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El Nido 2006
The 2006 El Nido is 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Monastrell aged for 26 months in new oak. Aromas of wild blueberry and black currant are room-filling. Dense, layered, and totally hedonistic, it has serous depth and concentration, impeccable balance, and a 60-second finish. A bit more structured than Clio, it will have a drinking window...


Antinori Tignanello 2005
"Pretty and fresh aromas of flowers, berry and licorice. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. Very pretty and balanced. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2011." 26,250 cases made. –JS


Banfi Brunello 1999
"This wine shows an incredible concentration of fruit, with loads of berries and spices on the nose. Full-bodied, with soft and silky tannins and lots of smoky character." WS 94 Top 100 1999 Vintage. Other vintages available including the 2001 and 2004.


Beau Vigne Juliet 2007
A very good value in top-flight Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is Beau Vigne’s 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Juliet. Made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, it exhibits a dark ruby/purple color in addition to abundant amounts of creme de cassis and floral characteristics, full-bodied power, supple tannins, a layered mouthfeel, and a long, savory finish. It can be...


Beau Vigne Reserve Cabernet 2006
Absolutely profound is the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, which clearly puts Beau Vigne alongside the Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet as one of the stars of Stags Leap. A wine of great intensity, exceptional power, and admirable grace as well as equilibrium, this full-bodied 2006 offers beautifully sweet creme de cassis, licorice, spice box, and...


Bridesmaid Red 2005
The excellent 2005 Bridesmaid Proprietary Red, a Bordeaux blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot as well as 20% Cabernet Franc, exhibits a dark ruby color as well as an intriguing bouquet of tobacco leaf, black and red currants, lead pencil shavings, and subtle wood and earth scents. It is ideal for drinking over the next 5-7 years. RP


Buccella Cabernet 2005
The 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon struts its stuff in an elegant but powerful style, with notes of black fruits, burning embers, roasted meats, and a hint of subtle bay leaf. The wine has terrific fruit concentration, full-bodied power, substantial but ripe tannins, and a long, long finish. This wine should drink nicely for at least two decades. 95 RP


Buoncristiani The Core Cabernet 2006
The magnificent 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon The Core (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a selection of the estate’s finest barrels that is aged 24 months in 100% new French oak. Its inky/ruby/purple color is followed by dense blackberry and cassis flavors intermixed with hints of espresso roast, subtle oak, and lead pencil shavings. Layered, full-bodied,...


Cakebread Cabernet 2005
Tightly wound, with firm, concentrated loamy currant, anise, black cherry and spicy, cedary oak, giving this a pleasant range of flavors, depth and complexity. Best from 2009 through 2014. 18,000 cases made. –JL Wine Spectator


Cakebread Chardonnay 2008
"Ripe and vibrant, with a mix of green apple, melon and pear fruit and a touch of light spicy oak. Still a bit raw, but bottle time will resolve that. Drink now through 2012. 25,000 cases made. –JL" Wine Spectator


Carodorum Special Selection 2004
"The 2004 Carodorum Special Selection comes from 100+-year-old Tinta de Toro vines and spent 18 months aging in French oak. Like the other Carodorum wines, it was bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2004 Special Selection is saturated purple/black in color and is a beast in personality with its soaring nose of violet, chocolate, licorice and...


Casanova di Neri Brunello Tenuta 2004
Offers crushed berries, with flowers and sandalwood. The nose is reserved, but interesting. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, long finish. Very tight and stylish. Racy and powerful. Needs time. Best after 2011. 96 Points WS 6,750 cases made. –JS


Casanova di Neri Pietradonice 2001
Fantastic aromas of crushed blackberry, raspberry and cherry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with a solid core of tannins and a long, long finish. Dense yet refined, with excellent richness and structure. This is stunning and only the second year from Brunello's great producer. 95 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 percent Sangiovese. Best...


Caymus Cabernet 2007
Ripe and fleshy, with rich plum, wild berry, spice and savory herb notes that are complex, full-bodied and expansive on the palate, ending with firm tannins and a dash of espresso. Drink now through 2016. 37,800 cases made. –JL 92 WS


Caymus Special Select 2006
Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering. Drink now through 2017. 11,900 cases made. –JL


Chappellet Prichard Hill 2006
Firm and concentrated, with taut, vibrant mineral, blackberry, wild berry and black cherry fruit that gives this a rich core of flavors. Deep and concentrated, ending with a long, persistent finish. Best from 2011 through 2017. 1,550 cases made. –JL 96 WS


Chateau Beaucastel 2001
Ripe and fleshy, with lots of black cherry, plum, anise and tar flavors riding along a succulent palate. Sweet and velvety on the finish; this is drinkable now but will age easily.


Chateau Batailley Grand Cru 2000
Aromas of blackberry and cherry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a caressing finish. Layered, beautiful and just starting to come around. Much better than when previously tasted. Best after 2008. 22,000 cases made. –JS


Chateau Beaucastel 1998
Very youthful, with a juicy blast of red plum and fig fruit flavors on a racy frame, this also has plenty of spice, tar, plum cake and mineral in reserve, as the finish shows more structure and slowly darkens with time in the glass. Only just starting to hit its stride.--1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape retrospective. Drink now through 2027. 15,000 cases...


Chateau Beaucastel 2003
Young and tight, with garrigue and roasted game aromas peeking out from a core of ripe black currant, plum and fig fruit. Lots of toast tobacco and iron as well. The finish is well-endowed with tannins, but they are ripe and pure. Best from 2008 through 2025. 15,000 cases made. –JM 94 WS


Chateau Bellevue 2000
Impressive fruit in this wine, with crushed plums and spices. Full- to medium-bodied, with super silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. A refined and beautiful wine. Best after 2008. –JS


Chateau Bernadotte 2000
This property (which borders Lafite, Mouton, and Pontet-Canet) is owned by the proprietors of Pichon-Lalande. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the 2000 is an elegant, nicely textured, smoky, sweet wine offering scents of caramels intermixed with black currants, cherries, cedar, and licorice. Supple-textured and lush, it should be...


Chateau Beychevelle 1995
Well-crafted red. Vivid blackberry and violet aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and very silky, with lovely tannins and a medium aftertaste of fruit and toasted oak.


Chateau Cantemerle 2000
Opulent red. Intense aromas of currants, cigar tobacco and berries. Full-bodied, with a solid core of silky tannins and a long finish. Well-made. Best after 2008. 42,000 cases made. –JS
91WS


Chateau de Beaucastel Chateau Neuf du Pape 2006
Powerful, with a round, almost creamy core of blackberry and raspberry fruit all layered with cocoa, sweet toast, mesquite and fig paste. Long and rich through the finish. Still quite primal, with lots in reserve. Best from 2010 through 2030. 95 WS


Chateau Figeac 2005
This is subtle and complex, showing blackberry, fresh tobacco and light vanilla, with a hint of Indian spices. Full-bodied, with super well-integrated tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Refined and classy. The best modern wine from this producer. Best after 2015. 10,000 cases made. –JS WS 95


Chateau Lafite Rothschild 2003
A modern day version of the 1959 Lafite, the 2003 Lafite Rothschild was bottled in mid-May, 2005 after achieving 12.9% natural alcohol – hardly an astonishing figure given the vintage’s weather conditions. A combination of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot, it represents a ripe version of the essence of...


Chateau Talbot 2000
Beautiful aromas of raspberries, Indian spices, crushed flowers and berries. Full-bodied, with a solid core of ripe fruit and silky tannins. Long and delicious. A very fine and pretty wine. Best Talbot in years. Best after 2010. 28,330 cases made. –JS


Chave Hermitage 2005
"Really packed, but amazingly supple and velvety in texture, with layer upon layer of black mission fig, crushed plum, freshly brewed espresso, worn saddle leather and iron notes all driving through the long, long finish. The structure is well-integrated already, but this has a long life ahead of it. Best from 2009 through 2030." 98 Points WS


Clio 2007
Bodegas El Nido employs Aussie vigneron Chris Ringland as its winemaking consultant. Clio is a Spanish favorite and gets rave reviews every vintage. Supply will not last!


Croft 2003 Vintage Port



Delectus Cuvee Julia 2006
This offers wonderful richness and purity of fruit, with tiers of ripe currant, black cherry, plum and wild berry fruit that's full-bodied, well-defined, complex, concentrated and persistent. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah and Merlot. Best from 2010 through 2017. 350 cases made. –JL Wine Spectator


Dominus 2006
Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. The aromatics are even more evolved and...


Donum Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
There's a pleasant zestiness to the wild berry and red cherry fruit flavors, with ripe, spicy elements and a bit of peppery tobacco, cedar and fresh herb notes. Full-bodied, with good intensity that persists through the finish. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases made. –MW
92 WS


DR Stephens DR11 2005
The aromas show a lovely combination of bright cherry and dark raspberry fruit complexing with bayberry and cedary notes. Silky and round at entry, the palate is completely approachable now, giving this wine a lovely presence even at the time of release. The finish shows the same level of flavor intensity as the DRSE, but with a slightly lighter...


Elderton Command Shiraz 2004
The 2004 Shiraz “Command” comes from a single block of 104-year-old vines. It was aged in 100% new oak puncheons (400 liter barrels). Opaque purple-colored, this Shiraz has fabulous aromatics of smoke, melted tar, licorice, espresso, game, and blueberry compote. Layered but tight, this full-bodied wine is thick, rich, and totally hedonistic. The...


Fonseca 2007 Vintage Port



Fontodi Flaccianello 2006
Shows excellent color and richness for a Sangiovese, with aromas of sultana, coffee, toasty oak and vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit and chewy tannins. The concentration and depth of fruit and layers of tannins are breathtaking. A blockbuster. Best after 2014. 5,000 cases made. 99 Points Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2009–JS


Four Vines Naked Chardonnay 2008
2008 "Naked" Chardonnay, Santa Barbara
This is rich concentrated chardonnay in all its glory!


Gibson Old Vine Collection Shiraz 2004
A blockbuster, the 2004 Shiraz Old Vine Collection is 100% Shiraz made from an amazing parcel of 140-year-old vines. It is a broodingly rich, backward, formidably endowed, dense ruby/purple-hued Shiraz boasting a huge, spicy, smoky nose, rich, sweet, blackberry and cassis fruit as well as hints of melted road tar, pepper, and flowers. This is a...


Haut Bages Averous 2000
A clean and focused wine, with raspberry, currant and just the right amount of wood on the nose and palate. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. Second wine of Lynch-Bages. 10,000 cases made. –JS
90 WS


Henriot Souverain Champagne
Light and playful, with floral, apple and grapefruit flavors set against a bright structure. Nice length. Drink now. 8,500 cases imported. –BS


Henschke Hill of Grace 2001
Supple, round and distinctive for the way it balances gamy, meaty notes with rich fruit and spice. Offers black cherry, dark plum and clove character in abundance, while keeping its elements in harmony. Really stretches the flavor spectrum. A very special wine. Best from 2010 through 2025. 70 cases imported. –HS
95 WS


Hourglass Merlot Blueline 2007
The lush, exuberant, round 2007 Merlot Blueline does not have the complexity of the Cabernet Franc or Cabernet Sauvignon, but it offers pretty notes of coffee, mocha, herbs, and chocolate intertwined with abundant berry fruit. Consume it over the next decade.
RP


Illumination Sauvignon Blanc 2008
This is a new wine from Agustin Huneeus, of Quintessa. It’s made largely from grapes off the Rutherford estate, and contains one-quarter Sémillon. Oak does not play a significant role, although the lees do. The wine itself is absolutely dry, crisp and minerally. It has palate-stimulating citrus flavors and is extraordinarily refined. Its only peer...


Jermann Capo Martino Fruili 206
Very ripe, with apple tart and toffee on the nose. Full-bodied, with a very ripe, almost late-harvest character. Impressive and rich. Multidimensional. Great with rich food. Mostly Tocai Friulano, with Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia Istriana and Picolit. Drink now. 200 cases made. –JS WS


Kapcsandy State Lane Cabernet 2006
The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon - Grand Vin State Lane Vineyard is a 650-case blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, and 1% Cabernet Franc. A candidate for “wine of the vintage,” it boasts an extraordinary perfume of lead pencil shavings, plums, licorice, black currants, and white chocolate as well as a firm, Bordeaux-like structure, good purity,...


Kistler Sonoma Chardonnay



Krug 1996 Vintage Champagne
A powerful, majestic Champagne. Deep and compelling, with aromas of whole-grain toast, coconut and dried citrus that draw you in. Lean and racy on the palate, with a creaminess that's yet to be integrated. A classic '96, with ripe, exotic aromas and a steely structure. Still a baby, with the long, resonant finish confirming its potential. Best...


Lewis Reserve Cabernet 2006
"Pure, rich and focused on a beam of ripe plum, cherry and currant, with touches of anise and cedar. Deliciously complex, deep and persistent, ending with ripples of rich, creamy flavors. Drink now through 2015. 2,000 cases made." –JL 95 Wine Spectator


Loring Pinot Noir Gary's 2006
Tight and closed in, showing a subtle mix of loamy, earthy cherry and berry fruit, with a dash of nutmeg midpalate. The tannins take hold on the finish, suggesting that this needs time. Drink now through 2011. 825 cases made. –JL


Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2007
Full bodied with a mix of tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus and nectarine.


Mer Soleil Silver 2007
Unoaked. Combines ripe, intense peach, nectarine and tangerine fruit, with touches of floral and spice. Gains body and depth, turning creamy in texture. Drink now through 2012. 18,400 cases made. –JL 91 WS


Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2007
Fragrant, delicate floral, black cherry and raspberry fruit is medium-bodied, complex and elegant, ending with fine-grained tannins and a touch of mineral and fresh earth. Drink now through 2013. 3,590 cases made. –JL


Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2006
"Supple in texture and deftly balanced despite its size, this is a big wine that dances smoothly on the palate, while showing off its rich cherry, blueberry and sweet spice flavors. The parts melt together seamlessly as the finish rolls on and on. Drink now through 2016. 3,279 cases made." 93 WS –HS


Mollydooker Velvet Glove 2007 Shiraz
Composing its own category both qualitatively and in price, the 2007 Velvet Glove Shiraz was aged in 100% new American oak. It presents a brooding bouquet of violet/lavender, garrigue notes, espresso, blueberry, blackberry liqueur, and chocolate. Voluptuous and sexy on the palate, this totally hedonistic effort has plenty of structure and a 60+...


Morlet Family Cabernet Coeur de Vallee 2007
From the To-Kalon Vineyard, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Coeur de Vallee is a blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon and 24% Cabernet Franc. This is another compelling wine from Luc Morlet. It has the seamless integration of acidity, tannin, alcohol, and wood which are all present in this deep purple-colored wine, made in small fermenters with beautiful...


Morlet La Doree Sonoma County White 2008
One of the most profound blends of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and in this case, 2% Muscadelle, is the 2007 La Proportion Doree (64% Semillon, 34% Sauvignon Blanc, and 2% Muscadelle). An extraordinary nose of waxy, honeyed grapefruit, melons, figs, and quince is superb. In the mouth, a liqueur of rocks intermixed with quinine, quince, and waxy...


Mount Eden Santa Cruz Chardonnay2006
Simply delicious, a rich, buttery style, delivering ripe, vivid and delicate peach, pear and honeydew melon fruit that's complex, concentrated and full-bodied Offers excellent length and depth. Creamy oak adds a touch of smoke and vanilla. The texture is silky. Drink now through 2016. 2,387 cases made. –JL
96 WS


Opus One 2006
Not surprisingly, the 2006 is a bigger, more muscular, less charming effort displaying unbridled power, full-bodied richness, and notes of new saddle leather, black fruits, roasted herbs, and burning embers. Powerful and rich with sweet tannin, low acidity, and more structure and density than the 2005 as well as less nuance and complexity, the...


Ornellaia 2003
Subtle aromas of currant, coffee and blackberry, yet rather coarse on the palate just now. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Needs some time to mellow. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best after 2009. 11,300 cases made. –JS


Ornellaia Masseto 2005
Smells like chocolate mousse, with crushed raspberry and hints of flowers. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich, fruity finish. This is powerful and structured Merlot, with layers and layers of everything. Needs time to come around. Best after 2014. 2,660 cases made. –JS WS 96 WS


Ornellaia Masseto 2006
Beautiful aromas of perfumes, berries and flowers turn to light toasty oak and sandalwood. Full-bodied, with very well-integrated tannins that build and coat your palate. Long and silky-textured on the finish. Shows great class and finesse. Merlot. Best after 2012. 2,660 cases made. –JS 98 WS


Pahlmeyer Chardonnay Napa 2005
There are 3,000 cases of the 2005 Chardonnay Napa, which reveals a light gold/green color along with scents of nectarines, quince, orange marmalade, brioche, and a leesy element. It possesses terrific acidity, not quite the complexity or mouthfeel of the Sonoma Coast offering, but a big, bold, smoky style that demands consumption over the next 5-6...


Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Red 2004
Well-focused on a rich, vibrant core of ripe blackberry and wild berry fruit. This is elegant, balanced and deep, yet well-structured, ending with a long, complex finish that's trim and tight. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Best from 2009 through 2015. 5,840 cases made. –JL Wine Spectator


Parallel Cabernet 2006



Paul Autard Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Ronde 2007
A stunner, combining the rich currant, fig and boysenberry fruit of the vintage with the region's characteristic charred apple wood, graphite, aged tobacco and black tea notes. The long, invigorating finish is supported by riveting acidity and well-embedded grip. When power and finesse work together, it's a beautiful thing. Drink now through 2025....


Pegau Chat Neuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee 2004
A real powerhouse, with muscular layers of fig and black currant compote, backed by braised beef, chestnut, tobacco and tar flavors. The long, mesquite-filled finish lets additional bittersweet cocoa and dark fruit notes linger, with lots of garrigue. Best from 2008 through 2025. 96 WS


Penfolds Grange
Not quite as broad and generous as riper vintages, but tremendously classy, offering smoky, earthy blackberry, plum and currant fruit that compete effectively against cedary oak on the long finish. The flavors gain with each sip, fanning out impressively. It's tight now, but it could age beautifully. Best after 2009. 8,000 cases made. –HS


Peter Michael Chardonnay Ma Belle Fille 2007
Deliciously complex, with a rich, elegant, layered presentation of citrus-infused green apple, spice and toasty oak. Subtle honeydew melon flavors emerge on the finish. A shade lighter on its feet than Mon Plaisir. Drink now through 2013. 95 WS Top 100


Peter Michael Les Pavot 2006
Supple-textured and harmonious, with layers of ripe plum, currant, black licorice, cedar and cigar box that are evenly distributed. Rich and full-bodied without being heavy, this retains its focus and elegance, ending with a long, graceful finish and an espresso bean note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2010...


Phelps Insignia
A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Petit Verdot and the rest Malbec and Merlot, it offers up attractive aromas of licorice, black currants, espresso roast, and background toasty oak. Full-bodied, opulent, and rich with outstanding depth, purity, and harmony, sweet tannin, and a long finish, it is approachable now, but will easily last for 20...
*Special pricing on the 05 Vintage $199.99


Pierre Gimonnet Fleuron 2002 Champagne
Premier Cru Brut An appealing mix of citrus, ginger, toast and mineral aromas and flavors gives depth to this elegant, precise Champagne. Firmly structured and balanced, with a lingering aftertaste and fine potential. Best from 2010 through 2030. 75 cases imported. 93 Points–BS


Pierre Peters Les Mesnil-Oger Champagne
Grand Cru 100% Brut Cuvee de Reserve
Floral, apple and yeast aromas and flavors highlight this fresh, intense Champagne. It's light and delicate, with a mineral essence and crisp finish. Drink now. –BS


Plumpjack Chardonnay



Plumpjack Reserve Cabernet 2006
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Estate (only 530 cases produced) is a brilliant, but backward cuvee. Deeper, fuller-bodied, and even more stacked and packed than the Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, it reveals graphite, blueberry, blackberry, and cassis notes in its rich, full, tannic, pure personality. Anticipated maturity:...


Pontet Canet 2004
Shows beautiful aromas of crushed berries and currant, with hints of mineral. Full-bodied, with lovely currant, licorice and mint. Long and caressing. Very refined and balanced. Another winner from Pontet-Canet. Best after 2011. 93 WS Top 100


Pride Cabernet 2005
The deep ruby/purple-colored 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (58% from Napa and 42% from Sonoma) possesses a full-bodied mouthfeel as well as loads of cassis fruit, and smoky, subtle oak in the background. Round, plump, and hedonistic, it should drink well for a decade.
92 RP


Red C Cabernet
Red C, what a clever name for a Kosher wine! The blend includes some of the barrels from Covenant (normally retailing close to $100) that don’t make it into the premier bottling. Because RED C includes a bit of press wine, it remains in barrels for an extended period and is released some 6 months later than Covenant. RED C also has the same...


Robert Foley Griffin 2007
We take great "pride" in featuring all of Robert Foley's wines in our store. He is truly a rock star. However,we cannot believe he is making a big, juicy red blend in an outstanding vintage with a price of just $34.99 per bottle. The Griffin is mostly Cabernet with Petite Sirah and Merlot. Even on the first taste, it blew us away! Thanks, Bob!


Robert Foley Merlot 2007
It is hard to find much better Merlot than Foley’s 2007 Merlot. This is a blockbuster wine as well. Opulent, exuberant, with that certain “wow” factor from layers of melted fudge, espresso roast, plum, fig, and black cherry and currants, there is an impression of sweetness because of the high levels of alcohol/glycerin. This is a whopper to drink...


Robert Foley Petite Syrah



Roederer Cristal Champagne
Seriously precocious nose with notes of apple blossom, fresh strawberries, clotted cream, cashews and lightly toasted hazelnuts plus a barely detectable hint of oak. Great concentration of apple crumble flavours with very fine bubbles and a crisp backbone of acid. Long creamy finish. Drink 2010 to 2029.RP


Rombauer Chardonnay 2008
A consistent favorite. A rich, creamy style, full-bodied chardonnay from Carneros.


Salon le Mesnil Champagne 1995
This is assertive and grainy in texture, a big-boned Champagne that's powerful and intensely flavored. Biscuit, graphite, honeysuckle, peach and floral notes come together, defined by the firm structure, and last throughout the complex finish. Needs a little more time for the elements to harmonize. Drink now through 2018. 500 cases imported. –BS...


Sassicaia 2004
Shows aromas of chocolate, currant and blackberry, with a hint of Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, with firm, velvety tannins and a long finish. Racy and very well-structured. Builds on the palate. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made. –JS


Scandinavian Vignon Aerator
Practical and beautiful, this Scandinavian aerator fits into a bottle to pour and intensify the flavor of wine that otherwise needs decanting.


Sette Ponti Crognolo 2004
Lots of blackberry and hints of mineral follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Caressing and balanced. Sangiovese and Merlot. 8,330 cases made. –JS 91 WS


Sette Ponti Oreno 2003
Breathtaking. Dense and powerful, with grilled meat and currant aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, round and chewy; a massive and exciting wine. More muscular than the 2001. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2007. 2,750 cases made. –JS 95WS Top 100


Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2007
The non-malolactic barrel-fermented, green/gold-colored 2007 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch offers loads of tropical fruit, pear, and honeysuckle characteristics in its full-bodied personality. The oak component has been downplayed over recent vintages, and the wine is all the better for it, displaying gorgeously pure fruit. It should drink nicely...


Silver Oak Alexander Cabernet 2005
Fresh and vibrant, with a nice smoky mocha oak overlay joining the dried currant, sage, plum and berry flavors. Has wonderful balance, harmony and finesse, ending with a long, complex finish and just the right amount of tannins. Drink now through 2014. 67,000 cases made. –JL


Sine Qua Non 2003 Inagural Syrah
The mind-boggling 2003 The Inaugural Syrah is an emotional experience to taste as well as drink. Aged 38 ½ months in French oak, it was fashioned entirely from the Eleven Confessions Vineyard, which is planted with Syrah clones #470, 174, and the Estrella River and Alban field selections. This stunning Syrah boasts a magnificent bouquet of spring...
*Very limited!


Spottswoode Cabernet 2005
"Chewy and rustic, with plenty of smoky oak, lead pencil and graphite evident in the aroma. The currant, mineral, sage and cedary notes are tight and concentrated, firming up on the finish where the tannins are more evident." Score range: WS 92-94 –JL


Staglin Chardonnay 2006
Staglin makes a brilliant non-malolactic Chardonnay, and the 2006 Chardonnay Estate (1,000 cases) is another knock-out effort. Crisp, elegant lemon rind, pear, and citrus notes make an enticing aromatic display in this full-bodied Chardonnay that has gorgeously crisp, savory acidity. It will be interesting to see how this beauty evolves over the...


Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel 2007
Rich, dry and full-bodied, with loamy earth, dried berry, mineral, anise and black licorice flavors that run deep and persistent, layered and concentrated, ending with a long, tight finish. Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. Drink now through 2017. 4,200 cases made. –JL 94WS 95-97RP


Taylor 2007 Vintage Port



Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino 2003
95 points Wine Spectator: "Enticing aromas of meat and mushroom pie mingle with rich plum and spices. Full-bodied, with silky, caressing tannins and intense fruit and mineral flavors. Well-crafted, finishing long. The flagship Brunello in 2003. The wine of the vintage. Best after 2010."


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