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At ten bucks or less, you just can't go wrong with any of these 90 point rated selections!
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
Honoro Vera Rioja 2017
90
Our Score
(9/2018) Made from 100% estate-grown Tempranillo from the Juan Gil family's newly-purchased vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, the 2017 Honoro Vera Rioja is almost too good to be true! Authentic Rioja flavors of plum, cherry, fig, a touch of leather, cedar, vanilla and spice dominate on the palate. With incredible structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish, this stuff would still be a real value at twice the price! In future vintages, much of the fruit that went into this wine will go into new, higher-tier Rosario Vera bottlings. In 2017, it all went into Honoro Vera! Totally delicious, it is soft enough to drink on its own and structured enough to pair with an enormous variety of foods. Pick it up by the case!
(9/2018) Made from 100% estate-grown Tempranillo from the Juan Gil family's newly-purchased vineyards in Rioja Alavesa, the 2017 Honoro Vera Rioja is almost too good to be true! Authentic Rioja flavors of plum, cherry, fig, a touch of leather, cedar, vanilla and spice dominate on the palate. With incredible structure, well-integrated tannins and a long finish, this stuff would still be a real value at twice the price! In future vintages, much of the fruit that went into this wine will go into new, higher-tier Rosario Vera bottlings. In 2017, it all went into Honoro Vera! Totally delicious, it is soft enough to drink on its own and structured enough to pair with an enormous variety of foods. Pick it up by the case!
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/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
Maculan "Dindarello" Veneto Moscato 2014
Amazing! Over 50% off the Wine Spectator reference price on this loveable light-hearted, yet seriously delicious double-90-pointMuscat.
90
James Suckling
90
Wine Spectator
(4/30/2016) "Vibrant and finely balanced, this lightly sweet dessert wine shows fruit-forward notes of mandarin orange, glazed nectarine and grapefruit granita, layered with candied ginger, ground cardamom and lavender flavors. Mouthwatering finish. Moscato. Drink now through 2024."
(4/30/2016) "Vibrant and finely balanced, this lightly sweet dessert wine shows fruit-forward notes of mandarin orange, glazed nectarine and grapefruit granita, layered with candied ginger, ground cardamom and lavender flavors. Mouthwatering finish. Moscato. Drink now through 2024."
$
999
Discount:
375 ML
Maculan "Dindarello" Veneto Moscato 2016
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $15.99!
90
Our Score
(3/2018) When looking for a dessert wine that is a lighter AND more aromatic alternative to Sauternes, look no further! This is not your niece's Moscato either with great intensity and zero effervescence. Late harvest Muscat grapes are dried for a month prior to crushing and vinification takes place solely in stainless steel. Notes of honey, white grape, orange blossom and meyer lemon. A great friend to any fruit tart, custard, stone fruit or delicate cake.
(3/2018) When looking for a dessert wine that is a lighter AND more aromatic alternative to Sauternes, look no further! This is not your niece's Moscato either with great intensity and zero effervescence. Late harvest Muscat grapes are dried for a month prior to crushing and vinification takes place solely in stainless steel. Notes of honey, white grape, orange blossom and meyer lemon. A great friend to any fruit tart, custard, stone fruit or delicate cake.
$
899
Discount:
375 ML
Mas Oller "Pur" Emporda 2013
90
Wine Advocate
(6/28/2015) "The 2013 Mas Oller Pur (pur means pure in Catalan language) is a fruit-driven red that does not want to hide anything behind oak aromas or flavors. It smells of wild flowers and berries with a honeyed, pollen and beeswax note, quite unusual for this blend of Syrah, Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is juicy and very tasty, with unnoticeable tannins and good acidity. Very good value."
(6/28/2015) "The 2013 Mas Oller Pur (pur means pure in Catalan language) is a fruit-driven red that does not want to hide anything behind oak aromas or flavors. It smells of wild flowers and berries with a honeyed, pollen and beeswax note, quite unusual for this blend of Syrah, Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon. The palate is juicy and very tasty, with unnoticeable tannins and good acidity. Very good value."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Monte Antico Toscana Rosso 2013
90
James Suckling
88
Wine Spectator
(11/30/2017) "Black cherry, licorice and spice flavors are the highlights of this bright, juicy red. Balanced in a slim way, with fruit, herb and spice details on the finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. Best Values."
(11/30/2017) "Black cherry, licorice and spice flavors are the highlights of this bright, juicy red. Balanced in a slim way, with fruit, herb and spice details on the finish. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now. Best Values."
