Vinopolis Newsletter– Monday, 9/25/23

 
 In This Newsletter:

New Arrivals
White Walnut Estate, Didier Dagueneau, Arterberry Maresh, Alta Alella, and more!
Recent Reviews
Much Love for Muga
Cab Franc Rocks
5 amazing Cabernet Francs from all over the world
Close-out Sale
Save on top wines from France, Italy, and Germany!
5 Day Sale
Weingut Prinz: From Garage to Greatness
Collector’s Corner
Only The Best Bordeaux
New Arrivals

Oregon

 
“White Walnut Estate, Dundee”

It’s all about the energy. When Chris Mazepink, former winemaker of local favorites Archery Summit, Shea Wine Cellars, and Benton Lane, first encountered the deserted, overgrown Walnut orchard that would soon become his estate, he understood it was a special place. Carefully clearing it of bracken by hand (but leaving the walnut trees untouched) he dedicated himself to biodynamic viticulture and becoming a “conduit of the energies present in the vineyard” in his clonal selections and winemaking.
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Special Feature: The Wines of Morgon: September 2023

 

The picturesque hills of Beaujolais

Temperatures are descending from the peak heights of late summer and settling into the refreshing embraces of early autumn. Likewise, our thirsts are evolving from the crisp mineral whites and roses needing to cool us in the heat into lighter reds that bring fruit and comfort. There is no better companion for this transition than the wines of Beaujolais and its magnificently diverse crus. Earlier this week we featured bottlings from Fleurie, the first haven of evolution for palates seeking reds of finesse, lightness, and delicate fruits. Today we will present to you the next step in your palate’s seasonal journey: the wines of Morgon.

Morgon the Cru
Morgon is one of the largest of the 10 crus that make up the broader appellation of Beaujolais.

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Vinopolis Newsletter– 9/22/23

 
Special Arrival
 
“Vietti”
Hailing from northern Piedmont, Timorasso has long been thought an interesting native varietal with exceptional aging potential. Ten months in ceramic vessels, stainless steel tanks and large oak casks – on the fine lees, which are kept in suspension with frequent batonnage tame this into a complex and expressive wine worthy of Vietti’s name
 
Vietti Timorasso Derthona Colli Tortonesi 2021 750ml $38 special, 18 bottles available
Jeb Dunnuck 92 Points “A pale straw color, the 2021 Derthona Timorasso is set to be released in May of 2023. It has a savory richness to its aromatics of pine resin, fresh lime flower, and melon and is tangy on the palate, with medium body, saline, the stony texture of wet asphalt, Meyer lemon, and chamomile.
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Vinopolis Newsletter – Wednesday 09/20/2023

 In This Newsletter:

New Arrivals
Domaine Alphonse Mellot, Guy Larmandier, and more!
Staff Pick
The most underrated Italian wine veriatal?
Better Know A Wine Region
The Queen of Beaujolais
Close-out Sale
Save on top wines from Italy, France, and Germany!
Collector’s Corner
Pacific Northwest Best
 
Arriving Friday
 
“Domaine Alphonse Mellot, Loire Valley”
One of the oldest producers in Sancerre known for their famed “La Moussière” vineyard. Local records mention the Mellot family in connection with this land dating back to 1513 and it has been passed from father to son ever since… 19 generations of excellence and counting.
 
Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Blanc La Moussiere 2022 750ml $36 special, 12 bottles available
Winemaker’s Note “La Moussière is the estate’s flagship cuvee, its richness, energy and precision defining the Alphonse Mellot style.
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Vinopolis Newsletter — Monday 9/18/23

 
 In This Newsletter:

New Arrivals
Bow & Arrow, Mellen Meyer, Domaine Anita, Nikolaihof, and more!
Recently Reviewed
Great scores for Beaux Freres 2021 Vintage
Staff Pick
A Sancerre for Chablis lovers?
Better Know A Wine Region
Oregon’s Yamhill-Carlton AVA
Close-out Sale
Save on Vietti, Sprietzer, and Caiarossa!
Collector’s Corner
The Champions of Champagne
New Arrivals
Oregon
 
Bow & Arrow Cabernet Franc 2021 750ml $29 special, 36 bottles available
Vinopolnote “If you don’t know Scott Frank’s wines yet, you are missing out on some the best varietal focused wines at value prices in the market. Specializing in the styles and varietals of the Loire Valley, this cab franc clocks in at 12.5% alcohol and captures the magic of Chinon with Willamette fruit.”
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