Tempier Sale 12-19-24

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Tempier Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Thanisch
Champagne of the Day

“Of all of the domaines we represent, no other serves more as our cornerstone, stands more in the defense of terroir, and is more intricately interwoven with our own history, than that of the iconic Peyraud family of Domaine Tempier.” – Kermit Lynch (Importer)

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Domaine Tempier

Domaine Tempier is Bandol.

Best known for its mineral-driven and cellar-friendly rosé, the reds, though, are criminally underrated and underappreciated, especially to lovers of bold, full-throttle wines. They represent the pinnacle of Mourvèdre-based blends that could convince even the most die-hard Rhone lovers to expand their horizons, if only one could manage to convince them to try. That might be the hardest part, but we’ve greased the wheel, so to speak, by placing these wines on our three-day sale, starting now.

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Win With Von Winning Sale 12-18-24

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Von Winning
Close-Out Sale Featurette: Daniel Landi
Champagne of the Day

Profound Whites from Von Winning

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We’ve said for many years that Von Winning makes some of the most profound white wines on the planet. The combination of old and incredible vineyard sites, meticulous winemaking and a commitment to producing only the finest wines yields exactly what you’d hope: white wines of depth and complexity, with grace and mineral power. The Rieslings are dry, offering floral and mineral flavors that are both intense and furtive.

But Riesling isn’t the only focus. Von Winning is one of the preeminent producers of Sauvignon Blanc in the world. Germany is not where you’d expect to find great Sauvignon Blanc, but the wines will make a believer out of anyone.

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Store Hours & Shipping Info

Too hot or cold to ship? Buy now, ship later. We offer free on-site temperature-controlled storage for orders held for the next shipping window in the fall or spring.

Due to increased holiday shipping and extreme temperatures along shipping routes, carriers are experiencing delays. We will do our best to ensure your wine arrives as quickly and as safely as possible, but we cannot guarantee arrival dates. Need it now? Give us a call for quotes on expedited shipping. Prefer to wait? We also offer free short-term, on-site, temperature-controlled storage for shipping in the spring.

There’s no charge for holding until the next available shipping window, but we do ask that you reach out to schedule a shipping date at your earliest convenience.… Read the rest

Vinopolis Newsletter 12-20-24 PM

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New Arrivals
Guiy Larmandier, Marc Hebrart, Billecart Salmon, Tarlant, and more!

Wine of the Week
This Spanish stunner is the must-try red of the season

Featured Close-out Wines
Holiday wines for less

New Arrivals

Champagne

Guy Larmandier

Pierre and Sophie Larmandier, of Larmandier-Bernier, having holdings in the Côte des Blancs region of Champagne, including in the grand crus villages of Cramant, Chouilly, Oger, and Avize. The estate is meticulously run (by hand) at this small, independent estate. The moderate yields are harvested by hand, and the grapes undergo gentle pressing and a long settling process on the lees, with native yeast fermentation. The wines rest in in family’s chalk caves, awaiting hand disgorgement before going to market after a period of settling.

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Vinopolis Newsletter 12-18-24 PM

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Special Arrival
Rene Rostaing and Pingus

New Arrivals
Marc Hebrart, DeLille Cellars, La Rioja Alta, Umani Ronchi, and more!

Wineries We Love
Have Yourself a Marrietta little Christmas

Special Arrivals

Domaine Rene Rostaing

Second generation winemaker Pierre Rostaing has taken this famous winery to glorious new heights.

“René Rostaing is one of Côte Rôtie’s most masterful growers.”– Robert Parker

Côte Rôtie, a sun-drenched region in the Northern Rhône, produces world-class Syrah wines. Known for their rich, powerful flavors and elegant aromas, these wines are among our very favorite Syrahs and Viogniers in the Rhône, and Domaine Rostaing has remained one of the finest producers in the region. With holdings in some of Côte Rotie’s finest lieux-dits as well as Condrieu

Importer’s Note “Historically referred to as the Cote Rotie “Classique”, Rostaing’s Ampodium is elegant, well-balanced and classic!

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Fantastic Mr. Fontodi Sale 12-17-24

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Fontodi Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Duclaux Cote Rotie
Champagne of the Day

“Among the many excellent estates located in Panzano is Fontodi, one of the finest wine estates in the world…” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate

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Fontodi

Fontodi is one of Tuscany’s most respected estates and produces some of the finest wines in the world. The wines are effortlessly delicious and harmonious, the gift of such high-quality base material.

The estate’s vineyards are planted along a high elevation hill of Conca d’Oro (“the golden shell,” named for its shape) and its south-facing amphitheater. Here, the high elevation and shape of the land offer long and warm summer days and a wild diurnal temperature swing. The calcareous clay and schist soils are optimal for producing ripe yet balanced Sangiovese.

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