Tasting Notes: The wine has a bright garnet color with an amazingly high-toned explosive nose of wild sage, blood orange peel, raspberry and shiitake mushrooms. The palate is quite bright and lively with acidity and yet warm with flavors of orange blossom, red fruits, orange peel, well integrated French oak and herbs. There is a great generous fresh forward varietal fruit to the wine making it great to drink now or over the next few years. The balance of the wine keeps it fresh and at the same...

TASTING NOTES:The colour is a delicate pomegranate pink with very slightly orange reflections. The sparkling, light effervescence has a persistent foam.The nose is subtle and fresh, first offering an original palette of tropical fruits (guava and lychee) and small berries (raspberries, cherries and wild strawberries) in the first instance. These are followed by rose and pomegranate notes which complete the complex, intense aromatic profile, dominated by somewhat undeveloped primary aromas.On...

Winemaker's Notes:Deep ruby red color. Intense and persistent with the typical notes of sweet violet and wild red berries. An austere, full-bodied wine, with succulent tannins and fresh acidity. Enriched with an aromatic complexity that originates from a delicate dosing of wood.Pair with: grilled meats, roast pigeon, and rare carved beef.

One of the most familiar of Reserve Port brands, this is a fruity, soft wine, which seems to have aging potential as well as present drinking pleasure. The flavors are open, generous, easy, with just a touch of tannin to give it structure. A definite success. — R.V. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 87 Points

The king of the Segura Viudas line comes out of the gate a bit heavy, with mineral, slate and iodine aromas along with citrus rind and yeast. But it gets better with air, as bready, richer characteristics appear. Only modestly tangy on the finish, with far more complexity than the average cava delivers. — M.S. - Wine Enthusiast Magazine 90 Points

Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: The grapes for the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon come from the finest vineyard sites in the best appellations of Napa Valley, including the Sequoia Grove Estate and Tonella Estate Vineyards in Rutherford, as well as select parcels from top growers, including Morisoli and Beckstoffer in Rutherford, Stagecoach in Atlas Peak, Lamoreaux in the Oak Knoll District and Healy in St. Helena. All fruit is hand sorted before undergoing a cold soak followed by...

One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon: One Point Five is an elegant. Silky Cabernet Sauvignon with soft tannins and abundant fruit that is approachable when young, yet capable of aging gracefully. This wine reflects the climate and soils of our Stags Leap District vineyard sites and Shafer’s commitment to meticulous, sustainable farming and quality winemaking. Winemaker’s Comments: “In your glass the wine introduces itself with enticing aromas of red and black fruit, baking spice, dark violets,...

One Point Five celebrates lasting bonds, taking its name from the term “a generation and a half,” once coined by John and Doug Shafer to describe their long, accomplished father-and-son partnership. These two worked side by side for decades leading our Stags Leap District winery, always with a spirit of energy and teamwork that continues to inspire everything we do at Shafer today. One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2018: One Point Five is an elegant. Silky Cabernet Sauvignon with soft tannins...

Notes: TD-9 is a proprietary blend that celebrates a bold move. In 1973, in the space of a few months, John Shafer went from riding morning commuter trains in Chicago to teaching himself to drive a TD-9 tractor in our Napa Valley vineyard. He’d never grown grapes or made wine in his life. That spirit of risk-taking and adventure still guides Shafer today and inspired the creation of this new wine. Winemaker’s Comments: “This juicy red blend is loaded with vivid summer fruit – red plum, red...

The 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is deep, textured and impeccably balanced. Dark cherries, plums, tobacco, crushed rocks and spices blossom in the glass. Here, too, the overall sense of harmony is utterly captivating. A gorgeous wine, the 2008 stands out for its exceptional polish. The style is a bit deeper, richer and more layered than the Pelagrilli, but at the same time remains deeply marked by the prevalence of fruit from the northern side of Montalcino. In 2008 Pacenti lost about a third...

PS is made from the grapes grown in a single vineyard planted by Siro Pacenti on the north side of Montalcino at the beginning of the Seventies. Bottled only in exceptional vintages. It is not filtered and requires long ageing. PS is well structured, elegant and potent, possessing the unique character of the land where it is born. Grapes: Sangiovese 100% coming from 1,50 ha in the Northern area (Pelagrilli) of over 40 years oldHarvesting: Only by hand on a production for strain of 800/1000 g.,...

Excellent tawny colour gained through ageing in small oak barrels. The nose shows layers of mature fruit aromas, beautifully integrated with nuances of nuts and crystallized dried fruits. On the palate very smooth and mellow, with a well-balanced and long finish. - Winery

Dark and lively ruby colour. On the nose intense red fruit aromas dominate, with some floral hints. On the palate fresh and robust fruit flavours, with an excellent long finish. - Winery

Appellation/Vineyards:Somerston wines are selected from single blocks of our 1615 acre estate, high in the eastern hills of Napa Valley. This estate bottled wine was sourced from two of our best vineyard blocks: Queensbury Block 30 and Oriental Block23, both hillside vineyards with an average elevation of 1,250 ft asl.Winemaking:The grapes were hand picked and then delivered to the winery. The grapes were de-stemmed and sorted, then pumped into the tank for a 8 day cold soak at 55 degrees....

Notorious for requiring the longest hang-time of any wine grape, Cabernet Sauvignon requires heat. Star Lane, where vaulted mountain peaks offer a respite from the fog and a steady heat, ensure that the Cabernets would ripen just as the acidity levels settled. Indeed, in particularly cold years, Star Lane may be the only place in Santa Barbara County where Cabernets can properly develop. Every year, though, you can expect wines with licorice, black cherry, cassis, spice, and vanilla, flavors...

The 2007 Angeli (100% Syrah from the finest sites and oldest vines with the highest density plantings) is a big, smoky, northern Rhone-like effort possessing notes of bouquet garni, roasted meats, scorched earth/burning embers, and acacia flowers as well as superb ripeness, terrific fruit intensity, full body, sweet tannin, and a long finish. This beauty should age nicely for 10-12 years. - Robert Parker 92-94+ Points** Only 12 in Stock ** ...

A refined and subtle Port. Outstanding. Lovely aromas of flan, caramel and egg custard with a hint of toffee. Medium-bodied, with a light sweetness and a refined, clean finish. Tastes older than 10 years. Drink now. 20,000 cases made. - Wine Spectator Magazine 91 Points

2019 Colson Canyon Syrah: As many of our members and supporters know, purchasing Colson Canyon Vineyard in 2016 was an absolute dream come true. Colson has been part of the Tensley line-up since 2000 and has been a real shining star, consistently showing intensity and power. This year’s Colson is elegant, showing perfumed notes of violets on the nose but it also packs a punch with its smoked meat notes, deep purple fruits and notes of graphite and pepper. The lights touch of new oak balances...

ESTATE: Ornellaia has established itself among the iconic wine estates in Italy (and beyond). The estate is dedicated to producing charming and opulent wines, full of Mediterranean character and finesse, reflecting the estate’s unique terroir in Bolgheri on the Tuscan coast. The combination of Bolgheri’s unique soils and growing conditions, and what can only be characterized as a total obsession with excellence, result in the world-class wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Sauvignon...

WINEMAKER’S TASTING NOTES: With its usual deep ruby-red colour, Ornellaia 2018 features a lively and intense aromatic expression, a distinctive mark of the vintage. Red fruits, citrus notes, hints of liquorice and Mediterranean scrub combine to form its profile. With the first taste it is enveloping and all its components well-balanced: the tannins, both dense and silky in texture, fill the palate with elegance and precision. The finish is lifted by a distinct tangy vein that enhances the...

VINTAGE NOTES: The 2020 growing season began with mild winter and occasional rain. A sudden return to winter temperatures in March did not cause significant damage in the territory. Temperatures were on the rise in mid-April and spring continued with favorable conditions for flowering and fruit set between the end of May and the beginning of June. Summer was rather hot and dry but was uninterrupted by heat spikes. September brought higher temperatures that persisted until end of the month when...

Hugonis with its powerful and austere style is the most prized product of Tenuta Rapitalà, the legacy wine. The seal of Hugonis Bernardi – a knight in armor with two leopards – which appears on the label, is the coat-of-arms of the family of Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais and his son, Laurent.Terroir: 100% estate-grown fruit is sourced from Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon plots situated between 1,000 and 1,300 feet above sea level on rich, clay soils. Guyot-trained vines have limited yields...

Product information:Brothers Tiziano, Armando, Paolo and Massimo Castagnedi own Tenuta Sant'Antonio, a winery located in the eastern part of the Valpolicella zone in Italy. The original estate, a 49 acre parcel inherited from their father, almost doubled in size when the brothers acquired 74 acres in 1989.The estate vineyards are planted along the hillsides in Mezzane, Lavagno, and San Martino Buon Albergo at an average altitude of 1,148 feet. Their meticulous attention to viticulture and...

VINEYARD INFORMATION: Hand-selected grapes from our prestigious Amador vineyards comprise the Terra d’Oro County Zinfandel, the winery’s flagship wine. With a large majority of grapes sourced from our own estate vineyards, shallow topsoils, granite hardpan, hot summer days and cool summer nights make a remarkable home for the winemaker’s favorite varietal. Head-trained and spur-pruned, the Terra d’Oro vineyards receive optimal sunlight and deliver a controlled crop. WINEMAKING: At Terra d’Oro,...

Colour: brilliant, dark ruby colourNose: deep with black fruits and pepper aromas Palate: supple and greedy with silky and elegant tannins - WineryVinification:Grapes are destemmed and then they ferment in concrete or stainless steel tanks. Maceration lasts from 2 to 3 weeks in order to allow the tannins extraction that provides a good ageing potential to the wine.Maturing:The wine is entirely aged in concrete or stainless steel tanks and it is bottled 12 months later. ...

Notes:Two Hands Wines was founded in early 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz. The original aim shared by Michael and Richard was to make the best possible Shiraz-based wines from prized Shiraz growing regions throughout Australia. Their intention was, and still is, to showcase the diversity of Australian Shiraz by highlighting regional characteristics and allowing the fruit to be the primary feature of the wines. Two Hands refers to the very personable approach taken with each parcel...

APPEARANCE: Ruby, garnet AROMAS: Black cherry, coffee, licorice, creamy bright fruit PALATE: Chocolate-covered cherries, hoisin sauce FINISH: Full fruity finish buttressed by acidity MOUTHFEEL: Elegant, nuanced, texturally plush, velvety tannins, soulful AGEABILITY: Will provide drinking pleasure through 2030 with proper cellaring PAIRINGS: Winery Chef Dominic Orsini’s Buttermilk Fried Quail or Roasted Duck Leg Salad COMPOSITION:80% Merlot15% Cabernet Franc5% Petit Verdot BARREL AGING: 13...

VARIETY: 100% Sangiovese selected from Montalcino.PRODUCTION AREA:Vineyards in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, at elevations of 150-350 metres on well-exposed hillslopes south-east of Montalcino.ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:Elegant and well balanced, powerful, but clean and smooth and a dynamic rising finale.AGEING:Maturation in Slavonian and French oak barrels for a minimum of 24 months, in special vintages up to 36 monthsAFFINAGE:Bottle ageing for a minimum of 6 months before released for...

Inky ruby. Earthy cherry and dark berry scents are accompanied by brooding notes of printer's ink, graphite and licorice root. Starts off solid and a bit clenched but aeration brings out sweeter kirsch and floral pastille flavors. The finish shows bitter cherry, chocolate and espresso. Give this some cellar time. - Stephen Tanzer 90 PointsThe 2004 El Puntido was sourced from its namesake vineyard planted in 1975. The wine was aged in new French oak for 18 months. Purple-colored, it offers an...

The Nebbiolo vineyards cultivated around the municipality of Barolo are situated at a height of 280-380 metres above sea level. These soils are rich of grey sandy silt clay and sometimes bluish in colour. These inter-woven lands have a very good drainage which helps to sustain the vegetative activity of Nebbiolo. After maceration on the skins for some 20 days, malolactic fermentation is completed in steel. The wine then is transferred into oak barrels where it will mature for 24 months....

THE SIGNATORY - CHRIS GREENING: It is with great pleasure we present our 46th vintage release of The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz – a superb 2015 vintage that honours Darrell Kruger. We raise a glass of this wine to celebrate Darrell’s years of service, commencing in 1975 working for Yalumba in the Barossa vineyards. Darrell lives by the old saying “if you enjoy what you do, you never work a day in your life,” and over the years Darrell rose to become Barossa Vineyard Manager, a...