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New Zealand Sale
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Scavino
New Zealand
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New Zealand Sale
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Scavino
New Zealand
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New Zealand (also commonly referred to by its Māori name of Aotearoa) is one of the wine world’s most exciting regions. Once turned to nearly exclusively for zippy and pungent Sauvignon Blancs, the options and quality have exploded in the past few years.
The results are reminiscent of Oregon: you’ll find plenty of Burgundian grapes and inspiration, cool-climate versions of bolder reds like Syrah, and even a burgeoning natural wine scene. Plus, the pricing is on par with our WV favorites.
So, step outside your comfort zone and explore these up-and-coming options before the pricing catches up!
The results are reminiscent of Oregon: you’ll find plenty of Burgundian grapes and inspiration, cool-climate versions of bolder reds like Syrah, and even a burgeoning natural wine scene. Plus, the pricing is on par with our WV favorites.
So, step outside your comfort zone and explore these up-and-coming options before the pricing catches up!
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles from New Zealand
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles from New Zealand
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Sale ends Friday, November 8th at 9 am Pacific.
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles from New Zealand
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Sale ends Friday, November 8th at 9 am Pacific.
We offer fourteen options from New Zealand on sale now, including:
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $14, that’s $13.30 at 5% off and $12.60 at 10% off, 36+ bottles in stock now
Wine & Spirits 91 points “This sauvignon blanc bleeds white peach, white cherry and passion fruit from its tart, edgy generosity. For roast halibut or other rich fish.”
The Tasting Panel 91 points “A heady perfume of salted lime, basil, dill, and star fruit is dazzling. Just-ripened pineapple makes a vivid first impression, followed by green garden herbs and a line of crushed stone. Crisp and clean.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Millton Opou Vineyard Chardonnay, Gisborne 2019 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
Wilson Daniels Importer Note “In 1984 James and Annie Millton established Millton Vineyards on the banks of the Te Arai River, on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand in the wine appellation of Gisborne. It is here in 1871 that early settlers first planted grapevines. Millton is New Zealand’s first organic and second biodynamic wine estate, certified by Bio-Gro and Demeter respectively, and has been cultivated this way since the winery’s founding. Opou Vineyard is planted with a mixture of Chardonnay selections. The soil type is complex clay loam over river derived silts giving wines of aroma and texture. First planted as a vineyard in 1969 by Annie Millton’s parents who owned and operated the Opou Station, this site is Millton’s longest established vineyard.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Te Mata Estate Vineyards Chardonnay, Hawke’s Bay 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $22.50, that’s $21.38 at 5% off and $20.25 at 10% off, 30 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “Vibrant white-gold, with bright lemon blossom and concentrated white peach. On the palate, the ripe Hawke’s Bay stone fruit offers mascarpone and macadamia notes, and barrel fermented notes of toast and brioche. The lingering finish is fresh fruit acidity and salinity—the lasting perfume of a perfect Hawke’s Bay summer. fresh fruit acidity with just a flick of salinity – the lasting perfume of a perfect Hawke’s Bay summer.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Te Mata Estate Vineyards Gamay Noir, Hawke’s Bay 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $24, that’s $22.80 at 5% off and $21.60 at 10% off, 9 bottles in stock now
Importer Note “An electric, candy-apple red, fresh, and full of appeal, the Estate Gamay Noir 2022 charms with intense wild strawberry, bubble-gum aromatics, and notes of ripe watermelon and red cherry. The palate is goose-down soft, creamy, and lightly spiced with clove, anise, and cinnamon. Estate Gamay Noir 2022 is a marriage of tempting textures, and summer bright, ultra-ripe, red-fruit freshness.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir, Kumeu 2021 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 29 bottles in stock now
Winery Note “Our love for Pinot Noir dates back to the mid-1980s when we planted our first block here in Kumeu. Having already started on our journey to create a world-class Chardonnay, we knew this grape needed a Burgundian counterpart because what grows well where great Chardonnay grows? Now produced from two sites, our Hunting Hill Vineyard in Kumeu and Rays Road in Hawke’s Bay, these two single vineyards show very different expressions of Pinot Noir. Hunting Hill Pinot Noir was planted in 1994 over clay and grown here in the warmer conditions of Kumeu, often providing a beautiful purity of black fruit characters. The Rays Road, in Hawke’s Bay, is a colder, higher altitude vineyard planted on limestone. It’s a much cooler site and provides very intense and focused Pinot Noir characteristics.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Wairau River Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2020 750ml Displayed Price: $17.50, that’s $16.63 at 5% off and $15.75 at 10% off, 21 bottles in stock now
The Tasting Panel 93 points “Earth tones and dusty red tea gratify, surrounded by red cherry cola. Bright cranberry seasoned with cinnamon emerges midway and lasts through the finish.”
Wine Enthusiast 92 points “Like the turn of a pepper grinder, this is full of fresh white pepper aromas, laced with pomegranate, red berry and anise, with a cool stone nuance. The palate is vibrant and fresh with a tug of savory tannins and lovely tangy red berries. There’s a lightness here that provides ease, and a quiet power that adds complexity, all at an affordable price.”
This is the only listing in the USA today!
Shop our fourteen in-stock selections from New Zealand on sale now on our webstore!
Vinopolis Close-Out Sale Featurette:
Paolo Scavino
Paolo Scavino is one of the truly great estates in Barolo, a region with no shortage of famous names. Despite a recent trend towards a more traditional approach, the wines still skew modernist. Rich and powerful in their youth, the wines are built to age. Their true greatness develops after time in the cellar – something that can’t be said about all of Scavino’s modernist peers.
With access to some of Barolo’s most prized vineyards and a winemaking team that embraces the best of both modern and traditional techniques, the Scavino wines are arguably the smartest buys in Barolo today. So stock up while the Close-Out lasts.
In Stock & On Close-Out Now:
Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Was $89, Now $79, 10 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95+ points “The 2017 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is another gorgeous wine in the line up from the Scavino family. Readers will find a Barolo that is more nuanced and less bombastic than in the past. Bric del Fiasc has plenty of power on its own, so this style works so well. Dried rose petal, mint, spice, kirsch and iron all blossom with a bit of coaxing. I can’t wait to see how it ages.”
With access to some of Barolo’s most prized vineyards and a winemaking team that embraces the best of both modern and traditional techniques, the Scavino wines are arguably the smartest buys in Barolo today. So stock up while the Close-Out lasts.
In Stock & On Close-Out Now:
Paolo Scavino Bric del Fiasc, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Was $89, Now $79, 10 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95+ points “The 2017 Barolo Bric del Fiasc is another gorgeous wine in the line up from the Scavino family. Readers will find a Barolo that is more nuanced and less bombastic than in the past. Bric del Fiasc has plenty of power on its own, so this style works so well. Dried rose petal, mint, spice, kirsch and iron all blossom with a bit of coaxing. I can’t wait to see how it ages.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Paolo Scavino Carobric, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Was $69, Now $59, 2 bottles in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95 points “The 2017 Barolo Carobric is one of the standouts in this range, as it often is. It has an extra dimension of depth and volume that works so well here. Sweet red cherry, cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, anise and brambly notes build as this striking, expressive Barolo shows off its considerable charm. What a pretty wine it is.”
This is the lowest listed price in the USA today!
Paolo Scavino Prapo, Barolo DOCG 2017 750ml Was $69, Now $59, 1 bottle in stock now
Antonio Galloni-Vinous 95+ points “The 2017 Barolo Prapò is yet another stellar wine in this range. Dark and brooding in the glass, the Prapò expresses all of the natural weight of this Serralunga cru, but with more overt fruit and a bit less tannic heft than is often the case. That should make the 2017 a real pleasure to drink, with just a handful of years in the cellar. Succulent black cherry, licorice, menthol, gravel and cured meats build into the heady finish.”
This is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
The average price nationally is $75
The average price nationally is $75
Paolo Scavino Ravera, Barolo DOCG 2018 750ml Was $69, Now $59, 19 bottles in stock now
Monica Larner-Wine Advocate 93 points “Moving over to Novello, the Paolo Scavino 2018 Barolo Ravera is slightly more simplistic in this vintage with a tart cherry element that opens loud over the bouquet. You might also notice crushed white pepper, salty limestone and crushed earth. The wine remains subtle in texture with silky tannins and medium weight. Some 6,500 bottles were made.”
We offer 245 wines on our Close-Out Sale in stock now.
Shop the sale on our webstore now!
Don’t miss our additional sales going on now:
Alto Adige
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles from Alto Adige
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles from Alto Adige
Envinate
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles from Envinate
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles from Envinate
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Alto Adige sale ends Tuesday, November 5th at 9 am Pacific. Envinate sale ends Thursday, November 7th at 9 am Pacific.