| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2006 Querceto di Castellina Podalirio Toscana
Merlot; Tuscany; | $49.99 | |
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"Dark in color, with amazing aromas of crushed berry, violet and raspberry. Turns to mineral and fresh spices. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Complex, rich and refined. An amazing wine from this producer. Best after 2010. 300 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (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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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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2001 Prunotto Barbaresco
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $46.99 | |
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"Wonderful aromas of blackberry, mineral and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and loads of ripe fruit. A subtle, complex and concentrated wine. Excellent. Best after 2008. 1,500 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (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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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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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2004 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Estate Santa Cruz Mountains
Chardonnay; Central Coast; | $44.99 | |
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"Ultraripe, rich and opulent, yet maintains a sense of balance and proportion, with layers of honey, fig, melon and a hint of marshmallow, ending with a full-bodied aftertaste and a hint of minerality. Drink now through 2012. 1,568 cases made. -JL " -- Wine Spectator (94 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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