La Gravette de Certan 2006 Pomerol

This is the 2nd label of Vieux Chateau Certan, with Merlot being the primary grape used in it's production. The wine is fairly soft and fleshly, with fresh berry flavors leading the way on your palate. Notes of raspberry, cherry and plum are followed by hints of anise, spice, cedar, pencil lead and cocoa. The tannins are silky, finishing a well balance wine. $59.99

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Tor Kenward 2010 Chardonnay, Cuvee' Torchiana

Notes from tasting with Tor Kenward 9/17/12

      
          Big, rich and bold, but not over done or flabby. Tor does a great job of making truly wonderful California Chardonnay, yet maintains balance and acidity. Flavors of melons, tropical fruits, pears, citrus, honey, fig and peaches. Full, rich and bright, a delightful Chardonnay. 93 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. 92 pts. Wine Spectator. 175 cases made, 15 bottles available. $59.99
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Tor Kenward 2009 Chardonnays

Notes from tasting with Tor Kenward on 9/17/12

2009 Napa, Cuvee' Torchiana

         This Chard has finesse and balance, offering notes of pear, melon, fig and smokey oak. The wine is layered and complex. 160 cases made. a few bottles available. 94 Pts. wine Spectator $55.99

2009 Sonoma, Durell Vineyard

         Big and rich on the palate, but graceful on the finish. Flavors are of baked apple, fig, apricot, smoke and spice. 150 cases made. 4 bottles available. 91 Pts. Wine Spectator $49.99

2009 Napa, Hudson Vineyard

         Green apples lead the way in both aromas and flavors, with notes of minerals, citrus, pear, lightly toasty tone and a hint of vanilla. 170 cases made. Sold Out

Pavi 2010 Pinot Grigio Napa

The 2010 Pinot Grigio is bright, lively and crisp, not as heavy as some vintages in the past. Flavors of melon, pear, apple, pineapple, fig and citrus are clean and well balanced. The wine is refreshing with a bright clean finish. Try this one shrimp, salads and pasta dishes. $14.99
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Tofanelli 2009 Petite Sirah

I haven't seen Tofanelli in Dallas for a long time, this week a small amount of Prtite Sirah and Zinfandel arrived at the store. The Petite has aromas of raspberry, cedar and violets, leading to notes of red and black fruits, tobacco, coffee, spice and clove. The wine is big and chewy, with dry firm tannins, and a long finish.
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August Briggs 2010 Zinfandel Napa

This is old school zin! Deep, ripe fruits of black berry, plum and cherry, with coffee, cedar and spice notes. The wine is balanced and well structured and NOT SWEET! $33.99

Carte Blanche 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

Ripe blackberry and currant aromas with hints of graphite and tea leaves. Flavors of black cherry, raspberry, currant, mocha, cassis, tobacco and dark chocolate, with soft tannins ans lingering finish. 400 cases made.  94 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. / 93 pts. Wine Spectator. $129.99
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Steele 2009 Outcast Red Blend

Made from 50% Syrah, 24% Zin, 23% Petite Sirah with the remainder Barbera and Petite Verdot. This lake County red is big, rich, juicy and mouth filling. Flavors run from Black cherry, raspberry and plums, to hints of coffee, chocolate, cedar, spice and black pepper. The wine is young at this point and will drink well for 3 to 5 years. $21.99
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Alvaro Palacios 2009 Finca Dofi

The 2009 Finca Dofi is a block buster wine for Palacios, always known for producing high quality wines, this has raised the bar again. A blend of Grenacha, Cabernet, Syrah and Merlot, this is a powerful wine, that has grace and manners. Fruit reminds of black cherry and raspberry, leading to notes of spice, coffee, wild flowers, anise, tobacco and cedar. While the fruit is big and ripe, the tannins are refined and gentle with a long, long finish. Should age well for 20 + years. 95+ pts. Robert Parker, Jr. $69.99

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Ninety Plus Cellars 2011 Sancerre

Classic Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley, fresh, stoney, delicate and lively. On the nose you pick up grapefruit, crushed stone, flower blossoms and minerals. On the palate, grapefruit, minerals, melon, stoney notes and bright acidity. The wine is well made and delivers real Sancerre style and quality for under $20.
Source label $24.99, store price $17.99
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Steele 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills

This cab from our friend Jed Steele, has nice richness, elegance and balance. The fruit is of blackberries, cherries, dried berries and plum notes. Spicy tones and hint of oak, earth and smoke, are followed by fairly soft tannins and a longish finish. The real good choice for grilled meats, my fav would lamb chops. $24.99
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Arnot-Roberts 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Bugay Vineyard

This Cabernet has 15% Petit Verdot added, which adds a dimension or layer of flavor. Mint, raspberry, cedar, dried herbs, tobacco and floral notes prevail in both flavor and aroma. The finish long and elegant, with softer tannins. The wine does not display any of that green, under ripe tones so common in Sonoma Cabs. 92 pts. Wine Adovcate $89.99
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Pott 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Stagecoach Her Majesty's Secret Service

Rich and bold, with deep black and red berry fruits, follow by anise, coffee, cedar and spice. The wine big on entry, and very mouth filling, yet the finish is stylish with fine tannins. Big, complex and balanced! 92pts. Wine Spectator Very Limited $114.99
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O'Shaughnessy 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mtn.

Arriving in a few days, VERY LIMITED

"The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder is impeccable from start to finish. It shows marvelous detail and completeness in its perfumed red berries, mint, flowers and licorice. Tar, ash and a host of other darker nuances add considerable complexity. This is a marvelous showing. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029" Antonio Galloni 94+ pts. The Wine Adovcate
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Robert Keenan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Resreve

"the 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is composed of 80% estate Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% estate Cabernet Franc. Sadly, only 270 cases were produced. Possibly one of the finest wines Michael Keenan has yet made, it has just about everything one could desire in a Cabernet Sauvignon, including good minerality, floral, red, black and blue fruit notes, great equilibrium, stunning concentration and length, and an overall sense of purity and personality. In short, it possesses soul and delivers the goods." 97 pts. Robert Parker, Jr. $94.99 To order: store04wine@sigels.com  SOLD OUT first day!

Robert Keenan 2008 Mernet Reserve

The word Mernet refers to 50% MERlot and 50% caberNET. "Another prodigious effort from Keenan, it boasts an inky/purple color as well as a sweet nose filled with blackberry, black currant and cherry fruit intermixed with mocha and chocolate. Full-bodied and rich with an enticing suppleness as well as admirable length and texture, it should drink well for 15 or more years. 95pts. Robert Parker, Jr. $94.99
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Chateau Boswell 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Reserve

This was a little treat for myself, while I was on vacation last month. It was the best bottle of Cabernet that I have had this year. The wine was big, bold, intense and complex, with a finish that just would not quit. Packed with deep berry and cherry notes, with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, anise, spice and slightly toasty oak tones. I hope that I get to taste this one again, in say, 10 or 15 years, the wine is a baby at this point. If you find this one (good luck with that, only 200 cases made, and sold in three retail shops in the country) expect to pay about $160.

Chateau Puygueraud 2008 Francs - Cotes de Bordeaux

This wine is made with 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec. Wine packs a fair amount of power and depth, more so than many from the 2008 vintage. Black cherry, plum, graphite, tobacco, spice and anise notes fill both nose and palate. Somewhat tannic for a wine with this much Merlot in the blend, but not overly so. Good balance and length with nice earth and toasty tones on the finish. $19.99
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