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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...


Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2007
This packs it all together, with the ripe plum sauce, braised fig and currant paste notes of the vintage matched with invigorating hoisin sauce, brick dust and grilled beef notes. The long finish drips with fruit, but stays framed by a wild edge that keeps this firmly planted in terroir. Best from 2011 through 2031. 700 cases imported. –JM WS 95


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


Argyle Extended Tirage 1999
Elegant, with very fine bubbles and complex spice, coffee, pear and toast aromas and flavors that are poised against lacy acidity and refined structure, letting the flavors sail on and on with finesse. Drink now. 1,115 cases made. –HS WS 95 Top 100 2009


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.


Baron Ricasoli Castello di Brolio 2006
Shows amazing aromas of blackberry, with hints of vanilla and flowers, along with black licorice and crushed berries. Full-bodied, with wonderfully caressing, ultrafine tannins. Very balanced and long. Best after 2011. 6,170 cases made. –JS 96 WS #5 Top 100


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...


Brancaia Il Blu 2004
The aromas leave me speechless, with freshly cut roses and lilacs that follow through to crushed blackberry and cherry undertones. Full-bodied but extremely balanced, with velvety yet caressing tannins and a finish that goes on for minutes. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2008. 4,100 cases made. –JS 96 pts #9 Top 100


Brancaia Il Blu 2007
Lovely blueberry and blackberry aromas lead to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a chocolate, blackberry and currant aftertaste. Very tight and attractive. Racy, balanced and seductive. Best after 2011. 4,200 cases made. –JS


Brewer Clifton Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2008
Two brilliant young winemakers, Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, are symbolic of both the present and future of California high quality wine production. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, with their own personal visions of wine quality formed by French and Italian experiences as well as their belief in the cool climate sites.


Bridesmaid Red 2006
Third release of this incredible Napa Red Wine! Drew Neiman and Pam Starr have improved this year's cuvee with their ability to source some exceptional Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and a small quantity of Syrah. This wine is exploding with flavors and aromas of dark berry fruits, currant, coffee, chocolate and seamless intergraded oak...


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


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 2007
A firm, ripe, muscular wine that’s tight, deep, structured, intense and concentrated, serving up a mix of ripe currant, cassis, plum, black cherry and blackberry fruit that’s clean, pure, complex and layered, with touches of anise, cedar and black licorice. Ends with chewy tannins. Best from 2011 through 2019. From California.—J. 96 WS


Cepparello 2005
Isole e Olena’s Cepparello (100% Sangiovese) reveals superb density and richness in a surprisingly medium-bodied style for this vintage. Candied red fruit, flowers, menthol and sweet herbs emerge from the glass with almost liqueur-like sweetness. The wine possesses outstanding balance and a long, sweet finish, with subtle notes of tar, licorice...

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Chappellet Prichard Hill 2007 Cabernet
Sleek, rich, intense and beautifully balanced, with a complex mix of black currant and black cherry, red and black licorice. Firm, focused, expansive and layered, ending with classic Bordeaux-like cedar, tobacco and cigar box notes. Drink now through 2020. 1,684 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 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 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 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 La Louviere 2000
This opaque ruby/purple-colored 2000 exhibits plenty of earthy, black currant, vanilla, graphite, licorice, and smoky cherry aromas as well as flavors. Medium-bodied with sweet tannin, good acidity, and a long, concentrated finish, this is the finest La Louviere since the 1990. Advocate


Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1998
A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon and 19% Merlot, this wine represents only 34% of Lafite's total harvest. In a less than perfect Medoc vintage, it has been spectacular since birth, putting on more weight and flesh over the last year. This opaque purple-colored 1998 is close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and...


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 Leoville Las Cases 1995
1995 Leoville-Las-Cases, which is one of the vintage's great success stories. The wine boasts an opaque ruby/purple color, and exceptionally pure, beautifully knit aromas of black fruits, minerals, vanillin, and spice. On the attack, it is staggeringly rich, yet displays more noticeable tannin than its younger sibling. Exceptionally ripe cassis...


Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2003 Reserve
Lovely perfume, with tightly woven red and black cherry, graphite, incense, mineral and sous bois notes that stay fresh and focused thanks to finely imbedded acidity. Stylish finish. Drink now through 2025. 1,500 cases made. –JM


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!


Covenant Cabernet
Kosher. Big, intense and concentrated, with firm dried currant, anise, sage, cedar and dusty oak notes. The wood dominates on the finish now, putting a crimp on the ripe fruit flavors. Perhaps time in the bottle will work to its advantage.


Croft 2003 Vintage Port
Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015. 6,500 cases made. –JS 96 WS


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...


Dominus Estate Napa Valley 2007
Deep ruby/purple-colored with a sweet nose of incense, cedar wood, black currants, black cherries, licorice, and a subtle hint of roasted herbs, it is an expansive, savory, opulent wine with a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tannins, and sensational concentration. A legend in the making, it should evolve for 25-30 years, possibly longer given the...


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


Dow Vintage Port 2007
Amazing aromas of lilac, violet, crushed blueberry and mineral that turn to black pepper and spices follow through to a full-bodied, medium-sweet palate, with a long, chewy finish. Evolves to tar and asphalt. Really held back, yet powerful grip slaps you. This is mind-blowing in texture. The greatest Dow ever made. Best after 2022.—J.S. 100 Points...


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...


Egly-Ouriet VP Grand Cru Champagne
An attractive toasty edge leads to berry and lemon notes in this firm, dry Champagne. It starts out rich, turning austere on the finish. It will appeal to fans of the style. Enjoy with food. Drink now through 2010. –BS


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...


Fisticuffs Napa Valley Cabernet 2007
Appealing for its upfront, juicy plum and wild berry fruit. Full-bodied, with cedar, graphite, mineral and sage filling out the finish. Drink now through 2016. 2,500 cases made. –JL


Fonseca 2007 Vintage Port
A subtle yet powerful young Vintage Port, with freshly sliced plum, citrus and mulberry on the nose. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a solid core of powerful tannins and a long, balanced finish. So tight and reserved. Muscularly structured. Best after 2017. –JS


Fontodi Chianti Classico 2006
It is a big, super-ripe Chianti that captures all of the best qualities of the vintage in its rich fruit and beautifully defined aromatics. This is a serious, structured Chianti that can be enjoyed now, but that also has the stuffing to age gracefully for years. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. RP 91


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


Galatrona 2006
Big and fleshy, with loads of blackberry, dark chocolate, olive and vanilla character. Full and chewy, with beautiful ripe fruit and quality tannins. This is juicy. Layered, dense and beautiful. A Merlot for the cellar. Best after 2012. 1,250 cases made. –JS 96 WS


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...


Gorman The Pixie 2007
Ripe and generous, with an earthy undertone to the blackberry, plum and spice flavors, picking up a distinctive floral and balsamic character as the finish lingers. Best from 2011 through 2017. 200 cases made. –HS
92 WS


Guarachi Pinot Noir 2008
Impressive for its richness, depth and layers of ripe cherry, wild berry and raspberry fruit, shaded by loamy earth and black licorice notes that continue to build and expand. Full-bodied, ending with a long, persistent finish that focuses on the fruit themes. Drink now through 2017. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 690 cases made. –JL
94 WS


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 Blueline Cabernet 2007 Half Bottle
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Blueline reveals a dense ruby/purple hue followed by notes of creme de cassis, charcoal, smoke, and fruitcake. Full-bodied and dense with the vintage’s sweet tannins on display, this long, voluptuous, sexy Cabernet should be enjoyed over the next 15 years. 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 2006
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


Jermann Pinot Grigio 2008
Tropical fruit aromas lead to a full body, with plenty of fruit and an orange peel and pie tart aftertaste. Delicious. Drink now. 14,500 cases made. –JS


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,...


Kosta Browne 2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
2008 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a blend of three vineyards. Two of these vineyards, Gap’s Crown and Terra de Promissio, are located in the southern portion of the Sonoma Coast appellation lying directly in the path of the Petaluma Gap’s cooling influence. The third component is a new addition from the northwestern reaches near Annapolis, Walala....


Krug 1989 Vintage Champagne
Rich, lush aromas of dried fruit and citrus marmalade, this is Champagne at its most opulent. Honeyed and round on the palate, with fine acidity keeping it focused. Gorgeous now, yet will age well.--Krug vertical


Krug 1990 Vintage Champagne
An aristocrat. Big-boned and intense, yet with finesse and complex flavors of coconut, whole-grain bread, ginger, citrus and honey. Waves of flavor saturate the palate and the long finish picks up a mineral and smoke note. Very harmonious from start to finish. Drink now through 2020. 1,700 cases imported. – 97 WS


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...


Lagier Meredith Syrah 2003
Fragrant aromas of cracked pepper, wild berry, plum and pretty floral scents give this a complex bouquet. The flavors fold over onto the palate, offering intensity, richness and depth with an underlying sense of elegance and restraint, with a gravelly, stony edge. Best from 2007 through 2012. 770 cases made. –JL
92WS
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Lanzur Chardonnay 2009
Abundant with soft round flavors. Careful selection of the best fruit results in a wine that has delicious flavor. Kosher


Layla Pinot Noir 2006
Soft and toasty, with modest cherry fruit giving way to a slightly raisined finish. Kosher. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. –JM


Layla Sparkling
Premier sparkling wine from Layla. Kosher


Leonetti Reserve Cabernet 2007
Gary Figgins and son, Chris, keep tweaking things in the vineyards and cellar as they move toward totally biodynamic farming. As usual, their wines are benchmarks against which others must be measured.


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


Marilyn Velvet Collection 2007
Each new vintage of Marilyn Merlot is released on her birthday, June 1st, and sells out quickly. While collectors have made Marilyn Merlot one of the fastest-appreciating wines on the market, it is wine enthusiasts with a sense of humor who have long enjoyed the playful spirit behind Marilyn Merlot wines that are now also seeking the Marilyn...


Marques Philips Integrity 2003
An amazing, modern-styled wine. It boasts a dense purple color, a big, sweet nose of chocolate, espresso roast, blackberries, creme de cassis, Asian spices, and new saddle leather, full body, an opulent texture, and tremendous length. Drink this seductive, rich Shiraz over the next decade. 94 WS


Martinelli Pinot Noir 2007 Lolita
Rich, intense and complex, this full-bodied red shows ripe blackberry and wild berry fruit that touches on cola and borders on syrupy, but remains balanced, ending with spice and hazelnut notes and a hint of ginger and cola. Drink now through 2016. 544 cases made. –JL


Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2007
Fresh, rich, intense and vibrant. Full-bodied, with spicy pear, green apple, honeydew melon and light oak shadings, ending with a long, pure, ripe focus. Drink now through 2015. 25,900 cases made. –JL 90 WS


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


Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2009
The experience of tasting this luscious Sauvignon Blanc begins with a complex, mouthwatering aroma of golden delicious and honey crisp apples accented with cr¨¨me brul¨¦e and sweet Meyer lemon. Sophisticated mineral notes appear as the wine opens. An underlayment of lychee fruit, ripe pineapple and white peach then follows. The rich palate is...


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...


Noon Eclipse 2008
A blend of Grenache and Shiraz sourced from old vines with tiny yields. It spent 18 months in small and large French and American oak, just 11% new.


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...


Orin Swift Papillon 2007
This is Orin Swift Cellar's third release of Papillon. This wine combines Bordeaux varietals from a number of great local vineyards including Lewelling, Taplin, Moorhead, Frediani, Ink Grade, and Morisoli; encompassing Napa Valley appellations Oakville, Rutherford, Saint Helena, and Howell Mountain.


Orin Swift Saldo Zinfandel 2008
Great Zinfandel from Orin Swift Cellars!


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


Patricia Green Nefarious 2008
Veteran vigneron Patricia (Patty) Green was the original winemaker at Torii Mor before purchasing the old Autumn Wind Winery in 2000 along with partner Jim Anderson and renaming it Patricia Green Cellars. Current production stands at 10,000 cases with distribution in 20 states. All of the Patricia Green wines are fermented naturally, see about...


Patricia Green Reserve Pinot Noir 2008
Veteran vigneron Patricia (Patty) Green was the original winemaker at Torii Mor before purchasing the old Autumn Wind Winery in 2000 along with partner Jim Anderson and renaming it Patricia Green Cellars. Current production stands at 10,000 cases with distribution in 20 states. All of the Patricia Green wines are fermented naturally, see about...


Patz & Hall Sonoma Pinot Noir 2008
Pure, rich and focused, with firm, ripe, vivid plum, black cherry and raspberry fruit that's full-bodied, intense, complex and concentrated, gaining momentum and ending with a long, full, persistent finish. Drink now through 2016. 3,103 cases made. –JL
93 WS


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....


Paul Hobbs Cabernet 2007
The least expensive effort is the opaque purple-colored 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa. A blockbuster, it offers up classic notes of charcoal, subtle smoke, black currants, black berries, lead pencil shavings, and earth. This deep, opulent, full-bodied Cabernet possesses terrific purity as well as length. It should drink well for 15+ years. 93 RP


Paul Hobbs Russian River Pinot Noir 2008
A classy 2008 that rides the freeway of flavors, showing wonderful aromatics of wild raspberry, anise, black berry and spice, with touches of mineral and sage. Full-bodied, complex, vibrant, focused, intense and persistent. Drink now through 2016. 3,644 cases made. –JL 94 WS


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


Penner Ash Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008
Ripe, round and complex, delivering black cherry, currant and plum flavors, layered with flashes of wet granite, slate and white pepper that add extra sparkle on the intense¿but not dense¿structure. Seductive. Drink now through 2018. 325 cases made. –HS 94 WS


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


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 2007



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


Quilceda Creek 2006
The flagship 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the famous Champoux Vineyard in which the winery is a partner. It was aged in 100% new oak. It sports a deep purple-color with a captivating nose of spice box, sandalwood, truffle, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant. Opulent on the palate (but elegant as well), it...
*Very limited


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...


Red Car Heaven & Earth Pinot Noir 2008



Red Car Sonoma Pinot Noir 2008
Firm and focused, showing ripe, vivid blackberry and raspberry fruit that's medium- to full-bodied, turning spicy and offering depth, ending with a clean minerally aftertaste. Drink now. 585 cases made. –JL


Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2005
This fabulous Nebbiolo displays aromas of very ripe strawberry and cappuccino. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and incredible concentration. All the tannins are coated with gorgeous fruit. Best after 2013. 5,000 cases made. –JS WS 96 (Top 100, 2009 #7)


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...


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...


Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 1999
Shows gorgeous strawberry tart aromas, with fresh flowers and subtle vanilla bean. Full-bodied, with seamless tannins and a solid core of beautiful fruit. Lots of new wood. Needs more time to come together.¿'99 Piedmont blind retrospective (2009). Best after 2011. 1,740 cases made. –JS WS


Sanguis Infidels 2006 Syrah
The 2006 Infidels has come on like gangbusters since I rated it from barrel last year. It is a provocative wine that may be controversial to many people, but I fell in love with it this year. It tips the scales at 15.5% alcohol and is a blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Grenache from vineyards in the Santa Barbara area. Sweet ripe cassis,...
*Bottles signed by the winemaker.


Sanguis Novillero 2006
The 2006 Novillero is also showing slightly better than it was last year. An even more powerful wine at 15.6% alcohol, it is another intriguing blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier, which gives uplift to the spicy, meaty aromatics, which also include creme de cassis, blackberry, licorice, and earth. It is a powerful wine, layered, extravagantly...
*Bottles signed by the winemaker.


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


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!


Sine Qua Non Labels 2007
Fresh, intense, firm and vibrant, with a touch of suppleness midpalate, focused on spice, pepper, sour blackberry and wild berry, holding its focus and ending with drying tannins. Drink now through 2016. 1,421 cases made. –JL


Soda Canyon 2007
Soda Canyon Cellars is Beau Vigne's second label. A great alternative to the Beau Vigne Juliet and one that is still flying under the radar. Big ripe Cabernet fruit, sweet oak, juicy and lush, this well-endowed Cabernet is ready to enjoy now and over the next few years.


Soda Canyon Barrel Chaser 2007
Winemaker's Notes:
Barrel Chaser is a Napa Valley Red Wine that is velvety, rich and smooth. The wine is marked by ripe cherry and currant flavors along with hints of vanilla, cocoa and licorice. Subtly textures, the wine drinks beautifully now and gives considerable depth on the finish.
70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 4%...


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


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
Score: 96
Release Price: $100
Country: Portugal
Region: Portugal
Issue: May 31, 2010
Designation: Collectibles


This is a giant of a wine lurking behind fresh flowers and ripe fruit. Starts off in a friendly way, then takes hold of the palate, with intense blueberry and blackberry fruit and chewy yet fine tannins. Mouthpuckering, but...


Tenuta di Trinoro Vino da Tavola 2007
The estate’s Grand Vin, the 2007 Tenuta di Trinoro, is shaping up to be one of the vintage’s finest successes. A dark, richly-textured wine, the 2007 Tenuta boasts a seamless core of ripe fruit that flows onto the palate in a stunning expression of sheer elegance. This super-ripe, explosive wine offers spectacular density and richness in a...


Tenuta diTrinoro Le Cupole 2006
The 2006 Le Cupole di Trinoro is a surprisingly mid-weight, almost ethereal version of this wine. Sweet spices and licorice add complexity to the dark fruit as the wine opens up in the glass. Ideally, the 2006 Le Cupole is best enjoyed over the next few years, as it doesn’t appear to have the stuffing to develop much from this point forward. In...


Torrione 2007
Clear and precise, with beautiful aromas of plum, berries and chocolate. Full-bodied and refined, with a dense yet elegant palate of plum, chocolate and cherry. Long and caressing. Wonderfully polished. Very fine. Sangiovese and Merlot. Best after 2010. 3,750 cases made. –JS WS TOP 100 94Pts


Treasurer Hunter Abel's Folley 2007
Spring Mountain District Cabernet, Napa Valley


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."


Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2006
A very grippy style, with lots of sweet tapenade, tobacco, hot stone and braised chestnut notes weaving through a core of dark currant and fig fruit. There's a nice twinge of lavender on the structured finish. For the cellar. Best from 2010 through 2028. 16,000 cases made. –JM


Yarden Chardonnay 2007
A ripe style. Amber in color, with a rich spicy aroma and flavors to match. Baked apple and peach notes carry through to the buttery finish. Kosher. Drink now. 600 cases made. –KM


Yarden Mount Hermon 2007 Red Wine
Bordeaux blend style red grown in the Golan Heights Kosher


Yarden Mount Hermon White 2007
Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grown in the Golan Heights. Cold fermented, naturally fruity and floral. Kosher


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