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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 | 15 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 20 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 41 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Bhilar "Terca" Rioja Blanco 2010
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $29.99!
Cool closeout opportunity on a truly esoteric, decade-old traditional white Rioja.
93
Wine Advocate
(4/29/2015) "The classically proportioned 2010 Terca is sourced from two clay-rich old vineyards from the Elvillar village in the Rioja Alavesa subzone, mostly Viura with some 10% Malvasía Riojana (aka Alarije) produced with Sampedro's unusual modus operandi for these low-quantity whites: the grapes are hand-harvested into 400-liter containers and on arrival at the winery the whole bunches are foot trodden and they stay there macerating with the stems and skins for a week until fermentation starts. Then they are pressed, and finish fermenting in used 500-liter oak barrels where the wine ages for two years. It feels a little neutral with quite an imprint from the elevage, in the style of the white Riojas form yesteryear. It is evolving slowly with shy aromas of chamomile and aromatic herbs, hints of beeswax and honey, all of it in a subtle way. It has a solid palate showing good balance, which should secure it a nice evolution in bottle. Drink Date: 2015 - 2022."
(4/29/2015) "The classically proportioned 2010 Terca is sourced from two clay-rich old vineyards from the Elvillar village in the Rioja Alavesa subzone, mostly Viura with some 10% Malvasía Riojana (aka Alarije) produced with Sampedro's unusual modus operandi for these low-quantity whites: the grapes are hand-harvested into 400-liter containers and on arrival at the winery the whole bunches are foot trodden and they stay there macerating with the stems and skins for a week until fermentation starts. Then they are pressed, and finish fermenting in used 500-liter oak barrels where the wine ages for two years. It feels a little neutral with quite an imprint from the elevage, in the style of the white Riojas form yesteryear. It is evolving slowly with shy aromas of chamomile and aromatic herbs, hints of beeswax and honey, all of it in a subtle way. It has a solid palate showing good balance, which should secure it a nice evolution in bottle. Drink Date: 2015 - 2022."
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Bhilar "Terca" Rioja Blanco 2010
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 6 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce "Rio Mazos" Rioja 2016
Special price on this beautiful modern-style Rioja!
95
Jeb Dunnuck
(9/6/2019) "An old vine selection based on 100% Graciano, the 2016 Rio Mazos was completely destemmed and brought up in 50% new oak. This inky colored effort has a rich, smoky bouquet of blackberries, spicy oak, cedary spice, and violets. With beautiful fruit, plenty of classy integrated oak, full body, a terrific texture, and ripe tannins, it's a beautiful, layered, singular Rioja that's loaded with character. Drink it any time over the coming decade (and I wouldn't be surprised to see it keep longer)."
(9/6/2019) "An old vine selection based on 100% Graciano, the 2016 Rio Mazos was completely destemmed and brought up in 50% new oak. This inky colored effort has a rich, smoky bouquet of blackberries, spicy oak, cedary spice, and violets. With beautiful fruit, plenty of classy integrated oak, full body, a terrific texture, and ripe tannins, it's a beautiful, layered, singular Rioja that's loaded with character. Drink it any time over the coming decade (and I wouldn't be surprised to see it keep longer)."
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas y Vinedos Ilurce "Rio Mazos" Rioja 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 9 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 32 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 23 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2012
91
Our Score
93
Jeb Dunnuck
91
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(9/2018) "(raised in a 50/50 combination of new and used French and American oak barrels, 20% new, for 18 months) Deep, bright-rimmed ruby color. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits and fresh flowers, along with vanilla, mocha and pipe tobacco flourishes. Juicy and appealingly sweet, offering supple raspberry and cherry-vanilla flavors and a hint of smokiness that builds as the wine opens up. Finishes supple and very long, with slow-building tannins and resonating florality. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2026."
(9/2018) "(raised in a 50/50 combination of new and used French and American oak barrels, 20% new, for 18 months) Deep, bright-rimmed ruby color. A highly perfumed bouquet evokes ripe red fruits and fresh flowers, along with vanilla, mocha and pipe tobacco flourishes. Juicy and appealingly sweet, offering supple raspberry and cherry-vanilla flavors and a hint of smokiness that builds as the wine opens up. Finishes supple and very long, with slow-building tannins and resonating florality. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2026."
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Sierra Cantabria Rioja Reserva 2012
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 2 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 5 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2016
95
James Suckling
93
Wine Advocate
(6/28/2019) "This has the Muga style and the imprint of the cool and fresh 2016 vintage, one of the best vintages of recent years. 2016 is also a year of harmony and freshness that reminds me a little of the 2010. But the Muga family thinks it's somewhere between 2010 and 2011, because for them 2011 is not so warm, even if it generally produced quite ripe wines. It has a mixture of red and black fruit with sweet spices that are very integrated and in harmony. The palate is silky and clean, and the tannins are round and gentle. A delicious Reserva. They produced around one million bottles of this. It was bottled in January 2019. Drink Date: 2019 - 2028"
(6/28/2019) "This has the Muga style and the imprint of the cool and fresh 2016 vintage, one of the best vintages of recent years. 2016 is also a year of harmony and freshness that reminds me a little of the 2010. But the Muga family thinks it's somewhere between 2010 and 2011, because for them 2011 is not so warm, even if it generally produced quite ripe wines. It has a mixture of red and black fruit with sweet spices that are very integrated and in harmony. The palate is silky and clean, and the tannins are round and gentle. A delicious Reserva. They produced around one million bottles of this. It was bottled in January 2019. Drink Date: 2019 - 2028"
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2016
| 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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La Rioja Alta "Vina Alberdi" Rioja Reserva 2015
91+
Our Score
(6/2020) A Vin Chicago favorite, Vina Alberdi is back in a big way! This hand-harvested 100% Tempranillo from high-altitude estate vines in Rioja Alta is always excellent, and the 2015 iteration is even more exciting than usual. Dripping in bold sunbaked strawberry and grilled plum flavors with toasty notes of nutmeg and smoothing vanilla, this young, medium-to-full bodied Reserva is simply delicious. In additional to all the rich fruit, the 2015 Alberdi is energized by a tangerine zested finish of cleansing, well-integrated acidity across its lengthy finish. Excellent now, it is likely to get even better in the coming few years. It is for good reason that Alberdi has such a passionate following. If you are looking for a wine that will beautifully enhance almost any meal, this is it!
(6/2020) A Vin Chicago favorite, Vina Alberdi is back in a big way! This hand-harvested 100% Tempranillo from high-altitude estate vines in Rioja Alta is always excellent, and the 2015 iteration is even more exciting than usual. Dripping in bold sunbaked strawberry and grilled plum flavors with toasty notes of nutmeg and smoothing vanilla, this young, medium-to-full bodied Reserva is simply delicious. In additional to all the rich fruit, the 2015 Alberdi is energized by a tangerine zested finish of cleansing, well-integrated acidity across its lengthy finish. Excellent now, it is likely to get even better in the coming few years. It is for good reason that Alberdi has such a passionate following. If you are looking for a wine that will beautifully enhance almost any meal, this is it!
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for La Rioja Alta "Vina Alberdi" Rioja Reserva 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 2 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva 2015
93
Wine Spectator
(6/17/20) "This round, juicy red is fresh and lively. Black cherry, tangy plum, leafy, toast and vanilla flavors mingle over moderate tannins and orange peel acidity. Bright and accessible, but has the structure to age. Drink now through 2030."
(6/17/20) "This round, juicy red is fresh and lively. Black cherry, tangy plum, leafy, toast and vanilla flavors mingle over moderate tannins and orange peel acidity. Bright and accessible, but has the structure to age. Drink now through 2030."
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Beronia Rioja Reserva 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 58 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 54 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2016
91
Wine Advocate
(6/28/2019) "The 2016 Crianza is pure Tempranillo from a year they consider spectacular because of the health and ripeness that the grapes achieved very slowly. The destemmed grapes fermented in stainless steel, and the wine matured in French and American oak barrels for 14 months. It is still quite toasty and has a classical profile despite the new-ish oak, a little creamy, with that soft, voluptuous mouthfeel but with the fresh profile of the 2016 vintage, with red rather than black fruit. It's a year of good yields, and the fruit and the wines have very good balance and freshness, less concentrated and more drinkable. It's a year of balance and freshness, with good yields and healthy grapes. It has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine. 150,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2019. Drink Date: 2019 - 2023."
(6/28/2019) "The 2016 Crianza is pure Tempranillo from a year they consider spectacular because of the health and ripeness that the grapes achieved very slowly. The destemmed grapes fermented in stainless steel, and the wine matured in French and American oak barrels for 14 months. It is still quite toasty and has a classical profile despite the new-ish oak, a little creamy, with that soft, voluptuous mouthfeel but with the fresh profile of the 2016 vintage, with red rather than black fruit. It's a year of good yields, and the fruit and the wines have very good balance and freshness, less concentrated and more drinkable. It's a year of balance and freshness, with good yields and healthy grapes. It has to be one of the finest vintages for this wine. 150,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2019. Drink Date: 2019 - 2023."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Sierra Cantabria Rioja Crianza 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 38 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Muriel "Fincas de la Villa" Rioja Reserva 2015
93
Wine Spectator
(4/30/2020) "This generous red is rich and round, with ripe tannins and orange peel acidity. Cherry, dried currant, licorice, vanilla and spice flavors are ample yet focused. A balance of traditional and modern styles. Drink now through 2030."
(4/30/2020) "This generous red is rich and round, with ripe tannins and orange peel acidity. Cherry, dried currant, licorice, vanilla and spice flavors are ample yet focused. A balance of traditional and modern styles. Drink now through 2030."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Muriel "Fincas de la Villa" Rioja Reserva 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 17 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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Altos Ibericos Rioja Crianza 2016
92
James Suckling
(9/14/2020) "Purity of fruit in this red, from plums and red berries to ripe strawberries. It's full-bodied with firm, tight tannins that are polished and soft. Lovely tension and focus. Extremely well done. Try after 2020, but hard to resist now."
(9/14/2020) "Purity of fruit in this red, from plums and red berries to ripe strawberries. It's full-bodied with firm, tight tannins that are polished and soft. Lovely tension and focus. Extremely well done. Try after 2020, but hard to resist now."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altos Ibericos Rioja Crianza 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 35 | (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.
