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Bin Name Vintage Price
Spanish White Wine
2 Larrua Viura Verdejo SyS 2006 20.00
D.O. Rueda
Pale and bright, with tropical fruit aromas of pineapple
and pear. Dry and well balanced with persistent
fruit on the finish.
3 Carrasviñas Verdejo SyS 2006 22.00
D.O. Rueda
A dry yet fruity white with soft aromatic white stone
fruit flavours. Cachazo is a small, family run winery with
3 generations of white winemaking experience.
4 Pampano Semi-Dulce SyS 2006 22.00
D.O. Rueda
This unctuous, white from Agricola Castellana is
intense and round, with citric notes and
a layer of stone fruit on the palate. With 25g/l sugar it
has a semi-sweet finish with good balanced acidity.
5 Muga Barrel Fermented White 2006 23.00
D.O. La Rioja
The beautiful 2006 is a modern-styled white composed of
90% Viura and 10% Malvas?a, all aged 4 months in French
oak. This impressive, dry, elegantly-styled Rioja offers
scents of honeysuckle and citrus oil.
6 Esperanza Verdejo Viura 2006 23.50
D.O. Rueda
Light, dry yet fruity white, quite sessionable!
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Spanish White Wine (Continued)
7 Pasil, Verdejo SyS 2006 24.00
D.O. Rueda
From one of Rueda’s best quality producers on the edge
of the region, Viñedos Nieva is a small, family run outfit
with little international exposure – yet!. It is
excellently balanced, offering ripe pear, pineapple
and a little spice on a long persistent finish.
8 Basa 2006 24.00
D.O. Rueda
Clean, vanilla aromas give way to a balanced, tropical
fruit palate (papaya, guava and grapefruit) with nice
zesty acidity.
9 Idrias Chardonnay 2004 24.00
D.O. Somontano
Subtle, well integrated oak plays a supporting
rather than dominant role in this well made Spanish
White. It is new world in style yet old world
in elegance.
10 Mantel Blanco Verdejo Sauvignon 2006 24.00
D.O. Rueda
From Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc varieties this has
clean, ripe tropical fruit aromas with hints of
citrus. Pineapple and spicy papaya on the palate.
11 Gaba do Xil, Godello 2006 25.80
D.O. Valdeorras
Made from an up and coming grape variety (Godello)
by an up and coming winemaker. It offers dry gooseberry
fruit with some citrus, very stylish – a good crowd pleaser.
By Telmo Rodriguez Co
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Spanish White Wine (Continued)
12 Cristiari, Müller Thurgau/Pinot Blanc 2006 25.80
D.O. Costers del Segre
Aromatic white from the unusual varieties of
Müller Thurgau and Pinot Blanc. Fragrant, yet
upfront. Good with food or on its own. Stone fruit
aromas are evident on the nose, most notably apricot
with some tropical pineapple following through on a
medium bodied palate with lively acidity.
13 Pirineos Mesache Blanco 2006 26.00
D.O. Somontano
This blend of Macabeo (60%) and Chardonnay (40%) is
fermented and aged in stainless steel and shows melon,
apple, herb, and citrus aromas and flavors in its crisp,
medium-bodied personality. Its lively acidity and intensity
make it an excellent match for fish.
14 Enate Chardonnay-234 2006 29.00
D.O. Somontano
From one of Spain’s most established wineries this
classic warm climate Chardonnay offers creamy apple
and well integrated toasty oak flavours.
15 Jose Pariente Verdejo, Dos Victorias 2006 29.50
D.O. Rueda
From the Verdejo variety again, this time made by the
famous ‘2 Victorias’. One of our favourite whites on
the list today, it is a great example of the potential
of Rueda. It is clean and crisp with complex
layers of green gooseberry fruit.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Spanish White Wine (Continued)
16 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2005 31.00
D.O. La Rioja
By Mart?nez Bujanda Family.
Oak aged Viura (one of Spain’s most planted white
Varieties). Interesting green apple aromas with nice
oaky hints from its time in new French oak.
17 Agnusdei Albariño 2006 32.00
D.O. Rias Baixas, Galicia
Albariño is considered by most as Spain’s finest white
grape variety. This one offers apricot and orange
blossom aromas with broad spicy apple and apricot on the
palate. Long, luscious, lingering finish.
18 Guitian Godello 2005 36.00
D.O. Valdeorras
Deep gold in colour. This is really an alternative style
of white that requires attention. Decanting will unlock
the full range of flavours which include stone fruit (peaches,
nectarines) with a steady minerality carrying the flavours
into an elegant yet persistent finish.
Shows some similarity to aged white Burgundy
Bin Name Vintage Price
Sherry
19 San Leon Manzanilla (half bottle) N.V. 16.50
D.O. Jerez (dry, light)
One of Spain’s most famous and finest dry sherries.
It consistently gets over 90 points by Spain’s most
recognised wine critic Peñin. It is dry and intense in
the mouth with salty, nutty flavours coming through
on the finish. Beautiful with salted almonds, olives
or any Spanish tapas.
20 Lustau “Papirusa” Manzanilla (half bottle) N.V. 18.00
D.O. Jerez (dry, light)
A bone dry Manzanilla from the town of Sanl?car de
Barrameda, light and fresh, very tangy, clean and crisp
with just a hint of saltiness. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2006.
21 Lustau “Los Arcos” Amontillado (half bottle) N.V. 18.00
D.O. Jerez – (dry medium-bodied)
A text book Amontillado of great maturity. Naturally dry
and soft, its palate gives a hint of wood and smoky raisins.
A powerful and distinctive nutty bouquet. A better Amontillado
would be difficult to find. Awarded Silver Medal at IWC 2005.
22 Argüeso Oloroso (bottle) N.V. 34.00
Deep brown in colour, it has a nutty dried raisin nose. The
palate is full bodied and off-dry showing hints of dried fig
and hazelnut flavours, great length.
23 Argüeso PX (bottle) N.V. 34.00
From the Pedro Ximenez grape this unctuous brown sherry
is the perfect dessert accompaniment offering rich layers of
dried raisins and figs with a balanced citric acidity. Yum!
24 Lustau “East India” Solera Reserve (bottle) N.V. 45.00
D.O. Jerez (Sweet)
In centuries gone by, casks of sherry were latched to ships
sailing for the Indies as ballast, and were found to develop
an extraordinary smoothness and complexity. Lustau has
revived this style of sherry in the East India wine.
Unforgettable flavours of raisins, candied peel and nuts.
"Nutty, sweet, crème br?l?e smell" - Robert Parker
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DESSERT WINE
25 Argüeso Moscatel (bottle) N.V. 34.00
From the fragrant Moscatel grape, the wine is lightly
fortified and aged in American oak butts for over 60 months
giving it an amber colour with soft, sweet, grapey flavours.
CAVA
26 Cava Cup de Cairons N.V. 40.00
D.O. Catalunya D.O.
From 30% Chardonnay, 30% Xarel. Lo 20% Parellada and
20% Macabeo it makes for the perfect aperitif or accompaniment
to lightly flavoured fish and rice dishes. Its light and biscuity
aromas follow through onto the palate with refreshing acidity
and a soft fruity finish.
CHAMPAGNE
27 Paul Gobillard Brut Reserve SyS N.V. 55.00
A.C. Champagne
Classic dry, pinot noir, chardonnay, pinot meunier blend makes
up this wonderfully elegant wine with a long persistent mousse,
brioche and yeasty palate, zesty acidity and long dry finish.
ROSÉ WINE
29 Idrias Ros? 2006 24.50
D.O. Somontano
Bright golden red colour. Youthful, soft red fruits, creamy
strawberry and ripe cherry. Nice, balanced acidity.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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White Wine – Rest of the World
30 Inzolia Chardonnay 2006 23.00
Villa Albius, Sicily, Italy
Good alternative house wine for those looking for a ripe,
fragrant and easy drinking white.
31 Casa Silva Sauvignon Blanc 2007 23.50
Colchagua, Chile
Typical Chilean Sauvignon offering fresh
apricot and mango aromas with underlying
gooseberry flavours.
32 Chateau des Eyssards Sauvignon Semillon 2006 25.00
A.C. Bergerac Sec, France
A lean, dry white with pleasant freshness. It offers a
lovely combination of dry, green Sauvignon fleshed
out by the weightier flavours of Semillon. It is a great
food wine or winter white.
33 Pinot Grigio Plozner 2006 29.50
DOC Grave del Friuli, Italy
This classy Friuli white has intense fragrances that
range from tropical fruit to pear with faint mineral
hints. Broad on the palate, it offers well integrated
acidity on the finish.
34 Stables Sauvignon Blanc 2006 32.00
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
Clean and appealing grassy green fruit aromas with a
generous helping of soft gooseberries and tropical
fruit flavours.
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White Wine – Rest of the World
35 Chablis, Domaine Barat 2004 31.00
A.C. Chablis, Burgundy, France
Unmistakably classic Chablis with its creamy tropical
flavours interwoven with steely, flinty undertones.
36 Sancerre Domaine de Saint Romble 2004 36.00
A.C. Sancerre, France
Paul Vaton’s Sancerre offers beautiful floral aromas,
a dry and lean, steely, green palate with a long refreshing
finish. This is typical Loire Sauvignon.
37 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru, “Les Vergers” 2005 73.00
Domaine Pillot
Burgundy, France
Scented, nutty, good energy and quite developed and long.
For relatively early drinking. “Superbly vinous but with a
rich mouthfeel, a real treat” – Jancis Robinson.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines
39 Casa Mar?a Roble SyS 2002 18.00
VdT Castilla y Le?n
Tempranillo aged for 4 months in new American oak. It is
soft and meaty with red fruit flavours and balsamic and toasty
vanilla undertones.
40 Valdejimena Joven SyS 2005 20.00
D.O. La Rioja
This is a seriously upfront tempranillo, without any oak age.
Imported by us for its sheer quality and good value.
Well made traditional red from the famous La Rioja region.
41 Castillo de Jumilla Crianza SyS 2004 21.00
D.O. Jumilla
Winner of the “Best Crianza of Jumilla” in 2006.
From 90% Monastrell and 10% Tempranillo, it has been
aged for 9 months in new French and American oak
barrels. Rich, dark cherry flavours – a cut above most
other wineries in Jumilla.
42 Torre de Barreda Tempranillo SyS 2005 22.00
D.O. La Mancha
Made in central Spain, this ripe tempranillo has been aged
for 6 months in oak barrel (a semi-crianza).The result
– a well rounded, full bodied red with savoury
red fruit flavours and a hint of oak.
43 Alius, Bodegas Sierra de Guara 2005 21.00
D.O. Somontano
Youthful, wild berry fruit with some
oaky aromas and herbaceous hints.
Decent, uncomplicated drinking from an
up and coming region.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
44 Valdejimena Crianza, SyS 2003 22.00
D.O. La Rioja
Our house Crianza from Rioja. Its clean savoury red fruit
and toasty oak ageing makes a winning blend.
45 La Legua, Bodega Emeterio Fernandez 2004 22.00
D.O. Cigales
This youthful tempranillo is characterised by a bright red
colour, lively attack and strong undertones of fresh red fruit
flavours. A fruity wine for early drinking.
46 Artazuri Joven 2005 22.50
D.O. Navarra
Located in the northernmost zone of the Navarra region,
Bodegas Artazuri, (a project from the same producer of Artadi,
Juan Carlos Lopez de la Calle) strives for great quality
Grenache or Garnacha as it is called in Spain. This young
wine is great value and made from the younger vines on their
property. It is a fresh and fruity wine, with an underlying
herbaceousness that is great with food.
47 Vega Sauco Roble 2002 23.00
D.O. Toro
Matured in new American oak barrels for 3 months this red,
from the Tinta de Toro grape variety evolves in bottle for
4-6 years.It is drinking excellently now. Full and robust dark
fruit flavours are restrained by soft oaky tannins.
48 Ribera de Polendos Roble 2004 24.00
VdT Castilla y Leon
Again from the Tempranillo grape this is an excellent wine to
start yourtaste buds working and offers surprising character
and body. It has a rich red colour in common with more
expensive wines and goes well with food or on it’s own.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
49 Finca Antigua Tempranillo 2005 24.50
D.O. La Mancha
By the Mart?nez Bujanda family.
Intense red fruit attack, meaty and robust but not rough. The
flavours develop in the mouth offering preserved red fruits,
vanilla, figs and herbs. It is intense and clean with a long
persistent finish. Another house favorite.
50 Finca Antigua Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 24.50
D.O. La Mancha
Another Mart?nez Bujanda wine.
Aromas of cedar, coconut and cocoa follow through onto a
powerful, concentrated palate combining fine tannins and
herbaceous dark fruit flavors. Typical warm climate Cabernet.
51 Valdejimena Reserva SyS 2001 26.00
D.O. La Rioja
Traditional in style, easy on the palate and well balanced.
This Reserva is similar to the Crianza but with extra oak and bottle age
bringing about a more mature style. Savoury red fruit flavours,
toasty backbone and ripe tannins. Great value Rioja Reserva.
52 Enate Cabernet Merlot 2004 26.00
D.O. Somontano
Complex blackcurrant, blackberry aromas with a touch of violet
and hints of red pepper, vanilla and herbs. Smooth, rounded
palate with a layer of ripe tannins and a full-flavoured, toasty
finish.
53 Petit Caus, Can R?fols dels Caus 2003 26.50
D.O. Pened?s
Made from 25% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 25% Tempranillo,
25% Syrah and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine draws
influences from the Bordeaux style of wine making. Elegant
red fruit flavours are combined with herbaceous tones and
fine well balanced tannins characteristic of the Cabernet
Franc variety. A good food wine.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
54 Viñasperi Crianza 2003 27.00
D.O. La Rioja
From 95% Tempranillo and 5% Garnacha. Mature dark
fruit aromas give way to lovely soft tannins with plenty
of ripe red fruit and hints of vanilla.
55 Idrias Abiego 2004 27.00
D.O. Somontano
High altitude, cold winters with hot and dry summers; sharp
temperature contrasts and poor sandy mountain soils are
what make the Idrias wines so good. They are wonderfully
medium bodied, well balanced soft red fruit with savoury
American oak flavours.
56 Dehesa del Carrizal MV SyS 2003 28.00
D.O. Dehesa del Carrizal
The Multi-varietal blend of Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot
offers ripe, jammy, juicy blackcurrant and red-berry flavours,
great structure and well integrated oak with punch.
57 Mas Collet, Celler de Capçanes 2003 29.50
D.O. Montsant
Situated just outside the prestigious Priorat area, the region of
Monsant has gained its own DO Status. Given 9 months in
French and American oak it is intense, ripe, full and very
interesting. The toasty oak complements the deep red berry
fruit character and richness.
58 “Amigos” Torre de Barreda SyS 2004 30.00
D.O. La Mancha
“Friends” by Juan de la Barreda.
This tempranillo shows intense mature dark fruit aromas with
traces of balsamic, chocolate and toasty oak. A very tasty
palate offers well balanced dark fruit flavours and fine, ripe
tannins. We love it!
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
59 Finca Resalso, Emilio Moro 2006 30.00
D.O. Rib. del Duero
Ribera del Duero of any quality is rarely this
good value. The Moro Bodega is literally next door to
that of famed Pesquera. This young wine is a semi-crianza
offering buckets of dark fruit with a touch of oak and lots
of structure.
60 Conde de Valdemar Crianza 2003 30.00
D.O. La Rioja
By the Mart?nez Bujanda Family, this time in La Rioja.
90% Tempranillo and 10% Mazuelo. Its red berry fruit and
vanilla notes stand out. Well-rounded and silky in the mouth with
good backbone.
61 Pacheco Red 2005 31.00
D.O. Jumilla
Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
An intense cherry red colour with a deep fruity bouquet of
mature fruits, cinnamon and spices. Full bodied fruity palate
and a long, lingering finish.
62 “Divus”, Bodegas Bleda SyS 2004 32.00
D.O. Jumilla
“Divine” is made from 90% Monastrell, 10% Cabernet
Sauvignon. New cedar oak aromas and a ripe rustic complexity
set this wine far above most others from the region of Jumilla.
Not for the faint hearted, it is gutsy, intense and long.
Monastrell doesn’t get much better than this!
63 Dehesa del Carrizal Cabernet Sauvignon SyS 2002 32.00
D.O. Dehesa del Carrizal
The quality of wine produced in this Bodega is such that in
2006 the Consejo Regulador granted them their own D.O. status!
This stylish Cabernet Sauvignon is surprisingly elegant
having been produced in such a warm climate. It has all the
attributes of a classic Cabernet – herbaceous, briary fruit, fine yet well
integrated tannins and a long lingering finish.
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
64 Muga “Reserva” 2003 32.00
D.O. La Rioja
70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo/ Graciano
Muga is the only winery left in Spain that uses only oak
throughout the entire vinification process, which is very
traditional and artisanal. This wine was aged for 6 months
in wooden vats, 2 years in new 60% French and
40% American oak barrels and 12 months in bottle.
No self respecting Spanish Tapas Bar or Restaurant is complete
without the Muga wines on their shelves!
65 Dehesa del Carrizal Syrah SyS 2004 33.00
D.O. Dehesa del Carrizal
100% Syrah grown in the La Mancha area of central Spain.
Due to its hot climate it shows rich, juicy and spicy, ripe dark fruit
flavours masking a whopping 14% alcohol. A new addition
for the winter months.
66 Pañofino SyS 2004 35.00
D.O. La Mancha
A top shelf bottling of Torre de Barreda the makers of
“Amigos”. From the Tempanillo grape, it is a massive explosion
of dark briary fruit. A lover of Australian wine would love to try this.
Who wouldn’t?
67 Viña Elias Mora, Semi Crianza 2005 35.00
D.O. Toro
Again, made by the 2 Victorias in Toro, a region of
increasing Spanish importance. Excellent value.
Another house favourite from the Tinta del Pais variety.
For its big, bold and gutsy flavours it’s beautifully well balanced.
68 Condado de Haza 2004 40.00
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Doubtless one of the top producers in Spain, Alejandro
Fernandez “The king of Tempranillo” (of Pesquera fame)
consistently produces superb, rich wines with amazing
concentration of blackcurrant fruit. Purple-colored, it
offers up fragrant aromas of cedar, tobacco, black currants
and blackberry. There is a supple mouth-feel and generous
cherry and black fruit flavors and enough ripe tannins to
ensure good longevity. 91 Wine Advocate Points
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
69 Pesquera 2004 44.00
D.O. Ribera del Duero
One of Spain’s most fashionable and sought after wines.
It is a truly classic Ribera from a house with sound wine values.
Alejando Fernandez could charge double the price and get
away with it, but he chooses not to. Althought the 2004 was
an exceptional year, Fernandez told us on a recent visit that it
is in the bad years that wine making talent at Pesquera
shines through, leaving many other over priced Ribera’s in its wake.
Decanting highly recommended.
70 Coleccti?n Privada, Dehesa del Carrizal SyS 2001 48.00
D.O. Dehesa del Carrizal
From the stables of Dehesa del Carrizal again.
Hand harvested Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah make up this
super Spanish Red. Complex nose of dark berries with hints
of violets and spice. A big and powerful palate shows clean
ripe dark fruits with a finish dominated by dark chocolate
and toffee. Yum! A great fine wine to mark memorable occasions.
71 Coma Vella 2002 55.00
D.O. Priorato
Mas d’en Gil’s particular wide temperature range and slate-
rich soil that characterises Priorat, imparts a unique richness
and personality to the Coma Vella. It is a modern expression of
Grenache, Carignan, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
Wonderful density of dark, soft, ripe, smoky, blueberry and
damson fruits with a lingering spicy finish. Utterly gorgeous.
72 Gran Elias Mora 2003 72.00
D.O. Toro
Tinto de Toro Grape - The 2003 is sourced from a single
70+ year-old vineyard. Only the best barrels make the cut
and the wine is aged for a total of 17 months in new French
oak. Nearly black in color, the wine’s perfume consists of
toasted bread, soy, pencil lead, smoke, black cherry and black
currant. It beautifully marries elegance and power on the palate.
There are layers of sweet fruit, well-integrated tannin, and great
balance. A whopping 92 Wine Advocate Points
SyS = imported directly by Sol y Sombra
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Red Wines (Continued)
73 Ali?n 1998 79.00
D.O. Ribera del Duero
Made by Vega Sicilia, the patriarch of Spain’s great wine
estates. Ali?n is the more modern style Ribera del Duero, rich,
ripe and smooth. It has an elegance often lacking in the bigger
gutsier Dueros, but more than makes up for it in terms of
balance and length. Definite mature hints at the rim.
Quite mature, firm backbone but nicely developed on the nose.
17 Jancis Robinson Points.
74 Gran Coronas Black Label Reserva 1976 85.00
D.O. Penedes Spain
Owing to their universal acclaim (in blind tastings they have
been mistaken for Chateau Latour) and because of their limited
production, the Gran Coronas Black Label range of wines is scarce.
Possible the best value red on our list. Last tasted on our 1st
anniversary 18th Oct 07. It is everything an aged fine wine should
be – elegant, balanced, rich, complex and long – need we go on!
Red Wines - The Rest of the World
75 Casa Silva Coleccion Carmenère 2005 25.00
Colchagua Valley, Chile
For many years Chile’s Carmène grape was mistaken for
Merlot in the vineyards. Here is an excellent example of how
it surpasses many Merlots when grown and made to maximise
the variety. Hints of plums, chocolate, black pepper and toffee
aromas show the typicity of Carmenere. It offers an harmonious
balance of fruit and oak with sweet red fruit flavours lingering
on a long finish..
76 Ninfa 2004 27.00
Ribatejo, Portugal
From Portugal’s indigenous grape varieties Touriga Nacional
(50%) and Aragones (50%), Ninfa is a very smooth, fruity red
with lots of spicy. It’s instantly appealing.
Bin Name Vintage Price
Red Wines - The Rest of the World
77 Crios de Susana Balbo Malbec 2006 31.00
Mendoza, Argentina
Dominio del Plata winery is a family-owned and run project
of Susana Balbo (Oenologist) and Pedro Marchevsky
(Viticulturist). Their Malbec (Argentina’s most renowned
grape variety) is a satisfying rich wine with ripe blackberry,
chocolate and red earth characters with medium acidity
and ripe tannins.
78 Montepulciano La Valentina 2005 32.00
DOC Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Italy
Deep, dark colour with an intense nose showing a range
of ripe cherry, blackberry fruit, coffee, chocolate and mineral
nuances. Powerful, ripe palate with balancing tannins.
79 Iona Cabernet Merlot 2004 33.00
Elgin, South Africa
Aromatic, elegant and leafy aromas with lots of cool redcurrant
fruit and well integrated oak. Cool, elegant yet perfectly
intense and persistent.
80 Coriole Redstone Shiraz 2004 36.00
McLaren Vale, South Australia
Made by the Italian Coriole family Redstone is rich, powerful
and upfront, exhibiting a knock-out nose of licorice, blackberry
cassis, and loamy soil. Full-bodied, juicy, and succulent, with
silky tannin,
81 Chateauneuf du Pape, AC SyS 2004 45.00
Rhone, France
“Domaine des Relagnes”, Henri Boiron
Gold medal winner at the Concours des Vins
Des Vignerons Independants 2004
82 Feytit-Clinet 2001 80.00
A.C. Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
“90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the result of the 2001 is
undoubtedly the most improved Feytit-Clinet I have ever tasted.
A breakthrough effort for this estate, the dense ruby-purple
colored 2001 boasts aromas of licorice, blackberries, and sweet
cherry fruit intermixed with smoke, iron, and mineral notes.
The wine is dense and medium to full-bodied, with an opulent
texture, ripe tannin, and a long, concentrated finish” Robert Parker