Wine Notes
Wine Club Selections
Weingut Keller “Weissburgunder & Chardonnay”
RHEINHESSEN, GERMANY | 2022
Currently operated by Klaus-Peter’s son Felix, Weingut Keller’s bottles are among the most coveted in the world.
Domaine Vocoret & Fils
CHABLIS, FRANCE | 2022
"The Vocoret family has been growing vines for over four generations, and their commitment to tradition is evident in both their viticulture and winemaking."
Vigneron Lulu
CÔTES DU JURA | 2022
"Each vintage is painstakingly crafted with production limited to no more than 1,800 bottles..."
Marcel Couterier “Vielles Vignes”
POUILLY-LOCHÉ, BURGUNDY | 2021
Most of his vines are quite old, with many parcels exceeding 70 years of age and his “young” vines averaging 30 years in age.
Filipa Pato 'Nossa Calcario' Branco
BAIRRADA, PORTUGAL| 2022
Filipa and William make almost 20 wines in total, and “Nossa Calcario” is a special cuvée that sources its grapes from their home village of Óis do Bairro.
Domaine Georges Lignier et Fils
BOURGOGNE ALIGOTÉ, FRANCE | 2022
”This fresh, textbook Aligoté is sourced from vines in Morey-St-Denis with 70% coming from a venerable 60-year-old planting in the lieu-dit Les Aires, and the remaining 30% from four nearby tiny plots”
Lackner-Tinnacher, Morillon “Eckberg”
STYRIA, AUSTRIA | 2020
”Morillon or Chardonnay is well suited to the soil and climate of Styria, and in the hands of Katharina, it absolutely dazzles.”
Desire Lines Wine Co “Massa Vineyard”
CARMEL VALLEY, CALIFORNIA | 2022
”Coming from the Massa Vineyard in Carmel Valley, this is likely the first “Kabinett-style” Riesling ever produced in California.”
Gentilini “Robola of Cephalonia”
CEPHALONIA, GREECE | 2021
”This white grape is not the Ribolla that is known from Northeast Italy, rather its own indigenous grape, well suited to the slopes of Mount Ainos.”
Ameztoi “Blanco”
GETARIAKO TXAKOLINA, SPAIN | 2023
The 2023 is insanely refreshing and delicious, with bright notes on the nose of lime zest and lemon, and an almost briny, crisp finish on the palate.
Barrialto “Santa Brigida”
SANLÚCAR DE BARRAMEIDA, SPAIN | 2020
Barrialto's limited production - mere hundreds of bottles - reflects Rafa's meticulous craftsmanship and profound respect for Sanlúcar's winemaking heritage.
Ronchi di Cialla “Ciallabianco”
CIALLA DOC, ITALY | 2020
Ciallabianco is 60% Ribolla Gialla, 30% Picolit, and 10% Verduzzo and after four decades the fruit is showing incredible complexity.
Mixtura “Blanco”
RIBEIRA, SPAIN | 2020
Mixtura 2020 is made with Treixadura and Albariño from three different plots, each exposed to different climates.
Romain Chamiot “Apremont”
VIN DE SAVOIE, FRANCE | 2021
The 2021 Aprémont is everything we desire in an Alpine white wine, fresh, with bright citrus notes along with white flowers.
Domaine des Carlines “La Vouivre”
CÔTES DU JURA, FRANCE | 2020
This winter white wine, ideal for Chicago's coldest month of the year, pairs exquisitely with fried fish with lemon, braised white meats in creamy sauces, or cheeses like Comté.
Neudorf “Tiritiri”
NELSON, NEW ZEALAND | 2019
The name "Tiritiri," derived from the Māori language meaning “to plant or cultivate”, reflects the essence of this exceptional wine.
Domaine Dupasquier “Altesse”
ROUSSETTE DE SAVOIE, FRANCE | 2018
There is a lot to discover wine wise in Savoie, and one great place to start is with the wines of fifth generation producer, David Dupasquier and his sister Veronique.
Vinzas Artas “Granatza”
SARDINIA, ITALY | 2021
The 2021 Granatza was hand harvested, fermented with natural yeast and aged on its lees in tank. It has beautiful aromas of citrus peel, mineral and herbs.
Chéreau Carré “L’Orée du Château la Turmelière” Château Thébaud
MUSCADET SÈVRE-ET-MAINE, FRANCE | 2016
This vintage saw 43 months of lees aging which is much longer than the required 2 years mandated for the Cru Commanaux classification.