| Best Reds $16.00 - $30.00 |
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2006 Chehalem Pinot Noir 3 Vineyard Willamette Valley
Pinot Noir; Willamette Valley; | $24.99 | |
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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 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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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 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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2000 Rosemount Estate Syrah Balmoral McLaren Vale
Syrah/Shiraz; McLaren Vale; | $29.99 | |
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" Red-ruby. Roasted cassis and cola on the nose; more shiraz than syrah. Then fat and rich in the mouth, with flavors of dark berries and smoke. Distinctly saline but not a peppery style of syrah. Finishes nutty and rich, with big, dusty tannins and lingering sweet oak notes. Nicely lush wine, but not quite vibrant enough for outstanding. " -- Steve Tanzer (89 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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NV Mumm Napa Brut Prestige Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $16.99 | |
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"A lively, fruit-driven bubbly, with creamy and yeasty aromas that blend with baked pear aromas and flavors that are crisp and vibrant, finishing with notes of toast and spice. Drink now through 2012. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 95,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (89 points)
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