October 27, 2014

Jump Start Sale

Arriving Friday

“Ric Forman is arguably Napa Valley’s first superstar winemaker. Although sometimes overlooked today, there is little question Forman has had a profound influence on a number of younger winemakers”
Antonio Galloni
Forman Vineyard, based on Howell Mountain, was started by long time and well respected Napa vintner Ric Forman in 1978. After studying at UC Davis in the 1960s, Ric initially starting working in Napa at wineries including Robert Mondavi, Newton Vineyards, and Stony Hill. His first wine under his own label, released in 1983, exceeded anyone’s expectations, and Ric has maintained consistent high rankings for his age-worthy Cabernet and Chardonnay.

A very hands-on winemaker, Ric, aided by his son Toby, prefers to do even the most mundane winemaking tasks himself.… Read the rest

October 25, 2014

    Pre- Arrival Highlights

From Burgundy with Love
2012 Vintage, Two Major Domaines, Arriving in November
 

Louis Jadot 2012
Arriving November 11th

“Our aim is to express the true nature of Burgundy through our wines, a terroir that can be both proud of its past and optimistic about its future.” – Maison Louis Jadot

Louis Jadot’s label, with the Bacchus head, decorative frieze, and the signature pale yellow paper, is perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable of all Burgundy producers.  Maison Louis Jadot was founded in 1859 by the Jadot family, beginning their estate with the Clos des Ursules vineyard still in the family’s possession to this day.  A significant core of Jadot’s domain vines were assembled some 60 years prior to the formation of Maison Jadot, this holding of eleven grand and premier cru vineyards totaling about 16 hectares were all left to the Jadot family and have been a part of the Jadot estate ever since. … Read the rest

October 23, 2014

The SALEBRATION of a decade continues…

October 18, 2014

13 days to Halloween,
40 days until Thanksgiving,
52 days until your office party,
and 99 days until Christmas.
The end-of the-year holidays are prime time to enjoy the celebratory qualities of fine Champagne and, as many of these wines are just being released and are limited in supply, to stock up for the year to come. As commerce winds up for another holiday season, the best deals you’ll find on Champagne are right here and now. Whatever the occasion; a quiet dinner for two, a family gather, or a holiday party; you’re sure to find a bottle that will impress and delight below.

Champagne Stock List- All Here and Available Now

Ayala Champagne Brut Rose Nature NV ($99.95) $79 special 5 bottles available
Wine Spectator 91 points “Crisp, featuring juicy flavors of pomegranate, white raspberry, pastry dough and spice, with a lightly smoky mineral undertow.… Read the rest