July 2022 Newlsetter

JULY TASTING EVENTS

JOIN US ON THURSDAY, JULY 14TH, 5:30 – 7:30 PM FOR OUR ANNUAL
LA FÊTE NATIONALE (BASTILLE DAY) / FOUNDERS TASTING
        Celebrating our 37th year*  Une sélection de vins de France.
                                    *J. Emerson, Inc founded Bastille Day 1985

Join us on Wednesday Jul 20th from 5:30-7:30pm
as we welcome:
Jonathan Ross, Master Sommelier and co-founder of
Legend Australian Wine Imports
Bringing the very best of Australian wine to the American market

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

BEACH AND RIVER SAMPLER PACK

Buy our 4 bottle J. Emerson insulated bag (Regularly $9.99) for $5.99 (perfect for transporting wine in warm weather!) THEN, choose 4 wines from our Beach and River Display, & save 10%!
And save 10% on every time you buy four bottles and use our insulated bag!

JULY SPECIAL OFFERS from the cellar! – (no further discounts)

Here is an offer on Grand Cru Chablis at a great price!
2006 Domaine Seguinot-Bordet Vaudesir Chablis Grand Cru, France
The Seguinot family are one of the oldest in the region, stretching back to 1590, and winemaker Jean-François Bordet has served as president of the Chablis Wine Board.  The have many hectares in Chablis but they have holdings in only one Grand Cru, Vaudesir, a natural amphitheater just outside the village with a bit of clay over the classic subsoil of Kimmeridgian marly limestone.  Rich and slightly leesy with a touch of almonds and citrus we were impressed with the fresh acidity. Reg. price: $69.99, On sale in JULY: $24.99

DAVID DUBAND - from the cellar!
This is the last and possibly the best of the David Duband 04’s we have brought up!
Starting in 1991 Duband revitalized family vines whose fruit had long been sold in bulk to negociants. He began to farm organically offering terroir driven wines. As far as the quality of the vintage: “Straight up – if you cellared your 2003s and 2004s, you did the right thing. Neither vintage was particularly appealing in youth, but both have significantly improved with age. Moreover, the assertive vintage characters have receded sufficiently to allow the terroir to show through, making them more interesting as older wines.” Sarah Marsh MW
2004 Domaine David Duband Les Gruenchers Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru, France-  Les Gruenchers is a lieu-dit north of the village of Chambolle-Musigny, at the foot of the hill, where the slope is only slight (less than 5%). Garnet in color there are mild notes of dark red fruits and a touch of mushrooms and herbs. It’s lighter bodied with nice acid and smooth light tannins. A good example of aged red Burgundy from 2004.  Regular price $79.99 / On Sale in July: $34.99
2004 Domaine David Duband Les Beaux Monts Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France - 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 this is another good example of aged red Burgundy. Reg. price $79.99 / On Sale in July: $44.99

JULY SPECIAL OFFER- RED BURGUNDY (Imagine that!)

I’ve always been a fan of this estate practicing lutte raisonnée and making delicious red Burgundy.
2019 Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret Bourgogne Rouge Burgundy, France - “A notably ripe nose offers up notes of plum, dark currant and earth along with a pretty spiced top note. The rich and nicely voluminous flavors possess a succulent mouthfeel that carries over to the fleshy, round and delicious finish that firms up just enough to suggest that this should benefit from 2 to 4 years of bottle age. This is quite good and worth a look and it would also make a good choice for an all-around house red.” (BH 1/21)
Regular price $34.99, on sale in July: $28.99 (two cases available – limit two per customer.)

JOSH JENSEN, CALERA, February 11, 1944 – June 11, 2022

Josh Jensen passed away on June 11th. He was 78. He changed the idea of California Pinot Noir and, to a lesser degree, Chardonnay. His quest to produce Burgundy style wines led him to find the right terroir in a place that would later become his own AVA, Mt Harlan. Starting in 1978 he began producing wine that quickly made him one of the most sought after producers in California. He was a visionary and an icon and he even has his own Calera Pinot Noir Clone. He sold Calera to Duckhorn in 2017. You cannot understand the history of California wine without understanding Josh Jensen. If interested we have a few bottles of pre Duckhorn single vineyard Mt Harlen Pinot Noir.
2016 Calera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir, Mount Harlan, USA –“Aged in 30% new French oak for 17 months, the 2016 Pinot Noir Mills Vineyard is pale to medium ruby in the glass. The nose opens to dusty soil and crushed stone notes, fleshing out to charcuterie, dried red cherries, mushroom and tree bark with black tea leaves hints. The palate is medium-bodied, savory and firmly finishing nuanced. 940 cases produced.” (WA) $89.99

NEW ARRIVALS

2021 Villa Canestrari Tenuta Casaletti Rosè IGT TreVenezie, Italy - 100% Corvina. Medium bodied fresh with red berries smooth and balanced. A wine the entire staff adores!  $18.99
2021 Domaine Terre de Mistral Cotes de Provence Sainte-Victoire Cuvee Rosalie Rose – (50% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Vermentino) First we love the unique bottle shape. More importantly the wine is fresh and crisp with grapefruit and watermelon notes and an almost refreshing finish. $16,99
2020 Bodegas Bhilar ‘Lagrimas de Graciano’ Rioja DOCa, Spain- Graciano is a primary blending grape in rioja but here it is the star and it’s perfect for the summer. Bright and fresh with intense black fruits and mild tannins. Put a chill on it. $15.99
2020 Fidelitas M100 Red Columbia Valley, USA- (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) How about Washington cab with peppery intense red and blue fruits with a touch of tobacco and smooth tannins It’s a summer cab! $27.99

MONTHLY SPECIALS