NV Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso 6

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• By Jon Rimmerman
  6/29/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (MunJebel ROSSO 6 Cornelissen) Cornelissen #2 Dear Friends, Ok folks, I'm not going to beat around the bush – this set is painfully limited this year (only 200+ cases were produced of the MunJebel Rosso 6 and only 60 cases of the Magma). Requests from around Europe alone would over-sell this lot by 3-fold so I'm not holding out hope for an allocation of significance. To wet your whistle, I will tell you that Frank believes the MunJebel Rosso 6 is the finest wine he’s ever made (red or white)...that is, until the new vintage of Magma is discussed. There his eyes glaze over... Both wines are EXTREMELY LIMITED – my guess is only 2-3 dozen cases of MunJebel Rosso to split up between all 50 states and something like 5 cases of Magma. That’s as limited as it gets. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for one of a kind style, fascinating complexity and inspiration to an emerging generation of winemakers around the globe. This parcel is directly from the source with perfect provenance: 2009 (2008) Frank Cornelissen MunJebel Rosso 6 (Etna) - Frank: “A rich and fragrant wine. This year in the final blend, there is more of the aged wine, which is something I’ve been trying to accomplish. This is approximately 900 litres of 2008 and 1.300 of the 2009 vintage. A classic, traditional Nerello Mascalese with tannins and sweetness, the old way - maybe the best wine I’ve ever made – so complete”. (I nursed a bottle of this wall-of-stone-painted-red for five consecutive days and it’s another game-changer from Cornelissen. This is about more than just an eccentric diversion – this is a real wine that drips (steams?) Etna from every pore of its rocky, cement-like foundation that’s been layered with slabs of the purest cherry red fruit and fresh tobacco notes. A highly charged wine that remains self-assured and unforced - with nothing but time on its side. By day five, I had enough of spitting and promptly consumed the remainder (I'm sure it would have been just as good on day 6). Serious and memorable – JR) 2008 Frank Cornelissen Magma (rosso/Etna) - Frank: “A profound wine, rich and elegant at the same time. The character of the vineyard Barbabecchi Soprano is expressed to it's full extent. I have to say, I opened a bottle last night for journalists and I couldn’t keep the laughter from bubbling over. I surprised myself with this one – outrageous, such length, such reflection and so true to The Mountain”. (I still believe this is liquid mountainside and not really “wine” at all. That about sums it up - JR) To order either of the above: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to depart from Sicily – it will arrive in the summer (please check OARS for local pick up after Aug 1st). It will ship during the Fall shipping season. Out of state orders will be held for free under ideal storage conditions (56 degrees/70%humidity) until shipping is possible. Locals may pick up at their leisure. For current local pick up and arrival/ship information, please see your OARS link below (at the bottom of this offer) - don’t know how to access your OARS? Simply click the link and see your account. You can also paste the link into your browser. If you are having trouble with your link or your account, please contact: support@garagistewine.com NO SALES TO RETAILERS OR WHOLESALERS Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Italy8152 Italy8152 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.