The May 2025 Cork 'n Cap Press

Wine is the original "RTD" (ready to drink) beverage.  The origins of wine making in Greece date back to 6,500 years ago The oldest wine press ever found was discovered in the ruins of Vathypetro, in Crete. Historians estimate that this press dates back to 2500 BC. during the Minoan civilization.

May is Rhone Wine Month At Cork 'n Cap

Hot weather is upon us and nothing goes better with summer than a refreshing dry white wine using classic Rhone varietals like Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Viognier with prices starting at $9.99

Need the ultimate summer wine for fans of red?  These Southern French rosés all made from red wine grapes, and start at just $8.99

Domaine de l' Arnesque Plan de Dieu

Domaine de l’Arnesque has been owned and cared for by the Biscarrat family since 1864. Marie Biscarrat and her husband Sebastian Pathier are now the 5th generation in charge. Plan de Dieu is a Côtes du Rhône, a Villages AOC established in 2005, is situated just north of Châteauneuf du Pape. The grapes for this wine come from a 30-acre plot planted 50 years ago. No chemical products are used. Grape bunches are destemmed, and each variety of grape in this blend is fermented separately by native yeasts at low temperatures to preserve the fruit and allow for pure terroir expression.

TASTING NOTE

Easy on the eyes in the glass, Plan de Dieu is dark cherry in color with a nose of fine, ripe fruits. The sexy palate, redolent with lush, black fruit, a touch of smoky chocolate and a suggestion of suede, is balanced with lissome tannins and a lengthy finish.

FOOD PAIRING

Pair with roast lamb, beef and pork or with a nice hearty stew like Cassoulet. Try with creamy, strong cheese like Camembert.

HERE’S THE DEAL

Cork ‘n Cap has carried their standard Côtes du Rhône for a while but the importer has run short of supply. While they await shipment, they offered their Plan de Dieu at the price of the standard wine. Regularly $19.99, ON SALE: $14.99 Take an additional 15% off per bottle when you purchase an unmixed case of 12.

Wine Sixpack #147

Still Only $49.99

Here is our latest inflation-fighting sixpack containing 1 white, 1 rosé, and 4 red wines that come in their own reusable, partitioned, eco-friendly six bottle bag. As a bonus, when you bring your empty bag back in, you receive a club discount on the purchase of six bottles or more of any of our in-stock wines. Our sixpack club has no rules and no obligations, just a good value collection of specially selected wine. Check https://corkncap.com/our-latest-wine-sixpack/ for information on the latest sixpack available.

None Of Our Home Brewing and Wine Making Supplies Are Currently "On Sale"...

...It just looks that way.  Compare our pricing, you may be surprised.  We have much lower overhead because I'm not buying yachts or "interestingly" shaped space ships with my stock options.   "Free Shipping" isn't free, except at Cork 'n Cap where I will happily carry your order out to your car in the parking lot.  To place a grain bill order, you can reply to this email or phone 517-784-0687.  I can usually have it ready in minutes.

A Replenished Stock Of Our Top Selling Wines

Chateau La Castillonne Red, our best selling wooden crate Bordeaux of all time, has a sibling. The red has been known for its consistent quality year in an year out. It is a classic 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that has crowd-pleasing brambly fruit notes, a dryness that lends it self well to pairing with a variety of foods without over powering them, and finishes with firm but gentle tannins.

Chateau La Castillonne White, says “Sauvignon Blanc” on the label but it likely also includes a small amount of Semillon, another important grape from the Bordeaux region responsible for rounding the edges and softening the citrus notes of the predominant grape, giving the resulting wine a luscious structure and mouth-feel.

Try either wine for $10.99 a bottle or grab a wooden crate of 12 bottles for just $108, a savings of almost $2 per bottle. While drier than a typical domestic wine, Bordeaux wines are typically lighter in alcohol and much lower in residual sugar, with minimal chemical adulteration for people who care about such things.

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