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Desparada "Wayfinder" Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
92
Our Score
(12/2019) We rarely see this wine. In 2018, Desparada owner/winemaker Vailia only made 155 cases! Sourced entirely from the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, Vailia ferments in 100% new French oak and then ages sur lie in 69% new French oak and 31% neutral French oak for 10 months. We could descibe it, but we like her words better..."Honey Ryder, conch shell, horseback riding in Manzanillo, Spanish lime windsurfing, gardenia lei, 18 Corgi puppies, summer night chat with Granny."
(12/2019) We rarely see this wine. In 2018, Desparada owner/winemaker Vailia only made 155 cases! Sourced entirely from the famed Bien Nacido vineyard, Vailia ferments in 100% new French oak and then ages sur lie in 69% new French oak and 31% neutral French oak for 10 months. We could descibe it, but we like her words better..."Honey Ryder, conch shell, horseback riding in Manzanillo, Spanish lime windsurfing, gardenia lei, 18 Corgi puppies, summer night chat with Granny."
$
3999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Desparada "Wayfinder" Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 31 | (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.
Chanin "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2016
96
Jeb Dunnuck
(10/15/2018) "The 2016 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard comes from a terrific site just outside of Santa Maria. It has more citrus and minerality, with some marine oyster shell notes, medium to full body, gorgeous acidity, and a layered, seamless texture. This is fabulous stuff all the way and one of the gems in the vintage. As with the Los Alamos Chardonnay, this spent 17 months in 15% new French oak, with plenty of time on lees (no stirring). Maturity: 2018 - 2028"
(10/15/2018) "The 2016 Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard comes from a terrific site just outside of Santa Maria. It has more citrus and minerality, with some marine oyster shell notes, medium to full body, gorgeous acidity, and a layered, seamless texture. This is fabulous stuff all the way and one of the gems in the vintage. As with the Los Alamos Chardonnay, this spent 17 months in 15% new French oak, with plenty of time on lees (no stirring). Maturity: 2018 - 2028"
$
3699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Chanin "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 15 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 22 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 32 | (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.
Peake Ranch Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2015
94
Jeb Dunnuck
(8/2/2017) "The first vintage for this cuvee it was created with the idea to improve the quality of the single vineyard. The 2015 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley is a stunning value that offers classic buttered stone fruits, toasted nuts and honeysuckle in a rich, texture, balanced style. It way over delivers at the price and is a terrific wine. It's one of the larger production releases as well (536 cases), so hopefully you can find a few bottles."
(8/2/2017) "The first vintage for this cuvee it was created with the idea to improve the quality of the single vineyard. The 2015 Chardonnay Santa Maria Valley is a stunning value that offers classic buttered stone fruits, toasted nuts and honeysuckle in a rich, texture, balanced style. It way over delivers at the price and is a terrific wine. It's one of the larger production releases as well (536 cases), so hopefully you can find a few bottles."
$
3699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Peake Ranch Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 10 | (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.
Au Bon Climat "Nuits-Blanches au Bouge" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2016
95
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(6/2019) "The 2016 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge, a barrel selection from Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat, is rich, textured and yet also striking for its detail. Lemon confit, pineapple, mint and new oak all resonate in this super-classic Santa Maria Chardonnay. Sumptuous and rich, with tremendous balance, the 2016 Nuits-Blanches is positively stellar. This is a relatively rich style, with tropical tones and a good deal of barrel character from the two years the wine spent in 100% new oak, and yet the wine retains terrific energy. The 2016 is a super-classic Au Bon Climate Chardonnay. Drinking window: 2020 - 2028."
(6/2019) "The 2016 Chardonnay Nuits-Blanches au Bouge, a barrel selection from Bien Nacido and Le Bon Climat, is rich, textured and yet also striking for its detail. Lemon confit, pineapple, mint and new oak all resonate in this super-classic Santa Maria Chardonnay. Sumptuous and rich, with tremendous balance, the 2016 Nuits-Blanches is positively stellar. This is a relatively rich style, with tropical tones and a good deal of barrel character from the two years the wine spent in 100% new oak, and yet the wine retains terrific energy. The 2016 is a super-classic Au Bon Climate Chardonnay. Drinking window: 2020 - 2028."
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Au Bon Climat "Nuits-Blanches au Bouge" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 32 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (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.
Au Bon Climat "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2016
96
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(6/2019) "The 2016 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard is outrageously beautiful. Sweet dark cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and blood orange all run through this racy, captivating Pinot. Vibrant and nuanced, with striking exoticism, the 2016 comes alive in the glass with tons of vibrancy and a level of purity that is hard to fully do justice to with words. In short, this is an utterly magnificent wine from Jim Clendenen. The 2016 was done with 50% whole clusters and saw 40% new oak. Don't miss it! Drinking window: 2020 - 2030."
(6/2019) "The 2016 Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard is outrageously beautiful. Sweet dark cherry, plum, rose petal, mint and blood orange all run through this racy, captivating Pinot. Vibrant and nuanced, with striking exoticism, the 2016 comes alive in the glass with tons of vibrancy and a level of purity that is hard to fully do justice to with words. In short, this is an utterly magnificent wine from Jim Clendenen. The 2016 was done with 50% whole clusters and saw 40% new oak. Don't miss it! Drinking window: 2020 - 2030."
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Au Bon Climat "Bien Nacido Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 23 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 23 | (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.
A.P. Vin "Ontiveros Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015
Sourced from the small 8-acre Ontiveros family farm near the famous Bien Nacido Vineyards. In the tiny 2015 vintage, winemaker Andrew Vingiello was only able to secure enough grapes to produce 50 cases of this powerful Pinot.
Winemaker's Notes
"The 2015 Rancho Ontiveros Pinot Noir is rich and with smoky, meaty herb, cedar, tobacco and melted black licorice notes. The wine gains a dusty earthiness on the finish, ending in a long, lingering and delicious red fruit finish."
"The 2015 Rancho Ontiveros Pinot Noir is rich and with smoky, meaty herb, cedar, tobacco and melted black licorice notes. The wine gains a dusty earthiness on the finish, ending in a long, lingering and delicious red fruit finish."
$
3599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for A.P. Vin "Ontiveros Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 9 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| 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.
Whitcraft Winery "Presquile Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2014
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $35.99!
90
Our Score
Drake Whitcraft has a way of creating masterpiece wines that supercede those of its source material. That is well the case here with a wine that will cause tasters to double-take in a lineup of California Chardonnay. The 12.9% alcohol confirms your suspicions. With incredible acidity and drive, this screams food wine with a natural, minimal sulphur addition accent. This wine has a beguiling, waxy mouthfeel and an ability to create massive amounts of saliva! Get your bibs and lobsters ready!
Drake Whitcraft has a way of creating masterpiece wines that supercede those of its source material. That is well the case here with a wine that will cause tasters to double-take in a lineup of California Chardonnay. The 12.9% alcohol confirms your suspicions. With incredible acidity and drive, this screams food wine with a natural, minimal sulphur addition accent. This wine has a beguiling, waxy mouthfeel and an ability to create massive amounts of saliva! Get your bibs and lobsters ready!
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Whitcraft Winery "Presquile Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2014
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| 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.
Clendenen Family Vineyards "Le Bon Climat" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2011
Awesome supplier closeout here, 40% off the reference price of an eight year old Chardonnay just entering its drinking window! This is the family project of Jim Clendenen, famously the head of Au Bon Climat.
94
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
92
Wine Advocate
(8/30/2016) "The medium-gold colored 2011 Chardonnay le Bon Climat Vineyard was 100% barrel-fermented and aged two years sur lees. It offers a killer good nose of ripe orchard fruits, honeysuckle, buttered nuts and a kiss of oak in a medium to full-bodied, rich, yet classically styled profile that carries bright acidity. It's drinking beautifully today, but it should age gracefully as well. Drink Date 2016 - 2026."
(8/30/2016) "The medium-gold colored 2011 Chardonnay le Bon Climat Vineyard was 100% barrel-fermented and aged two years sur lees. It offers a killer good nose of ripe orchard fruits, honeysuckle, buttered nuts and a kiss of oak in a medium to full-bodied, rich, yet classically styled profile that carries bright acidity. It's drinking beautifully today, but it should age gracefully as well. Drink Date 2016 - 2026."
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Clendenen Family Vineyards "Le Bon Climat" Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay 2011
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 7 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| 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.
Scar of the Sea "Seven Leagues" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013
90
Our Score
90
Vinous, Antonio Galloni
(8/2015) "The 2013 Pinot Noir Seven Leagues is plump, juicy and forward, with lovely palate presence and resonance. Dark red cherry, plum, sweet spice and new leather flesh out in a supple, juicy Pinot with considerable near and medium-term appeal. The style is forward, racy and fruit-driven, but tempered by the coolness of Santa Maria Valley, while a dollop of whole clusters adds aromatic nuance. The vineyard sources are Sierra Madre and Bien Nacido, which are separated by 23 miles, the equivalent of approximately seven leagues in nautical terms."
(8/2015) "The 2013 Pinot Noir Seven Leagues is plump, juicy and forward, with lovely palate presence and resonance. Dark red cherry, plum, sweet spice and new leather flesh out in a supple, juicy Pinot with considerable near and medium-term appeal. The style is forward, racy and fruit-driven, but tempered by the coolness of Santa Maria Valley, while a dollop of whole clusters adds aromatic nuance. The vineyard sources are Sierra Madre and Bien Nacido, which are separated by 23 miles, the equivalent of approximately seven leagues in nautical terms."
$
2799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Scar of the Sea "Seven Leagues" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2013
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (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.
Dierberg "Dierberg Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2012
93
Wine Advocate
(8/2014) "The 2012 Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard shows the darker side of Pinot with its earthy, forest floor, red and black fruit and spice aromas and flavors. Coming all from sandy loam sois and aged 18 months in 35% new oak, it's beautifully balanced, has solid mid-palate density and a terrific finish. Enjoy it over the coming 4-6 years."
(8/2014) "The 2012 Pinot Noir Dierberg Vineyard shows the darker side of Pinot with its earthy, forest floor, red and black fruit and spice aromas and flavors. Coming all from sandy loam sois and aged 18 months in 35% new oak, it's beautifully balanced, has solid mid-palate density and a terrific finish. Enjoy it over the coming 4-6 years."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Dierberg "Dierberg Vineyard" Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2012
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (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.
