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INTRODUCTION |
WINE ENTHUSIAST TOP WINES OF 2009 |
The last of this year’s Top 100 specials. |
| s1220-02. HENRIOT SOUVERAIN BRUT CHAMPAGNE |
| #4 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 94/100: ‘A beautifully fine mousse indicates the class of this finely crafted wine. It has some weight, flavors of green apples, with hints of fresh apricots. There is extreme freshness here, the style dry but rich. This bottling tastes young and would be worth aging six months. $45.’ |
| How Many: 42.99 each |
| s1220-03. 06 BARBARESCO REYNA, MICHAEL CHIARLO |
| #6 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘Here’s a wine that holds its own in a ranking of top Nebbiolos. There’s depth and great promise of fruit here, which is wrapped within folds of vanilla, ginger, cinnamon and dusty mineral. The mouthfeel is plush and velvety and the wine ends with tart but succulent tannins. It will drink beautifully for five-plus years. $40.’ |
| How Many: 37.99 each |
| s1220-04. 06 CONCHA Y TORO TERRUNYO OLD PIRQUE VINEYARD BLOCK LAS TERRAZAS PIRQUE CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
| #7 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘Thick and rich, with hedonistic black fruit aromas and all the accents of leather, tobacco and olive that come with a great Chilean Cabernet. In the mouth, everything comes together in a commendable knit, and it doesn’t sacrifice anything, be it berry fruit, herbal accents, tannic grip or acidity. Now-2013. $41.’ |
| How Many: 38.99 each |
| s1220-05. 07 LONG SHADOWS POET’S LEAP COLUMBIA VALLEY RIESLING |
| #8 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 94/100: ‘Loaded with honeysuckle, melon, pear, peach and hints of sweet grapefruit, this juicy wine perfectly captures the intensity of Washington Riesling and the complexity of German wines. Buoyant and precise, with notes of chalk and limestone in the finish, this is a stunning achievement.’ |
| How Many: 25.99 each |
| s1220-06. 06 KAESLER OLD VINE BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ |
| #9 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 95/100: ‘This wine’s concentrated dark fruit shows in the aromas of blueberry, vanilla and dried spices. The 16% alcohol is well concealed, manifested only as wonderfully full, creamy density on the palate, magnifying the intense cola, earth and spice complexity. A pronounced peppery, black licorice note adds extra length to the finely textured finish. Now-2020.’ |
| How Many: 64.95 each |
| s1220-07. 07 SEQUANA SUNDAWG RIDGE VINEYARD GREEN VALLEY PINOT NOIR |
| #12 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 97/100: ‘This distinctive Pinot Noir’s source is a tiny vineyard in cool Green Valley; the wine-grower is James MacPhail, whose own MacPhail Pinot Noirs are so good. The wine itself is totally dry and silky and firm in acidity, yet soft in fine tannins. You might call it noble. It’s eruptive in cherries, sweet smoky bacon, raspberry granola and oaky sandalwood. Gorgeous, seductive and brilliant, a truly great Pinot Noir that’s impeccable now.’ |
| How Many: 49.95 each |
| s1220-08. 05 MOUNT EDEN ESTATE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS CHARDONNAY |
| #22 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 96/100: ‘A massive Chardonnay, with tremendous grilled pineapple, peach pie, buttered cinnamon toast, butterscotch, caramel and vanilla flavors, with a firm, earthy minerality. Feels fat and glyceriney in the mouth, providing a decadent palate experience, but acidity contributes to the firm, elegant structure. It should age effortlessly for at least six years, changing and evolving over time.’ |
| How Many: 54.95 each |
| s1220-09. 06 BONNY DOON LE POUSSEUR CENTRAL COAST SYRAH |
| #32 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘this 2006 bottling of Randall Grahm’s homage to the Northern Rhone hits the mark as never before. Made with a splash of Grenache, it’s full-bodied, bone dry and compelling in the intricacy of flavors. The blackberries, black cherries, licorice, and raspberries have elements of roasted meats and wild mushrooms sauteed in butter, tamari and a few drops of balsamic, liberally dusted with black pepper. Unique and compelling, and should develop over the next six years. $20.’ |
| How Many: 17.99 each |
| s1220-10. 07 FESS PARKER SANTA BARBARA VIOGNIER |
| #37 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘A very fine Viognier, one of the best of the vintage, that takes the variety’s exotic, sometime over-the-top richness and controls it with crisp coastal acidity and a deft touch of minerals. Elegant and interesting, it displays utterly dry flavors of Meyer lemon, lime, fig, date, honeysuckle, vanilla, spice and flint flavors. $24.’ |
| How Many: 22.99 each |
| s1220-11. 06 PRIDE MOUNTAIN VINTNER SELECT NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
| #59 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 96/100: ‘What a fine, beautiful wine this is. Shows every graceful aspect of a modern Napa Cab, from the perfectly ripened fruit to the unbelievably fine tannins and application of oak. Thrills the mouth with decadently rich black currants, creme de cassis, milk chocolate, anise and cedar flavors, but never loses an impeccable sense of balance and control. Best now, even without decanting, and through 2014. $85.’’ |
| How Many: 72.95 each |
| s1220-12. 06 TALLEY ROSEMARY’S VINEYARD ARROYO GRANDE VALLEY CHARDONNAY |
| #61 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 95/100: ‘Talley’s Rosemary’s typically is one of the greatest, most dependable Chardonnays in California. The 2006 upholds that distinguished tradition. It’s dry and balanced, with a mineral undertone that grounds the flamboyant pineapple, custard, lemondrop and lime pie flavors. Feels ultra-distinguished and elegant despite the richness. Now-2010.’ |
| How Many: 49.99 each |
| s1220-13. 07 AMISFIELD CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR |
| #64 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 92/100: ‘The aromas show wonderfully high-toned cherry fruit with a slightly herbal element that adds welcome complexity. In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied and richly textured, with its black cherry fruit framed by a hint of vanilla. Long and lush on the finish, this looks to be at its best now and for the next several years. $45.’ |
| How Many: 39.99 each |
| s1220-14. 06 DAVID ARTHUR NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
| #69 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 96/100: ‘Here’s an important new Cabernet that instantly takes its place in the increasingly crowded Napa pantheon. It’s extraordinarily rich in black currants, chocolate, anise, pepper and cedar flavors that are wrapped into perfectly ripened tannins. Feels lush, plush and smooth in the mouth, and should age effortlessly for a decade or more.’ |
| How Many: 94.95 each |
| s1220-15. 06 ANDREW WILL CIEL DU CHEVAL VINEYARD RED MOUNTAIN RED |
| #73 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 95/100: ‘This is darn near perfect, a matchless expression of berries, dotted with chocolate, vanilla and butterscotch. The berry flavors, highlighted with crisp acids, strike a pure note and ring true over a long, long finish. 40% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot. Great concentration, finesse and length.’ |
| How Many: 54.95 each |
| s1220-16. 07 MOSEL SLATE RIESLING SPATLESE, MONCHHOF |
| #76 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 92/100: ‘Citrus and custard notes mark the nose, followed by rich, tropical elements, even some hints of banana. Despite the sugary richness, the wine ends clean and refreshing, thanks to a burst of lime on the finish. $25.’ |
| How Many: 22.99 each |
| s1220-17. 06 ADELAIDA HMR ESTATE PASO ROBLES PINOT NOIR |
| #79 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 94/100: ‘This Adelaida bottling excels in 2006. Shows lusher, more exotic notes than ever before, just oozing in tiers of black and red cherry compote, currants, mocha, cinnamon, anise and pepper flavors. Finishes thoroughly dry, a beautifully crafted Pinot that will change your mind about Paso Robles.’ |
| How Many: 35.99 each |
| s1220-18. 08 BRANCOTT B MARLBOROUGH SAUVIGNON BLANC |
| #80 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 91/100: ‘One of Brancott’s best Sauvignons in recent memory, the 2008 B is intensely herbal on the nose, featuring green tomatoes and bell pepper, but only mildly vegetal on the palate–well within the bounds of acceptable varietal character. It’s on the full-bodied side of the spectrum, with a long, mouth-tingling finish. Try with sole Basquaise.’ |
| How Many: 25.99 each |
| s1220-19. 08 CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE - DR. LOOSEN EROICA COLUMBIA VALLEY RIESLING |
| #82 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 93/100: ‘The 10th vintage of Eroica may be the best ever. It’s supremely fresh, spicy, and mineral-driven. The well-textured mouthfeel runs the gamut from celery, chervil and other fresh herbs into melon, citrus and stone. Though technically off-dry, this is a low pH, high acid wine with plenty of length and depth.’ |
| How Many: 24.99 each |
| s1220-20. 07 GARY FARRELL RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY |
| #85 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 94/100: ‘Brilliantly crisp and lushly creamy and honeyed, just a beautiful Chardonnay that offers decadence and sheer deliciousness. Massive in grilled pineapples, green apples, ripe nectarines and butterscotch, brightened with mouthwatering acidity. A joy to drink.’ |
| How Many: 31.99 each |
| s1220-21. 05 SIMI LANDSLIDE VINEYARD ALEXANDER VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON |
| #93 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 94/100: ‘Among Simi’s best Landslides ever. It shows Alexander Valley softness along with decadently rich red currant, mocha and oak flavors. Classic and elegant now, it should develop bottle complexities for the next six years.’ |
| How Many: 34.99 each |
| s1220-22. 05 CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA RANCIA, FATTORIA DI FELSINA |
| #94 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 92/100: ‘Offers sophisticated nots of old spice, cured leather and dried currant berries. It achieves elegance, harmony and delivery pristine and persistent flavors that would marry red meat, port or lamb.’ |
| How Many: 36.99 each |
| s1220-23. 05 KILIKANOON COVENANT CLARE VALLEY SHIRAZ |
| #98 - Wine Enthusiast Top 100 - 92/100: ‘Like all of winemaker Kevin Mitchell’s Shirazes, this is full-bodied and lushly textured. The point of difference here is the fruit character, which leans toward black olives and espresso, with just enough stewed fruit to provide cushioning. Finishes long and velvety, hinting at vanilla. Now-2012.’ |
| How Many: 42.99 each |
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