Imported Wine News

“New Year Recommendations From Our Imported Wine Buyer”

These outstanding imported wines are some of the favorites we've tasted recently.

Bosquet des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape 'A La Gloire de Mon Grand-Pere' 2007 $54.99 Unique terroirs. Almost exclusively Grenache. Stunning! One of my favorite wines of the vintage.

Taylor Fladgate Port 2007 $79.99 This wine is a benchmark for vintage port. Complex, classy. Taylor Fladgate vintage ports are known for their elegance, longevity and distinctive scented character.

Dugat-Py Vosne Romanee 'Vieilles Vignes' 2006 $175.00 Stunning quality at this level. Extremely rare. Collectively the Dugat-Py wines are some of the most profound wines of the vintage.

Bouchard Beaune 'Clos de la Mousse' 2005 $59.99 2005 is a legendary, spectacular vintage for this appellation. This Burgundy is drinking beautifully right now, yet could also age nicely. A Pinot Noir lover's delight.

Barone Ricasoli 'Casalferro' Toscana Rosso 2001 $29.99 Classic vintage. Textbook Tuscan flavors. Hot price. Perfect for drinking now.

Ca'Marcanda 'Promis' 2006 $34.99 Unique blend, Sangiovese/Merlot/Syrah. Bordeaux-like complexity. Terrific value.

Giuseppe Rinaldi Barolo 'Brunate-Le Coste' 2004 $115.00 One of Barolo’s last remaining strict traditionalists. Classic vintage. Cellar candidate.

Fossacolle Brunello di Montalcino 2004 $59.99 Elegant drink or hold vintage. Traditional, classic Brunello.

Jose Dhondt 'Mes Vieilles Vignes' Blanc de Blancs Champagne 2004 $74.99 One of my favorite Champagnes tasted at our annual Champagne event. Showing particularly well with a year of bottle age. Elegance, finesse. Small grower.