SOME OF THE BEST
144 – Peter Michael, Chardonnay "Ma Belle Fille". Sonoma, California, USA. 2008
100
"Flamboyant and exotic, the extroverted, powerful Ma Belle Fille is a sensational hussy of a wine. Lots of brioche, buttered pastry, lemon oil, tropical fruit, honeysuckle, nectarine and caramelized citrus characteristics soar from the glass of this big, full-bodied, super intense 2008. "
97/100 Robert Parker's TWA

246 s – Cillar de Silos Torresilo, Tempranillo. Ribera Del Duero, Spain. 2005
55
"The Torresilos was sourced from 60 to 80 year-old vines and aged for 18 months in new French oak. Deep purple-colored, it has an expressive perfume of pain grille, pencil lead, espresso, mineral, blueberry and blackberry. "
92+/100 Robert Parker's TWA

264 s – Cayuse, Syrah "En Chamberlin Vineyard". Walla Walla, Washington, USA. 2007
110
"The En Chamberlin is even more complex aromatically with it's notes of crushed stone, smoked meat, espresso, truffle, blueberry and black raspberry. Full-bodied, ripe, intensely flavored yet elegant, it has a 60-second finish that is pure silk."
98/100 Robert Parker's TWA

262 f – Torbreck Run Rig, Shiraz. Barossa Valley, South Australia. 2004
200
"Saturated opaque purple/black, it has a remarkably kinky, exotic perfume of fresh asphalt, pencil lead, smoke, pepper, game, blueberry and black raspberry. Full-bodied and voluptuous in the mouth, the wine is dense and packed, with amazing purity, sweet tannins, and a complex collection of sensory stimuli."
99+/100 Robert Parker's TWA

271 f – Quilceda Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon. Columbia Valley, WA, U.S.A.
210
"The flagship 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon comes predominantly from the Champoux Vineyard. It was aged in 100% new oak. It sports a deep purple color with a captivating nose of spice box, sandalwood, truffle, Asian spices, incense, black cherry, and black currant. Opulent on the palate (but elegant as well), it already reveals serious complexity, density, and succulence of fruit."
99/100 Robert Parker's TWA

257 s – Pax Pangea, Syrah. North Coast, California, U.S.A. 2003
Magnum 1.5L 250
"Aged in 500-liter pungeons for 36 months, there are only 676 magnums of the 03 Pangea. Representing an homage to Guigal's single vineyard Cote Roties, 100% whole clusters were used to create this profound Syrah. It boasts an opaque blue/purple color as well as a bouquet of ink, graphite, blackberries, cassis, flowers and licorice. Dense and full-bodied with great precision and definition, this stunning wine demonstrates what innovative winemaking and great fruit can achieve."
96/100 Robert Parker's TWA

260 f – Sine Qua Non Atlantis Fe 203, Syrah. California, U.S.A. 2005
275
"An inky/blue/black/purple hue is followed by a sweet blackberry, charcoal and chocolate aromas, graphite and blackberry flavors, full body, decent acidity and a stunningly long finish. It reveals the great intensity and purity of California fruit superimposed on a European structure and sense of harmony."
100/100 Robert Parker's TWA

GLASS SPECIALS - WHITE:
Domaine Des Remizieres, Hermitage Blanc "Cuvee Emilie", Marsanne Northern Rhone, France. 1999
gl 10 bt 38
"The Cuvee Emilie is a full-bodied, thick, juicy wine. It possesses minerality and backbone. It reveals moderately intense aromas of rose petals, minerals, honeyed grapefruit and a hint of fino sherry. Look for it to drink well for up to twenty years."
90/100 Robert Parker TWA

GLASS SPECIALS - RED:
265 – Pax Cellars "Kobler Family Vineyard" Syrah Russian River Valley, California, U.S.A. 2006 23 barrels
gl 14 bt 105 (magnum 1.5L)
"From a cool Green Valley site, the deep ruby/purple-tinged Syrah Kobler Vineyard exhibits hints of lard, blackberries, asphalt, and smoke, medium to full body, sweet tannin and a spicy finish." Poured from magnum
91/100 Robert Parker TWA

268 – Pax Cellars "Cuvee Moriah" Sonoma, California, U.S.A. 2004 28 barrels produced
gl 16 bt 62
"The 2004 Cuvee Moriah, a blend of 69% Grenache and 31% Mouvedre, Counoise, Roussanne and Syrah, exhibits aromas of garrigue, tapenade, kirsch liqueur and blackberries. "
94/100 Robert Parker TWA
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