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Bisol "Jeio" Prosecco NV
91
James Suckling
(9/4/2018) "A fresh and lively Prosecco with lots of lemon and lime character, as well as spiced pears. Medium body, lovely fruit and a fresh finish."
(9/4/2018) "A fresh and lively Prosecco with lots of lemon and lime character, as well as spiced pears. Medium body, lovely fruit and a fresh finish."
$
1279
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bisol "Jeio" Prosecco NV
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 19 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 17 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Blandys Medium Dry Verdelho 10Yr Madeira NV 500 ML
90
Wine Spectator
90
Wine Advocate
(3/30/2016) "Bottled in 2015, Non Vintage Verdelho 10 Year Old has a delineated, vivacious bouquet with dried quince, orange peel and a touch of sea water, perhaps demonstrating wider appeal than its uncompromising Sercial counterpart. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant honeyed texture on the entry, very well judged acidity, those oxidative/nutty notes neatly counterbalancing the sweetness and viscosity towards the finish with some aplomb. This is endowed with impressive length and harmony here, to wit, a perfect introduction to the delights of Verdelho."
(3/30/2016) "Bottled in 2015, Non Vintage Verdelho 10 Year Old has a delineated, vivacious bouquet with dried quince, orange peel and a touch of sea water, perhaps demonstrating wider appeal than its uncompromising Sercial counterpart. The palate is medium-bodied with a pleasant honeyed texture on the entry, very well judged acidity, those oxidative/nutty notes neatly counterbalancing the sweetness and viscosity towards the finish with some aplomb. This is endowed with impressive length and harmony here, to wit, a perfect introduction to the delights of Verdelho."
$
2199
Discount:
500 ML
Local availability for Blandys Medium Dry Verdelho 10Yr Madeira NV 500 ML
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 3 | (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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BLANKbottle "Little William" Western Cape Syrah 2019
91+
Our Score
(12/2020) This is a vividly faithful expression of Syrah from South Africa's beautiful Western Cape. With wonderful earth, cracked pepper and blackberry on the nose, this wine nearly transports you to the Witzenberg Mountain Vineyard 750 meters above sea level. Medium bodied on the palate, with a touch of smokiness, this is a fantastic wine that also brings us visions of the Rhone Valley. The "Little William" is reference to a serendipitous tale from winemaker Pieter Walser about encountering a lost boy named William in the middle of the road coming down from the vineyard and then once again four years later. Of course this wine offers an incredible story, because at BLANKbottle, that's what they do.
(12/2020) This is a vividly faithful expression of Syrah from South Africa's beautiful Western Cape. With wonderful earth, cracked pepper and blackberry on the nose, this wine nearly transports you to the Witzenberg Mountain Vineyard 750 meters above sea level. Medium bodied on the palate, with a touch of smokiness, this is a fantastic wine that also brings us visions of the Rhone Valley. The "Little William" is reference to a serendipitous tale from winemaker Pieter Walser about encountering a lost boy named William in the middle of the road coming down from the vineyard and then once again four years later. Of course this wine offers an incredible story, because at BLANKbottle, that's what they do.
$
2599
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle "Little William" Western Cape Syrah 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 6 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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BLANKbottle "Master of None" Western Cape Red Blend 2019
91
Our Score
(12/2020) This is a great example of the work that winemakers do in the winery. Composed of an absolute smorgasbord of grape varieties (Grenache, Cinsault, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chenin Blanc) some might dismiss this blend on paper. However, when a winemaker has a particular vision, it can really shine through in the glass. At BLANKbottle they value the natural expression of the fruit their unique terroir gives them. In "Master of None" you get lively aromas of cherry, raspberry, cranberry and wildflowers. While the nose is inviting, light-hearted and fun, on the palate this wine REALLY delivers the goods. There's a bouncy liveliness here often found in great Beaujolais. Light-bodied with great acidity, this wine is perfect for a myriad of different foods; roasted chicken, barbecue and seafood jump to the front of our minds!
(12/2020) This is a great example of the work that winemakers do in the winery. Composed of an absolute smorgasbord of grape varieties (Grenache, Cinsault, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chenin Blanc) some might dismiss this blend on paper. However, when a winemaker has a particular vision, it can really shine through in the glass. At BLANKbottle they value the natural expression of the fruit their unique terroir gives them. In "Master of None" you get lively aromas of cherry, raspberry, cranberry and wildflowers. While the nose is inviting, light-hearted and fun, on the palate this wine REALLY delivers the goods. There's a bouncy liveliness here often found in great Beaujolais. Light-bodied with great acidity, this wine is perfect for a myriad of different foods; roasted chicken, barbecue and seafood jump to the front of our minds!
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle "Master of None" Western Cape Red Blend 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 25 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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BLANKbottle "Pseudonym" Western Cape Cinsault 2019
91
Our Score
(10/2020) Blankbottle winemaker Pieter Walser is a maverick, his winemaking approach is: you give him fantastic grapes, he'll give you fantastic wine. They don't necessarily need to be from a fabled 200-year-old historic vineyard, planted on southwest facing volcanic slopes, for him to make fantastic wine. He has turned into something of an expert grape-hunter. This ideology brings us to the story of "Pseudonym". Pieter was at the property of a farmer from whom he buys grapes, and noticed a small vineyard in a little valley that he had never seen picked. When Pieter asked why the farmer never sold from that vineyard, he learned the birds in that valley pick the vines clean every year, so come harvest time - there aren't enough grapes. When Pieter found out the vines were 60+ years old, it piqued his interest. He made the farmer a deal, Pieter would buy bird nets to protect the fruit if he sold only to Pieter at harvest. It ended up being a great gamble because Pseudonym is one of our favorite Blankbottle's wines to date. The nose is super-fresh, bursting with lively red fruit. A light and bright, but rambunctious, palate features bouncy acidity, great fruit, a smidge of black tea, and pretty floral aspects. This vibrant, juicy 100% Cinsault is everything you want in an easy-drinking wine and would go great with grilled chicken tacos. Drink now!
(10/2020) Blankbottle winemaker Pieter Walser is a maverick, his winemaking approach is: you give him fantastic grapes, he'll give you fantastic wine. They don't necessarily need to be from a fabled 200-year-old historic vineyard, planted on southwest facing volcanic slopes, for him to make fantastic wine. He has turned into something of an expert grape-hunter. This ideology brings us to the story of "Pseudonym". Pieter was at the property of a farmer from whom he buys grapes, and noticed a small vineyard in a little valley that he had never seen picked. When Pieter asked why the farmer never sold from that vineyard, he learned the birds in that valley pick the vines clean every year, so come harvest time - there aren't enough grapes. When Pieter found out the vines were 60+ years old, it piqued his interest. He made the farmer a deal, Pieter would buy bird nets to protect the fruit if he sold only to Pieter at harvest. It ended up being a great gamble because Pseudonym is one of our favorite Blankbottle's wines to date. The nose is super-fresh, bursting with lively red fruit. A light and bright, but rambunctious, palate features bouncy acidity, great fruit, a smidge of black tea, and pretty floral aspects. This vibrant, juicy 100% Cinsault is everything you want in an easy-drinking wine and would go great with grilled chicken tacos. Drink now!
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle "Pseudonym" Western Cape Cinsault 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 18 | (847) 831-1049 |
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BLANKbottle "Saint Rand" Darling Pinotage 2018
91
Our Score
Cheekily named after the winemaker's hometown of Strand, South Africa. This 100% Pinotage pays homage to and older style of winemaking, and we find Pieter Walser's imagining here of a sometimes controversial grape as the most complex in recent memory. Raised a full two years in oak has provided some serious depth and weight to this "uncorrupted" wine. Blackberry preserves, dark plum, raspberry, and a hint of florals greet you on the nose. The fruit translates beautifully to the palate, accompanied by rugged earth and cracked pepper. The tannins aren't intrusive, but they are present, lending nice structure Another impressive find from BLANKbottle try with short ribs, burgers - or if you're feeling "stir-crazy", mushroom risotto!
Cheekily named after the winemaker's hometown of Strand, South Africa. This 100% Pinotage pays homage to and older style of winemaking, and we find Pieter Walser's imagining here of a sometimes controversial grape as the most complex in recent memory. Raised a full two years in oak has provided some serious depth and weight to this "uncorrupted" wine. Blackberry preserves, dark plum, raspberry, and a hint of florals greet you on the nose. The fruit translates beautifully to the palate, accompanied by rugged earth and cracked pepper. The tannins aren't intrusive, but they are present, lending nice structure Another impressive find from BLANKbottle try with short ribs, burgers - or if you're feeling "stir-crazy", mushroom risotto!
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle "Saint Rand" Darling Pinotage 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 10 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 5 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 24 | (847) 831-1049 |
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BLANKbottle Offspring 2016
91
Our Score
(12/2020) Here is yet another killer offering from South Africa's BLANKbottle! Offspring is a wild white blend from vineyards in Elgin and Voor Paardeberg, with each part contributing its unique varietal characteristics. Beautiful aromatics from the Semillon, bright acidity from the Riesling and Sauv Blanc, freshness from the Verdelho, and body from the Chenin Blanc - it's all here! This is delicious, terroir-driven white wine that will please new-world and old-world wine lovers alike, all for a great price. What more could you want?
(12/2020) Here is yet another killer offering from South Africa's BLANKbottle! Offspring is a wild white blend from vineyards in Elgin and Voor Paardeberg, with each part contributing its unique varietal characteristics. Beautiful aromatics from the Semillon, bright acidity from the Riesling and Sauv Blanc, freshness from the Verdelho, and body from the Chenin Blanc - it's all here! This is delicious, terroir-driven white wine that will please new-world and old-world wine lovers alike, all for a great price. What more could you want?
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for BLANKbottle Offspring 2016
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 3 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bloodroot Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2018
90
Our Score
93
Wine Enthusiast
(9/1/2020) "This wine is a secret collaboration between several winemakers with great vineyard sourcing who have come together here to make a masterful, value-minded blend. The majority of the grapes come from Russian River Valley, with others from Sonoma Coast, Marin, Anderson Valley and Bennett Valley. Tea, earth, stone and herb tones enliven a core of cranberry and rhubarb, offering length and depth. The tannins are velvety smooth and seductive."
(9/1/2020) "This wine is a secret collaboration between several winemakers with great vineyard sourcing who have come together here to make a masterful, value-minded blend. The majority of the grapes come from Russian River Valley, with others from Sonoma Coast, Marin, Anderson Valley and Bennett Valley. Tea, earth, stone and herb tones enliven a core of cranberry and rhubarb, offering length and depth. The tannins are velvety smooth and seductive."
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bloodroot Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 43 | (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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Bodega Colome Calchaqui Valley Estate Malbec 2018
93
James Suckling
92
Vinous, Joaquin Hidalgo
(10/2020) "A Calchaqui Malbec made from grapes from four vineyards owned by the winery, aged for 15 months in French barrels, 25% of them new. Dark purple in color. The nose delivers notes of plum and mountain herbs plus blackberry and hints of spice. Intense and concentrated, the palate has unusual power, featuring polished, active tannins that lend a rugged texture. Finishes with a whiff of wood and fruit. A red that exemplifies a segment of the Argentine market. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028."
(10/2020) "A Calchaqui Malbec made from grapes from four vineyards owned by the winery, aged for 15 months in French barrels, 25% of them new. Dark purple in color. The nose delivers notes of plum and mountain herbs plus blackberry and hints of spice. Intense and concentrated, the palate has unusual power, featuring polished, active tannins that lend a rugged texture. Finishes with a whiff of wood and fruit. A red that exemplifies a segment of the Argentine market. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028."
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodega Colome Calchaqui Valley Estate Malbec 2018
| 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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Bodega Colome Calchaqui Valley Estate Torrontes 2019
88
Wine Spectator
89
Wine Enthusiast
93
James Suckling
91
Decanter
(6/29/2020) "A wonderful example of Torrontes from high altitude vineyards (1,700m) in Salta. It exhibits a pale straw colour with a golden hue. Aromas are vibrant and youthful including rose petals, grapefruit, lychees and a hint of ginger spice. On the palate it is intense, forward and expressive, underpinned by balancing freshness. Alcohol at 13.5% is warm but well integrated."
(6/29/2020) "A wonderful example of Torrontes from high altitude vineyards (1,700m) in Salta. It exhibits a pale straw colour with a golden hue. Aromas are vibrant and youthful including rose petals, grapefruit, lychees and a hint of ginger spice. On the palate it is intense, forward and expressive, underpinned by balancing freshness. Alcohol at 13.5% is warm but well integrated."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodega Colome Calchaqui Valley Estate Torrontes 2019
| 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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Bodega Garzon "Reserva" Uruguay Albarino 2019
92
James Suckling
(6/7/2020) "Very attractive aromas of sliced peaches and melon follow through to a medium to full body with a creamy texture and a fruity, almost savory hint at the finish, together with lots of pineapple and melon. Drink now."
(6/7/2020) "Very attractive aromas of sliced peaches and melon follow through to a medium to full body with a creamy texture and a fruity, almost savory hint at the finish, together with lots of pineapple and melon. Drink now."
$
1479
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodega Garzon "Reserva" Uruguay Albarino 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 5 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodega La Milagrosa "Senorio del Tallar" Ribera del Duero 2017
91
James Suckling
(7/26/2019) "Aromas of plums and cola with hints of wet earth follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Very ripe, but turns cool and bright at the end. Drink or hold."
(7/26/2019) "Aromas of plums and cola with hints of wet earth follow through to a medium body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Very ripe, but turns cool and bright at the end. Drink or hold."
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodega La Milagrosa "Senorio del Tallar" Ribera del Duero 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 43 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Atalaya "Laya" Almansa Red 2019
89+
Our Score
90+
Wine Advocate
(9/10/2020) "The fruit-driven and easy-to-drink 2019 Laya was produced with Garnacha Tintorera, or Alicante Bouschet, grapes blended with 30% Monastrell from an unusually wet year with torrential rains during the harvest. It fermented in stainless steel vats with neutral yeasts, with malolactic in barrel, where the wine matured for four months. It's very dark, almost opaque, expressive and open. This comes from younger vines yet is structured and seamless, quite complete. It feels like a very good vintage for Garnacha Tintorera in the zone. The palate is round, somehow creamy, and the tannins are ripe and juicy. 360,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2020. Drink Date 2020 - 2023."
(9/10/2020) "The fruit-driven and easy-to-drink 2019 Laya was produced with Garnacha Tintorera, or Alicante Bouschet, grapes blended with 30% Monastrell from an unusually wet year with torrential rains during the harvest. It fermented in stainless steel vats with neutral yeasts, with malolactic in barrel, where the wine matured for four months. It's very dark, almost opaque, expressive and open. This comes from younger vines yet is structured and seamless, quite complete. It feels like a very good vintage for Garnacha Tintorera in the zone. The palate is round, somehow creamy, and the tannins are ripe and juicy. 360,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in March 2020. Drink Date 2020 - 2023."
$
799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Atalaya "Laya" Almansa Red 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 57 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Bhilar "Lagrimas" Rioja Alavesa Graciano 2019
An incredibly full-flavored, peppery and singular 100% Graciano Rioja bursting with dark, intense energy!
91
Our Score
91
Wine Advocate
91/100 - Wine Advocate (10/30/2020) "I have loved the nose of the young Graciano since I smelled the first vintage, and the 2019 Lagrimas de Bhilar Graciano, which has changed the name slightly, is no exception. It's floral and perfumed, showy and peppery. Furthermore, I think Graciano ripened nicely in 2019, and this is really very good. With ripe fruit and a soft palate, this is a young red designed to be drunk early, after spending six months in concrete where it fermented with natural yeasts. Delicious. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020."
91/100 - Wine Advocate (10/30/2020) "I have loved the nose of the young Graciano since I smelled the first vintage, and the 2019 Lagrimas de Bhilar Graciano, which has changed the name slightly, is no exception. It's floral and perfumed, showy and peppery. Furthermore, I think Graciano ripened nicely in 2019, and this is really very good. With ripe fruit and a soft palate, this is a young red designed to be drunk early, after spending six months in concrete where it fermented with natural yeasts. Delicious. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2020."
$
1299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Bhilar "Lagrimas" Rioja Alavesa Graciano 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 17 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 53 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 12 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Bhilar "Phinca Hapa" Rioja Alavesa 2017
This tiny production Rioja is the product of a forgotten "struggling vine" plot that wife and husband team Melanie and David Sampedro purchased by cashing out a retirement plan. It is named in fond memory of David's late dog, Hapa.
93+
Our Score
94
Wine Advocate
(10/30/2020) "I tasted the 2017 Phinca Hapa Tinto from bottle, as the last time I had tasted it from cask, and it's as good as anticipated. It's a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Viura with a shorter elevage than the majority of reds here, one year in 500-liter barrels and 10 months in a large foudre. It's perfumed and expressive with a mix of wildflowers and berries plus some notes of iron and cured meat and spices. It's medium to full-bodied and reveals fine, chalky tannins and a long finish with focused and clean flavors. I like it very much. 6,000 bottles produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2027."
(10/30/2020) "I tasted the 2017 Phinca Hapa Tinto from bottle, as the last time I had tasted it from cask, and it's as good as anticipated. It's a blend of Tempranillo, Graciano and Viura with a shorter elevage than the majority of reds here, one year in 500-liter barrels and 10 months in a large foudre. It's perfumed and expressive with a mix of wildflowers and berries plus some notes of iron and cured meat and spices. It's medium to full-bodied and reveals fine, chalky tannins and a long finish with focused and clean flavors. I like it very much. 6,000 bottles produced. Drink Date: 2020 - 2027."
$
2999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Bhilar "Phinca Hapa" Rioja Alavesa 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 3 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Borsao "Tres Picos" Campo de Borja Garnacha 2018
This soft yummy red is a longtime fan favorite at Vin Chicago, and described spot-on by Vinous!
90
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
(2/2021) "Bright violet. Oak-spiced dark berries, licorice and mocha on the nose; a smoky nuance emerges with air. Broad, sweet and well-concentrated, offering cherry-vanilla, cola and blackberry flavors that show no rough edges. Closes with repeating oak-spice character and strong tenacity and supple tannins lending grip. There's a lot of oak here but there's plenty of fruit as well."
(2/2021) "Bright violet. Oak-spiced dark berries, licorice and mocha on the nose; a smoky nuance emerges with air. Broad, sweet and well-concentrated, offering cherry-vanilla, cola and blackberry flavors that show no rough edges. Closes with repeating oak-spice character and strong tenacity and supple tannins lending grip. There's a lot of oak here but there's plenty of fruit as well."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Borsao "Tres Picos" Campo de Borja Garnacha 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 53 | (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 Ego "Goru Gold" Jumilla Red Blend 2017
90
Our Score
93
Wine Spectator
(8/31/2020) "This red is sleek and solid, in the modern style. Bright cherry, berry and currant flavors mingle with licorice, black tea and mineral notes, giving way to a floral and minerally finish. The firm tannins are well-integrated and juicy acidity keeps this lively. Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. 7,400 cases made, 2,200 cases imported."
(8/31/2020) "This red is sleek and solid, in the modern style. Bright cherry, berry and currant flavors mingle with licorice, black tea and mineral notes, giving way to a floral and minerally finish. The firm tannins are well-integrated and juicy acidity keeps this lively. Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Drink now through 2029. 7,400 cases made, 2,200 cases imported."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Ego "Goru Gold" Jumilla Red Blend 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 31 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 9 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Enrique Mendoza "La Tremenda" Alicante Monastrell 2017
92
Wine Advocate
(4/30/2019) "The pure Monastrell 2017 La Tremenda always represents great value and showcases the behavior of the grape in the Mediterranean climate and soil from Alicante. The grapes from 25-year-old vines fermented in small stainless steel vats, and the wine matured in French oak barrels for six months. There are notes of fresh fruit, rosemary and thyme, with clean aromas, open and expressive. The palate is juicy and round, and this is an entry-level red that represents the higher volume in the winery. This wine reflects the changes over the last seven or eight years: they do three tries of the harvest, and the first bunches tend to go to this wine. The well-seasoned barrels also go to this wine, and the vinification is much softer. The result is fruit-driven, with just a spicy twist. 2017 seems a lot cooler in the Mediterranean part of Spain than in most of the inland regions like Rioja, Ribera del Duero and so on. This is a bargain Monastrell."
(4/30/2019) "The pure Monastrell 2017 La Tremenda always represents great value and showcases the behavior of the grape in the Mediterranean climate and soil from Alicante. The grapes from 25-year-old vines fermented in small stainless steel vats, and the wine matured in French oak barrels for six months. There are notes of fresh fruit, rosemary and thyme, with clean aromas, open and expressive. The palate is juicy and round, and this is an entry-level red that represents the higher volume in the winery. This wine reflects the changes over the last seven or eight years: they do three tries of the harvest, and the first bunches tend to go to this wine. The well-seasoned barrels also go to this wine, and the vinification is much softer. The result is fruit-driven, with just a spicy twist. 2017 seems a lot cooler in the Mediterranean part of Spain than in most of the inland regions like Rioja, Ribera del Duero and so on. This is a bargain Monastrell."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Enrique Mendoza "La Tremenda" Alicante Monastrell 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (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 Juan Gil "Silver Label" Jumilla Monastrell 2018
This the highest rating ever awarded by Wine Advocate to this wine!
93
Wine Advocate
(9/10/2020) "I also tasted the following vintage, the 2018 Juan Gil (silver label), from a cooler and rainier, more continental vintage than the 2017 I tasted next to it. The origin is the same, Monastrell from their own old, non-irrigated vines fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels for around 12 months. This is the first vintage that is certified organic. There were some challenges, but they resulted in a fresh and balanced wine with integrated oak and a juicy and round palate. They have introduced optical sorting of the grapes, and perhaps that's why there is more precision and purity. They cannot do manual sorting at this price point, but optical sorting seems like a good alternative. 2018 is a more difficult vintage than the 2017, yet this wine is better, juicier and seems to absorb the oak better, with just a smoky touch that reminded me somehow of a Northern Rhone. Really impressive. It was bottled in June 2020. Drink Date 2020 - 2025."
(9/10/2020) "I also tasted the following vintage, the 2018 Juan Gil (silver label), from a cooler and rainier, more continental vintage than the 2017 I tasted next to it. The origin is the same, Monastrell from their own old, non-irrigated vines fermented in stainless steel and matured in French oak barrels for around 12 months. This is the first vintage that is certified organic. There were some challenges, but they resulted in a fresh and balanced wine with integrated oak and a juicy and round palate. They have introduced optical sorting of the grapes, and perhaps that's why there is more precision and purity. They cannot do manual sorting at this price point, but optical sorting seems like a good alternative. 2018 is a more difficult vintage than the 2017, yet this wine is better, juicier and seems to absorb the oak better, with just a smoky touch that reminded me somehow of a Northern Rhone. Really impressive. It was bottled in June 2020. Drink Date 2020 - 2025."
$
1379
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Juan Gil "Silver Label" Jumilla Monastrell 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 60+ | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Bodegas Mengoba "Brezo de Gregory Perez" Bierzo Mencia 2018
90
Our Score
(3/2021) Gregory Perez crafts this delicious red from predominantly Mencia grapes farmed in two villages in the Bierzo zone. He includes a small percentage of Garnacha Tintorera in the blend and uses 10% whole clusters in the wild yeast fermentation. Using minimal sulfur at the winery and bottling without fining or filtration, purity is the name of the game here. Give this young red several minutes to open up in the glass and you'll be met with a delectable marriage of yummy, spicy, herbaceous Zin-like fruit along with a whiff of dark roast that is electrified by tangy, floral, mineral freshness like you'd find in Gamay. Holy matrimony! This sassy, medium-bodied red ought to appeal well to fans of Willamette Valley Pinot and anyone looking to experiment. Pour tonight with a pork chop smothered by apple and fennel slaw.
(3/2021) Gregory Perez crafts this delicious red from predominantly Mencia grapes farmed in two villages in the Bierzo zone. He includes a small percentage of Garnacha Tintorera in the blend and uses 10% whole clusters in the wild yeast fermentation. Using minimal sulfur at the winery and bottling without fining or filtration, purity is the name of the game here. Give this young red several minutes to open up in the glass and you'll be met with a delectable marriage of yummy, spicy, herbaceous Zin-like fruit along with a whiff of dark roast that is electrified by tangy, floral, mineral freshness like you'd find in Gamay. Holy matrimony! This sassy, medium-bodied red ought to appeal well to fans of Willamette Valley Pinot and anyone looking to experiment. Pour tonight with a pork chop smothered by apple and fennel slaw.
$
1299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Bodegas Mengoba "Brezo de Gregory Perez" Bierzo Mencia 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 11 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 27 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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