Featured Wines - October 2006

A deep ruby robe, with a glint of purple, imbue the 2004 Dominio de Tares Baltos Mencia Bierzo with a mystical air, not unlike the land of Bierzo itself. However, what is even more intriguing than the color is the set of lovely aromas and flavors that emanate so hospitably from this delightful wine. Initially, the round cherry and cassis flavors that typify the Mencia variety are all in evidence. In addition, the wine's pretty fruit is married to... Read More

The 2003 Domaine des Baumuard La Calèche is a light golden wine that captures every bit of the warmth and charm of the perennial sunshine that blessed the uncommon 2003 vintage. A special cuvee of Chenin Blanc from Baumard's various Anjou vineyards, La Calèche possesses everything that a fine white Anjou has to offer: a delectable floral aroma that recalls the seductive scents of a flower garden; a multitude of flavors, including the telltale sav... Read More

A light, lovely, charming claret, the 2003 Château Lamothe de Haux Premières Côtes de Bordeaux is a juicy crowd pleasing red Bordeaux that could do serious damage to Merlot sales in America. Its bright ruby robe, beguiling bouquet, friendly up front flavor, and gracious huggable body make for one very pleasing, easy drinking red wine. If you are expecting or looking for a tannic monster, please apply elsewhere. The 2003 Château Lamothe de Haux Pr... Read More

Made in the traditional Napa style of Chardonnay, the 2004 Charles Krug Carneros Chardonnay sports a pretty golden hued robe, the color of the California sun, and it exhibits a wonderful bouquet of ripe fruit that is etched with butter, spice, and plenty of toasty vanilla oak. The 2004 Carneros Chardonnay, like all Krug wines, is not for the faint hearted. There is both flesh and bone in this powerful Carneros Chardonnay, and plenty of alcohol, t... Read More

"The ultimate dinner party wine," is how one panel member succinctly described the 1998 Château Plaisance St.Emilion Grand Cru. "Elegance in the bottle … quintessential St.Emilion" and "bottled poetry," are several other statements made in regard to this top notch Bordeaux – all of which sum up the consensus of the panel. The 1998 Château Plaisance St.Emilion Grand Cru is classic claret. A beguiling bouquet of ripe cassis fruit, toasted bread, an... Read More

A "field blend" of Weissburgunder, Neuberger, Welschriesling, Gruner Veltliner, Sylvaner, Zierfandeler,Traminer, and Riesling, the golden hued 2004 Wieninger Nussberg Alte Reben offers up a knockout nose and an equally exciting palate profile. Apricot, peach, citrus oil, liquid stones, and an entrancing cachet of spice are just some of the amplifying scents and savors that one can discover in this electrifying wine. Big, beautiful, and wholly uni... Read More