Château Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2005

2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have rainfall deficit, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the ... more

Château Pontet Canet Pauillac 2005

The 2005 vintage will be remembered above all for the great drought. During the vines’ growth cycle total rainfall was barely over half of what we usually get! What’s more, this lack of rain came after a number of already dry years. Spring was not excessively hot until mid-May. Because ... more

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2005

Dense purple colour. Wonderful notes of spices and chocolate with a great expression of the fruit. Rich and dense. Drink: 2012-2040. more

Château Bahans Haut-Brion Pessac Léognan 2005

Grown on the same land as Château Haut-Brion, Château Bahans Haut-Brion, profits from the same planting and harvest techniques, and has the advantage of the same rigorous selection and thoroughness in vinification as the "Grand Vin". Bahans Haut-Brion is aged partly in new barrels and partly in barrels that have ... more

Château Malartic-Lagraviere Pessac Léognan 2004

Garnet red color, with hints of purple. Fresh on the nose with spice, roasted coffee, black fruit, cherries and black currants. Good empyreumatic notes. Fresh on the palate, silky and very fruity, developing the same aromas as on the nose. Good tannic presence and overall balance. The long finish shows ... more

Fattoria di Fèlsina Chianti Classico 2007

Deep, attractive ruby red colour. Elegantly fruity nose, with marked scents of wild red berries foregrounding nuances of mixed spices. The palate, too, shows excellent fruit supported by judicious tannins. Lengthy finish. In the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena and south of the Chianti Classico zone. more

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 1996

Aged almost entirely in new, air-dried american oak, the 1996 stands out—even in the remarkable decade of the nineties—as beautifully structured, complex, and balanced. This is sensuous wine, with great depth and length—one of the finest Monte Bellos of the last twenty years. more

Silvio Grasso Barolo Pi Vigne 2005

Colour: Garnet red. Nose: Typical, ethereal, red fruit jam, aromatic herbs, toasty. Flavour: Dry, medium structure, supple, low acidity, evident tannins, good persistence. Serving suggestions: Risotto with elaborated sauces, grilled meat. more

Château Greysac Médoc 2005

Standing on the gravel hummocks of the hamlet of By, Château Greysac has developed immensely in the last thirty years. Its wines are a faithful reflection of this great terroir - delicate, aromatic and ample, as well as elegant and complex. more

Dominio de Tares Bembibre 2004

An extremely characteristic Mencia with all the complexity and elegance this can entail. Impressive red cherry color with a veil of violet shades on the rim. Powerful nose of red fruit (raspberry & cherry) and an assertive ripe plum along with floral notes, such as roses and violets, mixed with ... more

Calera Central Coast Pinot Noir 2007

The 2007 Central Coast Pinot Noir draws us in with aromas of black cherry, mineral and briar bramble. Flavors of blackberry, licorice (hints of both red & black), cherry cream, wild herbs and citronella dance on the palate. The texture is smooth, rich and savory, with a nice, firm tannin ... more

Bodegas Olivares Altos de la Hoya 2007

The heat-loving Monastrell is known as Mourvèdre in France’s Rhone valley. Jumilla records show that Monastrell was used at least as early as the 15th century. Like the Rhone, Jumilla gets extremely hot during the summer days, but because of the 1500 foot elevation, nights are very cool. This allows ... more