WINE OF THE MONTH JULY 2018
Bieler Pere & Fils Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé Sabine 2017
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THE STORY
"My father, Phillipe Bieler, began making rosé in Provence almost 30 years ago. This early influence left an indelible impact on my own path and laid the foundation for my life’s work. To make rosé alongside my father in today’s world, when the category has finally come into its own in America, is truly a gift. As winemakers around the world attempt to mimic the classic Provence style of rosé—and for good reason—our aim is always to strike a delicate balance between floral tones, herbal notes, acidity and wild red fruit. THE ALLURE OF ROSÉ In 2005, we sold Chateau Routas and established Bieler Père et Fils—meaning father and son—to focus solely on rosé. In today’s world, rosé is certainly trendy. But that’s not why we make it. Those of us who’ve been at it for decades have long understood the allure of rosé. Intriguing layers of flavor. Fresh acidity. It all adds up to a vibrant wine unlike any other. 
THE PINK CADILLAC
My connection to rosé goes back to the early 90s, when my father, Phillipe Bieler, founded Chateau Routas, an acclaimed producer of Grenache-based rosé and red wine in the Coteaux Varois region of Provence. In 1998, we brought our dry rosé to the U.S. at a time when Americans perceived all rosé as sweet wine for the unrefined palate. I rode around in a pink Cadillac, touting the nuance and complexity of rosé, until we turned this misconception on its head." -Charles Bieler-
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TASTING NOTES
"Extremely pale orange. Racy and precise on the nose, which displays vibrant red berry and citrus fruit character. Brisk and Light-Bodied on the palate, offering strawberry, orange zest and white pepper flavors that deepen slowly on the back half. Closes on a spicy note, displaying good length and a touch of candied flowers." RATING: 89 Points -Tasting notes and rating provided by Josh Raynolds of Vinous Media. Tasted April 2018 Regularly $11.99, Bieler Pere & Fils Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rosé Sabine 2017 will be featured as our Wine of The Month and is now on sale at $9.99 through July 31st, 2018. While supplies last. |
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To learn more, click here. Changes to Our Organic Wine SelectionIn order to bring more attention to the ever-expanding market of wines that are being produced organically, we have decided to move away from a having dedicated area of the store for organic wine and display them throughout the entirety of the store. In the process of doing so we have realized just how large the number of organic wines we proudly support is and that a small section of our wine department would not be nearly adequate for displaying all the wines. Moving forward our hope is that by clearly labeling organic wines throughout the store it will allow the customer to shop for a specific type of wine or a specific country they already enjoy and then find an organic wine from that area. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition period. If you have any questions regarding this change please feel free to ask to speak with a manager.
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