Tait has been establishing a track record for hedonistically rendered wines at friendly prices for several years. Previous vintages of this wine have been smash hits and the 2010 The Ball Buster is a lock to continue this trend. ...More

Deep ruby red in color with an opulent and complex nose of black tea, persimmon, chinese five-spice, and pumpkin pie. Fresh red and blue fruit components of plum duck sauce, raspberry reduction, and bing cherry weave seamlessly on the palate along with umami-like notes of, dashi, chanterelles, nori, and miso. The mouthfeel is plush and complete yet finishes with elegance and restraint. ...More

The 'Les Clos' is rich, with great finesse on the nose and a long, satisfying finish with complex aromas of fresh nuts and toasted bread. ...More

A marvelous Chard! Aromas of white peaches, white currants, and buttered citrus. On the palate a beautifully structured wine showing white peach, pineapple, nectarine and tangerine. Also an Incredible finish that will have you coming back for more! ...More

Aromas marked by lush fruit and soft, silken mouth feel. Red fruits are predominant showcasing wild cherry, raspberry and marionberry with intriguing savory undertones hinting at tarragon and clove. Bright acidity preserves the wine's inherent sleekness and overall charm. ...More

Aromas and flavors of blueberry, red earth, and nutmeg spice with hints of violet, toffee and oolong tea. Silky structure and generous entry, slate-like minerality, and muscular tannin on the finish. ...More

The Brut Réserve is a light, fine and harmonious champagne. Its blend is made with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from three different years, sourced from the best sites in the Champagne region. ...More

Powerful aromas of honeysuckle with hints of tropical fruit, a luscious rich palate with hints of honey and spice and a meld of concentrated dried tropical fruit flavors. The finish is clean, fresh and persistent. ...More

Wow! The 2010 Gary’s Vineyards has a deep ruby color and a dark red core. Cranberries, currants, sage, maraschino cherry, hibiscus flower, cream soda and brown sugar aromas abound from the glass in this powerfully aromatic wine. Warm raspberry pie, pomegranate, assai berry and bright cherry flavors intertwined with spicy sweet vanilla oak followed by silky tannins that coat the mouth with a full and long finish. ...More

1994 is also the first vintage to include our hillside grapes, planted in 1989, in any appreciable percentage. Slightly more than 10% of the Montelena Estate blend comes from these plantings and a bit of the hillside extract is showing in the intense perfume nose even at this young stage. This sub-tone carries through on the palate as an intensified spice that carries longer onto the finish. The character we get from our 20+ year old vines, balanced with our trademark earthy berry spice from the low yields of dry farmed and hillside fruit, gives complexity and elegance along with the power you expect from Montelena. (The Montelena Estate is one of the few great Napa properties that has not been replanted due to phylloxera. We always wanted low yields and planted the entire Estate to St. Ge ...More

The color is deep garnet red. The nose encountered on the attack; is powerful and tight, truly complex. In the mouth, the wine overruns the palate. It draws out on an extremely long finish. ...More

This wine is big & thick, coating the entire palate and has amazing length. The flavors are all dark fruits with a burst of chocolate and liquorice, moving evenly from entry through the mid to late palate. The tannins remain fruit filled throughout, resulting in a soft and rewarding end palate leaving a lingering generous mouth-feel. ...More

Cristal, the jewel and tête de cuvée of Champagne Louis Roederer, was created in 1876 for the Tsar Alexander II of Russia. It remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance and purity. Cristal is produced with regimented standards of winemaking that require a rigorous selection of crus, vintages, grapes, and wine. ...More

The 2006 Descendant is another impressive release of this wine, the color making that immediately apparent; completely black/purple with healthy, vibrant magenta hues. A pure, wild, powerful nose of blackberry and tar is complimented by a gentle floral lift of lavender and violets. Full-bodied with great concentration, silky tannins and perfectly judged extract, this vigorous and suave young wine has a long, long future ahead of it. ...More

Attractive aromas of dark red and black fruits such as cherry, dried fig and satsuma plum. The fruit characters are complimented by notes of spice, mocha, roasted coffee beans, dark chocolate and cedar. The 2005 Ares remains true to style with great concentration and density balanced by elegance and restraint. Remaining perfectly balanced, the tannins are silky and refined, the mid palate dense and rich. ...More

Extremely refreshing aromas and flavors, that make this wine a great pick to accompany you to your next meal!!! ...More

This pinot noir has a rich bouquet layered with dried strawberries and cherries with aromas of rose petals, toasted nuts, and dried sage, with subtle hints of plowed earth. This medium-bodied pinot noir has a plush mouthfeel with concentrated fresh raspberries and cranberries balanced by a fresh acidity characteristic of the Arroyo Grande Valley (90% Rincon Vineyard & 10% Rosemary's Vineyard). ...More

The intensity of the fruit is beautifully balanced with fully ripe tannins with an outstanding finish. ...More

The 1997 Vintage has a deep ruby color and aromas of very ripe black currant, spices and mineral overtones. It exhibits power and elegance and finishes with substantial but silky rich tannins. A luscious and dense wine, it is delicious to drink now with a great aging potential. ...More

A genuine, rich and well balanced Pauillac, of good definition that can be qualified as classic. An unctuous, elegant and well crafted wine. ...More

Deep black in color with a slightly red hue. Aromas are Rich Cabernet Sauvignon aromas of fennel, cassis, currant, lavender, cut flowers, ginger, toffee and liquorish. On the palate with a very even entry, the palate coats all corners of the mouth and is balanced by dryness and elegance. The tannins are restrained slightly complementing the palate's astringency and mouthfeel. ...More

"These wines possess all the elements of greatness - individuality, power combined with elegance, extraordinary complexity, remarkable aging potential, and compelling richness without ponderousness." -RP ...More

A beautiful elegant, easy-drinking wine and will accompany one to a versatile set of meals. The 2010 is good introduction to the vintage, and while it will improve over the course of four to eight years, it is not a wine intended for long-term aging. ...More