| Best Reds $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2001 Antonio Caggiano Macchia dei Goti Taurasi
other red varietal; Other Italy; | $39.99 | |
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"($48) Deep, luminous ruby-red. Intense and persistent aromas of grilled bacon fat, chocolate-covered dried cherries, mint and smoke, with a touch of spicy graphite. Profoundly rich, spicy and dense, with flavors of raspberry jam, red cherry liqueur, black pepper and grilled steak. With its pleasantly chewy extract and silky tannins, this would appear to have great aging potential." -- Steve Tanzer (94 points)
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2006 Seghesio Family Vineyards Zinfandel Old Vines Sonoma County
Zinfandel; Sonoma; | $33.99 | |
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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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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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2004 Azelia Barolo
Nebbiolo; Piedmont; | $49.99 | |
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"Pure blackberry and violet on the nose. Full-bodied, with beautiful ripe fruit flavors. This has ripe, round tannins, yet it's balanced and reserved. Harmonious and refined. Best after 2011. 1,200 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2006 Chateau Haut Bages Liberal Pauillac
Bordeaux Blend; Bordeaux; | $44.99 | |
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"Dark ruby purple in color, with aromas of currant and dried flowers. Full-bodied, with fine tannins and a delicious finish. Tight now, but pretty and balanced. Best after 2012. 10,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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2005 Chateau Pipeau Saint Emilion Grand Cru
Merlot; Bordeaux; | $49.99 | |
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"Beautiful blackberry, cherry and light vanilla aromas follow through to a full body, with coffee, smoke and berry character. Long and stylish. Velvety and balanced. Best after 2013. 15,830 cases made. -JS " -- Wine Spectator (92 points)
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| Best Whites $30.00 - $50.00 |
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2006 Patz and Hall Wine Company Chardonnay Napa Valley
Chardonnay; Napa; | $38.99 | |
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"Exhibits a rich, layered mix of ripe pear, fig, melon and honeysuckle flavors that are intense yet polished, firm and concentrated. The long, lingering finish repeats the fruit themes, with a hint of butterscotch. Drink now through 2012. 7,000 cases made. " -- Wine Spectator (93 points)
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