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Vinopolis Newsletter 4-18-25

In This Newsletter:

New Arrivals
R. Lopez de Heredia, Gerard Bertrand, and more!
Pre-Sale Mania
Coming soon and leaving fast
Willamette Wineries We Love
Catch the White Walnut Buzz


 
New Arrivals
 
Spain
 
R. Lopez de Heredia
 
The story of Lopez Heredia starts with a bug.

Actually millions of little parasites called “Grape Phylloxera” that ate about 60% of France’s grape vines in the late nineteenth century. Now in survival mode, French estates were presented with two options: ruin or innovation. Many sold or abandoned their land, while others set their eyes on viticultural regions still untouched by the Phylloxera.
 
It was this opportunity that savvy businessmen like Lopez Heredia’s founder, Rafael López de Heredia y Landet, took advantage of: buying land in Spain to grow grapes, producing and selling wines for French Vignerons, and most importantly, learning all about what it was that made the wines of Bordeaux the most sought after wines on the planet.
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California White Wine Sale 4-17-25

In This Newsletter:

California White Wine Sale
Easter Pairings Featurette: Anne-Sophie Dubois


 
Get Ready for Spring!
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
California White Wines
 
We’re offering a sweet deal on all of our in-stock Californian white wines. Pick from longtime favorites from Stonestreet, the mineral miracle of Arnot-Roberts, zippy Sauvignon Blancs, rich and buttery Chards, and so much more!
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of California White Wines
10% off any 6+ or more in-stock bottles of California White Wines
 
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Sale ends Sunday, April 20th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer twenty-nine in-stock California white wine options on sale now, including:
 
Alpha Omega Two Squared Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $16, that’s $15.20 at 5% off and $14.40 at 10% off, 33 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “The 2020 Hudson Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc offers a sophisticated exploration of Napa Valley’s Carneros AVA.
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Vinopolis Newsletter 4-16-25 PM

Important Announcement:

 
We will be closing at 4pm on Easter Sunday, April the 20th
Normal hours will resume Monday April 21st
Easter Special

 
“Cocchi”
 

 
Panettone!  It’s as much fun to say as it is to eat and that’s saying a lot…
 
This rich yet airy, sweet but savory Italian cake is the perfect accompaniment to your Spring feast this year! Cocchi is one of the oldest, most respected vermouth producers in the world and you do not need to be Robert Parker to sense the quality of the wine in this expertly infused confection.

Cocchi Panettone Vermouth di Torino 1PK $29 special, 26 cakes available
Winery note “The Cocchi Panettone features candied lemon and orange peels infused with our vermouth and dark chocolate drops.
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Marc Colin Sale 4-16-25

In This Newsletter:

Marc Colin Sale
Easter Pairings Featurette: Zorzal


 
White Burgundy’s Rising Star
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Marc Colin
 
Founded in 1970 in the Burgundy village of St. Aubin, Domaine Marc Colin produces mostly white wines sourced from holdings in Chassagne, Puligny, and Santenay, and – of course – St. Aubin. Their wines have earned respect and acclaim for their purity and elegance.
 
Now under the direction of Marc’s children, John, Damien, and Caroline (the eldest, Pierre-Yves, left in 2005 to establish his own estate affectionately abbreviated to PYCM), Domaine Marc Colin has reached the upper echelon of Burgundy.
 
The estate works over 45 acres of vines, including in the Grand Cru vineyards of Montrachet and Batard-Montrachet. As an exclusively family-run operation, production has remained miniscule in spite of their increasing international fame.
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Molitor Dry Wines 4-15-25

In This Newsletter:

Molitor White Capsule Sale
Collector’s Corner: Benjamin Romeo


 
A Walk on the Dry Side
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Molitor’s Bone-Dry Rieslings
 
After 35 years at the helm of the family business, Markus Molitor remains one of the most respected winemakers in the world. With broad holdings, Molitor crafts dozens of wines each vintage. He believes that every single sub-parcel and selective pick should be vinified to its utmost potential. What results is a deeply rewarding if sprawling portfolio.
 
An excellent way to explore this incredible portfolio is by focusing on the bone-dry Rieslings, known as “Trocken” in German. These contain no (or no perceptible) residual sugar. Molitor indicates the sweetness level by capsule color, and dry is white.
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