Taylor Fladgate Quinta de Vargellas Vintage Port 1995

Deep red with narrow brick rim. Rich, ripe, blackcurrant jam aromas with elegant floral and spice notes. Rounded, full palate with firm tannins and good volume. Plum and cherry fruit flavours carrying through to the finish. more

Penfolds Grange 1995

Displaying all the classic hallmarks one would expect of Grange, this is a full-bodied, richly flavoured wine with ripe, dark stewed fruits and mixed spices with seamless, perfectly integrated oak and chewy tannins. more

Château Palmer Margaux 2000

The colour has remained a very deep purple. The powerful, complex bouquet combines blackcurrant, plum, ripe raspberry, and tobacco, with a hint of smokiness. Like most vintages of Palmer, this wine has filled out with bottle age. The imposing tannin present at the beginning has entirely softened, integrating beautifully into ... more

Fonseca Vintage Port 2003

In exceptional years Fonseca will make the decision to ‘declare' a classic vintage port. Only the finest wines, selected for their great intensity, depth and aging potential, are bottled under these vintage labels. more

Château Guiraud Sauternes 2005

The first growth is produced from a 85ha of Sauternes appellation vines. Only Semillon and Sauvignon are planted at Guiraud with a pruning "à cots" or "in fan" for the Semillons and long branches for the Sauvignons. Harvest is only done hand picking by successive waves through the vineyard (2 ... more

Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Aromas of blackberries, red plums, mineral and cherry cola dominate in the nose. Concentrated flavors of berries and cola accentuate the ripe, rich tannins in the mouth. Concentrated fruit and toasty-oak vanilla flavors complement the long, lingering finish in your mouth. Always a favorite of mine, the 2006 has a ... more

Joseph Phelps Insignia 1999

The outstanding 1999 vintage was characterized by a long growing season which allowed flavor development to proceed at a measured pace. Temperatures were mild, there was no threat of rain, and warm weather in mid-July allowed the crop to mature into picture-perfect clusters of small berries which, by harvest, displayed ... more

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Pouring this wine is like letting a genie out of the bottle: it gets bigger and bigger as the wine's depth and breadth gradually reveal themselves. In the nose, you'll notice berries, rosemary, and cardamon, while the palate fills with bright and creamy flavors of black plum, black olive, truffle, ... more

Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Ripe, expressive, plummy fruit with hints of raspberry, ripe dark cherries, dried blueberries and licorice—all trademark flavors of the Spottswoode Vineyard—expands on the palate to toasty oak notes, dark and seductive, with sweet creamy caramel culminating into a beautiful, long finish. The tannin is supple, suave and charming, making the ... more

Plumpjack Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Full throttle does not begin to describe this wine. Aromas of baked plums, chocolate, currant and vanilla explode from the glass. Mouth coating flavors of chocolate, black cherry, French roast coffee and hoisin densely lay across your palate building to a long wonderful finish with a slight dusting of tannin. ... more

Croft Vintage Port 2003

The 2003 Croft Vintage Port reveals an opaque, black-colored core with notes of dark ruby on the rim. Its gorgeously creamy, profound nose displays sweet dark cherries, black plums, pepper, raisin jam, and blueberries. Thick, satin-textured, and immensely rich, this opulent yet elegant wine is engagingly warm, concentrated, and harmonious. ... more

Opus One Napa Valley Red 2001

Vintage 2001 produced small, concentrated berries and an excellent, unhurried harvest. The 2001 Opus One shows aromas of black currant, black cherry liqueur, plum, and fresh vanilla, with hints of graham cracker and black peppercorn. A supple, creamy entry is followed by intense flavors of ripe black cherry, cassis, and ... more