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This week: Memorial Day, already? Reminder that we will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25th to observe the day and to give our hardworking staff a well deserved day off. The weather is looking..... like at least it isn't subzero or snowing? Don't find yourself with a diminished supply on Monday when little is open (rookie mistake) - can't say we didn't warn you.
Another announcement.. we will be resuming our usual hours of operation tomorrow. We'll be back to being open from 9am to 10pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 6pm on Sunday.
Even with the Stay at Home order ending, we know the new normal isn't going to be anything like the old normal. Keep up the face masks, distancing, sanitizing, and we'll still be offering and encouraging curbside and delivery.
Cheers,
The Team at NL
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NEWLY ARRIVED AND RETURNING FAVORITES
Dom. Francois Villard, 'les Contours des Mairlant' Marsanne, Rhone - France
Bengoetze, Getariako Txakolina - Spain (summer crusher)
Dolores Cabrera, 'La Perdoma' Tinto, Canary Islands
Envinate, Palo Blanco, Canary Islands
La Senda Viñedos y Bodegas, Mencia, Bierzo - Spain
Seehof, Riesling Feinherb, Mosel - Germany
Frago do Corvo, Godello, Galicia - Spain
Chateau Belle-Graves, Lalande-de-Pomerol - Bordeaux
Peter Zemmer, Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige
Broc Cellars, 'Love' Rosé, California - in CANS!
Agnes & Rene Mosse, 'Moussemoussettes' Pet Nat, Loire Valley - France
Los Bermejos, Rosado, Canary Islands
Kozlovic, Malvasia, Istria - Croatia
Clemens Busch, Riesling Trocken, Mosel - Germany
Quintos de Homem, 'Vale de Homem', Alvarinho, Portugal
...... just to mention a few.
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CANS, CANS, CANS
We'd mentioned our excitement about canned beverages in the weeks past. Taking this moment to highlight some of our favorites of the newly arrived! It's hard not to get too excited about our favorite beverages packaged in convenient, on-the-go formats.
Ferdinand Wines, California
Evan Frazier makes highly coveted wines at Kongsgaard. On the side, he makes Ferdinand Wines from old vines and organic farming with just as much thought and care as he puts into his day job. In stock currently, we have his rosé - sourced from a block of organic vines planted in the 1950's. Dry, fresh, bright, and what many would consider "natural" - or at the least, unmanipulated. This is not your average can of wine.
Alloy Wine Works
These are some familiar faces. The was brand founded by Andrew Jones of Field Recordings, Wonderwall, and Skins - while it has since been purchased by Vintage Wine Estates, it continues to be managed and made by Jones. The quality is high and the flavor is great.
We're stocking the following for summer..
Call Sign Charlie (white blend), Book Club Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Everyday Red, Pinot Noir, "Antipasto" Sangiovese, "Hans Gruner" Gruner Veltliner, Pacific Bloom Sangria, and last year's favorite - Just Pee-chee.
Lubanzi Wines
The "dog can" - a lovely Chenin Blanc and a red blend from South Africa. Named for a wandering stray dog that followed these friends hundreds of miles on a hike. Fresh, delicious, all handpicked grapes from responsibly farmed vineyards. We stock the bottled versions of the same wine and can honestly say the cans are just as good as the traditional glass format, without a doubt.
Also stocking: Hoxie Spritzers, Moji Wine, Acrobat Wines, and the old faithful, Underwood. For cocktails, a few of our current favs include Cutwater Spirits, Two Chicks, and Prairie. Among others. Stop or call in for full selection. All are in the fridge and ready to grab and go.
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STAFF PICKS
City Limits, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley WA 2016 -- $20.99
This fruit-forward cabernet is a great representation of the Columbia Valley in Washington. Morgan Lee (the winemaker) has created an affordable daily drinker with an emphasis on both red and black fruits on the pallet. This wine will be perfect to enjoy in the air conditioning, or if you're lucky, a cool Summer's evening.
-Samuel
Massimo Rivetti, 'Froi', Barbera d’Alba Superiore DOC 2017 -- $21.99
Rivetti family owns the Froi vineyard since 1947, and Massimo is still growing vines, and producing wines, in traditional/organic way: mowing by hand, no pesticides, 20+ herbs help vines to avoid stress, natural yeast fermentation, no filtration and low sulphates. All of this resulted in bright and vibrant mid-bodied wine with herbaceous notes all over the pallet. It’s perfect companion at a summer table ( grilled vegetables and meats, finger food and pizza ) and at your gathering!
-Alexei
Ameztoi, Getariako Txakoli Spain 2019 -- $23.99
For any white wine lovers that want an adventure, Ameztoi is a renowned producer in Getariako Txakolina overlooking San Sebastian, Spain. The grape is 100% zuri txakolina. It is fermented with indigenous yeasts in closed stainless steel tanks giving it a refreshing spritz. It is elegant and dry with a big aromatic finish. Notes of crisp green apple, subtle mint, sea spray, and mouthwatering acidity. Perfect for a patio in the summer.
-Krista J
Chemin de Compostelle, Chateau de Hauterive, Cahors 2016 -- $14.99
Aromas of pepper and prune open up this dry mouth watering red wine from the ancient home of Malbec, the vineyards around the Southestern French village of Cahors, on the Lot river. From a gently oxidative style, the black stewed fruit on the palate is very accessible and juicy, perfect for venison, duck or (better yet!) Traditional Cassoulet of Toulouse!
-Patrick
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ALSO VERY IMPORTANT...
Just some good dogs that visited us recently.
(We hear dog photos are a great way to spread cheer)
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CALL AHEAD FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP,
SOCIAL DISTANCE WITH DELIVERY.
... remember to have faith that it won't be long before we can take this message outta here :)
Call in your order:
Give us a ring or send an
email
.. tell us what you'd like, and pay over the phone. Call as you're pulling up and just let us know front door or back door and we'll wash our hands and drop your goods in the trunk or the backseat. Easy, just like that.
Don't know what you want?
Ask for help, take our recommendations. Tell us what you like, what you're interested in, and your budget. We'll put something good together for you. Pull up and pick up. Again, easy, safe and sanitary.
Call for delivery:
The most responsible thing you can do is stay home and let us leave your goods outside your door. C
all in your order and have us deliver. Delivery is free for orders over $25 (pre-tax) for anyone within a 5 mile radius.
We will deliver outside of this radius for a small surcharge.
Of course, with higher volume of delivery demand, we need your patience and understanding that your order's ETA may be longer than usual. Don't forget to tip your driver.. they are going out so you don't have to.
For delivery and curbside.. email
northloopwine@gmail.com
or call
612-338-5393.
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Cheers everyone!
-The Team at North Loop Wine & Spirits
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