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Julius Treis | Winemaker Tasting | Friday, May 20th, 4-6p – FREE Bottle Signing & Samples

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Wappen_Treis_WeinIt is not everyday you get to meet, hang out with, and sample wine with a worldclass winemaker so take advantage of a very special evening at the Beverage Warehouse!

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Join us Friday, May 20th, from 4-6p for FREE bottle signing  & samples with Tobias, Julius Treis winemaker extraordinaire.

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Julius Treis wines exude spring.  Especially Riesling wine.  Riesling gives you light floralness with a touch of sweetness – Dornfelder (you gotta come in and try it!) is soft, rich, red wine with a not-overbearing structure, perfect for warm days and cool nights.

 

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We are muchly looking forward to this tasting, we hope to see you enjoying wine and chatting with an acclaimed European winemaker!

Wine Tasting Menu:

  • Dornfelder Trocken ’14 (RED)

  • Riesling Trocken ’13

  • Riesling Feinherb ’14

  • Riesling Spatlese ‘Alte Reben’ Trocken ’12

  • Riesling Spatlese ‘Mullay Hofberg’ Feinherb ’12/’13

From julius-treis.de:

JuliusTreis-02~ The Vineyards ~

Our vineyards are about 90% in steep and Steilstlagen. We manage our vineyards in harmony with nature and are you still defenseless. Year after year, we are bursting to unpredictable weather to harvest ripe and healthy grapes. By selektionierte Hand picking in several reading passages we harvest the grapes in ideal ripeness.

The Mullay-Hofberg is our leading position in the every year our best wines grow. Innumerable small terraces and dry-stone walls; a steep slope with about 150m height difference; ungrafted, over 50 years old vines; the orientation to South south-east; the blue slate floor.

All together it makes the editing process Knochenjob which would be impossible without idealism and striving for highest qualities.

Müller-Thurgau, Pinot Blanc, Dornfelder and Pinot Noir are cultivated on slopes and complement our Riesling selection.

 

JuliusTreis-03~ The History ~

The winery Julius Treis is in Reil on the Moselle and looks back on a long tradition of wine. Since 1684 our family is connected to the viticulture. Each generation loved and
lived viticulture. Today Tobias Treis continues the tradition.

This 5-hectare vineyard has mainly devoted to Riesling. This is grown in the steep and Steilstlagen. The management here is carried out exclusively by hand. A small part of the vineyards in the slopes is additionally fitted with Pinot Blanc, Müller-Thurgau, Dornfelder and Pinot Noir.

 

JuliusTreis-04~ Tobias & Andrea ~

Tobias –

Since 2008 Tobias Treis gives the wine its own handwriting. The Studied Dipl. Ing. For oenology continues the high quality struts and the family tradition and supplemented it with new knowledge, passion, idealism and innovative ideas.

Andrea –

Andrea works as a biological-technical assistant in a winery in the wine laboratory. As former Mosel wine queen (2011-2012) Andrea represented the Mosel Riesling in the world. In her spare time she is Tobias, since 2011, laid aside organizes events and remains an enthusiastic ambassador for the Mosel wine.

 

JuliusTreis-05~ Tradition ~

The generations collected knowledge of terroir, peculiarities of vineyards and legendary stories are our little treasures. They are preserved and passed down from generation to generation. This wealth of experience and intuition can be found in our wines again.
So you can taste the origins and fine vintage differences.

Maintaining tradition does not keep ashes but keep embers glowing on.

JuliusTreis-06~ Generations ~

Irma and Theo Treis led together over 40 years the fortunes of the estate. Theo Treis is Tobias Treis advice. He leads the treasury of the estate, in the mature many liquid treasures from more than 6 decades. Irma Treis supervised and cared passionately our holiday guests, Rebstock sponsors and guests in Schöppchengarten.

 

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Underwood Wine Cans | Union Wine Co. | Pinot Noir | Pinot Gris | Rose

underwood-wine-canCanned wine?  Oh hell yeah!

Perfect for any place that doesn’t allow glass and highly portable, Underwood Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris wine cans have been a huge hit for the past year – we’re stoked to announce the arrival of Rosé cans!

 

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Underwood Rosé wine cans are a one time shot to us this year so what we have in stock, is all we’ll get so test drive one and if you like it, stock up!

 

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Union Wine Co. Underwood Wine Cans | All types $5.99 / 375ml

 

2015 UNDERWOOD ROSÉ WINE –
12% ABV | Oregon

Straight from the Rosé City! Drinkable, unpretentious and travel-ready, this is the perfect wine for action lounging, such as poolside shindigs, outdoor music festivals, backyard BBQ’s with friends or anywhere that calls for serious lounging. It’s set to become your favorite spring and summer staple.

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, watermelon, and peach

UNDERWOOD PINOT NOIR –
13% ABV | Oregon

This Pinot works hard for the working people. Telling a truly Oregon story, the wine draws from vineyards across the state. Each site adds its unique mark to the final Underwood blend, which highlights the rich juicy flavors of Oregon Pinot at an extraordinary price. The perfect wine to enjoy anywhere, any day of the week.

Tasting Notes: Cherry, blackberry and cola

87 Points & Best Buy
Underwood is fast-becoming one of Oregon’s best values in Pinot Noir. Light and pretty raspberry fruit gains mass and flavor interest with well-integrated veins of stem and earth. It’s nicely balanced and true to variety.  – Wine Enthusiast

UNDERWOOD PINOT GRIS –
13% ABV | Oregon

As do its Pinot Noir and Rosé counterparts, the Underwood Pinot Gris speaks of a journey across Oregon. Sourcing fruit from vineyards spanning the peaks and valleys of the state, this wine is the perfect everyday refresher, making us nostalgic for our long-awaited Oregon summer backyard BBQs.

Tasting Notes: Lemon, apple and pear

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Kosher Wine For Passover – chag kasher v’same’ach

Passover is April 22-30 this year, below is every drop of Kosher wine  currently available to us,
chag kasher v’same’ach (חַג כָּשֵׁר וְשָׂמֵחַ)!

 

(Manischewitz not shown but in stock!)

kosher-wine-teal-lakeTeal Lake – All Kosher for Passover

  • Teal Lake Shiraz | $12.99
  • Teal Lake Chardonnay | $12.99
  • Teal Lake Moscato | $11.99
  • Teal Lake Red Moscato | $11.99

From www.royalwine.com:

What makes a wine kosher?

A big misconception about kosher wine is that it’s made differently from non-kosher wine or it’s been “blessed” by a Rabbi.  In fact, kosher and non kosher wines are made the same way, it’s just the handling that is a little different.

In order for wine to be kosher it must adhere to the following:

  • A Sabbath-observing Jew to handle the process.
  • Each and every ingredient added, whether in filtration or clarification along the vinification process must be kosher.
    All tools and equipment must be dedicated to kosher winemaking alone.
  • Aside from the constraints mentioned above, there needn’t be any difference between the techniques used to make a fine kosher wine or a fine non-kosher wine.

What does mevushal mean?

  • Mevushal is perhaps the most misunderstood term in the kosher wine tradition.
  • In Hebrew, mevushal means literally boiled. However, mevushal wines are not heated to a boiling temperature. Thanks to modern-day technology, mevushal wines are flash-pasteurized to a temperature that meets the requirements of an overseeing rabbi. The technique does not noticeably harm the wine. In fact, flash-pasteurization is used at a number of very well known non-kosher wineries, where it is thought to improve certain aromatics.
  • For Jews, however, the technique simply alters the spiritual quality of a kosher wine, making it less susceptible to ritual proscription. That means anyone—whether kosher or not—can open a bottle of mevushal wine and have it retain its kosher status. Non-mevushal, wines are more sensitive to religious constraints and must be opened and poured only by Sabbath-observant Jews.

 

kosher-wine-recanatiRecanati – All Kosher for Passover

  • Recanati Yasmin White | $9.99
  • Recanati Yasmin Red | $9.99
  • Recanati Merlot | $13.99
  • Recanati Chardonnay | $13.99
  • Recanati Cabernet Sauvignon | $13.99
  • Recanati Sauvignon Blanc | $12.99

From recanati-winery.com:

The winery produces four wine labels – Yasmin, Recanati, Reserve and Special Reserve.

The wines are produced from the best wine grapes by means of traditional winemaking techniques while using cutting edge technology.

The wines are kosher for Passover and throughout the year and are produced under the supervision of Rabbi Weiss from Kfar Haroeh (Chief Rabbinate), and of the Orthodox Union (OU).

 

kosher-wine-kesserKesser – All Kosher for Passover

  • Kesser Semi-Sweet | $6.99
  • Kesser Semi-Dry | $6.99
  • Kesser Concord Grape | $6.99

 

From www.chabad.org

The holiday of Pesach, or Passover, falls on the Hebrew calendar dates of Nissan 15-22. Here are coinciding secular dates for the upcoming years:

2016:   April 22-30

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Rocca di Frassinello Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC – Outstanding Flavor, Ratings, and Price!

frassinello-ornello-wineI am delighted to highlight Rocca di Frassinello Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC 2012 this week!

My industry friends at
Trattoria Delia
(www.trattoriadelia.com)
rip through this wine
and once you try it,
you’ll know why.

toscana_map_smornello-italian-wineOrnello instantly takes your senses across the Atlantic Ocean and drops them off in the heart Tuscany.

Breathing in aromas of redcurrants, stewed cherries, and vanilla then letting the earthy, almost balsamic like flavors wash over your palate is an exquisite experience.   Ornello is savory and full-bodied, yet round with supple and velvety tannins.

Savoring Ornello by itself is a treat.  Having Ornello with Pappardelle, Bistecca all Fiorentina, other meat dishes, or even cold cuts and ripe cheese is a memorable culinary experience.

ornello-wine-labelAt only $32.99 a bottle, Ornello is an affordable luxury that you can stun your family or friends with at your next gathering.  Ornello punches way above its weight, it is one of the top 10 wines in the store for under $40.

Distributed by my friends at www.calmontbeverage.com, snag a bottle of Ornello and drink it now, with friends, or toss one in the wine cellar and break into it in case of a stunning wine emergency.

–  Jason, Beverage Warehouse Wine & Beer Manager

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From viaswine.com:

WINE DESCRIPTION
The image used on the label represents the “Maremma cowboy” a symbol of elegance and strength typical of Maremma. Still today, Ornello is the name of the wooden lance used to move cattle. The only Rocca di Frassinello wine with Syrah, this wine has a full and rich character with a nice elegance and freshness, typical of the winery style.

  • Owner: Paolo Panerai
  • Winemaker: Alessandro Cellai
  • Varietals: 40% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 20% Syrah
  • Alcohol Content: 14%
  • Production: 50,000 bottles
  • Vineyard Location: Giuncarico/Gavorrano-Grosseto
  • Orientation: South west, South east
  • Elevation: From 40 to 100 m a.s.l.
  • Vines Planted: 1999-2003
  • Trellising: Spurred cordon
  • Vines/Acre: 5,900/Ha
  • Soil: Schist soil and medium mixture rich on clay and skeleton

Vinification
Maceration on the skins with frequent delestages and pumpings over for 20-25 days. Fermentation using natural yeasts in stainless steel for 15 days at a controlled temperature of 27°C.

Aging Process
10 months in 225 L French barrique, bottle refined for six months.

Reviews:

2012 Rocca di Frassinello Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC – 90 pts.
Wine Advocate, September 2015
The 2012 Maremma Toscana Ornello is a blend of Sangioveto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah. It shows a full and voluptuous style although it is hard to recognize the varietal characteristics given the various contrasting elements of the blend. You get the acidity of Sangiovese with the aromatic softness of both the Merlot and the Syrah backed by the natural structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon. Ornello may be lost among the vast sea of super Tuscan-inspired reds, but this wine shows very attractive features nonetheless. -Monica Larner

2012 Rocca di Frassinello Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC – 90 pts.
James Suckling, October 2014
“Cigar box, olive tapenade and Kirsch. Fullbodied and robust with chewy tannins, reflective of the hot 2012 vintage. Drink now.” -James Suckling

2012 Rocca di Frassinello Ornello Maremma Toscana DOC – 90 pts.
Wine Spectator, October 2014
“Taut and dense, showing cherry, mushroom, leather and chocolate aromas and flavors. Fresh and complex, with assertive tannins that need time to integrate. Fine length. Best from 2016 through 2023.” -Bruce Sanderson

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Eric Chavalier Chardonnay

Joy abounds whenever a Kermit Lynch pre-order of wine arrives at the Bevie!

chevalier-chardonnayEric Chavalier Chardonnay is a gorgeous expression of French Chardonnay – not too oaky or too sweet, it is a Chardonnay for non-Chardonnay drinkers and Chardonnay lovers alike.

This Chardonnay exudes spring with a little bit of floralness and a touch of creaminess.  Drink by itself or with basil pesto pasta, fresh cheese, or lemon chicken… this well rounded and delicious French white is one of the best white wines you can buy for under $20.

Chevalier Chardonnay is NOT a regular stock item, we can only get a couple times a year so toss an extra bottle in the fridge and delight yourself and your guests with this classic French vin the next time you need a white wine!

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Eric Chavalier Chardonnay – $13.99 sale!

From kermitlynch.com:

GENERAL INFORMATION –

  • Country:  France
  • Region:  Loire
  • Appellation(s):  Vin de Pays du Val de Loire, Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu
  • Producer:  Éric Chevalier
  • Founded:  Four generations old
  • Annual Production:  22,000 cases
  • Farming:  Lutte Raisonnée

VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION –

  • Grapes are slowly and gently crushed by pneumatic press
  • Juice is transferred underground into glass-lined cuves
  • Natural fermentation by indigenous yeasts
  • Wines age on the lees for 8-10 months, and lees are stirred regularly
  • Wines are never racked or filtered

Éric Chevalier –

kermit-lynch Éric Chevalier is a rising star in the Nantais of the Loire Valley. For ten years, he sourced fruit for a large négociant in the Touraine.  In 2005, he decided to return to his hometown of Saint-Philbert de Grandlieu, just southwest of Nantes, and ended up taking over the family domaine, Domaine de l’Aujardière, the next year. His father, a talented vigneron who did not bottle much of his wines and was well-known as a high-quality source of bulk wine, had stopped working the vineyards and the vines were either going to have to be pulled up and replanted, or sold.  Éric was anything but enthusiastic. Little by little his passion grew, and today he is proud to be the fourth generation to farm the domaine. He is also proud to be bottling more and more of the family’s production himself. Éric sustainably farms twenty-five hectares of vines, producing wines of great character and finesse. He found his future in his family’s past.

The Nantais is a maritime climate, and the vineyards are not far from the Atlantic Ocean. Consequently, there is an interesting variety of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks, as this area once was ocean floor. Of the twenty-five hectares he farms, a large percentage of his production is dedicated to the production of Melon de Bourgogne (Muscadet Côtes de Grand Lieu, mostly from old vines in the superb lieu-dit of La Butte). The soils here are comprised primarily of serpentinite and quartz, with the exception of his ancient granite parcel known as La Noë. The other half of his crop (Chardonnay, Fié Gris, and Pinot Noir, among others) goes towards the production of Vin de Pays du Val du Loire, and the soils are rich in granite, sand, and silt. Of these “country” wines, the most notable is Éric’s Fié Gris. This grape, pulled out of vineyards for many years to be replaced with the more profitable Sauvignon Blanc, is indigenous to the Loire. Also known as Sauvignon Rose or Sauvignon Gris, Éric’s vines are one of the few remaining strongholds of this elegant and luscious varietal. It makes an impression, with almost an Alsatian exoticism.

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Girl & Dragon Malbec – On Sale!

girl-dragon-malbec-argentinaSouth American Malbec has been on fire for the past couple of years because of its outstanding value and flavor.

Packing a big punch of flavor for $10.99, Girl & Dragon Malbec won’t be on sale forever so grab an extra bottle or two of this robust wine for your next gathering!

  • Vintage: 2014
  • Varietal: Malbec
  • Source: Mendoza, Argentina
  • Aromas and Flavors:
    A fierce red wine with bright berry flavors and a soft, lush texture.
  • Daring Pairings:
    Paella, grilled meats, heartystews.