WINEMAKER Tasting with ANDREA SOTTIMANO, Barbaresco

Posted on September 21, 2011 by admin

Title: WINEMAKER Tasting with ANDREA SOTTIMANO, Barbaresco
Location: VINTAGES Belmont store
Description: Mr. Andrea Sottimano of the SOTTIMANO winery in Barbaresco, will be at VINTAGES Belmont store on Mon. November 3, 5-7pm for a tasting of the estate’s award-winning Barbarescos.
Start Time: 17:00
Date: 2011-11-03
End Time: 19:00

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CLOS CENTEILLES Grand Cru Minervois

Posted on August 20, 2011 by admin

CLOS CENTEILLES Grand Cru

Magnificent Minervois!

Clos centeilles farm house The CLOS CENTEILLES estate has been a pioneer in Minervois for over two decades, pushing the levels of quality ever higher while continuing to craft some of the world’s most singular wines.

Patricia Boyer-Domergue is a truly remarkable force in her home region of Minervois: through innovation, she has propelled her estate to atmospheric levels of quality, while working tirelessly to preserve and restore the most valuable heritage wines and grape varieties.

Patricia Boyer
Patricia Boyer-Domergue

A pioneer of quality and elegance in Minervois; CLOS CENTEILLES is a lone beacon of finely-honed, elegant, multi-layered and age-worthy wines in an appellation best known for its rustic, satisfying table wines. Always believing in the potential of her appellation, (La Liviniere), Patricia has achieved the ultimate recognition for her decades of dedication: official Grand Cru status for her top wine “Clos Centeilles!”

For years VINTAGES has had the pleasure of selecting Patricia’s wines for our stores, as well as gaining access to her extensive reserve catalog; some recent releases have been 20+ years old, still alive and well. The wines of Clos Centeilles, while distinctive and full of unique personality and character, have always been misunderstood, partly because they are fine-grained and elegant in an area known for heavy, fruity wines, and partly because the low prices belie their sophistication and refinement. In short, the wines of Clos Centeilles are not for everyone, but if you are looking for beautifully-crafted wines of singular personality, that reveal a surprising sense of place or grape never before encountered, then perhaps these wines are for you.

2006 CLOS CENTEILLES Minervois Grand Cru $25

“Clos Centeilles” is the delicious result of distinctive terroir and a trio of grapes with magical alchemy: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre. Opulent, delicate, yet rich and powerful! Can age 15-20 years. Serve with grilled lamb, roasted pork or game.

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2007 CLOS CENTEILLES Minervois “Campagne de Centeilles” $14.99

Beautiful, authentic Minervois featuring the Cinsault grape. In the skilled hands of winemaker Patricia Boyers, Cinsault creates an elegant, smooth, complex red, full of earth, tobacco and spice character — unbelievable value!

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2009 CLOS CENTEILLES “C” de Centeilles Blanc (Cotes de Brian) $19.99

An original blend of “lost” heritage grapes from the Languedoc, painstakingly cultivated and vinified by Patricia Boyer. Notes of pear, fennel and almonds; very fresh. Try with ripe chevre or savory onion tart.

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Just in: 2006 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

NEW ARRIVAL!
POGGIO ANTICO BRUNELLO

A privileged position; seamless, elegant wines

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Started in the 1970′s, Poggio Antico was purchased in the mid-’80s by the Gloder family from Milan. Their daughter Paola and her husband Alberto have run the 200-ha estate (30 hectares under vine) since 1987. Located at an average altitude of approximately 450 meters (1,476 feet) above sea level, Poggio Antico is one of the highest altitude producers of Brunello.  South-facing vineyards and steady breezes prevent unwanted moisture and mold from developing. Calcareous soils offer optimal drainage and mineral characteristics. The unique combination of altitude, positioning, and soil quality give Poggio Antico wines their special character and elegance.

2006 POGGIO ANTICO Brunello di Montalcino $68  93 pts. “The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a very pretty, elegant wine. Fine, silky tannins frame a core of crushed berries, flowers, licorice and new leather in this mid-weight, gracious Brunello. The wine’s inner sweetness emerges over time, adding harmony and class. This is a super-elegant, refined Brunello from Poggio Antico. The estate gave the Brunello three years in Slavonian oak, yet the wine remains fresh and vibrant. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. 93 pts.” –WA, Galloni

poggio antico altero 2006 POGGIO ANTICO Brunello di Montalcino “Altero” $75  94 pts. “The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Altero is aged for two years in 500-liter French oak barrels and another two years in bottle. Here the oak gives the wine much of its volume and shape without coming across as over bearing. Dark wild cherries, new leather, spices, minerals and menthol flow effortlessly from this seamless, beautifully ripe Brunello. The intensity of the fruit carries through nicely on the long, polished finish. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2026. 94 pts.” –WA, Galloni

2009 POGGIO ANTICO Rosso di Montalcino $35

“Poggio Antico’s 2009 Rosso di Montalcino is an attractive, mid-weight red with excellent fleshiness in its juicy red fruit. The wine shows good balance and refined, silky tannins.” — WA

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Hip Sips for Summer!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

HIP SIPS for summertime enjoyment

brezza nebbiolo We wait all year for summer — more often than not, it shows up late and is gone in a flash! Certain wines are best enjoyed in this all-too-brief flash of heat and light– don’t miss out!

red:
2009 BREZZA Langhe Nebbiolo $19.99 EXCLUSIVE
A surprisingly refreshing nebbiolo from owner/winemaker Enzo Brezza. Don’t be entirely fooled by the light color — delightful strawberry fruit and spicy tannins anchor this uniquely delicious red. Aromas of peaches and wild berries, notes of licorice and spice highlight this absolutely incredible summer-weight red!

2010 COLTERENZIO St. Magdelener $14.99
Cherries and spices, lightness and depth, pure flavors and smooth finish highlight this fruity, lighter red from the mountainous region of Alto Adige.

white:
2010 CATALDI MADONNA Pecorino “Giulia” $19.99 My first sip of this refreshing white was rapturous — a truly dry and mouthwatering white with a bit of weight and texture– pure heaven at the shore, or by the pool.

2010 CASTELVECCHIO Carso Sauvignon $19.99
A crisp and refreshing quencher for fans of sauvignon eperonniere rose blanc– with a twist! That spicy Carso character shines through.

rose:

2010 CHAT. EPERONNIERE Rose de Loire $17.99
An elegant, smooth yet refreshing blend of Grolleau, Cabernet Franc and Gamay from Mathieu Tijou. Pears, plums, and citrus rind flavor the silky finish.

2010 MARISA CUOMO Costa d’Amalfi Rosato $25

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Marisa Cuomo

Marisa Cuomo has created a juicy, aromatic Rosato, a blend of Aglianico and Piedirosso. A gorgeous ruby color, with lush, soft fruit in the mouth, yet convincingly refreshing. A great stand-alone sipper– or pair with salmon, striped bass, crispy fried oysters or onion rings!

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Castelvecchio from Carso, Italy: Loaded with Character!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

CASTELVECCHIO: Whites of character from Carso, Friuili (Italy)
Depth, complexity and structure rarely seen in wines of this price!

CASTELVECCHIO is a family-run estate from Italy’s northeast region of Carso in Friuli near the Slovenian border. The Terraneo fcastelvecchioamily has cultivated this estate for 20 years, revealing the potential for wines of admirable character. CASTELVECCHIO whites have a distinct personality all their own; engaging aromas and textures with a spicy minerality from the “karst” soil and harsh climate of this Carso appellation. Definitely a cut above- all exclusive to VINTAGES!

2010 CASTELVECCHIO Pinot Grigio Carso $19.99 Exuberant, yet creamier style of Pinot Grigio with underlying chalky minerality and vibrant acidity. A Pinot Grigio with oomph!

2010 CASTELVECCHIO Malvasia Istriana $19.99 Compelling white wine with notes of herbs and honeycomb with waxy, sappy fruit, and a very lively personality. A great pairing with a range of foods from light pastas to Thai and Asian dishes.

2010 CASTELVECCHIO Carso Sauvignon Blanc $19.99

Classic Sabbona vineyardauvignon Blanc with a twist: herbal/citrus aromas, crisp, racy, with that certain Carso spice-and-mineral combo that just puts it over the top! If you love sauvignon blanc, you have to try this one! Quantities limited. Stock up now!

2010 CASTELVECCHIO Traminer Aromatico $19.99 This unusually delicious wine offers fresh lychee fruit, exotic aromas and flavors with a dry finish. Try it!

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2009 KEN WRIGHT Oregon Pinot Noir – Pre-Arrival

Posted on July 17, 2011 by admin

PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER EXTENDED!

2009 KEN WRIGHT Oregon Pinot Noir
New Labels for 2009!

ken wright canaryKEN WRIGHT CELLARS has blazed a terroir-driven trail since the mid-1990′s, making a case for the importance of soil and vineyard characteristics in Oregon’s northern Willamette Valley. Ken Wright’s single-vineyard bottlings, as well as innovations in viticulture & winemaking, continue to raise the bar for Oregon pinot noir.

“Ken Wright, a man whose passion for Pinot is nearly outstripped by his obsession with soil…” –Wine Advocate

2009 KEN WRIGHT CELLARS Pinot Noir $55

Pre-Arrival Offer: 15% off six-bottle case= $46.75/btl

Mixed six-packs available: 3 vineyards, 2 btls each

Six Bottle cases available:

2009 Pinot Noir Abbott Claim

2009 Pinot Noir Canary Hill

2009 Pinot Noir Carter

2009 Pinot Noir Guadalupe

2009 Pinot Noir Meredith Mitchellken wright carter

2009 Pinot Noir Savoya

SPECIAL PRE-ARRIVAL PRICING OFFER applies to orders of solid six bottle cases paid in full August 1, 2011.

After August 1, the price will be $55 with normal quantity discounts. Anticipated delivery of 2009 Ken Wright Pinot Noir is late fall (November 2011).

Quantities extremely limited! Please call or email your order today!
978-369-2545 or 617-484-4560
info@vintagesonline.com

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