Thursday July 16, 2020
.. plans for the rest of 2020.
This week: Is it just us, or is that dog days of summer vibe hitting a bit early this year? Pro tip.. an aperol spritz a day keeps those blues away.

If you love European wine and find yourself bored at home, we highly recommend you write some trade representatives and congress people about your opposition to the tariffs. COVID may have helped us forget about the tariffs for a hot minute, but this issue is back and ready to make 2020 a whole lot worse for small biz like ours and wine drinkers alike. Get informed HERE and find a letter template with links to write these people HERE.

For our weekly COVID talk... A polite reminder to MASK UP if you're coming into the store. It is required by city mandate since May 26. "I forgot" is not a good excuse. It isn't about you, it is about the people all around you. Keep everyone safe. Help keep this store open and tending to your beverage needs. Curbside and delivery orders are still encouraged.

Cheers,
The Team at NL
NEWLY ARRIVED & COMING SOON

Arriving soon! Anytime we see the words "released allocation", we know what's inside will be good. This week's blessing:

Roger Coulon NV "L'Hommee" 1er Cru Brut
Chateau Peyrassol, 2019 "Commanderie" Cotes de Provence Rosé
Lucien Crochet, 2019 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Sancerre
Dom. Hubert Lignier, 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "La Riotte" (2 btls!)

We were also lucky to receive a case each of the following Napa Cabs from Chimney Rock. These are bottlings so rarely released to retail - we've never stocked these before:

2015 Chimney Rock, "Tomahawk Vineyard", Stag's Leap District - Napa
2016 Chimney Rock, "Stag's Leap" Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa

Arriving in early August (but get excited now) - Fontodi's new releases. We picked up 1 case each of:

2017 Fontodi Chianti Classico
2016 Fontodi 'Filette di Lamole' Chianti Classico (1.5L)
2017 Fontodi 'Vigna del Sorbo' Chianti Classico Gran Seleccione

Per usual, everything is first come, first serve :)

STAFF PICKS
Things our staff "taste tested" this week. Tough job, but someone's gotta do it.

2018 Parajes del Valle, Jumilla DO - Spain (100% Monastrell) - $18.99
Everything about this wine says: Fresh Fruity FUN!!! Made by 28y.o. winemaker Maria Jover in the arid area knowing for big oaky reds, it’s surprisingly fresh, elegant, with mineralogy and acidity from limestone, and super approachable - everyone at your party will enjoy it! Bright red ruby in color, dark bing cherry on the pallet, soft barely present tannins and long spicy velvety finish. A great patio pounder, PLEASE TRY IT CHILLED!, excellent party wine, beautifully pairs with smoke meats and spicy food. And the most fun designed bottle you would love to bring home or to a party. Cheers to Midsummer!
-Alexei V.

2018 Domaine Pierre Guillemot, Bourgogne Rouge (biodynamic)- $32.99
Are you the type of person that loves Oregon Pinot Noir? Who enjoys a touch of earth and certain esoteric quality that ignites your imagination? I encourage you to explore Bourgogne; a.k.a. Burgundy. To keep things straight forward if it's Bourgogne and it's red it's Pinot Noir. If its white, it is Chardonnay. This particular entry level red over delivers for the price. Dark cherry, wild forest fruit and dried underbrush. A touch of kirsch and subtle spice finish this palate pleasing pinot noir. 
-Mary K.


2018 Broc Cellars, Love White, Madera, CA (375ml Can) - $10.99
Summer on the water! Time to enjoy wine in a can! But, don't worry, this isn't your father's can of wine. A blend of Southern Rhone white varietals from one of the leaders in the California "Natural" wine scene, Broc Cellars harvests these Organically grown grapes from their 1300 ft elevation vineyard, near Redwoods National Park, with native green cover to keep the grapes cool, for a lighter more delicate expression. Soft acid, spring and summer floral aromas, and flavors of pear and quince are balanced with fine tannic structure from Roussanne, that is blended with Marsanne, Picpoul, and Grenache Blanc. All fermented with native yeasts and no to little added sulphites. This is a perfect summer wine on a pontoon boat or beside a pool, matched with a platter of delicate cheeses and crackers!
-Patrick D.

2019 Matthiasson, Village Chardonnay, Napa Valley - $23.99
This is the entry-level chard by Matthiasson Family Vineyards, but the quality exceeds many of its competitors. The acidity hits the palate instantly awakening and refreshing the drinker. This leads to a ripe pear, bruised golden delicious finish making this the perfect afternoon delight. Please enjoy this with some easy appetizers or in the good company of friends well shaded from the hot summer sun.
  -Samuel P. 
ALSO VERY IMPORTANT...
Just some good dogs that visited us recently.
(We hear dog photos are a great way to spread cheer)
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.
Cheers everyone!
-The Team at North Loop Wine & Spirits