Water Wheel Vineyards Shiraz 2005

Round and fuller bodied this has a nice inflection of pepper that plays wonderfully off of its cherry and black berry fruit. Give this a few years and watch it really come together as we have noticed thru the years that a little bottle age really brings out the best ... more

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

To the eye: A beautiful, pale golden hue, with very fine yet vivacious bubbles. To the nose: First, the impression of pastry shop. Then come the floral notes: Lime-tree in full bloom, violets, lilac, all of which seem to resonate with the blueberry notes and those, even more concentrated, of ... more

Enrico Santini Montepergoli 2001

Color is an intense red with a smoky black - violet hue ; the nose is clean, focused, with notes of ripe dark fruits ( blackberries, black currants, black plums ) accompanied by a slight hint of toasted oak. On the palate the wine has great intensity and harmony; it ... more

Tablas Creek Vineyard Cotes de Tablas Blanc 2005

The 2005 Côtes de Tablas Blanc is Tablas Creek's fourth national release of its Viognier-based white blend, made in a rich and aromatic style, yet with a clean minerality in the mouth, bright acidity, and a long finish. Like our Côtes de Tablas red, this wine is designed to be ... more

Seven Deadly Zins Zinfandel 2005

Seven of Lodi's best growers gave their souls and the firstfruits of each of their old vine vineyards to contribute to the layered complexity of this fanciful blend. Soft, supple pepper and licorice-clove notes merge into a sinful marriage of deep, brambly blackberries and lustful cherries. The finish is clean ... more

Montes Alpha Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

One of the top Chilean Cabernets, aged for 12 months in French oak barrels. Intense ruby in color with red fruits evocations of blackcurrant, chocolate and cigar box, in balance with well-integrated oak (French Alliers fine grained oak). Of great complexity in the mouth, in mid palate is full bodied ... more

Montes Alpha Merlot 2005

Handsome Ruby Red color, high intensity. Outstanding and concentrated fruit, with a noseful of black cherry, hints of black pepper, notes of tobacco and sweet chocolate. Aurelio decided to include a 15% of Carmenere in the blend as it adds of spiciness to the wine. A full-bodied and well balanced ... more

Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2003

The blend component from the warmer sub-area of Macclesfield gives structure and richness, whilst Balhannah contributes spiciness and perfume. A vibrant, modern interpretation of Australian Shiraz. more

Luciano Sandrone Barbera d'Alba 2004

The wine was aged 12 months in the same barrels, and 9 months in bottle. The Barbera 2004 is balanced and elegant, and offers the rich and characteristic aromas of years which aren’t too hot. Acidic strength and tannins fully support the freshness and complexity of its taste. more

Taz Goat Rock Syrah 2005

This wine has waves of juicy blackberry fruit complemented by spicy black pepper notes. The blend spends 12 months in 50% new French oak to add to the complexity and mouthfeel. more

Alma Rosa El Jabalí Vineyard Chardonnay 2005

It is a thing of ravishing beauty, brilliant, elegant, graceful, smelling of flowers, pineapple and lime zest. Sleek with crisp acidity. We'd pair it with chicken in rich, creamy sauces, or with fondue, or risotto with white truffles, or soufflés and other egg dishes. more

Edmeades Piffero Vineyard Zinfandel 2004

Delivers intensely perfumed black cherry fruit. The bright aromas and dark exotic fruit flavors combine with a vanilla bean character from the new French oak, adding sweetness to the fruit. Structure and framework is what the 2004 vintage is all about. One of the earliest harvests on record, this vintage ... more