Seriously Drinkable Cru Beaujolais

We’re taking a couple weeks off from our epic 2014 Bordeaux tasting adventures to feature a few wines appropriate for patios and 4th of July parties. In a marriage of grapes and ground that the French regard as mystical, it’s…

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Posted on 2017.06.21 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Beaujolais  |  Read more...

 

2014 Bordeaux PART V, Saint-Estèphe

This Saturday we will be continuing our tasting series of the excellent 2014 vintage in Bordeaux. Our fifth shipment takes us to the northernmost of the great “Left Bank” appellations, Saint-Estèphe. These are the classic Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends that put…

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Posted on 2017.06.15 in France, Bordeaux, Saturday Sips Wines  |  Read more...

 

Deep Discounts on New Arrivals of 2014 Red Burgundy – From Everyday to Grand Cru

We’ve just received one of our last shipments of directly sourced 2014 vintage Red Burgundy and we are offering these new arrivals at a huge discount of 20% off the regular shelf price. Stop by the shop this Saturday to…

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Posted on 2017.06.08 in Saturday Sips Wines, France, Burgundy  |  Read more...

 

2014 Bordeaux PART IV, Margaux & Moulis-en-Médoc

This Saturday we will be continuing our tasting series of the excellent 2014 vintage in Bordeaux. Our fourth shipment moves north up the “Left Bank” of the Gironde Estuary to the renowned appellation of Margaux and its neighbor Moulis-en-Médoc. These…

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Posted on 2017.06.02 in France  |  Read more...

 

The Champagne Society – June 2017 Selection: Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier “Rosé de Saignée” Extra Brut (Premier Cru) Price for The Champagne Society members: $84 (regular price $99) The Champagne Society June 2017 selection is from Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, the same producer that crafted the beautiful cuvée “Longitude” Extra Brut from April’s selection. Why…

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Posted on 2017.06.01 in France, The Champagne Society, Champagne  |  Read more...

 

2014 Bordeaux PART III, Red & White Pessac-Léognan & Sauternes

This Saturday we will be continuing our tasting series of the excellent 2014 vintage in Bordeaux. Our third shipment takes us across the Gironde Estuary to the “Left Bank” of Bordeaux, home to all of the official 1855 classed-growth wines. While…

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Posted on 2017.05.26 in France, Bordeaux, Saturday Sips Wines  |  Read more...

 

Inexpensive Party Wines for Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Tis’ the season of backyard barbecues, hanging out on the patio, picnics in the park, and any excuse you can find to enjoy the outdoors with friends, family, and wine. While…

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Posted on 2017.05.25 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Misc Spanish, Spain DO, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Italy, Veneto, Ribeiro  |  Read more...

 

2014 Bordeaux PART II, Saint-Émilion – From Every Day to Grand Vin

This Saturday we will be continuing our tasting series of the excellent 2014 vintage in Bordeaux. Our second shipment stays focused on the Merlot-based wines of the Right Bank, specifically the wines of Saint-Émilion. These wines represent every day drinking…

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Posted on 2017.05.05 in France, Bordeaux  |  Read more...

 

2014 Pomerol & Right Bank Bordeaux – From Every Day to Blue Chip Wines

After a string of challenging years 2014 Bordeaux has shaped up to be the best vintage following the historic back-to-back vintages of 2009 and 2010. The long growing season and a glorious autumn allowed for both maximum ripening and maximum…

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Posted on 2017.04.28 in France, Bordeaux, Saturday Sips Wines  |  Read more...

 

Value Premier Cru Red Burgundy from Top Producer in Givry

The Côte Chalonnaise continues as a regular chain of hills along the same lines as the Côte d’Or to its north. But the countryside is much less uniform and turns into a jumble of limestone slopes on which vineyards appear…

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Posted on 2017.04.19 in France, Saturday Sips Wines, Burgundy  |  Read more...

 

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