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Vinopolis – Weekend Saturday August 19th 2016

Salon: Great Champagne/Just Arrived; Subscriber Secret Sale: German Trocken, Feinherb and Kabinett Sale; Trending; Allegrini New Arrivals; New Cuvee from our favorite Soave producer: Pieropan; Renato Ratti: Piedmont Pleasures; Staff Picks; Atalon: Napa Valley Bordeaux; Remelluri 2010: Outstanding Rioja; Cantalupo: Approachable Nebbiolo at Approachable Prices; Agathe Bursin: Alsace Grand Cru; Trending: Markus Molitor; New 2015 German Offer: Heymann-Loewenstein

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Salon

Great Champagne

Arrived Yesterday
Salon Cuvee ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs, Champagne 2002 750ML ($499.95) $399 special
James Suckling 99 points “The 2002 Salon is phenomenal quality… I was mesmerized. It is a subtle and intense Champagne that shows complex character of lilac, minerals, sliced lemon, apple, and white pepper. It is full body and dense yet racy and agile with a lightness and freshness.… Read the rest

Grand Cru Red Burgundy Sale: 2016

Subscriber Secret Sale: Grand Cru Red Burgundy

 Ends Wednesday, August 17th at Midnight

We’ll take 10% off on all in-stock Grand Cru Red Burgundies


We offer 64 Grand Cru Red Burgundies in-stock and available here now to choose from

(that’s 404 bottles!):
For full reviews and descriptions, visit our web store
Sale ends Wednesday, August 17th at midnight
Does not apply to pre-arrival offers, white wines or case specials
Discount will not appear in online shopping cart
We will apply it here before charging

Mid-West, East & South
Summer Shipping Saver

For the summer season we are offering
UPS Three Day Select Service for the price of UPS Ground
for shipments normally travelling 4 or more business days.

Free service upgrade only applies on single orders shipped during the promotional period.

… Read the rest

VinopolPick Weekend: 8-13-16

Saturday, August 13th, 2016

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Lopez de Heredia: New Arrivals & New Releases; Subscriber-Only Sales Recap: 10% Off on Spatlese Ends Tonight!; The Champagne Bargain of the Year Has Landed: 2012 Vouette e Sorbee; Trending; 2014 Beaujolais Reviews; New Wines from Dr. Loosen, Fritz Haag, and Carl von Schubert/Maximin Grünhaus – Arriving Friday; New Oregon Winery Alert: Franchere Wine Company & New 2009 Release from J Christopher Wines; Domaine Huet & Domaine Guiberteau – Loire Legends – Arriving in September

Lopez de Heredia

“Perhaps no winery in the world guards its traditions as proudly and steadfastly as López de Heredia does,…it is paradoxically a winery in the vanguard, its viticulture and wine-making a shining, visionary example for young, forward-thinking producers all over the world…At López de Heredia, there is serenity that comes with adherence to core principles…” – Eric Asimov

Perched on a bend in the Rio Ebro, in Haro, Bodegas Lopez de Heredia reigns over the heart of Spain’s Rioja wine region and its tradition.… Read the rest

Wine of the Day: Bodegas Roda, Rioja 8-10-16

Bodegas Roda Reserva, Rioja DOCa 2010 750ML ($49.95) Buy Now: $39 special

Bodegas Roda ‘Roda I’ Reserva, Rioja DOCa 2008 750ML ($69.95) Buy Now: $49 special

Bodegas Roda Sela, Rioja DOCa 2012 750ML ($34.95) Buy Now: $26 special

Case-12 Bodegas Roda Sela, Rioja DOCa 2012 750ML ($399.95) Buy Now: $269 special

rodaiselaTempranillo remains a grape unmastered by anyone outside of Spain. The Ribera del Duero has become famous for its version of Iberia’s noblest grape, but the world’s finest Tempranillo still comes from La Rioja. Perfect growing conditions aside, La Rioja possesses a centuries-old tradition of Tempranillo winemaking, which usually blends in some Graciano, Mazuelo, and/or Grenache. Today, styles vary in La Rioja, and amongst the more modern wineries Bodegas Roda stands out.… Read the rest

Mid-Week Newsletter – August 10th, 2016

Subscriber-Only Sale Ends Tonight: Chateauneuf du Pape; Staff Picks: Beaujolais Edition; Rose Sale; Trending; Arriving This Week – Spanish Finds; Sneak Preview: New Rhone Wines Arriving Friday from Janasse & Domaine Bosquets; La Gerla & La Fortuna; Poe; Domaine Fourrier; New Subscriber-Only Sale: Spatlese – Ends Saturday

Subscriber-Only Sale:

Chateauneuf du Pape

Ends Tonight at Midnight

We’ll take 10% off on all in-stock Chateauneuf du Pape wines

We offer 22 Chateauneuf du Papes in-stock and available here now to choose from (that’s over 350 bottles!), including:

Chateau de Saint Cosme Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2012 750ML ($49.95) Displayed price $39, Your cost $35.10
Josh Raynolds-Vinous 92 points “Opaque ruby. Deep, smoke-accented dark berry and floral scents are lifted by a note of peppery spice.
… Read the rest