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This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Barolo sub-region ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Barolo sub-region. The Borolis are a Piedmontese family who have been in business in the region - first in textiles, and now inwinegrowing - since 1831. Boroli is comprised of two estates: Cascina Bompe, in a small village just outside of Albawith its own winery and La Brunella in the heart of Barolo in Castiglione Falletto. In addition to the vineyards above,the property includes Villero and Borgata Cerequio both considered two of the Langhe’s great cru vineyards. Eachvineyard has a particular terrior - La Brunella has a mostly medium-loamy chalk soil with sand veins, and east tosouth, southwesterly and west exposures. The Villero exposition is south-southwest and the soil is a moistureretainingmix of marl, clay and silt. Borgata Cerequio faces south and southeast on limestone and sand soil, at analtitude of 900 feet above sea level. The estate’s director is the winemaker Enzo Alluvione, who is assisted by hisson Daniele in the vineyards. The estate’s consultant is the noted winemaker Beppe Caviola who was chosen aGambero Rosso’s Winemaker of the Year in 2002. NEBBIOLO Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. Lots of folks are ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. Lots of folks are familiar with Argiano; they make a whole bunch of Sangiovese-based wines in Tuscany. The ownership of the vineyards have traded hands between different Italian nobles for years and years, and now its finally under the wing of the countess Noemi Marone Cinzano. Noemi aint just a rich lady with a pretty name and a good eye for making investments in beautiful vineyards (perfectly situated in their own microclimate optimal for growing Sangiovese, we might add!). She also loves herself some good wine. Now itas not on the official press sheets or anything, but the word on the street is that Suolo, the estateas flagship wine, wasnat originally meant to be drunk by you and me. Nope. This label was originally made solely for the countess herself until they realized just how much top-quality Sangiovese they had suitable for this bottling! Lucky for us, they decided to share the wealth. 100% Sangiovese Total production (btls): 2,500 Vinification: Full berries of Sangiovese (100%), de-storked but not crushed, entered the temperature controlled fermentation tanks. A traditional fermentation was carried out through using its own indigenous yeasts. The maceration lasts for 21 days at strictly controlled temperature. Ageing: Right after the drawing off, the wine was transferred for the malolactic fermentation into small new French oak casks. Great care was undertaken on the woods selection for the barriques. Only wood of the finest grain, i. e. from the central part of the oak tree, was used, so as to ensure an optimum maturation and exemplary tannins extraction. During the initial period various battonages were conducted to add complexity and suppleness to the wine, and the maturation in wood lasted for 15 months. The wine was bottled without further filtration but by simple decanting, and has completed its bouquet for another year in the bottle. ITALIAN RED BLEND Wine ITALIAN STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Toro sub-r ... Read more

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Toro sub-region. Bodegas Pintia is owned by the famous estate, Vega Sicilia. The 2004 Pintia comes from a superior vintage. Similarly styled to its older sibling, it is simply more flamboyant and opulent. The temptation is to drink this heady effort now but those who can delay gratification for a few years will be amply rewarded.95 points, The Wine Advocate TEMPRANILLO Wine SPANISH STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Umbria region. The 2005 Montefalco ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Umbria region. The 2005 Montefalco Rosso Riserva Pipparello is a rock star wine. This powerful, intense red emerges with generous dark cherries, plums, licorice, smoke and leather. The late harvest in 2005 resulted in an extraordinarily complete wine blessed with tons of pedigree. The 2005 Pipparello is 60% Sangiovese, 25% Montepulciano daAbruzzo and 15% Sagrantino. The wine saw 42 days of contact on the skins and was aged for a year in stainless steel followed by two years in cask. Simply put, it is magnificent! Anticipated maturity: 2013-2025. Giampiero Bea is one of Umbriaas leading producers. The wines are made in a totally natural, non-interventionalist style, with no temperature control in fermentation, only natural yeasts and no added sulfites. At their best, these are wonderfully pure, expressive wines loaded with character. Because Bea lets nature runs its course, the wines are highly vintage sensitive. In great years the wines are typically fabulous but in weaker vintages the wines tend to reflect both the positive and negative attributes of those years to a higher degree than most wines these days. Whether that is a good or bad thing depends on oneas point of view, but there is no mistaking that when Bea has ideal conditions to work with his wines are stellar. Wine UMBRIA Minimize

This wine is from France, Loire region, Central Vineyards s ... Read more

This wine is from France, Loire region, Central Vineyards sub-region and Menetou Salon appellation. I know, Pinot Noirs are suppose to be from the Burgundy region to be good. But dont knock it until you try this fine Loire Pinot Noir. It has some earth to it, with just enough fruit to make it satisfying with all kind of food. --Art Laurenti PINOT NOIR Wine LOIRE VALLEY Minimize

This wine is from France, Rhone region. Deep, bright red. P ... Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region. Deep, bright red. Pungent, highly complex bouquet evokes cherry-cola, blood orange, fresh flowers and minerals; smells like a Burgundy, and an awfully good one at that. Supple red berry preserve flavors are enlivened by juicy minerality and pick up a wild, smoked meat quality on the finish. Very impressive cuvee classique Stephen Tanzer RED RHONE BLEND Wine FRENCH STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Sant'antimo sub-re ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Sant'antimo sub-region. Castello Banfi's innovative spirit and winemaking expertise is demonstrated in all its wines, but none embodies these qualities as prominently as SummuS.A wine of towering elegance, SummuS is an extraordinary blend of Sangiovese (used regionally to make the famed Brunello di Montalcino) which contributes body; Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit and structure; and Syrah, elegance, character and a fruity bouquet. Each wine is individually vinified and aged one year in French oak barrique to develop its unique style, then masterfully interwoven with the others to achieve a rare dimension of taste. Additional 14 -16 months of bottle-aging brings forth a fragrant bouquet of fruit, oak and spice. SummuS is characterized by a rich color and lively dance of ripe soft-fruit flavors.SummuS marries well with all red meats, stews, hearty pasta dishes and cheeses.A. a fragrant bouquet of fruit, oak and spice. SummuS is characterized by a rich color and lively dance of ripe soft-fruit flavors.. SummuS marries well with all red meats, stews, hearty pasta dishes and cheeses. SANGIOVESE Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Rhone region. The 2005 Chateauneu ... Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region. The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out to be a beauty. Dark ruby/purple to the rim, with a flamboyant black currant, sweet cherry, floral, licorice, and spicy nose, the wine is deep, full-bodied, with supple tannins and long, heady glycerin and extract in the supple finish. This is a surprisingly approachable 2005 that already drinks well but should continue to evolve for 10-15+ years. At times proprietor Paul Autard has clearly moved into the modern school of Chateauneuf du Pape with the use of barriques, still very much a minority school, but like so many who have experimented with new oak for the Syrah or Mourvedre components, there seems to be a gradual shifting back from the percentage of new oak to larger barrel formats such as demi-muids, etc. I felt this was Paul Autardas strongest lineup of wines since his 1998s. RED RHONE BLEND Wine FRENCH STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Ribera Del ... Read more

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Ribera Del Duero sub-region. The 2005 Aalto, made from 100% Tinto Fino, is a deep purple color with an enticing nose of wood smoke, bacon, floral notes, spice box, and blackberry. This leads to a powerful, layered, intense wine already beginning to show complex flavors. Structured for 5-7 years of further evolution, this strong effort will be at its best from 2015 to 2030...Wine Advocate Rating95 points TEMPRANILLO Wine SPANISH STILL WINE 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 Sonoma Mountain appellation. Benziger Tribute is a deeply colored, elegantly structured wine with a core of sweet, concentrated black fruit marked by nuances of herbs and chocolate which are reflected in the aromas. The supporting tannins are silky and ripe yet firm, complemented by balanced, finely honed acidity. The finish is long, complex and vibrant.. A smooth, mouth-filling wine with aromas of blueberry, blackberry and mint; soft tannins to finish. SYRAH Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Australia, South Australia region, Baross ... Read more

This wine is from Australia, South Australia region, Barossa sub-region and Barossa Valley appellation. The 2005 Godolphin, a blend of 80% Shiraz (from 85-year-old vines) and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon (from 60-year-old vines), was aged in 100% new oak, primarily 300-liter French hogsheads. It represents a beautiful marriage of power and elegance, displaying an inky/blue/purple color as well as notions of black raspberries, blueberries, graphite, and sweet pain grille. Ripe, pure, and medium to full-bodied with sweet but noticeable tannin, it can be drunk now or cellared for 12-15 years. CABERNET SAUVIGNON 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 With the 2005 vintage, the wine is now 100% Sangiovese fermented in open oak barrels and aged in new oak barriques for 18 months, followed by 6 months in bottle. The 2005 vintage has a structure for long aging potential and is polished but unmistakably Tuscan. The harvest, usually beginning around mid-September, is the moment which most clearly highlights the detailed cure which goes into every detail of this wine. Precise harvest time is determined with accuracy, to ensure that the grapes can give the maximum expression of their characteristics in the cellar. Age of vines: 30-65 years Number of cases produced annually: 1,200 SANGIOVESE Wine TUSCANY Minimize

This wine is from United States, California region. 95 poin ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region. 95 points, Robert Parker, Wine AdvocateDecember 2007The 2005 Syrah Kobler Family Vineyard, which is a cool Russian River site, tips the scales at only 12.6% alcohol, but it has incredible phenolic maturity because of the long, cool growing season at this site. Notes of bacon fat, violets, blackberry, and cassis as well as licorice and some exotic apricots make an impression in this inky/purple wine of great intensity, fabulous texture, and stunning purity. The exotic influence comes from the 10% Viognier co-fermented with the Syrah. This is a tour de force in winemaking, and should age brilliantly for 10-15 years. Exciting wines seem to emerge annually from Pax Mahle, a self-trained winemaker (and all the better for it), and owner Joe Donelan. The 2005s are just hitting the shelf, and there are some sensational ones for sure. Tel. (707) 591-0782; Fax (707) 591-078493 points, Stephen TanzerJune 2007Inky violet. A powerful bouquet of mineral-accented dark berries, candied cherry and licorice pastille is complicated by pungent tobacco and underbrush notes. Bright and snappy, with sharply etched red and dark fruit flavors, taut minerality and fine-grained tannins. Very Old World in style (the alcohol is a low 12.5%), showing an entrancing interplay of fruit, earth and herb tones. The finish has outstanding snap and length. 93 points. SYRAH 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 Napa Valley appellation. A Bordeaux blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 8% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc.Expressive and complex, the 2005 blend opens with an alluring aroma of ripe black plum, warm berry pie, and caramel. Supple and elegantly structured, the flavors build on the black fruit and silky spice core. A long finish is accentuated with ripe berry flavors and creme brulee richness. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-reg ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-region. Grapes are grown in Piedmont's Gattinara D.O.C.G., in vineyards planted on steep slopes at an elevation of 900 - 1,300 feet. The soil is rich in iron and trace quantities of carbonate, calcium and magnesium. These unique soils combine with an ideal microclimate to yield high quality nebbiolo grapes. Outstanding with red meat, game and hard cheeses NEBBIOLO Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Rhone region. The 2005 Chateauneu ... Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region. The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee La Cote Ronde is undeniably the best wine Autard has made since the 1998 rendition of this cuvee. This got a big aWow!a when I smelled it. A stunning nose of black truffles, melted licorice, blackberries, and sweet cherries is followed by a multi-dimensional, multi-layered, full-bodied wine with tremendous power, richness, and a hint of barrique. One could say this is modern, but the Provencal personality jumps from the glass of this meaty, dense wine. Give it 2-3 years of bottle age and drink it over the following 15+ years. At times proprietor Paul Autard has clearly moved into the modern school of Chateauneuf du Pape with the use of barriques, still very much a minority school, but like so many who have experimented with new oak for the Syrah or Mourvedre components, there seems to be a gradual shifting back from the percentage of new oak to larger barrel formats such as demi-muids, etc. I felt this was Paul Autardas strongest lineup of wines since his 1998s RED RHONE BLEND Wine FRENCH STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-reg ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-region. This wine is a blend of grapes from three estate vineyards, Permolone, Lurghe and Alice, within Piedmont's Gattinara D.O.C.G. The unique microclimate of the hilltop Permolone vineyard gives the wine its rich and full body. The mineral-rich soil and depth of the rooting system of the Lurghe vineyard produce the intensity of color. The rocky, red, iron-rich soils of the Alice vineyard add the distinct, fruity aroma. A perfect match for steak, lamb, roasted vegetables and aged cheeses NEBBIOLO Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Rhone region. 2005 was a fabulous ... Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region. 2005 was a fabulous year for Marcoux, and the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape (80% Grenache and 20% Syrah and Cinsault) boasts a dark plum/purple color along with beautiful bouquet filled with scents of flowers, truffles, roasted meats, blueberries, black raspberries, and licorice. This opulent, intense wine possesses heady alcohol as well as a sweet, soft, full-bodied, moderately tannic finish. This beauty is one of the finest traditional cuvees made over the last decade. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020+. This brilliant estate in the northern sector of Chateauneuf du Pape is admirably run by Sophie and Catherine Armenier. They continue to fine tune the wines produced at this biodynamically farmed vineyard, and their white Chateauneuf du Pape is now one of the three or four finest of the appellation. Sadly, they only make about 4,000 bottles of this blend of 66% Roussanne and 34% Bourboulenc. RED RHONE BLEND 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. In Concept, we emphasize the lush fruit and supple tannins of grapes grown on the alluvial fans lining the edges of the Napa Valley and the hillsides of Carneros. The Cabernet Sauvignon is grown in vineyards on the famed Rutherford Bench, and on the outfalls of York Creek and Conn Creek west of St. Helena. The Cabernet Franc is from the cool climate and sandy soils of Napa's Carneros region. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-reg ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Gattinara sub-region. Grapes are grown in Piedmont's Gattinara D.O.C.G., in hillside vineyard parcels at elevations of 900 - 1,400 feet. The soil is rocky, well-drained limestone. Serve with grilled or roasted meat, hearty stews and flavorful cheeses NEBBIOLO Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Langhe sub-region ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Langhe sub-region. Angelo Gaja’s father bought grapes for his Barolo from this Serralunga vineyard until 1961 when the Gaja family decided to produce wines only from estate-owned vineyards. It was with great pride and a bit of emotion that Gaja resumed producing Barolo when they acquired this vineyard in 1988. Reflecting the decades-long wait, the wine was named Sperss, Piedmontese for ”nostalgia.” NEBBIOLO Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region. A rich, fruity, ... Read more

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region. A rich, fruity, smooth wine of breed and character that is very consistent and shows well even in lesser vintages. Should be upgraded to a Medoc Third Growth.A sibling Chateau of Gruaud-Larose, this very beautiful Domaine is one of the oldest in the Medoc. Once owned by Sir John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who was the Governor of Aquitaine until he lost the battle in 1453. Bought in 1918 by Georges Cordier and is now the home of the Cordier family. Among the wines classified in 1855, it is one of those which has always kept its good reputation. One of the biggest and most productive Bordeaux vineyards. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine FRENCH STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Ribera Del ... Read more

This wine is from Spain, Castilla Y Leon region, Ribera Del Duero sub-region. Telmo Rodriguez is one of Spain’s pioneer winemakers, advocating native grape varietals tied to the climates and conditions of their sites, and making world class wines from undiscovered as well as known regions. All of his wines are organic and several are biodynamic. Respecting Spanish traditions, Telmo sticks to the old style bush vines instead of the popular style of trellising which, according to him, isn’t interesting and destroys the landscape. Perhaps most impressive, while Telmo Rodriguez makes rare and limited wines of astonishing character and quality, his everyday wines have been equally praised and widely recognized for the tremendous value they offer. TEMPRANILLO Wine Spanish Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Australia, South Australia region. Grange ... Read more

This wine is from Australia, South Australia region. Grange is both Penfolds’ and arguably Australia’s most famous wine and is officially listed as a Heritage Icon of South Australia. Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951 and clearly demonstrates the synergy between Shiraz and the soils and climate of SouthAustralia. Penfolds Grange displays fully-ripe, Intensely-flavoured and textured Shiraz grapes in combination with new American oak. The result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as the most consistent of the world’sgreat wines. The Grange style is the original and most powerful expression of Penfolds’ multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. Wine Australian Still Wine Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. Dark in color, sho ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region. Dark in color, showing fabulous aromas of crushed blackberry and raspberry, with a hint of honeysuckle. Full-bodied, with layers of polished, velvety tannins and bright acidity and fruit. Very long and concentrated, yet refined and caressing. Superb. The best wine to date from this producer. SANGIOVESE Minimize

This wine is from Italy, Veneto region, Amarone Della Valpo ... Read more

This wine is from Italy, Veneto region, Amarone Della Valpolicella sub-region. A deep, richly dense, inky ruby color, a ripe ethereal nose, reminiscent of dried plums, a textured, mouth-filling taste and an elegant, lingering finish. Great body and concentration.. Superb with game dishes or strong, elegant, flavorful cheeses such as parmigiano reggiano and grana padano, blue-veined stilton and gorgonzola. Try it with game or with nuts. This is an impressive wine which should be served last, due to its impressive size. A wine of contemplation. The port drinker will enjoy this Amarone. CORVINA Wine Italian 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. Made with fruit from St. Supery's estate vineyards in Napa Valley, this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot exhibits deep red and purple hues. The aromas are bright, ripe, and forward with a strong concentration of ripe blackberry and anise with vanilla and oak integration. The generous palate is dominated by ripe, sweet berry and cedar-oak qualities credited to the extended period spent in barrel. The flavors are long and round, finishing with firm yet elegant tannins. Drink now through 2009. Fab Cab' Blind Tasting at Copia, Napa, CA 2003 - Ranked 10th by experts among 24 Napa 'Cult Cabs' . Blend: 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc BORDEAUX BLEND Wine California Still Wine Minimize