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The fertile lands of the Rapel Valley give this Shiraz the ... Read more

The fertile lands of the Rapel Valley give this Shiraz the intensity of flavour that characterizes the wines of this mountainous region. Some Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule Valley has also been added to create a mild and well structured wine, rich in complexity and deep aromas.Sun, water and the whisper of mountain winds combine to form this generous wine which typifies the sophistication of the Central Valley. It is simple yet intense, soft yet elegant with an excellent structure that is mature, versatile and balanced. This wine is perfect to enjoy on its own or with light meat dishes.Aromas of black forest fruits and berries are at the forefront of this wine. Its intense black colour translates into a soft explosion of flavour in the mouth. This wine is best enjoyed with old friends and new companions, around the fireplace or with a tasty barbecue. Frontera Shiraz makes you wish that the night would never end, that conversation would flow until morning and that there would always be another bottle still to open. Minimize

This gift set also available with six bottles France is kno ... Read more

This gift set also available with six bottles France is known for love and romance. Take a tour of France's three most famous wine regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone. Each wine is chosen to display unique characteristics of region it represents: bold Bordeaux from Chateau Les Graves de Barrau, silky Bouchard Burgundy from birthplace of Pinot Noir and a spicy Grenache and Syrah blend from Louis Bernard in Cotes-du-Rhone. Passport not required. Wine Gift Set Includes: Bordeaux: Chateau Les Graves de Barrau Displaying dark ruby colors, with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and just a hint of vanilla, this wine is medium-bodied with dark berry flavors, well-balanced tannins and a long, smooth finish. Burgundy: Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir This Burgund Minimize

The fertile lands of the Rapel Valley give this Shiraz the ... Read more

The fertile lands of the Rapel Valley give this Shiraz the intensity of flavour that characterizes the wines of this mountainous region. Some Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule Valley has also been added to create a mild and well structured wine, rich in complexity and deep aromas.Sun, water and the whisper of mountain winds combine to form this generous wine which typifies the sophistication of the Central Valley. It is simple yet intense, soft yet elegant with an excellent structure that is mature, versatile and balanced. This wine is perfect to enjoy on its own or with light meat dishes.Aromas of black forest fruits and berries are at the forefront of this wine. Its intense black colour translates into a soft explosion of flavour in the mouth. This wine is best enjoyed with old friends and new companions, around the fireplace or with a tasty barbecue. Frontera Shiraz makes you wish that the night would never end, that conversation would flow until morning and that there would always be another bottle still to open. Minimize

Champagne Taittinger created Comtes de Champagne RosAC with ... Read more

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. Minimize

The Jadot family has been making wine since 1826. Their vin ... Read more

The Jadot family has been making wine since 1826. Their vineyards blanket the beautiful countryside of the Burgundy region and are well-known for their outstanding yields. Their Beaujolais-Villages is made with 100% Gamay grapes and has a refreshing acidity that allows you to actually taste the grape. Highly drinkable, the wine is lively and fruity with no discernible tannin. The Macon-Villages Chardonnay is similarly made with 100% Chardonnay grapes. This purity of fruit gives the wine a clean, fresh taste with citrus and white fruit flavors on the palate. Vinified without oak, the delicate acid balance carries into a refreshing, crisp finish. Measures 16'' x 10'' x 6''. 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, 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. Minimize

Our Grand Tour de France gives you a taste of France's most ... Read more

Our Grand Tour de France gives you a taste of France's most prominent wine regions with a bottle each from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon and Alsace. With two whites and four reds, each wine is chosen to display unique characteristics of region it represents. For any bon vivant who loves wines of France. Wine Gift Collection Includes: Bordeaux: Chateau Les Graves de Barrau Displaying dark ruby colors, with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and just a hint of vanilla, this wine is medium-bodied with dark berry flavors, well-balanced tannins and a long, smooth finish. Burgundy: Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir This Burgundy displays red fruit aromas, cherry, kirsch with notes of lime and mint. A plump wine with a lot of fruit and a delicate note of wood. With good persistence, it is harmonious and well balanced. Rhone Valley: Louis Bernard Cotes-du-Rhone Cherry red color with concentrated Minimize

Carlo Rossi Burgundy is a medium-bodied red wine with a smo ... Read more

Carlo Rossi Burgundy is a medium-bodied red wine with a smooth well-rounded finish. Hints of black cherry fruit add depth and richness toa taste that can be enjoyed day after day with good food and friends. Minimize

Pinot Meunier (French for ”miller,” in reference to the pow ... Read more

Pinot Meunier (French for ”miller,” in reference to the powdery underside of its leaves that can look as though dusted with flour) is the soulful cousin of Pinot Noir that plays a small but vital role in the blending of Chandon sparkling wines. Rarely planted outside of the Champagne region in France where it represents significant acreage of that appellation, Pinot Meunier is being discovered by only a few of the most adventurous California winemakers. Chandon’s experience growing Carneros Pinot Meunier for our sparkling wine programs over the past three decades gives us unique insight, allowing us to tap the full potential of this variety to create an exceptional red wine. Our vineyard property in Carneros seems to be the perfect home for this fruit, and we believe its distinctive character deserves a place on every wine lover’s table. Hand-crafted by Domaine Chandon since 1989 in boutique quantities for sale at the winery, the 2000 Pinot Meunier represented the first national release of this unique and hard-to-find variety. Minimize

ChActeauneuf-du-Pape is the most prestigious southern RhA'n ... Read more

ChActeauneuf-du-Pape is the most prestigious southern RhA'ne wine. It was here that the appellation contrA'lACe system began in 1923, when a group of local winemakers, led by Baron Le Roy, drew up a charter of six stipulations to regulate and safeguard the quality of their table wines. Decades later, the laws of the appellation contrA'lACe system remain largly unchanged.The Templiers originally planted vines in the region in the 12th century. Two hundred years later, it was the papacy of Avignon that continued the winemaking tradition. It was the new chateau (chActeau neuf) completed by Pope John XXII in 1333 for which the wines of this region and the city itself are named.At its best, ChActeauneuf-du-Pape is a broad, generous, sinewy wine showing a range of dark, fruity flavors. The wines derive their uniqueness from several sources. The round red and cream-colored stones and galets, left by ancient Alpine glaciers, absorb heat throughout the day and then reflect it onto the vines during the cool nights. As a result, the grapes reach maximum maturity. Furthermore, the vines here benefit from the cleansing winds of the mistral, which keep them dry and free of undesirable diseases.Grenache accounts for 60% of the vines planted here, but because it can be unbalanced on its own, another 12 varietals (including five white ones) are permitted for use in making red wines. ChActeuneuf-du-Pape white represents only 5% of the total appelation and is also a blend of up to six varietals. Yields are limited to 2.59 tons per acre. Minimize

Pinot Meunier (French for ”miller,” in reference to the pow ... Read more

Pinot Meunier (French for ”miller,” in reference to the powdery underside of its leaves that can look as though dusted with flour) is the soulful cousin of Pinot Noir that plays a small but vital role in the blending of Chandon sparkling wines. Rarely planted outside of the Champagne region in France where it represents significant acreage of that appellation, Pinot Meunier is being discovered by only a few of the most adventurous California winemakers. Chandon’s experience growing Carneros Pinot Meunier for our sparkling wine programs over the past three decades gives us unique insight, allowing us to tap the full potential of this variety to create an exceptional red wine. Our vineyard property in Carneros seems to be the perfect home for this fruit, and we believe its distinctive character deserves a place on every wine lover’s table. Hand-crafted by Domaine Chandon since 1989 in boutique quantities for sale at the winery, the 2000 Pinot Meunier represented the first national release of this unique and hard-to-find variety. Minimize

This most celebrated of white Burgundies is a synthesis of ... Read more

This most celebrated of white Burgundies is a synthesis of density and elegance, marked by intense ripe pear and stone fruit flavors, underscored by mineral, spice and grilled nut tones set in a finely honed structure ending in a subtle, honeyed texture. The Le Montrachet vineyard lies nearly at the crest of its slope, occupying just under 10 acres on each side of the border dividing Puligny and Chassagne. Its name ”Mont Rachat”, from the Latin ”Mons Rachisensis,” means literally a ”bald hilltop,” and the soil is so poor and stony that it does not even support underbrush. The subsoil, however, is extremely chalky, perfectly drained, and with a south-south-eastern exposition that catches the sun’s rays from dawn to dusk. These factors contribute to an exceptional level of organic complexity, concentration and maturity in the fruit.Maison Louis Jadot practices a traditional vinification, primarily in new oak casks, to underscore and highlight the unique qualities inherent in the fruit of this great vineyard. Le Montrachet is rarely described in any but superlative terms. Its incomparable depth, intense fruit elegance, and layers of complex, textural richness, reflected in a sublime bouquet reminiscent of honey and toast, culminate in a finish of haunting persistence. Minimize

Acquired in 1933 by Carlo Marchi, the beautiful I Collazzi ... Read more

Acquired in 1933 by Carlo Marchi, the beautiful I Collazzi estate is a jewel amongst Italy’s many architectural jewels. Designed by Michelangelo, the original house was built on the ruins of a Roman fort and commands a view over the countryside unparalleled by any other in the region. Villa Collazzi is currently run by three siblings from the Marchi family a Carlo Marchi, Grazia Marchi Gazzoni Frascara and Bona Marchi Frescobaldi, The first vintage under the Collazzi label was 1999. The eastern side of the northern border of the Chianti Classico district runs through the Tenuta I Collazzi property. Of the estate’s 960 acres just under 50 are currently planted to vines. The soils are composed of clay, sand and rock. The property is planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese. The estate produces a Chianti Classico called I Bastioni and a Super Tuscan blend called Collazzi. Minimize

This gift set also available with six bottles Take a tour o ... Read more

This gift set also available with six bottles Take a tour of France's three most famous wine regions: Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone. Each wine is chosen to display unique characteristics of region it represents: bold Bordeaux from Chateau Les Graves de Barrau, silky Bouchard Burgundy from birthplace of Pinot Noir and a spicy Grenache and Syrah blend from Louis Bernard in Cotes-du-Rhone. Passport not required. Wine Gift Set Includes: Bordeaux: Chateau Les Graves de Barrau Displaying dark ruby colors, with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and just a hint of vanilla, this wine is medium-bodied with dark berry flavors, well-balanced tannins and a long, smooth finish. Burgundy: Bouchard Bourgogne Pinot Noir This Burgundy displays red fruit aromas, cherry, kir Minimize

Colour: A bright crimson red colour moving towards plum, wi ... Read more

Colour: A bright crimson red colour moving towards plum, with distinct pinkish edges.Nose: The generous nose is built on a core of ripe, sweet fruits with distinctly savoury elements of leaf and spice. Subtle oak characters add depth and complexity to an otherwise fruit driven nose. Palate: A medium bodied palate is defined by abundantly ripe plum fruit, a touch of earth and trademark Merlot spice. The wine is smooth and supple, very much in the keeping with the modern style of Merlot. Silky smooth tannins provide structure, aided by the slightest hint of oak on the finish. Vineyard Regions: Predominantly from the Riverland district of north-eastern Victoria with significant proportions from the premium wine growing regions of the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and Adelaide Hills. Vintage Conditions: A beautiful spring led to flourishing growth and a warmer than average summer throughout South Australia. An abundant canopy and careful vineyard management protected the Merlot grapes from the worst of the heat resulting in a crop with ripe, forward flavours. This was combined with the elegance of premium fruit from cooler regions, resulting in a balanced, flavour driven wine. Minimize

NA 3 OPERA 2005 is the result of a careful selection of gr ... Read more

NA 3 OPERA 2005 is the result of a careful selection of grapes personally made by Gian Andrea Tinazzi from three Italian Regions, very important for winegrowing: Veneto, Puglia, Sicilia. Perfect with meats, roast and grilled, pot roast and important ripe cheese. Serving temperature 18/20A C in large glass; uncork a few hours before drinking. Minimize

Vintage Ports are only made on very exceptional years (usua ... Read more

Vintage Ports are only made on very exceptional years (usually three or four times in a decade).The principal determining factor is the weather in the vineyards which must be ideal throughout the viticultural season and subsequently during the harvest.Only a few exceptional vineyards in the Upper Douro region produce wines of sufficient body and style to make a true Vintage Port.After the harvest, wines of Vintage potential are put into oak barrels called ’pipes’. Some eighteen months later a careful and painstaking series of tastings is held to judge exactly which wines of different vineyards merit inclusion in the final blend. If the ideal blend is achieved, the wine is then bottled without any filtration whatsoever approximately 24 months after the original harvest .Vintage Port must then be matured for some ten to twenty years in cool dark cellars as it gradually achieves the outstanding style of a great wine. Minimize

Vintage Ports are only made on very exceptional years (usua ... Read more

Vintage Ports are only made on very exceptional years (usually three or four times in a decade).The principal determining factor is the weather in the vineyards which must be ideal throughout the viticultural season and subsequently during the harvest.Only a few exceptional vineyards in the Upper Douro region produce wines of sufficient body and style to make a true Vintage Port.After the harvest, wines of Vintage potential are put into oak barrels called ’pipes’. Some eighteen months later a careful and painstaking series of tastings is held to judge exactly which wines of different vineyards merit inclusion in the final blend. If the ideal blend is achieved, the wine is then bottled without any filtration whatsoever approximately 24 months after the original harvest .Vintage Port must then be matured for some ten to twenty years in cool dark cellars as it gradually achieves the outstanding style of a great wine. Minimize

The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region is known for the finest Rieslin ... Read more

The Mosel-Saar-Ruwer region is known for the finest Riesling wines in the world. The steep, south-facing river slopes and the slate soil provide ideal growing conditions. Saar wines are elegant, distinguished by a fine fruity aroma and a pleasant steely acidity.Vintage:Warm weather in spring fostered an early flowering. Summer was typical with no extremes of temperature or storm, but with more rain than in 2007, but equal to the 10-year average. Periodic rainfall delayed picking, but there were enough dry periods to harvest healthy grapes and it paid to wait for ideal ripeness. The wines of vintage 2008 are promising: rich in nuances and substance, complex, very aromatic a and all this, with moderate levels of alcohol.. Minimize

It is the goal of Bernardus to create a wine that will riva ... Read more

It is the goal of Bernardus to create a wine that will rival the finest from Bordeaux. This wine will be subtly balanced with complexity and proportion, rather than varietal character or intensity, To achieve this dream,Marinus vineyard was planted in 1990 in the upper Carnel Valley, Situated on 210 stunning acres are planted to Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The Marinus vineyard is planted to 15 diverse blending blocks, each one contributing distinct flavour profiles. The blocks are identified by terroir and planting philosophies to create unique phenolics for blending. The vineyard embraces two distinct yet interrelated philosophies, both of which are critical to the evolution of quality grapes through controlling vigor. Close vine spacing at Marinus is adjusted to the varying soil potential for each site or block. The average vine density is three times what is typical in California. Clusters are thinned when necessary to further manage the yields per vine. The average yield is one-half the typical amount for these varities. This reduced vigor enables the fruit from each vine to fully develop its characteristics, which yields a more complex wine. In addition to the meticulous planting of the vineyard. The vineyard manager further achieves vigor management through early water deficit. By restricting irrigation in the early stages of the vine, it is manipulated into performing under drought conditions. This forces the vine to put all its energy into fruit development, not in the vegetative canopy. Controlling vigor results in smaller berries which have a higher juice to skin ratio, creating more concentrated flavour. Minimize

Aroma:Nicely layered aromas of cedar, crushed blackberries ... Read more

Aroma:Nicely layered aromas of cedar, crushed blackberries and subtle vanilla. Also,look for hints of lavender and marjoram as wine opens.Palate:Bright and upfront fruit flavors of black cherry and pomegranate fruit.Medium tannin feel throughout with a clean acidity. Flavors develop nicelyas wine is allowed to open and will pair well with a wide range of food fromred meats to pork.Comments:2002 was a normal growing season, by all accounts. ModerateSpring temperatures with even hot spells in the Summer produced wellripened, sound fruit.Technical Data:Overlooking the Cachagua region of Carmel Valley,("Cachagua" is believed to be an Indian derivative of theFrench "cacher" and the Spanish "agua" meaning a hiddenwatersa ), and framed by the dramatic surrounding hills, liethe beautiful mountain vineyards of the Heller Estate.The 120 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, CabernetFranc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Noir areplanted at an altitude of 1200 - 1500 feet, producing rich,luscious grapes, which result in outstanding premium wines.The vineyards are certified 100% organic. Neitherherbicides nor pesticides are used in the production of the grapes. This certification was granted afterthree vintages of clean farming, although the vineyards have always employed organic methodsthroughout the years. Minimize

Light, bright and full of joy! A fresh, vibrant spirit brim ... Read more

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. Minimize

Warrea s has always been a leading producer of Vintage Por ... Read more

Warrea s has always been a leading producer of Vintage Port and over the centuries the company has made memorable wines which have earned for it First Growth status alongside a very small group of other elite producers. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Warrea s produced some of the greatest Vintage Ports ever made such as the 1870, 1887, 1896, the great 1904, the legendary 1908 and several more, all of which played a very significant role in establishing Port as one of the worlda s finest wines. More recently, Warrea s stature in this field was further consolidated with the superb 2000 and 2003 Vintage Ports which attracted worldwide acclaim.Warrea s Vintage Ports are peerless in their expression of poise and elegance. Whereas some other Vintage Ports can be almost overwhelming in their richness, Warrea s Vintage wines combine elegance, length and balance whilst still retaining the underlying rich opulence of great Vintage Port. This unsurpassed style is derived from the inherent characteristics of Warrea s two principal vineyards; Quinta da Cavadinha and Quinta do Retiro Antigo. They complement each other very well. Cavadinhaa s location, aspect and altitude translate into a cooler ripening cycle providing the freshness, fine subtle floral aromas and ideal acidity, the latter contributing significantly to the winesa longevity. Retiro Antigoa s location in the hotter Rio Torto Valley, combined with the fact that just over 70% of the vineyard is made up of old, mixed vines, results in wines that show great intensity, concentration and complexity. Their powerful structure also provides great staying power.Over the next few years, fruit from Quinta da Telhada will gradually be added to offer an even wider dimension to what is already one of the Douroa s most accomplished Vintage Ports. With its high proportion of Touriga Nacional plantings at an ideal age, this vineyard is set to become an invaluable component of future Warrea s Vintages. Minimize

This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry ... Read more

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 Minimize

Quinta dos Malvedos is rated among the finest vineyard prop ... Read more

Quinta dos Malvedos is rated among the finest vineyard properties in the Alto Douro. It lies on the north bank of the River Douro and its south-facing vineyards and very consistent climate ensure that in nearly every year the property will produce wines of first-class quality. The whole vineyard has the highest ’A’ classification awarded by the controlling authorities. In ’declared’ Vintage years the wines of Malvedos form the fundamental part of the blend which makes up Graham’s Vintage Ports. In many other years when there is not enough top quality wine for Graham’s to declare a Vintage, the wine of Malvedos is nevertheless so fine that it is bottled on its own, unblended, when two years old and left to mature in bottle like other Vintage Ports. Unlike declared Vintages, Malvedos Vintage Port is normally only shipped when ready for drinking by which time it is usually at least ten years old, although it continues to improve for many years more.Graham’s has been offering Malvedos Vintage Port since 1951 and recent years to have been singled out for bottling include 1987, 1988 and 1990. Malvedos Vintage Port throws a similarly heavy crust to Graham’s Vintage Ports and careful decanting is therefore required prior to serving.As with a declared Vintage, careful decanting is essential prior to serving. Minimize

It is when the grapes reach optimal maturity, typically bet ... Read more

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. Minimize

Prichard’s Sweet Georgia Belle: This is a wonderful Peach ... Read more

Prichard’s Sweet Georgia Belle: This is a wonderful Peach Mango Rum Liqueur and a marvelous success story. Invited to attend the annual ”Pick Tennessee Food Products Show” in Nashville, sponsored by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Prichards Distillery, Inc. displayed each of it products. Also in attendance were local Tennessee companies featuring such delicious food products including Tennessee Hams, Tennessee Beef, Tennessee Shrimp, Tennessee Salmon and a host of Tennessee cheeses, sauces and other wonderful food products. Imagine how pleased we were when the seven member panel of judges awarded Benjamin Prichard’s Sweet Georgia Belle the First Prize Ribbon for being the best Tennessee product of the show! Way down south in Georgia and throughout the southern states, we have a special tree called the Mimosa. Hot summer nights often called for sitting in the porch swing and enjoying a refreshing cooler. Occasionally, all the wonderful smells of summer flowers will pervade the darkness. As you taste your first sip of Sweet Georgia Belle, perhaps you may even have visions of magnolia blossoms and honeysuckle vines. You may even notice the aroma of sweet mimosas filling the air. Minimize

Production Area: Hilly Valpolicella zone, Italy.Grape Varie ... Read more

Production Area: Hilly Valpolicella zone, Italy.Grape Variety: 60% Corvina and Corvinone,30% Rondinella, 10% other local varieties.Description: Garnet red in color, Bolla Valpolicella has acomplex bouquet of black pepper, cedar,and hints of raspberries, licorice, andwalnuts. Rich black-cherry fl avors arefollowed by a pleasant fi nish.An innovative style of vinifi cation preserves the true characterof the indigenous grapes and their full range of fl avors. Handharvestedgrapes are crushed and fermented in temperaturecontrolledsmall stainless-steel tanks for about one weekto maintain fresh fruit character and natural, soft tannins.Malolactic fermentation follows, which increases the winea scomplexity and the wine is then aged in a mix of Slavonian,French, and American oak for 2 months.Bolla Valpolicella pairs perfectly with rich pastas, grilled redmeats, salmon, and soft cheeses. Minimize

Ferrari RosAC is made using the traditional metodo classico ... Read more

Ferrari RosAC is made using the traditional metodo classico. After a hand-harvest in September, the wine undergoes a gentle pressing and macerates with the skins for a brief time to extract just the right amount of color. The first fermentation then occurs in tanks. The wine is then bottled and a second fermentation occurs with selected yeasts. The resulting wine is matured for 25-30 months on the lees, with a gradual turning of the bottle upside-down (rACmuage). Sediment is removed through disgorgement. The final touch is the addition of the “liqueur da expeditiona (a tiny dose of sugar) and selected wines (the recipe for which remains a closely guarded Ferrari secret). Minimize

A blend of Zinfandel with Bordeaux varieties, drawing from ... Read more

A blend of Zinfandel with Bordeaux varieties, drawing from our land the best qualities of each area of our estate, to yield an intense wine of great complexity.Antaeus, the son of Water and Earth in Greek mythology, is the symbol of strength derived from the soil. So too this wine, deriving strength from the matching of site and grape on every part of our land. The aromatics are primarily Napa Cabernet, with all the richness that connotes; the body has Zinfandela s sensual fruit and fullness, but the finish comes through with the structured, sinewy aspect of the Bordeaux varieties. The 2006 Antaeus is composed of 57% Zinfandel, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 6% Merlot. The intensity derived from red clay soils is here in full, while the coolness of our site provides the acid balance so essential to a winea s grace and longevity. Fermentations are non-inoculated, MLs are completed with proprietary bacteria and the aging is done primarily in French oak. All the best claimed for terroir or a sense of place is found in Antaeus."Zinfandel brings out the delicate side of cabernet in this blend from the Seps's estate in the hills above Calistoga. Jerry Seps farms organically and ferments the wine without inoculated yeast, allowing the purity of the fruit character and the layers of earthy complexity to show though. The wine hits an astonishing balance in this vintage, rich without weight. And while I have notes on the multihued berry flavors, the floral scents of violets and Earl Grey tea, it's the texture that sets this wine apart, the love child of cabernet's growling tannins and zin's gentler caress. Not to be missed." 94 points BEST BUY WIne & Spirits Magazine Minimize