Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2003

Extraordinarily powerful, intense wine of 14-16% alcohol with a concentrated black cherry confettura (jam) fruit. Dense and super ripe, yet still well-mannered and harmonious, the Amarone finishes rich and dry with firm tannins allowing lengthy bottle development. Le Ragose is a benchmark of the type. more

Chateau Leoville Barton St. Julien 2003

The soil of St. Julien is ideal for vines, due to its geographic situation and its climate: every element is present to produce wines of exceptional quality and elegance. more

Château Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2004

A very deep colour; an intense nose of fresh fruit; smooth, perfectly ripe, tannins; full-bodied, concentrated wine. A floral structure with notes of red peaches. more

Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2005

Lynch-Bages is aged in French oak barrels, 70 % of which are renewed each year. True to the signature characteristics of their appellation, the wines of Lynch-Bages are well known for their complexity, and combine elegance with a powerful structure. Their suppleness allows them to be drunk after a few ... more

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2005

Dense purple colour. Wonderful notes of spices and chocolate with a great expression of the fruit. Rich and dense. Drink: 2012-2040. more

Barossa Valley Estate E & E Black Pepper Shiraz 2003

The revered vineyards of the Barossa Valley produce fruit of rare intensity, flavor and richness. Barossa Valley Estate's E&E epitomizes the pinnacle of Australian Shiraz. more

Two Hands Bella's Garden Shiraz 2006

Color: Deep and impenetrable, black to dark purple on the rim. Aroma: A lifted bouquet of ripe cherry, tar, mint, clove and bitter chocolate. The perfumed nose is very attractive and alluring and shows excellent poise. Taste: The wine is robust and rich with a balance that exemplifies the hallmarks ... more

Shafer Relentless 2005

The flavors and aromas are immense, round, mouthfilling and long-lived with a luscious blend of rich blackberry, black plums, meatiness from the Syrah and a dose of blueberry from the Petite Sirah. The tannins are ripe and long-lived, with a lengthy, pleasing finish. A heavyweight like Relentless complements similar concentrated ... more

Elderton Command Shiraz 2004

Color: Very dark purple with bright magenta hues. Nose: Shows lashings of chocolate, violet and delicious cedar / vanillin oak characters. Palate: Rich and Generous, the wine has wondrous dark chocolate, plums and black pepper flavors that persist through to a fleshy finish. It is held together beautifully with refinement ... more

Sbragia Family Gino's Vineyard Zinfandel 2005

In 1956, we moved to what is now "Gino's Vineyard", a five-acre parcel in the rocky hillsides on the eastern bench of the valley. The vineyard was planted to Zinfandel about 25 years ago and produces quintessential Dry Creek Zin with brown/ginger spices and juicy raspberry and cherry fruit. more

Sbragia Family Rancho Del Oso Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Owney by Betty O'Shaughnessy, this vineyard is located at the very top of Howell Mountain and is named after the red bear that climbs the deer fence and swims in the reservoir. I love the big fruit flavors and unmistakable intensity of Howell Mountain fruit. more

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

The 2004 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a refined and complex wine that combines subtlety and depth. It has a dark ruby color with a deep red edge and displays aromas of fresh blackberries, violets, cola, nutmeg and licorice. In the mouth, the wine has a juicy attack and offers ... more