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Te-DOM! New Year's Eve Special: 25% off!
2003 DOM PERIGNON BRUT Reg. $189; Spec. $140 net!
 Needing no introduction, Dom Perignon is the prestigious vintage bottling from the "big house" champagne producer Moet & Chandon. But what sets this vintage cuvee apart from its big house brethren is the bold approach of Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy. In bottling a wine from an abnormally warm year, Geoffroy created a big, powerful, vintage brut, as well as a bold statement that will continue to set Dom Perignon apart as a legend in luxury, quality and distinction.
"The 2003 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon is an atypically, rich, powerful, vinous Dom Perignon loaded with fruit, structure and personality. 94+ pts." -- Wine Advocate | |
2013 will need all the help it can get -- start out on the right brut with 2003 Dom Perignon at 25% off! AVAILABLE IN BOTH STORES.
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EGLY-OURIET CHAMPAGNE
Luxury "Grower" Champagne
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A signature producer for our store over the last ten years, EGLY-OURIET's star continues to rise. The market demand for this outstanding Grand Cru "grower" champagne increases every year, making it ever more rare and exceptional. We are thrilled to present the new releases of these Grand Cru champagnes from one of the premier independent wineries in the region.
Quantities are very limited.
"Egly-Ouriet is one of my favorite grower-producers." -- Eric Asimov, NY Times
2002 EGLY-OURIET Millesime Grand Cru $185
To give you a sense of the extraordinary nature of this vintage brut, the 2002 Millesime Grand Cru was released one year after the 2003 vintage! Francis Egly knew there was something special about this 2002 vintage that required prolonged elevage in order to realize its ultimate potential. This release had an additional two years of cellaring prior to disgorgement, resulting in nine years aging on the fine lees! This spectacular wine is a must-have for the champagne connoisseur.
SOLD OUT! EGLY-OURIET NV Brut "Les Vignes de Vrigny" $65 "Although Egly-Ouriet is best known for its blanc de noirs made entirely of pinot noir, its most unusual Champagne may be a blanc de noirs of pinot meunier, made from several parcels of old vines near the Village of Vrigny in the Montagne de Reims." -- Eric Asimov, NY Times
Single vineyard of 100% Pinot Meunier, aged 36 mos. on  the lees. Lush and vibrant fresh fruit, a powerful and richly fruited champagne. I always think of the flavor of biting into a fresh, crisp, tart green apple, like a Pippin, meant to be enjoyed in it's youth.
SOLD OUT! NV EGLY-OURIET Brut "Tradition" Grand Cru $80 The epitome of the Egly house style. Extended aging on the fine lees, pristine Grand Cru fruit (70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay) showing off the singular terroirs of Ambonnay and Bouzy. Delicious upon release but easily able to age for several years plus. The superior quality of this Champagne, for me, has always put it on a pedestal for NV Bruts. SOLD OUT! NV EGLY-OURIET Brut Rose' Grand Cru $110 1.5L $275 My favorite rose' champagne, maybe my favorite champagne; it would be hard to think of a better "last bottle" of wine. The cut and laser-like precision, the complexity of fruit, strong mineral foundation, and vibrant 'Chablis-like' acidity make this a stellar compliment with food. Went beautifully with Eric Ripert's last four savory courses at Le Bernadin! 1999 EGLY-OURIET Millesime Grand Cru 1.5L $400 Magnums of thirteen year old Grand Cru Champagne freshly released from the cellars of one of
the finest wineries in all of France?? to good to be true......maybe....but we don't have to ask why, we only have to feel lucky that we have the opportunity to possibly drink this amazing Champagne, with a debt of gratitude to Francis Egly for saving some for us. Available only in magnum format. |
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Toast to Entrepreneur
Champagne!
 Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit with these independent efforts from top champagne "growers." Enjoy the extra effort and quality that goes into every bottle, while you appreciate their incredible value! AUBRY Brut 1er cru $45 45% pinot meunier, 25% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay "Aubry is one of the most intriguing producers in Champagne because the wines are so expressive. Pretty, graceful wine layered with expressive red fruit, dried roses and sweet herbs. The finish is round, caressing and totally inviting." -WA PIERRE GIMMONET Brut 1er cru Blanc des Blancs $55 100% chardonnay "Quince and lemon pith on the nose, with deeper notes of honey and anise emerging. Fleshy but dry, with impressive depth to its spicy orchard and citrus fruit flavors." -IWA GASTON CHIQUET Brut "Tradition" 1er $55 45% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir "Chiquet's NV Brut Premier Cru Tradition is quite attractive and immediate. Dried pears, flowers, spices and mint all jump from the glass. The Tradition is an accessible, tasty Champagne to drink now." --WA CHARTOGNE-TAILLET Brut "Ste-Anne" $50 47% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Meunier "Chartogne-Taillet Champagnes are gorgeous, transparent and focused. Brut Cuvee Sainte Anne is an attractive entry-level offering with good mid-palate richness and excellent overall balance. The significant presence of red grapes gives the wine its expansive, broad shouldered frame."--WA PIERRE PETERS "Cuvee de Reserve" Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs $60 100% chardonnay. "The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvee de Reserve is a gorgeous wine that captures the essence of Chardonnay in the Cote des Blancs. Pure, wiry and wonderfully expressive, the Cuvee de Reserve flows gracefully with layers of varietal fruit from start to finish. This shows superb clarity, depth and polish, particularly at the NV level. 92 pts." --WA A. MARGAINE Brut "Traditionelle" $55 90% chardonnay; 10% pinot noir. "Brut Cuvee Traditionelle shows fabulous intensity and sheer class. Citrus, flowers and crushed rock are some of the nuances that emerge from this beautifully delineated Champagne. A gorgeous, ethereal finish rounds things out in style. 92 pts." - WA A. MARGAINE Brut Rose $60 78% chardonnay, 12% pinot noir. "Rose petals, crushed flowers, red berries and spices are some of the many nuances that wrap around the finish." -WA
AVAILABLE IN BOTH STORES WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
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"Life is incomplete without Madeira"
When was the last time you enjoyed a glass of Madeira?
Can't remember? Or.. never? The time has come to rectify this vinous omission -- we're here to help. Madeira is another great wine of the world whose reputation has been sullied by ubiquitous cheap brands. If you're looking for an innovative gift, something special that is both ancient and cutting-edge, aged Madeira is just that.
VINTAGES is offering several ways to engage this legendary wine that has endured over centuries and is now on the brink of another day in the sun --
Madeira is back, and is better than ever! AGED, VINTAGE MADEIRAS AVAILABLE IN THE WEST CONCORD STORE NOW! VINTAGES is offering outstanding Vintage Madeira from top producers.
D'Oliveiras 1989 "Malmsey" (Malvazia) $100 "Attractive scents of melted candle wax, quince, walnut oil and tangy marmalade. The palate is well-balanced with very crisp acidity that cuts through this Madeira with ease. There are delightful hazelnut and dried honey notes towards the finish. This is well-worth seeking out." --WA D'Oliveira 1988 Terrantez $100 93 pts. --Wine Advocate (off-dry) "There is a highly attractive creaminess as layers of roasted nuts, cloves and leather open up in the glass. This generous, sweet Terrantez offers outstanding length, with lingering notes of sweetness and acidity that intermingled on the, intensely satisfying finish." --WA Barbeito 1978 Sercial $150 94 pts. -- Wine Advocate (Driest) "There is a tautness and weightless quality to this Sercial, which boasts precise notes of bitter lemon, marmalade and quince mixed with chestnut and thyme on the focused finish. Elegant and refined, a succinct expression of Sercial." --WA D'Oliveiras 1973 "Verdelho" 94 pts. $150 Focused, appealing, coffee, roast coffee, light walnut nose; tasty, focused, tart roast coffee, walnut, char palate; very long finish. 94 pts. D'Oliveiras 1968 "Bual" Reserva 93 pts. $175 "A medium-bodied, elegant wine that features high-toned aromas and flavors, with subtle notes of smoke and tar adding complexity. 93 pts." -- A. Galloni, WA SOLD OUT! D'Oliveiras 1908 "Bual" Reserva 94 pts. $525 "An unctuous, full-bodied wine loaded with dark maple syrup, tar, leather, licorice and sweet baking spices. There is superb density here and the wine shows terrific length in an intense style. The finish is long, bright and sweet. 94 pts." -- A. Galloni, WA "In 2012, I feel that Madeira is flirting with becoming fashionable again and might just be on the cusp of a comeback. Certainly there is a new generation that is more open-minded, more cognizant of its greatness. The question is: are you one of them? If not, then I hope you will be, because life is incomplete without Madeira." -- Neil Martin, Wine Advocate RARE WINE HISTORIC MADEIRA SERIES Affordable, authentic Madeiras that re-create the style and complexity of these enduring, legendary wines. Choose your "port of call" - BOSTON, NEW YORK, SAVANNAH or CHARLESTON --and savor this holiday tradition!  Charleston Sercial $50-- driest, complex; serve with meats, game, "boar" "A buttery caramel without the sugar" very complex, captivating. Savannah Verdelho $50 -- on the dry side, complex, with roast meats "orange zest and buttery shortbread with hints of ginger, milk chocolate, and almonds. Lightly sweet with zesty acidity to keep it fresh, the palate reveals notes of candied citrus, ginger, and spicy honey." Boston Bual $50-- a little sweeter, serve with roasted nuts, cheese, dessert"Hallmark of this wine is its otherworldly complexity, featuring cinnamon-clove spiciness with overtones of citrus peal and woodsmoke. There is just enough sweetness to excel as an after-dinner wine, but its long, dry finish also makes it work beautifully with food."
New York Malmsey $50-- sweetest, after dinner "Unfolds slowly in the glass, gradually revealing layers of depth and flavor. Coffee, toffee and date notes emerge, followed by earthy, almost truffley flavors. Powerful and assertive."
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MAGNUM SALE:
15% off Big Bottles!
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MAGNUMS make it memorable!
It's the Holidays! Be the one who rolls into the holiday party, magnum or three liter bottle in tow, and watch how all the attention in the room moves in your direction. The gratitude of your friends, family & neighbors will more than make up for the slight up-charge in cost that seems to come with all top quality "big" bottles.
To off-set this cost, VINTAGES is offering maximum case discount -- 15% -- on individual large bottles that cost $50 or more (thru Dec. 31 while supplies last). Cheers!
Click for a complete list!
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ROSE for the HOLIDAY
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A perfect rose for a wintry day...
| 2011 MARISA CUOMO Costa d'Amalfi Rosato $25 Special $19.99
Pink for Christmas? It's not as crazy as it sounds. The Rosato from  Marisa Cuomo has a deeper ruby color, is a little more full-bodied, yet dry with beautiful fruit. It's really perfect with appetizers, and it would pair equally well with traditional Christmas Eve fish and seafood. | |
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Holiday Schedule
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Stores Open Every Day through NEW YEARS!
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Concord store:
FRI. DEC. 28, 10-7p
SAT. DEC. 29, 10-6p
SUN. DEC. 30, 12-5p
MON. DEC. 31, 10-5p | Belmont store:
FRI. DEC. 28, 11-7p
SAT. DEC. 29, 10-7p
SUN. DEC. 30, 12-5p
MON. DEC. 31, 10-4p
CLOSED
JAN. 1: New Years Day
JAN. 2 & 3: Filming
The Travel Channel comes to VINTAGES! Stay tuned for more details.
See you on Friday, Jan. 4! | |
HAPPY NEW YEAR! All best in 2013!
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"How to Love Wine"
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Eric Asimov, NY Times wine critic, shares tips for the holidays
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From his new book -- available at VINTAGES! Among Eric's ideas: Going to a party? Why not bring a champagne, such as EGLY-OURIET. He also recommends Sicilian wines, such as Arianna Occhipinti. Want to drink well with less worry? Find a good wine store. (Hmmm...) For more from Eric Asimov, click below.
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DID YOU KNOW?
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VINTAGES' website
 There are a lot of "Vintages" on the internet, but don't be confused -- there's really only one that counts: www.VINTAGESONLINE.COM.
What will I find? Check out the Featured Wines at the bottom of the home page --
New Arrivals, Best Sellers, Seasonal, Specials.
FIND a previous email newsletter! Look on the upper right for NEWSLETTERS -- most emails (like this one), are saved in their original format, and it's easy to find what you're looking for. SEARCH our inventory through the search or the "Shop By" button. BUY A GIFT CARD! We'll mail it out right away, or hold for your recipient.BLOG has more information on certain wines and producers, incisive commentary on wine and even what's for dinner. PURCHASE WINE! Yes, you can buy wine right on the website and pay with a credit card or PayPal. Pick up in the store, or ship it. VINTAGES ships within Massachusetts and you can do it all from the comfort of your couch!
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