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Canadian Cabernet Franc

I have been drinking Canadian wine for decades and it has been getting better over the years. But I have never reviewed a Canadian wine until now. You…

Fox Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Tasting Note: Medium dark red; aromas of ripe cassis, black cherry and plum, with a hint of leather; dry, full bodied, with ripe black cherry, blueberry, chocolate and…

2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir Carneros

About This Wine: The 2005 Robert Mondavi Winery Pinot Noir is a lovely floral wine with a kick of refreshing acidity. Ripe, well-integrated tannins merge with flavors of…

Glen Carlou Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Glen Carlou is a South African winery, established in 1985. The Company was situated in the heart of South Africa’s scenic Paarl Valley. The warm, dry summers and…

2007 Hendry Ranch Rose

The Hendry Ranch Napa Valley 2007 Rose is a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Zinfandel and Primitivo. This rose had a long, cool fermentation in…

Sparkling wine Nicolino – Illuminati Italy

CLASSIFICATION: Sparkling wine Nicolino ORIGIN: The vineyards are in the common one of Controguerra to approximately 280 meters s.l.m. SUBSOIL COMPOSITION: Land of medium paste tending to the…

Italian white wine – Costalupo Illuminati

CATEGORY: V.Q.P.R.D. Controguerra Bianco Doc Costalupo. ORIGIN: The vineyards are in the commune of Controguerra at 270 metres a.s.l. GRAPE VARIETALS: Trebbiano 65%, Passerina 15%, Riesling 10% and…

Leonetti 2005 RESERVE Walla Walla Valley

Winemaker Notes The goal with Leonetti Reserve is simple—produce the finest wine our Walla Walla Valley vineyards are capable of producing regardless of varietal, creating a wine whose…

2005 Hartford Court Chardonnay

2005 Hartford Court Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyards, Russian River Valley Tasting Notes Complex aromas and flavors of white peach, citrus blossom, Asian pear and candied lemon give way…

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus 1998

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus, sometimes Chateau Lafleur-Petrus, is a Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol. The 13.5 hectares vineyard area is planted with 80% to 20% Merlot and Cabernet…

Pelton House Cabernet Sauvignon Knights Valley 2004

This Knights Valley Cab is one of the few wines out on the market from the under appreciated appellation of Knights Valley California. Pelton House refers to the…

Santa Digna Cabernet Sauvignon Rose

Description Cabernet Sauvignon is the emperor of the red varieties, originally from Bordeaux, it is cultivated in Upper and Central Penedes vineyards as well as in Conca de…

Villa Antinori 2001 – Italian wine

Villa Antinori – Italian Red from Tuscany Taste: Deep ruby-red in colour with hints of berries and wood. Complex and elegant with tannins yet balanced and soft, rich…

Cain Five 2004 – Napa Valley

2004 is a classic Cain Five – in the mold of the 1991 and 1994 vintages, but more refined. As with all vintages, the 2004 is all about…

Clos du Bois Marlstone 2003

Bordeaux Red Blends Sonoma County, Alexander Valley, California Originally, Marlstone was a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Other Bordeaux varieties — Malbec, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc…

Opus One 1993

Opus One 1993, in which Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA has a 50% interest, has beеn produced since 1979 in partnership with the Robert Mondavi Winery. It is…

Chateau Pavie St. Emilion 2002

Chateau Pavie St. Emilion 2002 is a different style than Cheval Blanc, but a thrilling, awesome display of the power of St Emilion from a different exposition and…

Daylis de Roc de Calon Montagne St-Emilion 2005

Daylis de Roc de Calon Montagne St-Emilion 2005 is a wonderful entry level Bordeaux from the Montagne Saint Emilion region; a good area for value and quality. It…

Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Flora Springs Cabernet Sauvignon 20th Anniversary Reserve 1997 is a high class Californian red wine. Wine Spectator classify this wine as: “Amazingly exotic aromatic spices and lots of…

Korbel Chardonnay Champagne

Korbel’s Chardonnay Champagne combines the richness and complexity of Chardonnay wine with the fun and lively personality of champagne. Made from fine California Chardonnay grapes, Korbel Chardonnay Champagne…