Red Wines $50 and up

ABRAHAM PEROLD OP DIE BERG $155.99 6585	ANDERSON'S CONN VALLEY ELOGE $89.99 3904 Tightly wound, an austere style, with herb, mint, earth, currant and a touch of camphor. Turns drying and tannic on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.	Allegrini Amarone 2000 $84.99 1530 "RATING: 92(Wine Spectator) A minerally red, with ripe forest fruits, steely minerals and a hint of lavender. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a firm, minerally finish. Superclean Amarone."
Allora Lusso reserve Napa Cabernet 02 750mL $99.99 1130 "Nothing less than spectacular. A tiny amount makes it back east and we were lucky enough to getßthis full-bodied, highly extracted red."	Antinori Tignanello 04- SOLD OUT $109.99 2650 "RATING: 91. This wine has loads of blackberry, coffee and olive aromas."	BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO $64.99 3572 "BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 750ml. Aged for a total of up to four years, including a minimum of two years in oak barrels, Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a wine of robust character. It possesses a rich garnet color, and a depth, complexity and opulence that is softened by an elegant, lingering aftertaste. Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino's regal qualities are best exhibited with game, red meats, roasts, hearty stews and rich powerful cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano. "
BANFI POGGIO ALLE MURA $73.99 3430	BELLE GLOS "TAYLOR LANE" PINOT NOIR 06 $61.99 6173 Deep ruby color. Rich aromas of dense berry pie filling, bright cherry and light smoke notes. Focused and refined, the rich mouth-feel and balanced acidity leads to a long finish.	BENZINGER TRIBUTE 03 750mL $74.99 4534 BENZINGER TRIBUTE 03 "This is a dark, plush, richly flavored wine, with layers of fruit concentration and complexity built around a core of ripe plum, currant and blackberry, pushing ripeness to the edge of jammy. Finishes with ripe, firm tannins and a touch of herb and fresh earth. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Merlot."
BERINGER PRIVATE CABERNET 04 $119.98 5985 The final blend showcases aromas of black berries, toasty oak, mint, white pepper and cocoa. Black fruit, cassis, caramel, vanilla, brown spices and hints of rose petals coat the palate as ripe supple tannins extend throughout the long finish.	BRACCO BRUNELLO 2000 $67.99 5783 Intense aromas of blackberry and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with velvety fruit and a long, caressing finish. Pretty, ultramodern and very good quality for the vintage.	BV GEORGE DE LATOUR 03 $99.99 3115 Rich, dense and chewy, with earthy currant, herb, cedar and dried berry flavors that are intense and concentrated, offering a dash of anise and dry oak before the tannins sweep in. Decant or cellar short term. Best from 2008 through 2013.
BV Georges De LaTour Vertical Vintage Collection 750mL $299.99 1004 "This rare special edition vertical tasting set includes 1 bottle each of 1990, 1991 and 1992 Georges De Latour Napa Cabernet."	Beringer Napa Cabernet Reserve 2001 and 2004 750mL $124.99 2447 "RATING: 94 - Steven Tanzer.ß Large-scaled yet elegant, it boasts classic notes of creme de cassis, chocolate, and smoky oak."	Bertani Amarone 98/99 $79.99 1936 "A clean and refreshing Amarone, with decent spicy raisiny fruit and light vanilla character. Medium-bodied, with a pleasant tangy fruit palate and finish."
CAIN FIVE $129.99 638 If the Cain Five is utterly unique, distinctive in both aroma and taste, this can only reflect the Cain Vineyard, which gives birth to this wine and is both spectacular and idiosyncratic. Composed of the five classic varieties—Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot—Cain Five epitomizes the benefits of blending to achieve a complex wine. It is supple and rich of texture, combining a full, firm structure with a long and subtle finish.	CARDINALE CAB NAPA 04 $199.99 1585 94+ Points - "This cuvee offers surprising accessibility and openness. A sumptuous bouquet of cedarwood, black cherries, black currants, licorice, and wet rocks/crushed stones give way to a broad, opulent, fleshy wine offering sweet tannin, abundant quantities of sexy, ripe fruit, a full-bodied, layered mouthfeel, and a velvety finish. This is an atypically sumptuous 2006 that should drink well for 15-20 years. Kudos to winemaker Christopher Carpenter for this brilliant effort." - Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate, December 2008	CARODORUM SELECCION ESPECIAL $57.99 6050
CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION CAB SAUV 750mL $169.98 5015 CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION CAB SAUV "Firm, intense and well-structured, with a mix of spicy oak, red and black currant, mineral, sage and dusty berry. Turns elegant and refined, yet shows a sturdy backbone on the finish."	CHATEAU HAUT BRION 1999 $412.99 5745 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 1999 750ml Seductive juice. Gorgeous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cigars and cedar. Full- to medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long, fruity finish. Very fine indeed."	CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2000 $899.99 5744 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2000 750ml Beautiful tobacco, berry, cedar and plum aromas in this one. Full-bodied, yet very fine and reserved, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Lots of finesse."
CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2001 $377.99 5746 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2001 750ml Intense aromas of violets, berries and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with layers of supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Very classic in style. All in elegance and length. 95pts!"	CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2003 $724.99 5743 "CHATEAU HAUT BRION 2003 750ml Complex aromas of black licorice, tobacco and cedar with red fruits. Full-bodied, with superseductive, silky tannins, loads of fruit and a finish that lasts for minutes. A beauty in all the sense of the word. 96pts!"	COL SOLARE RED BLEND $69.99 1199 Supple, generous, long and distinctive for is spicy, smoky blackberry, cherry and plum flavors, expanding beautifully on the long, expressive finish. Has impressive persistence. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2009 through 2015.
COS D'ESTOURNEL SAINT-ESTEPHE 00 $289.99 6087 Score: 96 Top 100: 2003, Rank: 2 Absolutely gorgeous on the nose, with currants, blackberries and freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. This goes on and on on the palate. The essence of class and refinement. Relatively good value, considering the superb quality. No better Cos since 1989. Best after 2010. 20,830 cases made.	COS D'ESTOURNEL SAINT-ESTEPHE 02 $195.99 2176 Gorgeous aromas of currants and berries with hints of licorice. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a pretty finish. Silky. This is extremely good for the vintage. The team of Cos worked hard on their 2002 and it shows. Best after 2009.	COS D'ESTOURNEL SAINT-ESTEPHE 03 $435.99 6088 Score: 97 Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, spice and mineral. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. This is first-growth quality. Best after 2012. 15,000 cases made.
COS D'ESTOURNEL SAINT-ESTEPHE 04 $135.99 6086 Score: 94 Loads of currant and blackberry, with hints of Indian spices. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. Round and generous for the vintage. Best after 2011.	Chat. Leoville-Las Cases Saint-Julian 97 $154.99 2221 "RATING: 90.ß A star of the vintage, this classy, cedary, black currant, and sweet cherry-scented, dense ruby-colored Las Cases exhibits a beautiful dosage of new oak, medium body, expansive, ripe, concentrated flavors, plenty of glycerin, and exceptional"	Chat. Magdelaine Saint-Emilion 2001 $84.99 4324 "Loads of red fruits on the nose, with blackberry and cherry character. Full-bodied, with superrefined tannins and a lovely plum, coffee and smoky finish."
Chateau St Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages 00 01 750mL $69.99 2477 "RATING: 92. Excellent balance, with supple, complex currant, plum, herb, dill and cedar notes that are focused and ripe."	Clarendon Hills Cabernet Hickinbotham 03 $69.99 2136 "RATING: 92. Deep, dark ruby. Essence of cassis and dark plum aromas, accented by licorice and clove notes."	Clarendon Hills Grenache Romas 03 $109.99 4151 "RATING: 94 Dark ruby with a purple rim. Superripe scents of licorice, espresso, raspberry liqueur, strawberry preserves, mocha and licorice candy."
Cosentino M. Coz Meritage Napa 2000 750mL $119.99 2223 "RATING: 91. Currant, anise and black pepper in the nose. The currants carry on to the palate spiced with vanilla and pepper."	DOMAINE ALFRED CALIFA PINOT NOIR 05 $50.99 3164 A rich, loamy, earthy style, with dried berry, anise, mineral and fresh earth flavors that are complex and deep, if a bit earthier than usual for this wine.	DOMINUS NAPA 2004 $125.99 6167 (08/07) 94 points Robert Parker: "The elegant, dark plum/purple/garnet-colored 2004 Dominus exhibits a big, sweet, cedary, roasted herb, mocha, black cherry liqueur, black currant, and earth-scented perfume. Medium to full-bodied with silky tannin as well as a luscious mouthfeel and finish, it should be more accessible in its youth than many of its predecessors, but easily last for two decades."
DUCKHORN MERLOT THREE PALMS $99.99 6391 "Firm, with dry, earthy, leathery tannins and exotic spices that at this stage overshadow the mineral and dried currant flavors. Finishes with firm, earthy tannins."	DUCKHORN PARADUXX ZIN/CAB $54.99 4109 "Intense and concentrated, with zesty berry, cherry and spicy nuances that are well-balanced. A blend of mostly Zinfandel with Cabernet that gives it a nice currant and herbal touch."	DUCKHORN VINEYARD MERLOT 750mL $59.99 1291 DUCKHORN VINEYARD MERLOT "Well-focused on a center of ripe currant, plum and blackberry, with hints of clayish earth, lead pencil, mocha and anise folded in, giving it added flavor dimension and a long, detailed aftertaste that's a cut above most Merlots."
DYER CABERNET DIAMOND MTN 750mL $79.99 4700 "This Cabernet is polished and elegant with cassis, black cherry, licorice and tar notes. It is full and softly textured with fine grained tannins, subtle fruit and a long, bright, lively finish. Aged in barrels for 20 months. Blended of 84%, Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot."	DYER NAPA VALLEY CAB $54.99 5816 Tightly wound, firm and dense, with loamy, earthy currant, anise and sage flavors that end up with chewy, dry tannins.	ERNIE ELS RED 04 $93.99 5776 Well-built, with black currant, bacon, grilled herb, tobacco and fig flavors supported by a good firm structure underneath. Excellent length, with the fruit and spice delivering another wave on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. 92pts!
FREEMARK ABBEY BOSCHE CAB 02 $73.99 6063 The thirtieth vintage from the Bosché Vineyard is a deep ruby color, with delightful aromas of blackberry jam, black currant, clove, dark chocolate, and slight juniper berry. Full round flavors of rich chocolate, blackberry, and black raspberry, plus soft tannins lead to a long luscious finish.	FREEMARK ABBEY SYCAMORE CAB 02 $66.99 6062 Dark ruby-colored wine, with hefty aromas of cedar, eucalyptus, dusty earth and currant. A plush mouth feel, full of ripe black raspberry flavors and hints of mint and juniper. Well-integrated French oak and velvety tannins lead to a long rich finish.	G. BURGE MESHACH SHIRAZ $87.99 6295 Score: 93 A big Shiraz with a flair for elegance, offering a crisp texture against a fleshy veneer of fine tannins, with a lively core of blackberry, cherry and minty, creamy notes on the long finish.
GAJA CA'MARCANDRA MAGARI 05 $74.99 3417	GARY PLAYER MUIRFIELD 03 $69.99 1963 Stylish, with coffee and cedar notes framing macerated black currant and plum fruit, followed by a toasty, bitter cocoa¿tinged finish. This shows mature notes, but it's hanging on nicely. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Shiraz. 89pts!	GIL CLOS FONTA 2000 $82.99 5520 GIL CLOS FONTA 2000 750ml Still lively, this plush red shows black cherry, espresso and licorice flavors over firm, well-integrated tannins. Has good breadth and balance. Garnacha Peluda, Garnacha País, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cariñena. 89 pts!
GIL CLOS FONTA 2001 $82.99 5521 GIL CLOS FONTA 2001 750ml This chewy red delivers big flavors of cherry, cola, wild herb and leather. Still quite fresh and vibrant, if a bit rustic in character. 88 pts!	GREPPONE MAZZI BRUNELLO $74.99 576 GREPPONE MAZZI BRUNELLO 750ml	Greg Norman Reserve Shiraz 01 $53.99 5817 "Wine Spectator 91 points! ""Supple, generous and open-textured, offering a nice range of dark berry and cherry flavors shaded with mineral, tar and licorice notes that sing harmoniously against lacy acidity on the finish. Drink now through 2016.÷"
HEITZ CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750mL $139.99 5016 HEITZ CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON "Lavish varietal aromas and a signature twist of mint are followed by an exquisite mouthful of rich black cherry. This is Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest, produced with sun-ripened fruit from the legendary Martha?s Vineyard."	JARVIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON $79.99 2442 An elegant style that's mature, with spicy herb, dried currant and savory flavors that are well-proportioned and complex. Ends with supple tannins and good length.	JARVIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 01 $279.99 6138 94 points – Exceptional Beverage Testing Institute Our winemaker Dimitri Tchelistcheff only designates a wine as reserve when he feels it is a truly extraordinary wine. Although our Cabernet Sauvignons have been stellar over the past several years, we have not had a Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon since the 1997 vintage. We think this 2001 Reserve may eventually surpass the benchmark year of 1997! This is a wine that as soon as you try it, you know you are experiencing something grand. With a deep bouquet of clove and black cherries, along with hints of cinnamon and bay, it is sure to pull you in. Flavors of cherries and red berries are full and ample and 26 months in new French Nevers Oak barrels adds nuances of toasty cinnamon to intrigue you even more. This is a huge wine that has a great deal of finesse as it spent over 3 years bottle aging – it is as smooth as silk. Ready for consumption now, this wine will also continue to age for 15 years in ideal storage conditions.
JOSEPH PHELPS INSIGNIA 05 $229.99 2394 Smooth, supple and complex, offering wonderful aromas and serving up a range of herb- and mineral-laced currant, black cherry, blackberry, sage and pebble notes. Ends with a clipped edge. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Merlot. Best from 2011 through 2018. 92 points!	KULETO ESTATE CABERNET SAUV 02 750mL $50.99 5441 "Complex aromas of coffee,mocha and currant transfer over to the palate in a rich, firm, concentrated style, and at midpalate, it turns elegant and creamy textured,giving a seductive quality .On the finish, it gains complexity and nuance, adding hints of mineral, sage and anise, with rich blackberry."	LEGENDS MERITAGE (LARRY BIRD) $79.99 5835
LOKOYA CAB HOWELL MT 04 750mL $229.99 3380 Aromas of spicy currant, fresh earth, mineral and sage are compact yet supple in texture on the palate. Well-proportioned, this gains momentum on the finish, where the flavors have depth and nuance. Best from 2011 through 2018.	LOKOYA CAB MT. VEEDER 04 750mL $253.99 6328 Excellent ripeness, richness and balance, with dense currant, blackberry, sage, mineral and spice. The long, detailed finish gushes with spicy fruit. Plenty of plush tannins, too. Score range: 92-94	MAISON CHAMPY VOLNAY TAILLEPIEDS $71.99 6480
MASI COSTASERA AMARONE 03 $68.99 6366	MODUS OPERANDI ANTITHESIS $99.99 6648 Deep purple/garnet color. Nose of jammy blackberry, vanilla and coconut spice. Imagine eating a spoonful of Marshmallow Fluff. That is how this feels in the mouth. Very soft and fluffy and lush. So smooth! Round chewy, elegant tannins and rich long finish. This wine is very hedonistic. Meant to be consumed young while fruit is still big and fresh.	MOLLYDOOKER "BLUE EYED BOY" $69.99 5820 Score: 92 SHIRAZ Rich and ripe, with a powerful blast of blackberry, licorice and smoky spice flavors rocketing through the long finish against highly polished tannins. Yet somehow this strikes a deft balance. Needs some roast meat to tame it.
MOLLYDOOKER "GIGGLEPOT" 2006 $69.99 5829 Score: 92 Release Price: $55 Country: Australia Region: Australia Issue: Oct 15, 2008 This is distinctive for its focused cherry, spice and freshly turned loam aromas and flavors. An expressive wine of richness and depth that doesn't quit as the finish rolls on and on.	MONDAVI CAB SAUVIGNON RESERVE 04 $134.99 6198 Powerful tannins are chewy and generous, and beautifully balanced by the wine’s equally dense flavors of black fruits—blackberry, black cherry, boysenberry and crème de cassis. Vibrant and alive with fresh acidity, the 2005 Reserve is a powerful wine that carries its considerable muscle with elegance and style.	MONDAVI PINOT NOIR RESERVE 750mL $51.99 942 MONDAVI PINOT NOIR RESERVE "Equally complex in the mouth, bright cranberry-cherry flavors flirt with notes of anise and green tea, all ensconced in fine, supple tannins that linger on a silky finish."
Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Reserve 2000 and 2003 750mL $114.99 3330 "Notable aromas of herb, mint and rosemary turn firm and tannic on the palate, with rich, loamy dried currant, mineral and pebble flavors that are concentrated. Finishes on an austere note"	NORTHSTAR MERLOT $54.99 3776 "NORTHSTAR MERLOT 750ml Draws from numerous vineyards and individual vineyard blocks from around the entire appellation. This provides our winemaker a broad pallette of flavors and textures, and helps ensure a consistency in style despite variation in growing season from year to year. The emphasis is always on the bright cherry fruit that gives Washington Merlot its immediate appeal. Special fermentation and barrel aging regimes help provide the wine with a mouthfilling texture, and the ability to age gracefully for years to come. "	Niebaum-Coppola Rubicon 00 750mL $115.00 3693 "RATING: 93. COLLECTIBLES Beautifully crafted, rich, vibrant and deftly balanced. Wonderful currant, blackberry anise, sage, mineral and fresh earth provide layers of complexity and concentration."
ORIEL SOLUNA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 750mL $75.99 4836 ORIEL SOLUNA CABERNET SAUVIGNON "Aroma: Blackberries, dried herbs, smoke, vanilla and Asian spices. Taste: Rich cherry jam and black fruits, with hints of wood and licorice and dense tannins."	ORIEL SYGNET MACLAREN SHIRAZ $84.99 4837 "ORIEL SYGNET MACLAREN SHIRAZ 750ml Aroma: Blackcurrant, mulberry and chocolate with hints of licorice and spice. Taste: Dark berry fruit with firm tannins."	OUTPOST ZINFANDEL HOWELL MT $53.99 1216 "ôBright ruby-red. Knockout nose offers red and darker berries lifted by ginger, flowers and pepper. Juicy and intense; a real essence of zinfandel fruit, with superb clarity and spicy lift top the crushed berry flavors. This really coats the mouth without leaving any impression of weight. The very long, juicy bright finish features a fine dusting of tannins and resounding fruitàThis sample was enough to restore my faith in Zinfandel.ö --92-94 pts."
Opus One 05 750mL $199.99 5987 "RATING: 92.ß A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex."	PENFOLDS SHIRAZ MAGILL ESTATE $54.99 3618 "PENFOLDS SHIRAZ MAGILL ESTATE 750ml Firm, densely packed with black cherry, dark berry and earthy, mineral flavors that persist impressively onto a solid finish. Needs time to flesh itself out and shed some chunky tannins. Best from 2006 through 2015."	PORTA ERBE AMARONE 2000 $59.99 5175 "PORTA ERBE AMARONE 2000 750ml- these grapes were dried out for 4 months afer the harvest before starting fermentation. This wine is aged for 3 years in large oak casks and French barriques where it developes pleasant and full aroma's of rich black fruit, spices, tabacco and leather. Very complex nose and palate that is drinking beautiful now!"
PREVAIL BACKFORTY 750mL $79.99 3906 PREVAIL BACKFORTY "Serves up a complex mix of ripe, fleshy plum and blackberry fruit that has a sweetish edge, shaded by spice, cedary oak, herb and dusty mineral notes. Ends with dry, herb-laced tannins. Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2014."	PREVAIL WEST FACE 750mL $54.99 3085 PREVAIL WEST FACE "Weaves together a complex band of spicy currant, cedary oak, pepper, anise, sage and mineral notes. Well-proportioned, elegant and stylish, firming up nicely on the finish, where the tannins have a nice grip. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah."	QUINTESSA 04 750mL $154.99 3517 "95 pts Wine Enthusiast: A dramatic young wine, fleshy and dazzling now for its lush fruit and oak, although the tannins have a crunchy hardness. But that merely ensures ageability."
ROBERT YOUNG CABERNET SCION 750mL $74.99 5183 ROBERT YOUNG CABERNET SCION "93 points Wine Library TV--- August 22, 2007 Clear-cut attack of oak, blackberry, and black cassis on the nose: enormous amounts of vanilla and creme brul?e. Big nose, big complexity, beautiful, glorious cranberry, strawberry, black currant, extremely rich clean flavor profile... Impress your boss time: this is a wine that I highly recommend you seek out and pop open with him right before you ask for a raise. A complete killer. A serious wine... 5-10 years of cellaring easily."	ROCHIOLI PINOT NOIR 2005 $53.99 6152 Effusively fruity, rich and layered, with intense, concentrated black cherry, wild berry and blackberry fruit that's firm and well-structured, finishing with a strong burst of berry flavors. Picks up a nice edge of toasty oak.	RODNEY STRONG SYMMETRY 750mL $60.99 5601 RODNEY STRONG SYMMETRY "The Symmetry greets you with an opulent bouquet of blackberries, ripe dark plums and sweet spices. The wine opens generously on the palate with layers of blackberry, cassis and plum framed with accents of dark chocolate and spice. The finish is persistent and smooth. This wine is at once rich, harmonious, powerful, and elegant; a wine intended to be enjoyable on release, yet destined for years of further evolution in the bottle. Savor it!" CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK
ROMBAUER CAB NAPA DIAMOND SELECTION 750mL $64.99 2046 ROMBAUER CAB NAPA DIAMOND SELECTION "Rombauer Vineyards? 2003 Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon is complex, dense and sumptuous. Luxurious aromas of ripe plum, wild berry fruit and cedar offer depth and structure. Coating the mouth are tiers of black cherry, cocoa and currant that unfold to present a vibrant, lingering finish. The tannins are well structured and firm."	Ruffino Gold Reserva 1.5 2000 $84.99 2877 Full bodied and very harmonious with an elegant balance between the velvety tannins and the notes of mature fruit. Excellent and very typical aromatic persistence	SEQUOIA GROVE CABERNET RESERVE 03 750mL $56.99 6018 Aromas of ripe cherry, plum, lead pencil and loamy earth are elegant and refined in this full-bodied red, with firm, integrated tannins. Ends on a simpler, cedary note.
SILVER OAK ALEXANDER VALLEY CAB 2004 $79.99 2450 Aromas of dill, macaroon and coconut fold in nicely with a rich band of currant, plum and black cherry fruit. Excellent structure, depth and concentration, ending with firm, chewy tannins. Best to cellar short-term. Best from 2006 through 2012.	SILVER OAK NAPA VALLEY CAB 750mL $99.99 3658 "RATING: 87. Creamy dill and lavender aromas lead to similar flavors, wrapped around a core of rich, earthy currant, cedar, anise and sage."	ST HELENA SAUVAGE CAB 04 750mL $64.99 3285 "Blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 3% Petite Syrah & 2% Petite Verdot, this wine is big in fruit. Flavors of cassis, currant and mocha, with supple and silky tannins and a long wonderful finish."
STAG'S LEAP ARTEMIS CABERENT $59.99 1446 Focused and complex, the wine opens with aromas and flavors of black fruit—blackberry, currant, and plum—that slowly give way to layers of nutmeg, rosemary, grilled game, and warm pie crust. This firmly structured and full-bodied wine gains depth and richness through the finish. Enjoy this wine with filet mignon with green peppercorn cream sauce or braised veal shanks with green olives and capers.	STAGLIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON $179.99 6647 James Laube, Wine Spectator, October 31, 2008 "Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford 2005-- Smooth and fleshy, with an appealing mix of spicy red currant, black cherry, plum and light cedary oak, joined by a loamy earthiness. Gains velocity and length, while remaining elegant and supple. Drink now through 2016. (91 points)"	SWITCHBACK RIDGE CABERNET $89.99 6797 A fabulous young wine. Ultrarich and harmonious, with ripe, supple tannins wrapped around a delicious core of currant, blackberry, vanilla, espresso bean and mocha, gliding to a long, sensual finish with lots of rich, intricate flavors. Best from 2005 through 2012.
Stag's Leap Cask 23 Napa Cabernet 01 750mL $159.99 1509 "RATING: 87 - Steven Tanzer.ß RATING: 90 - Connoisseurs Guide.ß Classic Napa Cab, right up there with the greats. Somehow manages to combine monsterous power with understated elegance."	Stag's Leap Fay Napa Cabernet 02 750mL $74.99 2621 2001 Stag's Leap Fay Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley. ?Smooth÷ and ?luscious÷ are words this wine evokes again and again.	Stag's Leap S.L.V. Napa Cabernet 98 750mL $99.99 3892 "RATING: 90.ß General characteristics of Cabernet Sauvignon: Grape Character: Blackberry, black currant, black cherry, mint, tobacco."
TWO HANDS ARES SHIRAZ 2004 $163.99 5516 "TWO HANDS ARES SHIRAZ 2004 750ml Ares represents the very best selection of Shiraz from Two Hands Wines. A statuesque, Powerful and deeply flavoured wine matured in 100% new French oak."	TWO HANDS BELLA'S GARDEN SHIRAZ BAROSSA $64.99 5184 "TWO HANDS BELLA'S GARDEN SHIRAZ BAROSSA 750ml ""A blend of our finest Shiraz barrels from across the Barossa Valley region. This is a sumptious wine, defined by its aromatic complexity and finesse."""	TWO HANDS HARRY & EDWARD SHIRAZ 05 $64.99 6253 "Exhibiting lush, berry-fruit flavours and ripe tannins. A very attractive wine that clearly demonstrates why Langhorne Creek is one of Australia's great wine regions."
TWO HANDS LILY'S GARDEN SHIRAZ 2005 $59.99 5518 TWO HANDS LILY'S GARDEN SHIRAZ 2005 750ml The pick of the bunch from our McLaren Vale vineyards. Lily?s Garden is a generous wine with cascading blue fruits and a rich long palate.	TWO HANDS THE BULL AND THE BEAR SHIRAZ/CAB2004 $54.99 5517 "TWO HANDS THE BULL AND THE BEAR SHIRAZ/CAB2004 750ml A classic Australian blend in which the juicy Shiraz component fills the middle palate and the Cabernet Sauvignon provides structure, savoury tannin and grip. This is a wine that needs time to strut its stuff."	Tenuta Dell'Ornellaia 01 $139.99 4725 "RATING: 94. Saturated ruby-red. Flamboyant, upfront aromas of black- and redcurrant, raspberry, strawberry, chocolate, mocha and violet pastille."
Twomey Napa Valley Merlot 02 750mL $63.99 3113 "RATING: 94. Firmly structured and tannic, the 2002 Merlot is beefy, broad, and broodingly backward."	VERGELEGEN V RED 03 $164.99 6332 "The nose is complex, showing blackcurrant, cedar wood, lead pencil and cigar box aromas. These develop in the glass and are joined by raspberry, black cherry, spice and a hint of gaminess. On the palate the wine is concentrated but elegant, with fine-grained tannins. These tannins soften even further in the glass, resulting in a luxurious wine with a long aftertaste."	WENTE NTH CABERNET SAUV 04 $59.99 6158 "The Nth Degree Cabernet Sauvignon offers the black cherry flavors and bold tannins that are characteristic of great California Cabernets. It delights with hints of chocolate and earthy tones, a lush dark fruit in the middle of the palate and a big finish."
WHITE COTTAGE CABERNET 03 750mL $75.99 5694 WHITE COTTAGE CABERNET 03 "Tight and sharply focused, with a wonderful core of currant, wild berry, mineral and spice flavors. Delivers the goods with richness, concentration, length and complexity"

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