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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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Ponzi Vineyards - Laurelwood District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Ponzi Vineyards - Laurelwood District Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine 
WA
96
(5/18/2023) "The 2021 Pinot Noir Laurelwood District has a pale ruby-purple color and slowly unfolding aromas of cranberries, tangerine peel, pipe tobacco and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is powerful and generous with... Read More
 
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Summer Whites

Pine Ridge - California Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2022
Pine Ridge - California Chenin Blanc + Viognier 2022
White Wine 
VIN
88
(5/2023) This venerable Vin Chicago favorite is back, and it's as rocking good as ever! Fresh and clean, this partnership of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier offers notes of pear, quince, honeycomb, peach, sea salt, citrus... Read More
 
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Nautilus - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Nautilus - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
White Wine 
WS
92
(7/31/2023) "Incredibly generous and harmonious, with ripe peach, tangerine and mango flavors that are fleshy and juicy, plus lime zest, makrut lime leaf and minerally details. Reveals white pepper and orange blossom accents that... Read More
 
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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 
V
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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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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So Far Out - Chillable Red Santa Barbara Red Blend 2022
So Far Out - "Chillable Red" Santa Barbara Red Blend 2022
Red Wine 
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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Pinot Noir

Talley - Bishop's Peak Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021
Talley - "Bishop's Peak" Central Coast Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine 
WE
93
(12/31/2022) "This lower-priced label by the Talley family is reliably delicious, and this vintage is as good as any in recent memory. Light in the glass, this begins with aromas of strawberry, cherry and raspberry liqueur on... Read More
 
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Maison L'Envoye - Straight Shooter Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Maison L'Envoye - "Straight Shooter" Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine 
VIN
89
(5/2023) Tangy and tasty, the 2021 "Straight Shooter" is a solid value from the Maison L'Envoye crew in Oregon. One of the most legit sub-$20 Willamette Valley Pinots on the market, it offers up taut cherry, light floral and... Read More
 
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Resonance - Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Resonance - Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021
Red Wine 
WS
94
Pristine Oregon Pinot here from the team at Burgundian legend Louis Jadot!
 
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French Whites

Domaine la Cabotte - Colline Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2021
Domaine la Cabotte - "Colline" Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2021
White Wine 
VIN
91
Wow, this wine is gorgeous! It is unbelievable what proprietors Marie-Pierre and Eric Plumet have done here, you just do not expect to get so much finesse, texture, viscosity, balance and purity in a fourteen dollar white!
 
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La Chapiniere - Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
La Chapiniere - Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2020
White Wine 
VIN
88+
(5/2023) Selected by the highly respected Thomas Calder, this dry white drinks like a baby Sancerre. Look for tasty flavors of jasmine, peach, boxwood, white pepper and nectarine. Creamy and fleshy, with yummy tang, this is a... Read More
 
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Robert Goulley - Chablis 2022
Robert Goulley - Chablis 2022
White Wine 
VIN
90
(6/2023) Here's another excellent bottle of Chablis from Robert Goulley, this time from the generous 2022 harvest. Red and yellow apple notes are brightened by ripe citrus and classic minerality. Brisk, yet plump, and under... Read More
 
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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

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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Proprieta Sperino - Lessona 2015
Proprieta Sperino - Lessona 2015
Red Wine 
D
94
(10/30/2022) "The furthest west of Alto Piemonte's denominations, Lessona's vineyards are based on pure marine sand giving elegant, midweight Nebbiolo. Paolo de Marchi (of Isole e Olena fame) and son Luca have made wine... 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. When we checked on June 1st, the special Vin Chicago price beat every single... Read More
 
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Big Names. Hot Prices.

Joel Gott - California Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Joel Gott - California Sauvignon Blanc 2021
White Wine 
WS
91
(10/31/2022) "This light, fresh white is overtly citrusy, with lime zest, tangerine and makrut lime leaf flavors that are light on their feet but plenty intense, showing notes of lemon verbena and lemongrass on the finish. Drink... Read More
 
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Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Kim Crawford - Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
White Wine 
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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La Crema - Monterey Pinot Noir 2020
La Crema - Monterey Pinot Noir 2020
Red Wine 
VIN
89
This perennial Pinot Noir favorite is back, and at an unusually low price!
 
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Kendall Jackson - Grand Reserve Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2020
Kendall Jackson - "Grand Reserve" Santa Barbara County Chardonnay 2020
White Wine 
JD
90
This is a rocking good bottle of Chardonnay, and our price is just stupid low. Median online retail for this up-level bottling from Kendall-Jackson is $18, and it is a SOLID value at that price. The oak is so beautifully integrated.... 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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Justin - Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Justin - Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Red Wine 
The team at Justin is really back on their game. This is a really nice bottle of Cabernet. Median online retail is $26. At Vin Chicago, the days of a tasty Cali Cabernet for $19.99 are still around!
 
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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 
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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Seehof - Rheinheissen Spatburgunder Rose 2022
Seehof - Rheinheissen Spatburgunder Rose 2022
Rose Wine 
VIN
90
(5/2023) Like catching Summer in a bottle! Carrying an electric acidity that made our staff respond with an "oh yeah!," this wine wins you over the second it touches your lips. Guided by sensational minerality, this German rose... Read More
 
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Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 2022
Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 2022
Rose Wine 
VIN
91
(5/2023) Fresh, zingy, and chock full of energy, the latest vintage of Beurer's rose is primed and ready for all your summertime sippin' needs. Trollinger, Portugieser, Zweigelt and Spatburgunder play well together in... 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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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 out 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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