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This Small Business Saturday, Vin Chicago celebrates the winemakers who truly make the US wine scene as vibrant, elegant, and fun as it is! Below we are featuring many of the smaller wineries that are making gorgeous wines in smaller productions -- the wineries that make Vin Chicago, Vin Chicago!
Pax "Sonoma Hillsides" Sonoma County Syrah 2018
Pax & Pamela Mahle make this wine the old fashioned way, they crush it by foot!
96
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(1/2020) "The 2018 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides is gorgeous. Inky dark fruit, spice, licorice and dried herbs all flesh out with a bit of coaxing. At this stage, the 2018 is remarkably primary, but there is tremendous intensity and richness waiting to emerge more fully. The 2018 is a superb, vivid wine that Pax fans will want to own. The Sonoma-Hillsides is a blend of fruit from Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffins Lair and Nellessen. The grapes are crushed by foot, using 100% whole clusters, and undergo carbonic maceration, an approach that works so well with this fruit. Aging is done in concrete. Maturity 2020 - 2028."
(1/2020) "The 2018 Syrah Sonoma-Hillsides is gorgeous. Inky dark fruit, spice, licorice and dried herbs all flesh out with a bit of coaxing. At this stage, the 2018 is remarkably primary, but there is tremendous intensity and richness waiting to emerge more fully. The 2018 is a superb, vivid wine that Pax fans will want to own. The Sonoma-Hillsides is a blend of fruit from Castelli-Knight Ranch, Griffins Lair and Nellessen. The grapes are crushed by foot, using 100% whole clusters, and undergo carbonic maceration, an approach that works so well with this fruit. Aging is done in concrete. Maturity 2020 - 2028."
$
4799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Pax "Sonoma Hillsides" Sonoma County Syrah 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 27 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 11 | (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.
Arterberry Maresh "Old Vines" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017
The Maresh Family planted the fifth oldest Pinot Noir vineyard in Oregon! Masterful small-lot wines from very high-level vineyards with lots of history!
93
Wine Advocate
96
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(8/2020) "Glistening scarlet. A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry and cherry preserves, along with building Asian spice, rose oil and smoky mineral flourishes. Shows fine delineation and seamless texture, offering concentrated, spice-tinged Chambord, cherry, cola and spicecake flavors that pick up a strong rose pastille nuance with air. Finishes extremely long and pure, with fine-grained tannins providing framework and gentle grip to lingering red fruit, five-spice powder and savory herb notes. 70% of this fruit comes from the estate Maresh vineyard and the other 30% is from the neighboring Weber vineyard; the vast majority of the vines were planted in the late 1970s."
(8/2020) "Glistening scarlet. A highly complex bouquet evokes red berry and cherry preserves, along with building Asian spice, rose oil and smoky mineral flourishes. Shows fine delineation and seamless texture, offering concentrated, spice-tinged Chambord, cherry, cola and spicecake flavors that pick up a strong rose pastille nuance with air. Finishes extremely long and pure, with fine-grained tannins providing framework and gentle grip to lingering red fruit, five-spice powder and savory herb notes. 70% of this fruit comes from the estate Maresh vineyard and the other 30% is from the neighboring Weber vineyard; the vast majority of the vines were planted in the late 1970s."
$
4399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Arterberry Maresh "Old Vines" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 49 | (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 Winery "Pence Ranch" Sta Rita Hills Gamay 2019
Second-generation winemaker Drake Whitcraft is quickly becoming a legend, crafting singular, pretty wines that are simultaneously featherweight and intensely aromatic. This Gamay is a bit gutsier than many, and it has a history of being Instagram cult sellout.
$
4299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Whitcraft Winery "Pence Ranch" Sta Rita Hills Gamay 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 5 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 13 | (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.
Chanin Wine Co. "Duvarita Vineyard" Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2015
Gavin Chanin is a fascinating and talented dude. He grew up around the wine industry, working at Au Bon Climat and Qupé before starting his own project in 2009. A Forbes "30 Under 30" recipient as well!
94
Our Score
95
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(6/2017) "The 2015 Pinot Noir Duvarita Vineyard is another gorgeous wine from Gavin Chanin. Red cherry, cranberry, orange peel, mint and rosewater, all supported by veins of tannin, are some of the nuances that give the Duvarita its chiseled, saline-driven personality. Readers who like energetic Pinots will adore the Duvarita. Today, it is a total knockout. Drinking window: 2018 - 2025"
(6/2017) "The 2015 Pinot Noir Duvarita Vineyard is another gorgeous wine from Gavin Chanin. Red cherry, cranberry, orange peel, mint and rosewater, all supported by veins of tannin, are some of the nuances that give the Duvarita its chiseled, saline-driven personality. Readers who like energetic Pinots will adore the Duvarita. Today, it is a total knockout. Drinking window: 2018 - 2025"
$
3899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chanin Wine Co. "Duvarita Vineyard" Santa Barbara Pinot Noir 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 44 | (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.
Desparada "Sackcloth & Ashes" Central Coast Proprietary Red 2018
This is Vailia's flagship red. A small-batch Bordeaux-style blend it has the balance, finesse and power to match up with many wines two- to three-times it's price.
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Wine Advocate
(10/22/2020) "The 2018 Sackcloth & Ashes is a blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petit Verdot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, aged in 27% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it's deeply scented of cassis, tar, bay leaves and bitter chocolate, with more nuance after some time in the glass. The full-bodied palate offers concentrated, broody fruits with a grainy frame, finishing with just enough freshness. 638 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2028"
(10/22/2020) "The 2018 Sackcloth & Ashes is a blend of 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Petit Verdot, 23% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec, aged in 27% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it's deeply scented of cassis, tar, bay leaves and bitter chocolate, with more nuance after some time in the glass. The full-bodied palate offers concentrated, broody fruits with a grainy frame, finishing with just enough freshness. 638 cases produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2028"
$
3799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Desparada "Sackcloth & Ashes" Central Coast Proprietary Red 2018
| 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 |
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.
Kelley Fox "Barbie" Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2019
Only 97 cases produced of this enticing white named in honor of Kelley's mother Barbie!
93
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(6/2020) "Translucent straw-yellow. Fresh peach, pear nectar, mango and hints of honey and orange zest on the deeply perfumed nose. Pliant and broad on entry and then more taut on the mid-palate, offering juicy pit and orchard fruit flavors and a bracing touch of bitter orange pith. Finishes extremely long and silky, with lingering floral and spice flourishes. The blend of richness and energy here is really impressive. Drinking window: 2020 - 2024"
(6/2020) "Translucent straw-yellow. Fresh peach, pear nectar, mango and hints of honey and orange zest on the deeply perfumed nose. Pliant and broad on entry and then more taut on the mid-palate, offering juicy pit and orchard fruit flavors and a bracing touch of bitter orange pith. Finishes extremely long and silky, with lingering floral and spice flourishes. The blend of richness and energy here is really impressive. Drinking window: 2020 - 2024"
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Kelley Fox "Barbie" Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 25 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 9 | (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.
Friedeman "UV Lancel Creek Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017
This wine comes from a young husband and wife team originally from Lake Forest, Illinois.
92+
Our Score
94
Wine Enthusiast
(12/31/2019) "Dense layers of wild strawberry, orange and cola present a richness that rewards and reflects both site and vintage well in this vineyard-designate. Sizzling acidity keeps it fresh and lively against the foundation of tannin structure and toasted oak."
(12/31/2019) "Dense layers of wild strawberry, orange and cola present a richness that rewards and reflects both site and vintage well in this vineyard-designate. Sizzling acidity keeps it fresh and lively against the foundation of tannin structure and toasted oak."
$
3499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Friedeman "UV Lancel Creek Vineyard" Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 44 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (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.
Kelley Fox "Mirabai" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018
What can we say? You just can't get more hands on than Kelley Fox. The story included in the tasting notes for her Mirabai Pinot Noir is one of our all-time favorites!
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Vinous, Josh Raynolds
92
Our Score
(2/2020) Wearing a vibrant new label drawn by her daughter, Kelley crafts this pretty Pinot from Maresh and Weber vineyard fruit. Whole cluster usage is about 30%, with no new oak. The resulting wine has the finessed grace that made you fall in love with Willamette originally. Both intense and weightless, the 2019 Mirabai is layered and long with primary notes of leafy strawberry, raspberry, lemon thyme, black tea and savory loam. Kelley prefers not to write tasting notes for her own wines, so she asked her friend Jim Anderson of Patricia Green Cellars to write one. He clearly loves this wine as much as we do... "Three times in my life, I thought I had found actual magic on earth. Once, when I was six, I believed I saw Bigfoot picking strawberries in a clearing in an old-growth forest. Another time I am convinced I swam in a river made of any liquid you wanted to be in or consume. The third time was when I picked up this glass of wine and felt like the world was 100,000 years younger and more innocent."
(2/2020) Wearing a vibrant new label drawn by her daughter, Kelley crafts this pretty Pinot from Maresh and Weber vineyard fruit. Whole cluster usage is about 30%, with no new oak. The resulting wine has the finessed grace that made you fall in love with Willamette originally. Both intense and weightless, the 2019 Mirabai is layered and long with primary notes of leafy strawberry, raspberry, lemon thyme, black tea and savory loam. Kelley prefers not to write tasting notes for her own wines, so she asked her friend Jim Anderson of Patricia Green Cellars to write one. He clearly loves this wine as much as we do... "Three times in my life, I thought I had found actual magic on earth. Once, when I was six, I believed I saw Bigfoot picking strawberries in a clearing in an old-growth forest. Another time I am convinced I swam in a river made of any liquid you wanted to be in or consume. The third time was when I picked up this glass of wine and felt like the world was 100,000 years younger and more innocent."
$
3399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Kelley Fox "Mirabai" Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 17 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 1 | (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.
Johan Vineyards Van Duzer Corridor Chardonnay 2017
Incredible Chardonnnay and certified bio-dynamic. This is Burgundy in a bottle from the Van Duzer Corridor of Oregon!
91
Our Score
(8/2020) "Johan Vineyards, established in 2005, is an 85-acre certified biodynamic estate located in the Van Duzer Corridor of Willamette Valley. Their declious Chardonnay has bright stone fruit aromas that jump from the glass. Its high acidity and subtle oak flavors blend seamlessly with flavors of stone fruit. Extremely enjoyable on its own or take advantage of its juiciness and pair with grilled fish tacos or chicken pizza."
(8/2020) "Johan Vineyards, established in 2005, is an 85-acre certified biodynamic estate located in the Van Duzer Corridor of Willamette Valley. Their declious Chardonnay has bright stone fruit aromas that jump from the glass. Its high acidity and subtle oak flavors blend seamlessly with flavors of stone fruit. Extremely enjoyable on its own or take advantage of its juiciness and pair with grilled fish tacos or chicken pizza."
$
3399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Johan Vineyards Van Duzer Corridor Chardonnay 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 14 | (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.
Massican "Annia" Napa Valley White Blend 2019
Massican is a completely sustainable operation, consistently making some of the best white blends in the US. Though fun to try now, we'd suggest drinking this sneakily complex white in 2021 or later!
95
Wine Enthusiast
(9/1/2020) "This is a consistently beautiful and beguiling white wine, a blend of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay, the latter from Hyde Vineyards. Structured, mineral-driven and explosive in flavors of lemon zest, green apple and wet stone, it is a wine well worth stocking. Editor's Choice"
(9/1/2020) "This is a consistently beautiful and beguiling white wine, a blend of Tocai Friulano, Ribolla Gialla and Chardonnay, the latter from Hyde Vineyards. Structured, mineral-driven and explosive in flavors of lemon zest, green apple and wet stone, it is a wine well worth stocking. Editor's Choice"
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Massican "Annia" Napa Valley White Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 39 | (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.
