TAX-FREE PROVISIONING MONTENEGRO CHAMPAGNE, WINE & SPIRITS SUMMER 2016
WE RE NICE. CONTACT US DIRECTLY: MIKE SHORE mike@berba.me +382 (0)67 423 722 Da li samo govorite lokalnim jezikom? DJORDJE PIJANOVIC djordje@berba.me +382 (0)67 333 855 WELCOME BACK! You probably have a busy season ahead of you, and what you need is a reliable, local and well-stocked partner. With almost 80,000 bottles in our climate-controlled (and well-guarded) cellars, we stand ready to assist with the wine and spirits that you need. Our cellars are only a few hundred meters from Porto Montenegro. This means that you can avoid the risks and stress of air freight, and that last-minute bookings and late-arriving preference sheets are not a problem. Your convenience is one thing, but we also strive to offer you a great selection. Every year we add more wines to our list, from hard-to-find gems to the world s most popular wines. This year we ve added a wonderful range of wines from Austria and Spain, a few select bottles from the New World and - of course - we have continued to augment our excellent selection from France and Italy. While you re here, be sure to try some regional wines: the quality and unique character of Montenegrin - as well as Croatian and Serbian - wines has become quite compelling in recent years. When it comes to reliability, our focus is on service as well as our products. To ensure the best possible quality, we purchase all of our wines directly from the producer - never second hand - or, in the case of Bordeaux alone, only from the most reliable negoçiants. We also ship directly from their cellars to ours in our dedicated climate-controlled vehicles. In this way, we always know exactly where a bottle of wine has been - and exactly how it has been treated and stored - since it was a grape in the vineyard to a glass on your table. To all of our returning customers, thank you for your continued confidence. To all new customers, we look forward to making this aspect of your summer much, much easier. Have a wonderful season, Ashton, Djordje, Mike and Nataša... a.k.a. Team Berba. The Bay of Budva, Montenegro
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU LL READ THIS SUMMER: OK, maybe not the most important thing, but this is pretty important for those who wish to take wine and spirits on board tax-free. Please review carefully, as the system in Montenegro may be easy... but it works a bit differently than elsewhere. TAX-FREE ALLOWANCES There are two ways in which a boat may take tax-free wine and spirits on board: A) Static Charter: while you are in Montenegro, your allowance at the time of delivery is up to 1 litre per person, per day remaining in the country. This means that if you have six people on board, and will be staying in Montenegro for another five days, you may take 30 litres of wine. What s important to remember is that the calculation is based on the number of days between the delivery day and your departure day. This option is ideal for those boats that are picking up guests in Montenegro and want their wine on board early. Please just remember that, the earlier you take delivery, the higher your allowance will be. B) On Departure: at the time you check out (on the fuel or customs quay) you may take up to three litres per person on board. So if you now have 15 people on board, then you may take 45 litres of wine and spirits tax-free. To increase your allowance, you may combine both options, provided that you don t count the same day twice. Please note that the allowance is based only on the total number of people on board at the time of delivery (i.e. the combined number on your official crew and passenger lists). Those not yet on board - such as charter guests yet to arrive - may not be counted. THREE EASY STEPS TO GETTING YOUR WINE 1) First, decide what you want! Select your wines from this catalogue or feel free to send us your preference sheet and we will quickly put together some options for you. Please confirm availaility with us, as it s not invoncievable that one or two of the rare wines will run out at some point. 2) At the time of delivery, we will come to the boat to collect some documents for customs clearance. Please have the following items ready for us: A photocopy of your boat s registration certificate Your official crew list, stamped by the harbour master and with vignette attached (the original copy) Your official passenger list, stamped by the harbour master (the original copy) Your boat s stamp 3) After customs reviews everything - this usually takes about 15 minutes - we will come back to the boat to return your documents, deliver the wine and collect paymemt. So you see, it s very easy and you don t even have to leave your boat! The only critical thing is ensuring that your documents are in order and that the delivery is within you tax-free allowance. By the way, items that you may buy with tax included, such as local wines from Crush Wine Station, do not count towards your allowance. So if you need more than your allowance permits, Crush is a good place to top up. If you have any questions, please just ask. We re friendly, we ve been doing this for a while, and we are highly motivated to ensure that you get what you need. Cheers! CONTENTS: The wines in this catalogue have been organized by region. Within each region white wines are followed by red wines. But to make things easier, we ve put all Champagne and sparkling wines first, and then all rosé, since these categories transcend region. Or so we like to think. If you re looking for a particular wine but aren t sure where it comes from, the condensed index on the last few pages of this catalogue may help. Or simply ask us. CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE 8 ROSÉ 20 MONTENEGRO & THE REGION 24 AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 34 AUSTRIA 38 CHILE 41 FRANCE Burgundy 44 Bordeaux 67 Loire Valley 78 Alsace 84 RhÔne Valley 88 Southern France 95 HUNGARY 97 ITALY Northern Italy 100 Piedmont 110 Umbria, Le Marche & Abruzzo 121 Tuscany 126 Campania, Puglia & Sicily 145 SPAIN 154 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 159 DESSERT WINES, PORT & GRAPPA 162 SPIRITS 166 INDEX 170 ORDER FORM 191 Next to each wine you will find a score or rating, usually out of 100. We ve included these third party endorsements as they may assist you in making your decisions. In some cases we have also provided some specific comments about a wine or producer. All of these reviews are taken from the world s top wine publications, and in every case the source is indicated. For a full glossary of the publications abbreviations, please see the final page of the Index section.
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING WINE Bottles of Cristal aging in Louis Roederer s ancient cellars
SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE LOUIS ROEDERER BRUT PREMIER SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE NON-VINTAGE BRUT CHAMPAGNE In 2015, the Revue de Vin de France named Louis Roederer the world s #1 Champagne House. Unlike most Champagne producers, Louis Roederer is family-owned, and owns most of its own vineyards, now 240 hectares located exclusively in the Grands and Premiers Cru of the Marne. This gives the House unparalleled control over quality, something that is reflected in its flagship Brut Premier. A blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier, it is a full, complex wine that is both rich and powerful, whilst remaining a great classic. We are pleased to offer this excellent Champagne in three different formats. Champagne is the perfect wine for celebrating a wedding, a birthday, the beginning of dinner, the start of a charter and the launch of a ship. We all know Madame Bollinger s famous ode, reprinted below. The idea behind a nonvintage Champagne is to achieve a consistent style by blending the base wines from several years. Thus, the nonvintage (NV) Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, for example, should always taste more or less the same - and reflective of the House style - regardless of when that particular bottle was disgorged. 1) Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 36.00 2) Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV (Magnum) The Wine Advocate: 92/100 1500 ml 80.00 3) Louis Roederer Brut Premier, NV (Half Bottle) The Wine Advocate: 92/100 375 ml 20.00 1) Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve, NV Wine Spectator: 91/100 750 ml 36.00 2) Bollinger Special Cuvée, NV Wine Spectator: 93/100 750 ml 37.00 3) Henriot Brut Souverain, NV Wine Spectator: 92/100 750 ml 36.00 4) Laurent-Perrier Brut, NV Wine Spectator: 91/100 750 ml 35.00 5) Veuve-Clicquot Brut, NV Wine Spectator: 90/100 750 ml 37.00 The Brut Premier is a gorgeous wine that stands head and shoulders above the vast majority of wines in its price range. Apparently, it is quite possible to make great Champagne that doesn t cost a small fortune. Ripe pears, smoke, spices, dried flowers and herbs are some of the many nuances that emerge from the glass. The Brut Premier shows lovely mid-palate depth and fabulous overall balance. - The Wine Advocate I drink it when I m happy and when I m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it unless I m thirsty. - Lilly Bollinger Perfect as an aperitif - especially for celebrations - or pair with foie gras, shellfish and light fish or white meat dishes. Perfect as an aperitif - especially for celebrations - or pair with foie gras, shellfish and light fish or white meat dishes. 8 9
SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE NON-VINTAGE ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT CHAMPAGNE Rosé Champagne has never been more popular. In addition to its seductive colour, rosé Champagne has a fruitier flavour profile than its Brut cousins. It is exceptionally food friendly and can often be paired more successfully. The colour in rosé Champagne is achieved in two ways: the traditional (and most common) way is known as the saignée method, which extracts colour from the black Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes when they are pressed. The alternative is to add a little still Pinot Noir wine to the blend, which has the dual benefit of adding both colour and richness to the Champagne. Vintage Champagne is a rarity, comprising only about 10% of the region s total production. On average, producers will declare about three out of every ten years. The base wine is always made not only from grapes raised in a particularly fine single season, but also from those higher-quality, better-tended vineyards and sites. All of this the better beginning, the longer aging conspires to create a wine that sports more nuance, greater layering of flavor, increased complexity and greater aging potential than nonvintage Champagne. It understandably costs more. 1) Billecart-Salmon Rosé, NV Wine Spectator: 92/100 750 ml 56.00 2) Bollinger Rosé, NV Wine Spectator: 93/100 750 ml 52.00 3) Henriot Brut Rosé, NV Wine Spectator: 92/100 750 ml 42.00 4) Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, NV Wine Spectator: 92/100 750 ml 59.00 1) Billecart-Salmon Nicholas F. Billecart 2002 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 158.00 2) Bollinger La Grande Année 2005 Wine Spectator: 94/100 750 ml 82.00 3) Cristal, Louis Roederer 2007 Antonio Galloni: 97+/100 750 ml 140.00 4) Cristal, Louis Roederer 2006 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 150.00 5) Cristal, Louis Roederer 2006 (Magnum) Antonio Galloni: 97/100 1500 ml 360.00 The undisputed star among the non-vintage rosé, Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé remains popular thanks to its consistently appealing light, elegant fruit and delicate mousse. The iconic bottle and label is instantly recognisable in the cellars and on the decks of the world s most discerning yachts. 6) Dom Perignon 2006 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 1500 ml 135.00 7) Louis Roederer Vintage 2008 Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 750 ml 52.00 8) Louis Roederer Vintage 2007 Wine Enthusiast: 96/100 750 ml 54.00 9) Louis Roederer, Brut Nature 2006 Antonio Galloni: 93+/100 750 ml 58.00 Perfect as an aperitif, these rosé Champagnes also pairs well with fish, such as salmon, meats like lamb, veal, and duck, or soft cheeses. They also complements slightly sweet desserts with fresh red fruit. Most of these wines should be consumed on their own, or with an equally compelling pairing such as caviar or lobster. The Brut Nature demands food: try it with smoked salmon or very good charcuterie. 10 11
SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BLANC DE BLANCS CHAMPAGNE SPARKLING WINE - CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE Blanc de Blancs, with its elegant and lithe style, is the Champagne for serious oenophiles. A French term that means white from whites this denotes sparkling wines made exclusively from Chardonnay grapes. These examples from Louis Roederer come from two exceptional grand cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs - Avize and Le Mesnil-sur- Oger - where Chardonnay grapes attain optimal maturity on calcerous soils. The wine is aged on the lees for five years and then left for an additional six months after disgorgement. Of the 2009 vintage, Roger Voss wrote: a beautiful wine, so crisp, taut and refreshing. It brings out the fragrance and freshness of the... Côte de Blancs, fruity with apples and citrus. Vintage rosé is the most rarified version of Champagne. Often produced in miniscule quantities, top marques such as Cristal are made using the saignée method (where the colour comes from short contact with the skin of the grapes during maceration) rather than the blending of red and white wines common to some non-vintage rosé Champagnes. While Bollinger, Cristal and Dom Perignon represent the greatest examples of this category, the Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé offers exceptional quality at a price more consistent with non-vintage Champagnes. The wine is 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, aged at least four years on the lees prior to disgorgement. 1) Louis Roederer Blanc de Blanc 2009 Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 750 ml 56.00 2) Louis Roederer Blanc de Blanc 2008 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 58.00 1) Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2005 750 ml 110.00 2) Cristal Rosé, Louis Roederer 2007 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 365.00 3) Cristal Rosé, Louis Roederer 2005 Wine Enthusiast: 96/100 750 ml 380.00 4) Dom Perignon Rosé 2003 Wine Spectator: 96/100 750 ml 330.00 5) Dom Perignon Rosé 2000 Antonio Galloni: 96/100 750 ml 380.00 The 2008 Blanc de Blancs offers a very subtle and substantial, multi-layered bouquet of wet chalk, hazelnuts, stewed apples, lemons, toast, jasmine. Full-bodied and vibrant, this is a highly elegant, very mineral, pure, fresh, firm, tense and persistent Champagne of great complexity. - Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate 6) Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 750 ml 54.00 7) Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé 2009 Wine Spectator: 94/100 750 ml 58.00 8) Louis Roederer Vintage Rosé 2008 (Magnum) Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 1500 ml 115.00 This is a wine of finesse, elegance, and freshness, a perfect match with oysters, summer salads, prawns, crab and lobster. Silky, full-bodied and luscious, any of the wines above will pair magnificently with fish, veal, fowl and soft rind cheeses, as well as fruit-based desserts. Of course, it is also brilliant on its own or as an aperitif. 12 13
SPARKLING WINE - TRADITIONAL METHOD SPARKLING WINE FROM FRANCE & ITALY Franciacorta is Italy s top region for Champagne- or traditional-method sparkling wines, made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Blanc. Ca del Bosco is one of the region s top producers and their Cuvée Annamaria Clementi - named for the founder s mother - is the estate s top bottling. It is aged for a minimum of 7 years on the lees prior to release, a longer time than most top Champagnes. Our other offering on this page - a rich and elegant Crémant from France s Loire Valley - is also made in the Champagne style. Langlois-Chateau is owned by Bollinger, and their expertise shows in this exceptional value sparkling rosé. 1) Crémant de Loire Rosé, NV Wine Enthusiast: 88/100 750 ml 17.00 2) Ca del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige, NV The Wine Advocate: 91/100 750 ml 30.00 3) Ca del Bosco, Cuvée Annamaria Clementi 2004 Wine Spectator: 91/100 750 ml 85.00 Rich and smoky, with a nice backbone of acidity framing the toasted brioche, lemon meringue and apricot flavors. There s lovely texture and fine integration overall. Wine Spectator, on the Annamaria Clementi 2004 As with Champagne, the Ca del Bosco is perfect for celebrations but can also be paired with light foods. The Crémant pairs well with red fruit desserts, and is an excellent summer aperitif. 15
SPARKLING WINE - TRADITIONAL METHOD REGIONAL SPARKLING WINE SPARKLING WINE - PROSECCO PROSECCO SUPERIORE - VALDOBBIADENE D.O.C.G. Central Serbia possess a terroir that is ideal for the production of sparkling wines but, until recently, the country s producers lacked the knowledge to create them on a world class level. To solve that, Trijumf is a joint-venture of sorts that brings together Serbia s top producer - Vinarija Aleksandrović - with the Institute of Oenology in Champagne. The 2009 vintage represents the pinnacle of their achievement, two Champagne-method sparkling wines that won the gold and silver medals, respectively, at the World Sparkling Wine Championships, hosted in London by Decanter Magazine in 2014. The popularity of Prosecco seems to be boundless. Once a niche sparkling wine, it has now overtaken even Champagne in some markets. This is not just because it is cheaper than Champagne, of course: many consumers prefer Prosecco s lighter, fruitier style, expecially as an aperitif or mid-afternoon drink. Plus, who doesn t like a bellini? Either way, Prosecco can be wonderful, especially if you drink the right ones... that s why of our wines in this category are Prosecco Superiore - the best of the best - and all come from the top, historical production area of Valdobbiadene DOCG. Also included are two fairly rare vintage Prosecco. Enjoy! 1) Trijumf Blanc de Blanc, Aleksandrović 2009 Gold Medal, World Sparkling Wine Championships 750 ml 22.00 2) Trijumf Blanc de Noir, Aleksandrović 2009 Silver Medal, World Sparkling Wine Championships 750 ml 22.00 1) Prosecco Superiore Bosco di Gica Adami, NV Antonio Galloni: 91/100 750 ml 15.00 2) Prosecco Sup. Dei Casel Extra Dry, Adami, NV Antonio Galloni: 90/100 750 ml 15.00 3) Prosecco Sup. Vigneto Giardino Adami, 2014 Not yet reviewed 750 ml 20.00 4) Prosecco Superiore Brut, Nino Franco, NV James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 15.00 5) Prosecco Superiore Rustico Nino Franco, NV James Suckling: 91/100 750 ml 15.00 6) Prosecco Sup. Primo Franco Nino Franco 2014 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 20.00 A very dry and balanced Prosecco with sliced lemon and apple aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, tight and compacted. Beautiful sliced white peach too. Creamy texture. Delicious aperitif or with food. James Suckling, writing about the Nino Franco Prosecco Superiore, the #1 ranked wine in his Prosecco Tasting Report. Both of these wines are good as an aperitif. With food, the Blanc de Blanc pairs best with light dishes or fresh fruit while the Blanc de Noir is a great match for shellfish. Prosecco s crisp acidity makes it a suitable pairing for appetizers, seafood, smoked salmon, charcuterie and salads. Like most sparkling wines it is also great as an aperitif. 16 17
Palm trees in the south of France, home of the world s most popular rosé wines. ROSÉ
ROSÉ ROSÉ MONTENEGRO & THE ADRIATIC REGION CÔTES DE PROVENCE, FRANCE Proving that the fashion for rosé continues unabated, many of the better producers along the Adriatic have started to create their own pink wines, and with considerable success. The Burić example listed below is made from the local grape variety Vranac, which is full of red fruit flavours. Castel Savina makes theirs from Grenache - one of the main grapes used in Provençal rosé. From the northern Adriatic, Korta Katarina is made from Croatia s local, robust Plavac Mali grape while Bruno Trapan makes his from 70% Teran. Slovenia s Batič rosé - arguably the region s most famous - is 100% Cabernet-Sauvignon and ever so slightly effervescent. Rosé wine has been the specialty of Provence for generations and accounts for a whopping 88% of the region s total production. But that is no surprise, as the climate, soils and grape varietals are all perfectly suited to making delicious rosé. With so many to choose from, we at Berba have selected some of the best and most famous examples... all crisp and dry. Provençal rosé is the quintessential summer wine and is best consumed on its own or at lunch. Its good acidity makes it very refreshing and on the palate it should yield flavours of red fruits complimented by peach, peppery and cirtus flavours. 1) Rosé Plato Vinarija Burić, 2015 (Montenegro) 750 ml 18.00 2) Castel Savina Rosé 2015 (Montenegro) 750 ml 25.00 3) Rubi Rosé, Bruno Trapan 2015 (Croatia) 750 ml 14.00 4) Korta Katarina Rosé 2012 (Croatia) 750 ml 15.00 5) Rosé, Batič 2014 (Slovenia) 750 ml 15.00 1) Château d Esclans Whispering Angel 2015 750 ml 17.00 2) Château d Esclans Whispering Angel 2015 (Magnum) 1500 ml 40.00 3) Château d Esclans Rock Angel 2014 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 25.00 4) Château Minuty M de Minuty 2015 750 ml 15.00 5) Domaines Ott By.Ott 2015 750 ml 16.00 6) Domaines Ott Clos Mireille 2015 750 ml 28.00 7) Domaines Ott Clos Mireille 2015 (Magnum) 1500 ml 65.00 These fruitier rosé wines work best with seasonal cold meat salads (duck, beef), charcuterie, marinated fish, and smaller fried fish. French rosé is great on its own but can pair successfully with many foods including salmon and other seafood, charcuterie, grilled meats and pizza with goat s cheese. 20 21
MONTENEGRO & REGIONAL WINES Vineyards in Ćemovsko Polje, Montenegro
MONTENEGRO MONTENEGRO WHITE WINES RED WINES - VRANAC White wine is a new phenomenon in Montenegro... the only commonly found local varietal, Krstač, is a bit underwhelming (and hard to pronounce). In the last few years, local producers have been experimenting with international varietals, most notably Chardonnay. Despite the hot climate, these wines tend to be fairly lightbodied with more cirtus-leaning aromas. They forgo malolactic fermentation and show little or no oak (in sharp contrast to, say, those produced in other hot climates like Sicily or Australia, which have more tropical, vanilla and wood nuances). These local white wines are definitely worth a try... Jancis Robinson MW describes Vranac - Montenegro s indigenous red varietal - as having enormous potential, and thanks to the efforts of the small, artisanal producers we ve included below, that potential is being happily realized. The name of the wine means black stallion, so it should be immediately apparent that these are powerful wines that should ideally be consumed with food. They offer complex aromas that usually include hints of chocolate, black fruits and cinnamon, however they retain a remarkable freshness, perhaps due to the influence of the nearby Adriatic Sea. 1) Chardonnay Plato Vinarija Burić, 2014 750 ml 24.00 2) Chardonnay, Castel Savina 2015 750 ml 27.00 3) White Cuvée, Mola Vineyards 2015 750 ml 18.00 1) Vranac Mondios Vinarija Vujosević 2013 750 ml 29.00 2) Vranac Status Vinarija Milović 2011 750 ml 23.00 3) Vranac Stjepan Mali Vinarija Kopitović 2009 750 ml 36.00 4) Vranac Stup Vinarija Rajković 2013 750 ml 19.00 The new White Cuvée from Mola Family Vineyards - located near Rogami, Montenegro - is made from 90% Chardonnay and 10% Tamjanika, a light-bodied variety of Muscat that is native to the region. It adds a touch of freshness to the blend. 5) Vranac Barrique Zenta Vinarija Vučinić 2010 750 ml 40.00 Domestic wines are available from Crush Wine Station. They will be delivered with your order but will be invoiced separately. Please note that they are not available taxfree and therefore will not count towards your tax-free allowance. The prices above are inclusive of tax. Domestic wines are available from Crush Wine Station. They will be delivered with your order but will be invoiced separately. Please note that they are not available taxfree and therefore will not count towards your tax-free allowance. The prices above are inclusive of tax. These local whites can be paired successfully with light-bodied dishes including grilled white fish, salads and green vegetables such as artichokes. Vranac pairs well with grilled meats, sausage, and barbecue, though the classic Montenegrin pairing is local (Njegoši) prosciutto and hard cheese. 24 25
MONTENEGRO RED WINES - OTHER VARIETALS CROATIA REGIONAL WHITE WINES Perhaps you are interested to try some better known international varietals from Montenegrin vineyards? We can offer a Cabernet-Sauvignon and a Merlot, but also another domestic varietal called Kratošija. This is a lighter, fruitier grape varietal normally used as part of a blend... the way that Gaja, say, blends a portion of Barbera to Nebbiolo (in Sperss) in order to add some colour and fruit flavours. If you like Barbera, then you may enjoy Kratošija. Arhonto s Cabernet-Sauvignon is 100% varietal though Castel Savina s Merlot is blended with 20% Grenache. Malvazija is the quintessential Croatian grape, and it finds its ultimate expression in Istria (the diamond-shaped peninsula located just south of Trieste). This is a perfect summer wine: light, crisp and flavourful with citrus and white flower aromas. Trapan s Malvazija Ponente is very light and aged in stainless steel to preserve freshness. The Clai wines are very different. These are exceptional wines made in the Jura orange wine style... long maceration yields a very rich, dense set of flavours that are best with food. They are fantastic and delicious but not for everyone! 1) Cabernet Sauvignon Arhonto Vinarija Krgović 2013 750 ml 32.00 2) Kratošija Zenta Vinarija Vučinić 2010 750 ml 19.00 3) Merlot Barrique, Castel Savina 2013 750 ml 32.00 1) Malvazija Ponente Bruno Trapan 2015 750 ml 15.00 2) Malvazija Sveti Jakov Clai 2009 CellarTracker: 95 / 100 750 ml 22.00 3) Ottocento Belo, Clai 2009 CellarTracker: 90 / 100 750 ml 22.00 Bruno Trapan is one to watch! - The Wine Advocate Domestic wines are available from Crush Wine Station. They will be delivered with your order but will be invoiced separately. Please note that they are not available taxfree and therefore will not count towards your tax-free allowance. The prices above are inclusive of tax. As with their international cousins, these wines pair best with beef, lamb and game dishes. Their concentration means that they can also hold up well against peppery dishes and barbequed meats. Trapan s Malvazija is the perfect lunch wine and pairs well with almost all lighter seafood dishes. The Clai examples are deep, rich, orange wines... pair these with creamy pastas, meaty fish and roast pork. 26 27
MACEDONIA, SERBIA & SLOVENIA REGIONAL WHITE WINES Use this opportunity to explore the region s best wines. Serbia will surprise you with its delicious white wines: Aleksandrovic s Trijumf Gold is very Sancerre-like while Trijumf Barrique will evoke a good Burgundy. Imperator s Valerius is from a former Roman vineyard, now - as then - farmed fully organically. From Macedonia, Barovo is a blend of Grenache Blanc and Chardonnay, created by the Rhone s Philippe Cambie. Slovenia s Pinela is an elegant grape yielding a full-bodied white that matches brilliantly with food, and - to many - Movia s barrel-aged Pinot Grigio is a revelation... probably unlike any Pinot Grigio you re likely to have tried before. 1) Barovo White, Tikveš 2011 750 ml 20.00 2) Chardonnay Trijumf Barrique Aleksandrović 2012 750 ml 22.00 3) Pinela, Batic 2009 750 ml 25.00 4) Rhine Reisling Valerius Imperator 2012 750 ml 20.00 5) Sauvignon Trijumf Gold Aleksandrovic 2012 750 ml 22.00 6) Sivi Pinot (Pinot Grigio) Movia 2008 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 17.00 These wines are fairly diverse, so can be paired with a broad range of dishes including white fish, lobster, shellfish, turkey, chicken, veal, creamy pasta, risotto with mushrooms and semi-skimmed cheeses. 29
REGIONAL RED WINES REGIONAL RED WINES CROATIA MACEDONIA, SERBIA & SLOVENIA In Croatia, Plavac Mali is king and was the first grape from the region to really capture international attention. It s a big wine, a genetic cross between California s Zinfandel and Italy s Primitivo. Plavac Mali is grown in the south of Croatia, in the area around Dubrovnik and the Peljašac Peninsula (just across from Korčula). But there are other varietals too, most notably Teran from Istria, and we are delighted to offer a perfectly aged example of this wine from Roxanich. For more international varietals, Croatia can offer Bordeaux-style wines at great prices, and from top producers such as Dubrovački Podrumi, Meneghetti and Roxanich. Among the regional reds we have selected a broad range of styles: a light and rustic Pinot Noir from central Serbia, a well-aged Merlot from Slovenia, and the award-winnig wines of Macedonia, both of which are made from indigenous grape varietals. And perhaps most importantly, the grand-daddy of all Serbian wines - hailing from the former royal vineyards near Topola - the Rodoslov Grand Reserve, made from 70% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and 10% Prokupac, an indigenous Serbian varietal. 1) Art in the Bottle, Meneghetti 2009 750 ml 40.00 2) Cabernet-Sauvignon Trajectum Dubrovački Podrumi 2007 750 ml 28.00 3) Merlot Merlotina Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 34.00 4) Plavac Mali, Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 23.00 5) Plavac Mali Plausus Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 30.00 6) Plavac Mali Sveti Roko Saint s Hills 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 89 / 100 750 ml 30.00 7) Super-Istrian Cuvée, Roxanich 2007 750 ml 35.00 8) Teran Re Roxanich 2006 750 ml 35.00 1) Barovo, Tikveš 2011 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 25.00 2) Bela Voda, Tikveš 2011 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 25.00 3) Merlot, Movia 2006 750 ml 25.00 4) Pinot Noir Trijumf Noir Aleksandrović 2012 750 ml 22.00 5) Rodoslov Grand Reserve, Aleksandrović 2006 750 ml 45.00 The 2011 Bela Voda (a 50/50 blend of Vranec and Plavec) offers a beautifully complete profile, with classy aromas and flavors of creme de cassis, licorice, graphite and floral nuances to go with a full-bodied, elegant and nicely focused profile on the palate. Still showing the hedonistic, sweetly fruited slant of the estate, it has solid concentration, ripe tannin and impressive length. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate Croatian wines are known for a certain rusticity, especially the Plavac-based wines. Therefore they go best with meat dishes, especially grilled or in a heavier sauce. Rodoslov is like a grand Bordeaux, so pair this with claret-friendly foods such as steak, duck and lamb. The Merlot and Pinot Noir pair with meat pastas, rich pizzas and grilled poultry. 30 31
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND Marloborough vineyards.
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND WHITE WINES RED WINES AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND The grapes for the NZ Sauvignon Blanc are grown at extremely low yields in premium vineyards in the heart of the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. The Mount Nelson is a classic for the region with cirtus and gooseberry notes and a refreshing acidity. The Ram s Hill is a reserve wine with more complex aromas, very subtle oak and, on the palate, is creamy and textured with a fresh acidity to give balance and backbone. The Aussie wines are full-bodied, warm climate whites from a spectacular terroir in Victoria state. Like many Australian reds, the Mathilda is a classic Rhône blend but with a distinctly Australian touch. Michel Chapoutier is one of the great contemporary vignerons of the Rhône Valley, and with these bottles he takes his expertise to Australia. Usually joint-venturing with major winemaking families, the projects benefit from their winemakers complementary know-how. The result is exceptional Shiraz, displaying great elegance and mineral purity. 1) Chardonnay Landsborough Vineyard Domaine Tournon 2014 750 ml 22.00 2) Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson 2014 Wine Enthusiast: 89 / 100 750 ml 15.00 (from June 2016) 3) Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson 2013 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 16.00 4) Sauvignon Blanc, Ram s Hill 2012 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 30.00 5) Viognier & Marsanne Mathilda Domaine Tournon 2014 750 ml 16.00 1) Shiraz Ergo Sum Giaconda & Chapoutier 2012 The Wine Advocate: 96+ / 100 750 ml 90.00 2) Shiraz L-Block Terlato & Chapoutier 2009 The Wine Advocate: 93-95 / 100 750 ml 60.00 3) Shiraz Malakoff Terlato & Chapoutier 2011 The Wine Advocate: 95 / 100 750 ml 35.00 4) Shiraz Malakoff Terlato & Chapoutier 2008 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 34.00 5) Shiraz Shay s Flat Vineyard Domaine Tournon 2012 The Wine Advocate: 91+ / 100 750 ml 26.00 These Chapoutier wines are sometimes reviewed by my colleagues in [their] reviews of Australian wines... They are of very high quality and deserve readers attention. Hopefully my prose has convinced more than a handful of readers to try these remarkable wines from one of the most fascinating and compelling personalities in the entire wine world, and one dedicated to the highest quality. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate The NZ wines drink nicely on their own but will perfectly complement all types of seafood and shellfish. The Aussie wines have more body and oak... pair these with chicken, pasta or meatier seafood. This one is easy: pair Shiraz with red meat, especially from the grill or barbeque! 34 35
The Achleiten vineyard above the Danube river. AUSTRIA
AUSTRIA - WACHAU (WHITE) GRÜNER VELTLINER RIESLING AUSTRIA - WACHAU (WHITE) Grüner Veltliner is Austria s signature white wine grape. Twenty years ago almost no one outside Austria had heard of it... now, every self-respecting wine list from London to Sydney has at least one example of this delicious wine. The name literally means green grape and it has been unfairly described by some as an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, but it s much, much more and also capable of long-term aging. When young, the wine typically offers quite distinct aromas of golden delicious apple, citrus, white pepper, some lychee and delicate herbal notes. As it ages, it develops rich flavours of exotic fruits... 2013 was a stellar year in the Wachau and so we are pleased to offer several examples from two of the region s best producers. Young Austrian Rieslings exude a charming fruitiness and flavour, and can develop into great and complex wines through ageing. For these, notes of stone fruit are dominant and include peach, apricot and exotic fruits. Wines especially from the terroirs of the Wachau - such as these below - reflect a minerality reminiscent of slate or flint. Because Riesling is a late-ripening grape, the best examples come from south-facing vineyards located on steep slopes along the Danube... this maximizes their exposure to both the sun and warmth. All of the examples included below are from these premium vineyards. 1) Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, Domäne Wachau 2015 750 ml 15.00 2) Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2013 Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 750 ml 26.00 3) Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2012 Wine Enthusiast: 92/100 750 ml 30.00 4) Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 1999 750 ml 50.00 5) Grüner Veltliner Durnsteiner Liebenberg FX Pichler 2013 Wine Enthusiast: 96/100 750 ml 42.00 6) Grüner Veltliner Loibner Steinertal FX Pichler 2013 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 36.00 1) Riesling Kellerberg Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2010 750 ml 34.00 2) Riesling Loibner Burgstall FX Pichler 2013 Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 750 ml 26.00 3) Riesling Loibner Loibenberg FX Pichler 2013 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 42.00 4) Riesling M Reserve, FX Pichler 2013 Antonio Galloni: 94/100 750 ml 56.00 F.X. Pichler is the Château Latour, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Zind-Humbrecht, Sandrone and Helen Turley of the Wachau. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate GV is a good match with fish, seafood and poultry, or pair it with traditional Austrian cuisine such as the famous Wiener Schnitzel. Rieslings are extraordinarily versatile with food but match best wih richer white meats, where the slate structure will cut through richness, meatier fish such as salmon, and pork dishes in cream sauces. 38 39
CHILE CHILE MAIPO VALLEY Maipo Valley is one of Chile s most important wine-producing regions. Located just south of the capital, Santiago, Maipo Valley is home to some of the country s most prestigious wines including Almaviva, a joint-venture between Concha y Toro, one of Chile s most established producers, and Château Mouton-Rothschild in Bordeaux. The Maipo is often described as the Bordeaux of South America, and rich, fruit-driven Cabernet Sauvignon is undoubtedly its most celebrated wine style. On a related note, Carmenère is a dark-skinned grape variety originally from Bordeaux, but which has found a particularly suitable home in Chile. A late-ripening variety, Carmenère needs high levels of sunshine and a warm summer to reach its full potential. 1) Almaviva 2010 James Suckling: 97 / 100 750 ml 136.00 2) Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Reserva Hussonet Haras de Pirque 2012 750 ml 18.00 3) Carmenère Reserva, Haras de Pirque 2015 750 ml 12.00 Almaviva made a wonderful red in 2010. Full-bodied, it shows purity of fruit, with violets, currants and hints of mint, and has ultra-fine tannins and a long, intense finish. James Suckling Almaviva, arguably Chile s most famous red wine. The lighter Carmenere pairs with risotto, pasta, pizza or with some oily fish plates such as salmon or tuna; the Almaviva and Hussonet pair better with beef, lamb, pastas, spicy foods and mature hard cheeses. 41
FRANCE BURGUNDY Montrachet vineyards above the town of Chassagne
FRANCE - BURGUNDY FRANCE - BURGUNDY CHABLIS CHABLIS PREMIER CRU Combining lovely fruitiness with an attractive freshness and characteristic minerality, Chablis is a wine region of global renown. The wines are always 100% Chardonnay. Domaine William Fevre is one of Chablis greatest wine domaines, developed by the eponymous William Fèvre between 1957 and his retirement in 1998. Their Domaine bottling - below - is made uniquely from their own estate-grown fruit. It has all the zest and the zing one can hope for from straight Chablis, with a wealth of fruit throughout. One step up are the wines from Chablis Premier Cru vineyards. Our selection below comprises only the top Premier Cru sites, where the geological structure is similar to that of the Grands Cru. These wines are both full and rich yet can also show mineral and floral characteristics. Full-bodied on the palate when young, these wines become more subtle and elegant over time. 1) Chablis (Domaine), William Fevre 2014 The Wine Advocate: 89 / 100 750 ml 21.00 2) Chablis (Domaine), William Fevre 2014 (Magnum) The Wine Advocate: 89 / 100 1500 ml 44.00 1) Chablis Fourchaume Faiveley 2011 Burghound: 89 / 100 750 ml 36.00 2) Chablis Montée de Tonnerre William Fevre 2012 Burghound: 93 / 100 750 ml 45.00 3) Chablis Montmains Faiveley 2009 Stephen Tanzer: 88-91 / 100 750 ml 36.00 4) Chablis Vaillons Drouhin-Vaudon 2012 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 32.00 The 2014 Chablis from the Domaine comes from Fevre s own grapes and sees 5 to 10% raised in used oak for 4 to 6 months before blending... It has a lifted, fresh Granny Smith apple and dewy-lawn nose that is well defined and precise. The palate is crisp and fresh with a fine line of acidity, that judicious use of oak just filling in the gaps. 5) Chablis Vaulorent William Fevre 2012 Burghound: 93 / 100 750 ml 50.00 Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate Pair these wines with oysters, seafood, grilled fish and main courses of light to medium flavours. Pair these wines with seafood, poultry and white meats, grilled or in a cream sauce. 44 45
FRANCE - BURGUNDY CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS CHABLIS GRAND CRU FRANCE - BURGUNDY Les Clos is the largest and most famous of Chablis Grand Cru vineyards. It enjoys a southerly aspect with very white, dense and deep clay soil, resting on a limestone bed. This brings to the wine those spicy notes so typical of this terroir. Its remarkably complex bouquet - blending fruity, floral and spicy notes with substantial mineral nuances - offers great structure and body on the palate. Hard to come by, we are pleased to offer a mini vertical from both Faiveley and William Fevre. Grand Cru Chablis is among the best wine for aging, thanks to the dense, compact and clay-rich soil and limestone bed (described opposite)... but they can also be enjoyed relatvely young, such as the examples listed below. Their fruit-driven nuances are enhanced by intense mimeral notes and light smokey touches. 1) Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2011 Stephen Tanzer: 93+ / 100 750 ml 74.00 2) Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2010 Stephen Tanzer: 95 / 100 750 ml 76.00 3) Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2007 Stephen Tanzer: 94+ / 100 750 ml 78.00 4) Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2014 Burghound: 96 / 100 750 ml 84.00 5) Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2012 Burghound: 96 / 100 750 ml 84.00 6) Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2011 Burghound: 94 / 100 750 ml 84.00 1) Chablis Bougros - Côte Bougerots William Fevre 2012 Burghound: 93-96 / 100 750 ml 78.00 2) Chablis Les Preuses William Fevre 2012 Burghound: 96 / 100 750 ml 80.00 3) Chablis Les Preuses William Fevre 2011 Burghound: 94 / 100 750 ml 80.00 4) Chablis Vaudesir Drouhin-Vaudon 2012 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 68.00 5) Chablis Vaudesir Faiveley 2009 Burghound: 92 / 100 750 ml 72.00 Like the Premier Cru wines, these are great pairings for fish, shellfish, poultry and white meats, grilled or in a cream sauce. Grand Cru wines can also be paired with grilled lobster, salmon and tuna. Like the Premier Cru wines, these are great pairings for fish, shellfish, poultry and white meats, grilled or in a cream sauce. Grand Cru wines can also be paired with grilled lobster, salmon and tuna. 46 47
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) THE MÂCONNAIS & CÔTE CHALONNAIS FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) THE CÔTE D OR Lying south of the Côte d Or and just north of Lyon, the Mâconnais is one of Burgundy s best-value white wine regions. Its wines used to be fairly simple, but since the late 1990s many producers have been making elegant wines that are full of charm. Different families of aromas make up the bouquet: mineral notes (silex), almond and hazelnut, citrus notes (lemon, grapefruit, and pineapple), white fruits (peaches), bracken, acacia, breadcrumbs, buttered brioche, and honey. The texture is opulent and the structure, thanks partly to the wine s natural richness, is full of flavour. The three famous villages of Chassagne-Montrachet, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet lie in the heart of the Côte de Beaune and are known for the quality and predominance of their white wines (all 100% Chardonnay). The vineyards are spread over gentle slopes with an eastern orientation, allowing for maximum sunlight. The soils are chalky with white marl. Chassagne s style is often described as lying between that of Puligny-Montrachet and Meursault: less fine than Puligny, less rich than Meursault but containing elements of both. Although Chassagne is less famous than its two neighbours, its wines are often just as good and can represent excellent value in Burgundy. 1) Mercurey Clos Rochette Faiveley 2014 750 ml 20.00 2) Pouilly-Fuissé, JA Ferret 2011 The Wine Advocate: 90+ / 100 750 ml 30.00 3) Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin 2014 750 ml 25.00 1) Chassagne-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 Burghound: 89-91 / 100 750 ml 48.00 2) Chassagne-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2012 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 48.00 3) Meursault, Louis Jadot 2013 Burghound: 88-91 / 100 750 ml 48.00 4) Meursault, Louis Jadot 2012 Antonio Galloni: 89 / 100 750 ml 48.00 5) Meursault, Faiveley 2007 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 45.00 6) Puligny-Montrachet, Joseph Drouhin 2013 James Suckling: 91 / 100 750 ml 54.00 7) Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2014 750 ml 54.00 A good match for shellfish (prawns, lobster, crawfish) as well as foie gras, white meats such as veal or poultry in cream sauce, as well as many varieties of goat s cheese. The best matches are grilled lobster, crawfish, or king prawns in sauce, but these wines also pair beautifully with finetextured fish and meat, which they can match without overpowering. 48 49
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) PREMIER CRU - BEAUNE FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) PREMIER CRU - CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET While there are no Grand Cru vineyards within Beaune, there are several well-known and highly regarded Premier Cru vineyards. Some of these are so small that it is impossible to bottle each of them separately... thus a wine like the Beaune 1er Cru du Château (from Bouchard) will include grapes from several Premier Cru vineyards blended together. These wines typically offer a silky gold colour, flecked with green, and a bouquet of almond, dried fruits, bracken, and white flowers. Pernand-Vergelesses, from the northern part of the region, is known for its excellent value, particularly in the hands of an accomplished producer such as Joseph Drouhin. The style of white Chassagne-Montrachet is often both fruity and mineral, with the level of oak varying between producers. There are 50 different climats within the appellation that are classified as Premier Cru. Since we obviously can t have them all, we offer instead wines from some of the best vineyard sites that suit the Chardonnay grape very well (50% of Chassagne s production is Pinot Noir) and produce reliable, top quality wines. 1) Beaune du Château, Bouchard Père et Fils 2012 Burghound: 89 / 100 750 ml 29.00 2) Beaune Grèves Le Clos Blanc Louis Jadot 2012 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 56.00 3) Pernand-Vergelesses, Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 30.00 1) Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot Louis Jadot 2011 Antonio Galloni: 93+ / 100 750 ml 75.00 2) Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Chapelle Morgeot Duc de Magenta, Louis Jadot 2012 The Wine Advocate: 91-93 / 100 750 ml 75.00 3) Chassagne-Montrachet Les Embazées Joseph Drouhin 2013 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 84.00 4) Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot - Marquis de Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 2013 Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 750 ml 90.00 There is a background application of wood framing the slightly more elegant aromas of white flowers, peach and apple scents. The fleshy and plump flavors possess fine richness and mid-palate density before culminating in a delicious and refreshing finish. Allen Meadows, Burghound, on the Beaune 1er Cru du Château 2012 Perfumed and floral, this is a wine with weight and richness. There is a lot of structure here, concentrated rich yellow and white fruits giving a textured and mineral wine. It comes from a property vinified by Drouhin for 70 years. - Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, on the Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot - Marquis de Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 2013 The flowery freshness of these wines make them a marvelous match for poultry and veal in creamy sauces, sushi and grilled seafood. When older they are a good match for cheeses such as Comté and goat cheese. Their opulence and power make these an ideal partner for delicate fine white meats such as poultry or veal in sauce. Salmon is another good match, as are crawfish, lobster and foie gras. 50 51
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) PREMIER CRU - MEURSAULT FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) PREMIER CRU - PULIGNY-MONTRACHET Although it has no Grand Crus - unlike its neighbours Chassagne and Puligny - Meursault has become one of the world s most famous white wines. A typical Meursault has a richness of flavor and a creamy texture that sometimes leads the wines to be called buttery. There are about 20 different Premier Cru designations in Meursault, the three most celebrated of which are Charmes, Genevrières and Perrières... we have included a wine from each of these in our offer. The Blagny Premier Cru is located to the south of the appellation and produces less complex but still delicious and good value wines. If the terroir of Montrachet is perfect for the production of Chardonnay, then the terroir of Puligny-Montrachet Premier Cru - immediately adjacent - is almost perfect, yielding phenomonal wines that, while not cheap, are certainly a bargain compared to the Grand Cru. These wines are typically a bright gold colour. The bouquet brings together hawthorn blossoms, ripe grapes, marzipan, hazelnut, amber, lemon-grass and green apple. Milky (butter, hot croissant) and mineral aromas (flint) are commonplace, as is honey. These are graceful, concentrated wines with well-defined character. 1) Meursault Blagny Faiveley 2013 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 56.00 2) Meursault Charmes Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 84.00 3) Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 70.00 4) Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Burghound: 92 / 100 750 ml 70.00 5) Meursault Les Gouttes d Or Bouchard Père & Fils 2012 Burghound: 91 / 100 750 ml 70.00 6) Meursault Perrières Joseph Drouhin 2011 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 90.00 1) Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Duc de Magenta, Louis Jadot 2010 The Wine Advocate: 93+ / 100 750 ml 76.00 2) Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Joseph Drouhin 2009 750 ml 76.00 3) Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 The Wine Advocate: 92-94 / 100 750 ml 95.00 4) Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Louis Jadot 2012 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 85.00 5) Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrières Faiveley 2013 750 ml 72.00 The best matches are grilled lobster, crawfish, or king prawns in sauce, but these wines also pair beautifully with finetextured fish and meat, which they can match without overpowering. The complexity and style of these wines pair with delicate but rich food, poultry in sauce or veal fried with mushrooms (for example), foie gras, lobster, crawfish, and grilled or fried seafood. 52 53
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) GRAND CRU - BÂTARD- & CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) GRAND CRU - MONTRACHET Above Montrachet proper is the vineyard of Chevalier Montrachet, and just below lies Bâtard Montrachet. The names of these two Grand Crus supposedly reflect the division of the estate of the Seigneur de Montrachet between his two sons, one of whom had been a knight in the Crusades, the other was illegitimate. Puligny also contains the small Grand Cru of Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet. Next to Montrachet itself, these are the most famous vineyards in Burgundy, if not the world, and offer some of the best conditions for the production of Chardonnay grapes. Demand massively outstrips supply, however, so these wines are hard to come by and very expensive. This is the epicentre of great Chardonnay. The vineyard itself straddles the townships of both Puligny and Chassagne... wines from Puligny are called Montrachet while those from Chassagne are often labelled Le Montrachet. Within the vineyard, the plots belonging to the Marquis de Laguiche - which are managed by Maison Joseph Drouhin - are thought to be of incomparable quality. These are all superb, rich and complex wines, with peach and pastry notes as well as varying touches of fine French oak. These are seamless examples of Chardonnay with a hugely long finish. Only for those who want - and can afford - the very best. 1) Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 James Sucklimg: 98 / 100 750 ml 300.00 2) Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2012 Wine Spectator: 95 / 100 750 ml 320.00 3) Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Faiveley 2011 Wine Spectator: 95 / 100 750 ml 300.00 4) Chevalier-Montrachet, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Wine Enthusiast: 96 / 100 750 ml 280.00 1) Montrachet, Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 Burghound: 95 / 100 750 ml 550.00 2) Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 Burghound: 93-95 / 100 750 ml 500.00 3) Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 2012 James Suckling: 95 / 100 750 ml 580.00 Wow. This is really a great white. The clarity and transparency is incredible. It shows super character of sliced citrus, mineral, peach, stone and floral aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, layered and dense. It lasts for minutes. A triumph for the vintage. James Suckling on the Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 Excellent intensity, muscle and power to the concentrated, mineraldriven and broad-shouldered flavors that already display superb complexity and simply huge length. Allen Meadows, Burghound on the Montrachet, Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 These complex wines demands complex dishes and textures: foie gras, caviar, lobster, crawfish, wild prawns, firmfleshed white fish (eg: monkfish) and of course the classic poultry in a cream-and-mushroom sauce. These complex wines demands complex dishes and textures: foie gras, caviar, lobster, crawfish, wild prawns, firmfleshed white fish (eg: monkfish) and of course the classic poultry in a cream-and-mushroom sauce. 54 55
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (WHITE) GRAND CRU - CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE This ancient vineyard, once owned by the Emperor Charlemagne, produces a powerful, rich and mineral wine with intense flavour of fruits and flowers, and aromas of pepper, honey, vanilla and cinammon. According to legend, the vineyard was originally planted with red varietals but Charlemagne s wife - said to be displeased with red wine dripping on the Emperor s white beard - ordered that a section of the hill be pulled up and replanted with white grape varieties. Today Corton-Charlemagne is 100% Chardonnay. The wine is thought to take slightly longer to mature than Montrachet, so older vintages are often preferable for this Grand Cru. 1) Corton-Charlemagne Propriétaires Joseph Drouhin 2012 Burghound: 93-95 / 100 750 ml 152.00 2) Corton-Charlemagne Propriétaires Joseph Drouhin 2009 Burghound: 94 / 100 750 ml 160.00 3) Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 2011 Antonio Galloni: 96 / 100 750 ml 152.00 The 2011 Corton-Charlemagne literally bristles on the palate with energy. Bright lemon, citrus, white flowers and crushed rocks all take shape in the glass. In 2011 the Corton-Charlemagne is wonderfully pure, layered and direct. A host of citrus and graphite notes inform the vibrant, saline-infused finish. Jadot s 2011 Corton Charlemagne is a true stand out. Antonio Galloni, Vinous on the Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 2011 Natural matches include foie gras, good-quality crustaceans (lobster, crawfish, crab) and poultry or veal in white sauces, as well as blue cheeses. 56
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) BEAUJOLAIS & THE CÔTE CHALONNAIS THE CÔTE D OR FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) Located in the south of Burgundy, Beaujolais makes fresh and fruity red wines from the Gamay grape. At the top of the region s quality pyramid come the wines from the crus, including Brouilly, Fleurie, Morgon and Moulin-à- Vent. These are made from grapes grown on particularly favoured slopes, and each has its own appellation offering a spectrum of styles, from fresh and bright (Fleurie being the closest on this list) to fairly serious and ageworthy (Morgon & Moulin-a-Vent). Within the Côte Chalonnais, Mercurey is the most widely recognised and important appellation. The wines, made from Pinot Noir, offer a deeper colour and greater concentration. Village-level red Burgundies are produced from vineyards lying on the extension of the slope on which the Grand and Premier Crus are located. These vineyards vary considerably in quality, so the name of the producer is thus more important than elsewhere. We have included in our list two of the most reliable: Drouhin and Faiveley. As with all red Burgundy, these wines are 100% Pinot Noir. Unlike the village-designated wines, Drouhin s LaForet is made from grapes sourced from two regions: the Côte Chalonnais for elegance and the north of the Côte d Or for depth... yielding a well-rounded wine that is an archetype of red Burgundy. 1) Brouilly Domaine des Hospices de Belleville Joseph Drouhin 2014 The Wine Advocate: 86 / 100 750 ml 17.00 2) Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts du Py Villa Ponciago 2013 750 ml 17.00 3) Morgon Domaine des Hospices de Belleville Joseph Drouhin 2014 The Wine Advocate: 87 / 100 750 ml 16.00 4) Mercurey La Framboisière Faiveley 2014 750 ml 24.00 1) Aloxe-Corton, Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 48.00 2) Bourgogne LaForet Joseph Drouhin 2013 750 ml 18.00 3) Chambolle-Musigny, Faiveley 2011 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 50.00 4) Gevrey-Chambertin, Joseph Drouhin 2012 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 52.00 5) Pommard, Faiveley 2012 750 ml 46.00 Beaujolais always works well with charcuterie and paté, though these fuller-bodied examples can also pair well with roast chicken, duck breast, beef tartare and simply grilled pork, lamb or veal. Versatile with food, pair these wines with fish, fowl, white meats, starches, and vegetables. Avoid dishes with spicy heat or foods that are very rich or boldly flavored as this will overpower the wine. 58 59
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) PREMIER CRU - BEAUNE FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) PREMIER CRU - THE CÔTE DE BEAUNE The red wines of Beaune tend to be in a softer style than the Côte de Nuits and typically offer touches of plum, cherrystone, white tobacco and that Burgundian signature of minerality and good acidity. Bouchard s Vigne De L Enfant Jésus is one of the flagship wines of this appelation, coming from the climat Les Grèves in the centralnorthern part of the commune. It has been owned by Bouchard since 1791. The wine offers superb fruit and spice aromas with an oaky note. Intense, full and yet delicate on the palate, the wine has a charming velvetiness. 2005 was a premium vintage for this wine. Savigny-les-Beaune produces wines of ample body and discreet tannins with good fruit flavours, including a hint of Morello cherry. Wines from Pommard tend to deep, dark red with mauve highlights. Its aromas are redolent of blackberry, gooseberry, cherry pit and ripe plum. Often, wild and feline notes develop with age. At full maturity, it tends towards leather, chocolate and pepper. Volnay, on the other hand, is admired for its delicacy and has always been thought of as the most feminine of Burgundy wines. It s femininity is, however, matched by its aromatic intensity, offering violet, gooseberry, cherry, and - with age - spices, game and cooked prune. 1) Beaune Clos de l Écu Faiveley 2010 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 52.00 2) Beaune Vigne de l Enfant Jésus Bouchard Père & Fils 2005 Burghound: 93 / 100 750 ml 165.00 3) Beaune du Château Rouge, Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 Burghound: 89 / 100 750 ml 30.00 1) Savigny-les-Beaune La Dominode Louis Jadot 2009 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 36.00 2) Pommard Les Rugiens Faiveley 2008 Stephen Tanzer: 91+ / 100 750 ml 62.00 3) Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot, Bouchard Père & Fils 2005 Burghound: 94 / 100 750 ml 150.00 4) Volnay Clos de la Barre Louis Jadot 2008 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 52.00 An expression of pure cherry highlights this delicate, silky red. Vibrant and intense, with well-integrated tannins and a lingering finish of sweet fruit, spice and mineral. 5) Volnay Santenots Faiveley 2009 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 60.00 Wine Spectator, on the Beaune Clos de l Écu Faiveley 2010 Fleshy and generous, the aromatic power and solid texture of Beaune Premier Cru wines suggest that they be paired with musky and very firm meats such as game birds, roasted or braised. These wines match best with roasts of pork or beef, or braised veal. 60 61
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) PREMIER CRU - NUITS-SAINT-GEORGES FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) PREMIER CRU - THE CÔTE DE NUITS Located in the southern part of the Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges is known for muscular, vigorous, chewy and full-bodied wines that are both structured and well-balanced, with a long finish. Their colour is usually an intense crimson with a hint of mauve. The nose often features rose and liquorice. Younger versions will offer aromas of cherry, strawberry and blackcurrant while more mature wines will exhibit notes of leather, truffle, prune and game. Faiveley, one of the top negoçiants in Burgundy, is based in Nuits-Saint-Georges and thus owns a lot of the best terroir in the area... their wines are a great reference for the appellation. These wines from the northern part of the Côte d Or offer aromas of strawberry, raspberry, black currant, violet and rose. More maturity brings out liquorice, leather and fur, with gamey notes and hints of underbrush. Chambolle-Musigny is often regarded as the most feminine wine of these wines, though its delicate but fleshy texture in no way detracts from its solid and durable structure. Gevrey-Chambertin is fullbodied, powerful, rich, and meaty, offering a firm structure, velvety tannins and delicate texture on the palate. Vosne-Romanée is velvety and distinguished - Pinot Noir at the top of its form. With time it becomes full-bodied and voluptuous. 1) Nuits-St-Georges Aux Vignerondes Faiveley 2010 Burghound: 89-92 / 100 750 ml 48.00 2) Nuits-St-Georges Aux Vignerondes Faiveley 2002 Burghound: 88-91 / 100 750 ml 50.00 3) Nuits-St-Georges Les Cailles Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 Burghound: 92 / 100 750 ml 110.00 4) Nuits-St-Georges Les Damodes Faiveley 2010 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 65.00 1) Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées Faiveley 2004 Burghound: 90-92 / 100 750 ml 70.00 2) Gevrey-Chambertin Clos-Saint-Jacques Louis Jadot 2009 Burghound: 93 / 100 750 ml 155.00 3) Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines Faiveley 2011 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 60.00 4) Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Burghound: 90-93 / 100 750 ml 125.00 Pair this with any meat that is at once full-flavoured and virile (roast lamb, rib steak, or duck breast). It can also be served with certain meaty fish dishes in red-wine sauce. The tannic but smooth build of these opulent and meaty wines inclines them towards strongly-flavoured meats, lamb, poultry and game birds. They can also accompany intensely-flavoured cheeses such as Époisses. 62 63
FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) GRAND CRU - THE CÔTE DE BEAUNE FRANCE - BURGUNDY (RED) GRAND CRU - THE CÔTE DE NUITS Corton is the only Grand Cru in the Côte de Beaune that produces red wine (the rest are all white wine appellations). Corton reds are an intense velvety crimson, darkening towards magenta. Their generous aromatic expression is of fruit notes (blueberry, gooseberry, kirsch cherry) or flowers (violet), evolving towards underbrush, animal, leather, fur, pepper and liquorice. On the palate this wine is well-built, powerful and muscular and the chewy body comes to the fore. Firm, frank and fat, it requires time (4-12 years) to reach its peak. The Grand Crus of the Côte de Nuits are iconic Pinot Noir with aromas of strawberry, blackcurrant, and gooseberry as well as fruit pits, liquorice, and spices. Violet, moss and underbrush are also likely to be present. On the palate, power, opulence and elegance unite to make a full and complex body. Although these sumptuous Grands Crus share a family resemblance, each has its own distinctive nuances. Clos de Vougeot and Clos de la Roche are masterful, rich, succulent and mellow, combining elegance and delicacy with meaty fullness. Echezeaux offers more mushroom and leather notes. And the wines of Chambertin are virile, powerful, complex and intense. 1) Corton Clos des Cortons-Faiveley Faiveley 2008 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 160.00 2) Corton Clos des Cortons-Faiveley Faiveley 2001 Burghound: 91-94 / 100 750 ml 180.00 3) Le Corton, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Wine Enthusiast: 96 / 100 750 ml 130.00 4) Le Corton, Bouchard Père & Fils 2005 Burghound: 94 / 100 750 ml 180.00 1) Clos de la Roche, Louis Jadot 2008 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 195.00 2) Clos de Vougeot, Louis Jadot 2009 Wine Spectator: 96 / 100 750 ml 200.00 3) Echezeaux, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 200.00 4) Latricières-Chambertin, Faiveley 2012 Burghound: 92-95 / 100 750 ml 200.00 5) Mazis-Chambertin, Faiveley 2012 The Wine Advocate: 97 / 100 750 ml 220.00 This wine is sublime with roast or grilled beef, or any and all game roasted, braised or - naturally - in sauce. Strong soft-centred cheeses and blue cheeses are also good matches. These powerful wines pair best with complex, high-toned dishes: roast lamb in gravy, chicken in red wine sauce, glazed poultry, and rib steak will benefit from the match, not forgetting soft-centred cheeses. 64 65
BORDEAUX FRANCE - BORDEAUX (WHITE) PESSAC-LÉOGNAN BLANC As with the reds, white Bordeaux wines are usually blends, most commonly of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, though they can also include a small proportion of Muscadelle. The most famous dry white Bordeaux wines are produced in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. This includes all of those wines listed below. These wines are stunning and can be compared with many of the world s best white wines. They are age worthy wines that are filled with character. 1) Aile d Argent de Mouton-Rothschild 2013 James Suckling: 97 / 100 750 ml 100.00 2) Caillou Blanc de Château Talbot 2012 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 35.00 3) Château Latour-Martillac 2012 Wine Enthusiast: 92 / 100 750 ml 46.00 4) Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2012 Wine Enthusiast: 94 / 100 750 ml 45.00 5) Clos Floridene Blanc 2012 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 28.00 6) Clos Floridene Blanc 2009 The Wine Advocate: 90-92 / 100 750 ml 28.00 Château Batailley in Pauillac Chicken, veal, pork, sushi, crudo and semi-spicy dishes are great matches for white Bordeaux wine. Naturellement, they also go extremely well with oysters. 67
FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) HAUT MÉDOC MARGAUX FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) The Haut-Médoc, basically the area in the Médoc that does not fall into one of the four wine villages (Pauillac, Margaux, St-Julien and St-Estèphe), is nonetheless a mainstay of Bordeaux wine. In general, this is more of an area for value than absolute quality and luxury. That being said, the wines listed below are among the best château in the region. Château Camensac is a classified growth and, though not classified, Château La Lagune remains a flagship of the region. Just like the rest of the Médoc, gravel is common in the Haut-Médoc and as a result the Cabernet Sauvignon grape is prominent. Merlot and Cabernet Franc are commonly used to soften the wine, and in the case of La Lagune some Petit Verdot as well. Margaux is the smallest of the four Médoc villages. Its wines are known for being full-bodied, but they tend to be lighter and have a softer texture than the more intense wines of neighboring appellations. Margaux grape varieties tend to parallel those of the Médoc in general. A typical vineyard blend is 75% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The signature flavours of Margaux include ripe dark berries, truffles, tobacco, cassis and violets. Of the wines below, Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry is favoured by those who prefer more powerful and tannic wines. 1) Domaine Andron 2010 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 25.00 2) Château Bernadotte 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 92 / 100 750 ml 33.00 3) Château Camensac 2005 Wine Enthusiast: 92 / 100 750 ml 52.00 4) Château Citran 2010 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 28.00 5) Château La Lagune 2009 James Suckling: 96 / 100 750 ml 120.00 6) Château Lanessan 2010 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 30.00 1) Château d Arsac 2010 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 34.00 2) Château Giscours 2005 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 120.00 3) Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 2009 James Suckling: 98 / 100 750 ml 160.00 4) Château Palmer 2000 Wine Spectator: 97 / 100 750 ml 450.00 5) Château Prieuré-Lichine 2003 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 100.00 6) Château du Tertre 2009 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 70.00 Wine and food pairings are more balancing act than science, and parsing Bordeaux is difficult without being repetitive. But since the Médoc favours more Cab in the blend, pair these with lamb or beef. Margaux pairs well with lamb, grilled or roast beef and roast chicken with mushrooms. 68 69
FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) PAUILLAC PESSAC-LÉOGNAN FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) Pauillac is home to several of the world s most famous wines. Like its neighbouring villages of the Médoc, Pauillac was first converted into winemaking territory in the 1700s, when foreigners saw promise in the marshy land and undertook a lengthy excavation of it. While the maritime climate of Pauillac is very similar to that of the Médoc in general, its slightly higher elevation and gravel content in the soil make Cabernet Sauvignon richer and more full-bodied, and many purists consider the grape to be at its prime in this appellation. These wines are typically about 70% Cabernet Sauvignon with one notable exception: Château Pichon-Longueville Comtess de Lalande is usually only about half Cabernet-Sauvignon in the blend. Pessac-Léognan was once a part of the gargantuan appellation known as Graves, which dominated early winemaking in Bordeaux. Both its red and white wines garnered international attention for their heaviness, mineral flavors, and generally full-bodied nature. The Pessac-Léognan AOC was only created in 1987, as a way to distinguish the best terroir and highest quality châteaux within one appellation. The gravel terraces of Graves are most concentrated in Pessac-Léognan, lending the wines the characteristics for which it has become known: full-bodied, dark, dense, concentrated and very well-structured with dark currant flavours and mineral notes. 1) Château Batailley 2010 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 85.00 2) Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild 2009 The Wine Advocate: 97 / 100 750 ml 220.00 3) Château Lynch-Bages 2010 James Suckling: 98 / 100 750 ml 230.00 4) Château Lynch-Moussas 2003 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 64.00 5) Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 2003 James Suckling: 96 / 100 750 ml 220.00 6) Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 96 / 100 750 ml 250.00 1) Château Carbonnieux 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 93 / 100 750 ml 60.00 2) Château de Fieuzal 2009 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 70.00 3) Château Haut-Bailly 2007 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 95.00 4) Château Malartic-Lagravière 2007 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 70.00 5) Château Picque-Caillou 2011 Wine Spectator: 87-90 / 100 750 ml 25.00 6) Domaine de Chevalier 2009 James Suckling: 98 / 100 750 ml 125.00 These are big wines. Pair them with classic robust beef, game and lamb roasts or stews as well as stronger cheese. The wines of Graves tend to be a little more adaptable to food, so in addition to the traditional roast lamb, you can also try ham, beef and game dishes. 70 71
FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) POMEROL SAINT ÉMILION FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) Pomerol is a tiny village on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, with less than three square miles of area. Nonetheless, this miniscule appellation s wines define the Merlot grape at its very best, bringing the grape to its maximum of elegance, richness, and complexity. While the maritime influence is less than in the Médoc, the real distinction of Pomerol is its clay soil, possibly the most concentrated of anywhere in Bordeaux. Gravel also plays some part, but is nowhere near as prominent as on the other side of the rivers. Merlot is the dominant grape - by a significant margin - with Carbernet Franc playing a supporting role. The wines of St-Émilion bear a distinctive softness and approachability found in no other appellation for red Bordeaux. Calling red wines approachable and easy to drink would be an insult on the Left Bank, but in Right Bank St-Émilion the softness and light sweetness of Cabernet Franc and Merlot are hallmarks of the appellation. With time, the best wines mature to a silky complexity. The truly crucial difference in St-Émilion is the soil. While gravel banks are outstandingly prevalent in the Médoc and in the appropriately named Graves, St-Émilion is an altogether different story. Instead, the area is known for its clay and limestone, which facilitate the growth of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. 1) Château du Domaine de l Eglise 2010 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 55.00 2) Château La Clemence 2003 Wine Spectator: 89-91 / 100 750 ml 110.00 3) Château La Croix du Casse 2009 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 45.00 4) Château Le Gay 2011 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 120.00 5) Château Nenin 2010 James Suckling: 96 / 100 750 ml 95.00 6) Château Nenin 2005 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 100.00 1) Château Bergat 2003 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 65.00 2) Château de Fonbel 2009 James Suckling: 91 / 100 750 ml 40.00 2) Château Figeac 2010 James Suckling: 98 / 100 750 ml 340.00 4) Château Montlisse 2010 James Suckling: 90 / 100 750 ml 30.00 5) Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie 2009 The Wine Advocate: 89+ / 100 750 ml 50.00 6) Château Troplong-Mondot 2010 The Wine Advocate: 99 / 100 750 ml 250.00 Merlot-driven Pomerol pairs well with baby lamb chops and duck but also roast chicken, blackened fish and a range of Italian dishes (eg: meat served with mushrooms and parmesan). Pretty similar pairings to Pomerol: lamb chops, roast duck and rare beef are great, as well as pastas with cheese (and meat) and of course game such as pheasant and boar. 72 73
FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) SAINT ESTÈPHE SAINT JULIEN FRANCE - BORDEAUX (RED) St. Estèphe is the northernmost and largest of the four major wine-producing villages of the Médoc. St-Estèphe s gravel banks are much closer to the surface and much more prevalent than those in Margaux and St-Julien. In fact, they rival Pauillac for their concentration, depth, and their location nearly everywhere in the appellation. As a result, the wines are deep, rich, and almost black in color at first. After a few years of aging, however, they open up and show their full potential. There are, however, certain examples of more modern producers that create more approachable wines, such as Château Beau Site. St. Julien is known for its production of remarkably full-bodied Bordeaux blends. Its distinction is the unusual woody flavour that comes through after many years of aging, often compared to cedar or old cigar boxes. St. Julien s gravel banks, like those of Pauillac, give the tannins and body an intense and powerful flavour that nicely supports the wine s well-defined aromas. These wines can be sternly structured, but are rarely too austere to drink even when relatively youthful. In other words, they possess a good balance. The appellation is not packed as densely with vineyards and châteaux as the other villages, but it contains a large number of wineries at many different levels of expense and quality. Naturally, we have included some of the best. 1) Château Beau Site 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 91 / 100 750 ml 30.00 2) Château Calon-Ségur 2000 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 180.00 3) Château Montrose 2005 James Suckling: 96 / 100 750 ml 230.00 4) Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 93 / 100 750 ml 55.00 5) Les Pagodes de Cos 2009 (2ème vin de Château Cos d Estournal) The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 100.00 1) Château Beychevelle 2010 James Sucklimg: 95 / 100 750 ml 150.00 2) Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 The Wine Advocate: 100 / 100 750 ml 400.00 3) Château Langoa-Barton 2010 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 100.00 4) Château Talbot 2010 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 125.00 5) Château Talbot 2005 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 115.00 6) Clos de Marquis 2000 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 120.00 St. Estèphe tends to produce powerful and intense wines that pair wonderfully with grilled steaks, lamb and game dishes. Red meat. Yes, St. Julien really is the quintessential red meat match, but if you re feeling a little adventurous then you can also try roast pork, roast chicken, kidneys and / or cheese soufflé. 74 75
Château de Tracy, built in the 14th century; one of many châteaux throughout the Loire. LOIRE VALLEY
FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY (WHITE) POUILLY FUMÉ FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY (WHITE) SANCERRE Founded in 1396, Château de Tracy sits atop a prominent limestone outcropping overlooking the Loire River. Historical documents confirm that vines have been grown on the property for over 600 years. This is one of the finest domaines in the Loire valley. These are classic Pouilly-Fumé and some of the greatest examples of Sauvignon Blanc. Made from a careful selection of the best grapes grown in flint and Kimméridgian limestone, these wines are noted for their complexity of flavour as well as their ability to age and evolve over time. The white wines of Sancerre (100% Sauvignon Blanc) are among the most celebrated in the world. The region comprises three main soil types and each yields a wine with unique character: Terres Blanches ( white earth ) is compact chalk atop kimmeridgean marl; Les Caillottes is gravel and limestone; and Silex (flint). Domaine Vacheron - probably the region s most prestigious property - produces Sancerre from each soil type. Their Les Romains lieu-dit is from Silex (so is the wine from Château de Fontaine-Audon) while Paradis is from hard limestone soils. Vacheron s classic Sancerre combines grapes from each area to produce a refreshing and hallmark wine with aromas of citrus fruit, minerals and grassiness. 1) Pouilly-Fumé Mademoiselle de T Château de Tracy 2014 750 ml 18.00 2) Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy 2014 750 ml 25.00 1) Sancerre, Château de Fontaine-Audon 2014 750 ml 23.00 2) Sancerre, Château de Fontaine-Audon 2013 750 ml 23.00 3) Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron 2015 750 ml 25.00 4) Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron 2013 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 25.00 5) Sancerre Les Romains Domaine Vacheron 2014 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 35.00 6) Sancerre Les Romains Domaine Vacheron 2012 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 35.00 7) Sancerre Paradis Domaine Vacheron 2012 The Wine Advocate: 92+ / 100 750 ml 35.00 Pair these wines with fresh goat cheese, shellfish, white fish (such as sea bass, snapper and sole), salads and vegetable tarts. The classic pairings for Sancerre are goat s milk cheese and oysters, but you can also pair this with a range of seafood and green salads. They can also hold up to a little bit of spice, for example in Asian dishes, especially Japanese. 78 79
FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY (WHITE) VOUVRAY FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY (RED) SANCERRE ROUGE & SAUMUR-CHAMPIGNY Domaine Huet is, indisputably, the greatest of all Vouvray producers. For almost a century the estate s wines have been the standard-bearers for great, age-worthy Chenin Blanc. The estate produces some of the world s most compelling white wines. Le Clos du Bourg is the oldest site in the appellation of Vouvray, dating back to the eighth century. It is also believed to be the most approachable when young: with the Première Côte s shallowest, stoniest soils, its wines often synthesize an intense minerality with a generous texture. Vacheron s La Bella Dame comes from 50 years old Pinot Noir vines on rocky, flint soils and offers a seriously delicate, precise and fleshy bouquet of truly ripe, juicy and thickly skinned dark fruits (cherries, blackthorn, black berries) along with lovely floral and herbal aromas and peppery flavors. Pinot Noir is usually an afterthought in Sancerre but at Domaine Vacheron it comprises 25% of all grape production, only the best of which make it into this bottling. In quality - though not in price - it competes with many Premier and Grand Cru Burgundy wines, though is somewhat fresher and lighter. The Saumur-Champigny - from the central Loire - is made from 100% Cabernet Franc and offers richer flavours of black fruits, black pepper, game and leather. 1) Vouvray Le Clos du Bourg Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 The Wine Advocate: 94+ / 100 750 ml 32.00 2) Vouvray Le Mont Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 The Wine Advocate: 96 / 100 750 ml 32.00 3) Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 The Wine Advocate: 94+ / 100 750 ml 38.00 4) Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux, Domaine Huet 2008 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 45.00 1) Sancerre Rouge La Belle Dame Domaine Vacheron 2010 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 38.00 2) Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2013 750 ml 20.00 3) Saumur-Champigny Vieilles Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2005 Gilbert & Gaillard: 90 / 100 750 ml 25.00 Very clear and precise in its concentrated and very elegant fruit aromas of pineapples, peaches and skinned tangerines, the 2008 Vouvray Le Haut-Lieu Moelleux reveals a great elegance and sappy fruit concentration on the palate migrating to a very dense and aromatic finish. Beautifully balanced and stunningly accessible today. Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate The 2010 Sancerre Belle Dame has a darker and intenser ruby color compared to the 2009 and its bouquet is even more intense, concentrated and multi-layered. Full-bodied, juicy and impressively intense on the palate and structured by finest yet firm tannins and an extremely delicate acidity this is an excellent and persistent Pinot Noir character made from perfectly ripe and processed fruits. Stephan Reinhardt, The Wine Advocate Pair dry or semi-dry Vouvray with lighter fare such as salads, vegetables, white fish, and soufflé as well as meats like roast pork loin, pork belly, crab and lobster. Sweet versions should pair with foie gras or desserts. The Belle Dame will pair nicely with charcuterie, grilled tuna, roasted white meats and goat s cheese, while the Saumur-Champigny - like many Cabernet Franc wines - is brilliant with roast chicken. 80 81
ALSACE Autumn in Alsace
FRANCE - ALSACE (WHITE) GEWÜRZTRAMINER & PINOT GRIS RIESLING FRANCE - ALSACE (WHITE) Alsace is one of the great, under-appreciated treasures of the wine world and Domaines Weinbach and Zind- Humbrecht are among Alsace s greatest producers. Between them they make many of the region s most thrilling wines. Both estates have altrered their viticultural practices in recent decades in an effort to produce grapes that achieve ripeness earlier, with less sugar and greater acidity. In the result, their wines are typically dry, though not the Rangen de Thann listed below which is both rich and a little bit sweet. The Gewurzt is full-bodied, almost fat, and tastes pleasantly off-dry with lychee-like aromas. The Pinot Gris is not like Italian Pinot Grigio... here it is full bodied and tastes delightfully smoky and exotic. By any estimation, Alsace is one of the planet s greatest places to grow Riesling. While there are sweeter examples availabe, it is typically dry, stony, taut, complex and at times quite majestic. They can be steely in their youth. The Grand Cru wines of Alsace usually have higher minimum alcohol levels which require much riper grapes, so these wines can therefore be rich, honeyed (even if they are dry) and age-worthy. With time they take on seductive smoky notes. Schiefferkopf - owned by famed Rhône producer Michel Chapoutier - is located in the north of the region and produces wine on blue schist soils, giving the wines a particulary dry and mineral character. 1) Pinot Gris Réserve Particulière Domaine Weinbach 2013 750 ml 28.00 2) Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Domaine Weinbach 2011 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 45.00 3) Pinot Gris Grand Cru Clos St. Urbain - Rangen de Thann Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 62.00 Jasmine, rose petal, and decadent lily liquefy and join Persian melon on the succulent, creamy and expansive palate of a seductive Weinbach 2011 Gewurztraminer Altenbourg. Marzipan and honey, lychee and muskmelon add to the colorful and complex allure of this lovely wine as it glides into a soothing, billowing and undulatingly interactive finish. I would anticipate excitement from this seamlessly superb offering through at least 2035. David Schildknecht, The Wine Advocate 1) Riesling, Schieferkopf 2014 750 ml 15.00 2) Riesling, Schieferkopf 2013 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 15.00 3) Riesling Clos Windsbuhl Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2011 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 52.00 4) Riesling Clos Windsbuhl Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2007 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 65.00 5) Riesling Fels Schiefferkopf 2011 The Wine Advocate: 91+ / 100 750 ml 30.00 6) Riesling Grand Cru Brand Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2012 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 60.00 7) Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Domaine Weinbach 2013 Wine Spectator: 91 / 100 750 ml 40.00 8) Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Domaine Weinbach 2007 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 65.00 Pair these wines with Asian foods of all kinds, especially the Gewurz. These wines are also good matches for classic Alsatian dishes such as Quiche Lorraine. Rieslings are extraordinarily versatile with food but match best wih richer white meats, where the slate structure will cut through richness, meatier fish such as salmon, and pork dishes in cream sauces. 84 85
RHÔNE VALLEY Vineyards near Gigondas in the southern Rhône
FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (WHITE) RHÔNE VALLEY & CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (WHITE) ERMITAGE BLANC The vineyards of the northern Rhône are probably the oldest in France, and also the steepest. Etched into the mountainside on narrow terraces, some are so steep that they require pulley systems to harvest grapes. Two of the most famous producers - whose wines are sought after worldwide- are Guigal and Chapoutier. Condrieu is the home of Viognier, producing savoury wines with heady apricot and floral notes, and a rich honeyed mouthfeel. White Hermitage (or Ermitage) was once a favourite of Russian nobility and is made from Marsanne and Roussanne grapes. It is unusually full-bodied and can be difficult to appreciate until its bouquet has developed after a few years in bottle. Côtes-du-Rhône - a blend of mostly Viognier - is much easier to appreciate in its youth. Ermitage wines possess a rich historical past; they were appreciated as early on as Roman times. The name of Ermitage probably first appeared in the 17th Century in memory of Henry Gaspard, a knight from Stérimberg who, having come back from the Crusades in the 13th Century and tired of waging war, lived as a hermit on a hillside which had been given to him by Anne of Castille, Queen of Spain. There he planted a vineyard. Anyway, these are among the deepest, richest, longest-lived and most sought-after fine wines in the world, and are made of 100% Marsanne. 1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel 2014 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 80.00 2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château Mont Redon 2015 750 ml 28.00 3) Condrieu, E. Guigal 2012 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 49.00 1) Ermitage De l Orée Blanc, M. Chapotier 2010 The Wine Advocate: 100 / 100 750 ml 300.00 2) Ermitage Le Meal Blanc, M. Chapoutier 2007 The Wine Advocate: 99 / 100 750 ml 250.00 3) Hermitage Chante Alouette Blanc, M. Chapoutier 2013 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 56.00 4) Condrieu La Doriane E. Guigal 2013 The Wine Advocate: 96 / 100 750 ml 90.00 5) Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc, E. Guigal 2013 The Wine Advocate: 90 / 100 750 ml 15.00 6) Rousanne Vieille Vignes, Château de Beaucastel 2012 The Wine Advocate: 97 / 100 750 ml 115.00 There are 716 cases of the 2010 Ermitage de l Oree. I have been following this cuvée since its debut vintage and this 100% Marsanne possesses more richness than most Burgundy Montrachets. Although aged in 100% new, 500-liter demi-muids, the wine reveals no evidence of oak. Honeysuckle, caramelized citrus, white peach, quince and white currant characteristics are viscous and full-bodied, yet the wine possesses striking precision and laser-like focus. This monumental effort is the most opulent and richest of all Chapoutier s dry whites in 2010. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Rhône whites pair with a wide variety of foods including shellfish, white meat, risotto, cannelloni with ricotta, crab cakes, escargots, poultry/vegetable patés, potato salad, scallops and classic Thai foods. Due to its thick, often rich concentration, cream dishes and buttery courses make excellent matches. Shellfish, lobster, crab, grilled or seared fish, chicken, veal, pork and cheeses also make good pairings. 88 89
FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (RED) FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (RED) CÔTE-RÔTIE The Côtes-du-Rhône is really the entry-level classification for the region. The Belleruche is a Grenache / Syrah blend that is perfect for everyday drinking. Les Varonniers is one of the greatest wines from the large Crozes- Hermitage appellation and offers notes of truffles, blackberries, asphalt, barbecue smoke, pen ink and steak tartare in addition to abundant minerality. The Gigondas (95% Grenache, 5% Syrah) boasts awesome aromatics of cassis, toasted spice, licorice, ground herbs and a massive minerality. On the palate it is full-bodied, rich and concentrated with a richness that comes through on the finish. The Côte-Rôtie is actually a series of roasted slopes folded above the little town of Ampuis. Those to the south are collectively known as the Côte Blonde and the wines they produce mature rather earlier than those produced on the Côte Brune to the north, although traditionally the wines from these areas have been blended. Côte-Rôtie is stereotypically distinguished from Hermitage by its perfume, which is in some cases due to the inclusion of a small proportion of white Viognier grapes (about 7%)... otherwise it is all Syrah. This is the perfect terroir for Syrah, and the wines exhibit violet, crème de cassis, vanilla bean, smoked meat and licorice notes. 1) Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche M. Chapoutier 2013 Wine Enthusiast: 89 / 100 750 ml 12.00 2) Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2010 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 65.00 3) Gigondas, Domaine du Clos des Tourelles 2012 The Wine Advocate: 94-97 / 100 750 ml 50.00 1) Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde E. Guigal 2010 Wine Spectator: 94 / 100 750 ml 65.00 2) Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2010 The Wine Advocate: 99 / 100 750 ml 130.00 3) Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2005 The Wine Advocate: 96+ / 100 750 ml 140.00 4) Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2003 The Wine Advocate: 96 / 100 750 ml 160.00 Another prodigious Gigondas who s only problem is that there s not enough of it, the 2012 Gigondas Clos des Tourelles (95% Grenache and 5% Syrah) comes from a vineyard just outside of the village. It boasts awesome aromatics of cassis, toasted spice, licorice, ground herbs and massive minerality. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate A wine I ve been lucky enough to have numerous times recently, the 2003 Cote Rotie Chateau d Ampuis is an off-the-hook effort that gives up plenty of plum sauce, smoked duck, licorice, tar, vanilla bean and violet aromas and flavors. It has awesome freshness and focus to go with full-bodied richness, a hedonistic texture and a blockbuster-styled finish. While it s not for those craving delicate-styled aromas and textures, I think it s a gorgeous effort that will continue to drink nicely over the coming decade or more. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate These wines, with their dark fruit aromas, pair very well with most rich meat dishes, including beef stews, goulash, and braised lamb. Grilled beef, lamb, veal and pork, chicken, game, duck, stews, braised foods and fish dishes are all great pairings. The addition of bacon makes it even better. 90 91
FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (RED) ERMITAGE (RED) FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY (RED) CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE The most famous of all the northern Rhône appellations, vines have been grown on the Hermitage hill since Roman times, although local folklore claims their origins to be 600 years earlier. All 100% Syrah, the wines are powerful, with a deep colour, firm tannins, aromas of leather, coffee, cassis, blackberry and smoked earth and the potential to age for many decades. These lieu-dit wines - the H is often dropped for the best crus - are produced in tiny quantities, sometimes as few as 350 cases per year. In the 17th Century, Hermitage was the official wine in the French courts of King Louis XIII and his successor Louis XIV (the Sun King ) and was also used as a gift for visiting dignitaries and foreign royalty. This is the largest and most important appellation in the southern Rhône, with more than 80 growers, so the producer is quite an important benchmark of quality. Château de Beaucastel is the most famous producer: these gloriously rich red wines, redolent of the heat and herbs of the south, are enhanced by the complexity which comes from blending all of the 13 permitted grape varieties including Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah (Mont Redon does the same). Chapoutier s Barbe Rac, in contrast, is 100% Grenache from a single vineyard planted in 1901. It offers a perfume of kirsch liqueur, licorice, ground pepper, and just a hint of Provencal herbs. It is ripe, fullbodied, and concentrated, with huge quantities of glycerin as well as a finish that goes on and on. 1) Ermitage Ex-Voto Rouge, E. Guigal 2001 The Wine Advocate: 96 / 100 750 ml 250.00 2) Ermitage Le Meal Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2010 The Wine Advocate: 99 / 100 750 ml 350.00 3) Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2011 The Wine Advocate: 100 / 100 750 ml 450.00 4) Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2005 The Wine Advocate: 98+ / 100 750 ml 290.00 5) Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2000 The Wine Advocate: 98 / 100 750 ml 320.00 1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac M. Chapoutier 2000 The Wine Advocate: 95 / 100 750 ml 120.00 2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2013 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 85.00 3) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2006 Wine Spectator: 95 / 100 750 ml 100.00 4) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2011 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 30.00 5) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2009 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 34.00 6) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2006 Antonio Galloni: 93 / 100 750 ml 38.00 7) Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2005 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 44.00 These are sexy wines of blockbuster length, and are to be paired with grilled or roasted lamb or beef. The spicy quality of CDP makes it perfect to serve with everything from grilled beef, veal, pork, game, duck, sausage and lamb, to stews, braised dishes, cassoulet, rich seafood dishes and even many Asian dishes. 92 93
SOUTHERN FRANCE FRANCE - PROVENCE (WHITE) DOMAINES OTT Established in 1935, the Clos Mireille vineyard has 47 hectares of mature vines in a location barely 100 yards from the Mediterranean Sea. This brilliant, pale gold colored wine is composed of 70% Semillon and 30% Rolle. It has a lemony nose with floral hints and nuances of yellow-fleshed fruit (peach and nectarine). Sémillon provides a rich vinous character to this wine, while Rolle contributes floral notes to the blend, mingled with a very persistent mineral finish. 1) Blanc de Blancs Clos Mireille Domaines Ott 2014 Wine Enthusiast: 91 / 100 750 ml 25.00 2) Blanc de Blancs Clos Mireille Domaines Ott 2014 (Magnum) Wine Enthusiast: 91 / 100 1500 ml 55.00 You can almost taste the nearby sea in this salty, tangy wine. It is very fresh, bright while full in the mouth with apricot and pear flavors. Generous and ripe, the crisp, bright aftertaste melds with the smooth and creamy texture. Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast Enjoy this wine as an aperitif or to accompany grilled fish, fish soup, shellfish and - of course - oysters. The Clos Mireille vineyard near Provence 95
HUNGARY TOKAJI HUNGARY Mandolás wine comes from the Mandulas terroir, one of the Oremus vineyards in which only the Furmint grape variety is planted. One of the leading dry white wines of Hungary, it marks a rupture with the tradition of sweet wines from the zone. In fact, Mandolás was the first dry wine produced in the region of Tokaj. It is produced from grapes that are not affected by noble rot but express the mineral hints of its originally volcanic soil and matured in new Hungarian oak barrels. All this provides us with a fresh full-bodied wine with fruity aromas and mineral tones and a long finish. 1) Tokaji Dry Mandolas Oremus 2013 750 ml 17.00 Refreshing with well-integrated oak flavors. Interestingly, Oremus is owned by Vega Sicilia, the great Spanish producer... Foreign ownership certainly recognizes the potential of Tokaj. It s up to the rest of us to have a look. The New York Times Aging cellars in Tokaji Fish, spicy dishes and white meats - such as roast pork and chicken - tend to pair very well with Furmint. 97
ITALY NORTHERN ITALY Terraced vineyards in Alto Adige / Sud Tirol
ITALY - ALTO ADIGE & THE VENETO (WHITE) ITALY - ALTO ADIGE & THE VENETO (RED) Vineyards in Alro Adige - or South Tyrol if you prefer its Austrian name - grow high up on Alpine hillsides, yielding wines that are fresh, crisp and with a refreshing acidity. This is an area rich in minerals, the result of ice age sedimentation. All of that makes Alto Adige whites ideal summer wines, and they are often incredibly good value considering their quality. Girlan s top-tier Flora range routinely wins the top awards in Italian wine, for example. Alois Lageder is one of the best-known producers in the area, but perhaps the real star in this list is Girlan s Pinot Grigio: it is light, crisp and dry, complemented by aromas of lemon, green apple and blossom. Deep opaque red with violet tinged edges, Amarone (from an area between Lake Garda and Verona) is a rich, powerful wine offering aromas of baked fruit cooked with herbs and spices. The alcohol content, around 16% but balanced, cuts the sweetness on the palate. Cherry fruit preserve and cinnamon are the major components in a long-lasting and attractive finish. These are often thought to be wines for meditation, but they can also work with food (see below). Graziano Prà is a smaller, artisinal producer with exceptional vineyard holdings... he produces only a small amount of wine, much sought after by those in the know. The Girlan Pinot Noir Patricia, from Alto Adige, is a nice, medium-bodied, velvety alternative to French examples of this grape. 1) Chardonnay Gaun Alois Lageder 2010 Antonio Galloni: 90 / 100 750 ml 20.00 2) Gewürztraminer Flora Girlan 2014 750 ml 22.00 3) Gewürztraminer Flora Girlan 2013 Falstaff: 91 / 100 750 ml 22.00 4) Pinot Grigio, Girlan 2015 750 ml 14.00 5) Sauvignon Flora Girlan 2012 Bibenda: 5 / 5 stars 750 ml 22.00 1) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2010 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 56.00 2) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2009 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 58.00 3) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2008 (Magnum) Antonoi Galloni: 95 / 100 1500 ml 120.00 4) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2007 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 64.00 5) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2007 (Magnum) Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 1500 ml 130.00 6) Pinot Noir Patricia Girlan 2013 750 ml 20.00 The Pinot Grigio s soft, delicate palate is a nice accompaniment for asparagus, fish and delicate meats. Gewurz is a good match for spicy dishes, and sweet and sour creations with an Asian touch. Full-bodied, with lots of tannin and extract, Amarone calls for meat and hearty rich dishes: aged ribeye or roast venison, for example, or mature cheeses. The Pinot Noir works with lighter meat dishes. 100 101
ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (WHITE) ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (WHITE) PREMIUM WINES: JERMANN Located in the north-east corner of the country, Friuli is said to produce many of the best dry white wines in Italy. They are generally fresh, lightly aromatic, with good weight and a dry, textural palate. Part of the reason is that it s blessed with a climate and geology that is ideal for white wine. Bordered to the north and east by the Alps, and the Adriatic Sea to the southeast, the vines tend to get a lot of sun along with cooling breezes that keep the grapes from over ripening as well as free from mold and rot. Many of these wines are single varietal - Sauvignon does particularly well here - though blends are a specialty of the region: Collio Col Disore is a blend of Pinot Bianco, Tocai Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc and Ribolla Gialla vinified in a richer style. Silvio Jermann has a well-deserved reputation for making some of Italy s best white wines, noted for their purity and depth of flavour coupled with huge mineral extract, all perfectly poised and in balance. Capo Martno is a blend of Malvasia, Tocai, Picolit and Ribolla. It is complex, nutty and toasty with lovely herb, nut, melon and grapefruit notes. Vintage Tunina is a field blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Malvasia, Picolit and Ribolla Gialla. There s a fresh lift to the stunningly complex mineral, spicy nose. The palate is fruit-forward with good acidity and some minerality providing a nice foil. W... Dreams is 97% Chardonnay with a creamy, bready edge, a rich, nutty savoury palate, good acidic structure and well-integrated oak. 1) Chardonnay, Jermann 2015 750 ml 21.00 2) Chardonnay, Jermann 2014 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 21.00 3) Collio Col Disôre, Russiz Superiore 2009 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 28.00 4) Pinot Grigio, Jermann 2015 750 ml 21.00 5) Sauvignon Vini Orsone Bastianich 2013 James Suckling: 91 / 100 750 ml 15.00 1) Capo Martino, Jermann 2010 750 ml 60.00 2) Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2013 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 50.00 3) Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2012 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 52.00 4) Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2007 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 55.00 5) W... Dreams, Jermann 2013 James Suckling: 95 / 100 1500 ml 52.00 6) W... Dreams, Jermann 2012 James Suckling: 94 / 100 1500 ml 54.00 Pair the Sauvignon with spicy oriental dishes, the Pinot Grigio with squid-ink risotto and the Chardonnay with pasta and vegetable dishes... or pair any of the three with seafood, including shellfish and baked fish. These wines can be paired with a great variety of fish dishes, especially oven-baked fish and fish in sauce, and they can easily be drunk with white meats. Structured dishes are an especially good match. 102 103
ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (WHITE) PREMIUM WINES: VESPA BIANCO The flagship wine of the Bastianich estate, Vespa Bianco was created to showcase the power and evolution that a great Friulian white can have. Consisting of equal parts Sauvignon and Chardonnay with a measure of Picolit, Vespa Bianco offers tonnes of richness and depth with aromas of sweet floral honey, mint, white flowers and succulent yellow peaches. This is one of the most highly acclaimed dry white wines in Italy, having been awarded the coveted Tre Bicchieri by the Italian wine bible Gambero Rosso no less than five times since its inception in 2001. It is one of the best-selling wines at Babbo restaurant in New York, also owned by the Bastianich family. 1) Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2012 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 28.00 2) Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2011 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 32.00 3) Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2009 Antonio Galloni: 93 / 100 750 ml 34.00 This is a richly textured and opulent white [that] reaches profound levels of depth and harmony... A rock star winery with international pedigree (proprietors are culinary celebrities Joe and Lidia Bastianich), Bastianich has played an important role in raising the profile of quality Friuli wines around the world. Their offerings are always impeccably made. - Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate Lidia Bastianich with a very large bottle of Vespa Bianco This is a full-bodied wine that offers loads of character and should be paired with turkey, duck, pork, risotto and shellfish (particularly scallops and lobster). 105
ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (WHITE) ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (RED) PREMIUM WINES: MIANI FRIULANO Enzo Pontoni - the winemaker and owner of Miani - makes some of the richest and most daring wines in Friuli. 2011 was a tough vintage that required a mercliess process of selection... hence these wines, produced in tiny quantities, are hard to find and have been elevated to cult status by collectors. His young Friulano comes from 40-year old vines while the single vineyard Buri and Filip come from 70-year-old vines. In all cases these are wines that stand out for their nuance and delineation. White orchard fruit, pears, flowers, crushed rocks and a hint of spice are some of the flabours and aromas that can be enjoyed. Friulian reds are characterized by their spicy, earthy notes. Jermann s cute and aptly-named Blau & Blau is a blend of Blaufrankisch (Franconia) with a dollop of Blauburgunder (Pinot Noir) and offers notes of blackberries, blueberries, cloves, violets and minerals. Russiz Superiore s Riserva degli Orzone, a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, is a wine of terrific balance offering sweet dark red fruit, grilled herbs, mocha and spice aromas. Finally, Bastianich s Vespa Rosso is a velvet and opulent red comprised of Merlot (50%), Refosco, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. It has a darkly extracted appearance and black aromas of tar, prune and olive. Despite its intensity, it is a harmonious and beautifully balanced wine. 1) Friulano, Miani 2011 750 ml 28.00 2) Friulano Buri Miani 2011 Antonio Galloni: 94 / 100 750 ml 52.00 3) Friulano Filip Miani 2011 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 52.00 1) Blau & Blau, Jermann 2010 The Wine Spectator: 85 / 100 750 ml 22.00 2) Riserva degli Orzone, Russiz Superiore 2006 The Wine Advocate: 90 / 100 750 ml 35.00 3) Vespa Rosso, Bastianich 2011 James Suckling: 90 / 100 750 ml 28.00 Enzo Pontoni is simply on another planet. In the best years his wines frankly have no peers in Italy. The textural richness and depth Pontoni coaxes from his old-vine parcels is a marvel. For what it s worth, I bought as much of these wines as I could afford. Rustic, with balsamic, iodine, salted beef, roasted beets, chewy plum skins, proper tannins and concentration. Full-bodied but slightly off-dry. Like outstanding Amarone. James Suckling on the Vespa Rosso - Antonio Galloni, The Wine Advocate A typical pairing is prosciutto or salumi, because the acidity cuts through the fat and the flavours balance each other beautifully. Shellfish is also wonderful, though Mr. Galloni likes to pair his with an endive salad. These deeply-fruited Friulian reds should be paired with savory stews and roasted dishes, as well as the more traditional roasts or lamb or beef. 106 107
PIEDMONT The cru of Barolo. In the foreground are Gaja s Sperss vineyards.
ITALY - PIEDMONT (WHITE) GAVI PREMIUM WINES: GAJA ITALY - PIEDMONT (WHITE) Star bright, fresh and focused, Villa Sparina s classic Gavi offers vibrant aromas of pomelo, peach, lemon, thyme and traces of white flowers and minerals. Meant to be enjoyed in its youth, this is a great anytime white that is sure to please. Founded by Mario Moccagatta, the Villa Sparina estate is situated in Monterotondo, the heart of the Gavi district. The estate s strict practices of yield reduction and delayed harvest enable it to make a triumphant, definitive Gavi. Gaja is best known for the red wines it makes in Piedmont and Tuscany, but around 8% of its production is white. These include Rossj Bass (a Chardonnay with 5% Sauvignon Blanc) and, best of all, Gaia & Rey (100% Chardonnay). This is a wine that ages remarkably well and should - in its youth - be decanted and allowed to breathe for about an hour before you drink it. Gaia & Rey is now considered one of the greatest white wines of Europe, though its scarcity and price mean it s also one of the least accessible. The wine offers rich and complex aromas with hints of toast and vanilla, balanced by a lively acidity and a long, lingering finish on the palate. Rossj- Bass is a bit lighter and certainly elegant, with aromas of citrus fruits, flowers with a hint of honey. 1) Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina 2015 750 ml 16.00 2) Gavi di Gavi Etichetta Nera La Scolca 2013 Wine Spectator: 87 / 100 750 ml 30.00 1) Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2013 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 175.00 2) Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2008 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 220.00 3) Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2006 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 230.00 4) Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2005 Wine Spectator: 93 / 100 750 ml 230.00 5) Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2014 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 75.00 6) Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2013 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 75.00 7) Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2011 Stephen Tanzer: 88 / 100 750 ml 80.00 Gavi is another great wine to be drunk as an appertif or served alongside fresh seafood, roast chicken and a range of salads and vegetarian dishes. There is a tendency to want to get fancy with these wines: rabbit braised in white wine, for example. But they are very versatile and can be paired with veal, light lamb dishes and seafood, including sushi and sashimi. 110 111
ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) BARBERA BARBARESCO, PRUNOTTO ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) Barbera is an ancient grape varietal... pre-dating Cabernet-Sauvignon by about a thousand years. From the slopes of northern Italy it yields a wine that tastes both rich and light-bodied. Its light tannins, high acidity and notes of strawberry and sour cherry mean that it is often described as juicy but also make it an ideal summer wine, especially at lunch when a red wine is called for. GD Vajra s Barbera is a mid-weight version laced with sweet red berries, crushed flowers and spices. Braida s single vineyard Bricco dell Uccellone is perhaps the most famous example offering more dark fruit flavours and layers of graphite and mineral. Its 2009 vintage may be the best ever for this wine, now at peak maturity. Prunotto has vineyards in some of the best terroir in Piedmont and, over the last decade or so, has been making enormous improvements to its wine-making capabilities. The result is a delicate Barbaresco with crisp acidity, fine tannins and beautiful delineation. Thanks to our excellent relationship with the owners, we are able to offer a selection of vintages going back to 2003, directly from the estate s cellars. Bric Turot is a small but excellent cru within the township of Barbaresco. These wines offer a slightly darker color and similarly delicate tones of rose petal and dried spice. But there is also a more pronounced mineral element of river stone or lead pencil that gives this wine a beautiful definition. 1) Barbera d Alba, GD Vajra 2012 Antonio Galloni: 88 / 100 750 ml 18.00 2) Barbera d Alba, GD Vajra 2009 Wine Spectator: 87 / 100 750 ml 17.00 3) Barbera d Asti Bricco dell Uccellone Braida 2009 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 70.00 1) Barbaresco Bric Turot Prunotto 2010 The Wine Advocate: 95 / 100 750 ml 50.00 2) Barbaresco Bric Turot Prunotto 2000 Wine Spectator: 92 / 100 750 ml 60.00 3) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2012 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 32.00 4) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2010 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 35.00 The 2009 Barbera d Asti Bricco dell Uccellone is totally polished and refined from start to finish. Floral notes meld into clean, mineral-infused fruit as this restrained, beautiful Barbera opens up in the glass. The saline, vibrant finish is pure silk. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019. Antonio Galloni 5) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2008 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 44.00 6) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2007 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 50.00 7) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2004 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 54.00 8) Barbaresco, Prunotto 2003 Wine Spectator: 90 / 100 750 ml 56.00 Pair with rich dark meats, mushrooms, herbs, blue cheese and higher tannin foods like root vegetables & braised greens. The wine s bright acidity will make a rich, fatty or high tannin dish complete. The structured and full-bodied character of these wines make them an excellent match for meat dishes (especially meat braised in red wine sauce) and for cheese. Also, frankly, these are great with a high quality cheese burger. 112 113
ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) BARBARESCO, GAJA BAROLO ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) One of Italy s iconic wines, and the centerpiece of Gaja s portfolio, this Barbaresco is a testament to the Gaja family s historic commitment to the appellation and its belief that Barbaresco stands proudly with the great growing regions of the world. These wines are smooth and elegant with aromas of violet, rose, lush dark fruit and a whiff of cake spices. The seductive palate offers ripe black cherry, licorice and mocha alongside silky tannins. It is important to note that, in 2012, the single vineyards were not bottled, as they were not quite up to Gaja standards. The flagship Barbaresco thus benfitted from this as it received grapes from these top cru, elevating the wine further. Barolo has been called the King of Wine for centuries, and may be the most famous type of wine to hail from Italy. Like its close but lighter-bodied cousin - Barbaresco - it is made from 100% Nebbiolo. While the taste can vary based on vintage, vineyard and producer, Barolo is generally a powerful red wine, lighter than a Syrah or Cabernet, but full-flavored and with considerable intensity stemming from its earthy acidity, tannins and aromatic fruit. Vajra s Albe and Gaja s Dagromis source grapes from different vineyard sites and are therefore more classic in terms of the Barolo taste and style. Baudana s wines are from single-vineyard sites in Serralunga, known to produce wines of fine persistence and longevity. 1) Barbaresco, Gaja 2012 Wine Enthusiast: 94 / 100 750 ml 160.00 2) Barbaresco, Gaja 2011 James Suckling: 95 / 100 750 ml 160.00 3) Barbaresco, Gaja 2010 Wine Enthusiast: 95 / 100 750 ml 180.00 4) Barbaresco, Gaja 2009 The Wine Advocate: 93 / 100 750 ml 195.00 5) Barbaresco, Gaja 2008 James Suckling: 95 / 100 750 ml 215.00 6) Barbaresco, Gaja 2007 Wine Enthusiast: 97 / 100 750 ml 235.00 7) Barbaresco, Gaja 2004 Wine Spectator: 95 / 100 750 ml 260.00 1) Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2010 Antonio Galloni: 94 / 100 750 ml 40.00 2) Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2009 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 42.00 3) Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2008 Antonio Galloni: 93+ / 100 750 ml 50.00 4) Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2007 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 45.00 5) Barolo Baudana Luigi Baudana 2008 Antonio Galloni: 94 / 100 750 ml 58.00 6) Barolo Dagromis Gaja 2011 750 ml 58.00 7) Barolo Dagromis Gaja 2010 Jancis Robinson: 17 / 20 750 ml 60.00 8) Barolo Serralunga d Alba Luigi Baudana 2007 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 56.00 This wine is a good match for beef but can also be successfully paired with roast pork, rabbit, venison, game birds and aged hard cheeses. Barolo pairs beautifully with grilled steak, braised short ribs, beef roasts, lamb, duck, pheasant and other gamey birds, risotto with porcino or cepes, milder cheese (eg: goat) and anything that involves truffles. 114 115
ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) BAROLO - LUCIANO SANDRONE ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) BAROLO BRICCO DELLE VIOLE G.D. VAJRA Luciano Sandrone has risen rapidly to the top echelons of the Barolo wine world, producing wines made in the modern style: elegant, attractive and easy to appreciate when young.. but they possess no less power and structure than traditional Barolos. The estate s focus is on low yields (to ensure high quality) a relatively short maceration period (to ensure freshness) and a light touch of oak to preserve the delicate friut flavours of his best Nebbiolo. Only 10% of the barrels he uses for maturing the wine are new oak. The result is some of the most supple and complex Barolos being produced today. Bricco delle Viole is a vineyard known for the sublime elegance of its wines, qualities realized best by GD Vajra. Aldo Vajra, the winemaker, achieves spectacular results: fine, silky tannins caress the palate from start to finish as beautifully articulated, nuanced layers of fruit emerge from the glass. With air, the wine will fill out nicely, so we recommend decanting the more youthful bottles (and the magnums) about an hour or so before serving. In terms of aromas, look for rose petals, flowers and mint in addition to the typical notes of dark cherries, plums, tobacco and spices. An exceptional wine. 1) Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2010 Antonio Galloni: 100 / 100 750 ml 110.00 2) Barolo Le Vigne Luciano Sandrone 2009 The Wine Advocate: 95 / 100 750 ml 85.00 1) Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2010 Antonio Galloni: 96+ / 100 750 ml 56.00 2) Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2008 Antonio Galloni: 96 / 100 750 ml 62.00 3) Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2008 (Magnum) Antonio Galloni: 96 / 100 750 ml 130.00 4) Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2007 Antonio Galloni: 95+ / 100 750 ml 65.00 Sandrone s 2010 Barolo Le Vigne is one of the wines of the vintage, hands down. Rich, layered and utterly impeccable, the Le Vigne boasts stunning depth and richness. This is the second year in which Le Vigne includes fruit from Baudana which gives the wine a sense of volume and pure breadth it has never had before. Dried rose petal, tar, mint, wild flowers and cinnamon flow through to the multi-dimensional finish. An epic achievement from the Sandrone family. 5) Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2005 Antonio Galloni: 95 / 100 750 ml 80.00 - Antonio Galloni Barolo pairs beautifully with grilled steak, braised short ribs, beef roasts, lamb, duck, pheasant and other gamey birds, risotto with porcino or cepes, milder cheese (eg: goat) and anything that involves truffles. Barolo pairs beautifully with grilled steak, braised short ribs, beef roasts, lamb, duck, pheasant and other gamey birds, risotto with porcino or cepes, milder cheese (eg: goat) and anything that involves truffles. 116 117
ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) BAROLO BUSSIA PRUNOTTO LANGHE RED WINES ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) The Bussia vineard in Monforte is another famous cru of Barolo. It has an amphitheatre shape and soils comprising marl, limestone, marine fossil sediments and plenty of iron. It is known for producing very concentrated, structured and firm wines with a lot of deep, rich aromas. Bussia is a relatively large vineyard by the standards of Barolo, so location does matter. Prunotto s holdings yield wines with intense aromas of plum and ripe cherry, and hints of flowers and spice. On the palate they are intense with soft tannins and a long finish. Not all Nebbiolo-based wines from Piedmont are Barolos and Barbarescos. Gaja s Sito Moresco is a blend of Nebbiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot designed more to showcase the terroir of Piedmont than to fit a type. But the real story here is Gaja s Sperss... which prior to 1986 was classified as a Barolo until Angelo Gaja decided that the wine could be improved through the addition of a small amount of Barbera (about 6%) as was traditionally done in the region. This, however, is against the appellation s rules - a Barolo must be 100% Nebbiolo - and so the wine is now labeled simply as Sperss. It is nonetheless Gaja s top bottling from the Barolo district. 1) Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2006 The Wine Advocate: 94 / 100 750 ml 92.00 2) Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2005 The Wine Advocate: 93+ / 100 750 ml 92.00 3) Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2004 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 98.00 4) Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1999 Stephen Tanzer: 93+ / 100 750 ml 105.00 1) Langhe Nebbiolo Conteisa Gaja 2008 James Suckling: 98 / 100 750 ml 230.00 2) Nebbiolo d Alba Valmaggiore Luciano Sandrone 2012 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 27.00 3) Sito Moresco, Gaja 2013 750 ml 35.00 4) Sito Moresco, Gaja 2012 Nathalie MacLean: 91 / 100 750 ml 35.00 5) Sperss, Gaja 2007 Antonio Galloni: 97 / 100 750 ml 250.00 The 2006 Barolo Bussia... shows superb richness and depth in a powerful, seductive style that captures the essence of Bussia, one of Piedmont s top sites. The rich, textured dark fruit flows through effortlessly to the round, sensual finish. 6) Sperss, Gaja 2004 Wine Spectator: 99 / 100 750 ml 300.00 - Antonio Galloni Barolo pairs beautifully with grilled steak, braised short ribs, beef roasts, lamb, duck, pheasant and other gamey birds, risotto with porcino or cepes, milder cheese (eg: goat) and anything that involves truffles. Like its Barolo cousin, Nebbiolo pairs well with foods like rack of lamb, rib roast and mushroom lasagne or risotto... nothing too powerful, of course. 118 119
CASTELLO DELLA SALA ITALY - UMBRIA (WHITE) Our only selection of wines from Umbria come from from Castello della Sala. Niccolò Antinori bought this 14th century castle in 1940, to provide a source of white wines to match the excellence of his Tuscan reds. Much experimentation followed, but when it was introduced in 1987, Cervaro della Sala instantly became one of Italy s defining white wines, as influential and sought-after as Tignanello. A blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Grechetto, Cervaro offers intense, complex aromas of citrus, pear and acacia flowers balanced with a hint of vanilla. On the palate it is full-bodied and well-structured with notes of butter, hazelnut and mineral. Bramìto del Cervo is effectively a mini-cervaro, further proof of Umbria s affinity with Chardonnay. 1) Bramito del Cervo 2013 Wine Spectator: 89 / 100 750 ml 16.00 2) Cervaro della Sala 2013 James Suckling: 94 / 100 750 ml 45.00 3) Cervaro della Sala 2013 (Magnum) James Suckling: 94 / 100 1500 ml 98.00 4) Cervaro della Sala 2011 The Wine Advocate: 94+ / 100 750 ml 49.00 5) Cervaro della Sala 2011 (Magnum) The Wine Advocate: 94+ / 100 1500 ml 108.00 UMBRIA, 6) Cervaro della Sala 2010 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 50.00 LE MARCHE & ABRUZZO The amazingly successful Cervaro della Sala has arguably done more to raise the image of Italian white wine than any other single bottle. The Wine Advocate Castello della Sala in Umbria, near Orvieto Cervaro works beautifully with grilled tuna steaks, cous-cous with grilled salmon, lobster and shellfish and any sort of pasta with a cream or garlic sauce. 121
ITALY - LE MARCHE & ABRUZZO (WHITE) ITALY - LE MARCHE & ABRUZZO (RED) Verdicchio is sometimes described as a thinking person s Pinot Grigio. The Verdicchio del Castelli di Jesi offered below springs from limestone soils, channeling its minerality into the body of the wine. Verdicchio means little green one in Italian, and its straw color with green tinges reflect that. A flavour profile of fresh apples, lemon (fruit, peel, and flowers), herbaceous notes, wet stone, and a slightly bitter toasted almond finish form the base for the wine. With a crisp acidity and medium alcohol, it is food-friendly (especially to fish) and an excellent aperitif. The primary red grape in Le Marche and Abruzzo is Montepulciano... not to be confused with the village of the same name in Tuscany (where Sangiovese is grown). The grape has a deep purple and ruby color to its juice, relatively low acidity (for an Italian varietal anyway) and mild sweeter tannins. The resulting wines tend to be softer and more accessible than Chianti or Nebbiolo and, accordingly, the wines are nice pleasurable reds that go as well with food as without it. One of the great wines from Le Marche is the Conero Riserva, only produced in top vintages. It offers aromas of ripe dark fruits, spice, vanilla and tobacco. On the palate it has soft tannins with chocolate and oak flavours and a hint of minerality. It is a powerful, full bodied, harmonious wine. 1) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Vecchie Vigne Umani-Ronchi 2010 James Suckling: 91 / 100 750 ml 26.00 2) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva Stefano Antonucci Santa Barbara 2013 Ian d Agata: 90 / 100 750 ml 18.00 1) Conero Riserva Cúmaro Umani-Ronchi 2008 The Wine Advocate: 92 / 100 750 ml 30.00 2) Marche Rosso Riserva Stefano Antonucci Santa Barbara 2011 750 ml 16.00 3) Montepulciano d Abruzzo Jorio Umani-Ronchi 2010 The Wine Advocate: 88 / 100 750 ml 15.00 Bright and minerally, with apple skin and lemon rind, as well as other citrus fruits. Full body, with good acidity. When I taste this I want oysters or some other shellfish. - James Suckling, on the Vecchie Vigne from Umani-Ronchi The 2008 Conero Riserva Cumaro is gorgeous and vibrant from the very first taste. Layers of dark fruit flow through to an effortless, gracious finish supported by firm yet polished tannins and just the right amount of French oak. - The Wine Advocate Great as an aperitif but can also be paired with fish and shellfish (including oysters), light salads, roast summer vegetables and light charcuterie. This is a very pizza-friendly wine but also works well with roast pork, beef burgers, brisket, roast vegetables, collard greens and pretty much any pasta in a red sauce, but especially spaghetti bolognese. 122 123
The Tignanello estate in central Tuscany TUSCANY
ITALY - TUSCANY (WHITE) ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI WHITE WINES For over a decade the Ornellaia estate didn t produce a white wine. This came back - in miniscule quantities - with the 2009 vintage and has proven to be enormously popular. 2013, with its exceptionally slow growing season, has proven to be remarkably favourable for the production of lively, generously-aromatic white wines. Anyone looking for a seriously impressive Sauvignon-based wine should consider the Poggio alle Gazze. Vistamare - from Gaja s Ca Marcanda estate - is also worth a look. This is a blend of Vermentino and Viognier and there is no mistaking its Mediterranean character of peach, apricot, sage and marine notes. For a refreshing, lighter, elegant wine with citrus notes, Guado al Tasso s 100% Vermentino certainly delivers. One of the best value wines in all of Italy, Villa Antinori Rosso was first produced in 1928. Mostly Sangiovese with small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah, the wine shows intense and complex aromas of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, dried fruit and nuts. Firm bodied on the palate, the wine is round with supple and velvety tannins. The finish and aftertaste are long and savory. The Vino Nobile (90% Sangiovese and 10% Merlot) offers aromas which range from ripe red fruit to spice and black pepper. On the palate the wine is supple and elegant with crisp mineral notes which are characteristic of its terroir. The wine may get its name from having been a favourite of Pope Paul III in the 16th century. 1) Poggio alle Gazze dell Ornellaia 2013 James Suckling: 97 / 100 750 ml 48.00 2) Vermentino, Guado al Tasso 2015 750 ml 17.00 3) Vistamare, Ca Marcanda (Gaja) 2013 750 ml 35.00 1) Villa Antinori Rosso 2012 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 16.00 2) Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, La Braccesca 2008 The Wine Advocate: 91 / 100 750 ml 28.00 4) Vistamare, Ca Marcanda (Gaja) 2012 750 ml 35.00 This new white from Ornellaia is like drinking Domaine de Chevalier and Hermitage blanc at the same time. The clarity of fruit and beauty is superb with sliced melon, papaya, mineral, stone and apple. Hints of new wood too. Full body, some phenolic tension and a long and subtle finish. This is a white that will age beautifully. A blend of 70% sauvignon blanc and mostly viognier with a hint of sauvignon gris. Fermented in mostly old French oak barrels and aged for 12 months, with four or five months in bottle. Made from three small vineyards. The 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, from La Braccesca, possesses excellent mid-palate fleshiness in its dark fruit, smoke, licorice and tobacco. Deceptively medium in body, the Vino Nobile impresses for its depth and fine overall balance. Sweet hints of mint and flowers linger on the finish. - The Wine Advocate - James Suckling, on the 2013 Poggio alle Gazze dell Ornellaia These wines can be paired with pork, rich fish dishes (salmon, tuna, etc), vegetarian dishes, poultry and shellfish... the Vermentino does better with slightly lighter fare including grilled white fish. These wines are wonderful with a slow-cooked chicken and can also paired with most red meats, including beef and lamb, as well as veal and pork. They also work with meat- and tomato- based pastas. 126 127
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) CHIANTI CLASSICO ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA, MARCHESI ANTINORI One of the best-known Italian wines, the Chianti Classico zone covers approximately 7,000 hectares between Florence and Siena. Its vineyards stretch into the Apennine foothills at altitudes of between 150m and 500m. There are other Chianti zones, but those within the Classico denomination come from the best terrior and yield the best wines. The first classification of Chianti Classico was in 1716 when Grand Duke Cosimo III of Tuscany identified the villages of Radda, Greve, Panzano, Gaiole and Castellina as the leading sites; these same villages still represent the nucleus of the Chianti Classico DOCG today. The best Sangiovese grapes are used to produce Chianti Classico Riserva, a particularly esteemed wine. Riserva wine has a deep ruby red color and requires a minimum maturation of 24 months including three months of bottle fining, as well as a minimum 12.5% alcohol level. Since 2011, the Marchesi Antinori has been made from grapes sourced exclusively from the Tignanello vineyard (hence the addition of that name to its label). Rich and sumptuous in the glass, with considerable richness, this wine shows the darker, more voluptuous side of Chianti Classico. Even with all of its intensity, it retains considerable freshness and offers aromas of dark red cherry, plum, mocha, spices and mint. 1) Chianti Classico Pèppoli 2012 Wine Spectator: 89 / 100 750 ml 15.00 2) Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2012 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 20.00 3) Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2012 (Magnum) James Suckling: 92 / 100 1500 ml 42.00 4) Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2011 Wine Enthusiast: 91 / 100 750 ml 22.00 1) Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Marchesi Antinori 2012 James Suckling: 92 / 100 750 ml 32.00 2) Chianti Classico Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Marchesi Antinori 2011 Antonio Galloni: 92 / 100 750 ml 34.00 3) Chianti Classico Riserva, Marchesi Antinori 2010 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 30.00 4) Chianti Classico Riserva, Marchesi Antinori 2009 James Suckling: 93 / 100 750 ml 32.00 5) Chianti Classico Riserva, Marchesi Antinori 2008 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 34.00 Very aromatic with dark fruits, dried meats and flowers that follow through to a full body, round tannins and a fresh finish. Tangy and delectable. This is always a delicious Chianti Classico Riserva. 6) Chianti Classico Riserva, Marchesi Antinori 2007 Antonio Galloni: 91 / 100 750 ml 36.00 - James Suckling. on the Villa Antinori Riserva 2012 Chianti Classico goes very well with simple pasta dishes (esp. wiht tomato sauce), meat dishes such as ossobuco, leg of lamb, lamb chops, roast beef in Madeira sauce, wild duck, venison and pizza with meat. Chianti Classico goes very well with simple pasta dishes (esp. with tomato sauce), meat dishes such as ossobuco, leg of lamb, lamb chops, roast beef in Madeira sauce, wild duck, venison and pizza with meat. 128 129
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) SOLAIA TIGNANELLO Solaia is a stunningly rich, Cabernet-Sauvignon dominated blend that comes from a tiny, sun-drenched parcel on the Tignanello estate in central Tuscany. It is one of the great Super-Tuscan wines and offers complex blackcurrant and juicy dark fruit from the pure, ripe Cabernet Sauvignon. Laced within this are light, deft touches of subtle cherry and dark plum fruit coming from the Sangiovese. On the palate, further complexity comes from the refined and framing oak. As the fruit of the palate seamlessly moves into the structure and body of the wine there are notes of coffee, fine chocolate and a whole span of herbs and spices nutmeg, cloves but also sage and rosemary to name but a few. There is no doubt that this is a bold wine but with a very uncommon level of refinement and subtlety. Antinori is the most famous name in Italian wine and the influence of Piero Antinori in the last 25 years has been nothing short of revolutionary. Antinori s flagship wine, Tignanello, first appeared in 1971 and caused a sensation by its use of Cabernet Sauvignon in a Sangiovese blend and with its practice of ageing in small French barriques. Antinori was accused of vinous treachery but soon barrique-aged blends of Sangiovese and Cabernet began appearing all across Tuscany. Now Tignanello is a sensational wine in huge demand, and ranks alongside great Bordeaux in terms of both style and quality. It is silky, gorgeous and vivid with notes of spice, leather and toasted espresso. 1) Solaia, Antinori 2012 Antonio Galloni: 98/100 750 ml 220.00 2) Solaia, Antinori 2010 Antonio Galloni: 98/100 750 ml 240.00 3) Solaia, Antinori 2009 Antonio Galloni: 96+/100 750 ml 265.00 4) Solaia, Antinori 2008 James Suckling: 96/100 750 ml 275.00 5) Solaia, Antinori 2007 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 300.00 6) Solaia, Antinori 2006 Wine Spectator: 97/100 750 ml 310.00 7) Solaia, Antinori 2004 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 350.00 1) Tignanello, Antinori 2012 James Suckling: 96/100 750 ml 60.00 2) Tignanello, Antinori 2011 James Suckling: 95/100 750 ml 70.00 3) Tignanello, Antinori 2010 James Suckling: 96/100 750 ml 80.00 4) Tignanello, Antinori 2009 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 90.00 5) Tignanello, Antinori 2006 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 125.00 6) Tignanello, Antinori 2005 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 135.00 7) Tignanello, Antinori 2003 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 150.00 The 2010 is the greatest Solaia ever made... it has it all: expressive aromatics, wonderfully nuanced fruit and tons of supporting structure. Readers will not want to miss this towering masterpiece from the Antinori family. In time, the 2010 will be recognized as one of the all-time legendary Solaias. Actually, it already is. - Antonio Galloni This seamless wine is a perfect match for juicy steak, or juicy lamb dishes, especially if the latter is served with mint or rosemary. Pair this with lamb or veal chops, heavy pasta dishes and - of course - beef. 130 131
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO - PIAN DELLE VIGNE A beautiful wine with a very sexy label, Pian delle Vigne is less tannic than most Brunelli and thus able to be enjoyed when young. This is a wine that opens to a thick, dark appearance with shapely aromas of dark cherry, plum, blackberry, leather, dark chocolate and spice. The winemaking is impeccable. The estate s goal is to produce a wine that oozes softness and richness, a goal which has been abundandtly achieved. The final wine on the list, a Brunello Riserva Vignaferrovia has undergone an extra year of aging prior to release. The wine is characterized by red berry fruit, liquorice, toasted tobacco leaves, leather, and delicate nuances of chocolate. The palate elegantly fuses supple textures and richness of body. 1) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2010 James Suckling: 96/100 750 ml 52.00 2) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2008 James Suckling: 92/100 1500 ml 58.00 3) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2006 James Suckling: 95/100 750 ml 65.00 4) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2005 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 70.00 5) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2004 Wine Spectator: 91/100 750 ml 74.00 6) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2003 The Wine Advocate: 91/100 750 ml 78.00 7) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2001 Wine Enthusiast: 94/100 750 ml 82.00 8) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 1997 Wine Spectator: 97/100 750 ml 100.00 9) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vignaferrovia Pian delle Vigne 2009 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 75.00 Brunello is an ideal match for rich red meat dishes but also with beef carpaccio and baked aubergine dishes such as Parmigiana Melanzane. 133
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO - PIEVE SANTA RESTITUTA (GAJA) ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO - CASTELLO ROMITORIO Piedmontese winemaking legend Angelo Gaja bought a controlling interest in the winery at Pieve Santa Restituta in 1994 and now makes some of the finest wines in Montalcino too. Rennina and Sugarille are single vineyard wines made only in the best vintages. The Rennina is typically described as more feminine - it is soft, gracious and impeccably balanced, with aromas of sweet red berries, crushed flowers and spices. Sugarille has more tannin, depth, richness and concentration. Black cherries, tar, licorice, smoke and incense emerge over time as the Sugarille shows its typical brooding, masculine personality. The Castello Romitorio winery takes its name from the massive twelfth-century fortress that sits atop a hill surrounded by thick oak forest in Northwestern Montalcino. It was purchased in 1984 by artist Sandro Chia, who immediately set about replanting the vineyards and restoring the ancient winery. To ensure the highest quality, he enlisted the expertise of the one of the country s leading oenologists, Carlo Ferrini. Because Sandro s paintings appear on the estate s wine labels, each bottle is a work of art. From 1994, this was the only wine ever served at dinner by Marella and Gianni Agnelli. 1) Brunello di Montalcino, Pieve S. Restituta 2010 750 ml 55.00 2) Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta 2010 The Wine Advocate: 97/100 750 ml 120.00 1) Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Romitorio 2010 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 55.00 2) Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Castello Romitorio 2007 The Wine Advocate: 93+/100 750 ml 130.00 3) Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta 2007 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 120.00 4) Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta 2006 Antonio Galloni: 95+/100 750 ml 125.00 5) Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta 2004 Wine Enthusiast: 95/100 750 ml 135.00 6) Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille Pieve S. Restituta 2007 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 135.00 7) Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille Pieve S. Restituta 2004 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 145.00 The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is a gorgeous expression that will appeal to those who adore the softer and spicier side of Sangiovese. Bold cherry and blackberry stand to immediate attention with secondary aromas of tobacco, cedar and cinnamon in quick succession. The wine delivers more in terms of boldness and power than it does complexity but the overall effect works beautifully considering the quality of fruit in 2010. The style is upfront and bold with deep layers of richness and opulence. The wine is appropriate for medium-term consumption and would pair beautifully with stewed meats. - The Wine Advocate Brunello is an ideal match for rich red meat dishes but also with beef carpaccio and baked aubergine dishes such as Parmigiana Melanzane. Brunello is an ideal match for rich red meat dishes but also with beef carpaccio and baked aubergine dishes such as Parmigiana Melanzane. 134 135
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO - CASANOVA DI NERI BIBBONA - TENUTA DI BISERNO ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) Casanova di Neri was established in 1971 when Giovanni Neri acquired a large estate within Montalcino. Over the years the continuing goal has been the search for land believed to be optimal for growing high quality grapes. There are now 48 hectares of vineyards (120 acres) divided amongst four distinct sites. Improved quality in the vineyards has led to more attention in the winery from vinification to the careful selection of casks for ageing but always with the maximum respect for tradition. The house style favors a lush expression of fruit with a softness that makes the wines very appealing upon release. Marchese Lodovico Antinori, creator of two of Italy s most famous wines, Ornellaia and Masseto, conceived of his new project with these benchmarks in mind. He discovered the special Tenuta di Biserno terroir, situated in the Upper Maremma, with his long-time friend and wine adviser, Michel Rolland. As with the established tradition of the neighboring Bolgheri DOC, Lodovico decided to plant exclusively Bordeaux varietals with one major difference: the use of Cabernet Franc in a far greater percentage. These wines are brimming with energy and the bold fruit flavors of blackberry, chocolate-covered cherry, rum cake, exotic spice, moist pipe tobacco, and dried garden herb. They show enormous balance and a profound, opulent mouthfeel. 1) Rosso di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri 2013 Antonio Galloni: 90/100 750 ml 20.00 2) Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri 2010 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 55.00 3) Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Nero 2010 The Wine Advocate: 100 /100 750 ml 150.00 4) Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Nero 2008 Wine Spectator: 94/100 750 ml 75.00 The 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is a protagonist of the vintage. The fruit is deep and dark with rich levels of extract, intensity and flavor. It goes far beyond your standard cherry and blackberry to include plum cake, spice bread and bacon-wrapped prune. Nothing is obvious or monochromatic about this wine. Everything is nuanced and ethereal. Tenuta Nuova is also distinguished by the linear mineral notes that are characteristic of this single-vineyard site. In 2010, those traits are especially well-defined and pronounced. The tannins reach a level of suppleness that is almost impossible to find in the sometimes prickly and acidic Sangiovese grape. If there is one thing Giacomo Neri has mastered, it is harvesting at optimal ripeness: He knows his property and his vines better than most and it shows. 1) Il Pino di Biserno 2013 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 45.00 (from June 2016) 2) Il Pino di Biserno 2011 James Suckling: 94/100 750 ml 50.00 3) Il Pino di Biserno 2010 Antonio Galloni: 94/100 750 ml 54.00 4) Il Pino di Biserno 2009 James Suckling: 94/100 750 ml 56.00 5) Il Pino di Biserno 2007 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 60.00 6) Biserno, Tenuta di Biserno 2010 James Suckling: 95/100 750 ml 120.00 7) Biserno, Tenuta di Biserno 2008 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 140.00 8) Lodovico, Tenuta di Biserno 2007 Wine Spectator: 95/100 750 ml 250.00 - The Wine Advocate Brunello is an ideal match for rich red meat dishes but also with beef carpaccio and baked aubergine dishes such as Parmigiana Melanzane. Pair with braised or roasted meats, grilled chicken, pasta with a spicy tomato sauce and hard cheeses. 136 137
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI - TENUTA SAN GUIDO ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI - TENUTA DELL ORNELLAIA Sassicaia is a wine unto itself... literally, as it is the only Italian wine to boast its own DOC (Bolgheri Sassicaia). Comprising 85% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc, it is a supremely elegant wine, powerful yet graceful, possessed of phenomenal integration, fine tannins and fresh acidity. It boasts dark fruit nuances with bold cherry and blackberry as well as oak notes of vanilla and cinnamon. Guidalberto, its younger brother, is a blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Sangiovese. This may be one of the best value wines in Italy... the soft tannins have been expertly managed, the wine yielding aromas of dark cherry, blackberry preserves, spice, candied almond and licorice. These are the younger borthers of the famed Ornellaia. For that reason alone they would be worthy of attention but they are delicious and approachable wines in their own right. Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia, first introduced in 1997, is made from the fruit of younger vines and often contains a higher percentage of Merlot than Ornellaia. It offers aromas of ripe dark berries and fruit preserves, enlivened with a delicate vein of spice. On the palate it is full and well-rounded with notably refined, silky tannins. Le Volte dell Ornellaia is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Sangiovese with intense fruit and spice notes. On the palate it boasts a smooth, velvety mouthfeel, with glossy tannins and a lively, crisp acidity. 1) Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2013 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 750 ml 30.00 2) Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2012 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 34.00 3) Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2010 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 38.00 4) Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2013 James Suckling: 98/100 750 ml 125.00 (from June 2016) 5) Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2012 Wine Enthusiast: 99/100 750 ml 135.00 6) Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2011 Wine Spectator: 95/100 750 ml 145.00 1) Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2013 The Wine Advocate: 90/100 750 ml 20.00 2) Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2012 The Wine Advocate: 90/100 750 ml 22.00 3) Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2011 The Wine Advocate: 90/100 750 ml 24.00 4) Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2013 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 48.00 5) Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2012 Antonio Galloni: 93/100 750 ml 50.00 6) Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2010 Antonio Galloni: 92+/100 750 ml 56.00 7) Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2010 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 160.00 One of Italy s most iconic bottlings, the 2012 Sassicaia is drop-dead gorgeous... it boasts sensations of blue flowers, cedar, juicy red currants, ripe raspberries, white pepper and a balsamic note. Structured, radiant and loaded with finesse, it delivers everything you d expect from a world-class wine and more. - Wine Enthusiast Sassicaia can be paired with intense flavours such as game, steak and mature cheese but perhaps the best pairing of all is a Beef Tagliata, served rare. These wines pair very nicely with all sorts of red meats, grilled or roasted chicken and meat pastas. Le Volte, with about 30% Sangiovese, would also support many tomato-based dishes. 138 139
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI - TENUTA DELL ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI - CA MARCANDA (GAJA) ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) Founded in 1981 by Lodovico Antinori, Ornellaia is a Bordeaux-style masterpiece. Consistently delicious, it has become deservedly recognized as one of the most important wines in the world. Ornellaia is typically a blend of between 50-60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20-25% Merlot and about 15% percent Cabernet Franc, with a dash of Petit Verdot. Ripeness and elegance are the two qualities that best describe the wine. Its aromas are generous and cleanly-defined, with rich, well-ripened fruit, complemented by chocolate and balsamic notes of aromatic herbs. On the palate it is silky-smooth with glossy tannins. It took so long to complete negotiations for the 1996 purchase of this historic 120 hectare Bolgheri estate that the Gaja family began to call it ca marcanda, which means the house of endless negotiations in the Piedmontese dialect. Promis is a blend of about 55% Merlot with Syrah and Sangiovese. Its aromas are full of fruit and spice on the nose with fruit and leather on the palate and a smooth finish. Magari (50% Merot with equal parts Cabernet- Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) offers a nose of cherry pie and spices. It is richly textured on the palate and fullbodied with a lingering finish, with notes of fruit, pipe tobacco, and leather. 1) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2013 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 165.00 (from June 2016) 2) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2012 James Suckling: 97/100 750 ml 175.00 3) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2011 Antonio Galloni: 97/100 750 ml 200.00 4) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2009 The Wine Advocate: 97/100 750 ml 250.00 5) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2008 The Wine Advocate: 97/100 750 ml 265.00 6) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2007 James Suckling: 98/100 750 ml 280.00 7) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2006 The Wine Advocate: 97/100 750 ml 290.00 1) Promis, Ca Marcanda 2012 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 28.00 2) Promis, Ca Marcanda 2011 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 750 ml 28.00 3) Promis, Ca Marcanda 2010 Antonio Galloni: 89/100 750 ml 26.00 4) Magari, Ca Marcanda 2012 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 46.00 The 2012 Bolgheri Magari is simply delightful. This vintage shows extra heft and dimension that allows the wine to spread smoothly over the palate. Merlot is blended with Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon, and the taste profile in the 2012 vintage definitely favors the Merlot component. Soft cherry and dark berry segue to spice and moist tobacco. The structure of the two Cabernet varieties shows in the mouth where the wine is elegant and tight. Angelo Gaja s Ca Marcanda estate has hit its stride with this latest set of wines. Ca Marcanda never seems to get the attention it deserves... Nonetheless, they are among the finest expressions on the Tuscan coast. - The Wine Advocate Pair this wine with beef, lamb or duck dishes, served pink. It can also be paired with lasagna, pasta with creamy mushroom sauces, risotto and aged Parmesan cheese. Promis pairs beautfully with red and white meats, pork, poultry and aged cheeses. For Magari, try game - especially duck, boar or venison - and roast meats. 140 141
ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI - CA MARCANDA (GAJA) ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) BOLGHERI - TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO This is the primary - and basically eponymous - wine of the estate and is clearly more intense and concentrated, more characterized in its expression of cassis, plums, and sweet herbs, and endowed with both a solid structure and a ripe, vanilla-laced close. The oak component is beautifully integrated, imparting notes of chocolate and tobacco that complete this beautiful portrait of Tuscan winemaking. Camarcanda is an exceptional wine with a level of aromatic intensity and integrity that is impossible to exaggerate. The wine is typically 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet- Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. This is the insider s Super-Tuscan. Guado al Tasso is probably the best, least well-known wine being produced in Bolgheri today, and thus is a bargain relative to its quality. The estate is located in the middle of the Bolgheri amphitheatre offering ideal conditions for the production of Bordeaux varietals and yielding generous, striking and unforgettable wines. The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon (55%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Baritone aromas of black cherry, black currant, cured meat, sweet spice, Spanish cedar, mocha and wild Mediterranean herbs come together in graceful unity. In the mouth, the wine is exceedingly smooth and decadent with a long velvety trail that softly coats the palate. 1) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2010 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 100.00 2) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2009 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 105.00 3) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2008 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 750 ml 90.00 1) Guado al Tasso 2012 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 70.00 2) Guado al Tasso 2011 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 75.00 3) Guado al Tasso 2010 The Wine Advocate: 97/100 750 ml 90.00 4) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2007 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 95.00 5) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2006 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 110.00 6) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2005 Antonio Galloni: 89/100 750 ml 115.00 7) Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2004 Wine Enthusiast: 93/100 750 ml 120.00 The 2010 Bolgheri Superiore Guado al Tasso is a seamless and stunning wine. It s one of those rare wines that inspires praise and excited conversation from the very second you raise the glass to your nose. - The Wine Advocate This is brilliant with a nice, grilled steak but could easily pair with any red meat dish. Pasta with a more gamey sauce (wild boar?) woudl also be wonderful. This beautiful wine should be served with grilled meats or sharp cheeses. 142 143
CAMPANIA, ITALY - CAMPANIA (WHITE) PUGLIA & SICILY The house of Mastroberardino is one of the oldest and most well-respected wineries in Italy, producing wines that rank among the finest quality in the world. Established in the 1750s by famed winemaker Pietro di Mastro Berardino it has now been under family control for 10 generations. The family is credited with locating, identifying and nurturing ancient vines that would have otherwise become extinct. For example, Mastroberardinos has been directly responsible for reviving and preserving the historic grape varieties of Greco (below) and Aglianico (opposite) that were brought to Campania by the Greeks over 2,000 years ago, as well as for propagating the Fiano grape variety (below) that was grown by the ancient Romans and was indigenous to Southern Italy. 1) Fiano di Avellino Radici Mastroberardino 2013 Wine & Spirits: 94/100 750 ml 18.00 2) Greco di Tufo Novaserra Mastroberardino 2013 Wine & Spirits: 93/100 750 ml 18.00 After World War II, long before it became fashionable to focus on local, near-extinct varieties, the Mastroberardino family made a commitment to fiano di Avellino and greco di Tufo, both of which have become flagships of their estate in the hills of Campania. There are now many fianos, but when Mastroberardino released its first commercial Radici bottling in 1984, it was startling for its purity and floral energy. This is one of the first vintages I ve tasted since then that shared the same energy, like a bee buzzing in the mouth. It tastes like a wine of ancient Rome with its fruit-skin power, and a completely modern wine in its delicate, crisp-apple freshness. - Wine & Spirits Magazine on the 2013 Fiano di Avellino Radici A church on a vineyard property in central Puglia These two wines are wonderful with seafood - especially grilled fish and shellfish - but can also be successfully matched with vegetable soups and white meats. 145
ITALY - CAMPANIA (RED) ITALY - PUGLIA (WHITE & RED) TAURASI One of Southern Italy s oldest, most powerful and elegant red varietals, Aglianico needs time to be tamed, but becomes a must-drink wine when expressed in its full excellence by a master wine-maker like Mastroberardino. The best examples of this wine come from the volcanic soils of the town of Taurasi. Many vines in the area are hundreds of years old, for in the 1920s when vineyards throughout Europe were affected by phylloxera and many of the noblest areas of France were destroyed, Taurasi s volcanic soils prevented the disease from propagating and saved the vines. If you want fruit-forward, ripe, red wine for a good price, look no further than Puglia. Some of the best values in Italian wine come from this sunny, dry region. Most Puglia wine is red, full-bodied and will pair well with a wide variety of foods. Producers in Puglia have focused on making great red wines and local grapes like Negroamaro and Primitivo. Negroamaro has flavors of ripe plum, baked raspberries, and spice-cabinet notes like anise, allspice and cinnamon. Although full-bodied, it is not too tannic or acidic, and instead leads with bold fruit flavours. Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) is a richer, fuller-bodied red that tastes of dark fruit like fresh figs, blueberries and baked blackberries. There s a distinct dried fruit-leather character to it as well. 1) Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2006 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 38.00 2) Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2001 The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 42.00 3) Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2000 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 44.00 4) Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 1997 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 750 ml 50.00 1) Chardonnay, Tormaresca 2015 750 ml 12.00 2) Aglianico Bocca di Lupo Tormaresca 2008 Wine Spectator: 91/100 750 ml 36.00 3) Aglianico Bocca di Lupo Tormaresca 2007 The Wine Advocate: 91/100 750 ml 38.00 4) Primitivo Torcicoda Tormaresca 2012 The Wine Advocate: 89/100 750 ml 24.00 The 2006 Taurasi Radici hits the palate with masses of blueberries, black berries, flowers and spices. The 2006 is a big, explosive wine... That said, it is remarkably accessible for a young Taurasi from this historic property. Layers of fruit continue to build towards the exotic, concentrated finish. - The Wine Advocate Zinfandel/Primitivo is originally from Croatia, where it was first called Tribidrag or Crlenak Kaštelanski. At some point in history it migrated across the Adriatic Sea and was planted in Puglia, where it took root surprisingly well. Southern Italian immigrants, in the late 1800 s and early 1900 s, then brought their native grapes with them to California. The word Primitivo doesn t mean primitive in Italian, but actually means first-ripening since these grapes accumulate a lot of sugar early in the season. The early ripening results in wines that are big, luscious and full of fruit. Taurasi is a high quality wine and is a perfect pairing for game, red meat and mature cheese. We strongly recommendn decanting these wines about an hour before consuming. The Chardonnay is a great aperitif or match for grilled fish. The red wines pair well with steak and lamb as well as more casual fare such as hamburgers. 146 147
ITALY - SICILY (WHITE) CHARDONNAY, PLANETA COMETA & CARRICANTE ITALY - SICILY (WHITE) Planeta s Chardonnay was the wine that signalled the revolution in Sicily from bulk to quality wine-making. It was born from a dream of competing with the world in the production of this noble and widespread grape variety and has now risen to near icon status. The vines of Ulmo which create it are unique in their location and terroir. Its fermentation and maturing in French barrels, which by now has been carefully planned for years, delivers an extraordinarily graceful yet powerful wine. In creating Cometa, Plenata sought to express the characteristics of Fiano - a grape indigenous to Campania - in an original and unique way. It has certainly done so: intense and flowery perfumes, a great structure but at the same time with minerals, Cometa is today one of the most unique and important white wines of southern Italy. The Eruzione 1614 is a top bottling of Carricante grown on the sides of Mount Etna, in volcanic soil deposited during the eponymous eruption. It offers a lovely mineral freshness thanks to both the soil and the vineyard s high altitude. 1) Chardonnay, Planeta 2013 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 28.00 2) Chardonnay, Planeta 2013 (Magnum) James Suckling: 93/100 1500 ml 60.00 3) Chardonnay, Planeta 2011 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 30.00 4) Chardonnay, Planeta 2010 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 32.00 5) Chardonnay, Planeta 2008 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 38.00 1) Cometa, Planeta 2014 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 30.00 2) Cometa, Planeta 2013 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 30.00 3) Cometa, Planeta 2011 Wine Enthusiast: 92/100 750 ml 32.00 4) Cometa, Planeta 2009 Wine Enthusiast: 92/100 750 ml 34.00 5) Carricante Eruzione 1614 Planeta 2012 James Suckling: 92/100 750 ml 20.00 A big and rich style of chardonnay with cooked apple, pie crust and yogurt aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, round and flavorful. James Suckling, on the 2013 vintage With a long and balanced finish, Planeta s Chardonnay is excellent with fish and white meats, octopus, shrimp, fish soup and bean dishes. Pair these wines with fish or octopus carpaccio, grilled fish, pastas with an olive oil base, pastas with shellfish or sea urchin, grilled prawns and chicken or pork with fruit-based sauces. 148 149
ITALY - SICILY (RED) ITALY - SICILY (RED) NERO D AVOLA Nero d Avola is the most important red grape of Sicily and one of Italy s most celebrated indigenous varietals. Its wines are dark in color, big in fruit flavors - especially ripe cherry, dark plum and raspberry - and well-suited for oak, which imparts smoke and spice elements. Santa Cecilia is the benchmark bottling of this grape, made from the best selection of old vine grapes on Planeta s Noto estate in the south-east corner of Sicily (not too far from Syracusa). Plumbago, by contrast, is a softer, lighter version of the grape that comes from the western part of the island and provides a lovely introduction to the varietal s fruit flavours. The Dorilli Classico Cerasuolo di Vittoria is a limited-production wine derived from a careful selection of vines and a blending of Nero d Avola with Frappato di Vittoria. This is a soft, balanced and fruit-forward wine. Below it on this list are several older bottlings from Planeta. These are fascinating wines from international varietals (Merlot and Syrah) that have been grown in a hot climate and then matured in Planeta s cellars for several years. These small-production bottlings are a rare treat at between 8 and 12 years of age. 1) Nero d Avola Plumbago Planeta 2013 750 ml 15.00 2) Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2010 (Magnum) James Suckling: 92/100 1500 ml 70.00 3) Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2009 James Suckling: 94/100 750 ml 34.00 4) Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2008 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 36.00 5) Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2007 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 38.00 6) Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2005 Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 750 ml 42.00 1) Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Dorilli Planeta 2010 James Suckling: 93/100 750 ml 25.00 2) Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2007 Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 750 ml 30.00 3) Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2006 Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 750 ml 26.00 4) Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2003 Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 750 ml 35.00 5) Syrah Maroccoli Planeta 2008 Wine Enthusiast: 90/100 750 ml 30.00 6) Syrah Maroccoli Planeta 2007 Wine Enthusiast: 91/100 750 ml 32.00 Nero d Avola is ideal for Mediterranean cuisine based on vegetables and particularly with meat of all types, including grilled pork and grilled tuna steaks. These older wines offer tannins that are supple and masterfully integrated. Pair them with charcuterie, flavourful meats and oriental dishes. 150 151
Barrels for aging red wine in CVNE s cellars in Haro, La Rioja SPAIN
SPAIN (WHITE) SPAIN (RED) RIAS BAIXAS & LA RIOJA RIBERA DEL DUERO & TORO Situated in Galicia in north-west Spain, Lagar de Cervera has established an enviable reputation for superb Albariño, with almost cult status in the area. This dry wine has immense elegance and depth of flavour. The wine stands out for its great aromatic intensity, particularly its varietal nuances of tropical fruits like pineapples and mangoes. Monopole is the oldest white wine brand of Spain. CVNE has produced this wine since 1915. It has become the benchmark of a classic, fresh white Rioja offering seductive aromas of spring, white flowers and fresh tropical fruit. Lead by the compelling wines of Vega-Sicilia (founded in 1864) the Ribera del Duero appellation has risen to rival Rioja as the premier wine region in Spain. Toro, located in Castilla y León in the northwest of Spain, enjoys a rising reputation where excellent wines are still available at more approachable prices. Both appellations are famed for their bold, concentrated, structured and aromatic reds based on Tinto Fino (the local name for Tempranillo) that seduce with their intensity and balance. 1) Albariño, Lagar de Cervera 2015 750 ml 17.00 2) Rioja Blanca Monopole CVNE 2015 750 ml 12.00 1) Valbuena 5º Bodegas Vega Sicilia 2010 (RdD) The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 115.00 2) Pintia, Bodegas Pintia 2010 (Toro) The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 40.00 3) Pintia, Bodegas Pintia 2008 (Toro) The Wine Advocate: 95/100 750 ml 45.00 Since the 2010 harvest, they ferment plot by plot, and it shows. This Valbuena has almost 100 components in it, smaller lots, all of them corresponding to a plot of vines. It has all the signs of being one of the best vintages ever for this second wine from Vega Sicilia, mostly Tempranillo but with 5% Merlot. This wine has gained in precision and sharpness, and is very pure with delineated aromas and flavors. It is a world-class wine, possibly the best Valbuena ever. Luis Gutierrez, The Wine Advocate The two wines make a solid companion for appetizers, snacks, salads, fish and seafood. The Albariño can also pair beautifully with rice dishes and chicken. Game and red meats are ideal pairings for these wines. 154 155
SPAIN (RED) LA RIOJA Spain s most famous appellation, La Rioja wines are made from Tempranillo, Garnacha and sometimes Graciano. Of these, Tempranillo is most prevalent, imbuing the wines with complex and concentrated fruit flavours. La Rioja wines follow a strict aging regimen: Crianza wines must be aged for one year in oak followed by maturation for one year in bottle before being released. Reservas must undergo a minimum of three years ageing, at least one of which should be in oak casks. Gran Reservas, which are only produced in the finest vintages, must spend at least five years maturing, of which at least two must be in oak. In practice, top producers like CVNE and especially La Rioja Alta frequently exceed these requirements. 1) Cune Crianza, CVNE 2012 The Wine Advocate: 88-90/100 750 ml 14.00 2) Imperial Reserva, CVNE 2011 The Wine Advocate: 91/100 750 ml 28.00 3) Imperial Reserva, CVNE 2010 James Suckling: 94/100 750 ml 32.00 4) Imperial Gran Reserva, CVNE 2009 Antonio Galloni: 94/100 750 ml 58.00 5) Viña Real Gran Reserva 2009 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 35.00 6) Viña Real Gran Reserva 2008 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 32.00 7) Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2009 Antonio Galloni: 92/100 750 ml 21.00 8) Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2007 The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 28.00 9) Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta 2005 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 750 ml 60.00 Pair these wines with whole roasted fish, roasted lamb, grilled steak or sausage and risottos. They are also a good match for spicy foods. 157
CALIFORNIA & OREGON U.S.A. (WHITE & RED) The Antica estate, located in the Atlas Peak area of Napa Valley, comprises 600 acres of vineyards planted in an amphitheatre-like setting. Its high altitude (1,800 feet) means cooler daytime temperatures and a sunny haven above the fog line during the growing season... ideal conditions for the Cabernet and Chardonnay planted there. Domaine Drouhin Oregon is owned by famed Burgundy producer Maison Joseph Drouhin. Like its French parent, the Williamette Valley estate produces internationally acclaimed Pinot noir and Chardonnay of great distinction, elegance and finesse. 1) Chardonnay, Antica Napa Valley 2014 (CA) 750 ml 30.00 2) Chardonnay, Antica Napa Valley 2012 (CA) 750 ml 35.00 3) Chardonnay Arthur Domaine Drouhin 2013 (OR) Wine Enthusiast: 94 / 100 750 ml 40.00 4) Cabernet Sauvignon, Antica Napa Valley 2013 (CA) The Wine Advocate: 94/100 750 ml 50.00 5) Pinot Noir Laurene Domaine Drouhin 2012 (OR) Antonio Galloni: 93/100 750 ml 75.00 A beautifully elegant, stylish Cabernet Sauvignon... has a dense ruby/purple color, a beautiful, sweet kiss of pure blackcurrant fruit, licorice and forest floor. Full-bodied, but with creamy texture, sweet, beautifully integrated acidity, tannin and alcohol, this is an impressively well-crafted wine that s drinkable now. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate on the Antica Napa Valley Cabernet-Sauvignon 2013 U.S.A. Domaine Drouhin in Oregon s Willamette Valley For the Chardonnay: poultry, pork and a range of pasta dishes. The Cab pairs wonderfully with grilled beef and lamb but also earthier pairings like kale and goat s cheese. The Pinot is great with grilled salmon. 159
DESSERT WINES, GRAPPA & SPIRITS The Douro Valley in Portugal
SWEET & DESSERT WINES SWEET & DESSERT WINES SAUTERNES Muffato della Sala is produced with grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis cinerea) and picked towards the beginning of November when early morning fogs favor the development of the rot on the grape berries. Baron de Bornemisza Tokaji Aszu 6 Puttonyos is a very special, rare wine. Its historic production makes for a wine that is rich and ripe, rather than sweet. Only three to four vintages are produced per decade, when climate conditions allow, and only about 2000 bottles per vintage. The grapes are grown in a single vineyard called Nyulászo-király in the Tokajihegyalja, Mád area of Hungary. Sauternes is where many of the world s finest sweet white wines are produced. It literally has an atmosphere all of its own, a specific mesoclimate of evening autumn mists which linger until well into the following day. The result is an ideal environment for the growth of the mould botrytis cinerea. This type of mould reduces the water content of the grapes and concentrates sugar and aromas. Of all Sauternes, Château d Yquem is the most famous but these other examples are also excellent. 1) Muffato della Sala 2009 The Wine Advocate: 96/100 500 ml 35.00 2) Muffato della Sala 2008 The Wine Advocate: 91/100 500 ml 29.00 2) Tokaji Aszu (6 putts) Baron de Bornemisza 1999 500 ml 60.00 1) Château d Yquem 2003 Wine Spectator: 98/100 750 ml 340.00 2) Château d Yquem 1996 Antonio Galloni: 95/100 750 ml 420.00 3) Château de Malle 2007 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 750 ml 45.00 4) Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2007 The Wine Advocate: 93/100 375 ml 28.00 The precious 2009 Muffato della Sala (Sauvignon Blanc, Grechetto, Semillon, Traminer and Riesling) is stunning on all levels. Aromas of candied fruit, caramel, honey and marzipan burst from the glass. The mouthfeel is viscous, rich and syrupy but there s enough acidity to keep it from feeling heavy or fat. The hot 2009 vintage has shaped a spectacular Muffato. 5) Château Rieussec 2005 Wine Spectator: 96/100 750 ml 100.00 Monica Larner, The Wine Advocate These wines work well with savoury delicacies such as foie gras and particularly enhance fruit based desserts such as tarte tatin. Equally, they are a wonderful climax to a meal when simply drunk on their own. Pair Sauternes with foie gras, desserts, ripe cheese or enjoy on its own. 162 163
PORT GRAPPA Founded in 1880, Ramos Pinto tends 187 hectares of prime vineyards in the Alto Corgo and Douro Superior areas of the famed Douro region. It owns most of its own vineyards, giving it a high degree of control over viticultural methods and harvest time. It s 20 Year Old Tawny is made from a selection of several plots from one of the oldest vineyards in the Douro region, the Quinta do Bom Retiro. Also worthy of considerable attention are the Vintage Ports, including the 1983! Grappa Tignanello is obtained by distilling the pomace of Cabernet and Sangiovese grapes harvested in the Tignanello vineyard, in the heart of Chianti Classico (the Gaja grappa uses the pomace of Nebbiolo grapes from its Sperss or Barolo vineyards). The fermented grapes are transferred to a distillery immediately after emptying the fermenting vats (racking) and then pressed. This procedure guarantees that distillation is carried out using only the best quality skins, rich in alcohol and especially in aromatic substances. A very careful selection is then made of the different lots of grappa... and only the best ones, the most balanced and aromatic ones, are then assembled and bottled. 1) Quinta deervamoira (10 Year Old) Tawny, Ramos Pinto Wine & Spirits: 93/100 750 ml 28.00 2) Quinta de Bom Retiro (20 Year Old) Tawny, Ramos Pinto Decanter: 98/100 750 ml 50.00 3) Ramos Pinto Vintage 2003 Wine Spectator: 94/100 750 ml 75.00 1) Grappa Barolo, Gaja 375 ml 38.00 2) Grappa Sperss, Gaja 375 ml 44.00 3) Grappa Tignanello, Antinori 500 ml 32.00 4) Ramos Pinto Vintage 2000 The Wine Advocate: 92/100 750 ml 75.00 5) Ramos Pinto Vintage 1983 Huon Hooke: 98/100 750 ml 100.00 The vintage port should be opened two hours before serving and decanted. Serve between 17º and 18º C Port is delicious as an aperitif or following an evening meal. It can also accompany chocolate, cheeses and desserts that are not overly sweet. Mmmmmm... sip these beautiful grappas as a digestif after your meal! 164 165
SPIRITS SPIRITS CANADIAN (RYE) WHISKEY COGNAC GIN Canadian Club 1000 ml 18.00 Crown Royal XO 750 ml 48.00 Courvoisier XO 700 ml 80.00 Hennessey XO 700 ml 160.00 Bombay Sapphire 700 ml 15.00 Hendrick s 700 ml 34.00 Tanqueray Ten 1000 ml 30.00 JAPANESE WHISKEY Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 700 ml 60.00 LIQUEUR Amaretto di Saronno 750 ml 18.00 Angostura Bitters 200 ml 12.00 Bailey s Irish Cream 1000 ml 22.00 Cointreau 700 ml 15.00 Drambuie 700 ml 23.00 Fernet Branca 700 ml 15.00 Frangelico 700 ml 17.00 Grand Marnier 700 ml 20.00 Kahlua 750 ml 16.00 Pimms No. 1 700 ml 12.00 Ricard 1000 ml 16.00 Nikka Pure Malt Red 500 ml 54.00 Nikka from the Barrel 500 ml 52.00 166 167
SPIRITS SPIRITS RUM SCOTCH WHISKY (Continued) Bacardi Gold 1000 ml 15.00 Bacardi Superior 1000 ml 15.00 Captain Morgan Spiced 700 ml 12.00 Havana Club 7 Year Old 750 ml 18.00 Mount Gay Silver 1000 ml 21.00 Zacapa 23 Year Old 1000 ml 60.00 SCOTCH WHISKY Caol Ila 12 Year Old 700 ml 36.00 Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 750 ml 30.00 Chivas Regal 18 Year Old 750 ml 60.00 Dewar s 12 Year Old 1000 ml 28.00 Johnnie Walker Black Label 1000 ml 34.00 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 750 ml 180.00 Lagavulin 16 Year Old 750 ml 70.00 TEQUILA VODKA Oban 14 Year Old 700 ml 50.00 The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 700 ml 85.00 The Macallan 12 Year Old 750 ml 75.00 Don Julio Blanco 700 ml 40.00 Don Julio Resposado 700 ml 45.00 Patron Silver 750 ml 40.00 Patron Añejo (Gold) 750 ml 55.00 Patron XO Coffee 750 ml 34.00 Absolut Blue 1000 ml 24.00 Beluga Noble Russian Vodka 1000 ml 45.00 Belvedere 700 ml 32.00 Grey Goose 1000 ml 39.00 168 169
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score CHAMPAGNE - NON-VINTAGE BRUT Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV 750 ml 36 8 RP 92 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV 1500 ml 80 8 RP 92 Louis Roederer, Brut Premier NV 375 ml 20 8 RP 92 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV 750 ml 36 9 WS 91 Bollinger, Special Cuvée NV 750 ml 37 9 WS 92 Henriot, Brut Souverain NV 750 ml 36 9 WS 92 Laurent-Perrier, Brut NV 750 ml 35 9 WE 91 Veuve Clicquot Brut NV 750 ml 37 9 WS 90 CHAMPAGNE - NON-VINTAGE BRUT ROSÉ Billecart-Salmon, Rosé NV 750 ml 56 10 WS 92 Bollinger, Rosé NV 750 ml 52 10 WS 93 Henriot, Brut Rosé NV 750 ml 42 10 WS 92 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé NV 750 ml 59 10 WS 92 CHAMPAGNE - VINTAGE BRUT Billecart-Salmon Nicholas François Billecart 2002 750 ml 158 11 AG 97 Bollinger La Grande Année 2005 750 ml 82 11 WS 94 Cristal, Louis Roederer 2007 750 ml 140 11 AG 97+ Cristal, Louis Roederer 2006 750 ml 150 11 AG 96+ Cristal, Louis Roederer 2006 1500 ml 360 11 AG 96+ Dom Perignon 2006 750 ml 135 11 AG 97 Louis Roederer, Brut Vintage 2008 750 ml 52 11 WE 95 Louis Roederer, Brut Vintage 2007 750 ml 54 11 WS 94 Louis Roederer, Brut Nature 2006 750 ml 58 11 WS 93 CHAMPAGNE - VINTAGE BLANC DE BLANC Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blanc 2009 750 ml 56 12 RP 95 Louis Roederer, Blanc de Blanc 2008 750 ml 58 12 RP 95 CHAMPAGNE - VINTAGE ROSÉ Bollinger La Grande Année Rosé 2005 750 ml 110 13 Cristal Rosé, Louis Roederer 2007 750 ml 365 13 AG 97 Cristal Rosé, Louis Roederer 2005 750 ml 380 13 RP 95+ Dom Perignon Rosé 2003 750 ml 330 13 WS 96 Dom Perignon Rosé 2000 750 ml 380 13 RP 96 Louis Roederer, Vintage Rosé 2010 750 ml 54 13 WS 94 Louis Roederer, Vintage Rosé 2009 750 ml 58 13 WS 94 Louis Roederer, Vintage Rosé 2008 1500 ml 115 13 AG 93 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score SPARKLING WINE - TRADITIONAL METHOD Crémant de Loire Rosé, Langlois-Chateau NV 750 ml 17 15 Ca del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige NV 750 ml 30 15 RP 91 Ca del Bosco, Cuvée Annamaria Clementi 2004 750 ml 85 15 WS 91 SPARKLING WINE - REGIONAL Trijumf Blanc de Blanc 2009 750 ml 22 16 Trijumf Blanc de Noir 2009 750 ml 22 16 PROSECCO Prosecco Superiore Bosco di Gica Adami NV 750 ml 15 17 RP 91 Prosecco Superiore Dei Casel Extra Dry, Adami NV 750 ml 15 17 RP 90 Prosecco Superiore Vigneto Giardino Adami 2014 750 ml 20 17 RP 92 Prosecco Superiore Brut, Nino Franco NV 750 ml 15 17 JS 93 Prosecco Superiore Rustico Nino Franco NV 750 ml 15 17 JS 91 Prosecco Superiore Primo Franco Nino Franco 2014 750 ml 20 17 JS 92 ROSÉ - MONTENEGRO & THE ADRIATIC Plato Rosé, Vinarija Burić 2015 750 ml 18 20 Castel Savina Rosé 2015 750 ml 25 20 Rubi Rosé, Bruno Trapan 2015 750 ml 14 20 Korta Katarina Rosé 2012 750 ml 15 20 Batič Rosé 2014 750 ml 15 20 ROSÉ - CÔTE DE PROVENCE, FRANCE Château d Esclans Whispering Angel 2015 750 ml 17 21 Château d Esclans Whispering Angel 2015 1500 ml 40 21 Château d Esclans Rock Angel 2014 750 ml 25 21 JS 94 Château Minuty, M de Minuty 2015 750 ml 15 21 Domaines Ott By.Ott 2015 750 ml 16 21 Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Rosé 2015 750 ml 28 21 Domaines Ott Clos Mireille Rosé 2015 1500 ml 65 21 MONTENEGRO - WHITE WINES Chardonnay Plato Vinarija Burić 2014 750 ml 24 24 Chardonnay, Castel Savina 2015 750 ml 27 24 White Cuvée, Mola Winery 2015 750 ml 18 24 170 171
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score MONTENEGRO - RED WINES Vranac Mondios Vinarija Vujošević 2013 750 ml 29 25 Vranac Status Vinarija Milović 2011 750 ml 23 25 Vranac Stjepan Mali Vinarija Kopitović 2009 750 ml 36 25 Vranac Stup Vinarija Rajković 2013 750 ml 19 25 Vranac Barrique Zenta Vinarija Vučinić 2010 750 ml 40 25 Cabernet-Sauvignon Arhonto Vinarija Krgović 2013 750 ml 32 26 Kratošija Zenta Vinarija Vučinić 2010 750 ml 19 26 Merlot Barrique, Castel Savina 2013 750 ml 32 26 REGIONAL WHITE WINES - CROATIA Malvazija Ponente Bruno Trapan 2015 750 ml 15 27 Malvazija Sveti Jakov Clai 2009 750 ml 22 27 CT 95 Ottocento Belo, Clai 2009 750 ml 22 27 CT 90 REGIONAL WHITES - MACEDONIA, SERBIA & SLOVENIA Barovo White, Tikveš 2011 750 ml 20 29 Chardonnay Trijumf Barrique Aleksandrović 2012 750 ml 22 29 Pinela, Batič 2009 750 ml 25 29 Rhine Riesling Valerius Imperator 2012 750 ml 20 29 Sauvignon Trijumf Gold Aleksandrović 2012 750 ml 22 29 Sivi Pinot (Pinot Grigio) Movia 2008 750 ml 17 29 WS 91 REGIONAL RED WINES - CROATIA Art in the Bottle, Meneghetti 2009 750 ml 40 30 Cabernet-Sauvignon Trajectum Dubrovački Podrumi 2007 750 ml 28 30 Merlot Merlotina Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 34 30 Plavac Mali, Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 23 30 Plavac Mali Plausus Dubrovački Podrumi 2008 750 ml 30 30 Plavac Mali Sveti Roko Saint s Hills 2010 750 ml 30 30 Super-Istrian Cuvée, Roxanich 2007 750 ml 35 30 Teran Re Roxanich 2006 750 ml 35 30 REGIONAL REDS - MACEDONIA, SERBIA & SLOVENIA Barovo, Tikveš 2011 750 ml 25 31 RP 93 Bela Voda, Tikveš 2011 750 ml 25 31 RP 94 Merlot, Movia 2006 750 ml 25 31 Pinot Noir Trijumf Noir Aleksandrović 2012 750 ml 22 31 Rodoslov Grand Reserve, Aleksandrović 2006 750 ml 45 31 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND - WHITE WINES Chardonnay Landsborough Vineyard D. Tournon 2014 (AUS) 750 ml 22 34 Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson 2014 (NZ) 750 ml 15 34 WE 89 Sauvignon Blanc, Mount Nelson 2013 (NZ) 750 ml 16 34 JS 92 Sauvignon Blanc, Ram s Hill 2012 (NZ) 750 ml 30 34 JS 92 Viognier & Marsanne Mathilda Domaine Tournon 2014 (AUS) 750 ml 16 34 AUSTRALIA - RED WINES Shiraz Ergo Sum Giaconda & Chapoutier 2012 750 ml 90 35 RP 96+ Shiraz L-Block Terlato & Chapoutier 2009 750 ml 60 35 RP 93-95 Shiraz Malakoff Terlato & Chapoutier 2011 750 ml 35 35 RP 95 Shiraz Malakoff Terlato & Chapoutier 2008 750 ml 34 35 WS 91 Shiraz Shay s Flat Vineyard Domaine Tournon 2012 750 ml 26 35 RP 91+ AUSTRIA Grüner Veltliner Federspiel Terrassen, Domäne Wachau 2015 750 ml 15 38 Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2013 750 ml 26 38 WE 94 Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2013 750 ml 30 38 WE 92 Grüner Veltliner Achleiten Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2013 750 ml 50 38 Grüner Veltliner Durnsteiner Liebenberg FX Pichler 2013 750 ml 42 38 WE 96 Grüner Veltliner Loibner Steinertal FX Pichler 2013 750 ml 36 38 RP 92 Riesling Kellerberg Smaragd, Domäne Wachau 2010 750 ml 34 39 Riesling Loibner Burgstall FX Pichler 2013 750 ml 26 39 WE 95 Riesling Loibner Loibenberg FX Pichler 2013 750 ml 42 39 RP 94 Riesling M Reserve, FX Pichler 2013 750 ml 56 39 AG 94 CHILE - MAIPO VALLEY Almaviva 2010 750 ml 136 41 JS 97 Cabernet Sauvignon Gran Res. Hussonet Haras de Pirque 2012 750 ml 18 41 Carmenère Reserva, Haras de Pirque 2015 750 ml 12 41 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS Chablis (Domaine), William Fevre 2014 750 ml 21 44 RP 89 Chablis (Domaine), William Fevre 2014 1500 ml 44 44 RP 89 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS PREMIER CRU Chablis Fourchaume Faiveley 2011 750 ml 36 45 BH 89 Chablis Montée de Tonnerre William Fevre 2012 750 ml 45 45 BH 93 Chablis Montmains Faiveley 2009 750 ml 36 45 ST 88-91 Chablis Vaillons Drouhin-Vaudon 2012 750 ml 32 45 RP 91 Chablis Vaulorent William Fevre 2012 750 ml 50 45 BH 93 172 173
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - BURGUNDY - CHABLIS GRAND CRU Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2011 750 ml 74 46 ST 93+ Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2010 750 ml 76 46 ST 95 Chablis Les Clos Faiveley 2007 750 ml 78 46 ST 94+ Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2014 750 ml 84 46 BH 96 Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2012 750 ml 84 46 BH 96 Chablis Les Clos William Fevre 2011 750 ml 84 46 BH 94 Chablis Bougros - Côte Bougerots Wm. Fevre 2012 750 ml 78 47 BH 93-96 Chablis Les Preuses William Fevre 2012 750 ml 80 47 BH 96 Chablis Les Preuses William Fevre 2011 750 ml 80 47 BH 94 Chablis Vaudesir Drouhin-Vaudon 2012 750 ml 68 47 RP 94 Chablis Vaudesir Faiveley 2009 750 ml 72 47 BH 92 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - MÂCONNAIS / CHALONNAIS Mercurey Blanc Clos Rochette Faiveley 2014 750 ml 20 48 Pouilly-Fuissé, JA Ferret 2011 750 ml 30 48 RP 90+ Pouilly-Fuissé, Joseph Drouhin 2014 750 ml 25 48 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - VILLAGES WHITE Chassagne-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 750 ml 48 49 BH 89-91 Chassagne-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2012 750 ml 48 49 WS 91 Meursault, Louis Jadot 2013 750 ml 48 49 BH 88-91 Meursault, Louis Jadot 2012 750 ml 48 49 AG 89 Meursault, Faiveley 2007 750 ml 45 49 RP 91 Puligny-Montrachet, Joseph Drouhin 2013 750 ml 54 49 JS 91 Puligny-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2014 750 ml 54 49 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - PREMIER CRU WHITE Beaune du Château, Bouchard Père & Fils 2012 750 ml 29 50 BH 89 Beaune Grèves Le Clos Blanc Louis Jadot 2012 750 ml 56 50 WS 92 Pernand-Vergelesses, Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 30 50 Chassagne-Montrachet Abbaye de Morgeot Louis Jadot 2011 750 ml 75 51 AG 93+ Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Chapelle Morgeot, Jadot 2012 750 ml 75 51 RP 91-93 Chassagne-Montrachet Les Embazées Joseph Drouhin 2013 750 ml 84 51 RP 92 Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot - Marq. Laguiche Jadot 2013 750 ml 90 51 WE 95 Meursault Blagny Faiveley 2013 750 ml 56 52 WS 92 Meursault Charmes Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 84 52 Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 750 ml 70 52 JS 93 Meursault Genevrières Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 750 ml 70 52 BH 92 Meursault Les Gouttes d Or Bouchard Père & Fils 2012 750 ml 70 52 BH 91 Meursault Perrières Joseph Drouhin 2011 750 ml 90 52 WS 92 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - BURGUNDY - PREMIER CRU WHITE (Cont d) Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Magenta, Jadot 2010 750 ml 76 53 RP 93+ Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Garenne Joseph Drouhin 2009 750 ml 76 53 Puligny-Montrachet Les Combettes Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 750 ml 95 53 RP 92-94 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières Louis Jadot 2012 750 ml 85 53 RP 93 Puligny-Montrachet Les Perrières Faiveley 2013 750 ml 72 53 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - GRAND CRU WHITE Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 750 ml 300 54 JS 98 Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2012 750 ml 320 54 WS 95 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Faiveley 2011 750 ml 300 54 WS 95 Chevalier-Montrachet, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 750 ml 280 54 WE 96 Corton-Charlemagne Propriétaires Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 152 56 BH 93--95 Corton-Charlemagne Propriétaires Joseph Drouhin 2009 750 ml 160 56 BH 94 Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 2011 750 ml 152 56 AG 96 Montrachet, Bouchard Père & Fils 2013 750 ml 550 55 BH 95 Montrachet, Louis Jadot 2013 750 ml 500 55 BH 93-95 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 580 55 JS 95 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - BEAUJOLAIS / CHALONNAIS Brouily Dom. des Hospices de Belleville Joseph Drouhin 2014 750 ml 17 58 RP 86 Fleurie Cuvée Les Hauts du Py Villa Ponciago 2013 750 ml 17 58 Morgon Dom. des Hospices de Belleville Joseph Drouhin 2014 750 ml 16 58 RP 87 Mercurey Rouge La Framboisière Faiveley 2014 750 ml 24 58 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - VILLAGES RED Aloxe-Corton, Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 48 59 Bourgogne LaForêt Joseph Drouhin 2013 750 ml 18 59 Chambolle-Musigny, Faiveley 2011 750 ml 50 59 WS 90 Gevrey-Chambertin, Joseph Drouhin 2012 750 ml 52 59 WS 90 Pommard, Faiveley 2012 750 ml 46 59 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - PREMIER CRU RED Beaune Clos de l Écu Faiveley 2010 750 ml 52 60 WS 93 Beaune Vigne de l Enfant Jésus Bouchard Père & Fils 2005 750 ml 165 60 BH 93 Beaune du Château Rouge, Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 750 ml 30 60 BH 89 Pommard Les Rugiens Faiveley 2008 750 ml 62 61 ST 91+ Savigny-les-Beaune La Dominode Louis Jadot 2009 750 ml 36 61 AG 91 Volnay Caillerets Ancienne Cuvée Carnot, Bouchard P&F 2005 750 ml 150 61 BH 94 Volnay Clos de la Barre Louis Jadot 2008 750 ml 52 61 WS 90 Volnay Santenots Faiveley 2009 750 ml 60 61 WS 94 174 175
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - BURGUNDY - PREMIER CRU RED (Cont d) Nuits-St-Georges Aux Vignerondes Faiveley 2010 750 ml 48 62 BH 89-92 Nuits-St-Georges Aux Vignerondes Faiveley 2002 750 ml 50 62 BH 88-91 Nuits-St-Georges Les Cailles Bouchard Père & Fils 2010 750 ml 110 62 BH 92 Nuits-St-Georges Les Damodes Faiveley 2010 750 ml 65 62 WS 93 Chambolle-Musigny Les Fuées Faiveley 2004 750 ml 70 63 BH 90-92 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos-Saint-Jacques Louis Jadot 2009 750 ml 155 63 BH 93 Gevrey-Chambertin Combe aux Moines Faiveley 2011 750 ml 60 63 WS 92 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 750 ml 125 63 BH 90-93 FRANCE - BURGUNDY - GRAND CRU RED Corton Clos des Cortons-Faiveley Faiveley 2008 750 ml 160 64 WS 94 Corton Clos des Cortons-Faiveley Faiveley 2001 750 ml 180 64 BH 91-94 Le Corton, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 750 ml 130 64 WE 96 Le Corton, Bouchard Père & Fils 2005 750 ml 180 64 BH 94 Clos de la Roche, Louis Jadot 2008 750 ml 195 65 RP 94 Clos de Vougeot, Louis Jadot 2009 750 ml 200 65 WS 96 Echezeaux, Bouchard Père & Fils 2011 750 ml 200 65 AG 91 Latricières-Chambertin, Faiveley 2012 750 ml 200 65 BH 92-95 Mazis-Chambertin, Faiveley 2012 750 ml 220 65 RP 97 FRANCE - BORDEAUX WHITE Aile d Argent de Mouton-Rothschild 2013 750 ml 100 67 JS 97 Caillou Blanc de Château Talbot 2012 750 ml 35 67 WS 91 Château Latour-Martillac Blanc 2012 750 ml 46 67 WE 92 Château Carbonnieux Blanc 2012 750 ml 45 67 WE 94 Clos Floridene Blanc 2012 750 ml 28 67 WS 91 Clos Floridene Blanc 2009 750 ml 28 67 WA 90-92 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - HAUT MÉDOC Domaine Andron 2010 25 68 WS 91 Château Bernadotte 2010 33 68 WE 92 Château Camensac 2005 52 68 WE 92 Château Citran 2010 28 68 WS 90 Château La Lagune 2009 120 68 JS 96 Château Lanessan 2010 30 68 JS 92 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - BORDEAUX - MARGAUX Château d Arsac 2010 750 ml 34 69 WS 90 Château Giscours 2005 750 ml 120 69 JS 94 Château Malescot Saint-Exupéry 2009 750 ml 160 69 JS 98 Château Palmer 2000 750 ml 450 69 WS 97 Château Prieuré-Lichine 2003 750 ml 100 69 JS 93 Château du Tertre 2009 750 ml 70 69 JS 93 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - PAUILLAC Château Batailley 2010 750 ml 85 70 JS 94 Château Duhart-Milon-Rothschild 2009 750 ml 220 70 RP 97 Château Lynch-Bages 2010 750 ml 230 70 JS 98 Château Lynch-Moussas 2003 750 ml 64 70 WS 90 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 2003 750 ml 220 70 JS 96 Château Pichon-Longuveille Comtesse de Lalande 2010 750 ml 250 70 WE 96 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - PESSAC-LÉOGNAN Château Carbonnieux 2010 750 ml 60 71 WE 93 Château de Fieuzal 2009 750 ml 70 71 JS 94 Château Haut-Bailly 2007 750 ml 95 71 WS 91 Château Malartic-Lagravière 2007 750 ml 70 71 RP 91 Château Picque-Caillou 2011 750 ml 25 71 WS 87-90 Domaine de Chevalier 2009 750 ml 125 71 JS 98 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - POMEROL Château du Domaine de l Eglise 2010 750 ml 55 72 JS 92 Château La Clemence 2003 750 ml 110 72 WS 89-91 Château La Croix du Casse 2009 750 ml 45 72 JS 93 Château Le Gay 2011 750 ml 120 72 RP 94 Château Nenin 2010 750 ml 95 72 JS 96 Château Nenin 2005 750 ml 100 72 WS 93 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - SAINT ÉMILION Château Bergat 2003 750 ml 65 73 WS 90 Château de Fonbel 2009 750 ml 40 73 JS 91 Château Figeac 2010 750 ml 340 73 JS 98 Château Montlisse 2010 750 ml 30 73 JS 90 Château Saint-Georges Côte Pavie 2009 750 ml 50 73 RP 89+ Château Troplong-Mondot 2010 750 ml 250 73 RP 99 176 177
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - BORDEAUX - SAINT ESTÈPHE Château Beau Site 2010 750 ml 30 74 WE 91 Château Calon-Ségur 2000 750 ml 180 74 WS 93 Château Montrose 2005 750 ml 230 74 JS 96 Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2010 750 ml 55 74 WE 93 Les Pagodes de Cos, Château Cos d Estournel 2009 750 ml 100 74 RP 94 FRANCE - BORDEAUX - SAINT JULIEN Château Beychevelle 2010 750 ml 150 75 JS 95 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 750 ml 400 75 RP 100 Château Langoa-Barton 2010 750 ml 100 75 WS 94 Château Talbot 2010 750 ml 125 75 RP 94 Château Talbot 2005 750 ml 115 75 JS 93 Clos de Marquis 2000 750 ml 120 75 WS 94 FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY WHITE - POUILLY-FUMÉ Pouilly-Fumé Mademoiselle de T Château de Tracy 2014 750 ml 18 78 Pouilly-Fumé, Château de Tracy 2014 750 ml 25 78 FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY WHITE - SANCERRE Sancerre, Château de Fontaine-Audon 2014 750 ml 23 79 Sancerre, Château de Fontaine-Audon 2013 750 ml 23 79 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron 2015 750 ml 25 79 Sancerre, Domaine Vacheron 2013 750 ml 25 79 RP 92 Sancerre Les Romains Domaine Vacheron 2014 750 ml 35 79 RP 91 Sancerre Les Romains Domaine Vacheron 2012 750 ml 35 79 RP 91 Sancerre Paradis Domaine Vacheron 2012 750 ml 35 79 RP 92+ FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY WHITE - VOUVRAY Vouvray Le Clos du Bourg Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 750 ml 32 80 RP 94+ Vouvray Le Mont Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 750 ml 32 80 RP 96 Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec, Domaine Huet 2014 750 ml 38 80 RP 94+ Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux, Domaine Huet 2008 750 ml 45 80 RP 94 FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY RED WINES Sancerre Rouge Belle Dame Domaine Vacheron 2010 750 ml 38 81 RP 93 Saumur-Champigny Vieille Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2013 750 ml 20 81 Saumur-Champigny Vieille Vignes Langlois-Chateau 2005 750 ml 25 81 GG 90 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - ALSACE Gewürztraminer Altenbourg Domaine Weinbach 2011 750 ml 45 84 RP 94 Pinot Gris Réserve Particulière Domaine Weinbach 2013 750 ml 28 84 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Clos St. Urbain Zind-Humbrecht 2011 750 ml 62 84 WS 94 Riesling, Schieferkopf 2014 750 ml 15 85 Riesling, Schieferkopf 2013 750 ml 15 85 WS 90 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2011 750 ml 52 85 WS 93 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2007 750 ml 65 85 RP 93 Riesling Fels Shieferkopf 2011 750 ml 30 85 RP 91+ Riesling Grand Cru Brand Domaine Zind-Humbrecht 2012 750 ml 60 85 WS 94 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Domaine Weinbach 2013 750 ml 40 85 WS 91 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Domaine Weinbach 2007 750 ml 65 85 RP 91 FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY WHITE WINES Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château de Beaucastel 2014 750 ml 80 88 RP 91 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, Château Mont Redon 2015 750 ml 28 88 Condrieu, E. Guigal 2012 750 ml 49 88 RP 92 Condrieu La Doriane E. Guigal 2013 750 ml 90 88 RP 96 Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc, E. Guigal 2013 750 ml 15 88 RP 90 Ermitage De l Orée Blanc, M. Chapoutier 2010 750 ml 300 89 RP 100 Ermitage Le Meal Blanc, M. Chapoutier 2007 750 ml 250 89 RP 99 Hermitage Chante Alouette Blanc, M. Chapoutier 2013 750 ml 56 89 WS 94 Rousanne Vieille Vignes, Château de Beaucastel 2012 750 ml 115 88 RP 97 FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY RED WINES Côtes du Rhône Belleruche M. Chapoutier 2013 750 ml 12 90 WE 89 Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde E. Guigal 2010 750 ml 65 91 WS 94 Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2010 750 ml 130 91 RP 99 Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2005 750 ml 140 91 RP 96+ Côte-Rôtie Château d Ampuis E. Guigal 2003 750 ml 160 91 RP 96 Crozes-Hermitage Les Varonniers M. Chapoutier 2010 750 ml 65 90 RP 94 Ermitage Ex-Voto E. Guigal 2001 750 ml 250 92 RP 96 Ermitage Le Meal Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2010 750 ml 350 92 RP 99 Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2011 750 ml 450 92 RP 100 Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2005 750 ml 290 92 RP 98+ Ermitage Le Pavillon Rouge, M. Chapoutier 2000 750 ml 320 92 RP 98 Gigondas, Domaine du Clos des Tourelles 2012 750 ml 50 90 RP 94-97 178 179
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score FRANCE - RHÔNE VALLEY - CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe Rac M. Chapoutier 2000 750 ml 120 93 RP 95 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2013 750 ml 85 93 RP 93 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château de Beaucastel 2006 750 ml 100 93 WS 95 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2011 750 ml 30 93 AG 92 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2009 750 ml 34 93 AG 92 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2006 750 ml 38 93 AG 93 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Mont Redon 2005 750 ml 44 93 AG 91 FRANCE - PROVENCE - WHITE Blanc de Blancs Clos Mireille Domaines Ott 2014 750 ml 25 95 WE 91 Blanc de Blancs Clos Mireille Domaines Ott 2014 1500 ml 55 95 WE 91 HUNGARY Tokaji Dry Mandolas Oremus 2013 750 ml 17 97 ITALY - ALTO ADIGE & THE VENETO (WHITE) Chardonnay Gaun Alois Lageder 2010 750 ml 20 100 AG 90 Gewürztraminer Flora Girlan 2014 750 ml 22 100 Gewürztraminer Flora Girlan 2013 750 ml 22 100 FA 91 Pinot Grigio, Girlan 2015 750 ml 14 100 Sauvignon Flora Girlan 2012 750 ml 22 100 ITALY - ALTO ADIGE & THE VENETO (RED) Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2010 750 ml 56 101 JS 92 Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2009 750 ml 58 101 WS 92 Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2008 1500 ml 120 101 AG 95 Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2007 750 ml 64 101 WS 93 Amarone della Valpolicella, Prà 2007 1500 ml 130 101 WS 93 Pinot Noir Patricia Girlan 2013 750 ml 20 101 ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (WHITE) Chardonnay, Jermann 2015 750 ml 21 102 Chardonnay, Jermann 2014 750 ml 21 102 JS 92 Collio Col Disôre, Russiz Superiore 2009 750 ml 28 102 WS 90 Pinot Grigio, Jermann 2015 750 ml 21 102 Sauvignon Vini Orsone Bastianich 2013 750 ml 15 102 JS 91 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA - PREMIUM WHITES Capo Martino, Jermann 2010 750 ml 60 103 Friulano, Miani 2011 750 ml 28 106 Friulano Buri Miani 2011 750 ml 52 106 AG 94 Friulano Filip Miani 2011 750 ml 52 106 AG 92 Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2012 750 ml 28 105 JS 93 Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2011 750 ml 32 105 JS 93 Vespa Bianco, Bastianich 2009 750 ml 34 105 AG 93 Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2013 750 ml 50 103 JS 93 Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2012 750 ml 52 103 JS 94 Vintage Tunina, Jermann 2007 750 ml 55 103 WS 92 W...Dreams, Jermann 2013 750 ml 52 103 JS 95 W...Dreams, Jermann 2012 750 ml 54 103 JS 94 ITALY - FRIULI-VENEZIA-GIULIA (RED) Blau & Blau, Jermann 2010 750 ml 22 107 WS 85 Riserva degli Orzone, Russiz Superiore 2006 750 ml 35 107 RP 90 Vespa Rosso, Bastianich 2011 750 ml 28 107 JS 90 ITALY - PIEDMONT (WHITE) Gavi di Gavi, Villa Sparina 2015 750 ml 16 110 Gavi di Gavi Etichetta Nera La Scolca 2013 750 ml 30 110 WS 87 Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2013 750 ml 175 111 JS 94 Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2008 750 ml 220 111 AG 92 Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2006 750 ml 230 111 WS 93 Gaia & Rey, Gaja 2005 750 ml 230 111 WS 93 Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2014 750 ml 75 111 AG 91 Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2013 750 ml 75 111 AG 92 Rossj-Bass, Gaja 2011 750 ml 80 111 ST 88 ITALY - PIEDMONT - BARBERA Barbera d Alba, GD Vajra 2012 750 ml 18 112 AG 88 Barbera d Alba, GD Vajra 2009 750 ml 17 112 AG 87 Barbera d Asti Bricco dell Ucellonne Braida 2009 750 ml 70 112 RP 93 180 181
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - PIEDMONT - BARBARESCO Barbaresco Bric Turot Prunotto 2010 750 ml 50 113 RP 95 Barbaresco Bric Turot Prunotto 2000 750 ml 60 113 WS 92 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2012 750 ml 32 113 RP 93 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2010 750 ml 35 113 RP 93 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2008 750 ml 44 113 RP 93 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2007 750 ml 50 113 RP 92 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2004 750 ml 54 113 RP 91 Barbaresco, Prunotto 2003 750 ml 56 113 WS 90 Barbaresco, Gaja 2012 750 ml 160 114 WE 94 Barbaresco, Gaja 2011 750 ml 160 114 JS 95 Barbaresco, Gaja 2010 750 ml 180 114 WE 95 Barbaresco, Gaja 2009 750 ml 195 114 RP 93 Barbaresco, Gaja 2008 750 ml 215 114 JS 95 Barbaresco, Gaja 2007 750 ml 235 114 WE 97 Barbaresco, Gaja 2004 750 ml 260 114 WS 95 ITALY - PIEDMONT - BAROLO Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2010 750 ml 40 115 AG 94 Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2009 750 ml 42 115 AG 92 Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2008 750 ml 50 115 AG 93+ Barolo Albe GD Vajra 2007 750 ml 45 115 AG 91 Barolo Baudana Luigi Baudana 2008 750 ml 58 115 AG 94 Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2010 750 ml 56 117 AG 96+ Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2008 750 ml 62 117 AG 96 Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2008 1500 ml 130 117 AG 96 Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2007 750 ml 65 117 AG 95+ Barolo Bricco delle Viole GD Vajra 2005 750 ml 80 117 AG 95 Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2006 750 ml 92 118 RP 94 Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2005 750 ml 92 118 RP 93+ Barolo Bussia Prunotto 2004 750 ml 98 118 RP 92 Barolo Bussia Prunotto 1999 750 ml 105 118 ST 93+ Barolo Dagromis Gaja 2011 750 ml 58 115 Barolo Dagromis Gaja 2010 750 ml 60 115 JR 17/20 Barolo Le Vigne Sandrone 2010 750 ml 110 116 AG 100 Barolo Le Vigne Sandrone 2009 750 ml 85 116 RP 95 Barolo Serralunga d Alba Luigi Baudana 2007 750 ml 56 115 AG 91 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - PIEDMONT (RED) Langhe Nebbiolo Conteisa Gaja 2008 750 ml 230 119 JS 98 Nebbiolo d Alba Va;maggiore Luciano Sandrone 2012 750 ml 27 119 AG 92 Sito Moresco, Gaja 2013 750 ml 35 119 Sito Moresco, Gaja 2012 750 ml 35 119 NM 91 Sperss, Gaja 2007 750 ml 250 119 AG 97 Sperss, Gaja 2004 750 ml 300 119 WS 99 ITALY - UMBRIA (WHITE) Bramito del Cervo, Castello della Sala 2013 750 ml 16 121 WS 89 Cervaro della Sala, Castello della Sala 2013 750 ml 45 121 JS 94 Cervaro della Sala, Castello della Sala 2013 1500 ml 98 121 JS 94 Cervaro della Sala, Castello della Sala 2011 750 ml 49 121 RP 94+ Cervaro della Sala, Castello della Sala 2011 1500 ml 108 121 RP 94+ Cervaro della Sala, Castello della Sala 2010 750 ml 50 121 RP 92 ITALY - LE MARCHE (WHITE) Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Vecchie Vigne Umani Ronchi 2010 750 ml 26 122 JS 91 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Ris. S. Antonucci S. Barbara 2013 750 ml 18 122 IA 90 ITALY - LE MARCHE & ABRUZZO (RED) Conero Riserva Cúmaro Umani-Ronchi 2008 750 ml 30 123 RP 92 Marche Rosso Riserva Stefano Antonucci Santa Barbara 2011 750 ml 16 123 Montepulciano d Abruzzo Jorio Umani-Ronchi 2010 750 ml 15 123 RP 88 ITALY - TUSCANY (WHITE) Poggio alle Gazze dell Ornellaia 2013 750 ml 48 126 JS 97 Vermentino, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2015 750 ml 17 126 Vistamare, Ca Marcanda (Gaja) 2013 750 ml 35 126 Vistamare, Ca Marcanda (Gaja) 2012 750 ml 35 126 ITALY - TUSCANY (RED) Rosso di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri 2013 750 ml 20 136 AG 90 Villa Antinori Rosso 2012 750 ml 16 127 JS 92 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, La Braccesca 2008 750 ml 28 127 RP 91 182 183
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - TUSCANY - CHIANTI CLASSICO Chianti Classico Pèppoli 2012 750 ml 15 128 WS 89 Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2012 750 ml 20 128 JS 92 Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2012 1500 ml 42 128 JS 92 Chianti Classico Riserva, Villa Antinori 2011 750 ml 22 128 WE 91 Chianti Classico Riserva March. Antinori Ten. Tignanello 2012 750 ml 32 129 JS 92 Chianti Classico Riserva March. Antinori Ten. Tignanello 2011 750 ml 34 129 AG 92 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori 2010 750 ml 30 129 AG 91 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori 2009 750 ml 32 129 JS 93 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori 2008 750 ml 34 129 AG 91 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori 2007 750 ml 36 129 AG 91 ITALY - TUSCANY - SOLAIA Solaia, Antinori 2012 750 ml 220 130 AG 98 Solaia, Antinori 2010 750 ml 240 130 AG 98 Solaia, Antinori 2009 750 ml 265 130 AG 96+ Solaia, Antinori 2008 750 ml 275 130 JS 96 Solaia, Antinori 2007 750 ml 300 130 AG 97 Solaia, Antinori 2006 750 ml 310 130 WS 97 Solaia, Antinori 2004 750 ml 350 130 AG 97 ITALY - TUSCANY - TIGNANELLO Tignanello, Antinori 2012 750 ml 60 131 JS 96 Tignanello, Antinori 2011 750 ml 70 131 JS 95 Tignanello, Antinori 2010 750 ml 80 131 JS 96 Tignanello, Antinori 2009 750 ml 90 131 RP 94 Tignanello, Antinori 2006 750 ml 125 131 RP 92 Tignanello, Antinori 2005 750 ml 135 131 RP 92 Tignanello, Antinori 2003 750 ml 150 131 RP 92 ITALY - TUSCANY - BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Brunello di Montalcino, Casanova di Neri 2010 750 ml 55 136 RP 96 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Neri 2010 750 ml 150 136 RP 100 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Neri 2008 750 ml 75 136 WS 94 Brunello di Montalcino, Castello Romitorio 2010 750 ml 55 135 RP 94 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Castello Romitorio 2007 750 ml 130 135 RP 93+ Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2010 750 ml 52 133 JS 96 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2010 1500 ml 120 133 JS 96 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2008 750 ml 58 133 JS 92 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2006 750 ml 65 133 JS 95 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - TUSCANY - BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO (Cont d) Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2005 750 ml 70 133 RP 92 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2004 750 ml 74 133 WS 91 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2003 750 ml 78 133 RP 91 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 2001 750 ml 82 133 WE 94 Brunello di Montalcino, Pian delle Vigne 1997 750 ml 100 133 WS 97 Brunello di Mont. Riserva Vignaferrovia Pian delle Vigne 2009 750 ml 75 133 JS 92 Brunello di Montalcino, Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2010 750 ml 55 134 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2010 750 ml 120 134 RP 97 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2007 750 ml 120 134 RP 94 Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2006 750 ml 125 134 AG 95+ Brunello di Montalcino Rennina Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2004 750 ml 135 134 WE 95 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2007 750 ml 135 134 RP 96 Brunello di Montalcino Sugarille Pieve S. Restituta (Gaja) 2004 750 ml 145 134 RP 95 ITALY - TUSCANY - BIBBONA Il Pino di Biserno 2013 750 ml 45 137 RP 94 Il Pino di Biserno 2011 750 ml 50 137 JS 94 Il Pino di Biserno 2010 750 ml 54 137 AG 94 Il Pino di Biserno 2009 750 ml 56 137 JS 94 Il Pino di Biserno 2007 750 ml 60 137 JS 93 Biserno, Tenuta di Biserno 2010 750 ml 120 137 JS 95 Biserno, Tenuta di Biserno 2008 750 ml 140 137 RP 96 Lodovico, Tenuta di Biserno 2007 750 ml 250 137 WS 95 ITALY - TUSCANY - BOLGHERI - TENUTA SAN GUIDO Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2013 750 ml 30 138 RP 93 Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2012 750 ml 34 138 JS 93 Guidalberto, Tenuta san Guido 2010 750 ml 38 138 JS 92 Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2013 750 ml 125 138 JS 98 Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2012 750 ml 135 138 WE 99 Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2011 750 ml 145 138 WS 95 Sassicaia, Tenuta san Guido 2010 750 ml 160 138 RP 96 ITALY - TUSCANY - BOLGHERI - TEN. DELL ORNELLAIA Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2013 750 ml 20 139 RP 90 Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2012 750 ml 22 139 RP 90 Le Volte dell Ornellaia 2011 750 ml 24 139 RP 90 Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2013 750 ml 48 139 RP 92 Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2012 750 ml 50 139 AG 93 Le Serre Nuove dell Ornellaia 2010 750 ml 56 139 AG 92+ 184 185
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - TUSCANY - BOLGHERI - ORNELLAIA (Cont d) Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2013 750 ml 165 140 RP 96 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2012 750 ml 175 140 JS 97 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2011 750 ml 200 140 AG 97 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2009 750 ml 250 140 RP 97 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2008 750 ml 265 140 RP 97 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2007 750 ml 280 140 JS 98 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 2006 750 ml 290 140 RP 97 ITALY - TUSCANY - BOLGHERI - CA MARCANDA (GAJA) Promis, Ca Marcanda 2012 750 ml 28 141 RP 92 Promis, Ca Marcanda 2011 750 ml 28 141 RP 93 Promis, Ca Marcanda 2010 750 ml 26 141 AG 89 Magari, Ca Marcanda 2012 750 ml 46 141 RP 94 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2010 750 ml 100 142 RP 96 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2009 750 ml 105 142 RP 96 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2008 750 ml 90 142 RP 93 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2007 750 ml 95 142 RP 94 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2006 750 ml 110 142 RP 94 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2005 750 ml 115 142 AG 89 Camarcanda, Ca Marcanda 2004 750 ml 120 142 WE 93 ITALY - TUSCANY - BOLGHERI - GUADO AL TASSO Guado al Tasso, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2012 750 ml 70 143 RP 95 Guado al Tasso, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2011 750 ml 75 143 RP 95 Guado al Tasso, Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2010 750 ml 90 143 RP 97 ITALY - CAMPANIA (WHITE) Fiano di Avellino Radici Mastroberardino 2013 750 ml 18 145 W&S 94 Greco di Tufo Nova Serra Mastroberardino 2013 750 ml 18 145 W&S 93 ITALY - CAMPANIA (RED) Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2006 750 ml 38 146 RP 95 Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2001 750 ml 42 146 RP 95 Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 2000 750 ml 44 146 RP 94 Taurasi Riserva Radici Mastroberardino 1997 750 ml 50 146 RP 93 ITALY - PUGLIA (WHITE) Chardonnay, Tormaresca 2015 750 ml 12 147 WINE ml Price Page Ref Score ITALY - PUGLIA (RED) Aglianico Bocca di Lupo Tormaresca 2008 750 ml 36 147 WS 91 Aglianico Bocca di Lupo Tormaresca 2007 750 ml 38 147 RP 91 Primitivo Torcicoda Tormaresca 2012 750 ml 24 147 RP 89 ITALY - SICILY (WHITE) Carricante Eruzione 1614 Planeta 2012 750 ml 20 149 JS 92 Chardonnay, Planeta 2013 750 ml 28 148 JS 93 Chardonnay, Planeta 2013 1500 ml 60 148 JS 93 Chardonnay, Planeta 2011 750 ml 30 148 JS 93 Chardonnay, Planeta 2010 750 ml 32 148 JS 93 Chardonnay, Planeta 2008 750 ml 38 148 JS 92 Cometa, Planeta 2014 750 ml 30 149 JS 93 Cometa, Planeta 2013 750 ml 30 149 JS 92 Cometa, Planeta 2011 750 ml 32 149 WE 92 Cometa, Planeta 2009 750 ml 34 149 WE 92 ITALY - SICILY (RED) Cerasuolo di Vittoria Classico Dorilli Planeta 2010 750 ml 25 151 JS 93 Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2007 750 ml 30 151 WE 91 Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2006 750 ml 26 151 WE 90 Merlot Sito dell Ulmo Planeta 2003 750 ml 35 151 WE 90 Nero d Avola Plumbago Planeta 2013 750 ml 15 150 Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2010 1500 ml 70 150 JS 92 Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2009 750 ml 34 150 JS 94 Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2008 750 ml 36 150 JS 93 Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2007 750 ml 38 150 JS 93 Nero d Avola Santa Cecilia Planeta 2005 750 ml 42 150 WE 91 Syrah Maroccoli Planeta 2008 750 ml 30 151 WE 90 Syrah Maroccoli Planeta 2007 750 ml 32 151 WE 91 SPAIN - RIAS BAIXAS & LA RIOJA (WHITE) Albariño, Lagar de Cervera 2015 750 ml 17 154 Rioja Blanca Monopole CVNE 2015 750 ml 12 154 SPAIN - RIBERA DEL DUERO (RED) Valbuena 5 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia 2010 750 ml 115 155 RP 96 SPAIN - TORO (RED) Pintia, Bodegas Pintia (Vega-Sicila) 2010 750 ml 40 155 RP 95 Pintia, Bodegas Pintia (Vega-Sicila) 2008 750 ml 45 155 RP 95 186 187
INDEX INDEX WINE ml Price Page Ref Score SPAIN - LA RIOJA (RED) Cune Crianza, CVNE 2012 750 ml 14 157 RP 88-90 Imperial Reserva, CVNE 2011 750 ml 28 157 RP 91 Imperial Reserva, CVNE 2010 750 ml 32 157 JS 94 Imperial Gran Reserva, CVNE 2009 750 ml 58 157 AG 94 Viña Real Gran Reserva 2009 750 ml 35 157 RP 94 Viña Real Gran Reserva 2008 750 ml 32 157 RP 94 Viña Alberdi Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2009 750 ml 21 157 AG 92 Viña Ardanza Reserva, La Rioja Alta 2007 750 ml 28 157 RP 94 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta 2005 750 ml 60 157 RP 96 U.S.A. - CALIFORNIA (WHITE) Chardonnay, Antica Napa Valley 2014 750 ml 30 159 Chardonnay, Antica Napa Valley 2012 750 ml 35 159 U.S.A. - CALIFORNIA (RED) Cabernet-Sauvignon, Antica Napa Valley 2013 750 ml 50 159 RP 94 SPIRITS ml Price Page Ref GRAPPA Grappa Barolo, Gaja 375 ml 38 165 Grappa Sperss, Gaja 375 ml 44 165 Grappa Tignanello, Antinori 500 ml 32 165 CANADIAN (RYE) WHISKEY Canadian Club 1000 ml 18 166 Crown Royal XO 750 ml 48 166 COGNAC Courvoisier XO 700 ml 80 166 Hennessey XO 700 ml 160 166 GIN Bombay Sapphire 700 ml 15 166 Hendrick s 700 ml 34 166 Tanqueray Ten 1000 ml 30 166 U.S.A. - OREGON (WHITE) Chardonnay Arthur Domaine Drouhin 2013 750 ml 40 159 WE 94 U.S.A. - OREGON (RED) Pinot Noir Laurene Domaine Drouhin 2012 750 ml 75 159 AG 93 SWEET WINES & SAUTERNES Château d Yquem 2003 750 ml 340 163 WS 98 Château d Yquem 1996 750 ml 420 163 AG 95 Château de Malle 2007 750 ml 45 163 RP 93 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2007 375 ml 28 163 RP 93 Château Rieussec 2005 750 ml 100 163 WS 96 Muffato della Sala, Castello della Sala 2009 500 ml 35 162 RP 96 Muffato della Sala, Castello della Sala 2008 500 ml 29 162 RP 91 Tokaji Aszú (6 Putts.) Baron de Bornemisza 1999 500 ml 60 162 PORT Quinta de Ervamoira (10 Year Old) Tawny, Ramos Pinto 750 ml 28 164 W&S 93 Quinta de Bom Retiro (20 Year Old) Tawny, Ramos Pinto 750 ml 50 164 DC 98 Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 2003 750 ml 75 164 WS 94 Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 2000 750 ml 75 164 RP 92 Ramos Pinto Vintage Port 1983 750 ml 100 164 HH 98 JAPANESE WHISKEY Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 700 ml 60 166 Nikka Pure Malt Red 500 ml 54 166 Nikka from the Barrel 500 ml 52 166 LIQUEURS Amaretto di Saronno 750 ml 18 167 Angostura Bitters 200 ml 12 167 Bailey s Irish Cream 1000 ml 22 167 Cointreau 700 ml 15 167 Drambuie 700 ml 23 167 Fernet Branca 700 ml 15 167 Frangelico 700 ml 17 167 Grand Marnier 700 ml 20 167 Kahlua 750 ml 16 167 Pimms No. 1 700 ml 12 167 Ricard 1000 ml 16 167 RUM Bacardi Gold 1000 ml 15 168 Bacardi Superior 1000 ml 15 168 Captain Morgan Spiced 700 ml 12 168 Havana Club 7 Year Old 750 ml 18 168 Mount Gay Silver 1000 ml 21 168 Zacapa 23 Year Old 1000 ml 60 168 188 189
INDEX TAX-FREE ORDER FORM SPIRITS ml Price Page Ref Boat Name Place of Registration SCOTCH WHISKY Caol Ila 12 Year Old 700 ml 36 168 Chivas Regal 12 Year Old 750 ml 30 168 Chivas Regal 18 Year Old 750 ml 60 168 Dewar s 12 Year Old 1000 ml 28 168 Johnnie Walker Black Label 1000 ml 34 168 Johnnie Walker Blue Label 750 ml 180 168 Lagavulin 16 Year Old 750 ml 70 168 Oban 14 Year Old 700 ml 50 169 The Glenlivet 18 Year Old 700 ml 85 169 The Macallan 12 Year Old 750 ml 75 169 TEQUILA Don Julio Blanco 700 ml 40 169 Don Julio Resposado 700 ml 45 169 Patron Silver 750 ml 40 169 Patron Añejo (Gold) 750 ml 55 169 Patron XO Coffee 750 ml 34 169 VODKA Absolut Blue 1000 ml 24 169 Beluga Noble Russian Vodka 1000 ml 45 169 Belvedere 700 ml 32 169 Grey Goose 1000 ml 39 169 SCORES We have included scores from the following sources: AG Antonio Galloni / Vinous Media www.vinous.com BH Anthony Meadows / Burghound www.burghound.com GG Gilbert & Gaillard www.gilbertgaillard.com JS James Suckling www.jamessuckling.com NM Nathalie Maclean www.nataliemaclean.com RP Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate www.erobertparker.com WE Wine Enthusiast www.winemag.com WS Wine Spectator www.winespectator.com W&S Wine & Spirits Magazine www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com Please note that not all wines are scored, particularly if the wine in question is a new release (the 2015 vintage, for example) or is not widely distributed. Scores are, by their nature, subjective and should be treated that way. This is why we ve used only the top sources / critics and have tried where possible to focus on the reviewer s area of expertise, such as Burghound (BH) for Burgundy, Robert Parker and James Suckling for Bordeaux, Antonio Galloni for Piedmont, etc. To allow comparison and avoid confusion, we have limited reviews to those which score on a 100-point scale only. Boat Contact Person Email Marina and Berth Reference Phone Number WE WILL CONTACT YOU SHORTLY TO CONFIRM THE ORDER & ARRANGE DELIVERY Please note that there is a 2% surcharge for Visa and Mastercard payment. Regrettably, we cannot accept American Express at this time. QTY PRODUCT NAME PAGE # PRICE AMOUNT 1 Customs Fee (Tivat: 45) For your convenience, this form may also be scanned and emailed: orders@berba.me / mike@berba.me / djordje@berba.me TOTAL PAGE OF 190 191
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