WINE TASTING in Concord:
Barolo & Barbaresco: Conterno, Rinaldi, Oddero
Sat. Dec. 14, 2-5pm and Sun. Dec. 15, 1-4pm or until wine runs out. 
Concord store open Sunday, Dec. 15!

VINTAGES Adventures in wine
CONCORD 978-369-2545 + BELMONT 617-484-4560
www.vintagesonline.com
Save on KEN WRIGHT Pinot Noir 2012
Ernie's "Elf" Special: Reg. $60 - now $48 net until 12/31!

 Just arrived!  

 2012 KEN WRIGHT Oregon Pinot Noir $60ken wright canary

Special $48 net! (no further discount)

Different vineyard selection in each store.

 

Belmont store:  

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir McCrone Special $48  

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Abbott Claim Special $48   

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Nysa Special $48  

 

Concord store:   ken wright carter

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Carter Special $48 

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Guadalupe Special $48 

2012 Ken Wright Pinot Noir Shea Special $48 

 

A terrific gift for any wine lover! Looks great in our single wine carrier, or put a trio of wines in the 3 bottle carrier for a spectacular presentation! Quantities limited.

 

According to Ken Wright, 2012 in Willamette is one of the three truly great vintages he has experienced in more than 35 years of winemaking! (The last one was 1990 in Willamette.) 

"...There are years when we simply sit in awe as Mother Nature hands us remarkable fruit that only requires that we respect the gift we have received. 2012 is such a year. We know how special this vintage is and that this kind of opportunity is rare. My promise to you is that we have cared for the fruit from each of our sites as if this was the last great vintage we would experience. I do of course hope this is not true as I expect several decades more of active winemaking. But you never know. I may be dragged out of the winery by my Red Wing boots at eighty without seeing another year like this." -- Ken Wright, Nov. 2013 

 

It's that time of year--
GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo is here!
One of the world's top wineries -- available now!

GIACOMO CONTERNO BAROLO

Our long association and friendship with Roberto Conterno allows us the privilege of offering these singular, peerless wines to our customerroberto conternos. Truly  exceptional, on a pedestal achieved by few in the world. --Eric Broege 

 

2006 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo Riserva Monfortino 98-100 pts. $500

"Sweet tobacco, mint, pine, mocha, wild flowers and leather are just some of the many notes that emerge from the stunning 2006 Barolo Riserva Monfortino. Exotic and aromatically expressive to the core, the 2006 finds superb conterno monfortinodepth and richness on the palate, all backed up by considerable structure. The 2006 is a huge, towering Barolo... Conterno fans will not want to miss this riveting Barolo, a wine with few peers..." --Vinous 98 pts., WA 98-100 pts.   

 

2009 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo Cascina Francia 94-96 pts. $160  

One important note for this 2009 Cascina Francia: Roberto Conterno did not make Monfortino in '09, so all wine is in the Cascina Francia! (Taste this wine Sat or Sun in Concord!) 


conterno cascina barolo

"The 2009 Barolo Cascina Francia is a stunning wine. Roberto did not make Monfortino in 2009, therefore that wine was declassified and added here. The results are truly spectacular. The wine shows the soft fullness that is characteristic of the vintage, backed by tight tannins that pull the wine together. Dark fruit, licorice, chopped herb, white truffle, tar and pressed rose form a united aromatic front. 94-96 pts." --WA 

 

2011 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia $50

Conterno's 201 Barbera d'Alba Cascina Francia emerges from the glass with an exciting m�lange of savory herbs, rose petals, wild flowers and dark red fruit. Here the expression of fruitConterno old bottles

is broad, ample and generous, with layers of fruit that cover every inch of the palate. Fabulous... 93 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous  

 

How to buy: 1. Visit the Concord store;  

2. Call the Concord store with credit card; 3. Email Eric with credit card. 

  

Thank you very much for your time and support.

 

Wine Tasting: BAROLO & Barbaresco Dec. 14 & 15
Conterno Barolo, Rinaldi Barolo & Oddero Barbaresco
Concord Store Sat. Dec. 14, 2-5pm & Sun. Dec. 15, 12-4pm or until it runs out.
Have you been very good this year? Then take a moment to join us for a taste of these exceptional 2009 Barolos and Barbaresco.
This weekend will be an Informal tasting format -- thank you for your patience if it's busy.
Oddero Isabella
2009 ODDERO Barbaresco "Gallina" $55
Crushed flowers, spices and dried cherries, gorgeous fruit and polished tannins highlight this classic, yet very appealing Barbaresco. rinaldi label 

2009 RINALDI Barolo "Brunate-Le Coste" $125
"The Brunate provides gorgeous inner perfume and layer after layer of fruit. Hints of menthol, tar, licorice and dark cherries wrap around the palate as this rich, fabulously exotic wine captivates all of the senses. 95 pts." -- Vinous

2009 GIACOMO CONTERNO Barolo "Cascina Francia" $160
"The 2009 Barolo Cascina Francia is a stunning wine. Roberto did CC cellar barrels conterno blur not make Monfortino in 2009, therefore that wine was declassified and added here. The results are truly spectacular. The wine shows the soft fullness that is characteristic of the vintage, backed by tight tannins that pull the wine together. Dark fruit, licorice, chopped herb, white truffle, tar and pressed rose form a united aromatic front. 94-96 pts." --WA
EGLY-OURIET: The Best of the Bubbly
Limited selection remains - don't wait!
Egly magsAVAILABLE:

EGLY-OURIET NV Brut "Les Vignes de Vrigny" 1er $70 ($59.50 case price)

A unique bottling with its own "cult" following. "Almonds, marzipan, wild flowers, honey and Chamomile flesh out in the NV Brut 1er Les Vignes de Vrigny. Rich and resonant, the Vignes de Vrigny is impeccable in its balance and sense of proportion. One of the very few 100% Meuniers readers will come across. This bottle was disgorged in July 2012 after having spent 36 mos. on its lees. 91 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous

 

EGLY-OURIET NV Brut "Tradition" Grand Cru $88 ($74.80 case price)

The superior quality of this Champagne, for me, has always put it on a pedestal for NV Bruts. "Tradition" is made from 100% Pinot Noir with extended aging on the fine lees, its pristine Grand Cru fruit  (70% pinot noir and 30% chardonnay) showing off the singular terroirs of Ambonnay and Bouzy; the epitome of the Egly house style. "Rich, burnished and beautifully expressive, the Grand Cru Tradition flows across the palate with succulent yellow stone fruits, spices, dried flowers and rosemary. The broad, resonant style is hugely appealing and so typical of the Egly-Ouriet house style. The bottle was disgorged in Nov. 2012 after having spent 52 months on the lees, an exceedingly long time for a straight NV Champagne. 93 pts." -- A. Galloni, Vinous

   

EGLY-OURIET NV Brut Rose Grand Cru 1.5L $300 (750ml sold out)

 "The Ros� Grand Cru captivates for its gorgeous, fragrant fruit and silky, refined finish. It is a jewel of a wine. 93 pts." --A. Galloni, Vinous

 

EGLY-OURIET 2004 Prestige Millesime Grand Cru $185 - SOLD OUT!

 

EGLY-OURIET 2003 Prestige Millesime Grand Cru 1.5L $300 (750ml sold out) 

Magnums of 10 year old Grand Cru Champagne freshly released from the cellars of one of the finest wineries in all of France?? Ours is not to ask why, but to be grateful for the opportunity to possibly drink this ripe, rich Champagne, redolent with aromas of white peaches and peppery spice. With a debt of gratitude to Francis Egly for saving some for us. Available only in magnum format.

Also available for special order & immediate delivery:
EGLY-OURIET 2002 Prestige Millesime Grand Cru (750ml) $195

QUANTITIES EXTREMELY LIMITED; call 978-369-2545 or email your order.
The CORAVIN 1000 system:  A revolution in wine drinking
It's simply amazing. CORAVIN allows you to pour a glass of wine without removing the cork!  The Coravin System reseals the cork, allowing wine to evolve naturally--so you can drink as much as you want, whenever you want.  Your wine, when you're ready.

VINTAGES is an authorized distributor for CORAVIN --
available now in both stores -- Concord & Belmont.

CORAVIN 1000 System $299
(includes two capsules) + tax
Coravin Capsule refills: 2-pack $19.95 + tax
(Each capsule dispenses 15 5-oz pours.)
MADEIRA: Aged to Perfection
"Without Madeira, life is incomplete." --Wine Advocate
vintage madeiras
An historic, great wine of the world
If you're looking for an innovative gift, something special that is both ancient and cutting-edge, aged Madeira is just that. Here is a selection of small-production, aged Madeiras, just-arrived at VINTAGES Concord location.

Barbeito Malvasia 20 year Special Reserve $100

"It has a powerful nose of walnut, smoke and ginger with a distant scent of an old English stately home. The palate is very well-balanced, with a vibrant entry of bitter lemon, quince, Oriental spices and dried ginger that electrify the mouth. It is beautifully balanced with a long, lemongrass-tinged finish that is extraordinarily long. Just 1,020 bottles produced. 93 pts." --WA

 

1988 d' Oliveira Terrantez $100

"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. 93 pts." -A. Galloni

 

1978 Barbeito Sercial $150

 "It has a lifted bouquet, almost light and airy at first, with scents of wax resin, linseed, sesame oil and walnut that waft from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity on the entry. 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. 94 pts." --WA

 

1969 d'Oliveira Sercial $165  

"Bouquet of honey, white chocolate, rosewater and a touch of honeysuckle. It opens nicely with aeration. The palate is delicate, but nicely composed on the entry with impressive weight and volume. There is a seam of fresh ginger that is neatly interwoven into flavors of marmalade and Satsuma fruit. Softens nicely towards the finish. 92 pts."
-- WA

 

1908 d'Oliveira Bual $560

"The 1908 Boal Reserva from D'Oliveiras is 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

 

1907 d'Oliveira Malvasia $650

"It is deep amber in color. The nose is lifted and open with pressed flowers, orange blossom and a slight, rather distracting chlorine accent. The palate is rich and very spicy on the entry with expressive marmalade, orange peel and white pepper notes that build in the mouth. It shows good weight but it is lacking finesse towards the finish. It is a little unruly at 105-years of age, but packed full of flavor. 93 pts." --WA   

 

VINTAGES "Holiday Headquarters" are open! Need gifts or hosting dinner parties? We are hear to help you select the perfect wines. Thank you for your continued support....
Eric, Carolyn, Lucy, Brian and Ernie at VINTAGES
Concord 978-369-2545  Belmont 617-484-4560
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