Wine Enthusiast rating: 94. An exuberant wine full of fruit, this second vintage of our unique blend exhibits a deep purple color. Boisterous aromas of plum, black cherry, and raspberry pie are followed by ripe red fruit on palate with balanced tannins that build to a spicy, smokey, cinnamon finish.

nose leads with now-typical Tapteil dusty fruit, oak spice and black cherry. These echo on palate, joined by cocoa powder and plums. tannins are fine and firm, and definitely need a couple years to soften, peel away and reveal more of intense fruit and savory notes hidden inside. The Wine Advocate rating: 90.

You will appreciate subtle blending of typical grape varieties from Merlot (50%), to Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), accentuated by Cabernet Franc (5%) and Malbec (5%). This high quality wine, aged in oak barrels for 12 to 14 months, will delight you by harmony of its black fruit aromas and its subtle wood flavors. You will love it either daily or for special occasions. The Wine Advocate rating: 90.

1999 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2002 2007 Cinq Cepages (Five Varieties) is a Bordeaux-style blend consisting of Cabernet Sauvignon (75%), Merlot (10%), Cabernet Franc (9%), Malbec (4%), and Petit Verdot (2%). All five varietal components are used each vintage to create stylized blend that is Cinq Cepages. 2007 vintage of Cinq Cepages is one of elegance. nose is vivid with aromas of ripe blackberry, plum and rose petal floral notes. palate offers a rich, plush dark fruit density surrounded by fine tannins and a raw silk texture. Complex layers of boysenberry, black plum and roasted coffee combine beautifully with notes of mocha. This wine has beautiful oak integration and a juicy core that leads to a lingering finish with hints of clove spice... Less

Deep, intense ruby in color, bouquet recalls ripe red fruit and blackberries with notes of Mediterranean vegetation and eucalyptus and a subtle nuance of baked bell peppers from component varieties. Structured, velvet-textured and complex on palate, its rich, layered flavors and roundness are sustained by a vibrant, vivid freshness and sweet, well balanced, perfectly integrated tannins. A very consistent, very long finish evokes lingering aromas of bouquet. The Wine Advocate rating: 93.

Sondraia serves a concrete example of how a textbook Bordeaux blend can be expertly crafted from Bolgheri's terroir, creating an original and easily recognizable masterpiece. Intense ruby-red in color and concentrated, Sondraia offers exotic, spicy aromas of ripe cherry and blackberry combined with notes of chocolate and mocha that linger softly on palate. Sondraia is full-bodied and supple, yet refined, with soft tannins framing a silky texture. Strongly recommended with barbecued or roasted meats, filet mignon, steak tartare, and pasta or rich risottos. Wine Spectator rating: 93.

The Wine Advocate rating: 94. 1995 vintage of this wine was ranked #2 on Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 1998 This wine has an extraordinary aromatic finesse, a tannic richness and a particularly dense and tight-knit texture. finish is very long, fresh and lively, a little bit firm but already packed with flavor. Such balance is a brilliant expression of Chateau Margaux's noble terroir.

A multifaceted, noteworthy wine Reserve Alexandre strikes a balance between intensity and refinement. core of palate is reminiscent of black currant and pomegranate fruit complimented by floral aromas of rose petal and petunia. These fruit and floral notes are interwoven with lovely fresh earth aromas of warm stone and bittersweet chocolate. graceful structure of this wine yields supple tannins with a silky mouth feel and interplay of five varietals results in a noble and luxurious wine. 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 9% Malbec 7% Petit Verdot, 1% Cabernet Franc Wine Enthusiast rating: 89.

The wine has a clean, brilliant cherry red colour.The nose is very attractive, on morello cherry and ripe berry fruit aromas with a highly elegant floral touch. From a round and smooth attack with well-integrated tannins, the wine remains silky while developing a muscular structure on the palate, complex, substantial and full of fruit, with juicy fresh fruit flavours reminiscent of raspberry and black cherry. The refinement, volume and length of the seductive finish show perfect balance in the varietal mix and the typical characteristics of the appellation.

With three exemplary wines to demonstrate the fine art of blending, this luxury wine basket is ideal for those who appreciate rarity, ratings, and excellence. Joseph Phelps Insignia Red is a world famous Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend made mostly of Cabernet. Maintaining high ratings since its inception, the 2005 vintage is especially acclaimed with ratings as high as 96 points by the Wine Advocate. We also include a bottle of the highly rated Leonetti Reserve Blend 2005, another famous Bordeaux-style blend from Washington State. Finally, a bottle of white Bordeaux-style Virtu from Napa Valley's St. Supery Vineyards ensures pure tasting enjoyment. A selection of upscale foods and confections are included for pairing and sharing. For more information, please view the Wine &... Less

With three exemplary wines to demonstrate the fine art of blending, this luxury wine basket is ideal for those who appreciate rarity, ratings, and excellence. Joseph Phelps Insignia Red is a world famous Napa Valley Bordeaux-style blend made mostly of Cabernet. Maintaining high ratings since its inception, the 2005 vintage is especially acclaimed with ratings as high as 96 points by the Wine Advocate. We also include a bottle of the highly rated Leonetti Reserve Blend 2005, another famous Bordeaux-style blend from Washington State. Finally, a bottle of white Bordeaux-style Virtu from Napa Valley's St. Supery Vineyards ensures pure tasting enjoyment. A selection of upscale foods and confections are included for pairing and sharing. For more information, please view the Wine &... Less

This wine is from United States, Washington region, Columbia Valley sub-region. BORDEAUX BLEND Wine Washington Still Wine

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By far France's largest fine-wine region, Bordeaux is also arguably its greatest, and perhaps the greatest in the world. Grands Vins is the most comprehensive survey of these wines ever published. Following an introduction detailing the history, the geography, the grape varieties, and other regional wine-making idiosyncrasies, Clive Coates--who is reputed to know more about the estates and their wines than the owners themselves-- profiles the leading châteaux and assesses their top red and white wines. He discusses the respective qualities, taste characteristics and merits of just about every fine Bordeaux wine made in the last thirty years and more, listing its state of maturity and optimum drinking periods in succinct and accessible form.Since the publication of Clive Coates's Claret in... Less

winemaking team worked in vineyards in search of different aspects for each variety. These were thought of as parts of a complex wine, in such a way that total is more than sum of parts. location of vineyards, age of plants, viticultural program and irrigation schedules, all worked towards same goal. Once in winery, each variety underwent primary fermentation in a small tank. early blending is a risky practice, but helps towards a seamless integration of varieties, a wine with only one soul. result is a wine that is not just sum of three varietals, but another milestone in search of an ideal. That is explanation of Quimera name: an impossible goal, but one worth working for. A blend of old vine Malbec from Medrano and from Luján de Cuyo; Merlot from Tupungato; old vine Cabernet Sauvignon... Less

2007 is a vintage that benefited from dry soils of a rainless winter. After fermenting from a thick matter where skins were very dominant, all wines looked black and impenetrable for months; then they started to deepen and open, a process that is still continuing to day. There is no doubt that this vintage's powerful wine will have a long life and will start peaking many years from now. 40 % Cabernet Franc, 22% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot The Wine Advocate rating: 92.

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 4% Petite Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Malbec. 2006 Marlstone marries suave, concentrated structure with elegant fruit, making it as much a cellar selection as a natural fit for today's table. Inky black and ruby red in color, on nose it pairs complex aromas of ripe wild blackberry fruit, plum and black licorice with pleasing notes of cigar box and brown spice. On palate, wine delivers powerfully rich blackberry and plum flavors and rich, supple tannins followed by a luxurious, lengthy finish, wrapped in velvety notes of mocha. Food Pairing: This intensely elegant, full-bodied Bordeaux blend calls for rich meats like steak, lamb and other robust fare.

Rich and concentrated, this wine opens with aromas of black plum, vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon. On palate, flavors of black currant, roasted coffee and bittersweet chocolate are wrapped in velvety tannins. Notes of dark chocolate and raspberry jam lead to a long finish. Cabernet Franc and Petite Verdot were blended in to enhance structure and mid-palate weight. The Wine Advocate rating: 90.

The Wine Advocate rating: 95. A legendary, hedonistic wine made from 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot from the Maculan vineyards in Breganze, within Veneto region. Fermented in stainless steel and aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak barriques, Fratta is unfined and unfiltered to preserve its elegant structure and juicy dark fruit flavors. Tasting Notes: Deep ruby red in color with purple reflections, this wine offers an intense bouquet of red raspberries, black cherries, dried flowers, licorice, vanilla and spice, along with hints of cocoa and coffee. With a balanced expression of finegrained tannins and fullbodied elegance, this is a truly opulent red that is perfect for special occasions. Pairs beautifully with rich meat dishes, roasted game and aged cheeses.

This wine is from Lebanon, Bekaa Valley region. It is when the grapes reach optimal maturity, typically between the 5th and the 15th of september, that the harvest begins at Chateau Musar.The grapes are handpicked as the sun rises across the Bekaa valley and are then swiftly transferred to the cellar in Ghazir where fermentation takes place followed by maceration lasting 2 to 4 weeks.During the first year the wine is racked into Bordeaux type barrels made from Nevers oak and where it matures from 12 to 15 months.Our philosophy of respect for nature and ecology is the reason for which our wines are neither fined nor filtered and receive no chemical additives with the exception of the minimum necessary dose of sulphur.At the end of the second year blending takes place with the proportions... Less

This is eighth vintage of Pavie produced under ownership of Mme. and Mr. Perse, and it was a classic year which demonstrated that chateau has a truly exceptional terroir. color is a deep and dense purple, with violet highlights which underscore wine's youth. Its clean aromas highlight good intensity and well-defined fruitiness. Black currants, blueberries and assorted black fruit are present, together with flattering chocolate and spicy notes derived from careful aging in barrel. first impression on palate is faultless, and quality of vintage becomes evident as its taste evolves. wine shows a full body, both tight and supple at once. Everything comes together to create an exemplary balance. tannins are fine-grained, with a structure which ensures a long and brilliant future. wine's class... Less

A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Powerful and elegant with an intense dark red color. This intensely powerful wine with soft, round, solid tannins has a distinguished character with aromas of red fruits, cassis and a touch of cedar and cinnamon. In mouth, wine has delightful notes of vanilla and coffee, and a long, lingering finish with a pleasant and harmonious balance of fruit and oak. The Wine News rating: 93.

This wine is from United States, Washington region, Columbia Valley sub-region. Ripe and polished, with gorgeous chocolate-tinged black currant, black raspberry and coffee notes swirling through the long, vivid finish. Tempting now, but should develop more with cellaring. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2016. 6,500 cases made. -HS BORDEAUX BLEND Wine WASHINGTON STILL WINE

Les Pavots is Peter Michael’s flagship blend of red Bordeaux varietals from our Knights Valley Estate. While the blend varies from vintage to vintage, typically it is two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon with roughly equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. Les Pavots captures an elegant refined expression of the terroir embracing the full spectrum of Cabernet family varietal expression with its trademark touch of herbes de provence. The name translates to “The Poppies” and is named after the California poppies that grow wild on our estates and are the inspiration for the winery’s logo.

Th is blend illustrates with tremendous hues of purples and reds. Aromas of blackberry and black plum integrate with tight smoky oak, a note of anise and dark molassas. Flavors of blackberry and cassis follow with a dusty sense of terroir, bright vanillin oak and a structured espresso finish. Th is is an integrated blend with length, structure, and style. Blend: 66% Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 6% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot, and 2% Cabernet Franc

79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc Cassis, violets, blackberry. Wet stone, espresso, notes of sweet oak. On entry, ripe mountain fruit, licorice, complex minerals. Youthful and lively, with firm acid and elegant chalky tannins. Captivating finish. The Wine Advocate rating: 92.

Wine Enthusiast rating: 94. Radiant deep dark hues of garnet. Weet aromas of blackbeery pie, vanilla, chocolate, with essences of wet stones, lavender and roses guides sensations. Pillowy soft tannins coat palate with dark currants, red cherries, licorice, and sweet tobacco. A long lingering finish of dry cocoa powder and exotic spices. Drinkable now, but will continue to age beautifully beyond five years.

2008 19 Block Cuvee is Cabernet Sauvignon-based, layered with Malbec, Merlot and Syrah to produce a wine with pronounced fruit characteristics. Aromas of black cherry compote and ripe plum are accentuated with hints of vanilla and cardamom. A silky mouthfeel of cassis and milk chocolate leads into an immensely satisfying and lengthy finish. layers of flavor in this wine pair well with complex foods, including braised or grilled meats like lamb, pork or duck; spring or sweet onions; earthy flavors such as mushrooms, eggplant and fennel; harder cheeses with salt crystals such as Bravo Farms Silver Mountain or Beecher's Flagship Reserve.

A blend of 71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Aromas of black cherry, berry and dark chocolate fuse with smooth notes of vanilla and spice. Rich and balanced on palate, this wine finishes with long, lingering flavors of cocoa, black fruits, and vanilla. Wine Spectator rating: 93.

Deep ruby red color with brilliant shades of cherry. bouquet is a harmony of wildflowers, cherry, blueberry and blackberry preserves on a background of licorice. Starts with a warm sensation that develops into a long and persistent flavor of cherries and blackberries; a velvety and elegant blend of tannins integrated into a full-bodied, long, lingering finish. Wine Enthusiast rating: 90.