| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2005 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta Mendoza
Malbec; Argentina; | $49.99 | |
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"Very concentrated, with dark fig and currant paste notes, but it's also pure and driven, with intense mocha, bittersweet cocoa and melted licorice notes that stretch out the long, polished finish. Really gorgeous for its density and mouthfeel. Drink now through 2013. 3,750 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2001 Marcarini Barolo La Serra
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $45.99 | |
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" Good full red. Expressive aromas of brown spices, mocha, truffle and porcini. Suave, deep and flavorful, with lovely sweetness leavened by firm minerality. Here the fruit seems distinctly fresher than that of the 2000. Finishes suave and quite long, with late-arriving tannins that coat the gums. A perfect example of a case where the tannins of 2001 are simply more complex than those of the hotter, drier 2000 growing season." -- Steve Tanzer (92 points)
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2002 Rosemount Estate Syrah Balmoral McLaren Vale
Syrah/Shiraz; McLaren Vale; | $43.99 | |
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"Smooth and velvety, this stylish Shiraz has lively acidity to balance the expressive cherry and blueberry fruit, which is shaded with toasty, spicy notes that add plenty of interest. Has depth and focus, but needs time to settle in. Best from 2009 through 2017. 1,800 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2001 Costers del Siurana Clos de L'Obac Priorat
Red Blend; Priorat; | $49.99 | |
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" Good deep red-ruby. Deeper, more complex nose combines red berry liqueur, tobacco, smoke, minerals, leather and wild herbs. Round and pliant but also fresh and precise, with excellent vibrancy and grip. Captivating, exotic hints of blood orange, nectarine and orange peel. Very individual and not at all overdone. Elegantly styled for Priorat wine, finishing with very suave tannins and impressive subtle persistence." -- Steve Tanzer (92 points)
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2003 Chateau Langoa Barton Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Blackberry, licorice and lightly toasted oak. Full-bodied, with refined and chewy tannins and a subtle, rich berry and mineral aftertaste. Lovely wine. Best after 2011. 5,665 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2006 Clos du Marquis Saint Julien
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Offers violet and blackberry on the nose, with tar. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a fruity, minerally aftertaste. Long and silky. Very serious for the vintage. Best after 2013. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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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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NV Montaudon Brut Classe M
Champagne Blend; Champagne; | $44.99 | |
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"A spicy, barrel-fermented style, featuring cinnamon, baked apple, gingerbread and clove notes, with candied berry underneath. Rich, lively and harmonious, with a fine mousse. The long finish picks up a hint of mushroom. Drink now through 2010. 4,200 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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