November 2023 Monthly newsletter

November Tasting events

ENCOUNTER
Virginia’s FIRST natural Wine Fair!
Where? Institute for Contemporary Art
When? noon-5pm / Sunday, November 12th
Get tickets at: www.encounterwinerva.com

Saturday, November 11 from 2:00pm- 5 pm
An Encounter satellite event at the store!
Cacique Maravilla winemaker Manuel Moraga Gutierrez
                PIPENO PARTY
    Natural, organic wines from Chile!

                        SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19th – 1:00 to 4:00pm
              Mark your calendars for our 16th ANNUAL, often imitated never equaled,
                            WINES of THANKSGIVING TASTING
Please join us for Turkey, Stuffing, Seasonal vegetables & a selection of wines for the Thanksgiving table.
                              Discounts on all wines tasted!

TIME TO PRE-ORDER 2023 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU and SAVE!!

Slightly lower alcohol, ripe fruit flavors, and mild tannins make this the PERFECT THANKSGIVING WINE!
The 2023 Regular price is $15.99.  BUT order before 11/14 and the price is: $13.99 per bottle or save even more and order a case at $139.99 ($11.67/btl.) per case (no additional discounts)
The wine is delivered the 3rd Thurs. in Nov. (11/16).

NOVEMBER SPECIAL OFFERS

Red Burgundy is a perfect Thanksgiving wine and here are some affordable gems!
2019 Vincent Girardin Santenay Terre d’Enfance Cote de Beaune, France “Lean and dense, offering black cherry, blackberry, spice and toasty oak flavors. This has intensity, building nicely to a lengthy conclusion. Firmly structured.” (WS 12/15/22)    Regular price $42.99 / On Sale in November: $31.99 (limit 2 per cust.)
2021 Philippe Milan & Fils Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Pinot Noir Burgundy - Philippe Milan’s basic Bourgogne Rouge is always a crowd pleaser. This Pinot Noir is lightly colored and round in the mouth with loads of flavors, especially cherry. Pliant and very fresh with a long finish.
                                        Regular price $21.99 / On Sale in November: $17.99 (limit 2 per cust.)
2022 Domaine Deliance Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Pinot Noir Burgundy, France- Another gem from Deliance! This fruit forward Pinot Noir has aromas of cherry, raspberry, spice and forest floor. Round and silky with light tannins and good Pinot acidity on a long finish.    Reg. price $24.99 / On Sale in November: $18.99
Melville is the definition of the Sta.Rita Hills Appellation!
2021 Melville Estate Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills, USA-“Medium ruby, the 2021 Pinot Noir Estate has alluring aromas of cranberry and orange jelly, forest floor and Angostura bitters. Medium-bodied, it floods the mouth with waves of juicy berry fruit supported by fine, chalky tannins, and it finishes long and layered. This was vinified using about 40% whole clusters. ” (WA 12/22)  Regular price $48.99 / On Sale in November: $33.99

NOVEMBER SPECIAL OFFERS

Riesling, the ultimate Thanksgiving wine.!
2019 Dr. Leimbrock Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Spätlese, Mosel, Germany – Here is an affordable, single vineyard, delicious Riesling with notes stone fruit and a very light hint of petrol. Round in the mouth with a touch of sweetness and finishing with lip smacking lemon drop acidity. This will do very well with the stuffed Turkey, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, etc. We had an older vintage of a Richter from the same vineyards last year and these wines show so well.  Regular price $18.99 / On Sale in November: $16.99

Sancerre: Your Thanksgiving Rosé
2022 Domaine de la Chezatte Sancerre Rosé, Loire, France – (100% Pinot Noir) Dry, elegant aromas of ripe cranberry, stone fruits and cherries. Supple and slightly round on the palate with a crisply textured background and refreshing acidity on the long finish.                Regular price $22.99 / On Sale in November: $18.99

NOVEMBER SPECIAL OFFER- A Domaine Rolet Jura Two Pack!

Founded in 1942 and farmed organically in the Jura Arbois AOC. Jura is located in eastern France between Burgundy and Switzerland and their light, fresh wines made from Poulsard and Trousseau have peaked wine drinkers curiosity in recent years. This two pack will be the hit of the Thanksgiving meal!
2019 Domaine Rolet Pere & Fils L’Etoile Chardonnay, Jura, France - L’Étoile is the smallest appellation in the Jura, and it is said that the name came from the fact that the village is surrounded by five hills that form the points of a star (étoile in French). Aromas of ripe pears and yellow fruits, with a rich mouth feel from barrel fermenting and a touch of hazelnuts on a balanced, creamy but crispy finish.  $29.99
  2016 Domaine Rolet Pere & Fils Arbois Trousseau, Jura, France- (100% Trousseau) This is a traditional light red from Arbois which brings the complexity from the soils of the hills of Montigny and Arbois made of red marls and rich gravels. Light red in color with aromas of red fruits, cranberries and kirsch contrasted with notes of mushroom and tobacco. Light on the palate with good minerality and acid. It is Jura’s answer to Pinot Noir.    $29.99                                      
Buy them separately OR Buy the 2 pack for $49.99! (Regular price is $60.00)

NEW ARRIVALS – perfect Thanksgiving Pinot Noirs!

2021 Ceritas Occidental Vineyard Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, USA – “The 2021 Pinot Noir Occcidental Vineyard is an absolutely riveting wine. Soft, plush tannins wrap around a core of red berry fruit, blood orange, rose petal, mint, wild flowers and lavender. Sensual and racy, with mind-blowing balance, the 2021 is magnificent. Bright saline accents linger on the explosives finish. The 80% whole clusters are pretty much buried. Don’t miss it.” (Galloni, Vinous 7/23)  $149.99
Or try the equally expressive: 2021 Ceritas ‘Annabelle’ Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, USA at $104.99.
2012 Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvee Alexis Cote de Nuits, France – A mixture of old vines (50+ years). “There is fine detail to the mineral-inflected medium weight flavors that possess excellent phenolic maturity to the supporting tannic spine, all wrapped in a robust, powerful and impressively long finish. I like the concentration and if this can add a bit more length it should merit the top of my projected range.” (BH from Barrel sample) $79.99
Or try the slightly riper: 2012 Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin Cuvée Père Galland Cote de Nuits, Fr. at $79.99.

MONTHLY SPECIALS