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Vinopolis Newsletter – May 9th, 2016

Emilio Moro Pre-Arrival Special; New Week – New Arrivals; Cosmic St. Cosme ‘14 Pre-Arrival Sale; Closing Out the “Mother of All Burgundy Sales”

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Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero
Special Pre-Arrival Pricing
Bodegas Emilio Moro Finca Resalso, Ribera del Duero 2014 750ML ($17.95) $11.90 pre-arrival special*

Josh Raynolds Vinous 90 points “Bright violet color. Spicy dark berries on the nose, with a suave floral quality building in the glass. Round and seamless in texture, offering sweet black and blue fruit flavors and a touch of smokiness. Shows more red fruit character on the finish, with silky tannins coming in late to add grip. This fruit-driven Ribera is pretty delicious right now.”

*Price will be $14/bottle / $149/case upon arrival

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New Week – New Arrivals

CALIFORNIA

Saintsbury Chardonnay, Carneros 2013 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 special

Winery Notes–“Zesty notes of lime, kumquats and green pineapple, with heady powdered lily aromas.… Read the rest

VinopolPick Weekend – May 7th 2016

Saturday, May 7th, 2016

Superuco SuperDeal; New Arrivals: Ca del Baio, Pegau and Hacienda Monasterio; Newly Arrived Champagnes; 2014 Von Winning: New Reviews from David Schildknecht of Vinous Media; Ar.Pe.Pe; New Reviews from Grapelive; New Arrivals from Cayuse & Quilceda Creek

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SuperUco SuperDeal

Unique Argentinian Wines

One Week Sale!

Sale Ends Midnight Friday, May 13th 

“Their passion and commitment, their spirituality and, for want of a better word, “purity” in terms of doing what they do for the love of it rather than financial reward, brought to mind the Lopez de Heredia sisters in Rioja. If you want cutting edge, meticulously crafted Argentinean wines hot footed from one of the most exciting sub-regions (Gualtallary), then look no further.” – Neal Martin of the Wine Advocate writing on the SuperUco winemakers

Argentina rarely conjures up the image of limited production, terrior-driven wines.  
… Read the rest

Mid-Week VinopolPick 5-4-16

Wednesday, May the 4th, 2016

Staff Pick; Reynvaan New Arrival; 2010 Brunello – New Arrival & Special Feature; Michel Sarrazin and Frederic Magnien Arrivals; Chateauneuf du Pape Case Deals; Thomas Pico @ Domaine Pattes Loup; Red-Hot 94-point Duero Case Deal

Staff Pick

Domaine Antoine Arena Patrimonio Grotte di Sole Rouge, Corsica 2011  ($49.95) Was $29, Now $21.90, 32 bottles available
This might be my favorite of all the Antoine Arena wines we’ve taken in recently. For one, it conveys the Corsican terroir and Arena’s gentle touch with the most fluency.  Red fruit with surprising richness runs through the length of the palate, with a flirtatious interplay of cranberry, leather, black pepper, and cassis. Great body, great acid, great energy, great winemaking!
… Read the rest

Vinopolis Newsletter for the 2nd of May, 2016


New Week – New Arrivals; White Rhones; Vinopolis Half-Case World Tour; Time to Say Good Buy: Sale Ends Friday

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Highlight Pre-Arrival
Cru Barbaresco- $26-$28-$30.90
Arriving This Friday, May 5th

Ca’ del Baio Asili, Barbaresco DOCG 2012 750ML ($39.95) $30.90 pre-arrival special
James Suckling 92 points “Aromas of cherry, dried apple and hints of cedar. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Hints of walnut skin and wet earth. Solid and attractive. Drink or hold.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Ca’ del Baio Marcarini, Barbaresco DOCG 2012 750ML ($36.95) $28 pre-arrival special
Antonio Galloni 92 points “The 2012 Barbaresco Marcarini shows a much darker expression of Treiso, along with greater depth, ripeness and textural richness than the Vallegrande.… Read the rest

May Day Special Feature for 2016

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In celebration of the worker – from Chairman of the Board to humble wine retail newsletter writers; of teachers and architects, union bosses and non-profit underwriters – we thought we’d send over ten wines which really deliver and don’t cost a ton. Enjoy your day, raise a glass, and take a load off!

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Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG NV 750ML ($17.95) $14 special, 31 bottles available
Case-12 Nino Franco Rustico, Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Superiore DOCG NV 750ML ($179.95) $149 special, 3 cases available (that’s only $12.42/bottle!)
VinopolNote: This sparkler hails from the most revered region for Prosecco: the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene.  The DOCG distinction is reserved for the highest quality of Prosecco wines made near the town of Valdobbiandene. … Read the rest