Summer 2020: Will the mask tan become the new farmer tan?
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This week: Word is we're going to be allowed out of the house a bit more and haircuts are in the near future. Hang in there and don't stop washing your hands! Safety is the old but new strategy and we'll be maintaining our distance and hyper-sanitization habits as stringently as ever. Curbside and delivery options are still encouraged! Do your part to keep the curve flat.
Staff recommendations are back and you'll see a few new names on them. We've welcomed a few new faces onto the team during the past 2 months! Also new, the never-ending additions of 2019 rosés on the shelf. If there's one thing COVID couldn't ever take away, it's our excitement for the first hot, sunny days of the season and a nice glass of rosé to go with it. Also, peep the Groth Vineyards Vertical we have on special offer. First come, first serve!
One last note: we'll be closed on Memorial Day this year. We could also use a break and a good mental health day - giving you plenty of notice here so you can stock up accordingly in the few days before!
Cheers,
The Team at NL
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ON OFFER: GROTH VINEYARDS VERTICAL
We are pleased to have a vertical flight from Groth Vineyards in Oakville, CA to offer to you today. The good news: it's a great deal for some really excellent wine. The sad news: we only have 2 to offer. So.. first come, first serve!
Each flight includes:
2008 Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville - Napa Valley
2009 Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville - Napa Valley
2010 Groth, Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville - Napa Valley
Price: $149.99 + tax
These are high quality, high value, highly rated wines from Napa, CA. With a bit of age and development already under their belt, drink now or hold is your call. They've had time to grow into their own but could also hold out a little longer if you'd like to stash them in your cellar and revisit sometime later.
Groth has been family owned since it's founding in 1982 and is known for crafting some of the finest expressions of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA. Call, email or stop in to reserve your set.
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NEW ARRIVALS
... just a few highlights.
Red Car, Rosé of Pinot Noir, North Coast CA
Domaine Rouge Bleu, "Dentelle" Rosé, France
Domaine Rouge Bleu, "Mistral", Cotes-du-Rhone France
La Patience, Blanc, Vin de France
Miason Blanche, Montagne Saint-Emilion 2003
Clos Du Jau, Haut Medoc
Tenuta Roveglia, 'Limne', Lugana
La Boutanche, Petillant Naturel, Vin de France
Maison Blanche, "Eleanor", Medoc
Alberto Nanclares, "Dandelion", Albarino, Rias Baixas Spain
Olivier Costa, Sauvignon Blanc, Vin de France
Robert Sinkskey, Vin Gris of Pinot Noir, Carneros CA
Cantina della Vernaccia, Cannonau di Sardegna
Cantina della Vernaccia, Vermentino di Sardegna
.. don't forget to stock up on the canned options for the pool, lake, park, and boat! 40+ to choose from, everything from wine to cocktails, spritzers to hard coffee.
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STAFF PICKS
Vigne del Lauro, Cabernet Franc, Friuli Isonzo - $18.99
Very unique Cabernet Franc from Northern Italy. Light, elegant, bright, with nice acidity. Try it chilled on a hot summer day or enjoy as is. Notes of savory herbs, pomegranate, cherry, plum, and blackberry. A refreshing alternative to whites.
-Krista J.
Division-Villages, 'Les Petits Fers', Gamay Noir, Oregon - $21
A growing number of committed domestic wine makers are proving you can make minimal intervention wines that have tons of personality that are clean and refreshing to drink. Division Wine Company, like many of their colleagues are producing lower alcohol wines with out reliance on commercial yeasts and wine additives. If you've dipped a toe in the 'natural wine' scene then you know many of these wines are wild, funky and a bit of an acquired taste but this is not the only option. Division stakes their claim with Gamay and Pinot Noir. the 'Petits Fers' references the iron soils in Gamay's Beaujolais homeland. It is blended from a few sites in Oregon and, depending on the site, employees full carbonic or partial full cluster fermentation. The result is lively, refreshing and food friendly with solid floral, herbal and ripe fruit notes. Overall, this wine is friendly, earnest and a value to boot.
-David M.
2019 Philippe Viallet Rosé, Vin de Savoie - $17.99
Aromatics of flower pedal, raspberry, and wild cherry combined with refreshing minerality and approachable Gamay based fruit make this high elevation rose a great choice for a summer patio. Paired with a wild berry salad or grilled salmon is ideal. Cheers!
-Patrick D.
Corte Aura, Franciacorta Pas Dosé, Lombardy - $
Winemaker Frederico Fossatilikes to take "long road" to achieve desired quality - hence the turtle on the logo. The bottles spent 5 years in cool cellars near Monte Alto.
It resulted in wine with a strong personality (dried tropical fruits and spices), elegance (toasted nuts) and long-lasting fragrant finish. 80% Chardonnay, 20% P. Noir, sustainable, vegan. Great "vintage " level bubbles!
-Alexei V.
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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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