Vinopolis Newsletter – Wednesday 12/13/2023

 In This Newsletter:

Pre-Arrival Special
Giants of Gigondas: Domaine Saint Damien
New Arrivals

Diebolt-Vallois, Bereche, RH Coutier, Murrieta Finca Ygay Reserva, and more!
Staff Picks
Tasty treats from Sicily and Australia
48 Hour Sale
A Vieux to die for! Save up to 10% on wines from a top Chateauneuf Producer
Max Out Your Savings
On Max Ferd. Richter Wines
Collector’s Corner
Gift Ideas for the wine lover in your life
Pre-Arrival Special
 
“Giants of Gigondas… Domaine Saint Damien”
 
Arriving Friday
 
 
“Domaine Saint-Damien has been producing some of the region’s most elegant wines for years, but for some reason they rarely get the attention they deserve. Pricing here is also admirably fair, which makes this an address to be reckoned with for savvy Rhône wine lovers.
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Max Ferd. Richter & Emrich Schonleber: Sales, New Arrivings, and (oh, why not) MORE SALES! 12-12-23

 In This Newsletter:


Max Ferd. Richter Sale,
New Vintage of Emrich-Schonleber Landing Friday &
Bonus Emrich-Schonleber Sale

 

Max Out Your Savings on

Max Ferd. Richter Wines


We’re slashing our already rock-bottom prices

on all in-stock wines from this uber-classical estate!


The first thing that jumps out about Max Ferd. Richter wines is the incredible real estate the winery holds. This is an ancient estate, dating back over 300 years and now under the helm of 10th-generation winemaker Constantin Richter. Vineyard management is focused on maximizing quality. Harvest is completely by hand with multiple, meticulous passes through the vineyard to ensure only the finest grapes are harvested. As an example, botrytized grapes are hand-selected at the single berry level.

The Middle Mosel is where all the historic glory of German Riesling rests.… Read the rest

Vinopolis Newsletter – Monday 12/11/2023

 In This Newsletter:

Special New Arrivals-VERY LIMITED
Rare Library Selections of top Rhone wines from Rene Rostaing!
New Arrivals

Benoit Dehu, Marguet, Andre Clouet, and more
Close-Out Sales
German Riesling and Champagne
Collector’s Corner
Gift sets– Andrea Occhipinti and Louis Roederer Cristal
Special NEW Arrivals!
 
Rene Rostaing
 
Library Selections
 
“René Rostaing is one of Côte Rôtie’s most masterful growers.”
– Robert Parker


 
Across multiple vintages, The Côte Blonde proves itself one of the most tenacious lieu dits in all of Côte Rotie. The wines from this vineyard are expressive, nimble affairs, while still unmistakably Rhône.
Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde, Rhone 2010 750ml $279 special, 5 bottles available
Wine Advocate 99 Points “Truly blockbuster stuff, and a wine that will compete with the ’99 when it’s at full maturity, the 2010 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde gave up a spectacular array of sweet red and black raspberry, cassis, violets and underbrush.
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Kick-Starting Holiday Champagne Offerings 12-10-23


Our favorite time of year has arrived. The holiday season is in full swing which means the excuse required to pop open a bottle of bubbly has completey exited the building. From now until midnight on New Year’s Day we’re going to be celebrating with Champagnes from our favorite producers and offering them to you at our best pricing. Each week this month, starting today, you can expect to see a lists of personally curated Champagnes that the Vinopolis staff think deserve your attention and thirst.

Below are our first set of recomendations, from full on ultra premium down to amazing values. The only rule with all of these is that you want to serve them ice bucket cold and always with an extra bottle on-hand.
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Kumeu River & Vinopolis Holiday Shopping Guide 12-9-23

 In This Newsletter:

Special Feature
Kumeu River &
Vinopolis Holiday Shopping Guide



Love Local? So do we!

Don’t miss our three day sale on Arterberry Maresh & Tan Fruit wines.
Sale ends Sunday at 10 am.

Learn more & shop the sale here!



Kumeu River


Kumeu River is one of the leading estates in New Zealand (the country is also commonly referred to by its Māori name Aotearoa). Much of what we think of as standard practice down there is really thanks to their efforts. They led the charge on growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, pioneered the use of indigenous yeasts, and also pioneered the use of screwcaps.

Maté Brajkovich, originally from Dalmatia in southwestern Croatia, emigrated with his mother and sisters to join their father in New Zealand’s North Island.… Read the rest