2006 Disznókő Tokaji Dry Furmint (Tokaj-Hegyalja) Hungary – Furmint grape
“Citrus fruit and flinty aromas that come through well on the palate. Acidity is vibrant; nice finish. Perfect on its own or with light fish dishes.” Wall Street Journal Online
…”a dry, crisp, refreshing wine which is fresh, racy and elegant, with citrus and stony notes, and makes for the perfect everyday glass of serious white wine. The fact it is from a grape variety, Furmint, and a region, Hungary, that are becoming trendy in the most avant-garde wine circles makes it taste even better.” (AXA Wine)
2008 Weingut Johannishof Charta Qualitatswein (Rheingau) Germany – Riesling grape“Starts out round, with wax and melon flavors, picking up structure as this crosses the palate, ending with a lemony finish. Tough balanced, this needs time to integrate all its elements.” Rated 91 Wine Spectator
2008 Chanson Pére & Fils Viré Clessé Bourgogne (Côte D’Or) France – Chardonnay grape “Pale gold color. Floral fragrances mixed with fresh citrus aromas enhanced by a beautiful minerality. Crisp attack followed by a tight acidity. Very pure aromas. Refreshing and mineral finish.” Andover Liquors
2009 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) New Zealand -Sauvignon Blanc grape
“Bright with a fresh softly green hue. Subtle yet exotic notes of white peach and pink grapefruit, compliment gooseberry and passion fruit aromas. Lifted stone fruit and citrus is framed by a finely textured palate and zesty acidity.” Andover Liquors
“Lively, generous with its grapefruit and celery seed flavors, lingering on the deftly balanced finish.” Rated 89 Wine Spectator
2006 Cedro do Noval Duriense (Duoro) Portugal – blend of Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinto Cao grapes
“Very pure-tasting, with elegant cherry, plum and smoked meat flavors. Raspberry, olive and savory herb fill the chiseled finish. Shows real pedigree, with fine tannins and plenty of power.” Rated 92 by Wine Spectator (AXA Wine)
2008 Montes Merlot Classic Series (Colchagua) Chile – Merlot grape
“Elegant, refined and a marked fruitiness almost irresistible to Merlot lovers and to those who sample it for the first time. Strong, spicy black pepper, full of harmony and soft to the palate.” Andover Liquors
“Tasty mixed berry fruit gets a shading of roasted vanilla and briar on the open-knit finish.” Rated 85 Wine Spectator
2007 Twenty Bench Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley) California – Cabernet Sauvignon grape
“Layers of blackberry plum and wild berry and currant intermixed with spicy toasted oak which adds a new dimension of flavor.” Andover Liquors
2007 Jim Barry The Lodge Hill Shiraz (Clare Valley) Australia – Syrah/Shiraz grape
“The 2006 Lodge Hill Shiraz was aged for 11 months in seasoned French and American oak. Purple-colored, the fragrant nose reveals violets, mineral, spice box, and a hint of eucalyptus. This is followed by a full-bodied wine with gobs of savory fruit, plenty of spice notes, good depth, and a lengthy finish. Give it 1-2 years to evolve and drink it from 2010 to 2018.” Rated 90 The Wine Advocate