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Appearance: Persistent mousse, with fine bubbles rising slowly. Pale salmon pink in color, with a shade of gold. Aroma: A nose of red fruits and fresh pear. Taste: Delicate fruit on palate, elegant, and showing great finesse. International Wine Cellar rating: 92.

Swanson Vineyards Oakville Merlot Napa Valley 1.5L 2005 Swanson Vineyards Oakville Merlot Napa Valley 1.5L 2005 Swanson Vineyards Oakville Merlot Napa Valley 1.5L The heart and soul of our storied 100-acre Oakville Cross Road vineyard, Swanson Merlot established itself 20 vintages back and continues to set the standard of balance and consistency among all Napa and Sonoma Merlots. As complex and delicately layered as most Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignons, while delighting both new and discriminating palates with its trademark drink-ability, Merlot is who we are and what we do. We are Oakvilles largest producer of estate-grown Merlot, aptly and quite frequently described as the Cab-lover's Merlot". Winemaker notes:The 2005 Swanson Merlot is a definite cross between classic Napa Merlot and quintessential Right-Bank Bordeaux. Ripe cassis and elegant black cherry on the nose, with a hint of spice and plum. The tannins are very ripe and firm. Sweet, toasty oak, overlaid with pure raspberry extract and black cherry

This wine is from Spain. Deep ruby. Smoky red berry aromas offer striking precision and lift; floral and mineral qualities appear with air, adding a seductive character. Racy and bright in the mouth, displaying an impressive array of concentrated red fruit flavors, with gentle tannins contributing shape. Finishes with impressive cut and persistence. Very suave stuff. Stephen Tanzer Rated 93 Points! Robert Parkers Wine Advocate: 94 pointsWine Spectator: 90 points TEMPRANILLO Wine SPANISH STILL WINE

Dark violet, reflections are black and bright. robe is thick and generous. flavors are of juicy, slightly sun-baked black fruit. aromas range from mocha to toast, characteristic of these rich and powerful wines. mouth is opulent with smooth, firm, tannins, still young and full of promise. A persistent and long finish, sign of a beautiful vintage. aromatic range will unveil itself within next five years, but we will have to wait a decade to find out fully. Let us be patient. Wine Spectator rating: 91.

Louis Roederer Cristal, first Prestige Cuvee, was created in 1876 for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. One hundred and thirty-four years later, it remains faithful to its origin, inspired by elegance, purity, and precision. It is a blue sky, without any clouds, says Cellar Master Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon. Cristal 2004 – a highly seductive vintage reminiscent of classic 1988 – has a slender, almost living freshness. Highly contemporary in its harmony and immediate seductiveness, it nevertheless remains first and foremost a great classic of northern Champagne, combining freshness, energy and an almost chalky mineral quality. Cristal hallmarks are evident: purity, precision and unique harmony of flavors associated with subtle power of our historic vines, located on finest Champagne Grand Cru terroirs. Brilliant yellow color displaying light amber nuances, combined with an ultra-fine, persistent, soft effervescence. There's an intense, highly expressive bouquet on first nose! aromatic Wine Spec

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon (includes Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Merlot in the blend) spent 20 months in barrels prior to bottling. Dark ruby/purple with a restrained but sweet nose of black currants, plums, damp earth, licorice, and white chocolate, it is an elegant, medium-bodied, opulent effort with sweet tannin and a long finish. This is a strong vintage for Formans Cabernet, and it should age nicely for 15 or more years.-91 Points Robert Parker Wine AdvocateGood bright ruby-red. Aromas of blackberry, blueberry, licorice and aromatic spices. Richer and seemingly riper than the young 2005, but with lovely definition to the flavors of redcurrant and sour cherry. This features a lusher, softer, sweeter middle followed by chewier and more obvious tannins that showed a firmer edge with aeration.-92 Points - Stephen Tanzer - International Wine Cellar CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Houses first Grand Brut - wine that firmly established its fine reputation - dates back to middle of 19th century. This Champagne combines great wines of Cote des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Marne Valley, and is a blend of 20 % Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier. Lovely aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, spice and yeaSaint fine, persistent mousse has a very fresh aroma and is lively and golden. This is a creamy, round, rich, balanced champagne with flavors of fresh apples and lemons and a lingering finish. Wine Spectator rating: 90.

Champagne produced today by Veuve Clicquot still lives up to high standards set by Madame Clicquot, a young widow (veuve in French) who took over her late husbands estate at beginning of 19th century. It was Madame Clicquot who developed important riddling procedure for Champagne--a way to remove dead yeast cells from bottles. Wine & Spirits rating: 90.

This wine is from Spain. Wine Advocate: 93 Points!!A worthy successor to the superb 2004, the 2005 Astrales is 100% Tinto Fino sourced from vines ranging in age from 30-85 years. The grapes were fermented with native yeasts and the wine was aged for 18 months in French and American oak, 30% new. Purple-colored, it exhibits an enticing perfume of toasty oak, pencil lead, mineral, blackberry, and licorice. Smooth-textured, layered, and intensely flavored, the wine is currently tightly wound but very well-balanced. It will need a minimum of 5-7 years to reveal its full potential. This lengthy effort will well reward those with patience (and youth) by providing pleasure through 2030. TEMPRANILLO Wine SPANISH STILL WINE

Pianrosso vineyard is at an altitude between 1, 148 and 1, 574 feet above sea level. This single vineyard, old vines bottling is what Ciacci's outstanding reputation was built upon. Aged for more than 36 months in 20 to 62 hectoliter Slavonian oak barrels, followed by a minimum of eight months of bottle refinement. A truly great value for a single vineyard Brunello. Wine Enthusiast rating: 91.

The fruit-forward 2005 Syrah Lauterbach is 100% Syrah with a dark ruby/purple color, beautiful density and ripeness, and sweet tannins in a velvety, up-front style. Some black raspberry as well as hints of lard and espresso roast are intermingled wit... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Syrah wine from California in USA. 2005 Pax Cellars Syrah Lauterbach Hill 1500ml

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The Wine Advocate rating: 94. Pure ripe red fruit aromas with layers of earth and spice. Broad palate with plum fruit and hints of dried herb that lead to a finish with perfectly balanced tannin. About Vineyards On land that has supported vines since 1880s, our vineyard was third property planted to Cabernet Sauvignon in what became Stags Leap District, and fruit from this property helped establish area's reputation in 1970s. SOLO is produced entirely from grapes grown in this vineyard, which stretches across rocky terraces and gentle slopes between Silverado Trail and Napa River. It displays all ripe and complex fruit, supple texture, and solid structure that helped define District, most distinctive Cabernet-growing region in Napa Valley. Crafted entirely from grapes grown on Silverado's Stags Leap Vineyard surrounding winery, SOLO has one driving philosophy: location. One of first three vineyards planted to Cabernet in appellation, Silverado's Stags Leap vineyard helped establish rep

denomination Special Cuvee was created in 1911. idea came from William Folks, then partner of illustrious London House of Mentzendorff. This great wine lover felt it was an insult to simply call this great wine non vintage. suggestion of naming it Special Cuvee was immediately approved by Monsieur Bollinger. A blend par excellence, Special Cuvee is purest expression of Bollinger style; of its craftsmanship and its singular conception of what a champagne should be. It is, therefore, on this wine that House of Bollinger shows how it is different from other Champagne Houses, asserts its qualitative policy and by which it asks to be judged. International Wine Cellar rating: 90.

This wine is from United States, Washington region. Wine WASHINGTON STATE

Dark-ruby red, very concentrated, with hints of purple, which show great vitality of this vintage. Evolved and austere, with beautiful aromas of wild ripe red berries, leather and spices. Powerful, big, round, yet extremely elegant. Great balance, and velvety sweet tannins. Silky and very persistent in finish. Wonderful aging potential. The Wine Advocate rating: 93.

1997 Alexander Valley is a wine of great intensity and balance. It has a dark garnet color and a rich nose of blackberry jam, licorice, sandalwood and ginger. It has a juicy, full attack with loads of berry character, excellent body and a long, rich, fruity finish. It will improve for 15 years given proper cellaring.

This wine is from United States, California region. CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine CA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

International Wine Cellar rating: 94. Deep purple color with black reflections nose literally explodes on notes of great complexity combining morello cherry and macerated prune, oriental spices, sandalwood, incense, leather, cedar, peppermint, violet, blond tobacco with honey. fruit is so opulent that richness in nose is answered by opulence in mouth, structured by sumptuous tannins allied to sovereign freshness. wine has imperious presence and is already glistening. Velvety and suave, length lingers forever. vintage is wholly contained in this Palmer that epitomizes Palmer at its best: breed, balance and elegance. Conceivable peak: 2015-2050.

James Suckling rating: 98. Extremely dark and concentrated. Open, very persistent and clean with wonderful aromas of blackberries, raspberries, coffee, spices and vanilla. Rich, powerful, extremely concentrated yet elegant and velvety. silky and ripe tannins make it particularly smooth to palate. Loads of plum, dark cherry and licorice and a very very long finish. A wine that will keep and further improve for many years.

Color: Dark, deep, vibrant red color. Nose: Aromas of raspberry, cherry, cedar, spice, caramelized brown sugar, and sweet oak accented by a hint of white pepper. Palate: Dark cherry and raspberry flavors mingle with rich, compelling layers of blueberry, cedar and molasses. Smooth entry followed by a full mid-palate with integrated nuances of fruit and oak leading to a long finish with balanced resolved tannins. Connoisseurs' Guide rating: 90.

This wine is from Italy, Campania region. Wine CAMPANIA

style of our red wine is classic, with a neat expression of our terroir of Gnzian gravels, which give wine some unique smoky notes. We look for elegance and structure, freshness and complexity, balance and richness. majority of Cabernet Sauvignon grown in our vineyard, harvested at full maturity and vinified in softest way to only extract silkiest tannins, unveils after a few years all its potential, which we can then enjoy during long years. other varietals grown on estate, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, add to Cabernet Sauvignon their own flavors and take part in typical harmony of our Cru Classe de Graves. Wine Enthusiast rating: 90.

In this vintage, which is now benchmark, Chateau Lebergorce is marked by aromas of black fruit, light toasted notes and a rich palate with weight. tannins are very present and fruitiness is particularly expressed. An untamed style that is not without a certain charm. A vin de garde (for keeping) par excellence. Reaches its prime between 2020 and 2025. Wine Spectator rating: 90.

2010: This tiny estate was in the qualitative doldrums for decades, but it has been resurrected by Christian Moueix and his son, Edmond, over the last few years and the 2010 ranks alongside the brilliant 2009. Two-thirds of this vineyard is planted o... Robert Parker's Wine Advocate. A Bordeaux Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 2010 Belair-Monange St. Emilion 1500ml

This wine is from Italy, Sicily region. Wine SICILY

This Grand Cru Classe red wine is a delicious full flavored wine with excellent structure. It has a dark ruby/purple color and reveals black cherry, cassis, and spice characteristics. This wine is fleshy, savory, elegant with concentrated tannins, and long on palate. A judicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot enables them to improve with age. It is excellent with beef, lamb, grilled veal, game such as pheasant, and poultry such as grilled turkey. The Wine Advocate rating: 88.

Altesino Brunello is a brilliant ruby red colour, tending towards garnet red with age. Its bouquet is intense, pure, pleasant and refined, reminiscent of sweet violet, tobacco, chocolate and pleasant hints of wild berries and vanilla. Its flavour fully confirms above in a well-balanced, full-bodied wine with good tannins and a solid structure. James Suckling rating: 91.

Characteristics of fruit, minerality and crispness. harmony on palate reveals class of its soil.

This wine is from Italy, Campania region. Wine CAMPANIA

1996 vintage of this wine was ranked #8 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1999 Color: Dense, deep, almost black nose is still closed: black fruits, spices, chocolate. Complex palate, long, rich, powerful, cherry, cocoa, licorice, tobacco brown, prune This is a very big wine, full and very structured, with nice length, tannins are very robust, with great aging potential. International Wine Cellar rating: 93.

Wine & Spirits rating: 94. 2006 Ladera Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon is as deep and dark in color as it is in aroma and flavors. nose on this wine is floral and smoky with rich blackberry aromas. entry is elegant and soft with flavors of dark cherries, blueberry, cocoa, and spiced plum. palate is layered with well structured tannins which lead to a long and complex finish of dark currant.

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. With the release of the 1974 Insignia in the spring of 1978, Joseph Phelps Vineyards became the first California winery to produce a blend of the traditional Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot grape varieties of Bordeaux under a proprietary label. Considered innovative at the time, the Insignia name was selected to represent the finest available production in each vintage year, and became the first proprietary wine of California to place blending above either varietal or vineyard designation as a determinant of quality. It would not be followed until a decade later by the second such wine, Opus One, and Insignia has remained the benchmark of this category for over a quarter century.Insignia is an opulent wine of concentration, complexity and structure, with a superb balance of finely tuned acidity and dense, velvety tannins. Cassis, liquorice and spice are abundant on the palate, with notes of eucalyptus and earth. The finish is sweet, elegant and extended. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine CALIFORNIA STILL WINE

Plush aromas of cassis, black cherry, perfume and vanilla are interwoven with tobacco, cedar and cocoa. On palate wine is dense and concentrated with a finish that is long and complex. Wine Spectator rating: 93.

Our Zinfandel has a garnet color and a lovely nose of fresh raspberries andblack pepper. This medium-bodied wine has excellent fruit flavors with atouch of vanilla from the oak that rounds out the finish.Enjoy this Zinfandel with barbeque fare, hearty pastas, aged cheesesand beef or pork dishes.Our family winery, established in 1943, has been committed to creating finewines for three generations. We harvest grapes at their peak of ripeness fromprime California vineyards, creating wines with fully developed flavors.Quality & Heritage - Family Owned & Operated for 67 Years2800 Main StreetP.O. Box 191St. Helena, CA 94574T: 707.967.2200 ~ F: 707.967.2291www.ckmondavi.comcomments@ckmondavi.comAppellation: CaliforniaVarietals: 93% Zinfandel, 7% Petite SirahAlcohol: 13.9%pH: 3.68TA: 0.61g/100mlRS: 0.35g/100mlAvailable in 750ml (Twist-Off capsule) & 1.5L