October 2024 Newlsetter

TIME TO PRE-ORDER 2024 BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU and SAVE!!

As the harbinger of the vintage, it's a worthy tradition!

      The 2024 vintage “is expected to be fresh, lively, and juicy, with some describing it as a perfect expression of Nouveau!”
                      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 .com to place your order!
                              This year we have, once again, selected a villages level Nouveau,
                      Domaine Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Villages (a higher quality level than basic Beaujolais).
Against all reason, WE HAVE PRICED THE 2024 VINTAGE AT THE SAME PRICE AS LAST YEAR!
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 third Thursday in November (11/21).

“UNCORKED” WINE SCHOOL - OCTOBER CLASSES

*Tasting like a Somm with Level 3 Advanced Sommelier Sam Stronach – Oct.7 or Oct. 28- 5:30-7pm $55/person

*Bordeaux w/ Aymeric D’Alton - OCT. 15th or 17th - 5:30-7pm -$125/person
Part 1: Médoc & Haut Médoc– 8 wines plus a meal of cassoulet from award winning chef Guy Reuge

*The Wines of Chianti - OCT. 29th or 30th - 5:30-7pm - $75/person
    The 5th class in Discovering Italy. Enjoy 8 wines, cheese plates and cuisine from Chef Guy Reuge

*Chat with us for more info! Email with your phone number to sign up.

Sign up for any two classes and save 10%!

OCTOBER TASTING EVENTS

Celebrate with this special offer on a Cabernet Franc/Petit Manseng blend from the inimitable Ben Jordan!

                                      Saturday, October 12th, 
                                          2:00 – 5:00pm
                              6th Annual World’s Scariest Wines
                A selection of unusual grapes, unusual places & unusual colors.
                      But there is nothing to be afraid of…Ha, ha, ha, haaaa.

                              Friday, October 18th from 5:30-7:00pm
                                          Chris Boustrad
                                            Winemaker
                                          REMHOOGTE
                            Wines from South Africa’s Stellenbosch region.

 
                                    October is Virginia Wine Month!
                                              Join us on
                            Saturday, October 26th from 2:00-5:00pm
                                            As we celebrate with
                                        Robbie Corpora
                                              Winegrower
                                          Grace Estate Winery
                                              Crozet, VA

OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERS!

It’s VIRGINIA WINE MONTH! –Special offer! (limit 2 per customer)
2020 Lightwell Survey ‘Dos Idiots’ Virginia, USA - “A blend of 52% Cabernet Franc and 48% Petit Manseng. We’re immediately intrigued by the color in the glass. Almost like older Nebbiolo, lighter with rusty undertones. Oddly enough that sort of translates to the nose which was very subtle and savory. All that went out the window when tasted. This is certainly Sebastian’s favorite red of the year. The complexity is what gets him. The palate is elegant and rich with ashy tannins that know just when to let go. The fruits (ripe strawberry, plum) are cooked with baking spice and pipe tobacco. 211 cases produced.” Winery notes.
                                                                Regular price $29.99 / On Sale in October: $24.99

Cabernet Franc is the perfect red wine transition from summer to fall!
  2021 Domaine du Facteur ‘La Petite Musette’ Rouge Vin de France- (100% Cabernet franc) – This clean organic wine is a light to medium bodied gem. Fresh and herbaceous with notes of dried fruits, green and black peppers it has all of the quaffable characteristics of classic Loire Valley Cabernet Franc. If you like this, also try their delicious Chenin Blanc!                        Regular price $24.99 / On Sale in October: $16.99
What? You don’t drink much wine from Sicily? Well here is your easy introduction to Sicilian red wine!
2018 Bonavita Faro Sicily, Italy – (An organic blend of Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio and Nocera.) “The 2018 Faro takes its time opening in the glass, dark and dusty in character, with smoldering ashen stones and dried herbs slowly settling into steeped plums and mint. It’s silky, sleek and racy in feel, with pure red and blue fruit carried across a streak of zesty acidity. This finishes tannic, as a young Faro should, yet it is rounder than expected. The 2018 leaves hints of black raspberry and citrus to mingle. This may not have the depth and complexity of the best vintage, but it will provide an earlier drinking window and plenty of pleasure over the medium term.” (Vinous)                  Regular price $49.99 / On Sale in October: $29.99
It was a bit tight when coravined for review, but later, when opened with dinner, this Sancerre was a gobsmacker!
  2022 Yves Martin Sancerre “Chavignol” Blanc Loire, France - Chavignol, a commune in the Sancerre appellation, is home to the most famous vineyards in the area and is renowned for the intense minerality and long aging potential of its chalky terres blanches soil. These are white wines that benefit from a brief decant. Young and tight at first, the wine opens to revel lovely lemon, quince and flinty notes with a touch of salinity on a zesty, minerally finish perfect with your fresh oysters!  Regular price $36.99 / On Sale in October: $22.99