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RP 93
WE 92
WS 90
France
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Bordeaux
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White
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93 points Robert Parker: "This superb 2008 exhibits lots of fig, honeysuckle, orange zest and lemon butter notes. It should drink well for 15-20 years. (May 2011)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "A beautifully balanced wine, its acidity and green fruits, slipping easily into a more intense pear and apricot character. The tang comes back with the citrus on the finish. (Apr 2011)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Pretty flavors of peach and beeswax are accented by grapefruit and green almond notes in this lively, medium-bodied white, with bright acidity and a fresh, minerally finish. Not complex, but delivers a lovely purity. Drink now through 2016. (4/30/11)"
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$23.95
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WA 89–91
United States
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Zinfandel
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89-91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2011 Zinfandel is a screaming value. Sweet, layered and impeccably balanced, the 2011 is gorgeous from the very first taste. Hints of sweet tobacco, cedar, licorice and dark red cherries all take shape in the glass. This mid-weight, gracious Zinfandel is impeccable. Even better, it is a steal. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "What makes this particular vintage so good? Consider the vineyards that compose over 90% of this wine -- Fanucchi (planted in 1906), Carlisle (planted in 1927), Rowe (planted in 1906), Rossi (planted in 1910), and Bedrock (planted in 1888). All of these vineyards are designates in their own right. With the exception of Rossi, all contain significant mixed blacks. If you’re a fan of high quality, old-vine Zinfandel at a bargain price, back the truck up. Serious folks, take advantage of my lack of sanity. No one should be selling a wine this good for so little. 677 cases produced. Tasting Note: Medium-dark ruby-garnet. A classic 'zin-berry' (raspberry, cherry) aroma is highlighted by notes of briary spice and black pepper. Smooth and full-bodied on entry, a wave of red fruits envelops the palate while refined tannins build through the finish. The texture and precision of this wine is simply amazing! Drink now. Drink next year. Drink all the way until 2018! No matter what you do, you can’t go wrong!"
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$17.95
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RP 88–90
France
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Rhone
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Other
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88-90 points Robert Parker: "Composed of 65% 50-year-old Grenache vines and 35% 15-year-old Syrah vines, this offering is given a long cuvaison of nearly 4 weeks and is aged in tank before bottling. The deep ruby/purple-tinged 2009 Gigondas Les Deux Juliettes Vieilles Vignes exhibits lots of blue fruits intermixed with spring flowers, crushed rocks and a distinctive cool climate but impressively rich, medium to full-bodied style displaying both elegance and depth. There are some noticeable tannins, but they are well-integrated and sweet. This 2009 should drink well for 7-10 years. (Oct 2010)"
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$39.95
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IWC 91
RP 90
WS 90
France
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Bordeaux
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Sweet
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List $50.00
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91 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Pale orange-gold. High-pitched aromas of orange blossom, pineapple, pink grapefruit, peach, honey, marzipan and spices offer lovely musky lift. Racy and delineated, with excellent intensity to the juicy flavors of pineapple, peach and spices; this boasts an excellent tight core of fruit. Quite sweet but wonderfully juicy, and not at all an unctuous style. This very shapely, energetic wine is one of the liveliest 2006s I've tasted to date. (Jun 2009)"
90 points Robert Parker: "[$50 list] Medium gold with an impressive nose of creme brulee, smoky oak, caramelized pineapples and other tropical fruits, this wine is relatively big, impressively built, and long and rich in the mouth. It is quite sweet, but the acidity is there, as is the structure. This should obviously age for 25 or more years. (Feb 2009)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "Aromas of lemon curd, honey and licorice follow through to a full body, with medium sweetness and a subtle, racy, spicy finish. Best after 2011. (2009)"
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RP 92
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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92+ points Robert Parker: "[$90 list] From the red, rocky soils adjacent to the Silverado Trail on the eastern side of Oakville, the 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Tench Vineyard reveals an opaque ruby/purple color similar to the Kelham cuvee, but it possesses more restrained aromatics of chocolate, cassis and spice box. As with all of these wines, the wood component is pushed well to the background. The wine is full-bodied, rich, pure, powerful and impressive. Abundant tannins are largely concealed by a cascade of deep, concentrated fruit. This 2007 should drink well for two decades or more. (Dec 2010)"
Producer notes: "100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 43-acre Tench Vineyard is situated on the eastern edge of Oakville along the Silverado Trail. The 2007 Tench Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon displays dark berry flavors with a hint of blueberry that helps define this vineyard’s special terroir. The wine offers a juicy entry that coats the palate as the flavors and texture, complemented by the restrained toasty oak, continue to build. Ultimately, the tannins seem to dissolve leaving an impression of complete integration that leads to a long, lingering finish."
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$16.95
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RR 90
France
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South of France
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90 points Rhone Report: "A beautiful, very Provencal Rose that.s an even split of Grenache and Cinsault, the 2011 Cuvee Prestige Rose is incredibly light in color, with only hints of pink and salmon showing. Nevertheless, it.s certainly not light on flavor and possesses loads of sweet red cherries, red currant, and rose petal that carry into a medium-bodied, racy wine that has excellent fruit, a light, clean texture, and a saline, mineral slant on the finish. Enjoy bottles over the coming year. (Mar 2012)"
Chateau Puech Haut occupies 170 hectares including 100 hectares of vines in Saint-Drézéry, a small village 15 km northeast of Montpellier, in the foothills of the Cevennes and belongs to the AOC Coteause du Langedoc. In Provence, a 'Puech' means a small hill (or mountain), a 'Puech Haut' is a hill higher than the others. This position, 'on a hill higher than the others', is conducive to exceptional drainage for the vineyards. The clay and limestone soil is composed of boulders brought by the Rhone in the Quaternary and its plots reside on hillsides protected from excessive temperatures by the nearby Mediterranean Sea and winds including the Mistral, the north wine pervasive in the region.
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WA 94
JS 93
WS 92
Italy
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Piedmont
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Barolo
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94 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2008 Barolo Carobric bursts from the glass with racy red fruit. This is a vibrant, beautifully focused Carobric endowed with gorgeous personality and sheer class. The tannins are firm yet beautifully balanced. The 2008 is a fabulous Carobric that impresses for its energy, verve and drive. I loved it. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2028. (Apr 2012)"
93 points James Suckling: "Subtle aromas of blueberries and flowers follow through to a full body, with ultra-fine tannins and a long, long finish. Very polished and refined. I like this as much as the delicious 2007, but it’s more subtle. Better after 2014. (7/19/12)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "A floral, elegant red, smooth in texture and well-muscled with tannins. Black cherry and plum notes hold the center, while the tannins edge their way back in on the finish. Best from 2016 through 2032. 500 cases imported. (2/28/13)"
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$12.95
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WS 90
CG 90
CGV 90
United States
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Zinfandel
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92 points Wine Spectator: "An excellent wine from a challenging vintage, with aromas of black cherry and spice opening to rich wild berry, mineral and toasty sage flavors that wrap around a concentrated core of acidity and tannins. Best from 2015 through 2021. (6/30/13)"
90 points and 'Good Value,' Connoisseurs' Guide: "By every report and what we have seen in early tastings, 2011 is an uneven vintage, especially as far as red wines are concerned. This extremely well-made working proves that, as always, very good wines await those willing to search, and it hits the varietal mark smartly. It is precise in its focus on ripe berries and briary spice, and it is particularly well-balanced with fine energy and a long, very firm finish. It is still on the tight side and we would argue against hasty drinking, but it is an easy-odds bet to grow and improve for another three to five years. (Jan 2013)"
90 points California Grapevine: "Medium to medium-dark ruby; attractive, moderately intense, spicy, briary, raspberry and wild berry fruit aroma with hints of black pepper, vanilla, and toasty oak; full body; forward, rich, plush, briary, red and black fruit flavors; medium-full to full tannin; lingering aftertaste. Easy and enjoyable to drink now. Very highly recommended. 14.8% alcohol; blended
with 10% Petite Sirah; released October 2012. (Feb 2013)"
Producer notes: "Spicy, lush black fruit of Alexander Valley. Briary and raspberry flavors, along with structure, of cooler Dry Creek Valley. Balanced and elegantly structured."
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RJ 89–93
WS 92
WE 91
France
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Champagne
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List $100.00
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92 points Wine Spectator: "[$100 list] Soft and creamy, the fine texture carries flavors of black currant and wild strawberry, with hints of financier, citrus zest and smoky mineral. Very appealing for overall finesse and the finely tuned, mouthwatering acidity. Drink now through 2024. (12/15/12)"
89-93 points Richard Juhlin: "(71% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay, 9% Pinot Meunier) [Mar 2011]"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Still very young, with the crispest of red currant fruits. There are almond and quince flavors to go with the raspberry juice acidity. At this stage, the dosage is not full integrated, showing an awkward final sweetness. Age for 4-5 years. (Dec 2009)"
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WA 92
United States
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Chardonnay
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92 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Bright floral aromatics lead to white and yellow orchard fruit, spices and crushed rocks in the 2010 Chardonnay The Meadows Vineyard. This is a fairly restrained Chardonnay for Hansel, with less overtness than is typically the case. In 2010, The Meadows speaks to class and elegance. There is a pointed, focused quality to the finish that is particularly attractive. The Meadows is a fabulous value in Russian River Chardonnay. In 2010 Hansel bottled the Meadows separately for the first time. Previously, this fruit had gone into the Estate Chardonnay. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. (Apr 2013)"
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