1997 Brancaia Toscana (750ml - Full Bottle)
$95.00
$44.99
Winemaker Notes:
Awarded "Tri Bicchieri" by Gambero Rosso, this Sangiovesi/Cabernet blend. Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Podere La Brancaia has been owned by the Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer since 1981. It is located in the heart of the C... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Here's a bit of a well-kept secret: a blue-blooded, super-premium Super Tuscan at a down to earth price.... with the Sassacaia... Read More
#3 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2008
2005 Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines (375ml - Half Bottle)
$30.00
$24.99
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
THESE ARE 1/2 BOTTLES - 375ML----This red from Portugal's Douro River Valley is at the crest of the new wave of high-quality ta... Read More
Wine Spectator:
THESE ARE 1/2 BOTTLES - 375ML----This red from Portugal's Douro River Valley is at the crest of the new wave of high-quality ta... Read More
THESE ARE 1/2 BOTTLES - 375ML
#1 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2002
1999 Guigal Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml - Full Bottle)
$125.00
$79.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Distinctive Châteauneuf, with plenty of wild mushrooms, wet earth, game and leather. This is not a fruit bomb; it has chewy tan... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Distinctive Châteauneuf, with plenty of wild mushrooms, wet earth, game and leather. This is not a fruit bomb; it has chewy tan... Read More
2006 Alban Vineyards Viognier Estate (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$39.99
91-93 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2006 Viognier exhibits notes of orange marmalade interwoven with honeysuckle and tropical fruit. Fresh, medium to full-bodi... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2006 Viognier exhibits notes of orange marmalade interwoven with honeysuckle and tropical fruit. Fresh, medium to full-bodi... Read More
92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Pale gold. Deeper and richer on the nose than the Central Coast bottling, with a brooding peach liqueur quality and a smoky, nu... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Pale gold. Deeper and richer on the nose than the Central Coast bottling, with a brooding peach liqueur quality and a smoky, nu... Read More
2005 Copeland Creek Vineyards Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast (750ml - Full Bottle)
$33.00
$26.99
95 Points
Pinot Report:
Sweet oak, silky texture; good structure & balance; long finish. A truly interesting & complete Pinot. It's not over the top in... Read More
Pinot Report:
Sweet oak, silky texture; good structure & balance; long finish. A truly interesting & complete Pinot. It's not over the top in... Read More
#41 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2007 Kumeu Chardonnay Estate (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$29.98
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Kumeu River and Michael Brajkovich MW have both become synonymous with New Zealand’s finest Chardonnay from just outside Auckla... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Kumeu River and Michael Brajkovich MW have both become synonymous with New Zealand’s finest Chardonnay from just outside Auckla... Read More
91 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - The 2007 Estate Chardonnay has a wonderful nose that has you instantly hooked, capturing the essence of... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - The 2007 Estate Chardonnay has a wonderful nose that has you instantly hooked, capturing the essence of... Read More
#1 - WINE ENTHUSIAST TOP 100 - 2009
2006 Cambria Pinot Noir Julia's Vineyard (375ml - Half Bottle)
$14.00
$7.99
93 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
(These are 1/2 Bottles!!!) This is the best Pinot Noir at this price on the market. Easily. It’s picture-perfect cool climate, ... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
(These are 1/2 Bottles!!!) This is the best Pinot Noir at this price on the market. Easily. It’s picture-perfect cool climate, ... Read More
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2004 Ardevol Priorat Coma d'en Romeu (750ml - Full Bottle)
$34.00
$29.99
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2004 Coma dEn Romeu is an altogether different species of Priorat. Composed of 65% Carinena, 25%Garnacha, and the balance C... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2004 Coma dEn Romeu is an altogether different species of Priorat. Composed of 65% Carinena, 25%Garnacha, and the balance C... Read More
2007 Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$28.00
$23.99
93 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard was put through full malolactic fermentation, making it the most showy, flamboyant win... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Chardonnay Belle Terre Vineyard was put through full malolactic fermentation, making it the most showy, flamboyant win... Read More
2006 Stephanie Cabernet Napa Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$60.00
$49.99
96 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Classic and harmonious, a very solid Napa 100% Cabernet that’s dry and firmly tannic in the mouth. Feels balanced, harmonious... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Classic and harmonious, a very solid Napa 100% Cabernet that’s dry and firmly tannic in the mouth. Feels balanced, harmonious... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Winemaker Jeff Gaffner vinifies each grape lot separately to retain individual block and varietal characters. Once in the cella... Read More
#69 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2008
2005 Hewitt Cabernet Rutherford (750ml - Full Bottle)
$90.00
$69.88
95 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
In its brief history, Hewitt has already made a name for itself as a producer of big, massively extracted Cabernets and, while ... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
In its brief history, Hewitt has already made a name for itself as a producer of big, massively extracted Cabernets and, while ... Read More
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Intense and concentrated, big and expressive, with layers of ripe currant, plum, sage, pencil lead and black cherry, all flowin... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Intense and concentrated, big and expressive, with layers of ripe currant, plum, sage, pencil lead and black cherry, all flowin... Read More
Wine Spectator Insider - Vol. 4, No. 21 - May 28, 2008
2009 Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Cellar Selection (750ml - Full Bottle)
$22.00
$17.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Refreshing and vibrant, offering tangerine and lime-tinged nectarine and green apple flavors that keep sailing through the long... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Refreshing and vibrant, offering tangerine and lime-tinged nectarine and green apple flavors that keep sailing through the long... Read More
2006 Hess Collection Cabernet Mount Veeder (750ml - Full Bottle)
$48.00
$35.99
92 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Ripe and forward in the modern cult style, with flavors of blackberry tart, black currants, milk chocolate and ripe mulberry, i... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Ripe and forward in the modern cult style, with flavors of blackberry tart, black currants, milk chocolate and ripe mulberry, i... Read More
2005 Lewis Cellars Syrah/Cabernet Alec's Blend (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$46.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Smooth, rich and polished, with a complex mix of savory dried berry, currant, anise, sage and toasty mocha-laced oak that lends... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Smooth, rich and polished, with a complex mix of savory dried berry, currant, anise, sage and toasty mocha-laced oak that lends... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
70% Syrah and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon the wine is opulent, ripe and seductive with cedar-laced oak spice aromas, coffee shadings... Read More
2007 Robert Arnoux Vacqueyras Cuvee Jean Marie Arnoux (750ml - Full Bottle)
$20.00
$17.99
91-93 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Vacqueyras Jean-Marie Arnoux is superb. Its blend is somewhat different, with the Grenache dominating (70%), but 25% S... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 2007 Vacqueyras Jean-Marie Arnoux is superb. Its blend is somewhat different, with the Grenache dominating (70%), but 25% S... Read More
2001 Gloria Ferrer Brut Royal Cuvee (750ml - Full Bottle)
$35.00
$23.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Fresh and vibrant, yet with a core of rich and luscious fruit. Aromas of Asian pear, rose water and lemon curd lead to layered ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Fresh and vibrant, yet with a core of rich and luscious fruit. Aromas of Asian pear, rose water and lemon curd lead to layered ... Read More
2004 Shirvington Cabernet (750ml - Full Bottle)
$79.99
$23.99
92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Ruby-red. Potent aromas of bitter cherry, pepper, licorice and tobacco show excellent varietal accuracy. Tangy and vibrant, wit... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Ruby-red. Potent aromas of bitter cherry, pepper, licorice and tobacco show excellent varietal accuracy. Tangy and vibrant, wit... Read More
90 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The deep ruby/purple-colored 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a restrained, elegant bouquet of black fruits, minerals, and toas... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The deep ruby/purple-colored 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon exhibits a restrained, elegant bouquet of black fruits, minerals, and toas... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
The wine was 100% barrel fermented and aged for 12 months in 80% American oak and 20% French oak. 85% of the oak was new and th... Read More
#14 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2007 Two Hands Shiraz Bella's Garden (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$43.99
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Ripe, fleshy and generous, but not nearly over the top, with gorgeous cherry, pomegranate, black olive and bay leaf flavors arc... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Ripe, fleshy and generous, but not nearly over the top, with gorgeous cherry, pomegranate, black olive and bay leaf flavors arc... Read More
93 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Bright purple. Explosively perfumed bouquet of raspberry, blueberry, spicecake, potpourri and anise, with a subtle mocha undert... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Bright purple. Explosively perfumed bouquet of raspberry, blueberry, spicecake, potpourri and anise, with a subtle mocha undert... Read More
#76 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2007 Clos La Coutale Cahors (750ml - Full Bottle)
$17.00
$15.00
90 Points
Wine Spectator:
There's a sense of elegance to the well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of... Read More
Wine Spectator:
There's a sense of elegance to the well-defined, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, blackberry and plum, followed by notes of... Read More
#67 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2007
2004 Castro Ventosa Bierzo El Castro De Valtuille (750ml - Full Bottle)
$37.00
$25.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
A juicy, balanced red, with alluring aromas of wild berry and wet stone that carry through on the palate. Has intensity, yet re... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A juicy, balanced red, with alluring aromas of wild berry and wet stone that carry through on the palate. Has intensity, yet re... Read More
Winemaker Notes:
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate: Reviewer, Jay Miller - The four wines from Casto Ventosa are 100% Mencia. The 2004 El Castro... Read More
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2005 Stephanie Cabernet Blend (750ml - Full Bottle)
$70.00
$55.00
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Exhibits ripe, vivid blackberry, wild plum and black cherry fruit that's well-proportioned, focused, long and persistent, with ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Exhibits ripe, vivid blackberry, wild plum and black cherry fruit that's well-proportioned, focused, long and persistent, with ... Read More
2008 Melville Winery Pinot Noir Estate (750ml - Full Bottle)
$32.00
$28.99
Winemaker Notes:
Parker rated the 2007, 94 points and had this to say... "2007 Melville ... Even better is the explosive 2007 Pinot Noir Estate,... Read More
Wine Spectator Insider - Vol. 5, No. 19 - May 13, 2009
2006 Duchamp Syrah Cuvee Trouvee Dry Creek Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$33.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Intense and powerful, with a rich mix of firm wild berry, black cherry, pepper and spice, gaining depth and strength and pickin... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Intense and powerful, with a rich mix of firm wild berry, black cherry, pepper and spice, gaining depth and strength and pickin... Read More
2005 Dutton Estate Syrah Cherry Ridge (750ml - Full Bottle)
$50.00
$44.99
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
Rich and layered, this Syrah is intense and vibrant, delivering dense, concentrated blackberry, wild berry, anise, fresh earth,... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Rich and layered, this Syrah is intense and vibrant, delivering dense, concentrated blackberry, wild berry, anise, fresh earth,... Read More
#3 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 1998
1993 Chateau Pajzos Tokaji Esszencia (1/2 Liter Bottle)
$500.00
$299.99
100 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
In a June, 2009 Hedonist's Gazette article on erobertparker.com, Bob Parker himself had this to say about this astounding wine:... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
In a June, 2009 Hedonist's Gazette article on erobertparker.com, Bob Parker himself had this to say about this astounding wine:... Read More
99 Points
Wine Spectator:
One of the world's finest dessert wines. Sensational, ultrasweet Tokay, yet with a lovely citrus underpinning that keeps it fro... Read More
Wine Spectator:
One of the world's finest dessert wines. Sensational, ultrasweet Tokay, yet with a lovely citrus underpinning that keeps it fro... Read More
#30 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2007
2005 Vina Montes Syrah Montes Alpha Apalta Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$30.00
$24.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
This is ripe and concentrated yet polished and refined, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry and briar caressed by suave toas... Read More
Wine Spectator:
This is ripe and concentrated yet polished and refined, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry and briar caressed by suave toas... Read More
Wine Spectator's Advance - August 31st issue
2006 Plumpjack Syrah Napa Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$44.99
92-95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Made with 30% whole clusters, the 2006 Syrah came across like a Cote Rotie with its notes of tapenade, spring flowers, cassis, ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Made with 30% whole clusters, the 2006 Syrah came across like a Cote Rotie with its notes of tapenade, spring flowers, cassis, ... Read More
#12 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2000
1997 Antinori Guado Al Tasso Tenuta Belvedere (750ml - Full Bottle)
$225.00
$134.99
96 Points
Wine Spectator:
Dark ruby red. Intense aromas of currant, flowers and leather. Opulent. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and powerful fru... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Dark ruby red. Intense aromas of currant, flowers and leather. Opulent. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and powerful fru... Read More
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
We tasted the 1997 Guado at the end of the meal, and I was so happy with its wonderful balsamic, berry and earth character. It ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
We tasted the 1997 Guado at the end of the meal, and I was so happy with its wonderful balsamic, berry and earth character. It ... Read More
2007 Lincourt Chardonnay Santa Rita Hills (750ml - Full Bottle)
$24.99
$19.99
91 Points
Wine Spectator:
Rich and full-bodied, without being heavy, this offers ripe fig, honeydew melon, green pear and light spicy oak, all well-propo... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Rich and full-bodied, without being heavy, this offers ripe fig, honeydew melon, green pear and light spicy oak, all well-propo... Read More
#45 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2006
2004 Sette Ponti Toscana Oreno (750ml - Full Bottle)
$120.00
$77.89
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
Fabulous aromas of ripe blackberry, cappuccino and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit and supervelvety tannins. Long... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Fabulous aromas of ripe blackberry, cappuccino and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with masses of fruit and supervelvety tannins. Long... Read More
