Classic Varietals

Chateau Nicot Bordeaux Rouge

This deeply colored wine is brimming with aromatic intensity and notes of focused, dark fruits like plum and berry compote with an undercurrent of nori. On the palate the wine possesses great density and a silky texture with resolved tannins."

Bright, deep garnet. Offers an impressive mix of red cherry, blackberry, and espresso notes fanning out to dried herb and tobacco accents. The mid-palate is soft and expansive with roasted coffee and ripe blackberry flavors. Finishes with soft, supple tan

Ben Glaetzer makes unique, elegant wines with minimal intervention, which are regarded as classics and unmistakably Barossa. His ability to blend traditional winemaking techniques with a modern flair is reflected in the style of all wines under the Glaetz

92 points
A Richard favorite from Australia, this Shiraz/Granach is a solid mouthful of bold Barossa fruit,
leaning toward black cherries in this vintage, with a slightly creamy mouthfeel and a long, supple finish.

Vanilla aromas are at the fore, along with notes of nougat, sweet spice and cherry. Rich, barrel-forward flavors follow, with the tannins bringing some astringency. The oak steals the show, but there's still enjoyment to be had.

This is a big, toasty, buttery wine that is also nicely balanced by vivid fruit flavors and acidity. It shows a blend of citrus and pineapple with light baking spices and accents of both cream and vanilla.

"Elegant, classically styled Chardonnay, brimming in structure and a light touch of ripeness. Green apple, stone and apple blossom tones rise to the fore of the nose and palate. It’s low in oak and supple in texture."

The 2016 Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Kabinett has a bright citrus color and a bouquet of flowers and discreet fruit aromas, very clear and only shyly opening up with vegetal and fine Riesling aromas. Bottled in April 2017 (AP #1), this is a lush, piqu

Pick of the week. 92 points. "Extremely fresh with fine tannins, cedar and walnut character and dark fruits. Some chocolate. Medium body. Lovely fruit. A very tight and refined Morellino."

Best value from a top estate in the Mosel. A giving riesling with waxy, fleshy notes and a slight spritz. Feinherb is an unregulated designation ever so slightly sweet.

"La Croix des Templiers" is a fresh, easygoing blend of roughly equal parts Grenache and Cinsault (plus 2% Viognier) from a blend of outside fruit sources (roughly 75%) and estate-owned parcels. Classic pale-salmon in color with a silvery streak, it deftl

A magnificent, elegantly structured Champagne that exudes flavors of peach, crisp apple and toast. A finely balanced, fresh Champagne that spends 30 months on lees. This 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay blend (from 30+-year-old vines) drinks like a vintage

Mouth filling, mellow with finesse, discreet fruit aromas and impressive length. Pale straw yellow in colour with an attractive aroma of citrus fruits, peach and honeydew melon; medium rich, fruity and direct on the palate with orchard fruit flavours and

"Classic Châteauneuf-du-Pape that stand the test of time.”

The nose reveals rich aromas of plum, black cherry and spices, such as ginger and vanilla.
On the palate it is full-bodied, velvety and well balanced.