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Bevan Cellars "EE Tench Vineyard" Oakville Proprietary Red 2016
97
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
98
Jeb Dunnuck
98
Wine Advocate
(10/29/2018) "A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Proprietary Red EE Tench Vineyard is scented of pure plums and ripe blueberries with redcurrants and touches of lavender, roses, bay leaves and dusty earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, fine-grained, vibrant and refreshing, finishing long and perfumed. 1,403 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2047."
(10/29/2018) "A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Proprietary Red EE Tench Vineyard is scented of pure plums and ripe blueberries with redcurrants and touches of lavender, roses, bay leaves and dusty earth. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, fine-grained, vibrant and refreshing, finishing long and perfumed. 1,403 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2047."
$
19499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bevan Cellars "EE Tench Vineyard" Oakville Proprietary Red 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Le Vigne di Don Peppino Prephylloxera" Etna Rosso 2018
94
Wine Spectator
98
James Suckling
(12/21/2020) "The purity and intensity of fruit is really something here with cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries, flowers and stones and some sandalwood. It's medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This ancient-vine wine is glorious. Drink or hold."
(12/21/2020) "The purity and intensity of fruit is really something here with cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries, flowers and stones and some sandalwood. It's medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This ancient-vine wine is glorious. Drink or hold."
$
18599
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Le Vigne di Don Peppino Prephylloxera" Etna Rosso 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 3 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Ghiomo "Sansteu" Nebbiolo d'Alba 2017 3.0 LT
92
Our Score
(9/28/2020) Offering true character and incredible value, the wines of Ghiomo have become a mainstay in our stores. The 2017 Sansteu is 100% Nebbiolo and it tastes like a scaled down Barolo or Barbaresco. Intense flavors of fresh cherry, tanned leather, rose and licorice explode immediately on the palate followed by quintessentially grippy Nebbiolo tannins on the long finish. The balance is exquisite. An amazing wine for a wonderfully reasonable price.
(9/28/2020) Offering true character and incredible value, the wines of Ghiomo have become a mainstay in our stores. The 2017 Sansteu is 100% Nebbiolo and it tastes like a scaled down Barolo or Barbaresco. Intense flavors of fresh cherry, tanned leather, rose and licorice explode immediately on the palate followed by quintessentially grippy Nebbiolo tannins on the long finish. The balance is exquisite. An amazing wine for a wonderfully reasonable price.
$
13899
Discount:
3.0 LT
Local availability for Ghiomo "Sansteu" Nebbiolo d'Alba 2017 3.0 LT
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Foradori "Granato" Trento IGT Teroldego 2015
95
James Suckling
94
Vinous, Ian D'Agata
(9/2018) "Deep purple ruby. Very precise, perfumed aromas of red rose, violet, red cherry, dark berries, spices and herbs. Then bright and juicy with very tactile red and blue fruit and herb flavors lifted by lively harmonious acidity and real class. Long mineral finish. Drinking window: 2020 - 2030"
(9/2018) "Deep purple ruby. Very precise, perfumed aromas of red rose, violet, red cherry, dark berries, spices and herbs. Then bright and juicy with very tactile red and blue fruit and herb flavors lifted by lively harmonious acidity and real class. Long mineral finish. Drinking window: 2020 - 2030"
$
11999
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Foradori "Granato" Trento IGT Teroldego 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 8 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 4 | (847) 831-1049 |
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R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Rioja Gran Reserva 1995
96
James Suckling
97
Wine Advocate
(4/29/2015) "The only current red Gran Reserva is the 1995 Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva, the one that is produced exactly the same as before, including fining with egg whites and sealing with red wax. 1995 was an excellent and early harvest, the grapes achieved full ripeness and were harvested under the sun during two weeks starting October 9. The wine, which exceptionally achieved 13% alcohol, is the usual blend, 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo (Carinena). Like all their wines, it fermented with indigenous yeasts in old oak vats and as a Gran Reserva it matured in old American oak barrels for ten years! Yes, it was bottled in November 2006 and launched in 2015, a full 20 years after the harvest. This light-colored, ethereal 1995 is the essence of Vina Tondonia. It has developed aromas and complexity gained with the time in bottle, of incense, leather, cured meat, cherries in liqueur, cold bonfire and spices. The palate is super-tasty, with fully-resolved tannins and very good acidity. The texture is super-fine, sophisticated and ethereal with gob-smacking balance. Intense, powerful and elegant, too. Hard to believe, but this red feels too young and while approachable, I'd wait a couple of years or more because it will be much better. The profile follows the style of the great classics of the 1950s and 60s. Bottles like this are the ones that created the Lopez de Heredia myth. This could be lighter than the 1994, but in the long run I believe the 1995 will be the better bottle. 24,687 bottles produced."
(4/29/2015) "The only current red Gran Reserva is the 1995 Vina Tondonia Gran Reserva, the one that is produced exactly the same as before, including fining with egg whites and sealing with red wax. 1995 was an excellent and early harvest, the grapes achieved full ripeness and were harvested under the sun during two weeks starting October 9. The wine, which exceptionally achieved 13% alcohol, is the usual blend, 70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacho, 5% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo (Carinena). Like all their wines, it fermented with indigenous yeasts in old oak vats and as a Gran Reserva it matured in old American oak barrels for ten years! Yes, it was bottled in November 2006 and launched in 2015, a full 20 years after the harvest. This light-colored, ethereal 1995 is the essence of Vina Tondonia. It has developed aromas and complexity gained with the time in bottle, of incense, leather, cured meat, cherries in liqueur, cold bonfire and spices. The palate is super-tasty, with fully-resolved tannins and very good acidity. The texture is super-fine, sophisticated and ethereal with gob-smacking balance. Intense, powerful and elegant, too. Hard to believe, but this red feels too young and while approachable, I'd wait a couple of years or more because it will be much better. The profile follows the style of the great classics of the 1950s and 60s. Bottles like this are the ones that created the Lopez de Heredia myth. This could be lighter than the 1994, but in the long run I believe the 1995 will be the better bottle. 24,687 bottles produced."
$
9899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Rioja Gran Reserva 1995
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Le Vigne di Don Peppino Prephylloxera" Etna Rosso 2018
94
Wine Spectator
98
James Suckling
(12/21/2020) "The purity and intensity of fruit is really something here with cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries, flowers and stones and some sandalwood. It's medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This ancient-vine wine is glorious. Drink or hold."
(12/21/2020) "The purity and intensity of fruit is really something here with cherries, perfectly ripe strawberries, flowers and stones and some sandalwood. It's medium-to full-bodied with very fine tannins and a beautiful, long finish. This ancient-vine wine is glorious. Drink or hold."
$
8999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Le Vigne di Don Peppino Prephylloxera" Etna Rosso 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 4 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 6 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Turnbull "Reserve" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
96
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(9/2019) "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Reserve is another dazzling wine that overdelivers for its price point. Rich and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts richness and intensity. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, spice and cedar are all fused together in this dazzling, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon; all the elements meld together in an effortless, flamboyant wine. This is a total pleasure bomb - for its quality and price, there is no question: the Reserve is the wine to buy at Turnbull. Drinking window: 2023 - 2037"
(9/2019) "The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Reserve is another dazzling wine that overdelivers for its price point. Rich and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts richness and intensity. Black cherry, plum, new leather, licorice, spice and cedar are all fused together in this dazzling, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon; all the elements meld together in an effortless, flamboyant wine. This is a total pleasure bomb - for its quality and price, there is no question: the Reserve is the wine to buy at Turnbull. Drinking window: 2023 - 2037"
$
7999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Turnbull "Reserve" Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 59 | (847) 831-1049 |
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G. D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo 2016
94
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Advocate
(7/23/2020) "If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks. Drink Date: 2022 - 2035"
(7/23/2020) "If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks. Drink Date: 2022 - 2035"
$
7999
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for G. D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 5 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2019
95
James Suckling
(9/8/2020) "Lots of red and black bramble fruit on the nose with flowers, wet earth, old vine, moss and citrus peel, following through to a medium-to full-bodied palate with light, round tannins and a bright, vivid finish. It develops beautifully in the glass giving more and more purity of fruit and creamy round tannins. Low sulfur. From one of the masters of Beaujolais. Drink now."
(9/8/2020) "Lots of red and black bramble fruit on the nose with flowers, wet earth, old vine, moss and citrus peel, following through to a medium-to full-bodied palate with light, round tannins and a bright, vivid finish. It develops beautifully in the glass giving more and more purity of fruit and creamy round tannins. Low sulfur. From one of the masters of Beaujolais. Drink now."
$
7899
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Domaine Marcel Lapierre Morgon 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 19 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 22 | (847) 831-1049 |
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$
6999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Ar. Pe. Pe "Sassella Rocce Rosse Riserva" Valtellina Superiore 2005
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 6 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Lail Vineyards "Blueprint" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
96
Wine Enthusiast
(4/1/2021) "From a range of sites and expertly blended by Philippe Melka and his team, this wine has 5% Petit Verdot and spent 18 months in French oak, half of it new. Black olive, pencil shaving, sage and cedar provide a savory context against which concentrated black cherry and plum play. Coffee makes an appearance on the finish. Enjoy 2028-2035."
(4/1/2021) "From a range of sites and expertly blended by Philippe Melka and his team, this wine has 5% Petit Verdot and spent 18 months in French oak, half of it new. Black olive, pencil shaving, sage and cedar provide a savory context against which concentrated black cherry and plum play. Coffee makes an appearance on the finish. Enjoy 2028-2035."
$
6999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Lail Vineyards "Blueprint" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 1 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 3 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 8 | (847) 831-1049 |
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M. Chapoutier "La Bernadine" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2016
94
Wine Spectator
(11/15/2019) "A bright, fresh, unadorned style, with lime, white peach, yellow apple and fennel notes streaming through, backed by a mineral edge on the lively, lengthy, refreshing finish. Should develop a broader feel with age. Drink now through 2023. 100 cases imported."
(11/15/2019) "A bright, fresh, unadorned style, with lime, white peach, yellow apple and fennel notes streaming through, backed by a mineral edge on the lively, lengthy, refreshing finish. Should develop a broader feel with age. Drink now through 2023. 100 cases imported."
Local availability for M. Chapoutier "La Bernadine" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Ramey "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017
#15, Wine Enthusiast "Top 100" of 2020
99
Wine Enthusiast
96
Jeb Dunnuck
(5/21/2020) "From another awesome vineyard in the Russian River, the 2017 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is one of the richer, more powerful Chardonnay in the lineup. Medium gold-colored, with notes of sauteed orchard fruits, brioche, honeysuckle, and lemon curd, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, good acidity, and a mouthfilling texture that keeps you coming back. It actually gains freshness and vibrancy with time in the glass and is another age-worthy, brilliant Chardonnay from Ramey I'd be happy to have in the cellar."
(5/21/2020) "From another awesome vineyard in the Russian River, the 2017 Chardonnay Rochioli Vineyard is one of the richer, more powerful Chardonnay in the lineup. Medium gold-colored, with notes of sauteed orchard fruits, brioche, honeysuckle, and lemon curd, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, good acidity, and a mouthfilling texture that keeps you coming back. It actually gains freshness and vibrancy with time in the glass and is another age-worthy, brilliant Chardonnay from Ramey I'd be happy to have in the cellar."
$
5999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Ramey "Rochioli Vineyard" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 20 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 26 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 30 | (847) 831-1049 |
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H. Billiot Brut Rose Champagne (Disgorgement June 2020) NV
92+
Our Score
(2/2021) Freshly cut raspberries and strawberries, rose petals show on the nose. An incredible focus and power on the palate, with roaring acid making it perfect to pair with virtually anything one could desire. Bottling power and grace is incredibly difficult to many, but fourth-generation winemaker Laetita Billiot has proved time and again that she is more than up to the challenge. Made from 70% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Noir vins rouge, 20% Chardonnay, picked from the Grand Cru Village of Ambonnay. This champagne is an absolute knock-out for the price!
(2/2021) Freshly cut raspberries and strawberries, rose petals show on the nose. An incredible focus and power on the palate, with roaring acid making it perfect to pair with virtually anything one could desire. Bottling power and grace is incredibly difficult to many, but fourth-generation winemaker Laetita Billiot has proved time and again that she is more than up to the challenge. Made from 70% Pinot Noir, 10% Pinot Noir vins rouge, 20% Chardonnay, picked from the Grand Cru Village of Ambonnay. This champagne is an absolute knock-out for the price!
$
5499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for H. Billiot Brut Rose Champagne (Disgorgement June 2020) NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 36 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Durieu "Lucile Avril" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2017
92
Wine Advocate
94
Jeb Dunnuck
(8/16/2019) "Offers a terrific bouquet of spiced cherries, kirsch, ground herbs, and loamy soil and earthy notes. Deep, beautifully textured, spicy, and meaty on the palate, it has full-bodied richness, polished, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's an incredibly Provencal, sexy, opulent Chateauneuf Du Pape to enjoy any time over the coming 10-15 years of more. Maturity: 2019 - 2034"
(8/16/2019) "Offers a terrific bouquet of spiced cherries, kirsch, ground herbs, and loamy soil and earthy notes. Deep, beautifully textured, spicy, and meaty on the palate, it has full-bodied richness, polished, ripe tannins, and a great finish. It's an incredibly Provencal, sexy, opulent Chateauneuf Du Pape to enjoy any time over the coming 10-15 years of more. Maturity: 2019 - 2034"
$
4999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Durieu "Lucile Avril" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 36 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2016
94
Wine Advocate
97
James Suckling
(12/21/2020) "A very polished red with cloves and caramel, on top of black cherries, mushrooms and forest floor. Black olives, too. It's full-bodied with polished tannins and lovely depth all the way through. Lightly chewy. Juicy black-cherries and savory black-olive character. Complex. Drink after 2025."
(12/21/2020) "A very polished red with cloves and caramel, on top of black cherries, mushrooms and forest floor. Black olives, too. It's full-bodied with polished tannins and lovely depth all the way through. Lightly chewy. Juicy black-cherries and savory black-olive character. Complex. Drink after 2025."
$
4999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 36 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Mindego Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2016
Delicious! Incredibly viscous and satiny texture, yet brisk freshness and vibrant fruit and wood flavors. Incredible Chardonnay Lovely stuff from Failia and former Turley winemaker, Ehren Jordan!
94
Our Score
93
Wine Advocate
94
Jeb Dunnuck
(2/14/2019) "The 2016 Chardonnay is a classic California Chardonnay that has both freshness and purity. Lemon curd, tart pineapple, white flowers, and ample salty mineral notes all flow to a pure, clean, beautifully balanced Chardonnay that stays fresh, focused, and pure. It has a great finish and will drink nicely for 8-10 years. Maturity: 2018 - 2028"
(2/14/2019) "The 2016 Chardonnay is a classic California Chardonnay that has both freshness and purity. Lemon curd, tart pineapple, white flowers, and ample salty mineral notes all flow to a pure, clean, beautifully balanced Chardonnay that stays fresh, focused, and pure. It has a great finish and will drink nicely for 8-10 years. Maturity: 2018 - 2028"
$
4799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Mindego Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 18 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 28 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Mindego Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2016
Spiced black cherry fruits, with lovely silky texture - deep flavors, yet freshness and elegance. Lovely stuff from Failia and former Turley Winemaker Ehren Jordan!
93+
Our Score
94
Wine Advocate
95
Jeb Dunnuck
(2/14/2019) "The 2016 Pinot Noir comes from a great site on the western side of the SCM and was fermented with 40% whole clusters and spent 11 months in 25% new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a rocking bouquet of ripe cherries, mulberries, leafy underbrush, blood orange, and spring flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, layered, and textured. With good acidity, present tannins, and a great finish, it has everything you could want from a Mountain Pinot Noir. Give bottles a year or two and enjoy through 2028. Maturity: 2020 - 2027"
(2/14/2019) "The 2016 Pinot Noir comes from a great site on the western side of the SCM and was fermented with 40% whole clusters and spent 11 months in 25% new French oak. Deep ruby/purple-colored, with a rocking bouquet of ripe cherries, mulberries, leafy underbrush, blood orange, and spring flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, beautifully balanced, layered, and textured. With good acidity, present tannins, and a great finish, it has everything you could want from a Mountain Pinot Noir. Give bottles a year or two and enjoy through 2028. Maturity: 2020 - 2027"
$
4799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Mindego Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Pierre Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Brut Champagne (Disgorgement Aug 2020) NV
93
Our Score
(2/2021) Fresh and lively, this 100% Chardonnay from the masterful Didier Gimonnet is a must-buy. At 6g/l, these bubbles have a delightfully zippy acidity with a smooth white rock minerality. Disgorged in August 2020, this cuvee contains wine from 2010 through 2017 achieving an optimal balance of youth and complexity. Gimonnet benefits from having a high percentage of old vines, which sets him apart from many of other growers. Enjoy the layers of flavors of fresh Honey Crisp apple, pear and baking spice on the palate while marveling at the smooth, lengthy finish.
(2/2021) Fresh and lively, this 100% Chardonnay from the masterful Didier Gimonnet is a must-buy. At 6g/l, these bubbles have a delightfully zippy acidity with a smooth white rock minerality. Disgorged in August 2020, this cuvee contains wine from 2010 through 2017 achieving an optimal balance of youth and complexity. Gimonnet benefits from having a high percentage of old vines, which sets him apart from many of other growers. Enjoy the layers of flavors of fresh Honey Crisp apple, pear and baking spice on the palate while marveling at the smooth, lengthy finish.
$
4599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Pierre Gimonnet Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Brut Champagne (Disgorgement Aug 2020) NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 30 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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M. Chapoutier "La Bernadine" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016
92
Wine Spectator
(11/15/19) "Rich but gentle-edged, with an open-knit core of warmed raspberry coulis, cherry preserve and blood orange flavors, laced with sandalwood, shiso leaf and lavender notes. Features a lightly dusty finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 2,000 cases imported."
(11/15/19) "Rich but gentle-edged, with an open-knit core of warmed raspberry coulis, cherry preserve and blood orange flavors, laced with sandalwood, shiso leaf and lavender notes. Features a lightly dusty finish. Grenache and Syrah. Drink now through 2030. 2,000 cases imported."
Local availability for M. Chapoutier "La Bernadine" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Guardiola" Etna Rosso 2018
95
James Suckling
(11/17/2020) "Very complex aromas of burnt orange, dried flowers, ash, toffee and dried strawberries. It's full-bodied and very tight with focused, firm tannins and a long, chewy finish. Needs two or three years to soften."
(11/17/2020) "Very complex aromas of burnt orange, dried flowers, ash, toffee and dried strawberries. It's full-bodied and very tight with focused, firm tannins and a long, chewy finish. Needs two or three years to soften."
$
4399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Guardiola" Etna Rosso 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 24 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 18 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Gramercy Cellars "Forgotten Hills" Syrah 2015
94
Wine Advocate
93+
Jeb Dunnuck
92
Wine & Spirits
(10/2018) "From Greg Harrington's newest vineyard acquisition, this is a begrudging 2015, giving up little when first poured, beyond a whiff of garrigue and a vague hint of dark fruit. The flavors, while unformed, feel packed tight as a mountaineer's backpack, suggesting that much lies in store for those who can wait. (329 cases)"
(10/2018) "From Greg Harrington's newest vineyard acquisition, this is a begrudging 2015, giving up little when first poured, beyond a whiff of garrigue and a vague hint of dark fruit. The flavors, while unformed, feel packed tight as a mountaineer's backpack, suggesting that much lies in store for those who can wait. (329 cases)"
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Gramercy Cellars "Forgotten Hills" Syrah 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 1 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Mognazzi" Etna Rosso 2018
92
Wine Spectator
95
James Suckling
(11/17/2020) "Complex aromas of ripe berries with toffee, cedar and some floral undertones. Hot ash as well. The palate is full-bodied, but tight and linear with a chewy palate and lots of dried-peach and orange-peel undertones to the ripe fruit, but always linear and focused. Try after 2022."
(11/17/2020) "Complex aromas of ripe berries with toffee, cedar and some floral undertones. Hot ash as well. The palate is full-bodied, but tight and linear with a chewy palate and lots of dried-peach and orange-peel undertones to the ripe fruit, but always linear and focused. Try after 2022."
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "Mognazzi" Etna Rosso 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 15 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 9 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Desparada "Phoebe" Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2015
91
Our Score
Winemaker's Notes
"It's out there. You can feel it. You've run this far and it's right behind you. You've torn through sumac, a wall of heliotrope, a roadside berry stand, the ruins of an old iron foundry, a cedar grove and can still hear it rumbling closer, its blood-smeared tusks crashing against the shale hillside. This is when you're supposed to wake up, right?"
"It's out there. You can feel it. You've run this far and it's right behind you. You've torn through sumac, a wall of heliotrope, a roadside berry stand, the ruins of an old iron foundry, a cedar grove and can still hear it rumbling closer, its blood-smeared tusks crashing against the shale hillside. This is when you're supposed to wake up, right?"
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Desparada "Phoebe" Paso Robles Cabernet Franc 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 6 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Elena Walch "Ludwig" Alto Adige Pinot Nero 2017
94
Wine Advocate
(9/17/2020) "The Elena Walch 2017 Alto Adige Pinot Nero Ludwig is a delicate and beautifully complex wine. It offers a wide-reaching and ever-changing bouquet that continues to present new details for as long as you keep the wine in the glass. There are blue flowers, violets, hints of cigar ash, cedar, crushed stone and a touch of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, dried oregano or lavender. These are beautiful results presented over a silky, mid-weight mouthfeel. Fruit for the wine comes from two sites, with about two-thirds from the western flank of the Adige River at a very high 550 to 600 meters above sea level. This accounts for those fresh floral aromas. The other third comes from a slightly lower elevation with granite and porphyry deposits. This accounts for the wine's sharp and linear structure. Production is 10,000 bottles. Drink Date: 2020 - 2030"
(9/17/2020) "The Elena Walch 2017 Alto Adige Pinot Nero Ludwig is a delicate and beautifully complex wine. It offers a wide-reaching and ever-changing bouquet that continues to present new details for as long as you keep the wine in the glass. There are blue flowers, violets, hints of cigar ash, cedar, crushed stone and a touch of Mediterranean herbs such as rosemary, dried oregano or lavender. These are beautiful results presented over a silky, mid-weight mouthfeel. Fruit for the wine comes from two sites, with about two-thirds from the western flank of the Adige River at a very high 550 to 600 meters above sea level. This accounts for those fresh floral aromas. The other third comes from a slightly lower elevation with granite and porphyry deposits. This accounts for the wine's sharp and linear structure. Production is 10,000 bottles. Drink Date: 2020 - 2030"
$
3799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Elena Walch "Ludwig" Alto Adige Pinot Nero 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 19 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 44 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Gramercy Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
92+
Vinous, Stephen Tanzer
92+
Jeb Dunnuck
91
Wine & Spirits
(12/2018) "In a lineup of Washington cabernets, it's fairly easy to find the Gramercy wines because they're more structured than the rest, arresting for what they don't reveal. This one's no exception, all tanbark, licorice and iron filings, the red-purple fruit sneaking in after a day exposed to air. It needs time and a decanter before you pour it with smoked, dry-rubbed pork loin. (950 cases)"
(12/2018) "In a lineup of Washington cabernets, it's fairly easy to find the Gramercy wines because they're more structured than the rest, arresting for what they don't reveal. This one's no exception, all tanbark, licorice and iron filings, the red-purple fruit sneaking in after a day exposed to air. It needs time and a decanter before you pour it with smoked, dry-rubbed pork loin. (950 cases)"
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Gramercy Cellars Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "La Vigne Niche Santo Spirito" Etna Bianco 2019
95
James Suckling
(11/17/2020) "This is the most subtle and polished white from Etna I have had, offering a dense, integrated palate of apple, pineapple and stone character with some lemon grass and lemon curd. It's dense and so focused with so much going on. Tight now, but promises a beautiful future. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
(11/17/2020) "This is the most subtle and polished white from Etna I have had, offering a dense, integrated palate of apple, pineapple and stone character with some lemon grass and lemon curd. It's dense and so focused with so much going on. Tight now, but promises a beautiful future. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "La Vigne Niche Santo Spirito" Etna Bianco 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 33 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 19 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Tenuta delle Terre Nere "La Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana" Etna Bianco 2019
94
James Suckling
(11/17/2020) "A dense, layered white with dried apple, cooled lemon and some mineral and stone undertones. It's full and deep. Creamy, layered palate. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
(11/17/2020) "A dense, layered white with dried apple, cooled lemon and some mineral and stone undertones. It's full and deep. Creamy, layered palate. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta delle Terre Nere "La Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana" Etna Bianco 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 19 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 12 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Chateau Arnaud Haut Medoc 2015
93
Wine Enthusiast
94
James Suckling
(2/2/2018) "Hints of orange zest sit across ripe, red berry and mulberry aromas, leading to a palate that has a plush, fluid and deeply-flavored core of blackberries and dark cherries. Terrific richness. Try from 2020"
(2/2/2018) "Hints of orange zest sit across ripe, red berry and mulberry aromas, leading to a palate that has a plush, fluid and deeply-flavored core of blackberries and dark cherries. Terrific richness. Try from 2020"
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chateau Arnaud Haut Medoc 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Paul Laurent "Cuvee du Fondateur" Brut Rose NV
90
Our Score
(2/2021) Another wonderful Rose coming from the Skurnik portfolio! The Paul Laurent label is run by the Gruet family from Champagne. Does the Gruet name sound familiar? This is the same family that discovered superior terroir in New Mexico in 1987, geared toward making premium sparkling brut wines. With the family's roots still deeply entrenched in Champagne, they returned to the Vallee de la Marne in 1993 to begin making wine under the Paul Laurent label. This blend of 74% Pinot Noir, 16% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay has a pale salmon hue and explodes on the nose with strawberry compote and lemon curd. With a long finish, this is one of the better valued high-acid Champagne Roses on the market. This will hold up nicely with grilled salmon but would be a better match on the back end of dinner. Think strawberries and cream!
(2/2021) Another wonderful Rose coming from the Skurnik portfolio! The Paul Laurent label is run by the Gruet family from Champagne. Does the Gruet name sound familiar? This is the same family that discovered superior terroir in New Mexico in 1987, geared toward making premium sparkling brut wines. With the family's roots still deeply entrenched in Champagne, they returned to the Vallee de la Marne in 1993 to begin making wine under the Paul Laurent label. This blend of 74% Pinot Noir, 16% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay has a pale salmon hue and explodes on the nose with strawberry compote and lemon curd. With a long finish, this is one of the better valued high-acid Champagne Roses on the market. This will hold up nicely with grilled salmon but would be a better match on the back end of dinner. Think strawberries and cream!
Local availability for Paul Laurent "Cuvee du Fondateur" Brut Rose NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 36 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 58 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 48 | (847) 831-1049 |
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M. Chapoutier "Les Meysonniers" Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2017
92
Wine Enthusiast
(3/1/2021) "A firm granite undertone and hints of smoke and incense lend gravitas to juicy, thirst-quenching black cherry and blackberry flavors in this elegant Syrah sourced from biodynmically farmed vines. Fine, supple tannins make it welcoming in its youth, but it should drink well through 2025."
(3/1/2021) "A firm granite undertone and hints of smoke and incense lend gravitas to juicy, thirst-quenching black cherry and blackberry flavors in this elegant Syrah sourced from biodynmically farmed vines. Fine, supple tannins make it welcoming in its youth, but it should drink well through 2025."
Local availability for M. Chapoutier "Les Meysonniers" Crozes Hermitage Rouge 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Vigneti Massa "Derthona" Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2017
91
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
91/100 - Vinous (8/2019) "Orange confit, graphite, mint, chamomile and spice notes give the 2017 Timorasso Derthona a decidedly exotic, wild expression that is impossible to miss. Rich and creamy on the palate, the 2017 has a real sense of oiliness that is incredibly distinctive. Drinking Window: 2019 - 2025"
91/100 - Vinous (8/2019) "Orange confit, graphite, mint, chamomile and spice notes give the 2017 Timorasso Derthona a decidedly exotic, wild expression that is impossible to miss. Rich and creamy on the palate, the 2017 has a real sense of oiliness that is incredibly distinctive. Drinking Window: 2019 - 2025"
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Vigneti Massa "Derthona" Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 10 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Salvatore Molettieri "Vigna Cinque Querce" Taurasi 2012
93
Vinous, Ian D'Agata
95
Wine Spectator
(11/2019) "A deep, plush, full-bodied red, with dense tannins that are well-meshed to flavors of black cherry pate de fruit, olive paste, cured tobacco, spice box, iron and graphite. Big and brooding, this nonetheless maintains a sense of elegance throughout. Best from 2022 through 2032. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported."
(11/2019) "A deep, plush, full-bodied red, with dense tannins that are well-meshed to flavors of black cherry pate de fruit, olive paste, cured tobacco, spice box, iron and graphite. Big and brooding, this nonetheless maintains a sense of elegance throughout. Best from 2022 through 2032. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 1,000 cases made, 100 cases imported."
$
3199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Salvatore Molettieri "Vigna Cinque Querce" Taurasi 2012
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 23 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 46 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Vigneti Massa "Monleale" Colli Tortonesi Barbera 2011
92
Our Score
93
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(3/2020) "The 2011 Barbera Monleale is an absolutely gorgeous wine that will be especially appealing to readers who like wines with a bit of bottle age. Smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice, pine and blackberry infuse the 2011 with tremendous character. The 2011 is maturing beautifully, with all of its elements in the right place. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2023"
(3/2020) "The 2011 Barbera Monleale is an absolutely gorgeous wine that will be especially appealing to readers who like wines with a bit of bottle age. Smoke, tobacco, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice, pine and blackberry infuse the 2011 with tremendous character. The 2011 is maturing beautifully, with all of its elements in the right place. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2023"
$
3199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Vigneti Massa "Monleale" Colli Tortonesi Barbera 2011
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 42 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Chateau Moulin du Cadet Saint-Emilion Rouge 2017
95
Wine Advocate
(3/16/2020) "Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Moulin du Cadet is a little tarry and broody to start, opening out to reveal baked plums and blackberry preserves at the core with hints of licorice and sauteed herbs. Full-bodied, the palate is impressively concentrated with a firm frame of ripe, rounded tannins and bold freshness lifting all that decadent fruit to a long finish. Drink Date: 2022 - 2044"
(3/16/2020) "Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Moulin du Cadet is a little tarry and broody to start, opening out to reveal baked plums and blackberry preserves at the core with hints of licorice and sauteed herbs. Full-bodied, the palate is impressively concentrated with a firm frame of ripe, rounded tannins and bold freshness lifting all that decadent fruit to a long finish. Drink Date: 2022 - 2044"
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chateau Moulin du Cadet Saint-Emilion Rouge 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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G. D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo 2016
94
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Advocate
(7/23/2020) "If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks. Drink Date: 2022 - 2035"
(7/23/2020) "If you were to consider the entire portfolio of wines made in the Barolo appellation, this wine always stands in its own little corner. Albe is a brand on its own, and it represents one of the most versatile, accessible and well-priced Baroli to emerge from the appellation. The G.D. Vajra 2016 Barolo Albe sets off on the right foot, offering forthcoming intensity with forest fruit, wild cherry, crushed stone and blue flowers. Winemaking is straightforward in stainless steel, and the wine finishes in Slavonian oak casks. Drink Date: 2022 - 2035"
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for G. D. Vajra "Albe" Barolo 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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Foradori "Fontanasanta Manzoni" Bianco 2019
96
James Suckling
92
Vinous, Eric Guido
93
Wine Advocate
(2/18/2021) "The Foradori 2019 Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta opens to a bright golden color with some faint copper or greenish highlights. A portion of the wine is aged in clay amphorae. The bouquet is somewhat neutral with loads of pear, Golden Delicious apple and quince. There's nothing too fragrant or floral. Instead, the wine is grounded in unmistakable orchard fruit aromas that color both the bouquet and the wine's flavor profile. You also get honey, saffron and candied orange peel. The wine ends with a touch of mineral dryness, like broken slate or crushed terracotta, that contributes to the tight, almost tannic finish. Drink Date: 2021 - 2030."
(2/18/2021) "The Foradori 2019 Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta opens to a bright golden color with some faint copper or greenish highlights. A portion of the wine is aged in clay amphorae. The bouquet is somewhat neutral with loads of pear, Golden Delicious apple and quince. There's nothing too fragrant or floral. Instead, the wine is grounded in unmistakable orchard fruit aromas that color both the bouquet and the wine's flavor profile. You also get honey, saffron and candied orange peel. The wine ends with a touch of mineral dryness, like broken slate or crushed terracotta, that contributes to the tight, almost tannic finish. Drink Date: 2021 - 2030."
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Foradori "Fontanasanta Manzoni" Bianco 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 42 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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Paul Laurent "Cuvee du Fondateur" Brut NV
90
Our Score
(2/2021) A beautiful Brut from the Gruet family, who are most famous for their sparklers made in New Mexico, however, their roots go back to Champagne from the early '50s. The Cuvee du Fondateur is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 28% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay, aged on the lees for almost two years. Aromas of Honeycrisp apple, citrus rind, and a bit of toastiness. Rich and fresh on the palate with persistent bubbles and a nice liveliness from the Chardonnay. The words "value" and "Champagne" don't usually go together, but this one knocks it out of the park for the price! Drink with potato chips and caviar or fried chicken sandwiches.
(2/2021) A beautiful Brut from the Gruet family, who are most famous for their sparklers made in New Mexico, however, their roots go back to Champagne from the early '50s. The Cuvee du Fondateur is a blend of 62% Pinot Noir, 28% Pinot Meunier, and 10% Chardonnay, aged on the lees for almost two years. Aromas of Honeycrisp apple, citrus rind, and a bit of toastiness. Rich and fresh on the palate with persistent bubbles and a nice liveliness from the Chardonnay. The words "value" and "Champagne" don't usually go together, but this one knocks it out of the park for the price! Drink with potato chips and caviar or fried chicken sandwiches.
Local availability for Paul Laurent "Cuvee du Fondateur" Brut NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 48 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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Walter Hansel "Cahill Lane" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018
94
Wine Advocate
(9/24/2020) "The 2018 Chardonnay Cahill Lane has very pretty scents of quince and baked apples with notes of crushed hazelnuts, beeswax and white blossoms. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and packed to the gills with concentrated, layered flavors, and it finishes long with bright freshness calling you in for another sip. 907 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2026"
(9/24/2020) "The 2018 Chardonnay Cahill Lane has very pretty scents of quince and baked apples with notes of crushed hazelnuts, beeswax and white blossoms. The medium-bodied palate is satiny and packed to the gills with concentrated, layered flavors, and it finishes long with bright freshness calling you in for another sip. 907 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2026"
$
2899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Walter Hansel "Cahill Lane" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 36 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Pax North Coast Syrah 2019
Winemaker's Notes
"Aromas of black pepper, Santa Rosa plum, blackberries, black olives and fresh pomegranate. Textured and loaded with spicy black, exotic blue and vibrant red fruits, black pepper and white flowers. Medium bodied and everything you'd expect from cool climate Syrah with the tell-tale pepper, spice and exotic flavors. Some spicy tannins add a firmness that keeps the long refreshing finish of Syrah deliciousness going."
"Aromas of black pepper, Santa Rosa plum, blackberries, black olives and fresh pomegranate. Textured and loaded with spicy black, exotic blue and vibrant red fruits, black pepper and white flowers. Medium bodied and everything you'd expect from cool climate Syrah with the tell-tale pepper, spice and exotic flavors. Some spicy tannins add a firmness that keeps the long refreshing finish of Syrah deliciousness going."
$
2799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Pax North Coast Syrah 2019
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 57 | (773) 489-3454 |
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Domaine Drouhin "Arthur" Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2018
93
James Suckling
92
Wine Advocate
92
Wine Spectator
93
Wine & Spirits
92
Wine Enthusiast
(10/1/2020) "Hewing to a well-established style of Burgundian elegance, the latest Arthur shows pinpoint fruit-acid balance. The fruits are a lovely blend of apples, lemons and satsuma oranges, with good energy resonating around a firm core. Delicious now, this should age well over the next half decade."
(10/1/2020) "Hewing to a well-established style of Burgundian elegance, the latest Arthur shows pinpoint fruit-acid balance. The fruits are a lovely blend of apples, lemons and satsuma oranges, with good energy resonating around a firm core. Delicious now, this should age well over the next half decade."
$
2799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Drouhin "Arthur" Dundee Hills Chardonnay 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 40 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Altos de Valdosos Ribera del Duero Reserva 2012
93
Wine Spectator
(2/29/2020) "This polished, graceful red shows a mix of fresh and maturing flavors, with plum and currant notes balanced by loamy earth, underbrush and leather accents. Smooth on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Drink now through 2027. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported."
(2/29/2020) "This polished, graceful red shows a mix of fresh and maturing flavors, with plum and currant notes balanced by loamy earth, underbrush and leather accents. Smooth on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Drink now through 2027. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported."
$
2699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altos de Valdosos Ribera del Duero Reserva 2012
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 44 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Whitcraft/Liquid Swords "Farmer" Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017
91
Our Score
91/100 - Our Score (2/2021) Second-generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft makes one-of-a-kind Pinots in his urban Santa Barbara, hands-on "domaine". We're excited to be able to offer such an affordable offering from this culty producer. A blend of high-level vineyard sites that would normally make it to single-vineyard designated bottlings that run in the $70 range, the style here is unmistakably Whitcraft. Featherweight but aromatically intense, this wine pops with raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, crushed stone, red florals, kumquat and yeast. Hand-bottled unfiltered under incredibly reliable DIAM 10 corks, this is Californian Pinot finesse at its finest. Bottles empty themselves FAST!
91/100 - Our Score (2/2021) Second-generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft makes one-of-a-kind Pinots in his urban Santa Barbara, hands-on "domaine". We're excited to be able to offer such an affordable offering from this culty producer. A blend of high-level vineyard sites that would normally make it to single-vineyard designated bottlings that run in the $70 range, the style here is unmistakably Whitcraft. Featherweight but aromatically intense, this wine pops with raspberry, cherry, pomegranate, crushed stone, red florals, kumquat and yeast. Hand-bottled unfiltered under incredibly reliable DIAM 10 corks, this is Californian Pinot finesse at its finest. Bottles empty themselves FAST!
$
2699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Whitcraft/Liquid Swords "Farmer" Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2017
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 20 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 6 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 11 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Whitcraft Winery "Rojo Grande" San Luis Obispo County Lagrein/Syrah Blend 2017
90
Our Score
90/100 - Our Score (2/2021) "Rojo Grande" is a "sometimes" blend that began being produced at Whitcraft by Drake's father Chris in 1999. This current iteration is just your typical Lagrein and Syrah blend. Checking in at a discrete 12.83% the result is actually lighter-handed than you would expect, given what these grape varities deliver in their respective hinterlands. Pure, bright and expressive, you're presented with wild cherry, clay, brambleberry, lavender, violet and brown spices. This lively red would be lovely with carnitas right now.
90/100 - Our Score (2/2021) "Rojo Grande" is a "sometimes" blend that began being produced at Whitcraft by Drake's father Chris in 1999. This current iteration is just your typical Lagrein and Syrah blend. Checking in at a discrete 12.83% the result is actually lighter-handed than you would expect, given what these grape varities deliver in their respective hinterlands. Pure, bright and expressive, you're presented with wild cherry, clay, brambleberry, lavender, violet and brown spices. This lively red would be lovely with carnitas right now.
$
2699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Whitcraft Winery "Rojo Grande" San Luis Obispo County Lagrein/Syrah Blend 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2017 500 ML
90
Wine Advocate
(7/9/2020) "Chapoutier's 2017 Banyuls is made (like always) in a young, easy-drinking style. It offers up scents of milk chocolate and cherries on the nose, is relatively light-bodied in the mouth (16.5% alcohol) with silky tannins and a hint of almond skin, and finishes fruity, clean and refreshing."
(7/9/2020) "Chapoutier's 2017 Banyuls is made (like always) in a young, easy-drinking style. It offers up scents of milk chocolate and cherries on the nose, is relatively light-bodied in the mouth (16.5% alcohol) with silky tannins and a hint of almond skin, and finishes fruity, clean and refreshing."
Local availability for M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2017 500 ML
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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Elyse Sonoma County Chardonnay 2017
91+
Our Score
(3/2021) This very complete style of Sonoma Chardonnay that reminds you of the class the French judges could not resist at the 1976 Judgement of Paris. At once both richly weighted and racy, this is eminently likeable and at our special price, a no-brainer. This delightful gleaming lemon yellow Chardonnay features toasted hazelnut and brioche notes atop Meyer lemon, sea spray, buttered popcorn and caramel. Our sample bottle startled us by drinking well for over two weeks - improving all the while! That is not to suggest such restraint, any lover of Chardonnay, New World or Old will find it irresistible!
(3/2021) This very complete style of Sonoma Chardonnay that reminds you of the class the French judges could not resist at the 1976 Judgement of Paris. At once both richly weighted and racy, this is eminently likeable and at our special price, a no-brainer. This delightful gleaming lemon yellow Chardonnay features toasted hazelnut and brioche notes atop Meyer lemon, sea spray, buttered popcorn and caramel. Our sample bottle startled us by drinking well for over two weeks - improving all the while! That is not to suggest such restraint, any lover of Chardonnay, New World or Old will find it irresistible!
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Elyse Sonoma County Chardonnay 2017
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 44 | (847) 277-0033 |
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BLANKbottle "Saint Rand" Darling Pinotage 2018
91
Our Score
Cheekily named after the winemaker's hometown of Strand, South Africa. This 100% Pinotage pays homage to and older style of winemaking, and we find Pieter Walser's imagining here of a sometimes controversial grape as the most complex in recent memory. Raised a full two years in oak has provided some serious depth and weight to this "uncorrupted" wine. Blackberry preserves, dark plum, raspberry, and a hint of florals greet you on the nose. The fruit translates beautifully to the palate, accompanied by rugged earth and cracked pepper. The tannins aren't intrusive, but they are present, lending nice structure Another impressive find from BLANKbottle try with short ribs, burgers - or if you're feeling "stir-crazy", mushroom risotto!
Cheekily named after the winemaker's hometown of Strand, South Africa. This 100% Pinotage pays homage to and older style of winemaking, and we find Pieter Walser's imagining here of a sometimes controversial grape as the most complex in recent memory. Raised a full two years in oak has provided some serious depth and weight to this "uncorrupted" wine. Blackberry preserves, dark plum, raspberry, and a hint of florals greet you on the nose. The fruit translates beautifully to the palate, accompanied by rugged earth and cracked pepper. The tannins aren't intrusive, but they are present, lending nice structure Another impressive find from BLANKbottle try with short ribs, burgers - or if you're feeling "stir-crazy", mushroom risotto!
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle "Saint Rand" Darling Pinotage 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 24 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 24 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Paul Prieur & Fils Sancerre 2019
92
Our Score
(2/2021) Here's a wonderfully classic Sancerre at a great price. Packed with chalk, minerality and fleshy ripe orchard and citrus fruits, including green and red apple, yellow pear and white peach, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is brisk and tense - with well-placed, electrifying acidity. Delicious!
(2/2021) Here's a wonderfully classic Sancerre at a great price. Packed with chalk, minerality and fleshy ripe orchard and citrus fruits, including green and red apple, yellow pear and white peach, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc is brisk and tense - with well-placed, electrifying acidity. Delicious!
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Paul Prieur & Fils Sancerre 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Foradori Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Teroldego 2018
91
Our Score
94
James Suckling
91
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(8/2020) "The Foradori Teroldego always makes for a wonderful introduction to the brand. In fact, it was a vertical tasting of the Teroldego, a wine created in a fresh style from younger vines, yet still noble and age-worthy, that first won my heart - not the top-shelf Granato. The 2018 is no different. Here I'm finding a display of wild berry, fresh peppery herbs, violets, and crushed stone. It's silky in texture, complemented by cool-toned red fruits and minerals, with just a hint of round tannin that provides grip. Inner florals resonate, while residual acids pinch at the taste buds. This is perfectly balanced, wonderfully pleasing today yet able to mature over the medium term in a cold cellar. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2030"
(8/2020) "The Foradori Teroldego always makes for a wonderful introduction to the brand. In fact, it was a vertical tasting of the Teroldego, a wine created in a fresh style from younger vines, yet still noble and age-worthy, that first won my heart - not the top-shelf Granato. The 2018 is no different. Here I'm finding a display of wild berry, fresh peppery herbs, violets, and crushed stone. It's silky in texture, complemented by cool-toned red fruits and minerals, with just a hint of round tannin that provides grip. Inner florals resonate, while residual acids pinch at the taste buds. This is perfectly balanced, wonderfully pleasing today yet able to mature over the medium term in a cold cellar. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2030"
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Foradori Vigneti Delle Dolomiti Teroldego 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 26 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 10 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 43 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Rall Wines "Rall White" Stellenbosch Blend 2018
93
Vinous, Neal Martin
(10/2019) "The 2018 Rall White is matured in 225- and 500-liter used oak barrels. This has a very composed bouquet of pressed white flowers, hints of linseed and a touch of jasmine unfurling nicely with each swirl of the glass. The palate is very well balanced, offering clementine, pear and light peach skin notes that fan out on the waxy-textured finish. The persistence is very fine, and yellow plum and lemongrass notes linger in the mouth after the wine has departed. Superb."
(10/2019) "The 2018 Rall White is matured in 225- and 500-liter used oak barrels. This has a very composed bouquet of pressed white flowers, hints of linseed and a touch of jasmine unfurling nicely with each swirl of the glass. The palate is very well balanced, offering clementine, pear and light peach skin notes that fan out on the waxy-textured finish. The persistence is very fine, and yellow plum and lemongrass notes linger in the mouth after the wine has departed. Superb."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Rall Wines "Rall White" Stellenbosch Blend 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 30 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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