Gifts Between $80 and $150
Cantina Bartolo Mascarello Barolo D.O.C.G.
Size750MLVintage2006SKU13621
Mascarello's 2006 Barolo boasts great purity and density in a round, harmonious expression of fruit that emerges from a mid-weight frame. Silky tannins frame the intensely fragrant, dark red fruit as this exceptionally elegant, refined Barolo shows off its pedigree. 96pts Wine Advocate (2006)
ITALY: TUSCANY - RED BLENDS ""SUPERTUSCANS
Size750MLVintage2004SKU6378
A gorgeous nose of blackberry and mineral follows through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Massages the palate. A beauty. Pure Cabernet. 740 cases made. 96pts Wine Spectator (2004)
FRANCE: BORDEAUX - RED - PESSAC-LEOGNAN
Size750MLVintage2005SKU7820
Very grapey, with black licorice and mineral character. Full-bodied, with hints of new wood and spices. Big and velvety. This is balanced and very silky, with harmonious yet chewy tannins. A wonderful young wine. 95pts Wine Advocate (2005)
Domaine Alain Burguet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux
FRANCE: BURGUNDY - RED - GEVREY-CHAMBERTIN
Size750MLVintage2006SKU8052
Moderate reduction knocks down the nose though the mineral-infused flavors are rich, refined, supple and forward with good vibrancy and punch though the acidity here is less prominent. This is fashioned in an understated style and it's interesting that despite the lower acidity, there is a fine sense of overall balance. Allen Meadows - Burghound
U.S.A.: CALIFORNIA - RED - ZINFANDEL
Size1.5LVintage1998SKU12816
Spicy, spicy, spicy. Black fruits , more spice and some ripe but assertive tannins make this a true Zin lovers dream.
Dominus Estate Proprietary Red Napa Valley
U.S.A.: CALIFORNIA - RED - OTHER REDS/BLENDS
Size750MLVintage2006SKU9620
Its dark plum/purple color is accompanied by aromas and flavors of truffles, forest floor, black cherries, black currants, and Asian spices. One of the finest wines of the vintage, it is complete, full-bodied, and seamlessly built with beautiful ripe tannins, low acidity, and a luscious, layered mouthfeel. 96pts Robert Parker (2006)
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
U.S.A.: CALIFORNIA - RED - OTHER REDS/BLENDS
Size750MLVintage1999SKU7539
A wine of great balance, finesse and grace. Well-focused, the ripe, tart, rich blackberry and currant fruit is intense yet elegant, picking up earth, mineral and sage notes, and finishing with fine, well-integrated tannins.(1999)
Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon Rose Champagne
Size750MLVintage2000SKU8461
The Cuvee Elisabeth Salmon is refined and elegant, with lovely depth and richness in its fragrant fruit. It is weightier than the NV Brut Rose yet everything is simply in the right place. 93pts Wine Advocate
Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Santa Cruz Mountains
U.S.A.: CALIFORNIA - RED - OTHER REDS/BLENDS
Size750MLVintage2003SKU5538
The dense ruby-hued 2003 Monte Bello offers a tight but promising nose of tar, briery creme de cassis, toast, and smoke. Medium to full-bodied, with abundant tannin, a rich texture, and a deep, persistent style, this youthful, primary red is best forgotten until 2010. 94 points Robert Parker (2003)
Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
U.S.A.: CALIFORNIA - RED - CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Size750MLVintage2006SKU9548
Pure, rich and focused on a beam of ripe plum, cherry and currant, with touches of anise and cedar. Deliciously complex, deep and persistent, ending with ripples of rich, creamy flavors. 95pts Wine Spectator (2006)
