Cayuse: Walla Walla with a French Twist 10-28-24

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Cayuse Sale
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Discounted Donnhoff
 


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Walla Walla with a French Twist
 
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We’ve long admired the wines from Christophe Baron (and the man himself). This Champagnois-turned-Oregonian more or less put Walla Walla’s The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater on the map. Representing the pinnacle of the region’s reds, we’re never surprised when top notch scores are released, just pleased as punch that we continue to be able 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. We at the shop weren’t terribly surprised by the obscene quality when he excitedly shared a magnum of the inaugural release with us.
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Kopke: Picturesque Port for the Holidays 10-26-24

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Kopke Sale
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: Tua Rita
 

 
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Some of the world’s oldest wineries are still quietly making some of the most profound wines for their region. These estates have been loved and sought-after for generations. Think of Saint Cosme in Gigondas, Schloss Gobelsburg in the Kamptal region of Austria, Karthäuserhof in the Mosel, Ricasoli and Antinori in Tuscany, and Kopke in the Douro.
 
Kopke, founded in 1638, makes what might be the most vibrant and long-lived port wines available. They have been through adverse times in their nearly 400-year history, seeing dramatic shifts in the climate, swings in the popularity of their product, and the rise and fall of populist dictators.
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Vinopolis Newsletter 10-25-24

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Special Arrival
A favorite Brunello producer pleases yet again!

New Arrivals
Envinate, Montepeloso, Flowers, and more

Hidden Gems
6 lesser known grape varietals we think you’ll love
Special Arrival
 

Il Poggione
 

Where the magic happens

If you’re unfamiliar with the wines of Il Poggione, let’s catch you up quickly.  They are a classic Brunello producer working with very traditional methods in the subzone of Sant’Angelo in Colle, a region that tends to produce wines with big, bold personality.  The resulting wines are both crowd pleasing (rich fruit, up front aromatics) and intellectually stimulating (age-worthy, not obstructed by new oak) in a way that is nearly unique in Brunello, outside of names that trade for significantly more money per bottle.
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Go Rogue with Peter William 10-24-24

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Peter William Sale
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Vinopolis Close-Out Featurette: La Gerla
 

 
Peter William Sale
 
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Did you know that the Rogue Valley is Oregon’s oldest winemaking region? Unlike the Willamette Valley, which focuses on Burgundian varietals and winemaking techniques (and a fair number of Burgundian winemakers themselves!), the Rogue Valley boasts one of the most diverse selection of styles and grapes in any established winemaking region in America. The one hundred or so wineries that call it home emphasize sustainability.
 
Full-time physician Dr. Peter Adesman and his wife, Dr. Robin Miller, planted the Peter William estate vineyard in 2013 after decades of work collecting, consuming, and educating on wine. They grow Roussanne, Grenache, Syrah, Tempranillo, and Malbec at the estate and purchase from other Rogue Valley vineyards.
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Vinopolis Newsletter 10-23-24 PM

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Arrivals
Vietti, Bernabeleva, Borgogno, Huet, and more!

Featured Close-Out Wine
 Exemplary Cabernet Franc from “Master Winemaker of the Year”
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Vietti is not just a winery. It’s a cultural institution that is practically synonymous with Barolo itself in the minds of many Wine lovers. We have spilled so much digital ink over the greatness of Vietti’s Barolo bottlings that great offerings like their Arneis and Timorasso don’t get half of the attention they deserve.
 
After all, Vietti is a major reason we even have these grapes: before Vietti cultivated and popularized them, Arneis and Timorasso were headed towards extinction. Previously relegated to minor blending grapes they are now made into wines recognized for their distinct character, quality, and collectability.
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