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It is when the grapes reach optimal maturity, typically bet
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It is when the grapes reach optimal maturity, typically between the 5th and the 15th of september, that the harvest begins at ChActeau Musar.The grapes are handpicked as the sun rises across the Bekaa valley and are then swiftly transferred to the cellar in Ghazir where fermentation takes place followed by maceration lasting 2 to 4 weeks.During the first year the wine is racked into Bordeaux type barrels made from Nevers oak and where it matures from 12 to 15 months.Our philosophy of respect for nature and ecology is the reason for which our wines are neither fined nor filtered and receive no chemical additives with the exception of the minimum necessary dose of sulphur.At the end of the second year blending takes place with the proportions of cabernet sauvignon, carignan and cinsault varying with each vintage, the only deciding factor being taste.During the third year bottling takes place after which the wine is allowed to rest 3 to 4 years in our cellars before release.To best appreciate the subtlety and complexity of ChActeau Musar red we suggest decanting between 30 minutes and 2 hours before serving. Our wines, in particular the older vintages, are keen travelers, yet we suggest you leave them to rest 2 to 4 weeks before serving, and all the while decanting with great care.While ChActeau Musar red is certainly ready to be enjoyed upon release 7 years after vintage, or at the age of discretion, the patient are rewarded as they are exceptional after 15 years of age.
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renowned Australian winery, Penfolds, a recent partner in (
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renowned Australian winery, Penfolds, a recent partner in (PRODUCT)RED, has partnered with to create a wine gift set all about charitable sipping. Available exclusively at Wine.com, this gift set includes three delicious red wines that give back to a great cause: Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz, Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon, and Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet. For each trio sold, Penfolds will contribute 15% of profits to Global Fund to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Wine Gift Set Includes: Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz: Dark fruit aromas of plum and cherry with a fresh red berry lift. Flavors of fruit cake, Christmas pudding and blueberries with spice, pepper and hints of licorice. Penfolds Thomas Hyland Cabernet Sauvignon: classic varietal elements of ripe blackcurrant/cedar aromas and fine-grained tannins are also present, to produce a wine with a firm, yet supple structure, subtle oak character and rich depth. Penfolds K
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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Sirah.
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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Sirah. Our primary Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards are in the Rutherford appellation. The Sangiovese comes from a high elevation vineyard in Atlas Peak , and our Petit Sirah vineyard is located just north of Calistoga. All fruit and wines are Napa appellation. Unlike wines that typify a certain terroir, our wines are blends in the classic sense. We choose the most expressive barrels of each varietal and utilize the a arta of blending to produce a final wine that is superior to each of its components. The wine is deeply Cabernet colored, complex and layered in blackberry and current fruit. The intriguing Sangiovese varietal adds linear tannins and an indigenous fruitiness. The Petit Sirah adds a firm structural backbone and a fresh, bright acidity to the wine. Overall, Bacio Divino is balanced, precocious in its youth, generous in flavor and aroma, yet retains an elegance not always found in California wines.
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Santa Rita Medalla Real and Concha y Toro Casillero del Dia
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Santa Rita Medalla Real and Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignons are offered together for the red wine lover whose tastes drift towards the noble winemaking regions of Chile. Inside a wooden wine crate they will discover Santa Rita Medalla Real, which the Wine Enthusiasts labels as ''the real deal in affordable Chilean higher-end Cabernet Sauvignons.'' The world-famous Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo is a medium-bodied red wine with smooth and friendly tannins that make it enjoyable for all palates. Combined, the wines are an exceptional taste of all that Chile has to offer. Gift boxed and measures 15'' x 8'' x 4''. Due to the alcoholic content of this gift, an adult signature is required upon delivery. Personalize It! Complete the personalization option during checkout and we'll add an engraved, silver-plated hang tag to your gift. Select one or two lines of up to 18 characters per line, or choose an elegant three character monogram. [/p
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name refers to Latin word for many, and was chosen to signi
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name refers to Latin word for many, and was chosen to signify various facets involved in creating a fine wine: from sun, soil, and climate of a vineyard, to team of people who guide a wine through its evolution. A breathtaking mountainous 7-acre site with steep exposures to north, east and southeast, soil is comprised of volcanic bedrock. Pluribus, which debuted in 2003 vintage, is defined as a bold, rich and concentrated wine; elements of dark plum, roasted coffee, and scents of cedar are inherent throughout vintages. Wine & Spirits rating: 91.
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100% from CauquenesAge 100 yearsClimate and Soil Cauquenes
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100% from CauquenesAge 100 yearsClimate and Soil Cauquenes in the Maule Valley (36A 08a 41a a S) 175m above sea level. Mild climatewith a dry season of five to six months duration. The annual rainfall is 700mm concentratedbetween October and April. The soil is deep red clay loam, with high temperaturescooled down by fresh breezes from the Pacific Ocean.Handling Elimination of shoots during spring, removal of interior leaves after set and we dropfruit twice to leave the best grape clusters on each vine (one during veraison and theother before harvest). The grapes were hand-picked.HARVESTHarvest date End of March beginning of AprilHarvest Brix 25,5-26,5A BrixGrowing season A cold and rainy spring made flowering more difficult. After set the climate wasmore stable with high temperatures until harvest.
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A lush, medium-weight wine with a smooth, velvety entry and
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A lush, medium-weight wine with a smooth, velvety entry and resolved tannins. aromas are dark and brambly, with raspberry jam, black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate notes, as well as subtler hints of pepper, cinnamon, clove and molasses. Offers abundant chocolate-covered black cherry and dark fruit flavors with sophisticated accents of dried sage and tobacco leaf. Blend: 68% Zinfandel, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 1% Cabernet Franc
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This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry
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This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry and red currant flavors with spicy notes of pepper, grilled nuts, tar and a hint of violets set in structure balancing refined tannins and high toned acidity. The vineyard, overlooking the town of Barolo, stretches north and eastward, and is comprised of five plots: Cannubi (proper), Cannubi Muscatel, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Cannubi Valleta and Cannubi Boschis (also called Monghisolfo) with a collective area of just under 85 acres. While many contend that there is little qualitative difference among the vineyard plots, nor from one extremity of the slope to the other, true purists insist that only wines from Cannubi proper should be entitled to the name as such, and that the four sub-zones should always be differentiated by name, much as Le Chambertin is distinguished from Charmes- or Griottes-Chambertin. Cannubi (proper) lies near the northern end of the hillside extension, below Boschis, on a contiguous plot of 35 acres, exposed principally southeast, at an altitude rising from 750 to 900 feet. The soils are dry, meager and complex, composed primarily of sand and a siliceous white loam soil known locally as ”tov,” with a near absence of clay. Their particularly thorough drainage, which lends the wines an exceptional elegance and deceptive approachability, is in years of severe drought so stressful to the vines that they yield wines of uncharacteristic backwardness. In 1989 Michele Chiarlo was able to purchase 3.7 acres on the central part of the slope in Cannubi proper. Just under one-third of the vineyard at that time supported 20 year-old vines and the rest, due to its extreme, 50-degree slope, had been unplanted for the previous eight years. Michele Chiarlo returned it to production by creating the first terraced cultivation in the Langhe. His first Cannubi, the 1990, was produced solely from the older vines; the young vines will not figure in the blend until the 1993 vintage. Vinification takes place on the skins over a period of approximately two weeks at a temperature of 85 degrees fahrenheit; two years in small oak barrels follow
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Wafting aromas of ripe red currants, black cherries and mil
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Wafting aromas of ripe red currants, black cherries and mildly smoky and sweet vanilla oak. Layers of currant fruit, dense black cherry, and notes of brown spice (cocoa, nutmeg), dark chocolate, and hints of sandalwood. Keeps showing its stuff as it breathes in glass-for folks who want full experience and may be a bit impatient, decanting is a good idea. Perfect balance, great concentration and length, and loaded with fine, ripe tannins for having with food or for aging. This wine should also age beautifully for 10-25 years. Pairs well with a wide range of foods including grilled steak, roasted pork loin, veal, medium-strong cheeses, and most cream sauces. Wine Spectator rating: 90.
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This dense, concentrated wine is marked by layers of intens
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This dense, concentrated wine is marked by layers of intense wild cherry and red fruit flavors offset by a woodsy, penetrating bouquet of earth with distinct notes of new oak set in a focused, steely tannic structure. The grapes are fully destemmed, crushed and fermented in traditional oak tanks over a period of 15 to 21 days, with manual submersion of the cap three times a day; full malolactic fermentation follows. The wine is then transferred to Limousin and TronA ais oak casks, half of which are new, and topped off every 15 days. The cellar maintains a constant temperature of 12 to 13 centigrade (53 to 56 fahrenheit) for the 18- to 24- month period the wine spends in cask. After blending and prior to bottling, the wine rests briefly in glass- lined stainless steel tanks. The chActeau’s philosophy of quality is such that, on average, only 40 percent of the harvest, originating from older vines, is ultimately retained for the wine bearing the ChActeau de Pommard label. This concept is similar to that of the Bordelaise ”grand vin,” which achieves its greatest potential through the separation of wines from young vines into a second wine.
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Washington State's wineries are renowned for their excellen
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Washington State's wineries are renowned for their excellent red wines. Pine & Post produces highly regarded wines that reflect the spectacular growing region east of the Cascade Mountains. Their famous Red Blend is a rich, complex wine with spicy berry flavors. Silver Lake is one of the largest, most prestigious vineyards in Washington's Columbia Valley, and their Merlot is a lush, full-bodied red with round cherry and plum flavors and a subtle finish. Measures 15'' x 8'' x 4''. Arrives in an elegant gift box. Due to the alcoholic content of this gift, an adult signature is required upon delivery. Personalize It! Complete the personalization option during checkout and we'll add an engraved message to your wine crate or a silver-plated hang tag to your gift.
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Deep ruby color. Fleshy bright red fruit aromas with notes
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Deep ruby color. Fleshy bright red fruit aromas with notes of thyme, spices and black pepper. Ripe black cherry and blackberry flavors are complimented with accents of black peppercorns and sweet tobacco. This wine exhibits a bright acidity typical of wines crafted on extreme Sonoma CoaSaint Drink now or cellar up to 2014. Blend: 48% Pinot Noir, 36% Syrah, 16% Pinot Meunier
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This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry
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This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry and red currant flavors with spicy notes of pepper, grilled nuts, tar and a hint of violets set in structure balancing refined tannins and high toned acidity. The vineyard, overlooking the town of Barolo, stretches north and eastward, and is comprised of five plots: Cannubi (proper), Cannubi Muscatel, Cannubi San Lorenzo, Cannubi Valleta and Cannubi Boschis (also called Monghisolfo) with a collective area of just under 85 acres. While many contend that there is little qualitative difference among the vineyard plots, nor from one extremity of the slope to the other, true purists insist that only wines from Cannubi proper should be entitled to the name as such, and that the four sub-zones should always be differentiated by name, much as Le Chambertin is distinguished from Charmes- or Griottes-Chambertin. Cannubi (proper) lies near the northern end of the hillside extension, below Boschis, on a contiguous plot of 35 acres, exposed principally southeast, at an altitude rising from 750 to 900 feet. The soils are dry, meager and complex, composed primarily of sand and a siliceous white loam soil known locally as ”tov,” with a near absence of clay. Their particularly thorough drainage, which lends the wines an exceptional elegance and deceptive approachability, is in years of severe drought so stressful to the vines that they yield wines of uncharacteristic backwardness. In 1989 Michele Chiarlo was able to purchase 3.7 acres on the central part of the slope in Cannubi proper. Just under one-third of the vineyard at that time supported 20 year-old vines and the rest, due to its extreme, 50-degree slope, had been unplanted for the previous eight years. Michele Chiarlo returned it to production by creating the first terraced cultivation in the Langhe. His first Cannubi, the 1990, was produced solely from the older vines; the young vines will not figure in the blend until the 1993 vintage. Vinification takes place on the skins over a period of approximately two weeks at a temperature of 85 degrees fahrenheit; two years in small oak barrels follow
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Light, bright and full of joy! A fresh, vibrant spirit brim
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Light, bright and full of joy! A fresh, vibrant spirit brimming with the unique flavours of the Hebrides.To the eye it is Tea rose/ Wild raspberry.to the nose there is an exhilarating fresh and vibrant bouquet, opening with soft red grapes, redcurrant jelly, pomegranate and red apple all encased in an envelope of syrup, sweet malted barley and brown sugar vanilla. It jumps out of the glass anxious to please. The wine flavours wait patiently while the malt and oak display their charms. Then they emerge – red cherry, strawberry and spiciness. Really creamy yet retaining a coastal crispness.A malt on a mission! Snappy and sweet, zipping along on the crest of a wave migrating from Islay to France but always returning to the homeland.Gregarious. eager, enthusiastic, tireless. Designed as an aperitif malt, or as here on Islay, to be enjoyed instead of tea. Takes water well.
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Deep, intense ruby red. nose reveals pure, delicate aromas
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Deep, intense ruby red. nose reveals pure, delicate aromas of ripe blackcurrants, wild strawberries and blackberries, blended with hints of minerals and fine notes of vanilla, coffee, licorice and spices. mouth shows outstanding balance, a firm tannic structure anbd exceptional length. tannins are ripe, refined and concentrated, contributing to density and elegant texture of wine. A complex, graceful and brilliant wine, pure and precise in its mineral character, persistent and layered, harmoniously balanced by a great acidity. 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Carmenere, 8% Cabernet Franc Wine Spectator rating: 92.
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This bubble has a rich aromatic profile exhibiting primary
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This bubble has a rich aromatic profile exhibiting primary notes of toasted brioche, hazelnut, mocha, and coffee with more delicate notes of sweet red fruit. The aromatics are matched by yeasty and toasted flavors on the palate, dried fruit, finishing in citrus and orange. 2007 Blanc de Noirs with a Teroldego dosage. 118 gallons Pinot Noir. 50% barrel aged and 100% ML. 18 degrees Celsius ferment temp. 18 days to completion of base wine fermentation. Tirage and bottle fermentation: September 18, 2008. Disgorged February 8, 2011. DV10 yeast. Tirage production on February 16, 2008. 49 cases disgorged August 12, 2010.
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Coyam is an intense violet plum red in color with a nose th
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Coyam is an intense violet plum red in color with a nose that expresses aromas of ripe red fruits, plums, berries, and black fruits that meld elegantly with notes of spice, earth, and a touch of sweet vanilla. Well balanced and big bodied on palate, with good structure and soft, round tannins. An intense, complex wine full of character. Recommended for cellaring. Big-bodied red wines like this one should be accompanied by full flavored dishes such as: Wagyu Rib-eye with potatoes au gratin, Baby Goat Ribs roasted in an adobe oven or Spit-Roasted Lamb. Blend: 41% Syrah, 29% Carmenere, 20% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Mourvedre, 1% Petit Verdot Wine Spectator rating: 90.
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The Wine Advocate rating: 94. 2009 Continuum is a magnifice
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The Wine Advocate rating: 94. 2009 Continuum is a magnificent and deeply sensual wine; we believe it to be an exceptional reflection of our unique estate. majority of fruit, more than 80%, is from our Pritchard Hill estate vineyards. These higher elevation sites with their red rocky soils grow Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and Merlot with nerve, vitality and concentration. In general, 2009 lots from Pritchard Hill have astonishing vibrancy and definition which is readily apparent in finished wine. 2009 is lush, rich and elegant showing supple, complex tannins layered with graphite and autumnal notes, all leading to an impressive extended finish. Aromas of wild black cherry, dark chocolate, bergamot zest and summer rose lead to blackberry, cardamom and black truffle on palate. A wine of wonderful power and elegance, 2009's inherent harmony and finesse make it delicious now, while assuring tremendous ageabilty. 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verd
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Champagne Taittinger created Comtes de Champagne RosAC with
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Champagne Taittinger created Comtes de Champagne RosAC with the 1966 vintage, released in 1972, as the companion cuvACe to Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs. The cuvACe is a blend of red and white wines obtained from the first pressing of grapes grown in the villages of the Champagne region most highly-rated for Pinot Noir grapes, and predominantly from the villages of Bouzy and Ambonnay, where Champagne Taittinger`s holdings assure the supply of fruit of the highest quality from year to year. Taittinger`s extensive vineyard properties, totaling 600 acres in several of Champagne`s most highly-rated vineyards, are third in importance among those of the great champagne houses, allowing the firm to rely primarily on its own grapes for the production of its portfolio of cuvACes. Comtes de Champagne RosAC is elaborated and brought to maturity in the l3th century chalk cellars once belonging to the Abbey of St. Nicaise, where each step of the mACthode champenoise is performed traditionally. Following harvest, the grapes are pressed immediately in press houses located among the vineyards, yielding a first pressing, referred to as the "cuvACe," which is followed by two more pressings, referred to as the first and second "tailles." The greater part of the juice, and that of the finest quality, is extracted in the "cuvACe;" neither of the "tailles" are used in Comtes de Champagne RosAC. In all, no more than 100 litres (approximately 26 gallons) of juice per 160 kilograms (approximately 350 pounds) of fruit may be extracted from the combined three pressings. The juice is transported to the vinification facility, and a cool fermentation of the must takes place under temperature controlled conditions, after which the wine rests until the end of the winter. Blending for color occurs after the primary fermentation, and thereafter the final cuvACe undergoes the secondary fermentation in the bottle at 45 to 50 F in Taittinger`s cool cellars, during which the wine acquires complexity and the fine, pinpoint bubbles characteristic of its sparkle. Prior to dACgorgement, Comtes de Champagne RosAC is aged three to four years to fully capture the elegant complexity and full body of the Pinot Noir grape. This sublime rosAC Champagne, produced solely from Pinot Noir grapes in years exceptional enough to declare a vintage, is appropriately presented in an antique-style bottle of XVIIIth century design. Typical of the Taittinger style, Comtes Champagne RosAC is a wine of exquisite refinement; its brilliant salmon pink color is punctuated by fine, lasting pinpoint bubbles. The sweet, red berry fragrance of the variety is offset by very subtle notes of earth and minerals. Clean, vibrant red fruit flavors are confirmed on the generous palate, balanced by a crisp, refined acidity which carries into an elegant, complex finish of considerable persistence.
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Make a gesture of generosity and good taste when you send t
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Make a gesture of generosity and good taste when you send this versatile, handsome red wine gift box. Discerning wine lovers will relish the vibrant, well-rounded 2008 Hamilton Estates California Merlot (Rated 90), as well as the exceptional selection of gourmet delicacies including savory Brie flavored cheese spread paired with everything flatbread, creamy Ferrero Rocher Chocolates, distinctive sesame honey mustard dip and zesty chili citrus twists. 2008 Hamilton Estates California Merlot (Rated 90; Silver, Best Buy, 2010 World Wine Championships)a fruit-forward red with a hint of warm spice on the nose, flavors of berry, vanilla and dried herbs with silky tannins and a clean finishBrie Flavored Cheese Spread paired with Everything FlatbreadFerrero Rocher ChocolatesSesame Honey Mustard DipChili Citrus TwistsMakes an excellent hostess gift or generous display of gratitude
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The Wine Advocate rating: 95. A blend of 40% Merlot, 35% Ca
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The Wine Advocate rating: 95. A blend of 40% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Tenuta di Trinoro is pretty high up at between 500 and 700 meters at sea level, facing west- south- west, protected from sea by Monte Amiata on very south east of Tuscany. In 1991 Andrea Franchetti had his inspiration in Bordeaux and indeed his high density, low training vines are more reminiscent of Saint Emilion and Pomerol than rest of Tuscany. very particular nature of his vineyard means that Andrea is still hand picking parcel by parcel, waiting for optimum ripeness, pushing harvest till November. proportions of various cepages can vary greatly from year to year and often bear little relation to he proportion of vines planted. Andrea makes wine by taste and not recipe. main varieties planted are Cabernet Farnc, Merlot , Cabertnet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Upon their debut, Andrea's wines instantly got role of cult wines, for small quantity of wines initially produ
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two varieties fuse in fine style. Cabernet gives Nero d'Avo
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two varieties fuse in fine style. Cabernet gives Nero d'Avola a touch of mint, enriching its substantial supply of scents. Notes of licorice, cacao, cherries and bilberries against a sweetish background. flavors are well-structured, full, absorbing and remarkably persistent. Serve with grilled or roasted red meats, aged cheeses or porcini mushrooms. International Wine Cellar rating: 89.
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Dark red, almost garnet hue with bright red on rim. Ripe ch
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Dark red, almost garnet hue with bright red on rim. Ripe cherry and cedar on nose with hints of dried rose petal and sweet oak. Lovely entry that leads into a fat and savory mid palate. Ripe fig and black currant dominate finish with a breadth of soft, well integrated tannins. 44% Zinfandel, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 9% Petite Sirah, 2% Charbono, 1% Grenache Wine Spectator rating: 90.
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A rich, deeply colored wine bursting with complex aromas an
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A rich, deeply colored wine bursting with complex aromas and flavors of wild berries, black cherry, currant, licorice and cedar. Firm and focused, yet elegantly styled, 2007 Pirouette combines richness and depth with silky tannins to provide a lush mouthfeel and lingering finish. Wine Spectator rating: 92.
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Christian Moueix first released Napanook in 1996 with the i
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Christian Moueix first released Napanook in 1996 with the intention of producing a wine to be enjoyedin its younger years. Napanook is a blend of the four varietals coming from vineyard lots chosen for theirfinesse, lively fruit and subtle tannins. The goal is to find the perfect equilibrium between these elements,creating a wine that is harmonious in balance and pleasurable to drink.
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Red grapes are fermented apart from their skins at a temper
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Red grapes are fermented apart from their skins at a temperature of approximately 60A F. The wine then undergoes a process known as “continuous methoda which provides Lancers Rose with its touch of effervescence. In the process, the wine is filtered, cold stabilized, and then a small quantity of naturally sweet grape juice and yeast is added. The wine then passes through a series of stainless steel tanks at 65A F and an atmospheric pressure of 4.5 Bars for a period of eight days while the secondary fermentation is completed. Prior to bottling, additional fresh grape juice is added to ensure the desired level of sweetness, followed by a final finishing filtration.
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Idus is result of a close collaboration between Vall Llach
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Idus is result of a close collaboration between Vall Llach estate and owners of trossos, or small vineyard blocks, who cultivate old-vine Cariñena and Garnacha. These ancient vineyards, located near towns of Porrera and Torroja, Priorat, produce essential Priorat character of this wine. head-pruned, tiny bonsai vines yield naturally concentrated fruit that produce a wine ruby red in color with aromas of black licorice, marzipan, nutmeg and allspice. On palate Idus is unctuous and mineral-rich with a very long finish. Meant to drink now or age for up to 30 years, this wine should be opened a half hour before consuming and served between 55-60ºC. 40% Cariñena, 20% Merlot, 15% Garnacha, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Syrah. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.
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Wine Spectator rating: 94. Vecina is coined from Spanish wo
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Wine Spectator rating: 94. Vecina is coined from Spanish word for neighbor. This is Bond's endeavor with property situated directly southeast of Bond winery. beautifully terraced volcanic soil slopes of this property reside in Oakville's western foothills. 11-acre site faces due east and is recipient of cool morning sun. Vecina, which appeared with 1999 vintage in inaugural Bond release, is always powerful, intense and savory. Vecina's other hallmarks are blackberry fruit, with wild forest floor and mineral associated overtones.
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Typically Nebbiolo in color, in its finest and fullest expr
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Typically Nebbiolo in color, in its finest and fullest expression: intense, faceted ruby red with subtly lighter hues. The impact is immediately appealing, with a very complex bouquet showing decided character and personality, albeit without aggressiveness. Mineral and animal notes enrich its structure and layered complexity, characteristic of the “Bussiaa cru; the ensemble is comparable to the intricate power of an orchestra. On the palate, this unique symphony plays on. Traditionally named “The Wine of Kingsa a only a king could afford to drink Barolo every day a its magnitude nevertheless does not intimidate and is a gorgeous match with red meat and fowl a yet also with particularly rich fish dishes such as roast turbot! a or with specialty and seasoned cheeses. Best served at 17/19A C., in a very ample glass. In the case of older vintages particularly, it is advisable to decant. Grapes are destalked and pressed; the must successively macerates on the skins for approximately 15 days at a maximum temperature of 30A C., and malolactic fermentation ensues, completed defore winter. In the spring, the wine sojourns in casks of Slavonian and French oak, part of which new, for a period from 24 to 28 months. It is then racked into stainless steel, clarified with fresh, whipped egg white, decanted and successively bottled without filtering.Alcohol: 13-13.5 % by vol.Total acidity: 5-5.5 grams per liter of tartaric acidDry extract: 27-29 grams per liter
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Melbury originates from a spectacular property on slopes no
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Melbury originates from a spectacular property on slopes north of Lake Hennessey, in hills east of Rutherford. name Melbury is in homage to an historic area in London, where estate owners reside much of year. Since its debut with 1999 vintage, consistent hallmarks of Melbury have been plush red fruits (currants, bing cherries), redolent with spice and scent of violets. Elegance and a supple texture define structure of this wine. particular exposition of this rocky 7-acre hillside vineyard is southerly overlooking Lake Hennessey, allowing vines to capture morning sun yet moderating afternoon temperatures. International Wine Cellar rating: 93.
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