2005 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley Estate, Red

Resembles a classic Bordeaux both in aromatics and flavor. A rich bouquet of cinnamon, spice, licorice, graphite and caramel are followed by integrated layers of cherry, currant, fresh cream and balanced, sweet tannin, all of which contribute to a youthful, bright, multi-layered wine.

2001 Opus One,Napa Valley Red Wine, Robert Mondavi & Baron Phillipe De Rothschild, Oakville, California(small bottle)

Complex nose of violets, black cherry-cassis fruit and dark chocolate. Round, luscious and juicy in the mouth with deep, complex flavors that echo the bouquet, accented with a note of minerality that extends in the long finish. A supremely elegant Opus.

1997 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, Sauternes

The wine is mammoth in the mouth, with layers of unctuously-textured, honeyed tropical fruits, beautifully integrated toasty new oak, plenty of botrytis, and considerable sweetness.



 

1996 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, Sauternes

The wine is mammoth in the mouth, with layers of unctuously-textured, honeyed tropical fruits, beautifully integrated toasty new oak, plenty of botrytis, and considerable sweetness.

2004 Joseph Phelps, Insignia, Napa Valley Estate Bottled, Red Wine

The dark ruby-colored 2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon resembles a classic Bordeaux both in aromatics and flavor. A rich bouquet of cinnamon, spice, licorice, graphite and caramel are followed by integrated layers of cherry, currant, fresh cream and balanced, sweet tannin, all of which contribute to a youthful, bright, multi-layered wine.

1999 Marque Deposee, Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne, Brut

Yellow appearance with burnished gold reflections. Intense nose of white flowers, citrus and red berries, followed by warmer whiffs of toast and wood. On the palate , ripe lush fruits (vine peaches) and toasty flavours. Dense, fleshy structure. Powerful finish.

2000 Marque Deposee, Louis Roederer, Cristal Champagne, Brut A Reims

Yellow appearance with burnished gold reflections. Intense nose of white flowers, citrus and red berries, followed by warmer whiffs of toast and wood. On the palate , ripe lush fruits (vine peaches) and toasty flavours. Dense, fleshy structure. Powerful finish

1996 Jim Barry, The Armagh, Clair Valley Shiraz

Saturated ruby-purple. Knockout nose of cassis, blackberry, grilled meat, soy sauce, minerals and eucalyptus. Powerful, dense and smooth in the mouth, but bright acidity keeps the sweet, thick fruit from being heavy. Game and bacon fat flavors. Solidly structured wine with impressive extract. Finishes with very long, slow-building berry and game flavors.

1989 Chateau d'Yquem, Lur-Saluces, Sauternes

The wine is extremely alcoholic and rich, with a huge nose of smoky, honey-covered coconuts and overripe pineapples and apricots.








 

2001 d'Arenburg McLaren Vale, d'Arry's Original, Shiraz Grenache,Wine of Australia

Saturated Fragrant Grenache20notes of violets, ripe red fruits, spice, licorice and mulberry characters are apparent immediately, while and earthy potpourri notes develop as the wine opens up. The medium-bodied palate is fleshy with a concentrated array of red berries, dark sweet plums, strawberries and spice. This wine is perfectly balanced with fruit weight, tannins and acidity.

1962 Vega-Sicilia, Ribera Del Duero

Red fruits like strawberries and cherries can predominate - but with a rustic edge. Many wines made from Tempranillo will spend a few years in barrel and bottle before reaching the consumer. Many Tempranillo-based wines see a few years of oak - add that to a few years of bottle and the wine can give a subtle - and occasionaly not-so-subtle - leathery mouthfeel. The combination of the tart fruit and tannins make this wine very food friendly.

1990 Chateau d'Yquem, Lur-Saluces, Sauternes

The wines are intensly concentrated and sweet with high levels of acidity to balance out the sweetness. While the wines are delicious when young, the true nature of the wines of d'Yquem are only shown when the wines have decades of bottle age. These wines become complex, luscious and honeyed after 15 to 20 years and can last for a century or longer if properly stored.

 

1988 Chateau d'Yquem, Lur-Saluces, Sauternes

The wines are intensly concentrated and sweet with high levels of acidity to balance out the sweetness. While the wines are delicious when young, the true nature of the wines of d'Yquem are only shown when the wines have decades of bottle age. These wines become complex, luscious and honeyed after 15 to 20 years and can last for a century or longer if properly stored.

1996 Tinto Pesquera, Millenium, Ribera Del Duero

This inky red is plush and mouthfilling, with an amazing concentration of plum, boysenberry, chocolate and licorice flavors over muscular yet graceful tannins. It’s thoroughly modern in style, yet remains deeply rooted in its terroir.



 

2004 Stag's Leap, The Leap, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown

Elegant, dried herb aromatics, leading into ripe flavors of black fruits: blackberry, plum and cassis. That briary character, a Stags' Leap signature, is in evidence, as are notes of rhubarb, black pepper and licorice. A structure of finely grained tannin is the last major component here, binding the ripe, mature flavors

1999 Greenock Creek Vineyard and Cellars, Roennfeldt Road, Shiraz, Barossa Valley, South Australia

Made from vines less than 20 years old, and aged in American Oak, this substantial Shiraz boasts an opaque purple color along with a sweet nose of melted licorice intermixed with blackberry jam, pepper, white flowers, and a hint of toast. With layers of gorgeous fruit, voluptuousness, density, and purity.

2001 Penfolds, Grange, South Australia, Shiraz

An extremely rare vertical - only several of these sets are known to exist worldwide. The 1951 is the rarest of all the Granges. It was an experimental vintage and not commercially released. Only 1800 bottles were made and most were given away to friends and colleagues of Max Schubert - the creator of Grange.
 

2004 Beringer Private Reserve, Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon

Showcases aromas of black berries, toasty oak, mint, white pepper and cocoa. Black fruit, cassis, caramel, vanilla, brown spices and hints of rose petals coat the palate as ripe supple tannins extend throughout the long finish.

1999 Kenwood, Artist Series, Sonoma County, Cabernet Sauvignon

An opulent wine of great depth and concentration. This wine displays balance and refinement with aromas of raspberries, currants and dark chocolate. The wine is approachable when young, yet capable of aging gracefully for many years to come.

1996 Richard Chambers Vineyard, S. Anderson, Napa Valley,Cabernet Sauvignon, Stags Leap District

Black cherry and currant with a palate that contains waves of black fruit: plums, cherry, and currant with just a touch of cedar. The tannins are 30 seconds in length and quite supple.

1995 Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classic

Dark color. Black licorice, coffee, currants and black olives. Complex nose. A full-bodied, chewy blockbuster of a wine that is not giving anything at all away. It is like buried treasure still; you have to search for the gold.

 

2003 Opus One

The 2003 Opus One has just been released, and it looks as if it will be one of the powerful, blockbuster Opus Ones. It is lush, concentrated, and intense.

1995 Chateau Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe

Dark color. Black licorice, coffee, currants and black olives. Complex nose. A full-bodied, chewy blockbuster of a wine that is not giving anything at all away. It is like buried treasure still; you have to search for the gold.

2006 Macon-Verze, White Burgundy Wine

The 2006 vintage was the harvest of the third and final year of our conversion to biodynamics. It shows beautiful balance, increasingly intense mineral tones and very fine, delicate floral notes.

2000 Gaja,Costa Russi,Langhe

Fabulous aromas of rose petals and cherries with hints of raspberries. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and an incredible finish. This is so fine and so long. A real beauty that grows and grows on the palate.

1995 La Romanee-Conti, Grand Cru

This is more elegant still but equally restrained as the almost discreet nose runs toward the plum and blue berry side of the fruit spectrum. The floral-infused, structured and very serious flavors culminate in a youthfully austere finish offering huge depth and length.

2002 Penfolds, Koouga, Cabernet Sauignon

Dark Cabernet fruits and tomato leaf aromas combine with complex notes of spice, nutty oak and black olive to create an exciting aromatic lift.

Penfolds, Koonuga Hill, Cabernet Sauvignon, South Eastern Australia

2004 Opus One

The 2004 presents aromas of violets, cedar, black tea leaves, black pepper and brioche. A soft, creamy entry gives way to a concentrated mid-palate that expands in the mouth and lingers on the finish. Elements of cassis, toffee, and cocoa round out the rich flavors of the wine. Intense fruit, bright acid and sturdy tannins promise resilience and longevity

1998 Champagne Brut, Perrier Jouet

Light bodied and distinctive. Aromas of fresh pineapple and white florals warm into complex scents of pear. The bead is intense and effervescent.
 

2001 Silkwood 100% Syrah

A Central Valley wine, 2001 Syrah produced by Silkwood Vineyards, Modesto, California.
Elegance and sophistication define this very smooth wine. Aged fourteen months longer than the 2000 Syrah on new Oak Wood Barrels.
 

1998 Penfolds, Grange, South Australi, Shiraz

The estate's flagship, is characterized by its rich texture, complexity, and concentrated fruit. These wines require medium to long-term cellaring

2002 Pahlmeyer

Grapes for Pahlmeyer's Red Wines come from Olive Hill in Wooden Valley and York Creek Vineyard on Spring Mountain. Merlot grapes are grown in three distinct appellations in Napa Valley including Carneros, Howell Mountain, and the St. Helena region. One of the finest producers of Bordeaux-style reds, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
 

1997 Quinta do Vesuvio, Vintage Port

This is one of the great Vintages of the decade, with full-bodied and harmonious wines. A General declaration and the last vintage to have been bottled in the 20th century.
 

1994 Gallo of Sonoma, Cabernet Sauvignon

They are crafted with pride by Matt and Gina Gallo, Third Generation Family Winemakers in Sonoma County, California's premier winegrowing region. Rich layers of fresh crushed berries, currant and fine tannins unfold on the palate. Medium in body, the wine is very approachable now and maintains a balanced mouthfeel.
 

1990 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Vintage Reserve

Modernity and audacity blended together with an emphasis on quality and expertise that are second to none. The Veuve Clicquot style, with Pinot Noir in the ascendent, is eminently suited to this vintage; the result is poised, powerful and harmoniously balanced.
 

1995 Luce, Montalcino, Toscana

World class Italian wine. Luce was the first wine ever produced in Montalcino by blending Sangiovese and Merlot grapes. A brilliant but ultra-dense ruby, to the nose releases an almost explosive complex of fragrances: initially aromas of ripe fruit, dried plum, and wild blackberry, which then yield to a mix of spices, melding into floral impressions of sweet violets

1996 Remirez da Ganuza, Samaniego, Rioja Alacesa

The 1996 could be called the Chateau Latour of Rioja. An opaque black/plum color is followed by aromas of minerals, cigar tobacco, cedar, lead pencil, and sweet black currant, plum, and cherry fruit. One of the greatest young Riojas that exhibits full body, a huge, concentrated palate feel, an immense, chewy texture, and high tannin in the finish.
 

Allende Calvario, Briones, Espana

Elegance with intensity. Delivers smoky espresso flavors from oak, with mineral and anise accents and a core of plum and black cherry. Impressively elegant and fresh. The tannins are firm and fine.