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Vinopolis Thursday Special 7-19-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

Special New Review Edition

Arriving Tomorrow: Orin Swift’s Sensation
Two New Reviews from Grapelive and James Suckling
Josh Raynolds Raves About 2016 Chateauneuf
Two Treats from Wine Spectator Advance

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Arriving Tomorrow

Orin Swift’s Top Catalan Sensation

At the Best Price in the Country
Orin Swift makes a bit of wine in southwestern France—big powerful bottles that are probably even better than the wines produced in California.  They come from old, old vines in the Cotes Catalanes and we’re getting the top wine from that project, Pharoan, tomorrow. This is a wine not to be missed for lovers of the producer and a mere 18 bottles arrive tomorrow.

Orin Swift Department D 66 ‘Pharaon’, IGP Cotes Catalanes 2014 ($189.95) $136 pre-arrival special
Wine Advocate 95 points “The top wine is the 2014 IGP Cotes Catalanes Pharaon, and it’s a barrel selection that ended up being an even split of Grenache and Syrah that was aged in 75% new French oak.

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Midweek VinopolPick 7-18-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

Featured New Arrival: Willamette Syrah Edition

New Arrivals Including
New Goodfellow, Beaux Freres, Vilmart, Balthazar and More!

Staff Pick: Dolcetto Dreams
Delicious Wines in the July Sale
We’re Mad for Molitor
Calabretta’s Historic, Exciting Sicily
Five Trending Under $25
Hidden Gem of the Roussillon: L’ou
Fortune Favors the Talented in Brunello
July Sale Roundup

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Featured New Arrival

& July Clearance Sale Special
Matello Fool’s Journey Deux Vert Vineyard Syrah, Willamette Valley 2013 750ML ($24.95) Was $21.90, Now $18 Clearance Price
Case-12 Matello Fool’s Journey Deux Vert Vineyard Syrah, Willamette Valley 2013 750ML ($269.95) $199 Clearance Price (that’s only $16.58/bottle!)
Josh Raynolds – Vinous 90 points “Bright violet. Smoke-tinged dark berries and pungent flowers on the nose. Juicy and focused on the palate, offering bitter cherry and cassis flavors that take a sweeter turn on the back half.
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Monday Newsletter July 16th 2018

In Today’s Newsletter:

July Sale Highlight
New Weekend – New Arrivals
July Sale

Trending
2016 JJ Prum

Staff Pick:
A Best Value Rosé Champagne
Rosé of the Day!

The Epic of Zind Humbecht
July Sale Recap

July Sale Highlight

Bereche’s sublime cuvee: based on a perpetual reserve started in ’85. A staff favorite. Only 17 magnums available!
Bereche et Fils Reflet d’Antan Brut, Champagne NV 1.5L ($299.95) Was $249, Now $199 Clearance Price
Antonio Galloni 93 points “The flagship NV (2012) Reflet d’Antan is quite rich and intense, yet it also maintains striking translucence. Dried flowers, herbs and spices add aromatic nuance throughout, but, as is often the case, Reflet d’Antan is a wine of texture and feel above all else.
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Weekend VinopolPick 7-13-18

In Today’s Newsletter:Bastille Day Rosé
July Sale Savings Add Up
Stately and Plump: A New Classic Napa Cab
Staff Pick – Dark Horse Bandol Rosé
New Reviews for Two Classics
X Marks the Spot for Big, Powerful Wine
New Wines from Delas Arrive Soon
Trending Wines of the Week
Mark of Greatness: The Sundial of Wehlen
Wine Spectator Reviews Tignanello
A July Sale Recap

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A Bastille Day Spotlight onFrench Rosés!
Domaine Charvin Cotes du Rhone Rose, Rhone 2017 750ML ($21.95) $16.60 special
Grenache, Mourvedre, Bourboulenc, Cinsault. Organic.
VinopolNote: Charvin remains one of the best producers of old school, traditional Chateauneuf du Pape (the 2013, in stock now, is savory, gutsy and delicious). They also make a fantastic Cotes du Rhone rosé, all peaches and cherries on the nose.  
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MidWeek VinopolPick 7-10-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

The July Sale Heats Up
2016 Dujac: Grand Crus, Indeed!
Epic Zind-Humbrecht, Unbeatable Pricing
Trending: Buzzy Wines of the Week
Staff Pick: Never Mind the Grapes…
Raul Perez is an Icon of New Spain
Molitor Madness
July Sale Roundup

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July Sale

The Month Heats Up

So Do the Sales

As July is getting hotter, so do the prices.  We’ve got a selection of highlights right here and the full list of sale wines at the bottom of the newsletter!

Brovia Barolo DOCG, Piedmont 2012 750ML ($51.95) Was $46, Now $39 Clearance Price, 18 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni “Brovia’s 2012 Barolo is classy, polished and absolutely delicious. With a little bit of air, the 2012 can be enjoyed now, but it also has enough freshness and balance to drink well for at least a handful of years.

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