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Ruth Lewandowski "Boaz" Mendocino County Red 2016
91
Our Score
(3/2019) Carignan and Grenache from vines over 75 years old are co-fermented with Cabernet Sauvignon using native yeasts to create this astounding blend. Black cherry, raspberry and anise aromas and flavors with pronounced acidity and tannin make this natural wine both fun and formidable.
(3/2019) Carignan and Grenache from vines over 75 years old are co-fermented with Cabernet Sauvignon using native yeasts to create this astounding blend. Black cherry, raspberry and anise aromas and flavors with pronounced acidity and tannin make this natural wine both fun and formidable.
$
2899
Discount:
750 ML
Ruth Lewandowski "Naomi" Mendocino County Grenache Gris 2017
90
Our Score
(3/2019) Farmed from extremely old vines (100+ years!) this Grenache Gris from the Gibson Ranch in Mendocino exhibits incredible depth with freshness to match. Aromas and flavors of stone fruits like white peach and Bosc pear are joined with a wonderfully textured waxiness on the palate and a streak of acidity that gives excellent balance to this seriously laudable bit of natural winemaking. It's made with native yeast fermentation, unfined and unfiltered. Don't miss it!
(3/2019) Farmed from extremely old vines (100+ years!) this Grenache Gris from the Gibson Ranch in Mendocino exhibits incredible depth with freshness to match. Aromas and flavors of stone fruits like white peach and Bosc pear are joined with a wonderfully textured waxiness on the palate and a streak of acidity that gives excellent balance to this seriously laudable bit of natural winemaking. It's made with native yeast fermentation, unfined and unfiltered. Don't miss it!
$
2599
Discount:
750 ML
Ruth Lewandowski "Mahlon" Mendocino County White 2017
90
Our Score
(3/2019) From the Foxhill Vinyard, a bastion of Italian varietals in Mendocino County, this Arneis spends six hours macerating on its skins after foot-treading. Following native yeast, full malolactic fermentation, it spends seven months on its lees. The result is a fruity profile of red apple and citrus, supported by white flowers and pink peppercorn with substantial minerality and structure. This is a must with shellfish or cream pasta.
(3/2019) From the Foxhill Vinyard, a bastion of Italian varietals in Mendocino County, this Arneis spends six hours macerating on its skins after foot-treading. Following native yeast, full malolactic fermentation, it spends seven months on its lees. The result is a fruity profile of red apple and citrus, supported by white flowers and pink peppercorn with substantial minerality and structure. This is a must with shellfish or cream pasta.
Idlewild "The Bird Flora & Fauna" Red 2016
91
Our Score
(5/2018) Idlewild, a Piedmont-themed project from Sam Bilbro, has been garnering strong praise from natural wine enthusiasts and critics alike. His "The Bird" is a delicious blend of Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Grignolino and Freisa, resulting in a juicy, red fruited wine with loads of playful energy and layered flavors. Great by itself, even better with roast chicken, grilled salmon or corzetti pasta with mushroom ragu! As the weather warms, try this with a light chill.
(5/2018) Idlewild, a Piedmont-themed project from Sam Bilbro, has been garnering strong praise from natural wine enthusiasts and critics alike. His "The Bird" is a delicious blend of Barbera, Nebbiolo, Dolcetto, Grignolino and Freisa, resulting in a juicy, red fruited wine with loads of playful energy and layered flavors. Great by itself, even better with roast chicken, grilled salmon or corzetti pasta with mushroom ragu! As the weather warms, try this with a light chill.
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Idlewild "The Flower" Rose 2017
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $21.99!
91
Our Score
(5/2018) Sam Bilbro's "Idlewild" wines deliciously tell the story of Piedmont, Italy grapes grown in Mendocino, California. With this "touch of hipster" pink, Bilbro blends 47% Nebbiolo with 28% Barbera and 25% Dolcetto. While the wine subtly suggests notes of low-sulfur "natural wine", it primarily speaks to delicious flavors of pomegranate, wild strawberry, candied watermelon, sage, fennel and salted red flowers. It is generous texturally, finishing with just right brisk acidity, suggesting that a second glass is probably good idea. Great Rose here.
(5/2018) Sam Bilbro's "Idlewild" wines deliciously tell the story of Piedmont, Italy grapes grown in Mendocino, California. With this "touch of hipster" pink, Bilbro blends 47% Nebbiolo with 28% Barbera and 25% Dolcetto. While the wine subtly suggests notes of low-sulfur "natural wine", it primarily speaks to delicious flavors of pomegranate, wild strawberry, candied watermelon, sage, fennel and salted red flowers. It is generous texturally, finishing with just right brisk acidity, suggesting that a second glass is probably good idea. Great Rose here.
