Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1996

La Grande Dame 1996 is a pale gold-green color with brilliant reflections that are typical of the vintage. Effervescence is delicate and extremely steady. On the nose this wine is exceptionally elegant. Dominant floral notes (mint and white flowers) mingle with hints of fresh fruit (citrus fruits, fresh almonds). As ... more

Château de Saint Cosme Gigondas 2006

67% Grenache - 20% Syrah – 12% Mourvèdre - 1% Cinsault Aged for twelve months: 70% in 1 to 4 years old barrels, 15% in wooden vats, 15% in concrete vats. Co-fermenting has been more interesting than ever: grenache-minerality, Mourvèdre-muscles, Cinsaut-blandness, Syrah-crispness. 2006 will show a great ageing potential because ... more

Descendientes de J. Palacios Petalos del Bierzo 2006

The press can't seem to get enough of Alvaro Palacios these days -- his legend built on the stunning wines he has crafted from the farthest reaches of Spain, from Priorat to Bierzo. Palacios' latest project features another rising star -- the obscure Mencía grape. In the Bierzo appellation, perched ... more

Château Malartic-Lagraviere Pessac Léognan 2005

Beautiful purple color with hints of black. Intense, complex and elegant on the nose, with mineral notes and fruit with hints of oak. On the palate, both tannins and aromas are elegant and reveal wonderful fruit with exceptional balance. Well-structured, powerful, fine and complex. Long and lively finish, with ripe ... more

Shafer Relentless 2003

In this fifth vintage, the Syrah is really developing, bringing classic earthy, meaty varietal character along with aromas and flavors of blackberry, spice, chocolate, liqueur, black licorice and cedar. This release is viscous, well-integrated, dense and massive. The fruit-weight carries the big tannins and offers a long finish. more

Mitolo Serpico Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Vibrant Purple colour. The fragrant nose shows blackcurrant, Notes cassis and mulberries aromas with a touch of cedar and spice. This opulent, rich and powerful Cabernet displays lush red and black berry fruits complexed by chocolate, mocha and forest floor characters. This mid-palate shows immense power and concentration which are ... more

Carol Shelton Wild Thing Cox Vineyard Old Vines Zinfandel 2004

We released this wine in April 2006, after it had about 8 months of bottle age. It is delicious in the short term, with a round creaminess in the mouthfeel and bright red berry fruit, but it will improve for at least 5 years from its release date. Try it ... more

Giacomo Borgogno Barolo Classico Riserva 1997

A benchmark vintage. While fantastic enough to drink now, this wine will only get better if you hold on to it. A long two weeks, from September 24 to October 10, with extremely high temperatures. The yield was below average, but the grapes were very ripe and healthy. Extremely high ... more

Warwick Estate Three Cape Ladies 2003

Each component of this Cape blend offers its own qualities. This wine shows an explosion of fruit on the nose, which is largely attributable to the Pinotage component. The Pinotage is soft and sweet while the Merlot offers a subtle spiciness. The Cabernet Sauvignon is the backbone of the blend. ... 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

W&J Graham's Vintage Port 2003

This is an extremely fine wine made in the very best of the Graham tradition. Great depth of structure, endless layers of very ripe blackberry fruit. A classic Graham in the style of its famous predecessors. Deep opaque, blackish purple color. Aromas of violets just fly out of the glass. ... more

Nino Franco Prosecco di Valdobbiadere Rustico

"Rustico" is just off-dry and opens with a firm bubble and crisp acidity. Light aromas of banana on the nose lead to fresh pear on the palate. It finishes clean and works well as an aperitif or matches with lighter hors-d’ouevres, salads, and light seafoods. Also great for brunches mixed ... more