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Monday November 24th Newsletter

November 24, 2014

Riesling, Best Price Bubbles, Iconic Wines, and much more below

Jump Start Sale

Preview – Black Friday – Presale

Arriving Tomorrow:

Mazzoni Vermentino-Chardonnay Tuscany 2012 ($17.95) $8.50 super special

Case 12: Mazzoni Vermentino-Chardonnay Tuscany 2012 ($179.95) $89 very super special

Vinopolnotes- Two of the world’s greatest wine-making families are behind the wines from Mazzoni – wines that offer true Italian style for great value. Mazzoni represents a historic collaboration between the Franceschi family from Tuscany and Terlato family from Napa. Blending Italy’s old world hand-crafted approach with California’s innovative wine-making technology results in some truly elegant and still affordable wines. Mazzoni Vermentino-Chardonnay wine is blend of two white varieties: Vermentino (75%) a classic Tuscan variety, gives the wine a crisp, refreshing flavors, Chardonnay (25%) provides acidity a body, making this wine an ideal pairing with light fish and Mediterranean flavors.… Read the rest

Weekend Vinopolpick 11/22

November 22, 2014

Bodegas Alvear

Bodegas Alvear is an established name in the D.O. Montilla-Moriles. A historic sherry bodega founded by Don Diego de Alvear in 1729, this is easily one of the oldest wineries in the area. For many years this region struggled to find its own identity next to sherry, but now they are specialists in Pedro Ximénez wines, especially older examples and single vintage bottles. Still controlled by the Alvear family, currently in the 8th generation, they produce what are widely considered some of the finest wines of DO Montilla-Morilles.

Alvear produces a wide variety of sherries, but the main focus is definitely Pedro Ximénez. Alvear has both solera matured P.X. (like the Solera 1830) and vintage examples (añadas).… Read the rest

Vinopolpick Thursday – November 20th

November 20, 2014
Excited for Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals?  So are we!  Check our full list of deals in our next Thursday newsletter.  In the meantime, here are two sneak previews:Arriving tomorrow – Friday, November 21stErath Estate Selection Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2012 ($37.95) $24 super special
Case-12 Erath Estate Selection Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2012 ($419.95) $259 super special (that’s under $21.60/btl)
Stephen Tanzer 89 points “Ruby-red.  Pungent aromas of dark berry, cola and vanilla show good depth, with allspice and fresh rose notes providing lift.  Supple and open-knit, offering sweet blackberry and cherry-cola flavors that spread out on the mid-palate.  Closes smooth and subtly spicy, with velvety tannins building slowly and framing the sweet dark fruit notes.”
… Read the rest

Monday November 17th Newsletter

November 17, 2014

 

California Cabernet, Clos des Papes 2012, Riesling, and much more below

 

Jump Start Sale

 

Limited Time Champagne Sale

Sale Ends November 22nd

 

Drappier Carte d’Or Brut NV ($49.95) $36 limited time special

Wine Spectator 91 points “Granny Smith apple, toasted almond, currant and whole-grain toast flavors are fresh and well-meshed, structured by bright acidity and a lively bead. Offers a creamy finish, with hints of smoke and honeycomb. Drink now through 2018.”

 

This is the lowest listed price in the USA!

The average listed price is 36% higher at $49/ bottle

 

 

Guy Charlemagne Brut Nature NV ($44.95) $29 limited time special

Stephen Tanzer 90 points “(70% chardonnay and 30% pinot noir; no dosage):  Pale gold. … Read the rest

VinopolPick Thursday – November 13th

November 13, 2014
The Flight Is Landed
Screaming Eagle Second Flight 2011 ($499.95)$399 special
Antonio Galloni 93-95 points “The 2011 Second Flight is a wine of extraordinary beauty. Rich, dark, seamless and gorgeous, the 2011 flows across the palate with enticing scents of mocha, tobacco, new leather, licorice and plum. This is a remarkably sophisticated, polished wine for the year, with all the elements in the right place. Sweet spices, savory herbs, menthol and licorice all resonate on the finish. The 2011 could use another few years for the tannins to soften, but it is striking today just the same. With time in the glass, the aromatics become even more prominent. Sweet rose petals, spices and mint all add considerable complexity.
… Read the rest