2025 Downtown Glenview Wine & Art Walk Wine Notes
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Champagne, France
Laherte Champagne 'Ultradition' Extra Brut
This flagship wine is crafted from a blend of 60% Pinot Meunier, 30%
Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir with over 50% reserve wine. Lovely orange and
raspberry fruit on the nose, with some candied citrus and brioche.
Yann Alexandre Champagne Brut Noir
Composed of 50% Pinot Meunier, 35% Chardonnay and 15% Pinot Noir
collected from 20 different organically farmed plots and blended with 30%
reserve wine. The flavors of green apple and lemon blend with toasty, earthy
Artist: John Mefferd
Sicily, Italy
2023 Idda (Gaja) Sicilia Bianco
The centerpiece of the Gaja and Graci families’ collaboration. Crafted entirely
from Carricante grapes, showcasing the elegance of the south-facing slopes of
Mount Etna. Vibrant notes of citrus, orange blossom, and minerality, balanced
with refreshing acidity and a delicate texture.
2023 Pietradolce Etna Rosso
This wine is made exclusively from Nerello Mascalese grapes, cultivated
at elevations of 2,297 to 2,625 feet on Mount Etna's northern slopes, in the
area of Solicchiata. Bright red color with notes of berries and brushwood
balanced by fruity and floral notes.
Burgundy, France
2023 Chantereves Bourgogne Chardonnay
Known for their precise, low-intervention approach, working exclusively with
organically farmed fruit and native yeasts. Sourced from high-elevation parcels in
the Côte de Beaune, including vineyards near Savigny, Chorey-lès-Beaune, and the
Hautes-Côtes. Bright and expressive, with notes of lemon zest, and pear followed
by a vibrant palate and saline finish.
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2022 Chevalier de la Cree Montagny 1er Cru ‘Knights Templar Cuvee’
Montagny is comprised of a large number of Premiers Crus vineyards, some
established by 12th century knights returning from the crusades. These wines
have finesse and body not found elsewhere in the Cote Chalonnaise, with notes
of orange blossom, lemon verbena and French thyme on the palate.
Artist: Isabela Blair & Laurie Walker
Napa, USA
2024 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc
Organically grown without irrigation; careful pruning controls vigor and yield.
Made in a fresh, unoaked style. Features a grapefruit nose with citrus and fig
notes, and offers a crisp, balanced palate with lively acidity.
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2022 Snowden Cabernet Sauvignon 'The Ranch'
A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot, aged 19
months in French oak barrels, only 795 cases produced. Dense with aromas of
crushed black cherries, brambles and plum with a crisp finish.
Artist: Sandy Sheagren
Oregon, USA
2023 Sokol Blosser White 'Evolution Lucky #9'
Launching the alternative white category two decades ago, this blend with
primarily Riesling remains a classic staple. Aromatic with heaps of citrus notes
like lychee and lime zest, hints of tropical fruit and just a touch melon.
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2022 Failla Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
Led by veteran winemaker Ehren Jordan, who brings the experience of 34
harvests. Sourced from top vineyards in Amity Hills, Seven Springs, Björnson,
and Eola Springs . Aromas of red earth and savory herbs lead into a palate
marked by profound minerality and vibrant acidity. Flavors of dried cranberries
and rose petals create a balanced, expressive finish.
Artist: Angela Murphy & Stan Kielar
Piemonte, Italy
2023 Bruno Giacosa Roero Arneis
Among the first to make Arneis in the 1960s, this flagship white is made on the
Giacosa site in Neive. Roero's sandy soil gives Arneis a perfumed character. The
wine is energetic with notes of green apple, mango, citrus, and honeysuckle,
medium- to full-bodied with vibrant fruit, electric acidity, and a salty finish.
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2023 G.B. Burlotto Barbera d'Alba
Sourced from approximately 4.20 acres in Cadià (Roddi) and small plots in
Castagana and L’Urdiä (Verduno). Fresh, vibrant red with black currant,
boysenberry, violet, and cassis notes. Long, balanced finish with subtle tannins.
Artist: Jolee Klugherz & Roslyne Smith​
New Zealand
2024 Kumeu River Chardonnay Estate
Founded in 1944 by the Brajkovich family, immigrants from Croatia, Selected
from only the very best grapes from six different estate vineyard sites in the
Kumeu Region. Vibrant aromas of lemon peel, melon, toast and flint lead to a
supple, elegant palate of tingly citrus acidity and supportive oak.
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2021 Te Mata Pinot Noir 'Alma'
Alma celebrates Dr. James Thomson, a hero of the 1854 Battle of the Alma
during the Crimean War and forefather to Te Mata Estate’s Buck family, the
medal he was awarded appears on the label. Wild strawberry and oriental spice,
on the nose which deepens into truffle and earth notes on the palate.
Artist: Tim Downs
Bordeaux, France
2023 Dourthe Bordeaux Blanc #1
N°1 White is a premium Sauvignon Blanc, the vineyard blocks are rigorously
selected to determine the best possible terroir/grape variety mix. This wine offers
bright citrus notes, elegant minerality, and a long, aromatic finish with subtle
salinity.
2018 Chateau St. Georges St. Emilion
A blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from St.
Emilion. The 2018 combines the structure and power of a 2015 with the
aromatic fullness and freshness of a 2016. The palate is well-balanced
with fresh fruit flavors complemented by hints of warm bread crust and
toasted almonds.
Artist: Kate Hoyer
Tuscany, Italy
2024 La Spinetta Vermentino
Terricciola’s soil is sandy and rich in marine sediments which gives the
Vermentino an incredibly aromatic profile. Delicate notes of aromatic herbs
blended with a mineral undertone and white flower scents.
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2021 Jacopo Biondi Santi 'Sassoalloro' Toscana Rosso
Made exclusively from a selection of the special BBS-11 clone of Sangiovese
from across the estate vineyards, offering a 360-degree view of the estate’s
winemaking philosophy. Fresh and accessible drinking style with plenty of
cherry, wild berry, earthy mineral and dried spice over a medium texture.
Artist: Various Artists
Spain
2024 Pazo das Bruxas Albarino
Sourced with grapes from the historic coastline of Salnés, blended with grapes
from O Rosal for diversity. Clean and intense floral aromas with deliciously ripe
citrus notes and pineapple preserves.
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2021 Salmos Priorat 'Porrera Vi de Vila'
This wine honors the Carthusian monks who planted Priorat's first vines in the
12th century and highlights the region's native varietals, blending only Cariñena
and Garnacha. Rich fruit flavors like raspberry preserves blend with mature
aromas of figs and dried plums, with hints of coconut and marzipan for added
depth.
Artists: Sherry Gordon and Kerri Mangold​
Argentina
2024 Crios Torrontes
Torrontés is regarded as the signature white grape of Argentina. It, in fact, is an
offspring of Muscat of Alexandria. Aromas of white flowers, orange blossom,
grapefruit peel and ripe citrus with a creamy palate and floral notes lingering on
the finish.
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2023 Felino Malbec
Made by globally renowned winemaking pioneer; Paul Hobbs, with carefully
selected grapes from the regions of Luján de Cuyo and Valle de Uco. Aromas of
black fruit, roses, and blueberries are present. The wine has a medium body,
lively tannins, and a pleasant finish.
Artist: Filippo Aliperta​
Sonoma Coast, USA
2024 Route Stock Chardonnay
From consistent vineyard sources, including the estate vineyard located in the
Sebastopol Hills region of the Russian River Valley. The palate is silky with notes
of wild sage and green apple skin with subtle oak and a crisp finish.
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2019 Soliste Pinot Noir 'Narcisse'
From Soliste, a tiny Sonoma Coast producer run by ex-sommelier Katy Wilson.
She named it after the narcissus flower. This wine features wild cherry and boysenberry aromas with hints of earth, spice, and vanilla, finishing with fresh
acidity and smooth tannins.
Various Artists
Washington USA
2019 Woodward Canyon Chardonnay
Coming from the “old vines” block planted in 1978, and a newer block
planted in 2011. Vibrant aromas with understated oak, inspired by the
Grand Crus of Burgundy.
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2021 Owen Roe Cabernet Franc 'Rosa Mystica'
Grown on several hillside vineyards in the Yakima Valley known to yield
rich fruit flavors and balanced acidity. This wine features earthy
mushroom aromas, vibrant strawberry and vanilla notes, and a finish with
hints of cocoa and white pepper.
Artist: Christiane Bouret
Alsace, France
2022 Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer Reserve
100% Gewurztraminer, hand-harvested from Thann in the Haut-Rhin to
Kintzheim in the Bas-Rhin (50 miles, north to south); mostly flat vineyards.
Tropical notes on the nose, pineapple and a touch of rose petal; palate is fresh
with a hint of salt.
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2021 Pierre Sparr Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru
The Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyard covers approximately 132 acres on a
south and southeast-facing hillside between Riquewihr and Zellenberg, at 870 to 1,247 feet elevation. Known since the 16th century, Pierre Sparr’s wine is produced entirely from estate-grown grapes. Intense grapefruit and guava on the nose with a savory hint of minerality and dry thyme on the finish.
Artist: Megan Toy
Spain
2023 Pago del Cielo 'Celeste' Verdejo Sur Lies
Mainly made from Verdejo with a small amount of Sauvignon Blanc, aged on lees
for complexity. It offers fresh herbal and lemon peel aromas with a mineral touch.
The palate is silky, with strong citrus notes, especially tangerine, and a rich
texture.
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2020 Pago del Cielo 'Celeste' Ribera del Duero Reserva
Perfectly ripened, estate grown Tinto Fino is harvested from up to 80-year
old vines, grown at peak altitudes of 3,000 ft in the Peñafiel region.
Aromas of blackberry jam and black cherries are followed by warm notes
of spices such as clove and cedar.