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Item RD974

Nebbiolo: AG, Wine Advocate 94 pts "The estate’s 2004 Barolo Bricco Fiasco is made in a slightly sweeter, but more linear, style than the Margheria. It reveals a concentrated expression of the hallmark qualities of this Castiglione Falletto vineyard in its perfumed aromatics, ripe red cherries, menthol and baking spices. With air the wine turns more muscular as it gains volume and depth in the glass. This is a beautiful and refined Bricco Fiasco from proprietor Luigi Scavino."

Piedmont ,  Italy
Barolo
Azelia
Nebbiolo

Item SPK136

Chardonnay: A similar selection of grand cru grapes as the 1998 Blanc de Blancs, however the NV is a blend of two separate vintages.

Champagne ,  France
Billecart-Salmon
Chardonnay

Item SPK125

Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir: The Brut Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, and Pinot Noir vinfied as white wine with a small percentage of Pinot Noir vinfied as red wine. A pale pink color with a delicate bouquet of red fruits and long, fresh finish, the NV Rosé is considered one of the premier rosé Champagnes produced.

Champagne ,  France
Billecart-Salmon
Chardonnay

Item WH448

Chardonnay: Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 90-93 points "Superripe aromas of peach, pear and honey, with a suggestion of fruit preserves. Very rich and ripe, with peach and licorice flavors supported by minerals and gingery spice. Like a blend of the Chenevottes and Champs Gains, and this, too, boasts excellent fruit intensity."

Burgundy ,  France
Chassagne-Montrachet
Colin-Morey
Chardonnay

Item WH449

Chardonnay: Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 93-95 points "Reduced on the nose following the recent end of the malolactic fermentation. Rich, broad, ripe and airy, with tactile, vibrant flavors of citrus fruits, powdered stone and white flowers. A powerful, classic young white Burgundy with terrific energy and force. The long, rising finish offers a saline nuance and ineffable complexity. Two-thirds of these vines are 60 years old, the rest about 25."

Burgundy ,  France
Chassagne-Montrachet
Colin-Morey
Chardonnay

Item WH456

Chardonnay: The one acre parcel from which this wine is conceived is a steep, wind exposed north facing slope planted in a sandy loam soil by te Hagen and Pepe families. 2,760 bottles produced. "Aromas of lemon drops, white flowers and minerals are followed by lemon rind and gardenia flavors in the mouth. Saline-like and gripping structure."

California ,  USA
Santa Rita
Diatom
Chardonnay

Item RD1045

Pinot Noir: This small Grand Cru holding spreads just .70 hectares.

Burgundy ,  France
Corton
Dubreuil-Fontaine
Pinot Noir

Item RD386

Sangiovese: WA 96 points "Manetti-s 2004 Flaccianello della Pieve (100% Sangiovese aged in 100% new oak) is simply stunning. Fresh and vibrant, it offers compelling aromatics and endless layers of fruit that develop in the glass, with superb length on the palate and gorgeous overall balance. Although it is still holding back much today, make no mistake about it, Flaccianello is one of Italy-s blue-chip wines and the 2004 is a profound vintage for this wine."

Tuscany ,  Italy
Chianti Classico
Fontodi
Sangiovese

Item RD1135

Pinot Noir: ST, International Wine Cellar 91-93 pts "Sappy aromas of wild blueberry, blackberry and spices. Pure primary crushed dark berries in the mouth, with a violet note and a whiff of black pepper sharpening the flavors. The resounding, impressively long finish shows a rather muscular peppery quality and a flavor of licorice."

Burgundy ,  France
Bonnes Mares
Groffier, R.
Pinot Noir

Item RD348

Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara:

Veneto ,  Italy
Valpolicella
Quintarelli
Corvina

Item SPK161

Xarello, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Macabeo, and Parellada: Jay Miller, WA 91 pts "These are two of the better Cavas in my comprehensive Spanish tasting as well as two of the better values. The 2003 Gran Reserva de la Finca spent 36 months on its lees. It includes a majority of Xarello as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Macabeo, and Parellada. It reveals more aromatic complexity, an elegant, crisp palate feel, dry flavors, and excellent length. It too is an excellent value in sparkling wine."

Cataluna ,  Spain
Raventos
Chardonnay

Item WH504

Chardonnay: BH 93 pts "This is riper still but still remains fresh and aromatically intriguing with its layered and highly complex yellow orchard fruit and spice nose that complements perfectly the rich, full and beautifully concentrated medium weight flavors brimming with dry extract and an explosive, indeed palate staining finish that goes on and on. This is very firmly built and is quite masculine in style though I note that it is by no means an inelegant wine. Sweet spot outstandng!"

Burgundy ,  France
Puligny-Montrachet
Sauzet
Chardonnay

Item RD981

Nebbiolo: AG, Wine Advocate 92 pts "The 2004 Barolo Bricco Ambrogio is the most forward of these 2004 Barolos. Made in a fruit-driven style, this plump, juicy wine is packed with sweet dark fruit. White pepper, truffles, plums and prunes develop with air, but this wine is ultimately more about immediacy than complexity. Still, it offers much pleasure."

Piedmont ,  Italy
Barolo
Scavino
Nebbiolo

Item RD982

Nebbiolo: AG, Wine Advocate 94 pts "Scavino's 2004 Barolo Carobric comes across as classic in its expression of violets, black cherries, minerals and sweet toasted oak. It too offers gorgeous inner sweetness to its fruit, but it is more focused and less concentrated than the other 2004 Barolos. This is a beautifully proportioned, vibrant Barolo that is sure to find many admirers."

Piedmont ,  Italy
Barolo
Scavino
Nebbiolo

Item RD1015

Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre: Robet Parker, Wine Advocate 93 points "The outstanding 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Barberini (a blend of 40% Grenache, 40% Syrah, and 20% Mourvedre aged 24 months in 40% small barrels and 60% neutral wood foudres) boasts an inky/ruby/purple color in addition to a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, melted licorice, graphite, smoke, and truffles. Full-bodied, lush, and expansively flavored, with tremendous purity as well as density, this brilliant 2001 is already starting to strut its stuff."

Rhône ,  France
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Solitude
Grenache

Item RD852

Grenache, Mouvedre, Syrah: "full-bodied, peppery wine that oozes the character of Provence with its notes of lavender, herbes de Provence, and sweet black cherries and raspberries. Some licorice, saddle leather, and salty sea breeze notes also make it into the character of this full-bodied, concentrated wine which is silky enough to be drunk now or cellared for 10-12 years." RP