This impressive Barolo from the very good 1961 vintage has a red/brown tinge and is very spicy with taste of old oak. Drink now – 2008. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no additional cost.
Monthly Archives: July 2008
Sandeman Vintage Port 1958
From the good 1958 vintage, this Sandeman port is sweet and soft with a good spicy flavour and a mocha nose. Drink now – 2007. This port is shipped in our deluxe silk lined wooden box at no extra cost. Note:embossed cap
Bourgogne Aligote 1997 Jayer Gilles
From the outstanding 1997 vintage, this well made chardonnay white wine scores 86/100 Parker points and "offers refreshingly spicy aromas as well as a medium-bodied, tangy, white fruit-flavored character. It is well-crafted, soft, with good grip." Drink now – 2006. This wine is shipped in a silk lined wooden box at no additional cost.
Brunello di Montalcino Castelgiocondo 1997 Frescobaldi
From the excellent 1997 vintage, this amazing Brunello scores 88/100 Parker points and is "an earthy, herbaceous effort with a dark plum/ruby color as well as a sweet bouquet of cherries, compost, underbrush, and Asian spices. Medium-bodied, dry, and angular, with complex aromatics, it is hard to say in what direction this wine will go, but I would opt for drinking it over the next 8-10 years." Drink now – 2012. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no additional cost.
Chateau Rauzan-Gassies 1947 2eme Grand Cru Classe Margaux
From the magnificant 1947 vintage, this stunning red wine is rich and ripe with sweet flavours and a great lengthy finish. Drink now – 2008. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no extra cost
Smith Woodhouse Vintage Port 1991
Scoring 88/100 Parker points "The 1991 is a supple, rich, forward-styled vintage port with moderately deep color, plenty of red and black fruits, a thick, chewy texture, light tannin, and an overall sense of suppleness without significant weight or muscle. It will be drinkable young and last for 20+ years." Drink now – 2015. This wine is shipped in a presentation wooden box with a silk liner.
Chateau Haut – Bages Liberal 1976 Grand Cru Classe Pauillac
Scoring 84/100 Parker points, this attractive red wine is "a notable success in this mixed vintage. Haut-Bages-Liberal is fully mature, yet will hold for another 3-4 years. Dark ruby, with an amber edge, this forceful, spicy, cedary, black currant-scented wine has surprising concentration for the vintage, as well as a juicy, rich, fruity texture." Drink now – 2008. This wine is shipped in a silk lined presentation wooden box at no additional cost.
Chateau Durfort – Vivens 1928 2eme Grand Cru Classe Margaux
This amazing red wine from the outstanding 1928 vintage is fragrant, crisp and sweet with super Margaux charm. Drink now – 2009. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no additional cost. Note:distressed labels – year clearly visable.
Chateau Palmer 1948 Grand Cru Classe Margaux
From the good 1948 vintage, this incredible red wine is described by Robert Parker as"a Possible Legend Candidate" and is a lively ruby colour, rich and biscuity with a wonderful tangy bouquet and a smooth finish. Drink now – 2008. An exquisite rare gift. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no additional cost.
Chateau Cos D'Estournel 1959 St Estephe 2eme Grand Cru Classe
Scoring 92/100 Parker points this amazing wine is well made and is beautifully balanced with an autumn colour and overripe bouquet and great flavour. Drink now – 2009. A wonderful gift. This wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden box at no additional cost.