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Cabernet & Blends
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95+ points Robert Parker: "[$400 list] The 2006 Howell Mountain has already gone into hiding, but there is no doubting its enormous weight, richness, note of graphite, and minerality. The wine possesses enormous concentration and richness as well as lots of blue and black fruits, but I wouldn’t touch it for 7-10 years. It should keep for 30 years. (Dec 2009)"
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$449.95
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RP 98
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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98 points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Thorevilos exhibits an extraordinary floral aroma backed up by scents of blueberries, blackberries, espresso roast, and an incredible liqueur of rocks-like component. The compelling floweriness, blue and black fruits, and full-bodied richness make this one of the most distinctive and extraordinary wines of Napa. Strutting its stuff even more this year than it was last year, it should provide immense pleasure over the next 25+ years. (Dec 2009)"
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$24.95
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IWC 90
Spain
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Red
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List $36.00
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90 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($36 list; 100% tempranillo) Inky ruby. Extremely ripe nose offers powerful scents of roasted cherry and plum, along with dark chocolate and smoky herbs. The port-like qualities carry onto the palate, which offers sweet, deeply concentrated dark fruit compote, espresso and bitter chocolate flavors. Finishes with a wallop of ripe plum and impressive length. A bit extreme for my taste, but delivers undeniably impressive impact and richness. (Sep/Oct 2008)"
Importer notes: "The Allende Rioja, a 100% Tempranillo cuvee, was barrel fermented in a mix of new and used French oak, remained in barrel for 13 months, and was bottled unfiltered. The wine is inky purple-colored and has a superb nose of pain grille, mineral, violets, cranberry, and blueberry. The youthful palate reveals layers of fruit, ripe tannin, and excellent balance. The wine merits another 3-4 years of bottle age and should drink well through 2020."
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$153.95
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RP 95
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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95+ points Robert Parker: "The 2006 Eloge’s dark plum/ruby color is followed by a sweet kiss of plum, black cherry, earth, licorice, and spice box, a medium to full-bodied wine, abundant tannin, and impressive concentration, purity, and overall complexity. Reasonably evolved, and extremely seductive aromatically, with a slightly structured finish, it can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. It is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot, and 3% Merlot. (Dec 2009)"
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WA 93
WS 92
JS 92
Italy
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Tuscany
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Brunello di Montalcino
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93 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous wine laced with red cherries, tobacco, cedar and underbrush, all supported by a firm tannic spine. Argiano’s 2006 Brunello shows beautiful inner perfume and the structure to develop positively for a number of years. Floral notes appear on the vibrant, polished finish. The estate’s Brunello spent 12 months in French oak (which is mostly felt in the wine’s textural richness) and completed its aging in cask. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. (May 2011)"
92 points Wine Spectator: "[$66 list] Rich, with a glycerol feel to the texture, showing plum, cherry, tobacco and black tea notes, all backed by a solid structure. The acidity and tannins shore this up as the finish glides on. Best from 2013 through 2025. 1,000 cases made. (4/20/11)"
92 points James Suckling: "What a nose with perfumes, blueberries and blackberries. Very perfumed. Full body, with fine tannins and a bright acidity. Love the silky texture to the wine. Wonderfully polished texture. Best after 2013. (1/15/11)"
92 points Wine Enthusiast: "Argiano offers an elegant aromatic combination of red fruit, spicy barbecue and polished mineral. This unique expression delivers a toned, streamlined mouthfeel that will not overwhelm the pasta or meat dishes it is paired with. (Apr 2011)"
18.5/20 points Stephen Brook (The World of Fine Wine): "(14% ABV) Rich black-cherry nose, with a hint of licorice. Rich and quite dense, with good weight of fruit and imposing tannins. This is somber and a bit grippy, but initial charm is not a prerequisite of good Brunello. The concentration is formidable, but it doesn't seem heavy-handed or overextracted. There's sufficient acidity to give the wine ageability, and the finish is surprisingly suave and seductive. Very long. (Issue #33; 2011)"
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Merlot
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Ripe and luscious aromas of dark berries, plums, cassis and spice. The palate is rich and velvety with great intensity and fine tannins. This is a rich, complex Merlot with an intense mouth feel that evolves into an elegant, lingering toasty oak finish. Alcohol 14.9%.
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WA 97
PG 97
IWC 95
Spain
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Red
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97 points Jay Miller (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Vina El Pison comes from a single Tempranillo vineyard planted in 1945 on pure limestone. The wine was aged for 16-18 months in new French oak. It has an ethereal nose found only in the greatest wines. Toasty oak, wood smoke, truffle, wild blueberry, and blackberry liqueur are striking and complex. This is followed by a layered wine with an elegant personality that still has plenty of grip, breadth, and length. It is a tour de force that will provide pleasure over the next 20-25 years. (Feb 2008)"
97 points Peñín Guide: "(tempranillo 100%). Colour: deep cherry. Nose: cedar wood, dark chocolate, ripe fruit, complex, expressive, powerful. Palate: powerful, flavourful, complex, fruity. (2009)"
95 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "[$330 list] Glass-staining purple. Darker fruits on the nose than the Pagos Viejos, offering a heady bouquet of blackberry, mulberry, smoky bacon, anise and mocha. Explodes on the palate, showing sweet, concentrated cherry and dark berry flavors and exotic Asian spice and candied floral qualities. The tannins are completely absorbed by the fruit, which is enlivened by slow-mounting minerals. Finishes on an expansive dark fruit liqueur note, with excellent clarity and persistence. I couldn't get this off my palate, not that I tried very hard. (Sep/Oct 2008)"
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FWR 91–94
JG 91
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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91-94 points Fine Wine Review: "...the Chambolle-Châtelots, from vines that are about 45 years old, has graphite aromas, followed in the mouth by cassis and other dark fruits with a roll-off-the-tongue texture and overall elegance. (Issue #119; 2008)"
91 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2006 Chatelots chez Barthod is a bit fuller than the lovely village bottling, and also a bit more fruit-driven. The nose is quite lovely, as it offers up a perfumed mélange of rd plums, black cherries, cocoa, floral tones and a discreet touch of soil. On the palate the wine is medium-full and a bit more closed than the AC, with a nice core of fruit, moderate tannins, sound acids and nice shape and grip on the finish. This will be a lovely bottle and should drink very well with three or four years of bottle age. 2012-2035. (Nov/Dec 2007)"
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$94.95
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RP 93
IWC 93
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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List $119.00
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93+ points Robert Parker: "Alcohol: 14.6%; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 was made from 32% Bancroft Ranch, 24% Steinhauer Ranch, 19% St. Helena Home Vineyard, with smaller amounts from Rancho del Oso, Chabot Vineyard, Marston Ranch and Lampyridae. A big heat wave in July was the salient weather factor in this vintage. The harvest began early and continued for five weeks. Abundant smoke, chocolate, espresso roast, cassis and mocha characteristics are found in this full-bodied, powerful, layered Cabernet. Although not quite as seamless as the nearly perfect 2005 Private Reserve, it is a big, dense beauty from a somewhat forgotten Napa Valley vintage. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades or more. (Jun 2011)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "($119 list; 60% from Howell Mountain fruit) Full ruby-red. Cassis and bitter chocolate on the nose, plus a dusty note that quickly blew off. Sweet, creamy and lush, with the classic black fruit, mineral and chocolate notes for which this wine is prized. At once structured and gentle thanks to its mid-palate stuffing. Finishes with big, broad, horizontal tannins that reach the front teeth. Almost deceptively sweet today, but I'd lay it down for at least a few years, as this bottling has a long track record for rewarding cellaring. (May/Jun 2009)"
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RP 93
IWC 93
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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93+ points Robert Parker: "Alcohol: 14.6%; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2006 was made from 32% Bancroft Ranch, 24% Steinhauer Ranch, 19% St. Helena Home Vineyard, with smaller amounts from Rancho del Oso, Chabot Vineyard, Marston Ranch and Lampyridae. A big heat wave in July was the salient weather factor in this vintage. The harvest began early and continued for five weeks. Abundant smoke, chocolate, espresso roast, cassis and mocha characteristics are found in this full-bodied, powerful, layered Cabernet. Although not quite as seamless as the nearly perfect 2005 Private Reserve, it is a big, dense beauty from a somewhat forgotten Napa Valley vintage. Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades or more. (Jun 2011)"
93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "($119/750ml list; 60% from Howell Mountain fruit) Full ruby-red. Cassis and bitter chocolate on the nose, plus a dusty note that quickly blew off. Sweet, creamy and lush, with the classic black fruit, mineral and chocolate notes for which this wine is prized. At once structured and gentle thanks to its mid-palate stuffing. Finishes with big, broad, horizontal tannins that reach the front teeth. Almost deceptively sweet today, but I'd lay it down for at least a few years, as this bottling has a long track record for rewarding cellaring. (May/Jun 2009)"
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FWR 93–96
JG 94
AM 93
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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93-96 points Fine Wine Review: "Patrick Bize’s Latricières-Chambertin is closed for the moment but shows beautiful material with classic Latricères black licorice and minerality. It may take some years to open, but will be outstanding. (Issue #119; 2008)"
94 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2006 Latricières is raised in twenty percent new oak, and it will be brilliant this year. When I asked Patrick how much new wood he had used for the grand cru, he responded that 'oaky wines and wines that are tannic from their wood equal unintelligent wines- write that down!' The 2006 Latricières is brilliant, as it soars from the glass in a beautiful medley of black cherries, blood orange, gentle grilled meat tones, dark chocolate, a fine base of soil and a very delicate framing of cedar. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, beautifully focused and very 'cool' in its profile, with laser-like focus, great mid-palate depth, fine-grained tannins and outstanding grip on the very long, tangy and soil-driven finish. Great wine in the making. 2016-2050+. (Nov/Dec 2007)"
93 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from leased, 35+ year old vines that previously were exploited by Domaine Ponsot until 1994). Cool and airy red berry fruit, in particular raspberry and currant, is nuanced by notes of underbrush and a hint of game that is also picked up by the textured and more elegant middle weight flavors that seem to be built on a base of minerality, all wrapped in a firm, detailed and intense finish and this too has ample buffering dry extract. Drink: 2014+. (Apr 2008)"
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Italy
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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An Italian wine from the makers of Hocus Pocus -- Amy Christine and Peter Hunken. "Dalla Pancia" translates as "from the belly", a tongue-in-cheek reference to the extra pounds the owners put on during their extended visit to Italy for this project. 95% Sangiovese, 5% Merlot. 500 cases produced.
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RP 95
IWC 95
United States
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Cabernet & Blends
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California
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95+ points Robert Parker: "[$225/750ml list] The real star is the nearly 1,000 case-lot of the Paradise Hills Vineyard Proprietary Red. The dense, opaque plum/purple-hued 2006 Paradise Hills Vineyard exhibits a beautiful, sweet bouquet of melted chocolate, burning embers, blackberries, mocha, espresso roast, cassis, and cherries as well as stunning concentration, and formidable, but velvety, beautifully integrated tannins. This wine comes across like a hypothetical blend of California, a great Graves, and something from further north in Bordeaux, such as a Pauillac. Full-bodied and powerful, it requires 2-4 years of cellaring, and should evolve for 20-25+ years. (Dec 2009)"
95 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "(60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot) Dark ruby-red. Vibrant, complex nose combines currant, minerals, tobacco and brown spices. Wonderfully sweet, lush and fine-grained, with its silky texture enlivened by compelling inner-mouth perfume. Intriguing mineral and licorice notes add to the complexity of this very deep, layered wine, which finishes with spreading tannins and outstanding length. Large-scaled and rather powerful but with a lovely light touch. A superb 2006. (May/Jun 2009)"
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FWR 90–94
AM 92
IWC 90–92
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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90-94 points Fine Wine Review: "The Vosne-Malconsorts, from an excellent location at the northern (abutting La Tâche) end of that vineyard, is exciting in the nose with precise gamy and spicy aromas. In the mouth, the wine shows minerality, liveliness, some black licorice, and excellent length. Only a touch of softness on the end prevented me from being even more enthusiastic about the wine. (Issue #119; 2008)"
'Outstanding' and 92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "A bit surprisingly, this is even more elegant than the Suchots with a pure and gorgeously spicy nose that features notes of hoisin, clove, cinnamon and soy that complements perfectly the supple, refined and focused medium-bodied flavors that possess a sleek muscularity on the strikingly long finish. This is a beautifully seductive effort that actually is slightly longer than the Suchots but doesn't quite have the same level of dry extract. A choice. Drink: 2014+. (Apr 2008)"
90-92 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Good dark red. Hints of smoke and licorice on the rather laid-back but wild nose. Round, rich and deep, showing more weight but less early sex appeal than the Suchots. Best today on the lush, expanding back end, which features roast coffee and underbrush nuances and suggestions of very ripe fruit. This is still a baby. Prost notes that the berries here are always very ripe, but that the Suchots fruit comes in with firmer skins and normally makes a fresher style of wine. The Malconsorts, he says, shows deeper earth tones. (Mar/Apr 2008)"
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Merlot
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AM 89–92
JG 90
France
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Burgundy
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Cote d'Or Red
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89-92 points Allen Meadows (Burghound): "(from purchased grapes that made 5 barrels or approximately 125 cases). Interestingly, this is actually more elegant than the Chambolle and certainly more complex though a good deal more reserved too and it takes some active swirling to induce the spicy black and blue berry fruit aromas to reveal themselves. The supple and round flavors are not quite as concentrated as the best in the range but the tannins are wonderfully refined and the depth and length on the mouth coating finish make this quite promising. Drink: 2013+. (Jan 2008)"
90+ points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "There are only five barrels of this premier cru Vosne as well, and four out of the five will be new in 2006. The bouquet is deep and very lovely, as it offers up notes of black cherries, black raspberries, woodsmoke, cocoa powder, a touch of game, a strong base of soil and a framing of spicy oak. On the palate the wine is full-bodied, deep, long and structured, with fine mid-palate depth and currently showing a bit of its oak tannin on the backend that closes with a note of espresso. There should be no difficulty with this wine eventually absorbing its new oak, but I would really like to see this wine with less new oak as it would really allow the terroir to take center stage. 2016-2040+. (Mar/Apr 2008)"
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$33.95
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JS 93
WA 91
Italy
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Tuscany
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Brunello di Montalcino
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93 points James Suckling: "Love the flowers, ripe berries and minerals on the nose here. Light dried fruits too. Dried porcini! Full bodied, round and fruity, with a decadent and fruity finish. Try in 2013. (1/15/11)"
91 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is a pretty, mid-weight offering graced with crushed flowers, dried cherries, spices and sweet herbs. Menthol, licorice and roses add complexity on the high-toned, feminine finish. Already pretty approachable, the estate’s 2006 Brunello looks to be an excellent choice for near and mid-term drinking. The Brunello spent 36 months in large Slavonian and French oak casks. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2024. (May 2011)"
16/20 points Andrew Jefford (The World of Fine Wine): "(14% ABV) Clear black-red. Graceful, enticing, and creamy, this is a Brunello of ballerina-like aromatic appeal, with lots of almost resinous lift over a softly sweet, almost chocolaty undertow. Deep, pure, long; engaging, concentrated, and focused. A wine of immense poise and charm, in which the aromatic constituents infuse the weight (medium-bodied, no more) of fruit in the mouth. A very assured performance and treacherously easy to drink. Not quite the heights of ambition, and there is a faint drying as the foot comes off the pedal at the end of the palate, but the bottles of this wine will provide immense pleasure over the next decade. (Issue #33; 2011)"
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$21.95
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WS 91
Italy
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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91 points Wine Spectator: "This is a massive Chianti Classico, with lots of fruit and round tannins. Full and velvety. So beautiful and exciting. Drink now. (2010)"
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WA 90
WS 90
Italy
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Tuscany
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Chianti
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90 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$20 list] The 2006 Chianti Classico (100% Sangiovese) is truly beautiful as it opens up in the glass, revealing tons of fruit in the powerful, ripe style that is typical of Castelnuovo. The wine possesses tons of stuffing and richness yet maintains notable clarity. Not only is this Chianti Classico a superb value, it can also challenge wines costing twice as much. Needless to say, it is highly recommended. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2016. (Aug 2009)"
90 points Wine Spectator: "[$20 list] Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a vanilla, milk chocolate and blackberry character. This is long and very rich. Chewy. Needs time. The best Chianti Classico ever from this producer. Best after 2009. Smart Buys. (9/30/08)"
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IWC 94
WS 93
WE 93
Argentina
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94 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "($125 list; 70% cabernet sauvignon and 30% malbec) Full, bright ruby. Black cherry, dark raspberry, cassis and a whiff of graphite on the very ripe but reticent nose. Then sweet, creamy and suave on the palate, more sappy and less open-knit than the Argentino malbec but utterly seamless nevertheless. Very long and firmly tannic on the aftertaste. This wonderfully plump, deep, elegantly styled wine showed even stronger fruit, and a slightly liqueur-like chocolatey ripeness, after 48 hours in the recorked bottle. (Jan/Feb 2010)"
93 points Wine Spectator: "This is very big, but has a pure core of raspberry and plum fruit that courses along well-integrated structure. Loads of spice, black licorice and graphite notes extend through the finish, which shows some elegance to go with its depth. Impressive. Drink now through 2011. 750 cases imported. (11/15/09)"
93 points Wine Enthusiast: "Fruity, floral and calm on the nose, with nothing aggressive or out of place. The palate is deep, flush and offers great mouthfeel, while the flavors run toward big, juicy berry, cassis and chocolate. Like most Catena high-enders, this Cabernet-Malbec blend features a toasty finish of coffee and mocha, and overall it’s stylish and impressive. Drink now through 2014. (12/31/10)"
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RP 98
WS 97
IWC 94
France
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Rhone
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Hermitage/Crozes-Hermitage
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98 points Robert Parker: "There are nearly 1,000 cases of the 2006 Ermitage l’Ermite, another candidate for perfection in a few years. It boasts an inky/ruby/purple color as well as a stunning bouquet reminiscent of a grand cru Musigny from Burgundy. Spring flower, crushed rock, black raspberry, and black currant scents dominate the aromatics of this incredibly pure, full-bodied wine. With laser-like precision and enormous extract and concentration, it comes across as remarkably elegant and fresh with crystal clear focus. A beautiful tour de force from the decomposed granitic soils of this site on the top of the Hermitage mountain, this amazing wine requires a decade of cellaring, and should last for 35 years. (Apr 2009)"
97 points Wine Spectator: "[$380/750ml list] This Northern Rhône red is tightly wound, but also supersleek and racy, with a terrific beam of blackberry and raspberry ganache pushed by graphite, iron and violet notes. Long and extremely precise, with a terrific mouthwatering undertow. Best from 2010 through 2026. 955 cases made. (6/15/09)"
94 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Full ruby. A roomfilling bouquet of fresh red and dark berry scents, along with smoked meat, violet, incense and minerals. Wonderfully fresh in the mouth, with vibrant raspberry and black cherry flavors. Gentle tannins rein in the expansive fruit without standing in its way. The finish is all about fruit, with late-arriving notes of black olive and smoky minerals. Extremely sexy now but balanced to age." Organic/biodynamic since 1991 (certified by Biodyvin/Demeter).
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WS 96
RP 94
IWC 93
France
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Rhone
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Hermitage/Crozes-Hermitage
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96 points Wine Spectator: "[$270 list] Superdense but really fresh, with a wild array of zesty blackberry, loganberry, linzer torte and briar notes laid over perfectly embedded tannins. Long and pure through the finish, with lots of minerality waiting in reserve. Great length. Best from 2010 through 2025. 511 cases made. (6/15/09)"
94 points Robert Parker: "From a warm micro-climate, Le Meal, (Michel Chapoutier says that the full phenolic maturity of the Syrah grapes at Le Meal can be achieved three weeks earlier than the grapes grown on the top of the appellation in the l’Ermite vineyard. Keep in mind that these two areas are within a ten minute walk of each other. This explains the French obsession with terroir, and how micro-climates can vary so dramatically.), the 2006 Ermitage Le Meal exhibits surprisingly tart acidity for a wine from such a warm site, a dense purple color, and sweet notes of boysenberries, black raspberries, blackberries, lead pencil shavings, pain grille, and spice. Medium to full-bodied, elegant, and lighter than Les Greffieux, it is tight and closed at present, but it displays the potential for 20-25 years of evolution. (Apr 2009)"
93 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "($270 list) Glass-staining ruby. Deep, brooding aromas of cherry and dark berry preserves, tobacco and smoky minerals; this has shut down since bottling. Extremely rich, palate-coating cherry and black fruit flavors show a mounting smokiness. Dark notes of licorice and black tea build on the long, gently sweet finish, which features furry tannins. No way I'd go near this for at least five or six years. (Jan/Feb 2009)"
17.5/20 points The World of Fine Wine: "Richly colored, dense nose of licorice, autumn evenings, and crème de cassis. Palate is peppery, edgy, and taut. Firm acidity in tandem with powerful tannins give a positive impression; the ensemble is serious Syrah -- powerful, quite alcoholic, and made for the long term. (Issue #27; 2010)"
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California
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Producer notes: "This 85% Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed Oakville appellation and 15% Merlot from Howell Mountain represents the latest blend for our Cuvee bottling. Barrel aged in one hundred percent new French oak barrels for 19 months, this wine has tremendous opulence and massive body, yet like our previous efforts retains a sense of balance and overall harmony. This four barrel blend has come together to offer notes of vanilla, coffee, and blackberries on the nose leading to the core of pure and rich fruit."
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WA 93
France
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South of France
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93 points David Schildknecht (Wine Advocate): "[$110 list] Bay laurel, sandalwood, and plum preserves in the nose of the 2006 Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape L-Ancely mingle on the palate - in archetypal Mourvedre fashion - with dark chocolate, beef blood, and sea water. These descriptions will not strike anyone who tastes this wine as being exaggerated; rather, the intensity of these flavors put this wine practically beyond imagination! Is this elegant or refined? No. If Mourvedre is inherently animal, this is a real beast. But it displays an elemental power that is irresistible, without becoming overbearing, and phenomenally rich ripeness and plush texture, without its 15.6% alcohol engendering heat or roughness in its throat-coating finish. Certainly it will be worth following for at least 5-7 years, and I would not be surprised to find it holding up well for a decade. (Jun 2009)"
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WE 89
France
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Bordeaux
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Red
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "It takes a while to get beyond the dry structure of this wine. But underneath that initially forbidding exterior, there is a solid core of ripe, sweet black fruits and an elegant balance with the acidity coming through to finish well. A wine for some aging--maybe 3-4 years. Alcohol 13%. (Dec 2009)"
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. 30% of the wine was aged for 18 months in new French oak; 70% in 1-year-old oak. 2006 was a very good vintage at du Seuil. The wine has many of the characteristics of a classic Bordeaux vintage: good acidity, concentrated, forward tannins and a complex, pleasant fruitiness. Multiple levels of structure and integrated oak flavors.
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