Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2004

Winter rains were scarce this year, and total rainfall down twenty-five percent. Budbreak came early, but bloom was late, delayed by cold April weather. Having set a small crop for the third consecutive year, the vines required little thinning. Harvest began on schedule; most parcels were picked in the first ... 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

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 Jensen Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir 2006

The 2006 Jensen Pinot Noir has gorgeous ruby color and a perfumed bouquet of dark plum, briar spice, cranberry and tiny pinches of both anise and orange zest. A restrained slate minerality and subtle smokiness pull us into a palate of mouthwatering black cherry and dark spice. This wine is ... more

Pascual Toso Malbec 2008

On the nose is clean, fruitful. It aromas reminds of plums & quince with a little touch of elegant oak. The mouth has a mild bouquet, blackberry and licorice fruit that keeps a firm grip through the finish. Thick and Burly. Rich and long finish with smoky accents of vanilla ... more

La Spinetta Pin Monferrato Rosso 2001

Color: dark and intense red. Bouquet: exotic and luxuriously textured with black plum, currant, and black cherry, smoke and spice reveal the influence of new barrique. Taste: bold and soft, perfect tannins on the palate with a healthy swathing of alcohol, allowing a long finish. Evolution: 25 years. Pairings: grilled ... more