Mid Week Newsletter 8-28-25

In This Newsletter:

Sicily
Trending Burgundy Whites
Grape of the Week: Zinfandel
Multitude of Magnums: German Edition


 
Sicily
 
The Italian island of Sicily seems to have it all when it comes to wine: fun and fruity Frappato, serious Nero d’Avola that livens up with its aforementioned cousin, volcanic-influenced Nerellos from the perilous slopes of Mount Etna, iconic dessert wines, and that’s just the reds! With the recent, island-wide push for quality all across the price spectrum, there has never been a better time to explore these wines.
 
In Stock Now from Sicily:
 
Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 2024 750ml $31.90 special, 19 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 90 points “A whiff of lemon oil mixes with sweet mint and crushed rocks as the 2024 Etna Bianco opens in the glass.
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California Pinot Noir Sale 8-27-25

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California Pinot Noir Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Benoit Dehu



Shop the Burgundian Wines from our Esteemed Southern Neighbors!
 
Stock Up & Save On:
 
California Pinot Noir
 
We love the Willamette, but what’s not to love about our neighbor to the south? California has been crafting world class Pinot Noir for quite some time. We adore these precious reds for their class and texture. With prestigious names like Racines, Hirsch, and Rhys in stock, you’re certain to fall in love with these magnificent wonders.
 
New to Cali Pinot? We’re featuring options from prime growing areas, including the AVAs of Sta Rita Hills, Sonoma Coast, Fort Ross-Seaview, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. The Santa Rita Hills rests within the Central Coast and is mostly planted to our beloved grape.
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Cayuse & Friends Sale 8-26-25

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Join the Cult: Cayuse & Friends Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Dal Forno



Explore The Oregon Side of Walla Walla
 
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Cayuse, Christophe Baron Champagne, Horsepower & No Girls
 
If you find yourself in Eastern Oregon, you might be surprised to find a cult. Er, cult winemaker, that is. Champagnois-turned Oregonian Christophe Baron is the man behind some of Walla Walla Valley’s finest wines that are nearly impossible to source. Though mostly associated with Washington state, a quirk in geography means the bottom smidge of this Valley is in Oregon. That smidge contains a subregion of the Valley: The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. And Baron more or less put it on the map.
 
His Walla Walla portfolio now includes Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo, and more sourced from Oregon and Washington.
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New Arrivals Newsletter 4-25-25

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New Week – New Arrivals
Brunello di Montalcino
Sauternes from Chāteau Coutet
 


New Arrival Featurette:
 
Yohan Lardy
 
“Yohan Lardy’s modestly sized domaine comprises seven organically farmed hectares of vines, many of them very old, in some of the best parts of Moulin-à-Vent, Fleurie and Chénas…Lardy has been producing outstanding, finely detailed and energetic wines since his first vintage, 2012. It’s a mystery to me that, at least in the US, they are still relatively unknown…” –Josh Raynolds, Vinous
 
Newly Arrived:
 
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Yohan Lardy Moulin-a-Vent Les Michelons, Beaujolais 2023 750ml $26 special, 11 bottles in stock now
Stuart Pigott-James Suckling 97 points “This youhtful Moulin-a-Vent has explosive berry fruit right across the spectrum of red, black and blue fruit.
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Oregon Pinot Noir Sale 8-23-25

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Oregon Pinot Noir Sale
Rosé of the Day


 
The Deep and Wonderous Wines That Made Oregon Famous:
 
Oregon Pinot Noir Sale
 
Stock up and save on the wines you love. We’re placing all eighty-five in-stock on sale now. That includes favorites from the folks at Cameron Winery, The Eyrie Vineyards, Goodfellow Family Cellars, and more!
 
5% off any 4-8 in-stock bottles of Oregon Pinot Noir
10% off any 9+ or more in-stock bottles of Oregon Pinot Noir
 
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Sale ends Tuesday, August 26th at 9 am Pacific.
 
We offer eighty-five in-stock Oregon Pinot Noir options. Every single one is on sale now, including:
 
Arterberry Maresh Old Vines Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $54.50, that’s $51.78 at 5% off and $49.05 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Eric Guido-Vinous 94 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills Old Vines is remarkably pretty, cascading up from the glass with a vibrant blend of minty herbs and crushed cherries complemented by hints of cola and spice.
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