Notes from Doug

This Friday and Saturday be sure to stop in and taste our featured wines along with a few surprises!  See wines below.

 This week one of our favorite producers has released some new vintages of his amazing wines and we are excited to offer them to you!  Many of you have purchased previous vintages of Domaine Bila-Haut which is owned by the world-reknowned Rhone Valley winemaker Michel Chapoutier. The estate is located in the Cotes du Roussillon of Languedoc, which borders the Rhone Valley and is planted with Grenache, Carignan and Syrah for the reds. Bila-Haut is an old vine estate that Chapoutier farms with biodynamic techniques like his Rhone Estate.  His dedication to quality is evident and we are excited to again offer these 4 amazing wines to you.  The 97 Point rating by Parker on his Top Bottling with best price of $25.49 is the highest rated red for the price I have ever seen from RP.  I highly recommend all of Chapoutiers wines.  Scroll down for the tasting notes and ratings.  Reply to this email reserve yours today! While supplies last! See presale terms below!  We thank you for your business and look forward to serving you soon.

Cheers

Doug

 The Tasting Wines (from 2-7p Friday and Sat)

(Oregon) Primarius Pinot Noir 2012

Bottle $17.99   10% off mix 6 $16.19     15% off mix 12 $15.29

Wine & Spirits 90 Points"This bright pinot has a gamay-like scent, pronounced raspberry flavors and smokiness, like lapsang souchong tea. There's an interesting tension between the fruit and savory elements, and more complexity than you'd expect to find at the price." RHWB - Drink now to 2017.

(California) Jam Cellars Butter Chardonnay 2014

Bottle $19.99   10% off mix 6 $17.99     15% off mix 12 $16.99

Butter, a California Chardonnay, was created with the same idea in mind as JaM, giving white wine lovers of all ages a rich fruit, buttery, reasonably priced wine.  This Chard really delivers outstanding flavor and richness and rivals many big name Chards costing twice as much.  Drink now to 2018.

The Wines

These wines are some of the most compelling from the region in terms of quality and value! Hurry on these! While supplies last.

Rose  

(France) Domaine de Bila Haut Cotes du Roussillon les Vignes de

Bila Haut 2014 ROSE

This has plenty of juicy strawberry and melon flavors, crisp featuring some peppery accents. The alluring finish is lively and dry. Very refreshing and similar to Provence style Rose. Drink now.

Bottle               $14.99

10% off mix 6    $13.49

15% off mix 12  $12.74

White

(France) Domaine de Bila Haut Cotes du Roussillon les Vignes de

Bila Haut 2013 Blanc (Limited)

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 90 Points

Last of the Bila Haut releases, the 2013 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila Haut Blanc is a classy, pure white that's comprised of Grenache Blanc, Grenache Gris and Vermentino. It offers excellent white peach-styled fruit, plenty of minerality and a rich, full texture that stays lively and fresh. Finishing clean and dry, it will be versatile on the dinner table, and should drink nicely for a year or three."

Bottle               $14.99

10% off mix 6    $13.49

15% off mix 12  $12.74

Reds

(France) M. Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon Villages les Vignes de

Bila Haut 2013

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 92 Points  "The 2013 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Les Vignes de Bila Haut offers a deep, rich and layered profile that has outstanding potential. Comprised of mostly Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre, with a splash of Carignan, it's loaded with notions of black olive, pepper, earth and assorted dark fruits. This gives way to a medium-bodied, fresh and elegant palate feel that carries solid concentration, good acidity and a clean, dry finish. It will drink well on release and have 5-7 years of evolution. RHWG It is truly a spectacular red rivaling many of the top Rhone village wines like Gigondas and Chateauneuf du Pape. Stunniing value! Defintely one to grab a case of while you can. "

Bottle              $14.99

10% off mix 6  $13.49

15% off mix 12 $12.74

(France) Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon Villages

Bila Haut Occultum Lapidem 2013 (Limited)

Robert Parkers Wine Advocate 97 Points "A step up and an incredible effort, the 2013 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Latour de France Occultum Lapidem is made from a mix of Syrah, Grenache and Carignan that comes from schist and chalky soils. A serious, classically styled effort, it offers awesome aromas and flavors (blackberry, mineral and licorice), full-bodied richness and fabulous concentration that never comes across as heavy or cumbersome. Showing additional minerality and definition with time in the glass, this beauty will have 10-15 years of longevity and should not be missed. Any project Michel Chapoutier is involved with seems to excel, and his Roussillon Bila Haut domaine is no exception.

Bottle              $29.99

10% off mix 6  $26.99

15% off mix 12 $25.49

Presale Terms

Delivery - 4-8-15    

Pricing - quoted per bottle 750ml.  12/750ml per case  Reserve right to correct errors. This offer valid through 3-26-15 and while supplies last

AVAILABILITY and CONFIRMATION: All orders will be confirmed prior to delivery and are subject to prior sale and availability.   

TO ORDER: Place orders now for immediate delivery as orders will be filled first come first served!  Call 295-8466 or reply to this email or fax orders 434-295-2328

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