2006 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo Cannubi San Lorenzo Ravera

• By Antonio Galloni
  New Releases from Piedmont (Dec 2010), (See more on Vinous...)

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• By Walter Speller
  5/20/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)

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• By Stephen Tanzer
  November/December 2009, IWC Issue #147, (See more on Vinous...)

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Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  10/22/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (CANNUBI SAN LORENZO Giuseppe Rinaldi) UPDATE: Washington Initiatives 1100 and 1105 As with HR5034, it appears that a large number of you desire my guidance on the two Washington State initiatives coming to the polls – both have the potential to drastically alter the way alcohol is treated and traded in our state. In addition, you better believe other states are watching what happens here as the decision we make could be used as a springboard for others. TV commercials with scare tactics, drunk teenagers and 12 year olds purchasing a bottle of gin from a local 7-11 aside, both of these initiatives deserve balanced and serious thought, away from the emotion of a TV advertisement. I will give this the time it deserves over the weekend and issue my guidance next week in an UPDATE prior to the polls in early November. In the meantime, stay involved... - Jon Rimmerman ****************** Rinaldi Dear Friends, Ok, I am going to address this in today’s offer instead of responding individually to the plethora of inquires I’ve had since Wednesday for more 2006 wine from Giuseppe Rinaldi. Instead of chastising everyone for not buying them a month ago when we offered the set for (ok, I’ll chastise a little) - I’ve come up with a “Plan B”. Here’s the Antonio Galloni verbiage posted a few days ago that has everyone in a ruffle: So, you can use your own imagination as to the printed reviews when the Wine Advocate debuts but, I’ve done the only noble thing I could think of – go to the winery for magnums. Giuseppe hardly produces any large format and they are exceedingly rare. In great vintages like 2004 or 2006, not only will they outlast all of us, but (in my opinion), they remain one of the last heirloom-quality wines of Piedmont that still have significant room to grow as an investment. I don’t think it’s out of the question for Rinaldi to fetch Monfortino-like pricing with another decade of accolades (especially in large format – this is not a 20,000 case production of Bordeaux). By that time, those that invested in the “old” vintages (like 2004 et al) should be sitting on a rarity that actually personifies the word. In other words, while these are expensive, I believe the pricing should be looked at as you would 10-20 years from now, not this morning. Here’s the catch – there’s always a catch. Giuseppe will not part with any of the 2006 magnums alone – they are precious even for him. What he will do is offer a vertical pack of each wine, pulled directly from his own stash (more to prove that the 2005 is nearly as good – especially in magnum where the best material ended up – same for the 2004). I'm not going to bother reprinting the reviews for any of these – all are diamonds that will command any collector's attention. If you are interested in a flagship set of large format for your cellar, this six bottle line-up is not only beautiful to look at (due to the filigreed, traditional labels) but the wine in bottle backs up the promise. EXTREMELY LIMITED – VERY RARE - directly from the winery cellar with impeccable provenance. This is not Francesco Rinaldi. Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo “Brunate-Le Coste” 1.5lt 3-Pack - 1 - 2006 1 - 2005 1 - 2004 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo “Cannubi-San Lorenzo” 1.5lt 3-Pack - 1 - 2006 1 - 2005 1 - 2004 (note: if you hurry, Hart Davis Hart in Chicago has 6 magnums of 2006 Le Coste and San Lorenzo that you can purchase individually at a downright crazy price – HURRY. While they are not directly from the winery, I'm sure the provenance is fine) I am not going to set any maximums with this but please be realistic with Niki – these are hand-bottled wines made in the dozens not the thousands. You don’t have to purchase both sets – you may choose either or both.... Please give us your maximum number of each set and we will allocate accordingly. To order: niki@garagistewine.com This parcel is set to arrive in 4-6 weeks (please check OARS for local pick up after Dec 10th). It will ship during the Spring 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 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.

• By Jon Rimmerman
  8/27/2010, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (Rinaldi S. LORENZO RAVERA Barolo) Rinaldi Barolo Dear Friends, This winery is quite dear to my heart and I anticipate their Barolo release every year. It is one of the only producers in the world where I purchase the wines for my own cellar sight unseen. In 2006, there’s extra incentive to applaud. Staunchly traditional in a way that has, well, gone by the wayside, I’ve used the Henri Bonneau reference in the past when it comes to Giuseppe Rinaldi (this is not Francesco Rinaldi) and Tanzer actually uses the same analogy below. There is a dynamic that both icons share and their wine requires many years to open and release what’s been hiding in the fold. While patience is required, the wait is worth the energy you will expend resisting the corkscrew (every time you peek at the bottles as they slumber in your cellar). 2006 was a great, classic vintage in Barolo and Rinaldi has delivered two wines that will take different paths but are worth your directed attention (the Lorenzo Ravera may ultimately be the better wine given a decade or more of age). From a purely exotic and expansive standpoint, the taster feels the energy in both wines from the first moment the corks are pulled and the liquid that comes forth is signature Rinaldi, dusted with a certain magic that is reserved for very few. It’s become somewhat of a cliché at this point to discuss the legends of Piedmont but Giuseppe Rinaldi ranks with Giacomo Conterno, Gaja and only a few others as a stablemate on the very highest rung. An a bonus, we have exceptional pricing on this set pre-WA review. Both wines are VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Both are very hard to find in 2006, especially in any significant quantity: 2006 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo “Brunate La Coste” - (compare at $80-100+ in the US, this is not Francesco) 2006 Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo “Cannubi S. Lorenzo Ravera” - (compare at $80-100+ in the US, this is not Francesco) ” This parcel is set to arrive with impeccable provenance in 1-2 weeks – it will ship this fall. Please give us your maximum number up to 24 x La Coste and 12 x Lorenzo Ravera and we will allocate accordingly. To order: niki@garagistewine.com 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 Click here to view the status of your orders in O.A.R.S.