Fine Wine Bargains
by Kermit Lynch
Kermit Lynch
© Jimmy Hayes
Kermit Lynch
© Jimmy Hayes
Fine Wine Bargains
by Kermit Lynch
Remember Dylan’s line? “I started out on Burgundy, but soon hit the harder stuff.” Well, I soon hit the cheaper stuff.
Over the years I’ve been called a Burgundy specialist, a Rhône specialist, a curmudgeon, a natural wine specialist, an anti-filtration fanatic—but no one has yet called me a Fine Wine Bargain specialist. Why not? I wonder. Once I left Burgundy and began exploring elsewhere, I noticed that France and Italy produced incredible bargains, especially if one looked where no one else was looking. Nothing makes me prouder (commercially speaking, anyway) than returning home with yet another fine wine bargain for you.
** This was first published in our October 2012 newsletter.
Wines In The Collection
Elvio Tintero Italy | Piedmont
The unique blend of Favorita, Moscato, Arneis, and Chardonnay is dry but not tart, fruity but not cloying, and held together with a gentle effervescence.
Domaine de Durban France | Southern Rhône
Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.
Henri Perrusset France | Burgundy
A longtime personal favorite for the weeknight go-to blanc, citrusy fresh with just the right hint of salted butter to round it out.
Selected by Kermit Lynch France | Southern Rhône
A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.
Il Palazzotto Italy | Piedmont
June Adventures Club ~ Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.
Domaine d’Aupilhac France | Languedoc-Roussillon
There is a strangely beautiful harmony between earth, sun, and man.
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
June Club Gourmand ~ New to Alsatian wine? This is the perfect place to start.
Château La Roque France | Languedoc-Roussillon
There is something timeless to La Roque’s Pic Saint Loup, its herbal bouquet and rich, fleshy texture, all free from any hint of modern trappings.
Domaine de Fontsainte France | Languedoc-Roussillon
A cold glass hits the spot every single time, bursting over the taste buds with bright citrus, wild strawberry, and a juicy finish.
Tenuta La Pergola Italy | Piedmont
June Club Gourmand ~ A quintessential house wine from Piemonte’s less-traveled side.
Italy | Piedmont
The unique blend of Favorita, Moscato, Arneis, and Chardonnay is dry but not tart, fruity but not cloying, and held together with a gentle effervescence.
France | Southern Rhône
Grenache is joined by Syrah and a drop of Mourvèdre to create this delightful everyday red scented of herbes de Provence and ripe black cherry.
Italy | Veneto
A spritzy rosato with scents of frutti di bosco and wildflowers.
France | Burgundy
A longtime personal favorite for the weeknight go-to blanc, citrusy fresh with just the right hint of salted butter to round it out.
France | Southern Rhône
A fresh, pure entry point to the Rhône’s great reds with aromas and flavors of black cherries, stones, and a hint of black olive.
Italy | Piedmont
June Adventures Club ~ Real refreshment, plus a serious side and good concentration from old vines in chalky marl soils.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
There is a strangely beautiful harmony between earth, sun, and man.
France | Alsace
June Club Gourmand ~ New to Alsatian wine? This is the perfect place to start.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
There is something timeless to La Roque’s Pic Saint Loup, its herbal bouquet and rich, fleshy texture, all free from any hint of modern trappings.
France | Languedoc-Roussillon
A cold glass hits the spot every single time, bursting over the taste buds with bright citrus, wild strawberry, and a juicy finish.
Italy | Piedmont
June Club Gourmand ~ A quintessential house wine from Piemonte’s less-traveled side.
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