Collection
Chardonnay
Chardonnay "Hyde Vineyard", Stringer Cellars, Napa Valley, CA, 202095pts Wine Independent
93pts James Suckling
91pts Jeb Dunnuck
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.
Bourbon
Bourbon, "1910 Old Fine Whisky" Old Forester, 750mLAroma: Interlaced layers of buttercream sticky toffee cedar & apricot.
Taste: Smooth, well rounded mingling of sweet oatmeal raisin cookie & milk chocolate leading into caramel corn & evolving spice.
Finish: Charred oak leads with a clean peripheral spi
Bourbon
Bourbon, "1920 Prohibition Style" Old Forester, 750mLTaste: Dark caramel malt nuttiness & sweet graham cracker warmed by green peppercorn coriander spice& brightened with a hint of cedar
Finish: Tart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow chocolate & graham cracker
Zinfandel
Zinfandel “Giuseppe & Luisa”, Martinelli Winery, Russian River Valley, CA, 2023Martinelli “Giuseppe & Luisa” Zinfandel 2023 (Russian River Valley) scores 93–94 pts from Wine Spectator, Jeb Dunnuck, and Wine Advocate. Rich black cherry/raspberry fruit, pepper, cedar, and mocha notes with bright acidity, structure, and aging potential
Brandy/Cognac
Cognac, Hennessy VS, 1LNose: Notes of fresh toast with roasted almond & brown sugar are complemented by a second wave of more subtle vine fruit aromas.
Palate: A rich, creamy palate, brings an added dimension of vanilla, all rounded off by an exuberantly fresh and floral finis
Scotch
Scotch "Double Black", Johnnie Walker, 750mlThis blend features naturally smoky whiskies aged in charred barrels to deliver a full-bodied taste thats second to none.
Bordeaux Blend
Château Fleur de Boüard, Lalande de Pomerol, FR, 2022 (MAGNUM)2022 Château Fleur de Boüard, Lalande-de-Pomerol — 93–94 pts James Suckling. Aromas of black plum, cherry, licorice, espresso, and dark chocolate lead to a supple, silky palate with ripe fruit, cocoa, polished tannins, and a long, velvety finish.
Cordials/Liqueurs
Cordial, Grappa "Cleopatra, Moscato Oro", Poli, IT, 700mLMade in Veneto, Italy, the Grappa obtained by using with modern competence Crysopea, our innovative vacuum double boiler still, that represents our way in the evolution of distillation.
Champagne
Champagne "La Francaise Brut", Taittinger, Reims, FR, NV (est. 1931)92pts James Suckling
A dry, fresh & delicious with aromas & flavors of apples, fresh lemons & minerals. Full-bodied. Precise. White pepper & salt at the end. 40% chardonnay & 35% pinot noir, the rest pinot meunier. Three to four years on the lees.
Bordeaux
Château Pédesclaux, Pauillac, FR, 2015Château Pédesclaux 2015 earned strong reviews, averaging ~93/100. Critics praised cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, floral notes, ripe tannins, balance and precision. Rated 92–94 by major reviewers, with aging potential through 2033–2038.
Bordeaux
Château La Confession, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2021 (MAGNUM)Chateau La Confession 2021: ~89–93 pts (Suckling ~93, Vinous ~90–92, WA ~89). Modern Saint-Emilion style—black cherry, plum, mocha, oak spice. Medium body, fresh 2021 acidity, structured tannins. Drink 2026–2035.
Dessert Wine
Icewine "Vidal", Inniskillin, Niagra Estate, Peninsula VQA, CA, 2023 375mLThe Vidal Icewine has intense aromas of mango, apricot and honey, beautifully integrated with flavours of peach and candied brown sugar, held together by crisp bold acidity.
Bordeaux Blanc
Blanc de Milieu, Chateau Angelus, Bordeaux, FR, 2023Château Angélus Blanc de Milieu 2023 is a rare Bordeaux white with citrus zest, white peach, pear, chamomile and subtle oak. Medium-bodied, fresh yet creamy with mineral tension and a long, elegant finish. Rated ~92–94 pts.
Bordeaux
Château Marquis de Terme, Margaux, FR, 202094 Points - WE
94 Points - JD
94 Points - JS
92 Points - WA
Bordeaux
Chateau Lafon Rochet, Saint-Estephe, FR, 201895 Points - WE
94 Points - JS
94 Points - Decanter
94 Points - JD
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir, Cakebread Cellars "Two Creeks Vineyards", Anderson, CA 2023Cakebread Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir 2023 has no major critic scores yet. Aromas of wild strawberry, cherry, rose petal, and spice lead to a silky palate of red fruit, tea leaf, and forest floor. Elegant, balanced, and age-worthy.
Sparkling
Franciacorta "Saten" Ca'del Bosco, IT, 2019JS 95 Pts
Intense nose of white pepper, orange blossoms, white peaches & apricots with deep cedar notes. Medium-bodied, this has round mousse, a citrusy palate & a zesty, lingering acidity. The long finish is savory & creamy. Disgorged October 2023.
Sparkling
Franciacorta "Dosoage Zero" Ca'del Bosco, IT, 2019James Suckling 95 Points
Complex profile of crayon, baked apples, strawberries & violets, not without minerality. Fine mousse on the palate, persistent & integrated with sharp acidity, medium body & precise length. Polished & complex finish.
