allan macdonald

Château Clinet 2009, Ac Pomerol

Masi Mazzano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2004

A silky texture sheathes the subtly muscled frame in this well-dressed red, which shows integrated tannins and flavors of dried cherry, currant and grilled nut, with a full range of ground spices—clove, cumin, white pepper, anise and others. Very stylish, with a long, juicy finish. Drink now through 2029. 150 cases imported. –AN

Möet & Chandon Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut Champagne 2002

A rich and smoky Champagne in a graceful package, with a beautiful, fine-grained texture to it and layers of flavor—biscuit, candied lemon peel, coffee liqueur, chamomile, pine, crystallized honey and wood smoke. This is the haute couture of the Champagne world—all about elegance, texture and attention to detail. Drink now through 2027. –AN

Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008, Napa Valley

Château Le Gay 2005

Opus One 2009, Napa Valley

Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2010, Santa Cruz Mountains

Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2006

ws 94 drink 2014-2027

Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale

Ripe, supple and succulent, offering a juicy mouthful of red berry, blackberry, cherry, clove and white pepper flavors that sail easily over refined tannins, picking up steam on the finish. Best from 2014 through 2020. 1,500 cases made. –HS

Michele Castellani Cinque Stelle Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2007, Doc, Collezione Ca' Del Pipa

ws 95