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Brancaia "Il Blu" Toscana Rosso 2010/2013/2015 6-Bottle Package MV
With this library-release pack from the winery, you receive six bottles - two each of the 2010, 2013 and 2015 vintages - in a special wood case. Typical online price is around $80 per bottle. Today's price blows that away!
James Suckling
Wine Advocate
2010: 94/100 Points (10/29/2015) "The 2010 Il Blu is 50% Sangiovese with some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak for up to 20 months. This gorgeous wine shows incredible seamlessness with smooth aromas of cherry and blackberry that fold neatly into savory tones of spice and leather. The quality of the winemaking is impeccable. Il Blu is especially profound in the mouth, where it shows supple tannins and long persistency. It boasts integrated acidity and well-managed tannins. The 2010 vintage shows youthful, nervous energy that bodes well for its future evolution. Drink Date: 2015 - 2028." ---- 2013: 94/100 Points (10/31/2017) "The 2013 Il Blu is truly an exceptional wine. This blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon pours from the bottle with midnight black intensity. The wine is luscious and loud in terms of its aromatic intensity but the effect is beautifully balanced all the while. The wine is streamlined and tight in the mouth but don't underestimate its length and persistence. The finish can be counted in many long heartbeats. Drink Date: 2017 - 2030." ---- 2015: 94+/100 Points (10/31/2018) "This is the wine that put Brancaia on the map of Tuscany's most celebrated estates. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (fermented with indigenous yeasts in conical steel vats and aged in new and neutral barrique for 20 months), the 2015 Il Blu is a wine that enthusiastically embraces the energy, heat and sunshine of the vintage. The fruit is dark and slightly sweet with aromas of black cherries and dried blackberries. Those flavors deliver rich, soft intensity. The wine is not quite full-bodied, because the mouthfeel is elegant and finessed, but it does deliver lasting power, freshness and polished tannins. Drink Date: 2018 - 2030."
2010: 94/100 Points (10/29/2015) "The 2010 Il Blu is 50% Sangiovese with some Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in oak for up to 20 months. This gorgeous wine shows incredible seamlessness with smooth aromas of cherry and blackberry that fold neatly into savory tones of spice and leather. The quality of the winemaking is impeccable. Il Blu is especially profound in the mouth, where it shows supple tannins and long persistency. It boasts integrated acidity and well-managed tannins. The 2010 vintage shows youthful, nervous energy that bodes well for its future evolution. Drink Date: 2015 - 2028." ---- 2013: 94/100 Points (10/31/2017) "The 2013 Il Blu is truly an exceptional wine. This blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon pours from the bottle with midnight black intensity. The wine is luscious and loud in terms of its aromatic intensity but the effect is beautifully balanced all the while. The wine is streamlined and tight in the mouth but don't underestimate its length and persistence. The finish can be counted in many long heartbeats. Drink Date: 2017 - 2030." ---- 2015: 94+/100 Points (10/31/2018) "This is the wine that put Brancaia on the map of Tuscany's most celebrated estates. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (fermented with indigenous yeasts in conical steel vats and aged in new and neutral barrique for 20 months), the 2015 Il Blu is a wine that enthusiastically embraces the energy, heat and sunshine of the vintage. The fruit is dark and slightly sweet with aromas of black cherries and dried blackberries. Those flavors deliver rich, soft intensity. The wine is not quite full-bodied, because the mouthfeel is elegant and finessed, but it does deliver lasting power, freshness and polished tannins. Drink Date: 2018 - 2030."
$
29999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Brancaia "Il Blu" Toscana Rosso 2010/2013/2015 6-Bottle Package MV
| 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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Shafer "Hillside Select" Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
98
Jeb Dunnuck
97
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
98
James Suckling
98+
Wine Advocate
(10/30/2020) "Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color, bursting from the glass with scents of blueberry pie, creme de cassis, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus nuances of cedar chest, clove oil, lavender and menthol. The richly fruited, full-bodied palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring gorgeous ripe, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness to support all the spicy black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. An absolute triumph! Drink Date 2022 - 2047."
(10/30/2020) "Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Select displays a deep garnet-purple color, bursting from the glass with scents of blueberry pie, creme de cassis, black cherry compote and chocolate box plus nuances of cedar chest, clove oil, lavender and menthol. The richly fruited, full-bodied palate has a lively skip in its step, featuring gorgeous ripe, velvety tannins and fantastic freshness to support all the spicy black fruit layers, finishing long and perfumed. An absolute triumph! Drink Date 2022 - 2047."
Local availability for Shafer "Hillside Select" Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 20 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 9 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Dumol Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
98
Wine Enthusiast
(10/1/2021) "A lovely, 100% varietal wine aged 20 months in French oak, this is juicy, herbal and offers a substantial foundation of power. Cedar, tobacco and tomato leaf accent a core of crushed rock, dark plum and threads of acidity-the weight and structure lifted by underlying freshness. This is a good candidate for cellaring; enjoy best from 2028 through 2038."
(10/1/2021) "A lovely, 100% varietal wine aged 20 months in French oak, this is juicy, herbal and offers a substantial foundation of power. Cedar, tobacco and tomato leaf accent a core of crushed rock, dark plum and threads of acidity-the weight and structure lifted by underlying freshness. This is a good candidate for cellaring; enjoy best from 2028 through 2038."
$
9999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Dumol Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 17 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 8 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Jebsal" Trie Speciale Selection de Grains Nobles Pinot Gris 2008
96
Wine Advocate
(8/27/2014) "Bottled in September of 2012, Zind-Humbrecht's 2008 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles Trie Speciale manages to balance 450 grams of residual sugar and in Esszencia fashion not come-off as overly sweet but indeed as palate-quickening. In comparison with many a young Esszencia, though, it displays a remarkable degree of differentiation and interactive complexity, for which Olivier Humbrecht credits among other things the viscous libation's long elevage. Apricot preserves, honey, and liquefied floral essences play against toasty hickory nut, cyanic fruit pit, and lemon juice. A head-shakingly long and involved finish caps this dynamic and near-weightless yet in another sense monumental vinous achievement that I would expect to endure past mid-century and along the way to deliver yet greater pleasure and food for thought."
(8/27/2014) "Bottled in September of 2012, Zind-Humbrecht's 2008 Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles Trie Speciale manages to balance 450 grams of residual sugar and in Esszencia fashion not come-off as overly sweet but indeed as palate-quickening. In comparison with many a young Esszencia, though, it displays a remarkable degree of differentiation and interactive complexity, for which Olivier Humbrecht credits among other things the viscous libation's long elevage. Apricot preserves, honey, and liquefied floral essences play against toasty hickory nut, cyanic fruit pit, and lemon juice. A head-shakingly long and involved finish caps this dynamic and near-weightless yet in another sense monumental vinous achievement that I would expect to endure past mid-century and along the way to deliver yet greater pleasure and food for thought."
$
7999
Discount:
375 ML
Local availability for Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Jebsal" Trie Speciale Selection de Grains Nobles Pinot Gris 2008
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 2 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Brewer-Clifton "Machado" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017
96
Jeb Dunnuck
95
Wine Enthusiast
94
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
94
Wine Advocate
(9/12/2019) "Made with 100% whole cluster, the 2017 Pinot Noir Machado has a pale to medium ruby color and gives up warm cranberry, black cherry, red and black currants and licorice with hints of peppercorn, woodsmoke, pipe tobacco, dried rose petals and garrigue. The silky, light to medium-bodied palate fleshes out in the mouth with spicy fruits supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and layered. Give this more time in bottle. About 750 cases were made. Drink Date: 2021 - 2031."
(9/12/2019) "Made with 100% whole cluster, the 2017 Pinot Noir Machado has a pale to medium ruby color and gives up warm cranberry, black cherry, red and black currants and licorice with hints of peppercorn, woodsmoke, pipe tobacco, dried rose petals and garrigue. The silky, light to medium-bodied palate fleshes out in the mouth with spicy fruits supported by firm, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing long and layered. Give this more time in bottle. About 750 cases were made. Drink Date: 2021 - 2031."
$
7299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Brewer-Clifton "Machado" Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2 | (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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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain" Grand Cru Alsace Pinot Gris 2017
95
Wine Enthusiast
94
Decanter
92
Wine Spectator
(2/29/2020) "A minerally white, with graphite, stone and smoke accents underscoring the crunchy white peach, pink grapefruit granita and almond blossom notes. Dry and medium-bodied, this finely knit, mouthwatering white should open nicely with short-term aging. Best from 2022 through 2030. 10 cases imported."
(2/29/2020) "A minerally white, with graphite, stone and smoke accents underscoring the crunchy white peach, pink grapefruit granita and almond blossom notes. Dry and medium-bodied, this finely knit, mouthwatering white should open nicely with short-term aging. Best from 2022 through 2030. 10 cases imported."
$
6999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain" Grand Cru Alsace Pinot Gris 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 4 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 5 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Dumol "Wester Reach" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019
96
Wine Enthusiast
(10/1/2021) "Dark oak and spice notes fill the entry of this impressive wine, showing clove and stem on the way to structured tannin. Substantial structure is on offer, in addition to complexity,.The wine richly balanced and rewarding in black cherry, tea and forest."
(10/1/2021) "Dark oak and spice notes fill the entry of this impressive wine, showing clove and stem on the way to structured tannin. Substantial structure is on offer, in addition to complexity,.The wine richly balanced and rewarding in black cherry, tea and forest."
$
6999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Dumol "Wester Reach" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 1 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 14 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Hengst" Grand Cru Alsace Gewurztraminer 2017
94
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Enthusiast
95
Wine & Spirits
97
James Suckling
(12/3/2019) "This has such complex, fresh and pristine florals with lilacs, frangipani and lemon blossom, intermingled with very ripe peaches, pears, lychees and melon. Plenty of spice, too. The palate is super smooth, creamy and seamlessly carved with spiced white peaches, holding long, silky, sweet and pure. This is so impressive. Drink or hold."
(12/3/2019) "This has such complex, fresh and pristine florals with lilacs, frangipani and lemon blossom, intermingled with very ripe peaches, pears, lychees and melon. Plenty of spice, too. The palate is super smooth, creamy and seamlessly carved with spiced white peaches, holding long, silky, sweet and pure. This is so impressive. Drink or hold."
$
5999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Hengst" Grand Cru Alsace Gewurztraminer 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 1 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Windsbuhl" Alsace Pinot Gris 2018
94
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
94
Wine Enthusiast
93
Wine & Spirits
95
James Suckling
93
Wine Spectator
(2021) "A pure note of fresh, ripe yellow peach is layered with rich hints of toasted almond, biscuit and ginger-infused pastry cream in this seamless, medium- to full-bodied white. Firm acidity makes a fine spine for the expressive flavor profile, with mineally chalk and smoke notes emerging to drive the long, fresh finish. Drink now through 2033. 40 cases imported."
(2021) "A pure note of fresh, ripe yellow peach is layered with rich hints of toasted almond, biscuit and ginger-infused pastry cream in this seamless, medium- to full-bodied white. Firm acidity makes a fine spine for the expressive flavor profile, with mineally chalk and smoke notes emerging to drive the long, fresh finish. Drink now through 2033. 40 cases imported."
$
5999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Zind-Humbrecht "Clos Windsbuhl" Alsace Pinot Gris 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 7 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 12 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Hendry "Hendry Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
This lush, dark fruited 100% Cabernet Sauvignon is drinking incredibly well. Big and balanced, it checks all the Napa Cab boxes!
92+
Our Score
93+
Wine Advocate
(9/30/2019) "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 21 months in French oak, 90% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sings of chocolate-covered cherries, warm plums, cassis and candied violets with wafts of spice cake and tilled soil. The palate is both full-bodied and charged with energy, revealing bags of black fruit and floral layers framed by firm, finely grained tannins, finishing long and beautifully fragrant. Beautiful wine! 1,050 cases were made. Drink Date: 2019 - 2034."
(9/30/2019) "The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 21 months in French oak, 90% new. Deep garnet-purple colored, it sings of chocolate-covered cherries, warm plums, cassis and candied violets with wafts of spice cake and tilled soil. The palate is both full-bodied and charged with energy, revealing bags of black fruit and floral layers framed by firm, finely grained tannins, finishing long and beautifully fragrant. Beautiful wine! 1,050 cases were made. Drink Date: 2019 - 2034."
$
5799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Hendry "Hendry Vineyard" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 34 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 47 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 48 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Peirson Meyer "Miller Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018
95
Wine Advocate
(6/3/2021) "Pale ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Miller Vineyard has expressive aromas of underbrush, wild mint, tobacco and dried orange peel, tea leaves and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully silky and expansive, with intense layers of spicy fruit lingering on the long finish. Lovely! 150 cases were made. Drink Date: 2021 - 2030."
(6/3/2021) "Pale ruby, the 2018 Pinot Noir Miller Vineyard has expressive aromas of underbrush, wild mint, tobacco and dried orange peel, tea leaves and floral perfume. The medium-bodied palate is wonderfully silky and expansive, with intense layers of spicy fruit lingering on the long finish. Lovely! 150 cases were made. Drink Date: 2021 - 2030."
$
5799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Peirson Meyer "Miller Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 36 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Dumol "Wester Reach" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019
98
Wine Enthusiast
(10/1/2021) "Rounded with a rich mouthfeel of oak and tropical fruit, this wine offers layers and layers of complexity, structure and nuanced acidity. The classic elements of apple, pear and hint of pineapple are topped in nutmeg, ginger and tangerine."
(10/1/2021) "Rounded with a rich mouthfeel of oak and tropical fruit, this wine offers layers and layers of complexity, structure and nuanced acidity. The classic elements of apple, pear and hint of pineapple are topped in nutmeg, ginger and tangerine."
$
5499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Dumol "Wester Reach" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 11 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 6 | (847) 831-1049 |
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R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Reserva Rioja 2008
94
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
95
James Suckling
95
Wine Advocate
(10/30/2020) "The nose of the 2008 Vina Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here. Drink Date: 2020 - 2030."
(10/30/2020) "The nose of the 2008 Vina Tondonia Reserva is very elegant, fresh and with an herbal twist, starting to show the complexity of the aged wines that are sometimes still too young when they are released 10+ years from the vintage! The palate is medium-bodied, with lightness and depth, very classical with extra freshness and all that is needed for a long development in bottle. This is the more Tondonia of the two vintages I tasted side by side. There are notes of maple syrup, smoke, licorice and crisp fruit. The palate is more austere, crunchy and reveals the chalkiness of the soils. There's more definition and precision here. Drink Date: 2020 - 2030."
$
4299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Reserva Rioja 2008
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 28 | (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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Envinate "Migan Chingao" Tinto Canary Islands 2020
Winemaker's Notes
"This cuvee is sourced from two very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro. 60% comes from the La Habanera plot on volcanic sand at the highest elevation (600m) in the area, and 40% comes from the older San Antonio plot, lower on the slope (350m) and with more clay. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (La Habanera with 100% whole clusters, San Antonio 15% whole cluster) in large concrete vats, then into 228 & 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 11 months. Bottling is without fining or filtration."
"This cuvee is sourced from two very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro. 60% comes from the La Habanera plot on volcanic sand at the highest elevation (600m) in the area, and 40% comes from the older San Antonio plot, lower on the slope (350m) and with more clay. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (La Habanera with 100% whole clusters, San Antonio 15% whole cluster) in large concrete vats, then into 228 & 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 11 months. Bottling is without fining or filtration."
$
4199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Migan Chingao" Tinto Canary Islands 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 9 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Domaine Huet "Le Haut Lieu" Moelleux Vouvray 2020
96
Vinous, Rebecca Gibb
94
Wine Spectator
94
Wine Advocate
96
John Gilman
(6/2021) "Domaine Huet's 2020 Moelleux bottling from the Le Haut Lieu vineyard is an absolutely stunning wine in the making. The bouquet is deep, pure and very, very precise (recalling the 1989 version when it was young!), soaring from the glass in a complex blend of sweet quince, fresh pineapple, a bit of tangerine, a gorgeous base of chalky soil tones, honeycomb, bee pollen, citrus peel and a topnote of white lilies. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and complex, with a stunning core of fruit, great mineral drive, a superb girdle of acidity and a very long, refined and utterly complete finish. I love the backend lift here! This is a great Moelleux in the making. As is customary with this bottling, it will most likely offer up a couple of years of stunning drinking in its youth and then close down for a period of hibernation, after which it will drink well for a couple generations beyond my life expectancy! 2021-2100."
(6/2021) "Domaine Huet's 2020 Moelleux bottling from the Le Haut Lieu vineyard is an absolutely stunning wine in the making. The bouquet is deep, pure and very, very precise (recalling the 1989 version when it was young!), soaring from the glass in a complex blend of sweet quince, fresh pineapple, a bit of tangerine, a gorgeous base of chalky soil tones, honeycomb, bee pollen, citrus peel and a topnote of white lilies. On the palate the wine is bright, full-bodied and complex, with a stunning core of fruit, great mineral drive, a superb girdle of acidity and a very long, refined and utterly complete finish. I love the backend lift here! This is a great Moelleux in the making. As is customary with this bottling, it will most likely offer up a couple of years of stunning drinking in its youth and then close down for a period of hibernation, after which it will drink well for a couple generations beyond my life expectancy! 2021-2100."
$
4199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Huet "Le Haut Lieu" Moelleux Vouvray 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 11 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 8 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Chateau La Grande Roche Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
93
Our Score
(9/2021) Napa Valley legend Ric Forman bottles this wine from 100% Forman estate grown fruit. Blending 76% Cabernet Sauvignon with 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 3% Merlot, the wine spends 21 months in French barriques, 20% of which are new, before bottling. Ric's wines are classic, offering old school flavors of black berry, black pepper, bell pepper, coffee, green tobacco and an earthy chewiness. This deliciously powerful-yet-elegant Cab is no exception. Drink now with grilled strip steaks, or try in another 3-5 years!
(9/2021) Napa Valley legend Ric Forman bottles this wine from 100% Forman estate grown fruit. Blending 76% Cabernet Sauvignon with 16% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petite Verdot and 3% Merlot, the wine spends 21 months in French barriques, 20% of which are new, before bottling. Ric's wines are classic, offering old school flavors of black berry, black pepper, bell pepper, coffee, green tobacco and an earthy chewiness. This deliciously powerful-yet-elegant Cab is no exception. Drink now with grilled strip steaks, or try in another 3-5 years!
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chateau La Grande Roche Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 11 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 24 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 23 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Desparada "Borderlands" California Red Blend 2019
91
Our Score
(9/2021) Imagine you're wrapped in a warm, velvety blanket while an intoxicating stew of ripe, juicy plum, black currant, fresh cocoa and cinnamon is being brewed in an iron caldron right next to you. Not a conventional wine description, but Vailia From does not make "usual" wines. Pulled from a few hand-picked vineyard sites, this boisterous blend is 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 26% Syrah and 18% Grenache. A lush wine of power AND grace, Borderlands can stand up to the richest of dishes and also has the freshness to just pop and enjoy by itself. It is out-of-control good. We grabbed the only five cases that made it to the Midwest, so snag some while you can!
(9/2021) Imagine you're wrapped in a warm, velvety blanket while an intoxicating stew of ripe, juicy plum, black currant, fresh cocoa and cinnamon is being brewed in an iron caldron right next to you. Not a conventional wine description, but Vailia From does not make "usual" wines. Pulled from a few hand-picked vineyard sites, this boisterous blend is 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Cabernet Franc, 26% Syrah and 18% Grenache. A lush wine of power AND grace, Borderlands can stand up to the richest of dishes and also has the freshness to just pop and enjoy by itself. It is out-of-control good. We grabbed the only five cases that made it to the Midwest, so snag some while you can!
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Desparada "Borderlands" California Red Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 37 | (773) 489-3454 |
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Clos du Val "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
92
James Suckling
97
Decanter World Wine Awards
(2021) "Polished aromas of lovely ripe dark fruit and chocolatey spicy oak, with floral and herbal notes. An expressive and fresh palate with purity of fruit, juicy tannins, and a solid length. Approachable now and will age well. Platinum Award."
(2021) "Polished aromas of lovely ripe dark fruit and chocolatey spicy oak, with floral and herbal notes. An expressive and fresh palate with purity of fruit, juicy tannins, and a solid length. Approachable now and will age well. Platinum Award."
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Clos du Val "Estate" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
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|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
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Domaine Huet "Le Haut Lieu" Demi-Sec Vouvray 2020
As the wines of Huet are getting more and more recognized for their brilliance, they are also getting harder and harder to get. We were only able to get a few bottles of this brilliant off-dry Chenin, they will go FAST.
96
Wine Spectator
95-96
Wine Advocate
93+
John Gilman
95
Vinous, Rebecca Gibb
(3/2021) "The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec is made in a perfumed, floral style, offering aromas of pear, orange citrus, white flowers and agave nectar. There's a sense of effortlessness about this wine, like floating along on a cloud of Chenin Blanc with nowhere to be in any hurry. And yet there's a real tension and poise on the finish. While it's demi-sec, offering 19g/L of residual sugar, the pH is a low 3.16 and provides a line of acidity that anchors the wine, leaving a just off-dry impression on the precise finish. A very complete wine, in its diapers yet massively drinkable already (Haut-Lieu tends to be the domaine's earliest vineyard to get into its stride), although Domaine Huet fans will know this has an assured future. Drink 2021 - 2035."
(3/2021) "The 2020 Le Haut Lieu Demi-Sec is made in a perfumed, floral style, offering aromas of pear, orange citrus, white flowers and agave nectar. There's a sense of effortlessness about this wine, like floating along on a cloud of Chenin Blanc with nowhere to be in any hurry. And yet there's a real tension and poise on the finish. While it's demi-sec, offering 19g/L of residual sugar, the pH is a low 3.16 and provides a line of acidity that anchors the wine, leaving a just off-dry impression on the precise finish. A very complete wine, in its diapers yet massively drinkable already (Haut-Lieu tends to be the domaine's earliest vineyard to get into its stride), although Domaine Huet fans will know this has an assured future. Drink 2021 - 2035."
$
3699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Huet "Le Haut Lieu" Demi-Sec Vouvray 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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Domaine de Chevalier "L'Esprit de Chevalier" Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2018
95
James Suckling
92
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(3/2021) "The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a gorgeous second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Soft, pliant and so expressive, the 2018 is simply impeccable. The purity of the flavors is striking. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried herbs add striking perfume to a core of supple red berry fruit. In a word: fabulous. Drinking window: 2023 - 2033."
(3/2021) "The 2018 L'Esprit de Chevalier is a gorgeous second wine from Domaine de Chevalier. Soft, pliant and so expressive, the 2018 is simply impeccable. The purity of the flavors is striking. Cedar, sweet pipe tobacco, mint and dried herbs add striking perfume to a core of supple red berry fruit. In a word: fabulous. Drinking window: 2023 - 2033."
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine de Chevalier "L'Esprit de Chevalier" Pessac-Leognan Rouge 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 46 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Hendry "Barrel Fermented" Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
90
Wine & Spirits
91
Our Score
90
Jeb Dunnuck
(1/27/2021) "Aged 11 months in French oak, one-third new, the 2018 Chardonnay Barrel Fermented is a classic wine with plenty of caramelized peach, toasted bread, spice, and a hint of green almond in a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, elegant style. Offering well-integrated acidity and plenty of length on the finish, this is a solid, outstanding Chardonnay to enjoy over the coming 2-4 years."
(1/27/2021) "Aged 11 months in French oak, one-third new, the 2018 Chardonnay Barrel Fermented is a classic wine with plenty of caramelized peach, toasted bread, spice, and a hint of green almond in a medium-bodied, nicely balanced, elegant style. Offering well-integrated acidity and plenty of length on the finish, this is a solid, outstanding Chardonnay to enjoy over the coming 2-4 years."
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Hendry "Barrel Fermented" Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 12 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 12 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Pray Tell Willamette Valley Gamay/Pinot Blend 2019
92
Our Score
(9/2021) This positively beautiful, tiny-production Willamette Valley red is Tom Caruso's nod to the "Passetoutgrain" wines of Burgundy. Mixing equal parts Pinot Noir and Gamay from Oregon's classic 2019 vintage, the light and lively result is an extremely aromatic, hazy-hued red of only 12.5% abv which bursts with delicate aromas of violet, cherry, raspberry and black pepper along with an energetic palate imbued with strawberry pop rocks and finely-honed granite mineral tones. Such a friendly, appetizing wine, it won't meet a dish it disagrees with, but how about lemon-thyme roast chicken? Perfection.
(9/2021) This positively beautiful, tiny-production Willamette Valley red is Tom Caruso's nod to the "Passetoutgrain" wines of Burgundy. Mixing equal parts Pinot Noir and Gamay from Oregon's classic 2019 vintage, the light and lively result is an extremely aromatic, hazy-hued red of only 12.5% abv which bursts with delicate aromas of violet, cherry, raspberry and black pepper along with an energetic palate imbued with strawberry pop rocks and finely-honed granite mineral tones. Such a friendly, appetizing wine, it won't meet a dish it disagrees with, but how about lemon-thyme roast chicken? Perfection.
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Pray Tell Willamette Valley Gamay/Pinot Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 26 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 7 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Envinate "Benje" Canary Islands Tinto 2020
Hand-harvested from several parcels of old-vine, untrained, ungrafted vines of Listan Prieto (aka Mission and Pais) on the island of Tenerife's towering Mount Teide, this Canary Islands red is something VERY cool. Bottled without filtration or added sulfites, it gives a vinous experience as real as you can get. This pure expression of high elevation, volcanic Canary Islands "terruno" offers red and black fruits complemented by peppercorns, purple flowers, thyme and a subtle smokey note. The intense focus and clarity will stay in your mouth and mind for minutes after your last sip. It is one of those wines that tells the story of a region one glass at a time. By the end of the bottle, you'll almost feel you are there!
$
2899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Benje" Canary Islands Tinto 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 44 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 31 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Henri Perrusset "Selection Vieilles Vignes" Macon Farges 2018
Kermit Lynch imports two wines from Henri Perrusset, the entry tier Macon-Villages and this old vine bottling from a 1.2 hectare parcel in the village of Farges. Everything at this very small property is done by hand, and the quality is absurdly good.
91+
Our Score
(9/2021) This bottling from the ripe and generous 2018 vintage gives plenty of yummy flavors along with the minerality and energy that is a trademark of the estate. Aromas and flavors of baked orchard fruit, white peach, sweet baking spice and wet chalk mineral are supported by a plump texture and a brisk, salty finish. We love that a small production old-vine Burgundy like this is still available for such a reasonable price.
(9/2021) This bottling from the ripe and generous 2018 vintage gives plenty of yummy flavors along with the minerality and energy that is a trademark of the estate. Aromas and flavors of baked orchard fruit, white peach, sweet baking spice and wet chalk mineral are supported by a plump texture and a brisk, salty finish. We love that a small production old-vine Burgundy like this is still available for such a reasonable price.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Henri Perrusset "Selection Vieilles Vignes" Macon Farges 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Cubillo" Rioja Crianza 2012
95
James Suckling
(11/2/2020) "Wonderful aromas of mushrooms, bark, cigar tobacco and plums with just a hint of citrus. Full-bodied with incredible softness and complexity. Subtle chocolate, fruit and walnut in the aftertaste. Goes on for minutes. Fantastic wine. Classic, textbook Rioja. A joy. Incredible value! Drink or hold."
(11/2/2020) "Wonderful aromas of mushrooms, bark, cigar tobacco and plums with just a hint of citrus. Full-bodied with incredible softness and complexity. Subtle chocolate, fruit and walnut in the aftertaste. Goes on for minutes. Fantastic wine. Classic, textbook Rioja. A joy. Incredible value! Drink or hold."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for R. Lopez de Heredia "Vina Cubillo" Rioja Crianza 2012
| 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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Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2020
91
Our Score
(9/2021) One of the more visually stunning wines we have in the store, the other standout characteristic for the Fossil & Fawn Pinot Gris is texture. After spending 14 days on the skins, it was pressed off into a mix of French, Hungarian, and Oregonian oak. Aged for only nine months, it was bottled without fining or filtration, keeping the juice fresh and zippy. Showing wonderfully wild notes of blood orange peel, sour cherry, crushed strawberries and a hint of basil & oregano, the juicy but grippy palate is mesmerizing and seems to float around after the first sip. Drink now and drink fast, there's a limited quantity of this delight!
(9/2021) One of the more visually stunning wines we have in the store, the other standout characteristic for the Fossil & Fawn Pinot Gris is texture. After spending 14 days on the skins, it was pressed off into a mix of French, Hungarian, and Oregonian oak. Aged for only nine months, it was bottled without fining or filtration, keeping the juice fresh and zippy. Showing wonderfully wild notes of blood orange peel, sour cherry, crushed strawberries and a hint of basil & oregano, the juicy but grippy palate is mesmerizing and seems to float around after the first sip. Drink now and drink fast, there's a limited quantity of this delight!
$
2299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 47 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Envinate "Albahra" Vinos Mediterraneos 2020
A blend of the red-juiced Garnacha Tintorera (70%) and Moravia Agria (30%), a little-known blending grape, this hugely enjoyable, perfectly-priced red from Castilla-La Mancha is an excellent introduction to the honest work being done at Envinate. Blended and bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with very little SO2 addition, it offers up fragrant aromas of wildflowers, red cherries, and blackberries that meet your nose as soon as you pop the cork. A bouncy, wonderfully balanced palate shows rocky minerals, bramble berries and a hint of spice. The finish is long and mouthwatering, with impressive grip. When we are able to get our hands on it, this Spanish red is one of our go-to dinner wines. It plays well with a diverse array of fare, we've tried it with everything from roasted chicken to Salsiccia pizza and grilled sea bass.
$
2299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Albahra" Vinos Mediterraneos 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 20 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020
91
Our Score
(9/2021) Pinot Noir with a lightweight frame, but packing aromatic intensity and vibrancy has been in vogue the past few years. The Willamette Valley has been at the forefront of this movement, the area seems naturally equipped to deliver these traits. Sourced from three vineyards, this Fossil & Fawn exemplifies that goal. Organically farmed grapes are spontaneously fermented, then aged in neutral oak for 9 months. This Pinot radiates fresh raspberry, red cherry, dried orange peel, black tea with a touch of salinity. A bouncy, trim build makes for a chillable easy-drinking favorite of ours.
(9/2021) Pinot Noir with a lightweight frame, but packing aromatic intensity and vibrancy has been in vogue the past few years. The Willamette Valley has been at the forefront of this movement, the area seems naturally equipped to deliver these traits. Sourced from three vineyards, this Fossil & Fawn exemplifies that goal. Organically farmed grapes are spontaneously fermented, then aged in neutral oak for 9 months. This Pinot radiates fresh raspberry, red cherry, dried orange peel, black tea with a touch of salinity. A bouncy, trim build makes for a chillable easy-drinking favorite of ours.
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Fossil & Fawn Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 39 | (773) 489-3454 |
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Domaine de la Mordoree "La Dame Rousse" Cotes-du-Rhone Rose 2020
A deeply colored blend of 40% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 15% Cinsault, 5% Carignan and 5% Mourvedre!
91
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(6/2021) "Bright orange-pink. Powerful aromas of ripe red berries, cherry pit and blood orange, plus a floral note in the background. Palate-caressing raspberry, bitter cherry and tangerine flavors reveal a deeper suggestion of nectarine. Smooth and expansive on the persistent finish, which repeats the pit and red fruit notes. Drinking window: 2021 - 2024."
(6/2021) "Bright orange-pink. Powerful aromas of ripe red berries, cherry pit and blood orange, plus a floral note in the background. Palate-caressing raspberry, bitter cherry and tangerine flavors reveal a deeper suggestion of nectarine. Smooth and expansive on the persistent finish, which repeats the pit and red fruit notes. Drinking window: 2021 - 2024."
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine de la Mordoree "La Dame Rousse" Cotes-du-Rhone Rose 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 17 | (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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Fossil & Fawn Oregon Chardonnay 2020
90
Our Score
(9/2021). When we this this incredibly focused and well-balanced Oregon Chardonnay could cost less than $20, we jumped on it! The grapes come from 45-year-old vines, and are pressed, settled, and barrel-fermented spontaneously in a mix of neutral Oregonian and French oak. The wine was racked once to tank and bottled without fining or filtration. Snappy notes of lemon curd, beeswax, and granny smith apple enliven the palate. Very light on its feet with a crisp finish, this is ready to go with some roast chicken or salmon!
(9/2021). When we this this incredibly focused and well-balanced Oregon Chardonnay could cost less than $20, we jumped on it! The grapes come from 45-year-old vines, and are pressed, settled, and barrel-fermented spontaneously in a mix of neutral Oregonian and French oak. The wine was racked once to tank and bottled without fining or filtration. Snappy notes of lemon curd, beeswax, and granny smith apple enliven the palate. Very light on its feet with a crisp finish, this is ready to go with some roast chicken or salmon!
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Fossil & Fawn Oregon Chardonnay 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 58 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Chateau d'Hanteillan Haut-Medoc 2018
92
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(3/2021) "The 2018 d'Hanteillan is absolutely gorgeous. Silky and perfumed, with striking depth, the 2018 impresses most of all for its balance and sheer deliciousness. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and mint are all laced into a core of dark fruit. All the elements come together so effortlessly. D'Hanteillan is one of the most compelling Cru Bourgeois of the vintage. Drinking window: 2024 - 2038."
(3/2021) "The 2018 d'Hanteillan is absolutely gorgeous. Silky and perfumed, with striking depth, the 2018 impresses most of all for its balance and sheer deliciousness. Cedar, tobacco, dried herbs and mint are all laced into a core of dark fruit. All the elements come together so effortlessly. D'Hanteillan is one of the most compelling Cru Bourgeois of the vintage. Drinking window: 2024 - 2038."
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chateau d'Hanteillan Haut-Medoc 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Pasqua "Mai Dire Mai" Valpolicella Superiore 2013
This is a powerful, robustly rustic red that we're offering today for far-and-away the best price in the country. Median online retail is over $45. Our price is a fraction of thst!
90
Our Score
90
Jancis Robinson
91
Wine Advocate
(9/30/2019) "The 2013 Valpolicella Superiore Mai Dire Mai represents the second edition of this wine that first hit the market with the 2012 vintage. "Never Say Never" aims to offer a contemporary and accessible expression (from a late-released vintage) that carries forth the celebrated legacy of this storied wine region in Northern Italy. The bouquet offers wild berry and rose aromas with finishing touches of crushed slate and dusty mineral. Drink Date: 2019 - 2024."
(9/30/2019) "The 2013 Valpolicella Superiore Mai Dire Mai represents the second edition of this wine that first hit the market with the 2012 vintage. "Never Say Never" aims to offer a contemporary and accessible expression (from a late-released vintage) that carries forth the celebrated legacy of this storied wine region in Northern Italy. The bouquet offers wild berry and rose aromas with finishing touches of crushed slate and dusty mineral. Drink Date: 2019 - 2024."
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Pasqua "Mai Dire Mai" Valpolicella Superiore 2013
| 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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First Drop "Mother's Milk" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019
91
Our Score
94
James Suckling
92
Wine Spectator
(8/31/2021) "Pure and vibrant black cherry, raspberry and pomegranate flavors are juicy and fresh, gaining complexity on the finish, where details of delicate white tea, cardamom, clove, salted black licorice and toasted cumin linger. Tannins are open-knit, adding to the sense of generosity in this wine. Drink now through 2031. 15,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported."
(8/31/2021) "Pure and vibrant black cherry, raspberry and pomegranate flavors are juicy and fresh, gaining complexity on the finish, where details of delicate white tea, cardamom, clove, salted black licorice and toasted cumin linger. Tannins are open-knit, adding to the sense of generosity in this wine. Drink now through 2031. 15,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported."
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for First Drop "Mother's Milk" Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 48 | (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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Barter & Trade Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
92
Our Score
(9/2021) A stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from a Vin favorite winemaker, Andrew Jones - this time using 100% Columbia Valley fruit. A judicious 25% new oak usage feels "just right", and this modestly priced Washington Cab gave us a little hint of "Rutherford dust", surprisingly enough! Dark and concentrated, this wine exudes a boisterous nose of boysenberry, black cherry, blueberry, savory herbs and a touch of cigar. From the first sip, it is dense and soft, exhibiting precise flavors of cassis, toasted pecan, vanilla and cocoa - all of which is seamlessly integrated to the long, silky smooth finish.
(9/2021) A stunning Cabernet Sauvignon from a Vin favorite winemaker, Andrew Jones - this time using 100% Columbia Valley fruit. A judicious 25% new oak usage feels "just right", and this modestly priced Washington Cab gave us a little hint of "Rutherford dust", surprisingly enough! Dark and concentrated, this wine exudes a boisterous nose of boysenberry, black cherry, blueberry, savory herbs and a touch of cigar. From the first sip, it is dense and soft, exhibiting precise flavors of cassis, toasted pecan, vanilla and cocoa - all of which is seamlessly integrated to the long, silky smooth finish.
$
1679
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Barter & Trade Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 32 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2018
Experience Sangiovese from Montalcino without the price tag of Brunello! Vinous quotes this at $35. Median online is $27. Today's special blowout price beats all 67 listings!
87
Vinous, Ian D'Agata
87
Wine Enthusiast
92
James Suckling
(5/7/2020) "A really balanced red with aromas and flavors of cherries, lemon rind and hints of cedar. It's medium-bodied. Firm and racy on the finish. A beauty. Drink now."
(5/7/2020) "A really balanced red with aromas and flavors of cherries, lemon rind and hints of cedar. It's medium-bodied. Firm and racy on the finish. A beauty. Drink now."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2018
| 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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Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" Bordeaux Blanc 2018
93
Wine Spectator
(3/31/2021) "This is tightly coiled now, but the range of juicy tangerine, white peach and white ginger notes should unfurl soon enough, carried by a mouthwatering quinine note and ending with a light orange blossom hint on the finish. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2026."
(3/31/2021) "This is tightly coiled now, but the range of juicy tangerine, white peach and white ginger notes should unfurl soon enough, carried by a mouthwatering quinine note and ending with a light orange blossom hint on the finish. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2026."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Clos des Lunes "Lune d'Argent" Bordeaux Blanc 2018
| 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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Bodega Garzon "Reserva" Uruguay Tannat 2019
90+
Our Score
91
James Suckling
90
Wine Enthusiast
92
Wine & Spirits
(6/2021) "Initially rich, with sweet notes of licorice and green herb scents of thyme, this opens with air into a plump red that feels completely saturated with ripe blackberry and purple plum flavor. Ducky and delicious - especially if decanted for seared magret de canard."
(6/2021) "Initially rich, with sweet notes of licorice and green herb scents of thyme, this opens with air into a plump red that feels completely saturated with ripe blackberry and purple plum flavor. Ducky and delicious - especially if decanted for seared magret de canard."
$
1579
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodega Garzon "Reserva" Uruguay Tannat 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir 2017
90
Wine Spectator
(10/15/2020) "Lively acidity backs the lithe red berry and currant flavors, flanked by rich, minerally components. Steeped tea and flinty notes show on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 30,000 cases made."
(10/15/2020) "Lively acidity backs the lithe red berry and currant flavors, flanked by rich, minerally components. Steeped tea and flinty notes show on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 30,000 cases made."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Acacia Carneros Pinot Noir 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 11 | (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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G. D. Vajra "Rosa Bella' Langhe Rosato 2020
A Rose from Vajra, what's not to like!
90
Our Score
89
Wine Advocate
(6/17/2021) "Showing a very pretty pink color, the 2020 Rosabella (in a screw-cap bottle) is perfect for a hot summer afternoon. The wine is bright and fresh, with pretty tones of peach, pink grapefruit and a touch of redcurrant. The whole presentation is simple, but this informal Nebbiolo-based rose (with tiny parts Barbera and Dolcetto) hits all its marks. Drink Date: 2021 - 2023."
(6/17/2021) "Showing a very pretty pink color, the 2020 Rosabella (in a screw-cap bottle) is perfect for a hot summer afternoon. The wine is bright and fresh, with pretty tones of peach, pink grapefruit and a touch of redcurrant. The whole presentation is simple, but this informal Nebbiolo-based rose (with tiny parts Barbera and Dolcetto) hits all its marks. Drink Date: 2021 - 2023."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for G. D. Vajra "Rosa Bella' Langhe Rosato 2020
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 45 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Cavaliere d'Oro Terre Siciliane Rosso 2017
87
Our Score
(9/2021) This rough and tumble Sicilian red is composed of 50% Nero D'Avola, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This dark, full-bodied heavyweight checks in at 15% ABV and feels every bit of it. The wine slumbers in 50% new French oak for eight to 12 months, a real feat at our low price. The use of semi-dried grapes furthers the robustness of this brute. Black cherry, dried black fruit, charcoal and vanilla compete for attention over a sandy-feeling tannin. Reminds a bit of the robust, modern Spanish reds quite a bit. Will measure highly for those who value "bigness" and amplitiude in their reds.
(9/2021) This rough and tumble Sicilian red is composed of 50% Nero D'Avola, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. This dark, full-bodied heavyweight checks in at 15% ABV and feels every bit of it. The wine slumbers in 50% new French oak for eight to 12 months, a real feat at our low price. The use of semi-dried grapes furthers the robustness of this brute. Black cherry, dried black fruit, charcoal and vanilla compete for attention over a sandy-feeling tannin. Reminds a bit of the robust, modern Spanish reds quite a bit. Will measure highly for those who value "bigness" and amplitiude in their reds.
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Cavaliere d'Oro Terre Siciliane Rosso 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 9 | (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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