2007 Smooth Wine

#36 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2011Bright, deep ruby red color. A bouquet of dark berry fruit, a hint of cocoa and toasted almond, and tanned leather aroma. Perfectly balanced body, with concentration and freshness. Overall balance, solidly built with very well-developed tannins.

The 1998 vintage of this wine was ranked #6 on the Wine Spectator's Top 10 Wines of 2001Guado al Tasso 2007 is already beginning to develop an elegant fragrance, offering an fresh aromas with mild nutty notes and hints of menthol which are balanced by flavors of full-flavored dark fruits. The wine bathes the palate in rich, smooth tannins. It ...

This is textbook California Cabernet Sauvignon, with ripe black cherry and cassis flavors, and hints of chaparral, cedar, toast, brown-sugar spice and earthy minerality. The tannins are substantial yet smooth in this medium-full-bodied, herb-inflected wine.Serve it with grilled rib eye steak with herb butter, braised beef short ribs, or black-pepper-crusted ahi tuna.

A highly colored brilliant red wine with complex aromas and flavors of dried, wild cherry and black plum underscored by dried sage and leather supported by ripe extracted tannins. The finish is extended and elegant.

Argiano's Brunello di Montalcino has an intense ruby-red color. A good concentration in the mid- palate and a persistent aftertaste, yet round and luscious in body, with silky and interesting tannins. It combines power and elegance and indicates a much promising future. Together with the captivating perfumes of red fruits and the clean freshness, the complexity of the wine proves ...

The deep opaque black inky color suggests abrooding wine, and the spicy licorice and pepper on the nose follow up first impressions well. The low crops from this very difficult year have released a deep and very intense wine, speaking of the region and variety eloquently. This wine is great to enjoy now but will age gracefully for many years. ...

A vibrant plum red colour, this wine has an elegant nose of spice, pepper and blackberries typical of Shiraz from this region. These flavours continue on the long, full palate where they are complimented by firm, fine tannins and spicy French oak characters. Very appealing to drink now but built to cellar with confidence for at least ten years.

This white has a pale color with desirable depth which showcases fresh and lively aromas of flowers and citrus. It becomes more and more intense on the palate and releases delicious notes of pineapple, tangerines and apricots. Pair with salads, seafood and mild cheeses. Enjoy now or within 1-2 years.The owner of this estate is Pierre Lurton, the same owner ...

On the nose, plush blueberry and plum with just a hint of characteristically regional pepperand spice notes with subtle oak characters which impart a sweet, vanilla note. A dense yetsupple, harmonious wine palate. Lovely plush tannins, rounded texture with bright plummy,cherry fruit flavors and a clean finish with hallmark spicy lingering flavors.

Color: Light goldAroma: Delicate fragrance recalling ripe apricot and citrus fruitTaste: Elegantly structured, with pronounced mineral character imparted by the slate-rich soilin which the grapes are grownA delicious match with chicken, seafood and Asian cuisine.

At the winery, the Syrah was blended with a bit of Viognier and some Grenache from 85-year-old vines. The wine was aged for 20 months in French oak, The Grenache added some breadth to the wine, particularly notes of wild strawberries. The Viognier brightened the color, contributing floral notes and softening the tannins. What's surprising about this Syrah is how ...

All of the grapes were grown at our estate vineyards in Yountville and Rutherford and they are certified organic and Biodynamic. This is an elegant wine with rich aromas of black berries, black licorice and a hint of cocoa powder. Velvety smooth, it's the perfect partner with grilled steak, rack of lamb or roasted duck.

Ruby-red color with a golden rim. It's bright and deep with complex aromas. There is a great balance between the fruit (cherries, black plums, ripe blackberries) and the clean nuances coming from the wood (clove, pepper, vanilla and coconut). The nose is further enriched by the aromas that develop during bottle ageing.Smooth and balanced on the palate with a full, ...

The discovery of Cheval de Andes defies tasting terms. The Bordeaux-style blending of this "Grand Cru" from the other side of the world expresses, in turn, finesse and exoticism, power and freshness, elegance and authenticity. Its prestigious tutors have guaranteed its powers of seduction. It is a wine that follows no fashion.

Located in the northern Mdoc near the two small town of Saint Christoly de Mdoc and Couquques, this estate of only 6.5 hectares produces a garage wine of extraordinary quality. It is representative of the new wave of modern, fruit forward, concentrated wines that are coming from the "left bank" of Bordeaux.

Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is ruby red tending to garnet. It's very intense, with a persistent nose with red fruit notes. There is a warm, balanced flavor with velvet-smooth tannins and long-lasting aroma. A beautiful Brunello made in the traditional style, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from vines at least 20 years old.

Medium depth cherry red with a crimson-purple glow. Savory smelling with the sweetness of oak and cherry fruit pushing through. There's a feral complexity to the flavor with that typical Central Otago herbaceousness. Smooth and velvety, almost creamy, with a nice bite to the finish and a sweet fruited smoky aftertaste.Pinot Noir is well-suited to pair with poultry, beef, fish, ...

Deep garnet red in color with aromasof fragrant ripe cherry, spicy toast andviolet highlights overlying rich plum andsavory notes. The palate is characterizedby a sweet ripe plum and cherry fruitwith spicy complexity and a generousmid palate. Firm yet fine tannin structurebalanced with concentration of flavoryielding to a silky chocolate finish.

2007 was a very good year for white wines. This vintage of Larrivet Haut-Brion Blanc has everything: power, richness, acidity, and fantastic fruit. This is a wine with great ageing potential. Pair with surf and turf, Warm oysters with lightly caramelized scallops and endives, tarragon chicken, or risotto flavored with vanilla, candied apricot, and panfried foie gras.

Deep ruby red with garnet reflections. Aromas of red fruit, blackberry, plum and licorice with hints of vanilla and leather. Full-bodied, with intense flavors of cherry, raspberry and spice culminating in a long and smooth finish.

Intense ruby in color, verging on garnet. Dry, warm, harmonious, velvety and steady. The bouquet is ethereal, melting into scents of sweet violet and iris, recalling the berries growing in the woods.