Holiday Library Magnums

We got access to a couple of sweet library magnums (1.5L bottles) from a favorite producer in Chile’s high Maipo Valley, Vina Quebrada de Macul, with an amazing terroir that yields silky smooth, aromatic, herbaceous Cabernet Sauvignon that exudes a timeless style of well-crafted Chilean Cab. These wines give you the opportunity to savor two wines and vintage with 10 and 15 years of aging. They are both ripe to drink now.

Domus Aurea 2007: Born of the historic, exceptional 2007 vintage (one of the best in the last 20 years for red wines in Chile), this classic Cabernet blend is a reference among Chilean peers like Don Melchor, Almaviva, and the like. Loyally showcasing its terroir in the Quebrada de Macul section of the high Maipo, on the nose, the cassis will jump out and grab you first along with the menthol notes that are typical of this appellation. There are subtle touches of tobacco, vanilla, and sour cherry. On the palate, there’s more currant, leather, spice; it’s a dense wine that does well with several hours of decanting.  After patiently waiting 14 years, it’s in the perfect drinking window now and can hold for another 3-5 years even. Ratings from 93-97 points.

Penalolen Cabernet Sauvignon 2011:This vintage in Chile was long and cool, which means the red wines were born with higher acid and a lovely vibrancy that made them age with grace and sophistication. This is always a favorite Cabernet among any wine crowd (lovers or connoisseurs) with bright and juicy red fruits, herbaceous aromas, and well polished, integrated tannins. Open it with abandon and let it flow. After a decade of mellowing out, it’s more elegant than ever and waiting to be drunk this season. Ratings from 89-92 points.

We are offering these two library magnums for $345 including shipping (if you are in Illinois, please add $30 for additional shipping costs). First come, first serve until our allocation runs out–we have less than a dozen available.

NOTE ON WINE PURCHASE POLICIES:
-Within 2 days of e-mail invoice we will accept all returns without fees.
-Up to 5 days after e-mail invoice any cancelled orders incur a 50% restocking/cancellation fee.
-After 5 days of e-mail invoice (not the actual product shipping) we will not accept any returns as the order has been processed.

If your wine appears to have a flaw or is corked, please write to us so we can resolve the issue asap. However, not liking a wine does not mean the product is ‘flawed’…please be kind with wine temperatures and decant when you can.