Olivier Leflaive Saint Aubin En Remilly 2006

Saint Aubin 1er Cru 'En Remilly' is just above and west of the Grand Crus of Puligny-Montrachet at the summit of the same hillside. With very good exposure (southwestern), this slope has been planted in Chardonnay for 20 years, and is now regaining its former place long after the devastation ... more

Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar and dark chocolate transition to rich expressions of black fruit, vanilla and brown spices on the palate as ripe supple tannins linger throughout the extracted and long finish. more

Dominus Napa Valley Red 2005

Dominus 2005 is dark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao. The entry is both powerful and supple, spherical in quality. Perfectly ripe, the enveloped tannins are firm, round and elegant. Black fruit and licorice ... more

Château Phelan Segur St. Estephe 2003

A well-structured wine that also is elegant and supple. Manually harvested and selective hand sorting ensures only the finest fruit is used. Fermentation in stainless steel. Aged for about 18 months in barrels crafted by the highly regarded tonnellier (and next door neighbor) M. Berger. 30-40% of the barrels are ... more

Gaja Darmagi 2000

Intense, deep red, almost black. Opulent layers of concentrated fruit. Though very Cabernet in character, Darmagi owes its distinctive, austere personality to the unique terroir of Barbaresco. Excellent fruit with strong cassis flavors and impressive power on the palate carry through to the long finish with persistent soft tannins. Great ... more

Gaja Sori Tildin 2000

The eight-acre Sori Tildin vineyard was acquired by Gaja family in 1934 and today produces one of Gaja's single-vineyard Langhe Nebbiolo D.O.C. wines. The word Sori means a hilltop with a southern exposure; Tildin was the nickname of Angelo Gaja's grandmother, Clotilde Rey. more

E. Guigal Cote Rotie Brune et Blonde 2001

Eye: Dark ruby red. Nose : Spices, red berries and delicate oak aromas. Palate: Round soft tannins. Aromas of rasberry, blackberry and vanilla. Overall: Balance between scarcely perceptible acidity and tannins which add ageing potential and softened by long ageing in oak. more

Alvaro Palacios Les Terrasses 2003

Les Terrasses is made from 40% Garnacha, 40% Carinena and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has ripe fresh flavors of black cherries, blackberries and plums with coffee accents. Smooth and graceful with a long and fruity finish! more

Château Duhart-Milon Pauillac 2005

2005 was the fourth consecutive year to have rainfall deficit, but the drought began very early, at the end of May, which allowed the vine to adapt itself by reducing its leaves. The very hot weather in June and July gave way to progressively cooler weather in August and the ... more

Château Carbonnieux Pessac Leognan 2005

Traditional methods. The quality of the soil is enhanced by fertilizing with organic vegetable and animal waste. The wine is clarified by fresh egg whites and spends 20-22 months aging in barrels. more

Prevail Back Forty 2003

A classic Bordeaux-style wine, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grapes are grown on low-yielding vines on a 40 acre block on the back side of RockRise Mountain in Alexander Valley. Affectionately called Back Forty, the wine displays deep aromatics of ripe blackberry and cherry with a rich mouthfeel that is beautifully ... more

Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta 2004

Color: Deep ruby with purple shadows. Nose: Very fresh and intense pure fruit. Aromas of ripe blueberries and concentrated black fruit dominate on an inviting, full and complex nose. Mouth: Plum on the palate, with toasty oak supporting firm acidity and integrated tannins. An elegant, well balanced, wine with deep, ... more