This high-level yet readable analysis of one of the world’s ... Read more

This high-level yet readable analysis of one of the world’s most respected wine regions has been expanded; the first edition dealt only with the left bank, and this new edition adds coverage of the south bank of the river Bordeaux. It is an all-embracing, comprehensive volume by an award-winning wine writer. Brook, whose books have received such prestigious awards as the Prix du Champagne Lanson, Glenfiddich, and Veuve Clicquot prizes, provides insider information about how the great Médoc, Graves, and other world-famous Bordeaux wines are produced, from the red Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignons to the sweet Sauterne whites. Detailed maps and photos cover the most famous châteaux and communes, as well as smaller specialists and newcomers worth watching. Minimize

For six French wines, see Grand Tour de France South of Fra ... Read more

For six French wines, see Grand Tour de France South of France is home to diverse Rhone Valley, a region known for producing rich, spicy wines that are perfect with a myriad of savory foods. In this trio, you'll discover a spicy Syrah of Northern Rhone, as well as a rich red and floral white from Southern Rhone. This great set also includes a French country cookbook from Elle Magazine (128 pages). Perfect for chef in your life! Wine Gift Trio Includes: Chateau Mont Redon Cotes-du-Rhone An expression of its terroir, wine is deep violet red in color with balanced tannins and early approachability. Aromas of dark berries and raspberries are confirmed on full succulent palate. These are offset by slight grilled notes and nuances of licorice. Vidal- Minimize

Whether for yourself, friends, or clients, a 6-Month Califo ... Read more

Whether for yourself, friends, or clients, a 6-Month California Wine Club membership is a real California Wine Adventure! Each month members receive two bottles of award-winning red wine hand-selected from California's best artisan winemakers. Minimize

Enjoy perfect sampler of Hickory Farms flavors built around ... Read more

Enjoy perfect sampler of Hickory Farms flavors built around Our Signature Beef Summer Sausage. cheese, crackers and mustard complement that smoky, savory taste with a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Lucinda & Millie. Wine Gift Includes: Lucinda & Millie Cabernet Sauvignon: This wine shows aromas of blackberry, cassis, mocha and cedary spice, with full flavors of licorice, plum, wild berry and spicy black currant. Beef Summer Sausage five oz Sea Salt & Olive Oil Crackers 0.9 oz Three Cheese & Onion Wedge two oz Sweet & Spicy Mustard 1.25 oz Please note that due to popularity of this product, we reserve right to substitute like wines and vintages of equal or greater value. Minimize

The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vi ... Read more

The wines of Tuscany were famous long before Leonardo da Vinci described them as "bottled sunshine," and they are at the forefront of the remarkable renaissance of Italian wine over the past 30 years. In this groundbreaking new book, Nicolas Belfrage shares his insider's knowledge acquired as a specialist wine trader and writer. Mindful of the region's fascinating past, Belfrage brings its story up to date, discussing such subjects as geology and geography, grape varieties, and the latest research into Sangiovese, the variety used in the top wines of Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. He also clarifies the regulatory framework and follows the recent controversial developments in viticulture and winemaking, including the rise of the Super-Tuscans and the ongoing "Brunellogate" scandal that broke in 2008. At the heart of the book are in-depth, illustrated profiles of more than 90 of the most interesting producers, large and small, with insightful notes on the essential c Minimize

A memorable gift for friends and family! Each month members ... Read more

A memorable gift for friends and family! Each month members receive two bottles of award-winning red wine hand-selected from California's best artisan winemakers and our detailed, beautiful 12-page, full color publication, Uncorked. Minimize

Shiny and dense, the very dark red turns to cherry at the r ... Read more

Shiny and dense, the very dark red turns to cherry at the rim. The fragrant nose features ample amounts of red flowers, dusty spice, and ripe strawberries. Delicious on the palate, the soft sweet fruits, ripe raspberry, and cranberry makes it hard t... Cory Gowan. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2002 Marilyn Wines The Velvet Collection 1500ml Minimize

The viticultural areas and wineries of Oregon are beautiful ... Read more

The viticultural areas and wineries of Oregon are beautifully displayed within the context of the unique and varied geography of Oregon. Learn about the geological climactic and varietal characteristics of specific AVAs in the regions from the Willamette to the Walla Walla Valley and see where your favorite wineries are located. These maps combine detailed wine region and reference information with a shaded relief background in order to showcase the characteristic physical geography of a particular region. All maps are printed on high quality satin matte finish paper. Perfect to mount in your wine cellar winery library or office. Size: 24'H x 36'W Minimize

Selection Argentine Malbec Wine Kit The Argentine Malbec ha ... Read more

Selection Argentine Malbec Wine Kit The Argentine Malbec has found uniquely favorable growing conditions in Argentina and has no doubt created one of the most successful and delicious Malbec wines in the world. A combination of desert climate cold nights and irrigation of eternal snows from the Andes creates an especially healthy environment for these vines. An intense bouquet of damson plums blackcurrant and violet aromas give way to a slight touch of hunting and leather notes. This richly purple colored Malbec carries a velvety texture with long soft flavors. Although it ages beautifully firm tannins and mellow acidity allow this wine to be enjoyed while young. Selection International Series features grapes harvested from great winemaking regions outside of North America. Like Selection Original this premium wine kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate while offering varietals from the finest the world has to offer. Contains ingredients only equipment must be purchased separately. * Instructions :url http: www.winexpert.com pdfs kit instructions original_intleng.pdf *Contains 15 litres of concentrated verietal juice and all required additives *Yields 6 gallons of wine or about 30 750ml bottles *Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Minimize

During the thirty-five years wine critic and writer Paul Gr ... Read more

During the thirty-five years wine critic and writer Paul Gregutt has lived in the state of Washington, its wine industry has ballooned from a mere half dozen wineries to nearly five hundred. Washington Wines and Wineries offers a comprehensive, critical, and accessible account of the nation's second largest wine-producing region. Gregutt, who has covered Washington wine in books, newspapers, and magazines since the mid-1980s, enthusiastically dispenses information along with his editorial opinion, displaying the depth of his knowledge of the area, the players, the regions, and the wines. He points out the best vineyards, the most accomplished winemakers, the must-have wines, and the newcomers to watch. He rates wineries--not wines--with a unique and detailed 100-point scale, providing an insider's view of the best that Washington state has to offer. As the global wine industry reinvents itself for twenty-first-century palates, Washington is poised to become as important and influential as California on Minimize

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Cab ... Read more

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. This opulent and opaque wine opens with delicate scents of dried flowers mingled with anise, black cherry, cassis and cedar aromas layered with dark fruit. palate explodes with concentrated black fruit – cherry and plum – with hints of black licorice, spicy vanilla and dark chocolate powder accented by an appealing earthy, forest floor character. firm structure and well-integrated tannins suggest this wine will reward careful cellaring. elegance and finesse of Puzzle makes it an exceptional accompaniment to a lamb roast or Winemaker Chris Millard suggests savoring it with a nice aged Cheddar at end of a meal. International Wine Cellar rating: 90. Minimize

Reward yourself or someone special with a gift of incredibl ... Read more

Reward yourself or someone special with a gift of incredible wine that lasts the whole year! Each month members receive two bottles of award-winning red wine hand-selected from California's best boutique wineries and our detailed, beautiful 12-page, full Minimize

Picturesque Rioja, Spain's most prominent wine region, is a ... Read more

Picturesque Rioja, Spain's most prominent wine region, is a new world within a very old world. Winemaking here dates to Roman and medieval times, and today modern wineries designed by Gehry, Calatrava, and other celebrity architects flourish alongside traditional villages. Lavishly illustrated with photographs of the people and landscape and with detailed maps, this guide ranges over a diverse area from Rioja to Navarra, Bierzo, Galicia, and the Basque country as it explores winemaking from the ancient to the traditional and modern. Written by a trio of experts on Spanish wine, it provides insider information on a region home to Spain's finest Tempranillo, its prestigious Albariño, and many other indigenous grape varieties such as Garnacha, Mazuelo, and Viura. The authors look in depth at topics including climate and soil, grape varieties, and viticulture, and profile more than 85 individual wineries. They also include information not available elsewhere: several top ten lists plus "secret addresses" for the Minimize

This opulent and opaque wine opens with delicate scents of ... Read more

This opulent and opaque wine opens with delicate scents of dried flowers mingled with anise, black cherry, cassis and cedar aromas layered with dark fruit. palate explodes with concentrated black fruit – cherry and plum – with hints of black licorice, spicy vanilla and dark chocolate powder accented by an appealing earthy, forest floor character. firm structure and well-integrated tannins suggest this wine will reward careful cellaring. elegance and finesse of Puzzle makes it an exceptional accompaniment to a lamb roast or Winemaker Chris Millard suggests savoring it with a nice aged Cheddar at end of a meal. 42% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec Wine Enthusiast rating: 88. Minimize

Since the mid-1980s, Austrian wine production has been expl ... Read more

Since the mid-1980s, Austrian wine production has been explosive--garnering stellar reviews, awards and record export revenues. Contemporary architects have found the country ripe with opportunity for further experimentation in the field of wine architecture, which emerged in Napa Valley in the 1990s and became renowned with the 2001 Pritzker Prize-winning, Herzog and de Meuron-designed Dominus Winery (deemed "a combination of sensorial and intellectual pleasure" by Pritzker judge Jorge Silvetti). This publication presents a selection of nearly 70 projects in Lower Austria, Burgenland and Styria, and discusses how the combination of ground-breaking architecture--like the striking silver façade of Steven Holl-designed Loisium winery in Langenlois--and emerging wineries have been changing the face of the Austrian countryside for the past two decades. As Martin Rauchbauer, Deputy Director of the Austrian Cultural Forum, has observed, "The quality of wine architecture in Austria is seen as more than a transitory phenomenon. A new architectural language has developed, which cautiously takes into account traditional forms of building and at the same time presents self-confident interpretations of the requirements of contemporary winemaking." Minimize

Hello and thanks for checking out my auction today. Up for ... Read more

Hello and thanks for checking out my auction today. Up for auction is brand new factory sealed MINT condition 1999 Beringer Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ML Red Wine Wine Spectator Complex aromas of currant, herb, tobacco, olive and cedar lead to similar flavors in a rich, concentrated yet elegant presentation. Turns smooth and creamy, with vanilla, mocha and blackberry flavors peeking through on the finish. Score:93. James Laube, June 15, 2003. Wine Enthusiast "In what Minimize

Who says wine connoisseurs can't party? This Complete Wine ... Read more

Who says wine connoisseurs can't party? This Complete Wine Tasting Party Kit includes the wine and brings a little whimsy to the seriously enjoyable task of tasting fine wines. The party host conceals the identity of the wine by placing each bottle inside a burlap bag. All tasters rate the wines and then the bottles are unveiled to reveal a collection of superb, full bodied Cabernets from 3 continents: A tangy, 2008 Dawson Creek Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia; a pleasant and persistent, Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon from California, plus a fruity and dry, 2009 Rietvallei John B Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon from South Africa. Cheers! Paringa 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rated 86, Wine Spectator)a subtle oak influence of coffee and vanillin adds extra layers to the nose. Rich and intense fruit flavors show some sweetness and a creamy finish that enhances the mouth feel, defining the textures Rietvallei 2009 John B. Robertson Cabernet Sauvignon (Rated 82)this South African wine has notes of plums, strawberries and cassis with a leafy edge. It has a dry, medium acidity, low tannin with black olive and dark cherries flavors Dawson Creek 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Created with the harvest from California's lush Central Coastal regional vineyards, it opens with aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, vanilla, and spicy oak; and has a long finish that's pleasant and persistent. Kit includes: a "How To" Wine Tasting Booklet, Numbered Collars for labeling wine glasses, and "Wine Rating Evaluation" cards Measures 17"Hx3-1/4"wx14-1/4"L 1800Baskets.com will do our best to ensure your premium wine gift arrives on the date you have selected. However, due to state by state wine compliance regulations, there are rare cases where shipments could arrive a day early or late. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience. Minimize

On July 11, 1804 off Hudson shore at Weehawken, original Fe ... Read more

On July 11, 1804 off Hudson shore at Weehawken, original Federalist, Alexander Hamilton was shot in a duel by Aaron Burr and died from his injuries. Since dueling is no longer socially acceptable, we suggest solving differences over a glass of this dual of zinfandel and syrah. This wine exhibits bright cherry jam aromas, with big fruit flavors enhanced by hints of spice and lively acidity. 50% Zinfandel; 50% Syrah Minimize

The Wines of Spain Gift set gives your special recipient a ... Read more

The Wines of Spain Gift set gives your special recipient a taste of Spain's stylish mix of tradition and modernity with a collection of three wines that represent the country's diversity. Included are: Bodegas Fillaboa's crisp and aromatic Albarino from Northwest Spain, La Montesa by Palacios Remondo, a modern style Rioja with upfront fruit and supple tannins, and Bodegas Bilbao Limited Edition, a tradtional style Rioja that marries bright fruit with notes of tobacco, spice and oak. These three wines will delight your special wine aficionado with their varied tastes, making this a gift they won't soon forget. Minimize

This 3 bottle set from one of California's best known winer ... Read more

This 3 bottle set from one of California's best known wineries will allow you & your family to enjoy one of California's best Merlots. The Consentino THE Merlot 2009 is a medium body Merlot w/a very soft finish & lush mouth feel. The blend of red fruit makes this a fabulous food wine. THE Merlot pairs well w/everything from grilled chicken to steaks & pastas. Great to share w/family or give as gift. Receive (3) 750 ml bottles. Made in USA (California) Vintage Wine Estates. Ships ground. Minimize

Santa Rita Medalla Real and Concha y Toro Casillero del Dia ... Read more

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 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. Arietta H Block Hudson Vineyards Napa Valley is a blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Cabernet Franc is solely from the 2.3 acre Hudson Vineyards H Block, a shy-bearing, volcanic, southwest facing slope, which naturally yields just three tons per acre. The Merlot is grown in the Hudson Vineyards N Block, about 100 yards away. Typically, the two fields are picked simultaneously and co-fermented, assuring a marriage of the varieties. The Cabernet Franc provides the cassis, blueberry, brown sugar character, while the Merlot brings dark chocolate to the aroma and a chewy richness to the finish. Harvested near the extreme of ripeness, the wine is fermented with its indigenous yeast, macerated with the skins for six weeks, and then aged for two years in all new French oak barrels. Naturally clarified by traditional Bordeaux racking, the blend is bottled without fining or filtration. The intense concentration masks the substantial tannin, allowing the wine to be served young and to age in bottle for 10 or more years. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine California Still Wine Minimize

Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. ... Read more

Over the past twenty-five years, renowned critic Robert M. Parker, Jr., has visited both legendary and fledgling wineries all over the world and has tasted hundreds of thousands of wines. Only a fraction of those wines have earned his highest ratings and are considered by him to be truly legendary. In his latest book, Parker brings together what he calls "the best of the best," taking readers on a personal tour of the wineries that have impressed him most with their dedication to quality, consistency, and excellence. The World's Greatest Wine Estates pays homage to exceptional wines and the exceptional people who make them. These lavishly illustrated pages showcase 175 of the world's most accomplished -- and most spectacular -- estates. Parker goes be-yond the labels, bottles, and ratings to present the land, the history, and the dedicated artisans practicing their craft. Though they form a wildly diverse group, all of these producers "share an inexhaustible commitment to their vineyards, a passion Minimize

Italy ranks as one of the greatest wine producing countries ... Read more

Italy ranks as one of the greatest wine producing countries in the world. The geographic position and varying climate and soil conditions result in a wide diversity of wines. With our regional wine map of Italy explore over 300 DOC and DOCG wineries and see how the combination of slopes hills and tectonic processes results in an almost epic profusion of terroir. These maps combine detailed wine region and reference information with a shaded relief background in order to showcase the characteristic physical geography of a particular region. All maps are printed on high quality satin matte finish paper. Perfect to mount in your wine cellar winery library or office. Size: 39'H x 28'W Minimize

Selection French Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit The world s mo ... Read more

Selection French Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Kit The world s most renowned red wine from the world s most renowned wine country. Deep ruby red color with characteristic fruit intensity balanced by strong tannins. The use of premium French oak results in a wine of rich complexity fully realized with age. Selection International Series features grapes harvested from great winemaking regions outside of North America. Like Selection Original this premium wine kit contains 100% pure varietal grape juice and varietal grape juice concentrate while offering varietals from the finest the world has to offer. Contains ingredients only equipment must be purchased separately. * Instructions :url http: www.winexpert.com pdfs kit instructions original_intleng.pdf *Contains 15 litres of concentrated verietal juice and all required additives *Yields 6 gallons of wine or about 30 750ml bottles *Ready to bottle in 6 weeks Minimize

Dark red, almost garnet hue with bright red on rim. Ripe ch ... Read more

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. Minimize

Not the distinctive Zin statement this once was, but still ... Read more

Not the distinctive Zin statement this once was, but still a bold, rich red blend that's jammed with flavor. Aromas of blackberry and caramel lead to ripe plum, licorice and spicy vanilla flavors. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, C... Wine Spectator. A Proprietary Blend wine from California in USA. 2010 Orin Swift The Prisoner Proprietary Red Wine 750ml Minimize

From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, detaile ... Read more

From Abbey Creek Vineyard all the way to zinfandel, detailed explanations of regions, personalities, grape varieties, winemaking processes, and terms used in discussing wines Don't know your amontillado from your amoroso? Can't say who declared cabernet sauvignon the only variety to be tolerated in heaven? Can't list the movers and shakers in the Australian wine landscape today? Never fear, James Halliday, Australia's foremost wine writer, has compiled all the answers. This is the definitive guide to all things wine in Australia, from someone who has immersed himself in the topic his whole life. With more than 800 meticulously researched entries written with his trademark vigor and contagious curiosity about what makes wine tick, this witty reference is a must for all lovers of wine, from newcomers to experts. Minimize

concept of Gatekeepers has always been about synergizing tw ... Read more

concept of Gatekeepers has always been about synergizing two excellent but markedly different sites from opposite sides of a single appellation. In this case, appellation is very exciting Mendocino Ridge AVA. Both vineyards qualify to be in Mendocino Ridge as they are both ridge-top vineyards above minimum 1,200 ft. requirement and are both less than 10 miles from ocean. In other words both sites receive lots of wind and cool sunshine hours. As fog typically sits at 800ft level, any vineyards above that line receive more sunlight hours, yet those hours are cooler from natural air conditioning of fog. These two stellar vineyards include Manchester Ridge Vineyard and Perli Vineyard, both absolutely worthy of single vineyard designates but when they meet, they elevate each other in an undeniable marriage. There are too many words to describe this wine here but just think along lines of these few descriptors and not in any special order: Rose stems, sandal wood, quince, pom International W Minimize