Tasting: 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

Title: Tasting: 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape
Location: VINTAGES West Concord store
Description: 2009 Chateauneuf du Pape wines from CLOS du MONT OLIVET! Wine tasting features two 2009 Chateauneuf du Papes, two 2009 Cotes du Rhone reds and 2010 two whites.
Start Time: 14:00
Date: 2011-10-29
End Time: 17:00

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New German Rieslings! Mosel’s time to shine!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by admin

WINE TASTING: MA Premiere

What’s with that spongebob starry-eyed look? Is it those new allergy meds? No, it’s because we’re goofy about these newly imported artisanal German Rieslings with cool labels that will likely be difficult to sell.  In any event, we found a kindred mosel vineyardsspirit in Dan Melia of Mosel Wine Merchant, a self-proclaimed “tilter at windmills.” He imports a portfolio of small, family-owned estates, mostly located on impossibly steep, terraced, slate hillsides along the Mosel River in Germany.

Dan is passionate about these very committed, hard-working vintners who, against all odds and all economic sense, continue this very labor-intensive endeavor more for pride than than for euros. Fortunately for us, their work results in some of the most stratospheric Mosel Riesling we’ve encountered. And the price? Quite reasonable–cheap, even–when you think about what you  would pay for, say a burgundy chardonnay, that could come anywhere close to this exquisite complexity & quality.

This weekend, we are opening seven Rieslings on Friday in Belmont and Saturday in Concord. Join us for a taste of the origin of fine Riesling — the Mosel in Germany. These wines will speak for themselves, especially since our deutsch is a little rusty.

We are pleased to introduce these Rieslings from three wineries: Clemens Busch, Peter Lauer, and Immich-Batterieberg.

From CLEMENS BUSCH, Punderich

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Clemens Busch

Clemens pours all his energy into his 11 ha of vines and creates an enormously complex, startlingly delicious range of wines. His commitment both to the terroir within the Marienburg and to organic and biodynamic principles marks him as one of the most forward-thinking winemakers in Germany.

2010 CLEMENS BUSCH Riesling Trocken $25

2008 CLEMENS BUSCH Marienburg Riesling “Fahrlay” $45

peter lauer label

From PETER LAUER, Ayl

Florian Lauer has begun to transform this estate’s reputation into one of the most respected and highly-esteemed producers in Germany. This 7.5 ha estate makes balanced, traditional Saar Riesling with wonderful finesse.

2010 PETER LAUER “Barrel 10″ $19.99

2010 PETER LAUER Ayler Kupp Fass 12 Riesling “Unterstenbersch” $40

From IMMICH-BATTERIEBERG, Enkirch:

batterieberg labelTalented Gernot Kollmann has taken over as director at this once-renowned 3 ha estate best known for long-lived dry Rieslings. The emphasis is on purity, structure, and the distinctiveness of the varied Enkirch terroir.

2010 IMMICH-BATTERIEBERG CAI Riesling $25

2010 IMMICH-BATTERIEBERG Ellergrub Riesling $55

2009 IMMICH-BATTERIEBERG Escheburg Riesling $35

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Wine Tasting: New from Rhone & Minervois

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

Title: Wine Tasting: New from Rhone & Minervois
Location: VINTAGES Belmont store
Description: WINE TASTING: Belmont Store
New from Southern France–Minervois & Southern Rhone
FRI. OCT. 14, 4-7pm
SAT. OCT. 15, 3-6pm

Featuring wines of CLOS CENTEILLES, Minervois, REMEJEANNE, Cotes du Rhone, and BOUISSIERE, Gigondas. Rich, ripe fruit ready for autumnal occasions.

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2009 CLOS CENTEILLES “C de Centeilles” Blanc Cotes du Brian $19.99
An original blend of “lost” heritage grapes from the Languedoc, painstakingly cultivated and vinified by Patricia Boyers-Domergue. Notes of pear, fennel and almonds; very fresh. Try with ripe chevre or savory onion tart.

2009 DOM. REMEJEANNE Cotes du Rhone Blanc “Eglantiers” $35
Blend of Roussanne, Viognier, and Clairette hand-picked and aged 10 mos. in oak barrels. Flowers and citrus on the nose; ultra-rich and elegant white from Remy Klein.

2007 CLOS CENTEILLES Campagne de Centeilles $14.99 In the skilled hands of winemaker Patricia Domergue, the “difficult” grape Cinsault creates an elegant, smooth, complex red, full of earth, tobacco and spice character.

NEW! 2009 DOM. la BOUISSIERE “Les Amis de la Bouissiere” $17.99
From the Gigondas appellation, the Faravel brothers hand-picked the grapes for this juicy, full-bodied, flavorful red to enjoy with their friends. Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Merlot. Think about pork chops with apples, grilled meat or veggies, or just an autumn evening sipper!

remejeanne cellar
Remejeanne cellar
2009 DOM. REMEJEANNE “Terre de Lune” $25
Blend of 80% syrah and 20% grenache, “Terre de Lune” is very much a northern Rhone style wine with characteristic violets on the nose, minerality and a wild “sauvage” character.

Start Date: 2011-10-14
Start Time: 16:00
End Date: 2011-10-15
End Time: 18:00

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Wine Tasting: Barolo from Rinaldi & Brezza

Posted on October 14, 2011 by admin

Title: Wine Tasting: Barolo from Rinaldi & Brezza
Location: VINTAGES West Concord store
Description: WINE TASTING: Belmont Store
New from Southern France–Minervois & Southern Rhone
FRI. OCT. 14, 4-7pm
SAT. OCT. 15, 3-6pm

Featuring wines of CLOS CENTEILLES, Minervois, REMEJEANNE, Cotes du Rhone, and BOUISSIERE, Gigondas. Rich, ripe fruit ready for autumnal occasions.

white
2009 CLOS CENTEILLES “C de Centeilles” Blanc Cotes du Brian $19.99
An original blend of “lost” heritage grapes from the Languedoc, painstakingly cultivated and vinified by Patricia Boyers-Domergue. Notes of pear, fennel and almonds; very fresh. Try with ripe chevre or savory onion tart.

2009 DOM. REMEJEANNE Cotes du Rhone Blanc “Eglantiers” $35
Blend of Roussanne, Viognier, and Clairette hand-picked and aged 10 mos. in oak barrels. Flowers and citrus on the nose; ultra-rich and elegant white from Remy Klein.

2007 CLOS CENTEILLES Campagne de Centeilles $14.99 In the skilled hands of winemaker Patricia Domergue, the “difficult” grape Cinsault creates an elegant, smooth, complex red, full of earth, tobacco and spice character.

NEW! 2009 DOM. la BOUISSIERE “Les Amis de la Bouissiere” $17.99
From the Gigondas appellation, the Faravel brothers hand-picked the grapes for this juicy, full-bodied, flavorful red to enjoy with their friends. Blend of Grenache, Syrah and Merlot. Think about pork chops with apples, grilled meat or veggies, or just an autumn evening sipper!

Remejeanne cellar
2009 DOM. REMEJEANNE “Terre de Lune” $25
Blend of 80% syrah and 20% grenache, “Terre de Lune” is very much a northern Rhone style wine with characteristic violets on the nose, minerality and a wild “sauvage” character.

Start Date: 2011-10-14
Start Time: 16:00
End Date: 2011-10-15
End Time: 17:00

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Wine Tasting: Campania & the Amalfi Coast

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Title: Wine Tasting: Campania & the Amalfi Coast
Location: VINTAGES Belmont store
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Description: If wines from Italy’s Campania region aren’t already part of your repertoire, you’re missing out on some great value and flavor. Join us for a taste of wines from top producers MARISA CUOMO, Amalfi Coast and TERREDORA DI PAOLO, Campania. Featured wines include 2005 Terredora Taurasi, 2010 Greco di Tufo, 2010 Furore Bianco and 2010 Furore Rosso.
Start Time: 16:00
Date: 2011-10-07
End Time: 19:00

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Wine Tasting: Campania & the Amalfi Coast

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

WINE TASTING: CAMPANIA & AMALFI COAST

FRI. OCT. 8, 4-7pm – Belmont
SAT. OCT 1, 3-6pm- Concord

Join us for a taste of Campania, the region of Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast!

Taste these little-known treasures of Italy’s southern region of Campania. Two top producers are featured: TERREDORA di PAOLO and MARISA CUOMO. Native red grapes include Aglianico & Piedirosso; white varieties feature Falanghina, Fiano, Biancollello & Greco di Tufo. Gorgeous wines!

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From TERREDORA di PAOLO, Campania

2010 TERREDORA Greco di Tufo $19.99 Impressive explosion of flavor — jasmine, lime, crushed rocks mingle in this precise, shapely white. Elegant first-class finish! 

2005 TERREDORA Taurasi $30

100% Aglianico, aged 3 years in cask and 12 mos. in bottle. Known as the Barolo of the South, the 2005 Taurasi captivates and impresses with dark fruits, cherry, tar, smoke, leather, tobacco, firm sweet tannins and beautiful structure. Amazing! 

From MARISA CUOMO, Amalfi Coast

marisa cuomo cliffs2010 MARISA CUOMO Furore Bianco $25

New release of Furore Bianco, a blend of Falanghina and Biancolello harvested from cliffs above the ocean. A delicate perfume of fruit, mediterranean wildflowers and herbs. Fresh, lush fruit and balanced by refreshing acidity. Delicious with fish or lighter pasta.

2010 MARISA CUOMO Furore Rosso $25 Inviting blend of 50-50 Piedirosso and Aglianico, aged six months in 2nd-pass barrique. Aromas of cherry liqueur, flavors of blackberries, redcurrant and spice, smooth tannins, refreshing finish.

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Marisa Cuomo

2006 MARISA CUOMO Ravello Riserva Rosso $45 Marisa’s top red is 70% Piedirosso and 30% Aglianico aged 12 mos. in new oak.Intense aromas and flavors of blackberries, brambles, cedar and spice. Very fine tannins on the long finish.

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