| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2001 Antonio Caggiano Macchia dei Goti Taurasi
other red varietal; Other Italy; | $39.99 | |
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"($48) Deep, luminous ruby-red. Intense and persistent aromas of grilled bacon fat, chocolate-covered dried cherries, mint and smoke, with a touch of spicy graphite. Profoundly rich, spicy and dense, with flavors of raspberry jam, red cherry liqueur, black pepper and grilled steak. With its pleasantly chewy extract and silky tannins, this would appear to have great aging potential." -- Steve Tanzer (94 points)
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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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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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2006 Chehalem Pinot Noir Ridgecrest Vineyards Ribbon Ridge
Pinot Noir; Willamette Valley; | $44.99 | |
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"This stylish wine is crisp in texture and generous with ripe cherry, cola and clove flavors, expanding nicely on the expressive finish. It feels like this has miles to go before it reveals itself fully. Best from 2009 through 2014. 587 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (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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2003 Casisano Colombaio Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese; Tuscany; | $49.99 | |
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"Offers wonderful aromas of black cherry, mineral, flowers and raspberry. Full-bodied, yet balanced and silky, with lovely fruit and a long, flavorful finish. Very well done for the vintage from this producer. Best after 2010. 5,800 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2001 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Rabaja Riserva
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $49.99 | |
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"Very floral, with blackberry and plum character. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and silky, refined tannins. Gorgeous finish. Best after 2008. 1,400 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2006 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $39.99 | |
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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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