Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2006

The main characteristic of Ornellaia 2006 is without a doubt its lush depth and ‘exuberance.' Here is a powerful, concentrated wine whose intensity is immediately obvious. Its complex, rich bouquet is complemented by sweet, dense-packed tannins and a lively acidity, and all of its components are in admirable harmony creating ... more

Orin Swift Cellars The Prisoner 2008

Great color, deep, dark garnet with a clean and bright red band in the rim. The aromas take a minute to come up, and then they take off into a blend of ripe berry and cherry with just a hint of new oak. We age the wine in both new ... more

Swanson Vineyards Merlot 2005

The task of capturing Merlot at optimum phenolic ripeness may not get easier, but at least we learn more about what to look for with each passing year. The 2005, I believe proves this point. This is an ‘iron fist in a velvet glove’ wine, with the extract and power ... more

Château Prieure Lichine Margaux 2005

Rather firm and meaty for a Margaux, yet never excessively tannic. Supple with attractive fruit and medium body. more

Château Souverain Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Rich aromatics of roasted coffee, black and red fruit on the nose lead to flavors of black cherry, black plum and blackberry on the palate. The high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon creates dark, brooding yet structured tannins along with subtle layers of vanilla, bittersweet chocolate and baking spices. This balanced ... more

Château Malartic-Lagraviere Pessac Léognan 2004

Garnet red color, with hints of purple. Fresh on the nose with spice, roasted coffee, black fruit, cherries and black currants. Good empyreumatic notes. Fresh on the palate, silky and very fruity, developing the same aromas as on the nose. Good tannic presence and overall balance. The long finish shows ... more

Kangarilla Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Colour: Deep red with garnet hues. Bouquet: Aromas of dark berries combine with hints of paprika and earthy richness. Palate: The palate is full of rich dark savoury fruit leaving trails of dark chocolate, cherries and sweet chalky tannins.  more

Delas Freres Côtes du Rhône Saint Esprit 2007

The "Cuvée Saint-Esprit" shows the strength and pepper taste typical of the Syrah grape. The color is deep garnet red and has intense red berry aromas. It is an exceptional full-bodied wine with fine tannins. more

Ponzi Vineyards Tavola Pinot Noir 2007

This perfumed nose shows spiced cherries and maple syrup leading to a perfectly balanced, sweet mid-palate of dark cherry and red plums. The finish is long and seamless. more

d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier 2007

Very dark rich looking appearance suggesting with a black-crimson hue suggesting a complex youthful dry red. The aroma is intense and still quite undeveloped with a floral mix of peach stone, jasmine and cranberry juice overriding dark maraschino cherries, star anise, and spiced fruit cake. If you give the wine ... more

d'Arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2006

A dark, exciting looking wine with a cherry red hue. Plenty of intense fruit characters are present on the first sniff with a mix of dark red fruits, black olive and beef stock notes. As it opens characters of blueberries, black cherry, dark plums, liquorice mocha evolve with an array ... more

Luigi Bosca Reserva Malbec 2006

Intense ruby red, with aromas of berries, coffee, spices, pepper. Round, rich in alcohol, with soft, sweet tannins. A long-lasting wine, memorable, elegant, with great body.  more