Red wine list
Pinot Noir
2010 |
Williams Selyem, Burt Williams’ Morning Dew ranch, Anderson Valley |
170 |
Intriguing aromas of raspberry, cherry, cardamom, delicate rosewater notes, bright bing cherry, cranberry & earthy aromas. The palate has a true mineral note, with tart red fruit, spice, vanilla bean & truffle. |
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2010 |
Williams Selyem, Hirsch Vineyard, Sonoma Coast |
170 |
Aromas of wild raspberries, rainier cherries, cassis, Asian spices, créme brulee, truffles & forest floor, espresso, cola, & truffles. Intense flavors of berries and anise with a hint of wild game. |
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2010 |
Hirsch Vineyards, “San Andreas,” Estate, Sonoma Coast |
98 |
A wine of elegance, restraint, & a profoundly old-world fruit character. Upon opening, dark fruits, figs, pomegranate, orange blossom, & bergamot on the nose. On the palate, taut acidity, supple tannins and the restrained fruit of a cold vintage. |
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2010 |
Melville, Estate, Santa Rita Hills |
56 |
Fresh fruit aromatics of black cherry, black raspberry and blood orange mixed with nuances of sandalwood. |
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2010 |
Maranet, Russian River Valley |
68 |
Dark berry and cherry fruits with hints of cola, Asian spices and forest floor. |
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2010 |
Belle Glos, “Clark & Telephone”, Santa Maria Valley |
72 |
Aromas of cinnamon, caramel and hints of ginger-spiced tea. Brown spice and sweet oak flavors coat the mouth with layers of deep blueberry and strawberry. |
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2009 |
Cherry Pie, “Stanly Ranch”, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California |
96 |
Wisp of anise, dark bing cherries, blackberry, honey, and golden pastry roasting in the oven…Cherry Pie. |
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2008 |
Williams Selyem, Coastlands Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast |
165 |
Flavors of wild berries, Asian spice, espresso, wild flowers and forest floor. |
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2009 |
Merry Edwards, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California |
70 |
The nose has smokey, earthy hints with lush ripe berries, and aromatic tea leaves. On the palate lots of ripe berries, spice and a smooth finish. |
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2008 |
Merry Edwards, “Klopp Ranch”, Russian River Valley, California |
68 |
Allspice and juniper berries accenting a core of classic toasty, bramble-blackberry fruit. The palate is smooth and supple upon entry, becoming increasingly tarry and ripe with aeration. |
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2009 |
Hitching Post, “Cork Dancer”, Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County |
59 |
Lots of red berry fruit and spice, with a nice dose of oak, well structured and finely balanced. |
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2008 |
Bonaccorsi, Cargasacchi Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills |
98 |
Complex, dark plum & blueberry with a spicy palate. Plenty of fine grained tannin and dried herbs on the finish. |
Pacific Northwest Pinot Noir
2010 |
Alchemist, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
58. |
Aromas of ripe raspberries, cherries, coffee, and mocha. Graceful and elegant, with enveloping structure and spicy notes. |
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2009 |
Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
105 |
Medium to full-bodied wine with sweet tannin, low acidity and an intriguing bouquet of “foresty” underbrush red currants and black cherries. A hint of Asian spices give it an undeniable charm, silkness and velvety texture. |
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2009 |
WillaKenzie Estate, “Pierre Leon”, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
60 |
Aromas of dried cherries, dried rose petals, and sandalwood giving way to juicy black fruits, and violets as it opens. Full of black raspberries and cassis coupled with dark, musky, and woody tones to produce a long and memorable finish. (Certified Organic) |
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2008 |
Chehalem, “Reserve”, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
109 |
Dark berries and cherry preserves on the nose, with a strong undertone of baking spices. Sweet, silky and broad, with deep red and dark berry flavors, supple tannins and mounting spiciness. |
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2009 |
Domaine Drouhin, Willamette Valley, Oregon |
72 |
Deep and vibrant, with brilliant color and excellent clarity. Aromatically, quite open, even opulent-a mix of velvety rose petals, violets and spices. The texture is lush and mouth-coating, but well-balanced. Together, they provide definition and intensity, followed by refined, silky tannins with a quite long finish, and cherry notes. |
Merlot
2010 |
Pride Mountain, Napa/Sonoma |
85 |
This wine is not shy: heady notes of blueberry, blackberry, dried flowers, tobacco & spices, making it a delicate fragrant wine. |
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2008 |
Rombauer, Carneros |
66 |
Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. |
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2007 |
Paloma, Napa Valley |
108 |
Sumptuous, round, silky, offering plenty of berry fruit, mocha and chocolate undertones, big silky mouth feel, well balanced and a long spicy finish. |
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2007 |
Swanson Vineyards, Merlot, Oakville, California |
54 |
Ripe cassis and elegant black cherry on the nose, with a hint of spice and plum. Sweet toasty oak, overlaid with pure raspberry extract and black cherry. |
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2008 |
Duckhorn, Merlot, Napa Valley, California |
95 |
Lush layers of ripe plum and bright raspberry underscored by notes of sandalwood, walnut and spice. |
Cabernet Franc
2009 |
Raats, Cabernet Franc, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
62 |
Luscious blackberry, black cherry and plum with expressive notes of licorice, tobacco, coffee and spice. Silky tannins caress the palate, and hints of dark chocolate, mineral, and smoke come through on the palate. |
Bordeaux
2008 |
Petit Manou, Bordeaux, Medoc, France |
46 |
This is a beautifully ripe, medium bodied, fruity and intense wine with just enough polished tannins to add nuance to the smooth finish. |
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1990 |
Chateau Cls d’Estournel, St. Estephe, Bordeaux, France |
495 |
Flashy display of opulent Merlot (about 40% of the blend) mixed with ripe Cabernet Sauvignon this super-concentrated wine possesses a roasted herb, sweet, jammy black fruit-scented nose, with noteworthy opulence and succulence. |
Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends
2009 |
Forman Vineyards, Napa Valley |
125 |
Expressive dark red fruit, flower, mint, cinnamon, licorice & menthol. Juicy, silky finish. Prominent oak. |
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2009 |
Stags Leap Wine Cellars, “Fay” Vineyard, Napa |
110 |
Aromas of raspberry, sandalwood, vanilla & anise, with bright cherry notes. On the palate, nuances of vanilla & spice from careful aging in French oak barrels, lush, ripe tannins. |
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2010 |
Caymus, Napa Valley |
125 |
Layered with fruit components of ripe cherries, a bit of earth, spice & cola expanding to cocoa-like tannins in harmony with oak, fruit, & acidity. A balanced & harmonious wine. |
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2010 |
Plumpjack, Estate Cabernet, Napa |
135 |
A dense, opulent wine with great structure & balance. Notes of blackberry & cherry with intriguing threads of black pepper, mint, vanilla, & spice. |
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2010 |
Pride Mountain, Napa/Sonoma |
90 |
Loaded with ripe blackberries, cherry, plum, subtle tarry notes, dark chocolate. The palate is a mesh of velvety tannins with vibrant acidity & undulating layers of fruit, tobacco, & spice notes. |
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2010 |
Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley |
76 |
Rich layers of blackberry & cherry compote, great concentrated fruit beautifully complemented with barrel tones of vanilla & clove, with a good firm acid core. |
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2009 |
Hill Wine Company, Napa Valley |
56 |
Aromas of red and black fruits with notes of pepper and spice. A soft, silky mouth-feel. |
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2009 |
O’Shaughnessy, Howell Mountain |
125 |
All minerals & graphite and pure Howell Mountain. Layers of dark red fruits come to life, long finish. |
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2009 |
Sean Minor, Napa Valley |
49 |
Ripe cherry, cassis and blackberry aromas, hints of roasted coffee and earthy, spiciness on the palate. |
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2008 |
Burgess, Napa Valley |
72 |
Candied blackberry and black cherry greet the nose. Full bodied, with great backbone and structure. Black fruits, cassis, and condensed fruit yielding to spice, star anise, black pepper, leather, tobacco and a hint of cocoa powder. |
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2009 |
Lewis Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California |
150 |
Complex aromas of ripe boysenberry and dried currants. A kaleidoscope of sweet oak, toffee and tobacco. Natural acidity, moderate tannins and a bit of bakers chocolate. |
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2007 |
Altus, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, Californina |
130 |
The nose is lush and generous with huckleberry, blueberry, creme de cassis, crushed rocks, and cinnamon. The palate is a seamless fabric of acidity, wood and tannins |
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1998 |
Dunn Vineyards, “Howell Mountain”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |
146 |
Bright ruby color, cassis, minerals and mint on the nose. Juicy with vibrant flavors of dark berries and licorice firmly tannic and quite a long finish. |
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2007 |
Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, California |
90 |
Mild black currant bouquet with a hint of oak, medium bodied, balanced and smooth. Tasty plum and black raspberry with hints of green and black pepper, round tannins accented with vanilla. |
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2003 |
Corison, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California |
60 |
Luscious bing cherry and plum chutney fruit, rich and complex with undertones of cocoa, nutmeg, white pepper and “Rutherford dust”. Lush with gentle, mouth-coating tannins, nicely balanced. |
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2008 |
Whitehall Lane, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California |
60 |
Wonderful fruit flavors balance beautifully with pleasing flavors of plum, blackberry and creamy oak. |
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2006 |
Neal Family, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California |
72 |
Dark fruit flavors, very well balanced acids and tannins. This vintage is packed with intense fruit aromas of cherry, blackberry, cassis and sweet oak. |
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2010 |
Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California |
39 |
Rich, ripe and focused with juicy blackberry and cherry fruit, cocoa and hints of mint, tied together with a creamy french vanilla middle and lingering finish, fun, approachable and food friendly. |
Tempranillo
2010 |
Odisea, “The Temp,” Clement Hills, Ca |
44 |
Dark & Complex. Spicy with layered fruit & a long, lingering finish. |
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2006 |
Beronia, Reserva, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain |
45 |
Fruity aromas of cranberry and currant. On the palate a good balance of cinnamon, red fruit and spices. |
Zinfandel
2011 |
A. Rafanelli, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County |
65 |
Jammy Berry fruit jumps forward with a delicious carmelization and spiciness. Wonderfully balanced mouthfeel glides over the palate. |
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2009 |
Turley, “Fredericks Vineyard,” Sonoma Valley |
110 |
Concentrated with notes of plum, flowers, & spice. Tastes of blueberry cobbler & kirsch, bold & intense. |
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2007 |
Turley, “Ueberroth Vineyard,” Paso Robles |
125 |
Flavors of blackberry, blueberry, violet & pepper. Compellingly juicy & penetrating. Good acidity. |
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2007 |
Turley, “Salvador Vineyard,” Contra Costa County |
125 |
High-toned aromas of musky blackberry & pepper. Juicy & firm. Finishes firmly tannic & long. |
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2011 |
Seghesio Family Vineyards, Sonoma County |
50 |
Spicy, lush black fruit coupled with briary and raspberry flavors. Balanced & elegantly structured. |
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2009 |
Sbragia, “Gino’s Vineyard”, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County |
58 |
Ripe flavors of blueberry and blackberry, complemented by aromas of violet and cedar. Very fine tannins and a silky, elegant finish. |
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2010 |
Primaterra, Primitivo, Puglia, Italy |
28 |
Richly fruited wine that has flavors of blackberry, cherry and raspberry with a hint of spice. |
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2010 |
Joel Gott, Zinfandel, California |
37 |
Flavors of licorice, plum, bing cherries and blackberries with a deep, long finish. |
Syrah/Shiraz
2011 |
Tablas Creek, Patelin de Tablas, Paso Robles, California |
42 |
Dark fruit, mineral & spice of Syrah, with brightness & fresh acidity of Grenache & the structure meatiness of Mourvedre. |
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2009 |
Donkey & Goat, Fenaughty Vineyard, Syrah, El Dorado, California |
79 |
Tobacco, earth and herbs intermingled with violets. Red fruits like cherry, plum and raspberry tickle the palate. Long, firmly structured yet smooth tannins coat the mouth. |
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2009 |
Justin, Syrah, Paso Robles, California |
50 |
Bramble characters such as boysenberry and blackberry coat your mouth with sweet fruit. Layers of spice, nutmeg and caramel segue into a finish that is rich and textured with soft supple tannins. |
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2006 |
Penfold, “Grange”, South Australia |
510 |
Satsuma plum conserve alongside rhubarb, aniseed, fennel, with liqueur chocolate shyly awaiting mid-palate, with a definite tannin structure from the oak, but balanced, firm and polished. |
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2009 |
Lewis Cellars, “Alec Blend”, Syrah/Merlot/Cabernet Sauv., Napa Valley, California |
95 |
Sappy black cherry and blueberry fruits are injected with clove and vanilla oak spice and traces of truffle and sandalwood. |
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2007 |
E.Gugial, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Valley, France |
52 |
Medium bodied, spicy, red fruits, strawberry, cherry cola with delicate oak aromas and dusty tannins. |
Red Blends
2010 |
Feraud-Brunel, Cotes du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France |
36 |
Dark plum skin & blackberry fruit flavors, buttressed by notes of ganache & cocoa powder, with a smoky medium-weight finish. |
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2010 |
Banshee, “Mordecai,” Proprietary Red Blend, California |
52 |
Thirteen varieties, spiciness, bright red fruit & an intriguing nose. Think of it as a marriage between Bordeaux & Rhone, consummated in California |
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2010 |
Domaine de Pierredon, “Signargues,” Cote du Rhone, Rhone Valley, France |
36 |
Neither fined nor filtered, this is a savory, mouth-filling blend of old vine Grenache & Mourvedre. |
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2008 |
La Montesa, Ganacha/Tempranillo/Mazuelo, Rioja, Spain |
42 |
Complex aromas of syrup-covered cherries, fresh nectarines, quince paste & delicate notes of wood, white pepper, & flint. On the palate soft tannins presented over a foundation of mixed berries, blood oranges, & dark chocolate. |
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2010 |
Jean-Luc Colombo, “Les Abeilles,” Cotes du Rhone, Cornas, France |
24 |
Intriguing aromas and flavors of red fruit, licorice, & spice against a backdrop of smooth, silky tannins. |
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2008 |
La Montesa, Garnacha/Tempranillo/Mazuelo, Rioja, Spain |
41 |
Complex aromas of syrup-covered cherries, fresh nectarines, quince paste and delicate notes of wood, white pepper, and flint. On the palate soft tannins presented over a foundation of mixed berries, hints of white pepper, blood oranges and dark chocolate. |
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NV |
The Messenger, “Telegram”, Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Malbec/Petit Verdot, California |
28 |
Bright raspberry tickled by vanilla and with a chewy mouth feel. |
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2008 |
Palazzo Della Torre, “Allegrini”, Corvina/Rondinella/Sangiovese, Veneto, Italy |
44 |
Slightly dried grape clusters are added to fermentation to add extra concentration and depth. Deep, dark, rich and delicious. |
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2008 |
Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du Pape, Rhone Valley France |
150 |
13 grape varieties are allowed: Mouvedre and Grenache 30% each, Syrah 10%, Counoise 10%, Cinsault 5%, the rest divided amongst the remaining; Vaccarese, Terret Nois, Muscardin, Picardan, Bourboulenc and Roussane. Aromas of raspberry, dried flowers and spice cake. Ripe and very sleek, with a dense core of cassis, blackberry and anise framed by violets. |
Nebbiolo
2008 |
GAJA, Barbaresco, Piedmonte, Italy |
375 |
Sensual in it’s complexity, with aromas of forest fruits, plums, licorice, mineral & coffee. Long complex finish with fine, silk-like tannins & good acidity; dense structure, full of super-ripe fruit. |
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2005 |
Paolo Scavino, “Bric del Fiasc”, Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy |
185 |
This is a huge, muscular wine showing a decidely fruit-drive, fresh style. The purity of fruit is remarkable. |
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2007 |
Producttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco, Piedmonte, Italy |
68 |
Smoke, barbecue and tar emerge from the nose of this ethereal and elegant Barbaresco. Delicate fruity notes of pressed wild berries and white cherry. The wine is tart and fresh with drying tannins and a polished feel. |
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2007 |
La Spinetta, “Gallina”, Barbaresco, Piedmonte, Italy |
240 |
A splendid bouquet of currant & black cherry fruit, laced with bittersweet cocoa & notes of dried thyme. Focused & appealing with layers of cherry, currant, tobacco, & spice. |
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2005 |
La Spinetta, “Starderi”, Barbaresco, Piedmonte, Italy |
240 |
Plush aromas of milk chocolate, cherry, blackberry, Indian spice and anise seed. This is a linear and elegant wine with a floral-herbaceous finish that works beautifully with the wine’s natural acidity and firmness. |
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2005 |
Altare, Cerretta, Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy |
200 |
Classic aromatics that show a touch of vanilla, dominated by rose petals, a bit of roast meatiness and herbs. Exhibits a sweet/sour contrast that is refreshing with high toned raspberry fruit and finely grained tannins. |
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2010 |
Ettore Germano, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmonte, Italy |
56 |
Aromas of red fruits, spices and dried flowers; sweet, velvety and perfumed in the mouth with raspberry and floral flavors. A complex and highly aromatic wine that finishes with fine tannins and excellent length. |
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2007 |
Oddero, Barolo, La Morra, Piedmonte, Italy |
88 |
Classic tarry, earthy Barolo aroma and flavors, with a long finish. Totally harmonious; a lovely wine. |
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2005 |
Sandrone, Cannubi Boschis, Barolo, Piedmonte, Italy |
250 |
Blueberry aromas, with sweet tobacco and mahogany, full-bodied, rich and powerful with plum pudding and milk chocolate flavors and sweet notes of French oak that linger on the finish. |
Barbera
2007 |
Cascina Val del Prete, “Carolina”, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmonte, Italy |
76 |
Vibrant, full-bodied, and assertive. Toasty balanced oak and berry fruit with a rustic velvety finish. One of the best wines made in Italy today. Huge palate, perfect balance, incredible wine. |
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2010 |
Marchesi de Barolo, Maraia, Barbera Monterrato, Piedmonte, Italy |
30 |
Fresh and intense; infused with scents of wild berries and hints of vanilla. Medium-full bodied it expands in a warm, robust flavor that is attractively assertive and well-balanced. |
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2009 |
Massolino, Barbera d’Alba, Piedmonte, Italy |
55 |
Thanks to it’s structure and concentration, it offers the palate sensations that only great wines can give; it reveals a decisive character in the smoothness created by the ripe grapes. |
Sangiovese
2009 |
Querceto Di Castellina, L’Aura, Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy |
44 |
Traditionally made, this wine is full of cherry fruit, earth and cedar. |
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2001 |
Palazzo, “Alcineo”, Tuscany, Italy |
68 |
Hailing from vineyards just below the walled medieval town of Montalcino, this is basically declassified Brunello, with a spicy, cedary nose, hints of strawberry, cherry and leather. Delicate ripeness and long finish. |
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2007 |
Antinori, Tignanello, Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauv./Cabernet Franc, Tuscany, Italy |
157 |
The original Super Tuscan, produced exclusively from a 116-acre vineyard site at Antinon’s Tignanello Estate. Complex structure and long persistent flavors with hints of chocolate, huckleberries and black plums. |
Red Burgundy
2009 |
Vincent Girardin, “Cuvee Saint-Vincent”, Bourgogne, Meursault, France |
48 |
Charming with noticeable structure. Dark fruit and berries roll across the palate and are picked up by just the right amount of tannins and earthiness. |
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2009 |
Domaine Faiveley, Mercury, A Nuits-Saint-Georges, Cote-d’Or, France |
50 |
Beautiful dark ruby color. The nose opens with notes of fresh fruit and spices. This wine offers a round fruity attack, then unveils fine and silky tannins. Very well balanced. |
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2009 |
Domaine Lucien Muzard et Fils, Champs Claude, Santenaly, Cote du Beaune, France |
55 |
A very subtle wood influence can be discerned on the fresh and bright rid pinot fruit nose laced with obvious warm, earth and underbrush nuances. This wine shows Santenay’s telltale streak of iron, and minerality underlying deliciously long, juicy, Pinot Noir fruit.
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2007 |
Domaine de la Romanee Conti, “Richebourg”, Grand Cru, France |
799 |
One of DRC’s top wines, exotic nose, fresh, bright, silky texture, tons of sweet red fruits, spice and a hint of sweet herbs on the finish. |
Malbec
2010 |
Catena, Mendoza, Argentina |
40 |
Deep aromas of ripe red & dark fruits are joined by delicate violet & lavender notes, with traces of vanilla & mocha. Flavors of blueberries & blackberries with a touch of leather & cinnamon. |
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2011 |
Layer Cake, Mendoza, Argentina |
40 |
Black fruit, silky cocoa, black spice and cream wrapped around blackberry, cherry and ripe plum. |
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2010 |
Catalpa, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, |
40 |
Aromas of blackberries, violets and raisins, with hints of coffee and tobacco. Rich, long finish with round tannins. |
St. Laurent
2009 |
Weingut J. Reinisch, St. Laurent, Thermenregion, Austria |
50 |
Medium bodied, dark fruit, cherries and a long, lingering finish. |
Aglianico
2009 |
Contrade di Taurasi, Aglianico, Taurasi, Campania, Italy |
52 |
Aromas of sultry leather, lavender, & bittersweet chocolate. Firm tannins on the palate, with layers of complexity & freshness. |