June 2024 Monthly Newsletter

JUNE Tasting Events

Wednesday June 12th 5:30 – 7:00pm
        Tucker Flythe
              of
    Williams Corner Wine
        Kicks off the
  SUMMER OF RIESLING !

    Saturday, JUNE 15th
        2:00-5:00pm
        our 6th annual
FATHER’S DAY TASTING
A Selection of wines perfect for DAD.
Discounts on selected wines during the tasting.

TASTING EVERY SATURDAY   2:00pm-5:00pm
‘Whatever we feel like opening’
PLUS:  SATURDAY, June 29th   2:00pm - 5:00pm - LAST SATURDAY WINE SCHOOL!

JUNE– “UNCORKED” WINE EDUCATION CLASSES – 2 offerings!

Uncorked is an exciting and fun educational series. It is a sit down class focused on particular regions and lasting 90 minutes.

• THE ANGEVINS STRIKE BACK: ANJOU & SAUMUR -  June 20th @ 6pm & June 22nd at 12pm
This is our 2nd class in the Meandering up the Loire series. Enjoy 8 wines, cheese plates, and more while getting a fun lesson on one of France’s most interesting wine regions! Chat with us for more info! Cost is $50/person.

• THE WINES OF UMBRIA with Peter Neff - June 27th @ 6pm & June 29th @ 12pm
Our first class in our DISCOVERING ITALY series. Enjoy 6 wines, cheese plates, and more while getting a fun lesson on one of our favorite but often overlooked wine regions!  Chat with us for more info! Cost is $50/person.

            Email to sign up for either series.

FATHER’S DAY GIFT SPECIAL OFFERS – A Few Classics! (no further discounts)

Amarone is the king of red wines from the Veneto. Made from dried Corvina, Rondinella, Croatina and Oseleta grapes, it is rich and dense.
2018 Tenuta Sant’Antonio Selezione Antonio Castagnedi Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG, Italy - “Dried cherry, dried cranberry, star anise, clove and a hint of pepper open the nose of this well-crafted Amarone. Soft and plush on the palate, highlighting dried cherry and loads of baking spices, the wine begins to reveal turned earth, bitter chocolate and floral notes as it opens. It’s really well-structured, with elegant tannins & the needed acidity to keep the wine in balance.” (WE) Reg. price: $53.99, On sale in June: $39.99

Nebbiolo from Barbaresco is the elegant queen of the Piedmont.
2020 Castello di Neive Barbaresco DOCG, Piedmont, Italy –“The 2020 Barbaresco is a very pretty, classy wine. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, tobacco, cedar and mint are some of the notes that waft from the glass in this attractive, mid weight Barbaresco. I would give this a bit of air to help the bouquet come together. It’s a lovely wine from Castello di Neive and absolutely stellar in its peer group.” (Galloni Vinous 9/23)                                                              Regular price: $46.99, On sale in June: $37.99

The Chanin is back for Father’s Day!
2015 Chanin Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, USA – More Burgundy than California, here is a review: “The 2015 Pinot Noir Los Alamos Vineyard is exquisitely beautiful. Rose petal, mint sweet red cherry and dried flowers lift from the glass in this delicate, wonderfully nuanced Pinot Noir from Gavin Chanin. All the elements are simply in the right place. A dollop of whole clusters (15%) adds aromatic complexity. The Los Alamos is not a big or obvious wine, but is (a) very, very pretty one, made in an especially floral/savory style.” (Vinous Galloni 2/17)                    Regular price: $52.99, On sale in June: $29.99

A classic Bordeaux blend from a good right bank vintage that is ready to drink!
2012 Chateau Lagrave Paran “Cuvee Geraldine”, Bordeaux Superieur, France - (40% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon) This expressive Bordeaux has aromas of eucalyptus, dark berry skins, savory tar and black olives. Medium to full bodied on the palate with a touch of cedar and vanilla finishing with smooth, refined tannins worthy of a ribeye.                  Regular price: $24.99, On sale in June: $19.99

JUNE SPECIAL OFFER – SUMMER OF RIESLING! (no further discounts)

Grosses Gewachs are the Grand Cru’s of German Riesling; always fascinating and always dry!
2021 Dr. Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Alte Reben Riesling Grosses Gewachs Mosel, Germany – “An exquisitely creamy sense of lemon pervades the nose of the 2021 Riesling Alte Reben, almost as of lemon posset. With more air, notions of tangerine peel appear with much aromatic appeal. The palate reinforces all this wonderful zestiness shimmering with ripe Amalfi lemon and tangerine. This is marked by a delightful serenity, great concentration and an intense saltiness that, along with the zestiness, makes the palate tingle. Glorious, dry, statuesque (Dry).” (Vinous) Regular price: $57.99, On sale in June: $44.99

The classic Mosel, a touch of sweetness with lemon drop acidity. The ultimate wine for Asian cuisine!
2021 Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett Mosel, Germany - “The 2021 Riesling Saarburger Rausch was harvested in several parcels across the mid-slope of the Rausch vineyard, mostly from younger vines, which means 20 years old. The nose needs much swirling and comes almost with a touch of orange zest, tart, aromatic and alluring. The palate is wonderfully juicy, sunny, ripe yet so utterly fresh, so light, so joyful. It is the acidity here that makes this wine, lending its verve & brightness, subsuming everything into its totally citric focus that lasts & lasts.” (Vinous) Reg. price: $32.99, On sale in June: $22.99

A classic introduction to Mosel Riesling!
2018 Weingut Max Ferd. Richter Zeppelin Label Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Mosel, Germany- Wet stone with hints of petrol, peach flavored Jolly Ranchers and Granny Smith apple skins. Ripe, rich and juicy this delightful, slightly off dry Riesling is perfectly balanced with juicy acidity. Here is the perfect foil for Asian and Indian cuisine.                                                Regular price: $17.99, On sale in June: $12.99
 

JUNE SPECIAL OFFER – SUMMER OF RIESLING- from the cellar! (no further discounts)

We have tried many of the older vintages of August Kesseler and they remain remarkably fresh and on point. Nothing ages as well as Riesling! (Limit one per Customer on the single vineyard Rieslings.)

2004 Weingut August Kesseler Riesling Kabinett Lorcher Schlossberg, Rheingau Germany- “The succulent, juicy 2004 Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett smells alluringly of nectarine and lime, along with hints of wet stones, salts and cherry that put one in mind of Saar Riesling. On the delicate yet expansively flavored palate this is lip-smacking invigorating in its combination of fresh fruits, fruit skin, and mineral notes. The lime and nectarine, along with tangerine zest and slate essence, make for a compelling finish.” (Vinous)                                                        Regular Price:  $24.99, On sale in June: $17.99

2005 August Kesseler Rudesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Spätlese Rheingau Rüdeheingau, Germany – Remarkably young and plush (probably because it was tight in its youth) it has aromas of white peaches, crisp apples and a touch of petrol. Beautifully balanced and rich on the palate, the pull between sweetness & acidity is captivating. An ideal candidate for any spicy cuisine. Regular Price: $29.99, On sale in June: $19.99

2005 August Kesseler Riesling - Silvaner Trocken Rheingau, Germany – (70% Silvaner, 30% Riesling) Here is a classic Riesling blend that is aging very well. Pleasant with a fresh nose of ripe peaches and lemon drops. Light to medium bodied, it finishes dry and juicy! Regular Price:  $19.99, On sale in June: $8.99

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