| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2005 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Coleccion Privada Rioja
Tempranillo; Rioja; | $49.99 | |
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"A plush, seamless texture carries black fruit and exotic spices in this rich red, with notes of cocoa, cardamom, black pepper, olive and tobacco. Well-balanced, with integrated tannins and fresh acidity. Should age well. Drink now through 2020. 250 cases imported. -TM " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2006 Bodegas Alto Moncayo Garnacha Campo de Borja
Grenache; Other Spain; | $46.99 | |
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"This plush, dense red shows coffee and spicy oak, with berry and wild plum fruit and accents of licorice and black pepper. The tannins are firm but well-integrated, and this finishes warm and spicy. Modern and alluring. Drink now through 2012. 600 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2005 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero
Tempranillo; Ribera del Duero; | $35.99 | |
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"Black cherry and black plum flavors show focus and depth in this rich, polished red. Espresso and mineral notes add complexity, and there a firm core of well-integrated tannins. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported. -TM " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2003 Dei Sancta Catharina Toscana Rosso
other red varietal; Tuscany; | $36.99 | |
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"This is super pretty with ripe fruit but floral, fresh undertones on the nose. Full-bodied, with a rich palate and ripe, silky tannins. Long and flavorful. Prugnolo, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Best after 2007. 415 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2006 Erath Vineyards Pinot Noir Estate Selection Dundee Hills
Pinot Noir; Willamette Valley; | $35.99 | |
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"Polished, focused and expressive, with red berry, cherry and floral aromas and flavors that pick up hints of roasted beet and a meaty note as the finish persists against refined tannins. Beautifully made and distinctive. Drink now through 2016. 8,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2007 Neyers Vineyards Chardonnay Carneros District
Chardonnay; Other California; | $32.99 | |
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"Complex aromas of smoke, fig and citrus fold over to the palate. Full-bodied, with fine structure and acidity, along with flavors that end up giving this a delicate feel. The aftertaste is delicious. Drink now through 2012. 5,600 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2006 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $35.79 | |
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"Elegant, rich and complex, with supple layers of ripe pear, apple, melon and appealing ginger spice notes that unfold gracefully and end with a succulent array of flavors, polish and finesse. Drink now through 2010. 21,100 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2006 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $49.99 | |
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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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