2014
April Newsletter: Value, Burgs, New Arrivals |
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Two
of the Best Value Wines This Year |
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The
2007 Arnaldo-Caprai 'Anima Umbra' is a sincere & elegant
wine. Bright ruby red, lovely plum & earth notes. 85% Sangiovese,
15% Canaiolo. This is old world wine at its best. And at $16/bottle
it's one of the best red wine values out there.
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Also
in stock are his 2012 Grechetto ($16)
2007 Montefalco ($24)
70% Sangiovese, 15% Sagrantino, 15% merlot
And his tremendous 2007 Collepiano ($55)
100% Sagrantino
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One
of the best finds this year. Our first taste brought about a craving
for oysters. Then the wine opened up in the glass & we thought
about ceviche and seared scallops. Finally we came around to the
price and almost fainted. $9. That's Nine Dollars a bottle.
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There's
an enticing minerality paired with pear & apple. Aging the
wine on its lees adds weight & character as does the barrel-fermenting
of 10% of the wine. Produced
within a stone's throw of the Atlantic, this wine is already a
serious contender for Wine of the Year. And it's only April.
2012 Domaine de Bernier Val de Loire $9 |
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Top-Notch
Burgundy at a Realistic Price |
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First,
where the heck is Givry? And why haven't I heard of this appellation?
From Chassagne-Montrachet head South past Santenay, Bouzeron,
Rully, Mercurey, and you will arrive at Givry, elevated to premier
cru status in 2008.
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Now
the wine: WOW. An 'everyday' pinot noir that out performs its
pricetag. Soft lush juice, with just the right balance of elegance
& weight. The
perfect wine for grilled salmon, roast chicken or wild mushrooms.
2011 Domaine Masse Givry Clos de la Brulee 1er $26.50
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You've
heard of Domaine Romanee Conti, producer of perhaps the most celebrated
Pinot Noir in the world. From the same owner/winemaker comes this
wine: 100% Aligote. Don't laugh. It's utterly fantastic. Aubert
de Villaine moved to Bouzeron in the 1970s and was determined
to show the world how exceptional Aligote can be. He has succeeded.
From vines of up to 90 years old, this wine has style. Rich, seductive,
layered, with a long long finish.
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This drinks more like a Chassagne-Montrachet!
2011 de Villaine Aligote Bouzeron $28 |
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New
Arrivals: |
2013
Fouquette Cuvee Rosee d'Aurore
$16.50
Our favorite Provence Rose
year after year! |
2012
Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage 'Papillon'
$26
This is what great Syrah is all about |
2011
Alban Syrah Patrina
$48
Classic Patrina!!! |
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2011
Petrolo 'Galatrona'
$94
A Spectacular 99 Point Merlot
from Tuscany |
2012
Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
$92 |
2010
Melka Cabernet Sauvignon CJ
$52
Best Cab around under $60 |
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For
orders please e-mail us at renegadewines007@yahoo.com
or call us at 805-568-1961
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Thank
you for your support,
Renegade Wines
417 Santa Barbara Street Suite A-6
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
805-568-1961
www.renegadewines.com
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