Barbera has long been a tradition in Sebastiani winemaking. August Sebastiani produced the first Barbera from Sonoma County in 1962; it was one of his favorite wines. Thanks to his pioneering efforts, they’ve amassed over 40 years of winemaking experience with Barbera in California and discovered that the best site for...
When Murphy Goode planted their Petit Verdot, it was intended to be used for blending purposes with their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot programs; however, upon tasting it, they were so captivated they decided to produce a 100% Petit Verdot wine. Their Petit Verdot vines thrive on a rocky slope on Murphy...
66% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc. This flag ship proprietary blend from British Columbia is one of the elite wines from the area. The cool climate produces soft dark and red fruits, with great earthy undertones and a long, supple finish. Outstanding effort for those seeking great wines outside...
The varieties that collaborate to produce Château Musar White are particularly special; obeideh and merwah are indigenous to Mount Lebanon, their history dates back to ancient times. The vineyards of white grapes are located at an altitude of 1200m and hence the harvest takes place later than for reds, normally between...
Trefethen Estate Cabernet Franc 2005
Brilliant ruby in color, our Cabernet Franc displays mouth-watering aromas of candied cherry, raspberry and vanilla, with subtle hints of anise, caraway, white pepper, and black olive. Ripe, balanced tannins support a mouthfeel that is soft and silky, with intense flavors of cherry and spice. A long, lingering finish rounds out...
The varieties that collaborate to produce Château Musar White are particularly special; obeideh and merwah are indigenous to Mount Lebanon, their history dates back to ancient times. The vineyards of white grapes are located at an altitude of 1200m and hence the harvest takes place later than for reds, normally between...
Trinchero Family Vineyards Petit Verdot 2005
While usually used as a component, in a starring role this varietal clearly shows its characteristics; inky color, floral aromas and flavors with a mouthfeel like velvet. The rich elegant texture of Trinchero Family 2005 Petit Verdot is complemented when paired with dishes of equal sophistication. Their chefs favorite pairing for...
The varieties that collaborate to produce Château Musar White are particularly special; obeideh and merwah are indigenous to Mount Lebanon, their history dates back to ancient times. The vineyards of white grapes are located at an altitude of 1200m and hence the harvest takes place later than for reds, normally between...
The 2001 Montiano, 100% Merlot, offers the luxuriously sweet and expansive nose which has always characterized the wine. Full of plum, raspberry, and dark chocolate scents, along with a dense, deep, and velvety palate, it is full and round, with the super-polished tannins which make it one of Italy’s touchstone Merlot bottlings. Drink: 2005-2018. This is the base of operations for Renzo and Riccardo Cotarella, 100% family-owned and now producing close to three million bottles of wine, partly from its negociant business but increasingly from the 750 acres of proprietary vineyards. Expansion has been at a sustained pace, but without the slightest loss of quality – the 2001 reds compete with the best which the brothers have made in their distinguished careers. - Rated 93, Robert Parker Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, coffee, and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with velvety tannins and a ripe fruit finish. Very good indeed. Pure Merlot. A solid Montiano, though I like the 2000 better. Best after 2006. 6,660 cases made. –JS - Rated 90, Wine Spectator
Montes Alpha Purple Angel 2006
Purple Angel is a blend of 92% Carmenère and 8% Petit Verdot from the Colchagua Valley. Of this, half of the Carmenère comes from Montes’ La Finca de Apalta estate, bringing sophistication and elegance (the Petit Verdot also comes from this vineyard). The other half of the Carmenère comes from Montes’...
Jurtschitsch Sonnhof Rotspon Reserve 1.5L
The classic red blend (50% Pinot Noir 40% Zweigelt and 10% Merlot) displays bright fruit, good structure and lots of refinement. It shows aromas of forest berries accompanied by a whiff of almonds, that are shrouded by an elegant sweetness of extract. Fully ripe grapes of the three varieties were selectively...
Yangarra Estate Grenache High Sands 2005
The color is dark ruby with bright magenta hues. The aromas are massively complex with dusty rose petals, dried lavender, freshly oiled leather, cocoa powder, fennel, licorice and dark cherry. The flavors are rich and mouth-coating. The tannins are big and voluptuous, but silky and lacey. This 2005 High Sands is...
Peller Cabernet Franc Icewine 375ml 2004
Made of 100% Cabernet Franc. The aroma renders the boldness of ripe red berries with complex notes of spice and the sweetness of rhubarb. Once sipped, the reward is that of an explosion of luscious red berries, delicate, yet complex spice and rhubarb with a lingering finish reminiscent of fresh limes....
Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Romas 2004
This vineyard was planted in 1925 in the conventional bush vine manner with no trellising. The vineyard is very steep and faces due east, the soils contain high levels of ironstone, rock and quartz. This is the highest part of the Blewitt Springs Vineyard and also the lowest yielding, about one...
Jurtschitsch Sonnhof Rotspon 3L
The classic red blend (50% Pinot Noir 40% Zweigelt and 10% Merlot) displays bright fruit, good structure and lots of refinement. It shows aromas of forest berries accompanied by a whiff of almonds, that are shrouded by an elegant sweetness of extract. Fully ripe grapes of the three varieties were selectively...
Clarendon Hills Syrah Piggots Range 2004
Situated in a natural ampitheatre with 360 degree aspects, this vineyard is dry grown and produces small crops of deeply concentrated Syrah with high tannin levels. The yield here rarely exceeds two tonnes/acre and is often much lower. This old gone ungrafted Syrah vineyard has a unique character which I describe...
