Australian, South African & New Zealand Wines

RED

BOOKPURNONG HILL RIVERLAND “BLOCK 267” RED TABLE’99 – “Tasty stuff, soft, supple and generous with its blackberry, violet, vanilla and spice flavors, which echo nicely on the silky, round finish.”……………………… 69.49

D’ARENBERG MCLAREN-VALE  “LAUGHING MAGPIE”’03 – “Dense and dark in color, with lots of intense flavor but still in proportion, offering blackberry, black cherry and a distinctive twang of floral peach from the Viognier, finishing with licorice and pepper that lasts and lasts against vibrant acidity and fine tannins.”…………….54.49

ELDERTON BAROSSA SHIRAZ’02 – “Supple, fleshy style…classic black cherry, raspberry and licorice flavors, finishing smooth and remarkably generous” 49.19

ELDERTON SHIRAZ BAROSSA “COMMAND”’00 – “Big and powerful, brimming with tarry, spicy black cherry, dark plum, blackberry and chocolate flavors. Rich and gooey like a warm flourless chocolate cake, yet it finds a plush balance that keeps it from veering off into heaviness. This has grace, harmony and refinement”……………..91.89

GRANT BURGE “THE HOLY TRINITY BAROSSA”’98 – “Smooth, velvety and enticingly balanced to show off its spicy raspberry, plum and smoky-meaty flavors. Not at all heavy, but refined and elegant through the harmonious finish. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre” …..51.09

GROOM BAROSSA VALLEY SHIRAZ’99 – “Round and plump, brimming with pretty plum, blackberry and spice flavors, hinting at peppermint and anise as the flavors echo on the soft finish. A new wine from Daryle Groom of California's Geyser Peak Winery”…58.09

JAMIESONS RUN CABERNET SAUVIGNON-MERLOT-CABERNET FRANC COONAWARA RESERVE’95 – “Velvety, and artfully balanced to show off its currant, pepper and herb flavors” ………………. 66.23

KIRRALAA VICTORIA “INDELIBLE RESERVE” SHIRAZ’01 – “Lithe, polished and refined, a distinctive Shiraz with a glowing core of blackberry and plum flavors shaded with gamy tones, olive and peppery spices, finishing with light, fine tannins.” …..68.69

LAUGHING JACK BAROSSA VALLEY  SHIRAZ’02………..44.09

PARKER ESTATE  "TERRA ROSSA 1ST GROWTH COONAWARRA" '93 - "lighter claret style with fruit and herbal notes to the chocolaty, spicy currant flavors" .... 57.91

PENFOLDS “BIN 707”’99 – “A serious red, dense with color and packed with mint- and bay leaf-scented cherry and currant flavors, finishing with a dusky note as it all lingers on the fine-grained finish” ………………….105.29

PENFOLDS SHIRAZ “GRANGE”’96 – “A massive wine, with cascades of potent plum, cherry and blackberry fruit swirling around wafts of black pepper, bay leaf and exotic spice, which last and last on the finish, hinting at smoky, meaty notes. It's all packed in tightly, suggesting this should evolve spectacularly with age” ………….247.79

ROSEMOUNT SHIRAZ-CABERNET “MUDGEE MOUNTAIN BLUE”’99 – “This one sneaks up on you, starting crisp and refreshing, filling in the cracks as it fleshes out with succeeding sips. Has beautiful blueberry, plum and creamy-mocha aromas and flavors, which come together elegantly on the refined finish” ……..71.09

ROSEMOUNT McLAREN VALE “BALMORAL” SYRAH’00 – “Stylish and aristocratic, smooth and ripe up front, offering brilliant blackberry, cherry, red pepper and spice aromas and flavors, which pick up a base of firm tannins as they last and last on the beautiful finish”…75.09

STONEHAVEN LIMESTONE COAST COAST’00..... 26.99

STONEHAVEN LIMESTONE COAST COAST’01 – “Bright and juicy, with pleasant raspberry and cherry character” ……………….…..33.29

TALTARNI PYRENEES “VICTORIA”’00 – “Ripe and generous, with a floral edge to the blueberry and plum flavors, finishing with an almost raisiny ripeness.” …..36.99

THE CROSSINGS MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR’02 ……….39.49

WARWICK SOUTH AFRICA “THREE CAPE LADIES”’01 – “Suave wine, with black and red currant fruit offset by tangy mineral and sanguine notes. Plenty of toast and spice as well, but it's all folded together in a rich, creamy package with a nice tar note on the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage and Merlot.” …….38.89

WYNDHAM ESTATE SHIRAZ “BIN 555”’02 – “Ripe and generous, offering pretty blueberry, licorice and pepper flavors that linger on the fine-grained finish.”…….23.99

WYNDHAM ESTATE “SHOW RESERVE” CABERNET-MERLOT’97……39.39

YARRA RIDGE YARRA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON “RESERVE”’97…… 60.69

YELLOW TAIL SHIRAZ’03 – “Smooth and round, with a sweet red pepper edge to the berry flavors. Flavors persist nicely on the polished finish.”………………..19.99

Spanish, Chilean, Argentinean &Portugese

RED

\ATARDI “GRANDES ANADAS” RISERVA RIOJA’94……………… 93.39

BODEGAS FONTANA “FONTAL” TEMPRANILLO CRIANZA’01………………28.99

BODEGAS OSBORNE SPAIN “TEMPRANILLO-CABERNET SAUVIGNON VINO

de la TIERRA de CASTILLA SOLAZ”’99– “A supple red with dried cherry and vanilla flavors, this has just enough grip for light dishes”………………………23.49

BODEGAS TERRAZAS DE LOS ANDES “MALBEC MENDOZA GRAN”’99 – “Sports a boatload of fruit--blackberry, currant, boysenberry--with coffee, mineral and toast notes backing it up, yet manages to provide supple texture, with a long, seductive finish despite the serious tannins underneath.” …….60.99

CARMEN CHILE “VALLE RAPEL” CARMENERE’2001……………..22.49

CASA LAPOSTELLE CHILE “RAPEL VALLEY” CABERNET SAUVIGNON’00...23.09

CASA LAPOSTELLE COLCHAGUA VALLEY  “ALEXANDRE CUVEE” MERLOT’01 – “Terrific beam of raspberry and blackberry fruit here, with ample dark chocolate and toast. Fleshy, with hints of dried herbs as well. Solid, well-built Merlot that's ripe and modern, but has admirable finesse right now.”……………36.29

CASTILLO LABASTIDA RISERVA RIOJA’98………………..…… 36.49

CATENA CHILE “AGRELO VINEYARDS” CABERNET SAUVIGNON’99……..34.19

DON MELCHOR CHILE “PUENTE ALTO” CABERNET SAUVIGNON’00 “Terrific personality, with prune, cocoa, loam, mineral, dark currant, blackberry, tar and sanguine flavors that don't quit. Well-structured, with fine balance and harmony…long finish”.......56.69

ERCAVIO SPAIN ROBLE’03……………..28.69

FRANCESE SANCHEZ BAS SPAIN  “MONTGARNATX” PRIORAT’01……....52.89

LOS VASCOS (ROTHSCHILD) CHILE “LE DIX COLCHAGUA”’00 – “Lots of coffee and espresso notes up front, with solid dark currant and chocolate backing them up. Concentrated and ambitious, but the fruit has trouble emerging from behind all the toast in the end. Worth cellaring short-term, though. Cabernet Sauvignon.” ………59.99

MONTES CHILE  “ALPHA M COLCHAGUA”’98– “Gorgeous. Shows a deft and complex mix of cedar, mineral, black cherry, currant, smoke and espresso. Plush--yet what poise…focused and remarkably elegant all the way through the lengthy finish” …. 96.39

MONTES CHILE  “ALPHA M COLCHAGUA”’00– “Puts it all together--supple texture, alluring cassis and blackberry flavors, seductive toast and intriguing mineral, espresso bean and black tea notes. Very long finish resonates with harmony and precision. Gorgeous. The new high-water mark for Chile. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.” …. 97.99

MONTES APALTA VINEYARD  “ALPHA” CABERNET SAUVIGNON’00….…… 32.69

MONTES CHILE  “FOLLY” SYRAH”’01– “This stunner flaunts a wall of concentrated blackberry and black currant fruit surrounding notes of cocoa, espresso and meat, but it's all buttressed by massive tannins…terrific Syrah that doesn't stray into the top-heavy blockbuster style. Second vintage for this wine from Aurelio Montes, and it's really impressive.”….98.09

SCALA DEI “CARTOIXA d’ SCALA DEI”’96… 38.89

SENA (MONDAVI-CHADWICK) ACONCAUGA VALLEY’96 – “Impressive marriage of polish and grip. This firm red shows mouthfilling fruit, with notes of cassis, blackberry and plum, backed by vanilla and toasty oak notes, brightened by clean, fresh acidity and given a firm backbone of ripe, clean tannins.”………... 76.29

TRASLANZAS SPAIN  CIGALES’00…………...50.29

VINA ALMAVINA CHILE  “PUENTE ALTO”’99 – “This has a laser beam of currant and cassis running through its densely textured palate. Extra notes of cocoa powder, mineral and smoke come in on the finish. Densely structured, but the tannins are sweet and finely grained. A serious wine for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Cabernet Franc.”…………………113.89

VINA ALMAVINA CHILE  “PUENTE ALTO”’2000 – “The currant, cedar, mineral and cocoa flavors smolder underneath the fleshy, enveloping mouthfeel, with a wall of ripe, finely grained tannins taking over on the smoky finish. Not quite as dense as top vintages, but still clearly outstanding. Cabernet Sauvignon with Carmenère”……………113.99

QUITA DO CRASTO PORTUGAL “DOURO”’01 – “Pretty red, with vibrant red cherry, plum and berry flavors. Good structure and supple tannins, with a lingering finish of coffee and spice. Just delicious” .29.89