Martine?s Wines, an importer, changes hands

Martine Saunier started a wine import business in 1979 because she “couldn?t find anything exceptional to drink.” As of last week, she sold that company. Unlike another major transaction this month in the wine world, the buyers are identified and there’s a very professional press release. Saunier, 78, built the business based in Novato, CA [...]

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Fielding Hills Cabernet Franc Vertical Tasting [Wow! Alert]

For those of you who are not familiar with a vertical tasting, it is a tasting in which you taste different vintages of the same wine from the same winery. We were first ?wow?-ed by Fielding Hills in the summer of 2008. Since then, we have visited the winery, tasted all of their new releases, [...]

Fielding Hills Cabernet Franc Vertical Tasting [Wow! Alert] was originally posted on Wine Peeps. Wine Peeps - Your link to great QPR wines from Washington State and beyond.

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California Cremant?

With all the uproar over Korbel “champagne” being poured at Monday’s inauguration, it’s time to wonder aloud whether sparkling wine from California needs a term of its own. Other French bubblies are known as crémant, Spain has cava, Germany has Sekt, even England has Britagne. “Sparkling wine” is incredibly anodyne as a term. Given all [...]

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Dallas Town & Country Wine Trail

Yes folks its that time again for the Dallas Town & Country Wine trail here in North Texas.  This Fall wine trail will be on November 3-4 2012 Saturday & Sunday 1-6pm.  Check the website for more details and map Dallas Town & Country Wine Trail

Source: http://thegrapesaroundtexas.com/2012/10/17/dallas-town-country-wine-trail/

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Five from Maison Nicolas Perrin

I recently got the opportunity to try five wines from the collaboration between Nicolas Jaboulet and the Perrin family. I?ve long enjoyed the offerings from both of these venerable families, and I was intrigued as to what they are producing together. Grapes for Maison Nicolas Perrin are sourced from choice northern Rhône parcels; wine selection [...]

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Sustainability by the wine trade

Everyone uses the term ‘sustainability’ these days, but what it means to everyone can vary enormously. From simple carbon reducing measures, such as using lighter glass bottles and renewable energy, through changes to vineyard practice including organics, and even wholesale regional programmes, the term covers many issues and different levels of commitment. When the issue [...]

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Free Shipping from Wine Library: Start Building the Perfect Case

Wine Library is offering free ground shipping on 12 bottles with code BLACKFRIDAY

Update: Use code CYBERMONDAY for the same deal

Here's 12 wines that for one reason or another caught my eye to get you going:
  1. 2008 Alma Rosa Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills $19.99
  2. 2010 Zepaltas Risuena Pinot Noir $19.98
  3. 2009 Merry Edwards Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir $38.98
  4. 2009 Hayfork Cabernet Sauvignon Lewelling Ranch $59.98
  5. 2011 Pepiere Muscadet Clos Des Briords $14.98
  6. 2009 Pierre Usseglio Mon Aieul Chateauneuf Du Pape $79.98
  7. 2009 Melka Cj Cabernet Sauvignon $42.98
  8. 2010 Melville Pinot Noir Estate $27.98
  9. 2004 Bodegas Resalte De Restia Crianza Selected Harvest $16.98
  10. 2010 Borsao Tres Picos $11.98
  11. 2009 Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon $59.97
  12. 2011 Marcel Lapierre Morgon $23.98
Unfortunately, like all out of state retailers, they can't legally ship to MA. But for folks in other parts of the country, or those who can ship to a state which can receive shipments, this is a nice deal. Here is a concise listing of the states they can ship to:


Offer expires November 23rd, 2012 at 11:59 pm EST.

Wine Retailers: Do you have a free shipping offer going that I could peruse online and build up a similar list? Drop me an email and let me know.

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