October 2020

NO OPEN IN STORE TASTINGS or CLASSES IN OCTOBER

The Store will be open and maintain normal hours and we offer curbside and delivery service.

October is Virginia wine month!

Look for specials in the store and the case-of-the-month!

TIME TO PRE-ORDER 2020 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU and SAVE!!

As the harbinger of the vintage, it's a worthy tradition and the price is the same as last year!

Slightly lower alcohol, ripe fruit flavors, food friendly acidity and mild tannins make this
the PERFECT THANKSGIVING WINE!
Call us at (804) 285-8011 or e-mail us at to place your order! This year we have, once again, selected a Villages level of Nouveau, Domaine Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages, (a better quality level than basic Beaujolais) and the price remains the same! In fact, we have lowered the pre-order bottle price by $1 because we should all buy at least one bottle, drink the wine, smash the bottle and say good riddance to 2020! The 2020 Regular price is $12.99.  BUT order before 11/14 and the price is $9.99 per bottle or save even more and order a case at $112.99 ($9.42/btl.) per case (no additional discounts).
The wine is delivered the third Thursday in November (11/19).

OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERS

SALE:  2016 Barone Ricasoli, Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany Italy – “a terrific wine that lives up to our expectations of a Riserva, while maintaining that playful informality that you don’t get in the estate’s more contemplative Gran Selezione. Indeed, the Riserva category of Chianti Classico has been largely overlooked ever since Gran Selezione came onto the scene some seven years ago, thus knocking Riserva off the top of the quality pyramid. This wine reminds you why you should take a closer look at Riserva. The bright aromas of dark cherry, spice, and tilled earth are fresh and cheerful and are exactly why we are attracted to Chianti Classico in the first place. The blend here is 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in new and used tonneaux for 18 months. The mouthfeel is slender and fresh, making this a perfect wine for slices of steak, or tagliata, with porcini mushrooms.” (WA 9/19)
                                Regular price $26.99 - On SALE in October for $21.99 (while supplies last).
SALE: 2012 Marqués de Cáceres Excellens Cuvee Especial Rioja DOCa, Spain- “Blackberry, licorice, mineral & toasty flavors show depth and focus in this solid red. Well-integrated tannins and firm acidity give this structure, leading to a floral & spicy finish. Drink now through 2024. 800 cases imported.” (WS 4/30/16) 2012 was a good but dry year in Rioja, thus these wines were grown to age & are ready to drink!
                                Regular price $22.99 - On SALE in October for $15.99 (while supplies last).

OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERS

TLC – Three lovely Chardonnay’s from around the world!

SALE: 2016 Ankida Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Virginia, USA - Ankida practices restrained winemaking with as little intervention as possible from vineyards at 1,800 ft. on granite in Amherst County. Full bodied with pear green apple and creamy lemon curd aromas that remind one of Meursault. It is citrusy and voluptuous on the palate and finishes with great acidity. The ‘16 Chardonnay is peaking now!
Regular price $34.99 - On SALE in October for $26.99 (while supplies last).
SALE: 2017 Lismore Estate Reserve Chardonnay, W.O, Greyton Western Cape South Africa- “On the nose, the 2017 Estate Reserve Chardonnay has elegant, luscious red apples, lemon and pear tart and seductive floral notes of cherry blossom. It has excellent mouthfeel with perfect mid-palate weight and balance and elegant Chardonnay expression. The 35% new oak is harmoniously integrated and not heavy handed or overdone and it finishes long. This is beautiful and complex like Chassagne-Montrachet. Yes, this is tasty and collectible stuff! Stock your cellars now as these bottles won’t last long. (WA#245)
Regular price $49.99 - On SALE in October for $37.99 (while supplies last).
SALE: 2017 Domaine Laurent Cognard Bourgogne Chardonnay, Burgundy, France- “The 2017 Chardonnay is showing well, with a charming bouquet of honeysuckle & crisp white peaches, followed by a medium to full-bodied, ample & open-knit palate with succulent acids & a precise finish.” (WA 6/19)
Regular price $29.99 - On SALE in October for $19.99 (while supplies last).
BUY ALL THREE AND SAVE AND ADDTIONAL 9%!    $76.99 total

NEW ARRIVALS and Staff Picks!

Tucker: 2017 Venus “La Universal” Dido Tinto Montsant, Spain –“The 2017 shows a lot of aromas from the Syrah (always a significant part of the blend, around 20%), with some smoked bacon and violet aromas and always with contained ripeness, as it’s planted on granite soils that take a long time to ripen. It has good complexity and great juiciness, with even more freshness than the already-phenomenal 2016. There are very fine tannins and the electric sensation from the granite soils. This is just amazing, one of the finest vintages for this bottling, like a relaxed version of the 2013. Amazing value. 85,000 bottles made.” $27.99 (WA #244)
Jim: 2016 Coppo “Pomorosso” Nizza, Piedmont, Italy –“In production since the 1984 vintage, this historic wine is now part of the newly minted Nizza appellation. A pure expression of Barbera, the 2016 Pomorosso shows a savory side of spice, tobacco and tar that is balanced out by plummy dark fruit. This wine is deep, sophisticated and powerful, making it a good pairing partner to braised or boiled beef with an English mint sauce. There is a subtle note of sweetness that adds succulence & softness to the finish.” (WA #244) $54.99
Peter: 2015 Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon Marsannay “Clos des Portes” Monopole, Cote de Nuits, Fr. – 100% Pinot Noir form a great vintage with aromas of dried cherries and sweet cured meats with a touch of well integrated oak. It’s medium bodied with nice acidity, mild tannins & a nice long finish. $59.99

                                                                                        The GREEN Spot
As you shop in the store you may see some wines displaying a round, green sticker. This is our way of letting you know that the wine is organic, biodynamic, sustainable or natural. This is an ongoing process as we research each and every wine in the shop. Verbiage on the bottle may tell you more or you may ask us for further clarification. We are organized by place, not attribute, but as the wine world has made a healthy move toward better farming practices we needed to find a quick way to identify organic, biodynamic, sustainable and natural wines as customers are seeking out wines with those characteristics.

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