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Alfredo Maestro "El Rey del Glam" Tierra de Castillo y Leon Garnacha 2019
91
Our Score
(9/2020) Two high-elevation parcels sourced from Ribera del Duero and Sierra de Gredos provide the grapes for this luscious yet bright Garnacha, which are fermented whole cluster with wild yeasts. After carbonic maceration, the wine is raised for a few months and then bottled without filtration or added SO2, yielding tons of fruit character - strawberry, stewed plum and dried cherry - supported by cracked pepper and dried herbs. Palate-coating but crisp, this medium-bodied wine expresses its youth despite its depth. "El Rey del Glam" traveled across the ocean so that you could open it with a burger and fries, as well you should.
(9/2020) Two high-elevation parcels sourced from Ribera del Duero and Sierra de Gredos provide the grapes for this luscious yet bright Garnacha, which are fermented whole cluster with wild yeasts. After carbonic maceration, the wine is raised for a few months and then bottled without filtration or added SO2, yielding tons of fruit character - strawberry, stewed plum and dried cherry - supported by cracked pepper and dried herbs. Palate-coating but crisp, this medium-bodied wine expresses its youth despite its depth. "El Rey del Glam" traveled across the ocean so that you could open it with a burger and fries, as well you should.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alfredo Maestro "El Rey del Glam" Tierra de Castillo y Leon Garnacha 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Absentee Winery "Red" Mendocino Red Blend 2017
Inspired by the Loire Valley, winemaker Avi Deixler brings a fresh perspective to California, producing lively wines with serious bounce!
91
Our Score
(10/2020) Absentee Winery's Avi Deixler produces wines in the non-interventional style prominent in the Loire Valley but coupled to ripeness only achieved by his California sunshine. From eschewing the use of sulfur, to his practice of shaving away wood from interiors of used barrels potentially affected by a previous winery's less fastidious methods, it is clear he is a fellow serious about his craft. This maximally fresh blend of Syrah, Carignan, Abouriou and Petite Sirah has ripe aromas and juicy flavors of blackberry and black cherry, accented by inviting notes of crushed violet and peppercorn. The frame is medium-bodied with a great plush mouthfeel and smooth tannins - delivering an approachable wine with serious depth and versatility.
(10/2020) Absentee Winery's Avi Deixler produces wines in the non-interventional style prominent in the Loire Valley but coupled to ripeness only achieved by his California sunshine. From eschewing the use of sulfur, to his practice of shaving away wood from interiors of used barrels potentially affected by a previous winery's less fastidious methods, it is clear he is a fellow serious about his craft. This maximally fresh blend of Syrah, Carignan, Abouriou and Petite Sirah has ripe aromas and juicy flavors of blackberry and black cherry, accented by inviting notes of crushed violet and peppercorn. The frame is medium-bodied with a great plush mouthfeel and smooth tannins - delivering an approachable wine with serious depth and versatility.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Absentee Winery "Red" Mendocino Red Blend 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine Celine Jacquet Roussette de Savoie 2017
91+
Our Score
(9/2020) This 100% Altesse, the flagship grape of the Roussette de Savoie AOP, is painstakingly harvested from steep, south-facing slopes and vinified with minimal intervention. The result is deep and complex yet neighborly, with a bushel of juicy fruit on the nose and palate - honeyed pear, pineapple, mango and grapefruit rind - with a puff of baby powder on a layer of limestone. Its supple mouthfeel perfectly balanced with crisp acidity, this wine will play a strong supporting role with shellfish and grilled vegetables.
(9/2020) This 100% Altesse, the flagship grape of the Roussette de Savoie AOP, is painstakingly harvested from steep, south-facing slopes and vinified with minimal intervention. The result is deep and complex yet neighborly, with a bushel of juicy fruit on the nose and palate - honeyed pear, pineapple, mango and grapefruit rind - with a puff of baby powder on a layer of limestone. Its supple mouthfeel perfectly balanced with crisp acidity, this wine will play a strong supporting role with shellfish and grilled vegetables.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Celine Jacquet Roussette de Savoie 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 10 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso 2017
92
Our Score
(4/2020) This might just be the best vintage ever of the still underappreciated "Palistorti" from Tenuta di Valgiano. Biodynamically-farmed (certified) vines of predominantly Sangiovese with a bit of Syrah and Merlot, is really a vineyard/vine selection. The same blend of vines from the same estate, made in much the same way comprises Valgiano's flagship wine, but this wine comes in with about 1/3 the price tag. As the younger vines gain age, there is increasing density and length in this bottling, and for the first time it received the "Tre Bicchieri" top honor from the Gambero Rosso this year! Lucca has been a meeting ground for French vines and Tuscany's Sangiovese, there's nothing "modernist" in the approach. No abundance of new oak, no overripeness. The wine has radiant energy, a modest 13% alcohol, but great intensity. Expect notes of black cherry, red florals, brown spice, pepper, loam, fern. But expect the unexpected as this will drink easily for a decade from vintage.
(4/2020) This might just be the best vintage ever of the still underappreciated "Palistorti" from Tenuta di Valgiano. Biodynamically-farmed (certified) vines of predominantly Sangiovese with a bit of Syrah and Merlot, is really a vineyard/vine selection. The same blend of vines from the same estate, made in much the same way comprises Valgiano's flagship wine, but this wine comes in with about 1/3 the price tag. As the younger vines gain age, there is increasing density and length in this bottling, and for the first time it received the "Tre Bicchieri" top honor from the Gambero Rosso this year! Lucca has been a meeting ground for French vines and Tuscany's Sangiovese, there's nothing "modernist" in the approach. No abundance of new oak, no overripeness. The wine has radiant energy, a modest 13% alcohol, but great intensity. Expect notes of black cherry, red florals, brown spice, pepper, loam, fern. But expect the unexpected as this will drink easily for a decade from vintage.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Tenuta di Valgiano "Palistorti" Colline Lucchesi Rosso 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 20 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Ampeleia "Kepos de Ampeleia" Costa Toscana Rosso 2016
A beautiful Tuscan blend of Alicante Nero (also known as Grenache) Carignan and Mourvedre from the great Elisabetta Foradori!
91+
Our Score
93
James Suckling
(9/11/2018) "Vivid and lively aromas of crushed raspberries and lemons follow through to a medium-bodied palate with energetic fruit and balanced acidity. There's a fascinating lemon-rind and cherry aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
(9/11/2018) "Vivid and lively aromas of crushed raspberries and lemons follow through to a medium-bodied palate with energetic fruit and balanced acidity. There's a fascinating lemon-rind and cherry aftertaste. From organically grown grapes. Drink now."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Ampeleia "Kepos de Ampeleia" Costa Toscana Rosso 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 7 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 19 | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Libertine Wines "Barncat Vineyard" Willamette Valley Riesling 2018
Tiny production, tiny supply! Inspired by Alsace, this Riesling is medium bodied, slightly off-dry and made with minimal intervention. It is very food friendly and quite delicious!
92
Our Score
(5/2020) A stunner of a single-vineyard Riesling from Libertine Wines, the Barncat is macerated for four days prior to native-yeast fermentation, then aged on lees in neutral oak for about a year. The result is medium-bodied and very slightly off-dry, with plush green apple and key lime aromas and flavors, supplemented by layers of limestone, jasmine, baby powder and a hint of smokiness. Libertine's catalog may include a lot of fun and delicious experiments in winemaking, but this should be juxtaposed with classically styled, Old World Rieslings at nearly twice the price-point. With only 44 cases produced, we grabbed all we could, but once it's gone it's gone!
(5/2020) A stunner of a single-vineyard Riesling from Libertine Wines, the Barncat is macerated for four days prior to native-yeast fermentation, then aged on lees in neutral oak for about a year. The result is medium-bodied and very slightly off-dry, with plush green apple and key lime aromas and flavors, supplemented by layers of limestone, jasmine, baby powder and a hint of smokiness. Libertine's catalog may include a lot of fun and delicious experiments in winemaking, but this should be juxtaposed with classically styled, Old World Rieslings at nearly twice the price-point. With only 44 cases produced, we grabbed all we could, but once it's gone it's gone!
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Libertine Wines "Barncat Vineyard" Willamette Valley Riesling 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 20 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
A Tribute to Grace "Highlands Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Grenache Rose 2019
Named in honor of her grandmother, the Grenache-based wines of Angela Osbourne are a love letter to California. Unique wines from a unique place.
91
Our Score
(5/2019) Angela Osborne is a Grenache Genius! The 2019 release of this elegant, single-vineyard, biodynamically-farmed rose is superb as usual. Classic and delicious, this fresh rose unfolds with flavors of strawberry, spice, melon, white flowers and a long satisfying finish. So versatile, you can enjoy this with fresh Caprese salad, carnitas or grilled chicken and veggies. This rose can't miss!
(5/2019) Angela Osborne is a Grenache Genius! The 2019 release of this elegant, single-vineyard, biodynamically-farmed rose is superb as usual. Classic and delicious, this fresh rose unfolds with flavors of strawberry, spice, melon, white flowers and a long satisfying finish. So versatile, you can enjoy this with fresh Caprese salad, carnitas or grilled chicken and veggies. This rose can't miss!
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for A Tribute to Grace "Highlands Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Grenache Rose 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 4 | (847) 831-1049 |
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We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Nicolas Mariotti Bindi "Mursaglia" Patrimonio Blanc 2016
91
Our Score
(6/2020) Nicolas Mariotti Bindi's transition from a fledgling lawyer to a Patrimonio winemaker was a lucky break for both him and us, as he is producing some of the finest Niellucciu and Vermentinu in the area. His Mursaglia Blanc is 100% Vermentinu - estate fruit harvested from one hectare of parcels of clay and limestone soils. Aged 12 months on lees in tank and bottled unfiltered, the wine has incredible texture with a medium body that delicately balances with its crisp acidity. Green apple, lemon and lime dominate supplemented by notes of fresh jasmine and a flinty minerality. Versatile, delicious and drinking very well right now, put this up against your favorite Chablis.
(6/2020) Nicolas Mariotti Bindi's transition from a fledgling lawyer to a Patrimonio winemaker was a lucky break for both him and us, as he is producing some of the finest Niellucciu and Vermentinu in the area. His Mursaglia Blanc is 100% Vermentinu - estate fruit harvested from one hectare of parcels of clay and limestone soils. Aged 12 months on lees in tank and bottled unfiltered, the wine has incredible texture with a medium body that delicately balances with its crisp acidity. Green apple, lemon and lime dominate supplemented by notes of fresh jasmine and a flinty minerality. Versatile, delicious and drinking very well right now, put this up against your favorite Chablis.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Nicolas Mariotti Bindi "Mursaglia" Patrimonio Blanc 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 28 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Le Sot de l'Ange "Sec Symbol" Touraine Chenin Blanc 2018
90+
Our Score
(6/2020) From Angelique and Quentin Bourse comes another vintage of this stunningly fresh and honest Chenin Blanc. Harvested from young vines on silex soils, the Sec Symbole is stony yet lush - medium-bodied with honeyed pear, Meyer lemon, white flowers and a refreshing dose of ocean-breeze salinity. With its wonderful balance of body and acidity, this is a must for fans of Vouvray Sec as well as fans of a good time.
(6/2020) From Angelique and Quentin Bourse comes another vintage of this stunningly fresh and honest Chenin Blanc. Harvested from young vines on silex soils, the Sec Symbole is stony yet lush - medium-bodied with honeyed pear, Meyer lemon, white flowers and a refreshing dose of ocean-breeze salinity. With its wonderful balance of body and acidity, this is a must for fans of Vouvray Sec as well as fans of a good time.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Le Sot de l'Ange "Sec Symbol" Touraine Chenin Blanc 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 10 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 3 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
Domaine Celine Jacquet "Echalats" Vin de Savoie Mondeuse 2018
90+
Our Score
(6/2020) Produced from a single parcel of 50-year-old vines at 1600 feet of elevation in the Combe de Savoie, this 100% Mondeuse is fermented whole-cluster with indigenous yeast, raised in stainless steel for 8 months and bottled without added sulfites. The aim here is to produce a wine expressing its varietal and terroir while maintaining maximum freshness, and it strikes that balance splendidly. Deep, juicy black cherry is accompanied by notes of bramble, dried herbs and leaves. Its medium-bodied palate is finished with a bit of smokiness and silky smooth tannins. Classically styled yet high-toned, this Mondeuse has versatility but will serve as a perfect pairing with summer grilling.
(6/2020) Produced from a single parcel of 50-year-old vines at 1600 feet of elevation in the Combe de Savoie, this 100% Mondeuse is fermented whole-cluster with indigenous yeast, raised in stainless steel for 8 months and bottled without added sulfites. The aim here is to produce a wine expressing its varietal and terroir while maintaining maximum freshness, and it strikes that balance splendidly. Deep, juicy black cherry is accompanied by notes of bramble, dried herbs and leaves. Its medium-bodied palate is finished with a bit of smokiness and silky smooth tannins. Classically styled yet high-toned, this Mondeuse has versatility but will serve as a perfect pairing with summer grilling.
$
2299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Domaine Celine Jacquet "Echalats" Vin de Savoie Mondeuse 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 11 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
We do our best to provide accurate inventory information on the products we offer. However, items that are in high demand will occasionally sell out before the inventory can be updated.
