Château Lafleur 2003 - 97 points Wine Spectator “This is a really long wine. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Full and dense yet refined and linear. Very racy, with plum, berry and floral character. Fantastic. No jam here. This is a wine that shows strength but maintains elegance. Superb. Best after 2012.” James Suckling - March 31, 2006 Amisfield Pinot Gris 2005 - 88 points Wine Enthusiast “Winemaker Jeff Sinnott had the grapes harvested in three passes through the vineyard, then fermented the early-picked fruit in steel, while the riper fruit went into demi-muids. The resulting blend is seamlessly integrated and harmonious, offering the merest hints of toast and butter alongside ripe apples and melons. Tastes close to dry, with clean, fresh finish.” November 1, 2006 Château Rieussec 2003 - 95 points Wine Spectator Big, rich and juicy. Voluptuous, with aromas of caramel, apple and light tropical fruit. Full-bodied, round and very sweet, with loads of ripe fruit and a long butterscotch and piecrust aftertaste. Viscous texture. Hard not to drink it now. A wonderful sticky. Best after 2010. James Suckling - December 31, 2006 Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blancs Brut - 87 points Wine Spectator “A hint of pencil shavings and citrus flavors mark this appealing crémant. Light-to medium bodied, with good intensity and length. Drink now.” December 31, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Rosé 2000 - 92 points Wine Spectator “Full of flavor and finesse, this rosé evokes cherry,spice and a touch of green, minty notes. It’s finely woven, with a very silky mousse and long, dried berry aftertaste.” Bruce Sanderson - December 31, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Blanc de Blancs 1998 - 90 points Wine Spectator “Fresh and rich-textured. Shows clean lemon, hazelnut and floral notes set against a bright structure. Delicate yet intense, ending in a long, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2012.” Bruce Sanderson - December 15, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée Spéciale Brut 1999 - 90 point Wine & Spirits “Chardonnay scents of white flowers and pale limestone last in this firm Champagne. The flavors have a blithe intensity, with depth and acidity to support them as they age. Cellar if for a few years.” December 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut - 90 points Wine Enthusiast “A coconut streak stands out immediately, then there’s a vertical wall of stone, citrus and licorice. I like the intensity and the definitive spices that layer this wine. It’s not shy or pedestrian. Well worth exploring. It finishes up crisp with a green, citrusy lift.” December 1, 2006 Bodegas Escorihuela High Altitude Cab/Malbec 2005 - 87 points Wine Spectator “A tangy mineral note runs through the raspberry and plum fruit, with judicious toast framing the finish. Solid. Drink now.” James Molesworth - November 30, 2006 Bodegas Escorihuela Gascón Syrah 2004 - 86 points Wine Spectator “Shows game and iron notes, along with burly textured black currant, cedar and coffee flavors, with the cedar hint showing more on the gutsy, slightly rustic finish. Drink now through 2007” James Molesworth - November 30, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée 225 Brut 1997 - 91 points Wine Spectator “Harmonious and aromatic. Combines a fine-grained texture with biscuit, nut and citrus flavors, with ample richness midpalate and a long, butterscotch aftertaste. Drink now through 2015.” Bruce Sanderson - November 30, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Cuvée Spéciale Brut 1999 - 90 point Wine Spectator “Seductive. Citrus blossom and mint flavors, with a touch of orange, mark this light-bodied, delicate Champagne. Richly textured, lingering with ginger and mineral accents on the finish. Drink now through 2010.” Bruce Sanderson - November 30, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Brut 1997 - 88 points Wine Spectator “A lean, racy Champagne. Shows finesse, with subtle citrus, hazelnut and apple notes. Cohesive and balanced. Drink now through 2012.” Bruce Sanderson - November 30, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut - 88 points Wine Spectator “Opulent, creamy in texture and honeyed in flavor. Citrus and spices complete the flavor spectrum. Soft and round on the finish. Drink now.” Bruce Sanderson - November 30, 2006 Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Vintage 2000 - 90 points Wine Spectator “A rich Champagne, delivering white chocolate, vanilla and citrus notes on a fine-grained texture. Bright and balanced, picking up a ginger accent on the firm, dry finish. Fine length. Drink now through 2012.” Bruce Sanderson - November 30, 2006 Amancaya 2005 - 89 points Wine Spectator “Focused, and very bordeaux-like, with cedar, currant, fig and coffee notes framed by tobacco and cedar hints. Solid length. Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2008.” James Molesworth - November 30, 2006 Viña Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004 - 87 points Wine Spectator “Medium-weight, with fresh, mixed berry fruit and briar and toast notes. Juicy finish. Drink now.” James Molesworth - November 30, 2006 Viña Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2004 - 90 points Wine Enthusiast “A balanced specimen, from front to back and top to bottom. The nose deals smooth fruit touched up by chocolate and a whiff of mint, while the mouth is spicy and herbal but also saturated with dark berry notes and touches of the forest. Stout in terms of feel, with cheek-to-cheek depth.” November 15, 2006 CVNE Pagos de Viña Real 2001 - 90 points International Wine Cellar “Ruby-red. Sweet aromas of cherry, plum preserve, black raspberry and licorice are buried underneath an avalanche of vanillin oak spice. Full, broad and oak-spicy, the red and black fruit flavors showing liqueur-like density and sweetness without any excess weight. This is actually rather elegant. An excellent tannin/acid interplay brightens and frames the flavors through the long finish, which features notes of violet and graphite, along with repeating oak. Undeniably impressive.” September/October 2006 CVNE Viña Real Gran Reserva 1996 - 92 points International Wine Cellar “Ruby red. Suave, floral scents of cherry, strawberry preserves, raspberry, smoked meat, vanilla bean and mocha. Medium in weight but packing serious flavor, with sweet red berry and tobacco, musky underbrush and fresh herbs. A silky, wonderfully pure wine with superb balance and the texture and brightness of a major-league Burgundy. Finishes supple and long, on a note of ripe cherry.” September/October 2006 CVNE Viña Real Reserva 2000 - 89 points International Wine Cellar “Dark red. Suave aromas of dried cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, oak spice and rose. Supple, fleshy and sweet, the red berry flavors showing more freshness than the bouquet suggests, with a sexy note of spicecake on the back end. Finishes supple and broad, with gentle tannins and good sweetness. You could drink this now but it’s balanced for aging.” September/October 2006 CVNE Viña Real Crianza 2002 - 88 points International Wine Cellar “Medium red. Strawberry and rhubarb on the nose, with subtle hints of licorice, herbs and mocha. a crisp and nicely focused lightweight with clean red fruit flavors and mineral underpinning adding focus. Finishes brisk and bright, with a lingering note of wild strawberry.” September/October 2006 CVNE Imperial Gran Reserva 1996 - 93 points International Wine Cellar “Dark red. Bright, spicy cherry and redcurrant on the nose, with sexy oak spice, leather, anise and coffee accents. Silky, broad and sweet, with the vibrant red fruit flavors building with air. The supple tannins blend nicely into the wine’s rich cherry and currant flavors while conferring structure and focus. There’s a load of flavor here but the palate impression is elegant and graceful. Concentrated, suave and long, a late note of cigar box providing even more interest. Absolutely lovely right now, this should hold for some time to come.” September/October 2006 CVNE Imperial Reserva 2000 - 90 points International Wine Cellar “Deep red. Expansive bouquet of spicecake, redcurrant, cherry, vanilla and pipe tobacco. Smooth and plush, the red fruit flavors gently accented by spice, leather and coffee and framed by silky tannins. Finishes aupple, lush and long. Classic, old-school Rioja: this should be a superb companion to braised meat dishes now or in the years to come.” September/October 2006 CVNE Cune Real de Asùa 2000 - 91 points International Wine Cellar “Medium ruby. Sexy, oak-spicy aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry, candied licorice and vanilla bean, with subtle woodsy and floral accents emerging with air. Lush, deep and silky-smooth, with wonderful intensity to the sweet red fruit flavors. There’s a lot going on here, especially on the finish, which offers a captivating blend of sweet fruit, floral oils, leather, tobacco and exotic spices. This wine’s impressively persistent cherry-vanilla flavor is utterly seductive. As sexy as this is now, it also has the depth and structure to go on for years.” September/October 2006 CVNE Cune Crianza 2003 - 87 points International Wine Cellar “Medium red. Fresh cherry, raspberry and dark chocolate on the nose. Light and silky, with cherry and red berry flavors given spine and energy by crisp acidity. Refreshing and pleasingly tangy on the finish, which features fine, dusty tannins and a lingering raspberry note.” September/October 2006 CVNE Contino Graciano 2001 - 91+ points International Wine Cellar “Deep ruby. Powerful, brooding aromas of pomegranate and cherry, with complicating notes of rhubarb, licorice root, graphite and fresh game. Very tightly wound, with deep but clenched cherry, licorice and bitter chocolate flavors and some serious tannic structure. Give this concentrated, extremely primal wine plenty of cellar time.” September/October 2006 CVNE Contino Viña del Olivo 2001 - 92 points International Wine Cellar “Dark ruby. Suave, deeply concentrated aromas of dark berries, candied plum, licorice, graphite, toasty oak spices and dried violet convey an impression of power. Lush and velvety, with superb concentration of blackberry and cassis flavors accented by abundant but well-integrated oak and lifted by tangy minerals. Finished with youthful tannins, impressive length and smoky, mineral-tinged notes of blackberry and bitter chocolate. This should age wonderfully.” September/October 2006 CVNE Contino Reserva 1996 - 93 points International Wine Cellar “Dark red. an oak spice and vanilla dominated bouquet of cherry jam, pomegranate, rhubarb and candied licorice is seductive and wonderfully expansive. Fresh and lively on the palate, with the intense cherry flavor accented by musky notes of mocha, licorice, clove and vanilla. Traditional Rioja at its best, offering a compelling combination of intense, sweet fruit; complicating earth and herbal tones; and gentle, silky tannins. Finishes very long, with impressive focus.” September/October 2006 CVNE Contino Reserva 2001 - 92 points International Wine Cellar “Dark red. youthful, expansive, oak driven aromas of blackberry, cherry liqueur, cola and roasted coffee. Lush, creamy, medium-weight wine with good depth to its dark fruit flavors; more tangy mineral and licorice notes appear on the back end. The long finish features firm tannins and a lingering note of cherry preserves.” September/October 2006 Marques de Monistrol Reserva Privada Cava 1999 - 89 points International Wine Cellar “Pale gold. Pungent, stony aromas of ripe pear, floral honey, brown sugar and anise. A very intriguing midweight, with a pure pear flavor that deepens toward the back. Finishes with impressive length and a note of bitter citrus peel.” September/October 2006 Marques de Monistrol Reserva Brut Cava - 87 points International Wine Cellar “Bright straw. Fresh orange and lemon on the nose, with a suggestion of honeysuckle. A dry, firm midweight with good energy and breadth to its citrus and ginger flavors. Finishes brisk and dry, wtih very good focus and length. A bargain.” September/October 2006 Marques de Monistrol Reserva Brut Rosé Cava - 88 points International Wine Cellar “Light pink, with a fine, steady bead. Subtle, floral, racy aromas of blood orange and wild strawberry, with a chalky nuance. Firm and quite dry, with strong mineral notes framing the bright red berry and citrus flavors. Wonderfully fresh, brisk and dry on the finish, not to mention persistent. This compares favorably to many rosé Champagnes, and this one is drier and stonier than most of them.” September/October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Selection de Grains Nobles Pinot Gris 2001 - 92 Wine & Spirits “Extremely concentrated, even syrupy in texture, this maintains clarity and focus, thanks to its racy acidity. The glossy flavors of mango, orange blossom and red cherry are bright and vibrant all the way through a dense, gloriously sticky finish. Although the sugar level is very high, the intense acidity makes the wine seem drier than it really is so if you want to pair it with dessert, choose something not too sweet.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Clos Schild Riesling 2001 - 88 points Wine & Spirits “Honeyed and almost candied in its ripeness, this is enlivened by notes of beeswax and citrus peel alongside a fine, dusty minerality, Its structure is as intense as the fruit, promising further development in the cellar.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Clos Himmelreich Riesling 2001 - 87 points Wine & Spirits “The ripe, appley fruit is bound by chalky minerality and a zesty, lime-like acidity. Will gain more harmony with some time in the cellar.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Clos de Récollets Pinot Gris 2001 - 92 points Wine & Spirits “From a two-acre vineyard on the slopes above the town of Rouffach, this shows a tightly wound array of ripe, succulent flavors ranging from white peach and apple to honey and Brazil nut, all held in taut focus by lively acidity. It has a richness of depth while still allowing the underlying minerality to shine through, and the fruit is firm and bright through the long, fragrant finish. As delicious as it is now, it’ll be even more expressive in another year or two, so leave a few bottles in the cellar.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Amplus Pinot Noir 2003 - 88 points Wine & Spirits “A deep red color leads to ripe, concentrated fruit flavors. The floral aromas of strawberry and cherry are balanced by herbal, earthy notes and lightly chewy tannins.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Pfingstberg Riesling 2002 - 87 points Wine & Spirits “From the Grand Cru vineyard on sandstone and lime, this 2002 is lemony and racy, balancing juicy apple flavors against prominent minerality.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Cuvée Cécile Pinot Gris 2002 - 89 points Wine & Spirits “Melon and grapefruit flavors are accompanied by spicy aromas of clove and tobacco leaf, the velvety texture supported by firm acidity. It’s rich enough to pair with foie gras.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Gewürztraminer Reserve 2005 - 89 points Wine & Spirits “The flavor of rose petal and spice are pungently fragrant, and despite the obvious residual sugar it feels rich rather than sweet.” October 2006 Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve 2005 - 89 points Wine & Spirits “Fresh, high-toned aromas of tangerine and lime are floral and juicy, picking up depth as the wine sits in the glass.” October 2006   Home  |  Whats New  |  Portfolio  |  Find our Wines  |  Press  |  Links  |  About Us  |  Contact Us © 2003 Pasternak Wine Imports. Harrison, NY. 1.800.946.3110