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Etude 2004 Pinot Noir Deer Camp Carneros
Etude

Etude 2004 Pinot Noir Deer Camp Carneros $59.95

WA 92pts. - IWC 92pts. - Deep, dark and dense aromas of black fruits, bittersweet chocolate and hints of savory spices begin the nose of the 2004 Deer Camp Pinot Noir. Lush and opulent upon entry, firm mouth-coating tannins fill the mid...


Melville 2007 Viognier Santa Barbara County Estate Verna's Vineyard
Melville

Melville 2007 Viognier Santa Barbara County Estate Verna's Vineyard $18.95

WA 94pts. - Tasting Notes - Exotic fragrances of several white nuances such as peaches, apricots, currants, chocolate and oily flowers emanate from the glass. Aromatics also drift toward dried tropical fruits, fresh coconut, hazelnut oil ...


Domaine Serene 2005 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley
Domaine Serene

Domaine Serene 2005 Pinot Noir Jerusalem Hill Vineyard Willamette Valley $78.95

WS 94pts. - Tasting Notes - Ripe and powerful aromas of black cherry, crushed violet, wild plum, dried cranberry, earth, cigar box and toast. The intense palate offers black raspberry, cherry, boysenberry, cola, anise, allspice, clove a...


Fattoria Del Cerro 2001 Vino Nobile De Montepulciano Vigneto Antica Chiusina
Fattoria Del Cerro

Fattoria Del Cerro 2001 Vino Nobile De Montepulciano Vigneto Antica Chiusina $70.95

WS 91 pts. - Very pretty blackberry and dried berry on the nose and palate, with hints of coffee. Full-bodied, chewy and long. This is always one of the best Vino Nobiles. Best after 2005. 1,350 cases made....


Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia 2005 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore
Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia

Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia 2005 Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore $159.95

WA 93pts. - Tasting Notes - Born in a cooler than usual year, the aromatic complexity and freshness of the 2005 Ornellaia reflect the conditions of the harvest. The delayed harvest allowed us to obtain perfectly ripe tannins that are soft...


Craggy Range 2002 Hawkes Bay Gimblett Gravels Le Sol
Craggy Range

Craggy Range 2002 Hawkes Bay Gimblett Gravels Le Sol $59.95

WA 94 Pts. – According to the Wine Advocate: One of the finest reds I have ever tasted from New Zealand is the 2002 Le Sol (300 cases of 100% Syrah), which boasts tremendous freshness, concentration, and intensity. It reveals the acidity a...


Betts & School 2005 Shiraz Barossa Valley Black Betty
Betts & Scholl

Betts & School 2005 Shiraz Barossa Valley Black Betty $59.95

WS 93pts. - Winemaker Notes - A collaboration between Master Sommelier Richard Betts and wine afficionado Dennis Scholl, Betts and Scholl's Black Betty Shiraz is coming from 80-year-old vines in Australia's Barossa Valley, this Shiraz s...


Terredora 2007 Falanghina Irpinia
Terredora

Terredora 2007 Falanghina Irpinia $13.95

WS 90pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: A vivid white, with peach. lemon, mineral and light honey. Full-bodied, with lots of fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Very delicious. Very good value as well. Drink now. Tasting Notes - ...


Tenimenti Angelini 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano TreRose
Tenimenti Angelini

Tenimenti Angelini 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano TreRose $19.95

WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Angelini’s 2004 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Tre Rose is a gorgeous wine at this level and a terrific value. Fresh, perfumed aromatics meld into a well-delineated core of dark red fruit as this Vino Nobile reveals...


Terredora 2007 Fiano Di Avellino
Terredora

Terredora 2007 Fiano Di Avellino $19.95

WS 91pts. - According to the Wine Spectator: Fabulous aromas of piecrust, mineral and honeydew melon follow through to a full body, with a refined, silky texture and an aftertaste of slate and melon. Subtle yet complex. Drink now. 15,000...


Innocent Bystander 2006 Pinot Gris Victoria
Innocent Bystander

Innocent Bystander 2006 Pinot Gris Victoria $15.95

WA 90Pts - Tasting Notes - Twenty-five percent of the 2006 Pinot Gris was aged in seasoned oak. Light straw-colored, if offers complex aromas mineral, spring flowers, mineral, pear, and tangerine. Expansive on the palate, with layered fla...


Columbia Crest 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon H3 Horse Heaven Hills
Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon H3 Horse Heaven Hills $11.95

WS 90pts. - Tasting Notes - A bold medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of cherry blossoms and rose petals, with a perfect balance of earth, mineral and deep berry flavors, and a soft tannin finish. ...


Two Hands 2007 Shiraz McLaren Vale Angels Share
Two Hands

Two Hands 2007 Shiraz McLaren Vale Angels Share $25.95

WS 92pts. - Tasting Notes - The bouquet shows concentrated aromas of plums, scorched earth, licorice, mint, and chocolate whilst exhibiting trademark McLaren Vale characters of coffee and mocha. The mouth feel and texture is immediate wi...


Stolpman 2006 L'Avion Santa Ynez Valley Roussanne/Viognier
Stolpman

Stolpman 2006 L'Avion Santa Ynez Valley Roussanne/Viognier $29.95

WA 94pts. - Winemaker Notes - At Stolpman Vineyards, the vines that produce the grapes for L'Avion are grown in a long, narrow block, which was the site of the original landing strip used by local pilots in the 1930s and 40s. L'Avion is ...


Columbia Crest 2006 Chardonnay H3 Horse Heaven Hills
Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest 2006 Chardonnay H3 Horse Heaven Hills $10.95

WS 91pts. - Tasting Notes - This medium bodied Chardonnay is perfectly balanced delivering aromas of tropical pineapple and pear, flavors of tart apples and caramelized sugar, with a seductive coconut-vanilla finish. ...


Jelly Roll 2006 Syrah Santa Ynez Valley (Piedrasassi)
Piedrasassi

Jelly Roll 2006 Syrah Santa Ynez Valley (Piedrasassi) $33.95

WA 91pts. - Winemaker Notes - On first sniff, this very ripe and powerful wine may well seem like too much of a good thing, but beneath its full mantle of extracted, berry-like fruit, it shows a nice infusion of oak and the touches of g...


Belle Glos 2007 Pinot Noir Rose Oeil De Perdrix  Mendocino County Yorkville Highlands (Caymus)
Belle Glos

Belle Glos 2007 Pinot Noir Rose Oeil De Perdrix Mendocino County Yorkville Highlands (Caymus) $24.95

Winemaker Notes - Perhaps the finest Rose made in California to date. Offers notes of fresh raspberry and strawberry with noteable intense spice and richness. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase of this bottle will go toward ongo...


Chimay Belgium Ale White Label Cinq Cents - 750ml
Chimay

Chimay Belgium Ale White Label Cinq Cents - 750ml $9.95

Chimay Blanche (White), with its typical golden colour, its slightly hazy appearance and its fine head is especially characterised by its aroma which results from an agreeable combination of fresh hops and yeast. The beer's flavour, as sens...


Valdelainos 2007 Verdejo Rueda
Bodegas Valdelainos

Valdelainos 2007 Verdejo Rueda $10.95

WE 90pts. - According to the Wine Enthusiast: Consistency is a virtue in this business, and this wine tastes almost exactly like the highly recommended 2005. The nose blends green grass and golden fruits, while the palate is clean, inten...


Tommasi 2003 Amarone Della Valpolicella

Tommasi 2003 Amarone Della Valpolicella $69.95

WE 90pts. - According to the Wine Enthusiast: You’ll feel the heat in this sun-drenched Amarone that offers a chewy consistency and a pleasingly firm but smooth texture. Aroma-wise, there’s a lot going on: First are notes of mature cherr...


Chimay Belgium Ale Premiere Red Label - 750ml
Chimay

Chimay Belgium Ale Premiere Red Label - 750ml $9.95

Tasting Notes - The Chimay Premiere is noted for its coppery color which makes it particularly attractive. Topped with a creamy head, it gives off a light, fruity apricot aroma produced by the fermentation. The taste perceived in the mout...


Chimay Belgium Ale Grand Reserve Blue Label - 750ml
Chimay

Chimay Belgium Ale Grand Reserve Blue Label - 750ml $10.95

Tasting Notes - Grande Reserve is principally distinguished by its character of a strong beer. This is a beer whose fragrance of fresh yeast with a light, flowery rosy touch is especially pleasant. Its flavor, noticed when tasting it, on...


Chappellet 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Pritchard Hill
Chappellet

Chappellet 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Pritchard Hill $114.95

WS 96pts. - Winemaker Notes - A selection of the very best barrels from our finest vineyard blocks, this wine seamlessly balances intense berry fruit with rich tannins and a supple harmonious texture. Concentrated aromatics of black che...


L'Aventure 2005 Cote A Cote Paso Robles
L'Aventure

L'Aventure 2005 Cote A Cote Paso Robles $66.95

WA 94pts. - Winemaker Notes - 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah, 33% Mourvedre. Uplifting red fruit aromas give way to explosive cherry, and strawberry fruit in the mouth, where Grenache speaks out! The long, tight finish is flashy, and seducti...


Posted Jul 13 2008, 06:36 AM by Tom De Grezia

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