WS 94 pts. An enormously complex and sophisticated wine that combines great flavors with uncommon finesse. Dark, sleek, rich and polished, with a delicious core of concentrated cola, currant, plum and blackberry... Read More
The Bartons respect tradition but do not ignore progress. A modern de-stemmer and the latest wine press have been introduced for the vinification. Generally fermentation lasts about five days during which the juice is pumped over twice daily. The wine is left with the skins for two weeks approximately but this depends on the quality of the crop. The wine is then drawn off and the skins are pressed, thereby obtaining the vin de presse which is an important component in the final blend.Saturated, bright medium ruby. Crystallized black raspberry, black cherry, leather, spices and dark chocolate on the slightly medicinal nose. Sweet and supple, with lovely black fruit, oak and chocolate flavors firmed by an edge of acidity. Lively, rather stylish wine with building, firm-edged tannins. Wine French Still Wine Read More
Cain Five is five classic varietals, blended for suppleness, complexity, depth and a long, elegant finish. Read More
WA 95 Pts. - Dense ruby/purple-colored, with an exotic, exuberant perfume of black fruits, flowers, incense, and licorice, this unctuously-textured, full-bodied port is one of the most concentrated of the... Read More
WA 90 Pts. - The 2001 Cinq Cepages is an outstanding effort, although not up to the quality of the terrific examples made in the mid-nineties. A dark ruby/purple color is followed by an elegant... Read More
Created from a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot grapes harvested in the Siepi vineyard, situated at an altitude of 260 m. (853 ft.) and benefitting from exceptional climatic and soil conditions. A highly concentrated wine with sweet and dense tannins, it displays a unique and original charcater. Wine Italian Still Wine Read More
A rich, fruity, smooth wine of breed and character that is very consistent and shows well even in lesser vintages. Should be upgraded to a Médoc Third Growth.A sibling Château of Gruaud-Larose, this very beautiful Domaine is one of the oldest in the Médoc. Once owned by Sir John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who was the Governor of Aquitaine until he lost the battle in 1453. Bought in 1918 by Georges Cordier and is now the home of the Cordier family. Among the wines classified in 1855, it is one of those which has always kept its good reputation. One of the biggest and most productive Bordeaux vineyards. Wine French Still Wine Read More
Profile is a blend of many of our finest lots of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, chosen for their concentration, depth of flavor and fine tannin structure. This... Read More
Blackberries, licorice, and melted asphalt stand out in this full-bodied, beautifully made vintage port's moderately intense bouquet. It is not one of the great Graham's ports, and is less sweet than normal, but it is full-bodied, rich, concentrated, and Read More
This highly regarded, limited production wine, crafted with the finest fruit from Chappellet`s rugged Pritchard Hill Vineyards, has won the favor of both critics and connoisseurs. The wine with deep, crimson-color, displays classic hillside Cabernet aromas of ripe berry fruit, balanced by a background of toasty French oak, chocolate, anise and spice. The mouth shows big structural tannins in balance with the lush ripe fruit and complex spice and earth tones. The fruit is supported by the intensity and extract of the wine. Drink now to experience the youthful intensity of the wine, but the patient collector who cellars it for 8 to 20 years will enjoy the rewards of bottle bouquet, softness and additional complexity achieved with bottle aging. Wine California Still Wine Read More
A big, tough, young vintage Port that's closed and difficult to taste. Emits lovely aromas of chocolate, berry and plum, and is full-bodied with lots of sweet, fruit flavors and masses of velvety tannins. Long, sweet finish.(WS) Read More
Dessert, Fortified & Fruit Wine Port from Quinta do Noval Portuguese. What a nose. Ripe fruit, with chocolate, blackberries and raisins. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with velvety tannins. Finish goes on and on. Layered and wonderful. Best after 2014. -Wi Read More
In ancient times, this liqueur was made by the Guaycura Indians from the Damiana Herb which grows freely in the desert of southern Baja California, Mexico. 60 proof. 750 ml. Read More
WA 94 Pts. - The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve may not equal the fabulous concentration and intensity of the 2001, but it?s not far off the mark. It is a fruit-forward, softer, more... Read More
The 1999 Trailside vineyard Cabernet epitomizes the capabilities of the rich, lush fruit of the cabernet sauvignon varietal. Deliciously concentrated fruit yet smooth and balanced, this cabernet is one of the best to date from this Rutherford vineyard. An absolute fabulous, charismatic wine with dense complexity that is truly outstanding. Read More
WA 90 Pts. - Pahlmeyer has consistently produced one of the finest, most ageworthy Merlots in California. Their 2004 Merlot (a blend of 87.5% Merlot and 12.5% Cabernet Sauvignon) exhibits a... Read More
The wines of Château Léoville Poyferré are first distinguished by their considerable aromatic complexity ranging from red fruits, such as cherry, to mushroom for older vintages.Thanks to its terroir, Léoville Poyferré displays a magnificent balance between alcohol, acidity and tannins. The wine develops a sumptuous velvet quality in addition to plenty of elegance and finesse, altogether with a very great potential for aging.A perfumed bouquet of flowers, jammy cassis, sweet oak, and truffles jumps from the glass of this ripe, classic, mid-weight claret. The wine is elegant rather than powerful. It possesses intense fruit, admirable ripeness as well as balance, and a long finish. Enjoy this beautiful, sexy Poyferre over the next 12-14 years. Wine French Still Wine Read More
A solid wine with berry, currant and mineral character. Full-bodied, with silky tannin and a long finish. Racy. Read More