| Best Reds $16.00 - $30.00 |
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2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vines Sonoma County
Zinfandel; Sonoma; | $29.99 | |
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"This is what great Zinfandel is all about. Ripe but balanced with lively acidity, jammy but concentrated and well-structured. Offers fresh wild berry, raspberry, vanilla and cracked pepper notes, but with layers of intriguing sage, lively mineral and smoke accents. Drink now through 2014. 8,600 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2005 Chateau La Tour De Mons Margaux
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $29.99 | |
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"Gorgeous aromas of crushed blackberry, Indian spices and cherry follow through to a full body, with firm, round tannins, sweet fruit and a pretty, caressing finish. Juicy and delicious. Best after 2011. 12,500 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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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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2007 Two Hands Wines Shiraz Gnarly Dudes Barossa Valley
Syrah/Shiraz; Barossa Valley; | $29.99 | |
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"Dense and ripe, this is a bit alcoholic, but it's distinctive and bright with currant and persimmon flavors. Finishes with allspice and cinnamon notes. Drink now through 2015. 8,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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2005 Chateau Senejac Haut Medoc
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $29.99 | |
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"There lots of grapey character, with blackberry and hints of smoky oak. Full-bodied, with lovely soft tannins and a long, caressing finish. Best after 2011. 10,000 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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| Best Whites $16.00 - $30.00 |
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Casa Lapostolle Chardonnay Cuvee Alexandre Atalayas Vineyard Casablanca Valley
Chardonnay; Chile; | $21.99 | |
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"Focused and elegant, with deceptive length and power, this lets lush apple, pear, fig and toast notes stretch along languidly, yet never becomes tiring to drink. Well done. Drink now through 2006. 11,470 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (90 points)
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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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