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At ten bucks or less, you just can't go wrong with any of these 90 point rated selections!
Espelt "Old Vines" Emporda Garnacha 2015
90
Our Score
(3/2017) Our favorite value Garnacha from the northeast corner of Spain is back and it is super delicious! Purply-pink in the glass, the vines for this wine average 95 years in age and are certified organic. Very fresh with a lifted grapey beginning, the wine is deeper than initially suspected, with dark red berry fruit and medium tannins. Winemaker Anna Espelt has delivered another outrageous value.
(3/2017) Our favorite value Garnacha from the northeast corner of Spain is back and it is super delicious! Purply-pink in the glass, the vines for this wine average 95 years in age and are certified organic. Very fresh with a lifted grapey beginning, the wine is deeper than initially suspected, with dark red berry fruit and medium tannins. Winemaker Anna Espelt has delivered another outrageous value.
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Evodia Aragon Garnacha 2016
89
Wine Advocate
91
Jeb Dunnuck
(2/21/2018) "Another project between Eric Solomon and the Roussillon's Jean-Marc Lafage, the 2016 Evodia comes from higher elevation vineyards and is mostly Garnacha (there's 5% Syrah) aged in a mix of tank and demi-muids. This deep ruby/purple colored is a gorgeous, naked expression of Grenache that just knocks it out of the park. Blackberries, blueberries, pepper, licorice and hints of asphalt all emerge from this plump, sexy, opulent, and shockingly concentrated wine that has incredible charm and character. It's the best 10-dollar bottle of wine I've tasted in years."
(2/21/2018) "Another project between Eric Solomon and the Roussillon's Jean-Marc Lafage, the 2016 Evodia comes from higher elevation vineyards and is mostly Garnacha (there's 5% Syrah) aged in a mix of tank and demi-muids. This deep ruby/purple colored is a gorgeous, naked expression of Grenache that just knocks it out of the park. Blackberries, blueberries, pepper, licorice and hints of asphalt all emerge from this plump, sexy, opulent, and shockingly concentrated wine that has incredible charm and character. It's the best 10-dollar bottle of wine I've tasted in years."
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Fattoria Moretto Grasparossa di Castelvetro Lambrusco Rosato 2015
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $15.99!
90
Our Score
(8/2017) This dry, easy-drinking Lambrusco Rose, imported by Kermit Lynch, is made in a delicate style with pretty flavors of strawberry and cherry along with pink floral notes. It's perfect for Sunday brunch or warm evenings on the deck with a plate of fruit, cheese and Prosciutto di Parma.
(8/2017) This dry, easy-drinking Lambrusco Rose, imported by Kermit Lynch, is made in a delicate style with pretty flavors of strawberry and cherry along with pink floral notes. It's perfect for Sunday brunch or warm evenings on the deck with a plate of fruit, cheese and Prosciutto di Parma.
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Georges Duboeuf "Jean Ernest Descombes" Morgon 2014
87
Our Score
90
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(6/2016) "Bright violet color. Dark berries, cherry pit and candied flowers on the fragrant nose. Plush and expansive, offering juicy boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors that firm up in the mid-palate. Fine-grained tannins come in late, adding shape to a very long, dark berry-dominated finish."
(6/2016) "Bright violet color. Dark berries, cherry pit and candied flowers on the fragrant nose. Plush and expansive, offering juicy boysenberry and cherry liqueur flavors that firm up in the mid-palate. Fine-grained tannins come in late, adding shape to a very long, dark berry-dominated finish."
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Gryphon Crest Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Riesling 2016
89
Our Score
90
Wine Enthusiast
(2/2018). "A blend of fruit from both the Saar and the middle Mosel (vineyards surrounding Piesport and Bernkastel) this lovely value Riseling darts and dances on the palate with Margarita-like kicks of salt and lime. Just a shade off dry, its delicate sweetness lends balance to zesty acidity and a cool, mineral finish. Best Buy."
(2/2018). "A blend of fruit from both the Saar and the middle Mosel (vineyards surrounding Piesport and Bernkastel) this lovely value Riseling darts and dances on the palate with Margarita-like kicks of salt and lime. Just a shade off dry, its delicate sweetness lends balance to zesty acidity and a cool, mineral finish. Best Buy."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Joel Gott California Sauvignon Blanc 2017
#62 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018!
90
Wine Spectator
(8/31/2018) "Juicy pear, peach and citrus flavors are bright and smooth, with a touch of dried chamomile and lemon verbena lingering on the finish. Impressive for the focus and aromatic detail. Drink now."
(8/31/2018) "Juicy pear, peach and citrus flavors are bright and smooth, with a touch of dried chamomile and lemon verbena lingering on the finish. Impressive for the focus and aromatic detail. Drink now."
$
899
Discount:
750 ML
Kendall Jackson "Vintner's Reserve" California Chardonnay 2016
91
Wine Enthusiast
89
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(1/2018) "The 2016 Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve is very pretty. Orange blossom, tropical fruit, honey and buttery notes are nicely delineated in this attractive, mid-weight Chardonnay. Kendall-Jackson has toned down the malolactic fermentation and now works in a style that emphasizes freshness while also reducing the residual sugar that was once such a signature of this wine. I am not sure which stat is more impressive: an annual production of nearly 3 million bottles or the fact that 75% of the fruit for the Vintner's Reserve is estate. Drinking window: 2018 - 2022."
(1/2018) "The 2016 Chardonnay Vintner's Reserve is very pretty. Orange blossom, tropical fruit, honey and buttery notes are nicely delineated in this attractive, mid-weight Chardonnay. Kendall-Jackson has toned down the malolactic fermentation and now works in a style that emphasizes freshness while also reducing the residual sugar that was once such a signature of this wine. I am not sure which stat is more impressive: an annual production of nearly 3 million bottles or the fact that 75% of the fruit for the Vintner's Reserve is estate. Drinking window: 2018 - 2022."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Le Paradou Grenache 2016
90
Wine Advocate
(4/28/2017) "The Le Paradou label is a joint venture between the Ventoux's Chateau Pesquie Chaudiere family and importer Eric Solomon. The 2016 Vin de France, which has already been bottled, is 100% Grenache and comes from vines in the Ventoux and the Roussillon's Agly Valley. It was brought up all in concrete tank. Deep ruby colored, with awesome notes of garrigue, pepper, kirsch and dark fruits, this beauty hits the palate with medium to fullbodied richness, no hard edges and a great finish. It sells for a song and way over-delivers."
(4/28/2017) "The Le Paradou label is a joint venture between the Ventoux's Chateau Pesquie Chaudiere family and importer Eric Solomon. The 2016 Vin de France, which has already been bottled, is 100% Grenache and comes from vines in the Ventoux and the Roussillon's Agly Valley. It was brought up all in concrete tank. Deep ruby colored, with awesome notes of garrigue, pepper, kirsch and dark fruits, this beauty hits the palate with medium to fullbodied richness, no hard edges and a great finish. It sells for a song and way over-delivers."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Los Vascos Colchagua Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Another well-made bargain-of-a-Cab from the Los Vascos team...
88
Our Score
91
James Suckling
(11/9/2017) "A firm and silky red with blackberry and blueberry with hints of chocolate and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. No wood. Delicious now."
(11/9/2017) "A firm and silky red with blackberry and blueberry with hints of chocolate and spice. Medium body. Fine tannins. No wood. Delicious now."
Los Vascos Colchagua/Casablanca Chardonnay 2016
92
James Suckling
87
Wine Spectator
(2/28/2017) "Fresh and crunchy, with Golden Delicious and ripe pear flavors that are well-spiced. Buttery notes emerge on the finish. Drink now."
(2/28/2017) "Fresh and crunchy, with Golden Delicious and ripe pear flavors that are well-spiced. Buttery notes emerge on the finish. Drink now."
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
