Category Archives: Newsletter Archive

Weekend VinopolPick 1-11-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

Must Own, Classical Barolo

The Hottest Name in Riesling: A US Exclusive

Affordable Hermitage? A Fairy Tale Come True’

One of the Finest ’16 Burgundies

January Sale Roundup

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Must Own, Classical Barolo

Borgogno Delivers Age-Worthy Beauties for the Collector

“To be stubborn means not easily abandoning one’s ideas. Even today, after 250 years, wines are made in full respect of tradition: without the use of chemical additives in the vineyards and with spontaneous fermentations in concrete tanks and aging in large Slavonian oak casks in the cellar.” – Borgogno

Looking for über-traditional, back vintage Barolo at outstanding prices? The answer to that question is of course yes.  We’re offering some wines from Borgogno today at prices that are absolute steals—up to $20 per bottle less than our closest competitors.  

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Vinopolis Midweek Addition 1-10-19

In Today’s Newsletter:

Wine Advocate Weighs in on 16 and ’17 Burgundy

VinopolPicks: Southern Rhones Under $50

New January Sale Wines

Staff Pick: Scott Paul’s Other Vineyard

Wine Spectator Aime Olivier Bernstein

Grapelive Praises von Buhl

2017 Faiveley Scores Big in New Vinous Reviews

The Best Value in Burgundy? (Jean Claude Boisset)

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The Wine Advocate Weighs in

On 2016 and ’17 Burgundy

On 2016 Red Burgundy:

“While small quantities meant that 2016s were not always available for tasting, I’m pleased to report that the wines are showing very well indeed from bottle. This is a classic Burgundy vintage in the best sense, with bright acids, concentrated fruit and excellent terroir differentiation. The successful whites have tightened up and now evoke a hypothetical blend of 2012 and 2008 in character.

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New Year NewsLetter – 1-1-19

In This Newsletter…

January Sale Part 1:
California Edition
Buzz-Worthy Champagne Offers
January Sale Part 2:
Champagne Edition
2004 Krug
Grace Under Glass
Greatest Deal in Cali Cab
Domaine Huet
The Glory of Chenin Blanc
Pure Brilliance:
Markus Molitor

Vinopolis Holiday Hours Notice

New Year’s Day, January 1st: Closed

We will be open normal hours (10 AM – 6 PM) all other days this week.

January Sale

Commences Today!

Part 1, California Edition
“‘André Tchelistcheff once said the four greatest estates in Napa are Inglenook, Beringer, BV and Larkmead ‘” – James Molesworth – Wine Spectator, quoting Dan Petroski

In Stock & On Sale Now:

Larkmead Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014 750ML ($149.95) Was $119, Now $98 January Special, 23 bottles in stock now
Robert Parker 93 points “The 2014 “White Label” red wines include the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa, which is a beauty.

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Weekend VinopolPick 12-28-18

In Today’s Newsletter:Staff Picks: New Year’s Champagne

New Wine Advocate Reviews
For Sicily, the Northern Rhone and Austria

Two New Grapelive Reviews

Just Arrived: Mugneret-Gibourg’s Cult Classics

Oddero: Titan of Traditional Barolo

Clos Apalta’s Chilean Perfection

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Champagne for New Year’s?

Our Top Picks

Budget Champagnes
Suzanne:
Bereche et Fils Brut Reserve, Champagne NV 750ML ($49.95) $39 special
Wine Advocate 92 points “The NV Brut Réserve Vieilles Vignes Cuvée Non Filtrée is a blend of all the four different terroirs cultivated by the Bérêche family—35% Ludes (chalk), 30% Ormes (sand), 25% Mareuil-sur-Port (clay) and 10% Trépail (chalk), which adds up to seven hectares for this cuvée. The current release of the non-vintaged unfiltered Réserve is based on the 2015 vintage and, as usual, includes 35% of reserve wines from a solera.
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Midweek VinopolPick 12-26-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

New Year’s Dom Perignon Spectacular

Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay – Outrageously Good Pricing

Looking Back at the 2016 Vintage (Part One)
2016 in the Willamette Valley
2016 in the Northern Rhone

“Undiscovered” Grower Champagne:
The Best Value in Bubbles

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New Year’s Dom Perignon Spectacular
It’s nearly New Year’s Eve, which means we’re offering you a great deal on Dom Perignon.  With pricing under $130 by the six pack, any lover of classic Champagne needs to stock up!

Arriving Friday:

Case-6 Dom Perignon Brut, Champagne 2009 750ML ($999.95) $769 special (that’s only $128.17/bottle—the lowest listed price in the country!)
Case-3 Dom Perignon Brut, Champagne 2009 750ML ($499.95) $399 special (that’s only $133/bottle!)
Dom Perignon Brut, Champagne 2009 750ML ($199.95) $149 special 
Antonio Galloni 97 points “The 2006 Dom Pérignon is a beautifully balanced, harmonious Dom Pérignon that strikes an incredibly appealing stylistic middle ground.

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