Samsara Melville Vineyard Syrah 2007

2007 is already being heralded as one of the vintages of the decade. Here on California’s Central Coast, the quality of the grapes and the resulting wines are “simply stellar”. Cold winter months kept the vines in dormancy later than normal, delaying budbreak and flowering for a few weeks. Dry, ... more

Domaine Coteau Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2006

Great depth of color with dark, aromatic spice. Very complex flavors with good balance. This 100 percent estate-grown Oregon Pinot Noir will continue to improve in the bottle over the next two to six years. more

Radio-Coteau La Neblina Pinot Noir 2007

With crystalline focus, the nose showcases black cherry, rose bush, shitake mushroom, soy sauce, white pepper and river rock aromas. Wet earth and cocoa powder show up on the midpalate, while pure black cherry and rose petal aromatics keep things focused. The finish is well defined, with silky tannins buffering ... more

Radio-Coteau Timbervine Syrah 2007

The spiciness of this cool vintage is expressed in the nose, with lots of white pepper, black olive, grilled meat, candied violet, maple syrup, blackberry and black plum aromas. Graphite, clove, cured meat and cocoa flavors are presented with good thrust and focus on the textural midpalate. The finish lingers ... more

Radio-Coteau Von Weidlich Zinfandel 2007

Piercing berry, briar, potpourri, mocha and white pepper aromas jump from the bright bouquet. A balanced and weighty midpalate previews the same balance and textural ripeness on the lengthy finish. Old–vine Zinfandel character dominates here, but with uncommon elegance. Will drink through at least 2014. more

Venge Vineyards Muhlner Steps Syrah 2006

This eclectic red begins with an incredible blackberry jam like hue. It is almost impossible to get a deep visual into the glass. The nose greets with an exciting array of bright black stone fruit, plums and dried berries wrapped with warmth of oak, light char and a touch of ... more

Enotria Dolcetto 2007

Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

The 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the full aromatic ripeness of this exemplary vintage. It is full bodied and yet refined, and consistent in its color, aroma, palate and finish. It has a dark garnet color and a nose of black cherry, clove, cinnamon, lavender and licorice. It ... more

Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero 2005

This wine was made from truly top-quality grapes of excellent ripeness, which is demonstrated from the beginning to the end of the tasting. The wine displays an intense colour with a bluish rim and a cherry-red core. Attractive, perfectly integrated fruit aromas come to the fore with power and concentration. more

Spring Valley Vineyard Uriah 2006

This Merlot blend gets its name from the grandfather of Shari Corkrum Derby. Born in Walla Walla on June 1, 1866, he was the first child born to his parents after their trip West by wagon train. Uriah began successfully farming on his own during the 1880’s. A rainy summer ... more

Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2007

Medium-rich ruby red color with blue-black highlights. Nose and palate impressions of violets, blueberry jam, mint, pomegranate, strawberry, spice, and pepper. Medium-bodied, soft tannins. A versatile food wine, it walks the fine line between being a substantial wine and a wine that is easy to enjoy. more

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2006

The first Super Tuscan, this great Cabernet allies a dense core of pure, ripe black currant fruit flavors and aromas with smoky notes of cedar, tobacco and vanilla to a refined supporting acidity and a sleek, finely integrated tannic structure. more