Swanson Vineyards Merlot 2005

The task of capturing Merlot at optimum phenolic ripeness may not get easier, but at least we learn more about what to look for with each passing year. The 2005, I believe proves this point. This is an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ wine, with the extract and power ... more

Yalumba Hand Picked Shiraz Viognier 2006

Full depth red in colour with purple hues. Full of warmth and florals, showing bright blueberry, coffee, cedar, anise and a subtle aromatic sweetness from the Viognier. A wine of purity, fineness and texture. Full-bodied, beautifully weighted and finishing with powdery tannins. more

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the full aromatic ripeness of this exemplary vintage. It is full bodied and yet refined, and consistent in its color, aroma, palate and finish. It has a dark garnet color and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice. It ... more

Louis Roederer Brut Premier

Brut Premier is the incarnation of the Louis Roederer style, and combines the fruitiness and freshness of youth with the vinosity of fully mature wines. It is a structured and fully bloomed wine, with a lively attack and a smooth palate. Blending: 56% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot ... more

Alto Moncayo Veraton 2007

This wine exudes the sweet smell of oak with a hint of cedar. The mouth is soft and fruity, having a lusciousness that is true to the house style. more

Cristalino Brut Cava

Crisp and toasty nose, this wine shows beautiful citrus and green apple fruit with a supple, yet lively mouth feel of very fine bubbles and a very clean finish. The ultimate celebration wine, it is excellent on its own or with a wide array of foods including fried foods, seafood, ... more

Château Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The Montelena earthy-berry aroma is very concentrated, showing lovely, classic Cabernet, warm earth and sun baked cassis with licorice and spice. On the palate there is integration of strong, deep, concentrated fruit in a perfect balance. Super fine tannin grips the palate, with ripe, round flavors that dance right on ... more

Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2006

One of our finest incarnations of the Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay to date, this bright, enticing wine benefits from the addition of old-vine Wente selection fruit from the Dutton's Walker Hill block located in the cool climate of the Green Valley. From its wonderfully effusive aromas of stone ... more

Kangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Colour: Deep red with garnet hues. Bouquet: Aromas of dark berries combine with hints of paprika and earthy richness. Palate: The palate is full of rich dark savoury fruit leaving trails of dark chocolate, cherries and sweet chalky tannins.  more

Lancaster Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Estate grown, produced and bottled, our 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has lush ripeness, with deep black cherry and cassis characters, accented by anise, cacao, vanilla and bittersweet chocolate. Structured tannins and layers of complexity extend over the long finish. Aged 22 months in French oak barrels, the wine was bottled unfiltered. more

Vall Llach Priorat Embruix 2005

Sourced primarily from 8-10 year old estate vines, Embruix (Catalan for "bewitching") de Vall Llach exhibits an enchanting crimson folor with an amethyst halo. Full of mature fruit, dark minerals and sweet spices, including nutmeg and anise seed, this wine is complex and full bodied. more

Robert Craig Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Aroma: A focused nose of deep blackberry and cassis, laced with white chocolate, a touch of anise, smoky cedar and tobacco. Flavors: Mouth- filling mountain fruit and cassis predominate, underlain with mocha, bay leaf and licorice. Finish: The full palette of Mt Veeder flavors carries through on a long finish, ... more