Rick's Picks - Collectable Wines -
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Criteria for
Collectable (Memorable)
Wine of the Month: |
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What's hot right now that I recommend buying for
future drinking . You'll read about these in my future wine
journals and say - wow, I should have bought some/more of that back
then! |
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Available now - just released and/or in sufficient quantity to be
obtainable
Brand recognition to have trading value or serving panache in the
future
Cellar - Wine to set aside for future drinking that will
likely improve with age
Delicious
Economy - wine that is reasonable value for the price or.
expected to be a memorable wine for the money. |
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Sept
2010 |
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Caymus |
| Napa Valley |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2008 |
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Caymus
stood out as most approachable, velvety smooth and
ready to drink in a best of California tasting. RM
93.
93 points Wine Spectator: "Open fruit, rich, lush
and layered, serving up a complex mix of plum,
blackberry, black licorice and spices. Full-bodied
and supple-textured, ending with a long, persistent
finish that keeps repeating the core flavor themes.
Drink now through 2018."
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| Best drinking at wine
tasting of top ranked Cal cabs. |
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Aug
2010 |
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Chateau Larmande |
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Bordeaux |
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St Emilion |
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2005 |
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Merlot 65%, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet
Sauvignon |
July 24, 2010
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Chateau Larmande
Grand
Cru Classe
St Emilion 2005:
RM 91- My best of tasting pick from an
earlier Bordeaux flight tasting. Medium
bodied, floral perfume, flavorful red berry,
plum fruits, subtle spice, cherry-cranberry,
nice texture and an appealing moderately
firm grip of tannin in the finish. A great
'05 Bordeaux for drinking in the near-term; a great
value for such an elegant wine.
The 2005 Bordeaux vintage was so good that even
'lesser' labels were outstanding - if you call
a Grand Cru Classe a lesser label.
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92 points Wine Spectator: "Aromas of ripe fruit,
coffee bean and sweet tobacco follow through to a
full body, with velvety tannins and a long, balanced
finish. Rich and layered. Best after 2013." (03/08) |
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http://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=351693 |
This wine retails for as high as $40 but can be
found for as low as $26. Its as good as many wines
selling for 2-3X that price.
NOTE - The 2009 vintage is rated WS 92-95 and is
selling at futures for $27. |
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July
2010 |
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Hall |
| Napa Valley |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2006 |
July 31, 2010 -
October 8, 2010 -
Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 -
RM 93 WS94 - Dark inky color, rich, dense,
concentrated, style, full-bodied, fruit forward ripe
sweet currant, ripe black raspberry, plum, black
cherry fruits, mocha and hints of black licorice
with a long soft tannin finish. Has the rich thick
jammy fruit of a south Australian Shiraz. Follow-on
Estate wine to the big Kathryn Hall top label also
recommended from the same vintage below. |
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| Great value at $40 |
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| May 2010 |
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Robert Craig |
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Mt Veeder |
| Napa Valley |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2007 |
May 27, 2010 -
2007 is turning out to be a remarkable year
for Robert Craig - Could this be the best Robert
Craig Mt Veeder ever? The 2007 (RM 94) is huge -
firm tannins are very refined and hence very
approachable - not overpowering - not for the feint
of heart however! The huge forward fruits stood up
to the tannins sufficiently to render this a
delicious extremely enjoyable wine. The winemaker
notes sum it up perfectly - "Intense, gorgeous
aromas of blackberry and black currant followed by
dark chocolate, vanilla bean and creme de cassis.
Flavors: An explosion of juicy, rich Mt. Veeder
black fruit underlain with more cassis, pencil lead,
cocoa, and cedar.
Finish: A huge concentration of fruit flows through
on the palate, enlivened by bracing acidity and
enveloped in refined, sweet mountain tannins."
83% Cabernet Sauvignon 17% Merlot |
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| Great value at $56 |
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| April
2010 |
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Kathryn Hall |
| Napa Valley |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2006 |
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March
18, 2010 - Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Kathryn Hall
Napa Valley 2006
- RM 93 - WS 96 - BIG cab - full bodied - forward
big fruit filled, firm, silky smooth polished black
berry, red raspberry, hint of cedar, with full well
integrated tannins on a long vanilla finish.
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| Great wine to drink or
hold. |
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| July
2008 |
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Flinders Run |
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South Flinders Ranges |
| Baroota |
| Australia |
| Shiraz |
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2005 |
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RM 93; RP 95; WS 91;
IWC 92 - $36 -
Dark inky colour. Full
bodied, mouth-full of elegant rich
symphony of flavors of sweet currant,
pepper, vanilla, spice, red raspberry,
blueberry and a lingering essence of creme
brulee' and cedar on the soft finish. |
| Incredible value at $30 |
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| March
2008 |
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Keenan Winery |
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Napa Valley |
| Spring Mountain |
| Mailbox Vineyard
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| Reserve Merlot |
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The Wine Advocate,
Issue # 174, December 28, 2007
- 92 Points
�An outstanding effort, the 2005 Merlot
Reserve Mailbox Vineyard retains the elegant
style, but ratchets up the level of
concentration and complexity. A fragrant,
red currant, sweet cherry, roasted herb, and
mocha-infused nose is followed by a
full-bodied wine with lovely elegance,
finesse, sweet tannins, and long, layered
fruit flavors that cascade over the palate
with no hard edges. It should drink well for
10-12 years.� |
| $60 |
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| January
2008 |
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Groth Vineyards |
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Napa Valley |
| Oakville |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2004 |
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January 16, 2008 - RM 93 - Wow,
this is good! Full forward fruit filled,
lush, delicious now. Loads of ripe berry,
plum, raspberry and currant flavors. Get
some and you will be rewarded now and wish
later you had bought more! 87% cabernet 13%
merlotTasted w/ JK and LC at Delmonico's in
Tysons Corner. |
| $45. |
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| December
2007 |
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Hazy Blur
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South
Australia |
| Baroota |
| Syrah |
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2004 |
| RM93 RP91
WS91- $38. Deep dark purple colour. Rich
dense full flavored vanilla bean accented by
currant, plum and black raspberry, and a
hint of cola and mocha on the full flavored
finish. |
| $38 |
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| November 2007 |
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Fantesca Estate Winery |
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Spring
Mountain |
| Napa
Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2004 |
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November 15, 2007
- RM
94 - Wow! Pre release tasting from the
barrel at the winery. Best yet from this new label and
producers - Duane and Susan Hoff and their
Spring Mountain property Fantesca Estate
Winery. Full forward fruit flavor of black
currant, ripe black raspberry, plum, spice,
a hint of caramel, vanilla, smoke - all
accented by silky, velvety full and firm yet
very approachable tannins that are
seamlessly integrated and long on the
finish. Aged in moderate
toast 70-80 new French Oak. Delicious wine.
Tasted with AJ, producer
Duane Hoff at
the winery from the barrel.. Only
800 cases produced. Their winemakers are
Kirk and Nils Venge whom we visited
during our Napa trips. Get it while
you can at
www.fantesca.com. |
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| October
2007 |
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Robert Mondavi |
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Napa Valley |
| Oakville |
| Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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2004 |
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November 10, 2007 - Here come
the 2004 Napa Cab's - a spectacular vintage
for some - worth checking out.
WS 93 RM 92 -Firm tannins prevail
from beginning throughout the long finish -
strong currant, berry and raspberry with
cedar tones. |
| $39-45 |
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| October 2006 |
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John Duvall
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'Entity' |
| Barossa Valley |
| Shiraz |
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2004 |
| RP 95
RM 93 WS 92 - $34 - Delicious. Medium
bodied, easy drinking sweet creme brulee'
with that burnt sugar and vanilla taste
intermixed with plum, red raspberry laced
with camphor on the long smooth finish.
Tastes like the Marquis Phillips '9' that I
touted so highly back in the 2001-2002
vintages.
November 17, 2006 |
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| September 2006 |
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Fantesca Estate Winery |
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Spring
Mountain |
| Napa
Valley |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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2002 |
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Sept 20, 2006 - RM
94 W&S 94, WS 91, WA 90 - Wow! Fabulous
first release from this new label and
producers - Duane and Susan Hoff and their
Spring Mountain property Fantesca Estate
Winery. Wonderful full aromas of fruit,
floral, vanilla, and a hint of smoke and
eucalyptus. Burst of flavor of black
currant, ripe black raspberry, plum, spice,
a hint of caramel, vanilla, smoke - all
accented by silky, velvety full and firm yet
very approachable tannins that are
seamlessly integrated and long on the
finish. Aged in moderate
toast 70-80 new French Oak. Delicious wine.
Tasted with producer
Duane Hoff on his inaugural launch
release marketing tour stop in Chicago. Only
800 cases produced. Their winemakers are
Kirk and Nils Venge whom we visited
during our Napa trips. Get it while
you can at
www.fantesca.com. |
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| August
2006 |
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Chateau Pontet
Canet |
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Pauillac |
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Bordeaux |
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2005 |
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Berry
Bros & Rudd report. Owner Alfred Tesseron
has produced an utterly extraordinary wine
in 2005. The verdict was unanimous amongst
our buying team: it was without question the
best Pontet-Canet anyone could ever remember
tasting. With incredible silky tannins, and
perfect balance, this has everything you
could ever want from a wine. Creamy
strawberries and blackberries, great
structure and an incredibly precise shape,
lead to a spellbounding finish that makes
your tongue tingle. Tasting this wine is one
of those experiences where you wonder how a
few grapes can be transformed into such an
elixir. Unmissable. Drink 2020-2050.
Parker Score: 94-96/100.
Berrys
Score: 19.5/20. |
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| July 2006 |
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Cloud View |
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Pritchard
Hill |
| Napa
Valley |
| Red
Wine |
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2002 |
| RM 93 -
$55 - Full bodied, firm, nose and
mouth-full of white pepper, licorice, dark
chocolate, sweet red currant, and black
raspberry with firm long tannins on the
finish. 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot.
November 6. 2006 |
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Hazy
Blur |
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Baroota |
| Shiraz |
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2004 |
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RM93 RP91 WS91- $38. Deep dark purple colour.
Rich dense full flavored vanilla bean
accented by currant, plum and black
raspberry, and a hint of cola and mocha on
the full flavored finish. Tasted w/ L, Bill
C., and Jeff M. at
Emeril's at Universal Studios in
Orlando (click for Rick's DineSite Review).
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| April
2006 |
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Kilikanoon |
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Clare Valley |
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Oracle |
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Shiraz |
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2003 |
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$65 |
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May 6, 2006 - RP 98 JH 96 RM 95 - Spectacular.
Dark inky colour with garnet rim. Full bouquet and
flavors of currant, sweet plum, af vanilla and sweet
oak - smooth, silky, chewy but polished - the
currant 'Dentyne' flavor lingers with a long full
subtle smoky cedar full tannin finish. |
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| March 2006 |
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Spring
Valley Vineyard |
| Uriah |
| Red
Blend |
| Walla
Walla, Washington State |
| 2003 |
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March 30,
2006
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RM
91 - $42 - Smooth polished and nicely
balanced, easy but elegant drinking wine -
featuring aromas and tastes of raisiny
currant, sweet plum, a hint of red cherry
and milky chocolate with a smooth silky firm
tannin finish. Blend of 77% Merlot, 22%
Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Named
for and pictured on the label, Uriah Corkrum,
grandfather of producer Shari Corkrum Derby,
who began farming the area in the 1880's and
acquired the Spring Valley land in 1910.
Tasted w/ Bill C at home. |
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| February
2006 |
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Mr Riggs |
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McLaren Vale |
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Shiraz |
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2004 |
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Feb
14, 2006 - RM 94 RP 95 RP review -
Drink 2005-2012. The blockbuster 2004 Shiraz
was aged 18 months in French oak (40% new).
It is a wine of great intensity, with an
opaque purple color as well as a gorgeous
nose of camphor, graphite, blackberries,
tar, and charcoal. Rich, super-pure fruit
cascades over the palate of this opaque
purple-colored, full-bodied,
voluptuously-textured Shiraz. Consume it
over the next 6-7 years. RM - Deep dark
purple - big nose; huge full bodied mouthful
of layers of currant and blackberry with a
moderating red raspberry/vanilla on the long
long full finish. |
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| January
2006 |
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Chateau St Jean
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| Sonoma Valley |
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Cinq Cepages (Five
Flavors) |
| Red Blend |
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2001 |
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Jan
21, 2006 -
RM 94 -
Complex, polished, elegant,
smooth, full bodied, currant flavor
with subtle vanilla, plum and
essence of mocha on the finish. |
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| November
2005 |
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Viader |
| Appellation: Nape
Valley Howell Mountain |
| Estate Red |
| Varieties: Cabernet
Sauvignon 51%, Cabernet Franc 49% |
| 2002
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| Notes: Scents
and flavors of that classic Howell Mountain
terrior sweet currant, black cherry,
raspberry and hints of plum and mocha with
a long smooth polished finish. Delicious. RM
Rating 94 |
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| July
2005 |
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Domaine
Serene |
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Evenstad
Vineyard |
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Willamette
Valley, Oregon |
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Pinot Noir |
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2001 |
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$48-$58 |
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Deep purple
colour - fragrance and taste of full rich sweet
currant fruit, raspberry, strawberry, caramel,
cola and sweet oak and spice with a long finely
integrated balanced tannic finish. Delicious. RM
93 WS 92 |
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2005
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Etude
Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
2001
$69-49 |
Delicious mouthfull
of currant and black cherry with tones of sweet
creme brulee and cotton candy and a pleasant
balanced finish. Bill at Binny's GE was right to
recommend this as one of his favorites. Yah boy!
Only a slight bit of roughness on the finish
detracts from an otherwise superb effort which will
likely soften and settle with some age. WE 95 RM 93
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| May 2005 |
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Ch. Rieussec |
| Region/Appellation: |
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Sauternes |
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$100 |
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A monumental effort,
the 2001 Rieussec boasts a light to medium gold
color in addition to a fabulous perfume of
honeysuckle, smoky oak, caramelized tropical fruits,
creme brulee, and Grand Marnier. The wine is massive
and full-bodied yet neither over the top nor heavy
because of good acidity. With intense botrytis as
well as a 70-75-second finish, this amazing
Sauternes will be its apogee between 2010-2035."
99/100 points. (Robert
Parker - Wine Advocate - Jun-2004) |
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March 2005 |
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Producer |
RP 97 RM 94 Wow.
Reminiscent of my reviews of Marquis Phillips
'9', but on steroids. No wonder since Sparky
Marquis is also the winemaker of this monstrous
wine as well. Dark, full, thick extracted fruit
- huge mouth-full of currant and blackberry
gives way to caramel and creme brulee burnt
sugar with a smoky sweet oak and vanilla finish.
See what Robert Parker says about this bomb. -
"The 2002 Shiraz Reserve tastes like a dry
vintage port. It may be too much for those with
a European palate (but then, I�m a Francophile
with a European-styled palate and I loved it).
It is flamboyant, extraordinarily rich,
full-bodied, and intense, with gobs of
blackberry and currant fruit backed up by
extravagant levels of glycerin. The oak is
largely concealed by the magnificent wealth of
fruit. This is classic Australian Shiraz at its
finest and is not duplicated anywhere else in
the world, so enjoy it for what it is. It should
drink well for a decade. 97 points, The Wine
Advocate. I bought this wine out of state upon
release before it was rated. Nice surprise when
I went to pick it up eighteen months later after
the RP rating and the price had nearly doubled. |
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Henry's Drive |
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Padthaway
Reserve
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Shiraz |
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2002
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$55-95 |
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| December 2004 |
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Tiatiarra |
| Region/Appellation: |
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Barossa |
| Vintage/Wine: |
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Heathcote Shiraz Pressings 2003 |
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$69 |
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RP
94-96 RM 94 - Very much in the same style and
flavors as the Elderton Command below but softer and
more round and therefore more approachable.
Delicious. Full forward currant blackberry plum and
a hint of burnt sugar cognac on the long balanced
sweet French oak finish. |
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| November 2004 |
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WS
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Elderton |
| Region/Appellation: |
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Barossa Valley,
Australia |
| Vintage/Wine: |
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Command Shiraz 2000 |
| Price: |
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$66 |
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WS 97
- Big and powerful, brimming with tarry, spicy
black cherry, dark plum, blackberry and chocolate
flavors. Rich and gooey like a warm flourless
chocolate cake, yet it finds a plush balance that
keeps it from veering off into heaviness. This has
grace, harmony and refinement, without losing an
ounce of power. Drink now through 2025. RM 92 -
UNCLE. I actually found this almost too much
forward-in-your-face fruit; Bam - powerful. Wow.
Intense currant, blackberry, plum with a full
richness almost tasting of cognac giving way to a
smoky tar lingering finish. I wonder what this will
be like in 15-20 years!I hope to find out. |
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| October 2004 |
Review from WIne
Advocate: |
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Quilceda Creek |
| Region/Appellation: |
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Columbia Valley,
Washington |
| Vintage/Wine: |
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2001 Cabernet
Sauvignon |
| Price: |
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$90 |
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The
dark ruby-colored 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (3,150 cases)
contains 3% Cabernet Franc. This spectacular wine explodes
from the glass with loads of flowers (mostly violets), cassis,
black cherries, blackberries, and underlying fresh herbs.
Feeling like liquid satin on the palate, it is broad,
densely-packed, and has stupendous depth. A refined effort,
its medium to full-bodied personality is crammed with
highly-detailed black fruits and loads of exquisitely ripe
tannin. In addition, the taster has the distinct feeling that
this wine is holding much of its fruit in reserve...This
blockbuster has it all. Projected maturity: 2007-2018.
Rating 98+.
Pierre-Antoine Rovani, Robert M. Parker, Jr.�s The Wine
Advocate |
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2004 |
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Producer:
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Classic wine from classic
vintages - 2000 got a WS rating of 96 - The 2003 vintage shows
great promise selectively - See WS review - "Very rich and
decadent style to this. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a
delicious finish. Flashy wine. Long and seductive. May be even
better in bottle. Score range: 92-94 (JS)" - WS 2000
review - "Gorgeous aromas of plums, blackberries and licorice,
with hints of mineral. Full-bodied, with full, silky tannins and a
long, long finish. Big and solid. Fantastic. If you love Lynch,
you won't be disappointed. Best after 2010. 35,000 cases made.
(JS)" |
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Chateau Lynch Bages |
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Region/Appellation: |
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Pauillac Bordeaux |
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Vintage:
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2000, 2003 |
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$90-110 |
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August 2004 |
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Producer:
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Comments: From
BBR |
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Chateau Montrose |
If ever there was any doubt that
the wines of St Est�phe had triumphed in 2003 then a taste of this
magnificent wine immediately put the record straight. A wonderful nose
of ripe, pure Cabernet Sauvignon with layers of spicy oak introduces a
palate that is at once intense, multi-dimensional, loaded with
minerals, black cherries, firm acidity and powerful tannins, all
singing in perfect harmony. This is definitely a contender for wine of
the vintage and possibly the best Montrose ever made, surpassing its
2000 and possibly even its legendary 1990. Drink 2012-2040. BBR Rating
19/20 |
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Wine:
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2�me Cru Class� |
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Region/Appellation: |
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St Estephe, Bordeaux |
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Vintage:
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2003 |
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Another 2003 Bordeaux |
Comments: From
BBR |
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Producer: |
This
majestic Rieussec provides further proof, if
any were needed, of the fantastic quality of
the sumptuous 2003 Sauternes. This also
restores this noble estate, owned by the
Rothschild family (from the Lafite line), to
its position behind only Ch. d�Yquem in the
Sauternes hierarchy. Tingling aromas of
pineapple, honey and lemon are replicated on
the phenomenally concentrated and powerful
palate, lifted by fresh acidity, and enhanced
by a cornucopia of flavours: dried apricots,
dates and tangerines and hints of ginger. A
monstrously impressive wine in every sense.
Drink 2010-2035 BBR Rating -
18.5/20 |
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Chateau
Rieussec |
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Wine: |
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1er Cru Class�
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Region/Appellation: |
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Sauterne
Bordeaux |
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Vintage: |
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2003 |
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July 2004 |
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Producer:
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Comments: |
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Rudd |
The 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
Grown (2,150 cases of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15%
Cabernet Franc) is spectacular. An inky/purple color
is accompanied by aromas of espresso roast, melted
fudge, blackberries, currants, and smoke. Rich, with
great intensity, tremendous purity, an opulent,
full-bodied mouthfeel, and good underlying tannin as
well as freshness, it should drink well for 12-15
years. - Robert Parker Score 95 |
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Wine:
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
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Region/Appellation: |
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Oakville Napa
Valley |
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Vintage:
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2001 |
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$65 |
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June 2004 |
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Producer:
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Comments: |
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Domaine Chevalier
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Here's a 2000 Bordeaux that provides
quality drinking and aging ability without breaking
the bank. |
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Region/Appellation: |
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Graves Bordeaux |
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Vintage:
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2000 |
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Price: |
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$40 |
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May 2004 |
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Producer:
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Comments: |
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Darioush |
Wonderful complex nose with full forward
currant fruit complemented by luscious juicy berry fruit.
Incredibly smooth, balanced and polished with nicely
integrated tannin finish.
Rating:
RM 94 |
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Wine:
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Signature Cabernet |
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Region/Appellation: |
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Napa Valley |
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Vintage: |
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2001 |
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Price: |
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$65 |
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April 2004 |
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Producer:
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Rosemount |
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Wine:
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Balmoral |
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Region/Appellation: |
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McLaren Vale
Australia |
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Vintage |
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2000 |
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Price: |
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$36 |
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Comments: |
WS 93. This is one of my perennial
favorites going back ten years. Made from grapes grown
on 50-100 year old vineyards, this McLaren Vale
classic is matured nearly two years in new American
oak prior to bottling. The richly textured fruit and
deep, velvety tannins interweave beautifully into a
long, harmonious finish. 15 years plus cellaring
potential.
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March 2004 |
Comments: |
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Producer:
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RP gave this a 98 rating. Dead Arm is known
for rich ripe full forward fruit. The 2001 vintage is
especially full and rich and fruitfilled.
RP98" ...One of the greatest
examples of this cuvee. Its dense black/purple
color is accompanied by celestial aromas of
melted licorice, graphite, blackberries, cassis
incense, anise, and toasty oak. Fabulously
concentrated. Drink 2008-2033. |
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d'Arenberg |
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Dead Arm Shiraz |
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McLaren Vale Australia |
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Vintage: |
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2001 |
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$65 |
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February 2004 |
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2000 Bordeaux - a classic collectable
vintage. WS sums it up in their review -
"The nose shows loads of plum, spice and
meat aromas, as well as hints of licorice.
It's full-bodied, with firm, yet velvety
textured tannins. It's big and rounded. If
you can't afford Las Cases, try some of
this. Some might call this a second wine,
but it comes from a plot of vineyards not
deemed worthy of L�oville Las Cases. So
it's like its own estate. Best after 2009.
20,000 cases made. (JS)" WS rating 94 -
Smart Buy |
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Leoville Las Cases |
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Clos du Marquis |
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Region/Appellation: |
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St.
Julien, Bordeaux |
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Vintage: |
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2000 |
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$30 |
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January 2004 |
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96 points Robert Parker Jr - Racheting up the
level of concentration, intensity, flamboyance
as well as structure is the 2001 Shiraz Old
Bastard. Although expensive, it is produced
from 110-year old vines, and represents one of
the great classics from Barossa. When compared
to the price of a wine such as Penfolds
Grange, it is a reasonably good bargain. The
inky purple color is accompanied by gorgeous
aromas of smoke, camphor, melted licorice,
blackberries, cherries, and flowers. Dense,
rich, and full-bodied with the wood
well-concealed beneath spectacular
concentration and extract, there is not a hard
edge to be found in this old vine Barossa
Shiraz. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2018. |
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Kaesler |
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Wine:
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Old
Bastard |
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Region/Appellation: |
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Barossa
Valley Australia |
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Vintage: |
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2001 |
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Price: |
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$109 |
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