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The next in what has become a list of mind-boggling deals in the wine world, is the Trevor Jones Cabernet-Merlot. The wine sells elsewhere for $30 and that's not a bad deal, so $10 is off the charts. The wine is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Merlot and sees a mixture of new and seasoned French oak. The nose has elements of plum, cherry, cedar, tobacco, earth and sandlewood. On the palate, the wine shows the developed character of an older wine with soft tannins, but still good acidity, giving the wine a juicy mouthfeel. At 13% ABV this is not... Read More » 

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From Stephen Tanzer's IWC: "Light gold. Spicy lime, lemon, white peach and mineral aromas, with a kiss of jasmine; avoids the herbaceous quality of most Southern Hemisphere versions of the variety. Clean and brisk, offering racy citrus zest and peach skin flavors along with dusty quinine and honeysuckle. Finishes clean and brisk." And from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2007 Sauvignon Blanc comes from low yields of 2 tons per acre and was tank-fermented. Medium straw-colored, it has an alluring bouquet of fresh herbs, citrus, and gooseberry. This is... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Valletta is opaque purple-colored with a fragrant nose of toast, smoke, plum, and blueberry bordering on raisins. Thick and rich, this is a voluptuous, nearly over the top effort. Full-bodied, with well integrated tannins and a very long finish, this wine can be drunk now but it would be fascinating to see what becomes of it with 8-10 years in the cellar. At its asking price, it might be a prudent investment to lay away a few bottles. This is not a wine for delicate, European-trained palates. The proprie... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "Polished and lively, with rhubarb and pomegranate notes that weave through plum and spice as this heads for the finish. The tannins are well-buffed. Drink now through 2015." 90 points James Halliday: "Lifted, vibrant red and black fruit aromas come through on the palate, and are joined by persistent tannins that just stay within the bounds of balance." (07/08) Wow, this is absolutely delicious Shiraz for a song. The nose is lifted with blueberry and blackberry fruit enhanced with notes of mineral and spice. On the palate, the... Read More » 

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95 points Wine Spectator: "Seems very rich at first, with blood orange, persimmon and ginger notes, but then the fine minerality takes over, carrying it to a long elegant finish thanks to its rapierlike acidity. Each sip makes you want another. Drink now through 2020." (11/06) An extremely rare wine - only 250 cases made - selling at 60% off due to a supplier change and inventory liquidation, making this an unreal bargain. Philippe Delesvaux, a Parisian, was not born into viticulture, but came to the vine while working on his agricultural studies on a c... Read More » 

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92 points from Wine Enthusiast: "The Stoller vineyard bottling is a warm, rich and spicy Pinot Noir, with a sweet black cherry fruit core, concentrated and well-matched to the acids and tannins. A smooth and luscious midpalate continues to add flavors of butterscotch and toast, leading into a long and quite satisfying finish. Could be cellared for 6-8 years, but it’s hard to imagine it will ever taste any better than this." (02/09) 91 points from Wine & Spirits: "This wine bears the ripeness of a warm vintage while remaining fresh and lean, with aromas o... Read More » 

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We tasted this Champagne and liked it when it was expensive, but didn't feel that it offered great value at that high price. After months of going back and forth, we ended up with a better deal than we thought possible and bought everything the distributor had. This is a wine cut from the Ace of Spades cloth (which we sell for $269), both in production (the Ace is also a brand made by a separate producer) and in flavor. It is made entirely from the first press juice of a strict selection of Beaumont des Crayeres 212 acres of vines. It is very well balanc... Read More » 

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering." (03/09) 92 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Both of the Caymus Cabernets reviewed in this issue embrace unabashed ripeness as a defining trait, but, in this instance, the wine's rush to ripeness is balanced by a wealth of very sweet oak and well-extracted fruit. Plu... Read More » 

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92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Opaque ruby. Exotically perfumed bouquet of dark berries, Christmas spices, violet and minerals. Elegant, medium-bodied red and dark berry flavors stain the palate, with a dusty mineral quality contributing energy. Sappy dark berry flavors linger on the long, juicy finish. This is already delicious." (Nov/Dec '08) 90 points from Robert Parker: "There are 2,000 cases of the 2006 Syrah Estate, a blend of 85% Syrah and 15% Grenache. Its complex, tarry, camphor, pepper, and meaty notes are offered in a s... Read More » 

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Another screaming deal from New Zealand! I bought the last 25 cases or so of this delightful elegant Pinot Noir from Wairarapa on the south end of the North island. The wine has a pretty nose with strawberry, cherry, clove, forest floor and some mineral notes. On the palate their are moderate, soft fine tannins and a juicy mouth-feel with good length. This won't last long at this price, and it's a perfect wine for your Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Jim Chanteloup K&L New Zealand Wine Buyer. 

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Jumilla, Jumilla, Jumilla! It seems as though we've been singing the praises of these wines even more than usual of late. Casa Castillo, Bodegas Luzon, and of course the Vinos de Terruños "La Milla." Produced from 100% Monastrell from 60- to 80-year-old vines in Jumilla. Aged for 8 months in old oak (a combination of French and American), it was bottled unfiltered and unfined. This wine has softened with its bottle age, showing the gobs of dark fruit and licorice flavors it previously showed, but with softer, rounder tannins. Enjoyable on its own for... Read More » 

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93 points from The Wine Enthusiast and number #13 in their Top 100: "There’s no doubt this is done in what some critics might call a fruit-bomb style. But boy is it gorgeously made. The creamy-smooth mouthfeel and lush layers of flavors effortlessly carry palate-saturating notes of licorice and plum. Long on the finish, with a surprising degree of elegance. A blend of various growers’ fruit vinified by winemaker Troy Kalleske. Drink now thru 2015." (11/07) 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Pirathon is a new brand owned by wine enthusiast Stephen... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker: "The dark ruby/purple-colored 2005 Pinot Noir Bulldog Reserve (65% from the Solomon Hills Vineyard and the rest from Bien Nacido and a handful of other small plots) is a 500-case cuvee offering beautiful black cherry, tapenade, strawberry, and loamy soil aromas, medium to full body, and superb structure and length. With good acidity and moderate alcohol (by Californian standards) of 13%, this Burgundian-styled Pinot should evolve nicely for a decade." (08/07) The 2005 Bulldog is a classic representation of what I feel the 20... Read More » 

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91+ points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2005 Conde San Cristobal is the same blend as the 2004 and received the same oak treatment. It is a bit less fragrant and more marked by oak. On the palate it is more backward and structured, needing at least 3-5 years to show its best stuff. Aside from that, it has a similar flavor profile and a long, pure finish. Drink it through 2025." (02/08) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Ruby-red. Ripe cherry and dark berry aromas are complemented by subtle herbal and cured meat qualities. Deep ... Read More » 

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A "throwback" Zin. No jammy, sweet, mouthcoating flavors here. No searing alcohol. Just a rock solid Old World-styled Zin bursting with flavor. The tangy, fresh raspberry and cranberry fruit flavors belie the wine's age, leading to a much snappier version of Zin than most are used to. Add some cracked white pepper, dried tobacco, marjoram and cinnamon stick flavors and this becomes much more complex and drinkable than about 90% of the Zins on the market. If you want to taste a slice of Zin history, this is a perfect wine for you. If you like Zin that tas... Read More » 

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According to Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Light, bright yellow. Fresh apple, fig and tangerine on the nose, with a kiss of vanillin oak adding depth. Pliant orchard and pit fruit flavors are given tangy lift by citrus peel and dusty minerals. The fruit is a touch sweet but the wine's minerality helps it maintain focus and energy." (May/June 08) According to Wine Enthusiast: "Jordan’s Chardonnay was made full-Burgundian style, barrel-fermented in nearly half new oak and aged on the lees. Partial malolactic fermentation has enabled brisk, ... Read More » 

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91 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "15% Petite Sirah; 10% Carignane. One of our longtime favorites from this leading Zin producer, the wine returns to shape after a year's flirtation with excessive ripeness. This 2005 edition is filled with outgoing fruit redolent of black-berries, raspberries and sweet cream in both nose and mouth, and its rounded texture receives solid support from the wine's moderate but unmissable tannins. Not in need of lengthy aging, this wholly likeable bottling will nonetheless reward those w... Read More » 

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From Gregory Hecht and Francois Bannier comes a super fresh, funky and FUN rose from the south of France that officially kicks off the 2009 rose season here at K&L! Strawberry, watermelon, and pomegranate nuances abound in this delectable juicy and dry pink wine that pairs with just about anything! This is a K&L exclusive and one heck of a deal. 12% abv. 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Light-bodied and filigreed, offering apricot, lime and slate flavors that build and build on the palate. There's lovely clarity and harmony, with a lingering orange- and lime-tinged aftertaste. Drink now through 2035. 100 cases made." (11/08) 92 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Eymael's 2007 Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese is elixir- and liqueur-like in style and intensity, featuring aromas and flavors of tangerine, honeydew melon. But at the same time, there is a rhubarb-like, invigorating tartness woven in that offers a... Read More » 

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Since the late 90s one of the best "Value" areas in Bordeaux is the Cotes de Castillon, just east of St Emilion. The have been many property owners from the prestigious regions of St Emilion, pomerol, etc moving into this area. One of our biggest 2005 Bordeaux sellers is d'Aiguilhe from Stephan von Neipperg of Canon La Gaffeliere fame. We first tasted this Chateau de l'Estang in April 2008 and fell in love with it immediately. We were able to convince the owner Jean Michel Ferrandez and his negociant to give us some cases of a special batch he had and... Read More » 

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One of our distributors had some wine go missing a couple of years ago and recently just rediscovered it stored perfectly in their temperature controlled warehouse. The Villacampa Ribera is one of those finds and the wine is drinking beautifully. Nuances of roasted plums, asian spicebox, sweet American oak and a rich velvety texture. Those are just some of the things to love about this incredible find. (Keith Mabry, K&L Hollywood) 

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90 points Wine Spectator: "There's lovely fruit in this wine, with berry, chocolate and plum aromas and flavors. Medium- to full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. A very balanced Kirwan. Best from 2011 through 2016." (03/09) K&L's notes - 65% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot. Quite dark with sweet palate entry. Some meaty notes. Flashy style. * Ralph Sands: Super sweet fruit upfront. Balanced and firm on the finish. And on 01/23/09: tobacco and coffee aromas, toasty wine. Great palate impression. Lovely and best of all, in stock! 

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This delightful sparkling wine, made in Burgundy, in the traditional Champagne method, is composed of the traditional champagne varietals, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. When grown on the limestone soils of the Cote Challonaise and the Cote de Beaune, these varietals produce a sparkling wine of brightness, with fine bubbles and a lovely finish. If you love champagne, but are trying to keep down costs (or simply enjoy it more often, without breaking the bank), this is one you must try. Only K&L's direct import can bring you a bottle-fermented, classic spar... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Enthusiast "Inspired by the Bordeaux tradition and made from a blend of Cabs Sauvignon and Franc, Burdese is a rich and perfumed wine with penetrating notes of blackberry, currants, tobacco and exotic spice. It is full bodied and concentrated without being overextracted thanks to its vibrant red fruit flavors, silky tannins and long finish." (02/08) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar "Inky, saturated red. Initially tight nose opens slowly to reveal cassis, cedar, sweet spices and minerals. Rich, uncommonly deep blackcurr... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "Lively and pure, with pear, violet, peach and mineral notes displayed on a creamy texture. Elegant and lively, with a mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2030." 90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Monchhof 2006 Erdener Pralat Riesling Auslese is typically full of tangerine, orange, sassafras and honey, and typically creamy - except even more so this year. Caramel and nut brittle character wells up on the palate, adding to the sense of richness, and there is also a candied aspect to the citrus fruits. No question ... Read More » 

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The "Cuvée de la Falaise" is Negly's mid level cuvee produced from a 15 hectare portion of Negly's 40 hectare vineyard; 5,000 vines per hectare; lutte raisonnee, green harvesting; yields at 25 hl/ha; 100% hand harvested and table sorted three times. After a 7 day cold soak @ 8-10 celsius, the juice is fermented in 50hl French oak tanks with a 45 day maceration; micro bullage during ageing; malo and ageing for 12 months in 50% new and 50% one year old, 300 liter French oak barrels from Seguin Moreau and Boutes. For the first time since the inception of th... Read More » 

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90-92 points Allen Meadows' Burghound: "Very mild reduction can't begin to suppress the elegant, airy and refined extract of red pinot fruit nose that merges seamlessly into rich and relatively full flavors that possess a supple mid-palate that firms up moderately on the sappy and mouth coating finish. This is pretty rather than truly profound though if it can add a bit more depth with time in bottle, that may change. For the moment however, this appears to possess very good to excellent potential." I didn't find the reductive notes that Burghound notic... Read More » 

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89 points and listed as a Best Value Under $20 in Robert Parker's Wine Advocate! 88 points Stephen Tanzers IWC: "Ruby-red. Spicy blackberry and blueberry on the nose, with licorice, espresso and fresh violet notes gaining volume with air. Pliant dark fruit flavors display liqueur-like density and are a bit four-square, with strong back-end sweetness. Finishes soft and gently persistent. A bit simple but has tasty fruit." According to Wine Spectator: "This is firm, wrapping its chewy tannins around a core of tobacco-accented cherry and spice flavors. Bes... Read More » 

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According to Wine Spectator: "Earthy tangerine, pineapple and nectarine flavors give this a distinct flavor profile, and the acidity keeps the flavors fresh and lively." (06/08) 

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A stunning, cherry and cranberry-filled Pinot Noir wrapped up with an earth and spice bow. The fruit comes from Foley's Rancho Santa Rosa, part of the original Spanish Land Grant, and one of Santa Barbara's most historic properties. Planted into a steep hillside in one of the coolest parts of the Santa Ynez Valley, the site is ideal for growing bright, structured Pinot Noir. Aged in 50% new French oak barrels, which smooth the wine's texture and add spicy notes that complement the crisp acidity. 

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According to the Wine Spectator: "Tangy up front, with grilled herb, tobacco and red plum fruit. This lets the grilled herb edge take over on the finish, which shows nice grip." What happens when you combine a creative, adventurous spirit with an unbridled passion for wines of quality and character? For lovers of fine wines from France’s Rhône Valley, the answer is simple: Jean-Luc Colombo. Hailed as "the winemaking wizard" of the Rhône, Colombo has achieved a high-profile international reputation for innovative wines, bursting with personality. With wi... Read More » 

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Delicious wine. Classic style. According to the Wine Spectator: "Aromas of berry, earth and chocolate. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a light finish. A bit forward, but pleasant. Best after 2007." (03/07) 

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96 points Wine Enthusiast: "The fabled Salon's latest release is much riper and softer than the great steely 1996 vintage. This suggests it is likely to be ready to drink soon. In the meantime, the acidity is supremely fresh, with grapefruit edges and green apple flavors. And then there is minerality and a tight, structured aftertaste as a reminder that this great Champagne is always going to be more than its fruit." (12/08) 95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (12/08) Salon is one of the great names in Champagne for a very good reason. It is made o... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: 'Like the 2005 vintage, this bottling has 100% new French oak. But the wine feels more balanced and fatter than its predecessor, and over all more satisfying. The mineral-infused roasted pineapple, candied ginger and crème brûlée flavors finish dry and crisp and elegant. Great job from Beringer's winemaker emeritus, Ed Sbragia." (09/08) 92 points Wine Spectator: "A rich, complex style that veers to opulent without being excessive, offering layers of ripe fig, honeydew melon, hazelnut and spicy nutmeg notes. Deeply concentrated... Read More » 

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If you took a poll of all the K&L employees and asked them what their favorite Zinfandels are, Joseph Swan would be one of the top 2 or 3 on everyone's list. The Joseph Swan Winery has been making top notch zins since 1968 when Joseph Swan, one year earlier, purchased a small farm on Laguna Road near Forestville that was planted to 13 acres of old zinfandel. Without any formal training Joe became a well respcted and influential winemaker mentoring many new up and coming winemakers. One of these winemakers is Rod Berglund, the current winemaker at Joseph... Read More » 

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A real non-aged Super Tuscan for not much more than $10! Ample, multilayered, with a very unusual fruit component, and a wine that is generously inviting to taste. The palate is soft and enveloping, full of cherry fruit and an earthy-woodsy component with a long, intriguing aftertaste. Sangiovese (40%), Ciliegiolo (20%), Merlot (20%) and Cabernet (20%). 

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When you visit this vineyard, it is most impressive to see the gnarled 100-year-old vines in this vineyard. You can alwys tell a really ancient vine, for it shows where it was sawed through to shorten it so tractors could clear it, as the change from horses proceeded! (Keith Wollenberg, K&L Burgundy Buyer) Lucien Camus is one of the rising stars in the Côte de Beaune, making wine from vineyard holdings in Savigny-Les-Beaune, Pommard and Beaune. While many of the more famous names in the area have caused a stir by trying one experimental technique after a... Read More » 

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Allen Meadows writes: "This is also very ripe with hints of exotic fruit that includes mango and papaya that leads to big and impressively rich flavors brimming with dry extract and just as this starts to become a bit top heavy, firm acidity rides to the rescue on the solidly long finish. This is a powerful and concentrated villages wine that will drink well almost immediately." (Burghound, 07/08) Domaine Matrot is the exception to the rule in Burgundy. Here, there are two different labels, but only one winemaker and one wine, whatever the label says... 

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From Bernard Magrez, owner extraordinaire of such esteemed Bordeaux properties as Pape Clement (among 20 others!). This little known estate is located 20 kilometers north of St-Emilion on the pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela. The vineyard is in the heart of the famous La Double forest, known for its stave oak used to make quality barrels. This stupendous buy is a blend of 75% merlot, 15% cabernet sauvignon and 10% cabernet franc from vines averaging 20 years. Soils here have a high gravel and sand component, which adds to the eventual complexity ... Read More » 

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An Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: " Very characteristic of the variety, with perfumes of white flower, citrus, lemon soda and drying mineral tones. The wine offers intensity and precision with focused attention on acidity and citric freshness. Try with fried wontons or eggrolls. (07/09) 

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Allen Meadows writes: "A beautiful and completely classic Vosne nose features notably ripe black and blue fruit aromas nuanced by violet hints that can also be found on the sweet, fresh, pure and nicely intense middle weight flavors that are supported by equally ripe structural elements on the long and balanced finish. A lovely villages." (Burghound, 01/08) K&L's Notes: Made in a masculine style, with black fruit notes and nice spice notes. An approachable but still masculine style. Shows the influence of the Francois Freres toasty barrels, although... Read More » 

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95 points and three stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "20% Petite Sirah; 4% Carignane. The mating of Teldeschi fruit with the Ravenswood hand has yielded superb results across the years, and 2006 is not exception. From its first nose of ripe, concentrated blackberries tinged with sweet spices to the background notes of soils, toast and toffee to its varietally compelling flavors firmed by tough yet fruit-buffered tannins, this one never lets up, but it does want time in the cellar to soften its age-demanding astringency." (January 20... Read More » 

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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "Lots of new, smoky oak stands out on this polished Cab. Give it a little time in a decanter before you drink, as it pulls together, becoming more powerful and accenting the blackberry and cherry flavors. Should develop for a decade." (05/09) Rubicon's "Cask" Cabernet Sauvignon is a tribute to the wines of John Daniel's Inglenook. The estate grown fruit used in this wine are from the organically farmed Cohn and Chateau that have been producing cabernet since 1880. Aged in 500 liter American oak puncheons for 28 months, you'd b... Read More » 

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This Fifth Growth estate is on its way up! Long considered an under-achiever, the estate has really started to turn around since Brigitte and Denis Jugla took command in 1996--focusing their energy on quality. The 2005 vintage is a beacon of the estate's potential. It may be THE great value of the vintage. It was rated 18/20 points by Decanter Magazine and given five stars, the highest rating of all the vintage's Pauillacs (and scored on par with Mouton-Rothschild): "Very pure cassis. Hidden depths - unevolved but self-assured. Terrific intensity of fla... Read More » 

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This is a collaboration between Vueve Clicquot and the luxury Italian boat designer Riva. It is gorgeous packaging, like the sort of thing James Bond might own. Ad of course, the wine is amazing, too. 93 points and 2 Puffs from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "64% Pinot Noir; 36% Chardonnay. Seemingly a bit livelier than the typical Grande Dame, but still a rich wine based on its Pinot Noir heritage, it combines an admirably strong mousse with plenty of acidity and a dried toffee, nutty overlay of burgeoning complexity. Lovely." (12/08) 92 p... Read More » 

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90 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2004 Reserva, composed of 75% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 5% Garnacha, and 10% other varietals, spent 23 months in French, Russian, and American oak. Medium dark ruby-colored, it offers an excellent bouquet of cedar, spice box, black cherry, and blackberry. This leads to an elegant, complex, medium to full-bodied wine with excellent depth, balance, and length. It will evolve for 3-4 years and drink well through 2020." (02/08) 90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Vivid red. Sexy aromas of... Read More » 

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Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle is a wine of distinction, made in the traditional Champagne method to achieve elegance and finesse, at a cost that fits in with mere mortal proportions. This blend of 43% Pinot Noir and 57% Chardonnay from Bendigo, Central Otago shows Granny Smith with a hint of strawberries and cream on the nose with fruity acidity and leesy notes. Focused, fresh and crisp with a beautiful balance and length. Yum! 

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Named for one of the Livermore Valley's pioneers, Charles Wetmore, this Cabernet Sauvignon is one of Wente's finest. Blended with small quantities of Petite Verdot and Merlot, and aged for 18 months in French, American and Eastern European oak, the wine is a beautiful expression, with lots of black cherry and mocha aromas and flavors, finishing with cinnamon and vanilla spice. Round and easy to drink, this is a solid every day Cab. 

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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. "The 2006 Coteaux du Languedoc Pic Saint-Loup Vieilles Vignes offers a shining example of what was possible in this tricky vintage, and with around a 6,000 case production, it should be quite accessible in the marketplace. A nose of concentrated black fruits tinged with smoke and marine air, leads to a concentrated, clean, bitter fruit skin-tinged and smoky Lapsang black tea-laced palate, and a long, black-fruited, smoky, saline finish. This formidably-concentrated, lean, tight, yet seamlessly ripe red should be w... Read More » 

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