Tikal Amorio Malbec 2007

Aromas of smoky oak and cherry. Mouthwatering, penetrating flavors of ripe red and black cherries, red berries. Quite rich and velvety on the palate., and finishes with just enough grip to make it a real winner with food. Pairs well with grilled or smoked meats such as beef, pork, and ... more

Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner 2008

Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new ... more

Louis Roederer Brut Premier

Brut Premier is the incarnation of the Louis Roederer style, and combines the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the vinosity of fully mature wines. It is a structured and fully bloomed wine, with a lively attack and a smooth palate. Blending: 56% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot ... more

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve

To the eye: A beautiful, pale golden hue, with very fine yet vivacious bubbles. To the nose: First, the impression of pastry shop. Then come the floral notes: Lime-tree in full bloom, violets, lilac, all of which seem to resonate with the blueberry notes and those, even more concentrated, of ... more

Delamotte Brut Champagne

This wine is powerful but not aggressive, with an agreeable freshness, a supple roundness on the palate and a clean and fruity finish. Pleasant and well-balanced with a light golden color, this wine is mature and ready to drink immediately. The bouquet has a hint of citrus, white flowers and ... more

Luca Malbec 2007

Incredible color—could use in an inkwell!! Loads of spicy red fruit and black cherry cola aromas with notes of rose petal and cocoa. The red berry and black cherry flavors really pop on the palate as the wine has both good depth and very lively acidity that leads to an ... more

Mönchhof Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 2007

Delicious. The moderate sweetness and intense apricot, mango and lime notes are punctuated by a racy structure. Vanilla cream and mineral fl avors add complexity, and it’s all precisely balanced and long. Food Affinity: Rich food with sweetness and or spiciness in the preparation (i.e. pork tenderloin with caramelized onions ... more

Two Hands Angel's Share Shiraz 2008

Color: Deep black with a slightly purple rim. Aroma: An aromatic bouquet of ripe fruits such as cherries and blackcurrants, with notes of freshly ground coffee, dark chocolate, peppermint, liquorice and subtle pepper. Palate: The palate starts out quite thick and very smooth. A layered density emerges across the palate ... more

Taittinger Brut La Française

An elegantly fresh and delicate Champagne blended from a high proportion of Chardonnay grapes to yield a refined flavor palette of pear and stone fruits offset by warm, yeasty notes and hints of breadcrust. The subtle, pale gold color of Taittinger Brut La Française is punctuated by extremely fine, persistent ... more

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2007

Our Pinot Noir is not overtly fruity, soft and ‘sweet’ and it generally shows hints of that alluring ‘primal’ character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume. For this reason, many knowledgeable enthusiasts around the world regard Hamilton Russell Vineyards as the best ‘Pinot Noir’ in South Africa ... more

Ridge Vineyards Geyserville 2007

Winter quickly came and went, leaving the vines short on rain, but in good shape to begin an early growing season. A mild summer moderated the pace of ripening, allowing color and flavor to intensify. Mid-August heat accelerated maturation, and we harvested at ideal ripeness from late August through September. ... more

Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

The inky, purple-black color of the 2006 Cabernet yields rich, bright fruit on the nose and is layered with ripe blackberry, red plum, cream, tobacco and anise aromas followed by juicy, ripe raspberry and rich, dark fruit flavors. Sweet tannins are nicely integrated and the wine ends with excellent structure, ... more