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1 KYSELA PERE et FILS, LTD. 331 Victory Road • Winchester, VA 22602 Phone (540) 722-9228 • Fax (540) 722-9258 www.kysela.com MONDOVINO 2020 February 24th & March 2nd, 2020 If you are interested in a particular case price or would like to place an order, please contact your Kysela Père et Fils, LTD. representative. Total Products to Taste: 509 2 ARGENTINA BODEGAS BRESSIA Walter Bressia, owner and winemaker of Bodegas Bressia, has been in the Argentine wine trade for nearly 40 years. Before founding his family winery in 2003, he was the winemaker at Bodega Vistalba and Viniterra. Walter and his wife Marita, along with daughters Marita & Antonella and sons Walter Jr. & Alvaro, produce some of Argentina's finest wines. Walter is one of the most respected winemakers in Argentina, and his concept involves the notion of "Vinos de Autor" (Author's wines) or personalized high-quality wines. Bressia has 320 oak barrels, almost all new French and American oak (60% French, 40% American). 1. 2016 Sylvestra, Espumante Brut Nature Rosé 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo 100% Pinot Noir; aged on the lees 10 months. A very elegant sparkling wine, with red rose and cherry aromas. The wine was fermented in bottle sur lie for 10 months, yielding a more expressive wine with finer texture and bubbles. Suggested Retail Price: $41.99 / bottle 2. 2018 Sylvestra, Sauvignon Blanc 12/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza - Lujan de Cuyo 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Brilliant and intense green yellow color. The nose offers delicate aromas of white peach and grapefruit. It is refreshing, fruity, well-balanced and harmonious on the palate. Suggested Retail Price: $23.99 / bottle 3. 2016 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Cabernet Franc 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza – Uco Valley 100% Cabernet Franc, aged in 60% French and 40% American oak barrels for 12 months. No filtration and no fining. Sourced from Uco Valley vineyards located 3,600 feet above sea level. "The pick of the Monteagrelo wines, at least for me, in 2016, this comes from Vista Flores and is a beautifully judged expression of a variety that has found a home in the Uco Valley. Leafy, fine and refreshing, with black cherry and graphite notes. 2019-26" - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 93 pts - Descorchados, 92 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (February 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle 3 4. 2015 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Syrah 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 100% Syrah. Aged 12 months in new French oak vats. Vineyards are located in Lujan de Cuyo, 3,100 feet above sea level. "This Syrah is major league for Argentina. Earthy plum and herbal aromas of menthol and cola lead to a saturated palate that some might find to be too syrupy for their liking. Blackened berry-fruit flavors are rich, while this fully extracted and ripe Syrah ends with a fiery note; drink through 2022. - MICHAEL SCHACHNER" - Wine Enthusiast (May 2018), 91 pts - Vinous (July 2018), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle 5. 2016 Bressia, Monteagrelo, Malbec 6/750ml Source: Argentina – Mendoza 100% Malbec. Aged 12 months in French and American oak. No filtration & no fining. Sourced from vineyards in Tupungato, La Consulta & Agrelo. "Combining fruit from Agrelo and the Uco Valley is something of a Walter Bressia specialty. This juicy, brambly, well-balanced Malbec blends the two regions to good effect framed by aromatic oak. 2019-24." - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 90 pts - Descorchados 2018, 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $33.99 / bottle 6. 2014 Bressia, Profundo 6/750ml Source: Argentina- Mendoza – Lujan de Cuyo 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Syrah. Aged 12 months in French and American oak, then aged 12 months in the bottle before release. Profundo began during the era of “assemblages” in Argentina; wines from various grapes combined in different proportions, achieving a singular, complete wine with great definition. The Malbec, the Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah come from Lujan de Cuyo vineyards 3,100 feet above sea level. Planted 6,500 plants per hectare. "Profundo was the first wine that Walter Bressia made at his own winery and it’s still one of his best. Combining Malbec with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% each of Merlot and Syrah, it’s plush and intense with classic Agrelo texture framed by sweet oak and underpinned by acidity. 2019-26" - Tim Atkin (Argentina Special Report 2018), 93 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 92 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 91 pts - Vinous (July 2018), 90 pts - Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 90 pts Suggested Retail Price: $49.99 / bottle 4 7. 2013 Bressia, Conjuro 6/750ml Source: Argentina - Mendoza – Uco Valley 50% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, sourced from Gualtallary vineyards, located in the Tupungato area at 3,600 feet above sea level. Aged 18 months in 70% French oak (Taransaud, Mistral, and Radoux), and 30% American oak. Aged additional 24 months in bottle prior to release. Healthy red-ruby. Complex, sexy aromas and flavors of black fruits, mocha, brown spices, tobacco leaf, licorice and flowers. Wonderfully broad and savory on entry, then ripe and sweet in the middle palate; not especially fleshy or outsized but intense and aromatic in the mouth. The very long finish features firm but well-integrated tannins and sexy spices. Classic Gualtallary energy here--and the spine to evolve gracefully for another decade. - Stephen Tanzer" - Antonio Galloni's Vinous (July 2018), 93 pts - Descorchados, 94 pts - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue #237, June 2018), 93 pts - James Suckling (April 2018), 92 pts Suggested Retail Price: $119.99 / bottle CASIR DOS SANTOS Founded in 1862, Casir dos Santos is one of the oldest wineries still operating in Argentina. The winery produces wine from the Uco Valley, Lujan de Cuyo and Maipu. • Uco Valley – Situated at the foot of the Andres, the Uco Valley has a distinct microclimate, with a vast temperature range and complex soils. The resulting wines are intense and refined. Here Casir dos Santos has Cabernet Sauvignon in Gualtallary, Malbec vines in Vista Flores, and a mix of Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines (including 50-year-old plants) in San Carlos. • Lujan de Cuyo – Argentina’s oldest viticultural area. Casir dos Santos has a 10-year-old vineyard in Agrelo, located 3,100 feet above sea level. • Maipu – Casir dos Santos’ Lunlunta vineyard is 13 hectares of old vine Malbec, with some over 100 years old. Casir dos Santos wines are made by head winemaker Fernando Ottaviani and world-renowned winemaker and consultant Didier Debono. Didier consults and makes wine for several wineries in Argentina and Chile, including Kysela's Chilean producer, Siegel Family Wines. 5 8. 2017 Avatar, Cabernet Sauvignon 12/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 3 weeks skin contact maceration. Malolactic fermentation with fine sediments. Brief aging in French oak. 25-year-old vines on alluvial & sand soil. The youngest line from Casir dos Santos, Avatar is the embodiment of the Agrelo’s terroir in a wine. Striking, audacious, joyful, profound. A spontaneous and pleasurable experience for the senses. Presents a vibrant red color with glints of Bordeaux. Great aromatic intensity. The spiciness of the nose is echoed on the palate and combines well with juicy red fruit flavors. It expresses in a very fresh way, with red fruits, sweet tannins and balanced acidity. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle 9. 2018 Avatar, Malbec 12/750ml Source: Argentina-Mendoza-Lujan de Cuyo 100% Malbec. 3 weeks skin contact maceration. Malolactic fermentation with fine sediments. Brief aging in French oak. 25-year-old vines on alluvial & sand soil. Bright ruby color. Ripe fruit aromas and flavors. Sweet tannins with balanced acidity; pleasing freshness. Suggested Retail Price: $13.99 / bottle CHAKANA WINERY Founded in 2002, Chakana is a family owned winery located 960 meters (3,149 feet) above sea level at the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Agrelo, Mendoza. It is one of the leading projects among the new generation of winemakers dedicated to the discovery and expression of the Andean diversity of climate and soils. Chakana is the name given to the Southern Cross constellation by the indigenous people of the Andes highlands. The Chakana is believed to hold the key to finding the perfect timing for the cultivation and harvesting of crops – a calendar, compass & symbolic link between earth and spirit. On May 2, 2002, the Chakana reached perfect vertical position in the sky, marking the beginning of a new farming cycle. It was then that Juan chose the name for his winery, paying homage to the Incan understanding of and respect for nature. Chakana wines are produced by winemaker Gabriel Bloise, whose wines get “better with every vintage” according to Jeb Dunnuck. Gabriel has participated in multiple harvests in key regions of the world, such as Tuscany, California, Priorat, and Australia. Gabriel & the team at Chakana is committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture & preserving the true character of the soils & region: "Higher quality fruit demands minimum intervention in the winery to create truly enjoyable wines that challenge the established criteria of manipulation: spontaneous fermentation, natural 6 acidity, minimum or no Sulphur, locally adapted varieties, no clarification nor filtration preserve the identity of wines.". Chakana owns 120 hectares (295 acres) of vineyards, spread across vineyard sites in Lujan de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. 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    THE WILLOWS INN SPECIAL CLUB CHAMPAGNE CHAMPAGNE A. Margaine ‘Verzy’ Blanc de Blanc, Montagne de Reims 2012 225 Alexandre Lenique ‘Secret de Famille’ Brut Nature, Cotes de Blanc 2006 250 Mousse Fils ‘Cuisles’ Pinot Meunier, Valllée de la Marne 2014 300 Didier-Ducos ‘Cuvée Absolu Meunier Brut’ Vallée de la Marne NV 95 Pierre Gimmonet & Fils ‘Chouilly’ Grand Cru, Cote de Blancs 2012 390 André Beaufort ‘Brut Reserve’ Ambonnay Grand Cru NV 160 Pierre Gimmonet & Fils ‘Cramant’ Grand Cru, Cote de Blancs 2012 400 André Beaufort ‘Brut’ Polisy NV 125 Gaston-Chiquet ‘Dizy’ Brut’ Vallée de la Marne 2009 220 Lelarge-Pugeot ‘Bises’ Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs, Vrigny, Montagne de Reims NV 135 Egly-Ouriet ‘Tradition’ Brut Ambonnay Grand Cru NV 235 SPARKLING Egly-Ouriet ‘Les Crayeres’ Brut Blanc de Noirs, Ambonnay Grand Cru NV 340 H. Billiot ‘Cuvée Julie’ Ambonnay Grand Cru NV 225 Archipelago, Seigerrebe Pétillant Naturel, Lopez Island Vineyards, Lopez Island 2018 75 Chartogne-Taillet ‘Sainte Anne’ Brut, Merfy, Montagne de Reims NV 125 Syncline Cellars ‘Scintillation’ Gruner Veltliner, Columbia Gorge 2016 85 St. Reginald Parish ‘Sparkle Motion’ Brut Nature Blanc de Noir, Yamhill-Carlton 2015 120 Chartogne-Taillet ‘Chemin de Reims’ Extra Brut, Merfy, Montagne de Reims 2011 185 Roots ‘Art Brut’ Blanc de Noir, Sienna Ridge Estate, Red Hills Douglas County 2011 75 Hervy-Quenardel, Brut, Verzenay Grand Cru 2008 [1.5L] 420 Analemma, Blanc de Noirs, Atavus Vineyard, Columbia Gorge 2014 140 ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING ROSÉ Marc Hebrart, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru Mareuil-sur-Ay,