Lorem Ipsum Free Rangers,
First a bit of housekeeping with a side order of addendum/correction:
* We have officially suspended the in-store tasting program for fairly obvious safety reasons, but on the upside we are re-launching our weekly e-mail sales(see below).
* After the votes were tallied, the majority of you who purchased bottles voted to allow Journeyman whiskeys to remain in the shop based largely on the intrigue of their Field Rye. Thanks also to the many who spoke vehemently and humorously in our defense as to why they should be banned for life. It means a lot that some of you are so protective of us. But #democracy has spoken, and who am I to pretend a fair and accurate vote did not occur. And I really do enjoy Journeyman whiskeys. So, they have paid their penance, and may remain in our kingdom. Cheers!
* And in my last note, I went after my dear friend Louis at St Agrestis for printing both ‘Aperitif’ and ‘Aperitivo’ on the same label (both of which I misspell almost every time). He tells me this occurred due to very specific and arbitrary labeling laws, and The Man said, ‘that’s the way it is.’ Act of god, couldn’t be helped. So, I hereby retract the full measure of snark issued in the direction of this fine upstanding local business, the high quality humans involved, and the delicious Aperitifivio* in question. My apologies, good sirs!
[*trademark pending]
As most of you know, I got here by being a collector first. And I never even meant to become a collector. I just really enjoyed the experience of properly aged wine, which was far more expensive than brand new wine, the cost of medium term storage, and a little patience. So, I started putting away cases of wine (mostly fairly inexpensive bottles), initially in temperature controlled self-storage spaces, and eventually in professional wine storage facilities. Amidst an encompassing ongoing cellar/inventory project, I’ve recently unearthed a vein of bottles purchased with the intent to age, in the decade before I opened the shop. I apologize that there aren’t many to go around, so I take no offense if you stop what you’re doing and click below to see what’s still available.
Many have asked, and yes, there will absolutely be a magical mystery 6-pack offer (or three) from one-off bottles and other lost and found in the depths of the cellar type fun, but this round is a smaller, more deliberate step in that same direction. Here are a small handful of such cellar discoveries of which there are enough remaining that we were able to taste, and still have at least a few of the same to offer (though for most, it’s still less than a case).
Check ‘em out:
St Cosme Cotes du Rhone 2010 – Classic Cotes du Rhone, from a banner vintage, by a 14th generation winemaker. sale: $25 retail: $39
Ruston Cab Franc 2007 – Napa interpretation of Cab Franc, medium bodied/richness, and a touch of those telltale Franc-y pepper notes.
sale: $29 retail: $49
T-Vine Zin Frediani Vnyrd 2009 – Tiny production classic old vine CA Zinfandel, eleven years after harvest. sale: $30 retail: $49
Ruston Cab Sauv 2009 – Properly aged old school Napa Cab, stalwart red fruit, dry tobacco. sale: $39 retail: $55
Los Padres Syrah 2012 – By Joey Tensley: deep lush blackberry fruit, tar, and violets. Drink now or cellar for another half decade. sale: $45 retail: $65
Penner-Ash Pinot Noir 2001 – Mature Pinot from an important producer of classic Willamette wine; dark fruit, cherry cola, mocha.
sale: $49 retail: $75
Alder Springs Estate Syrah 2007 – Micro-production single vineyard CA Syrah of the highest order, by Pax Mahle, at peak drinking; deep purity of brambly berry fruit. sale: $65 retail: $99
(!) Click here for the HIDDEN SALE PAGE (!)
*** This week only, as supplies last. ***
*** No other discounts apply. ***
May the Force be with you,
Jack
Proprietor
Free Range Wine & Spirits
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