"A consistently perfect wine every time I've had it, the 2009 Château Pontet-Canet is the greatest wine from this address to date as well as one of the greatest Pauillacs out there. Still youthfully ruby/purple and with a gorgeous perfume of blackcurrants, lead pencil, graphite, crushed rocks, and damp earth, it's still youthful but is just now starting to show more nuance and complexity. Full-bodied on the palate, with a powerful, concentrated mid-palate, incredible depth of fruit, and flawless balance, Bordeaux simply does not get any better." (11/2020) -Jeb Dunnuck (100 points) 100 points - Robert Parker 99 points - Wine Enthusiast

This impressive Magnum bottle (1.5L) is home to a stunner of a Cabernet Sauvignon, produced by Master of Wine, James Cluer. A youthful, deep purple-hued wine, which is a true expression of the vineyard’s soul. It shows Napa Valley’s trademark power with intensely ripe black fruit, dark chocolate nuances, licorice, and hints of black olive and dusty stones that are all hallmarks of this exquisite terroir. Perhaps what’s most intriguing is the density, the depth, the layers, and the complexity that keep you coming back for more. Enjoy!

Tasting Notes：Color: It is very intense, with a cherry red background and the rim in the same shade. Nose:Of great intensity, just by serving it in the glass, it generates a halo of aromas that fills the environment with a captivating sensation. Behind a light, slightly smoked curtain, an impressive landscape appears. Black fruit dotted with flashes of redness. Sensations of the wind that carries the smell of rain. A field of violets in the background. Very fine spices, among which clove and freshly ground black pepper stand out. Subtle notes of cocoa and liquorice. An aromatic harmony that defines the great Cirsion. palate:Full, voluminous and aerial sensation at the same time. It is the definition of the volume that does not weigh. The tannin is very fine and there is freshness on all sides. Fruits, moist earth and fresh spices are felt again. Volume, freshness and elegance set the pace in the palate.

Deep attractive dark ruby color. The nose is pure, precise and focused, revealing delicate and fine aromas of raspberry, cassis, blackberry and wild strawberry, associated to subtle notes of liquorice, coffee, ink and earth. The wine is juicy and voluminous, filling the mouth with polished and smooth tannins, leaving an overall impression of harmony, length and persistence. Its great structure and density are well balanced by good acidity, characteristic of the great terroir of Puente Alto that aligns ripeness and freshness in this superb and exceptional vintage.

A stunning wine, it possesses off the charts richness and tremendous depth that just builds with time in the glass. Inky dark fruit, plum, spice, licorice, menthol and crushed berries saturate the palate. 

It immediately begins to impress with seductive aromatics of ripe black cherries and blackberries, which are woven together with exotic spices, tobacco, espresso, florals, gravel and savory nuances all taking shape in the glass.

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Cabernet Sauvignon is a deep ruby-coloured red wine that stands out for its aromas of excellent varietal typicity. Black fruit and peppery notes are perfectly balanced with roasted hues resulting from its aging in barrels. It is compact, tense, markedly structured and full-bodied in the palate, with fine and ripe tannins and balanced acidity that provides great smoothness and a persistent and elegant finish.

Hickinbotham Trueman Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful and refined Australian Cabernet Sauvignon from the historic Hickinbotham Clarendon Vineyard in McLaren Vale. Aromas of violet, blueberry, blackberry, dark plum, and cedar are complemented by subtle savoury and herbal notes. The palate is concentrated and full-bodied, with deep dark-fruit flavours, fresh acidity, and long, finely layered tannins that provide impressive structure and balance. Rich yet elegant, it finishes with lingering notes of blackberry, plum, cedar, and gentle spice, making it an excellent partner for grilled beef, roast lamb, venison, and mature cheeses.

Clos du Marquis 2015 is a rich and structured Saint-Julien with expressive aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, mulberry, dark cherry, tobacco, and subtle spice. Concentrated and velvety on the palate, it combines ripe dark fruit with polished tannins, fresh acidity, and a long, persistent finish.

Château Potensac 2012 is a structured and traditional Médoc offering aromas of raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, tobacco, and subtle earthy notes. Medium-bodied with ripe fruit, supple tannins, and a gentle saline-mineral character, it finishes with classic notes of pencil lead and cedar.

Domaine de Baron'Arques 2023 is a refined and expressive Limoux red showing ripe dark berries alongside notes of vanilla, leather, liquorice, spice, and fresh herbs. Smooth and rounded on the palate, it combines well-integrated tannins with freshness and savoury complexity for a long, polished finish.

Domaine de Baron'Arques 2020 is a powerful and complex Limoux red displaying layers of dark fruit, black cherry, plum, spice, tobacco, and toasted oak. Generous and concentrated on the palate, it combines polished, structured tannins with impressive depth and a long, harmonious finish.

La Capitelle de Baron'Arques 2023 is a rich Southern French red blend with ripe dark fruit, plum, blackberry, violet, and warm spice aromas. The palate is smooth and generous, with supple tannins, savoury complexity, and a polished finish that balances ripe fruit with freshness.

La Capitelle de Baron'Arques 2020 is a generous and approachable Limoux red with aromas of ripe black cherry, dark berries, woodland notes, spice, and subtle chocolate. The palate is rounded and full, with mellow tannins, warm fruit, and an elegant, lingering finish.

The Prulke is a white wine that is a blend of 60% Sauvignon, 20% Vitovska, 20% Malvasia Istriana, the last two native grapes of the region. The name Prulke refers to the land where the grapes are grown; directly below Prepotto, the town where Zidarich was born and the location of the winery. Benjamin Zidarich was born and raised in the Carso area of Friuli Venezia-Giulia. The land is in his blood and his great passion for his home translates into making wines that reflect the terroir. The Prulke is a white wine that is a blend of 60% Sauvignon, 20% Vitovska, 20% Malvasia Istriana, the last two native grapes of the region. The name Prulke refers to the land where the grapes are grown; directly below Prepotto, the town where Zidarich was born and the location of the winery.  The wine is a medium-bodied light orange wine with saltiness and minerality, but also with a bit of oily, silky texture and more expressed citrus and herbal aromas.

Waipara West Ram Paddock Red is a rich and structured New Zealand red blend from Waipara in North Canterbury. Crafted from Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers expressive aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, red berries, violet, cedar, and tobacco, complemented by subtle notes of spice and toasted oak. The palate is full and layered, with concentrated dark fruit, savoury herbal nuances, balanced acidity, and fine, persistent tannins. Complex and elegant with a long, polished finish, it pairs beautifully with grilled steak, venison, roasted meats, hearty pasta dishes, and mature cheeses.

Avondale Phoenix Red Blend Organic is a rich and elegant South African red wine crafted from organically farmed grapes in Paarl. This Bordeaux-style blend offers expressive aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and dark berries, layered with notes of dark chocolate and subtle spice. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully structured, with refined tannins, vibrant freshness, and concentrated dark fruit. Balanced and complex, it finishes long and polished, making it an excellent pairing for roasted meats, grilled beef, lamb, game, and mature cheeses.

Cusumano Merlot is a smooth and approachable Sicilian red wine made from 100% Merlot. It offers inviting aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, and dark berries, with subtle hints of liquorice and spice. The palate is medium-bodied and rounded, with soft, velvety tannins, juicy fruit, and a fresh, dry finish. Balanced and easy-drinking, it pairs well with grilled meats, Italian sausages, pasta with tomato-based sauces, roasted vegetables, and semi-aged cheeses.

Château Le Bernet produces acclaimed wines in Bordeaux, France, with two distinct identities: a 9-hectare Médoc estate focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot and a Graves estate producing acclaimed dry white and red blends, often managed by Vignobles Guignard. Known for a balanced, fruity, and traditional style, the wines represent classic Bordeaux terroir.

Vranac is a prominent, ancient red grape variety from the Balkans, primarily native to Montenegro, known for producing deep, almost black-purple, full-bodied wines with high tannins and bright acidity. It typically features intense dark fruit aromas—blackberries, blueberries, and cherries—often enhanced by aging to produce chocolate, liquorice, and spicy notes.

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva is a prestigious, age-worthy Italian red, typically from their oldest "Vigna Paganelli" vines, showcasing intense dark cherry, spice, leather, and earthy notes, with powerful yet elegant structure, silky tannins, and a long, complex finish, needing time but rewarding patience with profound depth and balance, often scoring highly with critics.

Liquidity Dividend is a VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) red wine blend produced by Liquidity Wines, located in Okanagan Falls, British Columbia. It's a Bordeaux-style blend, typically featuring Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. The wine is known for its full body, rich flavors, and elegant tannins.

The Fanti Brunello di Montalcino Vallocchio is a premium, single-vineyard red wine from Tuscany, known for its complexity, structure, and excellent aging potential. It is produced by the Tenuta Fanti estate from 100% Sangiovese Grosso grapes, locally known as Brunello.

Vrij (or Free) Merlot non-alcoholic wine is a de-alcoholized Merlot offering a velvety, red berry-forward taste with soft tannins and a lingering finish. It is described as a classic beauty with aromas of black plum, soft cherry, and spice, according to Beverage International Distributor. It is designed to be enjoyed with red meat dishes and hearty stews.

For 6 generations the family of Rothschild is synonomous with quality and luxury when it comes to the world of wine. First noted as a wine producer in the 1200's it earned the 1855 classification of a Premier Grand Cru Classe even before the chateau was acquired in 1868 by Baron James Rothschild. Today the family owns 9 seperate domaines expanding to countries outside of France including Chile, New Zealand and China. The Carruades de Lafite is the 2nd label of it's famous first growth Chateau Lafite. While Lafite will use 100% new barrels, the Carruades use the same barrels, but a year later. The 2016 vintage is a blenf of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. The terroir of Pauillac shines through with an intense floral nose of lavender and other flowers, yet black currant, tobacco, pencil lead and cedar. Great ageing potential!

The 2020 Cos d'Estournel is composed of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon and 38% Merlot. The harvest took place September 10– 24, yielding 39 hectoliters per hectare. The alcohol weighs in at 13.46% with a pH of 3.9 and an IPT (total phenolic index) of 80. It is being aged in French oak barrels, 55% new. Deep purple-black in colour, it pops with explosive scents of ripe red and black currants, black cherry preserves and black raspberries, followed by sparks of violets, wild sage, pencil lead and clove oil, with emerging hints of iron ore and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate has amazing elegance and grace contrasted by jaw-dropping energy, featuring a firm frame of finely grained tannins and just enough freshness, finishing with a whole firework display of mineral nuances.

The Château Duhart-Milon 2020 is a classic, elegant Pauillac from a warm vintage, offering a balanced profile of cassis, plum, tobacco, and earthy notes with fine, polished tannins and a long, structured finish, showcasing both purity and power, though perhaps less austere than older vintages, with excellent depth and aging potential. 

Color: Brilliant ruby Aromatic: Fully ripe wild berries with a spicy undertone, slightly roasted from the ageing which also brings out a complex bouquet of red flower floral notes. Palate: Fruit forward at the beginning with a balanced tannic structure showing later. Fresh and consistently aromatic finish.

Colour: Cherry. Nose: sweet spices, scrubland, ripe fruit. Palate: spicy, balsamic, good acidity, fresh.

The nose is a light lunch on a rocky beach, where the dusty stones contrast with the sanguinity of bresaola and the richness of sweet chili jam. The jam spreads onto the palate, but the meatiness doesn't go anywhere either, before a crackle of black pepper sets up a lingering finish.

César Marquez Perez is a rising star among the new generation of Spanish winemakers, focusing on small-scale vinifications of old-vine mencía and godello from small plots known as parajes. Although this wine is mostly Mencia, it features a small percentage of Alicante Bouschet, and an even tinier amount of a field blend of red and white grapes. All grapes are organically grown. Medium-bodied, this delivers plenty of red and black fruit, along with touches of spice and the savory herbal undertones mencía is prized for. 

Maison Louis Jadot is one of the most trusted and revered wine houses in Burgundy’s Côte d’Or. Frédéric Barnier, Jadot’s esteemed winemaker, and his team balance tradition and technology, focusing on the purest expression of each wine’s terroir.  Founded in 1859, the house now owns 528 acres of vineyards, including 280 acres of the Cote d’Or’s most prestigious Premier and Grand Cru plots. This is a wine of delicacy and finesse, with notes of berries, earth and oak in a silken texture.

From Alvaro Palacios, the grapes for this vintage include 73% Garnacha, 26% Cariñena and 1% white grapes (Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Pedro Ximenez). L'Ermita carries the "gran vinya classificada," the top of the official vineyard classification in Priorat, and the 2019 L'Ermita comes from 1.45 hectares planted in 1939 with Garnacha, Cariñena and white grapes. The wine is so complex, the aromas and flavours can be described as cherry with a hint of ripe boysenberry, dried orange peel, light sage, potpourri floral notes, light green peppercorn, with red liquorice and allspice. The alcohol is high (15%) but balanced with a lower pH and great acidity. The wine was awarded a perfect 100 points from Wine Advocate.

This wine is mineral-driven and mysterious, offering distinct hints of crushed rock and crisp red fruit. From the producer's own site, it has a dusty quality to the texture that remains unfettered and sublime in nature, complementing its more savory edges. Virginie Boone

Nose: Intense aromas of ripe red berries, cherries, and plums, with hints of dried herbs and spices. Taste: Rich and full-bodied, with flavors of blackberries, black cherries, and dark chocolate. Subtle notes of tobacco and leather add complexity. Palate: Well-structured with velvety tannins and a long, persistent finish. Balanced acidity and a touch of minerality contribute to the overall elegance of the wine.

Meat, soil and cherries create a rich nose, with softer cedar, vanilla and coconut peeking through. The palate has more cherries, plus plums, chocolate and a velvety texture reinforced by polished tannins. An acidic bite precedes a long, slightly bitter finish.