| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2007 Orin Swift The Prisoner
other red varietal; Napa; | $38.99 | |
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"Offers both style and structure, with lively aromas of black raspberry, cracked pepper and mocha that lead to plush, layered flavors of wild berry, fresh sage and licorice. Ripe tannins sneak in on the finish. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Charbono and Grenache. Drink now through 2014. 39,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2004 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese; Tuscany; | $49.99 | |
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"Offers currant, berries and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with lots of burnt fruit and raisin flavors. Ripe and rustic. Best after 2010. 2,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2006 Domaine des Senechaux Chateauneuf du Pape
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $49.99 | |
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"Ripe and well-focused, with a delicious beam of red currant, damson plum and red licorice backed by well-integrated toast and a long, minerally finish. Very sleek, but there's also depth. Drink now through 2019. 500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2001 Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile
Riesling; Alsace; | $39.99 | |
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" Uncompromising aromas of crystallized lemon peel and powdered stone. Tactile, dusty and quite dry; almost salty with extract. A compellingly pure expression of minerality, in need of several years of aging." -- Steve Tanzer (92 points)
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NV Perrier Jouet Grand Brut
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $40.99 | |
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"Shows finesse, along with depth to its honey, candied citrus and mineral flavors. Lovely balance and harmony render it seamless and graceful. Drink now. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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NV Charles Ellner Brut Cuvee de Reserve
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $32.99 | |
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"An opulent Champagne, with mushroom, toast and honey aromas and flavors. Appealing, this draws you in with its lush texture and supple mousse. Fine length, with a long vanilla- and honey-tinged aftertaste. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2007 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $33.99 | |
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"Intense and vibrant, rich and full-bodied, with a complex mix of ripe pear, honeysuckle and honeydew melon. Gains depth and nuance, with a subtle mix of flavors on the finish. Drink now through 2012. 21,900 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2008 Cloudy Bay Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc; New Zealand; | $33.99 | |
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"Light and tart, with a zip to the acidity that carries the vivid, celery-tinged gooseberry and lime flavors, lingering impressively on the sharply focused finish. Drink now. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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