Last week, Kermit paid Gary Vaynerchuk of the Wine Library a visit and shot an episode of Gary’s online TV show, Wine Library TV. They recorded an interview of epic proportion, getting into the details of Kermit’s beginnings in wine and tasting three of our imports. Pour yourself a glass of wine, sit back, and enjoy the interview.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

The May newsletter is now available! Download the PDF by clicking here.

In this month’s newsletter…

PRE-ARRIVAL OFFER
2007 GIGONDAS • DOMAINE LES PALLIÈRES

So, two Pallières this year. One wears the designation “Les Racines,” or The Roots. It comes from what were the original vines planted around the ancient winery. I go for the name because, you know me, roots music, roots wine.

The other is “Terrasse du Diable,” Terrace of the Devil, the historic name of a very special parcel at Pallières. Don’t think of either as a cuvée spéciale. This is more like Tempier’s “Migoua” and “Tourtine.” Equal, even similar, but different.

“Les Racines” concentrates on the pretty, flirtatious, seductive, gushing-with-cornucopian-fruit character unique to Pallières. “Terrasse du Diable” has the darker soul, more structure—a more intellectual side, if you will, of the Pallières experience. We found that our two favorite aspects of the Pallières goût de terroir are heightened more when separated.

2007 LES RACINES
$336 per case
(also available in tenths)

2007 TERRASSE DU DIABLE
$336 per case
(also available in magnums, jeroboams, and methuselahs)

WHITE BURGUNDY DISCOUNT
20% by the bottle, 30% by the case

Ever since our economy was Bushwhacked, there has been a slowdown and I want to clear out some remaining inventory and make room for the 2007s, which are beginning to arrive. We are known for our outstanding portfolio of white Burgundy domaines, and it seems that stocking up on these great wines at a drastic discount is a smart move. A list of sale wines is available in the newsletter. Check out this post for notes on our first round of tasting some of these wines and check back for future postings as we taste through more white Burgundy.

Don’t forget to join us for tomorrow’s 18th annual Oyster Bliss event!
Here are the details:
Saturday, April 18th
11am to 4pm
No reservations required.
Hog Island Oysters, homemade sausages by Christopher Lee of Eccolo, and wines by the glass are served à la carte.
Cash only!
Denis Jamain of Domaine de Reuilly will be pouring his wines!
This event is presented by Café Fanny.

Here’s the list of the wines we’ll be pouring by the glass:
NV Grande Réserve Brut 1er Cru • Veuve Fourny
2007 Muscadet • André Brégeon
2007 Reuilly Blanc “Pierres Plates” • Domaine de Reuilly
2006 Bourgogne Vézelay Blanc • Domaine de la Cadette
2006 Chablis • Olivier Savary
2006 Reuilly Rouge • Domaine de Reuilly
2006 Gigondas • Domaine Les Pallières

The Oyster Bliss Line-Up

Last night we had our staff pre-Oyster Bliss tasting. Each year we have to figure it all out again and see if 1) oysters are still the most delectable shellfish and 2) if crisp white wine pairs well with them. Believe it or not, we found out that the answer is “yes” on both accounts. We tasted through about fifteen wines last night to select what we’ll be pouring tomorrow. To whet your palates for tomorrow’s event we’ve included a few fun pictures from last night’s tasting.

Shuckin’.

Kermit finds the right oyster.

Steve Waters selects the next wine.

Don’t serve me one. Serve me a dozen!!

The best party in town!