February 2019 Monthly Newsletter
February Tasting Events
Wednesday, February 13th 5:30 -7:30pm
A tasting with Steve Plant of
Plant Wines.
Natural wines for Valentine’s Day.
Discounts on all wines opened during the tasting.
WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY 2:00pm-7:00pm
‘ Whatever we feel like openingâ€
The Last Saturday Wine School THEME: Mourvèdre/ Monastrell/ Matero
<b>The grape of rustic Bandol , Spain and the new world. We’ll taste New and Old world examples.
The last Saturday of the month changes from a “whatever we feel like drinking†tasting event to a mini wine school tasting. We’ll pick a topic, theme, etc. and taste with a purpose. This is very informal with no scheduled start or finish time. Come anytime between 2 and 5 pm on Saturday, 2/23.
February “SHORT SIPS†CLASS – Natural or Un-natural?
A tasting of “Natural†wines and a discussion of what that means.
A one hour educational program, limited to eight people and held in our fine wine room. Because the demand has been so great we are doing the class twice in FEBRUARY – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, FEB. 8th and 9th from 6:00 to 7:00pm ––There is a $10 per person class fee and availability is on a first come first serve basis but you can call & reserve spaces at any time. (A great idea for your group as a prelude to dinner.)
FEBRUARY SPECIAL OFFERS: Wines from a place.
What distinguishes wine from other fermented beverages is PLACE. There is no recipe in great wine; only grapes from distinct terroir, and very little “making†as the best winemakers stay out of the way as much as possible. Our special offers are an attempt to present wines with a distinct sense of place at a great price.
A SPECIAL OFFER: Founded in 1985 by Shari, Garen, Brandon and Shannon, Staglin Family Vineyard farms organically on their estate located on the Rutherford Bench in the western foothills of Napa Valley.
2016 Staglin Family Vineyard Chardonnay, Rutherford, Napa Valley, Ca. –“Staglin’s 2016 Chardonnay is absolutely gorgeous. Fermentation and aging in barrel yields a wine of notable distinction and class. Lemon confit, white flowers, apricot, mint and tangerine are all nicely pushed forward in this succulent, super-expressive Chardonnay. Winemaker Fredrik Johansson has done a brilliant job with the 2016. Don’t miss it.†(Vinous AG 3/18) Regular price: $79.99, On sale in February: $63.99 (no further discounts)
A SPECIAL OFFER: Acumen has established an estate that features 116 organically certified acres of vines, spread across 2 vineyards on Napa Valley’s Atlas Peak. The Acumen team makes a small portfolio of estate-grown wines, with a focus on mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Sauvignon Blanc.
2014 Acumen Mountainside Red wine, Napa Valley. Ca. - “Blending 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Malbec, 19% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, this is an elegant, structured red, elongated by silky tannins. Cedar, sage, red currant & turned earth provide an understated savory personality.†(WE 12/18) Regular price: $44.99, On sale in February: $32.99 (no further discounts)
A SPECIAL OFFER: On 30 hectares, nestled at the foot of the Alpilles in the heart of Provence, the Domaine d’Eole in Eygalières has been producing organic wines since 1996. We are pleased to offer this beautifuly bottle conditioned wine from the plump and powerful 2000 vintage. This is a wine you must try.
2000 Domaine d’Eole, Coteaux D’aix en Provence, France - 50% Carignan, 30% Cinsault, 10% Grenache and 10% mourvedre. A lovely aged Côtes-du-Rhône styled wine with black fruit, garrigue and a touch of spice. Its medium bodied and smooth with age integrated tannins but youthful acidity. It’s a delight to drink.
Regular price: $26.99, On sale in February: $21.99 (no further discounts)
A SPECIAL OFFER: The dynamic Michel Chapoutier is clearly a great believer in terroir. “In the great terroirs,” he said, “the terroir tames the power of the variety.” The Granits is a selection of the oldest Syrah trunks grown on very poor and very stony granite soils in the birthplace of the Saint Joseph appellation.
2015 M. Chapoutier, Saint-Joseph Les Granits, Rhone, France – “The full-bodied 2015 Saint Joseph Les Granits is among the top wines of the appellation. Bursting with cassis, mocha and spice, it boasts a rich, creamy texture on the mid-palate, easing into a velvety finish backed by plentiful, powerful tannins. This may seem almost approachable, but patience will be rewarded.†(WA 234)
Regular price: $109.99, On sale in February: $84.99 (no further discounts)
NEW ARRIVALS
2014 De Martino Single Vineyard Alto de Piedras Carmenere, Alto Maipo, Chile – “If you think about vodka and jalapeños when you hear the name Carmenere, you need to try this one, because it will change your perception of the grape. This is another dimension of Carmenere, trying to look for dry-farming characteristics in a zone that needs irrigation. They achieve complete ripeness of the grape avoiding the vegetal aromas and the high alcohol. This is subtle, austere, and serious in a (good) Bordeaux way (think Lafleur) with hints of tobacco leaves and spices. There is superb balance in the palate, and it feels very young, with ultra-refined chalky tannins and good freshness. This is the style of Carmenere I like, but it’s very hard to get, and it’s possibly unique in Chile. 13,041 bottles were filled in November 2016.†(WA #230) $46.99
2016 Domaine de la Mordoree Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse, Rhone Valley, France- “Potent and intense, the 2016 Chateauneuf du Pape La Dame Voyageuse is a rich, dramatic bottling, the best I’ve tasted under this label. It’s approachable now, but smart money is on it aging well for at least a decade. It’s full-bodied and supple, with concentrated blueberry, mulberry and plum fruit, hints of licorice, cola and braised meat and just a dusting of baking spices (10% of the blend aged in oak). Tasted three times, with consistent notes.†(WA #239) $79.99
Reviewed in 2014 by Antonio Galloni, this is A Barolo that is ready to drink now.
2010 Prunotto Barolo Bussia, Piedmont, Italy – “A big, dark wine, the 2010 Barolo Bussia wraps around the palate with notable depth and richness. Sweet tobacco, earthiness, mint, licorice, anise and leather are some of the notes that emerge from expressive, nuanced Barolo. There is good depth in the glass, even if the Bussia lacks the freshness to age gracefully for the long-term. I would give the 2010 a few years for the tannins to soften, but overall, this is a medium-term Barolo. Drink 2017-2027†(Vinous 9/14) $79.99
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Feb 2019 | Usual | Case (cs.btl cost) |
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*2013 Andrea Fossi Rosso "R", Puglia, Italy | $ 6.99 | $ 8.99 | $ 72 ($ 6.00) |
*2017 Volpetti Frascati, Lazio, Italy | $ 7.99 | $ 9.99 | $ 84 ($ 7.00) |
*2017 Bodegas Volver “Tarima†Monastrell, Alicante, Spain | $ 8.99 | $11.99 | $ 96 ($ 8.00) |
*2017 Domaine du Chapitre Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Loire, Fr. | $10.99 | $12.99 | $120 ($10.00) |
2017 Domaine de Cabane Cotes du Rhone, Rhone, France | $12.99 | $16.99 | $144 ($12.00) |
2017 Cenatiempo Ischia Bianco "Gran Tifeo", Campania, Italy | $13.99 | $16.99 | $156 ($13.00) |
2017 Arman Ribeiro Blanco "Eira Dos Mouros", Galicia, Spain | $13.99 | $15.99 | $156 ($13.00) |
2017 Dom. Deliance Bourgogne Rouge, Cote Chalonnaise, Fr. | $13.99 | $18.99 | $156 ($13.00) |
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