2009 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (New Zealand) – Sauvignon Blanc grape
“Elegant and vibrant, this mouthwatering wine offers lime and tequila flavors that are reminiscent of a margarita, but remains light, refined and distinctive.” Rated 89 Wine Spectator; 89 points – Wine Enthusiast, August 2010, GOLD – Decanter Wine Awards 2010, SLIVER – International Wine Challenge 2010, Wine of the Week: About.com, May 17 2010, No.2 Wine.com Top 100, April 2010.
2008 Cape Mentelle Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Margaret River (Australia) – Blend of Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon grapes
“Has excellent juicy vinosity on the mid-palate, flavours of lemon, gooseberry and grass all intermingling, the touch of barrel ferment barely noticeable; excellent balance and length for short-term cellaring.” Rated 95 by James Halliday, The Australian Wine Companion
2005 Mas Belles Eaux Les Coteaux Languedoc (France) – Blend of 70% Syrah, 20% Grenache & 10% Mourvèdre grapes
“This refined, elegant red from the south of France has an enticing aroma of pepper and sage, with flavors of raspberry, kirsch, red cherry and hints of garrigue. The pure, minerally finish ends on a meaty note. Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now through 2012. 1,000 cases imported. Smart Buy.”Rated 91 by Wine Spectator
2006 Cap Royal Bordeaux Superior (France) – Blend of 75% Merlot & 25% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
“Beautiful red ruby colour, Cap Royal also shows subtle tints of purple. The expressive and complex nose with ripe berries aromas mixed with spicy notes (pepper & liquorice) is nicely supported by some oaky notes due to the aging in barrels. The palate is really full, round and deep. Tannins are velvety and provide a good mouth-filling texture up to the finish which is marked by spicy and red fruits notes. Cap Royal is enjoyable to drink now for a stylish Bordeaux experience.” www.medocaine.com
2007 Girard Petit Sirah Napa Valley (California) – Blend of 93% Petite Sirah, 5% Charbono & 2% Carignane grapes
“This is a big, potent, Incredible Hunk of a wine. It’s gigantic in wild, exotic blackberry, blueberry, mulberry, pomegranate, licorice, pepper and dark chocolate flavors, wrapped into firm tannins. Continues a near-perfect streak of ageworthy, dry Petite Sirahs from Girard.” Rated 93 by Wine Enthusiast