This summer is off to a unique start nonetheless. In Chicago, we can’t wait for the weather to warm up and allow alfresco dining, bars to open their patios and soak in the sun. Here’s a short list of some of our summer favorites to keep stocked up.
Made with pure Rose oil from the world-famous Rose Valley in Kazanlak, Bulgaria and the juice of real lemons. Delivers a beautifully refreshing drink with a unique aroma. Non alcoholic, this is a delicious beverage, perfect on its own or mixed with vodka, rum or sparkling wines.
From the fragrant Tulsi leaf used in Ayurveda to the wildly aromatic Chamomile flower, each botanical has a story to tell. The heart and soul of our “India Dry Gin” is wild Juniper, foraged from the Himalayas. Copper Pot distilled in Goa, Jin Jiji is the essence of India. Mix it up with tonics, lime ade, vermouths or in a negroni slushy.
Luxardo Aperitivo expresses the rich aperitivo tradition for which it was named. This amari, or liqueur category of Italian bitters, is a well-balanced infusion of herbs, roots & citrus. The mild alcohol content & bitter orange flavor offers an ideal complement to several fruit juices, wines and Prosecco. The favorite Italian cocktail is the Spritz, or the mix of Prosecco and Luxardo Aperitivo.
A balanced sparkler, with a light, creamy mousse and juicy flavors of white peach, pickled ginger and verbena. An easy-drinking crowd-pleaser. Drink now. 19,380 cases imported.
VINNY was created because we believe that you should be able to enjoy high-quality, delicious bubbly wine whenever and wherever. Straight from the can, over ice, or mixed in a cocktail, VINNY can go from the fridge to the beach or the ski slopes, no problem.
VINNY founder Thomas Pastuszak, and the entire VINNY team, believe in championing new, undiscovered wine regions such as the Finger Lakes. This regional based approach is embodied in our name, VINNY = VIN(Wine) + NY(New York). Each box contains four slim 250 ml cans, perfect for stacking and enjoying.
Il Rosé Di Casanova La Spinetta (2018)
Made from 50% Sangiovese and 50% Prugnolo Gentile, this salmon-colored rosé is easy drinking, light and crisp. Bouquet : Spicy character with sliced ripe peaches, chalk and dry fruit.
Taste : Complex and full body, but very crisp and clean. Extremely flavorful yet agile, sexy and fresh.
Salento Negroamaro Calafuria Rosato (2018)
Tomaresca winery in Puglia makes one of Italy’s most popular rosé wines. This fun, and delicious wine is a no brainer. Tasting notes: Color rose petal pink. Aroma: intense and delicate with fragrant notes of pink grapefruit, peaches, and floral notes of violent immediately felt.
Flavor: a wine which is both fresh and supple at the same time, decidedly savory with an excellent balanced acidity and much aromatic length and persistence.
Château Gassier Côtes de Provence Esprit Gassier Rosé (2019)
Esprit Gassier” is the “Gassier Spirit” that combines the exceptional terroir of the Sainte-Victoire region with Côtes de Provence varietals to produce a wine that expresses the family’s passion, expertise and creativity. The beautiful label, designed by a local artist, is silk-screened on the bottle to create a striking package.
Les Deux Moulins Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc (2018)
Paris Wine Company founder Joshua Adler uses his intimate knowledge of French wine regions and connections with producers to create custom bottlings. The project mission is to find good wines at good prices with good labels. The Deux Moulins wines come from traditional grapes of the Loire Valley. The White is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and the red is 100% Pinot Noir. Each year, Paris Wine Company tastes and selects the best cuvées for the Deux Moulins label.
Domaine Ruet Côte de Brouilly (2017)
The Gamay grape has been a long-time crowd favorite. Easy to drink when it’s slightly chilled, it does not have pretentiousness. This producer can please the most experienced wine drinker and impress the novice. The Côte de Brouilly boasts higher elevations, comparable to those of Chiroubles, and therefore shares a similar elegance while remaining intense and powerful due to it's distinctive blue granite soil composition.
Block Nine Pinot is beautifully long and rich in ripe cherry and berry flavors. The aromas exhibit generous bright fruit with a mix of strawberry, violets, plum, tea, and a hint of clove. Flavorful and silky in the mouth with good body, this wine is seductive showing wild cherries and a hint of sandalwood to complete its complex finish.
