Events at the Raleigh Barley & VineFelsina Chianti Classico Riserva
Chianti can age. These are proof. We had a few folks come in last night and try them – which led to the light bulb moment – AHA! This is why we cellar wine! I had a glass of each yesterday - tried them in the afternoon and kept the glasses on my desk - motivation - I would say.
The amazing thing was - at the end of the night - after they were in the glass for 8 hours - they were still amazing - bright and vivid for 17-18 year old Sangiovese. Ah Felsina - you rock.
I will have these open on Wednesday night at the Raleigh store. The tasting fee will be applied to any orders you place - so stop by after 5pm and try!
Check out the Wine Doctor’s great piece on Felsina here
http://www.thewinedoctor.com/
1995 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva reg $44.99 / $39.99 by the case
1995 Felsina Chianti Classico Rancia reg $79.99 / $69.99 SALE
The estate's most famous vineyard and wine, Rancia, is derived from grancia, the name for such a roadside inn.
"Rancia is, in my opinion, not just the estate's leading wine, but also one of Tuscany's premier wines, challenging any Sangiovese, be it Chianti, Brunello or Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, on a matter of quality." Wine Doctor
Rose INVASION!!!! 2011 Bastide Blanche Bandol Rose reg $24.99 / $19.99 by the case $9 by the Glass
2011 Duseigneur Lirac Rose $16.99 / $14.99 by the case
This lovely rose is a traditional biodynamic Rose from Lirac within the Cotes du Rhone. Loaded with crisp berry fruit with great minerality coming through on the finish. Lighter and brighter than the big 2010 - this has my name all over it. 2011 Charvin Rose $19.99 / $16.99 by the case 2011 Manissey Tavel Rose $19.99 / $16.99 by the case
More Great Roses (Some Great Values Here!)
(D) Elicio (US)
From the southern Rhone. A bright pink color and a nose packed with fresh red fruit notes of strawberry and raspberry. Very fruit forward and creamy, simply delicious. Enjoy this by itself or with everyday meals. (80% Grenache, 20% Cinsault)
2011 In Fine Rose reg $9.99 / $8.49 by the case
From the mountainous Ventoux AOC, in the shadow of the 6273 ft Mt. Ventoux, this 80% Grenach and 20% Cinsault Rose is full-bodied and elegant. A fine wine, indeed.
2011 Domaine Triennes Rose reg $14.99 / $12.99 by the case
This is an estate to watch because of the commitment and talent of the two Burgundians, Jacques Seysses of the Domaine Dujac and Aubert de Villaine of the DRC. A strawberry, raspberry-scented dry rose with excellent flavor definition and length.
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92 points Antonio Galloni 
This is sourced from a 6-hectare vineyard of typical Chianti soils, mainly albarese
but with areas of sandstone and alluvial pebbles mixed in, all well
within the Chianti Classico zone. This particular site sits about 400
metres above sea level and has a south-facing exposure. The older vines
date back to 1958, although more recent plantings were made, using
massal selection, up to 1982; the first vintage was, I believe, 1985.
The planting density is 5435 vines per hectare, and the yield a
conservative 40-45 hl/ha. The fruit is picked by hand, destemmed and
pressed, followed by fermentation regulated to 28-30ºC with pigeage
to submerge the solids. After about two weeks of maceration the wine
foes into oak barriques for between 12 and 18 months, the blending
occurring right at the end of the process.
A
great follow up to the terrific 2010. This is brilliant and competes
with the appellation’s superstar rose – Domaine Tempier (which now sells
for $40 or more). A special cuvee made for the American importer, it
is a blend of 70% Mourvedre, 20% Cinsault and 10% Grenache. Strawberry
fruit, crushed rocks, spring flowers, fresh, medium to full bodied. A
beautiful Bandol Rose
2011 Elicio Rose reg $9.99 / $8.49 by the case
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