| Best Reds $16.00 - $30.00 |
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2002 Leeuwin Estate Shiraz Art Series Margaret River
Syrah/Shiraz; Margaret River; | $29.99 | |
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"($30) Medium ruby with a bright rim. Very pure, expressive aromas of blackberry, dark plum, licorice, violet pastille and sweet tobacco. Elegant, suave and silky, with subtly complex flavors of cassis, dark cherry, smoked bacon, olive tapenade and sweet Tellicherry pepper.The expansive finish features fine-grained tannins and notes of juicy dark berries, anise and pepper." -- Steve Tanzer (91 points)
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NV Graham Tawny Port 10 Year Old
Port Blend; Portugal; | $27.99 | |
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"Complex orange peel, cedar and plum aromas and flavors are the hallmarks of this tawny. It has medium body and sweetness with a crisp, clean finish. Absolutely delicious to drink. Pure honey. " -- Wine Spectator (91 points)
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2006 Chehalem Pinot Noir 3 Vineyard Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir; Willamette Valley; | $27.99 | |
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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 Les Trois Croix Fronsac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $29.99 | |
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"Has a pretty nose, with blackberry, flowers and licorice-tainted mineral. Full-bodied, with dense fruit, fine tannins and a long, minerally finish. Best after 2010. 5,415 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2003 Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint Estephe
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $24.99 | |
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"Very, very pure with plum, currant and light spices. Full-bodied, with racy, refined tannins and a long, caressing finish. Pretty and firm. Best after 2010. 18,830 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2005 Chateau de Cruzeau Pessac-Leognan
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $29.99 | |
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"This shows crushed berry on the nose, with hints of sweet tobacco and cedar. Full- to medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a coffee, toasty oak and ripe fruit aftertaste. Subtle and interesting. Best after 2012. 18,330 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2004 Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint Estephe
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $29.99 | |
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"A wonderful nose of chocolate, spices and fruit. Full-bodied, with a lovely core of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. Hard not to drink this now. Best after 2011. 22,415 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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| Best Whites $16.00 - $30.00 |
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NV Montaudon Brut
Chardonnay; Champagne; | $29.99 | |
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"Bright and intense, exhibiting candied berry, preserved citrus and elderflower flavors. It's backed by a firm structure and stays persistent through the lingering aftertaste of ginger and vanilla. Drink now through 2010. 8,000 cases imported. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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