Chateau Lafite Rothschild is widely considered one of the great Bordeaux estates, and certainly the upper echelon of the famed Medoc appellation. Owned by Baron Eric de Rothschild, the vineyards are located in the north of Pauillac near the boundary of St Estephe - while the site has allegedly been planted since the 14th century, the wines have been a staple only since the 17th century, and with increasing interest in the provenance more recently, following the Second World War. At 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and 13% Merlot in 2010, this is a benchmark release that will be celebrated for generation. Increasing attention in cellar and vineyard has only enhanced the wines and their demand, due to continuing fine-tuning of quality.

Château Duhart-Milon is a fourth growth (Quatrième Cru Classé) estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Part of the Domaines Barons de Rothschild, the wine is made by the same winemaking team as Château Lafite. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon with a substantial component of Merlot, the Grand Vin is matured for 18 months in approximately 50% new French oak barriques. Château Duhart-Milon is typically a sturdy solid Pauillac with firm structure and earthy savoury richness.

This vineyard is located in the heart of the Côte de Nuits, just above the village of Vosne Romanee, which is responsible for some of the most sought after red wines in the world and arguably, the most sublime expressions of Pinot Noir can be found on this land.Traditional vinification, temperature controlled cold maceration lead to a long fermentation during which pigeages and pumping over are performed. Aged in oak barrels for 10 to 12 months, the resulting wine is complex, aromatic, exquisite. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is true to form: elegance, power, persistent lenght and ripe tannins. The wine is well-balanced and complex.Pair with poultry or game, moderate to strong cheeses or simply enjoy its full brilliance unaccompanied.

In the upper echelon of 2nd Growth estates, Chateau Cos D''Estournel is located in St-Estephe appelltion, on the fringe of Paulliac and notably just north of the famed Lafite vineyards. Tourists flock to the Medoc estate to see the unusual, Asian-inspired Chateau design, but the wines hold their own and rightfully are considered the finest within St-Estephe. Oak is set to around 80% new barrels while alcohol is a modest 14.5%; the blend in 2010 is 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with 19% Merlot and complimentary Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot in tow. A wine for thirty or so years.

Haut Bailly II is the second wine of Chateau Haut-Bailly based in Pessac-Leognan, which was previously released as La Parde de Haut Bailly. A lovely wine with energy and drive.

Michele Chiarlo was founded in 1956 by the sole and present owners, Michele and Giuseppina Chiarlo. Son of over seven generations of esteemed wine growers, Mr. Chiarlo is today one of the most respected producers of the fine wines of Piedmont and a leading figure in its viticultural industry.Cannubi is a paradigm of Barolo with features from the Helvation and Tortonian soil, notes of liquorice and sweet tobacco accompanying full round tannins. It reaches complete maturity after 6/7 years with its complexity and aristocracy.

Co-founded by Dan and Margaret Duckhorn in 1976, Duckhorn Vineyards has spent nearly fifty years establishing itself as one of North America’s premier producers of Napa Valley wines. Blending fruit from estate vineyards and top Napa Valley growers, this Cabernet embodies the complexity of the valley, while offering a seamless balance between fruit, oak and tannins. To add balance, complexity, and detail, the Cabernet is blended with 4% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, yielding a wine that is approachable in its youth, yet worthy of cellaring. Matured for 18 months in 100% French oak barrels, of which 50% were new. This voluptuous wine reveals aromas of spiced blackberry, blueberry, and blackcurrant, milk chocolate and liquorice. On the palate, lively acidity adds poise and brightness to the blackberry and black raspberry flavours, with rich, chocolatey tannins and notes of black tea adding suppleness and sophistication to a long, luxurious finish.