A New Vintage....Final...Final...
March 04, 2008
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Spring is about to burst forth, and so will
a bevy of new wines we await with the great
anticipation. With each new vintage there is the
gentle tick toc from Father Time, reminding us of
our own cycle and mortality. I find it the
best time for reflection as I await the first signs of
new life.....okay, bud break!
So, here is a final look to
purchase some of the best "time in a bottle" I can
offer. For some of these wines
there maybe a case or two, but for most of
them just a few bottles. So act quickly,
as this will be a fleeting
opportunity.
And if it is not about wine right now,
then at least take a moment to
rejoice and give thanks as
you witness nature's best work. Happy
New Vintage!
Photograph of our pruned 24 year old
vineyard in Newcastle awaiting bud break
(March 3, 2008)
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 2001 TERRALSOLE
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva -
One busy afternoon during the holiday
season last December, Mario Bollag owner and winemaker
of Terralsole ("land of the son"), a
relatively new producer of Brunello di Montalcino,
paid me a special introductory visit. His wines
were outstanding, but I was truly mesmerized by his 2001
Riserva. I could not stop thinking about
the alluring spiciness that says "old world Montalcino",
or the boyant Sangiovese fruit that combines
unexpected depth with a charming
suppleness. The finish lingers to the
point of meditation. I was awed to be the presence
of such a profound wine.
Shows beautiful
aromas of crushed raspberry, cherry, vanilla and Indian
spices. Full-bodied, with ultrasilky tannins and a long,
long finish. Fantastic. This is a relatively new
producer. Best after 2010. - 95 points. Wine Spectator
This is the very last
opportunity to purchase highest quality
Brunello at entry level pricing from the heralded
2001 vintage!
Should be $100 a bottle.
What remains at $89.95 a
bottle.
Or purchase six bottles for
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2004 O'Shaughnessy
Howell Mountain Cabernet
Sauvignon
Robert Parker - 94
points
Our Price: $71.95
List
Price: $75.00
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2006
Patassy Pinot Noir, Russian River
Valley
Our Price: $25.50
List
Price: $27.95
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| 2006
Lewis Chardonnay Russian River Valley
TWC Price: $43.95List
Price: $47.95
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2005 McPrice
Myers
L' Ange Grenache, Santa Barbara
Wine Spectator 93
points 
TWC Price: $34.95
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2004 Nicolas Catena
Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
Very
Rare!
Robert
Parker 98 points
Yes, that's me in the
doorway.
TWC Price: $149.95
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2005 Avril Clos des
Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhone,
France
#1 -
Top 100 Wines of the Year, Wine Spectator 98
points
750 ml. -
$199.95
3.0 L (Double
Mag) - $999.95
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Even though KINDRED WINES' total
production is only about 200 cases, because of your
enthusiastic (overwhelming!) response, the kind
guys are generously allowing us a couple of more
cases of each of the three wines I wrote about last
week. Don't be left out! > www.thewineconsultant.com/newsletter/348
The Greenback Lane store will be
closed
tomorrow so we may attend the
annual Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchiere award tasting in
San Francisco (4-8pm at Fort Mason). I
have TWO
extra FREE
ticket if anybody wants
them. Just give us a call and come on
down. We close at 6pm.
ORDER by replying DIRECTLY to this
e-mail. Limited to stock on hand. Orders
will be invoiced as they are
received.
Eric Stumpf and Renee Kroeger
The Wine Consultant
(916) 721-WINE (9463)
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