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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!

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."
 
Vin Chicago Price  $10.99
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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!
 
Vin Chicago Price  $14.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $17.79
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Summer Reds

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."
 
Vin Chicago Price  $18.99
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Valravn - Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Valravn - Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Red Wine 
VAG
90
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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $18.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $18.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $17.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $18.99
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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!
 
Vin Chicago Price  $13.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $15.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $23.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $23.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $17.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $95.99
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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!
 
Vin Chicago Price  $17.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $17.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $59.99
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This "Silky and Seductive" Cabernet Blend from DeLille is Drinking Great!

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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $9.99
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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!
 
Vin Chicago Price  $14.99
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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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $39.99
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Dazzling Cava for Fifteen Bucks!

Rosé Season is Here!

Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 2022
Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 2022
Rose Wine Natural Item 
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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $21.99
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Plus 1.5 Liter Magnums of Rosé!

Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 1.5LT 2022
Beurer - Wurttemberg Trocken Rose 1.5LT 2022 (1.5L)
Rose Wine Natural Item 
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
 
Vin Chicago Price  $46.99
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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 (1.5L)
Rose Wine 
VIN
92
(5/2023) A Tribute to Grace Rose has established itself as the soul of Central Coast Rose. As the ninth vintage of this stunning Vin Chicago favorite pink, we truly think Angela Osborne is elevating her craft yet again. Graceful,... Read More
 
Vin Chicago Price  $52.99
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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 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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