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This wine is from France, Burgundy region. A touch of exoti ... Read more

This wine is from France, Burgundy region. A touch of exotic fruit mixes with pineapple and citrus notes that can also be found on the round, rich and frank flavors that possess good punch and culminate in a slightly plump but focused finish that offers much better than average length. Like several wines in the range, this isnt elegant but there is solid balance and overall character Wine WHITE BURGUNDY Minimize

This wine is from United States, Washington region. Spring ... Read more

This wine is from United States, Washington region. Spring Valley Vineyard was established in 1993 on wheat land in Spring Valley, Walla Walla County; land that has been farmed by the Corkrum family for five generations. Evaluation of the terroir revealed an excellent environment for growing wine grapes. With elevation between 1,200 and 1,500 feet, today Spring Valley maintains a forty-acre vineyard made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, CabernetFranc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Syrah.Placed on a south-southwest facing hillside, the vines follow the north-south slope of the hills in vertical rows. This orientation, coupled with the declination of slope affords the vines optimal sunshine, cold air, drainage, and takes advantage of the reflective nature of the surrounding hills.Following the tradition of Uriah, Frederick and Nina Lee Corkrum, Shari Corkrum Derby and her husband Dean Derby continue to operate the wheat, vineyard and winery. Dean's brother, Gaynor Derby, manages the vineyard. The hard work, traditional values and deep family ties that have kept the ranch going got over 100 years is mirrored in Spring Valley Vineyard's signature offerings. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine WASHINGTON STILL WINE Minimize

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 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. 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

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, Burgundy region. One of the most ... Read more

This wine is from France, Burgundy region. One of the most secret hidden treasures! This white is known for its finesse! Wine WHITE BURGUNDY 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, Napa Co ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. While outstanding, the two 2005 Cabernet Sauvignons are not as impressive as Etude-s 2004 efforts. The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa-s deep ruby/purple hue is followed by notes of black currants, lead pencil, tobacco leaf, and spice box. Well-made, with medium body as well as good fruit, texture, and depth, it should drink nicely for 12-15+ years.93WS - Loamy earth, currant and blackberry aromas have a dusty edge. Intense yet elegant, full-bodied and concentrated, with firm tannins providing structure and depth. Best from 2010 through 2016. 296 cases made. -JL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE 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 United States, California region, Sonoma ... Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Sonoma County sub-region and Dry Creek Valley appellation. The beauty of the Dry Creek Valley is apparent; the lush vineyards that extend from the valley floor to the hills signal the real charisma of the region with its precise blend of climate, soil and exposure that produces remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon. The Dry Creek Valley is approximately 16 miles long and only 2 miles wide at its widest point; the Dry Creek Valley was created by uplift and subsidence along ancient earthquake faults, accompanied by the deposit of alluvial material. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine California 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 Vougeot appellation. 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 Stags Leap District appellation. Dramatic improvements are clearly underway at Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, which was sold to a consortium led by Tuscany's Piero Antinori in 2007. Antinori brought in well-known consultant Renzo Cotarella to improve the quality and, hopefully, get this winery back to the lofty heights it achieved in the seventies and early eighties. They seem to be well on their way, which is good news for consumers. This is a large estate of 104 acres, all situated as one giant block of vineyards in the southern part of the Stags Leap appellation. The change in ownership and winemaking staff shows progressive improvement with each vintage starting with 2007. The 2009s look to be their best wines to date. As for the 2007 reds, normally four cuvees are produced, all based on Cabernet Sauvignon, including the Cask 23, which comes from the best lots from the Fay and S.L.V. estate vineyards after fermentations are completed. The most impressive Stag's Leap Wine Cellars' offerings made since the 1985 vintage are the three 2009s I was permitted to taste from barrel.. Minimize

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

This wine is from United States, California region, Santa Barbara sub-region and Santa Rita Hills appellation. This parcel of chardonnay is one of the most compelling that we work with. Planted entirely to clone Mount Eden on a very elevated mesa in sandy, clay-loam soils overlooking the entire appellation.Aromas of lemongrass, yuzu and roasted corn followed by flavors of passionfruit, ginger and wheat. Very weighty yet exhibits great finesse despite it power. 4,896 bottles produced CHARDONNAY Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE Minimize

This wine is from France, Loire region, Touraine sub-region ... Read more

This wine is from France, Loire region, Touraine sub-region and Vouvray appellation. The Gautier Domaine in Vouvray has been in the family forseven generations. Benoit Gautier, the present winemaker, tookcharge in 1981. He began the policy of domaine bottling,whereas previously the wines were sold to negociants. Thedomaine comprises 29 acres in the communes of Rochecorbonand Parcay- Meslay. The soil is the classic Tuffeau or limestonechalkfor which the central Loire is famous. The average age ofthe vines is 25 years. Gautier follows a policy of hand-picking forthe still wines, while about one quarter of the grapes for hisSparkling wines are machine harvested. The grapes arepressed in a pneumatic press and fermented and matured intemperature controlled stainless steel tanks. Depending on theyear, some of the single vineyard wines are matured in old oakcasks. Dessert CHENIN BLANC Wine French 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