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Red Wine by Alamos from Argentina, South America. Aromas of red berry fruit mixed with touches of eucalyptus and sweet spice lead into flavors of red currant and plum along with notes of cedar and tobacco. A bit peppery on the finish.
Red Wine by 2 Brothers from Chile, South America. Two Brothers Winery, a partnership between brothers Erik and Alex Bartholomaus, released their debut wine, Big Tattoo Red 2001, in autumn of 2002 as a way to raise funds for cancer research and Hospice care in memory of their mother, Liliana S. Bartholomaus. Alex Bartholomaus, President and C.E.O. of Billington Imports in Springfield, Va, blended Cabernet Sauvignon (50%), Syrah (40%) and Merlot (10%) to create this unique product. Alex then teamed up with his brother Erik, an established world-traveling tattoo artist, to design a fun label that would remind the two of their mother. Erik designed the label and they named their creation Big Tattoo Red. Fifty cents from every bottle sold is donated to the Hospice of Arlington, Va, and other breast cancer research foundations in the name of Liliana S. Bartholomaus. The two sold 13,835 cases of the 2001 debut vintage and raised $83,010 to donate to Cancer research and support. The 2002 vintage was released in June, and the brothers are on track to sell an additional 40,000 cases and donate another $240,000 by the end of next May. It was the Bartholomaus brothers' goal to honor their mother, who lost her battle against cancer three years ago. They wanted to do this in a non-serious yet beneficial way. This fun wine boasts a label with a Fleur de Lys, Liliana's favorite symbol, and its red and black label stands out on any retailer's shelf. This Chilean red is a ripe, easy-drinking wine with smooth flavors that compliment many foods, or can be enjoyed alone. The first release was a big success, but the popularity of this wine soared during 2003, popping up on wine shop shelves and restaurant wine lists nation wide.
Vintage by Dom Perignon from Champagne, France - regions. The commitment of Dom Perignon is a commitment to creation. It's a quest for excellence; it is about taking risk, taking a challenge from the vintage, making it to the style of Dom Perignon. Every single vintage of Dom Perignon is an exclusive wine; it is the harmonious dialogue of style and vintage. Dom Perignon Vintage 1999 goes straight to the heart of Dom Perignon. This wine is radiant, pure and vibrant. It is a story of seduction and sensuality. The 1999 Harvest: Changeable, often unexpected, weather. Average temperatures were high and a very dry period gave way to almost tropical conditions in late summer, with strong winds and frequent hailstorms. The rainfall during harvesting did not affect this healthy and abundant crop with an exceptionally powerful and well-rounded character. On The Nose: This wine is full of life, with a fresh nose that dances through a spiral of aromas, blending hints of angelica, dried flowers, pineapple, coconut, cinnamon, cocoa and tobacco. In The Mouth: With a fullness in the mouth, its earthy, smoky, pearly complexity rises to the surface, underscored by the vibrant warmth of peppery spice. The sensation of intensity develops and melts into a deep, rounded heart, with a fruity, exotic maturity and a slight touch of aniseed. This sensation, almost unsettling, is even more pronounced in the finish, while the notes of spice, still present, remain discreet, with toasted, iodine flavors. p> 96 points Robert Parker in the Hedonist's Gazette: I was fortunate to have the newly released 1999 Dom Perignon, which is a spectacular Champagne. Based on one bottle, I would not rate it as highly as the 1996 or 1990, but it is much better than the 1998, and appears to have more body and richness than the 1995, also a top-notch vintage. The 1999 should have at least 20 years of life ahead of it.
Red Wine by Luca from Argentina, South America. Loads of spicy red fruit and black cherry cola aromas with notes of rose petal and cocoa. The red berry and black cherry flavors really pop on the palate as the wine has both good depth and very lively acidity that leads to an incredibly long finish. A bottom note of black licorice keeps the mouth watering too. This one should age very well. Pairs well with foods such as venison or wild game, steak, pork, quail, all types of lamb, and medium-strong cheeses. A very flexible wine due to its concentration and balance.
Red Wine by Benziger from Sonoma County, California. Blend: 85% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot Benziger Merlot is marked by aromas of bright cherry, red fruit and black plum with notes of vanillin spice which are confirmed on the palate with flavors of blackberry, chocolate and dried herb. Brimming with bright, well-developed fruit, the wine shows a rich, full-bodied middle mouthfeel, fine grained, well-integrated tannins and a long, spice and cream finish.
Red Wine by Castello di Bossi from Tuscany, Italy. The wine exhibits a deep ruby color with spicy aromas of tamarind. Soft and creamy on the palate with a structure that is powerful without being aggressive. Made from 85% Sangiovese and 15% Merlot The first vintage was bottled in 1993, and 50,000 bottles are produced annually. Production area: Pista dei Cavalli - located 875-1,060 ft. above sea level, with South/West exposure and a Tufo/ Clay/ Lime/ Stone soil composition Vineyard characteristics: 37.5 acres planted in 1985 -1995 with a density of 2,160 vines per acre. The vines are planted in the Spur - Pruned - Cordon method and yield 2.15 tons per acre. The harvest was carried out in October 1-10 Vinification & Aging Type of Press: Method of extraction: Pump Overs Length of Maceration: 20-22 days Fermented in Barrels at a temperature of 82-86 degrees for 7 - 8 days. Aging Container: Type: Allier barriques The wine is aged for 2 years followed by an additional 26 Months in bottle prior to release from the winery. Analytical Data Total Acidity: 6.2 gram(s) per liter pH: 3.0 Dry Extract: 28.40 gram(s) per liter Alcohol Content: 13.5 % alc. by volume Residual Sugars: < 2 gram(s) per liter
1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine. comRed Wine by Wente from Central Coast, California. Aromas of herbal tea, licorice and blackberry are accentuated by hints of spice and perfume. On the mouth, the wine is full bodied, but with a smooth mid palate that showcases flavors of cherry and truffles alongside tobacco undertones.
Red Wine by Kunde from Sonoma County, California. 89% Zinfandel, 11% Petite Sirah Kunde's 2003 Estate Zinfandel exhibits ripe boysenberry and cranberry aromas and flavors that finish with firm oak tannins. Grilled sausages and peppers, fresh greens topped with grilled chicken and skewers of grilled shrimp wrapped in bacon, all make for delightful food pairings with this fruit forward wine.
Red Wine by Dom. Drouhin Oregon from Willamette Valley, Oregon. Ve ronique's Tasting Notes: The 2004 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir is quintessential Pinot to me: beautiful, soft, feminine, and obviously pleasurable. The color is classic ruby red, and the wine has the medium body I look for. On the nose, the '04 is all cherries and crushed berries. On the palate, the wine is luscious and concentrated, leading to a long finish. I wouldn't hesitate to drink the wine now, but I would be very happy to save several bottles to enjoy over the next 10+ years.
White Wine by Pewsey Vale from Barossa Valley, Australia. Each individual block of grapes was picked at optimum ripeness exhibiting the classic ripe flavors gorgeous natural acid freshness evident in the Pewsey Vale Vineyard, Eden Valley. Timing could not have been more perfect as the rain and cold weather came in early April 2007 when the wines were safely tucked away in tank. The 2007 Pewsey Vale Riesling is a rich and intensely flavored wine, with classic fruit aromas of lemons and limes and a hint of overlaying dried herb. This wine shows great length, finishing with a soft but fresh natural acidity which balances the flavor intensity, and will reward with medium to longterm cellaring. Light, delicate and immensely appealing for its gentle lime, orange peel, peach and mineral aromas and flavors, lingering on the refined finish. Drink now through 2017. Wine Spectator 90 Points
Red Wine by Penfolds from Australia. Color: Dense, dark red. Nose: At once elevated, the nose is separated from the others in the Penfolds Bin family by the overt high notes of its barrel fermentation contribution. This is archetypal Bin 389 with notes of Maraschino marinated dark berries mixed with dark chocolate, bayleaf, black (Kalamata) olives and roasting pan juices. Oak and charcuterie elements effortlessly fill any aromatic gaps. Palate: The 2005 Bin 389 is complete, full and multidimensional from start to finish, its weight coupled with (understated) power, depth and length. Ripe fig, blueberry and dark plum fruit flavors synergise to create an inky/dense palate with no rough edges. The oak, and plush tannins are at one with the wine, elliciting no one dominant feature and a seamless palate. This is stylistically a classic and complex Bin 389 - a proud flag bearer of this traditional Australian style. Food pairings: Ideal with hearty meat dishes
Non-Vintage by Veuve Clicquot from Champagne, France - regions. Clicquot's signature non-vintage Brut is loved all over the world for its crisp, full flavors, consistent quality and celebratory yellow label. This classical dry Champagne is a blend of two-thirds black grapes (Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) for body, balanced with one-third Chardonnay for elegance. It has a fine persistent sparkle and golden Champagne color.
Red Wine by Chateau Leoville Las Cases from St-Julien, France - Bordeaux. Chateau Leoville Las Cases is one of the largest and oldest classified growths in the Medoc region of France. The fruit is harvested by hand. The fermentation vessels include a fascinating mix of wooden, cement and stainless steel vats. When finished the wine is pumped to the barrel cellar. Here it is transferred into oak barrique, between 50% and 100% new for the grand vin, depending on the vintage.
Red Wine by Grgich Hills from Napa Valley, California. Blend: 88% Zinfandel, 12% Petite Sirah This darkly colored wine almost glows in the glass with lively flavors and aromas of strawberries, raspberries, with a touch of forest floor and leather. There is also a bit of Petite Sirah grown at this vineyard, which was co-fermented with the Zinfandel to add even more spice and body. This elegant wine has a wonderful texture and is well balanced between acidity and alcohol. Enjoy with grilled meats, pizza and pastas.
Red Wine by Alamos from Argentina, South America. The 2005 Alamos Cabernet shows a deep ruby reddish, purple color. The wine offers an intense and concentrated nose of red berry fruit mixed with touches cedar, mint and sweet spice. The palate is full of ripe, concentrated red currant and cassis fruit flavors with notes of cigar box and spicy black pepper. The finish is long and structured, with finely grained tannins.
Red Wine by B.R. Cohn from Sonoma County, California. The 2002 Doobie Red Collector Series is a limited production set of wines, bering three album covers and is sure to be a great hit! This wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County. It offers exceptional fruit flavors of black cherry and plum. The Doobie Brothers are one of the very few American Rock'N Roll bands that have been able to achieve and sustain a phenomenal level of success. There will be three album covers released every year for the next four years, of all Doobie Brother releases, making it a complete set. Bruce Cohn makes award winning wines and has been managing the Doobie Brothers for over 35 years. This wine celebrates the rich history of this band and Bruce's love of wine. A portion of proceeds of this wine is donated to the National Veterans Foundation. Blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot and 23% Cabernet Franc
1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine. comRed Wine by Big House from Central Coast, California. Another break-out hit for the recidivist partisans of this eclectic pan-Mediterranean blend. The varietal mix was altered just a tad this year and introduced a substantial amount of cabernet franc into the concoction. Big House Red is all about fragrance, spice and soft tannins. It has a fragrance of mint and garrigue, with insinuations of blackberry and the ubiquitous framboise. Not a wine that you would want to serve to the Queen (in virtue of its unregenerate rusticity), it is nevertheless a wine that is the perfect complement to barbecue, pasta, pizza and all of the major non-vegan groups. .It's really good, and proves that Randall Grahm continues to march to his own beat. -Wine Enthusiast
Red Wine by Maquis from Chile, South America. Number 94 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! Vina Maquis Lien is a blend of Syrah, Carmenere, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec grapes, resulting in a disinctive wine that reflects the special plot of land the Hurtado Vicuna family owns in the Colchagua Valley in Chile. The vineyards and winery are located at the confluence of two historic rivers, the Chimbarongo and the Tinguiririca, which brought down from the Andes sediments that established teh vineyard's alluvial soils, and channel cool breezes from the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the richness and fruitiness of the wines. Ricardo Rivadeneira Hurtado and his team pride themselves in creating such a generous red wine full of character and a sense of place. Blend: 50% Syrah, 23% Carmenere, 12% Cabernet Franc, 8% Petit Verdot, 7% Malbec In Chile's native Mapuche language, lien means silver metal-a reference to colonial Spanish coins that were once melted to make fine jewelry, like the lizard on the Maquis label.
Red Wine by Marques de Caceres from Rioja, Spain. Attractive bright ruby color. Intense aromas of raspberries and mazzard cherries with a trace of spice. In the mouth, delicious fruity flavors mingle with polished tannins. Full, harmonious and unctuous. An elegant wine and an outstanding vintage.
Red Wine by Silver Oak from Sonoma County, California. Number 28 on the Wine.com 100 of 2007! The Silver Oak Cellars 2003 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an elegant, highly expressive wine that displays great complexity due to the multifaceted climatic conditions of the harvest season. The wine is dark ruby with a purple to red edge. It displays bright aromas of black cherry, dark chocolate, black tea, allspice and ginger. In the mouth, it has a full-bodied attack, a round, balanced mid-palate redolent of cherry preserves, brown sugar and caramel and an extremely long finish of savory ripe fruit. Properly cellared, it should give drinking pleasure until 2026. Our 2003 Alexander Valley, a blend of wine from several different vineyards, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. We blended the vineyard lots in early 2004 and transferred the wine to 50% new and 50% once-used American oak barrels for aging. Blending prior to barreling allows us to achieve a balance of the wine's natural elements, such as fruit and tannin, before they are influenced by oak. The wine is then aged in barrel for approximately 25 months and another 15 months in bottle to harmonize its components before release.
White Wine by Willamette Valley Vineyards from Willamette Valley, Oregon. A semi-sweet medium bodied Germanic styled wine. Vibrant aromas of peach, pear, citrus and honeysuckle flowers. The explosive mouth-filling flavors mirror the aromas with star fruit and steely apple malic acidity, giving a sweet-tart balance. Sweet, clean and refreshing with a crisp mouth-watering finish. Great by itself. A good match with light cheeses, citrus fruits, slightly sweet fowl dishes with fruit chutney, prawns, scallops, and crab. Serve well chilled on the table and allow to warm in your glass for optimal enjoyment of aromas and flavor.
Red Wine by Terrazas from Argentina, South America. Color: Intense red, brilliant with blue shades. Aroma: Powerful and very complex. Notes of red fruits such as raspberry, red currant and plum are perceived. Aromas of vanilla and caramel stem from its aging in oak barrels. Taste: Of great structure, this wine stands out for its meatiness and intense rich flavor. Its well-established tannins give it character and a lively personality. Its greasy and round finish makes it a kind wine. Serving suggestions: Enjoy the 2005 Reserva Malbec with red meats, both oven-cooked and barbecued, meats with sauce, game meats, etc.
1 cent shipping through June 15th. Details at wine. comWhite Wine by Bartenura from Italian, Italy. Crisp and refreshing, semi sweet, with lingering pear, tangerine, nectar and melon flavors on the finish. Best Served With: Hors D'oeuvres or sipping at poolside ice cold and perfect with dessert or fresh fruit.
Non-Vintage by Moet & Chandon from Champagne, France - regions. CHARACTERISTICS Nectar Imperial is the outcome of a special assemblage of the three grape varieties built around the structure of the Pinot Noir. It was designed to preserve the fresh taste of champagne while offering a subtle sweetness. COMPONENTS Approximately 200 individual crus make up this cuvee. The traditional proportions for Nectar Imperial are: 50-60% Pinot Noir 20-30% Pinot Meunier 10% Chardonnay 10-20% vins de reserve COLOR Deep golden AROMA Rich expression of ripe exotic fruits with hints of honey STYLE Strong fruitiness with a smooth finish.
Non-Vintage by Nino Franco from Veneto, Italy. Nino Franco's non-vintage sparkling Rustico Prosecco is unquestionably the world's finest value in a high quality, Champagne look-alike. The non-vintage, light-bodied Prosecco di Valdobiaddene Rustico offers gorgeously elegant, fresh, lively fruit, notes of bread dough and citrus, and persistent effervescence.
Red Wine by Vega Sicilia from Rioja, Spain. The 1996 Unico seems more developed aromatically than the 1995 with elements of coffee and mocha but not quite the richness of fruit of the 1995. It is more supple on the palate but with less depth. It can be enjoyed now and over the next 20 years. -Wine Advocate Deep ruby. Complex, heady bouquet of kirsch, candied plum, cured tobacco, licorice, dried rose and cedar. Pungent herbal notes build with aeration and repeat on the palate, adding complexity to the deep, ripe cherry and dark berry liqueur flavors. Remarkably elegant wine with precise cherry/berry flavors and a slow-mounting mocha quality on the long, sappy finish. There's a very impressive interplay of fruit and tannins here. -International Wine Cellar
Vintage by Francis Coppola from Napa Valley, California. The 2003 Sofia Blanc de Blancs flaunts aromas of fresh summer peaches, tropical fruit, and juicy pineapple. Hints of pear, melon and creamy lemon unfold on the palate with honeysuckle emerging on the crisp, vibrant finish.
