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Bodegas Muga "Torre Muga" Rioja 2014
96
James Suckling
94
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
96
Jeb Dunnuck
(3/1/2018) "Made from 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano, the 2014 Torre Muga is heavenly stuff that's from the oldest vineyards of the estate. This cuvee comes from sandy loam soils, was completely destemmed and saw malolactic fermentation in barrels followed by 15 months in oak prior to bottling. Blackcurrants, blackberries, charcoal, dark chocolate, and pencil lead notes all emerge from this big, rich, beautifully concentrated, yet fresh, vibrant and pure Rioja that has a stacked mid-palate, ripe, polished tannin, notable freshness, and a pure, elegant, yet powerful style. It's a beautiful wine to drink over the coming two decades. Maturity: 2018 - 2038"
(3/1/2018) "Made from 75% Tempranillo, 15% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano, the 2014 Torre Muga is heavenly stuff that's from the oldest vineyards of the estate. This cuvee comes from sandy loam soils, was completely destemmed and saw malolactic fermentation in barrels followed by 15 months in oak prior to bottling. Blackcurrants, blackberries, charcoal, dark chocolate, and pencil lead notes all emerge from this big, rich, beautifully concentrated, yet fresh, vibrant and pure Rioja that has a stacked mid-palate, ripe, polished tannin, notable freshness, and a pure, elegant, yet powerful style. It's a beautiful wine to drink over the coming two decades. Maturity: 2018 - 2038"
$
7999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Muga "Torre Muga" Rioja 2014
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 7 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 16 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Jorge Ordonez "Esencia No.4" Malaga Moscatel 2013
94
Wine Spectator
95
James Suckling
97
Jeb Dunnuck
95
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(4/2019) "Light, brassy amber color. Displays kaleidoscopic aromas of apricot nectar, toffee, orange zest, brown butter, toasted nuts and dried fig, plus a hint of salty minerality. Thick, weighty and sweet, with a spine of juicy acidity giving support to deeply concentrated, palate-coating pit fruit liqueur, fig paste, toffeed apple and orange marmalade flavors. Lingers with superb persistence on the expansive finish, which emphatically echoes the apricot and toffee notes. (made from vines that were planted in 1885; 45 kilograms of fruit used per half bottle; 512 g/l residual sugar and 5% alcohol) Drinking Window: 2019 - 2047"
(4/2019) "Light, brassy amber color. Displays kaleidoscopic aromas of apricot nectar, toffee, orange zest, brown butter, toasted nuts and dried fig, plus a hint of salty minerality. Thick, weighty and sweet, with a spine of juicy acidity giving support to deeply concentrated, palate-coating pit fruit liqueur, fig paste, toffeed apple and orange marmalade flavors. Lingers with superb persistence on the expansive finish, which emphatically echoes the apricot and toffee notes. (made from vines that were planted in 1885; 45 kilograms of fruit used per half bottle; 512 g/l residual sugar and 5% alcohol) Drinking Window: 2019 - 2047"
$
6999
Discount:
375 ML
Local availability for Jorge Ordonez "Esencia No.4" Malaga Moscatel 2013
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Dominio Basconcillos "Vigna Magna" Ribera del Duero 2014
94
Wine Spectator
(10/15/2018) "This modern red shows a broad, plush texture backed by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity. Currant and plum pudding flavors mingle with espresso, licorice and mineral notes, which give way to a finish scented with floral and chocolate accents. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases made."
(10/15/2018) "This modern red shows a broad, plush texture backed by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity. Currant and plum pudding flavors mingle with espresso, licorice and mineral notes, which give way to a finish scented with floral and chocolate accents. Drink now through 2028. 300 cases made."
$
6499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Dominio Basconcillos "Vigna Magna" Ribera del Duero 2014
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 1 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Raul Perez "Ultreia - La Cova de la Raposa" Bierzo 2018
This special, singular Mencia is one of our favorite wines of the year. It is loaded to the brim with bright herb-laced, spicy black fruit with incredible length on the hearty finish. Serious stuff, made in tiny amounts and at Vin Chicago, priced $10 lower than any other retailer in the country - last we checked. Grab one of the 600 bottles produced quick!
92
Wine & Spirits
94
Our Score
94
Wine Advocate
(6/30/2020) "Cool vintages in warm zones seem to work, and it shows in the 2018 Ultreia Cova de la Raposa, which was not produced in 2017 because of the frost. There is only a 500-liter oak barrel, and the wine feels quite fine for the warmer exposure. The sandy soils produce stress in this vineyard, but in a rainier year like 2018, they are an advantage. This feels harmonious, with black rather than red fruit and some dusty tannins, a little more rustic and on the Rhone side more than Burgundy. There are 600 bottles of this. It was bottled in December 2019."
(6/30/2020) "Cool vintages in warm zones seem to work, and it shows in the 2018 Ultreia Cova de la Raposa, which was not produced in 2017 because of the frost. There is only a 500-liter oak barrel, and the wine feels quite fine for the warmer exposure. The sandy soils produce stress in this vineyard, but in a rainier year like 2018, they are an advantage. This feels harmonious, with black rather than red fruit and some dusty tannins, a little more rustic and on the Rhone side more than Burgundy. There are 600 bottles of this. It was bottled in December 2019."
$
5999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Raul Perez "Ultreia - La Cova de la Raposa" Bierzo 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 5 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 4 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Envinate "Albahra" Vino de Mesa Alicante 2018
90
Our Score
(1/2020) Made from 70% Garnacha Tinorera (Alicante Bouschet) and 30% Moravia Agria, Envinate's "Albahra" is a wine that delivers the goods every vintage at a remarkable value. Given the ratio of red-fleshed Alicante Bouschet, one might expense this to be another dense, heavy Spanish red, yet there is quite a bit of lift here, with delicate floral and mineral qualities to back up its juicy red fruit and Mediterranean spice. Its heft is perfectly balanced with its fresh acidity, making it a versatile food wine, but a particularly great pairing with roasted meats and well-spiced seafood. Unfined and unfiltered.
(1/2020) Made from 70% Garnacha Tinorera (Alicante Bouschet) and 30% Moravia Agria, Envinate's "Albahra" is a wine that delivers the goods every vintage at a remarkable value. Given the ratio of red-fleshed Alicante Bouschet, one might expense this to be another dense, heavy Spanish red, yet there is quite a bit of lift here, with delicate floral and mineral qualities to back up its juicy red fruit and Mediterranean spice. Its heft is perfectly balanced with its fresh acidity, making it a versatile food wine, but a particularly great pairing with roasted meats and well-spiced seafood. Unfined and unfiltered.
$
4999
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Envinate "Albahra" Vino de Mesa Alicante 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Envinate "Migan" Tenerife Tinto 2019
Winemaker's Notes
"Migan is sourced from three very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro: La Habanera is on sandy clay at the highest elevation in La Perdoma, Tio Luis is on the middle of the slope and has more clay content, and San Antonio is lower on the slope where the soil is mostly red basalt and sand. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (some with 100% whole clusters, others only partial) in large concrete vats, then into 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 12 months. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Migan is a volcanic mountain wine, high-toned and vibrant, with smoky strawberry fruit balanced with fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Pair it with roasted meats and full-flavored seafood dishes."
"Migan is sourced from three very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro: La Habanera is on sandy clay at the highest elevation in La Perdoma, Tio Luis is on the middle of the slope and has more clay content, and San Antonio is lower on the slope where the soil is mostly red basalt and sand. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (some with 100% whole clusters, others only partial) in large concrete vats, then into 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 12 months. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Migan is a volcanic mountain wine, high-toned and vibrant, with smoky strawberry fruit balanced with fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Pair it with roasted meats and full-flavored seafood dishes."
$
4799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Migan" Tenerife Tinto 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 12 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Envinate "Palo" Tenerife Blanco 2019
Winemaker's Notes
"Palo Blanco is sourced from a 1.5ha vineyard of centenarian cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Blanco, and is named for the area where it's planted. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed full cluster into large concrete tank off the skins and fermented without malolactic occurring, then raised in two Friulian 2500L oval foudres for 10 months. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Palo Blanco is a volcanic island wine: high-toned, linear, saline and electric."
"Palo Blanco is sourced from a 1.5ha vineyard of centenarian cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Blanco, and is named for the area where it's planted. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed full cluster into large concrete tank off the skins and fermented without malolactic occurring, then raised in two Friulian 2500L oval foudres for 10 months. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Palo Blanco is a volcanic island wine: high-toned, linear, saline and electric."
$
4799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Palo" Tenerife Blanco 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 5 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Muga Reserva Rioja 2013
Lovely value in a well-cellared magnum!
92
James Suckling
90
Wine Advocate
(2/28/2018) "Jorge Muga told me he's very proud of their 2013 Reserva, which he considers the most challenging vintage he's seen: cold, rain, botrytis, vigor, mud ... horrible! They only produced this Reserva, there's no Seleccion Especial, Torre Muga or Prado Enea, and they even produced less than the average volume of this bottling. This is the year they introduced optical sorting for the grapes, and they reckon that really helped to achieve the quality of this wine. In this price range and volume, it has to be one of the best wines in Rioja in 2013. It has the classical Muga character, polished and drinkable."
(2/28/2018) "Jorge Muga told me he's very proud of their 2013 Reserva, which he considers the most challenging vintage he's seen: cold, rain, botrytis, vigor, mud ... horrible! They only produced this Reserva, there's no Seleccion Especial, Torre Muga or Prado Enea, and they even produced less than the average volume of this bottling. This is the year they introduced optical sorting for the grapes, and they reckon that really helped to achieve the quality of this wine. In this price range and volume, it has to be one of the best wines in Rioja in 2013. It has the classical Muga character, polished and drinkable."
$
4499
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Bodegas Muga Reserva Rioja 2013
| 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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Jorge Ordonez "Old Vines No.3" Malaga Moscatel 2014
The numbers on this "home project" from famed importer Jorge Ordonez are staggering. 353g/L RS, 9g/L TA, only 4.53% ABV. These hyper-sweet half-bottles each filled with the soul of 60 pounds of grapes is wine-geek heaven. 40% off the Wine Advocate Reference Price.
93
Wine Advocate
94
James Suckling
98
Jeb Dunnuck
(3/1/2018) "Made all from dried Moscatel grapes, the 2014 No 3 Vinas Viejas was aged 8 months sur lie in larger 600-liter French oak barrels. Medium gold colored with powerful notes of orange blossom, honey apricot, creme caramel, and jasmine, this incredible wine takes 60 pounds of grapes to make a single bottle and had to be declassified as it only hit 5% alcohol. Despite a motor oil like consistency, it stays balanced and graceful, and keeps you coming back to the glass, which can be rare for a wine of this size. It's a singular, awesome dessert wine I wish I could pour for every reader."
(3/1/2018) "Made all from dried Moscatel grapes, the 2014 No 3 Vinas Viejas was aged 8 months sur lie in larger 600-liter French oak barrels. Medium gold colored with powerful notes of orange blossom, honey apricot, creme caramel, and jasmine, this incredible wine takes 60 pounds of grapes to make a single bottle and had to be declassified as it only hit 5% alcohol. Despite a motor oil like consistency, it stays balanced and graceful, and keeps you coming back to the glass, which can be rare for a wine of this size. It's a singular, awesome dessert wine I wish I could pour for every reader."
$
4499
Discount:
375 ML
Local availability for Jorge Ordonez "Old Vines No.3" Malaga Moscatel 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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Envinate "Lousas Vina de Aldea" Ribeira Sacra 2019
Winemaker's Notes
"Aldea means "village" in Gallego; thus, this is Envinate's "village wine", produced from a combination of -minimum- 60-year-old plots located in the ancient vineyard region of Ribeira Sacra. This cuvee is made up of 90-95% Mencia with other co-planted varietals blended in. The native vines are grown on steep slopes made of slate and sit in between 400-600 meters elevation. This vintage Vina de Aldea was foot-trodden in open top plastic tubs, fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts, with 40% whole clusters included, and raised in old barrels for 11 months with no racking and no SO2 added until bottling. It is a very fresh and elegant vino tinto with classic, lifted aromatics of black pepper, pomegranate, and herbs, which leads to an elegant and crystalline palate with loads of saveur, peppery tannins, and a dry finish. This is more than a village wine in our book, but a superb example of Ribeira Sacra and a wonderful benchmark for the region. Only 300 6 packs produced"
"Aldea means "village" in Gallego; thus, this is Envinate's "village wine", produced from a combination of -minimum- 60-year-old plots located in the ancient vineyard region of Ribeira Sacra. This cuvee is made up of 90-95% Mencia with other co-planted varietals blended in. The native vines are grown on steep slopes made of slate and sit in between 400-600 meters elevation. This vintage Vina de Aldea was foot-trodden in open top plastic tubs, fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts, with 40% whole clusters included, and raised in old barrels for 11 months with no racking and no SO2 added until bottling. It is a very fresh and elegant vino tinto with classic, lifted aromatics of black pepper, pomegranate, and herbs, which leads to an elegant and crystalline palate with loads of saveur, peppery tannins, and a dry finish. This is more than a village wine in our book, but a superb example of Ribeira Sacra and a wonderful benchmark for the region. Only 300 6 packs produced"
$
3899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Envinate "Lousas Vina de Aldea" Ribeira Sacra 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (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.
