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The Stunning 2016 Vintage "Reserve" Pinot Noir from Patricia Green Cellars
Plus a 92-point Pinot Grigio. Yep, really!
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Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting Jim Anderson, Patty's long-time business partner and winemaker, at our Elston Avenue store. Although things are obviously much different without Patty around, it was great to hear that Jim plans to continue operation of the winery.
Today, we are beyond enthusiastic to offer our first Patty Green wine from the 2016 vintage, and it is a show-stopper.
The 2016 Patricia Green Cellars "Reserve" Pinot Noir is a jaw-dropping wine with complexity, power, balance and length that would be impressive in a bottle selling for twice the price. Amazingly, this multi-vineyard bottling is the least expensive Pinot in their lineup! At $24.99 per bottle, t
his knockout punches way above its weight class.
And, to make for a "Pinot" theme, we also have a rather remarkable Pinot Grigio for you today.
The 2016 Andriano comes from Italy's high altitude Alto Adige region. Earning 92 points from James Suckling and a super-enthusiastic 91 from our tasting panel, this wine will change the way you think about Pinot Grigio.
Scroll below for more details on both of these bodacious beauties,
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Cabernet Release Party Tonight With Obsidian Ridge Winemaker Alex Beloz!
 What do you have planned tonight? We'd love you to stop by our Elston Avenue store to help Obsidian Ridge winemaker, Alex Beloz, celebrate the release of his 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon!
Not only is this a release party, it's also a homecoming. A Chicago native,
Alex worked at Vin Chicago from 1995 to 1997 before heading west to make his name in wine country. We are so proud to have this talented man as a Vin Chicago alumnus!
Stop by tonight,
April 5th, between
5:30 and 7:30pm to chat with
Alex and taste the 2009, 2015 and 2016 bottlings of his Obsidian Ridge Vineyard Cabernet, along with his premium Half Mile Cab and other treats. Alex and his partners at Obsidian Ridge are up to big things at their mountainside estate. This is a great opportunity to learn firsthand what they have planned!
No charge. No reservations needed. Round up some friends and stop on by.
Call Mike, Hunter, Liz or Jenna at 773-489-3454 with any questions.
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2016
Patricia Green Cellars
Willamette Valley, Oregon
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This, folks, is a wine you absolutely do not want to miss. Though it is their "entry-tier" bottling, it performs at a level more characteristic of a top single-vineyard wine.
The color is a beautiful ruby that fades to pink and violet at the rim. A stunning array of red and black cherry, bright raspberry and blueberry aromas shoot out of the glass, along with inviting floral notes of fresh violets and earth tones of minerals, newly tilled soil and dried wild mushrooms. Sprinkle a bit of baking spice on top, and BAM, you have yourself one seriously complex Pinot. And that's just the nose!
The mouthfeel is soft and silky with powerful, perfectly delineated fruit, fresh acidity and an excellent balance that continues all the way through the lengthy, flavorful finish.
From start to finish, this is an EXCEPTIONAL bottle of Pinot. Wine Spectator gives it a whopping, and might we say, very well-deserved score of 93 points. Not only does this wine blow away the vast majority of other Pinots at its price, it even gives competition to Patricia Green Cellars' own stunning single-vineyard releases...
"Shows structure and sleek polish, with expressive raspberry and rose petal aromas and layered red plum, black tea and spice flavors that linger toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2024. 2,917 cases made."
- 93 Points, Wine Spectator (3/14/2018)
The 2016 Patricia Green "Reserve" Pinot Noir is quite simply a total no-brainer. As with all of their wines, production is small. While we bought every case we could get our hands on, we expect this one will be gone very quickly.
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A Seriously Delicious Pinot Grigio!
 2016 Cantina Andriano Pinot Grigio
Alto Adige, Italy
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This wine will change your thinking about Pinot Grigio! Produced from high altitude vineyards in the Alto Adige region, this Pinot Gris from Cantina Andriano is nothing like what you get when you order a glass of Pinot Grigio from the Olive Garden.
There is a sense of seriousness to this wine that is immediately apparent after popping the cork. The intensity, freshness, balance and utter deliciousness of this full-bodied beauty transcends what you expect from this varietal. Offering a practically voluptuous combination of tropical fruits and steely minerality, this beauty earns 91 points from Vin Chicago and the following 92- and 90-point reviews from James Suckling and Wine Advocate...
"A clean and fresh pinot grigio that suggests just-picked green apples and limes. Medium, lovely textured body with vibrant acidity and a wonderfully uplifted finish. So delicious. Drink now."
- 92 Points, James Suckling (10/20/2017)
"The 2016 Alto Adige Pinot Grigio is yet another delicious but simple white wine from Northern Italy. The wine is mild and understated in terms of its aromatic intensity, but it does reveal a lasting sense of elegance. There are notes of white peach, pear and passion fruit. The mouthfeel is characterized by balanced acidity with fresh fruit flavors on the close."
- 90 Points, Wine Advocate (7/28/2017)
Wine Advocate quotes a release price of $21. Our low price is five bucks less. This beautiful Pinot Grigio is a world class wine. Every white wine lover really needs to check this one out.
Vin Chicago Price: 15.99
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