May 2022 Monthly Newsletter

Tastings

  ON SUNDAY, MAY 22nd anytime between 1:30pm & 4:30pm
you will be attending OUR 13th annual (2 of which were virtual)
ROSÉ-A-PALOOZA an often imitated, but never equaled event with food & all the great pink wines plus discounts. Thank-you.

Please note:  NO mask is required if you are vaccinated.

WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY 
      2:00pm-6:00pm
‘Whatever we feel like opening’

MAY SPECIAL OFFERS (no further discounts)

A family-run estate for eight generations. Domaine de Beaurenard has been producing certified biodynamic wines on more than 80 acres of this celebrated terroir since 2010.
2018 Domaine de Beaurenard Rasteau Rhone, France-  “While based in Châteaneuf du Pape, this biodynamically run estate’s 2018 Rasteau is a solid alternative for much less money. A blend of 80% Grenache, 17% Syrah and 3% Mourvèdre, it offers scents of sun-warmed stones, hints of garrigue and bold flavors of black cherries and blackberries. It’s medium to full-bodied and supple, with a round, silky feel on the palate. Hints of dark chocolate and a cocoa powder-like texture mark the lengthy finish” (WA 9/20)
    Regular price: $28.99, On sale in MAY: $19.99
From practicing organic vineyards located alongside the wineries’ renaissance villa. 
2017 Vignamaggio Terre di Prenzano Chianti Classico DOCG, Italy – “The 2017 Chianti Classico Terre di Prenzano is a very pretty wine to drink over the near and medium-term. Crushed red berry, mint, spice, orange peel and cedar give this mid-weight, engaging Chianti Classico a good deal of complexity. Readers should expect a fairly light style.” (AG Vinous 20) Regular price: $21.99, On sale in MAY: $14.99
  We drink Bandol Rosé too early! This superb, certified organic, 2020 is just beginning to show itself!
2020 Domaine de la Begude Bandol l’Irreductible Rosé Provence, France- (95% Mourvèdre, 5% Grenache) “Light, vivid orange-pink. Intense red berry, pit fruit, nectarine, blood orange and floral scents on the highly perfumed, mineral-accented nose. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, offering concentrated nectarine, strawberry, orange pith and candied lavender flavors braced by a spine of juicy acidity. Shows superb clarity and mineral lift on the impressively long, chewy finish, which strongly repeats the pit fruit and floral notes.” (Vinous 6/21)                                Regular price: $48.99, On sale in MAY: $39.99

MAY SPECIAL OFFERS (no further discounts) - from the cellar!

An iconic winery and an iconic wine! Practicing organic for years and certified since 2015 this Rhone blend has aged well retaining a mature version of its youthful verve.
2014 Jean-Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone La Redonne Rhone, France –“A blend of 70% Viognier and 30% Roussanne, the 2014 Côtes du Rhône La Redonne Blanc is a terrific white that should represent value. Raised mostly in stainless steel (a small part of the Roussanne was in barrel), it has lots of saline and marine-like minerality as well as classic Viognier notes of tangerines, orange blossom and white peach. Medium-bodied, juicy, fruity, yet always clean & crisp, it has tons to love and will be a terrific meal-starter…” (WA 222)                    Regular price: $22.99, On sale in MAY: $14.99
An opportunity to try the last vintage made by Copain co-counder Wells Guthrie as he sold Copain to Jackson Family Wines in 2016 and left Copain in 2018.
2016 Copain Wines “Les Voisins” Chardonnay Anderson Valley,  California – “The 2016 Les Voisins Chardonnay aged 16 months in 10% new French oak. It opens with youthful notes of toast and light oak spices, slowly revealing almonds, golden apple, dried hay, chamomile and an orange blossom hint. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded and offers lovely balance between toasty oak and ripe fruits, with juicy acidity and a long, textured finish. This will benefit from another year in bottle. 1,000 cases produced.” (WA 12/19)
Regular price: $31.99, On sale in MAY: $19.99

MAY SPECIAL OFFERS – from the cellar: A UNIQUE OFFERING OF 2006 WHITE BURGUNDY!

Bertrand Ambroise produces a range of regional and Grand Cru rouge and blanc from the Côte de Nuits and all wines are now organic. Although it was a sacrilege at the time, he has, since 2004 used a screw top for his regional wines as a reaction to problems Burgundy growers were having with “Premox”. He also believed (and was ahead of his time) that the screw top would provide greater consistency over time. Here is your chance to find out if he was right!
2006 Maison Bertrand Ambroise Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits Burgundy, France – Here is a review from 2008: “A slightly riper and moderately more complex nose that exhibits a trace of exotic fruit that is also picked up by the minerally, round and more intense flavors, all wrapped in a sappy finish. Solid quality for this level.” (Burghound 08) Today the wine remains clean and supple with nice acidity on the finish.
Regular price: $39.99, On sale in MAY: $19.99
BUT WAIT!  Here is an opportunity to compare white Burgundy with screwcap vs white Burgundy with cork from the 2006 vintage.
THE MARSANNAY TWO PACK: 1 – 2006 Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils Marsannay “Les Champs Perdrix” Cote de Nuits, France regular price $54.99 and 1 – Ambroise Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Regular price: $94.98, On sale in MAY: $59.99
THE PULIGNY TWO PACK: 2006 Domaine Bzikot Pere et Fils “Les Folatieres” Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru, France and 1 – Ambroise Hautes Cotes de Nuits
Regular price: $114.98, On sale in MAY: $79.99
AND FINALLY, THE ULTIMATE 3 PACK  (one each of the Ambroise Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits, the 2006 Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils Marsannay and the 2006 Bzikot Pere et Fils “Les Folatieres” ) :                                                      Regular price: $169.97, On sale in MAY: $119.99

NEW ARRIVALS – We getting ready for ROSÉ-A-PALOOZA and here are a few value priced gems:

2021 Pierrick Harang Wine Le Petit Balthazar Rosé IGP Pays d’Oc, France $8.99 – One of our favorite value Rosé’s and you won’t find a better price!
2021 Emiliana Natura Rosé Rapel Valley, Chile– crispy light and organic! - $11.99
2021 Ch Jouclary Cabardes Rosé Languedoc-Roussillon, Fr. – Crisp Rhone and Cab Franc blend $11.99

MONTHLY SPECIALS