Domaine Arlaud Charmes Chambertin 2005

Energetic, expansive, a grand cru of epic proportions. We were floored by its black raspberry flesh, its sultry rosy perfumes. Arlaud's plot sits on the top of the slope, near Latricières—a placement that gives elegant fruit with a vibrant minerality. Sensationally sultry and deep, the wine shows luscious layers of ... more

Dominus Napa Valley Red 2005

Dominus 2005 is dark red, almost deep crimson in color. The nose is dense and compact, filled with dark berries, blond tobacco, black cherries and cacao. The entry is both powerful and supple, spherical in quality. Perfectly ripe, the enveloped tannins are firm, round and elegant. Black fruit and licorice ... more

Château Talbot Saint Julien 2001

This classified growth of Saint-Julien owes its first-rate reputation to the particularly charming character of its wine. Unfailingly consistent, Talbot embodies with elegance all the complexity of its terroir. Its firm, well-rounded tannins offer a smoothness ever present over the years. Being highly concentrated, it can be left to age ... more

La Spinetta Barbaresco Valeirano 2001

Defined red. Intense perfume, articulate, yet profound scent of fruit and spices. Full development on the palate, well structured with strong tannins, yet impeccably balanced with a long, fine finish more

Château Carbonnieux Pessac Leognan 2005

Traditional methods. The quality of the soil is enhanced by fertilizing with organic vegetable and animal waste. The wine is clarified by fresh egg whites and spends 20-22 months aging in barrels. more

Torbreck The Factor 2004

Our homage to the great old vines of the Barossa Valley, this wine is composed of 100% Shiraz. Complex and concentrated, the wine is cloaked in velvet tannins that will continue to develop for another 10 years at least. The Factor is all that you would expect of a pureblood ... more

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2006

Now in it's 6th release, the 2006 Amon-Ra shows the hallmark richness of the previous vintages yet takes the aromatic expression to another level. The slower ripening experienced in our Shiraz created parcels of fruit with huge intensity and perfume without any of the hot, jammy characteristics that can become ... more

Torbreck The Factor 2005

The 2005 Factor displays the concentration & fruit purity that only the most meticulous farming can achieve. Delicate scents of wild blackberries, pipe smoke and pepper are supported by a dark core of espresso roast, black currants and coal. The palate offers tremendous texture and combines great richness with subtle ... more

Torbreck Descendant 2005

The deep red clay soils in this vineyard produce fruit which is very savory, textured and rich - somewhat like a Barossa Valley Cornas in style. The similarities end there though, as co-fermentation with Viognier gives it an extra dimension - a satin-like texture and a glorious perfume. more

Andrew Will Sheridan Vineyard 2005

Once again the softness of the middle palate as well as a new sense of depth and breeding give this wine a unique stature. While the fruit is well defined and unctuous, the wine carries a sense of softness not to be belied by its thick and almost addicting sense ... more

Domaine Courbis Saint Joseph 2005

The St-Joseph Rouge comes from various vineyard parcels across the Courbis domaine. The soils are a combination of limestone and granite. The various parcels are blended to create a wine that is ready for near term drinking upon release. This St-Joseph is aged in a combination of tanks and barrels: ... more

Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Génération XIX 2005

Pale gold yellow in colour with light green sheen - brilliant, lively and clear - a mature appearance. Mature and fresh nose. Finely expressed lemon scented honeydew, with hints of menthol, acacia then dried fruits, St George's mushrooms from meadows and iodised mineral. When opened hints of beeswax, gingerbread and ... more