Category Archives: Special Features

Lebeau-Batiste, R. Dumont, and Close-Out Champagnes 12-14-23

In This Newsletter:
 
Lebeau-Batiste: A Crowd-Pleasing Grower with History to Spare,
Champagnes on our Close-Out Sale &
R. Dumont: Champagnes In-Stock Now & Arriving Tomorrow
 


Lebeau-Batiste:

A Crowd-Pleasing Grower with History to Spare
 
The utterly charming wines of Lebeau-Batiste are crafted with great respect for the land and winemaking traditions. These are crowd-pleasing wines full of fruit and zest. Given the size of production and how supremely delicious these wines are right out of the gate, it’s no surprise these are not well known or distributed this side of the Atlantic.
 
Eric Lebeau and Anne-Marie Batiste farm and make wine for their family estate, which dates back to the 14th century. This grower estate is nestled in the heart of the Chavot-Courcourt, a village just south of Epernay in the Coteaux Sud d’Epernay.
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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

Biondi-Santi: Rare Limited Time Sale 12-3-2023


 

Big Discounts on Biondi-Santi & Brunello Mags!

Biondi Brunello & Brunello Riserva:
1-3 bottles- 5% discount
4+ bottles- 10% discount

Biondi Rossos:
4-8 bottles- 5% discount
9+ bottles- 10% discount

All Brunello magnums special discount 5% off any 3 or more mags

Discounts will be applied when orders are received.
Offer ends Wednesday 12/6 @ 10AM PST


Biondi-Santi is quite literally the crème de la crème when it comes to high end Brunello. This winery, and the individuals that bore it into existence  were the founders of the region of Brunello di Montalcino, and through their approaching ~200 year history have embodied the indentity of quality, tradition, and longevity. Long before it became standard practice, this winery committed to a vision of red wines based on quality and ageability, implementing racking and barrel-aging practices that were technological advancements of their time.
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Paolo Scavino: Elite Barolo and Bargain Pricing 11-26-23

Special Feature
Wines of Paolo Scavino – On Sale Now!


Barolo just keeps getting better and better. Hard to believe that statement could seem remotely possible given that these wines have gained numerous collectors and acolytes since the middle of the 20th century. Fans of Nebbiolo’s grandest appellation are facing a string of incoming vintages that will redefine the quality index and history of the region and provide ample drinking for years to come.

Paolo Scavino and their 2019 Barolos are perhaps the peak crest of this wave that you’ll be wanting to catch. The estate Barolo bottling has received overwhelming reception by the Piedmont loyal and global critic circuit, while the single vineyard cru releases are as magnificent as ever.… Read the rest