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Domaine Quentin Jeannot Bourgogne Blanc 2016
90
Our Score
(1/2019) This 100% Chardonnay hails from vineyards in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet. Generous and concentrated, the wine shows classic white Burgundy minerality and flavors of fleshy red apple, brisk citrus and a hint of white peach. Long on the palate, with a tightly packed structure that becomes more generous with time in the glass, there is little doubt this charmer will continue to improve in the bottle over the next few years.
(1/2019) This 100% Chardonnay hails from vineyards in Santenay and Chassagne-Montrachet. Generous and concentrated, the wine shows classic white Burgundy minerality and flavors of fleshy red apple, brisk citrus and a hint of white peach. Long on the palate, with a tightly packed structure that becomes more generous with time in the glass, there is little doubt this charmer will continue to improve in the bottle over the next few years.
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Domaine Guillaume Gonnet "Le Brave" Cairanne Rouge 2016
91-92
Our Score
(1/2019) This one surprised us. We first tasted it while sitting around the dinner table with Guillaume and Kelly Gonnet at their Domaine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It was the concentration and complexity of flavor, the refined elegance and the sheer power, all working together, that caught us off guard. Cairanne, a Southern Rhone region, received its own appellation designation in 2016, and if other bottlings perform the way this one does, you can bet prices will go up quickly. Blending 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah, all hand harvested, from 45-year old vines grown in sand, limestone and clay, Guillaume ferments this juice with only wild yeasts. The wine gives deep red berry fruits that are both youthfully fresh and fleshy ripe, a distinction that suggests both old new school flavors. Long, with chalk-sandy earth notes, flavors of smoked herbs, cocoa and black olive, and a medium-plus tannic structure, all help lend complexity. A very interesting wine with more layers and more age-worthy than the initial tastes suggest. A very fine effort, and representative of the greatness of 2016.
(1/2019) This one surprised us. We first tasted it while sitting around the dinner table with Guillaume and Kelly Gonnet at their Domaine in Chateauneuf-du-Pape. It was the concentration and complexity of flavor, the refined elegance and the sheer power, all working together, that caught us off guard. Cairanne, a Southern Rhone region, received its own appellation designation in 2016, and if other bottlings perform the way this one does, you can bet prices will go up quickly. Blending 80% Grenache with 20% Syrah, all hand harvested, from 45-year old vines grown in sand, limestone and clay, Guillaume ferments this juice with only wild yeasts. The wine gives deep red berry fruits that are both youthfully fresh and fleshy ripe, a distinction that suggests both old new school flavors. Long, with chalk-sandy earth notes, flavors of smoked herbs, cocoa and black olive, and a medium-plus tannic structure, all help lend complexity. A very interesting wine with more layers and more age-worthy than the initial tastes suggest. A very fine effort, and representative of the greatness of 2016.
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Gerard Bertrand "Cote des Roses" Rose 2017
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $17.99!
90
Wine Spectator
(6/30/2018) "Clean and fresh, with a delicate, balanced profile of white raspberry, cherry and lemon zest supported by lightly tangy acidity. Hints of mineral and herb show on the finish. A Provence-style rosé. Drink now."
(6/30/2018) "Clean and fresh, with a delicate, balanced profile of white raspberry, cherry and lemon zest supported by lightly tangy acidity. Hints of mineral and herb show on the finish. A Provence-style rosé. Drink now."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Aviary California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Winemaker's Notes
"100% Cabernet Sauvignon. In making the 2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon, we pushed the style to be bigger and bolder, while maintaining our smooth texture. The weather allowed us to safely allow the fruit to get a little more ripe, giving us bolder fruit flavors of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry jam, and black tea. Balanced oak flavors of leather and tobacco seem layered into the tannins as the bigger texture moves from rich to elegant on the palate. This is thanks to the smooth, long finish that has beome a signature of Aviary's house style."
"100% Cabernet Sauvignon. In making the 2016 California Cabernet Sauvignon, we pushed the style to be bigger and bolder, while maintaining our smooth texture. The weather allowed us to safely allow the fruit to get a little more ripe, giving us bolder fruit flavors of blueberry, blackberry, strawberry jam, and black tea. Balanced oak flavors of leather and tobacco seem layered into the tannins as the bigger texture moves from rich to elegant on the palate. This is thanks to the smooth, long finish that has beome a signature of Aviary's house style."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Chateau Saint-Roch "Chimeres" Cotes du Roussillon Villages Rouge 2015
93
Wine Advocate
(4/28/2017) "Giving up jammy notes of black raspberries, licorice, smoked herbs and chocolate, the 2015 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Chimeres (aged in demi-muid and concrete vates) needs to be snatched up by savvy readers. Full-bodied, deep and layered with incredible texture, I actually called this a mini SQN. I would gladly pay three to four times the going rate. Bravo! Drink Date 2017 - 2022."
(4/28/2017) "Giving up jammy notes of black raspberries, licorice, smoked herbs and chocolate, the 2015 Cotes du Roussillon Villages Chimeres (aged in demi-muid and concrete vates) needs to be snatched up by savvy readers. Full-bodied, deep and layered with incredible texture, I actually called this a mini SQN. I would gladly pay three to four times the going rate. Bravo! Drink Date 2017 - 2022."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Catena Mendoza Chardonnay 2016
89
Our Score
92
James Suckling
(6/21/2017) "Aromas of sliced apple and lemon follow through to a full body, with creamy texture and lovely stone and apple flavors. White peaches too. Subtle and flavorful. Drink now."
(6/21/2017) "Aromas of sliced apple and lemon follow through to a full body, with creamy texture and lovely stone and apple flavors. White peaches too. Subtle and flavorful. Drink now."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Stadt Krems Kremstal Gruner Veltliner 2017
89+
Our Score
89
Wine Enthusiast
(7/1/2018) "Ripe yellow pear on the nose is also apparent on the very easy light juicy palate. The slightly dilute palate benefits from tangy citrus on the dry finish."
(7/1/2018) "Ripe yellow pear on the nose is also apparent on the very easy light juicy palate. The slightly dilute palate benefits from tangy citrus on the dry finish."
$
1279
Discount:
750 ML
Domaine Guillaume Gonnet "La Reveur" Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2016
90
Our Score
(1/2019) Skilled vigneron Guillaume Gonnet crafts this juicy, earthy Cotes du Rhone from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, sourced from old vines grown in clay and sand. The wine is giving with bright red fruits, but gritty, with light red earth tones. Look for hints of green olive, pepper and a touch of smoke. From the excellent 2016 vintage, this is a solid effort and a very smart price. Drink through 2020.
(1/2019) Skilled vigneron Guillaume Gonnet crafts this juicy, earthy Cotes du Rhone from 80% Grenache and 20% Syrah, sourced from old vines grown in clay and sand. The wine is giving with bright red fruits, but gritty, with light red earth tones. Look for hints of green olive, pepper and a touch of smoke. From the excellent 2016 vintage, this is a solid effort and a very smart price. Drink through 2020.
$
1199
Discount:
750 ML
Kris Delle Venzia Pinot Grigio 2017
87+
Wine Advocate
(8/31/2018) "From the folks at Franz Haas, the Kris 2017 Pinot Grigio (in a screwcap bottle) is a fantastic wine to throw back with garden-fresh summer salads. I'm thinking a generous platter of salade Niçoise with fresh tuna, string beans, boiled potatoes and vinaigrette. The wine is fresh, easygoing and very true to the variety with stone fruit aromas, pear and dry summer grass. This is absolutely one of the best value wines to come out of Italy."
(8/31/2018) "From the folks at Franz Haas, the Kris 2017 Pinot Grigio (in a screwcap bottle) is a fantastic wine to throw back with garden-fresh summer salads. I'm thinking a generous platter of salade Niçoise with fresh tuna, string beans, boiled potatoes and vinaigrette. The wine is fresh, easygoing and very true to the variety with stone fruit aromas, pear and dry summer grass. This is absolutely one of the best value wines to come out of Italy."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Ponga Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018
87
Our Score
(1/2018) Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc should be fruity, fresh and tasty. This one sure is! We enjoyed the brisk grapefruit, orange, guava and green pepper flavors. Dry and straightforward, this one is perfect for large gatherings, book club or Thai food!
(1/2018) Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc should be fruity, fresh and tasty. This one sure is! We enjoyed the brisk grapefruit, orange, guava and green pepper flavors. Dry and straightforward, this one is perfect for large gatherings, book club or Thai food!
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
