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Every once in a while a very special deal comes along, and this is one of them. The Yarra Yering 2005 Pinot Noir is a wine of exceptional quality and complexity. Like many other wineries, the economic climate has slowed sales to a point where top-flight wines are now becoming more readily available at a reduced price. This makes for outstanding deals for the consumer. This is one such wine. In 1969, after nearly fifty years of dormant wine making, Dr. Bailey Carrodus finished a long search in Victoria’s Yarra Valley for the perfect vineyard site, planting 12 hectacres of vines at the foot of the Warramate Hills. With a degree in botany, another in winemaking and a doctorate earned at Oxford for research into plant physiology, combined with a passion for great wine and a fiercely independent mind, Dr. Carrodus began producing some of the most highly acclaimed wines in the area. Produced from what are amongst the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Yarra Valley, this wine has developed an underground following over its existence that is beginning to be recognized as standing alongside the, historically, more awarded wines from the estate. Deviating from current oenological trend and fashion, the fruit is largely handled in its usual manner, favoring partial crushing and a short cuvaison as integral tools in the preservation and expression of vineyard elements in concert with its startling varietal character. Aristocratic, fragrant, intensely perfumed, voluptuous, sweet strawberry/plum richness, anise, beetroot, silky in texture, richness, round, soft and mouth-filling to the end. James Halladay - 94 Points Deeply coloured; rich, plush and mouth-coating, with deep, sweet, plum fruit which takes you to the edge of dry red, but doesn't go over; very good fruit, oak and tannin balance; heroic pinot. Cork. Stephen Tanzer - 92 Points Deep red. Impressively complex nose combines fresh and dried red berry aromas with fresh meat and forest floor nuances; this could pass for a Gevrey-Chambertin. Concentrated raspberry and blackberry flavors are complicated by bitter amaro and cherry skin notes and sweetened by floral pastille. Firms up on the chewy finish, which features an intriguing mineral quality and excellent persistence. Robert Parker - 91 Points Dark ruby-colored, it exhibits aromas of pain grille, scorched earth, meat, black cherry, and black raspberry. Full-bodied, mouth-filling and ripe, this uniquely-styled Pinot Noir has layers of sweet fruit, 6-8 years of aging potential, and a long finish. It could easily masquerade as a Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru (from a top producer). Varietal: 100% Pinot Noir Bottle Size: 750ml Country: Australia Region: Yarra Valley In Store for Pickup/Delivery: Today
2002 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 375ml
$ 49.99"The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve may not equal the fabulous concentration and intensity of the 2001, but its not far off the mark. It is a fruit-forward, softer, more flamboyant, already seductive effort displaying gorgeous notes of chocolaty creme de cassis, some spicy, high-quality, toasty oak, a rich, plush, savory, expansive mid-palate, and a long, heady finish with elevated glycerin and plenty of sweet tannin and fruit. This wine is delicious yet promises to age gorgeously for 15-20 years. Ed Sbragia compares it to the 1992 which, by the way, is drinking superbly in 2005, but is one of those rare vintages that has never gone through a closed period. Its always a fascinating education to taste through these component parts, but the resulting blend that Ed Sbragia puts together, the extraordinary Private Reserve, is one of the great Cabernet Sauvignons of California and he has fashioned a succession of beauties since 1991. In fact, there are two gorgeous ones in the market, the profound 2001 and the flamboyant, exotic 2002." 94 Points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 162 "Good full ruby-red. Sexy aromas of currant and dark chocolate. Compellingly sweet and densely packed, with lovely vinosity giving shape to the flavors of dark berries, cedar and minerals. Very fine-grained and very long on the palate, with the tannins perfectly buffered by the wine's material. This wine, mostly from Steinhauer and St. Helena fruit, went into the barrel in January of 2003 and remained there for two years, undisturbed except for a monthly topping-up. Has the balance to offer considerable early appeal, but this bottling has a long track record for aging gracefully in bottle and surprising with its longevity." 94 points - Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 06 Rich, extracted and layered, with dark roast espresso. Exotic toffee, brown sugar and mocha join rich blueberry and blackberry flavors. Intense and very ripe, pushing the envelope at all points. Fans of this style will love it. Drink now through 2009. 5,100 cases made. 92 Points, The Wine Spectator (Nov 2006)
2005 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 58.50The dominant themes for the 2005 harvest were a rare combination of high quality and quantity, and very homogeneous maturity. The 2005 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon beautifully expresses the full aromatic ripeness of this vintage. This blend of wine from several selected vineyards in the appellation, is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. We blended the vineyard lots in early 2006 and transferred the wine to 50% new and 50% once-used American oak barrels for aging. Blending prior to barreling allows us to achieve a balance of the wine’s natural elements, such as fruit and tannin, before they are influenced by oak. The wine was then aged in barrel for approximately 25 months and another 15 months in bottle to harmonize its components before release. It is full bodied and yet refined, and consistent in its color, aroma, palate and finish. It About The WinerySilver Oakâs Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced at our picturesque Geyserville estate, set amid the rolling hills of northern Sonoma County. Silver Oakâs Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced at our picturesque Geyserville estate, set amid the rolling hills of northern Sonoma County.
2005 Bialla Cabernet Sauvignon
$ 73.00This wine soars with floral aromas, rich cassis, blackberry and wild berry fruit accents. Near perfection, the rich and integrated tannins suggest long aging but it is drinkable now; however can mature through 2025. Bialla’s vines soar above the Napa Valley on the slopes of Atlas Peak. Blessed with lava-rich soil and a harmonious balance of rain and sun, Bialla produces pampered grapes. Legendary Vineyard Manager, Hector Lopez (16 years managing Caymus), sees to low yields and superior grapes. Winemaker Craig MacLean (Markham Vineyards, Cain Cellars and Spring Mountain), and Vito Bialla bring the passion to make this giant. Finished in 100% French Oak barrels, it has a 15.3% alcohol content. You can drink this infinitely complex wine now, cellar it for 15 years or give a bottle to good friends or clients. This boutique winery enjoys exquisite terroir within the Atlas Peak Appellation of Napa Valley. The influential blend of the environmental factors produces fine fruit that is a treasure to Napa Valley. The premier wine is the Cabernet Sauvignon with its sophisticated complexity and unforgettably strong finish. This boutique winery thrives above the fog line in lava-rich soil, producing precious results that embrace this winery into an elite collection of cult-wine brands that are commanding respect within the region.
2005 Hobbs Shiraz/Viognier Barossa Valley
$ 99.99"The deep purple-colored 2005 Shiraz (95%)-Viognier (5%) is sourced from a 100+-year-old vineyard yielding one ton of fruit per acre. It was aged for two years in new French oak hogsheads. The complex aromatics reveal floral notes, mineral, and blueberry with an added lift from the Viognier. Full-bodied, ripe, and succulent, on the palate spice, game, and chocolate notes emerge. This plush, pleasure-driven wine can be enjoyed now but will evolve for 6-8 years and drink well through 2025." 97 points - Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate, Issue 181
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