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Champagne Thursday

September 4, 2014
Two Small & Outstanding Champagne Producers
[Ulysse Collin and Benoit Layahe]

But First…

Great Value Spanish Wines
Arriving Today


Bodegas Emilio Moro Finca Resalso Ribera del Duero 2012 (21.95) $18 special
Case-12 Bodegas Emilio Moro Finca Resalso Ribera del Duero 2012 ($249.95) $192 case price special
Josh Raynolds 91 points “Vivid purple.  Ripe boysenberry and blueberry aromas and an undercurrent of mocha on the nose, with candied licorice and vanilla qualities coming up with air.  Lush, weighty and round, showing good thrust to its dark berry liqueur and cocoa flavors.  Finishes creamy, round and long, with soft tannins and building notes of plum and dark chocolate.”

Bodegas Emilio Moro Malleolus Ribera del Duero 2009 ($49.95) $39 special
Josh Raynolds 92 points “Opaque ruby. … Read the rest

Monday Sept 1st Newsletter

September 1, 2014

Vinopol-press Labor Day Special Edition

Open today for Labor Day Shopping!
10am – 6pm

 

 
Barolo, Pinot Noir and more below!

Jump Start Sale

Sbragia Chardonnay
Arriving Friday

 

“Ed Sbragia, who set out on his own with a home base in Sonoma after three decades at Beringer, certainly hasn’t lost his touch.  The wine from Gamble Ranch, in Napa, is the richer, weightier of the two wines he makes; the Dry Creek Home Ranch is more delicate.  As a pair, they provide a perfect contrast of appellations and styles.” –James Laube, Wine Spectator

Sbragia Family Vineyards Home Ranch Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma Chardonnay 2009 ($29.95) $16 special
Case-12 Sbragia Chardonnay Home Ranch 2009 ($319.95) $159 special (that’s only $13.25 per bottle!)… Read the rest

Weekend Vinopolpick – August 30th

August 30, 2014

Vinopolis will be open on Labor Day!
10am – 6pm

Sottimano Subscribers Sale!

Available until September 1st

Any 3/4/5 bottle purchase – 5% discount
Any 6 bottle or more purchase – 10% discount

Stock List- Sottimano – Available Here Now


Sottimano Barbaresco Cotta 2009 ($59.95) $49 special 12+ bottles available
Wine Advocate 92 points “Playing very much true to type, the 2009 Barbaresco Cotta is the richest and roundest of these 2009s. As always, it has the most overt fruit to match its generally supple personality. Here, too the richness of the fruit goes head to head with the formidable tannins all the way through to the finish. This dark, fleshy Barbaresco should enter its sweet spot in another five years or so.… Read the rest

Vinopolpick Thursday – August 28th

August 28, 2014
 Vinopolis will be OPEN Labor Day 10 am – 6 pm
Iconoclasts –California & Oregon &Special Labor Day deals too

Edmunds St. John

Steve Edmunds knew very little about winemaking when he dove right into his first vintage back in 1985.  His focus was on Rhône varieties, with a primary goal of producing wines true to their nature, from the varieties he knew and loved so well.  His hard-work and meticulous craft was recognized when François Peyraud, winemaker from the highly acclaimed Domaine Tempier,  paid a visit to Edmunds St. John and tasted Steve’s Mourvedre from his favorite vineyard.  Looking back, Steve happily explains his reaction as if it were yesterday; as François lifted his nose from the glass, his eyes rolled back slowly, “La terre parle” he whispered, “the Earth speaks”.  

… Read the rest

Monday August 25th Newsletter

August 25, 2014

Opus One, Champagne, Case Specials, and more below…

Jump Start Sale

Last Call
Ruinart Champagne

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Brut NV ($79.95) $51.90 special
Stephen Tanzer 92 points “Pale yellow.  Complex, high-pitched aromas of orange zest, lemon pith, iodine, smoky minerals, anise and jasmine.  Sappy and tactile on the palate, offering impressive volume to its ripe citrus and orchard fruit flavors accented by smoke and minerals.  Finishes tangy and long, with lingering smokiness and an echo of anise.” 


This is the lowest listed price in the USA! 

Order now!
 Last Call Pricing ends 8/31
As of September 1st, the price will go to $59 / bottle

 

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USA-OREGON
J. Christopher Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley 2012 ($29.95) $26 special
Winery notes: “The Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is the flagship J.… Read the rest