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Fifty Best Wines of Vintage 2004
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Tenuta Sette Ponti 2004 Toscana Oreno $88. Gorgeous aromas of blackberry, vanilla and cappuccino, structured by firm and gentle tannins. A fantastic blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Marchesi de' Frescobaldi 2004 Giramonte Toscana $82. An intense, powerful wine with blackberry, mint notes, and toasty oak, with a pronounced finished. This will transport you to the miraculous land of Tuscany.
Brancaia 2004 Il Blu Toscana $73. Seductive! A flawless example of a super Tuscan, with a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This can turn any given Sunday into dreams of the wild Sargasso Sea.
Alvaro Palacios 2004 "Les Terrasses" Priorat $35. Modern and well-balanced wine from Spain. Wonderful aromas of black cherry, plum and coffee, with ripe, fresh fruit flavors, and a long lingering finish. It is sensual. Fall in love all over again.
Bodegas Alejandro Fernández 2004 Tinto Pesquera Gran Reserva Ribera del Duero $30. Sexy! Fantastic nose of black currants and blackberry liqueur. Lead pencil and dark fruit flavors, with ripe tannins. Delightful finish. Fly me to the moon.
Bodegas Emilio Moro 2004 Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero $32. Sensuous wine from Emilio. Intense aromas of earth, blackberry, cherry and currants, with a touch of smoky oak, in a full–bodied, velvety texture. George Clooney jumps out from the bottle.
Baron Philippe de Rothschild Almaviva 2004 Maipo Valley $60. Lovely and amazing wine, with black currant, cedar and Provençal herb notes. Elegant and graceful finish. Live the dolce vita.
Torbreck 2004 The Struie Barossa Valley $50. State-of-the-art delicious. The clear character achieves the purity of fruit and balance over sheer power. It has a fantastic finish. Like necklace lights on the Brooklyn Bridge, this Barossa lifts Shiraz up into the evening sky where it belongs.
d'Arenberg 2004 The Dead Arm Shiraz McLaren Valley $68. A wine with personality. With a deep purple color, it is followed by concentrated and lavish aromas of blackberry, cassis liqueur, tar, pepper and spices.
Gunderloch 2004 Riesling Spätlese Reinhessen Nackenheim Rothenberg $40. Lively and lovely wine, with pineapple, apricot and stone notes. Shows fine balance and lingering aftertaste. Pair it with delicious cheese and a good book for an afternoon delight.
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