| Best Reds |
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2005 Chateau Cos d'Estournel Saint Estephe
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $249.99 | |
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"Black in color, with aromas of orange peel, new leather, currant, berry and Christmas pudding. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and a long, long finish of fruit and spices. The cashmere texture is all there. 2003 plus 2000 equals 2005. Best after 2015. 25,000 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (98 points)
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2000 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $174.99 | |
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"Superdecadent and rich, with layers of plums, blackberries, strawberries and raw meat. Then turns floral. Full-bodied, yet fresh and lively, with a silky and caressing texture. This is not about concentration but about subtlety and complexity. Goes on and on. Best after 2008. 1,200 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee
Rhone Blend; Rhone; | $139.99 | |
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"Offers aromas of freshly crushed plum and blackberry with a Port-like headiness, then pumps out dark berry fruit, bramble, licorice, tar and pain d'AŠpices flavors before a flitter of game and garrigue on the finish. Dense and muscular, but also luxurious. Best from 2008 through 2030. 5,830 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2004 Clarendon Hills Syrah Astralis Clarendon
Syrah/Shiraz; McLaren Vale; | $324.99 | |
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"Deep, dense and brooding. A smoky, thick Shiraz that feels open and welcoming as the finish expands and persists. Cherry, chocolate and espresso notes mingle harmoniously and hint at loamy earth as the finish sails on and on. Best from 2010 through 2020. 500 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2003 Croft Vintage Port
Port Blend; Portugal; | $79.99 | |
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"Gorgeous aromas of blueberries and dried flowers follow through to a sweet, full-bodied palate. Velvety and round, with lovely fruit. Long finish. Best after 2015. 6,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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| Best Whites |
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2005 Maison Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc L'Ermite
Marsanne; Rhone; | $359.99 | |
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"Very rich, but racy and well-focused, with a great minerally underpinning to the fresh butter, chamomile, yellow apple, anise, jasmine rice, hazelnut and fresh chanterelle notes. Long, creamy finish. Best from 20210 through 2025. 250 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2005 Chateau Guiraud Sauternes
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $79.99 | |
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"Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014. 8,000 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (97 points)
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2005 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
Semillon; Bordeaux; | $79.97 | |
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"Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016. " -- Wine Spectator (96 points)
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