TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dear Guest The passion for wine encouraged Therese and Hans Herzog to collect the finest wines from around the world and bring them to Marlborough. All the famous regions are covered and you will find many prestigious names, as well as some new ones waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the pleasure of these carefully selected wines and feel free to ask for advice. We are happy to assist in choosing a matching wine to the menu. Cheers!
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINES Page 2
HERZOG Estate, single vineyard wines Page 3
NEW ZEALAND WINES Marlborough white and red wines Page 4 NZ other regions, white and reds 5/6
INTERNATIONAL WINES
WHITE WINES France Page 7,8 Spain 8 Austria 8 Italy 9 USA 9 Chile 9 Australia 9
RED WINES Spain Page 10,11 France - Rhone Valley 11,12 France - Burgundy 13,14 France - Bordeaux 15,16,17 Italy - Piedmont 18 Italy - Tuscany, Marche, Venice 18,19 Argentina 20 USA - Napa Valley, Sonoma, Central Coast 20, 21 Australia Page 22
DESSERT WINES
Please ask to see our selection of dessert wines, ports and sherries.
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CHAMPAGNE FRANCE
Champagne Salon, Le Mesnil sur Oger Champagne Mumm, Reims Blanc de blanc, Vintage 1996 - Magnum $1150 Brut Cordon Rouge NV $130 Brut Rosé $140 Champagne Deutz, Epernay Brut Classic NV $130 Moët & Chandon, Epernay Brut Imperial, NV $140 Champagne Gosset, Ay Cuvée “Dom Perignon” 1995 $335 Brut Excellence, NV $130 Brut Imperial Rosé 1995 $210
Billecart-Salmon, Mareuil-sur-Ay Champagne Pol Roger, Epernay Brut Reserve, NV $150 Brut NV $140 Brut Rose, NV $210 Brut Rosé 1999 $190 Blanc de blanc, Vintage 1997 $190 Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill $390
Champagne Krug, Reims Champagne Perrier Jouet, Epernay Krug Grand Cuvee, NV $390 Belle Epoque, Brut Vintage 1999 $310 Belle Epoque, Rosé Vintage 2002 $310 Champagne Jacquart, Reims Grand Brut NV $150 Brut Tradition, NV $120 Champagne Taittinger, Reims Champagne Lanson, Reims Prestige Rosé $160 Black Label NV $120 Comtes de Champagne 1989 $340 Brut Rosé NV $130 Vintage Brut 1996 $180 Vintage Brut 1999 $160 Champagne Laurent Perrier, Reims Demi sec $140 Ultra Brut $170 Brut NV $140 Dumangin, Chigny-les-Roses Cuvee Rosé $220 Brut Premier Cru 1997 $120
Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims Veuve Cliquot, Epernay Brut NV $150 Brut Classic, NV $140 Brut NV - Magnum $310 Brut Rosé 1996 $190 Champagne Duval-Leroy, Vertus Brut NV $110 Champagne Ruinart Blanc de blanc, NV $160
SPARKLING WINES NEW ZEALAND
MARLBOROUGH
Herzog, Cuvee Thérèse, Rose NV $89 Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, Vintage 2002 $89 Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, Vintage 2006 $89 No 1, Family Estate, Cuvee Brut NV NV $87 No 8, Family Estate, Cuvee Brut NV NV $79 Huia, Marlborough Brut, Vintage 2002 $86
2 HANS HERZOG ESTATE, MARLBOROUGH
“No one is making better wine in New Zealand than Hans Herzog… His methods are traditional, old fashioned, and more representative of pure committed craftsmanship than anything yet to pass my lips in New Zealand”
Malcolm Gluck from the UK Guardian.
Hans Herzog’s hand crafted, estate grown wines are available in small quantities mostly just on allocation. For our dining guests however our wines are matched to a stunning gourmet menu and also available by the bottle. Take the opportunity to experience these outstanding wines. Menu Degustation: enjoy a progression of a 100ml glass of matching Herzog wine with each course!
CURRENT & LIMITED RELEASES Sauvignon blanc “Sur Lie”, 14% Vol. 2008 $74 Dry Riesling , 13.5% Vol. 2009 $74 Pinot Gris , 14% Vol. 2008 $69 Viognier, 14% Vol. 2008 $74 Viognier-Roussane, 14% Vol. 2008 $79 Arneis , 13.5% Vol. 2009 $69 Chardonnay, 14.5% Vol. 2008 $74 ‘Heavenly Seven’ (Blend of 7 ‘later’ picked whites), 13.5% Vol. 2009 $74 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2007 $79 Pinot Noir “Grand Duc”, 14% Vol. 2007 $87 Merlot Cabernet-Sauvignon “ Spirit of Marlborough “, 14% Vol. 2002 $82 60% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc, 10% Malbec Montepulciano , 14.6% Vol. 2007 $87 Cabernet Franc , 2008 $87 Merlot , 2008 $87 Nebbiolo , 14% Vol. 2005 $124 Zweigelt , 13.5% Vol. 2008 $87
LIBRARY WINES Experience the agibility and finesse of wines with these rare library and magnum releases. Chardonnay, 14.5% Vol. 2007 $81 Viognier, 14% Vol. 2007 $81 Viognier, 14% Vol. 2005 $89 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2006 $86 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2005 $93 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2004 $100 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2002 $114 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2000 $128 Montepulciano , 14% Vol. 2006 $94 Montepulciano , 14% Vol. 2005 $101 Montepulciano , 14% Vol. 2002 $115 Merlot Cabernet-Sauvignon “ Spirit of Marlborough “, 14% Vol. 2001 $89 Cabernet Sauvignon , 14% Vol. 2003 $133
MAGNUM RELEASES Pinot Gris , 14% Vol. 2007 $138 Chardonnay, 14.5% Vol. 2008 $158 Pinot Noir , 14% Vol. 2005 $198 Montepulciano , 14% Vol. 2006 $198
SWEET WINES Botrytis Pinot Gris, 14% Vol. 2008 $139 Botrytis Chardonnay, 11% Vol. 2007 $146 Merlot Amarone Style, 14% Vol. 2006 $146 3 MARLBOROUGH WHITE WINES
SAUVIGNON BLANC HERZOG, “Sur Lie”, 14% Vol. 2008 $74 Cloudy Bay Winery, 13.5% Vol. 2009 $72 Cloudy Bay Winery, “Te Koko”, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $85 Seresin, 13.5% Vol. 2008 $71 Te Whare Ra, 12.5% Vol. 2009 $67 Clos Henri, 13.6% Vol. 2008 $74
GEWÜRZTRAMINER Cloudy Bay Winery, 14.5% Vol. 2004 $71 Cloudy Bay Winery, 14.5% Vol. 2002 $74 Lawson’s Dry Hills, 14% Vol. 2007 $64 Te Whare Ra, 14.5% Vol. 2009 $78
Arneis Herzog, 13.5% Vol. 2009 $69
RIESLING Herzog, 13.5% Vol. 2009 $74 Te Whare Ra, 12.9% Vol. 2006 $67 Te Whare Ra Riesling “D”, 12,0% Vol 2009 $67 John Forrest Collection, 12% Vol. 2006 $84
VIOGNIER HERZOG, 14% Vol. 2008 $74
PINOT GRIS HERZOG, 14% Vol. 2008 $69 Te Whare Ra 2009 $71
CHARDONNAY HERZOG, 14.5% Vol. 2008 $74 Domaine George Michel, La Reserve,14.5% Vol. 2005 $69 Te Whare Ra 2008 $73
MARLBOROUGH RED WINES
PINOT NOIR HERZOG, single vineyard, 14% Vol. 2007 $79 HERZOG, “Grand Duc”, 14% Vol. 2007 $87
MERLOT/CABERNET SAUVIGNON Herzog “Spirit of Marlborough“ Merlot Cabernet Malbec, 14% Vol. 2002 82
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Herzog Cabernet, 14.6% Vol. 2003 $133 - Marlborough’s only Cabernet, hand destemmed and aged for 3 years in French Barriques.
MONTEPULCIANO HERZOG, 14.6% Vol. 2007 87
NEBBIOLO HERZOG, 14% Vol. 2005 124
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WHITE WINES
ARNEIS Coopers Creek Vineyard, “the little rascal”, Gisborne, 14.5% 2007 $65
CHENIN BLANC Millton, Te Arai Vineyard, Gisborne 13.5% Vol. 2005 $69 Millton, Te Arai Vineyard, Gisborne 13.5% Vol. 2006 $68
GEWÜRZTRAMINER Millton, Gisborne 13% Vol. 2005 $69
PINOT GRIS Unison, Hawkes Bay, 13% Vol. 2006 $66
SAUVIGNON/SEMILLON Te Mata, “Cape Crest”, 13.5%Vol. 2005 $72 Pegasus Bay, Waipara, 13% Vol. 2006/08 $75
VERDELHO Esk Valley, Hawkes Bay, 13.5 Vol. 2007 $65
VIOGNIER Te Mata, Woodthorpe Vineyard, 14% Vol. 2005 $72
RIESLING Pegasus Bay, “Bel Canto”, 14% Vol. 2008 $82
NEW ZEALAND other regions RED WINES
PINOT NOIR
CENTRAL OTAGO Kawarau, Cromwell, 13,5% Vol. 2001 $76
CABERNET SAUVIGNON / MERLOT BLENDS
NORTH ISLAND WAIHEKE ISLAND Te Whau Vineyard, “The Point”, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, 14% Vol. 1999 $79 Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, 14% Vol. 2000 $75 Stonyridge Vineyard, “Larose” Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 13.5% Vol. 1993 $220 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, 13.5% Vol. 2000 $172
HAWKES BAY Unison Vineyard, Merlot/Cabernet/Syrah Blend, 13.5% Vol. 2005 $76 Esk Valley, “Les Terraces” Malbec/Merlot/Cabernet Franc, 13.5% Vol. 2000 $225 Craggy Range “The Quarry” Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 $98
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NORTH ISLAND Okahu Estate, Kaz Shiraz, Kaitaia, 13% Vol. 1998 $88 Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, 13% Vol. 2001 $74 Te Awa, “Zone 2”, Hawkes Bay, 14.5% Vol. 2004 $95 Unison Vineyard, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, 14% Vol. 2005 $83
MERLOT
NORTH ISLAND Goldwater, “Esslin”, Hawkes Bay, 13% Vol. 1999 $120
ZINFANDEL
NORTH ISLAND Stonecroft, Hawkes Bay, 14% Vol. 2004 $84
TEMPRANILLO
NORTH ISLAND Trinity Hill, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, 13.5% Vol. 2005 $75
RETICO “Amarone style”
Vin Alto, Clevedon, 15.5% Vol. 1998 $89
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FRANCE
ALSACE
Paul Blanck, Kientzheim Riesling, 12.5% Vol. 2004 $75
Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Turckheim Riesling, ""Herrenweg de Turckheim", 13% Vol. 2001 $112
Domaine Weinbach, Kaysersberg Pinot Gris, "Cuvee Laurence", 14.5% Vol. 2004 $160 Gewurztraminer, “Cuvee Theo” Grand Cru, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $180
Hugel, Riquewihr Riesling, 12% Vol. 2002 $76 Gewürztraminer, 13% Vol. 2002 $77
LOIRE VALLEY
Henri Bourgeois, Sancerre Pouilly-Fume, La Demoiselle de Bourgeois, 12.5% 2006 $114
BORDEAUX
Château Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan Blanc de Château Haut Brion, Semillon/Sauvignon blanc, 13.5% Vol. 2002 $468
Château Monbousquet, Saint Emilion Bordeaux Blanc, Sauvignon blanc/gris/Muscadelle, 13% Vol. 2003 $223
Château La Louviere, Pessac-Léognan, Andre Lurton Grand Vin de Graves, Sauvignon blanc, 12.5% Vol. 2002 $104
Château Carbonnieux Blanc Grand Vin de Graves, Sauvignon blanc, 12.5% Vol. 2006 $129
BURGUNDY
Domaine Ramonet, Chassagne-Montrachet Chassagne-Montrachet, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $130 Chassagne-Montrachet, "Morgeot" 1 er Cru, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $174 Chassagne-Montrachet, "Les Chaumées" 1 er Cru, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $174 Chassagne-Montrachet, "Boudriotte" 1 er Cru, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $180 Puligny-Montrachet, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $140
Domaine J.-M. Blain-Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet, “Caillerets" 1 er Cru, 13.3% Vol. 2003 $160 Batard-Montrachet, Grand Cru, 13.5% Vol. 1998 $360
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Domaine Pierre Morey, Mersault Auxey-Duresses,13% Vol. 2006 $108 Mersault "Les Narvaux", 13% Vol. 2006 $169 Saint-Romain, 12,5% Vol. 2006 $98
Domaine Boillot, Pommard Puligny Montrachet,13% Vol. 2006 $120
Louis Carillon & Fils, Pommard Puligny Montrachet,13% Vol. 2006 $159
La Chablisienne, Chablis "Vaulorent", 1 er Cru,13% Vol. 2005 $98
RHONE VALLEY
M. Chapoutier, Tain l'Hermitage Crozes-Hermitage Blanc "Les Meysonniers", 13% Vol. 2000 $71
Alan Graillot Crozes-Hermitage, 13% Vol. 1998 $98
Neyret-Gachet, Verin Chateau Grillet, 12.5% Vol. 1993 $212
E. Guigal, Ampuis Condrieu La Doriane, 13.5% Vol. 2006 $198
Perrin & Fils, Orange Perrin Reserve 2007 $78
SPAIN
Coroa, Godello, Valdeorras, 13.5% Vol. 2007 $79
AUSTRIA
Salomon Undhof, Kremstal Riesling, “Pfaffenberg” 13.5%Vol. 2006 $76 Grüner Veltliner, “Wachtberg” 12.5% Vol. 2007 $78 Grüner Veltliner, “Hochterrassen” 12% Vol. 2007 $75
Domane Wachau Grüner Veltliner, "Terrassen", Federspiel 12% Vol. 2008 $75
Emmerich Knoll, Wachau Grüner Veltliner, "Loibner", Federspiel, 12% Vol. 2007 $84
FX Pichler, Wachau Grüner Veltliner, "Loibner Frauenweingarten", Federspiel, 12% Vol. 2007 $98
Prager, Wachau Riesling, "Steinriegel", Federspiel, 12,5% Vol. 2007 $98
8 Germany
Weingut Gunderloch, Nackenheim Riesling, "Red Stone" 2007 $78
ITALY
Marchesi Piero Antinori, Firenze, Tuscany Cervaro Della Sala Chardonnay, 13% Vol. 2004 $97
Umani Ronchi, Ancona, Marches Plenio, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, 14% Vol. 2005 $83
USA
Pahlmeyer, Oakville Chardonnay, 14% Vol. 1996 $162
Kistler Vineyards, Sebastopol Sonoma County, Chardonnay, 14.3% Vol. 1992 $170 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, 14.1% Vol. 1994 $170
AUSTRALIA
Chateau Tahbilk, Tahbilk, Victoria Chardonnay, 13% Vol. 1996 $89
Leeuwin Estate, Margaret River, WA Chardonnay, “Art Series”, 14% Vol. 2003 $140
Spinifex, Barossa Valley “Lola”, 13.5% Vol. 2008 $82 48% Semillon, 32% Marsanne, 10% Ugni Blanc, 5% Vermentino, 5% Viognier
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SPAIN
Vega Sicilia, Valbuena del Duero, Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva Especial,13.5% Vol. $540 The Rothschild of Spain! The “Especial” is a mix of great vintages (at least 25 years old)
Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez, Ribera del Duero Pesquera Crianza (Tempranillo) 2006 $89 Reserva Especial “Janus”, 13% Vol. 100% Tempranillo 1994 $390
Dominio de Pingus, Peter Sisseck, Ribera del Duero Flor de Pingus, 14% Vol. 1996 $250 Pingus, 14% Vol. 1996 $1700
Condado de Haza, Ribera del Duero Condado de Haza, 13% Vol. 2006 $86 Alenza Tempranillo, 13% Vol. 1996 $240
Bodegas HnosVina Sastre, Ribera del Duero Pago de Santa Cruz, Tinto Cosecha Especial, 14% Vol. 1996 $145
Bodegas Reyes S.L., Ribera del Duero Téofilo Reyes, 13% one of the most legendary winemakers of Spain 1997 $98 . Bodegas Mauro, Tudela del Duero Terreus, Pago de Cueva Baja, 14% Vol. from 70–90 year old vines! 1996 $220
Bodegas Leda, Tudela del Duero Leda, viñas viejas, 13.8% Vol. 1999 $190
Felix Callejo, Ribera del Duero Callejo Crianza, 14% Vol. 2004 $75 Callejo Family reserve, 14% Vol. 2004 $160
Bodegas Sobreño, Toro - Duero Reserva Familiar, 14.5% Vol. 2002 $98
Bodegas Pintia, Toro Duero Cosecha, D.O. Toro, 15% Vol. 2003 $149
Alvaro Palacios, Priorato L’Ermita, Tinto, 13.5% Vol. 1996 $490
Artadi, Rioja Vinas de Gain, 13.5% Vol. ( Tempranillo) 2004 $81 Vinas De Gain 1999 $110 Pagos Viejos, 13.5% Vol. 1995 $230 Pagos Viejos, 14% Vol. 2004 $179
Bodegas Roda, Rioja Cirsion Tempranillo, 14.5% Vol. 2003 $450 Roda 1 Reserva, 13.5% Vol. - Magnum 1995 $360 Roda 1 Reserva, 14.5% Vol. 2001 $160 Roda 1 Reserva, 14% Vol. 2004 $150
Bodegas Muga, Rioja Muga Reserva, 14% Vol. 2004 $86 Muga Seleccion Especial, 14% Vol. 2004 $98 Torre Muga, 14% Vol. 2005 $186 Torre Muga, 14% Vol. - Magnum 2001 $390
10 Bodega Martinez Bujanda, Rioja Conde de Valdemar Reserva, 13.5% Vol. 2003 $79
Bodegas El Seque, Alicante El Sequé, 14% Vol. (Grenache) 2004 $94 El Sequé, 14% Vol. 2005 $91 Santa Cruz de Artazu, 14,5% Vol. 2004 $89
Granrojo, Valdepenas, Castilla-La Mancha Rojo, Grenache, 13% Vol. 2005 $65
FRANCE
NORTHERN RHONE VALLEY
Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Tain l'Hermitage Hermitage “La Chapelle”, 13% Vol. 1996 $390 Hermitage “La Chapelle”, 13% Vol. 2004 $290 Côte du Rhône, “Parallèle 45”, 13.5% Vol. 2003 $69
E. Guigal, Ampuis Côte du Rhône, 13% Vol. - Magnum 2001 $149 Crozes Hermitage, 12.5% Vol. 2000 $84 Hermitage, 13% Vol. 1999 $220 Gigondas, 13.5% Vol. 1999 $89 Gigondas, 13.5% Vol. 2000 $96 Gigondas, 13.5% Vol. 2003 $88 Côte-Rôtie, Côtes Brunes et Blonde, 13% Vol. 1995 $140 Côte-Rôtie “La Turque”, Côtes Brune, 13% Vol. 1993 $700 Côte-Rôtie “La Turque”, Côtes Brune, 13% Vol. 1999 $800 Côte-Rôtie “La Landonne”, 13% Vol. 1993 $900 Côte-Rôtie “La Mouline”, Côte Blonde, 13% Vol. 1993 $900
Robert Jasmin, Ampuis Côte-Rôtie, Côtes Brunes et Blonde, 12.5% Vol. 1994 $150 Côte-Rôtie, Côtes Brunes et Blonde, 12.5% Vol. 1995 $150 Côte-Rôtie, Côtes Brunes et Blonde, 12.5% Vol. 1996 $140
J.M Gerin, Ampuis Côte-Rôtie, Les Grandes Places, 12.5% 1994 $210 Côte-Rôtie, Les Grandes Places, 12.5% 1996 $249 Côte-Rôtie, Champin Le Seigneur, 12.5% 1996 $125
Michel & Stephane Ogier, Ampuis Côte-Rôtie, La Belle Helene, 13% Vol. 2000 $390
SOUTHERN RHONE VALLEY
Chateau Rayas, Jaques Reynaud, Châteauneuf du Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, 14% Vol. 1997 $420 Pignan, Réservé, 14% Vol. 1993 $190 Pignan, Réservé, 14% Vol. 1994 $180 Pignan, Réservé, 14% Vol. (very rare) 1996 $220
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Château de Beaucastel, Les Frères Perrin, Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 13.5% Vol. 1999 $180
Château la Nerthe, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-pape, 13.5% 1996 $110 Châteauneuf-du-pape, “Cuvée des Cadettes”, 13.5% Vol. 1996 $140
Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 13.5% Vol. - Magnum 1999 $260
Paul Avril, Du Clos des Papes, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 14% Vol. 2001 $130
Domaine de la Janasse, Courthézon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Vieille Vignes 15% Vol., 94point Robert Parker 2004 $190
Château Mont-Redon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 14.5% Vol. 2004 $98
August Clape, Cornas Cornas, 13.0% Vol. 2000 $160
SOUTH OF FRANCE
J.M. Alquier, Faugères Reserve “La Maison Jaune”, 13.5% Vol. 2000 $84
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Frédéric Esmonin, Gevrey-Chambertin Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos Prieur, 13 % Vol. 2000 $120 Mazy-Chambertin, Grand Cru, 13%Vol. 1998 $180 Griottes-Chambertin, Grand Cru, 13.5% Vol. 1999 $240
Domaine Armand Rousseau P. & F., Gevrey-Chambertin Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 2000 $260 Mazy-Chambertin, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 2001 $250
Domaine Fery-Meunier, Nuits-St. Georges Bourgogne Rouge, Pinot Noir, 12.5% Vol. 1999 $80
Domaine Comte Georges De Vogué, Chambolle-Musigny Musigny, Grand Cru, 14% Vol. 1997 $400
Domaine Georges Roumier, Chambolle-Musigny Chambolle-Musigny, 13% Vol. 2001 $150 Morey Saint Denis, "Clos de la Bussiere" 1 er Cru, 13% Vol. (90p, very rare) 2003 $160
Domaine Jean Grivot, Vosne-Romanée Chambolle-Musigny, 13% Vol. 1998 $130
Domaine Jean Méo-Camuzet, Vosne-Romanée Clos Vougeot, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1997 $360 Vosne Romanée, “Les Chaumes” 1er Cru, 13% Vol. 2000 $290
Domaine Jean-Jacques Confuron, Chambolle-Musigny Chambolle-Musigny 1 er Cru, 13% Vol. 2000 $200
Domaine de la Romanée Conti, Vosne-Romanée Echézeaux, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1994 $1200 Richebourg, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1994 $1400 La Tâche, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1994 $1800
Domaine Gros Frere et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée Richebourg, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1998 $440
Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Echézeaux, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. (The spiritual father of Burgundy ) 1999 $3000
Domaine Francois Lamarche, Vosne-Romanée Echézeaux, Grand Cru, 13.9 % Vol. 2000 $290 Clos de Vougeot, Grand Cru, 13,5% Vol. 2000 $340
Domaine Francois Parent, Pommard Echézeaux, Grand Cru, 13% Vol. 1998 $310 Chambolle-Musigny, 13%Vol. 2000 $140
Domaine Blain Gagnard, Morgeot Chassagne-Montrachet, 13% Vol. 2005 $104
Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, Pommard Volnay "Ronceret", 1 er cru, 13% Vol. 1998 $170 Pommard Jarollieres, 1 er cru, 13% Vol. 1997 $180
Domaine Marquis d’Angerville, Volnay Volnay "Clos des ducs", 1cru, 13% Vol. 2000 $220
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Domaine Mongeard-Mugneret, Vosne-Romanée Vosne Romanée, 13% Vol. 1998 $145 Vosne Romanée, "Les Maizieres Hautes" 1 er Cru, 13% Vol. 2003 $160
Tollot-Beaut & Fils, Chorey-lès-Beaune Corton, Grand Cru, 13.5% Vol. 1997 $220
Christophe Violot-Guillemard, Pommard Pommard "Clos Orgelot", 1er Cru, 13.5% Vol. 1998 $170
Domaine Comte Armand, Pommard Pommard "Clos des Epeneaux", 13% Vol. 1998 $190 Auxey Duresses, 13% Vol. 2002 $98
Domaine Prieur-Brunet, Santenay Volnay, “Les Santenots”, 1er Cru, 13.5% Vol. 1996 $120
Bouchard Père & Fils, Château de Beaune Hospices de Beaune, Volnay-Santenots, 1er Cru, 13% Vol. 1996 $170
Domaine Michel Colin-Delègier, Chassagne-Montrachet Santenay "Clos Rousseau", 13.5% Vol. 1999 $96
Lucien Muzard, Santenay Santenay "Clos des Hâtes", 13% Vol. 1999 $79
Gros Frère et Sœur, Vosne-Romanée Bourgogne Hautes Côtes de Nuits, 12.5% Vol. 1998 $79
Domaine de Courcel, Pommard Bourgogne Rouge, Pinot Noir, 12.5% Vol. 1999 $81
Aubert de Villaine, (Romanee-Conti co-proprietor) Bouzeron Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise “La Digoine”, 12.5% Vol. 2000 $85
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Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 1er Cru Classé (designed label: Karel Appel) 1994 $800 1er Cru Classé (designed label: Antoni Tàpie ), 95+ RP 1995 $1100 Bouquet of blackcurrant and cedar. Strength, tannin and complexity with the flavour of fruits. (80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot) Château Mouton Rothschild got the only upgrade from 2ième to 1er Cru. Owner: Philippine de Rothschild.
Château Latour, Pauillac 1er Cru Classé 1994 $810 Full, monumental wine. Bouquet with walnuts, blackcurrant and cedar.(80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot). The tower of the Châteaux Latour symbolises the strength and the permanent high quality of their wines. Owner: Francois Pinault.
Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac 1er Cru Classé 1994 $990 Deep colour, rich bouquet, full-bodied and concentrated flavour. Distinct and ripe fruit. (70% CS, 20% M,10% CF) Low yield (20hl/ha), long fermentation by low temperature. Matures in oak barrels for 24-30 months. Châteaux Lafite has been synonymous with prestige and wealth for over 200 years. Owner: Family Eric de Rothschild.
Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse-de-Lalande, Pauillac 2ième Cru Classé 1994 $290 2ième Cru Classé - Magnum 1994 $690 The high percentage of Merlot makes the wine soft and smooth. The fullness and richness in tannin are typical for this wine. (45% CS, 35% Merlot, 12% CF, 8% PV) Owner: Mme de Lencquesaing
Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild, Pauillac 4ième Cru Classé 1995 $160 4ième Cru Classé 1996 $190 70% CS, 20% Merlot, 5% CF, 5% PV. Its quality increases steadily. Owner: Lafite Rothschild.
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Pauillac 5ìeme Cru Classé 1995 $210 5ìeme Cru Classé 1996 $217 70% CS, 25% Merlot, 5% CF. Like a 3ieme Crus. Very nice wine, deep and concentrated. Owner: Family Borie.
Château Lynch Bages, Pauillac 5ìeme Cru Classé 1994 $190 5ìeme Cru Classé 1995 $210 5ìeme Cru Classé 1996 $200 Bouquet of cedar and blackcurrant. Fruity, strong and concentrated flavour. Lynch Bages is strong and respectable and considered a top quality wine.(75% CS, 15% Merlot, 10% CF). Owner: Family Cazes.
Château Saransot-Dupré, AC, Listrac Y. Raymond, Cru Bourgeois 1988 $85
Château Sociando-Mallet, St. Seurin-de-Cadourne Cru Bourgeois 1997 $150
Château Palmer, Margaux 3ìeme Cru Classé 1994 $240 3ìeme Cru Classé 1995 $320 Pure and, full-bodied, a Margaux classic with a high portion of Merlot. 1er Cru quality. (55% CS, 40% M und 5% CF)..
Château Giscours, Margaux 3ìeme Cru Classé 1995 $150 Dark red in colour and very concentrated. The bouquet is fruity with a touch of plums. Close to a Pomerol.
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Cos D'Estournel, St. Estéphe 2ìeme Cru Classé 1994 $270 2ìeme Cru Classé, 95p by RP 1995 $320 The most famous wine-growing estate in St.Estéphe though closely followed by Montrose.(60% CS, 40% Merlot).
La Dame de Montrose 2003 $140 Second wine of Chateaux Montrose, . (65% CS, 25% Merlot, 8 CF, 2% Petit Verdot).
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, St. Julien , 2ìeme Cru Classé 1995 $430 2ìeme Cru Classé, 96p by RP 1996 $530 Fruit forward with vanilla oak and strong tannin. One of the best in Bordeaux. (65% CS, 25% Merlot, 5% CF, 5% PV).
Château Léoville-LasCases, St. Julien , 2ième Cru Classé 1994 $310 Dark red, fruity with a marvellous concentration. (65% CS, 17% Merlot, 13 CF, 5% Petit Verdot).Owner: Michel Delon.
Château Gruaud Larose, St. Julien , 2ième Cru Classé 2001 $190 Gravelly complexity and succulent texture . (57% CS, 30% Merlot, 6% CF, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec)..
Château La Lagune, Ludon 3ième Cru Classé 1995 $160 3ième Cru Classé 2001 $140 Delicate sweetness combined with a strong flavour. (60% CS, 20% Merlot, 15 CF, 5% Petit Verdot).
Château Camensac, Saint-Laurent 5ième Cru Classé 1995 $130 Full-bodied wine with strength. (60% CS, 35% Merlot, 20 CF, 5% Petit Verdot). Owner: Family Forner
BORDEAUX-GRAVES
Château Haut Brion, Graves 1er Cru Classé 1994 $1000 1er Cru Classé – 375mL 1990 $690 Elegant, harmonious and concentrated red wines. Its bouquet is developed within a longer period of time. (Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 20%). Owner: Clarence Dillon SA
Château La Mission Haut Brion, Graves Cru Classé 1994 $420 Character: Full, dark colour, noble scent and lovely flavour. (60% CS, 35% M, 5% CF). Owner: Clarence Dillon SA..
BORDEAUX- ST.EMILION
Chateau La Mondotte, St. Emilion Comtes de Neipperg, St.Emilion a.c. 13.5 Vol. % 1999 $1200 Comtes de Neipperg, St.Emilion a.c. 13.5 Vol. % 2001 $980 Comtes de Neipperg, St.Emilion a.c. 13 Vol.% 2002 $720 Rare – expensive – but who cares once you get your hands on these wines…
Chateau Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion 1er Grand Crus Classé A 1994 $790 1er Grand Crus Classé A 2003 $690 Spicy and concentrated wines with a mint and Cabernet character. Marvellous wines! (33% Merlot, 66% CF, 1% Malbec). Owner: Fourcaud-Laussac family.
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Angelus, St. Emilion 1er Grand Cru 1996 $490 A massive, powerful Angelus. A saturated black / ruby / purple colour as well as an impressively endowed nose of dried herbs, plum liqueur, and cassis. A sweet, full-bodied, exceptionally concentrated wine.
Chateau -Figeac, St. Emilion 1er Grand Crus Classé B 1996 $310 This wine has a similar character as the Cheval Blanc. Its flavour is a little stronger, though with the same spicy whiff.. Many vintages have excelled the Cheval Blanc. (30% Merlot, 35% CF, 35% CS).
Château de Valandraud, St. Emilion Grand Cru 1996 $1900 Dark plum colour and a complex nose of roasted herbs, Asian spices, earth, and sweet black cherry fruit. A wine with an excellent concentration, a sweet midpalate, and moderate tannin in the finish.
Virginie de Valandraud, St. Emilion Grand Cru 2002 $190 The “other” Grand Cru –“ the virgin of Valandraud” is highly rated and counts as one of the best new “garage” wines out of the St.Emilion. 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc.
Tertre Roteboeuf, St. Emilion Grand Cru, 13.5% Vol. 2001 $360 Very top echelon of St-Emilion producers. Deeply coloured, richly aromatic on the nose and packed with blackcurrants, overripe cherries, liquorice, roasted caramel and vanilla notes on the palate. A hedonist's delight! 80% Merlot, 20% CF.
BORDEAUX-ROMEROL
Château Certan, De May de Certan, Libourne 1989 $620 Especially dark wines. Its bouquet reproduces the scent of plums, blackberries, cedar, tobacco, game and the oak barrel. A full body with an aristocratic concentration. (70% Merlot, 25% CF, 5% CS) Among the six best wines of the Pomerol.
Château La Conseillante, Pomerol 2001 $390 2006 $498 Well-structured, svelte and engaging, Pure expression of Pomerol (80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc)
Château La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol 1990 $650 A selection of the Chateau La Croix de Gay. A wine that is prepared with a lot of care – especially for the demanding enthusiast. (80% Merlot, 10% CF, 10% CS). Owner: Noël Raynaud
Château Lafleur, Mouillac 1989 $1400 Similar in richness to Petrus with black raspberry scent. Abundant tannin and fruit. 50% CF, 50 Merlot.
La Fleur de Boüard, Lalande de Pomerol 2003 $124 Broad and full bodied, with impressive depth and finish. (80% Merlot, 15% CF, 5% CS)
BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR
Château Le Grand Verdus, Sadirac Bordeaux Superieur 2000 $68 Bordeaux Superieur, Grande Reserve 1999 $78 This family owned wine estate has an excellent reputation for producing fine wines for very good value!
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PIEDMONT
Angelo Gaja, Barbaresco Barbaresco, 13% Vol. - Magnum 1994 $520 Barolo "Sperss", 14% Vol. 1995 $290 Barolo "Sperss", 14% Vol. - Magnum 1991 $460 Barolo "Sperss", 14% Vol. - 375mL 1995 $150 Cabernet Sauvignon "Darmagi", 13% Vol. 1993 $300 Cabernet Sauvignon "Darmagi", 13% Vol. 1995 $310 Founded in 1859. Angelo Gaja – most famous producer of the Piedmont and internationally acclaimed Gaja wines which are in a league of their own. Complexity and harmony, richness and power. With the 1995 he produced some of the finest wines in his renowned career.
Mauro Mascarello, Monchiero Barolo Monprivato, DOCG, 13.5% Vol. - Magnum 1995 $320 The Monprivato’95 is one of the best wines of Mauro Mascarello’s production. A rich and strong Barolo with a long duration of life.
Giacomo Bologna / Braida, Rocchetta Tanaro Bricco dell‘Uccellone, Barbera d’Asti, DOC, 14% Vol. 1996 $140 Bricco dell’Uccellone, Barbera d’Asti, DOC, 14% Vol. - 3 L 1996 $570 Ai Suma, Barbera d’Asti, DOC, 14% Vol. 1996 $190 These are two of the most preferred wines. Barbera is in its top form. The Ai Suma is only pressed in great years.
Pio Cesare, Alba . Barolo, Riserva Ornato, DOCG, 14% Vol. 1993 $225 This wine-growing estate knows how to create striking Barolos.
Bruno Giacosa, Neive Barbaresco, DOCG, 13.5% Vol. 1995 $190 It is said, that Bruno Giacosa produces the most voluptuous Barbaresco. Constant quality made Giacosa popular worldwide. A rarity!
Prunotto, Alba Barbaresco, DOCG, 14% Vol. 2004 $160
Parusso, Alba Barbera d’Alba, “Ornati” DOC, 14% Vol. 2008 $79 Nebbiolo Langhe DOC, 14% Vol. 2007 $89 Barolo DOCG, 14% Vol. 2004 $125
TUSCANY
Tenuta San Guido, Marchesi Niccolo Rocchetta, Bolgheri Sassicaia, 12% Vol. 1995 $300 Sassicaia, 12% Vol. 1996 $290 Sassicaia, 12% Vol. - Magnum 1995 $600 Sassicaia, 12% Vol. - 3 L 1995 $1200 Sassicaia emerged in the late sixties as Italy’s top Cabernet. Since Mario Incisas’ death in 1983, his son, Niccolo, took over the business and distribution of the yearly 8300 cases of wine. One of the best vintages ever!
Avignonesi / Capannelle, Gaiole in Chianti 50 & 50, Vino da Tavolo, Sangiovese/Merlot, 13% Vol. 1993 $230 Joint production of two top wine-growing estates to form another Super Tuscan.
Castello Dei Rampolla, Panzano Sammarco, 13% Vol. Cabernet/Sangiovese (super tuscan!) 1995 $150
18 TUSCANY - continued Marchesi Piero Antinori, Firenze Established in 1895 by Lodovico & Piero Antinori. Piero’s son, Niccolo extended their business relations on the international market and created the first Super Tusscans “Tignanello & Solaia” with the great oenologist Giacomo Tachi to become the leading producer in Tuscany. Solaia, 13% Vol., 1993 $260 Solaia, 13% Vol. 1994 $310 Tignanello, Antinori, 12.5% Vol. - Magnum 1990 $560 Tignanello, Antinori, 12.5% Vol. - 3 L 1990 $1120 Tignanello, Antinori, 12.5% Vol. 1995 $250 Tignanello, Antinori, 12.5% Vol. - 375 mL 1996 $120 Tignanello, Antinori, 12.5% Vol. 2004 $150 Villa Antinori IGT 13% Vol. 2003 $79
Tenuta dell’Ornellaia, Marchesi di Frescaboldi and Robert Mondavi, Bolgheri Ornellaia, 13% Vol. 1996 $230 Ornellaia, 13% Vol. - Magnum 1995 $500
MONTALCINO Marchesi de Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi Luce, Della Vite, 13,5% 1996 $290
Biondi Santi, Il Greppo, Franco Biondi Santi Brunello Riserva Centenario del 1891 1982 $550 Brunello Riserva Centenario del 1888 1985 $420 The legend of Brunello, created from 25 year old vines and famous for its ability to age. Best after 15 years.
Gianfranco Soldera, Montalcino Brunello Riserva, "Case Basse", 14% Vol. 1991 $300
Altesino, Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino, 13% Vol. 1994 $130 The famous wine-growing estate Altesino matures rich and distinct Brunellos.
MARCHES Umani Ronchi, Ancona San Lorenzo, Montepulciano, 12.5% Vol. 2003 $69 San Lorenzo, Montepulciano, 13.5% Vol. 2005 $76 Cumaro, Montepulciano, 12.5% Vol. 1997 $89 Cumaro Conero Riserva, 14% Vol. 2005 $95 Pelago, Cabernet Sauvignon, Montepulciano, Merlot, 13% Vol. 1996 $110
VENICE REGION Giuseppe Quintarelli, Cerè di Negrar, Verona Amarone della Valpolicella, DOC, 15% Vol. 1991 $550 Probably the worlds best Amarone, extremly rare.
Baltieri Primo, Mizzole, Verona Rosso Veneto, 16% Vol. 1995 $180 A new discovery from a great year.
Allegrini, Fumane di Valpolicella Amarone Classico, DOC, 15% Vol. 1995 $170
ALTO ADIGE Tiefenbrunner Lagrein “Castel Turmhof”, Entiklar-Kurtatsch Lagrein 2008 $79 A very interesting local grape variety full of ripe boysenberries and chocolate.
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Carmen, Las Condes, Santiago, Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Gran Reserva, 12.8 % Vol. 1997 $79
Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley Merlot “Cuvée Alexander”, 13 % Vol. 1997 $109
Vina San Pedra, LontuèValley Cabo de Hornos, Special Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5 % Vol. 1998 $170
ARGENTINA
Bodega y Cavas de Weinert, Mendoza Gran Vino, 13.5% Vol. 1993 $89
Cadus Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo in Vistalba Area Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.8% Vol. 1997 $79 Malbec, 13% Vol. 1997 $79
Finca la Celia, Uco Valley La Celia Reserva, Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Vol. 2000 $65
USA
CALIFORNIA NAPA VALLEY
Pahlmeyer, Oakville Merlot, 14.4% Vol. 1995 $490 Merlot, 14.4% Vol. 1996 $350 Bordeaux Blend, 14.5% 1995 $490 Bordeaux Blend, 14.5% 1996 $460
Christian Moueix, The John Daniel Society, St. Helena Dominus, Napanook Vineyard, 13.5 % Vol. 1991 $980 Christian Moueix from Pétrus in Pomerol produced this prestige wine. It is a Bordeaux-mix like the Opus One, though rather like a classical Pomerol. Parker: 99 points!
Philip Togni Vineyard, St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, 12.5 % Vol. 1995 $370
Joseph Phelps, St. Helena Cabernet-Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1996 $140 Cabernet-Sauvignon, Backus Vineyard, 13.5 % Vol. 1995 $360 Insignia, Cabernet-Merlot, 13.5 % Vol. 1994 $480 Tom Shelton developed different surprisingly interesting wines. His absolute master creation is the "Insignia". Powerful, spicy and full-bodied.
Heitz Wine Cellars, St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1994 $160 Trailside, Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1992 $320 Trailside, Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1994 $310 Martha’s Vineyards 13.5 % Vol. - Magnum 1989 $980 Heitz, an American Classic! The Trailside Vineyard creates a very powerful Cabernet.
William Seavey Vineyard, St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, 12.5 % Vol. 1995 $270 Seavey is a young creation from the Napa Valley. The first Cabernet was produced in 1990. The wine-grower Philippe Melka knows the basics from the Bordeaux of Château Petrus. As elegant as the Cabernet.
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon "SLV", 13.8 % Vol. 1994 $149 Cabernet Sauvignon "Cask23",13.8 % Vol. 1995 $480 Warren Winiarsky found his distinctive style: He creates independent, harmonious Cabernet with fineness and softness. The “normal Cab” has one of the best price-value ratios of the Napa Valley.
Shafer Vineyards, Stag’s Leap District, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 13.5 % Vol. 1996 $190 Merlot 13.5 % Vol. - Magnum 1995 $420
Caymus Vineyards, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, Special Selection, 13% Vol. 1994 $320 A rarity! Chuck Wagner matured this Cabernet for 30 months in oak barrels.
Dalla Valle Vineyards, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1995 $460 Blend with Merlot. The slightly colder climate gives enhances the fruit character.
Chateau Potelle, Mount Veeder, Napa Cabernet Sauvignon, "V.G.S.", 13.7% Vol. 1993 $190 The location on Mount Veeder results in dense wines with an enormous structure. Natural fermentation, 20 months of storing in French oak barrels, unfiltered bottling and additional storing create this harmonious wine.
Diamond Creek Winery, Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon, "Volcanic Hill", 12.5% Vol. 1995 $360 A Cabernet Sauvignon as from Bordeaux. A rarity that is desirable all around the world. Powerful and fine.
Araujo Estate Wines, Bart Araujo, Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon, "Eisele Vineyard", 13.5% Vol. 1995 $840 Some of the best Californian wines come from the Eisele region. Bart Araujo bought the vineyards in 1990 from Phelps. (93% CS, 4%CF, 3% Petit Verdot)
Harlan Estate, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5% Vol. 1995 $1050 William Harlan created the beautiful Napa Valley resort, Meadowood. His estate enjoys iconic status with his highly rated Cabernet accordingly priced. Great fruit with good developed tannin.
Far Niente, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1995 $250 Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5 % Vol. 1996 $277
Paradigm Winery, Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.1 % Vol. 1995 $170
Franciscan Estates, Rutherford Quintessa, Cabernet Sauvignon, -Franc and Merlot, 13.5 % Vol. 1994 $230
Ridge Vineyards, Cupertino Monte Bello, Cabernet/Merlot (80:20%), 13.5 % Vol. 1994 $390 Zinfandel, Lytton Springs, Sonoma, 14.5 % Vol. 1997 $160 Zinfandel, Lytton Springs, Sonoma, 14.5 % Vol. – 375 mL 1995 $92 Paul Draper is responsible for t his great wines.. Old vines are responsible for a powerful Zinfandel.
SONOMA VALLEY Ray Kaufman, Sonoma Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Laurel Glen, 12.5 % Vol. 1994 $260
CENTRAL COAST Calera, Central Coast Pinot noir, 13.5 % Vol. 1998 $100
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MARGARET RIVER, WA
Vasse Felix, Cowarumup, Margaret River, WA "Heytesbury", 14% Vol. 1997 $122 Vasse Felix flag ship wine, the Heytesbury. A powerful wine produced like a classic Bordeaux-Cuvee.
Cullen, Yallingup, Margaret River, WA Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot, 14% Vol. 2001 $120
Howard Park, Cowarumup, Margaret River, WA Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot 14% Vol. 1998 $140
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Penfolds, Nuriootpa Winery, Barossa Valley The Australian legend established in 1844 by Dr. Christoper Rawson. Grange, Shiraz, 13.5% Vol. 1992 $740 Grange, Shiraz, 13.5% Vol. 1993 $730 Grange, Shiraz, 13.5% Vol. 1994 $720 Grange, Shiraz, 13.5% Vol. 1995 $700 RWT, Shiraz, 14% Vol. 1997 $400 Cellar Reserve "Sangiovese", 2002 $98
Charles Melton Wines, Barossa Valley Nine Popes, Grenache-Shiraz-Mourvedre, 14.5% Vol. 1997 $115
Henschke, Stephen, Keyneton, Eden Valley “Cyril” Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Vol. 1993 $187 “Hill of Grace”, Shiraz, 14.1% Vol. 1997 $690
Penley Estate, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, 13.5% Vol. 1995 $119 A beautiful classic Cabernet and a great vintage!
Clarenden Hills Vineyard, Blewitt Springs, SA Old Vines Grenache, Blewitt Springs Vineyard, 15% Vol. 1998 $130 Shiraz, Brookman Vineyard, 14% Vol. 1998 $190 Astralis, Shiraz, 14% Vol. 1995 $250
Rosemount Estate, Mc Laren Vale, SA Balmoral Syrah, 14.0% Vol. 1996 $174
Chapel Hill Winery, Mc Laren Vale The Vicar, Cabernet-Shiraz, 13.5% Vol. 1996 $114
M. Chapoutier, Mt Benson, SA Mount Benson Shiraz, 13% Vol. 1999 $73
Spinifex, Barossa Valley "Esprit", 14.5% Vol. 2006 $89 34% Mataro, 31% Grenache, 30% Shiraz, 5% Cinsault "Lola", 2008 $82
NSW HUNTER VALLEY
Marsh Estate, Pokolbin, Hunter Valley Private Bin Shiraz, 12% Vol. 2000 $84
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