E-Newsletter 8/17/21
- August 17, 2021
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WINE OF THE WEEK:
A few months ago one of our favorite importer/distributors WOWED US with an extraordinary opportunity on a 2018 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, and we passed it on to you!
Well, they WOWED US again with the same deal on the 2019! Take a look:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape rouge has been called “the gateway drug to French red wine,” and tasting it shows why. Typically a Grenache-based blend, CDP offers a delicious array of flavors including plum, raspberry, strawberry, grilled meat, leather and a complex herbal essence the French call garrigue.
This WOW is now the 2019 Saint-Galet, which is 80% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre and 8% Syrah.
The only drawback to CDP is its price, which tends to be high. 30 to 40 bucks is about as low as you’ll ever see, and 50 to 100 dollars is common.
But tariffs and restaurant closures in France last year created a glut of good juice, and this importer took full advantage.
The result? This terrific Chateauneuf-du-Pape for just 19.97/bottle. Now that’s a WOW!
Come and get it while it lasts!!
MIDWEEK WINE FLIGHT:
Featuring this WOW has inspired us to create a fine midweek flight in which to feature it!
Just $10 this Tuesday through Thursday, for a half glass each of these fun Frenchies:
Kysela Picpoul de Pinet 2020. A vibrant and crisp dry white.
Saint-Galet Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2019. Discussed just above.
Tertre de Lisse Saint-Emilion 2017. Juicy red and black fruit, loamy earth, great structure.
We would love to pour this delightful flight for you. Cheers!