Chateauneuf part deux. . .

So Wine Spectator Magazine just released their scores for the 2007 CDP's and things are looking very good for all of you right now. Scores across the board are high, quality is high and prices are reasonable. Again there are many wines that are great for cellaring, but there are some really affordable wines that can be consumed a bit younger while you are waiting. Here is what WS had to say about the Le Vieux DonJon 2007:
Crackles with an urgency atypical for the vintage, with juniper, cassis bush and tobacco notes that manage to be more prominent than the well of dark plum and currant fruit in reserve. Racy and invigorating, with the fruit’s sappy intensity offset perfectly by the mouthwatering minerality. Best from 2010 through 2028. 94 pts.
We have one case of 750's and 2 magnums still available. These will not last long. Cheers.

Bastille Day. . .

We'll maybe not in time for Bastille Day, but in time for the finish of the Tour de France, we have, once again, the fabulous French Butter with sea salt. Those of you who know this are very excited as this has been out of stock for some time, thanks to homeland security and the FDA. It's back along with some great cheese, cornichons and a couple of really amazing French rose's. Stop in pick up a baguette, some butter, charcuterie, fromage and a bottle, or two, of rose and viola you are in France again. Cheers.

The new house of the Pope. . .

It is that time of year again the Chateauneuf du Pape's are starting to roll in. Every year we try to secure a good amount of Le Vieux DonJon. This year we have received only one case of the famed estate. Here is what Stephen Tanzer has to say about the 2007 DonJon
Inky ruby. Strikingly elegant, hypnotic bouquet of black raspberry, redcurrant, potpourri, garrigue and minerals. Stains the palate with deep red and dark berry flavors and suggestions of smoky minerals, candied flowers and Asian spices. Impeccably balanced wine with a seductive finishing interplay of sweetness, power and precision. This will be a must buy for Rhone freaks.
Tanzer gives this wine a 93to96 rating based on samples. Robert Parker give it 94pts.
What I say is that consistently since 2001 DonJon has continued to make very impressive wines. Big ripe fruit, with a solid core of acidity and structure. These wines evolve over time and make great addition to any cellar. If you have been looking to put away wines for the future and don't want to spend the hundreds of dollars per bottle that high end Bordeaux fetches these days, this is a great alternative. As a bonus we have also received a few Magnum size bottles of the DonJon for those who like to go big.
More wines are being added every week so if there is something you are looking for come see us. Cheers.

Buy a shirt, so we don't lose ours. . .

We now have available the ultra stylish, and official, Salumiere Cesario T-Shirts. Men's sizes L, XL, and XXL. Women's sizes M, L, XL (these run small ladies, its the shirt, not you). And you can get it in any colour you want, so long as that colour is black. So come in get some cheese, some salumi or prosciutto, a little bread and a shirt so you can tell the world what you love most about Walla Walla . . . the shopping! Cheers.