| 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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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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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 Chateau Pibran Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Complex aromas of currants, spices and sweet tobacco with just a hint of cigar box. Full-bodied, with masses of velvety tannins and rich fruit. Very chewy and rich. Best after 2012. " -- 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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2005 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Estate Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay; Central Coast; | $44.99 | |
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"Sleek, elegant and medium-bodied, offering a mix of ripe tropical fruit, tangerine and nectarine, with a pleasing earthy note, shaded by smoky, toasty oak. Delicate and stylish, this drinks well now. Drink now through 2013. 1,239 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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2001 Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile
Riesling; Alsace; | $42.99 | |
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" Uncompromising aromas of crystallized lemon peel and powdered stone. Tactile, dusty and quite dry; almost salty with extract. A compellingly pure expression of minerality, in need of several years of aging." -- Steve Tanzer (92 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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