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A charming, sexy, dense offering displaying lots of ripe Merlot fruit intermixed with hints of charcoal, black raspberries, black currants, lead pencil shavings and truffles. Full-bodied, pure, nicely textured and layered- a sleeper of the vintage that considerably over-performs for its modest price.

(Barrel Tasting: 92-94) Bright ruby-red. High-pitched aromas of cassis, blackberry, licorice pastille and violet. Round, suave and lush but with lovely inner-mouth lift to the cassis and chocolate flavors. Serious depth here, and quite ripe for 2010. Finishes seamless, subtle and long, with suave, chocolatey tannins. This youthfully medicinal blend..

Opens up with a pronounced buttery sandalwood bouquet coupled with uplifting floral notes and the influence of ripe pluot. In addition to its wonderfully fragrant aroma, it's very pleasing on the palate, dry and crisp with a touch of minerality. Layered flavors of wild flower honey, Bartlett pear and tropical fruit flavors pre-dominate with a hint ..

Both the 1989 and 1990 wines scored slightly lower than in previous tastings. In contrast to the 1990, the 1989 Beychevelle, which usually performs better than it did in the recent tasting, is an elegant, medium-bodied wine with soft tannin, copious quantities of ripe, herb-tinged, blackcurrant fruit, some evidence of toasty oak, and a generous, ve..

Brunello di Montalcinos are currently one of the most sought-after red wines from Italy today. The wine is produced from a specific clone of the Sangiovese grape varietal, known locally as Brunello o

A dry blush with a spicy tart character. It goes well with a variety of foods, especially good with hors'dourves or tasty appetizers. It also goes well as a dinner wine with chicken, seafood, or light pasta dishes.

This Chardonnay is a versatile wine showing delicate barrel fermentation and sur lie characters. Brightly expressed pear and citrus flavors complement delicate oak making this wine enjoyable on its own or with a variety of delicate and rich foods. Think about enjoying with fettuccini alfredo or grilled salmon.

Produced entirely from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Golan Heights. The cool climate, rocky volcanic soil, and high altitude are ideal conditions for growing classic wine grape varieties. Aging in French oak barrels for 7 months yields an elegant, attractive wine layered with berry, floral, and spice notes.

Gekkeikan Silver is fermented at low temperatures. It is a dry sake with good acidity.

Unquestionably a top-flight wine for Clos des Papes that is seductive and forward by the standards of this estate... Beautifully pure displaying a deep ruby/plum color, sweet kirsch and black raspberry fruit, full body, decent acidity and sweet, velvety tannins... A beautiful success that should drink well for 15+ years.

A gift for your most valued clients & colleagues, The VIP Treatment is an antique replica leather chest that holds a bottle of Merlot along with the finest in gourmet foods & sweets. A velvet & satin sack makes a distinguished presentation.

Irresistible vanilla and intriguing black cherry lay way to the rich, supple wine that is the Cabernet Sauvignon. Wisps of tobacco smoke linger on the palate, reminiscent of grandfather's old pipe. Cinnamon, clove and nutmeg are left by the 14 months of aging in American oak.

Columbia Crest Winery Riesling 2010

A complete and very pleasing blanc. White peaches and candied lemons show on the nose; the middle is juicy and savory, with yellow peaches, blood oranges and lots of lemon zest. Full yet balanced; a glorious mouthful of white Burgundy for a very reasonable price.

(Barrel Tasting: 90-92) The 2010 Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch reveals a brighter profile than the 2009. Citrus, flowers, crushed rocks and mint wrap around the energetic, focused finish.

This champagne is a straw color and a forward fruit flavor and mild floral character. The aromas are balanced with a bouquet of toasty yeast notes and floral nuances. This Spumante is sweet, with outstanding fruit flavors, and a long, smooth finish.

A limited production Junmai-Daiginjo, made in small batches at Gekkeikan's Uchigura brewery, dedicated to micro-brewing only ultra premium sakes. Mild, fruity aroma with delicate notes of over-ripe cantaloupe and honeysuckle. Well-Balanced and exceptionally smooth with a long, clean finish. Horin is slowly fermented at low temperatures for a refine..

Peltier Station's latest Zinfandel release is a huge hit! Produced exclusively from the winery's estate vineyard in Lodi, California, this old vine Zinfandel comes from 40-year-old vines th

Soup that eats like a meal

A gift suitable for every occasion, this elegant offering of fine wine and food is sure to make the occasion memorable. We include a bottle each of BV Coastal Estates Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay with Parmesan Artichoke Cheese Biscuits, Sesame Stix, and Seasoned Almonds. They will be toasting your generosity and good taste. The foods and wine ..