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Vinopolis Beaujolais Extravaganza 9-20-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

Trinity Hill Homage – New Zealand Icon

Vinopolis Beaujolais Spectacular

Featuring Classic Producers + Up and Comers
From Every Single Cru!

Deals abound on the September Sale!

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An Icon of New ZealandTrinity Hill Homage

hile most in the Northern Hemisphere think of New Zealand for Pinot Noir, perhaps the best wines to come out of the tiny nation are Syrahs from the Gimblett Gravels region of Hawkes Bay.  Deep, powerful and rich, they nonetheless possess stunning cool-climate aromatics that give them a combination of grace and power that’s truly special.  They’re special wines that are exceedingly rare outside of their home country—domestic demand is intense and most of the time the best stuff gets consumed there.

Trinity Hill is the top winery in Hawkes bay and their top Syrah, called Homage, is one of New Zealand’s landmark wines.  

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Midweek VinopolPick 9-18-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

September Sale Highlight – Santa Ema
The Northern Rhone’s Best Kept Secret?

New Arrivals, Including:
Goodfellow, St. Innocent, Ulysse Collin,
Vouette et Sorbee, Rollin and More!

#Trending
A Vinopolis Exclusive Lalande de Pomerol
Cayuse Mania
First Offer on Fall Grower Champagne
Napa Perfection (100 Point Eisele)
Top Vintage Hermitage, Under $62
The September Sale, In Full

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September Sale Highlight

Santa Ema Merlot

Santa Ema produces some of the best values in South American wine.  One of the venerable Chilean wineries, they seem to be capable of producing wines that are absolute gems at a variety of different prices.  Case in point: this just arrived Riserva Merlot that’s just gone in the September Clearance Sale.  Bold, rich and silky, it’s a reminder that Merlot was incredibly popular for good reason—this wine gives a lot of $25 Napa and Washington state examples a run for their money, at a price under $10/bottle by the case.  

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Midweek VinopolPick Addition 9-12-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

The Glorious 2015’s from Cristia
Rare 1968 Taylor Fladgate Tawny
Restocking Two Italian Treasures
New Wines from the Koveted K Vintners
2015+Clape= Magic
Oddero: A Titan of Traditional Barolo
Deals abound on the September Sale!

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Big, Powerful, Opulent and Undervalued

The 2015 Cristia Chateauneufs
Looking for big, rich, opulent Chateauneuf du Pape?  Look no further than Domaine Cristia, especially in 2015.  The estate is known for powerful wines made from ancient vines in a style that renders them drinkable young but capable of aging for a long time, as well.  We’re head over heels for the 2015’s, and so is the Wine Spectator, who bestowed some impressive reviews on the two wines that we have in stock now.
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Midweek VinopolPick 9-11-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

Felsina’s Top 2015’s Arrive Friday
Colgin and Eisele, Added to the September Sale!
Staff Pick: Lumpp Givry is on the Case
Trending Wines of the Weekend
John Gilman Raves Over Huet’s 2017s
Vinopolis – Your Source for 2013 Produttori
Pegau 2015: Classic Wines, Top Year
Thomas Pico’s Pattes Loup : The Hottest Name in Chablis

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Late Breaking:The 96 Point

2016 Beaux Freres Upper Terrace

Arrives Friday

Only eighteen bottles available
Beaux Freres The Upper Terrace Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge 2016 750ML ($119.95) $99 pre-arrival special
Wine Advocate 96 points “The Upper Terrace Vineyard was planted in 2000. Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2016 Pinot Noir The Upper Terrace has a classic nose of warm red cherries and cranberries, sliced blueberries and strawberry jam with notes of cola, cardamom, oolong tea leaves and blue flowers—the nose gives up changing earth, fruit and savory layers every time I go back for another smell.
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Vinopolis Mid-Week Addition 9-6-18

In Today’s Newsletter:

The Best Faiveley Vintage Ever?
The Highly Rated 2013 Ulysses at the Best Price in the Country
Janasse Rosé Joins the September Sale
2015 Opus One at the Lowest Price in the US!
Collector’s Corner Spotlight: Prum Sonnenuhr Goldkapsel
Perfect and Nearly So – The Pride of South America
The September Sale, Recapped

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The Best Faiveley Vintage Ever?

The Immaculate 2016’s Arrive This Fall
We didn’t think that any vintage would get as much hype as 2015, but the wines from 2016 have been generating oodles of buzz.  ’16 looks like an all-timer, with bright, terroir expressive fruit and tons of concentration.  Think of 2015 with less ripeness and more definition and you’re there.  Of the ’16’s that are arriving this fall, some of the best buys are from Faiveley, a legendary name who’s been on a roll in the last half decade or so.  
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