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

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

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

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

Austin Hope Hope Family Vineyard Grenache 2005

The aromas of wild strawberry are bright, but soft, with hints of cedar, rose petal, camphor and earthy, truffle-like notes. Ripe berry leads to soft cocoa on the mid-palate with a chalky, seamless texture of well-integrated tannins that offer a long and elegant finish. more

Clarendon Hills Brookman Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

This wine has a very pure expression of Cabernet blackcurrant, chocolate and cedar all matured in 100% new French oak totally integrated, matures very well. Cellar 10-15 years. more

Fess Parker The Big Easy Syrah 2006

This Syrah certainly lives up to its name offering aromas of blackberry jam, plum, blueberry, graham cracker, maple syrup and vanilla. Fruit flavors of blackberry and blueberry combine well with vanilla, toasty oak and cinnamon to create a rich and round finish. more

Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The color is deep and youthful. The nose is a mix of ripe dark fruits, cassis, sandalwood and violets. The palate is rich and mouth coating with tannins that are clearly present, yet beautifully integrated. This is a delicious, full-bodied Cabernet that will bring great pleasure over the next decade. ... more

Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay 2007

Vivid and rich, our Chardonnay is produced from fruit grown in the southern reaches of Napa Valley. Here the cooling marine influence of the San Pablo Bay is famed for enhancing the abundant fruit flavors of this varietal. This wine's vibrant citrus notes and silky texture are beautifully balanced, with ... more

Robert Craig Affinity 2006

Aroma: Concentrated berry and black cherry fruit at the forefront, underlaiin with sweet cassis and touches of violets, lavender and spicy oak. Flavors: A beautifully polished core of black fruit on the mid-palate, interwoven with black olive, red currant, espresso and a hint of maple. Finish: Lush and generous, focusing ... more