PROVENANCE VINEYARDS Unique Soils and Wines in the Heart of the Napa Valley
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The Slocum Press SLOCUM & SONS . IMPORTERS AND PURVEYORS OF FINE WINES & SPIRITS SINCE 1976 VOLUME 2 . ISSUE 4 . 2014 PROVENANCE VINEYARDS UNIQUE SOILS AND WINES IN THE HEART OF THE NAPA VALLEY SITUATED IN RUTHERFORD IN THE HEART OF THE NAPA VALLEY, Provenance Vineyards has been growing and producing distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc since 1999. Over the last fifteen years the wines have continued to show greater power and complexity, thanks in large part to the outstanding winemaking team. Winemaker Chris Cooney works in close step with the Director of Winemaking, Tom Rinaldi, one of the most highly regarded winemakers in California, and the driving force behind the enormous success and popularity of Napa Valley Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. PRIOR TO JOINING PROVENANCE, Tom Rinaldi spent over two decades as the head winemaker at Duckhorn Vineyards. It was during this time at Duckhorn that he refined the styles of Cabernet, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc that made these wines so famous, and established Rinaldi as one of the reference point winemakers for these varietals in California. This expertise has been translated beautifully to the winemaking at Provenance. Lush Merlot, rich yet elegant Cabernet, and exotic, perfumed Sauvignon Blanc – these are the hallmarks of the Provenance wines. As Robert Parker noted in his latest review of California wines, “The delicious Sauvignon Blancs from Provenance are exceptionally well made.” HEWITT VINEYARD P WAVE Adjacent to the Provenance Estate in Rutherford is a small STARTING IN 2011, Provenance introduced Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard that was first planted in 1880. their first new wine in almost a decade. Known as the Hewitt Estate, this vineyard produces some of the Dubbed “P Wave” (a name that refers to the best Cabernet fruit in Rutherford. Tom Rinaldi saw the great frequent earthquakes and seismic activity potential of this historic vineyard, and he made the first Hewitt in Northern California), this full-bodied, Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in the 2001 vintage. This wine has juicy, and bright red wine is a blend of many become highly sought after, and the 2010 vintage was honored grapes, mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, by being named #4 Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator in 2013. Grenache, Syrah, and Tempranillo. A unique Because of the vineyard’s tiny size and its scarcity, you’ll have to blend that exudes power and fruit, this is keep your eyes peeled for the next release! unapologetically delicious! DESCRIPTION ITEM # SIZE CASE BOTTLE PROVENANCE Sauvignon Blanc 2012 51123 750 ml $184 $18.99 PROVENANCE Carneros Merlot 2010 5003703 750 ml $284 $24.67 PROVENANCE Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2011 5033511 750 ml $336 $29 PROVENANCE P Wave Red Blend 2011 5165111 750 ml $336 $29 SLOCUM & SONS . NORTH HAVEN, CT . 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Ron Barceló was certified as Kosher on August 24, 2011, showing the care provided for the fine development of its products at its plant in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic. DESCRIPTION ITEM # SIZE CASE BOTTLE RON BARCELO BLANCO RUM 1508 750 ml $112 $10.83 RON BARCELO DORADO RUM 1509 750 ml $112 $10.83 RON BARCELO ANEJO RUM 1990 1.75 L $128 $26.99 RON BARCELO ANEJO RUM 1510 750 ml $148 $14.33 RON BARCELO GRAN ANEJO RUM 1511 750 ml $188 $17.83 RON BARCELO GRAN ANEJO PLATINUM 1513 750 ml $188 $17.33 RON BARCELO IMPERIAL RUM 1512 750 ml $288 $25 RON BARCELO IMPERIAL 30TH ANNIVERSARY 2747 750 ml $980 $82.66 INSIDE THIS ISSUE 3 10 WINES TO TRY 12 WHAT THE HECK IS THAT? 4 THE CHABLIS DISTRICT 13 ONE FAMILY. ONE FIELD. 5-7 DISTILLERY FEATURE 14 CHINACO TEQUILA 8 PROVENCAL ROSÉ 15 THE ART OF DRINK 9 OLDEST RUM IN PUERTO RICO 16 APRIL PICKS 10-11 SLOCUM IMPORTS ISSUE 4 3 THE SPANISH WINES OF OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS, two visionary Spaniards, Patrick Mata and Alberto Orte, have been passionately dedicated to bringing us “unique terrior-driven wines of extraordinary value” and boy have they succeeded. They started with 3 wines and have expended to over 100 from all over Spain. Their company, Ole Imports, also provides one of the best websites in the business (oleimports.com) which puts all the key information we look for in one page on each of their fantastic wines. Patrick Mata is one of the world’s foremost experts on Spanish wine with a palate second to none. Robert Parker says, “These wines are among my favorites from this motivated company. Readers should seek them out as they represent sensational values from viticultural regions throughout Spain.” THE BEST PART IS Patrick Mata will be in Connecticut with his fantastic portfolio to taste and answer any questions you may have. Patrick will be tasting wines from many regions of all prices, including wines highly sought after and limited in availability. So if you’re looking for value to “pour by the glass” or something special for that “collector” COME JOIN US: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD, FROM 1-5PM AT BARCELONA RESTAURANT 4180 BLACK ROCK TURNPIKE FAIRFIELD, CT 10 WINES TO TRY BARCO DE PIEDRA 2011 IPSUM VERDEJO 2012 100% Tempranillo 100% Verdejo It exhibits notes of flowers, licorice, new saddle leather, black currants Dry and nervy, offering a refreshingly bitter quality to the taut lemon and cherries. and lime flavors. ITEM # 1749811 CASE $120 ITEM #1722112 CASE $88 CAL BLANCA 2009 ZESTOS GARNACHA 2012 100% Tempranillo 100% Garnacha Seductive aromas of raspberry, potpourri and licorice, with a note of Raspberry and cherry on the fragrant nose, with a spicy quality adding white pepper adding lift and vivacity. complexity. ITEM # 1750309 CASE $88 ITEM # 1721812 CASE $72 CARRO 2011 TORREMORON 2012 50% Monastrell, 30% Syrah, 12% Merlot, 8% Tempranillo 100% Tempranillo It possesses spice and earthy, new saddle leather notes intermixed with A beautiful texture, and a big, sweet bouquet of blackberries, black notions of cherry jam, truffles and loamy soil. cherries, licorice and lead pencil shavings. ITEM # 1722411 CASE $72 ITEM # 1714712 CASE $96 CORTIJO RIOJA 2012 PAPA GODELLO 2012 100% Tempranillo 100% Godello Lots of ripe black cherry notes intermixed with hints of roasted herbs, Possesses the texture of a classy white Burgundy, as well as lots of loamy soil and spice box. honeyed citrus, spring flower, quince and apricot characteristics. ITEM # 17202 CASE $68 SIZE 1.5 L ITEM #1726312 CASE $112 ITEM # 1710203 CASE $80 SIZE 750 ml DACU TEMPRANILLO 2011 LUDOVICUS TINTO 2011 100% Tempranillo 40% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 15% Carinena, 15% It exhibits terrific wild berry/Zinfandel-like fruit, pepper, earth and Tempranillo, 10% Merlot roasted herb characteristics. Richly fruity, pure and heady. Juicy and intensely fruity, with sweet blackberry and cherry-cola flavor. ITEM # 1734411 CASE $80 ITEM #1722611 CASE $104 ISSUE 4 4 THE CHABLIS DISTRICT Burgundy Paris The Chablis region is the most northern wine district in Burgundy, France. In fact it actually CHABLIS lies closer to Champagne (19 miles) than Beaune (60 miles) and roughly measures 108 square miles. Only Champagne & Alsace have a more northern location. Chablis’s claim to fame is the geological formation of limestone and clay that it shares with parts of southern England. This soil is known as Kimmeridgian, after the Dorset village of Kimmeridge, and is a composition of limestone, clay and fossilized oyster shells. This soil provides the distinctively mineral and flinty notes that all Chablis drinkers adore. Most Chablis is fermented in stainless steel, but older oak barrels are used in some of the Cru wines. Its close proximity to Paris provided the perfect marketplace for this unique style to gain popularity. The great Chardonnay grape is believed to have been first planted here by Monks in the 12th Century and only later made its way south to the rest of Burgundy. The Class structure is the same as Burgundy. In addition to Chablis AOC and Petite Chablis, there are seven Grand Cru vineyards which are all bundled together on one contiguous southwest facing slope of exceptional location and seventeen Premier Cru vineyards that are scattered around on isolated slopes of excellent exposure. CHABLIS AOC DESCRIPTION ITEM # SIZE CASE BOTTLE DOMAINE VAUDON Chablis AC 2012 849712 750 ml $160 $19.99 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Champs Royaux 2012 817712 750 ml $176 $15.67 LOUIS MAX Chablis St. Jean 2012 848312 750 ml $176 $15.66 CHABLIS PREMIER CRU DESCRIPTION ITEM # SIZE CASE BOTTLE DOMAINE VAUDON Chablis Vaudon 2011 850611 750 ml $224 $19.67 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Fourchaume 2011 829311 750 ml $399 $33.25 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Montee De Tonnere 2011 837511 750 ml $440 $37.67 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Vaulorent 2011 828911 750 ml $520 $44.33 LOUIS MAX Chablis Fourchaume 2011 848411 750 ml $240 $21 CHABLIS GRAND CRU DESCRIPTION ITEM # SIZE CASE BOTTLE DOMAINE VAUDON Chablis Bougros 2011 850311 750 ml $300 (6 btls) $51 DOMAINE VAUDON Chablis Les Clos 2011 850411 750 ml $324 (6 btls) $61.99 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Bougros 2011 837611 750 ml $712 $60.33 WILLIAM FEVRE Chablis Les Preuses 2011 837711 750 ml $784 $66.33 IN THE STORE READ THE BACK LABEL DON’T RECOGNIZE A PRODUCER? 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