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Chateau Roc de Candale (Chateau de Candale) Saint-Emilion Grand Cru [Merlot] 2005 (Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France)
Chateau Roc De Candale (Chateau de Candale) Saint-Emilion Grand Cru [Merlot] 2005 (Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France)
Retail Price: $40.00

90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Château Roc de Candale is a lively and concentrated wine offering lush aromas of cherry and vanillin oak, a layered mouthfeel, good tannic structure and a long, well balanced finish. Comprised of a blend of lots not used in Château de Candale, Roc de Candale was treated to the same vinification protocol. Individual lots were cold soaked in oak tanks for five days at 7 °C, with periodic pump overs and light punches to cap. The wine was fermented separately by lot and grape variety in thermo-regulated oak tanks for up to 45 days. Secondary (malolactic) fermentation took place, sur lie in barrel. The wine was barreled down separately by lot and varietal to preserve the integrity of the individual components for the final blend.
Plumpjack Merlot 2008 (Napa Valley, California)
Plumpjack Merlot 2008 (Napa Valley, California)
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The 2007 Napa Valley Merlot is a wonderful snapshot of a legendary vintage. Classic aromas of ripe plums, black cherry, ripe currants and chocolate jump form the glass. Rich, vibrant flavors of blackberry, soy, dark chocolate and vanilla coat the palate. The wine is a true pleasure to drink now but will reward cellaring of five to six years if you can keep your hands off it!

92 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate ('07 vintage)
San Francisco Chronicle's Top 100 Wines of 2009 ('07 vintage)
Cade (Plumpjack) Napa Cuvee [Cabernet Sauvignon] 2007 (Napa Valley, California) - Wine Spectator [92 pts] - Robert Parker [91-93]
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92 Points - Wine Spectator Magazine:
"Intense and focused on a rich core of black cherry, currant, plum and cedary oak flavors. Full-bodied and expansive, yet retains a tight focus and a measure of restraint. The flavors pour through on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 4,329 cases made." –JL (Web 2010)

 
Maloy O'Neill "Fremere" [Bordeaux Blend] 2005 (Paso Robles, California)
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Our Bordeaux-style wine is named after the Fremere family (actually spelled Pfremmer or Pfrimmer), Maureen's maternal great grandmother's family line who immigrated to America from Alsace France in the early 1700s. Later as a pioneer family they came west via the Oregon Trail and settled in Idaho and raised livestock, fowl, nuts and even possibly grapes on their family farm for generations. The bigness of the Cab comes through in this wine with dark stone fruit flavors, currant, espresso and the mouth feel of a Cab. The upfront entry gives way to nuances of cigar box, truffles, cinnamon and cloves.
Newton Red Label Claret Blend 2007 (Napa Valley, California) - Wine Enthusiast [93]
Newton Red Label Claret Blend 2007 (Napa Valley, California) - Wine Enthusiast [93]
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93 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"This is a very fine wine, Merlot-based with a splash of Syrah, ... It shows rich, complex flavors of black and red currants, licorice, cola and sandalwood, in an elegantly silky structure that’s light and refined."

 
Beringer "Alluvium" Red [Bordeaux Blend] Knights Valley 2007 (Sonoma County, California)
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"Blending the Alluvium is as rewarding as it is challenging, with a
commitment to create an expression of the best red Bordeaux varietals
with each vintage. The proprietary Alluvium name pays homage to the
alluvial soils of Knights Valley, a vineyard that Beringer has a rich
history with, and one that consistently rewards me with wonderful fruit
to work with. The 2007 Alluvium is ripe with cassis and cedar aromas,
along with hints of cardamom and cocoa. Flavors of sun-ripened cherries,
vanilla bean and a lip-smacking blackberry finish make this an
instantly enthralling wine." - Laurie Hook, Beringer Vineyards Winemaker
Justin Vineyards "Savant" Proprietary Red 2007 (Paso Robles, California) - Wine Enthusiast [91 pts]
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91 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine:
"This blend of Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and a drop of Malbec, presumably for color and body, represents a big step forward for Justin. It has the structure and impressive dryness of a fine wine, with pure, deep flavors of black currants and cedar. Delicious and elegant, it should hold in the bottle for 3–5 years." - S.H. (3/1/2010)

Best of Class, Gold Medal - Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
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Avignonesi "Desiderio" [Merlot] Cortona D.O.C. 2006 (Cortona, Tuscany, Italy) - Wine Enthusiast ["Cellar Selection" 93 pts] - Wine Spectator [91 pts]
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Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 93 Points & "Cellar Selection":
"Sweet spice aromas of cinnamon and vanilla come at the heels of bright berry fruit and cherries. This is a plush, modern Merlot (with 15% Cabernet Sauvignon for extra texture and dimension) that offers well-integrated layers of fruit and oak spice. The mouthfeel is round, soft and long-lasting."  - M.L.  (3/1/2010)

 
Chateau Reignac Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2003 (Bordeaux Superieur, France)
Chateau Reignac Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2003 (Bordeaux Superieur, France) - Robert Parker [89] - Stephen Tanzer [89]
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 89 Points (April 2006):
"Reignac is the poster child for a modern-styled, “better than its pedigree” Bordeaux Superieur. The wine’s high quality is a testament to the exceptional commitment demonstrated by proprietor Yves Vatelot. This large (125 acres) hillside vineyard, planted in gravelly/clay soils, is composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields are often lower than many classified growths’.

The elegant, spicy 2003 Reignac reveals sweet cassis fruit, notions of smoke and herbs, supple tannin, and low acidity. While this sexy, seductive 2003 may not possess the extra level of concentration found in such top vintages as 2000 or 2001, it offers beautiful fruit as well as equilibrium. Enjoy it now and over the next 7-8 years." -Robert Parker, April 2006

 
Chateau Reignac Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2003 (Bordeaux Superieur, France)
Chateau Reignac Bordeaux Superieur Rouge 2003 (Bordeaux Superieur, France) [375ml HALF-BOTTLE] - Robert Parker [89] - Stephen Tanzer [89]
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 89 Points (April 2006):
"Reignac is the poster child for a modern-styled, “better than its pedigree” Bordeaux Superieur. The wine’s high quality is a testament to the exceptional commitment demonstrated by proprietor Yves Vatelot. This large (125 acres) hillside vineyard, planted in gravelly/clay soils, is composed of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon. Yields are often lower than many classified growths’.

The elegant, spicy 2003 Reignac reveals sweet cassis fruit, notions of smoke and herbs, supple tannin, and low acidity. While this sexy, seductive 2003 may not possess the extra level of concentration found in such top vintages as 2000 or 2001, it offers beautiful fruit as well as equilibrium. Enjoy it now and over the next 7-8 years." -Robert Parker, April 2006