Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2001

Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of robust character. It possesses a rich garnet color, and a depth, complexity and opulence that is softened by an elegant, lingering aftertaste. Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino's regal qualities are best exhibited with game, red meats, roasts, hearty stews and rich ... more

Lost Highway Project Shiraz Marsanne 2005

In 2005 the Marsanne on Descendant block at Torbrek had a long and slow ripening period. As a consequence the fruit was picked at the same time as the Shiraz on Roennfeldt Road. Due to Torbrek's success in co-fermenting Shiraz and Viognier, we thought it would be interesting and fun ... more

Domaine de Nizas Coteaux de Languedoc 2003

With a deep garnet color, this wine develops fragrant perfumes of blackberries, billberries, spices and southern herbs evoking the Mediterranean in aroma and taste. On the palate, the wine is well balanced and clean, becoming round and full bodied, before a long finish on the soft, ripe tannins. This powerful ... more

Fattoria La Massa Giorgio Primo Chianti Classico 2004

Beautifully intense and brilliant colour. with a nose that finds notes of ripe berry fruit. Waves of gentile spice enchant the palate. more

Tenuta Sant'Antonio Amarone della Valpolicella Selezione Antonio Castagnedi 2003

Color: Ruby red with granite hues. Bouquet: Ripe red fruit, spicy aromas of liquorice, black pep- per and hints of chocolate. Taste: Well structured with round, sweet tannins, soft and elegant. Accompaniments: Tasty fi rst courses seasoned with truffl e, hare and game - red meats whether grilled, roast or ... more

Dow's Vintage Port 1997

An evolved, less massive style than normal, the 1997 Dow's displays a dark ruby/purple color, attractive licorice, chocolate and roasted coffee aromas, medium to full body, sweet tannin, and a moderately tannic finish. This top-flight vintage port should drink well between 2004-2025. more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

The 1996 is an intensely structured blend of Cabernet Sauvignon from our Howell Mountain vineyards (Tre Colline and Bancroft) and our St. Helena vineyards (Home and Chabot) with rich tannins and concentrated flavors of ripe cherries, black currants, mint and cedar. Vintage Release: September 2000. Winemaster's Comments "Since I began ... more

Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs

Bright acidity and effervescence cleanses the palate, while the delicate flavors compliment a wide array of dishes. The Cuvee made primarily of Chardonnay, exhibits essentially the same fruit profile of Chardonnay table wine. more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

An impression of black currants, red berries and vanilla, which open into mint, cedar and sweet brown spices like nutmeg and allspice. Flavors that are big and explosive, but also balanced, with a finish that goes on forever.  more

Cockburn's Vintage Port 2000

Aromas of violets and blueberries dominate the nose and full-bodied palate. The wonderfully layered flavors are delivered on big smooth tannins and lead to a long velvety finish. This Vintage Port should age to perfection over the next twenty years. more

Ramos-Pinto Vintage Port 2000

This wine has a lively, young, vibrant color. It is thick and dense, showing whole red fruit, typical of the Douro region. In the glass, it has thick droplets that demonstrate power and softness. On the nose, the first impression is still, yet promising. Notes of blackberry, currant, cherry, raspberry, ... more

Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Our 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is selected from our finest Napa Valley vineyards, sites that yield complex, long-lived wines. Each of these exceptional vineyards has a distinct personality – a combination of specific site, mesoclimate, soils, clonal selections and cultivation techniques -- that contributes layers upon layers of flavors to ... more