Mid-Week Newsletter 8-21-25

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Petrolo
German Vintage Guide: 2017
Grape of the Week: Barbera


 
Wine As Art:
 
Petrolo
 
In 2011, Italy approved one of Tuscany’s newest appellations: the Val d’Arno di Sopra (also written as Valdarno di Sopra). The quality of the region has been known for centuries: in 1715, a Medici duke decreed it one of only four regions notable for its high-quality wine grapes.
 
Petrolo is the most notable producer of these wines, drawing inspiration from ancient traditions of their regions and their belief that great wine is “nature as dreamed by man.” Petrolo’s wines provide a wonderful introduction to this undervalued corner of Tuscany due to both their quality, but also thanks to their forward-thinking. Their impressive single-vineyard wine, Bòggina, the wine and the name of the vineyard planted in 1952, is 100% Sangiovese.
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Carl Loewen Sale 8-20-25

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Carl Loewen Sale
Nerd Alert Featurette: Heritiers du Comte Lafon



Ancient Vines @ Low Prices
 
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Carl Loewen
 
While the Mosel is best known for its sweet Rieslings, some of the finest producers craft dry and barely off-dry bottlings. If you’re looking for powerful expressions from old vines, look no further than Carl Loewen.
 
Loewen’s holdings include some of the oldest vines in the entire Mosel. His aim is to preserve these cherished parcels, returning them to their historic esteem and often elevating them to new heights. The wines are textural, rich and complex, often from ancient, ungrafted parcels. But the real magic behind these staff-favorite Rieslings are their low prices, reminding us that there is still value to be found in one of Europe’s most hallowed vineyard lands.
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Marsannay Sale 8-19-25

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Marsannay Sale
Close-Out Featurette: Royal Tokaji



Top Notch Wines from the Top of Burgundy
 
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Marsannay

At the very north of Burgundy is the village of Marsannay. Once overlooked in favor of its more famous neighbors, such as Nuits-St-Georges or Gevrey-Chambertin, interest in Marsannay has grown as its neighbors’ prices climb and climate change brings much-needed warmth to Marsannay. These wines are achieving more weight and impact, making Marsannay great source for value without sacrificing complexity.
 
Though Pinot Noir is by far the most common variety, Chardonnay is also produced. Historically, Gamay and Aligoté were the most common varieties and rosé the dominate style. Because of this, no Grand Cru or Premier Cru vineyards were designated, though Clos du Roy and Les Longeroies are under consideration for Premier Cru status.
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Monday New Arrivals 8-18-25

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A Wine Spectator Top 10 Wine Lands Tuesday
New Week – New Arrivals
SuperDeal on SuperUco
 


Jump Start Offer
 
Arriving Tuesday, August 19th
 
#6 Wine Spectator Top 100 in 2024
This is the only listing in the USA today for the magnum!
Domaine Drouhin Oregon Roserock Pinot Noir, Eola-Amity Hills 2022 1.5L $69 pre-arrival special, 12 magnums available
Erin Brooks-Wine Advocate 95 points “The 2022 Pinot Noir is kaleidoscopic on the nose, mixed berry jam and rosewater giving way to accents of tangerine peel, cola, woodsmoke and aniseed. The medium-bodied palate is bursting with spicy flavors, and a streak of iron-like character adds to its complexity. It’s structured by silky tannins and refreshing acidity and has a long, layered finish.”
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Elvio Cogno: World Class Barolo On Sale up to 10% Off!

 

Azienda Agricola Cogno
 
Tucked into the hills of Novello, the Elvio Cogno estate is one of Barolo’s most revered names—deeply rooted in tradition yet unafraid to push boundaries in the pursuit of purity and expression. More than just a name, these wines have shaped the very fabric of my understanding of Barolo. I’ll never forget my first taste of a Cogno wine sewn from the Ravera vineyard. Intense licorice, amaretto cherry, mint, and that unmistakable aroma of tar that all the books I’d read had told me I’d find. This might be one of the greatest single vineyards in all of Barolo and the Cogno family is it greatest keeper.

Founded by the legendary Elvio Cogno, the winery today is guided by his daughter Nadia and her husband Valter Fissore, who have carried the torch with an unwavering commitment to authenticity.
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