Crushed currants, with an essence of flowers and fresh herbs. Medium-bodied, round and silky, with a fresh, medium finish. Finely knit. $46
Bordeaux
Château Leydet-Valentin, Grand Cru, Saint Emilion, France, 2005
Berry and toasted oak, with hints of fresh herbs on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied wine, with good concentration of fruit and a medium finish. $62
Château Laroque, Grand Cru Classé, Saint Emilion, France, 2000
Crushed fruit on the nose, with raspberry, dark chocolate and berry. Full bodied, velvety tannins and a long finish. Best to decant for 1 hour prior to drinking. $56
Thunevin, Bad Boy, France, 2005
Medium body with a silky texture and loads of plum, cassis and cherry flavor. $42
Château Verdignan, Haut Médoc, France, 2005
Delicious. Dark coloring, lots of blackberry, mineral and black licorice. Full body, silky tannins and long finish. $58
Château Léoville Poyferré, Saint Julien, France, 1998
Aromas of black truffles and ripe fruit introducing a full bodied wine with lots of fruit and velvety tannins. $118
Château Gloria, St. Julien, France, 2004
A nose of violet and blackberry with a hint of licorice. Full bodied, velvety tannins and a long smooth finish. $82


