Torbreck Les Amis 2005

Sourced from the devigorated soils of western Seppeltsfield, Les Amis is a testament to what only the most fastidious farming can achievepurity, intensity and finesse. Possessing a dense, saturated ruby/purple hue the 2005 Les Amis flaunts the concentration, poise and panache of which only the greatest terroirs are gifted. Delicate ... more

Clos Martinet Martinet Bru 2005

Aged in oak, the Martinet Bru has an abundant nose, showing fruity aromas of plum, cassis, and some dark berries together with toast, black pepper, oak and an overlying herbaceous note. Medium bodied, slightly 'rustic' in style, the wine combines fruitiness with muscular, well-integrated tannins. more

Teusner Avatar 2003

Nose of freshly crushed leafy raspberry and blackberry, with hints of warm spice and earthy complexity and very subtle oak. The palate has juicy ripe fruit, great depth and length wrapped in fine soft tannins and closing with a savoury finish. more

Torbreck Les Amis 2004

The 2004 Les Amis is a direct and distinctive reflection of the 2004 Vintage – flamboyant, rich and elegant. The nose flows from lavender, violets, black cherries and squashed raspberries to liquorice and spice. The overtly opulent palate is silky smooth, persistent and spicy, with a hint of refreshing, juicy ... more

Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Châteauneuf du Pape 2005

A gutsy, structured style, with lots of fig, black currant, braised chestnut, bittersweet cocoa and espresso notes carried by robust but ripe tannins. The finish is long and smoky. Best from 2008 through 2022. more

Domaine Saint Damien Gigondas La Louisiane 2004

The finest cuvee here is the 2004 Gigondas La Louisiane. Dense ruby/purple with an extraordinary nose of rich kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice, pepper, seaweed, and spice, this wine is made from very old vines of 100% Grenache. It is full-bodied, opulent, and a terrific Gigondas. Drink it over the ... more

Domaine Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape A la Gloire de mon Grand-Père 2001

The 100% Grenache 2001 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Grenache a la Gloire de Mon Grandpere is precocious and easy to drink. Despite a light to medium ruby color, it packs a punch, revealing far more flavor authority than the light color suggests. Medium to full-bodied, with loads of sexy kirsch ... more

Domaine de la Côte de l'Ange Châteauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes 2005

The 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Vieilles Vignes is a dense but backward, broad, and tannic effort. Certainly it has more weight and is seriously endowed compared to its sibling, but it needs some time in the bottle. It is an impressive, structured, masculine style of Chateauneuf du Pape that ... more

Domaine Boisson Cairanne L'Exigence Rouge 2006

Deep and intense garnet red color. A complex combination of very ripe red and black fruit on the nose, enhanced by roasted and peppery notes. A distinguished taste, rich and powerful, marked by silky tannins. A long finish, characterised by aftertastes of ripe fruit and toasted flavors. Excellent accompaniment for ... more

Bodegas Borsao Monte Oton Garnacha 2008

The 2008 Monte Oton is more expressive aromatically. Spicy and vibrant on the palate and with a bit more depth and structure, this crowd-pleaser should also drink well for at least another 3-4 years., Round and juicy, showing rich, ripe cherry and raspberry fruit, with sweet vanilla accents, light tannins ... more

Domaine Charvin Chateauneuf du Pape 2004

Laurent Charvin, the young, dedicated proprietor, made an elegant, finesse-styled 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape from a blend of 82% Grenache, 8% Syrah, and the rest equal parts Mourvedre and Vaccarese. Medium to dark ruby with an elegant nose of sweet raspberries, flowers, and cherries, the wine is medium-bodied but has ... more

Jaffurs Grenache 2005

The 2005 Grenache, Santa Barbara County. A gripping medium-dark wine with plum -cola-strawberry nose, flavors of spice, a complex, high-tannin mouth feel, and a lingering finish. Made with fruit from the Thompson and Stolpman Vineyards. An extremely low yield again in 2005 gives the wine power. New Tablas Creek and ... more