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A Distinctive and Delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Matetic!
Wine Advocate awards 93 points. We offer it for $13.79!
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Delicious Sauvignon Blanc gets us excited!
Imagine the exotic citrus and tropical fruit flavors of a fresh New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc crossed with the green, grassy, mineral-themed tension of a proper Sancerre. That is what today's wine is all about.
Sourced from the cool-climate vineyards of Chile's Casablanca Valley, the 2018 Matetic "EQ" Sauvignon Blanc skillfully delivers the best of old and new world characteristics, and we really dig it.
We think the wine is distinctive and delicious, as does Wine Advocate who awards a strong 93-Point review. At a super fair price of just $13.79, it's one of the most remarkable Sauvignon Blancs on the market!
Check out the full story on this perfectly-priced Sauvignon Blanc and a for a hot $9.99 Malbec from Susana Balbo. As always, simply click on the
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Case Sale and Tasting this Sunday
Big Savings in Barrington!
 Mark it on your schedule now! This Sunday, from 11am to 3pm, we'll have nearly two dozen wines open at our Barrington store for you to taste, and purchase by-the-case at
hugely discounted prices!
Savings as high as 64%. Highlights include:
- 98-Point "Collector Tier" Cabernet Blend
- 96+ Point Rioja Gran Reserva
- Chardonnay from the Winemaker at Kistler
- Grand Cru Alsace Riesling
- Rosé from California's Sean Thackrey
Here's how the event works: 1) There is no charge to attend and taste. 2) Wines are available for purchase only by the case. 3) Wines purchased at the event will be available to pick up at the Vin Chicago location of your convenience the week after the tasting. 4) The savings are big!
Supplies are limited and some of the hottest items will sell out quickly, so best bet is to come early. If you have a chance, round up a friend or two and split your cases!
When: Sunday, September 22nd, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: Vin Chicago - 311 E. Main Street, Barrington
Any questions, call Lyle or Dawn at 847-277-0033.
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2018 Matetic Vineyards
"EQ" Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley, Chile
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Embracing both organic and biodynamic practices in their vineyards and winery, the Matetic team is serious about sustainability. Their wines, specifically this Sauvignon Blanc, has a wonderfully authentic nature. Simply put, this Sauvignon Blanc tastes alive!
Sourced from a vineyard located just six miles from the Pacific Ocean, the 2018 Matetic "EQ" Sauvignon Blanc gives a wisp of sea spray and cool citrus notes along with a brisk, tingling finish. Impressively, it also shows exotic tones, of guava, fleshy tropical fruit and island floral blossoms. If that's not enough, there is also a minerality and smoky green herbal flavor that reminds us of the Loire Valley.
Long, fresh and tense, this Sauvignon Blanc literally sings with distinctive and delicious energy. It is surprisingly unique, totally delicious, and we are big fans. Given the 93- and 92-point reviews from the media - quite unusual for a Sauvignon Blanc - it's clear that we're not the only ones!
"The just-bottled 2018 EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc has a mixture of citrus and herbal aromas. It's from a cool vintage, quite normal for the coastal part of Casablanca, pretty much like 2013, with good yields and no frost or other issues. The palate is tasty and fresh, with great texture, very focused and clean flavors and a salty finish, the signature of the sea and the granite. This is a bargain-and one of their finest harvests. It should develop nicely in bottle."
- 93 Points, Wine Advocate (10/31/2018)
"At once juicy and sophisticated, this has subtle cassis and flinty aromas, then finely etched flavors and a complex texture on the rather generous palate. Drink now. Screw cap."
- 92 Points, James Suckling (2/28/2019)
Wine Advocate quotes this delicious dry white at $18. We offer it today for nearly 25% less. For fans of Sauvignon Blanc of all types, this one is for you.
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Only $9.99 for this "Cracking Wine" from Susana Balbo!
 2017 Susana Balbo
"Crios" Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
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We don't typically gush over $10 Malbec, but the 2017 "Crios" from the talented Susana Balbo is really dang tasty! In fact, of the multiple vintages of Crios Malbecs that we've had over the years, this just might our favorite!
Fresh and vibrant qualities wonderfully balance the juicy raspberry, black cherry, chocolate, coffee bean and fresh-turned earth flavors. Though simple, the wine is just lovely, balancing fresh fruit with a very pleasing mouthfeel and an energized, satiating finish. Here are the 93- and 90-Point reviews from Decanter Magazine and Wine Advocate...
"What a cracking wine! Black plum and violet aromas lead to a fresh and crunchy palate, with balanced alcohol. Fresh, pure - and amazing value. Patricio Tapia: Incredible value here. This is a pure expression of Malbec, with aromas of violets and filled with cherry notes. An impressive expression of the grape. Drinking Window 2018 - 2020."
- 93 Points, Decanter Magazine (9/7/2018)
"The 2017 Críos Malbec saw a change in the range, where the oak staves have been discontinued and only 30% percentage of the wine aged in well-seasoned neutral oak barrels. This is perfumed and juicy, with nice ripeness and a tasty palate. It is very accessible and comes from a typical vintage in which the wine managed to maintain moderate alcohol. 350,000 bottles produced. 2017 was a low-yielding year, the second shortest in the last few years."
- 90 Points, Wine Advocate (6/29/2018)
Wine Advocate quotes a release price of $15. We offer today for just ten bucks! Grab a case while our supply lasts!
Vin Chicago Price: 9.99
We have only 35 cases available of this 2017 bottling. When it sells out, we'll add details on the order form about the 92-point rated 2018 vintage!
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