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VInopolis Newsletter 7-17-24 PM

 In This Newsletter:

Special Arrivals
Arterberry Maresh and Tan Fruit

New Arrivals
Domenico Clerico, Bethel Heights, Graham Beck, and more!
 
 
Special Arrival
 
The Wines of Jim Maresh

 

“Tasting with third-generation grower and winemaker Jim Maresh gives me faith in the future of Oregon Pinot Noir.” –Erin Kelley, The Wine Advocate
 
Jimmy Maresh is leading a quiet revolution out in the Willamette. Call it The New Oregon Wine if you want to be punchy and memorable, but honestly, the key is patience and observation. There is great power in these wines, but also sensitivity.
 
He started Tan Fruit to “experiment and play around with technique” and maintains a patient, minimalist approach. He prefers picking the grapes early (“al dente” he calls it), aging in a combination of steel and oak, and to ferment bone dry.
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Brovia Sale @ Vinopolis 7-17-24

Brovia
 
Your Three-Day Discount Starts Now

 
Brovia sits at the cusp of cult: traditionally farmed and crafted expressive Barolos that insiders have praised and purchased for decades. Until recently, these flew under the radar. With a string of vintages awash in well-deserved praise, a broader category of wine buyers has begun to take notice. So, snap up what you can now: the 2019s may be some of the final vintages that can still claim to be affordable for their region.
 
Ever since the 2015 vintage, we’ve been writing about how surprised we are that these wines don’t fly off the shelf. They seem to have it all: perfectionist vineyard management (organic without certification, careful pruning, and hand harvesting), superb and distinctive holdings (such as Villero in the Serralunga), unapologetically old-school winemaking (long and slow fermentation and long aging in large barrels and, subsequently, in bottle), consistently excellent releases, and enthusiastic purchasing by our staff.  
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Molitor’s Wehlener Wines Sale 7-16-24

Molitor’s Wehlener Wines
 
Your Three-Day Discount Starts Now

 
After 35 years at the helm of the family business, Markus Molitor remains one of the most respected winemakers in the world. With broad holdings, Molitor crafts dozens of wines each vintage. He believes that every single sub-parcel and selective pick should be vinified to its utmost potential. What results is a deeply rewarding if sprawling portfolio.
 
Whether white capsule (dry), green capsule (off-dry), or gold capsule (fruity to nobly sweet), Markus’ wines represent some of the Mosel’s best. And thanks to his extensive holdings, Molitor offers German Riesling lovers with a passport to explore many of the region’s most important vineyards. How to choose? Let us guide you through the wines in our village-by-village tour on our three-day sale!
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Dessert Discount Days – 7-15-24

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Dessert Wines from South Africa,
Sauternes, Vin Santo, Madeira & Tokaji

 
Starts Now

 
Could there be a more satisfying conclusion to a good meal than pouring a small glass of stickie to pair with dessert? Discover the simple and classic pleasure of a sip of Sauternes with a crumb of Roquefort cheese, poached local pears or biscotti served alongside a glass of vin santo. Try a slice of quince paste or dab of honey on aged gouda with your Tokaji (or perhaps just sip it alone on its crystal spoon). Try spice cookies or carrot cake with Madeira to bring out the nutty flavors, try candied orange peel enrobed in chocolate, sticky toffee puddings with Tokaji, dried stone fruits and goat cheese with Klein, poached apricots or candied citrus-studded ice cream with Sauternes.
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Fontodi: Treasure of Tuscany on Sale Now 7-14-24

 


There are 8 bottles of 2009 Fontodi Flaccianello left in the Vinopolis cellar, and you could walk away with all of them at 10% off. We’re talking aged to perfection wine from one of Tuscany’s most coveted estates.The average price of Flaccianello is approximately ~$200 retail for any vintage in the USA, and with 10% off our price you’d be getting 2009 for ~$134. I don’t know about you, but a $66 dollars worth of savings per bottle is a screaming deal to me! We’ve got 3 other bottlings from Fontodi that are well worth your attention in addition. Mix and match or go all in on a single cuvee, the choice is yours and the savings are as well.

Fontodi is one of Tuscany’s most respected estates and produces some of the finest wines in the world.
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