My boyfriend and I always have such an amazing experience at Formentos. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Excellent service and they were very accommodating to our two young children. Their tiny 3-hectare estate is situated on a hillside at the perfect elevation for growing Xinomavro and protected from extreme weather. In the mid-20th Century, the British chose to mark the end of World War II with one of the most iconic Champagne producers, Pol Roger. This four acre plot, planted in shallow volcanic basalt soil at high elevation is extremely special. The flagship Barolo Reserva 'Sarmassa' comes from the eponymous Barolo commune in the heart of the DOCG. We didnt mind how dark it was, but realized that we wouldnt be able to come back with some older family members that would be bothered by it. Today, Stphane farms 12 parcels for a total of 27 acres, crafting wines that have become a reference point for the appellation and are sought after by the greatest chefs and most serious wine lovers around the world222, Domaine Jamet, "Cte Brune", 1995Bin 63251347, Domaine Jamet, "Cte Brune", 2000Bin 20061334, Domaine Jamet, "Cte Brune", 2006Bin 2002981, Domaine Jamet, "Cte Brune", 2019Bin 52241163, Domaine Jamet, "Fructus Voluptas", 2016Bin 1036376, Domaine Jasmin, "La Giroflarie", 2017Bin 2066187, Etienne Guigal, "Chteau d'Ampuis, 2018Bin 1046426, Etienne Guigal, "La Landonne", 2007Bin 63261317, Etienne Guigal, "La Landonne", 2018Bin 10561142, Etienne Guigal, "La Mouline", 2007Bin 10301247, Etienne Guigal, "La Mouline", 2018Bin 20421134, Etienne Guigal, "La Turque", 2018Bin 10121217, Georges Vernay, "Blonde du Seigneur", 2017Bin 1032243, Georges Vernay, "Maison Rouge", 2012Bin 2020333, Jean-Michel Gerin, "Les Grands Places", 2005Bin 1094402, Marius Gentaz-Dervieux, "Cte Brune, C.R", 1988Bin 63234083, Marius Gentaz-Dervieux, "Cte Brune, C.R", 1990Bin 10965258, Michel Chapoutier, "La Mordoree", 2012Bin 1092521, Ren Rostaing, "Cte Blonde", 1999Bin 20541044, Ren Rostaing, "La Landonne", 2005Bin 1070727, Ren Rostaing, "La Landonne", 2009Bin 1068667, Stphane Ogier, "Mon Village", 2018Bin 1006222, Xavier Grard, "Le Mollard", 2019Bin 1048404, Domaine Breyton, 2020Crozes-Hermitage's variable reputation is due to the size of the appellation. ", Extra Brut, Jacques Selosse, "Initial", Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Jacques Selosse, "Substance", Blanc de Blancs, Brut, Larmandier-Bernier, "Longitude", Extra Brut, Veuve Fourny et Fils, "Blanc de Blancs", Extra Brut, Veuve Fourny et Fils, "Les Monts de Vertus", Extra Brut, Charles Heidsieck, "Champagne Charlie", Brut, 1983, Michel Gonet, "Grand Cru", Blanc de Blancs, 2014, Pierre Gimonnet, "Special Club", Blanc de Blancs,2014, Pierre Pters, "Les Chtillons", Blanc de Blancs, 2015, Vadin-Plateau, "Carac'Terre", Brut Nature, 2012, Veuve Fourny & Fils, "Clos Notre Dame", Extra Brut, 2008, Yann Alexandre, 'Sous-Les-Roses", Blanc de Noirs, 2014, Billecart-Salmon, " Cuve Elisabeth Salmon", Brut, 2009, Brut Ros, Graham Beck, "Cap Classique", NV, Brut Ros, Soter, "Mineral Springs", Yamhill-Carlton, 2017, Crmant de Bourgogne, Thomas Collardot, Brut, 2018, Vouvray Ptillant, Domaine Huet, Brut, 2017, Kistler, "Les Noisetiers", Sonoma Coast, 2020, Kistler truly is the expert in American Chardonnay. For a better experience. Bernie Miller Chop*16 oz USDA Prime Beef72, Westholme Strip*12 oz, Queensland, AUS125, Chateau Uenae Snow Beef*The Rarest Imported Beef, Ribeye, Hokkaido, Japan62, Kobe Beef*100% Tajima Cattle, Strip Loin, Hygo, Japan64, Kumamoto*Japan's Only Free-Grazing Wagyu, Tenderloin, Kumamoto, Japan38, Takamori "Drunken Wagyu"*Fattened on Rice From The Dassai Sake Brewery, Flat Iron, Yamaguchi, Japan28, Whole Roasted Dover SoleBrown Butter, Champagne105, Ora King Salmon*Trumpet Mushrooms, Chimichurri44, Hen of the Woods MushroomsRoasted Garlic15, Crispy Brussels SproutsCurry Vinaigrette12, Bacon Cheese Mac & CheeseWhite Cheddar, Artisanal pasta17, Japanese Sweet PotatoesSweet Soy, Fresno Chili13, Millionaire's PotatoFontina Cheese, Shaved Black Truffle21, Cauliflower Au GratinAged Cheddar, Leeks12. The Mcon-Verz is a wine of great purity, both floral and mineral, expressing a lively energy, ready to be enjoyed earlier than some of its Burgundian counterparts187, Eleni & Edouard Vocoret, "Le Bas de Chapelot", 2020Bin 8016132, Franois Raveneau, 1er Cru Monte de Tonnerre, 2009Bin 61231318, Julien Brocard, 1er Cru Monte de Tonnerre, 2020Bin 8010174, Grand Cru Les Blanchots, Domaine Laroche, "L'Obdience", 2017Bin 8029389, Grand Cru Les Preuses, Jean & Sebastian Dauvissat, 2016Bin 8067298, Grand Cru Les Preuses, Vincent Dauvissat, 2018Bin 8085484, Meursault, Vincent Girardin, "Les Narvaux", 2020Bin 8047202, Puligny-Montrachet, Bachey-Legros, 2019Bin 8041197, Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive, 2019Bin 8045468, Puligny-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive, 2020Bin 8025478, Puligny-Montrachet, Paul Pernot, 2020Bin 8075219, Chassagne-Montrachet B. Dessus, Darviot-Perrin, 2015Bin 8051455, Chassagne-Montrachet La Cailleret, Vincent Girardin, 2017Bin 8049294, Meursault Blagny, Domaine Comtesse de Chrisey, 2018Bin 8023372, Meursault Perrires, Pierre Girardin, 2020Bin 8099698, Meursault Perrires, Pierre Morey, 2016Bin 8022583, Meursault Perrires, Roulot, 2015Bin 61253887, Puligny-Montrachet, Clavoillon, Domaine Leflaive, 2018Bin 8071658, Puligny-Montrachet Clavoillon, Domaine Leflaive, 2020Bin 8015782, Puligny-Montrachet Les Referts, Vincent Girardin, 2017Bin 8013293, Btard-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive, 2019Bin 61243525, Corton-Charlemagne, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2019Bin 8027589, Corton-Charlemagne, Pierre Girardin, "La Croix",2020Bin 8097888, Bourgogne, Patrick Piuze, "Val de Mer", 2018Bin 080357, Bourgogne, Pierre Girardin, "clat de Calcaire", 2020Bin 8043121, Mcon-Verz, Domaine Leflaive, 2019Bin 8019187, Mcon-Verz, Domaine Leflaive, 2020Bin 8033189, Dreissigacker, Rheinhessen, 2020Jochen Dreissigacker has quickly ascended to the category of the elite producers of Germany's Rheinhessen. Three generations ago the family took over their first vineyards. With the heads on, the prawns looked bigger than they really were; after removing the heads they were average sized and quite dry. There is no better way to mark the end of something truly, monstrously terrible than with a bottle of Champagne. Would not recommend coming here. Founded in 1974, the Bergadano family has always placed an emphasis on quality over quantity at their small, 2.5 hectare estate. With annual production rarely exceeding 1000 cases, this is a true insider's Barolo. Wine Room: 40 people. We always hope to support little local restaurants which has sometimes been hard when the execution doesn't turn out well. Rita Hills, 2018Bin 1687255, Aston Estate, Sonoma Coast, 2019Bin 1693222, Aubert, "UV-SL Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, 2019Bin 3205267, Ceritas, "Cuve Chloe", Sonoma Coast, 2020Bin 1645238, Cirq, "Bootlegger's Hill", Russian River Valley, 2015Bin 6422654, DuMol, "Eoin - Sonoma Stage", Sonoma Coast, 2014Bin 1677277, DuMol, "Finn", Russian River Valley, 2014Bin 1625322, DuMol, "Jentoft Vineyard", Russian River Valley, 2019Bin 1643267, FEL, "Savoy Vineyard", Anderson Valley, 2019Bin 1689212, Freeman, Russian River Valley, 2020Bin 163193, George, "Hansen", Russian River Valley, 2020Bin 161198, George, "Hansen", Russian River Valley, 2021Bin 1639104, Hirsch, "West Ridge', Sonoma Coast, 2019Bin 6425257, Kosta Browne, "Keefer Ranch", Russian River Valley, 2015Bin 1655359, Littorai, "Cerise Vineyard", Anderson Valley, 2016Bin 6426467, Littorai, "Les Larmes", Anderson Valley, 2021Bin 1637177, Littorai, "The Pivot Vineyard", Sonoma Coast, 2016Bin 1651464, Littorai, "Wendling Block E", Anderson Valley, 2020Bin 1607263, RAEN, "Royal St. Robert", Sonoma Coast, 2016Bin 1605283, RAEN, "Royal St. Robert", Sonoma Coast, 2019Bin 1609201, Rhys, "Bearwallow", Anderson Valley, 2016Bin 1649299, Rhys, "Porcupine Hill", Anderson Valley, 2016Bin 1603402, Rivers-Marie, Sonoma Coast, 2021Bin 1515123, Rivers-Marie, "Occidental Ridge", Sonoma Coast, 2021Bin 1623233, Soliste, "Les Griottes", Sonoma Coast, 2017Bin 3213298, Soliste, "Narcisse", Sonoma Coast, 2017Bin 3209122, Alexana, "Terroir Series", Dundee Hills, 2021Bin 165996, Bergstrm, "Cumberland Reserve", Willamette Valley, 2020Bin 3211141, Colene Clemens, "Margo", Willamette Valley, 2019Bin 1613109, Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, 2011Bin 1635201, Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, 2013Bin 1621196, Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, 2015Bin 1621193, Dusky Goose, Dundee Hills, 2016Bin 1699191, Eyrie Vineyards, "Roland Green", Dundee Hills, 2013Bin 1641174, Eyrie Vineyards, "The Eyrie", Dundee Hills, 2018Bin 3201232, Kelley Fox, "Mirabai", Dundee Hills, 2021Bin 1661109, Maison Noir, "O.P.P. Sydney suggested the chocolate cake, and OH my GOD! At Michel Gonet the care goes from vineyard to cellar, from hand harvest to long lees aging and the result is a Champagne of the highest quality and finesse. Louis XV referred to it as the "Wine of Kings". Service was kind and thorough. You will will be able to enjoy delicious cuisine & exceptional service while making it to the next part of your evening right on time! You can order delivery directly from Formento's using the Order Online button. Sauvignon, Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley, 2005, Cab. Good food and very attentive. 312.265.1130 845 W. WASHINGTON BLVD CHICAGO, IL 60607 info@elchebarchicago.com. The result of having a small estate, mature vines, and time to pamper the land is a stunning expression of Sangiovese that is dense, layered, and of exceptional quality, Riserva, Podere il Palazzino, "Grosso Sanese", 2013, Villa Calcinaia, "Vigna Contessa Luisa", 2016, Morellino di Scansano, Roccapesta, "Ribeo", 2020, Rosso di Montalcino, Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona, 2020, Canalicchio di Sopra, "La Casaccia", 2017, Villa Calcinaia is an estate continually operated by the Conti Capponi since 1524. As a way to offset rising costs associated with the restaurant (food, beverage, labor, benefits, supplies), we have added a 3% surcharge to all checks. Food was great! from Stanford. Skip to content Left L.O. We had two cocktails that were very good but the glass of wine I ordered seemed like a small pour. To be honest we were very disappointed. Enrica and Ettore Bandirola planted grape vines in the late 1970's at their vacation home in Montalcino, however, didn't decide to make the wine until their first vintage in 1999. Sauvignon, Pride, North Coast, 2018 (3L), Cab. On one hand it is a beverage that seamlessly represents celebration for many, and on the other is one of the most meticulously handled wine products on Earth. The food was phenomenal, as was the service. Service seemed odd with multiple waiters but not a consistent lead. Enrica and Ettore Bandirola planted grape vines in the late 1970's at their vacation home in Montalcino, however, didn't decide to make the wine until their first vintage in 1999. The service was excellent from a very attentive and friendly staff. Louis XV referred to it as the "Wine of Kings". There is only one thing better than one bottle of champagne, and that is two bottles of champagne in one. The work of these daring vintners with the region's indigenous Nerello Mascalese grape result in wines like "'San Lorenzo": energetic fruit, smoky earth, with an elegant structure, making Etna Rosso the next big thing for Burgundy & Piedmont lovers151, Amarone della Valpolicella, Ilatium, "Campo Len", 2016Bin 1230131, Amarone della Valpolicella, Pr, "Morandina", 2016Bin 1268198, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, David Sterza, 2017Bin 1254153, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, G. Quintarelli, 2011Bin 6334932, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Marchesi Biscardo, 2017Bin 2438171, Recioto della Valpolicella Classico, G. Quintarelli, 2004Bin 6221888, Valpolicella Classico Superiore, G.Quintarelli, 2014Bin 1238289, Veneto, G. Quinterelli, "Alzero", 2011Bin 12401051, Barbera d'Alba, Aldo Conterno, "Conca Tre Pile" 2018Bin 247282, Barbera Colli Tortonesi, Cantina di Tortona, 2018Bin 244851, Dolcetto Colli Tortonesi, Cantina di Tortona, 2019Bin 124453, Etna Rosso, Girolamo Russo, "Feudo di Mezzo", 2017Bin 2429161, Etna Rosso, Girolamo Russo, "San Lorenzo", 2016Bin 1203151, Gattinara, Cantina Sociale Cooperative, 2012Bin 2485108, Irpinia, Feudi di San Gregorio, "Rubrato", 2017Bin 245466, Langhe, Aldo Conterno, "Il Favot", 2019Bin 2477131, Langhe, Borgogno, "No Name", 2018Bin 1257122, Langhe, Elio Altare, "Girborina", 2017Bin 2427233, Langhe, Elio Altare, "La Villa", 2017Bin 2435236, Merlot Colli Friuli Orientali, Marina Danieli, 2018Bin 122056, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Campo dei Sogni, 2019Bin 122448, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe, 2007Bin 6335444, Friuli Colli Orientali, Moschioni, "Rosso Celtico", 2011Bin 1212106, Pinot Noir, Alois Lageder, "Krafuss", Sdtirol, 2005Bin 6336199, Provincia di Pavia, Cabanon, "Cuoredivino no. The Best Beef. Carmine's on Rush. There is only one thing better than one bottle of champagne, and that is two bottles of champagne in one.444, Brut Champagne, Brche et Fils, "Brut Reserve", NVBin 2901476, Brut Champagne, Pierre Pters, "Cuve Reserve", NVBin 2902374, Brut Champagne, Pol Roger, "Rserve", NVBin 2900444, Vintage Champagne, Dom Prignon, Brut, 2005Bin 29051331, Vintage Champagne, Pierre Moncuit, Brut, 1999Bin 2904607, Bourgogne, Pierre Girardin, "clat de Calcaire", 2020Bin 2913232, Chardonnay, Aubert, "Reuling", Sonoma Coast, 2009Bin 2920693, Chardonnay, Aubert, "Ritchie", Sonoma Coast, 2010Bin 2918696, Corton-Charlemagne, Pierre Girardin, "La Croix", 2020Bin 29221777, Hermitage, Jean-Louis Chave, 2003Bin 29211004, Hermitage, M. Chapoutier, "De l'Ore", 1992Bin 29171312, Hermitage, M. Chapoutier, "De l'Ore", 2007Bin 2924888, Meursault, Pierre Girardin, "Les Narvaux", 2020Bin 2916655, Petit Chablis, Domaine Franois Raveneau, 2018Bin 2919716, Pinot Blanc, Robert Sinskey, Los Carneros, 2013Bin 2915191, Riesling Groes Gewchs, Keller, "Abts E", 2018Bin 2911989, Riesling Groes Gewchs, Keller, "Hubacker", 2018Bin 2914747, Vaillons, Jean et Sebastien Dauvissat, 2015 (3L)Bin 2923767, Bandol, Chteau Pradeaux, 2013Bin 2935287, Bandol, Domaine Tempier, "Cuve Classique", 2019Bin 2943354, Barolo, Oddero, "Bussia Vigna Mondoca" 2006Bin 29371201, Barolo, Oddero, "Villero" 2009 (3L)Bin 29411432, Brunello di Montalcino, Valdicava, 2004Bin 2939746, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Valdicava, "M.d.P. It made my birthday night. Sauvignon, Concha Y Toro, "Heritage", P. Alto, 2020, Carmnre, Lapostolle, "Clos Apalta", Apalta Valley, 2012, Grenache, Sadie Family, "Soldaat", Swartland, 2020, Pinot Noir, Badenhorst, "Bokveld,", Western Cape, 2018, Pinot Noir, Thorne & Daughters, Western Cape, 2020, Syrah, Black Water, "Cultellus", Swartland, 2016, Syrah et al., Sadie Family, "Columella", Swartland, 2019, Tinta Barocca, Badenhorst, Sk'W., Swartland, 2017. I had the vegetarian risotto and it was phenomenal. Pure, unadulterated, rich, and decadent Tuscan Merlot. In 1997 he formally joined the family estate. Trittenheimer Apotheke, Bollig-Lehnert, 2016, Trittenheimer Apotheke, Bollig-Lehnert, 2020, Bernkasteler Badstube, Dr. H. Thanisch, 2019, Graacher Himmelreich, Goldkapsule, J.J. Prm, 2011, Piesport Schubertslay, Keller, "Alte Reben", 2018, Westhofen Brunnenhuschen, Keller, "Abts E", 2017, Westhofen Brunnenhuschen, Keller, "Abts E", 2018, Riesling, Keller, "Limestone", Rheinhessen, 2021, Riesling Trocken, Keller, Rheinhessen, 2021, Riesling Trocken, Dreissigacker, Rheinhessen, 2020, Riesling Trocken, Dreissigacker, Rheinhessen, 2021, Riesling Trocken, Dreissigacker, "Morstein", Rheinhessen, 2018, Riesling Trocken, Wittmann, Rheinhessen, 2019, Weisser Burgunder et al., Keller, "W&C", Rheinhessen, 2020, Weisser Burgunder et al., Keller, "W&C", Rheinhessen, 2021, Domaine Douloufakis, "Aspros Lagos", Crete, 2020, Third generation winemaker, Nikos Douloufakis, takes immense pride in the steps his family has taken to create quality wine from native Cretan grapes. Created as a nod to the owners grandmother, guests will experience an array of dishes from house-made pastas, seasonal antipasti and wood-fired fish and steak. It is not just massive but littered with a variation of soils, sites, & production methods. I love the atmosphere and the food was delicious! The wines are made in an elegant, pure, pretty style and are as warm and inviting as the good Anne-Charlotte and Laurent, Henri Bonneau, "Cuvee Marie Beurrier", 1989, Mas de la Boislauzon, "Cuve de Quet", 2012, Chinon, Couly-Dutheil, "La Baronnie Madeline", 2016, Chinon, Domaine Fabrice Gasnier, "Les Graves", 2019, Collines Rhodaniennes, Domaine Jamet, 2020, Gigondas, Chteau de St. Cosme, "Hominis Fides", 2017, Minervois la Livinire, Grard Bertrand, "Clos d'Ora", 2013, Pays d'Hrault, Domaine de la Granges des Pres, 2013, Saumur, Guiberteau, "Les Chapaudaises", 2020, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, "Le Bourg", 2005, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, "Les Poyeaux", 2005, Vin de France, Auguste Clape, "Le Vin des Amis", 2020, Vin de Pays Mditerrane, Pierre Sches, "Gauthier" 2019, The Carlo Giacosa Winery farms 5 hectares of vineyards in Barbaresco and has been run by the Giacosa family for four generations. Formento's also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 690-7295. Spectacular food and service! The broccolini was a bit underwhelming but the stuffed potatoes made up for it. Carlo, together with his wife Carla, continued in the family tradition, further developing the winery, and cultivating his roots along with those of his vines. I will be sure to share your comments with Sydney. These are some highly rated creekstone in Chicago, IL: What are some creekstone with a large number of reviews in Chicago, IL? Barrel Select ManhattanF.E.W. Formentos has moved into my top three of Italian restaurants in Chicago. Operating at the same 845 W. Washington Blvd. Thank you for your kind words! SATURDAY | 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM They are committed to traditional values, while using modern practices for the best possible results: both for the wine and for the Earth161, Chteau Ausone, "Classs A", 1990Bin 36261598, Chteau Ausone, "Classs A", 2015Bin 62163133, Chteau Canon, "Classs B", 2015Bin 3650861, Chteau Cheval Blanc, "Classs A", 1986Bin 36121765, Chteau Cheval Blanc, "Classs A", 1988Bin 36061987, Chteau Cheval Blanc, "Classs A", 1996Bin 36641994, Chteau La Mondotte , "Classs B", 1996Bin 3670783, Chteau Valandraud, "Classs B", 2000Bin 1816847, Aromes de Pavie, Saint-milion Grand Cru Class, 2015Bin 1862433, Chteau Bahans Haut-Brion, Pessac-Lognan, 1989Bin 36361444, Chteau Beau-Site, "Haute Vignobles", St-Estphe, 2016Bin 3676121, Chteau Bel Rose, Lalande-de-Pomerol, 2020Bin 1868118, Chteau de Pez, St-Estphe, 2018Bin 1812171, Chteau Saint-Andr Corbin, St.-Georges-St.-milion, 2019Bin 181488, Chteau Rose Sainte-Croix, Listrac-Mdoc, 2016Bin 365679, Clos Lunelles, Castillon-Ctes de Bordeaux, 2015Bin 3678136, Esprit de Pavie, Bordeaux, 2016Bin 365491, Fleur de Pdesclaux, Pauillac, 2016Bin 3604122, La Chapelle de Meyney, St-Estphe, 2015Bin 3648101, Madame de Beaucaillou, Haut-Mdoc, 2019Bin 189094, Pauillac de Pichon Comtesse, Pauillac, 2016Bin 1866144, Pavillon Rouge du Chteau Margaux, Margaux, 1996Bin 3672701, Domaine de Fa, "Roche Guillon", 2019The confluence of high-end Burgundy & Beaujolais have not always aligned in the public's eye. Sauvignon, Diamond Creek, "Lake", Napa Valley, 2010Bin 29763100, Cab. The Giacosa family history is inextricably a wine-making one. Sauvignon, Mending Wall, Napa Valley, 2013, Cab. 98% of their vineyard holdings are in Grand Cru vineyards, including their 2 "monopoles", La Tche & Romane-Conti. It is not a wine trying to reinvent Sancerre, but to be an elevated version of the classic style158, Gewurztraminer, Weinbach, "Cuve Tho", 2018Bin 070599, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Brand, Albert Boxler, 2015Bin 0701169, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru R.d.Thann, Z.Humbrecht, 2017Bin 0780288, Muscat Grand Cru Goldert, Z. Humbrecht, 2017Bin 0710175, Riesling, Trimbach, "Clos Ste. We barely saw our waitress. At Formentos, Chef David Schwartz combines new world culinary creativity with generations past. address as El Che Steakhouse & Bar, Meat & Provisions is a little indy shop selling Creekstone Farms USDA Premium Black Angus Beef, Town Culter Handmade Knives, Smithey Ironware, artisanal goods, wines and more. Everything we ordered was great. "Aspros Lagos" is no exception. The site on display for this feature is Jessie James Vineyard, named for its owners Jessica and James Lee. Truly a stalwart of Greve in Chianti, the family makes many expressions of their vines including Chianti, Mammolo, Vin Santo, etc. Food and drink both were excellent and we will be trying them again. Konstantinos Karydas started the winery in 1994 and has since been joined by his son, Pretos. Sauvignon. Stphane completed his oenological studies in Beaune, working alongside some of the best winemakers in Burgundy. All items are subject to availability. Unfortunately when the pork chops came they were practically raw. ", Swartland, 2019Bin 9098156, Riesling, Grosset, "Polish Hill", Clare Valley, 2018Bin 6111161, Riesling, Jim Barry, "The Lodge Hill", Clare Valley, 2017Bin 074163, Riesling, Leeuwin, "Art Series", Margaret River, 2018Bin 072259, Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke, Marlborough, 2021Bin 078271, Sauvignon Blanc, Ponga, Marlborough, 2021Bin 070860, Sinegal, St. Helena, 2019Although one of Napa Valley's newest wineries, Sinegal inherits a long tradition at the property it now inhabits: Inglewood Estate. For whatever reason they were playing 2015 pop music (Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Megan Trainor) which clashed hard with the atmosphere. One of the best dinners we have ever had. The wines are made in an elegant, pure, pretty style and are as warm and inviting as the good Anne-Charlotte and Laurent138, Guillaume Gilles, "Les Peyrouses", 2019Bin 2086194, Jean-Louis Chave, "Mon Cur", 2020Bin 522860, Chteau de la Font du Loup, "Les Damoiselles", 2020Bin 1002138, Domaine la Barroche, "Pure", 2016Bin 2022404, Henri Bonneau, "Cuvee Marie Beurrier", 1989Bin 20801557, Henri Bonneau, "Tradition", 2014Bin 1080646, Mas de la Boislauzon, "Cuve de Quet", 2012Bin 2062319, Rotem & Mounir Saouma, "Omnia", 2013Bin 2046276, Chinon, Couly-Dutheil, "La Baronnie Madeline", 2016Bin 102664, Chinon, Domaine Fabrice Gasnier, "Les Graves", 2019Bin 209257, Collines Rhodaniennes, Domaine Jamet, 2020Bin 2018117, Gigondas, Chteau de St. Cosme, "Hominis Fides", 2017Bin 1014361, Gigondas, Domaine Raspail-Ay, 2019Bin 2024138, Minervois la Livinire, Grard Bertrand, "Clos d'Ora", 2013Bin 1016391, Pays d'Hrault, Domaine de la Granges des Pres, 2013Bin 2032333, Saumur, Guiberteau, "Les Chapaudaises", 2020Bin 2000156, Saumur, Guiberteau, "Les Moulins", 2021Bin 204896, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, 2005Bin 20961211, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, 2009Bin 5218997, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, 2010Bin 1086901, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, 2016Bin 5222334, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, "Le Bourg", 2005Bin 20902222, Saumur-Champigny, Clos Rougeard, "Les Poyeaux", 2005Bin 52201667, Vin de France, Auguste Clape, "Le Vin des Amis", 2020Bin 2072131, Vin de Pays Mditerrane, Pierre Sches, "Gauthier" 2019Bin 206867, Carlo Giacosa, "Montefico", 2016The Carlo Giacosa Winery farms 5 hectares of vineyards in Barbaresco and has been run by the Giacosa family for four generations. 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