Newsletter 5/10/23

 In This Newsletter:

Arriving Friday
Eyrie, Cameron, Valdospino, Domaine Moillard, and more!
Staff Picks
Marc Colin Santenay Rouge, Torre Beati Cerasuolo Rose
Featured Winery
Abfab Felsina
Three Day Sale
Last chance to save on the Champagnes of Waris-Hubert!
May Sale- Rhone Wines
Save Your Money and Rhone
Der Collector’s Corner
 Rhinedrops!
Arriving Friday

Oregon
 
“Eyrie and Cameron: The Fabulous Farmers”

Cameron Pinot Noir Dundee Hills 2021 750ml $36 special, 36+ bottles available
Vinopolnote “Best selling Pinot Noir in Oregon? It is for the time it lasts in the shop.”

Eyrie Trifolium Dundee Hills 2020 750ml $33 special, 24 bottles available
Eyrie Trifolium Dundee Hills 2020 Case of 12 bottles $349 special [29.08 per bottle]
Vinopolnote “A mixture of the three red grapes grown by Eyrie (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, and Trousseau) featuring red fruit flavors backed with earthy notes and leathery tannins: this limited edition wine feels like a Loire wine by way of Willamette.
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Monday 5/8/23 Newsletter

In This Newsletter:

Arrivals
Crowley, Domaine Drouhin, Pra, and more! SPECIAL: New Arrival Sale
The Superlative Sherries of Equipo Navazos
Staff Pick
Bow and Arrow Pinot Noir
Featured Winery
Dominus Estate Wines
Three Day Sale
For the love of Beaujolais
May Rhone WineSale
Now Extended to ALL Rhone wines
Collector’s Corner
Magnum Madness: USA Edition
New Arrivals

Oregon

“Crowley Vineyards”
According to the winery themselves, “2021 was a vintage defined largely by heat spikes and late rain. Each element left an indelible impression on the wines and combined for a unique yin and yang that has the wines both deft and bold, intense and spare, and full of intrigue that only the magic of vintage variation can provide.” 

Crowley Four Winds Pinot Noir 2019 750ml $49 special, 35 bottles available
Winery Note “In the glass this wine shines translucent red with amber hued edges.… Read the rest

Markus Molitor: May 7, 2023

 

There may be no more ambitious winemaker in the world than Markus Molitor. His determination and drive to make the best possible wines has made him a towering figure in the Mosel, with an impressive, modern winery and holdings in almost every important vineyard in the region. This drive also means there are a lot of different bottlings—Molitor believes that every single sub-parcel and selective pick should be vinified to its utmost potential. The critical praise backs this up— Markus Molitor’s wines are some of the most celebrated in the world.
 
Most winemakers would pick a vineyard once or twice and vinify the lots together—it’s easier and the wines are good. Molitor, though, asks what each parcel and pick would be like on its own—treated as if it were a wine of distinction rather than a blending component.… Read the rest

May Rhone Wine Sale: May 6, 2023


Underway Now!
 
All this month, ALL of our Rhone wines are on sale!
 
Ends May 31st at 6pm.

This includes whites, red, and roses from all Rhone regions

Buy 6-11 bottles for a 5% discount
Buy 12+ bottles for a 10% discount

 

Each 1.5L (Magnum) bottle will be counted as 2 bottles when applied to the discount.
Each 3.0L bottle will be the equivalent of 4 bottles.
6.0L bottles will be counted as 8 bottles.
This is first come / first served and limited to stock on hand.
Discount does not apply to pre-arrival wines or case discounts.
Discount will not display online, we will adjust your invoice before charging your card.

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Newsletter 4-16-23

 In This Newsletter:

 
Pre-Arrivals
Tempier & Pra
Staff Pick
Berger Gruner Veltliner
10 under 20
Spanish Edition
3 Day Sale
The Wines of Max Ferdinand Richter
April Rosé Sale
Up to 10% off of our top Rose wines
Collector’s Corner
The Crus of Bordeaux
Pre-Arrivals

France

Domaine Tempier

One of the most coveted and storied producers in all of France is soon to reach our shelves! If you haven’t experienced Domain Tempier before then this is your chance round out a benchmark piece of your wine education, and if you have experienced it…..it’s time to stock up!

Pre-Arrival April 18th

Domain Tempier Bandol Blanc 2021 750ml $49 special, 24 bottles available
Wine Advocate 92-94 points “Primarily Clairette (60%) and Ugni Blanc (30%), with bits of Bourboulenc, Marsanne and Rolle, the 2021 Bandol Blanc was still in tank when I visited early last year.
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