75 Wine Co. The Sum 2007

The inaugural vintage of “The Sum” is a cabernet based blended red wine created by Tuck Beckstoffer who’s family is widely considered to be the most famous grape growing family in the Napa Valley. This amazingly well endowed profoundly rich red wine must be smelled and tasted to be believed. ... more

Antinori Solaia 2006

Intense ruby red color and immediate classic, fruity aromas that are in perfect harmony with the vanilla and chocolate notes from the oak. Solaia 2006 is powerful on the palate, with a tannic texture, yet remaining smooth, with a very long finish, after time in the glass. Intense aftertaste of ... more

Tolaini Valdisanti 2006

Youthful, rich dark fruit, berry and cassis aromas meld with notable French oak spice. On the palate, Valdisanti is full-bodied with deep but reserved fruit flavors framed by rich oak. The excellent balance of fruit intensity with fine tannins indicates a cellar worthy wine.  more

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards Eloge 2006

The 2006 Eloge is nearly as profound. A slightly different blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and Merlot, the wine is full-bodied, gamey, and earthy, displaying tremendous ripeness and stunning aromatics of underbrush, bay leaf, creme de cassis, mint, and almost a kitchen ... more

Rodney Strong Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Over thirty years ago Rod Strong observed that the cool, foggy nights that regularly enshrouded the winery, though crucial in the ripening process of fine pinot noir and chardonnay, were not ideal for growing cabernet sauvignon. For that, Rod would have to look north, to the Alexander Valley, where the ... more

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Ornellaia 2006

The main characteristic of Ornellaia 2006 is without a doubt its lush depth and ‘exuberance.' Here is a powerful, concentrated wine whose intensity is immediately obvious. Its complex, rich bouquet is complemented by sweet, dense-packed tannins and a lively acidity, and all of its components are in admirable harmony creating ... more

Château Léoville Las Cases Saint-Julien 2003

Dark, intense and concentrated, Château Léoville-Las Cases is a tannic and richly fruity wine that takes over 10-15 years to mature. Château Léoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Médoc. Originally the other two Léovilles, Léoville Poyferré and Léoville Barton were part of ... more

Château Cos d'Estournel St. Estephe 2005

Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2008 #28!!! more

Château Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien 2005

The 2005 vintage was characterized by an exceptional climate, particularly in the Summer. It was: Very sunny, with almost 2,000 hours of sunshine from May to September, which was 7.5% above average. Hot but not scorching and overall with colder nights. Excessively dry. Rainfall was 45% lower than the yearly ... more

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac 2005

An exceptional vintage characterised by a balance between power and finesse. A sappy and silky texture, subtil and fresh red fruits aromas give to this wine a great ageing potential. more

Chateau Leoville Barton St. Julien 2006

The soil of St Julien is ideal for vines, due to its geographic situation and its climate; every element is present to produce wines of exceptional quality and elegance. more

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac 2006

A genuine, rich and well balanced Pauillac, of good definition that can be qualified as classic. An unctuous, elegant and well crafted wine. more