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Alcance "Vigno" Valle del Maule Carignan 2013
94
Wine & Spirits
(2/2017) "Alcance is a member of Vigno (Vignadores del Carignan), a group of growers working together to rescue and promote the heritage of old, dry-farmed carignan vines in Maule. This wine comes from Cauquenes, where it grows in granitic soils. It's an extracted, voluptuous take on the grape, with smoky notes of oak crowding into the midst of all the ripe red fruit, exotic spice and scents of fresh flowers. It is rustic and delicious, needing roasted lamb to match its tremendous power, or time in your cellar to tame it."
(2/2017) "Alcance is a member of Vigno (Vignadores del Carignan), a group of growers working together to rescue and promote the heritage of old, dry-farmed carignan vines in Maule. This wine comes from Cauquenes, where it grows in granitic soils. It's an extracted, voluptuous take on the grape, with smoky notes of oak crowding into the midst of all the ripe red fruit, exotic spice and scents of fresh flowers. It is rustic and delicious, needing roasted lamb to match its tremendous power, or time in your cellar to tame it."
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alcance "Vigno" Valle del Maule Carignan 2013
| 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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Alegre Valganon Rioja Blanco 2019
91
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
93
Wine Advocate
(10/30/2020) "The 2019 Blanco is a blend of Viura and Garnacha Blanca that wants to be fresh but complex, elegant but structured. It's a blend of different vinifications, some with skin contact, some with malolactic, etc. in search of achieving more complexity and showing the limestone soils from a cool place even, in warmer vintages like this 2019. The bottled wine is 13.05% alcohol and has freshness with a pH of 3.3 and close to six grams of tartaric. It's very medicinal, textured and with some tannin, from early-picked grapes to keep the acidity. It's also balsamic, with notes of cloves, dry flowers, chamomile, quince and citrus, so it's certainly not your average young white from Rioja. It aged in oak for 11 months (500-liter barrels and 1,000-liter foudres). The palate has a lovely texture, round and lush with great freshness, and it's structured and long. I love it. Drink 2021 - 2024."
(10/30/2020) "The 2019 Blanco is a blend of Viura and Garnacha Blanca that wants to be fresh but complex, elegant but structured. It's a blend of different vinifications, some with skin contact, some with malolactic, etc. in search of achieving more complexity and showing the limestone soils from a cool place even, in warmer vintages like this 2019. The bottled wine is 13.05% alcohol and has freshness with a pH of 3.3 and close to six grams of tartaric. It's very medicinal, textured and with some tannin, from early-picked grapes to keep the acidity. It's also balsamic, with notes of cloves, dry flowers, chamomile, quince and citrus, so it's certainly not your average young white from Rioja. It aged in oak for 11 months (500-liter barrels and 1,000-liter foudres). The palate has a lovely texture, round and lush with great freshness, and it's structured and long. I love it. Drink 2021 - 2024."
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alegre Valganon Rioja Blanco 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 20 | (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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Alegre Valganon Rioja Tinto 2019
89+
Our Score
(9/2021) Husband and wife team of Oscar Alegre and Eva Valganon are approaching Rioja with an old-school focus. They work smaller, individual vineyard sites, use whole cluster fermentation and choose to mature the wine for 14 months in neutral barrels. The result is tasty!! Give this one a little air to reveal raspberry, cherry, cedar, dried leaves and black pepper that finishes with crisp acid and a slatey minerality. Did someone say steak tacos? Perfect with grilled meats and so much more!
(9/2021) Husband and wife team of Oscar Alegre and Eva Valganon are approaching Rioja with an old-school focus. They work smaller, individual vineyard sites, use whole cluster fermentation and choose to mature the wine for 14 months in neutral barrels. The result is tasty!! Give this one a little air to reveal raspberry, cherry, cedar, dried leaves and black pepper that finishes with crisp acid and a slatey minerality. Did someone say steak tacos? Perfect with grilled meats and so much more!
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alegre Valganon Rioja Tinto 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 48 | (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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Alex Foillard Brouilly 2017
92
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
92
Wine Advocate
(8/30/2019) "The 2017 Brouilly wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet red cherries, citrus rind and flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, succulent and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, ripe acids and fine concentration. One-third of the cuvee was matured in used barrels, the balance in cement tank. This cuvee is typically firmer and more structured than Alex's Cote de Brouilly, turning appellation stereotypes on their heads, but this vintage is the exception. Drink Date: 2018 - 2028"
(8/30/2019) "The 2017 Brouilly wafts from the glass with aromas of sweet red cherries, citrus rind and flowers. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, succulent and enveloping, with a fleshy core of fruit, ripe acids and fine concentration. One-third of the cuvee was matured in used barrels, the balance in cement tank. This cuvee is typically firmer and more structured than Alex's Cote de Brouilly, turning appellation stereotypes on their heads, but this vintage is the exception. Drink Date: 2018 - 2028"
$
6999
Discount:
1.5 LT
Local availability for Alex Foillard Brouilly 2017
| 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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Alexana "Terroir Series" Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2015
This Oregon Chardonnay should be $24 or more. Our price rocks!
90+
Our Score
92
Wine & Spirits
90
Vinous, Josh Raynolds
90
Wine Advocate
(8/31/2018) "The 2015 Chardonnay Terroir Series opens with freshly sliced green apple and green pears notes over crushed rock, creme fraiche and faint white blossoms. Medium-bodied, it's lovely in the mouth, a bit riper and with more flesh than the nose suggests, with a bright streak of acidity and a long minerally finish. 2,371 cases produced. Drink Date: 2018 - 2022."
(8/31/2018) "The 2015 Chardonnay Terroir Series opens with freshly sliced green apple and green pears notes over crushed rock, creme fraiche and faint white blossoms. Medium-bodied, it's lovely in the mouth, a bit riper and with more flesh than the nose suggests, with a bright streak of acidity and a long minerally finish. 2,371 cases produced. Drink Date: 2018 - 2022."
$
1899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alexana "Terroir Series" Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2015
| 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 | 49 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Zin" Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2017
Winemaker's Notes
"For the 2017 vintage, we harvested Zinfandel from eight vineyards in the southern Alexander Valley, aged in 25% new American oak barrels for 14 months. This vintage shows great color, with a dark purple, red hue. There are spicy, earthy aromas of dark fruits, black cherry, black pepper, plum, and raspberry along with a touch of citrus. This 2017 is a rich Zinfandel with flavors of black cherry, plum, black pepper, apricot and chocolate. The spicy finish really comes through as the wine sits in the glass, along with nuances of brown sugar and warm spices. This vintage has a nice, clean finish."
"For the 2017 vintage, we harvested Zinfandel from eight vineyards in the southern Alexander Valley, aged in 25% new American oak barrels for 14 months. This vintage shows great color, with a dark purple, red hue. There are spicy, earthy aromas of dark fruits, black cherry, black pepper, plum, and raspberry along with a touch of citrus. This 2017 is a rich Zinfandel with flavors of black cherry, plum, black pepper, apricot and chocolate. The spicy finish really comes through as the wine sits in the glass, along with nuances of brown sugar and warm spices. This vintage has a nice, clean finish."
$
1579
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Zin" Alexander Valley Zinfandel 2017
| 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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Alice et Oliver De Moor "Chitry" Bourgogne Blanc 2018
92
Vinous, Neal Martin
(9/2020) "The 2018 Bourgogne Chitry, which has 14% natural alcohol, is matured in tank and in foudres. Gorgeous honeysuckle and fresh white strawberry scents furnish the well-defined nose, while the vibrant, lively palate offers Conference pear, ginger and touches of sage. Very persistent on the aftertaste. A delightful, quite complex Bourgogne Chitry. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028"
(9/2020) "The 2018 Bourgogne Chitry, which has 14% natural alcohol, is matured in tank and in foudres. Gorgeous honeysuckle and fresh white strawberry scents furnish the well-defined nose, while the vibrant, lively palate offers Conference pear, ginger and touches of sage. Very persistent on the aftertaste. A delightful, quite complex Bourgogne Chitry. Drinking Window: 2020 - 2028"
$
3299
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alice et Oliver De Moor "Chitry" Bourgogne Blanc 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 1 | (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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Alice et Oliver De Moor "Coteau de Rosette" Chablis 2018
Only a few cases available of this small production Burgundy from Alice and Olivier De Moor. Sourced from a steep one-hectare, southeast facing vineyard, this is real-deal artisan Chablis!
Winemaker's Notes
"This wine is a single vineyard bottling from a one hectare parcel in the De Moor's village of Courgis. They consider this to be their best plot (with the exception of the 1er Crus). It has a particularly heavy amount of clay for their vineyards. Fermentation and aging can occur in different vessels each vintage depending on the global quantities. For this wine, a small foudre (1200l) and 228l barrels and are usually used along with enamel lined tanks in generous vintages. Long alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged 11 months on the lees without racking or cold stabilization. The wine is normally bottled without filtration but may go through a light, non sterile one if deemed necessary."
"This wine is a single vineyard bottling from a one hectare parcel in the De Moor's village of Courgis. They consider this to be their best plot (with the exception of the 1er Crus). It has a particularly heavy amount of clay for their vineyards. Fermentation and aging can occur in different vessels each vintage depending on the global quantities. For this wine, a small foudre (1200l) and 228l barrels and are usually used along with enamel lined tanks in generous vintages. Long alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Aged 11 months on the lees without racking or cold stabilization. The wine is normally bottled without filtration but may go through a light, non sterile one if deemed necessary."
$
4999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alice et Oliver De Moor "Coteau de Rosette" Chablis 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 4 | (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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Allan Scott Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018
The New Zealand Pinot Noir typically sells for $18 to $20. Our special price blows away every single online listing!
88
Wine Spectator
(2020) "Herb and caraway seed notes are up front, providing a distinctive frame for the strawberry and cherry flavors. Offers firm, slightly chewy tannins on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 250 cases imported."
(2020) "Herb and caraway seed notes are up front, providing a distinctive frame for the strawberry and cherry flavors. Offers firm, slightly chewy tannins on the finish. Drink now. 5,000 cases made, 250 cases imported."
$
1199
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Allan Scott Marlborough Pinot Noir 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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Alpha Estate "Hedgehog Vineyard" Amyndeon Xinomavro 2018
94
Wine & Spirits
(8/2021) "Angelo Latrides maps his vineyards in exceptional detail, so that he can fine-tune the farming down to each vine. That care shows in this wine, from a vintage that experienced both drought and excessive wetness. It's textbook Xinomavro in the most elegant way, notes of tomato, roses and forest floor mingling in its scent. It's sweet, herbal and animal in flavor, with leather and lamb adding depth to the bright cherry and cranberry fruit, finishing with a cool freshness that lasts."
(8/2021) "Angelo Latrides maps his vineyards in exceptional detail, so that he can fine-tune the farming down to each vine. That care shows in this wine, from a vintage that experienced both drought and excessive wetness. It's textbook Xinomavro in the most elegant way, notes of tomato, roses and forest floor mingling in its scent. It's sweet, herbal and animal in flavor, with leather and lamb adding depth to the bright cherry and cranberry fruit, finishing with a cool freshness that lasts."
$
1999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alpha Estate "Hedgehog Vineyard" Amyndeon Xinomavro 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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Alpha Estate Florina Sauvignon Blanc 2019
New low price! Regular Vin Chicago retail - $16.99!
90
Wine Advocate
(4/30/2020) "The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked and comes in at 13.2% alcohol. This is a bring-on-da-funk Sauvignon, with plenty of those vegetal nuances that purists love and others rather hate. That said, it doesn't really go too far. It's green, but it doesn't make you wrinkle your nose. It adds appealing freshness and silky texture, plus reasonable concentration. The juicy finish is enticing and tasty. It's a lively Sauvignon with an invigorating feel to it, a perfect summer white that will wake you up in warm weather. Under screwcap, it may hold well for several years, maybe longer than indicated, but there is no reason to wait. For the record, it was even better the next day."
(4/30/2020) "The 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked and comes in at 13.2% alcohol. This is a bring-on-da-funk Sauvignon, with plenty of those vegetal nuances that purists love and others rather hate. That said, it doesn't really go too far. It's green, but it doesn't make you wrinkle your nose. It adds appealing freshness and silky texture, plus reasonable concentration. The juicy finish is enticing and tasty. It's a lively Sauvignon with an invigorating feel to it, a perfect summer white that will wake you up in warm weather. Under screwcap, it may hold well for several years, maybe longer than indicated, but there is no reason to wait. For the record, it was even better the next day."
$
1499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alpha Estate Florina Sauvignon Blanc 2019
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 7 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 31 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Alpha Estate Florina Sauvignon Blanc 2020
94
Wine & Spirits
(8/2021) "Angelos Latrides pulls this from the Sauvignon Blanc he planted toward the top of his vineyards, at a cool 2,000 feet in altitude. Vinified in stainless steel and left on the lees with regular stirring for four months, it's an elegant white wine, channeling its flavors of passion fruit and lime along a smoky, flinty mineral line."
(8/2021) "Angelos Latrides pulls this from the Sauvignon Blanc he planted toward the top of his vineyards, at a cool 2,000 feet in altitude. Vinified in stainless steel and left on the lees with regular stirring for four months, it's an elegant white wine, channeling its flavors of passion fruit and lime along a smoky, flinty mineral line."
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alpha Estate Florina Sauvignon Blanc 2020
| 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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Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
97
Wine Spectator
(3/24/2021) "Laced with ripe cherry, strawberry, floral, spice, iron and leather flavors, this red is complex and charming, yet with serious tannins that ply the structure and lift the long finish. The fine balance should facilitate longevity. Best from 2024 through 2048."
(3/24/2021) "Laced with ripe cherry, strawberry, floral, spice, iron and leather flavors, this red is complex and charming, yet with serious tannins that ply the structure and lift the long finish. The fine balance should facilitate longevity. Best from 2024 through 2048."
$
10899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 1 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 6 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 5 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Altos de Valdoso Ribera del Duero Reserva 2012
We are thrilled to have this charming, winery-cellared Ribero del Duero Reserva in stock at Vin Chicago. Wine Spectator quotes it at $45. Our price beats the only two online listings we could find. With only 100 cases imported, this one won't be around for long!
93
Wine Spectator
(2/29/2020) "This polished, graceful red shows a mix of fresh and maturing flavors, with plum and currant notes balanced by loamy earth, underbrush and leather accents. Smooth on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Drink now through 2027. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported."
(2/29/2020) "This polished, graceful red shows a mix of fresh and maturing flavors, with plum and currant notes balanced by loamy earth, underbrush and leather accents. Smooth on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and gentle acidity. Drink now through 2027. 800 cases made, 100 cases imported."
$
2699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altos de Valdoso Ribera del Duero Reserva 2012
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 35 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 35 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 32 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Altos Las Hormigas "Classico" Mendoza Malbec 2018
92
James Suckling
90+
Our Score
91
Wine Advocate
(10/31/2019) "The unoaked 2018 Malbec Clasico 2018 comes from a very good year, after 2013 and 2014, which were very difficult years, and 2015 and 2016 that saw lots of rain. According to winemaker Leo Erazo, it's the most complex wine to make because of the many different sources of grapes, growers and the volume they make. But they planted 22 hectares in 2012, so they use more of their own grapes; the wine now has some 30% of grapes from Valle de Uco, which is always a cooler region that is noticed in the wine, which is very balanced, harmonious and easy to drink. It has a dusty note and fine tannins; it's elegant and especially very drinkable."
(10/31/2019) "The unoaked 2018 Malbec Clasico 2018 comes from a very good year, after 2013 and 2014, which were very difficult years, and 2015 and 2016 that saw lots of rain. According to winemaker Leo Erazo, it's the most complex wine to make because of the many different sources of grapes, growers and the volume they make. But they planted 22 hectares in 2012, so they use more of their own grapes; the wine now has some 30% of grapes from Valle de Uco, which is always a cooler region that is noticed in the wine, which is very balanced, harmonious and easy to drink. It has a dusty note and fine tannins; it's elegant and especially very drinkable."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altos Las Hormigas "Classico" Mendoza Malbec 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Out of stock | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | Out of stock | (847) 831-1049 |
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Altos Las Hormigas "Gualtallary" Mendoza Malbec 2017
96+
Wine Advocate
(10/31/2019) "Expressive, mineral and vertical, austere, like biting into chalk. It's produced with grapes from a rented plot in a somewhat fashionable appellation that is quite large and diverse. The palate is super austere, dry, serious and mineral, while the nose is expressive and has the wilderness of the place with unusual elegance and freshness for a year like 2017. It finishes long and tasty, with some violets. Could this be their best Gualtallary to date? Drink Date: 2019 - 2030."
(10/31/2019) "Expressive, mineral and vertical, austere, like biting into chalk. It's produced with grapes from a rented plot in a somewhat fashionable appellation that is quite large and diverse. The palate is super austere, dry, serious and mineral, while the nose is expressive and has the wilderness of the place with unusual elegance and freshness for a year like 2017. It finishes long and tasty, with some violets. Could this be their best Gualtallary to date? Drink Date: 2019 - 2030."
$
3879
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Altos Las Hormigas "Gualtallary" Mendoza Malbec 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 2 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | Out of stock | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 18 | (847) 831-1049 |
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Alvaro Castro "Quinta de Saes" Dao Tinto 2017
"If God were to design a wine-growing region, what he would come up with would look a lot like the Dao." - Alvaro Castro winemaker of Quinta de Saes
91+
Our Score
(8/2021) "An ultra-traditionalist and perhaps the most emblematic winemakers of the Dao region, Alvaro Castro's wines showcase the elegant, cool-climate nature of North Central Portugal. 'Quinta de Saes' is a field-blend of 25% Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Alfrocheiro and 25% Jaen (a local name for Mencia). Candied violets, rose petal, deep cherry and pomegranate make this wine an ideal pairing for poultry, charcuterie and roasted mushrooms."
(8/2021) "An ultra-traditionalist and perhaps the most emblematic winemakers of the Dao region, Alvaro Castro's wines showcase the elegant, cool-climate nature of North Central Portugal. 'Quinta de Saes' is a field-blend of 25% Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo), 25% Touriga Nacional, 25% Alfrocheiro and 25% Jaen (a local name for Mencia). Candied violets, rose petal, deep cherry and pomegranate make this wine an ideal pairing for poultry, charcuterie and roasted mushrooms."
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alvaro Castro "Quinta de Saes" Dao Tinto 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 47 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 60+ | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 60+ | (847) 831-1049 |
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Alvaro Palacios "Camins del Priorat" Priorat 2020
93
James Suckling
92
Wine Advocate
(7/30/2021) "The regional blend 2020 Camins del Priorat, produced with grapes from 101 plots from eight villages in Priorat, is a blend of 55% Garnacha, 15% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Carinena, higher in Garnacha and lower in Carinena, like in the majority of 2019s. That gives the wines freshness and elegance, vivacity and fluidity. It fermented with the indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless steel, oak and concrete vats and matured in barrel and oak vats for four months. This is more Priorat than any of the vintages of Camins; in reality, nobody is planting French varieties anymore and many are regrafting their vines, so in the future, the tendency could be toward more Garnacha and Carinena in this wine. This is a very drinkable version of Camins, less dense than the 2019, from a year that was cooler with just an herbal hint. The mouthfeel is velvety with great freshness and very fine tannins. This has to be the finest Camins to date, different from previous years; it should be a commercial success. 2020 was their earliest harvest ever. Drink 2021 - 2025."
(7/30/2021) "The regional blend 2020 Camins del Priorat, produced with grapes from 101 plots from eight villages in Priorat, is a blend of 55% Garnacha, 15% Syrah, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 8% Carinena, higher in Garnacha and lower in Carinena, like in the majority of 2019s. That gives the wines freshness and elegance, vivacity and fluidity. It fermented with the indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless steel, oak and concrete vats and matured in barrel and oak vats for four months. This is more Priorat than any of the vintages of Camins; in reality, nobody is planting French varieties anymore and many are regrafting their vines, so in the future, the tendency could be toward more Garnacha and Carinena in this wine. This is a very drinkable version of Camins, less dense than the 2019, from a year that was cooler with just an herbal hint. The mouthfeel is velvety with great freshness and very fine tannins. This has to be the finest Camins to date, different from previous years; it should be a commercial success. 2020 was their earliest harvest ever. Drink 2021 - 2025."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alvaro Palacios "Camins del Priorat" Priorat 2020
| 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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Alzinger Smaragd "Loibenberg" Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2018
93
Wine Advocate
95
Wine Enthusiast
(3/1/2020) "A whiff of passion fruit lends a tropical overtone to the full-on ripeness on the nose. The palate continues with this swishing, generous juiciness that showcases Mirabelle plum and ripe pear. Structural elements of bitter pith, salty yeast and tingling zest complete the picture of a most concentrated, energetic and driven wine that resonates with life and flavor. This is warm and powerful but beautifully streamlined. Drink 2030-2045."
(3/1/2020) "A whiff of passion fruit lends a tropical overtone to the full-on ripeness on the nose. The palate continues with this swishing, generous juiciness that showcases Mirabelle plum and ripe pear. Structural elements of bitter pith, salty yeast and tingling zest complete the picture of a most concentrated, energetic and driven wine that resonates with life and flavor. This is warm and powerful but beautifully streamlined. Drink 2030-2045."
$
4899
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Alzinger Smaragd "Loibenberg" Wachau Gruner Veltliner 2018
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 8 | (847) 277-0033 |
Store Details |
| Chicago | 32 | (773) 489-3454 |
Store Details |
| Highland Park | 20 | (847) 831-1049 |
Store Details |
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Amapola Creek "Jos. Belli Vineyards" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017
Legendary Sonoma winemaker Dick Arrowood sold off his eponymous winery well over a decade ago. He now crafts small quantities of premium wines at his Amapola Creek winery.
92
Our Score
92
Jeb Dunnuck
(6/14/2019). "From a site in the Russian River Valley, the 2017 Chardonnay Jos. Belli Vineyards spent 11 months in a mix of new and used French oak. Its light gold color is followed by notes of ripe pineapple, peach, honeysuckle, and white flowers. It's rounded, has a fleshy, medium-bodied mouthfeel, notable balance, and a clean finish. It's rock solid and one pleasure bent, impeccably made Chardonnay to drink over the coming couple of years. Maturity: 2019 - 2021"
(6/14/2019). "From a site in the Russian River Valley, the 2017 Chardonnay Jos. Belli Vineyards spent 11 months in a mix of new and used French oak. Its light gold color is followed by notes of ripe pineapple, peach, honeysuckle, and white flowers. It's rounded, has a fleshy, medium-bodied mouthfeel, notable balance, and a clean finish. It's rock solid and one pleasure bent, impeccably made Chardonnay to drink over the coming couple of years. Maturity: 2019 - 2021"
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Local availability for Amapola Creek "Jos. Belli Vineyards" Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017
| Location | Approximate Bottles | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | 13 | (847) 277-0033 |
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| Chicago | 1 | (773) 489-3454 |
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| Highland Park | 7 | (847) 831-1049 |
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