Jonathan Didier Pabiot Sale 7-11-24

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Close-Out Featurette: Huet
 

 
Jonathan Didier Pabiot
 
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There is only one region in the world of Sauvignon Blanc that is whispered of reverently and can only rarely be found on shelves: Pouilly-Fumé. Made cult by Didier Dagueneau’s benchmark Silex bottling, you can be forgiven for expecting most top-rates PFs to set you back somewhere in the three figures a bottle range.
 
Pabiot from PolanerWould you even believe me if I said you could find an illustrious producer, one who is of the only 1% of producers in the region to work organically and biodynamically (the first in the region), one who wows the reviewers, and, most importantly, whose top two bottlings have yet to surpass $70 at our shop?
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Peter William Vineyard: Value & Deliciousness

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Peter William Vineyard and wineglassDid you know that the Rogue Valley is Oregon’s oldest winemaking region? Unlike the Willamette Valley, which focuses on Burgundian varietals and winemaking techniques (and a fair number of Burgundian winemakers themselves!), the Rogue Valley boasts one of the most diverse selection of styles and grapes in any established winemaking region in America. The 100 or so wineries that call it home emphasize sustainability.
 
It’s high elevation, reaching up to 2,300 feet, with a relatively short growing season. Full-time physician Dr. Peter Adesman, owner of the Peter William winery, cites the short growing season, “wide diurnal swings along with the well-drained soils” as what makes this the perfect area for Tempranillo, per his discussion with Norm Roby of Wine Review Online.
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Ürzig Through Molitor’s Lens 7-9-24

Molitor in Ürzig
 
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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.
 
Whether white capsule (dry), green capsule (off-dry), or gold capsule (fruity to nobly sweet), Markus’ wines represent some of the Mosel’s best. And thanks to his extensive holdings, Molitor offers German Riesling lovers with a passport to explore many of the region’s most important vineyards. How to choose? Let us guide you through the wines in our village-by-village tour on our three-day sale!
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Produttori del Barbaresco Sale 7-8-24

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Produttori bottlesProduttori del Barbaresco is revered for producing classically-styled Barbaresco and Riservas of uncompromising quality and transparency. You’d be hard-pressed to find such consistent quality and complexity out of such an extensive range of single-vineyard Nebbiolos anywhere else. We’ve admired the producer and its director, Aldo Vacca (cousin of the late Renato Vacca of Cantina del Pino), since the shop first opened. We’ve pleased to continue to offer these gems, which are some of Barbaresco’s finest at still-affordable pricing.
 
“…The 2019 Riservas show a good amount of vineyard definition, but they are also marked by a strong, somber, brooding quality… I imagine the 2019s will require a measure of patience.” — Antonio Galloni, Vinous
 
“[Produttori del Barbaresco is] one of the most important and quality-minded co-operatives in the world…” – Jeb Dunnuck
 
“I’ve written this many times before, but it bears repeating: Produttori del Barbaresco is one of Italy’s ultimate values for your money.”
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A Favorite in Faiveley – On Sale Now! 7-7-24



Francois, Eve, & Erwan Faiveley 

Good news! We’re putting the wines of Faiveley back on sale for a limited period for our loyal newsletter customers. Our prices have remain unchanged since our April feature of many of these wines, but you can gaurantee that Burgundy prices elsewhere are continuing to climb. With Faiveley you’re presented with a producer that embodies consistency – never missing in quality and pleasure from vintage to vintage – and offers unparalleled access to Burgundy’s crus – we’ve got over 26 different village and vineyard bottlings for you to enjoy – and wine styles. This is your chance to start a Burgundy cellar, or preserve one for years to come.

Background on Faiveley

In Burgundy, as in the cellars of Burgundy collectors, there is an illusion that time stops and that Burgundy never changes.
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