Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2005

Starting with the 1979 vintage the wines have strengthened in character, richness, body and depth. Sémillon: brings structure, body and aging potential. Sauvignon: brings aromatic freshness and liveliness, especially in the wine’s youth. Muscadelle: difficult to grow and only used in a small proportion, contributes to the wine’s aromatic complexity. ... more

Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2006

One of our finest incarnations of the Dutton Ranch Russian River Valley Chardonnay to date, this bright, enticing wine benefits from the addition of old-vine Wente selection fruit from the Dutton's Walker Hill block located in the cool climate of the Green Valley. From its wonderfully effusive aromas of stone ... more

Louis Jadot Corton Charlemagne 2006

This complex, firmly structured white Burgundy balances full body and elegance in a layered palette of pears, citrus and vanilla offset by a flintiness and a suggestion of cinnamon spice in the bouquet and extended finish. more

Chalk Hill Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Rich and lively, Chalk Hill’s 2006 Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a wide array of flavors that evolve with every taste. As it warms to ambient temperature in your glass, aromas abound— honeysuckle, floral, tropical, pear, vanilla, peach, pineapple—leading to a round, penetrating and lengthy palate. Intense flavors of lychee, mango, peaches, ... more

Kistler Vineyards Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

Kistler Chardonnay is made using traditional French techniques, with the winemaker himself performing the cellar work on the wines. Kistler Chardonnay has a distinct character. It is completely barrel-fermented using indigenous and cultured yeasts, is aged in 50% new French oak barrels unracked and in contact with all its fermentation ... more

Craggy Range Te Muna Road Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Pale straw with green hints. The aromas are of white peach, citrus and delicate tropical fruits. The mouth filling palate is awash with flavors of fresh apple, nectarine, lime and tropical notes. The flavors are underlined by fine supporting acidity and a chalky texture that leads into a very long, ... more

Joseph Phelps Sauvignon Blanc 2006

The 2006 Sauvignon Blanc has delicate aromas of grapefruit, oily citrus peel, and bergamot underscored by an enticing perfumy linalool scent. Concentrated minerality completes the fresh, balanced, crisp flavors that this wine offers. more

Brancott Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007

With aromas of ripe gooseberry and fresh herb combined with underlying mineral characters, this wine has concentration and purity of aroma and fl avour. Vineyard blocks from the Wairau and Awatere valleys, displaying superior fl avour and concentration, were nurtured over the 2007 growing season to result in a wine ... more

Far Niente Chardonnay 2007

This wine greets with forward fruits, layered by peach and tropical notes combined with rose petal and toasty allspice. The balance between the oak and fruit are completely seamless. Full bodied and rich, creamy hints of minerality complement the sweet fruit throughout. The finish is very long, lingering and beautifully ... more

Landmark Vineyards Overlook Chardonnay 2007

The 2007 vintage of Overlook represents a blend of 22 separate vineyards from some of California’s finest sites for this varietal. 2007 presented us with an ideal growing season and the result is arguably our finest Overlook Chardonnay to date. The balanced acidity and creamy fleshy texture suggest a wine ... more

A to Z Wineworks Pinot Gris 2008

Pale yellow gold the 2008 A to Z Pinot Gris has aromas of ripe citrus fruits, kiwi, lychee, wet stones, minerals, honeysuckle and nectarines. As the wine opens aromatics of spices, nutmeg, lime blossom & tangerine are revealed. The concentrated attack is pure and bright with wonderful lush fruit and ... more

Trimbach Riesling 2007

This Riesling is a great classic of Alsace. At once delicate and vital, its intense fruit is given great length by a backcome of crisp acidity producing some of the world's greatest and longest tasting wines. Alsatian Riesling are usually dry, in order to match with food. Riesling is particularly ... more