Wine Advocate - French Values Recap

Value wine from the Rhone - huge scores for wines under $20-25!

Farming Practices - The Green Guide

In response to the increasing demand for statements regarding our producers' philosophies and techniques in the vineyards, we have put together this document as an easy reference for you and your customers.

Wine Spectator Insider - 08 Chateauneuf

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Eric Solomon - Clos Saint Jean's New Importer

Sanclodio - 93 points, Wine & Spirits

NY Times Cava Article - Gramona the #1 Pick by Eric Asimov

CLICK HERE for a link to the article

Spring/Summer Portfolio List

Wine Advocate Spain Report - April 2010

Gramona Gran Cuvee 2007 - new look, lower dosage

From the simple aging process inside a single bottle to the overall evolution of vintages, wines have lives of their own. Beginning with the 2007 vintage, Gramona Gran Cuvee took big steps in its evolution. What was a delightfully bright, young and fruity Cava has matured to a have a drier, more elegant and polished profile. The Cava was achieved by aging part of the base wine in French oak barrels for 12 months before secondary fermentation. Following "le nouvelle vague" movement in Grower Champagne, the dosage has been reduced to 5 grams per liter. To match its new, sophisticated flavor profile, Gran Cuvee was given an image makeover. Together with Eric Solomon, Gramona created an attractive package that exemplifies its evolution. Below is the new label that represents the refined Gran Cuvee.

Annual Portfolio Tasting

National Portfolio Tasting - Tasting Book

Click the link above for the tasting book for our upcoming Portfolio Tasting in Boston - we hope to many of you there!

James Beard Awards

Eric Solomon has been selected as a semi-finalist in the James Beard Award 'Outstanding WIne & Spirits Professional.' Finalists will be announced March 22 - we will stay posted...

Updated Portfolio List

Updated portfolio list with complete press, new properties (Vindemio in the Ventoux and Colliere from Rasteau), new vintages plus new white & rose releases for Spring!

European Cellars | Eric Solomon Selection now on Facebook

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Upcoming White & Rose Releases

2009 whites & roses are being bottles and packed to ship as we speak - here's to cool wines and warmer weather!

The Year End Lists

'Tis the season for year end lists - the best of this or that - please see a few features we are especially proud of:
Equipo Navazos La Bota de #17 makes Jon Bonne's Most Memorable Wines of the Year
Bodegas Castano Monastrell 2007 on the wine.com TOP 100 based on consumer preferences (#27 overall and in the top five in terms of value)
The only Priorat wine on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list was Mas Doix Salanques 2005

Janasse in the New York Times

This week's New York Times article by Eric Asimov featured a tasting of 10 wines from the now legendary 2007 vintage in Chaetauneuf-du-Pape - we are pleased (but not surprised of course) that Domaine de la Janasse came out at the top of the heap with what Asimov described as "plenty of powerfully ripe, lush fruit...yet its balance was impeccable." Read the full article HERE

Mas Doix Salanques - Wine Spectator Top 100

Congratulations to Mas Doix for their inclusion on the Wine Spectator Top 100 list this year! The 2005 Salanques is ranked #53 with the following notes: "A plush texture carries rich flavors of brandied cherry, dark chocolate, cocoa and mountain herbs in this expressive red. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, and the finish is bright and juicy." It is the only wine from the Priorat on the list. For a complete listing, please click HERE

Wine Enthusiast Magazine - Spain's Ten Best Wines

Lest month the Wine Enthusiast featured two wines from the European Cellars portfolio in their "Spain's 10 Best Wines" feature. MIchael Schachner says of the Gramona III Lustros Cava, "this wine comes as close to replicating fine Champagne as you will find in Spain." Pazo Senorans Albarino was also selected - "a leader in terms of purity and pizzazz." Click the link above for the full article.

Albarinos featured in Bon Appetit

Gramona featured in Nov 2009 Wine Enthusiast

Wine Spectator Insider - Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Have you heard about the 2007 vintage in the Rhone? OF COURSE YOU HAVE. And if by chance you have missed the hype so far, here is a bit more - Janasse, Roger Sabon, Marcoux

Wine Spectator Insider - Spain

Great reviews for Mas Doix, Aalto, Monasterio and WOW - did you see Laurel? Completely dominated L'Ermita (17 times the price) and only a couple points shy of Pingus. Off the charts in terms of QPR...

International Wine Cellar - Spanish Report - VALUES

International Wine Cellar - Spanish Report - PREMIUM

New York Times - Languedoc Feature with L'Hortus

Montsant Feature in Fine Cooking

GRAMONA & EQUIPO NAVAZOS - Among Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wineries of the Year

Congratulations to Gramona and Equip Navazos (Bota de) for being named Top Wineries of 2009 by Wine & Spirits Magazine. Issue will publish October 13, 2009, event in San Francisco held the following day.

La Peira in the Financial Times

Spain's Best - Featuring Gramona & Pazo de Senorans

ESS Portfolio July 2009

A complete listing of the current portfolio with Suggested Retail Pricing. Also features 30+ wines under $25 that have received 90+ points.

Godello Article in Spain Gourmeteur

Features Rafael Palacios, Valdesil, Pena das Donas

Forbes Life Article by Richard Nalley

Richard Nalley's picks for 15 wines that 'REIGN IN SPAIN' - including Alto Almanzora Este and Tomas Cusine Vilosell.

Wine Advocate #183 Report - France

Value Rhones, Languedoc, Roussillon

Wine Advocate Spain 2009 Reports

Over 50 wines reviewed with 90+ scores, many in the Top 100 Values of the Year...

Slideshow Video Recap - Trip to Spain

This 12 minute slideshow captures just some of the moments enjoyed by our group visit in June 2009...

Sommelier Journal May 2009

A report by Catherine Fallis on best new releases from Spain - several Eric Solomon Selections mentions!

More on Evodia

Though it debuted only a few months ago, Evodia has really hit its stride - the response nationwide has been phenomonal. Check out these couple articles:
Vail Daily
Las Vegas Review

Evodia Makes a Cameo Appearance

Evodia makes a guest appearance on Jill Santopietro's New York Times video feature, "Pizza at Home." A utilitarian wine indeed! CLICK HERE for a link to the video

Forbes Magazine - Este: Spain's Super Bargain

Check out Richard Nalley's Wine High/Lo article in Forbes Magazine featuring ESTE. CLICK HERE for the entire article. Please note: the label images were switched by the publication.

Calendal 2007: WS Top Rhone Value

CLICK HERE for a look at Wine Spectator's top value picks from the Rhone Valley - 2007 Calendal scores with 90 points, "Lush, with braised fig, blackberry and boysenberry confiture notes that are kept driven by underlying fruitcake, graphite and black tea. The finish is ripe and mouthfilling. Delicious."

On the Blogs & In the Boards

Brooklynguys Wine & Food Blog
Featuring Equipo Navazos Sherries
CLICK HERE
Red, White and Food
Featuring Mas Donis 2004
CLICK HERE
Primavini Newsletter
Featuring Castano Casa Cisca 2004
CLICK HERE

SLATE magazine - Eric Solomon:

SLATE magazine feature includes Eric Solomon in their best importer list
CLICK HERE for a link to the entire article

Best Under $15 Article in Food & Wine

In the April 2009 issue, Food & Wine Magazine features a piece on "Wine Country Recipes" with recommendations on wines for under $15 to pair with. Four of Eric Solomon Selections wines are included: Pesquie Terrasses, Novellum Chardonnay, Castano Hecula and Capcanes Mas Donis.

Follow That Blog!

Keep up with some of our producers who have launched blogs:
Coume del Mas CLICK HERE
La Peira CLICK HERE
Tirecul la Graviere CLICK HERE
Jean Luc Thunevin CLICK HERE

Daily Wine Buzz Blog Entry on Eric Solomon

Check out this quick entry from Cameron Dibble - the Charlotte based blog writer of The Daily Wine Buzz. CLICK HERE

Video Recap of National Tasting (plus download the tasting book)

Alison Smith of Texicali Wine Company put together this great short video of our recent tasting in San Francisco. Click HERE to get a taste of the event. You may download a copy of the tasting book by clicking HERE

Annual Portfolio Tastings

SAVE THE DATES
March 22-27, 2009
Boston | New York | San Francisco
Over 30 producers scheduled to attend including:
Bodegas Aalto & Ossian | Alto Almanzora | Burgans & Cuatro Pasos | Capcanes | Casa Castillo | Bodegas Castano | Celler del Roure | Celler Espelt | Evodia | Gramona | Jimenez Landi | Mas Alta | Mas d'en Compte | Mas Doix | Mas Que Vinos- Ercavio | Mustiguillo | Nit de Nin | Pazo de Senorans | Quinta Sardonia | Sitios de Bodega| Tomas Cusine | Val de Sil & Losada | Vila Viniteca Negociants | Finca Villacreces & Bodegas Orben | Domaine Lafage, Saint Roch & Novellum | Domaine de L'Hortus | Gilles Bonnefoy | Domaine Giraud | Roger Sabon | Domaine d'Andezon | Coume del Mas | La Peira en Damaisela | L'Esprit de la Fontaine

Press for Mirabel

Mirabel, one of the newest additions to our portfolio has grabbed the attention of a few wine writers - click links below to see the articles:
The Wine Doctor Wine of the Week
Magazine (in Spanish)

Eric Solomon Receives James Beard Award Nomination

Eric Solomon is one of 20 nominees in the "Outstanding Wine & Spirits Professional" category - see press release for details!

Gramona Feature in Relish

The Wine Advocate Top 100 Spanish Values Report

Gramona - A Valentine's Pick!

Gramona Valentine's Pick II

Cigarral - The New Men of La Mancha Article in Wine Enthusiast

Blackberry Farm Recap

Click HERE for an article written by Michael Bryan, Director at the Atlanta Wine School who recently attended the Blackberry Farm event, GRAND GRENACHE. Eric will return to Blackberry Farm in November with special guest Patricia Wells. For details & reservations, Visit Blackberry Farm's website.

La Vie en Rose - 2009

Tanzer Report - 06 & 07 CNDP

In the January/February issue of Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Celaar, Josh Raynolds writes a comprehensive report on the 2006 & 2007 vintages. No surprise the scores are strong from four of our Chateauneuf-du-Pape producers - Giraud, Janasse, Marcoux and Roger Sabon.

Las Rocas

Click HERE for a mention of Las Rocas as a wine to drink in uncertain economic times - "you don't have to break the bank to drink good wine."

Launch!

This Website is scheduled to go LIVE the first week of January 2009!

The Wine Advocate Chateauneuf-du-Pape Report

The Wine Advocate #179 (October 2008) featured a comprehensive report on Chateauneuf-du-Pape. Includes scores for Domaine Giraud, Domaine de la Janasse, Domaine du Marcoux and Roger Sabon.

Excellent Article on Galicia by Gerry Dawes

This article by Gerry Dawes on Galicia features Pazo de Senorans, Rafael Palacios, Valdesil and Sanclodio (available in 2009).

Priorat Release - Hunt for Red October

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar - Best of Spain Issue

See a recap of the Eric Solomon Selections scores & tasting notes from the September/October 2008 issue. Among the highlights: the two highest rated whites in the issue (Ossian & As Sortes) and a BEVY of great values - over 15 wines with 90+ points and under $20 retail. Plus over 30+ other great reviews...

Wine Advocate Report on Spanish Values

Complete scores and tasting notes from the Wine Advocate Issue #178

Eric Solomon featured in the Charlotte Observer