| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2005 Chateau Pipeau Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Beautiful blackberry, cherry and light vanilla aromas follow through to a full body, with coffee, smoke and berry character. Long and stylish. Velvety and balanced. Best after 2013. 15,830 cases made. -JS " -- 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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2006 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $44.99 | |
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"Dark ruby purple in color, with aromas of currant and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicious finish. Tight now, but pretty and balanced. Best after 2012. 10,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2006 Chehalem Pinot Noir 3 Vineyard Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir; Willamette Valley; | $33.99 | |
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"Fragrant with blueberry and floral aromas, which persist into the flavor profile along with hints of mineral and cream, sailing smoothly over fine-grained tannins on a graceful frame. Drink now through 2013. 4,053 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2005 Chateau La Cabanne Pomerol
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $44.99 | |
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"Lots of blackberry and coffee aromas follow through to a full body, with chewy tannins and a medium-to-full finish. Shows coffee bean and fruit in the aftertaste. The best in a long time from this estate. Best after 2011. 3,080 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2006 Patz and Hall Wine Company Chardonnay Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $37.99 | |
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"Exhibits a rich, layered mix of ripe pear, fig, melon and honeysuckle flavors that are intense yet polished, firm and concentrated. The long, lingering finish repeats the fruit themes, with a hint of butterscotch. Drink now through 2012. 7,000 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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