Sine Qua Non Raven Series Syrah 2006

93% Syrah, 5% Grenache, 2% Viognier. 21 months in French oak barrels, most of them new. As dark as a Raven, with aromas of black cherries and plums, as well as some graphite and underbrush.  more

Krug Vintage Brut 1995

The 1995 vintage Krug shows today its immense potential, with a smoky, lemony fruit character and hints of brioche, mineral, ripe white fruits and honey. On the palate the wine is majesterial and full, while retaining crisp acidity and vibrant length. A very rich and luxurious Krug. more

Penfolds Grange 2001

Colour: Deep, dark and dense, retaining bright purple hues. Nose: The nose is immediately Grange, revealing barrel ferment complexities soaked in dark berried fruits. Vibrant, youthful and lifted,a mix of tightly packed liquorice, freshly tanned leather and dark spices create a poised, controlled and distinctive wine. Palate: A rich, full-flavoured ... more

Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra 2004

Dark garnet red color. The nose is intense, complex, ripe red fruit, licorice, menthol, vanilla. Warm, soft, fresh, thick tannins, long and clean finish. Serving suggestions: Red meat, cheeses, game. Farming Practices: No systemic plant protection products (products which act by systemic transport – through the sap of the plant) ... more

Sine Qua Non Raven Series Grenache 2006

Black and red cherry and darck chocolate character, both in the nose and on the palate. Broad and expansive but seamless and superbly slipper. Long and persistant, like a powerful Pinot, like Grenache "should be". more

Gaja Sorì San Lorenzo 2001

Color: Deep red. Aroma: Highly concentrated currant and black cherry fruit with a hint of coffee, in addition to aromas of fine herbs, minerals and exotic spices. Taste: Almost always the most powerful and austere of Gaja's five single-vineyard wines, requiring a longer time to fully develop. A very focused, ... more

Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape 2005

A very dark ruby colour with purple tinges. Intense aromas of ripe fruit, blackberry jam, spices and a hint of liquorice. The mouth is expressive and full bodied, well balanced between fruit and tannins. more

Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Ripe, expressive, plummy fruit with hints of raspberry, ripe dark cherries, dried blueberries and licorice—all trademark flavors of the Spottswoode Vineyard—expands on the palate to toasty oak notes, dark and seductive, with sweet creamy caramel culminating into a beautiful, long finish. The tannin is supple, suave and charming, making the ... more

Peter Michael Les Pavots 2006

Almost black in color with a deep red edge, 2006 Les Pavots reveals a profound bouquet of black cherry, licorice, black currant, blueberry pie, and blackberry, combined with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, black tea, subtle spice notes of cloves and cinnamon and its distinctive touch of “garrigue.” Very full-bodied, concentrated yet ... more

Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

The 1999 growing season was dominated by cool weather, then the last week of September really warmed up and we were able to allow the fruit to attain maximum maturity and ripeness before picking. Because we had a very small crop, the cool year and excellent ripening weather combined for ... more

Silverado Vineyards Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Delicious purity of fruit, with ripe, rich, concentrated blackberry and boysenberry jam flavors, mixed with anise, cedar and black cherry. Shows little in the way of oak, finishing with a tight beam of rich flavors and ripe, intense, polished tannins. Best from 2004 through 2012. 1,767 cases made., No way ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1998

Beautiful slightly golden yellow colour. The young wine is still somewhat shy on the nose. However, after swirling in the glass, and better still after several minutes' aeration, it reveals lovely citrus, raisin, and floral (linden blossom) overtones. These impressions are just coming to the fore, but are sure to ... more