April 2023 newsletter

April tasting events

                        Join us on
  WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26th – 5:30 to 7:00 pm
                  as we welcome:
                John Grochau
          Founder and Head Winemaker
            Grochau Cellars Wines
    Food friendly, place driven Oregon wines.

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

APRIL SPECIAL OFFER – Red Burgundy!

Thevenet & Fils 2021 Bourgogne Rouge Bussieres Les Clos, Burgundy, France- Last month we featured this wine as a new arrival and it quickly became a store “go to” pinot noir.  The family domaine located in the Macon, practices Lutte Raisonnée farming and this, their only red wine, is from Le Clos, a small lieu-dit in Mâcon-Bussières. It is juicy and a bit plush with aromas of red fruits finishing smooth with just a touch of young Burgundy acidity, which is in perfect harmony with the weight of the wine. It was a marvelous value for $22.99 and we loved the wine so much we negotiated a volume deal! Try it and you will love it!
  Regular price: $22.99, On sale in APRIL: $18.99

APRIL SPECIAL OFFERS – Perfect for Easter lamb or beef! (Supplies are limited / no further discounts.)

2017 Miner Family Winery Emily’s Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, USA – We have been fans of the Miner Family wines for years. Founded in the mid ‘90’s they are unapologetically classic Napa wines. This cuvee was first made in 2016 in remembrance of Emily Miner, co-founder of Miner Family Winery who lost her battle with lung cancer in 2011. Notes of crushed blackberries, eucalyptus, mocha, espresso and toasted oak. Plush and full bodied with hints of vanilla finishing with ripe tannins. Supplies are limited!                                                       Regular price: $67.99, On sale in APRIL: $46.99
 
Carmignano is one of the least known Tuscan DOCG’s (you know Brunello and Chianti Classico) and the first DOCG allowed to use Cabernet Sauvignon in the Sangiovese based blend!
2018 Capezzana ‘Villa di Capezzana’ Carmignano DOCG, Italy –“This is rich, yet densely structured, which is a foil for black cherry, blackberry, earth and rosemary flavors. Long, if a bit gruff on the finish. Feels balanced and should develop well. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2024 through 2038. 5,530 cases made, 1,000 cases imported.” (WS12/21)            Regular price: $36.99, On sale in APRIL: $29.99

NEW ARRIVALS – ROSÉ – Let the season begin!

Start with the new vintage of our favorite inexpensive Rosé and finish with Bandol the king of Provençal Rosé, at a special price!
2022 Pierrick Harang Wine Le Petit Balthazar Rosé IGP Pays d’Oc, France – Every year this little Cinsault Rose over delivers for the price. Fresh and light, but not too light, strawberry and raspberry notes, a touch of herbs and a juicy finish, best of all the price is the same as last year! $8.99
2021 Domaine de l’Olivette Bandol Rose, Provence, France –“Pure and driven, with a long, focused and glistening beam of rose water, peach and white cherry fruit backed by a wet stone accent on the finish. Reveals a nice savory flicker, too. Mourvèdre, Cinsaut and Grenache. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.” (WS 8/22)                                Regular price: $23.99, On sale in APRIL: $18.99

NEW ARRIVALS

2013 Bodegas Gerardo Mendez Albarino Do Ferreiro Rias Baixas, Spain – A library release of our favorite Albarino. Very fresh and driven by herb and citrus with a touch of tarragon. Lovely fleshiness on the palate finishing bright and minerally. Textbook Albarino. $61.99
2018 Chateau Grand Tayac Margaux, France – Arrived this week and a hit at our Bordeaux tasting on 3/30. Margaux is an iconic appellation and the vintage is a great one! Aromas of blackberry with hints of liquorice, black current and toasted oak. A touch of spice and small red berries on the palate. The tannins are firm and appropriate for a young Margaux but smooth out with a quick decant. Perfect with lamb! $49.99

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