What's New At Mind's Eye?
Trump National Golf Club Joins Mind's Eye Family
September 2010: We are thrilled to announce that the Trump National Golf Club in L.A. will carry our wine. Trump's premier restaurant, Cafe Pacific, is a Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence winner (5 years in a row) and reknown for the quality of its wine. The wine program is guided by Thomas Compagnon, an internationally acclaimed sommelier from Lyon, France.Mind's Eye Welcomes Premier Restaurants in Southern California
August 2010: We are happy to announce that we have received rave reviews and commitments from mar'sel restaurant in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA (a gorgeous restaurant perched on the Pacific Ocean and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner), Cafe Pierre in Manhattan Beach (the ultra-prestigious Southern California restaurant and a Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence winner) and Zazou in Redondo Beach, CA.Calistoga Ranch's Lakehouse Restaurant Joins Mind's Eye's Family
June, 2010: We are very pleased to announce that The Lakehouse restaurant of the premier Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge resort, will be carrying our 2008 wine. The wine director has called our 2008 Proprietary Red wine a "truly special wine," and described our Cabernet Sauvignon as "powerful yet elegant, with extraordinary black and red fruit flavors."Positive Review by Dan Dawson of Back Room Wines
February, 2010: We appreciate feedback on our wines, especially when they come from someone like Dan Dawson, who is the owner of the highly-regarded Back Room Wines in Napa, CA (and a former sommelier of the world-famous French Laundery restaurant): "First release for this St. Helena vineyard & winery. Youthful nose is showing aged beef, bittersweet chocolate, dense fruit and sexy oak. Sweetness of fruit comes through in the mouth, black, blue & boysen-berries, soy sauce and natural vanilla. This is a Back Room Wines Rising Wine Star."
Matt & Maria Featured as "Lovable Locals" in Glancer Magazine
January, 2010: Mind's Eye and its founders are pleased to be featured as "lovable locals" with "lovable wines" in the most recent issues of Glancer Magazine.
Mind's Eye Sells-Out Production in Six Months
Shortly after the Christmas holiday, we sold-out our 2007 Mind's Eye Cabernet Sauvignon and 2007 Mind's Eye Proprietary Red. We thank all of you for your support, and apologize to those whose orders we could not fill. Never in our wildest dreams did we believe that, despite the poor economy, we would sell-out our production within six months of bottling. In the process, we joined the wine lists of 17 premier restaurants and wine shops and garnered loyal customers from 21 states. Thank you for your support!
Mind's Eye Welcomes Back Room Wines in Napa
January, 2010: We are extremely excited that a premier—perhaps the premier—wine shop in Napa has agreed to carry our wine. Back Room Wines is owned by Dan Dawson, who has the rare distinction of having been a sommelier at The French Laundry.
Mind's Eye Welcomes Crofton on Wells
December, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to welcome Crofton on Wells as a premier restaurant carrying Mind's Eye Cabernet Sauvignon. Suzy Crofton, the Chef/Owner, has won numerous awards for her cuisine, which Chicago Magazine has described as "delicious without being pretentious." Click here to visit Crofton on Wells' website.December, 2009: At a recent event, Wine & Vine in Elmhurst, IL recently featured our Mind's Eye Cabernet Sauvignon as the "Ultimate Cabernet." Wine & Vine not only offers fantastic cuisine, but is backed and staffed by true food and wine afficionados. We appreciate their support!
Mind's Eye is Profiled in The Hinsdalian
October, 2009: Mind's Eye and Matt and Maria have recently been featured in The Hinsdalian. For some interesting insights, click here.
Mind's Eye Welcomes Martini House in Napa Valley
September, 2009: Mind's Eye is thrilled to welcome the esteemed Martini House restaurant in St. Helena, CA. As Zagat boasts: "The Martini House's 'rustic setting is an appropriate showcase for executive chef Todd Humphries . . . who presents thoughtful, inventive New American dishes of locally foraged ingredients.' Voted as one of the most popular Bay Area restaurants with winning wine lists, top 5 in best overall food, decor and most romantic rooms." To visit Martini House's website, click here.
Mind's Eye Welcomes Brix Restaurant in Napa Valley
September, 2009: Mind's Eye is excited to welcome Brix in Yountville. Brix is one of Napa Valley's most famous restaurants, offering farm-to-table dining in a gorgeous, vineyard setting. Visit Brix's website here.
Mind's Eye Welcomes Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse
August, 2009: Mind's Eye is honored to welcome the world famous Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse. Gibsons embodies the big city dining experience with big flavor steaks and chops and fresh fish daily—all matched with an extensive wine list that includes Mind's Eye Cabernet Sauvignon. An evening out at Gibsons includes a fun and happening atmosphere with light entertainment, large portions of great food, and uncompromising service. Visit Gibsons at gibsonssteakhouse.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Blackbird Restaurant
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that Blackbird Restaurant in Chicago has agreed to carry our Cabernet Sauvignon. Blackbird is one of Chicago’s most respected modern fine-dining establishments. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Mike Sheerin bring together a respect for local ingredients with the innovations of the modern culinary world to create a cuisine that is "quietly revolutionary." Visit Blackbird at: blackbirdrestaurant.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Mike Ditka's
August, 2009: Mind's Eye is thrilled to announce that Mike Ditka's in Oak Brook has agreed to cary our Cabernet Sauvignon. Visit Grotto at: mikeditkaschicago.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Wine & Vine Restaurant and Wine Shop
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that Wine & Vine in Elmhurst has agreed to carry our Cabernet Sauvignon and Proprietary Red Wine. Wine & Vine offers a wonderful dining and shopping experience in downtown Elmhurst. Visit Wine & Vine at: shopwineandvine.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Cuvee
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that Cuvee Cellars in Elmhurst has agreed to cary our Cabernet Sauvignon. In a recent review, The Daily Herald called Cuvee "the toast of the town." Visit Cuvee at: cuveecellars.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Grotto
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that Grotto in Oak Brook has agreed to cary our Cabernet Sauvignon. Grotto offers wonderful food and a lovely, lively atmosphere. Visit Grotto at: grottooakbrook.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes ill Poggilo
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that Jerry Kleiner and Peter Burdi's new restaurant, il Poggiolo in Hinsdale, has agreed to cary our Cabernet Sauvignon. Il Poggiolo showcases fresh Italian fare by Executive Chef Jim Kilberg. Visit Grotto at: ilpoggiolohinsdale.com.Mind's Eye Welcomes Butterfield Country Club
July, 2009: Mind's Eye is pleased to announce that the Butterfield Country Club in Oak Brook has agreed to cary our Cabernet Sauvignon.Mind's Eye Announces Bottling of 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon & Proprietary Red
July, 2009: On July 2, 2009, after resting 18 months in new French oak barrels, Mind's Eye bottled its 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon and Proprietary Red blend.Mind's Eye Welcomes Vie Restaurant
January, 2009: We are pleased to announce that D.O.C. Wine Bar & Restaurant in Lombard, IL has agreed to carry Mind's Eye's Cabernet Sauvignon. Wine D.O.C offers wonderful food and a great ambiance. Visit D.O.C. Wine at: docwinebarchicago.com.
Mind's Eye Welcomes Beso Restaurant in Hollywood, CA
January, 2009: We are pleased to announce that Eva Longoria's new restaurant, Beso, in Hollywood, CA, has agreed to carry the Mind's Eye's Cabernet Sauvignon. Beso (Spanish for the word "kiss") is a world-class, ultra-chic restaurant featuring celebrity chef Todd English. Visit Beso at: besohollywood.com.
Mind's Eye Welcomes The Hinsdale Wine Shop
December, 2008: We are excited to announce that the Hinsdale Wine Shop, a boutique wine shop specializing in premium and hard-to-find wines, has agreed to carry the Mind's Eye's Cabernet Sauvignon. In commenting on our wine, owner Sean Chaudhry stated: "This wine has great fruit flavors, an extraordinary finish, and tastes as good as or better than many wines in the $125 to $150 price range."