2005
2005
Revana Estate 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon St. Helena
American Red
Ripe black raspberry leads a supple, concentrated palate, deepening into coffee, anise, spice and smoke. Subtle herbs and an iron-like mineral note bring savoury definition to the powerful fruit. Vertically structured yet polished, it carries dark berry and roasted tones through a long, composed finish. Decant and serve with grilled beef or lamb.
Château Latour 2005 Pauillac
French Red
Black currant and black olive anchor a deep, brooding bouquet, layered with cedar, walnut, graphite, bitumen and savoury spice. The palate is muscular and intensely concentrated, its grainy tannins and cedary oak carrying through a firm, mineral and chocolate-toned finish. Still youthful, it rewards patience; if opened now, decant for about three hours and serve with roast leg of lamb.
Delta Vineyard 2005 Marlborough Pinot Noir
New Zealand Red
Dark in colour, this Pinot Noir offers black cherry, vanilla and orange peel, with subtle herb, spice and beet notes. The palate is dry and balanced, ending with a long, silky finish. The fruit comes from Marlborough. The grapes were picked by hand, fermentation used both oak and tank, and maturation lasted eight months. The vineyard lies on heavy clay soils.
Moulin Touchais 2005 Coteaux du Layon
French Dessert
Yellow fruit, honey and a dry botrytis core are present. The palate has richness, acidity and a rounded texture. Chenin is the sole grape. The wine comes from Coteaux du Layon in the Loire Valley, contains ninety grams per litre of residual sugar and thirteen and a half percent alcohol. Candied-fruit notes are also present in this still white dessert wine.
Kaesler 2005 The Bogan Shiraz Barossa Valley
Australian Red
Inky violet colour accompanies crème de mûre, blueberry, vanilla, rose, clove and cinnamon. Dark berry and cherry flavours sit with vanillin oak and supple tannins. Fruit came from vines aged twenty-five to 105 years. The palate is full-bodied, powerful and textured. The wine matured in new and one-year-old American oak. Alcohol is sixteen percent, and the finish is bright.
Quinta Vale D. Maria 2005 Vintage Port
Portuguese Fortified
Violet, dark-red and purple hues introduce mature dark-red fruit. Blackberry, black cherry, plum jam and cassis appear with rock rose. Power and balance accompany finesse and a long, fruity finish. The fruit comes from a single south-facing vineyard in the Rio Torto valley, within Portugal's Douro region. Around eight hundred cases were produced from this vintage.
La Rioja Alta 2005 Viña Ardanza Reserva Rioja 1.5 L
Spanish Red
Spicy and balsamic aromas include vanilla, coconut and black pepper with blackberry notes. The palate is well structured, with balanced acidity and alcohol, soft, silky tannins and a long finish of fresh blackberry and spicy wood. The blend is eighty percent Tempranillo and twenty percent Garnacha. Tempranillo matures for thirty-six months in American oak, while Garnacha spends thirty months in American oak.
J.J. Prüm 2005 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
German White
Peach, apricot, candied citrus, honey, flowers, smoke and slate minerality are present. Baked apple and vanilla appear on the palate alongside floral detail, vanilla cream and nut paste. Fermentative aromas are present. The finish is long, with spicy botrytis. The Riesling comes from slate sites in the Mosel. Concentration and an airy character are both present.
Château Malartic-Lagravière 2005 Pessac-Léognan
French Red
Very deep red-black colour has purple hints. A delicate nose carries ripe red and black fruit, freshness, menthol, violets, blackcurrant, mineral, smoke and roasted notes. The attack is mellow and rich, with a tight, distinguished and vigorous tannic structure. The mid-palate is broad and generous, with fruit, minerality, toast, wood and balance. The blend is fifty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, forty percent Merlot and five percent Cabernet Franc.
Rolf Binder 2005 Hanisch Shiraz
Australian Red
Cedar, tobacco, vanilla, spice, truffle, pencil lead, plum and blueberry appear in a voluptuous, intensely flavoured profile. The wine is supple, generous and long, with blackberry joined by clove and white pepper. The texture is creamy. This full-bodied Shiraz comes from the Barossa Valley in South Australia. Maturation used eighty percent new American oak, with the balance in seasoned French oak.
Château Labégorce 2005 Margaux
French Red
Dark ruby colour has violet nuances. Black berries and stone fruit appear with animal and toasted notes. The palate is massive, concentrated and generous, with ripe tannins and a long return of fruit. Medium body, plum and cherry appear together with cedar, herbs and leafy forest character. This red comes from Margaux in Bordeaux and uses Cabernet Sauvignon.
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 Pauillac
French Red
Dense purple colour appears with crème de cassis, flowers, wet stones and blackcurrant. The wine is ripe, full-bodied and fleshy, with length and richness. Cabernet Sauvignon accounts for seventy-eight percent of the blend and Merlot for twenty-two percent. The grapes were hand picked. Maceration lasts about three weeks, while maturation lasts sixteen to eighteen months in French oak barrels.
Trimbach 2005 Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gewurztraminer
French White
This Gewurztraminer includes fruit from Osterberg and Hunawihr. Honey, rose petal, peony, sweet pea, bacon fat and cinnamon are present. The palate is rich and firm, with a cool chalky impression. Fifteen grams of residual sugar appear alongside unusually high acidity and palpable extract. Refined and elegant in character, the wine has persistent juiciness, florality and subtle spice.
Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona 2005 Brunello di Montalcino Limited Edition Sponsorship Label Giro d’Italia 2010
Italian Red
Wild berries, cassis and white cherry lead the fruit profile, accompanied by spice and smoke. The nose is vertical and intense, while the palate is toned down in dimension. Sangiovese provides the varietal basis and Tuscany the regional context. Berry fruit, spice and smoke remain the focus, with an intense aromatic profile followed by a smaller-scaled palate.
Zenato 2005 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Sergio Zenato
Italian Red
Blackberry jam, plum cake and dark chocolate lead a rich, mature bouquet. Cinnamon and liquorice add spice, while tobacco and vanilla bring measured savoury depth. The palate is soft and velvety, with concentrated dark fruit held by a solid tannic frame and balancing freshness. Long and composed, it closes with cocoa, dried fruit, sweet spice and a persistent earthy note.
Beaulieu Vineyard Tapestry Reserve 2005 Napa Valley Red Wine
American Red
Cassis, dark cherry and plum lead a rich, mature bouquet. Black olive, roasted herbs and cedar add savoury definition, while vanilla, coffee and liquorice bring polished depth. The palate is full and supple, with concentrated dark fruit framed by firm, integrated tannins and measured freshness. Long and composed, it closes with currant, tobacco, warm spice and a persistent earthy note.
Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Pessac-Léognan
French Wine
Mature and composed, with blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plum framed by graphite, tobacco and worn leather. The palate is generous without becoming heavy, its ripe fruit held in place by fine, persistent tannins and a savoury mineral line. Cedar and earth emerge with air, while measured acidity keeps the texture fresh. The finish is long and quietly complex, carrying dark fruit, pencil lead and gentle spice.
Ornellaia 2005 Bolgheri Superiore
Italian Red
Red and black berries lead an elegant, complex bouquet, with tobacco, spice and a light balsamic note developing behind the fruit. The palate is full and enveloping, framed by densely woven tannins that feel ripe, soft and polished. Dark cherry, blueberry and crushed stone add definition, while fresh acidity keeps the concentration measured. The finish is long, fruity and quietly savoury.
Château Haut-Bergey 2005 Pessac-Léognan Red Blend
French Wine
Blackberry and currant open with cedar, leather, forest floor and a measured touch of cinnamon and clove. Medium-full and focused, the palate carries ripe red and black fruit over chalky, fine-grained tannins and lively acidity. Tobacco, liquorice and smoky earth add savoury depth without weighing it down. Mature yet still composed, it finishes long and mineral, with dried cherry, orange peel and gentle spice.
Two Hands 2005 Ares Shiraz
Australian Red
Ripe plum, blueberry and blackcurrant lead with raspberry and blackberry, followed by coffee, dark chocolate, smoke and liquorice. The palate is dense and full-bodied, yet unusually precise, with concentrated fruit carried by a refined texture. Cedar, vanilla and a savoury earthy note add depth without obscuring the fruit. The finish is long and layered, lingering on dark berries, chocolate, smoke and fine spice.
Costers del Siurana 2005 Miserere Priorat
Spanish Red
Blackberry, black plum and preserved dark fruit lead into warm spice, leather and a measured tobacco note. The palate is full-bodied and mature, with concentrated fruit held by rounded, ripe tannins rather than hard edges. Savoury oak and earthy detail add depth as the wine opens, while a steady mineral line keeps the richness composed. The finish is long, dry and gently spiced.
Château d’Yquem 2005 Sauternes 375 mL
French Dessert
Apricot compote, dried fig and orange blossom are layered with wild honey, vanilla and saffron. The palate is rich and intensely sweet, yet racy acidity keeps the texture fresh and precise. Candied ginger, jasmine and citrus peel add lift through the long, polished finish. Serve well chilled in small pours with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tart or almond pastry.
Remoissenet 2005 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
French White
Lemon curd and baked apple are layered with hazelnut, brioche and subtle smoke. The palate is broad and richly textured, with ripe orchard fruit, tropical notes and a chalky mineral line bringing focus to the weight. Warm peach and fresh nuts carry into a long, silky finish. Serve slightly cool in a wide glass with lobster, turbot, roast chicken or mushrooms.
Château Latour 2005 Les Forts de Latour Pauillac
French Wine
Cassis, blackberry and plum are layered with cedar, pencil lead and subtle oak. The palate is dense and medium- to full-bodied, with fine-grained tannins, fresh mineral tension and a clear core of dark fruit. Forest floor, liquorice and tobacco bring savoury depth without dulling the finish. Decant carefully and serve with roast beef, lamb, venison or firm aged cheese.
Chateau Leoville Barton 2005 Saint-Julien
French Red
Blackberry, cassis and kirsch lead a deep, structured profile, joined by candied violet, wood smoke and cardamom. The palate is full and concentrated, with grainy tannins and fresh acidity framing the dark fruit. Cedar, graphite and leather bring classic savoury depth. The finish is long and persistent, returning to blackcurrant, spice and polished mineral tension rather than overt sweetness.
Château TrotteVieille 2005 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
French Red
Black cherry, plum and blackcurrant lead a complex, mineral profile, joined by liquorice, earth and truffle. The palate is medium to full in body, with fine tannins and fresh acidity keeping the fruit precise. Cedar, tea leaf and a measured chocolate note add savoury depth. The finish is long and layered, returning to plum, herbs and limestone-like mineral tension.
M. Chapoutier 2005 Banyuls Vin Doux Naturel
French Dessert
Dried fig, raisin and blackberry lead a generous fortified profile, joined by raspberry, cherry, mint, black pepper and a light truffle note. Sweetness is balanced by fresh acidity and soft tannins, keeping the palate lively rather than heavy. Silky and refined through the finish, it suits fruit desserts or firm cheese, while a slight chill brings extra definition.
Moncontour 2005 Nectar de Moncontour Vouvray
French Dessert
Layered tropical fruit moves through yellow plum, peach and apricot, with dried fig, quince and honey adding deeper concentration. The palate is soft and round yet held by fine tension, bringing candied fruit, fresh almond and gentle spice into focus. A long, waxy finish carries sweetness with clarity. Serve with blue cheese, fruit tart or almond cake.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 Pauillac Magnum
French Red
Intense and beautifully composed, with blackcurrant, dusty cassis and dark fruit joined by coffee, cocoa, grated chocolate, spice, smoke and a faint savoury herbal note. Full-bodied and powerful yet elegant, the palate is rich, balanced and tightly woven, with firm tannins, fresh acidity and a long, silky finish. Give it about two hours in a decanter before serving with beef or lamb.
Cakebread Cellars 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
American Red
Forest berries and dried herbs open with an earthy, lightly smoky edge. The palate is firmly structured, carrying blackcurrant and crushed blackberry beneath measured oak and fine-grained tannins. Savoury detail keeps the dark fruit composed through the persistent finish. Decant before serving with roast beef, lamb or aged hard cheese.