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Vinopolis Newsletter 2-12-25

In This Newsletter:


Arrivals
Bernard Baudry, Thomas Labaille, Cameron Winery, Purple Hands, Cavallotto, and more!

Featured Close-out Wines
The Three B’s of Italy
 
Arriving Friday the 14th
 
 
France
 
Bernard Baudry
 


“Bernard Baudry is one of the best and most reliable Chinon producers. Les Granges is the introductory bottle, made from young cabernet franc vines, farmed organically, and intended for early drinking. It’s lively, juicy and earthy, and easy to enjoy. It would be especially good with the dark meat and earthy tuber dishes. The Baudry single-vineyard cuvées, like La Croix Boissée and Les Grézeaux, reward aging and are among the best expressions of Chinon.”—Eric Asimov in the New York Times, November 15, 2021 as reported by Kermit Lynch
 
“In each bottling, we seek to express Cabernet Franc in its elegance, balance and aromatic freshness, in harmony with each of the terroirs and the year’s climate.” 
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Fall In Love with our Rosé Champagne Sale! 2-12-25

In This Newsletter:
 
Rosé Champagne Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Somethin’ Sweet for Your Sweetie

 
Indulge Your Passion
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Rosé Champagne
 
You love the wines, now fall in love with our pricing! All in-stock pink Champagnes are on sale starting now, just in time for Valentine’s Day. (Or maybe you just want a great excuse to stock up on the most romantic and vinous style of bubbles!) It pairs with a wide range of dishes from apps, mains, and dessert. Explore our 25 options, grab a few bottles, and prepare to impress.
 
5% off any 3-5 in-stock bottles of Rosé Champagne
10% off any 6 or more in-stock bottles of Rosé Champagne
 
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Terre Nere: Majesty from Mt Etna Sale 2-11-25

In This Newsletter:
 
Terre Nere Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Peyrassol

 
“[Marc De Grazia’s] portfolio of wines is the gold standard for Etna wine.” -Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
 
Turning Lava to Gold
 
Stock Up & Save On
 
Terre Nere
 
Sicily’s Mount Etna is a cherished place. Home to the Burgundy-esque varieties of Nerello Mascalese and Carricante, these are gorgeous, terroir-driven wines deeply marked by their volcanic home soils. The two grapes offer layers of spice and high acidity, partly due to being grown on the highest vineyards in all of Europe. One of the finest producers on this volcano is Terre Nere, a domain that offers multiple single-vineyard wines.
 
We have Marc De Grazia to thank to bringing international attention to this stunning region.
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We <3 Cayuse Sale 2-10-25

In This Newsletter:
 
We <3 Cayuse Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Schatzel

 
Cayuse / Horsepower / Hors Categorie / No Girls / Champagne Christophe Baron
 
“Baron’s wines are among the best of the best.” -Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
 
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The Wines of Christophe Baron
 
We’ve long adored the wines from Christophe Baron. This Champenois-turned-Oregonian more or less put The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater on the map. His Walla Walla portfolio includes Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet, and red blends sourced from Oregon and Washington. Representing the pinnacle of the region’s reds, we’re never surprised when top notch scores are released. No, we’re just pleased as punch that we can continue to offer you these mailing list-mostly gems.
 
Not satisfied with crafting some of the most famous and sought-after wines in Walla Walla for roughly twenty years, Christophe returned to the Marne Valley of Champagne to craft exquisitely mineral Champagnes from his family’s vines.
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Spanish Kings Of Garnacha at 10% Off! 2-9-25

We’re all familiar with the grenache based wines of Southern France. In fact, I’d imagine this is the first place that the wine nerd’s brain descends upon when discussing grenache as a varietal and the styles of wine we feel are emblematic of it. But this is actually not the grape’s true place of heritage! Ampelographical evidence suggests that the grape was first born in Spain’s Northeastern regions of Aragon & Catalonia, where seed remains of Garnacha have been carbon dated back to 153 BC. This predates written records in Europe. It was in the 1300s onwards that the grape began to expand its presence, taking root in outher parts of Southern Europe like Sardinia, Greece, and France.

Tasting a grape from its place of origin brings a sense of enormity and significance that cannot be replicated.… Read the rest