2009 Smooth Wine

This dazzling Chardonnay flaunts alluringaromas and rich, complex flavors ofpear, green apple, citrus and almonds,coupled with hints of orange blossom.Crisp and fresh, it balances bright fruitflavors with intriguing nuances of vanilla,nuts and toast.

This 2009 is a lovely dusty velvet color, but Pinot Noir is all about the nose. A swirl in the glass brings forth notes of sweet violets, layers of fruits, chocolate, coffee, and lavender with hints of finespices; brambles and undergrowth characters summon up distant memories of forgotten summers. The wine is seamless and round with that pinot earthy "savouryness" ...

Vistorta is a vibrant ruby red. This wine has intense aromas of red cherries and plums mingled with notes of green olive and spice. Medium-bodied and well structured, with rich, concentrated flavors of black currant and wild berries set against a backdrop of silky tannins. A powerful yet elegant wine.Outstanding served with roasted or grilled red meat, lamb, polenta, mushroom ...

The wine is a deep, crimson red, and has lifted pure aromatics of darker berry fruits and spice: blackberries, plums, mocha, toasty vanilla oak. The palate is powerful and extremely focused, with great depth of fruit character that is well framed by fine tannin, and drawn together to a long finish by naturally balanced acidity.

Purple in color. Intense nose dominated by peach and apricot with liquorice and notes of undergrowth. Generous, powerful and full-bodied with a long elegant finish. Overall, this wine has a frank attack, racy with soft tannic structure.

Dark ruby color with aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and just a hint of vanilla. Chateau Les Graves de Barrau 2009 is a well-rounded wine, fleshy in the mouth, with a long, silky finish.

The wines produced at Chateau la Vieille Cure are, as has been the tradition for centuries, fine wines meant for careful consumption. While they can be enjoyed young, they are best appreciated at 4 years of age and more. With a perfect balance of fruit, aromas and tannins, they are made to be appreciated with meals but can be enjoyed ...

Deep ruby with wild berries, raspberries, plums and fig aromas. The medium-bodied, fruity, soft, and well balanced palate has a long, smooth finish.

Ruby color, seductive and complex bouquet, with notes of toast and dark fruit walls. On the palate it is bold and expressive, supported by silky tannins. Pairs well with red meats, game birds, poultry, and mildly strong cheeses.

Bright, deep, cherry-red. Intense aromas of ripe black berries to the nose accompanied with balsamic touches which are reminiscent of coconut and licorice. It is fresh and pleasant in the mouth with a noticeable texture where the smoky and fruit assembled nuances reappear. Long and enfolding finish.

#54 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2012Deep red cherry in color. There is an elegant, fresh and complex nose that highlights ripe fruit and floral notes. Nice and fresh on the palate, well-balanced with sweet but still young tannins, a delicious mouthful sensation that lingers on the very long and smooth finish.

This Napa Valley Zinfandel opens with notes of strawberry and fresh-baked rhubarb pie. Jammy with toast and spice, the aromas lead to juicy ripe berry flavors with a long fruit finish that is rich with dried cherry, light black pepper and toasty notes. The wine has firm tannins and a smooth medium-body that rounds out the balanced palate.

A blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cool spring temperatures accompanied by abundant rainfall yielded a wine with very balanced alcohol and acidity levels.Blend: 95% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Delivering a definitively new world version of the varietal, Robert Oatley Tempranillo is a bright fruit-driven, silky wine with delicious cherry-spice fruits and a lively finish.

The aromas are complex and inviting, with lifted red fruit elements of raspberry and plum, as well as deeper bramble fruit notes and layers of vanilla, cream, nutmeg and cinnamon. A smooth, rich entry leads to sweet plum and lingering spice notes, with hints of cedar and clove. The wine's lush texture is supported by resolved tannins that lead to ...

Medium ruby with violet shades; very nice Glycerin mouth feel and texture; wild berry flavors, cherry, spices and herbs; wellintegrated light and smooth vanilla oak toasty notes; ripe and full, and in spite of its concentration, still fresh and in no way over-matured; very much Garnacha: lots and lots of sweet vibrant fruit; medium to full-bodied with soft and velvet ...

A fragrant bouquet of scorched earth, violets, and black cherry that leaps from the glass. Smooth-textured and suave on the palate, it has loads of succulent black fruit, silky tannins, excellent depth and grip, and a juicy finish.

Deep cherry color. A remarkably complex bouquet with hints of dark fruit and roasted balsamic notes. Warm and inviting on the palate, with soft but persistent tannins in perfect balance with the alcohol. Blend: 70% Garnacha, 20% Syrah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

The wine's initial balsamic sensations are followed by aromas of ripe fruit and spice. The palate is velvety, with soft tannins and great fi nesse. The finish and aftertaste are well supported by savory mineral notes that give the wine lovely length and persistence.Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

Aromas of fresh rose petals and wild berries. Flavors of juicy strawberry, bright raspberry, with a lush lingering finish. The Grenache and Viognier definitely lighten up the heavy hitters making this a delicious, approachable, and very food friendly wine.

The deep ruby red color of the Ripassa, and the intense yet fine aromas come from the mixture of grapes. It is full bodied, harmonic, and velvety on the palate. Recommended with grilled meatdishes, Ripassa is excellent with rabbit casserole. This blockbuster wine is one of Winebow's alltime favorites.

Deep rose. Fresh and alluring; hints of pear and raspberry. Refreshing, reminiscent of red berry fruit and clean, well-defined finish.

The bright red color of the 2009 Red Blend leads to ripe, jammy aromas and nuances of oak. These aromas extend to the palate, creating a bright, medium-bodied wine with a round, smooth finish.