VVW News - February 2015 2011 Chablis Premier and Grand Crus... 20% off on 6 bottles 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes... 20% off on 6 bottles 2004 Barolos and Barbarescos... 20% off on 3 bottles (see pages 3, 4 and 5 inside) WHITE BURGUNDY VALUE OF THE MONTH 2013 Macon-Villages (Joseph Drouhin) The new vintage of Drouhin s value-priced Macon-Villages is superb. It is immediately attractive, with fresh, appealing Chardonnay fruit, a lovely texture, bright acidity, and a refreshing finish. Subtle and nuanced from start to finish, it never seems to try too hard. It delivers far more elegance and class than you expect at this price. 2013 Macon-Villages (Joseph Drouhin) $16.00 HALF-CASE SPECIAL 15 Percent Off $81.50 ($81.50/6 bottles = $13.58/bottle) DELECTABLE PIEDMONT REDS 2013 Barbera d Alba Il Ciotto (Bovio) 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo (Bovio) Here are two head-turning reds from Piedmont. Famous for its Barolo and Barbaresco wines, Piedmont also produces reds that are far less expensive and imposing, and sometimes, like these two, just amazingly delicious. Bovio s vineyards are located in the Annunziata section of La Morra, the site of the great Barolo vineyards Arborina, Rocche, and Brunate. Their Barbera is sustainably-farmed, hand-harvested, fermented and aged in stainless steel, and bottled early to capture as much of its fresh, luscious fruit as possible. It is very hard to drink slowly. And their Nebbiolo wow! Many are timid about Nebbiolo wines, worried they need a lot of time before they are tame enough to drink. Not so! This two-year-old Nebbiolo is flat out gorgeous. It is fleshy yet focused, rippling with delectable fruit flavors, followed by a fresh, juicy finish that begs another taste. 2013 Barbera d Alba Il Ciotto (Bovio) $22.00 2012 Langhe Nebbiolo (Bovio) $28.00 BOVIO PIEDMONT REDS HALF-CASE SAMPLER 3 bottles of each - 20 Percent Off - $119.50 ($119.50/6 bottles = $19.92/bottle) WHITE BURGUNDY VILLAGE-WINE SALE 2012 Pulignys and Chassagnes The 2012 whites are attractively fresh, plump, succulent and well-concentrated with ripe and moderately firm supporting acidity that is just enough to maintain the proper balance. In 2012 the average alcohol range is between 12% and 13% which contributes to the heightened senses of freshness and drinkability. We bought quite a stash of these six Puligny-Montrachets and Chassagne-Montrachets, as the village-level seems to be the sweet spot in the 2012 vintage. They are already delicious, and will drink well for the next several years. To promote them, we ll offer a 20 percent discount on six bottles purchases this month. FEBRUARY SPECIAL - 20 PERCENT OFF on purchases of six or more bottles of 2012 village-level White Burgundies Regular 20% Off 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes (Vincent Morey)... $ 60.00 $ 48.00 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet (Thomas Morey)... $ 65.00 $ 52.00 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Francois Carillon)... $ 70.00 $ 56.00 2012 Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes (Vincent Girardin)... $ 75.00 $ 60.00 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Jean-Marc Boillot)... $ 78.00 $ 62.40 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Etienne Sauzet)... $ 78.00 $ 62.40 These six wines will be featured at our tasting bar on Friday 2/6 and Saturday 2/7.
2 30 PERCENT OFF INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE Brunello di Montalcino: 2009-2007 Regular 30% Off 2009 Brunello di Montalcino (Casanova di Neri)... $ 68.00 $ 47.60 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova (Casanova di Neri)... $ 98.00 $ 68.60 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (Voliero)... $ 68.00 $ 47.60 Bright ruby-red color. Aromas of red plum, red cherry and kirsch are complicated by sexy woodsmoke and faded flowers. Silky and rather lush, showing a restrained sweetness and considerable finesse to its smoothly ripe middle palate. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and lingering notes of red cherry, herbs, minerals and dried flowers. This very well-balanced and sappy 2008 Brunello delivers plenty of perfume and flavor. It's very easy to drink another glass. (92/100) - Ian D Agata, Vinousmedia.com 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (La Serena)... $ 75.00 $ 52.50 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (Uccelliera)... $ 78.00 $ 54.60 The 2008 Uccelliera is one of the biggest, most powerful wines of the year. Scorched earth, tar, game, licorice and smoke all burst from a surprisingly explosive, full-bodied wine for the vintage. There is no shortage of depth in the glass. It becomes more refined over time, yet remains intense and virile. Cloves, menthol, tar and new leather flesh out on the varietal, imposing finish. Today, the 2008 is bit rustic and rough around the edges, but is a strong effort for the year, and one of the few 2008s that has the potential to surprise in the future. 2015-2023 (91/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2007 Brunello di Montalcino (Brizio)... $ 75.00 $ 52.50 These Brunellos will be open for tasting at our tasting bar on Thursday February 19 2013 Gruner Veltliners FEBRUARY SPECIAL - 15 PERCENT OFF on purchases of six or more bottles of 2013 Grüner Veltliners Regular 15% Off JOHANNES HIRSCH KAMPTAL 2013 Grüner Veltliner Heiligenstein (Hirsch)... $ 32.00 $ 27.20 As delicious as mid-weight GV can be, with a fine salty grip that s fun, not strict; wet Wheaties and black salt; you go back a long way to find a vintage as good as this. (+) - Terry Theise, Importer 2013 Grüner Veltliner Renner (Hirsch)... $ 50.00 $ 42.50 2013 Grüner Veltliner Lamm (Hirsch)... $ 70.00 $ 59.50 A superb vintage of this! Bright, clear, spicy-minty and leesy; it recalls Brundlmayer in its deft balancing of weight, clarity and momentum. Power and snap. The second plus is only hedged pending bottling. (+(+)) - Terry Theise, Importer NIKOLAIHOF WACHAU 2013 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Im Weingebirge (Nikolaihof)... $ 44.00 $ 37.40 Well this is a miracle-wine. Sparrowy energy; perfumed so pungently it s like smelling your irises and lilacs from inside the house; a delicate minerality, but this wreaks an utter havoc of charm and deliciousness, all with that delicate woodsy breath of the cellar. Numinously gentle, unforgettable wine. (++) - Terry Theise, Importer LEO ALZINGER WACHAU 2013 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Muhlpoint (Alzinger)... $ 38.00 $ 32.30 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Muhlpoint (Alzinger)... $ 55.00 $ 46.75 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinertal (Alzinger)... $ 78.00 $ 66.30 This is a rare GV that leaves all utility and applicability behind. It doesn t matter how you might use it, or what foods you drink it with. It s an agent of divinity. The fragrance is sublime; kaffir and aloe; has the sense of sudden cold air when you cross a mountain stream; for all its acupuncture attack it s also tender and allusive, compact yet it doesn t let up. A low thrum of earthiness and a nascent mineral complexity, setting out on an intricate journey. (++) - Terry Theise, Importer These Grüner Veltliners will be open for tasting at our tasting bar on Thursday February 26
SALE PRICES ON THE BEST OF THE VINTAGE 2011 Chablis Premier Crus and Grand Crus There are basically two types of 2011 Chablis. The first, and by far the smaller of the two, are those that are classic Chablis with good acidities and terroir transparency. The second are those that are round, agreeable and delicious and while very easy to like and enjoy, lack the grip and bracing acidities that one looks for and expects in classic examples. All of which is to underscore the importance of choosing the 2011s carefully, particularly if your goal is to acquire cellar-worthy wines. There are plenty of average and indifferent bottles that are perfectly good white wines but often lack that true distinction that makes the best examples so compelling. By contrast, the finest 2011s are excellent and are well worth your attention. The best producers were in rough order Raveneau, Fèvre, Vincent Dauvissat and Billaud-Simon And the 2011 Chablis we have in stock are... wait for it...raveneau and Fèvre. They are as exciting as Burghound suggests, vibrant, distinctive wines of classic proportions. Check out the reviews below, and take advantage of our February discount on our remaining stocks. FEBRUARY SPECIAL - 20 PERCENT OFF on purchases of six or more bottles of 2011 Chablis Regular 20% Off 2011 Chablis "Vaulorent" (William Fèvre)... $ 68.00 $ 54.40 This is not quite as aromatically elegant as the Montée de Tonnerre but there is every bit as much depth to the green fruit, citrus, quinine and oyster shell suffused nose. There is fine concentration to the powerful, suave and intensely stony flavors that possess superb finishing complexity on the balanced, clean, very dry and energetic finish. As is often the case, this delivers grand cru quality. 2017+ (92/100) 2011 Chablis "Montée de Tonnerre" (William Fèvre)... $ 70.00 $ 56.00 An expressive, airy and cool nose features notes of stone, sea water, floral aromas and white orchard fruit along with plenty of mineral reduction nuances. This is exceptionally rich and concentrated yet the medium weight flavors remain light and pure with absolutely no trace of heaviness on the mouth coating and stunningly persistent finish. This is beautifully refined yet there is no absence of muscle or punch. 2017+ (92/100) 2011 Chablis "Vaudesir" (William Fèvre)... $ 98.00 $ 78.40 2011 Chablis "Bougros-Cote Bougerots" (William Fèvre)... $ 110.00 $ 88.00 This is also completely classic and even more aromatically complex with a plethora of sea shore nuances to the cool green fruit scents. On the palate this is dense, powerful and quite serious with brooding flavors that brim with dry extract that buffers the firm acid spine on the intensely mineral-driven and explosively long finish. This is the biggest wine in the range yet impeccably wellbalanced and if not exactly refined, then certainly not rustic either. If this can add even more depth than I am projecting my predicted score will seem to be overly conservative. 2018+ (93/100) 2011 Chablis "Valmur" (William Fèvre)... $ 120.00 $ 96.00 2011 Chablis "Clos" (William Fèvre)... $ 125.00 $ 100.00 As it was from cask last year this remains quite closed but aggressive swirling liberates ripe aromas of sea breeze, pear, lemon rind, oyster shell and mineral reduction plus an abundance of typical floral scents. The large-scaled flavors are overtly powerful and impressively concentrated as there is plenty of palate staining dry extract that also buffers the very firm acidity that supports and shapes the gorgeously precise finish. This explosively long effort possesses exquisite balance and the tightly wound flavors are going to need at least 5 to 7 years of bottle age to really flesh out and blossom. This is a knock-out. 2018+ (94/100) 2011 Chablis "Montée de Tonnerre" (Raveneau)... $ 165.00 $ 132.00 As is usually the case, this possesses the most refined nose of Raveneau s group of 1ers with its blend of various floral nuances, citrus, stone and ocean breeze scents trimmed in just a hint of wood. There is really beautiful detail to the stony, sappy and sleekly muscled flavors that display a lovely sense of harmony and vibrancy. A stunner. 2019+ (93/100) These Chablis will be open for tasting at our tasting bar on Friday 2/20 and Saturday 2/21 3
2004 Barolos FEBRUARY SPECIAL - 20 PERCENT OFF on purchases of three or more bottles of 2004 Barolos and Barbarescos Regular 20% Off 2004 Barolo (Azelia)... $ 65.00 $ 52.00 Azelia's 2004 Barolo is a super-rich wine loaded with generous black cherries and spices. It is a beautifully poised, balanced Barolo. In recent years Azelia has stepped up the quality of the Barolo by including more juice from their top vineyards, and it shows in this terrific wine which is sure to offer much pleasure over the next decade or so. I can t ask for too much more from a wine at this level. 2009-2016 (89/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2004 Barolo Margheria (Luigi Pira)... $ 75.00 $ 60.00 2004 Barolo Giachini (Revello)... $ 80.00 $ 64.00 A dark profile of black cherries, earthiness, smoke, tar and licorice flavors emerge from the 2004 Barolo Vigna Giachini. Made in a dark, full-bodied style, it offers terrific expansiveness on the palate although some bottle age will be beneficial in smoothing the building tannins that arrive on the finish. The Giachini sees 50% of new oak, which also helps give the wine its roundness. 2010-2022 (92/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2004 Barolo Conca (Revello)... $ 95.00 $ 76.00 2004 Barolo Arborina (Giuliano Corino)... $ 98.00 $ 78.40 2004 Barolo Ambrogio (Scavino)... $ 99.00 $ 79.20 2004 Barolo (Altare)... $ 115.00 $ 92.00 Altare s 2004 Barolo is a sweet, dense wine loaded with considerable fruit that hides the tannic structure that lurks underneath. Licorice, menthol, baking spices and dark red fruit all make an appearance in this superbly well-proportioned Barolo. Sweet, ripe tannins, and a lingering note of mint give this wine a beautiful sense of lift on the finish. It is a lovely wine and is not to be missed. 2009-2024 (93/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2004 Barolo Pajana (Clerico)... $ 130.00 $ 104.00 Clerico's 2004 Barolo Pajana is an explosive wine loaded with layers of deeply spiced dark fruit. It is a notably pure, focused version of this wine that is totally compelling for its overall balance. The south-facing Pajana vineyard tends to give a more fruit-driven style of Barolo but the 2004 is a beautifully complete wine. 2011-2022 (94/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2004 Barolo Campe (La Spinetta)... $ 165.00 $ 132.00 2004 Barolo Bric del Fiasc (Scavino)... $ 175.00 $ 140.00 2004 Barolo Le Vigne (Sandrone)...$ 195.00 $ 156.00 The 2004 Barolo Le Vigne is a phenomenal effort. Sweet, long and pure, it reveals an expansive core of perfumed ripe red fruit, flowers and spices. Despite its notable concentration it is made in a restrained style, showing remarkable elegance as well as harmony, with superb length and finessed tannins on the close. 2008-2019 (96/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com 2004 Barolo Percristina (Clerico)... $ 195.00 $ 156.00 The 2004 Barolo Percristina sweeps across the palate with masses of silky, dense fruit framed by firm, yet almost impossibly elegant tannins. This is an utterly captivating Barolo for its sheer power, richness and opulence. Despite the wine s size, there is plenty of detail and nuance to explore in this utterly sensual, captivating Percristina. Readers lucky enough to find the 2004 Percristina should not hesitate, it is superb! 2014-2029 (97/100) - Antonio Galloni, Vinousmedia.com The above wines will be open at our tasting bar during February see schedule on pages 6 and 7. For a complete list of our 2004 Barolos and Barbarescos, with reviews, please visit www.vinvinowine.com 4 TEN VINTAGE VERTICAL TASTING Clerico s Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2001, 2000, 1997, 1995 Wednesday 2/18 7:00pm $145.00 Pre-Paid Reservation Required
2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes 2009 is proving to be a very interesting vintage for Chateauneuf. While the wines tend to share a number of traits of their 2007 siblings, those qualities are usually played at a lower volume: concentration without thickness or viscosity, ripeness without a sensation of confiture character, weight and heft without corpulence, and so forth. - Josh Raynolds, Vinousmedia.com FEBRUARY SPECIAL - 20 PERCENT OFF on purchases of six or more bottles of 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes Regular 20% Off 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Cuvée du Vatican)... $ 50.00 $ 40.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (La Côte de L Ange)... $ 55.00 $ 44.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Mas de Boislauzon)... $ 60.00 $ 48.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Olivier Hillaire)... $ 65.00 $ 52.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pierre Usseglio)... $ 65.00 $ 52.00 Vivid ruby. Deep red and dark berry aromas show good clarity and turn spicier with air. Juicy and precise on the palate, offering blackberry and cherry flavors and a hint of candied lavender. Closes with very good energy and lift, the spice and dark berry notes repeating. This wine is showing far more elegance now than it did last year. (91/100) - Josh Raynolds, Vinousmedia.com 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquières (La Charbonnière)... $ 78.00 $ 62.40 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres (Clos du Caillou)... $ 78.00 $ 62.40 Bright red. Very fresh and intensely aromatic, projecting scents of red berries, lavender and spices, along with a hint of white pepper. Juicy and incisive, offering nervy strawberry and raspberry flavors lifted by a zesty spice nuance. This silky, seamless, lithe Chateauneuf finishes with impressive clarity and snap and might well pass for a ripe New World pinot noir. (91/100) - Josh Raynolds, Vinousmedia.com 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Sixtine (Cuvée du Vatican)... $ 78.00 $ 62.40 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Mon Grand-Père (Bosquet des Papes)... $ 80.00 $ 64.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (La Côte de L Ange)... $ 80.00 $ 64.00 Deep ruby. Dark fruit preserves, licorice and smoky herbs on the intensely perfumed nose. Lush and expansive on entry, then tighter in the middle, offering juicy black raspberry and floral pastille flavors lifted by a spicy note. Finishes with very good clarity and spicy persistence. (92/100) - Josh Raynolds, Vinousmedia.com 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vieux Donjon)... $ 85.00 $ 68.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau (Vieux Télégraphe)... $ 85.00 $ 68.00 Bright ruby. Intense red fruit and potpourri aromas show excellent precision and a suave, spicy character. Licorice and lavender nuances add complexity to juicy raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with the wine putting on weight in the glass. Finishes taut and youthfully tangy, with echoing licorice and spice notes. (93/100) - Josh Raynolds, Vinousmedia.com 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Renaissance (Cristia)... $ 90.00 $ 72.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserveé (Pegau)... $ 95.00 $ 76.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle (Bosquet des Papes)... $ 95.00 $ 76.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Papet (Clos du Mont Olivet)... $ 98.00 $ 78.40 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (Cristia)... $ 110.00 $ 88.00 A sensational effort, the 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes (100% Grenache from 70- to 80-year-old vines planted in pure sand) was aged in 2- to 3-year-old barrels. Incredible aromas of roasted Provencal herbs, licorice, truffles, kirsch and black raspberries jump from the glass of this dark ruby/purple-hued wine. Full-bodied and voluptuous as well as extremely elegant and poised, the sweetness of the tannin and the wine s unctuosity and viscosity are all remarkable. This is a blockbuster, old vine Grenache to drink over the next 15+ years. 2011-2026 (95/100) - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Beaucastel)... $ 115.00 $ 92.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tintot (Mas de Boislauzon)... $ 125.00 $ 100.00 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Clos des Papes)... $ 165.00 $ 132.00 All of these 2009s will be open at our tasting bar during February see schedule on pages 6 and 7. For reviews on all these 2009s, please visit www.vinvinowine.com 5
6 TASTING BAR SCHEDULE - FEBRUARY 2015 For more complete information, please visit www.vinvinowine.com and click Tasting Bar. SONOMA PINOT NOIRS TUESDAY 2/3 & WEDNESDAY 2/4 This tasting showcases our current portfolio of Sonoma Pinot Noirs, ranging from great everyday choices from Leveroni and Balletto to special occasion beauties from Scherrer and Peay. 2011 Pinot Noir Sonoma Valley (Leveroni); 2012 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (Balletto); 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (County Line); 2012 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (Peay); 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (Scherrer); 2012 Pinot Noir Keefer Ranch (Loring); 2012 Pinot Noir La Neblina (Radio-Coteau); 2012 Pinot Noir Ama (Peay). 2009 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPES I THURSDAY 2/5 We like the 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Papes as much as anyone, but our vote for the very best recent Châteauneufdu-Pape vintage goes to 2009 the wines have a deliciousness factor second to none. Here is the first of three tastings of the 2009s this month, this one featuring higher-end rarities. The special discount of 20 percent off on just three bottles applies only to this group of 2009s. 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reservée (Pegau); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Chante Le Merle (Bosquet des Papes); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Papet (Clos du Mont Olivet); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (Cristia); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Beaucastel); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Tintot (Mas de Boislauzon); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Clos des Papes). 2012 WHITE BURGUNDIES SALE: FRIDAY 2/6 & SATURDAY 2/7 PULIGNY-MONTRACHET & CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET Here is an exciting collection of Burgundian Chardonnays, six superb 2012s from the villages of Puligny- Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. 2012 rivals 2010 as the best recent vintage for White Burgundies the wines are engaging and vivacious, with great proportions and balance. We bought a lot, and are happy to offer these at 20 percent off on purchases of six or more bottles this month. 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes (Vincent Morey); 2012 Chassagne-Montrachet (Thomas Morey); 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Francois Carillon); 2012 Puligny-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes (Vincent Girardin); 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Jean-Marc Boillot); 2012 Puligny-Montrachet (Etienne Sauzet). 2012 COTE DE NUITS RED BURGUNDIES TUESDAY 2/10 & WEDNESDAY 2/11 In case you missed some of these in their first turn at the tasting bar, here is a lineup of eight 2012 Cote de Nuits villages-level reds Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vosne-Romanée, and Nuits-Saint Georges. This will be a great opportunity to get a fix on the character of the 2012 vintage in the Cote de Nuits. 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin (Mongeard-Mugneret); 2012 Gevrey-Chambertin (Joseph Drouhin); 2012 Vosne- Romanée (Mongeard-Mugneret); 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Plateaux (Mongeard-Mugneret); 2012 Chambolle-Musigny (Bouchard); 2012 Chambolle-Musigny (Arlaud); 2012 Chambolle-Musigny (Joseph Drouhin); 2012 Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes (Chevillon). 2004 BAROLOS I: 20 PERCENT OFF ON 3 BOTTLES THURSDAY 2/12 2004 is a tremendous Barolo vintage. But we bought an awful lot, and they were fierce in their youth, not the seductive sort that sells well through the tasting bar. So we still have an excellent selection from a ten-year old, semi-mature great vintage, wines that are approaching their prime years of drinking with a significant future still ahead. To rationalize our inventory, all 2004 Barolos are 20 percent off on purchases of three or more bottles this month. This first of two February tasting bar flights features five of the best of the vintage. 2004 Barolo Arborina (Giuliano Corino); 2004 Barolo Ambrogio (Paolo Scavino); 2004 Barolo Pajana (Clerico); 2004 Barolo Bric del Fiasc (Paolo Scavino); 2004 Barolo Le Vigne (Sandrone). 2009 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPES II FRIDAY 2/13 & SATURDAY 2/14 Here is our second tasting of 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes this month, with seven superb bottlings that showcase the strength of the vintage delicious flavors, great depth, and classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape style. All are available at 20 percent off on purchases of six or more bottles during February. 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Safres (Clos du Caillou); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Sixtine (Cuvee du Vatican); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape A la Glorie du Mon Grand Père (Bosquet des Papes); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes (Cote de L Ange); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Vieux Donjon); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau (Vieux Télégraphe); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Renaissance (Cristia). VALENTINE S WEEKEND CHAMPAGNE SAMPLER FRIDAY 2/13 & SATURDAY 2/14 Normally we do not publish our weekend sampler tastings in advance like this, but this weekend our sampler tasting is all Champagne, for Valentine s Day. Bring your Valentine and enjoy some of our most seductive artisan bubblies as part of your weekend festivities. Champagne Le Mesnil Grand Cru (Pierre Moncuit); Champagne Les Sept Crus (Agrapart); Rosé Champagne Premier Cru (Veuve Fourny); Rosé Champagne Bouzy Grand Cru (Paul Bara).
GERMAN RIESLING KABINETTS TUESDAY 2/17 & WEDNESDAY 2/18 The Kabinett level is the most versatile style of German Riesling. Their moderate sweetness is cut with zesty acidity, rendering them very food friendly, and their low alcohol makes them painless to enjoy. Here are eight vibrant examples, four newly-arrived 2013s, and four from earlier vintages. 2013 Riesling Kabinett Longuicher Herrenberg (Schmitt-Wagner); 2013 Riesling Kabinett Urziger Wurzgarten (Merkelbach); 2013 Riesling Kabinett Graacher Domprobst (Willi Schaefer); 2013 Riesling Kabinett Dhron Hofberg (A.J. Adam); 2012 Riesling Kabinett Oberhäuser Leistenberg (Dönnhoff): 2011 Riesling Kabinett Oestricher Lenchen (Spreitzer); 2010 Riesling Kabinett Oestricher Lenchen (Spreitzer); 2010 Riesling Kabinett Ockfener Bockstein (von Othegraven). BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO SALE: 2009, 2008 & 2007 THURSDAY 2/19 30 PERCENT OFF The 2010 Brunellos will arrive later this year, the first highly-acclaimed vintage for Brunello since the 2006s. We are going to clear the decks for them with a 30 percent off inventory reduction sale on six highly-rated 2007s, 2008s, and 2009s, three fine but less distinctive years. Here is a chance to pick up some solid Brunellos at throwback prices as low as $48. 2009 Brunello di Montalcino (Casanova di Neri); 2009 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova (Casanova di Neri); 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (Voliero); 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (La Serena); 2008 Brunello di Montalcino (Uccelliera); 2007 Brunello di Montalcino (Brizio). 2011 CHABLIS PREMIER CRUS AND GRAND CRUS SALE: FRIDAY 2/20 & SATURDAY 2/21 FEVRE AND RAVENEAU 2011 was a tricky vintage in Chablis, one that required very careful selection on our part. According to Allen Meadows of Burghound.com, the two top producers in 2011 were Francois Raveneau and William Fèvre. That s who we have. From these two, the 2011s exude the terroir transparency and telltale acidity of classic Chablis. Check out the Burghound tasting notes, enjoy the tasting, and take home some superb Chablis at bargain prices with our 20 percent off February sale on six or more bottles of 2011 Chablis. 2011 Chablis Vaulorent (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Vaudesir (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Bougros-Cote Bouguerots (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Valmur (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Clos (William Fèvre); 2011 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre (Francois Raveneau). 2009 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPES III TUESDAY 2/24 & WEDNESDAY 2/25 This is the third of our set of February tastings of 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes, this one featuring more moderately-priced wines. Also included is an example from neighboring Gigondas. This will be a chance to pick up some delicious Rhone reds at very attractive prices with our February sale of 20 percent off on six or more bottles of 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Papes. 2009 Gigondas Terrasse du Diable (Les Pallières); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Cuvée du Vatican); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (La Cote de L Ange); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Mas de Boislauzon); 2009 Châteauneufdu-Pape (Olivier Hillaire); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape (Pierre Usseglio); 2009 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Hautes Brusquieres (La Charbonnière). 2013 GRUNER VELTLINERS: THURSDAY 2/26 ALZINGER, HIRSCH & NIKOLAIHOF We are seeing more and more enthusiasm and interest in Austria s Grüner Veltliners, and with the amazing 2013s now on hand, well, who among us can resist their charms? This tasting features new arrivals from three of Austria s top Grüner Veltliner producers Johannes Hirsch, Leo Alzinger, and Nikolaihof. The tasting again presents the strong argument that Grüner Veltliner is among the very best dry whites in the world. 2013 Grüner Veltliner Heiligenstein (Hirsch); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Muhlpoint (Alzinger); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Im Weingebirge (Nikolaihof); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Renner (Hirsch); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Muhlpoint (Alzinger); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Lamm (Hirsch); 2013 Grüner Veltliner Smaragd Steinertal (Alzinger). 2004 BAROLOS II: 20 PERCENT OFF ON 3 BOTTLES FRIDAY 2/27 & SATURDAY 2/28 Barolo is the wine world s closest analog to Red Burgundy - one grape, an amazing variety of terroirs within a smallish winegrowing district, a large contingent of highly-talented winemakers sharing the produce of these terroirs, and a remarkable capacity for development with age. Yes, Nebbiolo at this level is more robust than Pinot Noir, but at its best it is just as perfumed, just as intricate, and just as interesting. Here are seven examples from the superb 2004 vintage, all available at 20 percent off on three bottle purchases this month. 2004 Barolo (Azelia); 2004 Barolo Margheria (Luigi Pira); 2004 Barolo Giachini (Fratelli Revello); 2004 Barolo Conca (Fratelli Revello); 2004 Barolo (Elio Altare); 2004 Barolo Campe (La Spinetta); 2004 Barolo Percristina (Clerico). 7
FEBRUARY SPECIALS 2012 VILLAGE-LEVEL WHITE BURGUNDIES 20% off on 6 bottles 2011 CHABLIS PREMIER CRUS & GRAND CRUS 20% off on 6 bottles!"#$%&'()$$&*)"( +,$,&-.$%)/0 -)"1 -)(.&)(%.2&') -0#*"%&3.,&456 Return Service Requested 2009 CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPES 20% off on 6 bottles 2004 BAROLOS 20% off on 3 bottles 2009, 2008, 2007 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINOS 30% off SPECIAL FEBRUARY TASTINGS TEN VINTAGE VERTICAL CLERICO S BAROLOS CIABOT MENTIN GINESTRA Wednesday 2/18 7 pm $145 Reservations Required SPECIAL WEEKEND SAMPLER TASTING ALL CHAMPAGNE VALENTINE S WEEKEND February 13 & February 14 DIRECTIONS: From I-280 - Exit at Page Mill Road and head east on Page Mill into Palo Alto. Turn left (north) on El Camino Real. Turn right at the first traffic light on El Camino, which will be S. California Avenue. We will be on your right about halfway down the first block. From US-101 - Exit at Oregon Expressway, and head west on Oregon Expressway into Palo Alto. Turn right (north) on El Camino Real. Turn right at the first traffic light on El Camino, which will be S. California Avenue. We will be on your right about halfway down the first block. PARKING: Free parking along S. California Avenue, in the Palo Alto Public Parking Garage on Cambridge Avenue, and in the Palo Alto Public Parking Lot on Sherman Avenue. HOURS: Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 7 pm 11 am - 8 pm 11 am - 7 pm VVW News February 2015 www.vinvinowine.com info@vinvinowine.com (650) 324-4903 FAX: (650) 324-4976