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Our Wines
RP – Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) ● WS – Wine Spectator ● IWC – International Wine Cellar (Stephen Tanzer) ● JH - James Halliday ● WE - Wine Enthusiast ● W & S - Wine & Spirits
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The Foreign Affair Winery "Dream" Blend, 2008A wonderful deep purple colour hints at this wines focus on the nose, showing blackcurrant, plum, blackberry and cocoa. On the palate, it is soft and supple, with sustained and well integrated flavours of red and black cherry, blueberry, vanilla, and coffee. Rich and soft tannins provide an exceptional ... read more.
Magpie Estates "The Black Sock" Mourvedre, 2008An intense nose: meaty and spicy with dense black fruits and some toasty oak. It’s a big dense wine. Savoury and meaty with black pepper and spice. A touch of creamy oak on the finish makes this appealing now, although it is sure to develop. Complex and long. Great with game, red meats, casseroles ... read more.
Two Hands "The Lucky Country" Rose, 2010The 2010 Lucky Country Rose has strawberry aromas with an undercurrent of cherry and fresh herbs. These characters flow onto the palate with crisp acidity resulting in a fun, refreshing and light bodied Aussie Rose. This tasty wine is perfect for a summer lunch, with grilled shrimps or on its own anytime.
Two Hands "The Lucky Country" Shiraz, 2009COLOUR: Very deep crimsonAROMA: Aroma of cedar, vanilla, toasted oak, dark chocolate, plum and spice PALATE: This is an intense wine that throws huge mouthfuls of rich, ripe fruits. A mouth-filling palate with flavours of spice, black pepper and cedar overlaid with vanilla and licorice. Fine grained ... read more.
Magpie Estates “The Call Bag” Grenache Mourvedre, 2007Aged 22 months in oak and new oak is deliberately fairly minimal- around 15% both French and American. The majority is aged in a variety of 1-5 year old barrels, again both French and American. Classic cinnamon and clove spice on the nose. Ripe black cherry and plum too. The palate displays a real savoury ... read more.
Closson Chase Aberdeen Chardonnay, 2008A warm and luxurious wine, full of drama and complexity, but still wearing the youth of the vines. Straw coloured with aromas of poached pear, canned peach, even moving into tropical fruit notes. Deftly painted with oak, buttered toast and cream. Well integrated with a seamless palate, full in the mouth, long warm finish.
Tolaini SOC Agricola SRL Al Passo, 2007RP▪92 The wine exhibits an intense and enticing bouquet of ripe fruits and spicy oak that leads to a balanced medium-bodied palate with ripe fruit and fresh acidity. While Al Passo drinks well upon release, it has potential for several years of bottle development.
Tolaini SOC Agricola SRL Al Passo, 2007RP▪92 The wine exhibits an intense and enticing bouquet of ripe fruits and spicy oak that leads to a balanced medium-bodied palate with ripe fruit and fresh acidity. While Al Passo drinks well upon release, it has potential for several years of bottle development.
Cantina Terlano Andriano Rubeno Lagrein , 2009G&M▪88 This garnet-red wine has hues of violet purple. The aroma is intense of berries and violet flowers. In the mouth the wine is silky soft and round with a hint of spice, it is full-bodied with nicely integrated tannins and a persistent elegant finish.
Two Hands Angels Share Shiraz, 2009Dark black. The nose shows lifted notes of spice, followed by an amalgam of fresh espresso, rich chocolate, dark cherries and freshly roasted almonds. The mouthfeel is long, dense and coating with luscious liquorice, mocha, spice and blackberry flavours. With more fruit weight and tannin than previous ... read more.
Glaymond Asif Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009Wonderful crimson red colour. A brightly perfumed nose showing flavours of mulberry, blackcurrant and violets. A sensuous full bodied palate with incredible fruit concentration, notes of rose perfume and cedar spice. Tight, fine grained tannins coat the full length of the palate leaving behind a long ... read more.
Brovia Barbera D'alba DOC Sori Del Drago, 2008RP▪90 It is a traditional and very pleasant Barbera. A kind of wine for drinking everyday. The colour is ruby, pleasantly intense. The scent is vinous, fresh and fruity. Full bodied with soft tannins and a long finish. This wine is particularly suitable with all dishes, particularly hot Piemontese ... read more.
Brovia Barolo Brovia, 2005RP▪88-90 Brilliant ruby red colour with garnet rims. The bouquet opens with hints of dried roses, crushed prunes, to then reveal suggestions of woodland flowers, liquorice and spices. A wine of great and youthful exuberance. A floral, spiced nose and attractive sweet dark fruit on a medium-bodied, classic frame.
Brovia Barolo Ca' Mia, 2007RP▪95+ and RP▪95+ A very complete and long aging wine from a great vineyard of Serralunga d'Alba. The colour is intense ruby red. The smell is intense, pleasant, balanced and spicy with a bouquet of plums, cedar, tobacco, liquorice, soy and floral notes. The taste is full bodied, concentrated ... read more.
Brovia Barolo Cru Villero, 2006A classic powerful and full-bodied wine from a historical vineyard of Castiglione Falletto. The colour is intense ruby red with a light presence of orange reflections. The smell is elegant, intense, pleasant , balanced and with a hint of withered roses, plums, minerals, tobacco, liquorice, smoke and ... read more.
Sangervasio Bianco, 2010Good structure, intense straw yellow with white fruit aromas (apple) and tropical ones (pineapple), followed by the Chardonnay sweet spicy note. Rich mineral taste.
Krupp Brothers Black Bart Syrah, 2006WS▪90 A brilliant crimson red color. Aromas of mocha, black raspberries and pepper that lead to a full-fl avored palate of currants, blackberries, pepper and spice closing with a long, memorable fi nish. Serve with Kona crusted dry aged sirloin with caramelized shallot butter. Drink now through 2016.
Archipel Bordeaux Blend, 2005RP▪93 Ripe aromas of cassis, black cherry and cedar open to background notes of black licorice and cocoa. The palate mirrors the aromas amidst a rich, firmly structured texture and lengthy finish. The 2006 Archipel is a superb accompaniment to grilled red meats, sausages, hearty stews and aged ... read more.
Château Barrabaque Bordeaux, 2005Our 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon possesses a fragrant bouquet of black and red cherry, clove and cassis notes. Its ripe dark fruit and chocolate flavors are enhanced by hints of sage, coffee and smoky oak on the midpalate and supported by round tannins for a long, lingering finish. Pair this elegant Cabernet ... read more.
Mischief and Mayhem Bourgogne Chardonnay, 2009Pale straw in colour with a touch of gold. Beautifully clean, pure, mid-intensity nose of ripe melon, lemon zest, white peach, lychee and honeycomb, with traces of baked apple and shortbread.Lovely freshness in the mouth and excellent cleansing acidity with notes of pear, apple and lime with a beautiful ... read more.
Two Hands Brave Faces Shiraz Grenache, 2010COLOUR: A deep black core with a red edge in the glassAROMA: This bursts forth with complex aromas of mint, herb, cedar, fresh cherries, lavendar, potpourri, warm oil, smoke and wet barkPALATE: The palate starts very brooding with layers across the palate of juicy and generous fruits. There is a cut ... read more.
Azienda Agricola Pian Dell'Orino Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, 2004RP▪94 The wine remains primary at this stage, and its full range of aromas and flavors have yet to emerge, but the sheer pedigree of this Brunello is unmistakable. The elegant refined finish lasts an eternity, and subtle notes of menthol, spices, licorice and leather add final notes of complexity.
La Fortuna Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG, 2004RP▪92 Of grand visual impact via its extreme concentration of ruby red, noted fruity scents of cherry and blackberries with elegant traits of balsamic and spices. The flavour reflects the growth area which the power, the strength of this wine is equilibrated by the tannic acid that will assist ... read more.
Ferré I Catasús Brut Reserva Cava, NVPale yellow with some bright and greenish reflections. Rosary and fine bubbles. Elegant aroma, with pastries and fruit toasted notes. Pleasant mouth attack, with velvety mouth feel, also notes of toast and vanilla from aging and white fruit. The finish is long and persistent, with tones of ripe fruit.
Champagne Tarlant Brut Zero, NVRP▪89 The colour is golden with green reflections, Bubbles crystalline and sharp. The nose is intense, with the molten fragrances of white flowers (acacia, lime) and of Queen of the rennets. Original flavour of Chardonnay, Frank and very pure. The palate appears mineral and silky, with the nuances ... read more.
The Foreign Affair Winery Cabernet Franc, 2007The appassimento process has created a wine that shows mounds of body and complexity. Subtle nuances of marzipan and ginseng are present amongst a back drop of sour cherry, cocoa, coffee and leathery notes. Christmas cake and brandy-chocolate are framed by a wonderfully balancing acidity, leading to ... read more.
The Foreign Affair Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Ice Wine, 2008With a wonderfully salmon colour, this very rich Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine is filled with rasberry, strawberry, and plum jam aromas, with lighter accents of rhubarb, and floral honey. Perfectly balanced sweetness and acidity make a fresh and fruity papalte of ripe pomegranate, blackcurrant and mineral ... read more.
Bodega y Cavas de Weinert Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005Made from grapes harvested in the exceptional district of Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza, this singular wine evinces all the outstanding characteristics for which this famous Bordeaux grape is worl wide famous. Its rich, dark ruby tones, its intense aroma and its flavours, elegant and complex, combine to produce ... read more.
Lillypilly Estates Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008Ripe, luscious fruit aged in French oak makes this wine beautiful for drinking now. With a nose of bright red fruit and undertones of plum, the palate follows through with soft tannins and hints of ripe red berries blended in subtle complexity not often found in a wine of this price point.
Closson Chase CCV Chardonnay VQA, 2009Fermented and aged in barrel for 16 months, this blend of both our north and south vineyards speaks to the emerging character of the Closson Chase Chardonnays. Fruit forward, nose with notes of firm fresh pear, lemon peel and a hint of green apple. Great acidity rounded by softer oak lees, flavors of ... read more.
Closson Chase CCV Pinot Noir VQA, 2009As they start to dig their roots more deeply into the remarkable limestone soils of Hillier, our pinot noir vines are offering better and better results, as this solid vintage demonstrates. The remarkable balance achieved in our 2009 pinots, thanks to some well-timed heat and sunshine, is obvious from ... read more.
Domaine de Vauroux Chablis, 2009Aromatic with clean mineral notes and hints of citrus. The palate is medium bodied with crisp, appley acidity, tight, pure fruit flavours of white peach and pears finished with a classic, steely, dry finish. Stylish.
Camelot Chardonnay, 2008Displays bright apple and tropical fruit aromas with creamy, toasty oak tones adding complexity. Fruit-forward apple, pear and citrus flavours coat the palate while oak nuances add interest and sur lie character enriches the finish. Pair it with seafood and chicken dishes, game hens, pork roast and cream sauce pastas.
Josef Chromy Chardonnay, 2009Classic example of New World cool-climate Chardonnay. Aromas of apricot, coconut, pear, biscuits and cream corn really come to the fore. Dry, very rich and flavourful with plentiful oak and a seam of acidity that brings the whole package into near-perfect alignment. Full bodied with a very long and stylish ... read more.
Littorai Wines Charles Heintz Sonoma Chardonnay, 2009WS▪94 Light lemon-green in the glass with generous aromas of spiced yellow apple, lemon, St. André triple-cream cheese and oak. In the mouth, the wine is dry and has medium-plus body with texture coming from both light, barrel-derived tannins and sur lie aging. The wine is fresh, but not ... read more.
Domaine Valmont de Peronny Chateauneaf du Papes, 2010Eye : Appearance, deep and intense, pretty vermilion robe… This show the fantastic concentration of our wine.Nose : Nose, powerful and complex, red fruit with hints of light spicy notes. We can distinguish blackcurrant, mulberry, raspberry, and a fine note of pepper.Palate : On the palate, straight ... read more.
Stonestreet Wines Christopher's Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006WE▪92 Christopher’s Cabernet Sauvignon comes from block 82, which at 2,400 feet, is the highest elevation block on the estate. Its meager, rocky soils coupled with maritime breezes, ample sunshine and the inversions layer’s magic touch result in a complex spice profile (juniper, star ... read more.
Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulee de Serrant, 1995A Coulée de Serrant is different from all the other white wines in the world. It is a true monument, and leaves no one cold. The grapes come from the steepest and best site with the oldest vines. They are a gleaming gold, with exotic aromas of a particular clarity, and added to this is a complex ... read more.
Domaine Ostertag Clos Mathis Riesling, 2009Tangy acidity frames this modest white, with the fresh, anise-like character of Thai basil accenting the white peach, cantaloupe and lemon peel. Fresh and lively, with a moderate finish
Collefrisio Collefrisio di Collefrisio, 2006Dark garnet-red colour with bluish reflections. The bouquet shows aromas of berries, blackberry, pomegranate, marasca cherry, black truffle, hints of spices, pepper and cloves. On the palate soft, velvety, long, great structure, on the finish rich sensations of cocoa.
Jean Luc Colombo Cotes du Rhone Les Abeilles, 2010Intense purple, bright. Seductive nose of small red fruits, coriander, and bay leaf. Fresh and silky, the aromas follow through on to the mouth and are prolonged by notes of liquorice and spices. A friendly, supple wine with well rounded tannins with good persistence.
Chateau Roquegrave Cru Bourgeois, 2003Light red with a pronounced barnyard and earthy bouquet. A medium bodied wine with a fruity entrance, accompanied with apparent prune and jammy flavour, lighter at the beginning and accentuated at the middle palate. Beautiful colour, rich tannin and good body. The intensity of its tannin and acidity ... read more.
Quinta de Ventozelo DOC Douro, 2008Appearance: Good concentration of deep red colour.Nose: Hints of wood with vanilla balsamic fragrances.Mouth: Medium-bodied, sweet powerful tannins with a delicate finish.
Brovia Dolcetto d'Alba DOC Vignaville, 2008The Solatio is a wine produced only in the excellent vintages. No matter if it is Solatio or Ciabot del Re, the wine is obtained from a careful selection of grapes and a small quantity of production in vineyard. The colour is ruby, intense and impenetrable. The nose is intense and balanced, with floral ... read more.
Clarendon Hills Domaine Clarendon Syrah, 2009Colour: Black, purpled crimson. Vibrant intensity.Nose: A delightful kaleidoscope of elegant yet seductively brooding array of characters. Pure black and blue fruit weaves through a wildly refined fabric of crushed rock minerals, roast meats and olive tapenade, all the while fresh ginger edges add riveting ... read more.
Bodegas Krontiras Dona Silvina Malbec, 2008Colour: Attractive Red ColourBouquet: Fruity Bouquet and Vanilla Notes.Flavour: Perfect Balance amoung fruit, alcohol and wood. Tannins are soft, we;;-structured and with a pleasant finish.
Darioush Duel Cabernet Shiraz, 2007RP▪91 Creme de cassis, cola nut and sweet blackberry aromas comprise a fragrant introduction to 2006 Duel. The wines rich, supple and earthy core is enveloped by decadently layered flafours of bittersweet chocolate and dark French roast. Undertones of nutmeg and cedar are revealed in the long, polished finish.
Noon Eclipse, 2010Attractive fruit and spice aromas waft up from the tasting bench offering a sense of youth and promise. A more refined structure is one of the first things we notice about this wine compared to other Eclipse vintages which were influenced by heatwaves (2008) and drought (2007). This vintage has more ... read more.
Black Hills Estate Syrah, 2009An exuberant wine with aromas of raspberry, cherry cola, blackberry and chocolate tantalizing the nose. On the palate this silky smooth wine reveals great complexity with notes of charred meat, mocha and cigar box. All in all a full bodied, balanced wine with integrated tannins, rich mouth feel and a nice long finish.
Two Hands Fool's Paradise Barbera, 2010COLOUR: Magenta/RedAROMA: Fresh and lively, it jumps from the flass full of juicy, slightly candied red berries and plums. Floral notes and roses also dominate. The aromas continue to change in waves, showing notes of chocolate, peppery spice, fresh meats and underlying ash-like savoury characteristics.PALATE: ... read more.
Domaine Rene Bouvier Gevrey Chambertin La Justice, 2008Attractive berry and dark fruit with a lifted floral note on the nose. The palate is soft, approachable and dry, and offers a nice depth of dark fruit, integrated wood and floral tones, with a touch of sweetness to the fruit in the centre. A very nice length. Cellar this for 3+ years or enjoy it tonight ... read more.
Domaine Barmes-Buecher Gewurtztraminer Siberberg, 2004RP▪90 COLOUR: intense golden yellow.NOSE: super ripe fruits, floral, evolving towards minerality.PALATTE: begins fat and sweetish, then very mineral with plenty of power. Exotic notes, passion fruit. Finely balanced with a long finish.
Jeanneret Wines Grenache Shiraz, 2006The Grenache Shiraz, is made solely from the immaculate fruit of Jim and Coralie Jones' 'Stanley Ridge' vineyard, situated at the northern end of the Clare Valley. Jim's gnarled, old Grenache bush vines are grown without water and produce low-yielding crops of excellent flavour and colour - His Shiraz ... read more.
Jeanneret Wines Grenache Shiraz, 2006The Grenache Shiraz, is made solely from the immaculate fruit of Jim and Coralie Jones' 'Stanley Ridge' vineyard, situated at the northern end of the Clare Valley. Jim's gnarled, old Grenache bush vines are grown without water and produce low-yielding crops of excellent flavour and colour - His Shiraz ... read more.
Penley Estate Gryphon Merlot, 2009Deep cherry red in colour with a brick red hue. The bouquet is rich and complex with hints of violets, plums, a touch of spice and red cherries. The French oak is restrained and well integrated. Medium bodied with a strong mid palate of rich red berry and savoury black olive notes. The texture is soft ... read more.
Langmeil Hangin’ Snakes Shiraz Viognier, 2008JH▪88 Color: Very deep crimson with purple huesNose: Lifted, Sweet, Satsuma Plum, Rasberry and Peach aromas dominate with hints of Biscuity French OakPalate: Lovely Sweet Fruit gives a Full, Rich Mouthfeel and is balanced by Briary Spice and Fine Drying Tannins. The combination brings about ... read more.
Penley Estate Hyland Shiraz, 2008The colour is deep purple with a strong ruby red hue. The aroma is varietal with a complex of berry ripeness with huge intensity reflecting the vintage conditions. Strong lifted aromas of ripe berry and spice, with complex savoury elements and some smoky oak. The flavour is rich and strong ripe berries ... read more.
Hazyblur Kangaroo Island Shiraz, 2006RP▪92 Deep purple. The aroma is of freshly ground coffee and warm freshly baked fruit cake. It is both fully ripe and concentrated. This intensity follows through on to the palate with the same mocha overtones and long fi ne grained tannins that are firmly structured.
Pelton House Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005Dark violet. Ripe cherry, cassis and licorice aromas display excellent depth and energy. Smooth and velvety, with succulent dark fruit flavors, supple tannins and gentle herb and underbrush accents. Finishes ripe but with impressive freshness and clarity. Plenty seductive now but I’d bet on this ... read more.
Bodegas Ondalan Laudo, 2010Fine and bright, cherry colour, medium layer. Attractive on the nose, fresh, clean and elegant, reminiscent of black plumbs, strawberries and blackberries. On the palate it is pleasant and fruity, fresh, with the right acidity, showing a medium structure body.
Chateau Guilhem Le Chardonnay, 2010Beautiful pale yellow with pretty green lights. Intense nose with white fruits and butter brioche. Excellent and velvet in the mouth with orange blossom and acacia fritter notes. At the finish white fruit again with grilled notes.
Stonestreet Wines Legacy, 2007RP▪93 The 2007 vintage of Legacy is led by Cabernet Sauvignon which makes up 86% of the blend and is from both hillside and mountain vineyards in the Alexander Valley. The mountain vineyards reach up to 2,400 feet in elevation and are planted on our Alexander Mountain Estate. Higher altitude creates ... read more.
Clarendon Hills Liandra Mourvedre, 2007RP▪93 and G&M▪91 The wine offers a composed and finely presented aroma of dried stone fruit, spring flowers and contrasting bitter chocolate. The loose, sandy soils of the Liandra vineyard reflect an exuberance and flair within the varietal profile. Roman looks to present the seductive ... read more.
Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz, 2009COLOUR: Black with magenta hues. AROMA: A high impact bouquet of blue to black fruits such as, blueberry, blackberry and Satsuma plum. The aromas are complex and laden with vanilla, charcuterie, mocha and subtle spices.PALATE: Concentrated and intense with a lingering texture across the mid and late ... read more.
Bodega y Cavas de Weinert Malbec Estrella, 1994The 1977 vintage is a standout for the exceptional quality of the Malbec grapes. This was the result of perfect weather conditions, plentiful sun and cool evenings, with the grapes picked at the peak of their maturation, with further elaboration during the vinification process.The wine is a perfect ... read more.
Bodega y Cavas de Weinert Malbec, 2006One of Argentina's top Malbecs: traditional with a claret-like structure not often achieved in the New World. Deep colour with a hint of liquorice and big, jammy, peppery fruit. Great length, full-bodied and generous.
Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel, 2009The 2008 Edmeades Mendocino Zin is reminiscent of Sunday night dinner with the whole family: aromas of Great Grandma Jancine’s homemade cherry pie coming out of the oven, the fireplace roaring with oak logs and everyone looking forward to a great evening of wine, food, and camaraderie. This year’s ... read more.
Domaine du Meix Foulot Mercurey 1er Clos Montaigu, 2007The Mercurey 1er Cru "Clos du Château de Montaigu" is always rich in color and extremely solid. This wine is built to be aged. The bouquet exudes intense aromas of wild berries and blackcurrant. Most vintages also release a hint of spice. This vintage offers a lingering finish and matures ... read more.
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Meursault 1er cru Perrieres, 2008Good fresh juicy fruit on the nose. Medium to medium-full body. A very gentle touch of oak. Good class, complexity, balance and intensity. More to it on the finish than appears at first. Real finesse and a very lovely follow through.
First Drop Wines Minchina Montepulciano, 2008RP▪90 A sensual, yet exurberant wine. This Montepulciano, an Australian expression of this southern Italian varietal, is teasingly textured, whilst bursting with 'Shirazamatazz' flavour.
Chateau de la Saule Montagny MONTAGNY 1er Cru 'Cuvée Fût', 2009The golden greenish hue turns towards a lighter gold during ageing. The bouquet presents an aroma of white flowers and sometomes even dried fruit (apricots). Generally quite vivacious and exuding intense minerality on the palate, this wine still offers very pleasant suppleness that produes a nice finish.
Chateau de la Saule Montagny Montagny 1er Cru, 2009The golden greenish hue turns towards a lighter gold during ageing. The bouquet presents an aroma of white flowers and sometomes even dried fruit (apricots). Generally quite vivacious and exuding intense minerality on the palate, this wine still offers very pleasant suppleness that produes a nice finish.
First Drop Wines Mother's Ruin Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009This restrained, well balanced expression of McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon is an ode to the ‘luncheon claret’, but it’s not as green and austere as that favourite lunchtime libation at the gentleman’s club. Early picked fruit from a vineyard with good breeding in the Willunga ... read more.
Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz, 2005RP▪97 and WS▪92 Deep crimson in colour. Sweet ripe lifted blackberry, plums, prunes and anise with tar and bacon oak characters. The palate is sweet, fine and solid with a chunky texture; big and rich. Lots of tannins, firmer structure and good length.
Freemark Abbey Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002Opaque with dark ruby hues; deep and brooding with lots of depth in the nose. A host of inviting black fruit aromas including blackberries, boysenberries, black currant, dark cherries, with cinnamon, clove, dark chocolate, and a hint of lavender. Entry is smooth, full of dark cherry flavors reminiscent ... read more.
Freemark Abbey Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008The appearance is opaque dark red with ruby hues. The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of dark cherry, blackberry syrup, bruleed sugar and aromatic cedar. The integration of oak adds hints of walnut oil, cinnamon and clove. Powerful, yet elegantly balanced, the flavours of blueberry, black currant, ... read more.
Atalon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004RP▪90 Offers a wonderful balance of flavors grown on various different sites throughout the Napa Valley. The wine offers dense and opulent flavors of ripe cherries, black cassis, cedar and vanilla.
Freemark Abbey Napa Valley Merlot, 2009WE▪90 and RP▪88 The color is a deep, rich ruby-garnet. With forward spicy sweet oak, there are layers of flavor composed of black cherry, raspberry, dark plum, dark chocolateand spices such as cinnamon, clove and vanilla. The entry and finish are very smooth with integrated fruit resembling ... read more.
Black Hills Nota Bene, 2008Nota Bene is Latin for “Take Note” and this Bordeaux-style blend has become exceptionally popular since its first vintage in 1999. This is an estate, single vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in our Black Sage Road vineyard. Every drop of Nota Bene ... read more.
Black Hills Nota Bene, 2008Nota Bene is Latin for “Take Note” and this Bordeaux-style blend has become exceptionally popular since its first vintage in 1999. This is an estate, single vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in our Black Sage Road vineyard. Every drop of Nota Bene ... read more.
Black Hills Nota Bene, 2008Nota Bene is Latin for “Take Note” and this Bordeaux-style blend has become exceptionally popular since its first vintage in 1999. This is an estate, single vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown in our Black Sage Road vineyard. Every drop of Nota Bene ... read more.
Yangarra Estate Old Vine Grenache, 2007WE▪89 The 2007 offers an aromatic nose of roses, lavender, dark cherries and raspberries and a hint of vanilla bean. The palate is rich and mouth-coating with soft, grainy tannins. As the wine evolves it will develop the trademark dusty rose, dry cocoa powder, freshly-sawn jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) ... read more.
Bodegas Lozano Oristan Gran Reserva, 2001This wine spent 2 of its 8 years on the planet in “barricas” of French and American oak before being released from the vineyard in La Mancha. It is a blend of Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon with subtle complexity mellowed by age. The colour is a clear maroon, and the nose exudes subtle ... read more.
Josef Chromy Pepik Sparkling Rose, NVAppearance: Salmon pink with a lively fine beadNose: Crisp Granny Smith apple with strawberry notes.Palate: A young, vibrant Sparkling Rose with lifted fresh field berries carry onto a clean textural palate with length and freshness.
Pirramimma Wines Petit Verdot, 2007The nose displays violets, briary blackberry, kirsch cherries and cigar box oak, the powerful concentrated palate exhibits spicy plum, forest floor, tangy cherry, hints of mulberry and vanilla bean. The long lingering tannins and subtle oak are beautifully balanced. A wine with great length of flavour ... read more.
Pirramimma Wines Petit Verdot, 2008G&M▪92 The nose displays violets, briary blackberry, kirsch cherries and cigar box oak, the powerful concentrated palate exhibits spicy plum, forest floor, tangy cherry, hints of mulberry and vanilla bean. The long lingering tannins and subtle oak are beautifully balanced. A wine with great ... read more.
Corte Riva Petite Sirah, 2005RP▪92+ 5% Lake County and 15% Napa County. Age in neutral oak for 26 months. This rich, full bodied wine, possesses an opaque purple color in addition to a big sweet nose of black cherry, black pepper, and fresh earth. Cocoa aroma increase it’s attractiveness to one’s taste. It has ... read more.
Penley Estate Phoenix Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009The colour is bright crimson with hints of dark purple due to its oak maturation and specific handling techniques. The fragrant aroma consists of ripe and rich fruit with complex spice and strong varietal character typical of the 2005 Coonawarra vintage. The aromas are of blackberry and cassis. Distinct ... read more.
Tolaini SOC Agricola SRL Picconero, 2008Picconero is blended from the finest selections of Cabernet Franc and Merlot barrels to form a full-bodied, complex and elegant wine capable of maturing for many years in bottle.
Bodegas Jiménez-Landi Pielago, 2007Another classic in the making from Jimenez Landi, already garlanded by the New Wave Spanish Wine awards in 2008 as best in its class. The nose has meaty, barnyard aromas, but also lilac, blueberry, and raspberry aromas. The palate was soft and rich, and had currants, bacon, blueberry, and earth. Firm, ... read more.
Cantina Terlano Pinot Bianco Vorberg, 2008Colour: Pale yellow with green reflexesNose: Intense sent of ripe apples and pears combined with delicate woody nuancesPalate: Strong, medium-bodied, with a gentle, soft acidity, very persistent
Casa Geretto SRL Pinot Grigio, 2010Hints of apple, pear and citrus on the nose reward with a very balanced palate. Just the right amount of alcohol and a pleasing hint of acidity on the finish. Surprisingly rounded and complex for a varietal that is sometimes very simple.
Domaine Ostertag Pinot Gris "Zellberg", 2006Andre Ostertag is one of Alsace's greatest winemakers. A trailblazer, he has been using biodynamic methods since 1998. He has experimented with the use of oak for some of his white wines, including this Pinot Gris that was aged in French oak (40% new). The oak distinguishes this generous wine with nutty ... read more.
Domaine Barmes-Buecher Pinot Gris Herrenweg, 2004COLOUR • brilliant golden yellowNOSE • Moderate intensity, floral, buttery with aromas of earth, pistachio and spice.PALATE • Mineral and with some sweetness. Evolves delicately with good acidity. Long and exotic finish. A wine that's quite powerful, satiny, smooth, with good structure, ... read more.
Antica Terra Pinot Noir, 2009Antica Terra displays the richness of the vintage, but it is paler, detailed and more concise. Its flavors are from the forest: small wild berries, chanterelles, yellow leaves. This wine includes more fruit from our estate and two extreme sites closer to the coast. In 2009 the stems from these sites ... read more.
John Duval Wines Plexus Shiraz Grenache Mourvedre, 2007RP▪92, IWC▪92 and RP▪93 The 2007 Plexus Grenache (28%)-Shiraz (51%)-Mourvedre (21%) was aged for 16 months in predominantly seasoned French oak. It is dark ruby-colored with a perfumed nose of cedar, tobacco, lavender, kirsch, and black cherry. Velvety-textured, rich, and concentrated, ... read more.
Quinta de Ventozelo Porto Reserva, NVW&S▪87 COLOUR: Deep ruby colour with a soft violet rim.NOSE: Ripe fruit with notes of vanilla from ageing in balseiros.PALATE: Smooth tannins, rich fruit, and a long, satisfying finish.
Quinta de Ventozelo Porto Reserva, NVW&S▪87 Appearance: Deep ruby colour with a soft violet rim.Nose: Ripe fruit with notes of vanilla from ageing in balseiros.Mouth: Smooth tannins, rich fruit, and a long, satisfying finish.
Quinta de Ventozelo Porto Reserva, NVW&S▪87 COLOUR: Deep ruby colour with a soft violet rim.NOSE: Ripe fruit with notes of vanilla from ageing in balseiros.PALATE: Smooth tannins, rich fruit, and a long, satisfying finish.
Champagne Tarlant Prestige Brut, 1998RP▪92 COLOUR • Straw yellow, fine lively mousse.NOSE • Complex delicate nose, with fresh hints of linden and Mediterranean citrus fruit.PALATE • Delicate with a background of fresh almonds, tingling with intoxicatingly lively hints.
Casa Geretto SRL Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry, NVCOLOUR: pale yellow slight golden reflections and with a quite fine and persistent perlage.AROMA: fruity with hints of flowers and tropical fruit.PALATE: soft, fresh with a pleasant bitterness.Excellent as an aperitif, also very good with fish dishes, vegetables and white meat.
Vinos Jeromin Puerta de Alcala Crianza, 2008Bright and intense red cherry colour. In nose it has excellent ripe fruit perfectly assembled with spiced touches got during its ageing in fine woods. Tasty and well-balanced in mouth, with a fine tannin which covers the palate with elegance.
Stonestreet Wines Red Point Chardonnay, 2008RP▪93 and WE▪93 Sourced from block 26 (from 850 to 1,000 feet), this site is often under the fogline and hence is slower to ripen and emerge in the glass. Shy and retiring at first, Red Point, with its shallow, young roots is the ultimate gawky teenager who emerges as a stunning full-bodied ... read more.
Bodegas Solar de Urbezo Reserva, 2003Brilliant garnet red. Aromas of stewed red cherries combined with aromas of balsam and toasted oak. Smooth, broad, well structured and harmonic in the mouth. Distinctive nice finish.
Bodegas Ondalan Reserva, 2007COLOUR • Clean and brilliant. Cherry red with a medium/high layer.NOSE • High aromatic intensity with predominance of mature red fruits with a strong character, integrated with soft wood (toffee) and balsamic notes. Subtle toasted traces appear on a second layer, reminiscent of incense and ... read more.
Penley Estate Reserve Cabernet, 2008The colour has great depth, almost opaque with purple tints. The aroma is so typical of Coonawarra Cabernet. Complex, fresh with black currant leaf notes, touch of mulberry and blackberry fruits interwoven with hints of wild berries and violets. The oak is quite prominent displaying some dusty and vanillin ... read more.
The Foreign Affair Winery Riesling, 2008A rich, floral nose is backed by the presence of peach and bergamot jam. On the palate, the drying process has made a lovely off-dry wine full of spice and citrus, while maintaining a racy, fresh acidity that lends it a beautiful balance. Mineral and lime bring you to a fresh and clean yet lingering ... read more.
Jeanneret Wines Riesling, 2011Delicious now, this wine possesses the intensity of flavour and structure to continue to develop wonderfully in the bottle over the next decade. After its gentle, citric waft of a bouquet, it soothes with its luscious, but fine viscosity, and lingering, ever-so-fine finish. A great wine to wash down ... read more.
Pyramid Valley Vineyards Riverbrook Riesling, 2008RP▪92 Brilliant yellow gold.Powerful bouquet of yellow fruits - mirabelle, muskmelon, Golden Queen peach - and herb and weed flowers: chamomile, wild fennel, goldenrod. Also an unusual, but intriguing musky/dusty note, no doubt from the noble rot.Wonderfully rich and broad, mouthcoating and expansive, ... read more.
Champagne Tarlant Rose Brut, NVWS▪92 Colour: Pink-petals color, sparkling bubbles. Nose: Expressive nose with an open bouquet, with flavours of spices, chesnut and strawberry. Mouth: Generous and fruity: figs, prunes, red fruits. A rosé Champagne gourmand and racy.
Champagne Tarlant Rose Brut, NVWS▪92 Colour: Pink-petals color, sparkling bubbles. Nose: Expressive nose with an open bouquet, with flavours of spices, chesnut and strawberry. Mouth: Generous and fruity: figs, prunes, red fruits. A rosé Champagne gourmand and racy.
La Fortuna Rosso Di Montalcino, 2009WS▪90 A classic Sangiovese that really shows off the strength of this 2009 vintage in Montalcino. Soft, richly textured, with a grippy finish, this is a "baby Brunello" that you can drink today. Aged partly in traditional 25hl barrels and partly in small French barriques, the well-integrated ... read more.
Paolo Scavino Rosso Vino de Tavola, 2010Clean and fresh fruit. Clean and pure fruit from the grapes being in stainless only. Medium body and nice structure make this an easy to drink palate pleaser for everyday.
Thomas George Russian River Pinot Noir, 2009Shows a very expressive true Russian River Valley aromatic nose, bursting with floral cherry, dark plum, ripe strawberry, integrated with hints of leather, cinnamon and cocoa wood. The mid-palate is full, with bright acidity filling-out the backend. With its alluring classic Russian River characteristics ... read more.
Thomas George Russian River Pinot Noir, 2009Shows a very expressive true Russian River Valley aromatic nose, bursting with floral cherry, dark plum, ripe strawberry, integrated with hints of leather, cinnamon and cocoa wood. The mid-palate is full, with bright acidity filling-out the backend. With its alluring classic Russian River characteristics ... read more.
Thomas George Russian River Pinot Noir, 2009Shows a very expressive true Russian River Valley aromatic nose, bursting with floral cherry, dark plum, ripe strawberry, integrated with hints of leather, cinnamon and cocoa wood. The mid-palate is full, with bright acidity filling-out the backend. With its alluring classic Russian River characteristics ... read more.
Two Hands Samantha's Garden Shiraz, 2009COLOUR • Magenta with subtle brick red hues NOSE • Red berry aromas such as red currants and plum and beautifully lifted perfume and spice aromas immediately entice. Hints of eucalypt, dried sage, gunflint, mocha and underlying earth notes.PALATE • Red fruit and spice flavours complement ... read more.
Sangervasio Sangervasio Rosso IGT, 2008The every day drinking wine from this estate. Aged for eight months, including four in barrels, it has medium structure from its blend of 70% Sangiovese and 30% Merlot.
Bodegas César Príncipe Sara Soto, 2004COLOUR • Cherry red colour with slight brick tones typical of the ageing. Brilliant and attractive.NOSE • Clear and elegant aromas, highlighting the aroma on fine wood harmonized with ripe fruit.PALATE • In the mouth licorice is associated with the contributions of aging in barrel, vanilla ... read more.
Bodegas César Príncipe Sara Soto, 2004COLOUR • Cherry red colour with slight brick tones typical of the ageing. Brilliant and attractive.NOSE • Clear and elegant aromas, highlighting the aroma on fine wood harmonized with ripe fruit.PALATE • In the mouth licorice is associated with the contributions of aging in barrel, vanilla ... read more.
Domaine Rousset-Peyraguey Sauternes, 2004COLOUR • Bright golden yellow colour.NOSE • Scents of apricot, preserved citrus, very expressive.PALATE • Intense, silky, delicate with an excellent balance, superb fruitiness. Dense and long finish.
Richmond Plains Sauvignon Blanc, 2009Ultra-fresh, sharp Kiwi Sauvignon thats herbaceous with gooseberry and capsicum notes. Estate bottled, this is a very versatile and popular wine that complements seafood mild Cheeses.
The Foreign Affair Winery Sauvignon Blanc, 2009The drying process has concentrated the varietal character here, with wonderful lemon, lime and herbs on the nose. The palate shows subtle hints of fresh cut grass, mineral and grapefruit framed in a background of vanilla-cream. A well balanced dose of acidity leads to an exceptionally smooth finish.
Nautilus Estate Sauvignon Blanc, 2010A pale straw with green tinges and has aromas of melon, lime, gooseberry and passionfruit. The palate shows tropical fruit flavours with hints of red capsicum and nettle. The wine has a rich mid palate with good weight and texture and a typical zingy finish. Delicious now, this wine will continue to ... read more.
Two Hands Sexy Beast Cabernet Sauvignon, 2010G&M▪90 COLOUR • A lovely deep purple.NOSE • This wine springs forth on a bouquet of lavender, creosote, warm plums, cranberries and hot oil, a lovely minty floral Asian spice follows. PALATE • The palate is where this wine really shines as it bursts forth with a build, detail ... read more.
Lillypilly Estates Shiraz, 2007Beautiful rich ruby colour. Ripe berry aromas. Blackberry and spice on the palate. Lovely savoury intergated oak, finishing warm and rounded.
Earthworks Shiraz, 2008COLOUR • Deep ruby-purple, nearly opaque. NOSE • Blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, plus a blackened, smoky bacon note, and hints of vanilla and pepper. PALATE • The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with a tartness, a lightly sweet mid-palate and a black pepper astringency. Jammy berry flavors ... read more.
Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008Naturally smaller yields and a warmer than average season conspired to produce berries with remarkable saturation and richness, while our more moderate-climate estate vineyards ensured the finished wine’s fully-developed complexity and nuance are not lost beneath extravagant ripeness. Alluring ... read more.
Darioush Signature Viognier, 2010Bright and alluring fragrances of macadamia nut, guava and honeysuckle introduce the distinctive 2010 Signature Viognier. A notable crisp green apple acidity pleases the palate while delightful flavors of Asian pear, star fruit and white nectarine harmonize with a nuanced finish accented by orange zest, clove and toffee.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 2009WE▪93 and RP▪89 Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel open to appealing hints of jasmine and nutmeg. On the palate, rich buttercream, pear and citrus meld to create a plush, rounded middle, with toast and caramel adding richness and texture to the long, lingering finish.
La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, 2009WE▪90 In the glass, our 2009 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir offers expressive aromas of ripe cherry, spicy clove and licorice punctuated by fresh floral notes. Bright cherry continues in the mouth, joined by plum, orange peel and tea leaves, giving a mouth-watering juiciness to this wine. Balanced acidity ... read more.
Penley Estate Special Select Shiraz, 2006RP▪91 and IWC▪92 Deep red with hints of purples and ambers. The nose is delicate and fragrant with overtones of blackberry fruits. The aroma has a strong smokey oak character enhanced during its barrel fermentation. Fine balance of fruit, oak and richness. The palate shows restraint and has ... read more.
Grosset Springvale Watervale Riesling, 2009RP▪93 and JH▪96 The 2009 Grosset Springvale is quite closed and restrained at present, has pure intense lemon juice and lime flavours with slatey, minerally notes, is powerful, tight and steely with taut, dry, mouth-puckering acidity that lingers. It is fine and succulent with a zesty persistence ... read more.
Pirramimma Wines Stock’s Hill Shiraz, 2007Peppery spicy finish - Big tannins. A typical mouthfilling McLaren Vale Shiraz with loads of ripe sweet fruit flavours, soft powdery tannins and gentle cleansing acidity. Very enjoyable now but should develop even further over the next 8 years.
Ampelos Cellars Syrache (Syrah/Grenache Blend), 2006WS▪90 Our syrache is full of bright fruits on the nose and palate especially cherries. this wine is all about the fruit, not the oak. we made a dish of leftover lamb, potatoes, peppers, heirloom tomatoes, fresh black and white pepper, basil, thyme and chipotle for a kick - the syrache was dynamite along side.
Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete GSM, 2008Tete-a-Tete is a fun easy drinking assemblage of Mediterranean varietals (Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, etc.). Incisive Cal-Rhone nose of ripe fruit and summer spice; adds minerality in the mouth. A good touch of oak, and juicy acid going into the finish
Yalumba The "Y" Series Riesling, 2009Gentle processing of the grapes, and the use of only the clearest juice, followed by a cool even fermentation, ensures that the fresh flavours of the variety are preserved in the final wine.Lemon barley with shades of lime green in colour, this wine is aromatic leaping from the glass. Orange blossom, ... read more.
Yalumba The "Y" Series Sangiovese Rose, 2010WS▪90 The Sangiovese grapes for the 2009 Yalumba Y Series Sangiovese Rose come from three distinct vineyard sites, two in the Barossa and a third in Wrattonbully. The Barossa vineyards are located in the Gomersal sub region –rich, red brown earth over limestone that gives the wine depth and ... read more.
Yalumba The "Y" Series Shiraz Viognier, 2008The Shiraz and Viognier grapes were fermented in static potters and rotary fermenters. Warm temperatures at the onset of fermentation and also 3-5 days post ferment maceration has helped extract soft fleshy tannins and build wine structure. Deep crimson with violet hues, the Yalumba Y Series Shiraz Viognier ... read more.
Tscharke 'The Only Son' Tempranillo, 2008RP▪90 Deep garnet colour with a subtle purple hue. A lifted nose of dark cherries, white chocolate and cloves with hints of roast meats. The palate is full bodied with drying but very fine tannins. Dusty cherries mingle with black fruits and a scorched earth character. A long linear wine that ... read more.
Yalumba The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004RP▪94 A dense red colour in the glass the wine has the aromas of ripe, dark plums, sweet chocolate, red fruits and spices. The palate has a concentration of flavour being full and rich, stylish yet powerful. Plums, red fruits, liquorice and spices fill the palate. This is a big structured wine, ... read more.
Collefrisio Trebbiano D'Abruzzo Zero, 2010Straw-like yellow colour with green reflections a strong fruity scent, containing hints of pear, peach and tropical fruits. A fresh and lasting taste, well balanced and with good structure.
Nikolaihof Trockenbeerenauslese, 2001RP▪96 and WE▪92 The grapes (a blend of mostly Riesling) were picked on December 1st and are all botrytis-affected. Complex with honey, apricot, brioche and floral aromatics, this bottle is rich and perfect for a cheese course.
Tenute Dettori Tuderi, 2003RP▪91 The 2003 Tuderi, also made of Cannonau, is brick ruby in color with a ripe nose of plum, orange rind, and smoke Medium-bodied, it displays a soft velvety texture with a lovely dried fruit character and a soft finish. This is a wine for early drinking.
Fattoria di Fiano Ugo Bing Chianti Colli Fiorentini, 2009A Chianti of immense charm and elegance, the perfect expression of Fiano terroir. Four-fifths of the grapes from which the Chianti Colli Fiorentini is produced come from over 30 different types of sangiovese; the Fattoria di Fiano possesses, in fact, some ten distinct sangiovese vineyard selections, ... read more.
Tolaini SOC Agricola SRL Valdisanti, 2007RP▪93 Youthful, rich dark fruit, berry and cassis aromas meld with notable French oak spice. On the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reservedfruit flavours framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.
Langmeil Valley Floor Shiraz, 2008JH▪93 COLOUR • Very deep crimson with purple hues.NOSE • Lifted aromas of raspberry and satsuma plum are complimented by fine milk chocolate, vanilla and hints of butter, roasty and smokey nuances. PALATE • Sweet primary fruits transfer to the palate which is full and well balanced ... read more.
Novaia Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore, 2008This Valpolicella Ripasso is made whit corvina, corvinone and rondinella grapes picking during the last ten days of September from vineyards property of Az. Agr. Novaia , at 250-300 metres above sea level in Marano di Valpolicella , Verona. In January it is refermented on sweet and alchoolic skins ... read more.
Krupp Brothers Veraison Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007WS▪91 Beautifully rich and intense nose: cedary oak, cassis, spice, blood plum, cherry, dark chocolate and vanilla. The wine is distinguished by its fine, integrated, chalky tannins that are supported by strong fruit flavors. While generous and elegant upon release, the wine will become more fleshy ... read more.
Quinta de Ventozelo Vintage Port, 2004W&S▪91 Appearance: Deep purple red when young, maturing to red brown with age.Nose: Intense ripe blackberries and sweet cassis fruit.Mouth: Dense, rich fruit and tannins and a long, powerful finish.
Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay, 2009Layered aromas of green apples, peaches, honey and vanilla balance flavours of baked apples, lemon, pineapple and mango. A hint of spiced nuts and a suggestion of toasted oak round out the lingering finish.
Jean Luc Colombo Viognier la Violette Blanc, 2010Colour: Brilliant, light straw.Bouquet: The nose offers intense aromas of acacia, yellow peaches and exotic fruits.Taste: Very elegant and harmonious, its freshness allows the fruit to fully develop.
Domaine Bitouzet-Prieur Volnay 1er Pitures, 2007Always appreciated for its finesse, sap and nose, Volnay is often present in the most feminine red wines from Burgundy. Certain more tough and vigorous lands modify this stereotype. This is the case with "Pitures", which offers us a thoroughbred and structured wine whilst maintaining the elegance ... read more.
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