| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2005 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta Mendoza
Malbec; Argentina; | $44.99 | |
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"Very concentrated, with dark fig and currant paste notes, but it's also pure and driven, with intense mocha, bittersweet cocoa and melted licorice notes that stretch out the long, polished finish. Really gorgeous for its density and mouthfeel. Drink now through 2013. 3,750 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2003 Torbreck Vintners Struie Barossa Valley
Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley; | $39.99 | |
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"($45) Deep ruby. Explosive, powerful aromas of blackberry, wild cherry, red plum, violet, coffee, licorice candy and peppered bacon. Then silky, suave and creamy on the palate, with concentrated flavors of creme de mure, ripe blackcurrant, anise and exotic oak spice. Finishes long and sweet, with round tannins and a hint of five-spice powder." -- Steve Tanzer (93 points)
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2003 Chateau Pibran Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Complex aromas of currants, spices and sweet tobacco with just a hint of cigar box. Full-bodied, with masses of velvety tannins and rich fruit. Very chewy and rich. Best after 2012. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2005 Chateau Pipeau Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Beautiful blackberry, cherry and light vanilla aromas follow through to a full body, with coffee, smoke and berry character. Long and stylish. Velvety and balanced. Best after 2013. 15,830 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2007 Shafer Vineyards Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch Carneros Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $47.99 | |
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"Clean, crisp and flinty, with green apple, lime, quince and spicy hazelnut notes that are pure and focused, gaining depth on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 5,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2006 Landmark Vineyards Chardonnay Damaris Reserve Sonoma County
Chardonnay; Other California; | $38.99 | |
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"Rich, complex aromatics of fig, honeydew melon, spice and citrus are concentrated, deep and layered, well-focused and balanced, ending with a long, full finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2006 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $39.99 | |
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"A rich, complex style that veers to opulent without being excessive, offering layers of ripe fig, honeydew melon, hazelnut and spicy nutmeg notes. Deeply concentrated. Drink now through 2010. 5,775 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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NV Montaudon Brut Classe M
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $44.99 | |
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"A spicy, barrel-fermented style, featuring cinnamon, baked apple, gingerbread and clove notes, with candied berry underneath. Rich, lively and harmonious, with a fine mousse. The long finish picks up a hint of mushroom. Drink now through 2010. 4,200 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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