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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Diamond Mountain appellation. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Spain. Bodegas Pintia is owned by Vega Si ... Read more

This wine is from Spain. Bodegas Pintia is owned by Vega Sicilia. Pintia is located further west along the Duero River inside the warmer D.O. of Toro. The estate owns 96 hectares of land. The first vintage released was the 2001. As for the 2005 Pintia, it is 100% Tinta de Toro aged for one year in new French and American oak. Opaque purple-colored, it offers a complex perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to a full-bodied, ripe, layered wine with intense flavors, serious complexity, and exceptional length. It has enough structure to unfold for another 4-6 years and drink well through 2025. Wine Advocate 95 Points Blend: 100% Tinta del Toro (Tempranillo) Area under vine: 96 hectares, half planted with mature vines, the other half planted since acquisition in 1997. Average vine age: 20-45 years (the immature vines are not used to make Pintia) Soil: Sandy stony topsoil, with some layers of red clay, upon deep gravel. No cases produced 2002: 8300 \ Wine SPANISH Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines are crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards makes a significant contribution to our Napa Valley Merlot. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards.. Over 55% of this blend is composed of estate fruit. We get much of this fruit from our ARCADIA VINEYARD, which contributes structure as well as a core of red berry and plum characters with elements of spice. Then we layer in fruit from B.R.V., our estate vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, providing rounder, brighter fruit notes and a tobacco leaf character. To augment the supple character of the Merlot, we added a small but important percent of Cabernet Sauvignon to build weight and intensity. Fifteen months in French oak barrels brings all the elements together for an approachable, yet refined wine. MERLOT Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndre Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violets'. It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special name-CASK 23.. Much of S.L.V. has been replanted, but the vines in Block 4 from the original planting in 1972 still stand, and they continue to produce fruit of exquisite character. Over the years, we've identified other blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit ofexceptional quality, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. We pick and vinify in small lots, then carefully monitor each lot's development to determine which ones live up to their full potential.The fruit from S.L.V., with its volcanic soils, contribute complex structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, while the alluvial soils of FAY yield fruit with lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, the intense “fire'-like qualities of S.L.V. and the supple, “water'-likecharacteristics of FAY create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Our goal is to allow wine to develop its own depth and dist ... Read more

Our goal is to allow wine to develop its own depth and distinctive characteristics. Destemmed, whole berries are cold soaked for four days in open top fermenters, fermented to dry and left for seven days of heated maceration. Twelve months of aging in French oak barrels develops a rounder, creamier texture in wine. Soft vanilla overtones back aromatics thick with ripe plum and black currant fruit. This bright and robust wine with superb balance and structure is full of lush plum and cherry flavors, layered with soft, elegant fruit, rich texture and a mellow tannic backbone. Pair our Cabernet Sauvignon with a dish of roasted rack of lamb topped with fresh mint anddijon Mustard or your favorite cut of steak. Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. The FAY vineyard is the land where the story of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars began back in 1969 when Warren Winiarski tasted Nathan Fay's 1968 homemade Cabernet. Warren knew, instantly, that he had found what he was searching for-classic elements of fruit and structure, suppleness and balance. It was a style that Warren refers to as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.' As luck would have it, an adjoining prune orchard was for sale. The Winiarski's purchased the land and planted a vineyard-now known as S.L.V. - and soon after, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was born.. In 1986, Nathan offered to sell his vineyard to the Winiarski family. In his honor, the vineyard was named FAY. By the time we acquired the vineyard, many of the vines were nearly a quarter-century old and nearing the end of their best growing years. We embarked on an ambitious replanting program, experimenting with rootstocks, row orientation, and trellising to attain optimal expression of the terroir. Our replanting efforts are now fully realized and all vineyard blocks are in production. Vineyard blocks on the eastern slope, closest to the Palisades, contribute structural components derived from the volcanic soils there, while the more aromatic components come from the vineyard blocks on the western alluvial upland. When blended together, we achieve the classic expression of ”an iron fist in a velvet glove.” CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. The name KARIA (kar'-ee-ah) is derived from a Greek word meaning graceful, and it is this very character that we seek most in this wine. With stylistic inspiration coming specifically from our ARCADIA VINEYARD Chardonnay, the wine is refreshing, light and graceful on the palate, with bright acidity supporting ripe fruit flavors and a butterfly kiss of oak.. We source the fruit for this wine in the cooler climate regions of the Napa Valley, with over 40% of the blend coming from our estate vineyards. ARCADIA VINEYARD, at the foot of Mt. George, provides a framework of invigorating acidity as well as beautiful floral notes. B.R.V., our vineyard in the Oak Knoll District, contributes sweet, juicy apple and pear characters. We complement the fruit from these vineyards with grapes from select vineyards in Carneros that enhance the blend with citrus notes and a minerality that region is known for. In the cellar, oak and malolactic fermentation are used with a light touch. It's a terroir-driven approach that is built on the belief that winemaking techniques should contribute accent notes and not make the dominant statement. CHARDONNAY Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Saint Helena appellation. Eisrebe is a stunningly rich, viscous dessert wine which shows pronounced aromas and flavors of ripe peach, nectarine and apricot, offset by notes of citrus and honey. The texture is smooth and round, with a finely balanced acidity leading into a fresh, lasting finish.. Produced from frozen, late harvest Scheurebe grapes, this unique dessert wine is characterized by a pronounced rose peach bouquet and luscious flavors of citrus and apricot balanced by clean fruit acidity. Dessert SCHEUREBE Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Our goal is to allow wine to develop its own depth and dist ... Read more

Our goal is to allow wine to develop its own depth and distinctive characteristics. Three days cold-soaked, gentle punch-downs, fermented at cool temperatures with native yeasts, and eight months of aging in French oak barrels develops a rounder, creamier texture in wine. 2010 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir has a balanced, ripe aroma profile of juicy, cranberry-raspberry fruit, highlighted by a touch of earthiness. soft, textured palate of inviting bright cherry is layered with flavors of rhubarb, smoke, forest floor and spice. This Pinot has excellent structure and a full finish. FOOD & WINE PAIRING Try this Pinot Noir paired with poached salmon in cream sauce, pork with mushrooms or roasted Cornish game hen. Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. For the Roman poet Virgil, ARCADIA was celebrated as a place of pastoral simplicity, where inhabitants lived in close harmony with nature. In southern Napa Valley, at the foot of Mt. George, a 128-acre parcel revealed itself in a similar way to the Winiarski family, who purchased the land in 1996 and named it ARCADIA VINEYARD. This vineyard produces Chardonnay similar to classic Burgundian Chablis. From the first release with the 1998 vintage, it has won accolades for its combination of alluring perfume, delicate fruit, vibrant minerality, and understated oak.. Located on a strand of gently rolling hills, ARCADIA VINEYARD is comprised of gravelly silt loam soils formed in part by an ancient inland lake. Cool to moderate temperatures prevail here in this vineyard just east of the town of Napa. The flinty, citrus-spiked fingerprint of this vineyard-designated Chardonnay originates from the vineyard’s climate and soil structure-which includes deposits from crushed shells. With such beautiful fruit coming from this vineyard, we show restraint in our winemaking practices-exercising minimal use of malolactic fermentation and aging the wine in older barrels that impart little to no oak character to the wine. In this way, we showcase the distinctiveness of this vineyard site. CHARDONNAY Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Saint Helena appellation. Eisrebe is a stunningly rich, viscous dessert wine which shows pronounced aromas and flavors of ripe peach, nectarine and apricot, offset by notes of citrus and honey. The texture is smooth and round, with a finely balanced acidity leading into a fresh, lasting finish.. Produced from frozen, late harvest Scheurebe grapes, this unique dessert wine is characterized by a pronounced rose peach bouquet and luscious flavors of citrus and apricot balanced by clean fruit acidity. Dessert SCHEUREBE Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. The FAY vineyard is the land where the story of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars began back in 1969 when Warren Winiarski tasted Nathan Fay's 1968 homemade Cabernet. Warren knew, instantly, that he had found what he was searching for-classic elements of fruit and structure, suppleness and balance. It was a style that Warren refers to as “an iron fist in a velvet glove.' As luck would have it, an adjoining prune orchard was for sale. The Winiarski's purchased the land and planted a vineyard-now known as S.L.V. - and soon after, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars was born.. In 1986, Nathan offered to sell his vineyard to the Winiarski family. In his honor, the vineyard was named FAY. By the time we acquired the vineyard, many of the vines were nearly a quarter-century old and nearing the end of their best growing years. We embarked on an ambitious replanting program, experimenting with rootstocks, row orientation, and trellising to attain optimal expression of the terroir. Our replanting efforts are now fully realized and all vineyard blocks are in production. Vineyard blocks on the eastern slope, closest to the Palisades, contribute structural components derived from the volcanic soils there, while the more aromatic components come from the vineyard blocks on the western alluvial upland. When blended together, we achieve the classic expression of ”an iron fist in a velvet glove.”. There is ”plenty” to love about this stylish wine, starting with generous aromas of violets, blackberry, nutmeg, and black licorice reminiscent of “Good ‘n Plenty' candy. The aromas are followed by an alluring mix of dark fruit flavors that envelop the palate with accent notes of chocolate and vanilla. The 2005 FAY Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and silky, with a richness and persistence all the way through the slightly smoky oak finish. Enjoy this expressive wine with Moroccan spiced lamb or duck with Port-cherry sauce. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

Our Chardonnay is pressed in small lots with whole clusters ... Read more

Our Chardonnay is pressed in small lots with whole clusters, then mostly native yeast is used in fermentation process with very little malolactic in order to retain brightness. wine is 100% barrel fermented for seven months in French oak; 15% new oak, 85% 1–4 year old barrels. Aging in French oak barrels on lees develops rounder, creamier texture in wine. A nice jewel-like nose with inviting aromas of fresh juicy pear and spice notes. Rich flavors of lemon, creme brulee, light spice and toast are framed by an oak backbone. Finishes dry and crisp with a pronounced minerality. FOOD & WINE PAIRING A succulent dish of fresh lobster tails with a rich butter sauce, fettuccine alfredo or a butternut squash soup would be an excellent match for our Chardonnay. Wine & Spirits rating: 90. Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CASK 23, made only in exceptional vintages, is usually a blend of the most distinctive fruit from our S.L.V. and FAY estate vineyards. The story of CASK 23 began during the harvest of 1974. Back then, winery founder Warren Winiarski enlisted the help of celebrated winemakerAndre Tchelistcheff. As they tasted through various lots of new wines from that year, they noticed a distinct character in a lot from the center of Block 4, a character they described as “crushed violets'. It was so appealing that they decided to age this wine separately in a wooden cask, number 23. The wine was still so deliciously distinct after further aging in barrel, Warren decided to bottle it separately and give it a special name-CASK 23.. Much of S.L.V. has been replanted, but the vines in Block 4 from the original planting in 1972 still stand, and they continue to produce fruit of exquisite character. Over the years, we've identified other blocks and sub-blocks of our estate vineyards that consistently yield fruit ofexceptional quality, but the choice of which grapes go into CASK 23 is far from automatic. We pick and vinify in small lots, then carefully monitor each lot's development to determine which ones live up to their full potential.The fruit from S.L.V., with its volcanic soils, contribute complex structure, concentration, and spicy intensity, while the alluvial soils of FAY yield fruit with lush perfume and rich berry flavors. When blended together, the intense “fire'-like qualities of S.L.V. and the supple, “water'-likecharacteristics of FAY create a wine of classic elegance, structure, and age-ability. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Diamond Mountain appellation. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Italy. Conternoas 2002 Barolo Riserva Mon ... Read more

This wine is from Italy. Conternoas 2002 Barolo Riserva Monfortino is a legend in the making, or now that it is in bottle, it may be more correct to simply say it is a legend. The late Giovanni Conterno and his son Roberto Conterno created quite a stir when they announced that they would make their Monfortino in 2002, a year in which most of the harvest in Piedmont was severely compromised by a cold summer and devastating hail in early September. But there was more. The Conternos not only announced that they would make their Monfortino in 2002 but no Barolo Cascina Francia for the first time ever in the estateas history. In a bit of defiance towards the press, the Conternos then announced no one would be allowed to taste the wine from barrel. Over the years, this stance softened. Visitors lucky enough to visit the cellars and sample the wine from cask knew what was in store. Simply put, the 2002 Monfortino is stratospheric. A dark, imposing, but sensual wine, it flows from the glass with a breathtaking array of dried roses, autumn leaves, wild cherries, plums, new leather, espresso, licorice and spices, showing phenomenal depth, richness and balance. The tension between the luxuriousness of the fruit and the austerity of the vintage is truly captivating. I have tasted the 2002 Monfortino multiple times from barrel and bottle. At times it has reminded me of what I imagine the 1971 tasted like upon release, at other times it has seemed more similar to 1978. According to Giovanni Conterno, the 2002 reminded him of the 1971. Either way, the wine is extraordinary. The 2002 Monfortino is the result of the cold vintage that was typical of Piedmont up until the mid 1980s. In many ways, it is a throwback to wines that canat be made anymore in Piedmont. Roberto Conterno thought so highly of the 2002 Monfortino he gave the wine an extra year in barrrel. And of course, there is one sad footnote. The world lost Giovanni Conterno to cancer in 2004, but he made sure his last Monfortino was at least equal, if not better, than his most monumental wines. There is little doubt the 2002 Monfortino will soon take its place as one of the greatest Monfortinos ever made. It is the most fitting last chapter to the life of one of the worldas greatest winemakers. As always, I suggest readers who have an interest in Monfortino taste the wine as soon as possible, as it will soon head into a period of dormancy, which in this vintage may last several decades. One of my favorite vintages for current drinking is the 1970, which still looks to have another 30 years of fine drinking ahead of it! Anticipated maturity: 2027-2052. Few properties are so closely linked with a single site as Giacomo Conterno. Since 1978 the Cascina Francia vineyard in Serralunga, a monopole holding, has been the source of all of the estateas wines, including the Baroli Cascina Wine ITALIAN Minimize

One-hundred percent barrel fermented with ten months of agi ... Read more

One-hundred percent barrel fermented with ten months of aging in French oak barrels sur-lies develops rounder, creamier texture in wine. Our Bald Mountain Chardonnay is a light straw color and begins with delicate, layered aromas of oak spice, lemon and ripe orchard fruit. Bright flavors of ripe peach, nectarine, honey, pineapple, citrus and vanilla creme continue in this elegantly structured wine with moderate acidity that gives it a rich, silky balance. Wine Enthusiast rating: 91. Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. A smoother, sexier ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. A smoother, sexier, softer, satiny, succulent Super Tuscan does not exist than Hot Head. aSeparate vinification for every varietal with nearly whole grapes in open barriques, no pressing, and knowledgeable blending and ageing are a few of the secrets of the amazing Testamatta...having grown up around chisels and marble, the paint brushes and canvases of an artistic family, Bibi Graetz has transferred his creative instinct from his sculptures and paintings to grapes. His great insight was understanding the potential, still untapped, of the territory of Vincigliata in Fiesole, with lots of minerals on a clay and galestro foundation softened by sand. Separate vinification for every varietal left almost entirely uncrushed in open barriques, no pressing, and a wise blending and refinement are just some of the secrets of the amazing TestamattaaHowever, the series of wines made this year are so suberb that they cannot even be compared with the best offerings of recent years, which had already raised such clamor.a - Daniel Thomases 100% Sangiovese. 37 hectares of vineyards located throughout the territory of Fiesole, surrounded by woods and centuries-old olive orchards, on soils rich with clay and schist, give fruit to unique enological results, with wines characterized by complex perfumes and elegant tannins. Convinced of the importance of using old vines since 2000, the year of their first vintage, Bibi Graetz has been dedicated to the constant search for vines older than 50 years. The vines producing the fruit for Testamatta are between 30-65 years of age. The vineyards are south-facing at an altitude of 250 meters. Each vine produces only around a pound/500 grams of grape. Fermentation takes place in open top barriques of 225 liters with 6-8 manual punch-downs per day. The wine is aged in French barriques for 18 months followed by 6 months in the bottle. Wild berries, warm leather, and jasmine notes on the nose, with subtle notes of vanilla and dark chocolate. The palate is deep and powerful with blackberry nuances and a long intense finish. 1,200 cases produced Wine TUSCANY Minimize

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Nuits su ... Read more

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Nuits sub-region and Nuits St Georges appellation. In 2006, Pascal Marchand, who had forged an international reputation as a brilliant winemaker over more than two decades, launched a new Burgundian micro-negociant business under his own name. A native of Montreal and an adventurer at heart, Pascal began his career in wine working the harvest at Chateau de Chorey-les-Beaune in Burgundy in 1983. He returned the following year and quickly established himself as one of the region's rising stars after being hired by the Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard. Little known before then, the Domaine and its Premier Cru monopole vineyard Clos des Epeneaux quickly gained renown and Pascal's wines became recognized by prominent journalists and aficionados as reference points for Pinot Noir's modern style. After 15 years at Comte Armand, he took on a new challenge in 1999, working with the Boisset family to launch their showcase estate, the Domaine de la Vougeraie - one of the most ambitious projects the region had seen since World War II. The association with the Boissets also led Pascal to further expand his horizons, consulting on their projects in Beaujolais, Minervois, California, Canada and South America. Since leaving the Boisset group in 2006, Pascal has established himself independently as a winemaker and consultant - in Burgundy at Domaine Jean Fery et Fils; in Sonoma, California at Joseph Phelps' Freestone Winery; in Niagra, Canada at Tawse Winery; in Australia at Carlei in South Yarra and Heathcote, Prancing Horse in Mornington Peninsula, Turner's Crossing in Bendigo, and with his own brand Marchand & Burch, which he founded with his friend Jeff Burch in Western Australia. Finally, he continues to work with VC Family Estate in Chile and Argentina, whose collection of brands includes Veranda, a brand Pascal had launched with Boisset in 2002. Today, Pascal's personal passion and commitment to working with Burgundy's most distinctive terroirs is realized through his new negociant business, which has grown to encompass 36 appellations of the Cotes de Nuits and a few, mainly for white wines, from the Cotes de Beaune. The production, which has reached 6,000 cases, is now being marketed under a new label: Marchand & Tawse, since Pascal formed a partnership with long-time friend and business associate Moray Tawse. The fruit for these wines is sourced from growers Pascal knows and trusts, and vineyards with a minimum of 35 years of age. All are perfectly maintained. Many are farmed organically, which is not surprising since Pascal has been a leader in the use of organic and biodynamic methods through the years. All of his operations are carried out according to the lunar calendar. The wines are vinified and matured in cellars in the heart of Nuits-St.-Georges, using barrels selected from two specialized artisanal coopers. The wood is selected from the best plots in the forests of Alliers, Cher, Compeigne, Fontainbleau, Jupille and Oise. The staves are seasoned for 4-5 years and the barrels are toasted very lightly and slowly. The wines speak directly of their origins and of the sensitivity Pascal has cultivated throughout his remarkable career. PINOT NOIR Wine French Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Nuits su ... Read more

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Nuits sub-region and Gevrey Chambertin appellation. In 2006, Pascal Marchand, who had forged an international reputation as a brilliant winemaker over more than two decades, launched a new Burgundian micro-negociant business under his own name. A native of Montreal and an adventurer at heart, Pascal began his career in wine working the harvest at Chateau de Chorey-les-Beaune in Burgundy in 1983. He returned the following year and quickly established himself as one of the region's rising stars after being hired by the Domaine du Comte Armand in Pommard. Little known before then, the Domaine and its Premier Cru monopole vineyard Clos des Epeneaux quickly gained renown and Pascal's wines became recognized by prominent journalists and aficionados as reference points for Pinot Noir's modern style. After 15 years at Comte Armand, he took on a new challenge in 1999, working with the Boisset family to launch their showcase estate, the Domaine de la Vougeraie - one of the most ambitious projects the region had seen since World War II. The association with the Boissets also led Pascal to further expand his horizons, consulting on their projects in Beaujolais, Minervois, California, Canada and South America. Since leaving the Boisset group in 2006, Pascal has established himself independently as a winemaker and consultant - in Burgundy at Domaine Jean Fery et Fils; in Sonoma, California at Joseph Phelps' Freestone Winery; in Niagra, Canada at Tawse Winery; in Australia at Carlei in South Yarra and Heathcote, Prancing Horse in Mornington Peninsula, Turner's Crossing in Bendigo, and with his own brand Marchand & Burch, which he founded with his friend Jeff Burch in Western Australia. Finally, he continues to work with VC Family Estate in Chile and Argentina, whose collection of brands includes Veranda, a brand Pascal had launched with Boisset in 2002. Today, Pascal's personal passion and commitment to working with Burgundy's most distinctive terroirs is realized through his new negociant business, which has grown to encompass 36 appellations of the Cotes de Nuits and a few, mainly for white wines, from the Cotes de Beaune. The production, which has reached 6,000 cases, is now being marketed under a new label: Marchand & Tawse, since Pascal formed a partnership with long-time friend and business associate Moray Tawse. The fruit for these wines is sourced from growers Pascal knows and trusts, and vineyards with a minimum of 35 years of age. All are perfectly maintained. Many are farmed organically, which is not surprising since Pascal has been a leader in the use of organic and biodynamic methods through the years. All of his operations are carried out according to the lunar calendar. The wines are vinified and matured in cellars in the heart of Nuits-St.-Georges, using barrels selected from two specialized artisanal coopers. The wood is selected from the best plots in the forests of Alliers, Cher, Compeigne, Fontainbleau, Jupille and Oise. The staves are seasoned for 4-5 years and the barrels are toasted very lightly and slowly. The wines speak directly of their origins and of the sensitivity Pascal has cultivated throughout his remarkable career. PINOT NOIR Wine French Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines is crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards provides the stylistic inspiration for this wine. ARTEMIS, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, provides a strong link to the origin, style, and character of our renowned estate wines.. The heart of the ARTEMIS blend is composed of fruit from our estate vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon from ARCADIA VINEYARD gives the wine tannin and structural support. FAY contributes a generous perfume, while the wine's complexity and concentration benefit from a small but significant addition of S.L.V. fruit. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent Napa Valley growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Mendoci ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Mendocino County sub-region. 13.5% abv pH:3.52 Harvest Date: 10/07/2009. Heady aromas of bright red cherry, summer strawberry, green peppercorn and flowers are this Pinot noir's calling card. The palate is weighty and medium-to-full bodied, with rich flavors of dark red cherry, dark spice, rose petal and high notes of minerals. The perceived sweetness of the red raspberry fruit is balanced with a distinct nerve of acid and finely textured tannins. The finish is lengthy and clean. PINOT NOIR Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. Our Napa Valley collection of wines is crafted with the same approach to winemaking as our limited-production estate wines, resulting in wines of supple power and elegance. In fact, fruit from our estate vineyards provides the stylistic inspiration for this wine. ARTEMIS, named after the Greek goddess of the hunt, provides a strong link to the origin, style, and character of our renowned estate wines.. The heart of the ARTEMIS blend is composed of fruit from our estate vineyards. Cabernet Sauvignon from ARCADIA VINEYARD gives the wine tannin and structural support. FAY contributes a generous perfume, while the wine's complexity and concentration benefit from a small but significant addition of S.L.V. fruit. Then, to complement our estate fruit's distinctive qualities of flavor and structure, we turn to independent Napa Valley growers whose vineyards meet our rigorous farming standards. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Australia, West Australia region, South W ... Read more

This wine is from Australia, West Australia region, South West Australia sub-region and Margaret River appellation. There has been a lot of experimentation with Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon at Cullen over the years. The initial blend gave way to varietal Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc in the 1980s. From 1991 to 1993, a reserve blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon was made as well as varietal Sauvignon and Semillon. Since 1997, there has been only one wine made from these grapes. The proportions of the two varieties may vary from year to year depending on the quality of each variety.. Crustaceans, oysters, fish and mild Asian food SEMILLON Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Sonoma ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Sonoma County sub-region and Russian River Valley appellation. Created as a sister label in 2001, Migration is the newest expression of Goldeneye’s commitment to Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. With a name chosen to represent change and movement, Migration offers winemaker Zach Rasmuson greater creativity and flexibility as he blends his distinctive Anderson Valley wines.Located in the heart of Mendocino County, Anderson Valley traces a northwest path from the redwoods to the Pacific. The region’s proximity to the coast creates a climate distinguished by low-lying ocean fog that evolves into long, mildly cool days perfect for the cultivation of Pinot Noir.Using fruit from five estate vineyard properties and grapes selected from other top vineyards in the Anderson Valley appellation, Migration has developed its own distinctive fresh, ripe flavor. Crafted as a lighter alternative to the rich, structured wines of Goldeneye, Migration benefits from the same attention to detail in the vineyard and winemaking.Choosing between 22 different clonal varieties of Pinot Noir from 23 separate vineyard blocks, the wine enjoys a level of quality in grape selection rivaled by few Pinot Noirs in its class. With each block individually harvested, vinified and barrel-aged, Zach draws from a wide canvas of flavors for his final blend. Aged for 18 months in new French oak barrels, Migration is a second label wine that stands on its own.Migration’s label features the artwork of renowned wildlife artist David Maass. The original painting depicting a flock of Goldeneye ducks migrating along the Pacific Coast is part of the waterfowl art collection on display at the Goldeneye winery. CHARDONNAY Wine California Still Wine Minimize

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Deviation wine, incorporating new ingredients from the plant kingdom, delivers higher levels of sensory pleasure than can be done with grapes alone. Its name refers not only to a deviation from winemaking practice but also to the history of specialty winemaking at Quady and as homage to change. Mysteriously attractive aromatics, sweet but with a surprisingly dry finish, and ethno botanical significance (of its non grape botanicals) make Deviation a wine for romance. Living up to its name, it is different in composition, in sensory impact, and in its power to induce emotion and feeling from other wines.DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL:Tasters Guild Wine LoversGOLD MEDAL:Orange County FairPacific Rim Intl Wine CompSan Diego National Wine CompSilver Medal:Amenti del VinoDallas Morning News Intl Wine CompLos Angeles Intl Wine CompNational Womens Wine CompSan Francisco Fair IntlVino Challenge IntlSpecial Award:Beverage Testing Institute- 93ptsDecanter Magazine- May 2007- Best Fortified Wine Wine MISC. WHITES Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Sonoma ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Sonoma County sub-region and Russian River Valley appellation. The VineyardThe grapes for our Brut Rose were selected from J's Estate Vineyardsin the Russian River Valley. Our vineyards yield a balanced crop ofclean, flavorful grapes that exhibit bright, lush aromas.WinemakingAll grapes for our J Brut Rose are hand-harvested into small quartertonbins and placed as whole clusters, without destemming, into ourspecial Coquard press for a gentle pressing cycle.AgingAfter secondary fermentation in the bottle, the wines aged for anaverage of 36 months in our cool cellars. The dosage was made froma blend of reserve wines and pure cane sugar. The wine is aged foranother eight months before release from our cellars.Tasting NotesOur J Brut Rose sparkles with a luminous cool pink hue and exudesdelicate aromas of strawberry, nectarine and juicy red apples. On thepalate, the wine opens with flavors of cherry, blood orange, citruspeel and tropical fruit. The wine engages the entire palate, and iswrapped in a refined body of elegance and effervescence, endingwith a lively and lingering finish. The bright, delightfully fresh acidityof our Brut Rose makes this an excellent companion with a varietyof cuisines. We recommend pairing it with a pan-seared salmon thathas been rubbed with a dash of olive oil. It is the perfect celebratorysparkling wine for virtually every occasion.Winemaker George BursickAppellation Russian River ValleyFinal Blend 56% Pinot Noir, 44% ChardonnayResidual Sugar 1.25%Wine Alcohol 12% by volumeWine Acid 8.0 grams per literWine pH 3.13Production 12,000 cases. Anthony Dias Blue 01/21/2011, 92 POINTS & OUTSTANDING!, Anthony Dias Blue------------------------------------------ Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wine 11/01/2010, 93 Points & Two Stars!, As expected from sparkling wines from J------------------------------------------ Decanter Magazine 09/01/2010, 5 Stars! Sparkler with the Wow Factor!, I did notice a smoked salmon note in this savoury complex and compelling wine. Earthy on the nose------------------------------------------ Miami Herald 12/09/2010, Recommended!, J Brut Rose NV Sparkling WineRussian River Valley------------------------------------------ Press Democrat 11/14/2010, Recommended Sparkling Wine!, J Vineyards and Winery J founder Judy Jordan graduated from Stanford with a degree in earth sciences and geology and worked in geophysics until the wine life beckoned. She decided to build J Vineyards and Winery in Healdsburg------------------------------------------ Press Democrat 12/15/2010, Four Stars from Wine of the Week, Four Stars from Wine of the Week!Highly Recommended!A fruit-forward sparkler with aromas and flavors of strawberry------------------------------------------ Restaurant Wine 04/07/2011, FIVE STARS! EXCEPTIONAL!, Wonderful sparkling rose. Pale salmon pink color. Fragrant and complex in aroma------------------------------------------ San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 01/11/2010, Sparkling Sweepstake Winner, Best of Class Judges’ Choice: Sparkling Sweepstake WinnerOn January 8th------------------------------------------ Unfiltered 11/30/2010, Recommended Sparkling, Thanksgiving has come and gone------------------------------------------ Wine News 02/01/2010, 92 Points - Tasters’ Choice Selections, Pale copper hue with very tiny bubbles. Enticing scents of red raspberry and white peach. Creamy acidity and juicy flavors of Red Delicious apple and wild cherry. Apple-driven close made opulent by hints of brioche and honey.------------------------------------------ Wine Enthusiast 06/04/2004, 91 & Editors’ Choice, Pretty copper color; has powerful aromas of strawberries. This full-bodied bubbly has deep flavors of strawberries------------------------------------------ Wine Enthusiast 03/01/2011, 89 POINTS!, 89 POINTS!J Vineyards & Winery NV J Brut Rose (Russian River Valley); $30.With a pretty salmon color------------------------- Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Stags Leap District appellation. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California Still Wine Minimize