Chapoutier Cotes du Roussillon Villages les Vignes de Bila Haut 2008

TOP 100 WINE OF THE YEAR 2009 WINE SPECTATOR : Domaine Bila-Haut is owned by the world-reknowned Rhone Valley winemaker Michel Chapoutier. The estate is located in the Cotes du Roussillon of Languedoc, which borders the Rhone Valley and has many of the same grapes planted. Bila-Haut is an old ... more

Domaine du Coriancon Vinsobres 2007

This is a gorgeous 2007 Rhône red from the A.O.C. of Vinsobres, which from 1967 until 2005 was a part of the larger appellation named Côtes du Rhône Villages. Vinsobres is a high altitude village, lying between Nyons and Vaison la Romaine, and is a bit cooler than other Rhône ... more

Fattoria Petrolo Toscana Torrione 2006

Torrione is made entirely from pure Sangiovese grapes, including old vines from the 1970s. The yield per plant is notably restricted (max 2.5 lbs per vine plant), allowing full concentration of the grapes. The wine is aged in French oak barriques, one third new, for approximately 15 months. The resulting ... more

Cascina Castlet Barbera d'Asti 2008

Wonderful high red fruit, licorice and cherry vanilla aromas lead to bright acid and ripe fruit balance in the mouth. This is traditionally made with exceptional quality from a small estate in Piedmont. Winemaker Mariuccia Borio is a Barbera specialist and farms her vineyards organically. This is elegant and complex. ... more

Sirius Wine Bordeaux Rouge 2005

Named after the brightest star in the universe, Sirius Bordeaux is made with all of the care and attention as the finest Grands Crus Bordeaux wines. Made of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 60% Merlot, this will remind you more of a high class Cabernet with its sleek, supple flavor. From ... more

Jaume Mesquida Negre 2005

From the birthplace and home of Tennis Champion Raphael Nadal comes this big, hearty and satisfying red made from indigenous island grapes, including the Callet grape. Aged 6 months in French oak, look for lavender and leather aromas, black fruit flavors and cedary spice and truffle notes. The island of ... more

Moraitis Sillogi White 2009

This fine quality estate is owned by Manolis Moraitis whose grandfather founded the winery in 1910. Today Moraitis is the only privately owned wine estate on the island, and Manolis is working with his son Theo; soon he will also work with his son Savvas after his military duties are ... more

Marquis Philips Shiraz 2008

The Wine Advocate raves: 'Marquis Philips is the most exciting wine project to emerge from Australia, and perhaps the New World. They have established a six year track record of big bang for the buck. Run, don't walk to a client of the Grateful Palate and secure as much as ... more

Fairview Shiraz 2007

This is a nice juicy, medium-weight version, with raspberry and black cherry fruit mingling with briar, tobacco and spice notes on the finish. Drink now. 6,000 cases made., Superripe berries, exotic flowers, dark chocolate and woodsmoke on the nose; reminiscent of the northern Rhone. Sweet, lush and pliant in an ... more

Marquis Philips Sarah's Blend 2008

Marquis Philips is an American-Australian collaboration, a joint project of owner Dan Philips of The Grateful Palate and winemaker Chris Ringland. The grapes for Marquis Philips red wines come largely from the fine region of McLaren Vale. Sarah's Blend is typically Shiraz-based with smaller percentages of Cab and Merlot, and ... more

Montes Alpha Syrah 2006

This is ripe, concentrated, polished and velvety, with layers of dark cherry, blackberry and mocha complimented by suave toast, vanilla and mineral notes. Long and fleshy through the finish, it has great tannic grip as well. Contains 7% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Viognier. Made from Apalta Vineyard fruit from very ... more

La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2006

Rich and fleshy with black cherry, mint and spice complexities, tasted and loved by our staff. Made by a winery established in 1900 that practices sustainable, organic and biodynamic agriculture. more