March 2025 Newsletter

March tasting events

                                            Do NOT miss this
                                  Meet the Winemaker Tasting
                                      Wednesday March 5th
                                            Pierre Meurgey
                                                    of
                                Pierre Meurgey Grand Vins de Bourgogne
                          Meet Pierre and discuss and taste his Wines from Burgundy.
                                        3 Seatings $25/person:
                                          • 4:30pm
                                          • 6:00pm
                                          • 7:30pm
Call us at 1-804-385-8011 or email us at .com to reserve your seat!

                                  Sat. March 8th, 2pm to 5pm – Free Tasting
                                            Emanuele Mazzoleni
                                      The Etna wines of I CUSTODI

                                      WINE TASTING EVERY SATURDAY
                                                2:00pm-5:00pm
                                          ‘Whatever we feel like opening’

UNCORKED WINE SCHOOL – MARCH MADNESS Uncorked Classes:

• BORDEAUX:  Saint-Émilion with Aymeric D’Alton, cuisine from Chef Guy Reuge.     
    Thursday March 13th @ 6-7:30pm $95

• BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE IBERIA: The Catalan Conspiracy: Catalan Roundup                                     
                                    Thursday, March 20th @ 6-7:30 pm   $65

• DISCOVERING ITALY: Marching into the MARCHE
                                    Thursday, March 27thth @ 6-7:30pm   $55

• NEW: Intro to the WORLD of CIGARS w/ Joe Krzyston
        Class includes 2 cigars and port pairing! Sunday, March 30th @ 2-4:00 pm $50

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

MARCH SPECIAL OFFERS – Organic, biodynamic gems from Southern France (no further discounts.)

One of our old school Kermit Lynch favorites from the northern end of the Languedoc!
  2021 Heritage du Pic Saint-Loup Tour de Pierres, Languedoc-Roussillon, France – (50% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre) Very expressive with notes of red licorice, blueberry preserves and hints of pepper. Juicy, flinty and ferrous on the palate finishing long with persistent minerality and mild tannins. This is a braised meat wine. Practicing Biodynamic.            Regular price: $26.99, On sale in March: $18.99

One of our favorite Provençal producers and certified organic since 1996!
2016 Domaine d’Eole Coteaux d’Aix-en-Provence Cuvee Lea France – “An 80-20 blend of Syrah and Grenache aged in 20% new oak, the 2016 Coteaux d’Aix en Provence Cuvee Lea is a terrific wine. Elegant notes of pencil shavings accent black cherries and blackberries in this full-bodied, rich, velvety effort. Mouthfilling and chewy without being overdone, it should be drinking well in 3-4 years and go strong for another decade. Tasted twice (once blind), with consistent notes. Drink Date: 2022 – 2032” (WA)
                                                                Regular price: $49.99, On sale in March: $22.99

MARCH SPECIAL OFFERS (no further discounts.) – New World Sauvignon Blanc!

A single plot, terroir driven wine from our “go to” Marlborough Winery!
2022 Spy Valley E Block Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand - “The 2022 E Block Sauvignon Blanc is from a few rows in the estate vineyard in Waihopai Valley (Southern Valleys). From memory, this is a Bordeaux clone, and the wine has been left on its lees for an extended period of time in order to build complexity. In the mouth, the wine is austere and gravelly—the fruit is mineral and grey, leaning towards citrus pith and lemongrass instead of more traditional tropical fruit characteristics. This is most welcome. An impressive wine…” (WA 11/23)                                  Regular price: $34.99, On sale in March: $23.99

From a section of estate vineyards called “Tank House” and first produced in 2013.
2020 Rubicon Estate Inglenook Sauvignon Blanc Rutherford, USA – “A blend of 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc gives up notions of fresh grapefruit, yuzu and lime leaves, plus hints of struck match, wet pebbles & chopped herbs. Medium-bodied, the palate is lively and lifted with intense citrusy flavors, finishing on a lingering herbal note.” (WA 10/21)  Reg. price: $54.99, On sale in Mar.: $34.99

BUY A “BATTLE OF NW BLANCS” 2 PACK (1 each of the Spy Valley & Inglenook) for $54.99

MARCH SPECIAL OFFERS – STAFF Favorites (no further discounts.)

2021 Rivetto Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy – We were all enamored with this friendly, ready to drink Nebbiolo from a 4th generation winemaker practicing biodynamic farming.  Notes of raspberry, wild strawberry and roses with softer tannins than many Langhe Nebbiolo make this a great introduction to the region. 
Regular price: $42.99, On sale in March: $24.99
2023 San Salvatore ‘Vetere’ Aglianico Rosato IGT, Campania, Italy – Our curiosity was piqued firstly, a rosé from Aglianico, and secondly, a playful, squat bottle. Aromas of strawberries, peaches and pink grapefruit. Medium bodied on the palate, it’s fresh and juicy, finishing with nice acidity. A quaffable alternative to Provençal Rosé!  Regular price: $29.99, On sale in March: $18.99

NEW ARRIVALS

CASCINA PENNA-CURRADO, PIEDMONT - The Vietti family has been friends of the store for many years and we were saddened when they sold and then parted ways with their Vietti winery. When we heard they were embarking on a new personal venture spearheaded by Elena Penna, Luca Currado Vietti and their kids we informed the distributer that we would take anything available.  Of course it was a great decision as the wines are beautiful expressions of the region and have received terrific industry reviews. For now, we are the only place in Virginia with Cascina Penn-Currado wines.
2023 Cascina Penna-Currado ‘Bricco Lago’ Langhe Nebbiolo Piedmont, Italy: $52.99
2023 Cascina Penna-Currado ‘Bricco Lago’ Dolcetto d’Alba Piedmont, Italy: $41.99
2023 Cascina Penna-Currado Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso, Piedmont, Italy: $52.99

DOMAINE DE VILLAINE, BURGUNDY - Aubert de Villaine co-owner of the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, runs a domain in Bouzeron named Domaine de Villaine with his wife and nephew. Imported by Kermit Lynch we have always been a fan of these wines and are happy to have them back on the shelves and no, it is not Romanee-Conti on the cheap, just well-crafted wines that express the terroir of the Côte Chalonnaise. 
2022 Domaine De Villaine Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Les Clous Aime Blanc Burgundy, France: $59.99
2022 Domaine De Villaine Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise La Digoine Burgundy, France: $74.99
2022 Domaine De Villaine Bourgogne Cote Chalonnaise Les Clous Rouge Burgundy, France: $79.99

MONTHLY SPECIALS