Collection
Champagne
Champagne "Cuvee D" Devaux, FR, NV93pts James Suckling
90pts Decanter
90pts Vinous
90pts Wine Spectator
90pts Wine Enthusiast
Cordials/Liqueurs
Cordial, Grand Marnier, 1LTASTING NOTES
Color: Bright topaz, brilliant with gold & amber tints.
Aroma: Attractive orange notes with nuances of candied zests; vanilla flavors from the cognac.
Flavor: Full & ample; bitter oranges aromas balanced by cognac notes of hazelnuts & tof
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, ZA, 2023JS 93 Pts
Decanter 94 Pts
Michael's Picks
The 2023 Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir is characterized by ripe red fruit, including raspberries and cherries, with subtle earthy and spicy notes.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Far Niente, Napa Valley, CA 2024Far Niente Chardonnay 2024 (Napa Valley) shows pear, golden apple, lemon curd, peach, pineapple, vanilla and toasted oak. Full-bodied with creamy texture and bright acidity. Rated 92–95 pts, rich, polished and refined Napa Chardonnay.
Amarone
Amarone della Valpolicella "Classico", Buglioni, Veneto, IT, 2020Here's an Amarone that knows its role and plays it perfectly, like a veteran performer nailing every classic note. Rich and chewy, with all the signature moves in place, it delivers exactly what the audience expects with confident precision. This is wine
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon “Iron Corral”, Hess Collection, Napa Valley, CA, 202192 Points - Wine Spectator
91 Points - Wine Advocate
90 Points - James Suckling
Blend: 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7.5% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot, 1.5% Petite Sirah
White Burgundy
Saint Romain Sous Le Chateau, Jean Baptiste Jessiaume, Burgundy, FR, 2021Coloured with golden reflections, its nose has sweet, floral and fresh almond aromas. It combines freshness with tenseness and spicy notes on the palate.
Scotch
Scotch, "Sherry Cask" Glenfiddich, 12 Year, 750mlMatured for 12 years in American and European Oak Sherry casks before finishing in Amontillado casks for a distinctively rich and refined depth of flavor.
Bourbon
Bourbon “10 Year”, Bulleit, 750mLBulleit 10 Year Bourbon is rich and oak-driven, with caramel, vanilla, toffee, dried fruit, espresso, cedar and rye spice. A long, warm finish brings cinnamon and toasted oak. 94 USC | 93 WE | 92 BTI | 91 Whisky Advocate.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Bon Pari, Russian River Valley, CA, 2018The 2018 Bon Pari Chardonnay (Russian River Valley, $56-$75) is a bold, buttery white wine by Winner's Circle Winery. This small-production vintage offers an opulent texture and crisp acidity. Pairs perfectly with mushroom risotto or buttered lobster.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon "Gaspare", Black Stallion Estate, Napa Valley, CA, 202291 Points - WA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, "Deux Chevaux", Tamber Bey, CA, 20222022 Tamber Bey Deux Chevaux Cabernet: 91 points from Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate & James Suckling. Rich and dark-fruited, with cassis, blackberry, plum, cocoa, tobacco, cedar, sage and licorice; firm tannins and a lingering finish.
Other Reds
Saint-Joseph, "Le Passage", Stephane Ogier,FR, 2022Domaine François Villard Saint-Joseph “Le Passage” 2022 shows blackberry, black cherry, blueberry, violet, pepper, olive & smoke. Med–full-bodied with fine tannins, bright acidity & granite minerality. Rated 91–94 pts, spicy, structured & age-worthy Syrah
Bordeaux
Château Phélan Ségur, Saint-Estèphe, FR, 2023Château Phélan Ségur Saint-Estèphe 2023 shows cassis, blackberry, cherry, violet, graphite, cedar and tobacco. Medium–full-bodied with fine tannins, fresh acidity and mineral tension. Rated 92–95 pts, structured, refined and age-worthy Bordeaux.
Bordeaux Blanc
"Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc" Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Pessac-Leognan, FR, 2023Le Petit Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2023: 92–95 pts (Falstaff 93, Wine Cellar Insider 93, Tastingbook ~95). Notes: citrus, pear, white peach, floral, light oak; bright acidity, creamy texture, mineral finish. Excellent Bordeaux Blanc, drink 2025–2034.
Champagne
Champagne "Yellow Label", Veuve Clicquot, Reims, FR, NVProfessional reviews average about 91–92/100. Critics praise Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV for its consistency, vibrant acidity, creamy mousse, citrus, apple, brioche, and chalky minerality, with a balanced, elegant, Pinot Noir–driven style.
Sangiovese
Chianti Classico "Riserva", Marchese Antinori, Chianti, IT, 20222022 Marchese Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva earned 92–95 pts: James Suckling 95, Wine Enthusiast 94, Vinous 93, Kerin O'Keefe 93, Wine Spectator 92. Elegant and balanced, with cherry, violet, spice, fine tannins, and excellent aging potential.
Bordeaux
Château Haut-Bergey, Pessac-Léognan, FR, 2020 (Paul Garcin & François Prouteau) (OWC Magnum)Château Haut-Bergey 2020 earns 95 James Suckling, 93 Wine Enthusiast, 91 Wine Spectator, 90 Decanter and 90 Wine Advocate. Blackberry, cassis, earth and tobacco meet firm tannins, freshness and savory complexity. A cellar-worthy Pessac-Léognan.
90pts Dec
Champagne
Champagne Rosé, "Mosaique Rosé" Jacquart, FR, NVForks & Corks 2023 Gold Medal Winner
Jacquart Mosaïque Rosé Brut NV earned 92 pts from Decanter, 91 from Wine Spectator, and 88 from Wine Enthusiast. Fresh strawberry, raspberry, brioche, & floral notes with fine bubbles, chalky minerality, & a crisp, el
Bourbon
Bourbon "Pot Still Reserve", Willett, 750mlNose is "vanilla lemon cake." The palate is a balance of caramel, vanilla, spices and citrus. I'm not sure if they made the opulent bottle to match the Whiskey or vice versa.