Published in September 2005

Wines, Spirits and Beers published in the September 2005 issue of Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

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Cragganmore Rare Edition 10-Year-Old Sherry Cask Natural Cask Strength Speyside Single Malt Whisky

Price $150

Only 2,100 bottles for the U.S. Aromas of grapes, toffee, Sherry cask, ripe tropical fruit, meringue, egg whites and cocoa butter. Palate entry focuses on the honey/sherry tag-team while the midpalate displays sublime butter cream, dark caramel and peanut butter tastes that thrill the taste buds. Ends up maple-like, with a backnote of white chocolate. The finest… — P.P. (9/1/2005)

96-100

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Springbank 32-Year-Old Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky

Price $750

Sweet oak, sawdust, linseed oil aromas upfront; following further aeration resiny/oaky, leathery/cowhide-like aromas mesh perfectly. The palate entry is balanced, semisweet, lean and outdoorsy; at midpalate the flavor profile suggests tastes of pork sausage, bacon fat, almond oil, suet and malted barley. Finishes clean, balanced and a touch warm on the tongue. — P.P. (9/1/2005)

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Louis Jadot 2003 Pinot Noir (Chambertin Clos de Bèze)

Price $200

Huge, dusty tannins and ripe fruit black plum flavors make for an opulent, rich wine. This is a magnificent, power-packed combination of fruit and structure, and a superb wine, that will develop over many years. Imported by Kobrand. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

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Louis Jadot 2003 Pinot Noir (Clos Saint-Denis)

Price $182

Finesse and elegance are typical characteristics of the wines from this grand cru vineyard in the village of Morey-Saint-Denis. In this wine, those characteristics are combined with a richness and a chewy tannic core that come from the superripe 2003 vintage. At the same time, the pure red fruits have an enticing freshness, leaving a wonderful, complex wine… — R.V. (9/1/2005)

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Louis Jadot 2003 Corton Charlemagne Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)

Price $145

A hugely powerful wine that exudes dense, packed tropical fruit flavors. Yet, it is surprisingly delicate, its power tempered by a cocktail of green fruits, nuts, spice and toasty new wood. Almost in balance already, it should still age well over many years. Imported by Kobrand. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2003 Le Corton Pinot Noir (Corton)

Price $100

This is a peacock of a wine, all show and panache. But underneath the fine aromas and flavors there is something more serious: power, generous juicy fruits and layers of tannin and acidity. The structure says long life—wait at least 5 years before even thinking about it. Imported by Clicquot Inc. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

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Inniskillin 2003 Icewine Vidal Blanc (Niagara Peninsula)

Price $59

Brilliant stuff that shows not all hybrids deserve to be scoffed at. Flamboyant aromas of dried pineapple combine with fresh apricots and honey in this rich, unctuous wine that’s incredibly sweet yet not cloying, thanks to vibrant acidity. Imported by Vincor USA. — J.C. (9/1/2005)

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Bouchard Pere & Fils 2003 Corton-Charlemagne Chardonnay (Corton-Charlemagne)

Price $115

A wine that has the structure, freshness and green tannins of a 2002, but the richness of a 2003. There is a great mineral character to the flavors, which gives it a steely, piercing profile that suggests great aging potential. Imported by Clicquot Inc. — R.V. (9/1/2005)

2010 Buehler Estate

A pretty, polished and tasty wine for drinking now. Made from 100%…

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