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Monday Newsletter 3-25-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

Domaine des Bosquets

Staff Pick:
Absurdly Delicious Mark of Spring

#Trending

The Subtle Perfection of Remelluri

Vina Mein:
Coastal Spanish Wine

Avennia

What’s The Best Value in Mencia?

“In 2016 [Domaine des Bosquets] produced not only some of the best wines of the appellation but of the entire Southern Rhone… [these are] among the best values of the region at the high end, where they are comfortably ensconced.”
–Josh Raynolds, Vinous

Just Arrived:

Domaine des Bosquets

The Heights of Gigondas

Chateauneuf du Pape gets all the fame. But who wants to pay those prices? Lucky you, the region of Gigondas produces wines just as stellar that command half the price (or less). We just received a shipment from the hottest producer in the 2016 vintage:  Domaine des Bosquets.
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Midweek Vinopolis Addition 3-14-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

First Offer: 2016 Clos Erasmus + Laurel

The Pinnacle of Argentine Wine?

The Best Kept Secret in the Rhone?

The Beautiful Montsant Wines of Vinyes D’en Gabriel

Trending Wines

Selbach’s Understated Mastery

The Best Value in Mencia

Lewelling’s Bordeaux-Inspired, Culty Cabernet

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First Offer

2016 Clos Erasmus + Laurel

At National Best Pricing

Daphne Glorian, who was born in Switzerland, seems an unlikely figure to be a leading winemaker in Priorat.  However she fell in love with the region, moving there to help revive old vines and make the best wines she can and she’s now a rock star in the region on the level of Palacios and Barbier.

Clos Erasmus represents her finest wine and a truly spectacular example of what the region is capable of.  

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Vinopolis Monday Newsletter 3-10-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

The King of Beaujolais Value, Restocked!

Our Last Drop of Library Defaix Chablis

New Arrivals
Including Ayres, Johan, Kelley Fox
Tarlant, Luneau-Papin, Gufi and More!

Plouzeau, Natural Wine Superstar

Sauternes: More Affordable and Versatile Than Ever

Staff Pick: A Return to Classic Oregon

A Vertical of Oddero Riservas

2018 Entry Level Dönnhoff

Vissoux Restocks

The King of Beaujolais Value

Domaine du Vissoux remains one of our best-selling Beaujolais producers.  Both from an absolute quality and value perspective, they’re a top class outfit, turning out fantastic wines that are huge customer favorites.  We’d sold through a number of their wines but are happy to report that almost all the 2017’s are back in stock (and we still have a few of the 2016’s poking around as well).
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Weekend VinopolPick 3-8-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

A Top Malbec Blend from Michel Rolland

A Library, Ex-Cellar Pessac-Leognan Steal

Just Arrived: Dal Forno Amarone and More

Albert Mann’s Alsatian Treasures

Two From Galicia: The Outstanding Wines of Albamar

First Offer: 2016 and ’17 Clos des Lambrays

Trending Wines of the Week

The Coveted Jouan Clos St-Denis

Goodfellow Re-Stocks!

New 2018 Rosé Arrivals

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A Top Malbec Blend

From Michel Rolland

If you send Michel Rolland to Argentina with the mission of making the best possible wine he can, you’re going to get a Bordeaux influenced blend based on Malbec.  Unsurprisingly, that’s what Clos de los Siete is—a perfect example of Rolland’s legendary winemaking and blending ability.  Think of it as a hypothetical cross between a modern Malbec and a right-bank Bordeaux.
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Weekend VinopolPick 03-01-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

2015 Montevertine: Legendary Wine

Vinopolis Highlight: Cameron’s Single Vineyards

The Most Exciting Spanish Wines We’ve Tasted?

Assorted New Champagne Arrivals

New Grapelive Review for a Barbaresco Fav

The Final Tranche of 2016 Molitor

New Arrivals
Including Arterberry-Maresh, Crowley, Colene Clemens
Quinta da Falorca, Castello di Volpaia and More!

New Wine Advocate and Wine Spectator Reviews

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2015 Montevertine

Legendary Wine from a Legendary Vintage

One of Chianti’s greatest wines isn’t labeled as a Chianti, despite being made in the heart of the Classico zone. Montevertine originally left the appellation because at the time, white grapes were required to call a wine Chianti and Sergio Manetti, the owner, wanted to make a wine that was 100% Sangiovese, a scandalous thing at the time.
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