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Rose Tasting Sat. & Monday; More 2010 Brunellos; Cantine del Notaio, Vulture; J.L. Chave St. Joseph, Giacomo Conterno Nebbiolo,
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"PINK is for PATRIOTS"
2014 ROSE Tastings at VINTAGES!
SAT. APR. 18 & MON. APR 20, 2-5pm
VINTAGES Concord & Belmont
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New 2010 Brunello Arrivals:
featuring GIANNI BRUNELLI & SAN FILIPPO
"Over the last few years, Gianni Brunelli has really dialed up quality and must now be considered one of the leading estates of Montalcino." -- Vinous
NEW! 2010 GIANNI BRUNELLI Brunello 95 pts. $60
The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is surprisingly juicy and exuberant, with lovely overall resonance. Sweet red cherries, plums and stone fruits abound. Although quite expressive and highly appealing today, the 2010 needs at least a few years in bottle to develop the full range of its aromatic nuance and complexity. A long, incredibly silky finish rounds things out beautifully. Brunelli's 2010 is all finesse. 95 pts. -- Antonio Galloni
Explore the "Dark Side" of Brunello... SAN FILIPPO!
NEW! 2010 SAN FILIPPO Brunello 97 pts. $60
"Extremely complex aromas of mushroom, stone, chalk, dark fruit and lightly dried bark or tea. Full bodied, with powerful and layered tannins. This is one of the darkest, inkiest Brunellos readers will come across in 2010. Muscular and intense. Needs time to soften...97 pts." -James Suckling 
NEW! 2010 SAN FILIPPO Brunello "Le Lucere" 98 pts. $70
"Aromas of crushed raspberries, cherries and blackberries expand on your senses. There are also freshly sliced mushrooms, wet earth and bark. It's full-bodied, with an incredible depth of fruit and a savory, salty, almost grilled meat character. Layers and layers of fruit and tannins. A truly great wine. 98 pts." -- J.S.
Available in Concord now; in Belmont early next week!
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"INTENSITY, BEAUTY and PERFECTION!"
2010 BRUNELLOS are the must-have wine of 2015. Check out the variety of top-scoring wines at VINTAGES today! Quantity discounts apply, unless indicated "net." 10% off six bottles, 15% off 12 bottles, mix & match. These wines are limited!
2010 CASANOVA di NERI "Tenuta Nuova" 100 pts. $110 net (no discounts) "Giacomo Neri's newest release from the exceptional Tenuta Nuova vineyard cru is a wine of  soaring intensity, beauty and perfection. Nothing is obvious or monochromatic about this wine. Everything is nuanced and ethereal. It's one of those wines you can't put down until the contents of the bottle have sadly dwindled to the final drops of precious liquid. The style is bold and opulent and the 2010 vintage is especially nuanced with the subtle beauty that only Sangiovese can display. If there is one thing Giacomo Neri has mastered, it is harvesting at optimal ripeness: He knows his property and his vines better than most and it shows. Collectors will want to put this wine aside ten years or longer. 100 pts." --WA
2010 ALTESINO Brunello "Montosoli" 96pts. $135
"Montosoli enthusiasts will not be disappointed by the 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Montosoli. This special single-vineyard expression show s a beautifully fragrant and floral bouquet that is exactly in line with what this firmly consistent producer strives to achieve. This wine represents one of the most distinctive expressions of varietal voice and that's what makes it so precious and rare.
The wine's texture is soothing soft and silky. This is one for your cellars to age ten years or more. 96 pts."-- WA
2010 ARGIANO Brunello 98 pts. $60
"An unforgiving and powerfully structured wine with fabulous grilled meat and granite stone character with dried berry and flower petal. Full body, chewy and intense. Great structure and extremely long and intense. Sexy austerity. Best ever from here. 98 pts." -- JS
2010 ALTESINO Brunello 95 pts. $68
"Wonderfully decadent aromas of musk, orange peel and plum follow through to a full body, with soft tannins and a long and rich finish. Layers of gorgeous fruit." - JS
2010 CANALICCHIO di SOPRA Brunello 98 pts. $90
"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino will blow you away. This is a delightful expression that boasts its extreme quality from the minute the  wine is poured from the bottle. As you should expect, it just gets better and better with each additional minute in the glass. It opens to a vibrant dark ruby color and blackish-garnet hues. The bouquet is ever changing and shows a long succession of aromatic characteristics that rage from dark fruit, plum, spice, leather, licorice, red rose, balsam and grilled herb. It's textbook Brunello from a great vintage and this side of the appellation (on the northeastern side) performs fantastically in 2010. This beauty should hold fifteen years or more. 98 pts." --WA
2010 AGOSTINA PIERI Brunello 95 pts. $50
"The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is an irresistible wine that demonstrates just how far the Agostina Pieri brand has evolved over the past decade. This may be the best Brunello ever released by this boutique estate. Most notable and compelling is the seamless integration of flavor and texture that is not easily achieved with the finicky Sangiovese grape. The  wine opens to a dark ruby hue with aromas of dried cherry, cassis, blue flower, ginger and balsam herb. You get lingering mineral tones that create a sense of focus and sharpness. I tasted the wine very young, but am confident of the aging potential of this timeless Brunello. It should be a delight to revisit in ten years. 95 pts." --WA
2010 VALDICAVA Brunello 99 pts. $135
 "Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine, orange peel, sweet black cherry, plums and flowers. Such beautiful length to this wine. It's powerful and structured yet shows a gorgeous finesse and length. Truly wondrous. So long and refined. The texture is phenomenal. 99 pts." --JS
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"Pink is for Patriots"
wine tasting 2014 Rose*
Sat. 4/18 & Mon. 4/20 from 2-5pm
Concord & Belmont
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Spectacular 2014 ROSES are in!
What a welcome sight! Gorgeous southern France "Ro-zays" are radiating that Spring feeling! Brighten your table -- and your outlook -- with Pink!
2014 CHATEAU de PEYRASSOL Cotes de Provence Rose $28 (extremely limited)
An ancient place in the hills of Provence, along the road where Crusaders trod, grapevines have been harvested continuously since 1253. The old-vine blend of Cinsault, Grenache and Syrah, the "Chateau" bottling also contains Tibouren, the ancient and regal Provencale grape. What does history have to do with something so immediate, so refreshing, so of the moment?
*2014 COMMANDERIE de PEYRASSOL Cotes de Provence Rose $22
A similar blend of grapes from younger vines, the Commanderie is the epitome of fruit, freshness, fullness and minerality. Fruit blossoms on the nose, a hint of stony elegance on the finish, and that pale pink color! The perfect expression of summer's easy luxury.
*2014 DOM. la MANARINE Cotes du Rhone Rose $15.99 A refreshing blend of Grenache (60%), young vines Mourvedre (20%) and Syrah (20%). A perennial favorite, La Manarine Rose entices with tangy tangerine peel and wild strawberries on a clean, crisp finish. 
*2014 CHATEAU de VALCOMBE Ventoux Rose $14.99
A blend of old-vine Grenache Noir (60%), Cinsault (20%), Carignan and Clairette. Scented with strawberries, dried herbs, and ripe melon, Valcombe Rose is dry, thrilling and offers of plenty of refreshment.
2014 PEUCH-HAUT PRESTIGE Rose $19.99 (Coteaux du Languedoc)
From one of the Languedoc's top estates, the Prestige Rose is a direct press of 70% Grenache & 30% Cinsault. Very light pink in color, it gives up fresh, crisp aromas of rose petal, white peach and hints of melon in a clean, elegant and hard-to-resist personality. The more you buy, the faster spring will arrive!
*2014 MUGA Rioja Rosado $14.99 (20% off case special)
Blend of 60% garnacha, 30% viura and 10% tempranillo. Light orange. Spicy strawberry and redcurrant aromas are fresh, focused and lively. Tangy red berry flavors, hint of cherry pit. Finishes gripping and tight, with lingering spiciness and good length.
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Don't miss out!
If you want to buy this wine, now's the time -- it's almost gone!
2009 GIACOMO CONTERNO Langhe Nebbiolo Cerretta $80; Special $65
We can see the thought-clouds already: "You want me to spend $65 on a Langhe Nebbiolo?!? And how hard will my friends laugh when I tell them?
OK. Long story short -- here's what you need to know:
- GIACOMO CONTERNO is the ultimate Barolo estate, and one of the greatest wineries on the planet.
- This bottling is declassified Barolo from Conterno's recently-acquired Cerretta vineyard. Roberto Conterno needed a few harvests to get the vines and wines up to his level of atmospheric quality.
- 2009 Conterno Ceretta is Langhe Nebbiolo for $65. 2010 Conterno Cerretta is Barolo (not available). 2011 Conterno Ceretta is Barolo and will be available in Fall 2015 for $220 per bottle!
- We just tasted it; as you know, there is no better nose for nebbiolo than Eric's. The 2009 Giacomo Conterno Langhe Nebbiolo is powerful, voluptuous, and deep, more complex and compelling than most Barolos and outclasses most of the vaunted 2010 Brunellos.
No one has ever had a Langhe Nebbiolo that tastes like this!
At $65 per bottle, Roberto Conterno's 2009 Nebbiolo Cerretta represents an unbeatable (relative) value. Would we steer you wrong? Quantities limited.
Email, stop in, or CALL 978-369-2545 or 617-484-2545 to get yours.
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Thanks to all who joined us for a great tasting with Daniela Rocca of ALBINO ROCCA. Spectacular wines; great values!
2011 ALBINO ROCCA Barbaresco "Ronchi" $50 100% nebbiolo. This signature vineyard, with 50-70 year-old vines in limestone and clay soils, has the ideal combination of age, soil characteristics and SE exposure, and produces  wines with rich aromas, excellent structure, complexity and longevity. 2011 ALBINO ROCCA Barbaresco DOCG "Duemilaundici" $40 100% nebbiolo Avg. 15 year vines: aged in large barrel 20 mos. "A juicy, up-front wine, the 2011 Barbaresco possesses good up-front depth and richness. Smoke, leather, tobacco, cloves and cedar flesh out in a supple, radiant Barbaresco. The warmth of the vintage comes through in the wine's intense fruit and voluptuous texture."-Vinous 2013 ALBINO ROCCA Dolcetto d'Alba $15.99 Aged in steel for freshness. Dark blue fruit, almonds, spices and dried herbs frame this classic Dolcetto. 2013 ALBINO ROCCA Barbera d'Alba $17.99 "Juicy red cherries, plums, tobacco and spices all meld together in the 2013 Barbera d'Alba. This supple, tank-aged Barbera from young vines is another tasty, entry-level offering from Rocca."-Vinous 2012 ALBINO ROCCA Chardonnay da Bertu $19.99
100% Chardonnay aged in steel. Refreshing notes of mint, pineapple, and apple blossom make a lively, versatile white. 2013 ALBINO ROCCA La Rocca Bianco $30 100% Cortese from 25-35 year-old vines, aged 4 mos. in barrel. Pineapple and peach on the nose, complicated by quinine, ginger and white flowers. Surprisingly supple and lively in the mouth, with juicy flavors of yellow fruits and gingery spices. Great personality!
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CANTINE del NOTAIO Aglianico del Vulture DOCG, Basilicata
Cantine del Notaio is known for rich, textured wines of extraordinary elegance and finesse. From Aglianico vineyards located on the slopes of Mt. Vulture, an area rich with volcanic soil, these beautiful, traditional wines steeped in history have been unavailable for several years. Certified organic and biodynamic, these elegant reds are shaped in the the estate's 16th c. tufa stone cellars by the most celebrated oenologist in southern Italy, Prof. Luigi Moio.
2013 Cantine del Notaio "L'Atto" $19.99
100% Aglianico. "Offers layers of perfumed fruit. It shows lovely balance in an understated, feminine style of Aglianico that is immensely appealing, especially for near-term drinking. It, too, is an excellent value."--Vinous
2010 Cantine del Notaio "La Firma" $55
100% Aglianico. "La Firma" blossoms from the glass with rich dark cherries, menthol, sage and scorched earth. The wilder notes typical of Aglianico have largely been tamed in a wine that stands out for its balance of opulence and freshness. Dark raspberries, sage and rosemary add attractive dimensions of complexity on the finish." --Vinous
2009 Cantine del Notaio "Il Sigillo" $65
100% Aglianico made "appassimento" with dried grapes, similar to the process for Amarone. "Il Sigillo is the richest and most opulent of these offerings. Blackberry jam and melted road tar flow from this super-ripe, flashy Aglianico. Grilled herbs, asphalt and black fruits appear on the finish." --WA
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New Releases from
TENUTA delle TERRE NERE
Mt. Etna, Sicily
Hot Reds with Altitude: Volcanic vines reach new heights!
2012 TERRE NERE Guardiola $40
"An absolutely brilliant Nerello Mascalese from the Guardiola Cru, which sits 800-900 m above sea level and is the highest red-wine producing vineyard in all of Europe. The wine dazzles with its wonderful purity, freshness and elegant personality, offering pretty aromas of ripe strawberries, raspberries, spices, floral and a hint of mint, which are all woven together beautifully. It's well structured backed by gorgeous polished tannins that finesse all the way through the finish. A superb job by Marco de Grazia, and without doubt one of the best values that comes to mind." -- Int'l Wine Report
2012 TERRE NERE Santo Spirito $40
95% nerello mascalese. "Captivating aromas of red cherry, graphite, herbs and violets. Rich and dense in the mouth, with ripe red cherry and red berry flavors and extremely silky tannins. Finishes very long and dry, but not drying. An absolute knockout of a wine, power and grace." -- Vinous
SOLD-OUT! 2012 TERRE NERE Don Peppino Pre-Phylloxera $90
"Terre Nere Etna Rosso 'Prephylloxera' is a remarkable showing in 2012. This outstanding blend of Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio dazzles with its beautiful aromas of fresh strawberries and raspberries which are followed by smoke, minerals and a beautiful dried rose petal character. A completely compelling wine that is elegant and pure showing lovely balance, focus and finesse with a gorgeous inner sweetness. The finish explodes with juicy red fruits before gripping a firm hold and lingering on and on. This is a truly magnificent effort and deserves to be mentioned among the best wines in the world." -- Int'l Wine Report
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NEW! J.L. CHAVE: Elevating Saint-Joseph to a heavenly level
Jean-Louis Chave has gone whole hog to maximize the appellation's potential. In the future, Chave hopes to be remembered as the one who elevated Saint-Joseph to its long-deserved pedestal.
2012 J.L. CHAVE Saint-Joseph $80
"Terrific blackberry, ground pepper, crushed rock and underbrush, it's medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated and has an open, sexy style that's already hard to resist! Drink it over the coming decade. 93 pts." --WA
2012 J.L. CHAVE Saint-Joseph "Offerus" $30
Recommended by Eric Asimov in the January 2015 NYT Wine School column. "Glass-staining ruby. Expressive scents of fresh cherry, violet and smoky Indian spices, complicated by a bright mineral overtone. Juicy and penetrating on the palate, with a silky texture and mineral-driven black and blue fruit flavors sharpened by vibrant acidity and a touch of cracked pepper. 92 pts." --Vinous
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New from G.D. VAJRA!
2010 VAJRA Barolo Bricco delle Viole 96+ pts. $80;
Special $68 ea for 6-pak (15% off)
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"Dark cherries, plums, tobacco and spices burst from the glass in an intense, structured Barolo that hits all the high notes. Next to the Ravera, the Bricco delle Viole is more floral, lifte d and finessed, especially with time in the glass. Rose petals, savory herbs and sweet spices add the last nuance of complexity. The 2010 is fabulous; it's as simple as that. 96+ pts.-- Antonio Galloni
2012 G.D. VAJRA Barbera d'Alba Sup. $38
Old-vin e Barbera planted in two Barolo vineyards: Bricco delle Viole and Bricco Bertone. Gorgeous array of aromas with red fruits, hay, flowers and licorice underlined by mineral notes. This Barbera Superiore impresses with a smooth, inviting richness all the way from fragrance to finish !
2012 G.D. VAJRA Langhe Rosso $14.99
Enjoy a panoramic taste of Piedmont in this blend of Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Barbera with dollops of Albarossa, Freisa and Pinot N oir. Pretty violet color. Aromas of red fruits, plums, flowers and spice intrigue your senses from the very first moment. On the palate, hints of almond, black pepper and Asian spices come together for a nice refreshing finish!
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You're Invited! "Pink is For Patriots"
Rose Tasting
Sat. April 18 & 20, 2-5pm @ VINTAGES
VINTAGES | 53 Commonweath Ave Concord, MA 978-369-2545
32 Leonard Street Belmont, MA 617-484-4560
HOURS: Mon-Thurs. 11-7pm; Fri & Sat 10-7pm
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