Archive for the ‘Bandol’ Category

Le Tempier Rosé Est Arrivé

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Little needs to be said outside of “it’s here,” to excite people about Domaine Tempier’s Rosé. The 2009, like every previous vintage, is stunning, and lays down a serious argument for not just being one of the greatest rosés in the world, but one of the world’s greatest wines. It is just so good going [...]

A Visit from Tour du Bon

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During the summer we received a surprise visit from one of our French winemakers, Agnès Henry from Domaine de la Tour du Bon in Bandol. Agnès came in right as the shop opened and introduced herself. I chatted with her a while and showed her where her wines are located in the shop. This was [...]

July Newsletter Now Available Online

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The July newsletter is now available! Download the PDF by clicking here.
Highlights from this month’s newsletter…
2007 Bandol, Domaine Tempier Pre-Arrival
Yes, I  just arrived at my place near Domaine Tempier and immediately visited to re-taste their great 2007s now that they are in bottle. How convenient!
It is a great vintage for Tempier in the sense that [...]

Independence Day Wines

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The time around July 4th is when French wine sales take a little hit. Domestic wineries jump on the “buy American” bandwagon and people head to their local shops that feature their favorite homegrown wines. This makes sense, right? July 4th = Zinfandel? Why on earth would you buy a bottle of French wine to [...]

2008 Tempier Rosé… It’s Here!

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The moment that you rosé drinkers have been waiting for has finally arrived: the 2008 Bandol Rosé from Domaine Tempier is now in the Berkeley shop! Give us a call at 510.524.1524 or come by the shop and pick some up before we drink it all. No really, we might drink it all…it’s that good.
Also, [...]