Upper Mississippi River Valley, Illinois

Jean Colin

Menetou-Salon Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauv Blanc from an almost lineal region of Sancerre & Quincy by the upper Loire River in France. It is very delicate and soft, yet the lemon zest jumps along with white flowers. Great acidity, dry and mineral driven. Refreshing and excellent length on the finish; not too long not to short. Definitely a well-balanced Sauv Blanc! — 10 months ago

DuMOL

Wester Reach Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Delectable Wine
9.0

The 2019 Pinot Noir Wester Reach is nervy, taut and full of energy. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit and chalky accents convey vibrancy in this mid-weight, focused Pinot. Winemaker Andy Smit blends a number of top Russian River sites for his Wester Reach Pinot. In 2019, the blend is 26% DuMOL Estate, 22% Flax Estate, 20% Dutton-Widdoes, 16% Dutton-Upper Road and 16% Occidental Road. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2021)
— 4 years ago

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Villa Bellezza

Reserve Upper Mississippi River Valley Frontenac

This was a smooth ride, on the sweeter side, but it was so great! I’d buy this again and again! — 5 years ago

Restless River

Main Road & Dignity Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

I can’t decide if it’s fantastic or too hipster but it’s very Skurnik, strikes a great balance between cool climate body, lightness but with profound and ripe tannins with some leather/graphite depth without the fruit baggage. At $65 it’s almost value priced given the current climate — a year ago

Villa Bellezza

Zitella Upper Mississippi River Valley White Blend 2017

Love this fruity white wine, crisp & perfect for drinking on the pontoon! — 4 years ago

Villa Bellezza

Bianco d'Amici 2018

It’s the perfect amount of sweetness for a warm sunny day! Almost like a sweet reistling. — 5 years ago

Domaine de Terres Blanches

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

100% Sauvignon Blanc out the calcareous soils in the Sancerre appellation by the upper Loire river area. Hand-harvesting and steely all the way. Mineral driven, lively acidity, very citrusy but not overwhelming. Pairs amazing with shellfish dishes. Very vibrant! — a year ago

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Merry Edwards

Coopersmith Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2017

Great acid, tickles the tongue, dark, full, everything about this Pinot is a sense waker upper! — 4 years ago

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