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1995 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Reg $60+ Fire Sale $19.97 18 cases In Stock!!!
You'll either love or hate this wine! If you are looking for fruit bomb? That it is not!
If your looking for a solid 15+ year old wine that delivers classic tuscan aged Sangiovese that delivers understated fruit, crisp acidity and an earthy leathery finish, that it is!
Consumers from Cellar tracker most recent reviews:
on 9/22/2011 & rated 93 points: This wine was fantastic!!! A bit of mint, black tea, and dried roses on the nose. The palate was soft and silky, a touch of acid but nicely integrated. Wonderful fruit; figs, dried cherry, with a little leather and some earthy notes. Very nice wine, paid $34 for a 16 yro wine!!! Quite awesome, I don't think I would serve it with food as it was fairly delicate, but not faded, it was perfect for after dinner lounging!
on 3/8/2011 & rated 91 points: limited notes, lovely aged wine. i get orange peel, red fruit, and tea
on 1/16/2011 & rated 94 points: Even better than the last bottle; big, rich, funky, full-bodied chianti with age. I've got to see if there's more of this around
on 11/24/2010 & rated 91 points: Drank from Jeroboam at Carnevino in Las Vegas, in great shape, plenty of depth on the palate
on 11/5/2010 & rated 92 points: Outstanding older chianti, picks up weight with an hour or so in a decanter. What a treat
Tasting properly matured wine is, alas, a rare treat. All too often we consume good wine in its infancy. It may be very good - even great - but we miss out on the additional complexities and subtleties achieved by discreet ageing.
Recently, I had the pleasure of tasting the 1995 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva. Felsina is in the very top rank of Chianti producers, with the winemaking supervised by legendary consultant Franco Bernabei. Felsina is one of my favorite Chianti producers.
This Riserva is 100% Sangiovese hand-harvested from vine older than 50 years. This is a beautiful, mature Chianti Riserva. I estimate it has another 2-3 years but it's in top form now with the traditional Felsina aromas of tobacco, smoke, truffle, roses and wild berries. The palate is smooth and elegant with cherry and cranberry/raspberry fruit and a hint of chocolate on the finish. The tannins have resolved nicely into the wine after all these years..
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92 points Wine Enthusiast "Opaque with a dark brooding nose. Great, if somewhat hidden, depth of fruit and excellent balance: the fruit-acid-tannin triangle is textbook perfect. Very tight now, this is a keeper for sure. Try to avoid touching it for three to five years. Some day it will drink like a $50 bottle. Will keep till 2015." (5/1/1999)
90(+?) points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Good dark red-ruby color. High-toned aromas of violet, dried flowers and spearmint. Ripe, juicy red berry and dried flower flavors given clarity by sound acids. Intriguing peppery note. Quite long on the aftertaste, with firm, mouthcoating tannins. Very suave Chianti." (Jan/Feb '99)
According to Robert Parker: "Still available, the 1995 Chianti Classico Riserva is beginning to reveal secondary aromas of cedar wood, smoke-singed herbs, and new saddle leather. Spicy, with hard tannin (typical of 1995), medium body, and very good to excellent fruit density, it will drink well for 7-8 years." (08/2000)
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2008 Ridge Monte Bello
SALE PRICE 29.97
Review by Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate # 196 (Aug 2011) Rating: 95 Drink 2013 - 2029
Our Reg. 36.99
The 2008 Monte Bello is striking. It is a decidedly muscular Monte Bello endowed with layers of dark fruit. Tobacco, mint, asphalt and crushed rocks develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity and finesse. A long, saline finish rounds things out beautifully. In 2008 the cold growing season stretched into October and the wine definitely has the feel of a cool vintage. The spring frost and the second year of drought conditions lowered yields significantly. Yields were just 1.25 tons per acre on average, but some of the older vineyards came in at less than 1 ton per acre. The balance of fruit, tannin and structure is simply extraordinary, but the wine needs time, most likely lots of it. In 2008 the blend is 72% Cabernet Sauvignon and 28% Merlot. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2038
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2008 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
SALE PRICE 99.97
98 Points James Suckling
Our Reg. 159.99
98 Points James Suckling : 'Caymus Vineyards Special Selection is a reference point for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. According to Chuck Wagner, the patriarch of Caymus Vineyards, it is a blend of the best Cabernet lots in a given year. Until the 2008 vintage, Caymus Vineyard SS had been 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, but Chuck is now adding a small percentage of Merlot to soften the wine and make it a little more approachable when young. I tasted the three most recent vintages of Caymus Vineyards SS and I found them all opulent and almost exotic in character. The 2008 was the most exciting with an intense and powerful finish of wild fruits and velvety tannins.' 94 Points Wine Spectator : 'Beautifully crafted, rich, intense and powerful, yet supple, graceful and polished, offering a generous core of spicy blackberry, black licorice, wild berry and light cedary notes. Full-bodied and expressive, this is both approachable now and sure to improve for several years. Drink now through 2020.' 94 Points The Wine Advocate 'The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection is the first example of this cuvee to include Merlot (about 14%) in the blend. The Merlot component has given the wine a cocoa/chocolate nuance to its black currant, licorice-infused fruit. The tannins are velvety soft and the wine is beautifully textured and full-bodied. It is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15 years.' 93 Points International Wine Cellar: 'Bright, full medium ruby. Black raspberry, bitter chocolate and licorice on the nose. Lush, sweet, concentrated and mouthfilling; not nearly as porty as the basic cabernet, with seamless dark fruit flavors showing more energy and depth than the regular bottling. The finish is smoothly tannic, chocolatey and very long. Like a liquid confection, even at this early stage: this really saturates the mouth. This is so sexy now that it's hard not to wonder whether the wine's potential flavor complexity has been compromised by its uncanny early sweetness. But it certainly has the stuffing to age.'
CASE 6/$569.99
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2008 Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red
SALE PRICE 159.97
Rated 95-97/100 The Wine Advocate
Rated 95-97/100 The Wine Advocate 'The blend of the 2008 Insignia, 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Merlot, is not terribly different from the 2007. However, I suspect the production will be a lot less given the frost damage in early spring. The color is an inky/purple and the wine shows lots of cassis, blueberry, graphite and floral notes, good acidity, stunning concentration and purity, and a long finish. Another great success for Phelps, the 2007 and 2008 Insignias may be the best back-to-back vintages they have produced since 1995 and 1994. The 2008 has some tannins to resolve whereas the 2007 has already assimilated them. It appears the 2008 will require 2-3 years of bottle age, but should last for three decades.' 94 POINTS Wine Spectator Review: Dense and chewy, this is very tight and closed, but the glimpses of fruit offer tight mineral, crushed rock, graphite, dried currant, cedar and anise. Full-bodied and way too young to drink now, this needs time, but should provide years of rewarding drinking. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2014 through 2026
CASE 6/$899.99
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Andrew Will Winery Sorella 2007
SALE PRICE 58.97
96 Points The Wine Advocate
Our Reg. 69.99
winemaker's notes:The complex display of mineral and fruit notes puts this wine into play as one with terrific promise. This wine is a dominant expression of Cabernet Sauvignon which exhibits itself in a light made brighter by the addition of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Already it is starting to move out of its first stage into something more formed and giving. We like the persistently bright personality of this vintage of Sorella as well as its ability to cast a shadow into the future.
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Andrew Will Winery Champoux Vineyard 2007
SALE PRICE 49.97
95 Points The Wine Advocate
Our Reg. 59.99
winemaker's notes: This vintage is composed of more than half Cabernet Franc. The unctuous almost liquid cascade of flavors that first come to mind are greatly colored by this grape. The mid palate is thick and rich with a compelling balance and flow to the palate. At this period this is compelling wine which is at once a wine to drink after being open for a few hours or one to put away for a decade or more
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Andrew Will Winery Ciel du Cheval 2007
SALE PRICE 49.97
96 Points Wine Enthusiast
Our Reg. 59.99
winemaker's notes: The balance between fruit and structure is well played out in this vintage. The classic and austere qualities that this vineyard has each year are well drawn out. As with most American wines, this wine projects more fruit in its youth than its European reflections. Over time we will see this difference shrink as the wines move (hopefully) into more complex incarnations of themselves. We would like to see this wine well stored for three or four years. As is almost always true with Andrew Will wines you can enjoy them now, but they will provide greater complexity over time. 15% Cabernet Sauvignon; 45% Cab Franc; 40% Merlot
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Andrew Will Winery Two Blondes Vineyard 2007
SALE PRICE 45.97
94 Points The Wine Advocate
Our Reg. 54.99
winemaker's notes: This vintage is by far the best we have gotten from this vineyard. The work that we have done there with trellising, soil, water, and clonal selections is now bringing it even with the other vineyards from whom we source. The identity is fully apparent in this vintage through its soft texture and very full mid-palate. The depth of flavor reveals much about this vintage and those we hope to see in the future from Two Blondes. A lot of the work we have done here has been on an almost row-by-row basis as we sought to increase the root structure of the vines. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Cabernet Franc, 19% Merlot, 7% Malbec
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2007 Flora Springs ?Trilogy?
SALE PRICE 39.97
93 Points Robert Parker
Our Reg. 49.99
The 2007 Trilogy might be called a Napa version of St.-Emilion blended with a Margaux. A harmonious blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, and 5% Petit Verdot, it offers undeniable elegance as well as lovely black currant and black cherry notes intermixed with hints of cocoa, roasted herbs, cedar, and licorice. This textured, lush, medium to full-bodied, beautifully constructed 2007 can be drunk now or cellared for 15-20 years.' 91 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot, this is a good, smooth wine that shows its Napa origins in the ripeness of fruit and classy tannins. Floods the mouth with blackberries and oak. There?s a certain sharpness that cuts through the richness and lasts through the finish, which may limit ageability, so drink soon.' (06/10). 91 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: 'Bright ruby-red. Complex nose melds cassis, blackberry, bitter chocolate, cedar, menthol and licorice, with tobacco, loam and leathery nuances emerging with air. Sweet, pliant and expressive, with a bit more stuffing to buffer its firm acidity than the basic Napa Valley cabernet. Finishes nicely broad, with a fine dusting of sweet tannins and subtle leather and game notes. Based on this wine and the 2006 Trilogy, as well as the winery's other very successful '07 cabernets, the 2007 vintage marks a breakthrough to higher quality here.'
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2009 Beringer Chardonnay Private Reserve
SALE PRICE 29.98
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 192 (Dec 2010) Rating: 93
Our Reg. 40
The 2009 Chardonnay Private Reserve, which comes primarily from Napa?s Gamble Ranch site, is a bigger, richer, more nutty-styled Chardonnay revealing tropical fruit, butter, brioche and hazelnut characteristics. They backed off the oak in this cuvee, which results in more fruit, interest and personality.
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2007 Chateau Saint Jean Cinq Cepages
SALE PRICE 49.97
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 193 (Feb 2011) Rating: 90 Drink 2011 - 2021
Our Reg. 60
Their famous cuvee, which was once named Wine Spectator Wine of the Year, the 2007 Cinq Cepages is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. Hints of bay leaf, black currant, sweet cherry, cedar and subtle smoke are all present in this lush, medium to full-bodied, opulent and heady wine. Broad and savory, it seems to be on a fast evolutionary track and should be drunk over the next decade.
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2007 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
SALE PRICE 89.97
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 195 (Jun 2011) Rating: 97 Drink 2016 ? 2046
Our Reg. 125
Production: 9,008 cases; Alcohol: 14.6%; Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon; Harvest Dates: September 10 to October 24. The 2007 Private Reserve is composed of 34% Bancroft Ranch, 33% Steinhauer Ranch, 8% Chabot Vineyard, 8% Lampyridae, and the remainder from St. Helena Home Vineyard, Marston Ranch and Rancho del Oso fruit. A mild spring and summer with only a handful of heat spikes was followed by beautiful weather in September and October. One of the finest Private Reserves made over the last two decades, this phenomenal wine is obviously still an infant in terms of development, but it exhibits a dense purple color as well as an extraordinary nose of blackberries, white chocolate, licorice, tobacco leaf, smoky barbecue, charcoal and a burning ember-like note reminiscent of a Graves from Bordeaux. A dense, luscious, full-bodied, opulent style, with sweet tannin, this locked and loaded, intense, full throttle Private Reserve should be accessible in 5-6 years and last for 25-30. 70% from Howell Mountain, 14% St. Helena, 8% Mt. Veeder and 8% Spring Mountain
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2009 Ridge Zinfandel East Bench
SALE PRICE 24.97
Review by Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate # 196 (Aug 2011) Rating: 91 Drink 2012 ? 2019
Our Reg. 29.99
The 2009 Zinfandel East Bench is a big, burly wine loaded with dark cherries, flowers, tobacco and sweet herbs, all of which come together on a medium-bodied frame. It shows lovely length and personality, although some rough edges remain. With air, though, some of those angular contours begin to soften. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019
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2009 Ridge Geyserville Proprietary Red Wine
SALE PRICE 29.97
Review by Antonio Galloni Wine Advocate # 196 (Aug 2011) Rating: 94 Drink 2012 ? 2029
Our Reg. 36.99
The 2009 Geyserville is a gorgeous wine. It shows expressive inner perfume, sweet black cherries, menthol and minerals. This is an understated, exceptionally elegant red endowed with considerable finesse and fabulous overall balance. A round, sensual finish makes it impossible to resist a second taste. In 2009 the blend is 74% Zinfandel, 17% Carignane, 6% Petite Sirah, 2% Alicante Bouschet and 1% Mourvedre. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2029.
2009 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir
SALE PRICE 19.97
Our Reg. 29.99
The word Meiomi means 'coast' in the languagne fo the Wappo and Yuki tribes, an appropriate name for a wine that draws its fruit from up and down California's climactically diverse coastline. In 2009, 47% of the fruit came from Sonoma County, 34% from Santa Barbara County and 19% from Monterey County. The combination marries the vibrant berry flavors, minerality, texture, spice and earth that make these three regions diverse, with the deft hand of the Wagner family. Black cherry cola aromas and hints of smoky cedar give way to a palate with sweet cherry cola, savory herbs, leather and sultry oaky spice
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2007 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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91 Points Steve Tanzer
Our Reg. 74.99
91 Points Steve Tanzer: Bright, deep ruby-red. Reticent aromas of cassis, dark raspberry, leather, fresh blood and pepper (my first sample showed a whiff of adhesive tape). Supple on entry, then a bit peppery and dry in the middle; has texture and flavor intensity but this is very backward and unyielding for this cuvee. Finishes with drying, rather clenched tannins but no heaviness. This will require patience, but it's unlikely to develop the personality or sweetness of the Howell Mountain bottling
CASE 12/$799.99
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2007 Jason Stephens Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Clara Valley
SALE PRICE 19.99
Our Reg. 27.99
CASE 12/$199.99
2009 Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir
SALE PRICE 39.97
93 Points Wine Spectator
Our Reg. 59.99
A rich, extracted style that?s dense but also very complex and detailed, with spicy berry flavors that fan out nicely while retaining their focus and detail, gaining depth on the finish. Best from 2012 through 2019.'
2009 Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir
SALE PRICE 39.97
92 Points Wine Spectator
Our Reg. 59.99
Bold, rich and layered, with dense dark berry fruit that shows touches of spice, wild berry and blackberry and attractive floral scents. Full-bodied, this expands on the finish, where the flavors fan out. Best from 2012 through 2020.'
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2007/8 Jayson (Pahlmeyer) Pinot Noir
SALE PRICE 39.97
Our Reg. 59.99
CASE 6/$229.99
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2007 Dunn Howell Magnum (limited Hurry!)
SALE PRICE 169.97
93 Points Steve Tanzer
93 Points Steve Tanzer (as with the Napa Valley '07, the label shows a moderate 13.9% alcohol): Full ruby. Restrained, high-pitched, youthfully medicinal aromas of cassis, cocoa powder and crushed rock. Very young and fresh, with good sweetness and lift to its dark fruit and violet flavors. Finishes with building tannins and integrated acidity that will support a couple decades of development in bottle. Seems much more powerful, not to mention more fruity, than the Napa Valley bottling
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2007 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
SALE PRICE
93 Points Steve Tanzer
Our Reg. 84.99
93 Points Steve Tanzer (as with the Napa Valley '07, the label shows a moderate 13.9% alcohol): Full ruby. Restrained, high-pitched, youthfully medicinal aromas of cassis, cocoa powder and crushed rock. Very young and fresh, with good sweetness and lift to its dark fruit and violet flavors. Finishes with building tannins and integrated acidity that will support a couple decades of development in bottle. Seems much more powerful, not to mention more fruity, than the Napa Valley bottling
CASE 12/$899.99
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2007 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
SALE PRICE
91 Points Steve Tanzer
Our Reg. 12/$799.99
91 Points Steve Tanzer: Bright, deep ruby-red. Reticent aromas of cassis, dark raspberry, leather, fresh blood and pepper (my first sample showed a whiff of adhesive tape). Supple on entry, then a bit peppery and dry in the middle; has texture and flavor intensity but this is very backward and unyielding for this cuvee. Finishes with drying, rather clenched tannins but no heaviness. This will require patience, but it's unlikely to develop the personality or sweetness of the Howell Mountain bottling
CASE 74.99
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2007 Dunn Napa Magnum (limited Hurry!)
SALE PRICE 149.97
91 Points Steve Tanzer
91 Points Steve Tanzer: Bright, deep ruby-red. Reticent aromas of cassis, dark raspberry, leather, fresh blood and pepper (my first sample showed a whiff of adhesive tape). Supple on entry, then a bit peppery and dry in the middle; has texture and flavor intensity but this is very backward and unyielding for this cuvee. Finishes with drying, rather clenched tannins but no heaviness. This will require patience, but it's unlikely to develop the personality or sweetness of the Howell Mountain bottling
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2009 Pahlmeyer Napa Chardonnay
SALE PRICE 59.97
Chardonnay Dry White Table wine from Napa, Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 192 (Dec 2010) Rating: 95 points
Our Reg. 79.99
Consistently one of the top Chardonnays in California, Pahlmeyer?s 2009 exhibits an impressive, thick-looking, light gold color with green hues. Loads of peach, creme brulee, honeysuckle, and subtle oak are present in this full-bodied, well-endowed, pedal-to-the-metal style of Chardonnay that will appeal to those who like white Burgundy, but with additional richness. Given its track record, expect this wine to age nicely for 5-6 years
CASE 6/$349.99
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2007 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red (6pk)
SALE PRICE 6/$549.99
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 186 (Dec 2009) Rating: 96+ Drink 2012 ? 2037
Our Reg. 125
The sensational 2007 Proprietary Red Wine (a 7,000-case blend of 82% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec) is slightly more restrained aromatically than the Merlot, but there is no doubting its extraordinary bouquet of subtle smoked meats, oak, mountain wild flowers, blueberries, blackberries, coffee, and cassis. Super-rich and full-bodied with noticeable, but stunningly sweet tannins, it possesses a rare minerality and definition, characteristics that seem to be found across the board in Napa?s 2007s. This dense, powerful red needs 3-5 years of cellaring, and should have 25 years of life ahead of it.
CASE 2(6pk)/$999.99
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2007 Eponymous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
SALE PRICE 49.97
Our Reg. 59.99
You might recognize the the name of this label's owner and winemaker, Robert Pepi, because his name has graced bottles of California wine for decades. He was in the store yesterday with most of the wines he is the winemaker for, we had our eye on one and we got it!!!! When he sold his eponymously named winery, he also lost the right to his family name on future projects, and so the tongue-firmly-in-cheek moniker for this winery. The wine is quite lovely, starting with its aromatic bouquet, filled with scents of menthol, tobacco, orange zest and red fruit--primarily raspberry and cherry--and equally pleasing on the palate, where it is wonderfully balanced and quite elegant. Hints of baking spices, cocoa powder and vanilla complement the fruit and linger long on the finish.
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 186 (Dec 2009) Rating: 96 Drink 2012 ? 2037
Our Reg. 179.99
Review by Robert Parker Wine Advocate # 186 (Dec 2009) Rating: 96 Drink 2012 ? 2037 Cost: $135-$190 The quintessential expression of an elegant Stags Leap Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Poetry (86% Cabernet Sauvignon) combines elegance with power. Layered and full-bodied with an ethereal lightness as well as touches of oak and tannin, it is gorgeously pure and textured yet strikingly long and intense. Bursting with flavor, but neither heavy nor cloying, give it 3-4 years of cellaring, and enjoy it over the next 25+ years.
92 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Always an underestimated wine, this 2007 from Hess Collection is a beautiful Cabernet. It's dry and balanced, and the blackberry and currant flavors have a pleasing earthiness. That old clich?, 'food friendly,' definitely applies. Drink it now and over the next six years.' (08/11) 92 points Wine Spectator's Insider: 'Bordeaux-like in its aroma, structure, weight and range of flavors, this is tight, with cedary cigar box and tobacco scents. Dry and savory, with dried currant, mineral and gravel notes, ending with subtle flavor nuances. Drink now through 2022.' (07/06/11)
CASE $199.99/6pk
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2007 Hewitt Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon
SALE PRICE 64.97
93 points from Robert Parker
Our Reg. 85
93 points from Robert Parker: 'The 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a slightly softer, more forward wine, but it should last just as long. It is more typically Californian in its opulent black currant fruit intermixed with notes of chocolate, crushed rocks, vanilla, and black fruits. The tannins are sweeter than in the 2006, and the wine is full-bodied with a layered texture, admirable purity and depth, and a blockbuster finish with no shortage of tannin. Approachable now, it will be better in 2-3 years, and should last for 20-25 years.' (Dec. 2009) 92 points from Wine Spectator: 'Offers ripe, supple plum and currant flavors, with notes of smoky oak, crushed rock, graphite and loamy earth and touches of tobacco and cedar. Full-bodied, with a layered finish.' (Nov. 15, 2010)
CASE $369.99/6pk
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KAH Tequila A?ejo.
SALE PRICE $57.97
KAH Tequila A?ejo contains aromas of coffee, chocolate and tobacco masterfully created during its two year aging time in American white oak casks. The KAH Tequila A?ejo bottle is designed with black and white motifs to represent the practices of Nicaraguans who take rest in peace to a whole new level. While they perform similar traditions to other Latin American counterparts (IE. decorate graves, bring food to alters to honor the dead), they also often sleep at the grave-sites of their deceased. The idea is that by sleeping with the dead, Nicaraguans reinforce the emotional connection they hold with those loved ones that have passed
CASE $65.00
KAH Tequila Reposado .
SALE PRICE $53.97
KAH Tequila Reposado is an ultra smooth, and ultra high-proof Tequila with a full body, and intense Agave favor. It is aged for ten months in French limousine casks, where it acquires subtle hints of vanilla and caramel. The KAH Tequila Reposado bottle is painted as El Diablo. The use of devil imagery was inspired by Day of the Dead celebrations in Peru. The festival takes place the week before November 5th on the banks of Lake Titicaca, The traditional dances (complete with dangling red crucifixes) are rumored to be led by the devil himself. Traditional dances are dedicated to Satan. This region of Peru is mostly a mining area and workers spend much time underground. According to ancient Incan beliefs, Satan lives underground making the miners vulnerable to his powers due to their daily proximity. The festival is designed to honor Satan, thus keeping the workers safe. The even pour Tequila on the ground for the devil to drink.
CASE $60.00
KAH Tequila Blanco.
SALE PRICE $48.97
KAH Tequila Blanco contains intense sweet notes of the cooked agave, followed by a spicy white peppery punch. It is silky and delicate, leaving a sachet of spices on the palate. The KAH Tequila Blanco bottle was inspired by traditional Calaveras (skulls made from sugar) which are used in Day of the Dead rituals to symbolize death and rebirth. Sugar skulls are given to family still living and they are invited to eat their own death, to acknowledge the belief that death is nothing but the passing from this life into the next. Bolivians celebrate their version of the Day of the Dead by keeping the skulls of their loved ones, calling it the Day of the Skulls. These decaying heads are brought out each year on November 8th and taken to the cemetery where Bolivians feed them, give them cigarettes and Tequila. Keeping and entertaining the skulls of their deceased is seen as a way for the dead to be immortalized. They believe the skulls of their ancestors protect the living by warding off evil spirits.
CASE $55.00
Hangar One Vodka Roasted Chipotle?.
SALE PRICE $26.99
Batch Two Is Here!
Our Reg. 6/$149.99
Batch Two Is Here! Lance Winters' superb creation: base vodka distilled from fresh peppers, then blended with separate infusions and distillations of fresh and roasted Fresno chiles, habaneros, jalape?os, bell peppers and pasillas. A wonderful balance of smoke, heat, and fresh bell pepper The chipotle was born of a need for vodka truly worthy of one of my favorite cocktails, the Bloody Mary. Because a Bloody Mary is a meal as well as a cocktail, it needs a vodka of real substance. The mass produced pepper vodkas could never fit the bill because the people that make them think that the only quality a pepper has is heat. With all this in mind, we set out to make a vodka that had all of the characteristics of great peppers. We start with jalape?os and Fresno chili peppers. These are chopped and added to high proof vodka. After sitting like this for several days, the peppers and alcohol are added to the still to create a base that has the sweetness and vegetal qualities that help make up the identity of a pepper. We do a separate infusion and distillation of smoked peppers, both jalape?o and bell. To get the heat balance just right, a judicious amount of haba?ero infusion is added. The whole mess should have the sweetness and substance of a nicely smoked meat, the vegetal qualities of a fresh pepper and just the right amount of heat. The chipotle vodka opens with the sweet hardwood smoke aroma. A bit deeper into the glass, layers of spice and raisin bloom. On the palate, the sweetness of the bell peppers is the first hit, followed by waves of heat and spice. (Hangar One)
CASE $35.99
Hangar One Vodka Mandarin Blossom.
SALE PRICE $26.99
97 points Wine Enthusiast
Our Reg. 6/$149.99
Who else but Lance & Jorg would dream of including the flowers? Paul Pacult reviewed this as wonder and delight. It's like peeling a fresh tangerine - the zesty tangerine and flower aromas are brought across perfectly. Wonderful lingering aftertaste. Pour it over a single small ice cube - it's as rewarding as a good cognac. Includes the flowers of the mandarin blossom which brings across the delicate tangerine aromas perfectly. Imagine the care that must be take with so fragile an ingredient! Elegant orange flavors with hints of sandelwood and spices. 97 points Wine Enthusiast: The deep, sweet orange and honeyed-floral fragrance is the first signal this vodka will be special. The flavors are clean and brisk, followed by a strong bite and honey and tangerine notes. It finishes sweet, with faint floral and vanilla notes coaxed out over ice.
CASE $35.99
Hangar One Vodka Kaffir Lime.
SALE PRICE $26.99
Wine & Spirits chose it as their BEST FLAVORED VODKA OF THE YEAR
Our Reg. 6/$149.99
Unlike anything I've experienced in 13 years of professional spirits evaluation?Spirit Journal. The Kaffir Lime was ranked first in Wine Enthusiast's annual review of white spirits. They called it stunning...true-to-the-fruit. The flavor really does leap from the glass. The lovely flavor of kaffir lime is well known in Thai cuisine. St. George uses the leaves too! Wine & Spirits chose it as their BEST FLAVORED VODKA OF THE YEAR. Kaffir lime is native to central Indonesia. Its lovely flavor is well know in Thai cuisine. This vodka is filled with lush lime aromatics and flavors. The best lime flavored vodka we have ever tasted!
CASE $35.99
Hangar One Infused Fraser River Raspberry Vodka.
SALE PRICE $26.99
Limited! So get it while it lasts!
Our Reg. 6/$149.99
Very Limited! So get it while it lasts! We can't honor bottles sold into the negative. Hangar One distills this once a year, when the raspberries ripen. They use Meeker raspberries from Washington's Fraser River valley. A bit of fresh raspberry juice introduced after distillation makes it taste super fresh and gives the vodka a light raspberry color. It's beautiful product, with the natural sweetness - and tartness - of real fruit. The green glass bottle protects it from UV rays. From upper Washington state, the Meeker raspberry makes a startlingly fresh-tasting vodka. Hangar One makes only one batch a year, in June, when the berries are ripe. People get excited about the Fraser River Raspberry vodka because it's just like fresh raspberries, not the bubblegum chemical compound you expect from raspberry flavored products. They don't add sugar. They don't add anything. It's just raspberries and vodka. Hangar One macerate and distill the berries, then blends it in raspberry juice. The juice adds complexity and a natural color. They had a totally fabulous design for our raspberry bottle, but when they put the finished product in it, the fresh juice didn't like the UV rays that came through the clear glass. Now they use a green bottle that gives full UV protection, so we can keep distilling what we think is a truly exceptional spirit. Try this, and give yourself a taste of the Pacific Northwest. It has delightful very fresh and intense aromatics that make you dream of summer and think of Cosmos!
CASE $35.99
Hangar One Vodka Buddha's Hand Citron.
SALE PRICE $26.99
LA Times says: Ravishing, inexplicable, enticing
Our Reg. 6/$149.99
The actual fruit, the Buddha's Hand citron, looks weird, but wow! The flavors are intense and rich, with fresh lemony aromatics. The literature says that the Chinese hang this citron in their houses to make things smell good. Rupf told us that they cost him $3 each! LA Times says: Ravishing, inexplicable, enticing. The Buddha's Hand is made from a very old citrus fruit. It has such wonderful aromatics that in China it is hung to perfume dwellings. Lively, elegant with amazing lemon-like flavors
CASE $35.99
Crown Royal.
SALE PRICE $27.99
GOLD MEDAL 2005 SAN FRANCISCO SPIRITS COMPETITION
Crown Royal has a rich golden amber colour, with a nose that is rich and robust with hints of vanilla and fruit.
On the palate it is very smooth and creamy with hints of oak and the flavour of vanilla. The finish is explained as long and lasting.
Pendleton.
SALE PRICE $29.99
Named in honor of The Pendleton Round-up, one of the most respected rodeos in the country, this smooth as silk Canadian import is aged 10 years in premium American Oak barrels for extra smoothness.
Canadian Club.
SALE PRICE $24.98
90-95 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST.
Dark yellow, golden tint; medium-light body; reminiscent of apple, peach, smokey butter; the Canadian Club 6 year old is creamy, smooth and easy in the finish.
Seagram's VO.
SALE PRICE $15.49
Gold with a light amber glow; medium-light body; reminiscent of pear, caramel, butter, brown spices; slightly coarse texture that is complimented by soft brown spices.
Windsor.
SALE PRICE $17.98
Distinctive blend of the finest rye, corn, wheat & barley. Enjoy the smoothness.
Canadian Mist.
SALE PRICE $13.99
GOLD MEDAL 2008 SAN FRANCISCO SPIRITS COMPETITION
One of our most popular Canadian Whisky's. Rich full flavors are very smooth.
Black Velvet.
SALE PRICE $16.48
The smooth, rich taste of this premium Canadian Whisky makes it a favorite mixed, on-the-rocks or straight.
Mc Adam's.
SALE PRICE $14.99
84 points (Recommended) Tastings.Com
Pale amber color. Mild spicy raisin compote, chocolate covered orange peel and praline aromas follow thorugh on a brisk entry to a dryish light-to-medium body with creamy vanilla and mineral oil notes. Finishes with a nutskin and cocoa accented fade.
Wiser's De Luxe.
SALE PRICE $22.99
Beefy with sharpening touches of rye and other slightly fruity citrus notes. Very busy mouth arrival with a complex array of corn on the cob and then much cleaner small grain notes. Good weight to the oiliness which never goes over the top. A brief spice fly past, and an early vanilla oak attack.
Crown Royal Black.
SALE PRICE $27.99
A robust whisky blend matured to perfection in charred oak barrels and blended at a higher proof for full-bodied flavor. Deep bourbon notes, rich texture and signature smoothness.
Midleton 'Very Rare' 2011.
SALE PRICE $116.99
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist
A true classic in every sense. Perfectly proportioned with alternating waves of baked orchard fruits, toffee, toasted nuts and grain, honey, apricot, and a beautiful melange of baking spices.
Bushmills 10Yr.
SALE PRICE $39.99
Best Irish Single Malt Whiskey in the World' at last year's World Whiskies Awards.
It has a sweet spicy aroma with overtones of Oloroso sherry, vanilla and honey. It is mild, and nonetheless has a rich, malty character. It is so smooth on the palate with a slightly dry finish.
RedBreast 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $41.99
92 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST, DOUBLE GOLD 2005 SAN FRANCISCO SPIRITS COMPETITION.
Redbreast is a beautifully balanced pure pot still Irish Whiskey, with a warm, generous texture, rich, sweet flavours and a spicy kick. In the view of many connoisseurs, the finest Irish whiskey available.
Michael Collins Single Malt.
SALE PRICE $29.97
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist
Well rounded with a clean and malty with a sweet citrus taste. Wonderfully settled smoky flavor from the peat that lingers on the palate. The perfect sipping Irish whiskey.
Tullamore Dew.
SALE PRICE $21.99
Color Pale amber with orange tinge Nose A mild blend of spicy, lemony and malty notes with charred wood undertones Body Soft, buttery, rounded Palate Warming, sweetish spices, pleasant maltiness with toasted wood hints and a creamy vanilla smoothness. Finish Smooth and gentle, the complex flavours lingering intriguingly Liquor
Jameson.
SALE PRICE $24.98
Ultimate Beverage Challenge.
Round and smooth with sweet, spicy, toasted wood notes. Dry yet smooth finish with a longering crispness from the pot still.
Powers.
SALE PRICE $18.99
A past recipient of The American Taste Award for Excellence and a Double Gold winner in the San Francisco World Spirits Competition
The Number One selling Irish whiskey in Ireland, Powers Irish Whiskey has become ?the father of all Irish Whiskeys? through a tradition based on over 200 years of distilling whiskey. Powers is distinctive for its warm and full-bodied flavor, an explosive mixture of spices, which linger on the tongue. The Powers flavor is the product of the whiskey?s triple distillation in both old-fashioned copper pots and column stills. Powers is aged 100 percent in Bourbon casks for five to six years. Powers is touted as the perfect whiskey for the best-tasting Irish Coffee.
Kilbeggan.
SALE PRICE $21.99
GOLD MEDAL-SF 2008 WORLD SPIRITS COMPETITION
Incredibly elegant and complex with sweet grassy notes that are found in all of the Kilbeggan whiskies supported by toffee, vanilla, toasted coconut, banana bread and mint. A great aperitif.
Connemara 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $86.99
There is a limited number of bottles available worldwide per year
Cooley's oldest and rarest whiskey to date is the Connemara 12yr Peated Single Malt. The robust peatiness of the standard Connemara gives way to a complex aged whiskey with a distinct vanilla taste from the single used bourbon cask.
Knappogue Castle 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $36.99
Triple distilled in copper pot stills, then aged in bourbon oak casks for twelve years, Knappogue Castle 12 Year Old is a mellow, well rounded single malt. The nose offers rich, malty notes of grain which are accented by hints of pepper and spice. The palate is balanced, focused and smooth, with complex flavors of brown sugar, vanilla, oak and marzipan backed by elegant fruit notes.
?Chivas's top-notch character is at once powerful and understated; hats off to the Chivas master blender; this is Scotch blending at its near-best.'
Johnnie Walker Black 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $36.98
GOLD MEDAL SAN FRANCISCO SPIRITS COMPETITION, 89 PTS BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE
A deep and complex flavour which is also an unquestionable mark of power and refinement. It is a luxury blend and a luxury brand, with a completely individual personality. As many as 40 whiskies, each aged 12 years or more, make up this satisfyingly complex blend. Decade after decade, Black Label wins awards and accolades. Experts consistently appreciate its understated, classic qualities.
Johnnie Walker Red.
SALE PRICE $24.98
85 PTS BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE
Johnnie Walker Red Label The world?s best selling whisky is still going strong. Red Label is a powerful combination of spicy, smoky malts, such as Talisker, and lingering, lighter grains. Its robust qualities are what make it so good for drinking long. The global success of Red Label is just one reason why it is now considered to be the classic taste of blended Scotch whisky.
J & B Scotch.
SALE PRICE $34.99
J & B has very rich smooth flavors with hints of oak and heather. J & B is perfect neat, on the rocks, or with a splash of soda water.
Grant's.
SALE PRICE $18.99
Gold - 2009 International Wine and Spirit Competition
Complex, clean and fruity. Grant's Family Reserve is one of the world's best loved Scotch whiskies and enjoyed in over 180 countries. Brian skilfully blends around 25 of the finest single malt and grain Scotch whiskies to make Grant's Family Reserve. The basis for the blend is our widely acclaimed Girvan grain whisky. Vacuum distilled at a lower temperature to make it a lighter and more delicate spirit, it is then aged in oak to give it a deeper, sweeter, soft fruit flavour, creating the perfect foundation.
Famous Grouse.
SALE PRICE $33.99
GOLD TASTE AWARD AMERICAN TASTING INSTITUTE 2002.
Great value in blended Scotch. Smooth, balanced flavors are perfect over the rocks or with a splash of club soda.
Dewar's White Label.
SALE PRICE $23.98
85 PTS WILFRED WONG.
A blend of up to 40 single malt and grain scotch whiskies, White Label?s distinctive heather and honey notes evoke the rich heritage of the Scottish Highlands, thanks to the fine Aberfeldy single malt at its heart.
Cluny Scotch.
SALE PRICE $19.98
Cluny Scotch Whisky is one of America's top selling domestically bottled blended Scotches, made up of a marriage of over 30 malt whiskies from all regions of Scotland and the finest aged grain whiskies.
Dimple Pinch 15yr.
SALE PRICE $30.99
Savor the elegant tast of a subtle blend of 15 year old whiskies that is as special as the unique dimpled bottle that holds it. Pinch Blended 15 Year Old Scotch Whisky, referred to as The Dimple Pinch, established in 1627, the oldest distillers of scotch whisky in the world. Few whiskies attain the rate distiction of the Dimple Pinch. Over 300 years of distilling and blending xperience have ensured the perfection of this most distinguished deluxe scotch whisky. Peppery nose, soft, smooth and supple, elegant and solid. The Dimple Pinch is a fine original De Luxe blend that was specially selected and matured. The result is an exquisite 15 year of blended scotch whiskey that was blended and bottled in Scotland itself.
Pig's Nose.
SALE PRICE $32.99
?A big, sweet, chunky, gawky, grainlashed but hugely enjoyable blend.? Pigs Nose is an exceptionally fine five year old blended whisky, created by Richard Patterson, Scotland's only third generation master blender as a companion for Sheep Dip - for week days but not for the Christmas Cake. The blend contains a high percentage (40%) of malt whiskies, principally from Speyside imbuing the product with their characteristic softness; the name comes from the farming expression ?soft as a pig's nose'. Colour:Rich, golden copper highlights. Nose:Delicate and refined. Soft sensual floral notes arise in perfect harmony supported by an attractive array of complex fruit flavours. Melon, pear and orange with a hint of almonds conclude this profusion of charming nuances. Taste:Finesse and elegance gives way to a majestic assertion of pure malty flavours drawn from the four distilling regions of Scotland. Each area forges and makes its own inimitable contribution to this outstanding pure malt - the main accent being expressed from the Highlands and Speyside Valleys.
Off-dry malted barley and light toffee smells greet the olfactory sense along with flowery fragrances of heather, rose petal and pine. Entry features sweet grain and candied apricot tastes; the midpalate is mellow, malty, fruity (white raisins, apricots) and sophisticated. Ends on a buttery note. Remains the Speyside benchmark.
Highland Park 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $42.99
90 PTS Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to S.M. Scotch
With a delicious sweetness (heather-honey is their preferred description), a trace of smoke and a warming, silky mouthfeel, this is a whisky that never lets you down.
Macallan 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $45.97
91 PTS Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to S.M. Scotch
Deliciously smooth, with rich dried fruits and sherry, balanced with wood smoke and spice. Described by Paul Pacult, the renowned international whisky writer, in his book Kindred Spirits as: simply the best 12 Year Old single malt around.
Oban Distillers Edition 1995.
SALE PRICE $89.99
Oban 1995 has been double-matured, in this case using fresh Montilla sherry casks after an initial maturation in normal casks. This double maturation gives the Distiller's Edition an extra dimension and greatly enhances the flavours.
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Talisker 10Yr.
SALE PRICE $54.99
90 Pts Malt Advocate
Fresh, vibrant. Appetizingly briny, with notes of seaweed, fishnets, lemongrass, smoke, and damp peat. A bed of light toffee provides contrast and balance. It finishes with a knockout punch: powerfully peppery and salty. This whisky remains a beautifully dynamic and bold whisky.
Glendronach 15Yr.
SALE PRICE $79.99
92 points from the highly-esteemed Whiskyfun website.
Renowned amongst many whisky enthusiasts around the world, this remarkable and full bodied malt is matured for a minimum of 15 years in the finest Oloroso sherry casks. Bottled at 46%, the GlenDronach Revival is non chill filtered and of natural colour. A truly excellent single malt.
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Balvenie 12Yr. 'Doublewood'
SALE PRICE $47.99
87 PTS Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to S.M. Scotch
The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Scotch Whisky is a 12 year old single malt which gains its distinctive character from being matured in two woods. During its period of maturation The Balvenie Doublewood is transferred from a traditional oak whisky cask to a first fill Spanish oak sherry cask. Each stage lends different qualities to the resulting single malt - the traditional casks, having previously held bourbon, soften and add character, whilst the sherry wood brings depth and fullness of flavour..
Lagavulin 16Yr.
SALE PRICE $78.99
97 Pts Whiskey Magazine
Nose: Massive peat. Ultra-intense iodine carries a shade more spice than of old. The fruity-sherry notes are clean, vanilla is much deeper. Beautifully layered. Palate: Peat so thick you could stand a spoon in it. Chewy iodine bolstered by sherry and big oak. Finish: A little spice lightens the grip of the peat and vanilla. Dries off with malt, dried dates...and iodine. Comment: A true classic in every sense that offers breathtaking depth.
Laphroaig 18Yr.
SALE PRICE $63.99
This 18 year old expression of Laphroaig is made in limited quantities each year and savoured by a fortunate few. A soft, sweet and spicy Islay peat smoke greets you when you first open the bottle. The immediate taste is an oak sweetness, from 18 years in the barrel. A faint hint of the sea can be detected, testimony to its time maturing on the remote island of Islay.
Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or 12Yr.
SALE PRICE $69.99
95 Points - Wine Enthusiast
A captivating single malt whisky for the sophisticated luxury spirits drinker who drinker who enjoys delicious extravagence and sensual pleasures. With a tremendous 'gourmand' appeal, the Nectar D'Or is a delicious, complex base spirit that, after a minimum of 10 years in ex-bourbon casks, is then extra matured in specially hand selected Sauternes wine barriques. This makes it rich and sumptuous with a heady, luscious, beguiling spectrum of aromatic patisserie desserts that helps create a memorable occasion whenever it is enjoyed. Non chill-filtered and with an ABV of 46%, its the key flavor notes are lemony, sumptuous and syrupy.
Rittenhouse Rye 21Yr.
SALE PRICE $149.97
Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition and was named Rye Whiskey of the Year by noted expert Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible 2007.
Prior to Prohibition, rye was the preeminent American Whiskey. Now Heaven Hill Distilleries celebrates rye?s renaissance with this old time, non-chill filtered bottling of Rittenhouse 21 Year Straight Rye Whisky. A full 21 years of aging makes this rye bold and spicy with a smooth, lingering finish. Discover the most flavorful of American Whiskey styles.
Masterson's Rye 10Yr.
SALE PRICE $69.97
TRIPLE GOLD MEDAL 2011 MICRO LIQUOR SPIRITS AWARDS.
The nose is immediately huge, full of caramel, citrus, and wood notes. On the palate, even bigger: Incredibly sweet, and delightfully spicy: Cinnamon and allspice, fresh orange (not peel), with a tinge of something akin to a Moroccan spice blend lacing things up. The finish brings the essence of raisins and a drying touch, but it's a little overwhelming in its sweetness.
Eagle Rare 10Yr.
SALE PRICE $33.99
Bright honey/topaz color. The early aromas include gentle grain, toasted honey-wheat bread and tobacco leaf. An oil, toasty beauty seduces the taste buds at palate entry with dry flavors of cereal grain and mild oak resin - the mid-palate include sweet and oily flavors of raisins, grapefruit, charred oak and candied almonds. The finish is long, corny sweet and moderately fiery.
Elmer T. Lee.
SALE PRICE $32.99
Best with little water or on the rocks -Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Medium gold in color; the nose brings notes of butterscotch, clover, vanilla, and old leather. The big body bears a palate with an almost wine-like character that balances intense fruits, honey, and vanilla with a light spiciness that shows off the distiller's craft. The finish is long and warm. Smooth entry, lively, butterscotch, piney, with no burn in nose, with water there is cooked pineapple on ham and carmels. On the palate its smooth with a warmer overall palate feel
Four Roses Mariage
SALE PRICE $99.99
Malt Advocate magazine rating: 87
While it may look like we?ve misspelled a word, 221;Mariage? is actually the French word for marriage. An especially appropriate description of this new limited edition small batch Bourbon collection, as well as an appropriate description of the exclusive, and artful, mingling process that has been perfected at Four Roses. Four Roses is the only Bourbon Distillery that combines five proprietary yeast strains with two separate mashbills to produce 10 distinct Bourbon recipes, each with their own unique character, spiciness, and rich fruity flavors. From time to time, our Master Distiller will select a few exceptional barrels and then, like an artist, marry their aromas, textures and flavors by hand to create a true masterpiece - an exquisite limited edition small batch Bourbon for the Mariage Collection. One time, two Bourbon recipes might be married together. Another time and it may be five. No other distillery has 10 Bourbon recipes, or the ability to marry them in this way.
Jack Daniels Angelo
SALE PRICE $27.97
Angelo became a key Ambassador for Jack Daniel?s, and over the years, he made telling the Jack Daniel?s story his passion and pleasure. Traveling the world to share the story, he was integral in helping build Jack Daniel?s and secure the place it enjoys today. In honor of Angelo?s dedication and ambassadorship, the Jack Daniel Distillery is proud to release this special bottling of Jack Daniel?s Old No. 7 to celebrate Angelo?s 90th birthday on December 24, 2010. A portion of the proceeds from this limited edition bottle will go directly to one of Angelo?s favorite charities as a token of appreciation for his friendship and the many friends he?s made for Jack.
Maker's Mark 46.
SALE PRICE $33.99
94 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Based on the original recipe for Maker's Mark, Maker's 46 is a new version of an old favorite. To create this interesting spirit, fully matured Maker's Mark is removed from its barrel, so that ten wooden seared staves can be affixed to the inner paneling. Searing the staves caramelizes the sugars in the wood, adding a unique flavor that finishes on the front of the tongue. The fully matured Maker's Mark is then put back in the barrel and aged several more months until it is approved by Master Distiller Kevin Smith. On the nose, Maker's 46 displays pleasant, sweet, and toasty aromas with caramel overtones. The palate is rich and creamy with seared oak flavors that lead to lingering notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice on the powerful finish.
Knob Creek
SALE PRICE $57.99
Created in the style of turn of the century bourbon, this small batch spirit has a distinct, slightly sweet flavor that is imparted during a long aging process. Aromas of toasted nuts, grain and oak lead into a sweet, woody, almost fruity palate. The finish is long, rich and glowing. Sip straight or on the rocks.
Maker's Mark.
SALE PRICE $30.98
Paul (12/1/2007) - 90-95: Superb/Highly Recommended Liquor
The base aroma is buttered corn-on-the-cob with aeration bringing additional scents of vanilla and cinnamon. The palate entry showcases sweet breakfast cereal grain; at midpalate the corn dominates so thoroughly that you know that this could only be one of the best straight bourbons from Kentucky. Ends spirity and heated. One of America's benchmark spirits.
Buffalo Trace.
SALE PRICE $21.99
93 PTS BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE.
Deep amber color; elegant aromas of buttery caramel, toasted nuts, and brown spices; silky, supple entry; honeyed toasted cornbread toast, intense brown spices.
Kelt XO.
SALE PRICE $169.99
Kelt XO Cognac undergoes a Tour du Monde--a nautical voyage around the world--as its final step in maturation. Though cognac and other spirits are now generally transported in bottles, prior to the 20th century, they were exported in barrels. Harking back to this tradition, the producer has revived this additional step. They believe that due to changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure, it accelerates and transforms the aging process to create a better spirit. While we're not sure how much of an effect the oceanic travel has, it's undeniable that this is an absolutely stunning cognac. A deep mahogany color, Kelt XO boasts concentrated aromas of caramel, candied citrus peel, fresh herbs, and pepper. The palate is medium-to-full-bodied, with a rich texture and a notably evolving finish; this is a spirit to sip and contemplate.
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Maison Gautier 10eme Generation.
SALE PRICE $299.99
Silver Medal International Wine & Spirit Competition 2008 England.
Tradition Rare, with a limited annual production of just 2,400 numbered bottles, is a blend of Cognacs taken from the very oldest reserves of the Gautier Paradise Cellar faithfully handed down over the last ten generations of the Gautier family. The result is a unique blend of rare, mellow Cognacs with truly unique flavours. This Cognac benefits from its powerfulness, first evidenced by its mahogany colour and its vanilla nose and then by its rich, complex aromas combining the mellowness of candied fruit subsequently enhanced by its spiciness and intense notes of ?rancio?.
Delamaine XO.
SALE PRICE $79.97
Ultimate Spirits Challenge 2011 Finalist.
Brilliant pale gold in color, this superb Cognac is distinguished by its remarkable delicacy and refinement. The grape and vanillin aromas are confirmed on the palate, where intense yet elegant fruit flavors are offset by floral and licorice notes which linger in the extended finish.. Beautifully floral with loads of dried black fruits, brown spices, marzipan, toffee, maple syrup, and butterscotch. Absolutely seamless and perfectly balanced.. Blended from Cognacs of an average age of 25 years, this is a transparent, pale gold spirit marked by notes of vine flower and grape, with a delicate, refinement texture ending on notes of grape, toast and vanilla.
Hennessy VS.
SALE PRICE $28.99
85-89 Points-The Wine Enthusiast
A blend of the finest cognacs, aged to full maturity in oak barrels in the town of Cognac. Full bodied with a pronounced aroma of oak and hazelnuts, a rich floral taste with tones of red berries and vanilla. Aged for at least 2-5 years.
Courvoisier VSOP.
SALE PRICE $40.99
Aged 6-10 years. Rich amber color. Floral, vanilla, grilled almond, prune, subtle and harmonious aroma. Warm and delicate body. Fine, light distinctive taste. Very good finish.
Remy Martin VSOP.
SALE PRICE $28.99
93pts WE
Offering aromas of concentrated vanilla, dried apricots and intense jasmine, R?my Martin V.S.O.P Premier Cru is multi-layered in texture and lingers on the palate. Luminous amber in tone, this is a perfectly balanced yet intense cognac.
Ansac VS.
SALE PRICE $17.99
Ansac Cognac is made from grapes grown in the Petite Champagne and Fins Bois regions, two of the premier growing areas within the Charente departement of Cognac. A product of Unicognac, one of Frances leading Cognac houses, Ansac has grown rapidly over the past several years to now rank as one of the top brands in the category.
Le Trio De Delamain.
SALE PRICE $169.99
Trio of PALE & DRY, VESPER, TRES VENERABLE. Three little bottles of 200Ml in a box. Nice present to discover three magnificient qualities of the Delamain House.
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Folle Blanche des Domaines.
SALE PRICE $31.99
Godiva Chocolate Liqueur.
SALE PRICE $27.99
Its ultra-velvety dark taste is sublime, its balance not overly sweet. The magnificence of the most decadent chocolate you can imagine, made divine as a sumptuous liqueur. The Godiva Chocolate Martini is a must, combining irresistible Godiva Liqueur with Absolut Vodka, creating your most unique martini experience.
Rum Chata.
SALE PRICE $17.97
A delicious blend of sweet dairy cream, rum and cinnamon. It is rum cream made as an authentic replica of the best Horchata you have ever tasted. It is made from scratch using real ingredients - rice, sugar, cinnamon and vanilla. This is Real Horchata, not an imitation flavored horchata beverage.
Voyant Chai.
SALE PRICE $23.99
Voyant Chai Cream Liqueur is blended to perfection using the finest ingredients from around the World. Aged Virgin Island Rum, Fresh Dutch Cream, Black Tea from India, Premium Spirits from Holland and a Distinctive Blend of Spices from Asia give Voyant Chai Cream Liqueur the Rich, Creamy Smoothness that you should expect from a Premium Liqueur.
Bailey's Irish Cream.
SALE PRICE $38.98
93 PTS BEVERAGE TESTING INSTITUTE.
Baileys is produced using the best quality ingredients: fresh Irish dairy cream, Irish whiskey and natural flavours. The cream used in Baileys is delivered daily in insulated tankers and processed on the day it arrives. The Irish whiskey is triple distilled. The great taste of Baileys is consistently delivered by combining the finest quality ingredients in a unique recipe. Baileys contains no preservatives and has a shelf life of 24 months.. The dominant aromatic feature is caramel. The palate entry features the cream/dairy element as much as caramel and nuts; the midpalate highlights the cream, the caramel flavoring, the spirit and the gentle spice. Concludes smooth, satiny and properly creamy with greater emphasis on the spice than the caramel.
Vandermint.
SALE PRICE $18.99
Few things are as obscure and good as Vandermint: the chocolate and mint liqueur from Holland. You might not take milk glass-like bottle seriously but the contents will surpise and likely amaze. Unlike its lesser mint & chocolate counterparts this elixir is smooth, rich, creamy and alluring - all without being milky, syrupy sweet or heavy in any way. Dont be fooled, this is a serious drink with refined taste. If you want alcohol steeped candy, look elsewhere. A few sips and you'll be solving the world's problems from your sofa throne in no time at all.
Irish Manor.
SALE PRICE $9.99
Truly a legendary Irish Cream made with only the finest Irish spirits and the richest Irish Cream. At the end of a cold day, Irish hunters would retrun from the forest to their favorite manor house. They would sit by a fire and relax with an Irish Cream Liqueur. One recipe was so delicious it was praised as Legendary. It is this elixir one finds in this bottle.
Merry's Cappuccino Cream.
SALE PRICE $9.99
Traditional taste of fine Italian coffee and smooth Irish Cream unite, to deliver Cappuccino Cream experience with a hint of chocolate.
Slick Nick's Picks
Slick Nick has been testing and comparing beers so thatWineStreetcan offer
you the BEST BEERS for your enjoyment.
Nick has made his choices and hopes you enjoy
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Anchor Brewing Christmas Ale 6pk Btl
SALE PRICE $10.49
California
Winter Warmer 5.50% ABV
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Bell's 6pk Btl (Selected Varieties)
SALE PRICE $8.99
Michigan
(Brown Ale, Porter, Amber, Pale Ale & Lager of the North)
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Bitburger 4pk Btl
SALE PRICE $5.99
Germany
German Pilsener 4.80% ABV
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Blue Moon 6pk Btl
SALE PRICE $8.19
Colorado
Witbier 5.40% ABV
Budweiser, Bud Light & Select 55 6pk Btl
SALE PRICE $5.99
Missouri
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Busch 24pk Cans
SALE PRICE $14.99
Missouri
(All Types)
Corona 12pk Btl
SALE PRICE $14.99
Mexico
American Adjunct Lager 4.60% ABV
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Crispin Light 4pk Btls
SALE PRICE $7.49
Minnesota
Natural Hard Apple Cider 3.2% ABV
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Deschutes Brewery 6pk Btl (All Types)
SALE PRICE $9.49
Oregon
Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Inversion IPA & Black Butte Porter.
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Founders 6pk Btl
SALE PRICE $9.49
Michigan
(All Types)
Founding Fathers 12pk Btl
SALE PRICE $10.99
Minnesota
Lager
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Grain Belt Nordeast 12pk Btl
SALE PRICE $11.99
Minnesota
American Amber / Red Lager 4.70% ABV
Granite City 6pk Btl
SALE PRICE $7.99
Wisconsin
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Guinness Draught 12pk Btl
SALE PRICE $14.99
Ireland
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2008 Bodegas Triton Triton Reg $21.99
At the dawn of Roman Mythology, Neptune and his son, Triton, were gods of rivers and lakes and were depicted astride gallant stallions which represented waves upon the waters. The river Duero plays a very important role in the history of the wine. The ancient vines were planted in gravel strewn sandy soil created by the river. The wretched soil prevented infestations that devastated vineyards throughout the world.
Today you can enjoy this elegant wine created from old vines of Tempranillo from the best areas in the south of Zamora province. Meticulously vinified in small lots and aged in the best French oak for fifteen months, the wine has a distinctive balance of ripe red fruit flavors and a delicate spiciness. A hint of dark chocolate completes the long finish.
A Tempranillo Dry Red Table wine from Castilla Leon,Spain Review by Jay Miller Wine Advocate # 195 (Jun 2011) Rating: 90 Drink 2011 – 2020 The 2008 Triton is 100% Tinta de Toro sourced from old vines some of which are located outside the boundaries of Toro requiring that the generic DO of Castilla y Leon be utilized. The wine was aged for 15 months in new French oak. Notes of Asian spices, tar, tapenade, violets, blackberry, and blueberry inform the nose of this richly fruity, layered, lengthy offering. There is enough underlying structure to allow for another 2-3 years of development and this superb value can be enjoyed through 2020 if not longer.
Tanzer IWC Inky ruby. A cool, mineral-driven bouquet shows scents of red and dark berries, violet, sassafras and licorice, with a blast of cracked pepper. Smells like syrah. Lively but deep, with tangy red and blackcurrant flavors, along with notes of cola and vanilla on the back half. Silky tannins appear on the long, sappy finish and then quickly fade into the sweet fruit. (Fine Estates from Spain, Dedham, MA) 91 points
2009 Bodegas Triton Avante Reg $19.99
The Mencia grapes used to make this wine come from 35 pre-selected vineyards with an average age of 42 years. These grapes produce a wine of exceptional finesse and balance, with aromas of sweet and spicy wildflowers complimenting flavors of bright fresh raspberry and dark cherry.
A Mencia Dry Red Table wine from Castilla Leon,Spain Review by Jay Miller Wine Advocate # 195 (Jun 2011) Rating: 90 Drink 2011 – 2016 The 2009 Avante is 100% Mencia sourced from multiple vineyards with an average age of 43 years. The wine was aged in both stainless steel (30%) and French oak (70%) for 5 months. It offers up notes of earthy minerals, a hint of balsamic, black cherries, and violets leading to a nicely proportioned, sweetly fruited, savory red with excellent volume and length. It is an outstanding value for drinking over the next 4-5 years
Tanzer IWC 100% mencia, 70% barrel-aged and the rest done in stainless steel) Vivid ruby. Highly fragrant aromas of red and dark berries, cola, smoky herbs and minerals. Juicy and precise, offering tangy black raspberry and bitter cherry flavors, with a strong mineral overtone. The mineral note carries through a long, sappy and refreshingly bright finish, which features a hint of spicy oak. This wine's energy makes it drink well now, but it's balanced to age for at least a few more years. 90 points
Review by Jay Miller Wine Advocate # 178 (Aug 2008) Rating: 89 Drink 2010 – 2016
The 2006 Crianza Seleccion is purple-colored with a fragrant nose of cedar, spice box, black cherry, and black currant. Smooth-textured, savory, and ripe, it has excellent depth, concentration, and length. It will evolve for 2-3 years and be at its best from 2010 to 2016
Tanzer IWC Saturated ruby-red. Blackberry and blueberry aromas are complicated by incense and dried flowers. Juicy dark berry flavors are liqueur-like in richness, with nervy minerality adding energy. Becomes fleshier and sweeter on the finish, which echoes the floral note. Pretty sexy stuff. 90 points
2009 Maipe Malbec Reserve Reg Price $16.99
A Malbec Dry Red Table wine from Mendoza, Argentina Reviewed by Robert Parker WA # , #190 (Aug 2010) Rating: 90 Drink 2010 - 2013 the 2009 Malbec Reserve, the winery’s top selection that is aged in wood for 12 months. A dense blue/purple color is followed by a big, sweet, floral (acacias), blueberry, blackberry, coffee, and white chocolate-scented bouquet. Remarkably rich and heady, with a full-bodied mouthfeel as well as silky tannins, it should be consumed over the next 2-3 years
Made from 100% hand-selected Malbec from the best parcels of the estate. The grapes are carefully chosen and fermented in small lots to preserve the vineyard identity.
Alcoholic fermentation for 12 days with indigenous and selected yeasts, at temperatures of 26 and 30°C, combining, remontage, pigage and delestage in order to obtain the best quality of tannins and structure.
The resulting wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels to fully reveal the character of the Andean terroir.
The nose reveals dried plum and dark fruits, exotic spices, with hints of violet and chocolate. Round and fleshy, with enticing crushed plum and boysenberry fruit enlivened by a liquorice snap note. Fresh acidity lies buried on the medium-weight, juicy finish
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2009 Chateau La Gaffeli?re (St Emilion)
SALE PRICE 99.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
94-96 points Robert Parker: 'Dense purple, with terrific purity and a thickness without heaviness, black cherry, black currant, and super-concentrated cranberry and kirsch notes as well as hints of spring flowers and minerals are all present in this medium to full-bodied wine. It also possesses fabulous purity, texture, and transparency. Drink it over the next 30-35 years.' (04/10) 93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Soft, almost too smooth, the sweet plum fruits way underneath layers of velvet and plush. The structure is hard to find here, but the richness of the year is very apparent.' (Web, 04/10) 92-95 points Wine Spectator: 'Racy and beautiful, with blueberry and blackberry aromas and flavors. Solid core of everything. Impressive.' (03/31/10) 92+. Ch Canon La Gaffeliere ? Ripe and sappy, blackberry fruit, very plush and concentrated, with decent tannins. A little fat, but overall a nice wine. Whitley 92-94 Pts 2009 La Gaffeliere opens with limestone, dark berries, spice, and smoke aromatics. Silky in texture, this merlot based wine ends with boysenberries and licorice. JLeve 95 Whitley Ch La Gaffeliere ? Violets on the nose. Excellent fruit purity. Black currant, black cherry fruit. Good length and palate weight. An elegant, structured wine with fine-grained tannins. Excellent length. Expect that to improve by the time it is released. Among the stars of the vintage..
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SALE PRICE 64.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
93-95+ points Parker: 'Progress has been ongoing at this vineyard, but proprietor Alexandre Bonnie has hit the proverbial home runs in 2009 with both his red and white wines. The best Malartic Lagraviere I have ever tasted, the 2009 is a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot....the wine-s opaque purple color is accompanied by an unctuous texture, extraordinary elegance, lots of licorice, graphite, blueberry, black raspberry, and cherry characteristics, full body, terrific purity and length, and good acidity. This 2009 should easily evolve for 25-30+ years. Bravo!' 93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Ripe fruit, with great packed spicy wood, sweet tannins and black currant fruit flavors.' 91-94 points Tanzer's IWC: 'Inky purple. The initially closed nose opens slowly with air to reveal very ripe black plum and blackberry syrup aromas complicated by underbrush and plenty of sweet oak. Enters soft and creamy, but with lively acids framing the ripe black fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes long and very minerally, with a dense, tactile mouth feel. This very impressive wine borders on overripeness yet manages to stay fresh and lively. The dusty tannins will require at least a few years of bottle aging to resolve fully.' 94 Ch Malartic Lagraviere ? Blueberry fruit nose. Very high toned aromas. Fine tannins. Juicy and fleshy. Firm tannins. Very nice wine with excellent potential. Some spicy notes. Whitley 92/94 Pts 2009 Malartic La Graviere is a deeply colored wine that opens with smoke, crushed stone, black fruit, and cassis aromatics. Rich and full bodied, the round textured wine finishes with a blast of licorice, cassis, and juicy blackberries. JLeve
2009 Ch?teau Canon la Gaffeli?re (Saint Emilion)
SALE PRICE 104.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
94-96 Robert Parker Proprietor Stephan von Neipperg has made so many terrific wines at this estate since the late 1980s, it?s hard to say that the 2009 is going to turn out to be the finest, but did it show well on the four separate times I tasted it! A final blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc, and a whopping 10% Cabernet Sauvignon (somewhat unusual for this area of St.-Emilion), the natural alcohol was 14%. Stephane Derenoncourt is the long-time wine consultant at all of Stephan von Neipperg?s estates. Yields were shockingly low here, 28 hectoliters per hectare, and the wine is a beauty of both elegance and power. Dark ruby/purple, with notes of incense, sweet cedar, black cherry jam, cassis, and blackberry as well as licorice and subtle smoke, this wine has superb texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, stunning concentration, and not a hard edge to be found. It is one of those remarkable 2009s with amazing power and density, but also tremendous finesse, precision, and freshness, an anomaly in itself. This wine should drink well for 15-20 years, based on the fact that the 1990, a vintage far lower in acidity and not nearly as concentrated, is still at the top of its game. Bravo! (Tasted four times.) 93-95 2009 Chateau Canon-la-Gaffeli?re Tasted at Canon-la-Gaffeliere, cropped between 1st and 10th October at 34hl/ha, this is a blend of 55% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured in 90% new oak, the bouquet takes a great deal of coaxing from the glass, reluctantly offereing blackberry, raspberry coulis, a scent of wet clay and mulberry. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins, off-dry, good weight in the mouth and fine definition, perhaps a little more austere than I anticipated but I like that (the coolness of the sample accentuating the tannins here.) A touch of savoury fruit towards the grainy finish, very good length and harmony, the pH plays a fundamental role in balancing the finish and engendering such freshness. Excellent. Tasted March 2010. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 94-97 points Wine Spectator: 'The Cabernet Franc really comes out here, with roasted berry, coffee bean and citrus following through to blackberry. Full-bodied, with fabulous concentration of fruit and supersoft tannins, a long, long finish. This is so juicy and wonderful. No dry tannins here.' (03/31/10) 92-94 Pts 2009 Canon La Gaffeliere was produced using as much of a bio dynamic approach as possible. Herbicides, pesticides, or insecticides are never applied. Fermentation of the uncrushed berries takes place in temperature controlled oak tanks, punctuated by regular pneumatic pigeages. Malolactic is carried out in 100% new barrels from eight different cooperages. The full bodied wine shows minerals, flowers, spice, coffee, leaves, plums, round tannins, berries, and stone in the finish. JLeve 16FV Stefan Von Neipperg's Canon la Gaffeliere was one of the first vineyards where winemaker Stephane Derenoncourt made his mark. Modern in style but not overblown or jammy. 55% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Cabernet Franc. The vines here are old and the yields are low. Impressively stacked, seems quite late-picked, lots of fruit, mouth-coating, slightly dry at the finish from the tannins. The biggest Canon La Gaffeliere that we have ever tasted 17.5 JR As always, beautifully constructed. Perfect pitch of ripeness, fresh, satisfying with a fine tannic frame. Elegant and harmonious. Drink 2016-2030 95 TA This is one of the most impressive wines yet from Stephan von Neipperg's revitalised estate. Unlike many St Emilions in 2009, it is harmonious and poised with enough acidity to balance the ripe, textured fruit. This is restrained and elegant, with lovely use of oak, considerable grace and beautifully integrated tannins. Likely to be reasonably priced, too. 10+ years
2009 Domaine de Chevalier Rouge(Pessac-L?ognan)
SALE PRICE 84.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
94-96 Robert Parker The finest wine I have tasted from this estate in my 30+ - year career, the 2009 (64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot) from this hallowed vineyard in Leognan was cropped at 45 hectoliters per hectare and came in at 13% alcohol. It reveals an extraordinary, intense, pure, quintessential Domaine de Chevalier style, including silky tannin, dense plum, black currant, black cherry, floral, and graphite notes, terrific acidity, sweet tannin, and a full-bodied mouthfeel with no weight, but admirable precision and freshness. Consultant Stephane Derenoncourt has coaxed out all the elegance and complexity at this great site. A future legend in the making, this could be the best Domaine de Chevalier produced over the last half century. It should drink well for 35-40 years. (Tasted four times.) 91-93 2009 Domaine de Chevalier Tasted at the chateau. Dark garnet hue. The nose awakes slowly, imbued with a sense of control instead of the some of the more vivacious, immediate bouquets. There is very fine minerality and delineation, dark cherry fruit, Doris plum, just a hint of briary with a very faint hint of truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, very fresh, not as much weight as some of the other Pessac/Graves, light on its feet, very feminine, wonderful definition on the finish. This looks like it will turn out to be a very pretty Domaine de Chevalier Rouge. Tasted April 2010. Neal Martin, Wine Advocate 16,75 // 91 Domaine de CHEVALIER Pessac-L?ognan Showing an intense, dark red colo, this wine delivers a typical nose from Domaine de Chevalier! A pure, fine, fruity and very ripe nose- some plum as well as wet leather characteristics that evoke so much the wines from the Graves region. Performing lovely on entry, the wine behaves pulpy, and then develops aromatic and fat over a fine grained texture. It slowly evolves towards a long, tasty and flavorful finish while melting with a lot of precision in its delivery, and a rather unprecedented creamy character. It is very good indeed. Jean-Marc Quarin. 17.5+/20 Strong Cabernet aromas. Unusual! Well balanced and zesty. This seems what Pessac-L?ognan should be. Very dry but not drying on the finish. Complete and full of minerality. (Jancis Robinson MW - jancisrobinson.com - April 2010) 95+. Domaine de Chevalier ? Fresh fruit nose, slightly spicy and floral. Wonderful nose, great mouthfeel, layered complexity. Texture in the mouth is elegant and refined. Good acid balance. Outstanding wine. Excellent length. Whitley 17.5 FV This much respected property in L?ognan is run with great care by Olivier Bernard whose family took it over from Claude Ricard in 1983. During the 1980's and 1990's there was a massive programme of replanting and it is only in the last few years, with the vines reaching maturity, that the quality here has returned to that of the great vintages of the 1960's and before. Without doubt, the best vintages of Chevalier are the most recent ones. Domaine de Chevalier performed an amazing treble at our annual Southwold blind tasting, winning the Graves flight in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Prices, however, have remained reasonable. Monsieur Bernard has recently engaged the talented winemaker St?phane Derenoncourt (of La Mondotte, Canon la Gaffeli?re, Pavie Macquin fame) and the wine has benefited greatly from his input. Not only is Domaine de Chevalier the best value wine in Pessac-L?ognan these days, it is now becoming one of the best of all. A property on the rise - one to watch. A real beauty, a multi-dimensional nose with roasted barbeque notes, leather, spice, mint and cream. Vanilla and cassis follow. Real Graves, tarry with some licorice and pepper on the finish. Great purity and balance, intense but un-forced. We seriously loved this wine. Brilliant 18 Decanter Black red, fine intensity of fragrant Cabernet fruit, touch of wild roses, concentrated yet already showing potential complexity, beautifully expressed palate with density and fragrance and a taffeta aspect that adds lift to its succulent elegance and class. Drink 2015-30
2009 Chateau Prieure Lichine (Margaux)
SALE PRICE 54.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
94-97 points Wine Spectator: 'Complex aromas of mineral, blueberry and currant follow through to a full body, with superfine tannins and a long, long finish. This is exceptional. Best of all time.' (Web only, 2010) 92-94 points Wine Enthusiast: 'A shiny, ripe and fresh wine, its tannins neatly merged into the blackcurrant fruits. Delicious and fresh, but also sweet.' (04/10) 91-93 points Robert Parker: 'Beautiful floral-infused black fruits jump from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple-colored wine. Possibly richer, denser, and even more complete than the brilliant 2005 (although it is still too early to say that definitively), this is certainly a more opulent, succulent style of wine than even the 2005, which had surprising flesh for a wine from that vintage. The Right Bank consultant Stephane Derenoncourt has performed some magic here, as recent vintages attest, and the wines are often fairly priced as well. This full-bodied Prieure-Lichine should drink well for 20-25 years.' 94 Ch Prieure-Lichine ? Complex palate. Plump, juicy fruit with firm acid. Floral notes. Good richness mid-palate. Fine, supple tannins. Whitley 90-92 Pts 2009 Prieure Lichine offers floral, licorice, cassis, and plum aromas. Rich, ripe, and full bodied, the wine ends with cassis, plum, and dark berry flavors. JLeve
2009 Pape Clement (Pessac-L?ognan)
SALE PRICE 164.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
95-97+ points Parker: 'A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2009 Pape Clement is not as dense or provocative as the 2005, but it is a worthy competitor. Tighter and more muscular than the 2005, the 2009 reveals an opaque purple color along with notes of graphite, blueberries, and blackberries, stunning richness, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and tremendous length and intensity. Some patience will be required, and I do not believe this effort will achieve the near perfection of the 2005, but it is another winner in this extraordinary vintage.' (04/10) 94-97 points Wine Spectator: 'There's lovely density and beauty to this young wine, with tobacco, light vanilla, chocolate and ripe fruit. Full and polished, with velvety tannins. Long and reserved, but very, very serious.' 93-96 points Tanzer's IWC: 'Ruby-purple. Vibrant blackcurrant, blackberry and smoke aromas show noteworthy depth and purity. Big and ripe on the palate, but with lovely balance to its black fruit and smoke flavors. The very long, pure finish features a lingering mineral streak and very fine tannins. This exceptional vintage of Pape Clement packs an amazing amount of concentration on a seemingly weightless frame...it manages to come across as refined and graceful, even though it's almost brutally powerful.' 93+. Ch Pape Clement ? Good palate weight. Plummy fruit. Juicy. Good color and extract. Fine but firm tannins. Minerality. Good balance. Will need time in bottle. Whitley 94-96 Neil Martin Tasted at the chateau. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, cropped at 43hl/ha between 24th September and 21st October, this Pape-Clement has a ripe, how shall I say, almost 'feline' nose that seems to purr with class. Very fine delineation and very focused. Just a touch of tobacco developing in the glass. The palate is full-bodied, dense and very weighty, bold but firm tannins, a more masculine Pape-Clement and beautifully balanced towards the finish. Very pure with a cool, refined finish. This is sophisticated and classy. Tasted April 2010 17 JR Pretty dark crimson. Hint of toastiness. Bone dry. Succulent. Real clarity and purity. Everything in the right place - dry but not drying finish. Wonderful balance. A real contrast to the white...! (Both tasted blind.) Date tasted 2nd April 2010. Drink 2017-2030 16.5 FV Owner Bernard Magrez has made serious investments here since the late 1990's and recent vintages have been outstanding thanks to extremely low yields, labour-intensive sorting of grapes and modern wine-making techniques. Prices are moving up at Pape Cl?ment but so is the quality, which bears no relation at all to the weedy wines of the early 1980's and before. The 2009 looks like Vintage Port. This is thick and unctuous, jam-packed with fruit. There is a lovely sweetness on the palate and although this is a powerhouse it is not over-done. Inky with Impressive depth and still typical of its origins despite the high level of wine-making. A huge wine. The one thing that it lacks is charm 18.5 Decanter: Black red, excellent extraction of beautifully concentrated ripe blackcurrant fruit, great suppleness on attack and a beautiful fragrance, great polish, class and depth. Drink 2017-35
2009 Chateau D?Issan (Margaux)
SALE PRICE 74.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
93-95 points Robert Parker: 'Following the lustrous 2000 and 2005, the 2009 is another terrific effort from proprietor Emmanuel Cruse. Tiny yields of 18 hectoliters per hectare, 13.7% natural alcohol, and a blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot have resulted in a wine boasting stunning minerality along with notes of flowers, blueberries, and black currants. Full-bodied with silky tannin, a tremendous opulence, and levels of density and richness never before seen at this estate, this brilliant d?Issan should age for three decades or more.' (04/10) 89-91 points Wine Enthusiast: 'The wine has a rustic edge, over very juicy fruit, very blackcurrant, and with a high acid content. It feels light.' (04/10) 88-91 points Wine Spectator: 'Blackberry and mineral aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Subtle and attractive 93/95 Pts 2009 d?Issan smells enticing with its earthy blackberry, cassis, licorice, and forest aromas. Full bodied, silky, and opulent, this wine has ample structure to age. It has round tannins, and finishes with sweet, dark fruit flavors. This could be the best wine d?Issan has ever produced. JLeve 90-92 Neil Martin Tasted at the chateau and then at a negociant. The d'Issan '09 is quite austere compared to its neighbours, a little leafy perhaps but well-defined and harmonious, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced, quite masculine with sous-bois and tobacco notes inflecting the black fruits, leading to a firm, almost foursquare finish that does not want to party. Moderate length. I think this will fatten out, loosen up through its ?levage. Tasted March 2010 17 JR May 11 hail meant yield was just 35 hl/ha. We were shown a sarment with scars like machine-gun fire on one side and satin smooth on the other. Dark, intense nose. Very smooth and satin-like with the tannins extremely ripe underneath. Very similar blend to Blason, 40% Merlot, same as in 2005. Fresh and ripe and easy. With a nice kick on the finish. This should last a lot longer but it's very much in the same style. Date tasted 31st March 2010. Drink 2015-2027 15+ FV 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot from a yield that was reduced to 35 hl/ha by a May hailstorm. 48% of the crop was relegated to the second label. A medium-deep colour with a black core. On the nose there is bright 'summer pudding' red berry fruit perfumed with vanilla and cedar notes from the oak. Cassis and licorice, quite tight and austere. The palate has plenty of structure to match the fresh raspberry fruit. Good depth and weight on the mid palate which should develop more charm in time. Some fine tannins at the finish. This is a Margaux of real purity. 17.5 Decanter Natural and unforced Dense red, rich, plummy black fruits, wonderful middle palate showing great structure over the lissom, fleshy fruit, lovely texture and very good tannins for the future. Drink 2015-28
2009 Chateau Lascombes (Margaux)
SALE PRICE 104.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
94-96+ points Parker: 'Midnight oil? Dense black purple to the rim, the 2009 Lascombes has enormous concentration, with loads of graphite, blackberry, and blueberry notes as well as hints of pen ink and truffle. The wine is super-intense, full-bodied, fleshy, and rich. This is another wine that will compete with the 2005, which is certainly the best Lascombes I have ever tasted.' (04/10) 93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Big ripe and juicy, with a core of dark spice and wood. The wine is full-bodied, richly fruity.' (Web 04/10) 92-95 points Wine Spectator: 'Fascinating aromas of crushed berries and fresh herbs follow through to a full body, with velvety, polished tannins and a long, long finish. Wonderful wine. More reserved than the 2005, but potentially better 94 Ch Lascombes ? Plum nose. Firm, grippy tannins. Good minerality. Plum, black cherry fruit. Classy wine. Whitley 91-93+ Tasted at a negociant. The Lascombes has a ripe, sweet nose that does not exude the delineation of the Malescot St. Exupery tasted just before. Surprisingly, this sample is a little introverted compared to others, but that might change after bottling of course. The palate is medium-bodied but with very good weight on the palate; the tannins a little brutish at the moment, much more masculine and a little austere, although there is good delineation and perhaps less opulent than previous years. This should show its true potential after bottling...so one to watch. Tasted March 2010 Neil Martin 16.5 JR Very dark crimson. Sweet malted milk plus linseed oil. Very sweet start and then lusciously worked tannins. A bit Napa Valley rather than Margaux but there is lots of pleasure here. Just rather awkward tannins on the finish. Date tasted 31st March 2010. Drink 2016-2028 15 FV There has been a total transformation in quality here recently. Modern, impressive wines are now being made here which are often criticised for not being very Margaux-like. Nevertheless, they are much better than the dreadful efforts produced at Lascombes under the former regime. Black colour, viscous and inky. Smoky bacon on the nose. Lots of concentration, black fruit and new oak here. Big, modern, sweet. Impressive but charmless 17 Decanter Fine black red, very good concentration of vineyard Cabernet fruit, quite dense with a nice spicy richness, good fragrance on the palate, quite broad and structured, will open early and last well. Drink 2014-24
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2009 Chateau Gloria (St Julien)
SALE PRICE 44.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
91-93 points Robert Parker: 'There have been many great Glorias over the years as this property consistently over-performs. The 2009 may be the finest yet produced. Loaded with notes of Christmas fruitcake intermixed with red and black currants, licorice, spice box, and blackberries, this inky/purple-colored wine is atypically full-bodied with a viscous texture, and loads of tannin, extract, and richness. Deep and layered, it will offer thrilling sipping over the next 25+ years.' (04/10) 91-93 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Spicy wood, but with great juicy blackcurrant character. Very pure in style.' (04/10) 90-93 points Wine Spectator: 'Crushed blackberries and fresh herbs on the nose. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, rich finish. Solid core of everything here. Right up there with the 2005.' 89-91 Pts 2009 Gloria offers earth, berries, and fennel in the nose. This medium bodied, elegantly textured St. Julien should drink well early. JLeve 91-93 Neil Martin Tasted at a negociant. To be brutally honest, I prefer the St. Pierre to the Gloria this year, although the latter is still a very impressive '09, more introverted at the moment: broody blackberry, cedar, black plum and a touch of crushed stone, but it does unwind temptingly with aeration. The palate shows its true potential: superb concentration with firm tannins, tarry black fruits; immense concentration without compensating on delineation and freshness. Perhaps even more persistency than St. Pierre towards the finish, this represents one of St. Julien's finest contributions to the vintage. Tasted March 2010 17 JR Full, rich and explosive on the nose. Very subtle and well balanced and gorgeous. Dry not drying finish. The zest of St-Julen with a hint of white pepper and clove. Nice wine! Date tasted 1st April 2010. Drink 2015-2023 15 FV 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot and the rest Merlot. This Saint Julien is more firm and structured in 2009 than in most other vintages. As usual a classed growth performance 17 Decanter Superb deep colour, seductively floral nose with wild violets, fresh, fleshy fruit with great depth and well-balanced length. Drink 2014-20
2009 Chateau Palmer (Margaux)
SALE PRICE 399.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
98-100 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Sumptuous, opulent, with gorgeous ripe fruit, and yet under 14 percent alcohol. The firm tannins are almost smothered by the delicious fruits. It is a great wine that expresses both the natural exuberance of Palmer and the rich fruit and balancing freshness of the vintage.' (Web 04/10) 95-98 points Wine Spectator: 'Loaded with exotic fruit, with masses of crushed blackberry and blueberry. Superclear and fruit forward. Full and velvety, with fresh acidity and a long, long finish. This is almost in your face, but reserved in a way. Superseductive.' 94-96 points Parker: 'The black/purple-colored 2009 Palmer exhibits a level of tannin that exceeds anything they have previously produced... It is hard to say this 2009 will turn out better than Palmer?s extraordinary 2005, but it certainly will be different in style given the alcohol level and power of this vintage. Pure blackberry and black currant fruit notes intermixed with hints of incense, graphite, and wood are followed by an opulent, thick, juicy wine with plenty of structure, and enormous concentration, mass, and length.' 95/97 Pts 2009 Palmer is dark colored. Liqueur of dark berries, wood, Asian spice, cassis, and floral scents comprise the perfume. Opulent, polished, and elegant, this rich, concentrated wine is pure silk and velvet. The wine finishes with smooth notes of black raspberries Jeff leve 97+. Ch Palmer ? Very firm tannins. Rich and dense. Very elegant. Hits the sweet spot between power and elegance. Layered complexity. Dark fruits of blackberry and cassis, with a hint of plum. One of the greatest Palmers ever?. Wine of the year Whitley (95-97 points) The 2009 Chateau Palmer is more powerful with roasted espresso/ mocha/ cassis aromas, superb fruit complexity, concentration and freshness. It has some real sinuous muscle that pervades on the palate giving the wine a litheness, generosity and aging potential 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 52% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot. Lustrous dark crimson. Very sweet and opulent on the nose. Very charming and glamorous. 18 JR Much more of an expression of Merlot than many M?docs in 2009. Big and glamorous - a slightly Italian note. This year obsessed by extraction even more than usual. Prefer to play with press wines later. New from Parsec, a robot that turns though three dimensions. Experimented in 2008 for gentle extraction. Italian elan. Fresh. Date tasted 31st March 2010. Drink 2018-2035 19 FV Traditionally the finest wine of the M?doc after the 1st growths, Palmer slipped a bit in the 1980's but has returned to top form recently, rejoining the super-second mini-league alongside Lascases, Cos d'Estournel, Ducru, Pichon Lalande, etc. This year it must be the only Medoc wine to be made from a higher percentage of Merlot than Cabernet; the breakdown is 52% Merlot, 41% Cabernet, 7% Petit Verdot. 19 Decanter Medium-deep colour, a seductive nose with moccha and milk chocolate notes, smooth and sumptuous on the palate. Super-sweet red fruits, wrapped up in silk. Very classy and stylish. Maybe more purity and harmony than the 2005, certainly very polished. Hedonistic and voluptuous. Big tannins apparently but they are totally enveloped by the fruit. Gorgeous and very Margaux. A beautiful wine Black red, deep velvety richness and wonderful concentration of black, spicy fruits on the nose, firm and powerful, fragrant and lifted, a satiny, seductive texture, great concentration, totally harmonious. Drink 2016-35 97 TA A wine that is every bit as good as the brilliant 2005. This is a wonderfully balanced Palmer, despite some of the highest ever levels of tannin in the young wine, according to Thomas Duroux. Aromatic, plum and blackcurrant fruit, with silky yet plentiful Cabernet tannins, well balanced oak and a silky finish. Deceptively forward, this is a wine for the long haul. 15+ years.
2009 Chateau Talbot (St Julien)
SALE PRICE 64.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: 'A firm, complex wine, solidly based on ripe tannins, dark flavors. There is some spice and juiciness to fit with the dense tannins.' (04/10) 92-95 points Wine Spectator: 'A red with a solid core of blueberry and currant aromas, with spices too. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a balanced finish. Very pretty.' 92-94 points Robert Parker: 'This is the most impressive Talbot since the 1982 and 1986. It reveals an opaque plum/garnet/purple color as well as knock-out aromas of black fruits, cedar, incense, licorice, and a Provencal garrigue-like character. Substantial, sexy, and seductive, it is almost slutty in its exuberance and ostentatiousness. It was a thrill to drink this loaded St.-Julien. It should offer irresistible drinking over the next 20-25 years.' 90-92 Pts 2009 Talbot is earthy, offering licorice covered dark berry flavors with soft opulent textures, and a sweet finish filled with cassis, spice, and fennel. JLeve
2009 Chateau Brainire Ducru (St Julien)
SALE PRICE 79.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
92-95 points Spectator: 'Aromas of blueberry, dried citrus fruit and currant. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long, long finish. Structured and tannic, but sweet fruit behind.' (03/31/10) 92-95 points Parker: 'Only time will tell whether the 2009, another great effort from Branaire, will eclipse the 2005 and 2003. Certainly at 13.6% alcohol it is the most powerful Branaire ever made, and the final blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot showcases what a great vintage 2009 is for Cabernet Sauvignon. An inky/blue/purple color is followed by raspberry, boysenberry, crushed rock, graphite, and floral notes, and an opaque, broad, dense, substantial, impressively structured wine without any hardness. It requires 4-5 years of cellaring, and should last four decades or more.' 92-95 points Tanzer's IWC 'Inky purple. Grapey, floral nose offers the full Branaire spectrum of sexy ripe black cherry, Oriental spice, dark chocolate and coconut aromas. Enters very bright, with rich, dense flavors of red cherry and pomegranate juice, then finishes impressively long and pure, with a lovely hint of fresh blackberry...' 93-95 Pts 2009 Branaire Ducru is dark, with scents of boysenberry, dark chocolate, spice, cassis, and mocha. This elegant wine feels round in the mouth, finishing with flavors of licorice, black and blue fruit, and spice. This is a polished style of St. Julien. This outstanding wine is probably not going to reach the same level as the sublime 2005. Nonetheless, the 2009 Branaire Ducru is one of the better values for serious wine in 2009. JLeve 16.5 JR Dark crimson with a pale rim. Very light nose with a rather unwelcome note of coconut. Sweet start and very fondu. Just a little simple but lusciously so. I am perhaps looking a gift horse in the mouth here - though the tannins on the finish are pretty rustic. If this were sold at an attractive price it would please many. Some real succulence. Date tasted 1st April 2010. Drink 2017-2027 16.5 FV A classic Saint Julien Chateau that in recent vintages has pushed the quality level up considerably under owner Patrick Maroteaux and winemaker Jean-Dominique Videau. It produces wines of real St Julien class and structure. Made from 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot. This Branaire has a very deep colour and an intense cassis nose. On the palate there is lots of black fruit, structure and tannin. Very classic and built for the long haul. Long and balanced. A real contrast in style to the wine of neighbours Talbot and Beychevelle 17.5 Decanter Deep purple red, fragrant and precisely expressed Cabernet cassis, lovely depth of natural ripeness, a finely textured wine, already elegant and will age well. Drink 2015-28 Often over-shadowed by other St Juliens, Brainaire-Ducru generally makes wines that are supremely drinkable. Don't interpret this as faint praise, because this four-way blend is packed with fruit, has silky tannins and carries its oak lightly. Yet another enjoyable St Julien. 10+ years TA
2009 Chateau Leoville Poyferre (St Julien)
SALE PRICE 199.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
97-100 points Robert Parker: 'The 2009 is even better than the 2000, 2003, and 2005. Its inky/purple color precedes a wine filled with extraordinary opulence, voluptuous texture, and sweet tannin. It offers both intellectual and hedonistic pleasure with layer upon layer of ripe fruit. Yields were 43 hectoliters per hectare, the blend is more than two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot, and the natural alcohol is the highest ever measured at this estate, 13.95%.... This is a wine to purchase by the case-load.' (04/10) 93-96 points Wine Spectator: 'Wonderful aromas of currant and blackberry, with black olives. Full-bodied, with a mouth-coating palate of supersoft tannins that go on and on. Solid and polished. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.' (03/31/10) 93-95 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Firm, solid, densely packed with tannins, new wood and a fine concentrated texture. It is big, balanced, the only default being a high toast element 96-98 Pts According to Didier Cuvelier, they made changes in the vat rooms. But those changes will not be used unitl the 2010 vintage. To obtain more precision in the vinification, Didier exchanged 10 older vats for 20 stainless steel double skin vats with different capacities ranging from 60 to 165 hl. The wine is black with purple tints, and it springs forth with potent aromatics of blackberry, black raspberry, cassis, licorice, sweet oak, and minerals. The wine is fat, rich, sweet, and sexy, with a plush mouth feel that ends with long, pure, spicy black fruit notes. Didier compares 2009 with his 1982. JLeve 92-94 Neil Martin A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc, this has a beautifully defined bouquet, adeptly containing the 13.9% alcohol. The Cabernets were picked between 2nd and the 12th October, dense black fruits, touches of date and fresh fig, certainly more exotic than the Leoville Barton tasted just before. With aeration, there is a hint of Japanese nori. The palate is rounded and voluptuous, very well balanced with smooth, sensuous tannins, the acidity less marked than Barton, caressing towards the lush, but delineated finish. A powerful, quite sexy Poyferre by Didier Cuvelier. Tasted March 2010 17.5 JR Very dark crimson. Very grown-up and intense. Luscious fruit and top quality savoury oak. Very sweet start - really quite unusually sweet for a St-Julien. Very complete, lip-smacking and satisfying. Glamorous, polished. Long. Quite complex. Date tasted 1st April 2010. Drink 2018-2032 17.5 FV Like its neighbour L?oville Barton, Poyferr? is always very good value for money when first offered en primeur. This consistent high quality and modest release prices mean that Poyferre is always a wine to consider purchasing en primeur as mature vintages tend to be much more expensive. Consultant oenologue Michel Rolland produces wines with a smoother, more fleshy character than the seriously structured wines of its neighbours. The result is a delicious St Julien that can usually charm early in its life and can stand the test of time. Made from a lower percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon than most Saint Juliens, this is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 5 % Cabernet Franc and matured in 100% new oak. Very sexy on the nose with roasted black fruit and vanilla oak. An intense palate is full of ripe fruit. Powerful not heavy. Black cherry, licorice and Asian spices linger on the palate. Long, sumptuous and gorgeous 18.5 Decanter Black red, rich and very impressive concentration of Cabernet cassis, robust and vigourous, seductively succulent fruit with superb natural tannin back up, a very exciting wine. Drink 2016-35 97 TA Often considered the least impressive of the three L?oville properties, this has outshone its neighbours in 2009, just as it did in 2005. Tightly wound, gutsy wine with dense tannins and a touch of meaty reduction. The fruit underneath is polished and sweet, with lovely balance and perfume. If it develops in the bottle as well as the 2005 has, this is a wine to buy. 15+ years
2009 Chateau Leoville las Cases (St Julien)
SALE PRICE 399.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
97-100 points Wine Spectator: 'Black color. What a nose. Black licorice, raspberry, currant and dried flowers galore. Full-bodied and superpowerful, with masses of fruit and toasted oak, but a blockbuster finish of fruit, tannins and everything else. I have never tasted such a flashy sample. I am blown away by this. A more fruit-forward style for Las Cases.' (03/31/10) 96-100 points Parker: 'boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration, and great clarity and purity of creme de cassis, black cherry, spice box, graphite, and wet rock characteristics. Extremely full-bodied with a boatload of sweet tannin nearly concealed by the wine-s power, glycerin, and awesome fruit concentration, this intense effort never tastes heavy or tiring...' (04/10) 96-98 points Wine Enthusiast: 'A powerful wine, packed with tannins from structured Cabernet fruits. It exudes muscularity, intensity and concentration...' (04/10) 97/99 Pts 2009 Leoville Las Cases, from a blend of 76% cabernet sauvignon, 15% merlot, and 9% cabernet franc at 13.8 ABV, is deep ruby with purple accents. The alcohol gives no sensation of heat. Scents of boysenberry, tobacco, minerals, earth, cedar, and blackberry jam pop up from the glass. This concentrated wine is the essence of purity. The wine is round, without a single hard edge. The intense finish includes chocolate, boysenberry, blackberry, and blue fruit flavors, which remain on your palate for over a minute. 2009 was the first vintage using the Optical Sorting Machine. Delon said reverse osmosis not utilized every year, but only in select vintages. JLeve (94-97 points) 2009 Chateau L?oville Las Cases was also quite impressive. It was very deep in colour with fragrant and intense liquorice/ cassis/ ginger aromas and some violet aromas, smooth rich flavourful fruit, dense chocolaty/ graphite tannins and underlying savoury oak 96-98 Neil Martin Tasted at the ch?teau. A blend of 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, with 6.4% vin de presse, delivering 13.4% alcohol and a pH of 3.65. The nose has brilliant delineation: this is the first thing that hits you, as if you can peer into the clos of the vineyard itself. Very expressive, almost feminine and wily, crystalline (this is something that I did not expect.) The palate is medium-bodied, saturated and supple on the entry, seamless tannins, a sense of controlled opulence here, very pure, rounded towards the finish, again, gliding across the mouth and caressing, rather than gripping it. The finish is very pure, almost Napa in style, but retaining sufficient structure and prudency of alcohol to allow that Saint Julien terroir to shine through. This is an irresistible Las-Cases, perhaps a modern day '85? Tasted March 2010 18 JR Very deep crimson. Subtle with great depth of fruit and a hint of tobacco. This seems much sweeter and lusher than L?oville Las Cases usually does even if there is a lot of tannin underneath. Really quite voluptuous - what Bruno Borie claimed in Ducru? - but lots of fancy tannin and a bit of alcohol on the finish. Very firm but a bit of a step change with all that sweetness on the top. Date tasted 31st March 2010. Drink 2020-2040 19 FV In the last 25 years this has been the top-performing non-1st Growth in the M?doc. The vines are situated alongside those of Chateau Latour and the rigorous pursuit of quality is demonstrated by the demotion of much of the production into the excellent Clos du Marquis. Now the young vines are not even used for Clos du Marquis with the creation of 'Le Petit Lion' . Lascases will never be cheap but this is a wine that wants to taste like a First Growth and it frequently does. This has a fantastic core of fruit. Quite sweet for Lascases, an opulent wine for this property. Great intensity of cr?me de cassis fruit and big ripe tannins. Sumptuous and serious. Profound 19 Decanter Deep purple red, naturally concentrated bouquet over really smooth, sophisticated fruit with a taffeta lift, great purity and depth of vineyard fruit, superb elegance and length. Drink 2018-40 98 TA Everything you'd expect from Las-Cases in a great vintage, this is wine with power and tannin to spare. Deeply coloured, almost chewy wine, with lots of oak, but incredible structure, freshness and concentration. Meaty, savoury and textured with very fine, polished tannins and impressive length. The Delon portfolio is extremely impressive in 2009. 20+ years
2009 Pichon Baron (Pauillac)
SALE PRICE 164.97
2009 Bordeaux Futures
on 7/24/2011 & rated 94 points: Leading with smoke, tobacco, blackberry liqueur and gravelly scents, this full bodied, soft textured, black cherry and cassis filled wine ends with ripe sensation of fresh, blackberries and espresso bean. While this lacks the power and ripeness of the 2010, it has improved since it was first tasted in April 2010 95-97 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Big ripe fruit, packed with classic blackcurrant flavors, topped with wood and sweet, juicy fruit tannins. An impressive, solid wine yet very elegant at the same time.' (04/10) 93-95 points Parker: 'An inky/blue/purple color is followed by aromas and flavors of incense, flowery black currants, and subtle smoke and oak. This full-bodied 2009, which exhibits wonderful intensity, purity, and length, is an exceptional effort, but in this vintage, it must take a back seat to some of its peers, such as Pichon Lalande, Pontet-Canet and Lynch-Bages, not to mention all the first-growths. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful wine that should drink well for 30+ years.' (04/10) 93-96 points Tanzer's IWC: 'Deep red with purple highlights. Lovely, scented nose hints at red berry cocktail, dark plum, blackcurrant and minerals, plus a hint of sweet spices. Then very smooth on the palate, with ripe black fruit and delicate spice flavors framed by lively acids and satiny tannins. Finishes long and pure, with a lingering black Note: Futures item. Wine will arrive late 2011 to 2013 95-97 2009 Chateau Pichon Baron Tasted at the ch?teau and at the UGC. A blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon and 33% Merlot, picked between 24th September and the 9th October, cropped at around 35hl/ha and bestowed with 13.76% alcohol. This has a very tight nose at first, demanding coaxing from the glass. Very fine definition, a strict linearity at first, opening up a glacial pace, graphite, smoke, small black cherries, a hint of bilberry and crushed stones. The palate is full-bodied with brilliant definition and focus, even finer tannins than the stupendous 2008, very rounded and supple and yet with a firm linear backbone. No frills at the moment, just pure concentration. Wonderful persistency towards the finish. Top class. Tasted March 2010. Neil Martin, Wine Advocate 17,75 - 18 // 94 - 95 PICHON LONGUEVILLE BARON Pauillac Showing a vibrant intense and dark color, this wine offers a beautiful fine pure and complex nose that is a little too discreet for the moment but fresh and very precise. A stunning palate - fat and wide on entry developing over a ripe and fresh taste, with cracking vibrancy. The 2009 Pichon Baron performs particularly aromatic, complex, dense and tasty, and then evolves juicy before expanding again on finish over a tight and elegant weaving of noble aromatic grain. Undoubtedly the best wine that I have ever tasted from this estate! It should rise above the 2005 in a few months. A blend of 67 % cabernet sauvignon and 33 % merlot - Alcohol content: 13.76% - pH : 3,81 - IPT : 88. Jean-Marc Quarin. 18/20: 3 hl/ha, older vines. Two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon, one third Merlot ? they say Merlot quality in 09 was very Cabernet Sauvignon-like. IPT (total polyphenol index) 88, TA 3.4 g/l. One of the most concentrated vintages ever ? from fruit not extraction. Very very dark crimson. Very mineral and grown up. Lovely lift and great, polished tannins. Very fresh and fine tannins with density and lift on the finish. Very sophisticated. Lots of mass. Remjnds me a little of their 1990, though the yields were very much lower in 2009. Very glossy and confident. Very sophisticated. (Jancis Robinson MW, jancisrobinson.com - Apr 2010) 93-95 Pts 2009 Pichon Baron is deep ruby, with notes of black raspberry, flowers, spice, mocha, and coffee in the nose. The round textured wine has a fresh finish of elegant dark plums and spicy chocolate. I like the style of the wine, even if it did not afford the power and concentration found in previous great vintages. JLeve 19 FV This great vineyard has been producing classic Pauillac since the late 1980's when Jean-Michel Cazes of Lynch Bages took control. For the last few years Englishman Christian Seely has been in charge and quality continues to rise. Latour-like in style, Pichon Baron has been a star performer in all our recent blind vintage tastings. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and aged in 80% new oak. The Grand Vin is now produced only from the vineyards near Latour with those that used to go into the blend now making the second wine - Les Tourelles de Longueville. The breakdown is 45% grand vin, 50% Tourelles and 5% generic. An opaque colour. A huge, soaring nose of dense black fruit. On the palate it is absolutely massive with layer upon layer of cassis fruit spiced with hints of vanilla, spice and cigar box. The massive fruit is more than matched by the huge tannins. The balance is perfect. This is certainly going to take time to mature but when it does the wine will be a modern day equivalent of the awesome 1990 that was made here. An absolute classic that rivals the very top names in 2009. Brilliant 18.5 Decanter Black red, big, smoky rich and exotic nose, lots of depth, robust vineyard structure and powerful yet harmonious length, all vigourous potential. Drink 2017-35 96 TA A year in which Pichon-Baron outperformed Pichon-Comtesse. Christian Seely describes this is a vintage in which 'we went for finesse instead of over-extraction' and he succeeded in my view. Black fruits, some spice on the nose and palate, with acidity cutting through the chocolate and coffee bean oak. Fine tannins on the palate. 20+ years
2009 Chateau Lynch Bages (Pauillac)
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2009 Bordeaux Futures
Jeff Leve on 7/15/2011 & rated 96 points: Deep ruby in color with a spicy cassis, tobacco and blackberry jam perfume. This rich, powerful, sweet, opulent wine is palate staining and fresh ending with a long finish that lingers on your palate for over 45 seconds! This is my favorite vintage of Lynch Bages since the dynamic duo of 1989 and 1990! 96-99 points Wine Spectator: 'The nose shows amazing aromas of mint, spices and currant, with underlying licorice and tar. Full-bodied, with amazing fruit and a long, long finish. Powerful. Blockbuster, but balanced. So structured. Lynch has not made a wine like this since perhaps 1989 or 1982. Better than Wine of the Year 1985 Lynch.' (03/31/10) 95-97 points WIne Enthusiast: 'Concentrated and dense, the fruit here is powered by blackberry and cranberry tannins, as well as by the spicy wood. The wine is solid and firm, obviously powerful.' (04/10) 94-96+ points Robert Parker: 'The black/purple-tinged 2009 exhibits a glorious perfume of graphite, black currants, and subtle smoke, powerful, thick, unctuously textured flavors, huge yet sweet tannins, fabulous purity, and a finish that lasts 40-45 seconds. Five to eight years of patience will be required, but this is a 30-40-year wine from this popular estate run by the affable and highly respected Cazes family.' 95/97 Pts: 2009 Lynch Bages is deep ruby. Powerful aromatics of dark raspberry, cassis, cedar, smoke, and jammy berries emerge. This exciting style of Lynch Bages shows round tannins and an ample concentration of flavor. The wine ends with a juicy mouth full of licorice and dark berries. This is the best Lynch Bages since the dynamic duo of 89 & 90. 94+. Ch Lynch Bages ? Lovely nose, fresh and clean. Cassis fruit. Good density and palate weight. Layered complexity. Firm, almost hard tannins. Well balanced. Built to last. Whitley (95-98 points): Chateau Lynch-Bages, with its intense mulberry/dark chocolate/ cedar aromas and brambly notes, saturated elderberry flavours, plentiful tannins and underlying vanillin oak was elemental and powerful, with a tremendous future 94-96 Neil Martin Tasted at the ch?teau and UGC. A blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, raised in 70% new oak. Merlot was cropped from the 28th to 30th September and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked from the 6th to the 12th October. The nose soars from the glass, pure blackberry, briary, pencil lead and a touch of tobacco. Very fine definition: reminiscent of the 2006 but with a little more horsepower. The palate is full-bodied with very well integrated new oak that really sings with the concentrated black fruit and does not disguise the minerality in this wine. Tons of freshness, that acidity really driving the wine to the finish and then the persistency is superb. Still very linear, with a strictness that is seductive. Tasted March 2010 17 JR: Dense crimson. Rich and spicy and lifted. Really rather flirtatious. Not heavy or dense but very nicely balanced without aggressive notes of rough tannin or greenness. Date tasted 1st April 2010. Drink 2016-2028 17.5 FV Lynch Bages is one of the most popular and reliable Ch?teaux of Bordeaux. Release prices of this classic Pauillac are usually modest compared to those that consumers are happy to pay for mature vintages. This much-loved Chateau consistently makes one of our most demanded and biggest selling wines and we are fortunate to have an excellent relationship with the Cazes family and good allocations which we have built up over many years. A wine to buy en primeur every year. If you are thinking of only buying a few cases en primeur then Lynch Bages should be one of them. 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot in 70% new oak. A glass-staining black colour. A big dense nose of blackcurrants and a touch of cigar box exoticism. On the palate there is very impressive concentration, masses of black fruit - prunes, damsons and cherries. Really deep and powerful with some strong tannins to match. Big, classically structured and very serious. A great Pauillac to rival the 2000 vintage here. Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest - this will mature into something very special. 18 Decanter: This is one 2009 that we believe to be superior to the 2005. A very masculine Lynch Bages and perhaps the best since those great twin vintages of 1989 and 1990 Dense purple red, concentrated Cabernet cassis plus rich spiciness, big volume on the palate, expressive elegance over the natural vigour, lifted and long. Drink 2015-30 93 TA Deeply coloured, aromatic and impressive, this is a powerful wine, with lots of extraction, firm tannins and plenty of new oak. The wine finishes a little dry (which is why it doesn't get 94 points or more), but it has masses of fruit, so I expect it to come together in barrel and bottle. 15+ years
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