August 2022 Newsletter

Tasting Events August

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

BEACH AND RIVER SAMPLER PACK continues for August!

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% every time you buy four bottles and use our insulated bag!

AUGUST SPECIAL OFFER- Julian Guillot- Clos des Vignes du Maynes

We have supported wines from Clos des Vignes du Maynes for years. A bit of wine history as they are the original natural red burgundy. Farmed organically since 1952, these vineyards have never seen pesticides or herbicides. Biodynamic since 1998 the wines are bottled with no SO2.
  2018 Julien Guillot - Clos des Vignes du Maynes Macon Cruzille Manganite Burgundy, France- (100% Gamay) “The 2018 Mâcon-Cruzille Manganite is terrific, soaring from the glass with complex scents of orange rind, peonies, Indian spices, red berries and cherries, complemented by subtle carnal nuances and hints of loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and sapid, it’s deep and concentrated, with racy acids, exquisitely powdery tannins and a long, penetrating finish. From old selections of Gamay planted in 1953, this is an extraordinary wine that shows what the reds of the Mâconnais are capable of.” (WA 249)
Regular price $69.99 / On Sale in August: $49.99
2018 Julien Guillot - Clos des Vignes du Maynes Macon Cruzille Aragonite Burgundy, France- (100% Chardonnay) “Bright and limpid, Guillot’s 2018 Mâcon-Cruzille Aragonite wafts from the glass with aromas of orange oil, citrus blossom, musky peach and beeswax. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and seamless, it’s pure and precise, with lively acids and an open-knit profile. This has turned out very well.” (WA 249)
Regular price $69.99 / On Sale in August: $49.99
Buy a Guillot 2 pack (1 each of the above wines) for $89.99! (Quantities limited)

NEW ARRIVALS

Imported by KERMIT LYNCH

Here are some wonderful wines imported by the iconic Kermit Lynch that once were readily available and now are allocated. (PS- our allocation of Tempier Bandol Rose is already sold out.)
2021 Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre Loire, France – Sancerre is the definition of Sauvignon Blanc and this estate, a family farm making wine since the 1600’s, was first imported in the 1980’s and became, for many, the introduction to wines from this region. The estate is now run by Hippolyte’s granddaughter Julie Guiard. The wine is fresh with citrus, floral notes and wonderful minerality. $39.99

Jean Foillard
When Jean Foillard took over his father’s domaine in 1980 he, along with vignerons like Lapierre and Breton, began to eschew synthetic pesticides and herbicides in the vineyard. They moved back to traditional winemaking without chaptalization, filtration and minimal to no added Sulphur dioxide. These organic/natural wines became some of the best examples of the Morgon and the ‘Côte du Py’ lieu-dit terroir.
2020 Domaine Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Beaujolais, France- Medium to fuller bodied, complex and more structured then the Eponym. Expressive with fine grained tannins and good acidity. Serve slightly chilled. $49.99
2020 Domaine Jean Foillard Morgon Eponym Beaujolais, France  - Sourced from one of the highest parcels in the appellation this is less structured than the Côte du Py with a satiny texture, brighter acid and more minerality. Always good to chill lightly before serving. $49.99

NEW ARRIVALS

Azienda Agricola ARIANNA OCCHIPINTI

The beautiful, organic Sicilian wines of Ariana Occhipinti were once one of Sicily’s best kept wine secrets but now, (and a segment on Stanley Tuccis’ Searching for Italy helped) these wines are allocated as well.
2021 Arianna Occhipinti Il Frappato Terre Siciliane IGT Sicily, Italy – Frappato is all about crushed stone, juicy sour cherries, light tannins and crispy acidity.  $59.99
2021 Arianna Occhipinti SP68 Sicilia Rosso IGT Sicily, Italy – a blend of 70% Frappato and 30% Nero D’Avola and named after the road near her property, the SP68 has dark fruits and fresh acidity. $34.99
2019 Arianna Occhipinti ‘Siccagno’ Nero d’Avola Sicilia IGT Sicily, Italy - A serious Nero d’Avola which she describes as: “my Nero d’Avola…wild, but also fresh and elegant, with a flavor of red fruits.” Always one of the best examples of this classic Sicilian grape. $59.99

MONTHLY SPECIALS