2006
Castello di Amorosa 2006 La Castellana Napa Valley Red Blend 750 mL
Pipe tobacco, blackberry and smoke lead the documented nose, while raspberry gives way to blackberry on the finish. Earth, dark chocolate, oak and black licorice add depth, with clove, white pepper, cherry, cedar and anise providing further detail. The palate is described as velvety, with dark fruit. The recorded blend combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Merlot.
Henriot Cuvée Hemera 2006 Brut Champagne 750 mL
Even gold in colour, with a fine mousse and aromas of brioche, lemon meringue and jasmine. Pear and ripe yellow apple add fruit depth, while vanilla cream, hazelnut and oyster shell bring savoury complexity. The palate is rich but well shaped, with clear acidity and a lightly saline edge maintaining freshness. Rounded and mature, it finishes with lingering citrus, toasted nuts and sea-spray lift.
Joseph Drouhin 2006 Musigny Grand Cru
Musky floral aromas of magnolia and exotic orchid mingle with kirsch, dark cherry, plum, brown spice and a cool mineral edge. Rich and concentrated on the palate, the wine remains finely textured, with bright acidity and polished, fine-grained tannins. Savoury depth and chalky precision drive the long, resonant finish.
Poli 2006 Grappa di Sassicaia
Elegant fruit and herbal aromas lead a finely structured profile, with polished oak bringing toast and vanilla into focus. The palate is dry, complex and composed, layering grape skin, subtle spice and savoury warmth over a firm core. Cocoa, coffee and liquorice add darker depth. The finish is persistent and refined, returning to vanilla, herbs and gently roasted notes.
Poplar Grove 2006 The Legacy
Penfolds 2006 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
A deeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis, blackberry and plum layered over liquorice, dark chocolate, cedar and tobacco. The full-bodied palate is rich and muscular, carrying black olive, coffee and clove through fine, grainy tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the concentration in balance, while the long finish shows mature savoury detail alongside persistent dark fruit. Decant carefully before serving with roast beef or lamb.
Blackbird Vineyards 2006 Illustration Proprietary Red Oak Knoll District
Black cherry leads with toffee, cocoa powder, iris and subtle leather. The palate is full-bodied and focused, bringing brambly berries, roasted meat, blackcurrant, coffee and tobacco into a rich, concentrated core. Persistent acidity keeps the texture composed, while sweet, velvety tannins carry the layered fruit and savoury detail through a long finish.
Château Montrose 2006 Saint-Estephe
Dense and still tightly wound, with red berries, currant and morello cherry set against cedar, graphite, tobacco and dark mineral notes. The palate is concentrated and firm, carrying substantial extract and tannin with a measured sweetness of fruit on the finish. Decant generously to reveal its savoury detail, then serve with braised beef, venison or roast lamb.
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Napa Valley
Vivid and finely cut, with sweet red berries, black cherry and cassis joined by crushed rock, flowers, spice box and a savoury touch of sage. The palate is energetic rather than weighty, bringing vibrant acidity and fine tannins to a pure, concentrated core of fruit. Long, mineral and persistent on the finish, it rewards decanting and suits roast lamb or beef.
S.A. Prüm 2006 Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese VDP Grosse Lage
Seductive smoky stone fruit opens the nose, joined by wild herbs, mirabelle plum and star fruit. The palate is still compact and firm, with bright peach, candied sweetness and dried melon held in precise balance by lively acidity. Meadow herbs and a subtle malty note carry into a long, gently sweet and spicy finish.
Tahbilk 2006 1860 Vines Shiraz
A powerful, deeply savoury Shiraz with black fruit, roasted coffee and nutty, polished oak. The palate is concentrated and tightly contained, carrying dense fruit through firm structure and impressive length. Toasted notes remain prominent, yet the finish is composed, weighty and persistent rather than sweet. Decant carefully to let the wine open, then serve with slow-roasted lamb, venison or mature cheddar.
Vina Alicia 2006 Cuarzo
Led by Petit Verdot with small additions of Grenache and Carignan, this is a deep, structured red with earthy black fruit, wild hedgerow and subtle woodland notes. The palate is powerful but finely balanced, with dense fruit, firm seamless tannins and a mineral freshness that keeps the wine composed. A long, measured finish and savoury complexity make it well suited to roasted or slow-braised meats.
Château Mouton Rothschild 2006 Pauillac Magnum
Focused and powerful, with blackberry, blackcurrant and dark fruit framed by graphite, cold stone, leather and spice. The palate is fleshy yet finely detailed, with fresh, carefully judged acidity, fine-grained ripe tannins and a layered, harmonious structure. Still firm and youthful, it carries its concentration into a long, precise finish; allow generous air and serve with roast beef or lamb.