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elcome to Eno-Files, an unpretentious look at wines from around the world complete with both deals and puns, brought to you by the good folks in the wine department at Austin Liquors!
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mazingly, this week marks the one year anniversary of Eno-Files, so we're going to feature something a little special to celebrate. As many of you know, my wine journey has roots in the dusty hills of Tuscany, where I attended a sommelier training program. My palate is calibrated to the rustic flavors of Sangiovese the way most Americans' is calibrated to Cabernet, and when I come across wines that bring me back to those roots I am eager to share them. Let me introduce the latest entry in our True Tuscany series of wines: the 2009 Lionello Marchesi Coldisole Brunello di Montalcino.
Brunello is the local name for Sangiovese in the vineyards surrounding the ancient town of Montalcino, and represents the highest aspiration of that grape: rich and fruit-driven, but intensely expressive of the harsh climate in which it grows. With barely more than 24 inches of rainfall a year and maritime winds whipping through the vineyards, the grapes develop a survivor's mentality, thickening their skins and producing small bunches of intensely-flavored berries. The wines are survivors as well, positively ferocious when young but rewarding 8-10 years of aging with powerful, graceful maturity.
The 2009 Lionello Marchesi Coldisole Brunello pours a clear, medium garnet hue with a glint of aged brick in the reflection. Clean, intense aromas of black cherry and raspberry open the wine, with hints of violet, licorice, and tobacco leaf emerging as it breathes. The palate is dry and full-bodied, with a delicately silken mouthfeel structured by fresh acidity and aged, fine tannin. The flavors are harmonious with the nose, evolving into dried cherry, charred thyme, and dusty earth that linger long after the sip is gone. Pair with aged steaks, game, or hard cheeses and charcuterie. This wine is ready for drinking now but will continue to develop for another 3-5 years.
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Now, here's the deal!
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he 2009 Lionello Marchesi Coldisole Brunello di Montalcino is listed at
$44.99,
and the lowest advertised price in the country is $33. By buying all that was left of the vintage, however, we're able to put this wine on the shelf at $24.99 a bottle. Then, f
or the three days following receipt of this email (Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 6/15-6/17), we're able to offer two special price tiers. Purchasing three bottles will bring the price down to
$21.74 a bottle, while buying six will bring the price down to
$19.24 each! Fair warning, we only received six 6-pack cases of this wine; it will run out!
If you'd like to place an order please
click this link or reply to this email with your name, contact information, and the Austin Liquors location most convenient for you and we'll let you know when your order is ready for pickup. Remember, after Sunday this deal is no more!
All the best until next week,
P
atrick
S
uleski
C
hief
Wine
Correspondent -
Austin
Liquors
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