January 2020 Newsletter
January 2020 Tasting Events
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18th - 2:00 to 5:00 pm
On Saturday 1/18 our “whatever we feel like opening tasting†will turn a bit more serious when we open selected
Wines from Burgundy
AND
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23th - 5:30 to 7:30 pm
ODDS & ENDS Tasting
DEEP, very DEEP, discounts will be offered on all wines opened during this tasting.
WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY 2:00pm-6:00pm
‘Whatever we feel like openingâ€
The Last Saturday Wine School THEME:
White wines of Le Marche, Italy
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! Come anytime between 2 and 5 pm on Saturday, 1/25.
January “SHORT SIPS†CLASS – Beyond Barolo & Barbaresco
Wines from Lombardy and Alto Piemonte
We’ll taste and discuss some elegant variations on Nebbiolo and more from these northern Italian regions.
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 JANUARY – FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JANUARY 10th and 11th 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.)
JANUARY SPECIAL OFFERS
A SPECIAL OFFER: Stellenbosch-based cousins Gavin Bruwer and Bruwer Raats, created B Vintners Vine Exploration Co. as a terroir driven winery incorporating low intervention winemaking techniques sourcing grapes from the best small regions of the Western Cape of South Africa.
2015 B Vintners Fire Heath Chardonnay, Walker Bay, South Africa – “The 2015 Fire Heath Chardonnay comes from the Walker Bay, the vines planted in 2005/2006 on limestone soils that used to cultivate Proteas. It has an attractive bouquet with scents of lemon curd and nectarine, a touch of yellow flowers emerging with time. The palate is well balanced with orange zest and citrus peel notes, fine salinity with a light marine/peaty influence with hints of lime and Granny Smith apples on the long finish.†(WA #230)
Regular price: $29.99, On sale in January: $23.99 (no further discounts)
A SPECIAL OFFER: Sonia Ruseler and David Smith launched SonVida with a 2007 vintage Malbec, followed by the first Cabernet Sauvignon in 2008. All the wines come from their “Joy†vineyard. The winemaker is Alejandro Vigil (Catena Zapata) who creates elegant wines with the aim of being faithful to Paraje Altamira. 2014 Son Vida Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina – “Bright, dark red. Musky blueberry, licorice, mocha and minerals on the bright nose. Considerably denser and sweeter than the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon but still with a fine-grained texture and an absence of hard edges, not to mention enticing peppery lift. In texture and mouth feel, this reminds me more of a juicy Cabernet—and a classy one at that. Energetic, firmly built wine with lively, harmonious acidity and fine-grained tannins. There’s nothing weighty or superripe about this beautifully balanced wine.†(Vinous 7/17)
Regular price: $24.99, On sale in January: $19.99 (no further discounts)
A SPECIAL OFFER: Here is a wonderful value priced Burgundy from a great grower and the Lieux-dit of The Dames Huguettes, is so close to the Côte d’Or that it falls within the boundaries of Nuits-St-Georges.
2016 Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Les Dames Huguettes, Cote de Nuits, France- “The 2016 Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits Les Dames Huguettes bursts with aromas of juicy cherries and strawberries, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample and open-knit palate with a generous core of succulent fruit, tangy acids and melting tannins. It’s a definite success.†(WA #242)
Regular price: $39.99, On sale in January: $33.99 (no further discounts)
NEW ARRIVALS
2017 Laird Family Chardonnay Cold Creek Vineyard, Carneros, CA – “This glistens with intense creaminess to the tropical fruit, pear tart and lemon curd flavors, focused & powerful. White chocolate & light smoky notes show on the long, powerful finish. Drink now through 2023.†(WS 12/15/19) $27.99
2018 Coudert Pere ‘Clos de la Roilette’ Fleurie, Beaujolais, Fr- ‘Shimmering violet. Highly perfumed dark berry and floral aromas are complemented by suggestions of exotic spices and minerals. Sweet & penetrating on the palate, offering black raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors that are given spine by a core of juicy acidity. In a seamless, energetic style, displaying a suave blend of richness and finesse and finishing gently sweet and impressively long, with well-knit tannins and lingering florality.†(Vinous 10/19) $29.99
2015 Hickinbotham Brooks Road Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia – “Deep garnet-purple, the 2015 Brooks Road Shiraz has a beautiful fragrance of ripe cherries, mulberries, potpourri, lavender and cinnamon stick with hints of licorice and garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has bags of vitality, with fresh, juicy blackberries and peppery nuances, contrasted by ripe, rounded tannins. It finishes long and peppery.†(WA #232) $69.99
2015 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena Napa Valley, - “Cathy Corison’s 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) is dark, succulent and inviting. In 2015, the Napa Valley Cabernet is decidedly sumptuous by Corison standards, while the flavor profile leans towards the inkier end of the spectrum. Dark red and purplish stone fruit, licorice and floral notes are nicely pushed forward. Readers won’t have to wait too long on the 2015, as it is built to deliver pleasure from the get go.†(Antonio Galloni Vinous 3/18) $99.99
2016 Erta di Radda Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany, Italy- One of Peter’s favorite Chianti’s (97% Sangiovese, 3% Canaiolo.) “Aged in barriques for 11 months. Mid crimson. Deliciously fragrant and lifted on the nose, both ripe red-fruited and lively. Very fine tannin texture, like multiple layers of fine paper. Fresh, moreish and very persistent. The oak very much in the background.†((JH) Julia Harding MW) $24.99
MONTHLY SPECIALS
Jan 2020 | Usual | Case (cs.btl cost) |
|
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*2018 De Angelis Falerio Bianco, Le Marche, Italy | $ 7.99 | $ 9.99 | $84 ($ 7.00) |
*2018 Domaine Barreau Cotes du Tarn Blanc "Baro", Southwest France | $ 9.99 | $11.99 | $108 ($ 9.00) |
*2018 Domaine Barreau Cotes du Tarn Rouge “Baro," Southwest France | $ 9.99 | $11.99 | $108 ($ 9.00) |
*2017 Castelvecchio di Montepiscini Chianti Colli Senesi, Tuscany, Italy | $11.99 | $13.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2018 Sean Minor Chardonnay, Central Coast, California | $11.99 | $13.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2019 Vina Maitia Aupa Pipeno," Maule Valley, Chile | $11.99 | $12.99 | $132 ($11.00) |
2018 Domaine de L'Idylle Vin de Savoie "Cruet," Savoie, France | $12.99 | $14.99 | $144 ($12.00) |
NV Paride Iaretti Rosso "Uvenere," Piedmont, Italy | $12.99 | $14.99 | $144 ($12.00) |
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