouet
 
Founded in 1741, the Champagne House of Andre Clouet has been making some of the most beloved Champagnes in their entire village for centuries. Jean-Francois Clouet, the current owner and winemaker, is committed to promoting the rich history (and rich Champagnes) of the region. His wines do just that, all while representing some of the best values available.
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Austrian Gruner Sale 8-6-25

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Austrian Grüner Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Burgundy’s Mercurey



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Austrian Grüner
 
It’s odd that it’s a shocking statement to point out that Austrian winemakers produce some of the greatest wines made anywhere in the world. They count among their ranks such luminaries as FX Pichler, Gobelsburg, and Nikolaihof, and such illustrious vineyards as Heiligenstein and im Weingebirge, the oldest named vineyard in the world.
 
Despite the adoration of diehard fans and sommeliers, the wines don’t always get the attention they deserve. If these wines came from France, these biodynamic, single-vineyard, Grand Cru, food-friendly gems from thousand-year-old wineries, they would be three times as expensive. These are the source of the best value high end whites in the world.
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Bandol Sale 8-5-25

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Bandol & Tempier Sale
Close-Out Featurette: BOND



“Of all of the domaines we represent, no other serves more as our cornerstone, stands more in the defense of terroir, and is more intricately interwoven with our own history, than that of the iconic Peyraud family of Domaine Tempier.” – Kermit Lynch (Importer)
 
Pop a Bottle of Mediterranean Vibes
 
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Bandol & Domaine Tempier

The south of France is home to the Provencal wine region of Bandol. Here is the second (dare we say vacation) home of Mourvèdre, also known as Monastrall in its home country of Spain. This bold red results in one of the biggest and richest wines in the world that still manages impeccable balance with its heady spice and earthy aromas and formidable tannins and acidity.
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New Arrivals 8-5-25

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New Week – New Arrivals
New Italian Pre-Arrival Offers From:
Podere Le Boncie, Lisini, Siro Pacenti & Vietti
 


New Arrival Featurette:
 
Château Léoube
 
This winery is undergoing a renewal at the hands of Romain Ott of the world-class Provence estate Domaine Ott. With an emphasis on sustainability and the promotion of the local culture, this is a must-try collection of wines ready to take you on a journey to the Mediterranean.
 
Newly Arrived from Chateau Leoube:
 
Chateau Leoube ‘Love by Leoube’, Cotes de Provence 2024 750ml $29 special, 6 bottles in stock now
The Drinks Business (Awarded Gold Medal) “The wine has raspberry, strawberry, and pomegranate fruit, with light rose petal and creamy lees overlay. Nearly dry, the light-bodied palate flavors are framed by racy acidity.
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The Eyrie Vineyards & Goodfellow Family Cellars Sale 8-2-25

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The Eyrie Vineyards & Goodfellow Family Cellars Sale
Rosé of the Day: Cassis


 
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The Eyrie Vineyards & Goodfellow Family Cellars
 
Two Greats of the Willamette Valley
 
The Eyrie Vineyards:
 
The Eyrie Vineyards is the original winery of the Dundee Hills. Founded by David Lett in 1965. David selected his location after careful consideration, wanting to prove that cool-climate European varieties could thrive in the United States. He planted the first Pinot Noir vines in the Willamette Valley, a prophetic selection.
 
In 2005, his soft-spoken yet brilliant son, Jason Lett, took over as winemaker and vineyard manager. He explored new varieties, such as Trousseau, without compromising on quality. The winery produces about the same volume it always has, around 9,000 cases annually, keeping the focus on craft and quality.
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