90+ Points

Ca'del Solo Big House Pink - 2004
90 points
$8.99

This ripe rosé has racy aromas and flavors of spicy cherry, mineral and vanilla. Carignane, Sangiovese and Charbono Drink now. 24,000 cases made. WE

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet - 2006
91 points
$8.99

Purple-colored, the wine offers meaty blackcurrant, blackberry, and blueberry aromas. On the palate the wine exhibits remarkable focus and structure for its humble price. The fruit is grapy and primary as well as intensely flavored. It should evolve for several years and drink well through 2022 if not longer. It is a fantastic value. As an aside, Peter Gago presented a 1976 Koonunga Hill to demonstrate the aging potential of this cuvee. The wine was showing a bit of age aromatically but none on the palate. At age 31, this wine is right at its peak (my score 94 points). Penfolds, arguably Australia’s most famous winery, continues to perform at a high level under the leadership of Head Winemaker, Peter Gago. (Jay Miller, The Wine Advocate)

Emilio Lustau Manzanilla Papirusa - NV
90 points
$11.99

Tangy, with lemon, olive, apple and ocean brine aromas and flavors. Clean and elegant, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 1,000 cases imported. WS

Borsao Tres Picos Granacha - 2006
91 points
$11.99

Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha is cherry red in color, deep and sweet, with medium body. On the nose, there is a boundless bouquet of cherries and ripe red fruits with traces of flowers typical of Garnacha. On the palate, it is rich and well-structured with flavors of blackberries, strawberries, vanilla, plums, and leather notes. Beautifully balanced with sweet tannins, Borsao Tres Picos leaves a long, silky finish. WA

Juan Gil - 2005
90 points
$14.99

An expressive red, with blackberry, kirsch, chocolate and cola flavors in a plush texture. A modern style, but notes of game and leather keep this grounded. Monastrell. Drink now through 2011. 1,000 cases made. Stephen Tanzer

Cellar Can Blau Can Blau - 2006
92 points
$14.99

The 2006 Can Blau is one of the finest values in the marketplace. Composed of 40% Carinena, 40% Syrah, and 20% Garnacha, this purple-colored wine has great aromatics for the price point. It offers up smoke, pain grille, pencil lead, scorched earth, blueberry, black cherry, and blackberry. Balanced, round, and ripe on the palate, the wine already reveals some complexity and enough structure to blossom for another 2-3 years. Drink this lengthy effort over the next 6-8 years. - Jay Miller Wine, Advocate 92 Points

Altos de Luzon - 2005
90 points
$14.99

This plush red delivers ripe, sweet blackberry and kirsch flavors backed by chocolate and cola from oak, with appealing earthy accents. The tannins are well-integrated, the structure balanced. Drink now through 2011. 1,500 cases imported. WS

Bodegas Ateca Atteca - 2006
91 points
$14.99

91 Points! Robert Parker's Wine Advocate # 175 Feb 2008 Reviewer: Jay Miller | 2006 Bodegas Ateca Atteca: The 2006 Atteca is 100% Garnacha old-vines ranging from 80-120 years. Dark ruby-colored, it delivers an alluring bouquet of Asian spices, wild black cherry, and blueberry. Layered and sweetly-fruited, the wine is nicely balanced and lengthy. It has enough stuffing to evolve for 1-2 years but can be enjoyed now. It is a superb value. Bodegas Ateca is a new partnership between the Gil family of Jumilla and importer Jorge Ordonez. WA

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc - 2007
91 points
$14.99

Concentrated and complex, with vivid passion fruit, grapefruit and tangy peach flavors. Vibrant minerality and tangy lime juice acidity keep thumping through the finish. Drink now. 65,000 cases imported. WS

Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay - 2005
91 points
$15.99

Shows a nice mix of dried pineapple, papaya, pear and fig flavors, with a long, minerally finish. Has a nice layer of toast, but stays fresh and pure. Drink now. 7,200 cases imported. WS

Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006
93 points
$15.99

"Very solid, with ripe cassis, blackberry and boysenberry fruit offset by vanilla, mineral and cocoa notes." - Wine Spectator

Marques de Casa Concha Merlot - 2005
90 points
$15.99

Has an ample layer of sweet, mocha-infused toast, but plenty of plum and blackberry notes as well. The long, fleshy finish lets the fruit and mineral notes hang together nicely, with an encore of toast. Drink now through 2009. 55,200 cases made. WS

Dr Heyden Riesling Spatlese Oppenheimer Sacktrager - 2006
91 points
$15.99

Peach and mango flavors play off the rich texture and snappy acidity in this elegant white. Orange and mineral accents emerge on the finish. Nice juicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2022. 400 cases made. WS

Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc - 2006
90 points
$15.99

This ripe rosé has racy aromas and flavors of spicy cherry, mineral and vanilla. Carignane, Sangiovese and Charbono Drink now. 24,000 cases made. WS

Marques de Casa Concha Syrah - 2005
90 points
$15.99

Dark and plush, with espresso, fig paste and plum sauce notes pushed by mocha and dark licorice on the finish. The rich, smoky finish shows fine-grained tannins and the density for moderate cellaring. Drink now through 2009. 7,200 cases made. WS

Domaine Sigalas Santorini - 2006
90 points
$16.99

A rich, exotic-tasting white, with aromas and flavors of beeswax, apricot, tropical fruits and spice. Very creamy, this is filled with custard notes, which extend on the minerally finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,000 cases imported. W

Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico Riserva - 2004
90 points
$21.99

This is full and rich, with lots of mineral, berry and vanilla character. Round, silky, long and satisfying. Drink now. 32,000 cases made. WS

Argyle Brut - 2002
90 points
$21.99

A light, delicate sparkler, with pretty pear and spice flavors up front, segueing into hints of lime and quince as the finish lingers with refined texture. Drink now. 10,200 cases made. WS

Heidsieck Monopole Brut Blue Top - NV
91 points
$21.99

Elegant and expressive, this delivers floral, pear and toffee flavors matched to a creamy texture. Beautifully integrated, this lingers nicely on the mineral finish. Drink now through 2010. 35,000 cases imported. WS

Condado de Haza Ribera Del Duero - 2005
92 points
$27.99

The 2005 Crianza is purple-colored with an attractive bouquet of cedar, mineral, earth notes, espresso, and blackberry. This leads to a medium to full-bodied wine with ample ripe fruit, a firm structure, good depth, and plenty of flavor. This solid effort should be at its best between 2012 and 2020.
92pts - Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar

Bodegas Emilio Moro - 2005
92 points
$32.99

Black cherry and black plum flavors show focus and depth in this rich, polished red. Espresso and mineral notes add complexity, and there's a firm core of well-integrated tannins. Drink now through 2014. 1,000 cases imported. W.S.

Taittinger Brut La Francaise -
91 points
$34.99

Shows elegance and finesse, but also an understated power, as the initial richness gives way to the firm structure, setting the stage for biscuit, honey and ginger notes. Fine length. Drink now through 2010. WS

Orin Swift The Prisoner - 2006
91 points
$34.99

A delicious wine that offers the best of both worlds: zesty wild berry, spice and fresh tobacco, with focused, well-structured blackberry flavors. Plush, rich and concentrated, with a wonderful focus on the core fruit flavors. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Petite Sirah and Charbono. Drink now through 2011. 20,000 cases made. WS

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville - 2004
93 points
$34.99

A classy wine that's rich and intense, with a concentrated mix of mineral, currant, blackberry, dusty herb and cedary oak flavors. Though deep and well-structured, this maintains a sense of elegance and grace, making it a good choice for near- and mid-term cellaring. Best from 2008 through 2014. 10,687 cases made. WS

Bollinger Special Cuvee Brut - NV
93 points
$39.99

A beautiful Champagne. Complex and elegant, evoking ginger, jasmine, citrus and honey aromas and flavors, accented by a biscuit and grain component coming as much from barrel fermentation as yeast aging. Very firmly structured and long. Enjoy with Asian foods or Parmesan cheese. Drink now through 2006. 9,500 cases imported. WS

Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese - 2004
92 points
$44.99

This has a matchstick aroma from reduction, while the palate expresses peach, lime and mineral flavors. It has fine density and a keen-edged structure that keeps it detailed and crunchy. Long, mouthwatering finish. Best from 2009 through 2030. 1,200 cases made. WS

Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume - 1999
93 points
$49.99

Shows a piercing note of humus to go with its mango, dried pineapple and fig flavors. Has a matchstick note as well on the minerally finish. Has more length than the '01 and '02, while the fruit has more of a dried quality in the end.--Baumard non-blind vertical. Drink now through 2012. 1,200 cases made. WS

Mumm Brut Chardonnay Mumm De Crumant - NV
91 points
$54.99

A viscous style, with fine supporting acidity, creating a contrast that sets the stage for honey, dough and hazelnut notes. Medium-bodied, with a brisk mineral aftertaste. Drink now through 2010. WS