Wine Beer & Spirits

This wine is from France, Rhone region, Northern Rhone sub-region and Hermitage appellation. There are nearly 1,200 cases of the 2006 Ermitage Le Pavillon. Since Michel Chapoutier released his first full vintage, 1989, of this single vineyard Hermitage, it has been one of the great wines of both France and the world. The 1989 and 1990 remain very young wines (I had them over the holiday break and was amazed by their still youthful personalities.). The inky/purple-hued 2006 exhibits a gorgeous perfume of crushed rocks, white flowers, creme de cassis, blackberries, graphite, and a subtle touch of oak. Exceptionally full-bodied, multilayered in concentration, extraordinarily pure, and long, this is a prodigious young Hermitage th...Read more

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Haut Medoc sub-region and Saint Julien appellation. Not surprisingly, Leoville Las Cases has produced another classic, potentially long-lived wine in 2006. Among the St.-Juliens, it, Ducru Beaucaillou, and Leoville Barton possess the potential for the greatest longevity. Interestingly, when I visited this chateau in January, proprietor Jean-Hubert Delon offered me two samples, one where the cork had been pulled immediately prior to tasting, and another that had been decanted four hours earlier. Both were superb, but the wine that had had extended aeration was clearly the finer offering. The opaque purple-hued 2006- only 40% of the crop made it into the final blend- exhibits a personal...Read more

Like most Cognac houses, Delamain does not grow grapes but instead purchases eaux-de-vie from trusted grower/distillers who offer their finest spirits for evaluation after each harvest. The selected spirits for Delamain's Vesper are aged separately in old, 350-liter oak barrels called roux rather than new oak, which would lend too much tannin. After 30 to 35 years of aging, the Cognac is blended, then allowed to age 2 years further to marry the flavors and textures of its components. Instead of using distilled water to bring the alcohol content down to consumption level, Delamain blends in extremely old Cognacs with lower alcohol content.. This Cognac offers an initially oaky bouquet followed by an intense fragrance. On the palate it is ...Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. An improvement over the debut 2002, this blend of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc is a limited production (400 cases) wine expensively packaged in a heavy bottle with a designer label. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a big, sweet nose of roasted espresso, mocha, chocolate, black cherries, and currants. Well-textured, with superb fruit purity and intensity, full body, and a long finish, it should be consumed over the next 7-8 years.
Dark in color, with wonderful perfumed cassis, currantand black cherry fruit that's openly aromatic. The flavorsare rich and polished on the palate, with a plush,den...Read more

This wine is from France, Champagne region. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is the flagship cuvee, a singular example of French Champagne tradition. Marvelously complex and full-bodied, its bouquet is both fresh and lively, with light floral notes. On the palate, Armand de Brignac has a sumptuous, racy fruit character that is perfectly integrated with the wines subtle brioche accents. The Champagnes texture is deliciously creamy, with great depth paired with a long, silky finish. Armand de Brignac Brut Gold is pressed from a perfectly balanced blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier wine. Sparkling CHAMPAGNE BLEND Wine

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Saint Emilion sub-region. Chateau Valandraud is the final achievement of an enormous sum of extremely hard, meticulous work on the part of a couple with a passion for wine, Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud. Having become highly successful wine merchants in the Saint-Emilion area, their burning ambition was to own their own vineyard and make their own wine.Little by little, they bought up several parcels of vines. The name of the growth is both geographical (Val for Vale of Fongaban) and sentimental (Andraud being Murielles name). That was how Chateau Valandraud came on being.. A huge success for this demanding year, this sleeper of the vintage boasts a deep purple color...Read more

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Napa Valley appellation. An improvement over the debut 2002, this blend of 97% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc is a limited production (400 cases) wine expensively packaged in a heavy bottle with a designer label. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple color along with a big, sweet nose of roasted espresso, mocha, chocolate, black cherries, and currants. Well-textured, with superb fruit purity and intensity, full body, and a long finish, it should be consumed over the next 7-8 years.
Dark in color, with wonderful perfumed cassis, currantand black cherry fruit that's openly aromatic. The flavorsare rich and polished on the palate, with a plush,den...Read more

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This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Haut Medoc sub-region and Margaux appellation. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine

This wine is from Italy, Piedmont region, Barolo sub-region. Cannubi is a wine of a fragrance both generous and complex, with ripe fruit married to woodsy notes. The palate is elegant, full and relatively approachable when young, with unusual integration of deep, supple berry notes over a substantial tannic structure of great aristocratic finesse and longevity.. This stylish, integrated wine is marked by ripe wild cherry and red currant flavors with spicy notes of pepper, grilled nuts, tar and a hint of violets set in structure balancing refined tannins and high toned acidity. NEBBIOLO Wine

This wine is from United States, California region, Napa County sub-region and Saint Helena appellation. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Bartolucci vineyard on Dean York Lane in St. Helena.The fruit was harvested on September 18 through October 8, with an average Brix of 25.8 degrees. The grapes were pressed off the skins 14 days after crushing and the wine was aged for 19 months in small French oak barrels (50% new wood). CABERNET SAUVIGNON Wine

The Macallans benchmark excellence is nowhere more evident than in the 18 Years Old expression. Due to the unfailing regularity with which it wins, we no longer include The Macallan 18 year old in our malt tastings. We have instead enshrined it in our hall of fame.. Colour:Rich burnished mahogany. Nose:Balanced rich dried fruits & Spanish Oak. Wood spices (ginger, cinnamon). Sweet, with summer fruits and a slight nuttiness. Palate:Dried fruit, resinous, wood spice, with a touch of smoke. Finish:Lingering wood, spicy, fruity with light smoke. Liquor

An intense and sweet aroma, quite floral with hints of banana, toffee, leather and oak. An exceptionally long and warming finish.80 Proof Single Malt Scotch

This wine is from Italy, Tuscany region, Toscano sub-region. Intensely fruity and complex with a good structure, well-balanced, with soft tannins and a lingering finish. Displays unmistakable varietal flavor while retaining strong regional character. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, 20% Sangiovese. ITALIAN RED BLEND Wine

The aroma features fig, prune, pastry dough, honey and maple scents. On palate, Louis XIII offers long and intensely woody flavors; additional layers of flavor, including figs, dates, prunes, dried apricot and vanilla, are featured at midpalate. Finishes elegantly, warm, smooth and more oaky than fruity succulent. Only minor rancio.- P.P. (10/1/2007) - 90-95 Liquor

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Beaune sub-region. Domaine Jean-Noel Gagnard is one of the most respected producers in the world-renowned village of Chassagne-Montrachet in Burgundys Cote DOr, where the familys history can be traced back to the 15th century. In 1960, Jean-Noel expanded, through further vineyard acquisitions, the Domaine he had inherited and also began bottling wines at the estate. Under his management, the Domaine went on to achieve international acclaim. In 1989, Jean-Noels daughter Caroline Lestime took over. She has poured great energy into viticulture that respects the Domaines diverse terroirs and into winemaking practices that express them faithfully. Her bottlings include a stunning range of Bou...Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region, Northern Rhone sub-region and Hermitage appellation. MARSANNE Wine

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region. This rare white wine, produced at the famed Chateau Margaux, is exquisitely elegant and delicate, with subtle richness and complexity of flavor, and a lingering, distinctive bouquet. SEMILLON^SAUVIGNON BLANC Wine

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This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Beaune sub-region. A superb alliance of elegance and power, this finely focused Chardonnay shows rich yet crisp white fruit flavors and intense notes of minerals and flint which converge in a long, layered, complex finish. CHARDONNAY Wine

Celebrates 60 years of marriage between the cognac and the oak. Very velvety, smooth, with apricot, almond, prune and leather. Widely regarded as the best post-phylloxera cognac available. Presented in a custom hand cut Cristalleries des Vosges crystal decanter which comes packaged in a individual presentation box.Avail. 750ml. Aged a minimum of 60 years in limousin oak. Liquor

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Haut Medoc sub-region and Pauillac appellation. Situated on the Pauillac-Saint Julien border, immediately north of the walled vineyard of Leoville, overlooking the Gironde River. (Appellation Pauillac Controlee)

One of Bordeauxs most concentrated rich and full-bodied wines. Latour is dark ruby in color and has a unique bouquet of fresh walnuts, leather, and black currants. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine

This wine is from France, Bordeaux region, Saint Emilion sub-region. Chateau Valandraud is the final achievement of an enormous sum of extremely hard, meticulous work on the part of a couple with a passion for wine, Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle Andraud. Having become highly successful wine merchants in the Saint-Emilion area, their burning ambition was to own their own vineyard and make their own wine.Little by little, they bought up several parcels of vines. The name of the growth is both geographical (Val for Vale of Fongaban) and sentimental (Andraud being Murielles name). That was how Chateau Valandraud came on being.. A terrific effort from bad boy and leading garagiste, Jean-Luc Thunevin, and his sidekick, Mur...Read more

This wine is from France, Rhone region, Northern Rhone sub-region and Hermitage appellation. Made in a lighter style, but still a full-bodied, powerful wine, the dark purple-hued 2007 Ermitage Le Pavillon reveals aromas of creme de cassis, black truffles, cold steel, and crushed rocks. Dense and tannic, with good acidity, resounding richness, and a substantial finish, it is a top-notch effort that should evolve for three decades. SYRAH Wine

This wine is from France, Burgundy region, Cote De Beaune sub-region and Aloxe Corton appellation. CHARDONNAY Wine