The Weon abides 😎. Roughly translating to Dude, no one who has visited Chile can doubt that 'weon' is one of the most ubiquitous slang words spoken by Chileans. Vina Maitia’s Weon is 100% un-oaked Carignan picked by hand from 60+ year old bush vines in the Maule region of Chile. Such good summer drinking. Chillable and highly gluggable, think cherries and dark red berries with a hint of cinnamon, black pepper and ‘shrooms. A solid dose of structural tannins rounds it out. In stock! 
New Burgundy gem from @rosenthalwinemerchant! So excited to welcome @domainebuisson and their 2018 Saint-Romain Rouge and Blanc to Chicago. The Buisson family traces their roots in the village of Saint-Romain in the Côte d’Or back to the 12th century. In 1947, Henri and Marguerite Buisson began bottling their wine at the domaine and selling it under their own label. The family tradition carried on in noble fashion by their son, Gilles Buisson, who works an estate of 19 hectares with his wife Monica and their two sons, Franck and Frédérick (8th generation). The 19 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir have been worked according to organic principles since the 1970s, certified organic in 2009, and certified biodynamic in 2017. The appellation of Saint-Romain has never exactly been in the spotlight among Burgundy lovers. Historically, its cooler terroir resulted in wines with less richness and structure. Higher acidity than its nearby brethren, Saint-Romain could be especially lean and difficult in tough, cold vintages. Post global warming, however, Saint-Romain occupies a far more enviable position, never suffering from the excess of mass and weight that can sometimes afflict warmer Burgundian terroirs in richer vintages, and benefitting from increased ease of ripening due to warmer temperatures overall. Saint-Romain stands apart from the rest of the Côte de Beaune not only geographically, but historically as well. When the appellation system was created in the 1930s, Saint-Romain chose not to participate—and still today there are no Premier Cru or Grand Cru vineyards in the appellation. While that may present a slight disadvantage from a market-minded, prestige-centered perspective, it also keeps prices sane and allows ambitious vignerons more room for exploration. Fastidious and talented growers like the Buissons represent some of the last true values in the Côte d’Or. Link in bio! 
RTDs for a good time this Father’s Day. Shout out to all the amazing dads out there on your special day. We hope you are being spoiled! #happyfathersday2021 
This month! For every bottle of Cherries & Rainbows sold in IL, Winc will be donating $2 directly to @howardbrownhealth. Stock your shelves and support the work being done by the incredible folks at Howard Brown. Ask your rep for more info! 
Current obsessions from Henri and Theo @domainemilan. New for Chicago! The 2019 Luna and Gaia is named after the 2 dogs on the Domaine, the Moon and the Earth. Skin contact Grenache Blanc, Rolle (Vermentino) and Roussanne. Ripe oranges & dried citrus vibes. The 2020 Haru Rouge is a blend of carbonic Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre and older vine Cab. Super drinkable and lively. Provence; it’s not just for Rosé anymore (or ever, @randall.bush™️). 
Stocking up for a summer of *really good* wine in a can. So excited to announce that @woodsbeer has landed in Chicago! Based in San Francisco, Woods crafts experimental brews and natural wines, often collaborating with their friends in the Bay Area’s food and drink world. Don’t miss out on their cans, full bottles and pet nats. Link in bio! CAN REPORT: 2020 Valdiguie, Solano County Green Valley: Zero-zero 100% Valdiguie sourced from Green Valley Vineyard in Solano County, just below the South-Eastern part of Napa. Juicy blueberry, boysenberry, and dark cherry wrapped in a flaky pie crust. 2020 Skin Contact White, Edna Valley Gruner and Albarino blend: Whole cluster, co-fermented on skins and aged in concrete. Silky smooth with notes of lychee, tangerine and allspice. 2020 Rose, Love Ranch Vineyard, Madera Foothills: Syrah and Grenache is sourced from the Love Ranch, an organic vineyard nestled at the base of the Sierra Foothills at the gateway to Yosemite. Nervy acidity and a bit of an orange hue from the Grenache. 2019 Field Blend, Poor Ranch, Mendocino: Zin, Carignan and Syrah. Older vine, organically farmed Zinfandel and Syrah are foot tread and co-fermented with native yeaast before being blended with rosé of Carignan. Cranberry on the palate with some minerality and peppery spice. Crunchy acidity. Serve chilled! 
Sunset with the Soul Patch Vineyard 💛. The Chardonnay block at @davisfamilyvineyards’ Soul Patch Vineyard sits at the very bottom of the eastern-facing hillside. This is an extremely cool pocket, allowing the fruit longer hang time and resulting in bright acidity. The 2018 Chardonnay is a gem! The result of a nearly perfect vintage year for Sonoma. Tropical fruit, lemon custard, and spice. In stock. 
Italian breakfast wine by way of Mendocino County. The 2020 Flora & Fauna Rosé from @idlewildwines is a dream. Savory and vibrant and so pretty. Nebbiolo brings some crunchy minerality, Dolcetto lends a delicate softness, and Barbera for that bright acidity. Whole cluster pressed and co-fermented. 91 pts from @vinousmedia. Don’t miss it 🌹 
Catch us by the cooler this weekend 👋. Itata bush vine revolution by the liter from @roguevine. 2020 Pipeño Tinto (Cinsault, País & Carignan) and Blanco (Semillon, Chasselas & Moscatel) in stock!