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Helmut Dolde "Weisser Jura" Wurttemberg Silvaner 2018
90+
Our Score
(3/2020) At 1600 feet elevation, with fog-free days and cool nights, the conditions for mineral-driven whites are close to ideal. Enter Helmut Dolde's Silvaner, with its linearity and multi-layered fruit character - full of star fruit, young pineapple and white peach, and a pleasant cottony character to balance its base of limestone minerality. Dolde ferments with indigenous yeast without fining or filtration, producing terroir-driven Silvaner that is textured, clean and focused but with fruit to spare.
(3/2020) At 1600 feet elevation, with fog-free days and cool nights, the conditions for mineral-driven whites are close to ideal. Enter Helmut Dolde's Silvaner, with its linearity and multi-layered fruit character - full of star fruit, young pineapple and white peach, and a pleasant cottony character to balance its base of limestone minerality. Dolde ferments with indigenous yeast without fining or filtration, producing terroir-driven Silvaner that is textured, clean and focused but with fruit to spare.
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Helmut Dolde "Weisser Jura" Wurttemberg Silvaner 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 23 | (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.
Whitcraft/Liquid Swords "Farmer" Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2018
91
Our Score
(5/2020) A tremendous opportunity for those "in the know". Our local distributor was selling this wine as a private label to a high-level Fulton Market restaurant until a certain pandemic arose. The not well-kept secret is this $25 Pinot Noir is crafted by nouveau-cult, 2nd generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft, and what is inside the bottle very-closely resembles his base $40 winery offering. Whitcraft is mostly a two-man operation, crafted nearly without the use of any electricity in their less than swank urban winery in Santa Barbara. Native yeasts, hand sorted, hand-bottled and labeled. The wines are unfined and unfiltered. But the wines are clean and incredibly precise at the same time. Between the vibrant label and the hand-enclosed DIAM30 model cork that is the sort of thing you find in $100 Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux, no expense is spared. Sourced predominantly from Pence Ranch in Sta Rita Hills, this feels like a very special bottling. This is a Pinot purists kind of wine, pouring a color nearer that of Tavel Rose. However, the density of floral aromatics, crunchy red fruit and pulsating energy on the palate will have you re-thinking what "intensity" really means in wine. Featherweight but fiercely delicious, overachieve today!
(5/2020) A tremendous opportunity for those "in the know". Our local distributor was selling this wine as a private label to a high-level Fulton Market restaurant until a certain pandemic arose. The not well-kept secret is this $25 Pinot Noir is crafted by nouveau-cult, 2nd generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft, and what is inside the bottle very-closely resembles his base $40 winery offering. Whitcraft is mostly a two-man operation, crafted nearly without the use of any electricity in their less than swank urban winery in Santa Barbara. Native yeasts, hand sorted, hand-bottled and labeled. The wines are unfined and unfiltered. But the wines are clean and incredibly precise at the same time. Between the vibrant label and the hand-enclosed DIAM30 model cork that is the sort of thing you find in $100 Grand Cru Classe Bordeaux, no expense is spared. Sourced predominantly from Pence Ranch in Sta Rita Hills, this feels like a very special bottling. This is a Pinot purists kind of wine, pouring a color nearer that of Tavel Rose. However, the density of floral aromatics, crunchy red fruit and pulsating energy on the palate will have you re-thinking what "intensity" really means in wine. Featherweight but fiercely delicious, overachieve today!
Local availability for Whitcraft/Liquid Swords "Farmer" Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 31 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 21 | (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.
Scheuermann Pfalz Weissburgunder Trocken 2018
91
Our Score
(2/2020) From young vines in loess soils, the Scheuermann brothers take great care to intervene as little as possible in the process of producing this light and balanced Weissburgunder. Aged for 6 months on the lees in old barriques, the wine is fresh and fluffy with introductory aromas of lime pith, sea breeze, young pineapple and limestone. The palate is supple and bright with citrus and tropical flavors and earthy undertones. Acidity and body are notably harmonious in this delicious easy-drinker. Native yeast fermentation. Unfined and unfiltered.
(2/2020) From young vines in loess soils, the Scheuermann brothers take great care to intervene as little as possible in the process of producing this light and balanced Weissburgunder. Aged for 6 months on the lees in old barriques, the wine is fresh and fluffy with introductory aromas of lime pith, sea breeze, young pineapple and limestone. The palate is supple and bright with citrus and tropical flavors and earthy undertones. Acidity and body are notably harmonious in this delicious easy-drinker. Native yeast fermentation. Unfined and unfiltered.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Scheuermann Pfalz Weissburgunder Trocken 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 4 | (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.
Libertine Wines "Barncat Vineyard" Willamette Valley Riesling 2018
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 | 47 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| 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
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 | 22 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 25 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 43 | (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 | 41 | (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.
Martin Texier Cotes du Rhone Roussanne 2019
92
Our Score
(8/2020) Martin Texier, son of the famed winemaker Eric, is following in his father's footsteps, making incredibly tasty wines from vines planted around St.-Julien-en-St.-Alban in Cotes-du-Rhone. His Roussanne is stunning, with a wonderfully textured medium body and aromas and flavors of Meyer lemon, pear and green apple followed by esters of fresh leafy herbs and white flowers. Its palate-weight is perfectly balanced with its racy acidity and mineral foundation and is an ideal pairing with green vegetables and seafood.
(8/2020) Martin Texier, son of the famed winemaker Eric, is following in his father's footsteps, making incredibly tasty wines from vines planted around St.-Julien-en-St.-Alban in Cotes-du-Rhone. His Roussanne is stunning, with a wonderfully textured medium body and aromas and flavors of Meyer lemon, pear and green apple followed by esters of fresh leafy herbs and white flowers. Its palate-weight is perfectly balanced with its racy acidity and mineral foundation and is an ideal pairing with green vegetables and seafood.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Martin Texier Cotes du Rhone Roussanne 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 31 | (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.
Swick Wines Columbia Valley Syrah 2018
91
Our Score
(2/2020) Joe Swick produces some weird and wild stuff, but he's also capable of making incredible, varietally-correct wines that will pleasantly surprise you! This Syrah is harvest from sandy loam in Yakima at 1600 feet elevation. The grapes are fermented whole-cluster with 30 days of skin maceration and native yeast fermentation and aged in neutral vessels for 14 months. The result is perfectly fresh and pure Syrah with tons of black raspberry and blackberry jam supported by kalamata olive and a generous, granite-like minerality over a medium-full body. This is a killer Syrah! Unfined and unfiltered.
(2/2020) Joe Swick produces some weird and wild stuff, but he's also capable of making incredible, varietally-correct wines that will pleasantly surprise you! This Syrah is harvest from sandy loam in Yakima at 1600 feet elevation. The grapes are fermented whole-cluster with 30 days of skin maceration and native yeast fermentation and aged in neutral vessels for 14 months. The result is perfectly fresh and pure Syrah with tons of black raspberry and blackberry jam supported by kalamata olive and a generous, granite-like minerality over a medium-full body. This is a killer Syrah! Unfined and unfiltered.
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Swick Wines Columbia Valley Syrah 2018
| 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.
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 | 32 | (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.
Bow & Arrow "Air Guitar" Willamette Valley Red Blend 2018
90
Our Score
(6/2020) 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from Borgo Pass Vineyard and 50% Cabernet Franc from Johan Vineyard, the 2018 Air Guitar is plush and juicy, full of macerated black cherry and huckleberry aromas and flavors, backed up by a wonderfully balanced layer of fresh black peppercorn and a touch of granite. Medium-full body, silky smooth tannins and an enticing juiciness make this a wine not to be missed!
(6/2020) 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from Borgo Pass Vineyard and 50% Cabernet Franc from Johan Vineyard, the 2018 Air Guitar is plush and juicy, full of macerated black cherry and huckleberry aromas and flavors, backed up by a wonderfully balanced layer of fresh black peppercorn and a touch of granite. Medium-full body, silky smooth tannins and an enticing juiciness make this a wine not to be missed!
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bow & Arrow "Air Guitar" Willamette Valley Red Blend 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 36 | (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.
