| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2002 Sanctum Shiraz Western Cape
Syrah/Shiraz; South Africa; | $49.99 | |
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"Alluring aromas of crushed raspberry, cassis and blackberry fruit, with a racy palate of fruit, spice and toast. Smoky finish, but a nice underlying layer of cassis lingers as well. This really blossoms in the glass too. Debut of Mike Dobrovic (of Mulderbosch) own label. Drink now through 2006. 75 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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NV Graham Tawny Port 10 Year Old
Port Blend; Portugal; | $34.99 | |
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"Complex orange peel, cedar and plum aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this tawny. It has medium body and sweetness with a crisp, clean finish. Absolutely delicious to drink. Pure honey. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2002 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac-Leognan
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $47.99 | |
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"($32-$44) Deep ruby-red. Highly nuanced nose combines black raspberry, hot stones, minerals, smoke, graphite, tobacco and game. Juicy and suave on the palate, with notes of black raspberry, tobacco, smoke and game. Quite suave for the vintage, finishing with fine-grained tannins and lingering sweetness. Extremely user-friendly Graves , but with the balance to age." -- Steve Tanzer (91 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2005 Richard Leroy Anjou Les Noels de Montbenault
Chenin Blanc; Loire; | $44.99 | |
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"A restrained style, with ginger, peach and apricot notes held back by a bright mineral note and a bony frame. There a nice mouthwatering edge to the finish, with lingering notes of dried fruit and mineral. Drink now through 2012. 455 cases made. -JM " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2000 Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile
Riesling; Alsace; | $35.99 | |
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"Stony, musky aromas of lime and mint, with a faint lactic nuance that was probably due to the recent bottling. Rich and supple but bracing and fresh; aromatic inner-mouth flavors of grapefruit and wet stone. Lovely combination of spices, citrus fruits and minerals. This is 13.4% alcohol, with less than three grams per liter of residual sugar. "Close to the 1990 in style," notes Pierre." -- Steve Tanzer (92 points)
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2000 Domaine Carneros Le Reve Blanc de Blancs Carneros
Chardonnay; Other California; | $49.99 | |
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"A ripe Chardonnay, with complex aromas of dough, vanilla, spice and hazelnut that turn rich and creamy on the palate, offering a mix of concentrated flavors with a measure of delicacy and finesse. Drink now through 2011. 4,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2000 Trimbach Tokay-Pinot Gris Reserve Personnelle
Pinot Grigio/Gris; Alsace; | $34.99 | |
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"Musky aromas of orange oil, minerals and hazelnut. Very ripe, concentrated and deep, but comes across as just off-dry thanks to sound acids and the substantial alcohol. Rather bracing tokay, with the balance and backbone to last well in bottle. The Trimbachs thinned the crop in early August and again in early September, ultimately bringing in just 45 hectoliters per hectare." -- Steve Tanzer (91 points)
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2004 L'Angevin Chardonnay Russian River Valley
Chardonnay; Sonoma; | $41.99 | |
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"Delicious and distinct for its floral and tangerine flavors that are rich and vibrant. The initial burst of fruit is riveting, finishing with a long, creamy aftertaste. Drink now through 2008. 600 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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