Friday, March 11, 2011

Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay


2007 Ramey Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay

REGION
Carneros, California

VARIETAL
Chardonnay

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"In 2007, this stunning Chardonnay is our pick of the very good bunch from Ramey. It reflects much the same winemaking hand insofar as it is firm, compact and solidly-structured with nary a suggestion of fat, but it moves to the head of the clan by virtue of its extra richness and depth. While it presently hints at stony complexity and teams generous, wonderfully continuous, young fruit with very deftly fit oak, it has a good distance to go before it fully unwinds, and to drink it before it has had the chance to age for two or three years will be to miss what is sure to be a very grand wine."

94 Points - Connoisseurs' Guide

Thursday, March 10, 2011

2006 Marilyn Merlot


2006 Marilyn Merlot

REGION
Napa Valley, CA

VARIETAL
Merlot

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"A big, rich red with tart cherry flavors and sweet tannins, this finishes clean."

90 Points - Wine & Spirits

"The 2006 Marilyn Merlot has a striking package. But, it's the wine inside that makes the vintage worth sipping. This is a medium-bodied Merlot, with soft tannins, bright fruit and a plush and lengthy finish. It's a tasty Merlot and makes for a collectors item both for the popularity of the brand and the tastiness of the wine."

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Sonoma Coast Vineyards Laguna Vista Sauvignon Blanc


2009 Sonoma Coast Vineyards Laguna Vista Sauvignon Blanc

REGION
Sonoma County, California

VARIETAL
Sauvignon Blanc

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"This sauvignon has the fatness of gooseberries and litchi nuts. Its firm edge of lemongrass will accent gingery Cantonese dishes, like steamed flounder."

91 Points - Wine & Spirits

Friday, March 4, 2011

2008 Windsor Sonoma Russian River Chardonnay


2008 Windsor Sonoma Russian River Chardonnay

REGION
Russian River, California

VARIETAL
Chardonnay

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"This is a firm, dry, minerally Chardonnay. It's not blockbuster rich, but it is clean and vibrant and elegant. The flinty flavors are enriched with notes of pineapples and green apples, while oak and lees give hints of buttered toast and sour cream. A very fine, food-friendly wine that sommeliers should be aware of."

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Monday, February 28, 2011

2005 Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido


2005 Vinedos de Paganos El Puntido

REGION
Rioja, Spain

VARIETAL
Tempranillo

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"Our wine of the year in 2007 (the ’04 El Puntido) is back with a vengeance in the 2005 vintage. This is a deep-fruited modern specimen with that elusive mix of floral, fruit and meaty characteristics. The palate is ripe and everlasting, with berry, coffee and hickory flavors. Long and calm on the finish, with amazing texture. An excellent encore to the prior year’s achievement."

95 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay



2007 Newton Unfiltered Chardonnay

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Chardonnay

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"Very dry, a lean, austere Chardonnay currently marked by aloof flavors of lemons, limes and oak. Yet there’s something going on. As the wine warms in the glass it becomes richer, showing hidden pineapple tart, macadamia and crème brûlée. Firm, minerally acidity is there throughout, making for a mouthwatering cleanliness. Drink this streamlined, Chablis-like wine now–2013."

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon


2001 Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon



REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"This wine has a huge plummy nose with some cherry, leather, tobacco, and a touch of menthol. The flavor profile is distinct with tons of sweet, tasty plums and rich velvety leather. This was a "wow" wine for me which is hitting its stride right now. The immense tannin presence suggests another 15 years of life, yet the wine is totally approachable right now and you won't be sorry you opened it. The finish lasts for at least 45 seconds. I really needed to drink a great bottle of wine to reinforce my love for wine. This was it...for now..."
95 Points - Cellar Tracker

Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon


2001 Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"This wine has a huge plummy nose with some cherry, leather, tobacco, and a touch of menthol. The flavor profile is distinct with tons of sweet, tasty plums and rich velvety leather. This was a "wow" wine for me which is hitting its stride right now. The immense tannin presence suggests another 15 years of life, yet the wine is totally approachable right now and you won't be sorry you opened it. The finish lasts for at least 45 seconds. I really needed to drink a great bottle of wine to reinforce my love for wine. This was it...for now..."
95 Points - Cellar Tracker

Friday, February 11, 2011

2005 Miura ALMVS Cabernet Sauvignon



2005 Miura ALMVS Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
Napa Valley, CA

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"Almus is entirely from the famous Caldwell Vineyard, source of Phelps Insignia, Viader, and Selene reds, and a region in Napa with at least 3 weeks more hang time than valley floor, thus adding a layered, mature component that is still not overly ripe. Rich and enticing, made of 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2005 has more heft than typical, but still offers the perfumed nose and the sense of grace and elegance that is the Almvs standard. It is ready now for complete enjoyment but cellar-worthy nonetheless. Only 228 cases made."

Not Yet Rated

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Chateau LaGrange Bordeaux


2006 Chateau LaGrange Bordeaux

REGION
St-Julien, France

VARIETAL
Bordeaux

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"A very strong effort from Lagrange in 2006, this estate’s tendency for including a nearly overwhelming oak component in its wines has been tamed in this cuvee, resulting in a better-balanced, potentially complex offering. A deep opaque purple color is followed by aromas of espresso roast, subtle pain grille, black currants, and cigar box. Full-bodied and surprisingly powerful for a 2006, with outstanding purity, texture, and depth, patience will be required for this beauty. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2027."

91 points - Robert Parker

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Parenthesis Syrah


2006 Parenthesis Syrah


REGION
Santa Barbara County

VARIETAL
Syrah

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"Enjoy depths of rich dark fruit and smokey cacao on the nose.
Intricate layers packed with prime fruits on the attack melt into a mid palette complexity of earthy mineral undertones, ripe juicy blackberries and subtle hints of smooth dark chocolate. Supremely balanced by delicate tannins and a pleasant minerality, this Syrah is sure to impress with its long and elaborate finish."

94 Points - Wine Reviews Daily

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Casanuova Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino



2004 Casanuova Cerbaie Brunello di Montalcino

REGION
Tuscany, Italy

VARIETAL
Brunello

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"Casanuova delle Cerbaie’s 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is gorgeous in this vintage. A firm, structured, Brunello, it offers up attractive scents of smoke, grilled herbs, (French oak) and leather. Today the wine comes across as needing bottle age, as the elements aren’t quite woven together as finely as they will be with some time. Still, there is a lovely persistence and depth to this wine that augurs well for the future. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2022."

92 Points - Robert Parker

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Napa Valley Concierge Wine Gift

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3 Napa Wines and 3 Winery Tasting Passes!



 

Taste the wines that give Napa Valley its exemplary reputation. This gift collection includes three of Napa Valley's acclaimed estate wines and complimentary tasting passes to experience these top Napa Valley estates first hand. Enjoy the wines today while you consider your next trip to Napa Valley, California's most famous wine growing region.


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Hall Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon shows rich, concentrated aromatics of currant, blackberry, and ripe cherry complemented by hints of toasty oak.


Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot
The benchmark for Merlot in California. Duckhorn produces some of the most sought after wines from Napa.


Pine Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Founded in 1978, Pine Ridge Winery farms some of the top vineyards in Napa Valley. Shows blueberry, red cherry and raspberry accented by darker notes of coffee bean, spicy bramble and hints of caramel.


Outstanding Value!

Monday, January 31, 2011

2004 Piedra Hill Purple Cabernet Sauvignon



2004 Piedra Hill Purple Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
Napa Valley, CA

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"The wine is owned by the Smiths, who started La Jota and known for Howell Mountain Cabernet. Judging from the last few bottlings, it’s off to a promising start. Dry, rich and balanced, fruit is the star here, with explosive blackberries and cherries, while 100% new oak adds lush layers of cedar and smoke. Fully enjoyable now, with decanting, it should enjoy a long life for at least 10 years."

94 points - Wine Enthusiast

Friday, January 28, 2011

Luna Merlot


2006 Luna Merlot

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Merlot

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"The 2006 Napa Valley Merlot is an intense ruby red. The nose is filled with scents of tangerines, roses, and tobacco. The mid-palate is a tightly integrated mixture of blackberries, plums, and leather. Fine-grained tannins and great acidity hold the wine together as the finish melts into earthy cocoa and cassis. This Merlot will be at its peak from 2013 through 2016."

Winemaker's Notes - Not Yet Rated

Thursday, January 27, 2011

2004 Vina Alicia Nebbiolo


2004 Vina Alicia Nebbiolo

REGION
Mendoza, Argentina

VARIETAL
Nebbiolo

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"Vina Alicia’s 2004 Nebbiolo may be the finest I have tasted outside of Italy’s Piedmont. The wine receives only a few months of oak aging to preserve the aromatics that make Nebbiolo what it is. Opaque purple-colored (they do not color them like this in the Piedmont), the wine has an exceptionally expressive bouquet of rose petals, violets, plum, and black cherry. On the palate it is medium-bodied, has tons of flavor, incipient complexity, and plenty of ripe tannin. Give it 5-7 years to resolve its tannin and drink it through 2019."

92 Points - Robert Parker

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

2005 Stonefly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon



2005 Stonefly Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"With aromas of dried cherry and spice, this gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon presents a beautiful balance of lush red currant and spice on the palate. While ready to drink now, this wine will continue to develop over the next 3 to 5 years."

Not Yet Rated

Monday, January 24, 2011

2006 Celler Can Blau Mas de Can Blau



2006 Celler Can Blau Mas de Can Blau

REGION
Montsant, Spain

VARIETAL
Blended Red

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"The 2006 Mas de Can Blau is a blend of Carinena, Syrah, and Garnacha. The wine was aged for 20 months in new French oak before bottling without filtration. Dark crimson-colored, it offers up an alluring nose of balsam wood, pencil lead, rose petals, cherry, and black raspberry. Suave and elegant on the palate, it has superb depth and richness, savory flavors, and a silky finish. It will benefit from another 1-2 years of cellaring and drink well through 2018."

92 Points - Robert Parker

Friday, January 21, 2011

Ca' Rome Barbaresco Maria Brun



2005 Ca'Rome Barbaresco Maria Brun

REGION
Piedmont, Italy

VARIETAL
Nebbiolo

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"Super-ripe cherries, roses, tar, licorice and smoke emerge from the 2005 Barbaresco Maria di Brun. This full-bodied, expansive Barbaresco reveals gorgeous inner perfume and lovely balance, with plenty of stuffing to accompany the tannins from start to finish. This may very well be the finest wine I have tasted from Ca- Rome. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2023."

91 Points - Robert Parker

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Le Presi Brunello di Montalcino



2003 Le Presi Brunello di Montalcino

REGION
Tuscany, Italy

VARIETAL
Brunello

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"Suggestive aromas of sweet licorice, tobacco, red cherries and spices emerge from Le Presi’s 2003 Brunello di Montalcino. This beautiful, cask-aged Brunello captures an attractive mix of ripe, generous fruit wrapped inside a classically built, structured frame. The tannins are well-integrated but firm, so another year or two of cellaring might be beneficial, but I wouldn’t wait too long as the wine’s aromatic and flavor profile suggest it won’t be especially long-lived. Still, this is a pretty wine from the southern part of the zone that is sure to provide much pleasure, particularly at the dinner table. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2017."

91 points - Robert Parker

Monday, January 17, 2011

St Clement Oroppas



2006 St. Clement Oroppas Bordeaux

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Bordeaux Blend

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"The structure and pedigree of this fine wine are immediately apparent. It hits the mouth with a wonderful balance of ripe fruit, fine tannins, firm acidity and perfectly integrated oak. The deep flavors of blackberry jam spread onto buttered toast, and drizzled with anise liqueur and melted chocolate, are irresistable. But the tannins are still hard. Decant now for a few hours, or drink through 2014."

94 Points--Wine Enthusiast

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Fess Parker Rio Vista Pinot Noir


2006 Fess Parker Rio Vista Pinot Noir

REGION
Santa Maria Valley, California

VARIETAL
Pinot Noir

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"There's a palate-warming generosity to this single-vineyard Pinot, a result of its softly balanced texture and the smoothness of new oak. Luxurious flavors of smoky cherries and currants, roasted nuts, molasses and honey taste almost like an energy fruit bar from the health food store. This lovely, supple wine should develop through 2012."

90 Points--Wine Enthusiast

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

2007 Bodega Teso La Monja Victorino Toro


2007 Bodega Teso La Monja Victorino Toro

REGION
Toro, Castilla Leon, Spain

VARIETAL
Tempranillo

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"The 2007 Victorino was sourced from 45-year-old vines and aged in new French oak for 18 months. A glass-coating opaque purple color, it is bigger, more structured, and more concentrated than the Almirez but with slightly rustic tannins. Give it 5-7 years and drink it from 2016 to 2027."
92 Points--Robert Parker

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

W H Smith Umino Pinot Noir


2007 W.H. Smith Umino Pinot Noir

REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Pinot Noir

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"Tasted by Bill in Chicago on 4/19/2009 & rated 92 points: Dark deep color. A big concentrated style with a good balance of tannins and acid. Fruit is packed - just loaded with flavors. Outstanding but not extraordinary. Could sit in cellar for a long time and I am sure it would be worth the investment."

90--CellarTracker

Monday, January 10, 2011

Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon



2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon




REGION
Napa Valley, California

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"A tour de force Cabernet. Dense, plush, rich and concentrated, wall-to-wall flavors, with layers of black cherry, black currant, black licorice, mineral and graphite. Full-bodied and tightly wound with firm tannins, yet finishes with a mix of juicy berry and mineral flavors. Drink now through 2020. 3,000 cases made."
94 Points--Wine Spectator

Thursday, January 6, 2011

2003 Girolate


2003 Girolate

REGION
Bordeaux, France

VARIETAL
Bordeaux Blend

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"The flagship, luxury cuvee of 100% Merlot from the innovative, visionary firm of Despagne, Girolate is a cutting edge, amazing tour de force in winemaking. The smoky, chocolaty, espresso, and mocha aromas are interwoven with gorgeous layers of black cherry and berry fruit. This full-bodied, unctuously-textured, layered wine has as much in common with a big Napa Cabernet as it does with a Bordeaux Merlot. Its soft tannin, low acidity, and serious concentration are amazing when you consider its humble pedigree. Enjoy this hedonistic smorgasbord of wonderful things over the next 6-8 years."

91 Points--The Wine Advocate

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

2006 Hill Family Cabernet Sauvignon


2006 Hill Family Cabernet Sauvignon

REGION
Napa Valley, CA

VARIETAL
Cabernet Sauvignon

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"Prime fruits, ripe, full bodied and balanced. Big and forward but also very elegant, supported by a backbone of oak tannins. Sexy and sleek with blackberries and black licorice. An extremely well balanced and superb Cabernet from an exceptional family owned producer."

Not Yet Rated

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Pirramimma ACJ


2004 Pirramimma ACJ

REGION
McLaren Vale, Australia

VARIETAL
Cabernet Blend

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"Dense red-purple; a strongly regional, rich, black-fruited Bordeaux blend with very good texture and structure; will be long-lived. Honours founder Alexander Campbell Johnston."

95 Points--James Halliday

Monday, January 3, 2011

Gilles Robin Crozes Hermitage 1920


2005 Gilles Robin Crozes-Hermitage "1920"

REGION
Hermitage, Rhone, France

VARIETAL
Syrah/Shiraz

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"Very racy, with coffee-tinged toast framing the sanguine, black cherry, lavender and mineral notes. The long, focused finish is driven by its minerality, with nice buried grip and alluring black tea and roasted fig notes. Drink now through 2014."

93 Points--Wine Spectator