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Vin Chicago Newsletter - June, 2023

Welcome to June! With Summer weather in full swing, we've assembled a newsletter perfect for every Summer happening from hanging out at the beach to seeing a live show at Ravinia to having some of your best buddies over for a rib roast. Including the 96-point Ponzi Vineyards Laurelwood District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, magnums of our perennial favorite Rosé from Angela Osborne and a new staff favorite from Germany, this newsletter is LOADED with goodies. The fun doesn't stop there, as we also highlight a "gorgeous" 95-Point Cabernet Blend from DeLille Cellars. If, somehow, we haven't tickled your fancy yet, we should also mention a 93-Point, $17.99 Pinot Noir from Talley Vineyards! This newsletter is absolutely stuffed with awesome wines, and we can't wait for you to discover them!

Huge-Scoring New Arrivals From Ponzi!

Ponzi Vineyards - Laurelwood District Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2019
Ponzi Vineyards - Laurelwood District Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2019
White Wine 
WA
95
(5/18/2023) "The 2019 Chardonnay Laurelwood District comes from seven different vineyard sites throughout the appellation. It's energetic, spicy and mineral-driven this vintage, with transparent aromas of white peach, beeswax,... Read More
 
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Summer Whites

Pine Ridge - California Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2022
Pine Ridge - California Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2022
White Wine 
WS
90
JS
91
(6/4/2023) "Attractive aromas of mangoes, papayas, baked apples and custard. Deliciously tropical and fleshy, with a medium to full body and a juicy, fruity finish. 80% chenin blanc and 20% viognier. Drink now. Screw cap."
 
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Nautilus - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Nautilus - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
White Wine 
WS
92
Wine Spectator quotes this tasty Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc at $21. At our price, this one is hard to beat!
 
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Anne Amie - Two Estates Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2022
Anne Amie - "Two Estates" Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2022
White Wine 
VIN
90
(5/2023) A stunning rendition of aromatic Pinot Gris from Oregon's Willamette Valley. Vivid white flowers, ripe pear, gala apple and Meyer lemon with a hint of minerality on the nose of this beautifully crisp summer sipper.... Read More
 
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Summer Reds

Valravn - Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Valravn - Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Red Wine 
VIN
90
Experts at hunting down small parcels of undervalued grapes from Sonoma County, Baron Ziegler and the Valravn team are really putting the goods in the bottle. This 2019 Cabernet offers legit style, balance and authenticity for... Read More
 
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So Far Out - Chillable Red Santa Barbara Red Blend 2022
So Far Out - "Chillable Red" Santa Barbara Red Blend 2022
Red Wine Natural Item 
VIN
88
(6/2023) Andrew Jones crafts this unique, fun and totally crushable blend from roughly equal parts Nebbiolo, Charbono and Chenin Blanc. Notes of red fruit, vivacious herbs, strawberry, basil, melaleuca, rosemary and pithy orange... Read More
 
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Vina Cobos - Felino Mendoza Malbec 2021
Vina Cobos - "Felino" Mendoza Malbec 2021
Red Wine 
JS
92
VIN
90
(5/3/2022) "Very pure red with blueberries, purple fruit and violets that show on both the nose and the palate. It's medium-bodied with integrated tannins and a pretty finish. Refined Malbec. Drink now."
 
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Pinot Noir

French Whites

Jonathan Didier Pabiot - Elisa Pouilly-Fume 2021
Jonathan Didier Pabiot - "Elisa" Pouilly-Fume 2021
White Wine 
VIN
90+
(5/2023) This 100% Sauvignon Blanc, from Demeter biodynamic-certified producer comes from the region of Pouilly-Fume, directly across the river from Sancerre! It is a pure delight, with notes of ripe citrus, juicy pear, mineral... Read More
 
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French Reds

Domaine la Cabotte - Gabriel Massif d'Uchaux Cotes du Rhone Villages 2021
Domaine la Cabotte - "Gabriel" Massif d'Uchaux Cotes du Rhone Villages 2021
Red Wine 
VIN
91
(5/2023) A special red here from Domaine la Cabotte's holdings in the Massif d'Uchaux, a unique subregion west of Cairanne and Rasteau whose unique high-elevation limestone and sand soils grant it higher status than a... Read More
 
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Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon - Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin 2018
Domaine Jean-Michel Guillon - "Vieilles Vignes" Gevrey-Chambertin 2018
Red Wine 
VIN
94+
(5/2023) Former French military pilot, Vigneron Jean-Michel Guillon arrived to Burgundy as a complete outsider a few decades ago. He learned who the best vigneron in town was, Henri Jayer, and convinced the master to teach him... Read More
 
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Italian Whites

Pievalta - Tre Ripe Verdicchio dei Catelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2021
Pievalta - "Tre Ripe" Verdicchio dei Catelli di Jesi Classico Superiore 2021
White Wine 
V
90
VIN
91
Delicious and serious Italian white! Creamy, zippy, lifted, tangy, rich and long!
 
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Tre Monti - Vigna Rocca Romagna Albana Secco 2021
Tre Monti - "Vigna Rocca" Romagna Albana Secco 2021
White Wine 
Country: Italy
Region: Emilia-Romagna
  
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Italian Reds

Castello Romitorio - Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Castello Romitorio - Brunello di Montalcino 2018
Red Wine 
WS
94
WA
94
JD
95+
(3/6/2023) "Elegantly woven together, the 2018 Brunello Di Montalcino is herbaceous with compelling aromas of tarragon, red cherry preserve, medicinal herbs, saline, and dried rose petals. It displays graceful ease and arch through... Read More
 
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This "Silky and Seductive" Cabernet Blend from DeLille is Drinking Great!

DeLille Cellars - Chaleur Estate Red Mountain Cabernet Blend 2019
DeLille Cellars - "Chaleur Estate" Red Mountain Cabernet Blend 2019
Red Wine 
WA
94
JD
95
V
94+
DeLille is one of our favorite Washington State producers, and they NAILED it with this gorgeous Cabernet-dominated red. The median online retail is $90. Our price is quite a bit less. Compared to similarly styled high-caliber... Read More
 
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Big Names. Hot Prices.

Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
White Wine 
WS
89
WE
89
(5/1/2023) "Bright, fleshy fruit aromas of peach, pineapple, passion fruit and lime, with subtle grass and herbal nuances, open this Sauvignon. The palate is juicy and vibrant with prickly acidity and a touch of residual sugar.... Read More
 
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Meiomi - California Pinot Noir 2021
Meiomi - California Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine 
Our price on this popular Pinot Noir beats every single one of the 126 online listings!
 
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Prisoner Wine Company - The Prisoner Napa Valley Red Blend 2021
Prisoner Wine Company - "The Prisoner" Napa Valley Red Blend 2021
Red Wine 
Country: California
Region: Napa Valley
Varietal: Red Blend
  
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Dazzling Cava for Fifteen Bucks!

El Cep - Gelida Gran Reserva Brut Cava 2017
El Cep - "Gelida" Gran Reserva Brut Cava 2017
Sparkling Wine 
WE
90
JS
91
(9/10/2021) "Peaches, apples, croissants, toast, lemon curd and honeysuckle on the nose. Medium-bodied with fine bubbles and bright acidity. Fresh, layered and balanced. Dry. From organically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink now."
 
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Rosé Season is Here!

Domaine Rimbert - Petit Cochon Bronze Saint-Chinian Rose 2022
Domaine Rimbert - "Petit Cochon Bronze" Saint-Chinian Rose 2022
Rose Wine 
VIN
90
(6/2023) The "Tan Little Pig" is back and ready to soak up some sunshine! This fresh and juicy Languedoc rose is crafted from an organically farmed blend of 80% Cinsault and 20% Syrah. Watermelon and ripe cherries on the palate... Read More
 
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Pursued by Bear - Blushing Bear Columbia Valley Rose 2021
Pursued by Bear - "Blushing Bear" Columbia Valley Rose 2021
Rose Wine 
WS
90
(10/31/2022) "So delicate and pretty, this light-hued blush is fresh and vibrant, with watermelon, strawberry and spice flavors. Grenache and Mourvedre. Drink now. 591 cases made."
 
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A Tribute to Grace - Highlands Vineyard Santa Barbara County Grenache Rose 2022
A Tribute to Grace - "Highlands Vineyard" Santa Barbara County Grenache Rose 2022
Rose Wine 
VIN
92
(5/2023) Angela Osborne is elevating her craft yet again. Graceful, delicate weightlessness combines with subtle power through the palate. High-toned notes of strawberry, hibiscus and orange blossom are balanced by delicious red... Read More
 
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Plus 1.5 Liter Magnums of Rosé!

Upcoming Tastings and Winemaker Events

Saturday Tasting!

As we do every Saturday, we'll have an array of our new arrivals open tomorrow from noon until 4:00. We invite you to round up a friend or two and stop by to taste with us!
 

June Sneak Preview Tasting!

Please join us on Wednesday, June 7, at 1826 N. Elston Ave. for the June Sneak Preview tasting. We will be popping the corks on over 30 of our newest arrivals. Cost is just $10. Round up some friends! Click HERE for tickets!

Meet Austria's Fred Loimer!

This upcoming Thursday, June 8th, Austrian legend Fred Loimer will be hanging out at our Chicago location from 4:30 until 6:30. We invite you to stop by to chat with him, and taste his latest releases!


Tasting with Alessio Inama!

Come meet a Veronese winemaking family icon! On Friday, June 23rd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm, third generation winemaker Alessio Inama will be at our Elston Avenue location pouring white and red wines from his family's property in Soave. Come and meet Alessio, have him sign a bottle or two, and say hi to your friends at Vin Chicago! No charge to attend.

 

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