#86 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2007 Mas Du Soleilla Coteaux Du Languedoc Les Bartelles (750ml - Full Bottle)
$36.00
$30.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
A big, rich and ripe red, with a meaty aroma that leads to intense mocha and dark chocolate notes. Hints of cream, dark cherry ... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A big, rich and ripe red, with a meaty aroma that leads to intense mocha and dark chocolate notes. Hints of cream, dark cherry ... Read More
2005 Andrew Will Cabernet Blend Sorella Red (750ml - Full Bottle)
$77.99
$54.99
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
Impressive for its purity of flavors and generosity. This gorgeous red fills the mouth with rich black cherry, blackberry and h... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Impressive for its purity of flavors and generosity. This gorgeous red fills the mouth with rich black cherry, blackberry and h... Read More
2003 Achaval Ferrer Red Blend Quimera (750ml - Full Bottle)
$50.00
$38.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Really juicy red, with raspberry, red currant and boysenberry fruit flavors mixed with racy mineral, briar and floral notes. Lo... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Really juicy red, with raspberry, red currant and boysenberry fruit flavors mixed with racy mineral, briar and floral notes. Lo... Read More
2008 Mollydooker Cabernet the Maitre D' (750ml - Full Bottle)
$30.00
$20.98
90 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon The Maitre D’ was raised in 50% new French and American oak for 11 months. O... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon The Maitre D’ was raised in 50% new French and American oak for 11 months. O... Read More
2006 Bodegas Alto Grenache Moncayo Aquilon (750ml - Full Bottle)
$175.00
$99.77
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - It offers a similar room-filling kinky perfume that is totally captivating. On the plush palate, gobs of... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - It offers a similar room-filling kinky perfume that is totally captivating. On the plush palate, gobs of... Read More
94 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Glass-staining ruby. Finely etched raspberry, blackberry, floral and mineral aromas expand in the glass while retaining impress... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Glass-staining ruby. Finely etched raspberry, blackberry, floral and mineral aromas expand in the glass while retaining impress... 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
#63 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2006 Concha Y Toro Carmenere Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 (750ml - Full Bottle)
$45.00
$33.98
94 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller- The red wines start with the saturated purple 2006 Carmenere Peumo Vineyard Block 27. The nose offers up ... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller- The red wines start with the saturated purple 2006 Carmenere Peumo Vineyard Block 27. The nose offers up ... Read More
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Dark in profile, with plum and currant fruit, but very pure, with silky tannins and a long, stylish finish that lets incense, s... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Dark in profile, with plum and currant fruit, but very pure, with silky tannins and a long, stylish finish that lets incense, s... Read More
2007 Tablas Creek Red Blend Esprit De Beaucastel Rouge (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$44.99
95-97 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The profound 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel (a 4,200-case blend of 44% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache, 21% Syrah, and 6% Counoise) boasts a... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The profound 2007 Esprit de Beaucastel (a 4,200-case blend of 44% Mourvedre, 29% Grenache, 21% Syrah, and 6% Counoise) boasts a... Read More
2005 Ojai Vineyard Syrah Roll Ranch (750ml - Full Bottle)
$60.00
$39.88
96 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
A perennial CGCW favorite when it comes to top-flight Syrah, Ojai Vineyard grabs the gold ring once again in 2005. The latest R... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
A perennial CGCW favorite when it comes to top-flight Syrah, Ojai Vineyard grabs the gold ring once again in 2005. The latest R... Read More
2006 Shirvington Shiraz (750ml - Full Bottle)
$82.99
$29.99
95 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - The 2006 Shiraz was barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in 85% new oak, with the barrels 90% America... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Jay Miller - The 2006 Shiraz was barrel-fermented and aged for 14 months in 85% new oak, with the barrels 90% America... Read More
#23 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2000
1998 Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape (750ml - Full Bottle)
$135.00
$99.95
96 Points
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape is the greatest effort produced since Beaucastel's 1989 and 1990. It reveals more accessibility, n... Read More
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate:
The 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape is the greatest effort produced since Beaucastel's 1989 and 1990. It reveals more accessibility, n... Read More
96 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
A big, rich wine with huge amounts of fruit oozing out of the glass. Great concentration and intensity, with licorice flavors f... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
A big, rich wine with huge amounts of fruit oozing out of the glass. Great concentration and intensity, with licorice flavors f... Read More
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
Distinctive, very monolithic, clean, pure and crisp, with fresh fruit zipping along the palate. Turning a bit tough and tannic,... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Distinctive, very monolithic, clean, pure and crisp, with fresh fruit zipping along the palate. Turning a bit tough and tannic,... 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
2004 Chateau du Cedre Cahors Le Cedre (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$47.99
95 Points
Wine Spectator:
Very elegant, with concentrated and powerful flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and cassis. Massively structured, with intense d... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Very elegant, with concentrated and powerful flavors of dark cherry, raspberry and cassis. Massively structured, with intense d... Read More
2005 Chasseur Chardonnay Twin Hills Ranch (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$39.99
93 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
This wine delivers a slightly sweeter brand of appley fruit along with a slightly elevated sense of ripeness and all the other ... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
This wine delivers a slightly sweeter brand of appley fruit along with a slightly elevated sense of ripeness and all the other ... Read More
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
Ripe and fragrant, with a mix of peach, lemon, citrus, fresh earth and mineral, joined by a flash of smoky, toasty oak, which g... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Ripe and fragrant, with a mix of peach, lemon, citrus, fresh earth and mineral, joined by a flash of smoky, toasty oak, which g... Read More
#78 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2007
2004 Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Vignes (750ml - Full Bottle)
$75.00
$44.98
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Really zesty, with lots of red currant and bramble notes bouncing ahead of dark olive and sage flavors. The structure is briary... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Really zesty, with lots of red currant and bramble notes bouncing ahead of dark olive and sage flavors. The structure is briary... 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
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
1995 Pavie Macquin (750ml - Full Bottle)
$100.00
$59.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Greatest wine ever made at this estate. A breathtaking wine to drink now, but please wait. Lots of fruit, spice and tomato char... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Greatest wine ever made at this estate. A breathtaking wine to drink now, but please wait. Lots of fruit, spice and tomato char... Read More
92 Points
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Sauvage aromas of red- and blackcurrant, roast coffee, licorice and game. Bright, pure dark berry flavor is juicy and sharply d... Read More
Stephen Tanzer's IWC:
Sauvage aromas of red- and blackcurrant, roast coffee, licorice and game. Bright, pure dark berry flavor is juicy and sharply d... Read More
2005 Veraison Cabernet Stagecoach Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$65.00
$52.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
Deftly balanced, elegant and refined, this is focused on a ripe, juicy core of black cherry, plum and blackberry fruit. Ends wi... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Deftly balanced, elegant and refined, this is focused on a ripe, juicy core of black cherry, plum and blackberry fruit. Ends wi... Read More
#73 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2008 Jacob's Creek Riesling South Australia Reserve (750ml - Full Bottle)
$16.00
$10.99
90 Points
Wine Spectator:
Tart and lively, offering a mouthwatering style that delivers a nice hit of green apple and lime flavor, persisting nicely. Dri... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Tart and lively, offering a mouthwatering style that delivers a nice hit of green apple and lime flavor, persisting nicely. Dri... Read More
2006 Kumeu Chardonnay River Mate Vineyard (750ml - Full Bottle)
$55.00
$39.99
95 Points
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - The 2006 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay has a different take on the vintage: earthier on the nose with haze... Read More
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate:
Reviewer, Neal Martin - The 2006 Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay has a different take on the vintage: earthier on the nose with haze... 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
#66 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2008 Bernard Griffin White Riesling (750ml - Full Bottle)
$15.00
$9.98
90 Points
Wine Spectator:
Light, refreshing and off-dry, with pretty peach, pineapple and floral aromas and flavors, echoing enticingly. Nicely knit. Dri... Read More
Wine Spectator:
Light, refreshing and off-dry, with pretty peach, pineapple and floral aromas and flavors, echoing enticingly. Nicely knit. Dri... Read More
2006 Vinifera Cabernet Napa Valley (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$32.99
95 Points
Wine Enthusiast:
Here's a young, vital, impressive 100% Cabernet. It's dry, full-bodied and rich in classic flavors of blackberries, black curra... Read More
Wine Enthusiast:
Here's a young, vital, impressive 100% Cabernet. It's dry, full-bodied and rich in classic flavors of blackberries, black curra... Read More
2007 Quinta Do Vallado Douro (750ml - Full Bottle)
$30.00
$22.99
93 Points
Wine Spectator:
This powerful and refined red delivers concentrated flavors of plum, dried cherry and spice. Offers a fine texture, with plenty... Read More
Wine Spectator:
This powerful and refined red delivers concentrated flavors of plum, dried cherry and spice. Offers a fine texture, with plenty... Read More
2006 Ladera Cabernet Howell Mountain (750ml - Full Bottle)
$77.00
$66.99
94 Points
Wine Spectator:
A tour de force Cabernet. Dense, plush, rich and concentrated, wall-to-wall flavors, with layers of black cherry, black currant... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A tour de force Cabernet. Dense, plush, rich and concentrated, wall-to-wall flavors, with layers of black cherry, black currant... Read More
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
#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 Rocca Family Vineyards Syrah Yountville (750ml - Full Bottle)
$60.00
$44.49
96 Points
Connoisseurs' Guide:
Rich and ripe, lush and ripe, oaky and ripe, fully fruited and ripe, yes, this wine is unmistakably ripe, and there will be tho... Read More
Connoisseurs' Guide:
Rich and ripe, lush and ripe, oaky and ripe, fully fruited and ripe, yes, this wine is unmistakably ripe, and there will be tho... Read More
#93 - WINE SPECTATOR TOP 100 - 2009
2007 Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner Berg Vogelsang (750ml - Full Bottle)
$40.00
$35.99
92 Points
Wine Spectator:
A powerful and racy style, with notes of anise, citrus, glazed apricot and spice. Very stony and minerally, with notes of chamo... Read More
Wine Spectator:
A powerful and racy style, with notes of anise, citrus, glazed apricot and spice. Very stony and minerally, with notes of chamo... Read More
