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Dear Wine Friends,
As per usual, we've gotten a ton of cool new bottles in lately...
...and we think you should try them all! But in case you need a little extra incentive, for this week only (8/13 to 8/20) we're offering 10% off of the four bottles mentioned below, a truly stellar lineup: (1) Vivanterre's new orange (here due to your passionate and popular demand!) (2) a natural Chilean Carignan from very ancient vines, (3) the first-ever 100% Sagrantino made in Oregon, and (4) a saignée-style rose from one of our all-time favorite Rioja producers.
To redeem, use code CUVEE online at checkout, or just mention this newsletter to one of us at at the register. :)
Happy drinking, and cheers to new finds & old favorites --
ESC
Vivanterre SGU 2021
$33
FRANCE : VIN DE FRANCE : AUVERGNE
GewĂŒrtzraminer, Sylvaner, Grenache Gris, Ugni Blanc
MED-BODIED, FLORAL, CITRUS, TEA, GINGER, PEACH, MINERAL, FUNK, NO OAK
Vivanterre (âliving earthâ) is the ambitious and hugely successful endeavor of natural winemaker Patrick Bouju, fashion designer Rosie Assoulin, and sommelier Cedric Nicaise of Eleven Madison Park. To be honest, weâre pretty excited to have gotten our hands on just a few bottles of the highly-anticipated 2020 Orange Contact SGS, and gently suggest that you snap it up while it lasts. :)
ECOLOGY: Organic
FOOD PAIRING: Taco Tuesday
*No Added Sulfites
Conde de Valdemar Rioja Rose 2020
$16
SPAIN : RIOJA
Garnacha, Mazuelo
LIGHT-BODIED, RED FRUIT, CITRUS, FRESH, FLORAL, , NO OAK
Elegant and delicate, this pale style of rosĂ© from Conde de Valdemar (who has set the bar for premium wines in Rioja since the 1980s) is made in the saignĂ©e (âbleedingâ) style. Fruity, fresh, and nicely balanced, itâs the perfect companion to light fare and good company.
ECOLOGY: Conventional
FOOD PAIRING: Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Pintxo
Vinous Obscura Sagrantino Sacris Columbia Gorge 2018
$35
USA : Oregon : Columbia Gorge
SagrantinoÂ
FULL-BODIED, BLACK CHERRY, TAR, FRESH HERBS, EARTH NEUTRAL OAK
âSacrisâ could definitely benefit from some more bottle age in order to let its tannins soften up a bit (FYI, Sagrantino has the thickest skin of any other wine grape in the world)...it also has the right balance and structure to age long and gracefully, and just happens to be the first-ever 100% Sagrantino made in Oregon. Conclusion: âSacrisâ might make a very cool, unique bottle to collect & cellar (until 2028-2060)!
*Sustainable / Low Sulfur / Unfined & UnfilteredÂ
*Pair With: Mushroom & Black Truffle PizzaÂ