| A J Adam Riesling Dhronhofberger Sangerei 2003 |
| $29.30 |
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"The 2003 Riesling Dhronhofberger Sangerei boasts a nose of limestone, chalk, and steel. Ripe pears and apples are intermingled with sweet tea as well as currants in this complex, medium-bodied effort. It should be consumed over the next 4-5 years." Robert Parker Rating 90 |
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| Allandale Semillon 2002 |
| $16.90 |
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"Tangy, with lemony herb and pepper flavors around a lively core of citrus and green pear, all mingling nicely on the persistent finish. Should develop well as it fleshes out with cellaring. Best after 2009." Wine Spectator 90 points. |
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| Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007 |
| $14.95 |
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"They’ve hit a 6 with this wine. Full on passion fruit and feijoas with a succulent palate loaded with ripe fruit flavours. The zesty acid adds real life to the wine and lengthens the finish. It’s gorgeous: pure and absolutely delicious. At its best: now to 2008." 94 POINTS - SMART BUY - 5 STARS
-WineOrbit Review, August 2007 |
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| Balthasar Ress Kabinett Riesling 2006 |
| $14.95 |
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Medium-gold color with a honey-grapefruit nose. Off-dry with balanced acidity and medium-light body. Grapefruit and apple with a bit of natural effervesence. 2005 vintage rated 90 points by Wine Spectator . |
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| Beckmen Purisima Mountain Vineyard Marsanne 2003 |
| $17.65 |
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"The gorgeous, medium-bodied, rich, white Hermitage-like 2003 Marsanne Purisima Mountain reveals potent honeysuckle, white currant, and licorice characteristics. It offers tremendous value at $16 a bottle. Enjoy it during its first 1-3 years of life " Robert Parker 90 Points |
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| Bodegas Muga Blanco Viura, Malvesia 2005 |
| $13.95 |
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"The beautiful 2005 Muga Blanco is a modern-styled white composed of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia, all aged four months in French oak. This impressive, dry, elegantly-styled Rioja offers scents of honeysuckle, citrus oil, white currants, and flowers. Drink it over the next year." Robert Parker 89 Points |
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| Bollini Trentino Pinot Grigio 2006 |
| $14.50 |
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"Hailing from the Dolomite Mountains of Northern Italy is a mineral laden crisp wine with a pleasantly fruity mid-palate and unlike ao many pinot grigios, this one has plenty of personality. Delicious on its own or as an aperitf it gets an extra point or two for how delectable it becomes with crab cakes."winereviewonline 90 points. |
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| Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc Blend 2004 |
| $22.15 |
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"I enjoyed the intriguing 2004 Le Cigare Blanc, a blend of Roussanne and Grenache Blanc. Rosewater, honeysuckle, and flowery notes emerge from this medium-bodied white. With good acidity, flesh, personality, and soul, it should be consumed over the next year..." Robert Parker. Robert Parker 88 points/ Wine Spectator 86 points. |
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| Burge Family Olive Hill Semillon 2005 |
| $34.95 |
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"One of the best Semillon’s I have tasted from Australia is Rick Burge’s 2005 Semillon Olive Hill. A one-hundred percent Semillon, it is a gorgeous, light gold-hued effort displaying beautiful honeyed citrus, waxy, tropical fruit, and orange rind characteristics. With impeccable purity, fine ripeness, and a lovely texture, this stunning Semillon should drink well for several years, although it may last much longer. It was aged on its lees for six months, with 20% barrel-fermented and 80% held in tank." Robert Parker 92 points. Drink through 2009. |
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| Burrwieler Messmer Schawer Riesling Spatlese 2005 |
| $32.50 |
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"Pale golden yellow. Lovely aroma of yellow plum, hyacinth and sweet spices.Lusciously sweet in the mouth, with a texture like satin and just a hint of slate to go with the flavors of peach and nectarine. Nicelybalanced if a touch on the sweet side.Spicy and floral nuances on the long finish." Stephen Tanzer 90 points. |
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| Carrick Riesling 2003 |
| $20.95 |
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"The soft green apple fruit has very good intensity, a pretty floral note and bright lemony acidity. Drink now. 800 cases made." Wine Spectator 85 points. |
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| Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling 2006 |
| $25.95 |
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"Light, bright, tangy and appealing for its delicate green apple, peach, floral and lime flavors, lingering nicely and hinting at mineral on the polished finish. Drink now through 2012." Wine Spectator 90 points |
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| Chehalem INOX Chardonnay 2006 |
| $22.45 |
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"This bottling...is one of the finest unoaked Chardonnays we have tasted. Pale lemon in color with a touch of spritz, this stunning wine displays aromas of ripe melon with touches of banana skin. On the palate, it reveals ripe tropical fruit flavors with moderate acidity and a long lasting warm finish."International Wine Review, November 2007: 92 Points. |
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| Christoffel Erben Erdener Treppchen Riesling 2004 |
| $23.20 |
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"Keen and driven by a spine of acidity, this Riesling offers ripe apple, peach and pear aromas and flavors with mineral and spice accents. Fine lingering aftertaste of mineral. Drink now through 2025. 500 cases made." Wine Spectator 90 points. |
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| Christoffel Erdner Treppchen Kabinett Riesling Mosel-Saar -Ruwer 2006 |
| $26.95 |
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"A fat style, yet with offsetting acidity to balance it. Peach, apricot, vanilla bean and slate notes mingle in the lush texture, yet it remains focused. A touch of heat on the finish. Drink now through 2018." 89 Points Wine Spectator
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| Clautiere Vineyard Viognier 2003 |
| $19.95 |
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"A new producer for me, Clautiere’s exotic, peach, and apricot-scented 2003 Viognier Estate reveals this varietal’s tell-tale flamboyance as well as a good attack, but it finishes abruptly with a simplistic personality." Robert Parker 85 points. |
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| E. Guigal Proprietary Blend 2004 |
| $11.95 |
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"Smoky, with a nice kiss of cocoa leading the way for dark plum, briar and hot stone notes. Has good grip. Drink now. 154,000 cases made." Wine Spectator 87 Points.
" A strong effort, the deeply-hued, seductive 2004 Cotes du Rhone (primarily Syrah with some Grenache included in the blend) displays loads of berry fruit, not a great deal of complexity, but beautiful texture, softness, and silkiness. Guigal’s master blends are always consistent and uniform despite different bottling dates. Most of these wines drink well for 3-4 years."Robert Parker Wine Advocate 87 Points. |
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| Glen Eldon Eden Valley Riesling 2004 |
| $18.75 |
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"A cool area of Eden Valley has produced a crisp, elegant, fresh 2004 Riesling offering aromas and flavors of grapefruit and apple skins in a dry, refreshing, zesty style. Enjoy it over the next year." Robert Parker 87 points
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| Haan Semillon 2002 |
| $17.40 |
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"The 2002 Semillon offers waxy, lanolin-like fruit, medium to full body, nicely integrated wood, plenty of texture, but not yet a great deal of complexity. Pure and concentrated." Robert Parker 88 points. |
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| Henri Bourgeois 2006 Pouilly Fume Sauvignon Blanc |
| $21.70 |
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Aromatic, floral and smoked nature of the Sauvignon grape is the most dominant aspect of this wine. Elegant fruit and a very persistent flavor in the mouth.Prvious vintage (2005) rated 89 Points by Wine Enthusiast. |
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| Jacob's Creek Steingarten Riesling 2002 |
| $29.95 |
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""...Dense and pure on the mouth, the flavors are ceaseless in the end, a full second half of the flavor after you swallow the first... a classical, magical riesling." Wines & Spirits 95 points.
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| Jaffurs Viognier 2004 |
| $23.65 |
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"Full straw color. Exotic aromas of orange peel and honey, with a hint of toffee. Sweet and supple, with orange blossoms and spice flavors framed by clean acidity. Finishes lemony, spicy, fresh." Stephen Tanzer 88 points. Drink through 2007. |
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| Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Ürziger Würzgarten 2005 |
| $21.85 |
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"Bright and tangy Light on its feet, displaying lime, apple and mineral notes. Needs time to knit and open, but should be ideal around summer 2007 for its fresh fruit flavors. Drink now through 2012. 500 cases imported." Wine Spectator Rating 90 |
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| Josef Biffar Kabinett Deidesheimer Kieselberg 2003 |
| $17.90 |
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"Concentrated, bursting with orange, peach and vanilla notes on a medium-bodied frame. Lovely balance and harmony, ending with freshness and length." Wine Spectator 89 points. |
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| Josef Leitz Riesling Spatlese Rheingau Rüdesheimer Magdalenenkreuz 2006 |
| $21.95 |
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"Pale golden yellow. Aromas of cling peach, acacia blossom and mint. The rich, sweet pear fruit is dense but hardly marked by botrytis. A succulent spatlese with a lively spiciness that animates the finish." By Joel B. Payne
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, Jan/Feb 08
Rated: 88 Points. |
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| Karl Erbes Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese 2004 |
| $24.25 |
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"Lithe, with delicate tendrils of apple, nectarine and melon flavors that deftly infiltrate the palate. Sweetness is nicely balanced by acidity, but the flavors fall off a little quickly on the finish." Wine Enthusiast 87 points. Drink through 2011. |
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| Kerpen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2004 |
| $19.50 |
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"Racy and incisive, this packs peach, lime and mineral flavors into its light-weight frame. Like a fine diamond, it has great clarity and cut. Best from 2008 through 2022. 400 cases made." Wine Spectator 90 points |
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| Kilikanoon Riesling Morts Block 2004 |
| $19.25 |
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"The 2004 Riesling Mort’s Block (from 36-year-old vines) exhibits a classic Alsatian petrol character, along with notes of grapefruits, citrus oil, and minerals in a medium-bodied, dry, full-throttle style. Intense yet elegant, it should drink well for 12-24 months." Robert Parker Rating 90 |
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| Kruger Rumpf Riesling Kabinett Nahe Münsterer Rheinberg 2003 |
| $19.30 |
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"Exotic and expressive, offering intense mineral, tropical fruit and citrus aromas and flavors, all well-balanced by moderate acidity. This shows richness and concentration. Drink now through 2010." Wine Spectator Rating 88
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| Kruger-Rupmf Dautenpflanzer Spatlese 2004 |
| $24.30 |
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"Rumpf’s 2004 Munsterer Dautenpflanzer Riesling Spatlese smells of pineapple, pear and white peach, following with a delicate and refined palate impression saturated with a sense of liquid slate and pure pear, peach and pineapple fruit. The finish is smooth and long with generous fruit augmented by subtle spice and crushed stone. Classic 2004 virtues are on display." Wine Advocate 88 points.
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| L'Ecole No. 41 Semillon 2005 |
| $16.25 |
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"Supple, spicy and generous with its caramel-accented fig and pear flavors that linger nicely on the round finish, balanced with just enough acidity. Drink now through 2008." Wine Spectator 90 points. |
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| LaGhersa Sivoy Cortese Chardonnay 2003 |
| $17.29 |
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"A pleasant, fresh white with aromas and flavors of dried flowers and minerals. Medium body, with good acidity. Drink now." Wine Spectator 85 points. |
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| Leitz Spatlese Rudesheimer Berg Roseneck 2003 |
| $37.35 |
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"Incredibly rich and intense, this tastes more like an auslese gold cap, with concentrated apricot, honey and spice notes. Lovely vibrancy, with terrific balance and harmony. Drink now through 2025. 300 cases made." Wine Spectator 94 points.
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| Leitz Spatlese Rudesheimer Magdalenenkreuz 2005 |
| $22.70 |
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"Great clarity and balance. Peach, apple and mineral flavors mingle, while the bright acidity keeps it in check. Elegant, lingering nicely on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 681 cases imported. ." Wine Spectator 93 points |
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| Ludwig Hiedler Gruner Veltliner Loess 2005 |
| $13.20 |
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"The 2005 Gruner Veltliner Loess smells of rhubarb, grapefruit, and coffee, comes onto the palate stuffed and substantial, slightly creamy, and with herb broth, rhubarb, white peach, and crushed stone persisting in a subtle, fine-fruited finish." Robert Parker Rating 88 |
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| Marcel Deiss Beblenheim Pinot Gris 2001 |
| $34.00 |
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"A silky texture envelops pear and spice notes in this lively, medium-bodied Pinot Gris. It's elegant and firmly structured, with a long finish." Wine Spectator 89 points. |
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