Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2005

This wine was made from truly top-quality grapes of excellent ripeness, which is demonstrated from the beginning to the end of the tasting. The wine displays an intense colour with a bluish rim and a cherry-red core. Attractive, perfectly integrated fruit aromas come to the fore with power and concentration. more

Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The Scoop: Novelty Hill is owned by venture capitalist Tom Alberg. He also owns Stillwater Creek Vineyard located on the Royal Slope of the Frenchman Hills which was planted in 2000. Why We Like It: Mike Januik is one of Washington’s most acclaimed winemakers. Without exception, Washington winemakers agree the ... more

Château Magdelaine Saint Emilion 2003

This reputable Estate has a history that dates back to the mid-18th century. Jean-Pierre Moueix first acquired the property in 1952 and focused his efforts to restore the vineyard to its deserved glory. The property has recently undergone a major restoration of the buildings as well as an important renovation ... more

Domaine du Tunnel - Stephanie Robert Cornas 2006

Bright purple. Intensely floral nose offers fresh cassis, licorice candy and cracked pepper. Crisp and lively in the mouth, with vibrant berry and anise flavors framed by nervy acidity. Chewy and pure wine, with a nicely focused, concentrated and very persistent finish. 100% Syrah, this cuvée is made from 100+ ... more

Château Haut-Beausejour St. Estephe 2005

The 2005 vintage is a richly colored, deep red wine. The nose is a hedonist’s delight: an endless array of red- and black-berry fruit, with notes of stewed apples and jam overlaid by discreet, elegantly classy hints of wood and aromas of spice and tobacco. On the palate, the taste ... more

Penfolds RWT Shiraz 2005

Glistening purple. Giveaway, pristine Barossa Valley Shiraz fruit aromas; fresh blueberry (pie) and blood plum. A barrel-fermented vapour net entraps scents of cinnamon and nutmeg, violet and bergamot. Flirting strawberry yoghurt (creamy) and freshlycut rhubarb aromatics unwittingly entice. A nose of elevated and finessed perfumed high notes. The palate is ... more

Col Solare Red Wine 2005

Aromas of black cherry, berry and dark chocolate fuse with smooth notes of vanilla and spice. Rich and balanced on the palate, this wine finishes with long, lingering flavors of cocoa, black fruits, and vanilla.  more

Ponzi Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

An explosive nose of black plum, white pepper, ripe blueberries, cinnamon bark, cigar box & dried rose petal. Mouth is lush and full with ripe cherry & spicy cassis notes. The broad mid-palate leads to a surprisingly structured finish with good length. more

The Colonial Estate Mungo Park Shiraz 2005

The resulting wine is therefore not just fullbodied and rich, but has a linear sense of fresh definition, with major uplift on the end palate, that is a feature of the region. more

Vina Borgia Campo de Borja Grenache 2007

The 2007 Vina Borgia is 100% Garnacha fermented in stainless steel. Medium ruby-colored, it has an attractive nose of spice box and cherry. Light, fruity, and pleasant, it is a good match for burgers and pizza., Bright purple color. Jammy blackberry, blueberry and gentle spice aromas are impressively fresh for ... more

Baron de Ley Rioja 7 Viñas Reserva 2001

ICSTAD ALERT. Stewed plum, spice cookies, warm banana bread, tulips and perfume. I Could Smell This All Day. The aromas are tremendously complex and inviting. When you finally get around to putting this wine on your palate, be careful. It’s developed plum fruit, cherry, tobacco, and earthiness will leave you ... more

Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini 2001

Giuliano Corino makes unbelievably densely-fruited, seamless, velvety and layered wines from Nebbiolo, Barbera and Dolcetto; these wines are perhaps the most representative and exciting of all La Morra. Corino has vineyard holdings in the choicest parcels of La Morra: “Arborina”, “Giachini” and “Rocche". more