A marvelous brilliant red color. Aromas of red-berried fruit and violet tones. On the palate excellent balance, freshness and pleasantness accompany notes of soft fruit and cherry, hints of violet. This wine is ideal with pasta and pizza, it is recommended as an great everyday wine. ...More

Dark purplish red color. On the nose candy, wood, and berry aromas. Powerful to the palate, juicy, full and fruity. Velvety, long after-taste with a ripe fruit bouquet. ...More

Roederer Estate Brut, the first California sparkling wine produced by Champagne Louis Roederer, builds upon a 200-year tradition of fine winemaking that has made Roederer champagne among the most sought-after in the world. ...More

Pale gold with a very fine bead; flowery, delicately toasty aroma with fruit and complexity; creamy, beautifully balanced with a dry, harmonious finish. ...More

This Champagne is a blend of some 30 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, respectively 40% and 60% of the total, from several harvests of perfectly ripened grapes. Great Buy! ...More

Wine Spectator Top 100: 2011 #59! The bouquet consists of mature red berries, with hints of smoke, vanilla, and spice. Well-structured in the mouth, this Crianza is expressive and meaty and possesses a good balance of red fruit and toasted flavors. The tannins are mature and lead to an elegant, long finish. While this wine can be enjoyed now, it will also keep for 5-10 years. ...More

Argiano’s Brunello di Montalcino has an intense ruby-red color. A good concentration in the mid- palate and a persistent aftertaste, yet round and luscious in body, with silky and interesting tannins. It combines power and elegance and indicates a much promising future. Together with the captivating perfumes of red fruits and the clean freshness, the complexity of the wine proves an optimal balance. Decant the wine for at least 1 hour before drinking for an optimum enjoyment. ...More

Delicate bubbles wrapped in intense salmon pink. Aromas of red berry-fruit; ripe redcurrants, cherries, wild strawberries give way to notes of plum. On the palate fresh and full. Fine finish with surprising notes of peach and apricot.
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A pale yellow color with tints of white gold and a stream of fine bubbles. On the nose Fresh aromas of pear, fig and almond, with hints of orange blossom. A light swirl of the glass brings out richer notes of honey and freshly baked bread. A beautiful flavor that is fresh and supple. Full, with a long fruity finish. ...More

Deep ruby red tending towards granite/burgundy with age. Intense nose, suggestion of cherry and plum, aroma of sweet spices, pepper, red rose, tobacco, vanilla and cocoa. On the palate harmoniously blended, full-bodied, long and persistent, some tannin, with a pleasant level of acidity. ...More

The 2008 Caiarossa Pergolaia (85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Cabernet Sauvignon) there is no use of new oak. The wines can be aged in different kind of casks: barrels of second to fourth wine or bigger "botte". The aging time in wood is about 12 to 16 months, and then the wine is kept in concrete tanks until his bottling, about two years after the harvest. ...More

Direct from the winery, some older releases of "library" wines that are drinking beautifully. Heady pure fruit aromas of dark red fruit, black plum, black cherry and mocha leap from the glass of this classic Cabernet Sauvignon and lead into layers of warm baking spices and anise. The palate is full of rich fruit supported by supple tannins that are long and fine. An opulent Cabernet Sauvignon with powerful structure and intensity that underscores why this varietal is one of the major pursuits at Etude. ...More

Gaurachi wines are made by legendary winemaker Paul Hobbs!!! The wine style is rich with flavors of succulent pear, ripe apple, hazelnuts, brioche, and a dollop of creamy, European butter. ...More

Rich aromas, floral on the nose with a long finish in the mouth. Elegant cuvee. The perfect match with seafood or aperitif. ...More

The Napa Cabernet from the 2010 vintage shows lots of classic character reflecting the small collection of vineyards in Calistoga, Rutherford and Oak Knoll from which it is crafted. Complex aromas of pencil lead, tar, mineral and tobacco leaf are woven around plum fruit and currants with sweet mocha spices. Fruitful and focused on entry the palate picks up minerality and muscle with classic dusty tannins and semi-sweet chocolate. ...More

Presumably in connection with wider sourcing of fruit for Gunderloch’s nowadays high-volume Kabinett cuvee, that wine has been marginally disappointing in recent years, but I’m happy to report that the 2010 Riesling Kabinett Jean-Baptiste is highly-satisfying, its sweetness well-judged and its satin-textured palate a lemon and orange matrix suffused with crushed stone. There could be more focus and penetration to the finish, but this should prove a satisfactory companion for several years. -David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate ...More

The nose reveals ripe, dark fruits of blackberry and red currants with background hints of lead pencil, mocha and black tea leaf. On the palate, the texture is silky and the attack is broad. Velvety tannins showcase black currant and cassis, with high notes of black cherry. Bittersweet chocolate and tobacco linger on the finish. Ample structure of fine grain tannins will allow for cellar aging. ...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 finished wine has full black cherry and blackberry fruit aromas with a beautiful balance and a big, sumptuous, and juicy mouth feel. It also presents complex spicy aromas, with a nice creamy texture derived from the 10 months time it receives in French oak barrels. This wine has become the wineries popular, but serious cru Beaujolais-styled Zinfandel that has found its way on to many great restaurant lists across North America where it is often listed "by the glass". It is consistently rated one of the top Zinfandels in its class and one of the best value Zins available. Although drinkable now, it gains complexity with bottle age. This wine's release each Fall has become highly anticipated by many. ...More

The cooler 2010 growing season has produced a classic expression of Pinot Noir with beautiful layers of cherry, raspberry, cedar, clove and cinnamon, as well as more floral notes of rose and carnation. Though the tannins are creamy, rich and fine-grained, there is a bright acidity that penetrates the tannins and keeps the wine light and lively. While the wine's energy and hightone red-fruit notes are a constant from start to finish, deeper notes of chocolate, moist earth and forest floor offer balance and add complexity. A great wine that's reminiscent of the exceptional 2007 vintage. ...More

Garnet red with characteristic tinges of orange that become more evident with age. Ethereal, pleasant and intense, recalls withered roses and violets. Dry, full, vigorous, austere but velvety, harmonious. ...More

This sparkling wine is a pale, golden straw in color. Bubbles are full textured and persistent. On the nose the wine brings fresh citrus with hints of honey and white flowers. The flavor is fresh and clean, with ripe citrus, lemon, green apple, and touches of grapefruit, minerality, and some toast. The finish is light, refreshing, and crisp. ...More

The nose reveals ripe plum, baked cherries, crème de cassis and faint asphalt, and the palate is dense, showing rich flavors of currants, plum, mineral notes and a hint of cedar and cigar box. An ultra-silky finish discloses notes of tobacco and bittersweet chocolate. ...More