August Monthly newsletter

AUGUST TASTINGS

We have resumed in store tastings .

THURSDAY, AUGUST 19th, 5:30-7:30pm
Staff SelectionsTasting
Jim is on vacation so we will finally open some decent wine!
Interesting, eclectic and discounted!

WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY
  2:00pm-6:00pm
“Whatever we feel like opening”

AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER – Two perfect wine for the Dog Days of Summer! (no further discounts)

When you visit wineries in the Piedmont all you want to taste are the red wines but all they want you to sample are their beautiful, underrated white wines. The Vajra family continues the Baudana tradition: 
2020 Luigi Baudana ‘Dragon’ Langhe Bianco Piedmont, Italy- “The Luigi Baudana 2020 Langhe Bianco Dragon is mostly Chardonnay with Sauvignon Blanc, Nascetta and a touch of Riesling. These results are glossy and shiny in this vintage, showing enormous purity and lifted intensity. The bouquet is really very beautiful, with orchard fruit, preserved lemon and an elegant touch of natural rubber that works perfectly. In fact, you can smell the wine even when the glass is placed far away. To the palate, it is silky and smooth, and something you might want to bring on a special fly-fishing trip to pair with your evening dinner of lemon-pepper trout.” (WA 6/21)          Reg. Price $21.99 /  On Sale in AUGUST: $16.99
From Kermit Lynch:
Delaille Domaine du Salvard Unique Sauvignon Blanc IGP Val de Loire, France- The fruit comes from around Cheverny, but is 100% Sauvignon (whereas the Cheverny appellation requires 20% Chardonnay) Juicy citrus and white flower aromas, fresh and lean on the palate with zingy, minerally driven acidity.  Lutte Raisonnée farming practices. Is this Sancerre on the cheap? That’s too easy. Perfect on the porch with oysters, seafood salads or tangy goat cheese.  Reg. Price $19.99 /  On Sale in AUGUST.: $15.99

AUGUST “From the Cellar” SPECIAL OFFER (no further discounts) – Quantities ARE limited!

2002 Australia / Bordeaux two pack: Offered ONLY as a 2 pack

Initially, we are not selling the wines individually as they meant to be opened to together for the “Educational Experience”
With its limestone terra rossa soils Coonawarra is one of the most famous red wine regions in Australia.
2002 Leconfield Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, Australia - Here is the review from Robert Parker in 2004: “The opaque purple-colored 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon is impressive. Full-bodied, chewy, and dense, it offers copious quantities of creme de cassis along with notions of chocolate, cedarwood, and smoke. This powerful offering will benefit from 1-3 years of cellaring, and age for 10-12. (WA 155) (We NEVER include points but for “educational purposes”: 91pts.)    Regular price: $24.99                                  
Haut Medoc includes the most famous AOC’s in Bordeaux:
2002 Chateau Beaumont Haut-Medoc, Bordeaux, France- (60% Cabernet Sauvignon,  30% Merlot, 5% Petit verdot and 5% Cabernet franc.)  An early review talked about it being “simple and a bit lean but OK”.  But the wine has held up well with a garnet color, it’s mature but not old. Aromas of eucalyptus mint and herbs with dried cherries in the background, medium bodied it still has some structure finishing with some refined tannins.                          Regular price: $24.99
THE 2002 Australia /Bordeaux Two Pack: $35.99 (limit 1 per customer)

AUGUST “From the Cellar” SPECIAL OFFER (no further discounts) – Quantities ARE limited!

2004 Domaine David Duband Les Beaux Monts Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France – David Duband is part of the generation of French winemakers trying to revitalize family vines whose fruit had long been sold in bulk to negociants This premier cru vineyard is higher on the hill but, literally across the road to the east of Richebourg. Parcels of Les Beaux Monts are owned by both Dujac and Leroy.
Garnet to light brown in color this wine is mature but it still shows some ripe dried fruit behind the tertiary earth and forest floor notes that typify older Burgundy. It is smooth and balanced and finishes with light tannins and appropriate acid for its age. At its best, and expect bottle variation, this is a good example of aged red Burgundy. (We have about two cases and are limiting purchases to 2 bottles per customer.) Reg. price $79.99 / On Sale in August: $44.99

NEW ARRIVALS – ROSÉ!

Two completely different wines but they literally came on the same day and at the same time.

The new cool kid on the block.
2020 Frank Cornelissen ‘Susucaru’ Rosato Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy- a refreshing summer wine from a blend of Malvasia, Moscadella, Insolia and Nerello Mascalese; this is a “rosé” which can also be regarded as a light red, like a “Jura” wine, pairing well with a wide variety of dishes. It’s like drinking the freshest berry tangy juice you ever had. $32.99
The established definition of Rosé (Provençal).
2020 Domaines Ott Château de Selle Côtes de Provence Rosé. Côtes de Provence, France - “Pale salmon skin. Mineral-tinged red currant, raspberry, blood orange and white peach scents are complemented by a suave lavender nuance that builds in the glass. Silky and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated red berry and pit fruit flavors sharpened by a bitter suggestion of orange pith. Finishes very long and smooth, with repeating floral and pit fruit notes.” (Vinous 2/21) $59.99

NEW ARRIVALS – Premier Cru Puligny-Montrachet & Chassagne-Montrachet

2008, 2009 and 2017 are among the best vintages for Côte de Beaune Whites. While $70 to $80 is expensive, it is a relative bargain for Premier Cru when compared to prices for new vintages of this caliber. Treat yourself to the definition of Chardonnay and drink now with some buttered lobster or Scallops.
2017 Domaine Chapelle & Fils Morgeot Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru, France -$74.99
2008 Domaine Larue La Garenne Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France- $79.99
2009 Domaine Bzikot Pere et Fils Les Folatieres Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France- $74.99

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