We here at Community Wines are enjoying the beautiful spring weather, and hope you are, too. We have some beautiful wines to help you celebrate the fact that summer is almost here. Details on the wines are below. To purchase any of our selections, arrange delivery or gab about wine please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244.
Enjoy!
Brad
Arcese 2009 (Italy)
One of the reasons I started Community Wines was so that I could attend trade tastings. These are events put on by importers and distributors so their wholesale customers can try their wines. The last one I attended had about 300 wines. One of the standouts was this fabulous gem, Arcese. Slightly, ever slightly sparkling, this white wine is alive! It’s an affirmation of the rising sun and is the perfect wine to start a meal. This wine explains why we are so envious of the Italian lifestyle. It will take your troubles away on a raft of flavors and aromas.
$12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 Rocaberdi (Spain)
Our second white is a Spanish number and Francie is going to tell you all about it because she picked it... Yes, this was my choice. I thought it would be a perfect pick for my Marin book group, and it was. Produced from 80% Macabeo and 20% Xarel-lo, it has a pleasant minerality. It's beautifully dry. The grapes come from Catalonia, just south of Barcelona. If you've never been to Catalonia, but would like to go, just pick up some of this wine, fix yourself some tapas, and enjoy. You may find yourself there sooner than you thought possible...
$10.00 per bottle/$108.00 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Pinot Grigio (El Dorado, California)
Well, here I go again, I am doing my best to sell as much California wine as I can. This baby is a well aged Pinto Gris, aka Pinot Grigio. I couldn’t pass on the opportunity to sell a mature white wine. I am truly proud to have the opportunity to offer the wines of Edmunds St. John. I drink them regularly and I have a bunch in my cellar waiting for me as we both age gracefully. One caveat: this wine is best served after it has been out of the refrigerator for about fifteen minutes
$15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi (Spain)
This is our best selling white, a blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain. This wine is a real crowd pleaser with its easy to identify citrus notes and a quality that I can best describe as refreshing. It comes with a screw top -- perfect for a picnic!
$14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 François Chidaine Sauvignon Blanc (France, biodynamic)
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to offer you two wines from the highly regarded Loire Valley winemaker François Chidaine. The first is a Sauvignon Blanc, and it is a real charmer. This wine makes me feel as if I'm in a citrus grove on a warm day. It is great on its own, but, like most of our selections, it truly shines at table.
$13.50 per bottle/$145.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir (El Dorado, California)
This wine is made in the East Bay by Steve Edmunds from Gamay grapes grown in El Dorado County above 3,000 feet. Every one of my customeres who has tried this has liked it! This is what Steve has to say about the Bone-Jolly: "The wonderful natural acidity of Gamay electrifies the flavors, and the finish, as ever, is both thirst-quenchingly refreshing, and thirst-inspiring... If your bones aren’t jolly after a taste of this, I’ll eat my hat!"
$16.50 per bottle/$178.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 François Chidaine Touraine Rouge (France, biodynamic)
This wine has all the hallmarks of a Community Wines selection, a wine that reflects the place it was made and the person who made it. It is made from equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec) and Pinot d'Aunis; these grapes form a wine of balance, distinctiveness and clarity. Here you will find pleasant tannins and lovely acidity ready to complement your evening meal. This wine has a beautiful polished quality to it, round in all the right places.
$15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2006 Domaine Piquemal Tradition (France)
What more could I ask for? This wine is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah with the perfect amount of bottle age to show off the qualities of these noble grapes. This wine is great alone or at table, and it is delicious! If you find a better wine for the price, please call me.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Rocks and Gravel (Dry Creek, California)
My first experience with Steve Edmunds’ wines was the 2001 Rocks and Gravel. I was really curious about the wine and how long it might cellar for, so I picked up the phone and dialed the number on the back of the label expecting to get his voicemail. To my great surprise, Steve answered the phone and patiently answered all of my questions. Since then, I have been drinking and cellaring his wines. This version, made from organic grapes from the Unti Vineyard, can be enjoyed now, but should be decanted for an hour or so first. If you can, cellar a few bottles, and your patience will be justly rewarded. (This wine is sold out at the distributor and I only have nine bottles left!)
$22.50 per bottle
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March offering
Greetings!
This month we’re offering a rosé, two whites and six reds from four countries. We are very pleased to have found so many selections to share with you. Once again, if there’s something you’ve enjoyed in the past that is not listed, please let us know – we may be able to get you some!
To purchase any of our selections, arrange delivery or gab about wine please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
Enjoy!
Brad
The Rosé
2009 Guilhem (France)
When Francie and I tasted this wine we looked at each other and exclaimed: spring! This beauty is a blend of Syrah and Grenache, and it smells and tastes like strawberries. This wine will awaken you to the possibilities of the season, like seeing the daffodils appear. It is absolutely delicious.
$11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
To purchase any of our selections, arrange delivery or gab about wine please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
Enjoy!
Brad
The Rosé
2009 Guilhem (France)
When Francie and I tasted this wine we looked at each other and exclaimed: spring! This beauty is a blend of Syrah and Grenache, and it smells and tastes like strawberries. This wine will awaken you to the possibilities of the season, like seeing the daffodils appear. It is absolutely delicious.
$11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
The Whites
2009 François Chidaine Sauvignon Blanc (France, biodynamic)
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to offer you two wines from the highly regarded Loire Valley winemaker François Chidaine. The first is a Sauvignon Blanc, and it is a real charmer. Pour yourself a glass of this, close your eyes, and you might imagine yourself in a citrus grove on a warm day. This wine is great on its own, but, like most of our selections, it truly shines at table.
$13.50 per bottle/$145.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi (Spain)
This is our best selling white, a blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain. This is Francie’s Marin book group’s favorite, and who am I to argue with an intelligent, beautiful, group of women who look so much younger than they are? (Thank you for your support, ladies!) This wine is a real crowd pleaser with its easy to identify citrus notes and a quality that I can best describe as refreshing.
$14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
The Reds
2008 Three Trees rouge (France)
When I saw this wine my first thought was: why does a French wine have a label written in English? Turns out the winemaker is a South African who fell in love with a French woman whose family owns some vines… you get the picture. The wine is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Carignan, produced in the Basque region of France. The winemaker, Tom Lubbe, combines graceful fruit flavors and soft tannins with an element of black pepper to create a delicious everyday wine. According to the label, the three trees are eating, drinking and dancing. Try this one and let me know if you find your feet moving.
$16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Semplicemente Vino Bellottirosso (Italy, biodynamic)
When I drank this with my friends Maria and Paula we all had the same reaction: this is a sexy wine. I don’t mean Marilyn Monroe sexy, I mean Sophia Loren sexy. Semplicemente means simply. This wine is simple like an elegant black dress or a perfectly ripe cherry. A blend of equal parts Barbera and Dolcetto, this is wine that is easy to love. It is generous and outgoing without being overbearing, like my wife (most of the time).
$16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
We are fortunate to have the opportunity to offer you two wines from the highly regarded Loire Valley winemaker François Chidaine. The first is a Sauvignon Blanc, and it is a real charmer. Pour yourself a glass of this, close your eyes, and you might imagine yourself in a citrus grove on a warm day. This wine is great on its own, but, like most of our selections, it truly shines at table.
$13.50 per bottle/$145.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi (Spain)
This is our best selling white, a blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain. This is Francie’s Marin book group’s favorite, and who am I to argue with an intelligent, beautiful, group of women who look so much younger than they are? (Thank you for your support, ladies!) This wine is a real crowd pleaser with its easy to identify citrus notes and a quality that I can best describe as refreshing.
$14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
The Reds
2008 Three Trees rouge (France)
When I saw this wine my first thought was: why does a French wine have a label written in English? Turns out the winemaker is a South African who fell in love with a French woman whose family owns some vines… you get the picture. The wine is a 50-50 blend of Grenache and Carignan, produced in the Basque region of France. The winemaker, Tom Lubbe, combines graceful fruit flavors and soft tannins with an element of black pepper to create a delicious everyday wine. According to the label, the three trees are eating, drinking and dancing. Try this one and let me know if you find your feet moving.
$16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Semplicemente Vino Bellottirosso (Italy, biodynamic)
When I drank this with my friends Maria and Paula we all had the same reaction: this is a sexy wine. I don’t mean Marilyn Monroe sexy, I mean Sophia Loren sexy. Semplicemente means simply. This wine is simple like an elegant black dress or a perfectly ripe cherry. A blend of equal parts Barbera and Dolcetto, this is wine that is easy to love. It is generous and outgoing without being overbearing, like my wife (most of the time).
$16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
2006 Domaine Piquemal Tradition (France)
What more could I ask for? This wine is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah with the perfect amount of bottle age to show off the qualities of these noble grapes. This wine is great alone or at table, and it is delicious! If you find a better wine for the price, please call me.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
What more could I ask for? This wine is a blend of Grenache, Carignan, and Syrah with the perfect amount of bottle age to show off the qualities of these noble grapes. This wine is great alone or at table, and it is delicious! If you find a better wine for the price, please call me.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
2009 François Chidaine Touraine Rouge (France, biodynamic)
I must confess, I took a chance buying this wine. I bought it before I tried it and I am glad I did. Nicholas, the gentleman who sold it to me, was confident that I would like it, and he was right. This bottle has all the hallmarks of a Community Wines selection, a wine that reflects the place it was made and the person who made it. This wine is made from equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec) and Pinot d'Aunis; these grapes form a wine of balance, distinctiveness and clarity. Here you will find pleasant tannins and lovely acidity ready to complement your evening meal. Pour yourself a glass and take a journey to a place you may never have been before. When you return, you will find yourself richer for the experience.
$15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir (El Dorado, California)
This wine is made in the East Bay by Steve Edmunds from Gamay grapes grown in El Dorado County above 3,000 feet. These are some of the only California vines which in winter are covered with snow. Steve is a modest gentleman whose wines have a lot to say. This is what he has to say about the Bone-Jolly:
The wonderful natural acidity of Gamay electrifies the flavors, and the finish, as ever, is both thirst-quenchingly refreshing, and thirst-inspiring (not to mention hunger-provoking—as in grilled something, or maybe salumi, or sheep-milk cheese, or—too many good things to recount!). If your bones aren’t jolly after a taste of this, I’ll eat my hat!
$16.50 per bottle/$178.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Rocks and Gravel (Dry Creek, California)
My first experience with Steve’s wines was the 2001 Rocks and Gravel. I was really curious about the wine and how long it might cellar for, so I picked up the phone and dialed the number on the back of the label expecting to get an answering machine. To my great surprise, Steve answered the phone and patiently answered all of my questions. Since then, I have been drinking and cellaring Steve’s wines. This version, made from organic grapes from the Unti Vineyard can be enjoyed now, but should be decanted for an hour or so first. If you can, cellar a few bottles, and your patience will be justly rewarded. Here’s Steve’s description:
This baby is dark, in the blue and purple end of red; it has a deep and penetrating, slightly feral nose, fresh, bloody, spicy, and very mineral. It coats the palate, on entry, with lovely gripping tannins, then opens up into intense dark fruit enlivened by refreshing acidity. Finishes long and firm. A keeper, needing a few seasons to gestate, I’d say. It has its youthful charms, oh yeah, but there are glory days ahead for the ’09 Rocks, down the road a piece.
$22.50 per bottle/$243.00 per case w/10% discount
Fine print:
I must confess, I took a chance buying this wine. I bought it before I tried it and I am glad I did. Nicholas, the gentleman who sold it to me, was confident that I would like it, and he was right. This bottle has all the hallmarks of a Community Wines selection, a wine that reflects the place it was made and the person who made it. This wine is made from equal parts Cabernet Franc, Cot (Malbec) and Pinot d'Aunis; these grapes form a wine of balance, distinctiveness and clarity. Here you will find pleasant tannins and lovely acidity ready to complement your evening meal. Pour yourself a glass and take a journey to a place you may never have been before. When you return, you will find yourself richer for the experience.
$15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir (El Dorado, California)
This wine is made in the East Bay by Steve Edmunds from Gamay grapes grown in El Dorado County above 3,000 feet. These are some of the only California vines which in winter are covered with snow. Steve is a modest gentleman whose wines have a lot to say. This is what he has to say about the Bone-Jolly:
The wonderful natural acidity of Gamay electrifies the flavors, and the finish, as ever, is both thirst-quenchingly refreshing, and thirst-inspiring (not to mention hunger-provoking—as in grilled something, or maybe salumi, or sheep-milk cheese, or—too many good things to recount!). If your bones aren’t jolly after a taste of this, I’ll eat my hat!
$16.50 per bottle/$178.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 Edmunds St. John Rocks and Gravel (Dry Creek, California)
My first experience with Steve’s wines was the 2001 Rocks and Gravel. I was really curious about the wine and how long it might cellar for, so I picked up the phone and dialed the number on the back of the label expecting to get an answering machine. To my great surprise, Steve answered the phone and patiently answered all of my questions. Since then, I have been drinking and cellaring Steve’s wines. This version, made from organic grapes from the Unti Vineyard can be enjoyed now, but should be decanted for an hour or so first. If you can, cellar a few bottles, and your patience will be justly rewarded. Here’s Steve’s description:
This baby is dark, in the blue and purple end of red; it has a deep and penetrating, slightly feral nose, fresh, bloody, spicy, and very mineral. It coats the palate, on entry, with lovely gripping tannins, then opens up into intense dark fruit enlivened by refreshing acidity. Finishes long and firm. A keeper, needing a few seasons to gestate, I’d say. It has its youthful charms, oh yeah, but there are glory days ahead for the ’09 Rocks, down the road a piece.
$22.50 per bottle/$243.00 per case w/10% discount
Fine print:
10% discount on any full or mixed case.
We do not, at this time, accept credit cards, but happily take checks or cash.
Our minimum order is three bottles plus a $5.00 delivery fee (within Marin). We offer free delivery within Marin for six bottles or more. Note: someone 21 years old or older must be home to accept the wine. For delivery outside of Marin, call me. Prices are subject to change.
Payment requested at time of order.
To purchase any of our selections, arrange delivery or gab about wine please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
To purchase any of our selections, arrange delivery or gab about wine please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
New Wines for a New Year
Happy New Year!
This offering marks our one-year anniversary. Thank you – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Francie and I have been hard at work tasting wines. We are constantly searching out high quality, fairly priced wines that represent the places and the people who make them. On your behalf, we’ve kissed a whole lot of frogs to reveal these new princes and princesses. This month we’re offering three new whites and three new reds. For those of you looking to restock, we’re bringing back some of our best sellers from past months. If there’s something you’ve enjoyed in the past that is not listed, please let us know – we may be able to get you some!
To purchase any of our selections or arrange delivery, please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
Enjoy!
Brad
The Whites
2008 Le Chemin de Bassac Isa Blanc (organic)
I knew we were going to drink a lot if this in our house when Francie asked for another glass of it after she tasted it. Made from Roussane and Viognier grapes, this wine has the aroma of peaches and the taste of ripe pears. For the full story on this unique winery, check out their website athttp://www.cheminsdebassac.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Binz & Bratt Cuvée Franconia
This wonderful dry white is imported by Chris Terrell, who calls it a “pool side sipper.” This wine is a delightful experience; drinking it is much more enjoyable than trying to say the names of the grapes it is made from, Silvaner, Bacchus and Müller-Thurgau. It is beautifully balanced, straw colored and smells like some exotic fruit. Like Houdini, this wine will disappear before your very eyes.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 Marotti Campi Verdicchio
Grown about twenty miles inland from the Adriatic in the Marche region of Italy, this stellar beauty plays well with anything from the sea and makes for an excellent aperitif. Verdicchio is the name of both the grape and the wine. Try this one out on your Chardonnay loving friends, and you might find that they can’t get enough of this light, crisp, quaffer.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Hauth-Kerpen Riesling Blauschiefer (Dry)This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill MayerThis is a lovely Mosel with good, though not overbearing acidity, and only around 5 grams of residual sugar – very dry. But it’s beautifully balanced, not in the least tart, and is perfect for picnics, light dishes, or probably just about anything. If you like minerals in wine, this is the one for you. I’ve been glugging it down with chicken dishes and have felt no remorse whatsoever. Maybe this is the wine you should back your U-Haul up to the warehouse for. And don’t rent one of those puny U-Haul trailers. Get a big one; you’ll need it. I’m ready and willing to help.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
This offering marks our one-year anniversary. Thank you – we couldn’t have done it without you!
Francie and I have been hard at work tasting wines. We are constantly searching out high quality, fairly priced wines that represent the places and the people who make them. On your behalf, we’ve kissed a whole lot of frogs to reveal these new princes and princesses. This month we’re offering three new whites and three new reds. For those of you looking to restock, we’re bringing back some of our best sellers from past months. If there’s something you’ve enjoyed in the past that is not listed, please let us know – we may be able to get you some!
To purchase any of our selections or arrange delivery, please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244. Also, please feel free to forward this email to friends and family.
Enjoy!
Brad
The Whites
2008 Le Chemin de Bassac Isa Blanc (organic)
I knew we were going to drink a lot if this in our house when Francie asked for another glass of it after she tasted it. Made from Roussane and Viognier grapes, this wine has the aroma of peaches and the taste of ripe pears. For the full story on this unique winery, check out their website athttp://www.cheminsdebassac.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Binz & Bratt Cuvée Franconia
This wonderful dry white is imported by Chris Terrell, who calls it a “pool side sipper.” This wine is a delightful experience; drinking it is much more enjoyable than trying to say the names of the grapes it is made from, Silvaner, Bacchus and Müller-Thurgau. It is beautifully balanced, straw colored and smells like some exotic fruit. Like Houdini, this wine will disappear before your very eyes.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 Marotti Campi Verdicchio
Grown about twenty miles inland from the Adriatic in the Marche region of Italy, this stellar beauty plays well with anything from the sea and makes for an excellent aperitif. Verdicchio is the name of both the grape and the wine. Try this one out on your Chardonnay loving friends, and you might find that they can’t get enough of this light, crisp, quaffer.
$14.50 per bottle/$156.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Hauth-Kerpen Riesling Blauschiefer (Dry)This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill MayerThis is a lovely Mosel with good, though not overbearing acidity, and only around 5 grams of residual sugar – very dry. But it’s beautifully balanced, not in the least tart, and is perfect for picnics, light dishes, or probably just about anything. If you like minerals in wine, this is the one for you. I’ve been glugging it down with chicken dishes and have felt no remorse whatsoever. Maybe this is the wine you should back your U-Haul up to the warehouse for. And don’t rent one of those puny U-Haul trailers. Get a big one; you’ll need it. I’m ready and willing to help.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
2009 Pollerhof Grüner Veltliner(Organic)
This is a fabulous food friendly organic white made from Grüner Veltliner, a grape native to Austria. Conveniently packaged in a one-liter bottle, this wine is capable of disappearing right before your eyes. I like to open one of these to enjoy while I’m cooking. I often add a splash of it to whatever I’m preparing on the stove and enjoy some more of it with my meal. This wine is truly refreshing with its lovely citrus and floral nose. It is a great cocktail white and pairs particularly well with Asian or Indian foods.$12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
The Reds
2009 Marotti Campi Lacrima di Morro
Lacrima di Morro is a grape that almost went extinct; fortunately for us, it didn’t! This is the most fragrant dry red wine I have ever encountered. Tea roses seem to grow out of the glass. Make sure you have a camera ready when you pour this for friends. You will want to capture the expressions on their faces when they taste it.
$17.00 per bottle/$183.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Vita Il Trullo Primitivo
It really is a challenge to find affordable red wines that meet our standards. We did a little dance to Bacchus when we found this one. It is from Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, and is made from the Primitivo grape. Primitivo is genetically related to Zinfandel, but you won’t mistake this wine for its American cousin. This is a rich and robust wine that could become your new house red.
$11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
2008 Chateau de Rouanne Côtes du Rhône (organic)
The Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre grapes that make up this wine come from 35-50 year old organically farmed vines. This wine has wonderful pure fruit. It is peppery and earthy with subtle coffee aromas. This wine pairs beautifully with hearty winter fare.
$12.50 per bottle/$135.00 per case w/10% discount
2008 Becker-Landgraf Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Unfiltered (Germany)
This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill Mayer “The Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) is light in color but not in flavor. I’m always amazed by folk who look at a wine’s color and, if it’s not black, assume the wine is light, rosé, and thoroughly uninteresting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Like many great Pinots (Romanée Conti, for example), the color is light but the flavors are long and very beautiful. A seductive spiciness is enhanced by the elegant acidity and slightly creamy texture. This is a winery that you simply cannot afford to miss.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. Then again, he is a poet!
$21.50 per bottle/$232.20 per case w/10% discount
Fine print:
10% discount on any full or mixed case.
We do not, at this time, accept credit cards, but happily take checks or cash.
Our minimum order is three bottles plus a $5.00 delivery fee (within Marin). We offer free delivery within Marin for six bottles or more. Note: someone 21 years old or older must be home to accept the wine. For delivery outside of Marin, call me.
Payment requested at time of order.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Thanksgiving Wines
Greetings!
In response to numerous requests, we are changing our minimum order and delivery policies. We will continue to offer free delivery in Marin County for orders of six bottles or more, but our new minimum order is three bottles plus a $5.00 delivery fee.
To purchase any of our selections or to arrange delivery, please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244.
Here’s what we have for Thanksgiving:
2009 Benaza Monterrei Godello (Spain)
Godello, an indigenous Spanish grape from Gallicia, is the star of this apple crisp white wine. This wine will win friends and influence people… that is, if you share it. $13.50 per bottle/$145.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Benito Santos Albariño (Spain)
The grapes that make this organic white beauty come from vineyards owned by the Church and watched over by an eighth century chapel. Made by San Franciscan Todd Blomberg, this wine will shake all of your Chardonnay drinking friends from their stupor and awaken them to the possibilities that await those willing to take the wine road less traveled… $16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi (Spain)
This is our best selling white. A blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain, we tried for months to get it back in stock, and now we’ve got it… lots of it! Our friend Idie describes it as a “vevi, vevi good wine.” This wine has a wonderful citrus quality; it’s a real palate cleanser. We’d sell it with a straw, but that’s illegal. However, it does come with a screw cap for your convenience. $14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
In response to numerous requests, we are changing our minimum order and delivery policies. We will continue to offer free delivery in Marin County for orders of six bottles or more, but our new minimum order is three bottles plus a $5.00 delivery fee.
To purchase any of our selections or to arrange delivery, please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244.
Here’s what we have for Thanksgiving:
2009 Benaza Monterrei Godello (Spain)
Godello, an indigenous Spanish grape from Gallicia, is the star of this apple crisp white wine. This wine will win friends and influence people… that is, if you share it. $13.50 per bottle/$145.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Benito Santos Albariño (Spain)
The grapes that make this organic white beauty come from vineyards owned by the Church and watched over by an eighth century chapel. Made by San Franciscan Todd Blomberg, this wine will shake all of your Chardonnay drinking friends from their stupor and awaken them to the possibilities that await those willing to take the wine road less traveled… $16.00 per bottle/$172.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi (Spain)
This is our best selling white. A blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain, we tried for months to get it back in stock, and now we’ve got it… lots of it! Our friend Idie describes it as a “vevi, vevi good wine.” This wine has a wonderful citrus quality; it’s a real palate cleanser. We’d sell it with a straw, but that’s illegal. However, it does come with a screw cap for your convenience. $14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 Peciña Rioja Joven (Spain)
Our first Rioja! Francie and I have had the pleasure to taste several wines from these folks, all made from the Tempranillo grape, and they truly express the place where they are from. Take a look at these photos, and tell me they don’t make you want to pack up and head for Spain. This is their everyday wine; it’s what they drink while they are waiting for their Gran Reserva to mature. Its deep color and bold flavor says ¡Bienvenidos a España!” $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
Our first Rioja! Francie and I have had the pleasure to taste several wines from these folks, all made from the Tempranillo grape, and they truly express the place where they are from. Take a look at these photos, and tell me they don’t make you want to pack up and head for Spain. This is their everyday wine; it’s what they drink while they are waiting for their Gran Reserva to mature. Its deep color and bold flavor says ¡Bienvenidos a España!” $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Bielsa (Spain)
One of our crowd pleasers is back! Our friend Velvy loves this wine, so you should, too. There is no pretense to this wine from the Campo de Borja region. It is made from the Grenache grape and is truly built for comfort. This dry red is soft and delicate, plush and debonair. The good news is we got a good deal on it, and we’re passing the savings on to you. $11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Coquelet Chiroubles Beaujolais (France)
This wine smells like ripe plums and cherries ready to be picked. Its generous fruit is perfectly balanced with good acidity. This one begs to be enjoyed with a meal. I think this wine will develop nicely for several years and will benefit from decanting. $21.50 per bottle/$232.20 per case w/10% discount
Champagne Pierre Moncuit-Delos Grand Cru Le Mesnil (France)
Well now, what would the holidays be without Champagne? This one is from a family owned estate, not from some mega corporation that makes a million bottles a year. When I put my nose in the glass, my first thought was it smells like a fresh baked apple pie. Just looking at the fine bead of bubbles in a glass of this wine makes me happy! $39.00 per bottle/$421.20 per case w/10% discount
One of our crowd pleasers is back! Our friend Velvy loves this wine, so you should, too. There is no pretense to this wine from the Campo de Borja region. It is made from the Grenache grape and is truly built for comfort. This dry red is soft and delicate, plush and debonair. The good news is we got a good deal on it, and we’re passing the savings on to you. $11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
2009 Coquelet Chiroubles Beaujolais (France)
This wine smells like ripe plums and cherries ready to be picked. Its generous fruit is perfectly balanced with good acidity. This one begs to be enjoyed with a meal. I think this wine will develop nicely for several years and will benefit from decanting. $21.50 per bottle/$232.20 per case w/10% discount
Champagne Pierre Moncuit-Delos Grand Cru Le Mesnil (France)
Well now, what would the holidays be without Champagne? This one is from a family owned estate, not from some mega corporation that makes a million bottles a year. When I put my nose in the glass, my first thought was it smells like a fresh baked apple pie. Just looking at the fine bead of bubbles in a glass of this wine makes me happy! $39.00 per bottle/$421.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 Château Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc (France)
This is a delightful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. It reminds me of Grace Kelly in Rear Window, sheer elegance. Golden in color, redolent of spring blossoms, this wine is a classic. It’s like a favorite book that every time you read, you find something new to like about it. It pairs well with lighter fare and does just fine by itself. $15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
This is a delightful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. It reminds me of Grace Kelly in Rear Window, sheer elegance. Golden in color, redolent of spring blossoms, this wine is a classic. It’s like a favorite book that every time you read, you find something new to like about it. It pairs well with lighter fare and does just fine by itself. $15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2008 Saint Martin de la Garrigue Tradition (France)
This wine was a big hit at a recent tasting. I heard lots of oohs and ahs as people put their noses into their glasses. A blend of Syrah and Carignan, it is an exemplar of a great Rhône style blend. This one, however, comes from the Languedoc, not the Rhône. The scent of wild thyme and black olives reaches out to greet you from the glass. It works well with medium to heavy fare and is a perfect red wine for your favorite fall meals. $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
This wine was a big hit at a recent tasting. I heard lots of oohs and ahs as people put their noses into their glasses. A blend of Syrah and Carignan, it is an exemplar of a great Rhône style blend. This one, however, comes from the Languedoc, not the Rhône. The scent of wild thyme and black olives reaches out to greet you from the glass. It works well with medium to heavy fare and is a perfect red wine for your favorite fall meals. $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Château d’Oupia Les Hérétiques (France)
We offered this wine this past summer as part of our Back to School sale, and it was a hit! We’re bringing it back as we still have eight more months of school, but who’s counting? This time, though, there’s an added bonus. We will donate all profits from the sale of this wine to Partners in Health. But don’t just buy it for the donation – it’s an excellent value and a great example of price to quality ratio. This is a perfect party wine for your holiday gatherings, a real quaffer. One more thing – the label is beautiful. $9.50 per bottle/$102.60 per case w/10% discount
We offered this wine this past summer as part of our Back to School sale, and it was a hit! We’re bringing it back as we still have eight more months of school, but who’s counting? This time, though, there’s an added bonus. We will donate all profits from the sale of this wine to Partners in Health. But don’t just buy it for the donation – it’s an excellent value and a great example of price to quality ratio. This is a perfect party wine for your holiday gatherings, a real quaffer. One more thing – the label is beautiful. $9.50 per bottle/$102.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 Domaine de Colette Beaujolais-Village (France)
Currently, the wine world is buzzing about how great the 2009 vintage from Beaujolais is. I am usually skeptical when I hear such great things about a vintage. Usually the hype raises my expectations so high that I end up being disappointed. Not this time, though. I am here to tell you, believe the hype! Made from 100 percent Gamay, this little baby has a color and flavor that reminds me of cherries. I know it’s not much of a description but, in Francie’s words, yum! $14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2008 Becker-Landgraf Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Unfiltered (Germany)
This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill Mayer
“The Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) is light in color but not in flavor. I’m always amazed by folk who look at a wine’s color and, if it’s not black, assume the wine is light, rosé, and thoroughly uninteresting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Like many great Pinots (Romanée Conti, for example), the color is light but the flavors are long and very beautiful. A seductive spiciness is enhanced by the elegant acidity and slightly creamy texture. This is a winery that you simply cannot afford to miss.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. Then again, he is a poet!
$21.50 per bottle/$232.20 per case w/10% discount
2008 Hauth-Kerpen Riesling Blauschiefer (Germany)
Currently, the wine world is buzzing about how great the 2009 vintage from Beaujolais is. I am usually skeptical when I hear such great things about a vintage. Usually the hype raises my expectations so high that I end up being disappointed. Not this time, though. I am here to tell you, believe the hype! Made from 100 percent Gamay, this little baby has a color and flavor that reminds me of cherries. I know it’s not much of a description but, in Francie’s words, yum! $14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2008 Becker-Landgraf Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Unfiltered (Germany)
This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill Mayer
“The Pinot Noir (Spätburgunder) is light in color but not in flavor. I’m always amazed by folk who look at a wine’s color and, if it’s not black, assume the wine is light, rosé, and thoroughly uninteresting. Nothing could be further from the truth. Like many great Pinots (Romanée Conti, for example), the color is light but the flavors are long and very beautiful. A seductive spiciness is enhanced by the elegant acidity and slightly creamy texture. This is a winery that you simply cannot afford to miss.” I couldn’t have said it better myself. Then again, he is a poet!
$21.50 per bottle/$232.20 per case w/10% discount
2008 Hauth-Kerpen Riesling Blauschiefer (Germany)
This description is from the poet and wine importer Bill Mayer This is a lovely Mosel with good, though not overbearing acidity, and only around 5 grams of residual sugar – very dry. But it’s beautifully balanced, not in the least tart, and is perfect for picnics, light dishes, or probably just about anything. If you like minerals in wine, this is the one for you. I’ve been glugging it down with chicken dishes and have felt no remorse whatsoever. Maybe this is the wine you should back your U-Haul up to the warehouse for. And don’t rent one of those puny U-Haul trailers. Get a big one; you’ll need it. I’m ready and willing to help.
$12.75 per bottle/$137.70 per case w/10% discount
2008 Pollerhof Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
This is a fabulous food friendly organic white made from Grüner Veltliner, a grape native to Austria. Conveniently packaged in a one-liter bottle, this wine is capable of disappearing right before your eyes. I like to open one of these to enjoy while I’m cooking. I often add a splash of it to whatever I’m preparing on the stove and enjoy some more of it with my meal. This wine is truly refreshing with its lovely citrus and floral nose. It is a great cocktail white and pairs particularly well with Asian or Indian foods. $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Pollerhof Grüner Veltliner (Austria)
This is a fabulous food friendly organic white made from Grüner Veltliner, a grape native to Austria. Conveniently packaged in a one-liter bottle, this wine is capable of disappearing right before your eyes. I like to open one of these to enjoy while I’m cooking. I often add a splash of it to whatever I’m preparing on the stove and enjoy some more of it with my meal. This wine is truly refreshing with its lovely citrus and floral nose. It is a great cocktail white and pairs particularly well with Asian or Indian foods. $12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
NV Prosecco Sorelle Bronca Prosecco (Italy)
Most of the Prosecco imported into the United States is made on an industrial scale like Coca Cola, but not this baby! The Bronca sisters produce this charming organic sparkler, grown on the hills northwest of Venice. The wine has a straw color and a pear aroma that will keep you coming back for more, and it is a perfect foil for one of Francie’s favorite appetizers, olives. $17.00 per bottle/$183.60 per case w/10% discount
Most of the Prosecco imported into the United States is made on an industrial scale like Coca Cola, but not this baby! The Bronca sisters produce this charming organic sparkler, grown on the hills northwest of Venice. The wine has a straw color and a pear aroma that will keep you coming back for more, and it is a perfect foil for one of Francie’s favorite appetizers, olives. $17.00 per bottle/$183.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 La Sibilla Campi Flegrei Falanghina (Italy) This wines comes from the Campania region located on the coast north of Naples. The wine has a lovely mineral and citrus quality. Here’s what the wine maker has to say about his wines: “… La Sibilla is the story of our family, and can be represented by the roots of a vine that combine with the soil over the years, going ever deeper in search of minerals. We are like those roots, and for at least five generations we have worked this fascinating and mysterious little outcropping of earth…” $17.00 per bottle/$183.60 per case w/10% discount
Thursday, October 21, 2010
October Offering
Greetings!
Ah, October… It’s 90 degrees one day, 60 degrees the next. What’s a wine merchant to do? Well, your friends at Community Wines are dealing with the unpredictability of this month by providing a selection of wines that are light to medium bodied and a red that can take a chill.
Some other Community Wines news: We will donate 100 percent of our profits from the sale of any wine imported by Louis/Dressner to Partners in Health. Click here to find out why. If you’ve yet to have a chance, please check out our website: communitywines.com.
2009 Château Ducasse Bordeaux Blanc
This is a delightful blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. It reminds me of Grace Kelly in Rear Window, sheer elegance. Golden in color, redolent of spring blossoms, this wine is a classic. It’s like a favorite book that every time you read, you find something new to like about it. It pairs well with lighter fare and does just fine by itself.
$15.00 per bottle/$162.00 per case w/10% discount
2009 Vevi
This is our best selling white. A blend of Viura and Verdejo from the Rueda region of Spain, we tried for months to get it back in stock, and now we’ve got it… lots of it! Our friend Idie describes it as a “vevi, vevi good wine.” I think if she had another child, she would name it Vevi. This wine has a wonderful citrus quality; it’s a real palate cleanser. We’d sell it with a straw, but that’s illegal. However, it does come with a screw cap for your convenience.
$14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2009 Peciña Rioja Joven
Our first Rioja! Francie and I have had the pleasure to taste several wines from these folks, all made from the Tempranillo grape, and they truly express the place where they are from. Take a look at these photos, and tell me they don’t make you want to pack up and head for Spain. This is their everyday wine; it’s what they drink while they are waiting for their Gran Reserva to mature. Its deep color and bold flavor says ¡Bienvenidos a España!”
$12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Saint Martin de la Garrigue Tradition
This wine was a big hit at a recent tasting. I heard lots of oohs and ahs as people put their noses into their glasses. A blend of Syrah and Carignan, it is an exemplar of a great Rhône style blend. This one, however, comes from the Languedoc, not the Rhône. The scent of wild thyme and black olives reach out to greet you from the glass. It works well with medium to heavy fare and is a perfect red wine for your favorite fall meals.
$12.00 per bottle/$129.60 per case w/10% discount
2009 Domaine de Colette Beaujolais-Village
Currently, the wine world is buzzing about how great the 2009 vintage from Beaujolais is. I am usually skeptical when I hear such great things about a vintage, a book or a film. Usually the hype raises my expectations so high that I end up being disappointed. Not this time, though. I am here to tell you, believe the hype! Made from 100 percent Gamay, this little baby has a color and flavor that reminds me of cherries. I know it’s not much of a description but in a word, yum! I love this wine, and, more importantly, so does Francie. Also, if the weather gets warm, this wine will take a light chill rather nicely.
$14.00 per bottle/$151.20 per case w/10% discount
2008 Château d’Oupia Les Hérétiques
We offered this wine this past summer as part of our Back to School sale, and it was a hit! We’re bringing it back as we still have eight more months of school, but whose counting. This time, though, there’s an added bonus. We will donate all profits from the sale of this wine to Partners in Health. But don’t just buy it for the donation – it’s an excellent value and a great example of price to quality ratio. This is a perfect party wine for your holiday gatherings, a real quaffer. One more thing – everyone loves the label.
$9.50 per bottle/$102.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Bielsa
One of our crowd pleasers is back! Our friend Velvy loves this wine, so you should, too. Check out his band’s website: great music from a member of our community! There is no pretense to this wine from the Campo de Borja region. It is made from the Grenache grape and is truly built for comfort. This dry red is soft and delicate, plush and debonair. The good news is we got a good deal on it, and we’re passing the savings on to you.
$11.00 per bottle/$118.80 per case w/10% discount
To purchase any of our selections or arrange delivery, please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244.
Fine print:
10% discount on any full or mixed case.
We do not, at this time, accept credit cards, but happily take checks or cash.
We offer free delivery within Marin. Note: someone 21 years old or older must be home to accept the wine. For delivery outside of Marin, call me.
Payment requested at time of order.
Please feel free to forward this offer to your friends and family.
If you know people who might like to purchase wine wholesale, please send them my way.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Back to School Sale
Greetings!
In order to mark the start of the school year, Community Wines announces its first annual Back to School Sale. Truth is, I got so overwhelmed by all of the Back to School aisles in the stores and the ads on television, I just had to have a BTS sale of my very own. So here it is:
Please take 15% off all wines in stock (see list below). Teachers, please take 20% off. But wait, there’s more! How about a red wine for $9.50 and a liter bottling of a white for $12.00? This deal is so good I may have to throw in a Ginsu Knife. These wines do not qualify for the discount above. However, I can take 10% off for all case or mixed cases of these two wines.
2008 Château d’Oupia Les Hérétiques
This versatile simple sipper, at 12.5% alcohol, is full bodied and pairs well with a wide range of foods or is just fine on its own. Made from Carignane and Syrah grapes, it is dark in color and reminds me of red fleshed plums. It is produced in Minervois in the Languedoc region of France.
$9.50 per bottle/$102.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Pollerhof Grüner Veltliner
This is a fabulous food friendly organic white made from Grüner Veltliner, a grape native to Austria. Conveniently packaged in a one liter bottle, this wine is capable of disappearing right before your eyes. I like to open one of these to enjoy while I’m cooking. I often add a splash of it to whatever I preparing on the stove and enjoy some more of it with my meal. This wine is truly refreshing with its lovely citrus and floral nose. It is a great cocktail white and pairs particularly well with Asian or Indian foods.
$12.00 per bottle/$132.00 per case w/10% discount
In order to mark the start of the school year, Community Wines announces its first annual Back to School Sale. Truth is, I got so overwhelmed by all of the Back to School aisles in the stores and the ads on television, I just had to have a BTS sale of my very own. So here it is:
Please take 15% off all wines in stock (see list below). Teachers, please take 20% off. But wait, there’s more! How about a red wine for $9.50 and a liter bottling of a white for $12.00? This deal is so good I may have to throw in a Ginsu Knife. These wines do not qualify for the discount above. However, I can take 10% off for all case or mixed cases of these two wines.
2008 Château d’Oupia Les Hérétiques
This versatile simple sipper, at 12.5% alcohol, is full bodied and pairs well with a wide range of foods or is just fine on its own. Made from Carignane and Syrah grapes, it is dark in color and reminds me of red fleshed plums. It is produced in Minervois in the Languedoc region of France.
$9.50 per bottle/$102.60 per case w/10% discount
2008 Pollerhof Grüner Veltliner
This is a fabulous food friendly organic white made from Grüner Veltliner, a grape native to Austria. Conveniently packaged in a one liter bottle, this wine is capable of disappearing right before your eyes. I like to open one of these to enjoy while I’m cooking. I often add a splash of it to whatever I preparing on the stove and enjoy some more of it with my meal. This wine is truly refreshing with its lovely citrus and floral nose. It is a great cocktail white and pairs particularly well with Asian or Indian foods.
$12.00 per bottle/$132.00 per case w/10% discount
Sale Wines
Quantities are limited -- these will go fast!
| Vintage | Wine | Original Price | Sale Price | Teacher Price |
| 2008 | Bielsa Tinto Viñas Viejas | $12.00 | $10.20 | $9.60 |
| 2006 | Mariell Zweigelt | $17.50 | $14.85 | $14.00 |
| 2009 | Chateau le Roc Rosé 2009 | $11.00 | $9.35 | $8.80 |
| 2008 | Domaine Chiroulet Gascogne Blanc | $12.00 | $10.20 | $9.60 |
| 2008 | Domaine Chiroulet Gascogne Rouge | $15.00 | $12.75 | $12.00 |
| NV | FRV 100 NV | $19.00 | $16.15 | $15.20 |
| NV | Cremant du Jura | $20.00 | $17.00 | $16.00 |
| 2007 | Domaine Ilarria Iroleguy | $18.00 | $15.30 | $14.40 |
| 2009 | Pettiot (Sauvignon Blanc) | $13.00 | $11.00 | $10.40 |
| 2007 | Lapeyre Jurançon VV (white) | $19.00 | $16.15 | $15.20 |
For information on any of these wines, please check our website and click on wines. Any questions? Just send us an email.
To purchase any of our selections or arrange delivery please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244
Fine print:
10% discount on any full or mixed case.
We do not, at this time, accept credit cards, but happily take checks or cash.
We offer free delivery within Marin. Note: someone 21 years old or older must be home to accept the wine. For delivery outside of Marin, call me.
Payment requested at time of order.
Please feel free to forward this offer to your friends and family.
If you know people who might like to purchase wine wholesale, please send them my way.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Offering # 4 -- France, encore
Greetings!
I spend a lot of time tasting wines from the road less traveled. My palate and wallet often lead me to Europe. Though France is often known for expensive meals and pricey haute couture, its wines can be a real bargain. This offer features six French selections: two sparkling wines, two reds and two whites. Also, we still have some of the rosé and white from our last offer. If you are interested in reordering any of the wines you’ve had, please let me know. If you’ve yet to visit our website, please check it out! communitywines.com
NV FRV 100
Our first sparkling wine is so sexy that when I first tasted it, I could swear I heard Marvin Gaye singing. The name of the wine, FRV 100 is a French pun. (Eff Air Vay Sont is how the French say “effervescent”.) This wine makes me feel like skipping. It is made from the Gamay grape and is slightly effervescent. The light pink color is a perfect match for the beautifully floral nose. One of my most articulate friends, Leslie G., upon tasting it was reduced to “me likey.” Me too.
$19 per bottle/$205 per case
NV Crémant du Jura Rosé Domaine Labet
Next up is a wine that was requested by another friend, Kathy T. What she wanted was a Crémant from the Jura region. What is Crémant, you ask? It is simply any dry sparkling wine made in France outside of the Champagne region using the champagne method. This Crémant is made in the Jura region, which is just west of the French Alps, and it is delicious. It is strawberry in color, has fine bubbles, and is beautifully dry. This wine does well as an aperitif but also pairs excellently with spicy food.
$20 per bottle/$216 per case
2007 Lapeyre Vitatge Vielh Jurançon Sec
Just to add to the confusion of the world of French wine, France has both the Jura and the Jurançon regions. (Confused yet?) Jurançon is most famous for its sweet wines, but its dry wines, although obscure, are also excellent. This is a rich full-bodied wine, and you can feel its weight in your mouth. The wine has a floral, smoky nose that reminds me of roasting nuts. This wine is organic and the wine maker’s goal is to have his wines express the place they are made. They do!
$19 per bottle/$205 per case
2009 Domaine Ricard Touraine Petiot Blanc
And now, for your immediate drinking pleasure, from Touraine in the Loire Valley, real Sauvignon Blanc. That’s right, a crisp clean golden beauty with what our friend Rob B. described as the scent of a lady’s handkerchief. This wine is a perfect start to a summer meal. At table, it works well with light fare.
$13 per bottle/$140 per case
2003 Chateau de Cugat
Bordeaux has fallen out of favor of late. Not the outrageously expensive ones that people actually buy and sell in a futures market, but the everyday bottles that, years ago, were a common gateway into the world of wine. I say “Enough!” Bordeaux is a fabulous value, and if you try this one you’ll see why. This wine is a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. It reminds me of velvet: soft, supple and smooth. If this wine were a skin lotion, you might want to put it on throughout the day.
$13 per bottle/$140 per case
2007 Domaine Ilarria Iroleguy
Selling wine brings out the missionary in me. Often, like my religious counterparts, I find myself preaching words that not everyone is interested in hearing. Don’t worry, I’m not about to start passing out copies of the Watchtower. Our next wine is from Iroléguy, the Basque region of France, spitting distance from the Spanish Border. Organic, made from Tannat, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, this is a wine that tastes better the second day. Unlike me, the wine will age gracefully for several years. You can enjoy it now, but it’s best if you open it up and pour it a few hours before drinking it. This is a dark, brooding beauty.
$18 per bottle/$194 per case
If you would like to purchase one of each of the above selections, the total, with tax, is $111.18.
If you would like to purchase a mixed case (two of each of the above selections) the total, with tax, is $200.12.
P.S. Apparently, those fabulous folks at Google have come up with a simple, secure for way for us to take credit card orders. We are investigating their new system. In the meantime, we’re still checks only. Also, check out this great article in the New York Times by Eric Asimov about unusual wines. Please note: we carry several wines made from the grapes mentioned in the article, and more are coming soon!
To purchase any of our selections or arrange delivery please contact us at communitywines@gmail.com or call 415-454-1244.
Fine print:
10% discount on any full or mixed case.
We do not, at this time, accept credit cards, but happily take checks or cash.
We offer free delivery within Marin. Note: someone 21 years old or older must be home to accept the wine. For delivery outside of Marin, call me.
Payment requested at time of order.
Please feel free to forward this offer to your friends and family.
If you know people who might like to purchase wine wholesale, please send them my way.
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