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2007 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard — $34.99

2004 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Grosso — $39.99
The 2004 Brunello di Montalcino is the first Brunello oenologist Hans Vinding-Diers made from start to finish at Argiano, and it represents a significant stylistic shift in direction. Among the changes Vinding-Diers instituted are lower temperatures in fermentation, which have given his wines gorgeous, detailed aromatics as well as notable textural elegance. The medium-bodied 2004 Brunello di Montalcino possesses perfumed layers of sweet ripe fruit that flow gracefully onto the palate, where sweet...

2004 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon — $649.99
The Scarecrow story begins in a patch of earth with a fabled past. The J.J. Cohn Estate, where Scarecrow grapes are born, borders what was once the legendary vineyard of Inglenook winemaker Gustave Niebaum, whose plantings blanketed more than 1,000 acres of the Napa Valley at the close of the 19th century. John Daniel Jr. took the helm at Inglenook in 1939, determined to restore the label to pre-Prohibition standing and produce world-class Bordeaux-style wines. In 1945, Daniel convinced his neighbor...

2005 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina Sangiovese — $18.99
2005 Frescobaldi Nipozzano Riserva Chianti Rufina Sangiovese

2003 Domaine la Soumade Cotes du Rhone Villages Rasteau Cuvee Fleur de Confiance Proprietary Blend — $59.99

N.V. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Non Vintage Brut Champagne Blend — $39.99
N.V. Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Non Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

2005 Trefethen Cabernet Sauvignon Estate — $35.99
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2005 Kistler Pinot Noir Kistler Vineyard — $129.99
Steve Kistler has backed off extraction for his Pinot Noirs, resulting in more ethereal (but not light) Pinots that are less burdened down by tannin in their youth, with each vineyard’s distinctive fruit and terroir coming through with much greater intensity. After experimenting with some Dijon clones, Kistler became convinced that the best clone for cool climate vineyards is the Calera Clone from California, and based on what he has achieved, I can’t argue. The deep ruby/purple-hued 2005 Pinot...

2003 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate — $79.99
"The 2000 vintage was long and slow. We had forecast a small crop for the Cabernet and it came in even lighter than expected. The Merlot was also a much lighter crop than average. Mediocre vine growth in 1999 resulted in fewer buds than needed for a normal sized crop, and combined with cluster loss from windy heat in June made for a bleak year. Vintage Weather: Cool. Average rainfall. Growing season dominated by cool weather with spikes of intense heat in June. Cluster loss from windy heat in June...

2004 Shafer Vineyards Relentless Syrah — $54.99
One of Napa’s most prominent and respected wineries, Shafer is a poster boy for remarkable and consistent quality across the boardAll of this is the work of the brilliant father and son team of John and Doug Shafer as well as their long-term winemaker and vineyard manager, Elias Fernandez. With over 200-plus acres of estate holdings, and 55 surrounding their winery in Stags Leap, this is a winery that never seems to disappoint.

2005 Lamarche Bordeaux Blend — $12.99

1998 Ceretto Barolo Bricco Rocche Nebbiolo — $109.99
Riccardo Ceretto founded Casa Vinicola Ceretto in the late thirties and raised his two sons in the wine business of Alba. This next generation of Ceretto was privy to the sad state of winemaking that existed in Italy during the 1960s that mainly involved the squandering of precious resources from the land. This led the Ceretto brothers to engage in the rebuilding of the Langhe that dramatically altered the region forever and has helped re-establish the reputation of the Langhe as one of the finest...

1995 St Jean, Chateau Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon — $89.99
...offers a combination of finesse, complexity, richness, and accessibility. It possesses a saturated ruby color, and a flamboyant nose of cedar, licorice, tobacco-tinged black currant fruit, and sweet vanillin. Concentrated, full-bodied, and loaded with fruit...

2001 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Sangiovese Grosso — $344.99
The 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is Neri’s modern-styled Brunello. It is made from vines planted in the southern part of the zone and aged in small oak barrels. It displays a darker, almost saturated color and notable concentration with masses of sweet dark fruit, smoke and licorice flavors that flow onto the palate with exceptional length and balance in a powerful, brooding style. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2021.

2000 Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret Proprietary Blend — $84.99
Bright, full ruby. Sweetly oaky aromas of cassis, violet, bitter chocolate and lead pencil. Sweet, suave and deep, with mouthfilling, deeply oaky dark berry and lead pencil flavors nicely framed by juicy acidity. Finishes with impressively fine tannins for the vintage, and strong fruit flavors of blackberry and currant. This is the "brother" of winemaker Bob Foley's eponymously labeled blend; at present, this is the more seductive wine, while Foley's shows a firmer tannic structure.

2005 Castellare Chianti Classico Sangiovese — $21.99

1995 Elderton Command Shiraz Syrah — $79.99
Elderton Wines is a small, family-owned winery that is located in the heart of Australia's Barossa Valley. Their vineyard is 72 acres located on the floor of the Barossa Valley which produces the highest quality fruit vintage after vintage. The Shiraz block sits at 104 years old and the Cabernet Sauvignon block is a ripe 64 years old. Elderton is regarded as one of the most illustrious producers of Australian Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.

2006 Raveneau, Domaine Francois et Jean Marie Chablis Chapelot Chardonnay — $98.99
2006 Raveneau, Domaine Francois et Jean Marie Chablis Chapelot Chardonnay

2006 Domaine Francois et Jean Marie Raveneau Chablis les Butteaux Chardonnay — $98.99
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2006 Raveneau, Domaine Francois et Jean Marie Chablis Foret Chardonnay — $98.99
The Raveneau 2006 Chablis La Foret – from young vines – possesses deep cherry and succulent peach fruit, wafting floral perfume and a lovely counterpoint between refreshing pink grapefruit citricity and creaminess of texture. (Raveneau doesn’t believe in a lot of lees-contact, so that is not whence this creaminess comes.) Ravishingly pure, lip-smackingly luscious finishing fruit and subtle nut oils prove irresistible even if it this is one Chablis – in terms of descriptors anyway – that’s not about...

1996 Laurent, Dominique Nuits St Georges Les Corvees-Pagets Pinot Noir — $79.99

2006 Weinbach, Domaine Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Cuvee St Catherine l'Inedit — $149.99
At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill stands Domaine Weinbach, one of the finest estates in all of Alsace. It is run with consummate skill and total dedication by Colette Faller and her two daughters: Catherine as marketing director and Laurence as winemaker. They have the fortune to be working on some of the best soil in Frence, most notably the prestigious "Schlossberg" vineyard, the first terroir in Alsace to have received the status of Grand Cru. The Grand Cru "Furstentum," Grand Cru ...

1998 Bernard and Robert Schoffit Gewurztraminer Rangen de Thann Clos St Theobald Selection de Grains Noble — $69.99
Produced from grapes harvested the fourth week of October, the 1998 Gewurztraminer Rangen de Thann Clos St. Theobald Selection de Grains Nobles has an intensely ripe, fruit-packed nose. On the palate, it displays outstanding balance, loads of smoky and earthy white and yellow fruits, as well as huge concentration, sweetness, and length.

2001 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano Sangiovese Grosso — $374.99
Vincenzo Abbruzzese has turned out a magnificent wine in his 2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Madonna del Piano. Oddly, the wine has a much more subdued color than last year’s opaque Brunello. Richly sumptuous and elegant, it reveals a compelling array of sweet dark cherries, minerals, tar, underbrush, smoke and licorice with superb concentration. It is remarkably vivid and detailed for such a big wine. Ideally a few years of cellaring are warranted but those lucky enough to own this wine will...

1998 Arthur, David Cabernet Sauvignon — $55.99
The people of David Arthur Vineyards brim with energy and heart, which they pour into the hilltop land that is their legacy. The venture was named after David's two grandfathers David and Arthur. David's father and mother, Don and Anne, planted the first seed of this small winery by gifting David and his two brothers each 350 acres. "I recognize that I am privileged to have been given the property," David said, "but I have worked hard...

2007 Les Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Chante le Merle Vieilles Vignes Proprietary Blend — $46.99
The 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes comes from extremely old vines (90-100 years of age), includes 100% whole clusters, and was aged in both neutral foudres and demi-muids. Exhibiting the deepest color as well as the greatest concentration of this quartet, it appears to be the finest example of this cuvee since the prodigious 1990. Terrific notes of licorice, incense, seaweed wrappers, black raspberries, blackberries, and cherries are present in the incredibly complex aromatic...

1997 Domaine Arlaud Pere et Fils Morey St Denis les Ruchots Pinot Noir — $49.99
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2007 Domaine de Cristia Chateauneuf du Pape Proprietary Blend — $27.99
Domaine de Cristia has come on like gangbusters over the last decade, since proprietors Baptiste Grangeon took over from his father in 1999. All of Cristia’s vineyards are in the northeast sector of the appellation, with their sensational 100% Grenache Vieilles Vignes cuvee coming from 70- to 80-year-old vines in sandy soil not far from the Rayas vineyard. They apparently only made one cuvee in 2008, a normal occurrence in Chateauneuf du Pape given that vintage is average to just above-average in...

2006 Switchback Ridge Merlot Peterson Family Vineyard — $49.99
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2007 Domaine Roger Sabon Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige Proprietary Blend — $64.99
The brilliant 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Prestige (60% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, and the balance almost every other authorized red grape of the appellation) is produced from parcels that average 90 years of age or older. It reveals the essence of Provence in its dense plum/purple color and powerful aromatics of sweet creme de cassis, black cherries, licorice, lavender, pepper, and incense. The wine possesses terrific depth, a blockbuster, opulent, multilayered texture, and a finish...

1998 Behrens and Hitchcock Merlot — $29.99
This is how our philosophy, if you can call it that, of making small batches of handcrafted wines came to be. The vineyards really told Les how the wine should be made, and he has continued to follow that instinct to let the vineyard express its unique personality as a stand alone wine but make fun, inspired blends when that is what the wine wants."-Behrens and Hitchcock

2005 Pax Cellars Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard — $70.99

2006 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Henry's Block Schultze Family Vineyard — $43.99
2006 Windy Oaks Estate Pinot Noir Henry's Block Schultze Family Vineyard

2003 David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 — $149.99
The people of David Arthur Vineyards brim with energy and heart, which they pour into the hilltop land that is their legacy. The venture was named after David's two grandfathers David and Arthur. David's father and mother, Don and Anne, planted the first seed of this small winery by gifting David and his two brothers each 350 acres. "I recognize that I am privileged to have been given the property," David said, "but I have worked hard...

2006 Janasse, Domaine de la Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes Proprietary Blend — $89.99
($130; 80% grenache and 10% each of syrah and mourvedre) Opaque purple. Highly alluring, expansive bouquet of blueberry, boysenberry, licorice and smoky Indian spices. Broad, sweet and inviting on the palate, offering weighty dark berry compote flavors and complicating notes of truffle, anise and candied lavender. The spiciness repeats strongly on the finish, which is sappy and wonderfully long. These vines are between 80 and 100 years of age.

1997 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend — $349.99
Joseph Phelps' flagship wine is their fabulous Insignia, a wine with a tremendous track record back to the debut vintage of 1974. It is produced in significant quantities (18,000-20,000 cases) for a wine of such quality. The prodigious 1997 Insignia (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, and 3% Petit-Verdot) lives up to its pre-bottling promise. Tasted on three separate occasions, every bottle has hit the bull's eye. The color is a saturated thick-looking blue/purple. The nose offers up explosive...

2004 Edwards, Merry Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir — $49.99

2008 Pavie-Decesse Bordeaux Blend — $124.99
Like all the Perse wines, the 2008 Pavie Decesse is a backward, unevolved effort that just recently finished malolactic fermentation. An amazing effort (90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc) that was cropped at 30 hectoliters per hectare, it emerges from an 8+ acre vineyard planted in pure limestone whose vines average 47 years (relatively old by Bordeaux standards). The 2008 is another huge, massive, full-bodied St.-Emilion that is even more concentrated than the 2005 or 2000. Sweet notes of blackberries...

2003 Witness Tree Vineyard Pinot Noir Vintage Select — $29.99

1998 Hugel Pinot Gris 'Hugel' Selection de Grains Nobles — $127.99
The sweet peach-scented 1998 Tokay-Pinot Gris "Hugel" ion de Grains Nobles is crammed with unctuous layers of smoky yellow fruits. This botrytis-laden wine is full-bodied, complex (everything from porcini mushrooms to bananas can be found in its character), and extremely long in the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015.

2002 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton Charlemagne Chardonnay — $119.99
Boasting terrific aromatic richness, the white flower and ripe apple-scented 2002 Corton-Charlemagne has awesome depth, gorgeous balance, and is impressively refined. Copious quantities of spiced minerals are intermingled with white fruits in its intense, fresh, concentrated core. This light to medium-bodied wine is not a blockbuster, yet I’d rather dine with Audrey Hepburn than Anna Nicole Smith. Projected maturity: 2006-2015.

1998 Ojai Syrah Thompson Vineyard — $41.99
The dense black/purple-colored 1998 Syrah Thompson Vineyard (300 cases) displays tell-tale notes of creosote, cassis, blackberries, scorched earth, and smoke. Although it exhibits tannin, there is more than enough richness to balance it out. Full-bodied, mouth-filling, and impressive, it should drink well for 12-15 years. Although 1998 can be a high acid year, there is no tartness. Tel. (805) 649-1674

2006 Laetitia Pinot Noir Estate la Montee — $49.99
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2004 Edwards, Merry Pinot Noir Tobias Glen — $129.99
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2000 Tor Kenward Family Vineyards Chardonnay David Arthur Vineyard (Wente Clone) — $41.99

2005 Pine Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville — $54.99
Blackberry, huckleberry and dark raspberry flavors burst right out of the glass, but give way to more subtle notes of spices, earthy notes, coffee and just a slight hint of sweetness. It's round and velvety right off the bat in the mouth, but the tannins provide structure, weight and nuance. A long, lingering finish where the fruit is beautifully complimented by flavors of tea, oak and just a touch of herbs. Ready to drink now and will benefit from decanting, or lay down for the next decade-plus...

2006 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Turner Vineyard — $44.99

1998 Kracher, Alois Grande Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese #10 Nouvelle Vague Proprietary Blend — $69.99
Produced from 50% Chardonnay and 50% Welschriesling, Kracher's 1998 Grande Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague Number 10 reveals hints of sweet oak in its otherwise jammy yellow fruit-dominated aromatics. This medium to full-bodied wine has abundant candied white grapes, and apples intermingled with poached pears in its peppery character. It is thick, spicy, oily-textured, and possesses an amazingly long, apricot-flavored finish. Anticipated maturity: Now-2030. Importer: Vin Divino, Chicago...

1999 Leonetti Cellar Merlot — $61.99
Roses, spices, violets, juniper berries, vanilla, as well as candied raspberries and cherries can be found in the aromatics of the 1999 Merlot. This medium to dark ruby-colored wine has juicy, well-focused layers of spicy cherries, cinnamon, blackberries, and cassis in its well-delineated, concentrated, and long-finishing personality. Projected maturity: now-2006. Tel. (509) 525-1428.

1999 Barossa Valley Estate Shiraz E & E Black Pepper Syrah — $52.99
Crisp and lively, a bit tart but juicy with blackberry and floral flavors echoing on the aroma and the finish. Not a huge wine, but a winner for the vintage, offering lots of fruit and depth. Drink now through 2005. 4,000 cases made. –HS

2007 Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Spatlese — $29.99
Revealing notes of wet stone, yellow stone fruits and orange cream. This full bodied white has a very full, rich mouth feel displaying flavors of peaches ,apricots and green apple, with an underlying streak of minearlity. It shows moderate sweetness that is checked by the brilliance of acidity. This is a young wine with lots of baby fat. Drinking well right now and will last for another 15 years.

2006 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard — $44.99
2006 A.P. Vin Pinot Noir Rancho Ontiveros Vineyard

2000 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve — $79.99
Exceptionally well-made, blending ripe currant, black cherry, anise and minerally flavors with a well-proportioned dose of cedary, spicy oak. Balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a dash of mocha on the finish. Best from 2005 through 2014. 2,300 cases made. (JL)

2004 Jadot, Louis Le Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay — $299.99
As I have repeatedly noted in recent vintages, at one time the Demoiselles was consistently the best wine chez Jadot, red or white. I find it interesting that now there is competition from the Montrachet in recent years as well as the Musigny and the good news for Jadot fans is that it's not because the Demoiselles has somehow declined but rather that its rarified siblings have raised their respective games, which is all to the good. As to the wine, as all great examples of Montrachet ultimately...

1999 Peter Michael Winery Chardonnay Crete d'Or — $84.99
After working with a Russian River grower for a number of years, overseeing the replanting of a vineyard, the grower sold one crop to Peter Michael, and then signed a long term contract with another winery. Consequently, the 1999 will be the only Chardonnay made by Peter Michael from that vineyard. They have named it Crete d'Or. Made from the Hyde clone, the brilliant 1999 Chardonnay Crete d'Or is a creamy-textured, flamboyant, ostentatiously-styled Chardonnay with aromas and flavors of roasted hazelnuts...

2006 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County — $54.99
The Allen Pinot Noir Vineyard surrounds our winemaking facility. This Russian River Valley hillside vineyard was planted in the early 1970’s, and produces low yields of exceptional quality Pinot Noir. Fog-cooled evenings and moderately warm daytime temperatures make the Russian River region ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.

2001 James Johnson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bisou — $54.99
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1997 Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot — $74.99
The 1997 Merlot might be called liquified Viagra. An incredibly sexy nose of smoke, black fruits, cappuccino, and toasty wood is followed by an expansive, terrifically concentrated wine with a sumptuous texture, no hard edges, beautifully integrated acidity and tannin, and a long, 35 second finish. According to the back label, about 5% Cabernet Sauvignon was added in the blend of this stunningly aromatic, multi-dimensional wine. It should drink well for 12-15 years. This is a spectacular wine that...

2007 Sabon, Domaine Roger Chateauneuf du Pape Les Olivets Proprietary Blend — $29.99
A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah and Cinsault from 50-year-old vines, the 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape Les Olivets is a beautiful sleeper of the vintage. This sexy, full-bodied wine possesses a dark plum/purple color, abundant aromas of pepper, lavender, forest floor, and roast beef, a lush, layered style, and 10-12 years of drinkability.

2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Petite Sirah — $49.99
($55) Saturated bright ruby color. Explosive, high-toned aromas of blackberry and licorice. Powerful, even a bit tough, with an initial blueberry flavor that was joined by cherry syrup as the wine opened in the glass. A youthfully medicinal wine that finishes with huge tannins and pronounced acidity. Like the syrah, this will need time in bottle. This petite sirah, from fruit purchased from Switchback Ridge, will be the last vintage of this wine under the Pride label.

2002 Harmonique Pinot Noir The Noble One — $26.99

2005 Hobbs, Paul Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer Dr Crane Vineyard — $174.99

2003 Jadot, Louis Chambertin Clos de Beze Grand Cru Pinot Noir — $155.99
Profound aromas of chocolate, blackberries, black cherries, and spices are found in the nose of the 2003 Chambertin-Clos de Beze (from a 45-55-year old parcel). A huge, exceptionally deep wine, its potent core of black cherry fruit is highly expressive and massively concentrated. Well-balanced, it reveals immense complexity, staying power, and an exceptionally long finish studded with copious quantities of ripe tannin. Projected maturity: 2012-2022. Note: Three wines that were tasted as barrel...

2002 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst — $49.99
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2004 Vincent Girardin Chassagne Montrachet Clos de la Truffiere Chardonnay — $34.99
Domaine Vincent Girardin can trace its roots back to the 17th century. It was originally located in Santenay in the Cote de Beaune, but in 2002 Girardin moved the winery to Meursault. He buys fruit from old-vine parcels up and down the Cote de Nuits and Cote de Beaune. Vincent Girardin has been hailed as the "golden boy" by Wine Spectator and has produced some of the finest wines coming from Burgundy, which has been noted vintage after vintage by wine critic Robert Parker.br

1995 Castello di Ama Chianti Classico Vigneto la Casuccia Sangiovese — $61.99
Another single-vineyard Chianti Classico from Ama, La Casuccia includes a small amount of Merlot in the blend, which lends a rounder, plummier character to the finished product. Very concentrated and rich.

2000 Tua Rita Perlato del Bosco Vino da Tavola Sangiovese — $30.99
The 2000 Perlato del Bosco, exhibits a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sweet nose of incense, saddle leather, blackberries, mocha, and spice. Fleshy and rich, with a sweet attack (from ripe fruit, not sugar) and a long, opulent finish, it should drink well for 5-8 years.

2004 Olarra, Bodegas Rioja Reserva Cerro Anon Tempranillo — $19.99

2005 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco Nebbiolo — $49.99
This fabulous Nebbiolo displays aromas of very ripe strawberry and cappuccino. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and incredible concentration. All the tannins are coated with gorgeous fruit. Best after 2013. 5,000 cases made. –JS

1998 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Allen Vineyard — $99.99
The Allen Pinot Noir Vineyard surrounds our winemaking facility. This Russian River Valley hillside vineyard was planted in the early 1970’s, and produces low yields of exceptional quality Pinot Noir. Fog-cooled evenings and moderately warm daytime temperatures make the Russian River region ideal for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes.

2004 Domaine Ponsot Clos St Denis Pinot Noir — $149.99
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2004 Salina Wine Co. Chardonnay Heintz Ranch — $43.99

2003 Barnett Vineyards Merlot Napa — $62.99

1997 Zind Humbrecht, Domaine Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain — $69.99
According to Olivier Humbrecht, the 1997 Tokay-Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain fermented violently for three months. Toasted almonds and minerals are discernable in this full-bodied offering's aromatics. It has stellar focus, precision, complexity, power, and purity in its hyper-concentrated character. This bone-dry, fresh, hugely flavorful (yet lace-like), unbelievably long wine exhibits finely detailed mineral flavors reminiscent of a show-stopping Chablis. Projected maturity: 2002-...

2004 Copain Wines Pinot Noir Cerise Vineyard — $74.99
The 2004 Pinot Noir Cerise exhibits a dark ruby/purple color as well as lovely, fresh raspberry and cherry fruit, good acidity, a pleasant forest floor component, and a fine texture. It should drink well for 5-7 years. It’s hard not to enjoy a visit with Wells Guthrie given his enthusiasm and passion for accessing top-notch vineyards and producing high quality wines. His impressive resume includes positions with Michel Chapoutier and Gerard Chave as well as a short stint as a journalist for The...

2000 Phelps, Joseph Insignia Proprietary Red Wine Proprietary Blend — $259.99
"In a vintage that was characterized by problematical weather conditions and low crop yields, there was no compromise in the quality of the 1998 Insignia. After careful crop thinning in the vineyard and barrel aging in the cellar, small, flavorful lots displaying only the highest aroma and flavor profiles were combined and repeatedly tasted to determine the final blend. This rigorous selection process reduced case production 20% from the previous year, but the result is a wine of remarkable quality...

2001 Domaine Pierre Damoy Chambertin Clos de Beze Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir — $142.99
Pierre Damoy sold off to negociants wine from the youngest vines in his large (5.36 hectare – 13.25 acre) parcel of Chambertin Clos de Beze, keeping 19 barrels of old vine (planted in the 1920s) wine as the estate’s own production in 2001. This Vieilles Vignes cuvee has a superb nose of spice-laced black cherries. Fresh, broad, and ample, it reveals loads of toasty, smoky new oak, blackberries, and cherries. A couple of barrels of this wine were tasted, with one displaying a lush satin texture, and...

2000 Sine Qua Non In Flagrante (Syrah) — $269.99
...a world-class, provocative effort. It reveals many of the same aromatic and flavor components found in the 2001 Midnight Oil and 2002 Syrah-dominated, unnamed offering. A black color is followed by a seamless effort loaded with blackberry, honey, and flower aromas, and an extraordinarily long, concentrated finish. As with all great wines, tasting notes/descriptors just can’t do it justice. Among the recent SQN Syrahs, it is a strikingly elegant and powerful wine that has a decidedly French flair...

1997 Paul Jaboulet Aine Hermitage la Chapelle Syrah — $1,899.99
The 1997 Hermitage La Chapelle has begun to completely close down, which is surprising in view of how sweet, seductive, and precocious this vintage can be. However, the color seems to get deeper with exposure to air (the wine was far more drinkable after 24 hours of aeration than it was upon opening). The moderately intense bouquet exhibits plenty of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, in addition to spicy, mineral characteristics. There is considerable weight and volume, but the wine is tight,...

2005 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne Montrachet Clos St Jean Chardonnay — $66.99
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1974 Beaulieu Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour — $149.99
"Deep dark ruby in color, the aromas reflect classic Rutherford notes of black cherry and currant, with licorice, loam and dried herb components. The wine is medium to full bodied with layered flavors of dark berries, currants, cherries, slate, anise and vanilla...Reserve level Cabernet-based wines are vinified in a similar manner. Grapes were hand picked at optimal maturity and crushed into stainless steel fermenting tanks. Fermentation lasted 7-10 days, with peak juice temperatures reaching 85...

2006 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Bonshaw Vineyard — $34.99
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2005 Domaine de l'Arlot Cote de Nuits Villages Clos du Chapeau Pinot Noir — $39.99
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2004 Beaux Freres Pinot Noir Belles Soeurs Ana Vineyard — $66.99
Since our first vintage in 1991, the Beaux Freres philosophy remains the same; to produce a world-class Pinot Noir from small, well-balanced yields and ripe, healthy fruit that represents the essence of our vineyard. In pursuit of these goals, the Beaux Freres Vineyard is planted with tightly spaced vines, and yields are kept to some of the lowest in our industry. The grapes are harvested when physiologically (rather than analytically) ripe. Our winemaking philosophy is one of minimal intervention...

1988 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve — $79.99
Aging well, with earthy currant, anise, plum and cherry notes, it turns dry and leathery on the finish, yet manages to show a fleshy texture and bright fruit on the aftertaste.

1993 Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve — $62.99
The 1993 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve displays a dense purple color, followed by a sweet, jammy, black plum, and cassis-scented nose, no obvious oak, full-bodied, spicy flavors with moderate tannin, and exceptional concentration. The wine reveals a youthful appearance and personality. There is enough fruit to cover the strong tannin in the finish. It should be cellared for 3-5 years and consumed over the next two decades. Ken Deiss, the winemaker at Flora Springs, thinks that the 1994 and 1995 Cabernet...

2003 Chateau Potelle Zinfandel VGS — $33.99

2005 Monteviejo Lindaflor Malbec — $39.99
The color is a deep purple, almost black and opaque with full intensity. The nose has black fruits with a peak of black raspberry. Copious amounts of black berry and plum first hits the palate and then expands in a balanced way into a graceful not over-ripe styled Malbec profile. The wine is framed with medium to high acid (which I believe is the key to this wine's success) and full-bodied, with plus concentration of fruit. The tannins are refined and help bring the wine into beautiful balance...

2000 Josef Rosch, Leiwen Leiwener Klostergarten Riesling Eiswein — $109.99
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1990 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard — $109.99
Heitz Wine Cellars can be found in the eastern hills of St. Helena in a place known as "Spring Valley" to locals. In 1964, Joe and Alice Heitz purchased 160 acres of ranch and winery that became the culmination of their life's work. They produce three remarkable wines that have become the connoisseurs favorite and coveted commodities: Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bella Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon. Their Martha's Vineyard Cabernet was highlighted by...

1998 Rochioli, J Pinot Noir Little Hill Block — $102.99
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1994 Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve — $124.99
"Lewis Cellars is a small family winery established in 1992 by Debbie and Randy Lewis, and recently joined by their son Dennis. Total production is approximately 8,500 cases annually of Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah."www.lewiscellars.com

2007 Roessler Cellars Pinot Noir La Brisa Sonoma Coast — $26.99
Medium ruby color; complex dark cherry and earthy aromas; rich, ripe, complex dark cherry flavors with earthy and spice notes; some tannin; good structure and balance; long finish. Layers and layers of flavor make this Pinot one of my perennial favorites of the Roessler line.

2004 Dumol Syrah Eddie's Patch — $79.99
Owners Michael Verlander and Kerry Murphy began their winemaking endeavor in the early 1990s and have since had their wines featured on the White House's exclusive wine list and poured at the US Embassy in Paris. Dumol boasts 25 acres of biodynamically farmed Estate Vineyard located along the ridgelines of the Russian River Valley. The brand's reputation has grown with high scores from well-known critic Robert Parker and the wait list to purchase their wine stretches into 2010. Their exceptional...

2006 Alesia Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast — $43.99
Bright medium red. Pungently floral nose offers spicy red berries and cherry, rose and lavender, and peppery minerality. Red berry flavors are precise and surprisingly concentrated, picking up bitter cherry skin and floral pastille qualities on the back end. This light-bodied wine displays a taut but sweet personality.

1996 Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon — $119.99
Dalle Valle is a small, family-owned winery that was founded in 1986. The winery and vineyards are located 400 feet above the valley floor in Oakville, Napa Valley. Perfect sun exposure combines with the cooling Pacific breeze to produce world class fruit. Dalle Valle produces some of the most sought-after Carbernet Sauvignons and Proprietary Blends. The red, rocky soils of Dalla Valle Vineyardsare composed of fractured rock of volcanic origin with some clay loam and soil. Yields are low, averaging...

1995 Martinelli Zinfandel Jackass Hill Vineyard — $149.99
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2007 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Mount Carmel — $77.99
Two brilliant young winemakers, Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton, are symbolic of both the present and future of California high quality wine production. Seemingly coming out of nowhere, with their own personal visions of wine quality formed by French and Italian experiences as well as their belief in the cool climate sites of Santa Rita Hills, they have proven time and time again that remarkable wines can emerge from this relatively new viticultural region. Their Chardonnays, which go through full...

2003 Morey, Bernard Puligny Montrachet la Truffiere Premier Cru Chardonnay — $319.99
Bernard Morey is an intelligent and meticulous winemaker, whose wines have been described by Robert Parker of The Wine Advocate as "always lush, ripe, rich, hedonistic examples of burgundy." Albert Morey, Bernard's father, retired in 1981; he divided his property between his two sons, Jean Marc and Bernard, retaining only his vineyard in Bâtard-Montrachet. The Morey wines have been estate bottled since 1950. The average age of the vines is 30 years old, with yields averaging 45 hectoliters per hectare...

2006 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Vista Verde — $53.99
Dark red. Finely focused red berry, cherry, floral and mineral scents are given a pungent character by smoky herbs. The fresh, sweet strawberry, raspberry and bitter cherry flavors pick up dusty tannic grip on the back end. Finishes bright and brisk, with excellent persistence and echoing sweet red berry flavors that really cling to the palate. 91 points