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2012 Picpoul ~ April DEWN Release

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 13:40:00 GMT

2012 Picpoul ~ April DEWN Release
Buy Now: $20.00

2012 Picpoul
(peek-poule rhymes with "joule")

$20 per bottle / $216 percase
$17 per bottle / $192 per case(Members)

This wine will be released on Monday, April 22nd to membersonly in the DEWN club shipment. For moreinformation about joining our wine club, please dial 888.819.6789option 3.

Some like it tart, and this grape variety certainly is that.Picpoul, literally “lip-stinger,” is a variety of Languedocianorigin, adopted as one of the permitted grapes in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Exceptionally lemony (snicket) with subtle suggestions ofmelon, Asian pear, pea flower and mint in the nose. On the palate,salty citrus rind (!) and perhaps overtones of cherry. Picpoul issaid to possess a certain degree of savory/saltiness, stimulatingthe palate in its quest for satiation/bliss. On that subject, onemight suggest: oysters on the half-shell, indeed any and allshellfish, corn pancakes, grilled fish or codfish brandade.Our staff has discovered that a pairing of lemony, briny Spanishboquerones is truly rockin'.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% picpoul
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Vineyard: Beeswax Vineyard
Alcohol by Volume: 12%
Production: 300 cases
Serving Temperature: 55-60º F
TA: 8.0 g/L
pH: 3.41
Optimal drinkability: Drink now

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2012 Albariño ~ New Release!

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:05:00 GMT

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2012 Albariño ~ New Release!
Buy Now: $20.00

$20.00 per bottle / $216.00per case
$17.00 per bottle / $192.00 percase (Members)

Until 1989 Albariño was one of the rarest wine varieties in theworld, rarely glimpsed outside the Iberian Peninsula. Since thattime, this light yet vibrant white grape has become a darling ofwine geeks worldwide with its preternatural ability to pair withall types of seafood, cheese and salty dishes.

Tasting Notes
The resultant wine is crisp, enormously sleek, racy in texture andutterly varietally true. Dominant nose is citrus–Kaffir lime to bemost specific, but there’s also a vague undertone of peach. On thepalate, there is a concomitant brininess; one is reminded ofground-up oyster shells. You might well intuit that this wine justscreams for a heaping portion of coquillage, a giantmonstre seafood platter that one demolishes in a slightlydepraved ravenous paroxysm: the sheer selfishness ofshellfishness. This is definitely the wine you want with youif you are summoned to the Cabinet (or Kabinett) of Dr.Calamari. Some like it tart.

Vineyard | Production Notes
The Kristy Vineyard in the Salinas Valley, from which derives thedominant component of this blend, is a bit of a wind tunnel, and assuch, remains almost preternaturally cool in temperature during thegrowing season. (It is aided and abetted by the Jespersen Vineyardof Edna Valley, perhaps even cooler.

Vital Statistics
Blend: 100% Albariño
Vineyards: 75% Kristy Vineyard, 25% Jespersen Ranch
Appellation: Central Coast
Alcohol by Volume: 13.2%
TA: 8.0 g/L
pH: 3.13
Serving Temp: 48-52°F
Cellaring: 2-5 years from release (March 2013)
Production: 1,185 cases

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2011 Le Cigare Blanc ~ New Release!

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:04:00 GMT

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2011 Le Cigare Blanc ~ New Release!
Buy Now: $28.00

$28.00 per bottle / $302.40per case
$23.80 per bottle / $268.80 percase (Members)

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Le Cigare Blanc is the white analogue of Le Cigare Volant, ourhomage to the complex blended wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Thegreat white Cigare is not unlike the great white whale; rarelyseen, difficult to catch, yet its name is legend. It’s a rich,savory wine with greater power and extraction than one typicallyfinds at Bonny Doon.

Tasting Notes
Pale gold with green-gold highlights, the grenache blanc dominantblend has a somewhat different aromatic profile from the 2010vintage. A very strong impression of melon, along with Asian pear,pineapple and grapefruit pith, and in the mouth, very rich,sporting a certain modicum of tannin; this bodes exceptionally wellfor great longevity. The wine’s unique flavors will pairexceptionally well with hard cheeses, seafood (lobster especially),roasted poultry, and savory vegetarian strudels or gratins. Pairedwith sushi served with freshly grated wasabi will also be aprofound revelation.

Since 2003, we’ve produced this wondrous blend of grenache androussanne from a single vineyard source, the Beeswax Vineyard inthe Arroyo Seco region of Monterey County. Farmed biodynamically,surrounded by wilderness, and shielded from the cool Pacific Coastwinds by the Santa Lucia Mountains, Beeswax Vineyard grows complex,concentrated and mineral intensive grapes from deeply rooted vines.The ‘11 vintage was a particularly cool growing season, allowing usto produce an intensely flavored wine at a relatively modest degreeof alcohol; the ‘11 Cigare Blanc underwent a complete malolacticfermentation.

Vital Statistics:
Blend: 62% grenache blanc, 38% roussanne
Vineyard: Beeswax
Appellation: Arroyo Seco, Monterey County
Serving Temp: 45-55ºF
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
TA: 6.3 g/L
pH: 3.58
Cellaring: 2-5 years from release (March 2013)
Production: 1,650 cases

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2010 Le Cigare Blanc Réserve

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMT

2010 Le Cigare Blanc Réserve
Buy Now: $50.00

$50.00 per bottle / $540 percase
$42.50 per bottle / $480 per case(Members)

I have written in various places about the inspiration to agewine in demijohns/carboys/bonbonnes. Some of it has comefrom my fascination with oxidation/reduction chemistry, an aspectof wine art/science not well understood and its importance greatlyunappreciated. Years ago, as a young pup I tasted wine from carboywith Dan Wheeler of Nicasio Cellars in his do-it-yourself-handdugcave in Soquel, and was astonished at how youthful were the wines,twenty plus years later, almost as if they had been placed insuspended animation. At about the same time, I also happened totaste the wines from Emidio Pepe in Abruzzo, who also aged hisproduct in demijohns, likewise evincing extraordinary youthfulnessand vitality.

We did some small encouraging experiments years ago, then more orless forgot about them until relatively recently, at which point webegan the carboy ageing project with red Cigare. It wasn’t until’09 that it dooned on me that perhaps there were even moreinteresting things to discover with the white. The ’10 Cigare BlancRéserve, our second vintage of this wine, is absolutely amazing, anadvance over the ’09. To refresh everyone’s memory, this wine ismore or less the same blend as our standard issue Cigare Blanc,apart from the fact that we’ve allowed it to undergo malolacticfermentation, and at that point, we gave it a light SO2 addition,racked it to glass demijohn (bonbonne), where it reposed fora year and a half, getting anaerobically stirred more or lessfortnightly.

The wine derives entirely from the Beeswax Vineyard, located at themouth of the Arroyo Seco, and is farmed biodynamically and producedaccording to biodynamic specifications (very easy on the extraneousadditions).

I’ve had the pleasure of tasting this wine over the last year, andwhat is most remarkable about it is that every time I taste it, itgets younger and younger! The wine was not filtered, and thereforeis partly cloudy, though lately, it is curiously, getting brighterand brighter. The wine has a rich, unctuous texture, despite itsmodest (12ish%) alcohol, as well as possesses the most satisfyingsavoriness. In the nose, there is a wonderful suggestion ofhazelnuts (hmm, white Burgundy, anyone?), as well as a beautifulfragrance of wintergreen and a wine-like pear. A great gastronomywine, one that will perfectly suit rich, cream-based dishes.

Vital Statistics:
Blend: 56% roussanne, 44% grenache blanc (CertifiedBiodynamic®)
Vineyard: Beeswax (Certified Biodynamic®)
Appellation: Arroyo Seco
Serving Temp: 50-55ºF
Alcohol by Volume: 12.4%
TA: 6.2 g/L
pH: 3.62
Optimal drinkability: Drink now-2020
Production: 497 cases

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Case Special ~ 2009 Ca' del Solo Muscat

Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:26:00 GMT

Case Special ~ 2009 Ca' del Solo Muscat
Buy Now: $120.00

12 bottles for only $120 ~ Normally $172.80 percase!

For the final cases of our Certified Biodynamic® 2009 Muscat, weare excited to offer these rock-bottom prices. Our Muscat is madefrom moscato giallo grapes, the "yellow muscat" traditionally foundin the Alto-Adige region of Northeast Italy. This rare variety hasa slightly different floral aspect than the more ubiquitous MuscatBlanc au petits grains. With aromas of lavender and white flower,it also possesses a discreet herbal quality that prevents it frombeing "too pretty," and displays the beautiful crystalline mineralaspect of the Monterey soils in which it was grown.

Pale yellow color with light gold highlights; bright floralnotes of honeysuckle, lilac, and orange blossom bring to mind aperfumed spring garden at dusk. Ripe peach, melon, and yellow applecombine with citrus zest and spearmint on the palate. A brilliantand refreshing apéritif and a superb complement to seafood,poultry, charcuterie and cheeses, and Asian cuisine.

Vital Statistics
Varietal Composition: 98% moscato giallo, 2% loureiro
Vineyard: Ca' del Solo
Appellation: Monterey County
Alcohol by Volume: 12.7%
Residual Sugar: 6.6%
TA: 5.4 g/L
pH: 3.6
Production: 2,300 cases
Certified Biodynamic®

* Offer does not include applicable sales tax and shippingfees. Sorry, no further discounts apply to this special.

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2011 ¿Querry? Sparkling Hard Cider

Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:18:00 GMT

2011 ¿Querry? Sparkling Hard Cider
Buy Now: $16.00

$16.00 per bottle / $172.80per case
$13.60 per bottle / $153.60 percase (Members)

¿Querry? A Getrunkenexperiment.

Query: What might a blend of apple, pear, and quince taste likenaturally fermented (with indigenous yeast)? Result (notsurprisingly): The ethereal suggestion of pineapple quince; thepungent, heady, dusky perfume of pear; and the earthy succulence ofapple. I never thought I'd see... a pome as lovely as Querry. Crispin acidity and bone dry, Querry is the perfect accompaniment to,well, essentially everything. It is composed of virtuallyeverything, but most significantly: 58% pear, 33% apple, and 9%quince.

Excellent with charcuterie, Asian food, seafood, and poultry—fareas humble as meat pie or as elegant as lobster. Querry pears witheverything. Open very carefully, as contents are under somepressure.

Vital Statistics:
Alcohol by Volume: 7.15%
Ingredients: 58% pear, 33% apple, 9% quince
Appellation: 91% California, 9% Oregon
TA: 6.1 g/L
pH: 3.53
Serving Temp: 58º F
Cellaring: 0-2 years from release (Nov. 2012)
Production: 285 cases

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2010 DEWN Sparkling Albariño

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:08:00 GMT

2010 DEWN Sparkling Albariño
Buy Now: $32.00

$32.00 per bottle / $384.00per case
$27.20 per bottle / $307.20 percase (Members)

As seen in People Magazine!

Comfortingly typical Albariño nose–lime zest and peaches. Mediumbead. Just the faintest hint of bracing astringency (is there anyother kind?) on the palate, with medium acidity and exceptionallylong finish. Possibly the very best Korean barbecue wine everconceived.

An important serving note: the Sparkling Albariñois quite effervescent, so please use caution and patience whenopening!

Vital Statistics
Varietal Blend: 100% albariño (sparkling)
Appellation: Central Coast
Vineyards: 84% Jespersen, 16% Ca’del Solo
Alcohol by Volume: 12.5%
TA: 9.81 g/L
pH: 3.30
Serving Temp: 42° F
Cellaring: Drinkable upon release (Sept. 2012) through 2015 (maybebeyond)
Production: 617 cases

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Cigare Family 5-pack

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:26:00 GMT

Cigare Family 5-pack
Buy Now: $150.00

Five-pack: $144
*Members: $122.40

Cigare Family 5-pack ~ 4 table wines, 1 dessertwine
Our flagship white and red Cigare wines, plus a bottle of thenewest edition of the exquisite dessert wine Le Vol des Anges, in apack that's ideal for entertaining parties of eight to ten. Thesuite includes two red, two white, and one dessert:

2008 Le Cigare Volant
Varietal Blend: 45% grenache, 30% syrah, 13% mourvèdre, 7%cinsault, 5% carignane
Our 25th anniversary bottling of Cigare. Rich black fruit flavorswith a discreet spiciness. Tannic and meaty in the lower registers;peppery, fruitful and delicately floral in the top, all the whileshowing great balance and harmony. A very particular fragrance offlowers and aromatic herbs, and even notes of earthy stone.

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Varietal Blend: 62% grenache blanc, 38% roussanne
Pale gold with green-gold highlights, with a very strong impressionof melon, along with Asian pear, pineapple and grapefruit pith, andin the mouth, very rich, sporting a certain modicum of tannin; thisbodes exceptionally well for great longevity.

2011 Le Vol des Anges
Varietal Blend: 60% grenache blanc, 40% roussanne
Rich, fragrant, and honeyed with ethereal suggestions of quince andAsian pear, in 2011 we were favored with prodigious levels ofbotrytis in the grapes of the Beeswax Vineyard, in the Arroyo Secoappellation of Monterey County, resulting in a sweet wine thatsoars beyond one’s wildest gustatory imaginings.

*Offer does not include sales tax.

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Cigare Family 4-pack

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:03:00 GMT

Cigare Family 4-pack
Buy Now: $99.00

Four-pack: $99.00
*Members: $84.15

Cigare Family 4-pack
Our flagship white, pink, and red Cigare wines, plus a bottle theexquisite dessert wine Le Vol des Anges in a pack that's ideal forentertaining parties of eight to ten. The suite includes 1 bottleof each of the following wines:

2008 Le Cigare Volant
Varietal Blend: 45% grenache, 30% syrah, 13% mourvèdre, 7%cinsault, 5% carignane
Our 25th anniversary bottling of Cigare. Rich black fruit flavorswith a discreet spiciness. Tannic and meaty in the lower registers;peppery, fruitful and delicately floral in the top, all the whileshowing great balance and harmony. A very particular fragrance offlowers and aromatic herbs, and even notes of earthy stone.

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Varietal Blend: 62% grenache blanc, 38% roussanne
Pale gold with green-gold highlights, with a very strong impressionof melon, along with Asian pear, pineapple and grapefruit pith, andin the mouth, very rich, sporting a certain modicum of tannin; thisbodes exceptionally well for great longevity.

2012 Vin Gris de Cigare
Varietal Blend: 62% grenache, 17% mourvèdre, 9% roussanne, 6%grenache blanc, 6% cinsault
Discreet nose of alpine strawberry, evolving into a refreshingmintiness with additional air and warming. On the palate, abeautiful natural crispness and a great sleek and savory texture,in virtue of the extended lees contact/bâtonage the winereceived postfermentation. Possibly the most elegant and complexVin Gris de Cigare to date.

2011 Le Vol des Anges
Varietal Blend: 60% grenache blanc, 40% roussanne
Rich, fragrant, and honeyed with ethereal suggestions of quince andAsian pear, in 2011 we were favored with prodigious levels ofbotrytis in the grapes of the Beeswax Vineyard, in the Arroyo Secoappellation of Monterey County, resulting in a sweet wine thatsoars beyond one’s wildest gustatory imaginings.

*Offer does not include sales tax.

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Cigare Family 3-pack

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:58:00 GMT

Cigare Family 3-pack
Buy Now: $80.00

Three-pack: $80.00
*Members: $68.00

Cigare Family 3-pack
Our flagship white, pink and red Cigare wines in a pack that isideal for entertaining parties of six to eight. The suite includesa bottle of each of the following wines:

2008 Le Cigare Volant
Varietal Blend: 45% grenache, 30% syrah, 13% mourvèdre, 7%cinsault, 5% carignane
Our 25th anniversary bottling of Cigare. Rich black fruit flavorswith a discreet spiciness. Tannic and meaty in the lower registers;peppery, fruitful and delicately floral in the top, all the whileshowing great balance and harmony. A very particular fragrance offlowers and aromatic herbs, and even notes of earthy stone.

2011 Le Cigare Blanc
Varietal Blend: 62% grenache blanc, 38% roussanne
Pale gold with green-gold highlights, with a very strong impressionof melon, along with Asian pear, pineapple and grapefruit pith, andin the mouth, very rich, sporting a certain modicum of tannin; thisbodes exceptionally well for great longevity.

2012 Vin Gris de Cigare
Varietal Blend: 62% grenache, 17% mourvèdre, 9% roussanne, 6%grenache blanc, 6% cinsault
Discreet nose of alpine strawberry, evolving into a refreshingmintiness with additional air and warming. On the palate, abeautiful natural crispness and a great sleek and savory texture,in virtue of the extended lees contact/bâtonage the winereceived postfermentation. Possibly the most elegant and complexVin Gris de Cigare to date.

*Offer does not include sales tax. No further discounts areapplicable to this product.

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