SEPTEMBER 2022 NEWSLETTER |
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This month we present six wines from Mateus Nicolau de Almeida, one of the Douro Valley’s most innovative and exciting young winemakers. The sampler presents two sets of wines. Each case contains two bottles of every wine:
- Reds: “Trans Douro Express” are red wines that seek to show the climatic characteristics of three sub-regions of the Douro: Baixo Corgo, Cima Corgo, and Douro Superior
- Whites: “Eremitas” (the hermits) are white wines made with Rabigato, a white Portuguese wine grape variety, grown on parcels with different soils: Antão do Deserto, Paulo de Tebas, and Amon de Kelia
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OREGON - RED
Twill’s just-released 2021 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir shows the amazing promise of this harmonious vintage.
SPAIN – RED
Bright and vibrant on the palate, this is a wonderful expression of the versatile Mencía grape as expressed in Galicia’s warmer inland zone.
ITALY – RED
Gracciano della Seta’s Vino Nobile reveals the beauty of authentic, old-school Sangiovese.
Conterno’s 2020 Langhe Nebbiolo conveys the transparent, elegant style of Nebbiolo that lights up our dashboard.
Historically, Grignolino was prized by the Savoy aristocracy for its light color and elegant mouthfeel. Like the aristocrats, we are huge fans.
Feeling the heat? Cool a bottle of Angelo Negro Vino Rosso, and you'll be made in the shade!
FRANCE – RED
Julien Nebout channels Burgundian energy to fashion a “passetoutgrains” style rouge on Saint-Pourçain’s special mineral-rich, gravel and sand soils.
Filliatreau’s Chateau Fouquet captures the essence of Cabernet Franc as expressed on this special terroir of the Saumur appellation.
Chateau Grolet has hit the nail on the head with this splendidly authentic, vibrant, and characterful Right Bank claret.
It’s amazing that M. Denois can handcraft an organic, artisanal, minimal-intervention wine that's so delicious and satisfying for such a modest price.
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SPAIN - WHITE
Here's a wine for you acid heads! Where are the oysters?
PORTUGAL - WHITE
Long, lingering, and refreshing. Fans of Chenin Blanc, Albariño, and Arneis will be in for a treat. Wine Enthusiast: 90 points
ITALY - WHITE
Matelica is renowned for Verdicchios that offer exquisite finesse, chalky minerality, and impressive nerve and drive. This one fits the bill!
Crisp, brisk, and bristling on the palate, the NV Sant'Agostino is unlike any Arneis we’ve ever tasted.
FRANCE - WHITE
The Pierre Frite Chenin Blanc shows the coiled energy and drive of the brilliant 2021 central Loire Valley vintage.
Superb, authentic, soil-transparent white Burgundy – and a screaming value!
Apremont from France's Savoie that's bone dry and refreshing as a cool mountain stream.
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AUSTRIA - ROSÉ
Pure, light, and refreshing, Stift Gœttweig’s Rosé is sensational.
SPAIN – ROSÉ
Ostatu’s Rosado gets our vote as one of the most compelling rosés of a very fine vintage.
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EVENTS AND TASTINGS:
FRI., SEP. 2, 5-7 p.m. (fee)
The world of Hungarian wines
SAT., SEP. 3, 12-4 p.m. (no fee)
French beauties
SAT., SEP. 10, 12-4 p.m. (no fee)
Our Portuguese Sampler: don't miss it!
FRI., SEP. 16, 5-7 p.m. (fee)
Exploring the great wines from Sancerre: reds, whites, and rosés
SAT., SEP. 17, 12-4 p.m. (no fee)
Viva l'Italia!
SAT., SEP. 24, 12-4 p.m. (no fee)
Spain, Portugal, and Austria
FRI., OCT. 7, 5-7 p.m. (fee)
Top Syrahs from Washington State
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