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2004 Chateau Pesquie Terrasses
90 points (The Wine Advocate Feb 2007)
$12.99
The 2004 Pesquie Terrasses, a blend of 70% Grenache that is 60 years old and 30% Syrah that is 30 years old, all aged in barrel, is an amazing wine for an astonishingly low price. Deep ruby/purple with notes of truffle, tar, blackberry, and cassis, the wine is vibrant, full-bodied, lush, and ideal for drinking over the next 4-5 years. It is nearly too good to be true, and many people familiar with wine in that price range will be absolutely amazed by its sheer concentration and character, so be prepared. Chateau Pesquie certainly ranks among the top two or three estates of the Cotes du Ventoux. Working closely with Eric Solomon, who produces these custom cuvees, the quality appears spectacular, at least for American consumers who have access to a more personalized style of wine from this brilliant importer. Importer: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565
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2005 Winner’s Tank Shiraz
91 points (The Wine Advocate Dec 2006)
$14.99
Kaesler’s winemaker, Reid Bosward, is a consulting winemaker for David Knight, and together they have created one of the world’s great dry red wine bargains. Aged ten months in neutral French wood, this 100% Shiraz tips the scales at 15.5% alcohol. It is a sexy, delicious “winner” boasting amazing opulence, purity, and richness. A true southern Australian fruit bomb – and proud of it, it is the kind of wine that simply does not exist anywhere else in the world. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years. Importer: Ben Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
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2005 Kaesler Shiraz Old Vine
94 points (The Wine Advocate Oct 2006)
$57
Moving up in price as well as quality, the 2005 Shiraz Old Vine (45- to 105-years old) is an ageworthy, full-bodied, powerful, muscular Shiraz boasting plenty of tannin as well as structure, and a sweet perfume of creme de cassis, toasty oak, white flowers, and licorice. While accessible, this powerful red should keep for 10-15 years. Importer: Ben Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
-Robert Parker
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2005 Amon-Ra
98 Points (The Wine Advocate Oct 2006) $83
The profound 2005 Shiraz Amon Ra is fashioned from a dry grown, 100- to 110 year-old vineyard, and spends 14 months in a combination of 100% new French and American barrels as well as 300-liter hogsheads. A saturated purple color is followed by scents of creme de cassis, incense, licorice, black raspberries, graphite, and sweet wood. It unfolds beautifully on the palate to reveal terrific richness, full-bodied power, great definition, and lovely elegance. This exquisite Shiraz is still young, but it possesses a degree of accessibility. It should age for two decades. It is a superb example of cutting edge winemaking being utilized on ancient Shiraz vines in the Barossa. Importer: Ben Hammerschlag, Epicurean Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 923-1376
-Robert Parker
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