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featured holiday wine!
Saint Cosme, Chateauneuf du Pape, France, 2019 - $59.99
We have secured two cases of the wonderful 2019 Chateau Saint Cosme Chateauneuf du Pape for the holidays, at one of the best prices in the country. Shop this fabulous deal NOW!
An elegant wine from one of our all-time favorite producers at a great price! Comes from three climats (small plots), the most famous of which is the plateau of La Crau with its distinctive galets over clay, bringing power and structure to the blend. Valori and Christia climats are on sandy soils, giving the wine its perfume and freshness. Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, and Cinsaut, aged for 24 months in old 228-liter barrels, and bottled without fining or filtration. Biodynamic practices!
Our favorite wine writer Jancis Robinson speaks highly of the 2019 Southern Rhone vintage:
A wet winter and mild spring resulted in normal yields for the first time since 2016. A hot and dry summer led to thicker grape skins and higher skin to juice ratio making over-extraction easy - those with a lighter touch were rewarded. Reds are powerful with higher tannin than usual, surprisingly fresh acidity, and warming alcohol - most will improve with bottle age.
Cellar Snacks Available at the Wine Bar!
Enjoy some light snacks with a glass of wine before dinner or after shopping on Third street. We now have an assortment of pre-packaged charcuterie-style meats and cheeses as well as a variety of crackers. Ask our staff for current selection and pricing!
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
As fall kicks in and the holidays approach nothing is better to stock up on than Pinot Noir! We have this elegant and versatile grape from classic Burgundy vineyards to expressions from the West coast and beyond. Be sure to explore all our selections, perfect for all holiday meals and gatherings.
Receive 10% off any 2 bottles or more of any in-stock Pinot Noir!
Fox Valley Magazine Wine of the Month
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
Try our new line of outstanding 90-point wines from Les Hauts de Lagarde made with 100% organically grown grapes, certified Vegan and Non-GMO Project Verified!. "Good fruit, raspberry and strawberry summery flavors from winemaker Lionel Raymond. Full of character, from a blend of 65% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc. Only indigenous yeasts are used at this organic estate – the family has a full 180 hectares certified in the Entre Deux Mers region, with new cellars that are powered by solar panels.” ~ Decanter Magazine
https://foxvalleymagazine.com/2024/11/04/wines-of-the-month-november-2024/
GWC Sommelier Liz Kowal at Chicago Gourmet!
OPEN FRIDAY 11 - 9 PM SATURDAY 11 - 9 PM, Sunday 1- 5 pm !
GWC Sommelier Liz Kowal at Chicago Gourmet!
GWC Sommelier Liz Kowal was recently chose to participate in Somm Sessions Chicago Gourmet. Liz was asked to create a pairing for an Autumn Panna Cotta with cider poached apples, caramel and shortbread crumb. She chose Monogram Franciacorta Brut Saten, a sparkling wine made in the Champagne method the Lombardy region of Italy.
"Saten" means silk and the creaminess of the light mousse matched the silkiness of the panna cotta. The 100% Chardonnay accented the apples and the richness of the 24-month aging on lees complemented the shortbread and carameld Liz was honored to participate with some of Chicago's top sommeliers, including her mentor Master Sommelier Serafin Alvarado!