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Thursday Newsletter- August 15th

August 15, 2013
Let’s take a trip to Rueda….Old Vines on the high-plains of Rueda,
100 miles North-West of Madrid
Michael Franz, winereviewonline.com: “Rueda is a legally delimited winegrowing region (or “D.O.” in Spanish wine lingo) located northwest of Madrid in the province of Castilla y Leon.  Wine grapes were grown there by the Romans, and it seems clear that the Verdejo grape was brought to the area by the Moors about ten centuries ago.  Rueda is situated cheek-by-jowl with Toro, which is famed for robust reds, but almost everything vinous in Rueda is white.  Although other grapes like Viura and Sauvignon Blanc are grown there (along with a few very rare red varieties), Verdejo has emerged as the undisputed star of the region. 
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August 12th Newsletter

August 12th, 2013 Newsletter

Jump Start Sale
Wines arriving Wednesday:

Amuse Bouche Proprietary Red Napa 2009 ($299.95) $149 jump start special
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2009 Amuse Bouche is laced with freshly cut flowers, sweet spices and expressive red berries. Today, I find the 2009 beautifully expressive, with gorgeous aromatics, layers of fruit and lovely overall balance. This is a decidedly feminine, refined style, but it all works nicely. Layers of fruit continue to blossom through to the structured, powerful finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.”

This is the lowest listed price in the USA
The next lowest listed price in the USA is $225 / bottle
The average listed price in the USA is $251 / bottle

Au Sommet Cabernet Sauvignon Atlas Peak Napa 2009 ($299.95) $149 jump start special
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 93 points “The 2009 Au Sommet is a bit lighter on its feet than the 2008.… Read the rest

August 10th- Weekend Newsletter

VinopolPick

Weekend Edition

vinopolis wine shop • portland, or • 503.223.6002
August 11, 2013
WHY KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF? FORWARD IT TO A FRIENDWelcome to our bonus email newsletter, highlighting some remarkable not-to-be missed and limited time offer. Don’t worry, we’re still publishing our comprehensive Monday morning newsletter, and hope you find these additional offers (not covered in our weekly newsletter) a welcome addition to your week.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TERRE NERE
Terre Nere’s Marco de Grazia, is a major force in the wine revolution taking place on the northern slopes of Mount Etna in Sicily. As an importer of wines to the United States, he has long been a champion of unsung regions throughout Italy, but in 2002 decided to add winery owner to his CV.  

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Vinopolis August 5 Newsletter

August 5, 2013

Jump Start Sale

Bruna Grimaldi Barolo Camilla 2009 ($39.95) $27.70 jump start special
Wine Advocate 93 points “The lovely 2009 Barolo Camilla opens to characteristic Nebbiolo aromas of wild berry, dried mint, licorice tar and pressed rose. The wine is elegant and feminine overall with fine, silky tannins at the rear. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025”

60 bottles here now- 120 more arrive in September
This is the lowest listed price in the USA

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new week –new arrivals

USA:
Domaine Drouhin Oregon ‘Arthur’ Chardonnay 2011 ($34.95) $27 special
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2011 ($41.95) $33 super special

JK Carriere Vespidae Pinot Noir 2010 ($39.95) $33 special
Josh Raynolds 91 points “Bright ruby-red. Cool, restrained aromas of red and dark berries, cola, dried flowers and minerals.… Read the rest

Vinopolis July 29 Newsletter

July 29, 2013

Jump Start Sale

Arriving May 30:

Patricia Green Estate Old Vine Pinot Noir 2010 ($41.95) $27 jump start special
Josh Raynolds (Stephen Tanzers International Wine Cellar) 92 points “Bright red. Fresh red fruits, flowers and Asian spices on the fragrant nose. Nervy, penetrating red fruit flavors put on weight with air and pick up notes of cola and woodsmoke. Finishes bright and silky, with excellent tenacity and appealing sweetness.”

This is the lowest listed price in the USA today
The average listed price in the USA today is $38 / bottle

Patricia Green Four Winds Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 ($36.95) $24 jump start special
Winery Notes “The 2010 is as special a bottling as we have done from this site.… Read the rest