Monthly Archives: April 2012

I’ve Loved, I’ve Laughed and Cried

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“…it has complexity, the power, and the class, it also has something that usually belongs to human beings – authority. Respect this majestic creation of the soil.”

This Week’s Test Drive

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No Need to Test Drive These Babies …they are thoroughbreds!! Just back up the pick-up truck and load your white wine for the summer. Fabrice Larochette and Philippe Colin are stars that make good wine every vintage so just dream about the magical 2009's.    Both are Village wines but clearly drink like Premier Crus. Buy all you want at these super prices and, if you don't enjoy the first bottle, call Madina at 855-SIP-VDLT and she will give you …

This Week’s Super Test Drive

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Test Drives Aren't Discounts They are one-week opportunities to sample "the voices of the earth" as economically as possible. We are thrilled to see so many of you enjoying this program. A VDLT effort to enhance your wine experience.     2008 Saint Joseph Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Bernard Faurie Bernard Faurie is one of Chief's favorite people and vignerons. He is VDLT's answer to Chave's Hermitage and Saint Joseph. Raphael introduced us to these wines three years ago. However, Bernie …

Click in each picture realizing you could be there…

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Sharing, Sharing, and More Sharing!

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OUR FINEST HOUR!     The Drouhin-Laroze Grand Cru and Premier Cru feast was overwhelming. These wines normally reserved for well-heeled connoisseurs were freely flowing in a multitude of vintages. Philippe and Christine's presence made the evening magical for both the expert and novice. They are a warm and industrious couple, filled with pride and passion and are eager to educate. The evening was a triumph. It typified everything we want for VDLT. During the course of the evening we …

Test Drive Wednesday

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Wonderful White Burgundy TEST DRIVE PRICES 4/11/12 – 4/18/12 2007 Puligny-Montrachet Les Demoiselles is truly the nectar of Kings and Queens. Philippe Colin produces only 50 cases each year and VDLT is blessed with a ten case allotment. For us this wine, Chevalier-Montrachet and Montrachet are head and shoulders above all the world's Chardonnay. VDLT sells this wine ($95) which is honestly half its value and consequently will never be discounted. However true to our mission of enhancing your wine …

Tasting with Philippe Drouhin

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They are Here!!  Philippe and Christine Drouhin have arrived and are excited to offer for tasting the wines below: Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2006, 2007, 2009  Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 2006, 2007, 2008 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru 2008 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2007, 2008, 2009 Latriciéres-Chambertin Grand Cru 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Craipillot 2008, 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos Prieur 2007, 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Au Closeau 2008 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut St Jacques 2007, 2008 Chambolle-Musigny 2008, 2009 …

Test Drive Prices Wednesday

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TEST DRIVE PRICES Every Wednesday, we offer a new bottle with a new Test Drive Price that will last for one week. This week, we're offering:     2007 Vosne-Romanee Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Robert Sirugue Here is an opportunity to savor the world's most seductive Pinot Noir for test drive prices. Watch the video. "Vosne-Romanee are the most written about and coveted red Burgundies. Few if any Pinots in the world offer more intriguing spice, berry fruit, decadent floral and …

Wednesday is Test Drive Day!

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We are focused on enhancing your wine experience. Your sampling of the "Voices of the Earth" economically and efficiently is our mandate. We want to give you the thrill of enjoying the treasures of the wine world intelligently. VDLT is going to provide you with single bottle buying opportunities of wine at unheard of prices. Each Wednesday two fine test drive wines will be offered and one will be a high-end treasure. VDLT's test drive program is just another way …