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Vinopolis Newsletter for 10-18-15

10/18/15

Domaine Drouhin Bourgogne Blanc; New Wines from Crowley + Cameron; Staff Pick; New Arrival Special Feature; New Week – New Arrivals; Cabriac; Castell’in; JL Chave; I Custodi; Hudelot-Noellat; Schrader Pre-Arrivals
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Domaine Drouhin Bourgogne Blanc

The love affair between Oregon and Burgundy is perhaps best illustrated through the Drouhin family, a winemaking dynasty which spans decades. Robert Drouhin visited Oregon in 1961 and rediscovered the wines of our great state in the late 70’s. In the ensuing years, his daughter Veronique worked harvest at Eyrie, Bethel Heights, and Adelsheim. These experiences forged relationships which led the Drouhins to the realization that their vision of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir would be best realized – outside of France, of course – in Oregon.

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Vinopolis Newsletter – October 17th 2015

Saturday, October 17th 2015

Beaux Freres; New Arrivals: Jean Francois Ganevat; High Scores for Bergstrom; The Dom Arrives; Great Italian Wines; Isole e Olena – Lower Prices & New Pre-Arrivals; Cadence Winery – New 2012 Releases Arriving in November; Time to Say Hello/Good Buy; A Case of Vinsanity

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Wine of the day – new arrival!
Beaux Freres “Les Cousins”

The “Les Cousins” bottling is an easier-going cuvee which aptly punctuates the clamoring we’ve seen for Beaux Freres’ wines. Always selling out and regularly fetching high scores, the winery is owned by brothers-in-law Michael Etzel and Robert Parker Jr. along with Robert Roy.… Read the rest

Mid-Week Vinopolis Newsletter 10-14-15

10/15/15

Wine Highlight; Loire, Sweet Loire; New Champagnes; Burgundy: Six 2006’s, Five 2005’s; Vietti; Case Pick; High Scores/Low Prices

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Wine of the Day!
Gaja Ca’Marcanda Magari 

The legendary Gaja estate was anointed by Wine Spectator as the maker of “perhaps the finest Italian wines ever made.” Across Barolo, Barbaresco, and Tuscany, the Gaja family have come to be known as among the most esteemed, highly-lauded, and reliable winemakers in the world. Their unique approach to winemaking hangs them in the balance of being both modernist and traditional, choosing simply  what makes the best wine according to their standards.

The “Magari” cuvee is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc which has earned somewhat of a cult status.

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Long Shadows Gift Box

October 2015

Long Shadows BoxLong Shadows Vintners Collection Gift Box ($399.95) $319 special
Contains one 750ML bottle each of Long Shadows’ six acclaimed red wines, packaged together in a beautifully etched wood box:
2013 Pirouette [Philippe Melka (Vineyard 29, Lail, Hundred Acre) & Agustin Huneeus, Sr. (Quintessa)]
2013 Feather [Randy Dunn (Dunn Vineyards)]
2013 Pedestal [Michel Rolland (International Wine Consultant)]
2013 Sequel [John Duval (Penfolds Grange, Plexus, Entity)]
2013 Saggi [Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari (A & G Folonari Tenute, Tuscany)]
2012 Chester-Kidder [Allen Shoup (Chateau Ste. Michelle, CEO) & Giles Nicault (Woodward Canyon)]

Only pay shipping on the bottles – the OWC ships for free!

For more information on each bottling, read on:

Pirouette: A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from the Wahluke Slope, Sagemoor’s Old Vine and Red Mountain Vineyards with Merlot from the estate Benches Vineyards in Horse Heaven Hills. … Read the rest

Vinopolis Newsletter – Monday, October 12th, 2015

10/12/15

New Week – New Arrivals; Staff Picks; Crowley Wines – New Arrivals & Cellared Selections; FX Pichler; Cayuse; Giacomo Borgogno & Figli
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New Week, New Arrivals!
OREGON
Bow & Arrow Melon 2014 750ML ($24.95) $18 special

Bow & Arrow Rhinestone Red, Willamette Valley 2014 750ML ($24.95) $21.90 special
A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Gamay Noir in the style of Cheverny.

Domaine Drouhin Laurene Pinot Noir 2012 750ML ($79.95) $66 special
Josh Raynolds–Vinous 93 points “Bright ruby. Heady red and dark fruit liqueur, candied rose, allspice and woodsmoke scents show excellent clarity and a complicating hint of licorice.

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