Saturday, January 9th, 2015

New Review and 2013 Oregon Vintage Report from Eric Asimov; New Arrivals from Domaine Clape; Staff Pick: Fantino Rosso; Bitouzet-Prieur: Wines Arriving January 22nd; New Rosenthal Wines Arriving January 22nd; Schloss Gobelsburg; Californian Superstars; California Case Deals

New Review from Eric Asimov of the New York Times

Eric Asimov writes on the 2013 vintage in Oregon: “The vintage seemed set up to be good. Growers likened it to 2012, but instead of the dry, warm September and October that capped that year (and saved the year before), rains began in September and growers either had to pick the grapes early, perhaps sooner than they would have preferred, or risk rot and damage in the hopes of a dry spell.… Read the rest

Wednesday, January 6th, 2015

Il Poggione; Staff Pick Feature: Casa Lapostolle; Burgundy Special Highlight; 99 & 100 Point Wines Arriving This Month; New 2010 Italian Deals Arriving This Month; Il Marroneto; Lopez de Heredia; Tuscan Case Deals

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Il Poggione

One of the original producers of Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Il Poggione was established at the end of the 19th century by Lavinio Franceschi and is still owned today by the 5th generation of the family, siblings Leopoldo and Livia Franceschi. Many of the vines are grown at more than 1,315 feet above sea level and are among the oldest in the appellation, with cool maritime breezes from the southwest the Sangiovese grape reaches its maximum ripeness here, giving fuller and richer wines than anywhere else in Tuscany.… Read the rest

Monday, January 4th, 2016

New Arrivals; Wines Arriving in January; Donnhoff; Piedmontese Case Deals; Time to Say Good Buy

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New Week, New Year, New Arrivals

OREGON
Crowley Chardonnay, Willamette Valley 2014 750ML ($26.95) $21.90 special
Winery note “Comprised of Wente and Dijon clones from Four Winds Vineyard this wine demonstrates the undeniable pedigree and personality of this fantastic high elevation and old vine site. Light straw with a hint of green combine with pristine clarity to present this wonderful Chardonnay. The aromatics include slate, anise and pear, with a trace amount of barrel toast. Buoyant acidity frames a lean palate beaming with citrus, mineral and white peach, along with background sweetness provided by lees contact.… Read the rest

1/2/2016

Don’t miss these great deals on one of Toro’s top estates!

Numanthia ‘Numanthia,’ Toro 2011 750ML ($59.95) $33 special
James Suckling 93 points “Very pretty, balanced red with lead-pencil, berry and floral character on the nose and palate. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh finish. Refined and clean. Drink now.” JS

Numanthia Termes, Toro 2011 750ML ($29.95) $17.70 special
Case-6 Numanthia Termes, Toro 2011 750ML ($119.95) $99 special (that’s only $16.50/bottle!)
Wine Enthusiast 91 points “Termes always delivers a full taste of Toro at an affordable price. This vintage smells deep, cool and full of cola, rooty blackberry and fine herbs. A flush mouthfeel is tannic but manageable, while ripe, baked flavors of blackberry are savory on the backside and finish lush and deep, with lasting hard tannins.… Read the rest

Saturday, January 2nd, 2016