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Zuccardi "Q" Mendoza Malbec 2015
91
Our Score
94
James Suckling
(6/21/2017) "Wow. This is exciting. Blackberries, flowers, dark fruit and hints of walnut shell here follow through to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. This is tight and polished. Give it two or three years to soften, but it is already very pretty." (Argentina)
(6/21/2017) "Wow. This is exciting. Blackberries, flowers, dark fruit and hints of walnut shell here follow through to a medium to full body, fine tannins and a juicy finish. This is tight and polished. Give it two or three years to soften, but it is already very pretty." (Argentina)
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Zorzal "Tinto de Tiza" Eggo Red 2015
92
Our Score
94
Wine Advocate
(12/2016) "The one blend in the Eggo range is the 2015 Eggo Tinto de Tiza, which mixes Malbec with 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in 2,000-liter egg-shaped cement vats where the wine matured for almost one year. This feels quite complete and balanced, with good ripeness while keeping the balance and poise. The palate is juicy and fresh, with fine-grained tannins and a bittersweet finish akin to sour cherries. Very tasty and long. Super. Incredible for the price. 16,000 bottles were filled in January 2016."
(12/2016) "The one blend in the Eggo range is the 2015 Eggo Tinto de Tiza, which mixes Malbec with 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon fermented in 2,000-liter egg-shaped cement vats where the wine matured for almost one year. This feels quite complete and balanced, with good ripeness while keeping the balance and poise. The palate is juicy and fresh, with fine-grained tannins and a bittersweet finish akin to sour cherries. Very tasty and long. Super. Incredible for the price. 16,000 bottles were filled in January 2016."
$
2499
Discount:
750 ML
Zenato Valpolicella Superiore Ripassa 2013
90
Wine Spectator
(7/31/2017) "An elegant Valpolicella, with fine tannins and fresh acidity layered with flavors of ripe black cherry, incense and orange zest. A rich hint of loamy earth lingers on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2021."
(7/31/2017) "An elegant Valpolicella, with fine tannins and fresh acidity layered with flavors of ripe black cherry, incense and orange zest. A rich hint of loamy earth lingers on the lasting finish. Drink now through 2021."
$
2299
Discount:
750 ML
Zenato "Ripassa" Valpolicella Ripassa Superiore 2012
93
James Suckling
(11/22/2016) "A focused and ripe wine with lots of ripe fruit and hints of sultanas. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Drink now."
(11/22/2016) "A focused and ripe wine with lots of ripe fruit and hints of sultanas. Full body, soft and velvety tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Drink now."
$
1099
Discount:
375 ML
Zenato "Alanera" Veronese Rosso 2014
93
James Suckling
90
Our Score
(10/2018) With rich, plush flavors of black cherry, blackberry, hazelnut, milk chocolate and baking spice, the 2014 Zenato "Alanera" is flat-out delicious from the moment the cork is popped. A blend of traditional Veronese grapes - 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone - and 5% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Half of the fruit was dried in the same method that produces Amarone, giving the wine an alluring complexity and depth. If you've been a fan of Allegrini's Palazzo della Torre, you'll love Alanera. Heck, if you're a fan of interesting reds in general, you ought to check this one out.
(10/2018) With rich, plush flavors of black cherry, blackberry, hazelnut, milk chocolate and baking spice, the 2014 Zenato "Alanera" is flat-out delicious from the moment the cork is popped. A blend of traditional Veronese grapes - 55% Corvina, 25% Rondinella, 10% Corvinone - and 5% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Half of the fruit was dried in the same method that produces Amarone, giving the wine an alluring complexity and depth. If you've been a fan of Allegrini's Palazzo della Torre, you'll love Alanera. Heck, if you're a fan of interesting reds in general, you ought to check this one out.
$
1399
Discount:
750 ML
Yves Leccia "Ile de Beaute" Rouge 2015
92+
Our Score
(8/2017) A wonderful blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Niellucciu, the Corsican name for Sangiovese! This energetic, elegant, but structured and chewy red is like a great Cru Beaujolais crossed with a top Cotes-du-Rhone Villages grown in sandy soil. Super distinctive with tons of personality and, most importantly, delicious! Try with all foods you'd pair with Oregon Pinot Noir, like salmon, beer can chicken or lamb chops.
(8/2017) A wonderful blend of 80% Grenache and 20% Niellucciu, the Corsican name for Sangiovese! This energetic, elegant, but structured and chewy red is like a great Cru Beaujolais crossed with a top Cotes-du-Rhone Villages grown in sandy soil. Super distinctive with tons of personality and, most importantly, delicious! Try with all foods you'd pair with Oregon Pinot Noir, like salmon, beer can chicken or lamb chops.
$
2199
Discount:
750 ML
Yarden Golan Heights Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
91
Our Score
(3/2019) A powerful, modern-style Cabernet from Israel? Absolutely! This is ancient winemaking territory, with high-elevation vineyards. The 2015 Yarden is loaded with black cherry, cedar, blueberry and creme de cassis. Aged in French oak, 40% new, for 18 months, the 2015 Yarden will have broad appeal to lovers of California Cabernet. Taste it blind with your friends, and they'll likely pick it as a much more expensive bottle from Napa. Drink now or cellar for a decade.
(3/2019) A powerful, modern-style Cabernet from Israel? Absolutely! This is ancient winemaking territory, with high-elevation vineyards. The 2015 Yarden is loaded with black cherry, cedar, blueberry and creme de cassis. Aged in French oak, 40% new, for 18 months, the 2015 Yarden will have broad appeal to lovers of California Cabernet. Taste it blind with your friends, and they'll likely pick it as a much more expensive bottle from Napa. Drink now or cellar for a decade.
$
2899
Discount:
750 ML
Yannick Paquet "Domaine des Granges" Macon Fuisse 2017
90+
Our Score
(7/2018) Earlier this year, as we tasted with Yannick and his father, Jean-Paul, in their chilly, no-frills cellar, we were highly impressed with the quality - and the prices - of the Chardonnay from this small, family producer! Featuring ripe red and yellow apple, preserved lemon and herb-scented honey flavors, the 2017 Macon-Fuisse that we're featuring today is medium-plus in body and acidity and is totally delicious. As you'd expect for a well-made Chardonnay from the Macon, it finishes with a tense minerality that leaves your mouth watering. Fresh, rich and totally quaffable, it is completely drinkable by itself and will pair wonderfully with roast chicken or summer salads and sausages.
(7/2018) Earlier this year, as we tasted with Yannick and his father, Jean-Paul, in their chilly, no-frills cellar, we were highly impressed with the quality - and the prices - of the Chardonnay from this small, family producer! Featuring ripe red and yellow apple, preserved lemon and herb-scented honey flavors, the 2017 Macon-Fuisse that we're featuring today is medium-plus in body and acidity and is totally delicious. As you'd expect for a well-made Chardonnay from the Macon, it finishes with a tense minerality that leaves your mouth watering. Fresh, rich and totally quaffable, it is completely drinkable by itself and will pair wonderfully with roast chicken or summer salads and sausages.
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Yangarra "Estate" McLaren Vale Old Vine Grenache 2014
94
James Suckling
(1/11/2017) "A stunning old-vine rendering of grenache from a sandy outcrop of McLaren Vale, this has a very powerful yet composed feel to it. The nose has an almost brooding and cryptic air about it. It floats around in a spice-infused cloud of cloves, pepper and cinnamon; it's gently tarry, offering up red plums and dark-berry aromas that are concentrated and build momentum with air. Sturdy, clean-cut tannins deliver staggering fruit concentration with a wealth of ripe dark-cherry and plum flavors. Terrific length. This has much on offer now and much to come in time. Outstanding value. Best from 2020."
(1/11/2017) "A stunning old-vine rendering of grenache from a sandy outcrop of McLaren Vale, this has a very powerful yet composed feel to it. The nose has an almost brooding and cryptic air about it. It floats around in a spice-infused cloud of cloves, pepper and cinnamon; it's gently tarry, offering up red plums and dark-berry aromas that are concentrated and build momentum with air. Sturdy, clean-cut tannins deliver staggering fruit concentration with a wealth of ripe dark-cherry and plum flavors. Terrific length. This has much on offer now and much to come in time. Outstanding value. Best from 2020."
Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier 2016
90
Wine Spectator
90
Wine & Spirits
92
James Suckling
(7/18/2017) "Best viognier from Oz? Linear, bright and energetic with sliced apple, pear and stone character. Hints of honeydew melon. Full body, fruity and reserved. Drink now. Screw cap."
(7/18/2017) "Best viognier from Oz? Linear, bright and energetic with sliced apple, pear and stone character. Hints of honeydew melon. Full body, fruity and reserved. Drink now. Screw cap."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Yalumba "Y Series" South Australia Viognier 2017
#56 - Wine Spectator's Top 100 Wines of 2018!
90
Wine Spectator
(7/31/2018) "Lemon, chamomile and spicy nectarine flavors are fresh and vibrant, set on a crisp body, finishing spicy and refreshing, with plenty of intensity. Drink now."
(7/31/2018) "Lemon, chamomile and spicy nectarine flavors are fresh and vibrant, set on a crisp body, finishing spicy and refreshing, with plenty of intensity. Drink now."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
Yalumba "Old Bush Vine" Barossa Valley Grenache 2016
90+
Our Score
93
Wine & Spirits
(2/2018) "The Old Bush Vine range from Yalumba consistently turns out some of the greatest values from Australia, this latest grenache being one of them. It's clean and bright; one taster described the taste as "the perfect parallel to the flavor of raspberries." The structure is about floral delicacy rather than tannic power, a wine light enough to serve chilled. And it brings a range of different foods to mind as accompaniments, from chicken liver mousse to char-grilled sardines to a burger with tomatoes and pickled red onions."
(2/2018) "The Old Bush Vine range from Yalumba consistently turns out some of the greatest values from Australia, this latest grenache being one of them. It's clean and bright; one taster described the taste as "the perfect parallel to the flavor of raspberries." The structure is about floral delicacy rather than tannic power, a wine light enough to serve chilled. And it brings a range of different foods to mind as accompaniments, from chicken liver mousse to char-grilled sardines to a burger with tomatoes and pickled red onions."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Xavier Vins Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2015 500 ML
Imported especially for Vin Chicago, this Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is a real treat, offering beautiful acidity and not much more than a kiss of sweetness. AOC rules require a minimum ABV of 15% and Xavier has fortified it just up to that point. His goal was to focus on the aromatics and acidity while avoiding too much alcohol. It's a very tasty wine, and it comes in a very cool looking 500 ml bottle.
93
Wine Advocate
(12/30/2016) "Tasting just like the 2014, only richer and sweeter (although Xavier told me the goal here is less obvious sweetness), the 2015 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise offers a stunning nose of white peach, honeysuckle, sugar water and apricot. Full-bodied, rich, unctuous and decadent, with a big mid-palate and nicely balanced sweetness, drink it over the coming couple of years."
(12/30/2016) "Tasting just like the 2014, only richer and sweeter (although Xavier told me the goal here is less obvious sweetness), the 2015 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise offers a stunning nose of white peach, honeysuckle, sugar water and apricot. Full-bodied, rich, unctuous and decadent, with a big mid-palate and nicely balanced sweetness, drink it over the coming couple of years."
$
1999
Discount:
500 ML
Xavier Vignon Lirac Rouge 2015
87-90
Wine Advocate
(12/30/2016) "An unusual Southern Rhône blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, the 2015 Lirac offers bright, juicy acidity and medium-bodied richness. Giving up lots of peppery notes, olive and darker fruits, it has good concentration and impressive purity."
(12/30/2016) "An unusual Southern Rhône blend of 80% Syrah and 20% Grenache, the 2015 Lirac offers bright, juicy acidity and medium-bodied richness. Giving up lots of peppery notes, olive and darker fruits, it has good concentration and impressive purity."
$
1599
Discount:
750 ML
Xavier Vignon Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2016
90
Jeb Dunnuck
(8/28/2018) "The 2016 Cotes du Rhone is a winner. Blackberries, flowers, violets, hints of pepper all give way to a fresh, yet rich, beautifully textured red that has fine tannin and the purity of fruit that's common in the vintage."
(8/28/2018) "The 2016 Cotes du Rhone is a winner. Blackberries, flowers, violets, hints of pepper all give way to a fresh, yet rich, beautifully textured red that has fine tannin and the purity of fruit that's common in the vintage."
$
1279
Discount:
750 ML
Xavier Vignon "Arcane Le Soleil" Cotes du Rhone Rouge 2015
93+
Jeb Dunnuck
94
Wine Advocate
(10/31/2017) "The 2015 Cotes du Rhone Villages Arcane XVIII Le Soleil is youthfully dark in color and fruit-forward, but it also shows softening, silky tannins. It's full bodied but not overblown, with a sensationally seductive mouthfeel. Black cherries define the fruit, joined by hints of dark chocolate and enough garrigue to give it a seriously savory character despite the fruit. This is an old-vine blend of 80% Grenache with 10% each Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged 15 months in one-third new oak, the rest in concrete or foudre. Maybe the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted, it looks to have the stuffing to go another 10 years."
(10/31/2017) "The 2015 Cotes du Rhone Villages Arcane XVIII Le Soleil is youthfully dark in color and fruit-forward, but it also shows softening, silky tannins. It's full bodied but not overblown, with a sensationally seductive mouthfeel. Black cherries define the fruit, joined by hints of dark chocolate and enough garrigue to give it a seriously savory character despite the fruit. This is an old-vine blend of 80% Grenache with 10% each Syrah and Mourvèdre, aged 15 months in one-third new oak, the rest in concrete or foudre. Maybe the best Côte du Rhône Villages I've ever tasted, it looks to have the stuffing to go another 10 years."
$
2399
Discount:
750 ML
Wonderwall "Spanish Springs Vineyard" Edna Valley Pinot Noir 2017
89-90
Our Score
(12/2018) The latest release of this single vineyard sensation from winemaker Andrew Jones is even deeper and more concentrated than past vintages. The wine sings of dark cherries, raspberry and hints of cola along with a beautiful floral component laden with cherry blossom. At 12.9% ABV, however, the 2017 Wonderwall is still light on its feet. Packed with delicious fruit-driven flavor and subtle oak spice, it is a delicious, easy going, crowd pleasing winner!
(12/2018) The latest release of this single vineyard sensation from winemaker Andrew Jones is even deeper and more concentrated than past vintages. The wine sings of dark cherries, raspberry and hints of cola along with a beautiful floral component laden with cherry blossom. At 12.9% ABV, however, the 2017 Wonderwall is still light on its feet. Packed with delicious fruit-driven flavor and subtle oak spice, it is a delicious, easy going, crowd pleasing winner!
$
1799
Discount:
750 ML
Wonderwall "Spanish Springs Vineyard" Edna Valley Chardonnay 2017
90
Our Score
(3/2019) Andrew Jones sources the fruit for this crisp, pure Chardonnay from Spanish Springs Vineyard, which is reputed to be the closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean in the entire state of California! With the 2017 bottling, he's put together a real beauty, using minimal oak and letting the powerful fruit speak for itself. Very clean flavors of pear and citrus dominate on the roundly textured palate. Finishes clean, classic and delicious.
(3/2019) Andrew Jones sources the fruit for this crisp, pure Chardonnay from Spanish Springs Vineyard, which is reputed to be the closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean in the entire state of California! With the 2017 bottling, he's put together a real beauty, using minimal oak and letting the powerful fruit speak for itself. Very clean flavors of pear and citrus dominate on the roundly textured palate. Finishes clean, classic and delicious.
$
1699
Discount:
750 ML
Wither Hills Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2017
If you love Kim Crawford, give this crazy value a shot. Most stores sell the Wither Hills for $12-14. As we went to press, our price beats every single listing!
91
Wine Spectator
91
Vinous, Neal Martin
(11/2018) "The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc has a vigorous bouquet of grass clippings and crushed stone, just a hint of white asparagus in the background lending complexity. The taut. Linear palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, then fans out towards the finish with crisp Granny Smith and gooseberry notes. Excellent."
(11/2018) "The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc has a vigorous bouquet of grass clippings and crushed stone, just a hint of white asparagus in the background lending complexity. The taut. Linear palate is very well balanced with a fine line of acidity, then fans out towards the finish with crisp Granny Smith and gooseberry notes. Excellent."
$
999
Discount:
750 ML
William Hill "Benchland Series" Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
92
Wine Spectator
92
Wine Advocate
(10/28/2016) "A real knockout is the 2014 Chardonnay Benchland Series, 100% Napa Valley, coming from elevated Benchland estate vineyards, more than half of them in St. Helena and the rest farther south in Carneros. Put through partial malolactic and aged 15 months in new and used French oak (50% new and the rest used French oak), this is a much bigger wine (14.9% alcohol) and exhibits that with its almost Chablis-like minerality, striking lemon zest, orange blossom and apple-butter-like notes. It is a beauty, medium to full-bodied, refreshing, with good acidity and surprisingly little evidence of oak. This is a much smaller cuvée of only 1,500 cases. Drink now-2020."
(10/28/2016) "A real knockout is the 2014 Chardonnay Benchland Series, 100% Napa Valley, coming from elevated Benchland estate vineyards, more than half of them in St. Helena and the rest farther south in Carneros. Put through partial malolactic and aged 15 months in new and used French oak (50% new and the rest used French oak), this is a much bigger wine (14.9% alcohol) and exhibits that with its almost Chablis-like minerality, striking lemon zest, orange blossom and apple-butter-like notes. It is a beauty, medium to full-bodied, refreshing, with good acidity and surprisingly little evidence of oak. This is a much smaller cuvée of only 1,500 cases. Drink now-2020."
