Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The consistently beautiful 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a dense black/purple color as well as that classic Screaming Eagle nose of creme de cassis, spring flowers, and a hint of licorice. A blend of 83% Cabernet Sauvignon and 17% Merlot, this beauty should age effortlessly for 20-25 years., Rustic and chewy, ... more

Harlan Estate Napa Valley Red Wine 2006

The 2006 Harlan Estate has turned out better than I originally predicted. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of creme de cassis, melted licorice, smoked meats, burning embers, and graphite. It has thrown off some of the tannic clout it displayed last year, revealing great balance. A ... more

Radio-Coteau Alberigi Pinot Noir 2007

Effusive and layered, the nose evokes a wide range of floral, fruity and earthy flavors such as mulberry, cherry cider, gardenia, cinnamon stick, matsutake mushroom, sous bois and cocoa powder. The powerful midpalate is showing some baby fat now, but its integrated acid structure portends a long cellar life. Perfumed ... more

Ilsley Pax Americana Petit Verdot 2004

100% Petit Verdot42 case productionGrapes for pax Americana are sourced from Ilsley Vineyards in the Stags Leap Distirct of California. Ilsley is located between Sinsky and Schafer vineyards on the Silverado trail. Originally planted by the Downey family prior to 1900, the Estate vineyard now consists of 17 ... more

Château Palmer Margaux 1982

The wine is adorned with a deep ruby color and a splash of garnet. The rich bouquet opens with notes of crushed black fruits, prunes, cinnamon, vanilla, gingerbread, bright tobacco, smoke and bay leaves. There is a beautiful blend of fruit and an expression of rare and noble tannins. The ... more

Château Pavie Saint-Emilion 2005

Château Pavie has diverse terroirs. Terroir typical of the Saint Emilion limestone plateau composed of clay-limestone soil on an asteriated limestone subsoil. Located at an altitude of approximately 85 metres above the Dordogne River - Terroir called “milieu de côte” (middle of the slope) located approximately 55 metres above the ... more

Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

The 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon is an amazing tour de force. Quality like this was rare, if not impossible to obtain in 2000. From bottle, the wine is performing even better than it did from cask. The color is an opaque black/ruby/purple, and the amazing aromatic concoction includes notes of melted ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1996

Beautiful golden yellow colour. The nose is concentrated and incomparably pure. It has classic fruit aromas (apricot, fig, and quince) as well as a marked citrus quality (grapefruit). The bouquet is also quite floral, which is very typical of Yquem. There are hints of oak (vanilla and a certain toastiness) ... more

Didier Dagueneau Pouilly Fumé Silex 2007

Silex, barrel-fermented and aged, is made from 35 to 65 year-old vines on the silex-rich soils which Dagueneau believes make the most structured, 'intellectual' Pouillys. It confirms Dagueneau's view that Sauvignon is one of the most complex and subtle grapes and that its wine are as noble as white Burgundies. more

Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf du Pape Chaupin 2006

This 100% Grenache vintage, located on the cold and late soil named Chapoin has been able to reach an optimum maturity thanks to ideal september climate conditions. The elevage showed flavors of red fruits and liquorice while keeping the soil-caracteristic smoothness et melted tannins. An elegant and powerful Grenache. more

Clos Saron Black Pearl Red 2003

Fairly dark color, although not nearly as opaque as the 00 and 01 vintages. Very aromatic and complex in the nose with a strong fruity intensity nicely layered by various spices (sage is the first to come to mind), and an earthy-mushroomy dimension. Medium-full bodied, richly flavored and well balanced ... more

Hundred Acre Ancient Way Vineyard Summer's Blocks Shiraz 2004

The wine is unmistakably Hundred Acre; Powerful, elegant, complex, packed with concentrated black fruit and layer upon layer of subtle spice, mocha and smoke nuances. This wine bears more resemblance to it’s sister wine than it does to any other Shiraz made before. more