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Mad Men of Meunier Sale
Rosé of the Day


 
Mad Men of Meunier Sale
 
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Champagnes from Dehu, Baron, & Mignon
 

Wine lovers adore the Champagne region in France. Its most famous styles among collectors are its 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs from Pinot Noir, and Brut blends, but have you tasted the rollercoaster of flavor offered by the humble Pinot Meunier?
 
This red variety was long derided as a minor blending grape. It grows best on the sand- and clay-heavy soils of vineyards of the Marne Valley. These have long been looked down upon for their ill-suitedness for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as their apparent lack of chalk in the soil (the horror!).

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Brovia Sale
Collector’s Corner: Chateauneuf-du-Pape


 
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Brovia the Brave
 
Go bold – go Brovia!
 

Traditionally farmed and crafted Barolos are what insiders have sought out for decades, but sometimes it can be hard for the hard-working, farm-forward producers to make a splash on the international stage. Until recently, one such producer, Brovia, flew under the radar. With a string of recent vintages awash in points and praise, a broader category of wine buyers has begun to take notice.
 
Brovia’s cuvees 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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California Zinfandel Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Soave


 
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California Zinfandel Sale

Red Zinfandels are hearty reds stuffed full of spicy flavor and impactful, jammy fruit. The grape might as well be considered a Californian variety – it certainly boasts an impressive number of old and ancient vines. Plantings date back over 150 years, with some ancient vines still in production. Additional plantings began in earnest in the 1970s when an off-dry rosé style known as “blush” or “white Zinfandel” exploded in popularity.
 
We have those 1970s plantings to thank for why dry red Zins are so delicious yet still affordable. Dozens of heritage sites are still producing, preventing scarcity from inflating prices.

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Felsina Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Royal Tokaji



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Fèlsina:
 
Chianti Elevated
 

Fèlsina is a major leader in Chianti’s quality revolution. They offer some of the most collectible in the appellation, as well as age worthy. Year in, year out, few producers worldwide can claim to have the quality and consistency of Fèlsina. We’re proud to be longtime supporters of their work.
 
We offer several options in stock and on sale right now, including the 2022 Chianti Classico. It just landed, but delicious out of the gate, with refined tannins and dark fruit.
 
The 100% Sangiovese Fontalloro is a Brunello-drinker’s dream, with explosive aromatics and lots of power to back it up. With its rich, velvety texture, enticing aromas, and long, satisfying finish, Fontalloro embodies the perfect marriage of tradition and innovation.