According to Robert Parker: "Undoubtedly a sleeper of the vintage, this exceptionally charming, complex, elegant 1997 is neither big, weighty, nor powerful, yet it offers cedar, roasted herb, and sweet plum/cherry fruit in its aromas and flavors. The taster is seduced by the wine's silky, seamless texture, gorgeous aromatics, low acidity, and lovely levels of fruit." (04/00) And, from Wine Spectator: "Very good for the vintage. Deep ruby color. Fabulous aromas of berries, spices and tobacco. Full-bodied, with well-defined, soft and succulent tannins and... Read More » 

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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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According to Robert Parker: "This is a delicious, attractive, dark ruby/plum-colored offering with complex notes of lead pencil, minerals, black raspberries, currants, and new oak. Medium-bodied, with light tannin, this elegant wine is on a fast evolutionary track. Drink this delicious claret over the next 5-6 years." (04/2000) According to the Wine Spectator: "I like the berry and violet character in this wine. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a fresh finish. Drink now through 2004." 

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According to Robert Parker: "The tell-tale dark ruby color, pronounced minerality, and pure black raspberry fruit are the hallmarks of most Grand-Mayne vintages. The 1997 possesses some tannin, but the overall impression is of an elegant, medium-bodied, slightly lighter than usual wine with sweet fruit, and the potential to drink well for 7-8 years." (04/2000) 

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Stefan Bollig (vintage 1961) is passionately devoted to his work and is a fine example of the new generation of Mosel vintners. The family has been producing wine since the 17th Century, but new cellars and house have been built on the outskirts of Trittenheim. The total holdings of 4 hectares (10 acres) are tended by the family themselves, the steeply sloping vineyards being composed mainly of slatey soil. Stefan has been managing the estate since 1987, after completing his viticultural studies and practical experience in Trier and Bad Kreuznach. Stefan... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The sensational black/purple-colored 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon 16th Anniversary Release is closed, but its emerging aromas of charcoal, blackberries, cassis, and minerals are promising. The wine is intense, ripe, with a layered, expansive richness, and exotic notes of Asian spices, beef blood, and assorted black fruits. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2025." (01/2000) 91 points Wine Spectator: "Spicy, fruity aromatics lead to a rich and supple wine with pretty currant, anise, cherry and blackberry flavors. Firms up on the finish, wher... Read More » 

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96 points Robert Parker: "A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055." (04/03) 95 points and a Collectibles designation from th... Read More » 

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Dow’s ages some of its best Ports for many years in seasoned oak casks in its ancient cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia. This prolonged time in barrel ensures that the wines take on soft almond and walnut aromas, losing the intense red color of its youth but gaining immense delicacy, richness and profound intensity of flavor. Such is the case with this wonderful 1997. Try with cheese and nuts at the close of your holiday celebrations! 

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94 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Very fresh, complex nose combines soft citrus fruits, toast and minerals, with hints of red berries. Penetrating, bright and very intense, with powerful citrus and mineral flavors that turn sweeter toward the back end. The chewy finish of pear and hazelnut really stains the palate. Ultimately quite pliant and harmonious, in the style of the year." (Nov/Dev 04) 

One of my favorite producers of Barolo. Elio Grasso is making monumental wines with great balance and classic varietal character. Split between the worlds of new wave and traditonal Piemontese winemaking Elio has been able to fuse the two incorporating the best of both. Micro-oxygenation and large oak barrels give the wine more suppleness, more depth, smoothness without giving up the fruit or terroir of Barolo. Simply stunning wine. 2 Bicchieri Gambero Rosso 

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The estate was founded by Jost Schmitt in 1549, and has been in family possession since those days. Riesling is cultivated in some of the prime vineyards in Nierstein, including the classic Hipping. The grandfather of the present owner, also named Franz-Karl Schmitt, was renowned for his striving to produce great wines. He was the first to produce Trockenbeerenauslese in the Rheinhessen around 1900! This Pettenthal Auslese comes from the Roter Hang or "Red Slope", a long hillside of vineyards that sits directly on the Rhein river and is composed of weath... Read More » 

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92 points Wine Spectator: "A ripe, jammy style, with rich black cherry, wild berry, plum and raspberry flavors, finishing with a touch of heat, polished tannins and a dash of anise. Drink now through 2012. 950 cases made." (10/2000) 

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90 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Dark garnet with ruby highlights. Enticing nose of clove, white pepper and violet. Fresh and vibrant flavors of mint and anise give way to dark cherry fruit. Finishes with a hint of bitterness. Not as dense or concentrated as some previous vintages from this property, but this is a polished and persuasive wine nonetheless." (Jul/Aug '02) 

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According to Robert Parker: "The medium to dark ruby/mahogany-colored 1997 Merlot was predominantly made from fruit purchased from the Klipsun Vineyard. Warm, dark, spicy fruits, fresh herbs, and hints of Italian tomatoes can be discerned in its aromatics. Medium to full-bodied and velvety-textured, it is an embracing wine, packed with blackberries and cassis. It has excellent concentration, as well as a supple attack in mid-palate. The firm finish suggests cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010+." (02/01) 

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K&L's Bordeaux buyer Clyde Beffa liked this wine so much, he's had 6 bottles in the first 10 days we've had this in stock. The wine is perfect right now. Old school Bordeaux, with sweet cassis fruit, some minerality and lingering finish. Served with a steak, it goes down quickly and offers immediate gratification. Decant 15 minutes and enjoy. According to the Wine Spectator: "A light '97, with good ripe fruit character ... Drink now." (01/2000) Ten year-plus mature Bordeaux for $29.99 - unheard of in this day of sky high Bordeaux prices. And the cases... Read More » 

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99 points Robert Parker: "Sadly only 400 cases were made of the 1997. The nearly perfect 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard was bottled in May, 1999, and appears to have recovered beautifully from bottle shock. Saturated black/purple-colored with a knock-out nose of blackberries, blueberries, lavender, licorice, and toast, this is a profound, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. It displays a seamless, velvety texture, layers of concentrated fruit, and a 45+ second finish. Am I being too conservative in not giving it a 3-digit score? Anticipated matur... Read More » 

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91 points Robert Parker: "The medium to dark ruby-colored 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Champoux Vineyard displays creamy, sweet, Connecticut white corn, and black cherry aromas. Medium to full-bodied and satin-textured, it is an intense, blackberry and dark cherry-flavored wine. This expressive, flavorful offering has outstanding follow-through from its attack to its long, seamless, and focused finish. Anticipated maturity: now-2008." (02/01) 

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95 points Robert Parker: "Opulent, sexy, and immediately charming is the 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Diamond Mountain (1,100 cases). It exhibits a saturated purple color in addition to an explosive nose of licorice, cedar, roasted herbs, and black plums and currants. Full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture, low acidity, and heady alcohol, this offering possesses considerable tannin, but it is beautifully submerged by the wine's depth of extract and high glycerin. Impressive, with a flamboyant personality, this 1997 should drink well for 18-20 years." (12/2000... Read More » 

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93 points Robert Parker: "The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon (2,800 cases from a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc) boasts an opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of mineral-infused black currants, and spicy oak. Full-bodied, structured, muscular, and multi-dimensional, it is approachable, but best cellared for 2-4 years, and drunk over the following 20-25 years." (12/2000) According to Wine Spectator: "Aging nicely. Well structured, firm and intense, with maturing currant and blackberry fruit that's fresh and lively. Graceful aft... Read More » 

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93 points Stephen Tanzer: "Pale yellow-gold color. Flamboyant aromas of roasted nuts, lime, pineapple, pear and mint, with a faint note of mercaptan. Very rich and powerful, though it wears its 15.3% alcohol reasonably gracefully. Offers superb sweetness and depth of fruit and a very long finish." (May/June '99) 

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From the oldest brand in Port wine! With an amber color, this presents a delicate flavor of caramel and hezelnuts. Round and velvety with some hints of wood, it is a well-developed wine to serve with nuts, cheeses, cakes and especially fine chocolate! 

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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "A luxuriously smooth and fruity wine that drinks well now, it has pretty aromas of wild berries, herbs and bacon, and very extracted berry and spice flavors. Dry, but has a sweet glycerin-laden mouthfeel and a long finish. Mainly Sangiovese, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Teroldego and Cabernet Franc." (09/00) 

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90-92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright ruby color. Expressive, floral aromas of blueberry, cassis and meat. Opulent and rather open in the mouth, with sappy cherry and cassis flavors; still quite youthful but already displays lovely inner-mouth perfume and personality. Finishes with a strong spine of tannins that will require time to integrate with the wine." (May/June '99) 90 points Robert Parker: "The 1997 Unity is a proprietary red that is essentially Cabernet Sauvignon (with a tiny bit of Cabernet Franc) made in limited qua... Read More » 

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92 points from Robert Parker: "The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Eisele Vineyard, is a beauty. The healthy ruby/purple color is followed by classic, unevolved but promising aromas of minerals, cedar, smoke, and black currants. The wine is medium to full-bodied, with admirable purity, a sweet, lush mid-palate, and ripe tannin in the finish. The top-notch 1997 is a classic, restrained." (Dec. 2000) 92 (+?) points from Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Full ruby-red. Expressive nose combines black raspberry, currant, black cherry, chocolate, tobacco an... Read More » 

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93 (+?) points Stephen Tanzer: "Very good deep ruby-red. Superripe aromas of crystallized red berries, cassis, graphite and grilled nuts. Lush, sweet and minerally; already displays compelling inner-mouth complexity and superb delineation. Youthful fruit flavors show less of the meaty quality that characterized some recent vintages of this wine. Very strong underlying backbone. The wine's lovely sweetness carries through to the very long finish, which features dusty, even tannins." (May/June '00) 92 points Robert Parker: "As for the 1997 Cabernet Sauvig... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Lovely stuff. It starts out smooth but tight, almost reticent, and then it just explodes with dark cherry, plum and black currant. The tannins virtually announce its cellar potential. Elegant, correctly balanced, ample grip and weighty enough. This is one pretty Cabernet, no doubt about it. " (10/00) 89-92 points Stephen Tanzer: "Saturated ruby-purple. Bright, slightly floral aromas of cassis, black cherry and lead pencil. Thick but penetrating and sharply delineated; a very youthful, very long wine that boasts nicely managed... Read More » 

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Notes of flint, almond and hazelnut are blazingly obvious in this developed Gavi from one of the zone's most prestigious producers. 100% cortese. 

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91 points Wine Spectator: "Dense in texture and distinctive in flavor, with floral, spicy, peppery notes swirling around the black cherry flavor at the core. Has more fruit and less obvious oak than previous vintages; as a result it feels a bit raucous now, but there's plenty of character packed into it. Best after 1999." 

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94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon was fashioned from 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc. It offers a boisterous rosemary and black fruit-scented nose. Big, broad, and chewy, this medium to full-bodied wine is packed with black fruits, spices, and hints of tar. It is masculine, concentrated, and in need of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. " (02/01) 92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar: "Bright medium ruby. Subdued, rather grapey aromas of sweet, sexy French oak, mocha an... Read More » 

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95 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "According to Olivier Humbrecht, the 1997 Tokay-Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain fermented violently for three months. Toasted almonds and minerals are discernable in this full-bodied offering's aromatics. It has stellar focus, precision, complexity, power, and purity in its hyper-concentrated character. This bone-dry, fresh, hugely flavorful (yet lace-like), unbelievably long wine exhibits finely detailed mineral flavors reminiscent of a show-stopping Chablis. Projected maturity: 2002-2020." (06/09) 

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94 points Wine Enthusiast: "A blend of mainly Syrah, with Grenache, Mourvèdre and Viognier. Opens with brilliant, beautiful aromas of berries and fruit, chocolate, violets, herbs and spices, and smoky oak. In the mouth, there's fabulous complexity and an opulent, velvety smooth texture. Very dry and elegant, and the sweet, spicy finish goes on forever." (11/00) 

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94 points Robert Parker: "The 1997 Dominus Napanook Vineyard possesses a broad, dense personality, lots of volume, and a long, fat, rich mid-palate and finish. The alcohol is listed at 14.1%, and the finish pH is high (3.95), which makes the wine charming, fleshy, and silky-textured. I do not know how he does it, but Christian Moueix is able to make Cabernet Sauvignon from the southern Napa Valley taste like a terrific Pomerol. The 1997 possesses considerable quantities of glycerin, terrific fruit purity, and gobs of black cherry and cassis flavors in... Read More » 

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93 points Wine Spectator: "Gorgeous fruit in this California Cab, with flavors of juicy currant and plum, exotic spices, coffee beans and herbs. It's smooth, rich and creamy, finishing with ripe, integrated tannins and a long, lively aftertaste. 1,500 cases made." (07/01) Tasted October 8, 2008: What a wonderful mature wine! Clove and hint of cinnamon, perfect oal integration. Classy, with saddle leather and ranier cherry fruit. I expect these groth Reserves to be fine. This was better. (Joe Zugelder, K&L) 

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94 points Robert Parker: "The 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa looks to be one of the finest wines made by the winemaking team of proprietor Justin Meyer and winemaker/viticulturist Daniel Baron. The 1997 Napa is an impressive effort. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest 5% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot, this wine has a flamboyant nose of fruitcake, licorice, Asian spice, black currants, and toasty wood. Deep, opulent, viscous, intense, chewy, and thick, it is a classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon made in an all-American oak lovers' style. It shou... Read More » 

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This wine is PERFECT right now - mature and delicious Bordeaux at a great price. We sold the last 100 cases immediately and now we've been able to locate a tiny bit more. Just try a bottle and you will quickly see what the fuss is about. Clyde scores it 92 points. Anthony Barton ends up the hero once again, both for his super wines as well as his insistence on reasonable pricing and the impact he's had on the topic of value. According to the Wine Spectator: "...there's good berry and currant character. Medium-bodied, with silky tannins and a light, sli... Read More » 

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98 points Wine Spectator: "The greatest modern vintage of Niepoort. Shows a black color and intense aromas of crushed berries and wet earth, with a slight stemminess. Full-bodied and mouthpuckering, this young body builder of a Port has loads of fruit and powerful tannins. Amazingly long finish. Best after 2009." (02/2000) 

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