Once you discover your favorites, you can reserve them from local wine and liquor stores at the show.
How? Stop by participating retailers and place your wine order at our wine kiosks, visit the reservation table at the front of the exhibition hall and fill out a reservation form.
Bright and golden in color, this wine displays a complex array of fragrant fruit aromas and luscious vanillin oak gives a wonderful first impression. Peach, melon and tropical fruits are all in abundance, complimented by a creamy fullness given only by French oak maturation. This flavorsome Chardonnay has a charming palate weight, with complex buttery undertones and soft balanced acidity. This wine has it all, finishing long and smooth. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
Intense ruby in color, this wine is bright and aromatic. A juicy mouthful of plum and blackberry, with a bouquet of sweet spices, lingering effortlessly on the fine-grained finish. www.yellowtailwinesusa.com
The 2005 Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc showcases a wide range of flavors from tangy grapefruit to ripe peach. This breadth of nuances is typical of Kunde Estate’s style of Sauvignon Blanc, making it a lovely wine to pair well with a wide range of food styles. www.kunde.com
The Kunde Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is the epitome of Sonoma Valley Cabernet; herbal accents of fennel and anise wrap around a core of black raspberry and black cherry flavors so typical of Kunde's rolling hills and steep mountain grape blocks. A touch of Syrah, Malbec, and Petit Syrah adds color and richness to the wine - we'll break with the French blending tradition if it reveals the best of our land and its fruit! This fabulous wine was crafted using 80% hillside fruit. Grill some smoky pork chops stuffed with apples and gorgonzola, open a bottle of Kunde Estate Cabernet, and impress your mouth." www.kunde.com
Rich like a black-currant cobbler, this Merlot contains a savory array of ripe plum and blackberry aromas mixed with hints of mint and licorice, giving way to a soft, dark finish fit for a king. www.hobnobwines.com
Bright, garnet-red color. On the nose, a complex wine, structured, fruity; spicy with peppery notes. The palate is medium to full-bodied, fruity, with soft tannins, warm and aromatic. A pleasant, rich wine with moderate length. Well-balanced.
The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is comprised of the best selection of Old Vine vineyard lots in the valley, each adding its own nuance and complexity to the final blend. The 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel is dark ruby in color. The bouquet consists of cranberry, allspice, nutmeg and blackberry compote. The flavor has ripe berry fruit on the entry, following with the medley of holiday spices, and finishing with chalky tannins and the vanilla bean from the American oak. www.renwood.com
The color is a very beautiful red crimson, with a taste of black fruit flavors, including blackcurrant and blackberries. The mouth feel is well built, conformation of the blackcurrant flavors, and the tannins are superb and fine. www.duboeuf.com
The color is clear and brilliant, pale gold with hints of green. The wine shows a beautiful acidity over flowery notes and citrus fruit (citrus peel). The finish is lively, long and ample. www.duboeuf.com
Floral, pine and apple aromas followed by peach and mineral flavors mark this fresh, balanced Riesling. It leaves a mouthwatering impression on the lingering finish. Drink now through 2008. www.vins-sparr.fr
Clear to light straw color. Soft aromatics of perfumed rose and soft honey suckle characters that are attractive and indicative of a refreshing rounded fruit style. Structure is well balanced and clean with depth of fruit showing through and complimented by crisp acidity.
Intense inky red color. Aromas seductively reveal a gorgeous perfume of blackberry liqueur, white flowers, vanilla, and a hint of figs delivered in a leather basket. On the palate, the wine is opulent, full-bodied, and viscous, with great intensity, superb purity, and a layered, seamless personality that would convince most tasters this is new world personified.
Ruby red color, clean and brilliant. Classic aromas of ripe fruits and spicy notes over a balsamic essence. Medium body, dry, soft and creamy, with good tannins. Notes of coffee and chocolate. Rich and intense finish. Ideal with dishes such as seared lamb chops, roast beef, smoked sausages, grilled salmon, stews and even barbecue. Serve at 17ºC / 63ºF.
Bright pale yellow, with lifted aromas of white peaches fused with citrus notes. Elegant and mouth-watering this wine showcases cool-climate Chardonnay highlighted by white peach notes and infused with a Fine minerality of stone and flint; signature to the Awatere Valley www.thecrossings.co.nz
This Mendocino County wine exhibits a body of smooth spice and black pepper. Its soft nose and smooth vanilla finish are the result of almost two years in oak barrels. www.chateaustcroix.com
A complex full bodied medium dark ruby Cabernet which exhibits a dark fruit aroma with toasted oak overtones. Flavors of black cherry, cassis and spice with hints of chocolate and a vanilla finish. www.chateaustcroix.com
The American Merlot has a black current aroma with a taste of toasted caramel, vanilla bean and a hint of spice. It finishes with a wonderful flavor of ripe blackberry. www.chateaustcroix.com
A robust, full bodied deep burgundy colored wine which exhibits hints of berries and vanilla with a complex finish. This specialty blend of our robust reds paired with aging in French oak is similar to a Thoroughbred: proud, strong and yet graceful.
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Huge blackberry aroma. Its gentle acid and light oak body contribute to a comfortable well-balanced flavor. It finishes smoothly with a hint of black pepper and tarragon. www.chateaustcroix.com
Fresh bosc pears, apple, white flowers and ocean mist dominate this elegant Chardonnay, Well-balanced, medium-bodied and perfectly suited for fish, chicken, and vegetarian foods. Unoaked www.eticafairtrade.com
Rich in citrus fruits fig and spice, this classic Bordeaux varietal has a wonderfully smooth palate balance by a crisp refreshing finish. www.eticafairtrade.com
Medium-bodied, subtle and refined with classic notes of blueberry, earth, toasted oak and spice. Well-balanced, this wine finishes with an elegantly long embrace.
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An exemplary salute to the traditional wines of Bordeaux! Aged in two-year old oak barrels for 8 months, this New World claret possesses robust fruit, earth, cedar, and spice. It is cellar worthy, yet friendly and approachable now.
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A friendly, off-dry blend packed with apple, guava and mineral. Refreshingly smooth, Classique is suitable for most any occasion. www.eticafairtrade.com
Developed in 1925 as a crossbreed of Pinot Noir and Cinsault (a.k.a. Hermitage), Pinotage has been South Africa’s signature-varietal since the first commercial release in 1961. Although vinified in a very modern style, this example is indeed true to the classic character of spice, herb and both dark and tropical fruit. The enticing, supple texture is complimented by soft oak and lingering finish.
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Beginning with fruity aromas of plums and raspberries, followed by notes of toasted oak, touched with white chocolate and terroir. Smooth and dry on the palate, with a long velvety finish. Made with organically grown grapes.
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Beginning with fruity aromas of plum and blackberry, followed by notes of vanilla and toasted oak, touched with chocolate and terroir. Smooth and dry on the palate, with a long velvety finish.
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A crisp, refreshing white wine with delicate floral and citrus aromas. A well-balanced structure and a long, fresh finish complement crisp green apple flavors.
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Alfredo Roca Winery is located in the San Rafael area in the southern part of Mendoza and the family has been making wine for over four generations. The weather is especially suited for delicious Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and excellent Malbec.
Tasting Notes: Pepper, plums, and blackberries make up the aromatic profile of the lush, medium-bodied and softly-textured. Its blackberry, cassis, blueberry, and plum flavors are interspersed with spices and notes of freshly ground pepper.
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This Pinot Noir with red color of great vividness that is shown in its ruby tones, intense and deep for the Pinot Noir variety. It's elegant and interesting wine thanks to its range of aromas. In the mouth it is complex and delicate. Its flavors of dark fruit and spices are outstanding and they are attractive due to the maturation in oak cases. www.saludamericawines.com
This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was produced with single vineyards grapes from Finca Libertad. It is a young, fresh and elegant wine.
Color: Purple & ruby red. The purple hints show it is a young and elegant wine. Taste: It is very pleasant and refreshing in the mouth. Once again red fruits appear and sweet tannins can be discovered. It combines perfectly with cheese and it is perfect accompaniment with many meat dishes.
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This delicate varietal a 100% chardonnay was elaborated with grapes from vineyards located in Mendoza province. This delicious, natural, young and fresh wine is a result of the careful control of the vineyard and the morning harvest of the over ripened chardonnay grapes.
Color: Golden yellow with delicate green reflections. Aroma: Tropical and delicate fruits aromas. Taste: Red apples and pears flavors. It is soft and balanced in the mouth.
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Carmela Benegas was born from the first “blood” of our guard wines. This means the grapes start bleeding at the moment they arrive from the winery and the first natural juice is extracted as soon as the grapes enter the storage tanks. This first blood has all the virtues of the varieties that compose it - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Aroma: Violet flower and fruit perfumes. Taste: Intense and refreshing. Combined red fruits flavors with a great lasting in the mouth.
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Don Tiburcio 2003 is composed of our blend, with 18 months in oak barrels, plus an incorporation of Malbec 2002 to reach a balance in color, aroma and flavors. Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Aroma: Predomination of mature red fruits and a touch of chocolate vanilla provided by the Blend. Taste: Intense, fruited, with soft tannins and an impressive and persistent finale.
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This varietal a 100% Malbec was produced out of specially selected vineyards from the province of Mendoza in Argentina. These vineyards, located on the Andes slopes & mountains, are blessed with an exceptional climate and soil that allows the production of a unique wine, with a typical Argentine character.
Color: Red color with violet hints. Aroma: Primarily, it shows red fruit and floral aromas. Taste: Intense, with a great lasting and persistence in the mouth. Sweet tannins, with no drying effects.
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From the most antique vineyards of Finca Libertad and after evolving for 18 months in new French oak barrels 3.000 bottles of this greatly balanced blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot are born.
Color: It is a wine with a red profound ruby color, attractive, and very clean as a result of a natural clarification process that guarantees the conservation of all the wines organic features. Taste: It is very pleasant in the mouth, velvety, but yet with great body and sweet tannins.
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Benegas Lynch Cabernet Franc is born from exceptional vineyards that are 80 to a 100 years old. According to Michel Rolland, prestigious worldwide oenologist, Libertad Vineyards Cabernet Franc is “prefiloxera” and unique in the world.
Color: It is a wine with a red ruby color, with Bordeaux tones.
Taste: It is a wine that is soft in the mouth, velvety and of sweet tannins. Mature fruits stand out as well as a cool sensation provided by the mint. Chocolate aromas are also present creating complex combinations that make this wine something unique.
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A true masterpiece that illustrates the fact we consider Malbec the QUEEN of the wine grapes. This wine expresses excellent aroma, typical of the best Malbecs. It is a traditional blend of Malbec grapes from Andrade – in the Rivadavia department. Blended with our Finca El Zorzal, in Maipú – Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines.
Taste: A little mint fills your mouth as you taste its magnificent mature flavor. It has evolved slowly in cava and is now ready to enjoy. Well balanced with a prolonged finish. Some light cherry in the finish will make you agree that Malbec is the Queen of the wine-grapes. Decant for at least half hour for full enjoyment. Origen: Maipú, Mendoza Argentina -Wine: Malbec 85%, Cabernet Sauvignon 10%, Merlot 5% Winemaker: Manuel Lopez Lopez
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A delicate blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from our vineyard El Zorzal in Maipú, with Syrah from Lavalle. Taste: A terrific blend of an excellent Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina - one of the top Cabernet areas of the world. Velvety with soft tannin finish. Well balanced to taste after decanted for at least 30 minutes. Enjoy while available.
Elaborated under natural conditions and irrigated with snow melted from The Andes. Harvest: April 2002 and aged in single-use barrels of French and American oak.
Cabernet Sauvignon 85%, Merlot 10%, Syrah 5%. Winemaker: Manuel Lopez Lopez
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Born from the tears and inspiration that flows into the foothills of the Andes Mountains. This aromatic and floral wine displays the true passion of this magnificent grape. Viognier-like when first tasting this wine. It displays a floral bouquet, subtle peach flavor with a fruity finish. It has a floral aroma that is characteristic of the Torrontes. It is no wonder it has been Argentina’s best kept secret. Enjoy with seafood, spicy dishes, or just with good friends, dance and conversation. www.saludamericawines.com
Spicy, dense and outrageously ripe in the nose. Fresh flowers, toasted herbs and burnt vanilla cream aromas cascade out of the glass. The mouth is incredibly balanced with high voltage acidity matching with rich, brown sugar roasted peaches that tumble headlong into a ridiculously long and bright finish. -WB www.artisanvineyards.com
Intense nose of lime, cream, churned butter and spicy tangerines. The mouth is softer than the nose with a ripe, richly citrus quality. There is a sense of mineral extract that leads to a fabulous finish – Wow! –WB www.artisanvineyards.com
A powerful smoky, meaty, spicy, black fruited nose leads to a seamlessly integrated mouth full of smooth red fruit, and cinnamon spice. Lovely! –WB www.artisanvineyards.com
A delicate straw color sets an inviting tone as your senses set sail on a lemon citrus sorbet roller coaster ride. Coated with the citrus aromatics Carneros is so well known for, it begins with light lemon, then butterscotch, French barrel caramels and in the far reaches of the sinus senses, a sent of kiwi fruit. The aromatics launch into lemon meringue and lemon drop flavors. Derived from the surlie ageing there is a middle layer of creamy viscosity to balance the fine acidity and coat the palate. The finish gradually tapers while supporting the multitude of fresh citrus flavors. www.worldclasswines.com
“The wine has an intense deep purple hue. The dark wine clings to the glass and makes a perfect red curtain that foretells itself as “I’m Bold”.
The entry, mid-palate, and great, long finish each in their own make an exaggerated statement. Ripe black cherry predominates the mouthful of fruit. The tannins are indeed firm but well textured. The ample acidity
fulfills the balance and structure. All combined, the layers of flavor hurdle into an extremely long finish. This wine will perhaps show best in 3 to 4 years and should survive 15 to 20 years.” –Kirk Venge, Winemaker www.worldclasswines.com
This juicy Chianti Classico offers sweet flavors of wild berries, plum and toasted oak, followed by aromas of ripe cherry and violet. Fruit, tannins and body reach an elegant balance that carries through to the lingering finish. Chianti is the quintessential match for earthy, rustic, traditional Tuscan cuisine. Recommended with bean dishes, pastas, and roasted or barbecued meats. www.worldclasswines.com
This wine offers the unmistakable spicy varietal profile of Vernaccia. Very penetrating on the nose, in the mouth the wine is crisp, dry and refreshing with a slightly bitter aftertaste and perfect acidity. One of the best white wines from Tuscany, the Vernaccia di San Gimignano pairs well with fish and white meat fare. www.worldclasswines.com
This Sangiovese exhibits a fresh bouquet of violets, woodland berries, spices and leather. Deliciously smooth, plush and juicy on the palate with loads of ripe fruit, Di Majo Sangiovese is recommended with pasta, pizza, sausages, parmigiana and grilled meats. A tremendous value and one of Winebow’s blockbusters! www.worldclasswines.com
This Chianti is brilliant ruby red with an ample bouquet of violets, iris and vanilla followed by thick layers of fruit on the palate. Dry and full bodied with hints of almond and slight notes of tobacco. This is a concentrated, consistently round wine with a velvety feel and a lingering finish. Recommended with roast beef, tripe, pecorino toscano cheese and hearty dishes. www.worldclasswines.com
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