| Best Reds |
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2004 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon; Napa; | $125.99 | |
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"Weaves together a complex array of ripe, rich currant, anise, smoky oak and black cherry. Dense, concentrated and persistent, with great depth and focus. Ends with an amazingly long, richly flavored finish. Best from 2008 through 2018. 8,688 cases made. -JL " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2004 Sette Ponti Oreno
other red varietal; Tuscany; | $99.98 | |
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"Fabulous aromas of ripe blackberry, cappuccino and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit and supervelvety tannins. Long and gorgeous. All there. Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2009. 3,330 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2003 Cockburn Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $64.99 | |
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"Fantastic aromas of blackberries and tar. Lightly stemmy, which is the sign of a great young Vintage Port. Full-bodied, with wonderfully integrated tannins and a lasting finish. Lots of plums and raspberries. The new 1927? Best after 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 3,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (95 points)
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2003 Graham Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $94.98 | |
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"Loads of tar and blackberry aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with medium sweetness, big, velvety tannins and a long finish. A big, juicy wine. Best after 2015. 8,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (94 points)
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2001 Antinori Solaia
Cabernet Sauvignon; Tuscany; | $164.98 | |
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"Masses of coffee and blackberry character in this youthful wine. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins, loads of fruit and excellent wood. Big and juicy, with a long, long finish. A fine wine. Needs time. Best after 2007. 7,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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| Best Whites |
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2006 Jermann Vintage Tunina Venezia Giulia
other white varietal; Friuli-Venezia-Giulia; | $60.00 | |
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"Really complex, with apple tart, apricot, lavender, hints of cream and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and character. There's masses of spicy mineral and fruity character, yet this is refined and balanced. Gorgeous. Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Ribolla Gialla, Malvasia and Picolit. Drink now. 5,800 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (94 points)
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2007 Ridge Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay; Central Coast; | $39.99 | |
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"Combines richness with an elegant, delicate mouthfeel, showing deep layers of ripe fig, honeydew melon, ripe green pear and smoky oak. Balanced, focused, pure and lingering. Drink now through 2013. 4,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2006 Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese
Riesling; Mosel-Saar-Ruwer; | $39.99 | |
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"Reduced in aroma, this needs air, yet the purity and silky texture are beautiful. Apricot, lime, slate and vanilla pastry flavors weave throughout the plump frame. Shows lovely balance and length. Drink now through 2030. 800 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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