Proprietary Blend Wines
Proprietary Blend Wines
There’s a level of mystery and intrigue when it comes to drinking a wine for which you're not fully informed about, and if that sounds like a thrilling idea to you, then you’re probably already interested in proprietary blends. While the concept doesn’t have a legal definition, it is used to describe blends whose components aren’t disclosed by the producer. In many cases, the wine tends to be a Bordeaux-inspired blend, but this isn’t always the case.-
1969 Quinta Vale D. Maria Very Old Tawny Colheita Porto96WEThis limited production wine from one cask of aged tawny is amazingly concentrated. The spice, the wood flavors and the acidity have all come together to a point of supreme maturit..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $579.00 -
1985 Vega Sicilia Unico95JG(Vega Sicilia “Único”) I remember well selling (and drinking) the 1986 Único when it was first released back in the 1990s, but I had somehow missed the 19..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $765.00 -
1987 Vega Sicilia Unico95RP-NMPablo Alvarez believes 1987 was an atypical vintage for Vega Sicilia and that initially the Unico was “very tense, not generous and unusually harsh” but in bottle, he f..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $705.00 -
1988 Felsina Fontalloro93WSA superbly structured wine, with impressive aromas and flavors of violets, berries and mint. Its full body and super tannins set up well for the concentrated, fruity finish. Try af..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $150.00 -
1990 Isole e Olena Cepparello94RPThe 1990 Cepparello is, in my opinion, the first modern Cepparello. Even today the wine remains deep, layered and powerful. The racy, fleshy personality is pure 1990. A final burst..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $165.00 -
1990 Louis Roederer Cristal99DECUnusually, the 1990 vintage produced grapes with high sugars and high acidity, which has led to this legendary Cristal which is so ripe, rich, limpid, and dazzlingly delicious on t..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $12,110.00
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1990 Moet Chandon Dom Perignon99JSThis is really incredible with orange peel, dried pineapple and flan. Exotic. Full body, round and savory. Crazy character at the finish of cooked pineapple and tart tartine. Gorge..." Learn MoreAs low as $599.00 -
1990 Ornellaia97DECA great vintage all over Europe, this is most likely, after the scarce 1988, Ornellaia’s vintage of consecration after only five years of winemaking. Michel Rolland arrived i..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $400.00 -
1990 Sassicaia96DECThe nose is practically humming, hovering close to perfection, the burnished Tuscan sun on full display. This is the most perfect level of ripeness, warmth, beauty and juiciness; t..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,475.00 -
1993 Ornellaia95DECAxel Heinz said this was a really good, very classic vintage but overshadowed by 1995 and 1997. It has an iodine minerality on the nose alongside notes of cedar wood and a slightly..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $230.00 -
1994 Beaucastel CDP Hommage a Jacques Perrin96RPThe two limited cuvees of Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage a Jacques Perrin are spectacular in both 1994 and 1995, but each will require 10-15 years of cellaring. Less than 300 cases we..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $460.00 -
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1995 Henri Bonneau Chateauneuf du Pape Celestins95RPThe profound 1995 Chateauneuf du Pape Reserve des Celestins exhibits a dense saturated plum/garnet color as well as an intense nose of roasted meats, beef blood, plum, cherry, and ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $1,090.00 -
1997 Argiano Solengo94RPThe profound 1997 Solengo vino da tavola (a blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon with a tiny dosage of Syrah) is spectacular. Opaque purple-colored, it displays a fabulously ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $350.00 -
1997 Castello Rampolla Sammarco97JSWhat a bottle. Off the charts! Full and velvety with spice and berry character and dark chocolate. Bright citrus acidity underneath. Intense. Wild fruit.James Suckling | 97 JSRich ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $150.00 -
1997 Isole e Olena Cepparello95RPThe 1997 Cepparello is pure seduction. Today the wine isn’t as opulent as I expected, rather it has taken on a much more sensual, feminine expression that is quite beautiful...." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $390.00 -
1997 Ornellaia97JSFruit and complexity as well as freshness and richness. Beautiful nose with extraordinary aromas of prunes, licorice, and dried flowers with rosemary undertones. Full-bodied and ve..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $195.00 -
1997 Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red98RPThe finest proprietary red produced by Pahlmeyer to date is their 1997 (a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and the rest Petit-Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec). Produ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $589.00 -
1997 Sassicaia94WSDark ruby red. Blackberry, with lots of fresh herb and meat character. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and loads of fresh fruit and tarragon. Dill flavors on the finish. Textbook..." Learn MoreAs low as $505.00 -
1997 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port96RPSaturated black/purple-colored, with stunning aromatics of blueberries, blackberries, licorice, and iron, this spectacular vintage port is one of the stars of the vintage. Extremel..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $265.00
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1998 Argiano Solengo92WSViolet and berry aromas, with hints of toasted oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. Best after 2003. 2,080 cases made. Wine Spectator | 92 W..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $130.00 -
1998 Sassicaia98JSI just drank this in Zurich today and it is clearly the best Sassicaia since 1988, and it gets better and better in the bottle. It really does remind me of the awesome 1988, which ..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $490.00 -
1999 Beaucastel Chateauneuf Du Pape92+VMFull ruby. Highly complex nose combines black fruits, gibier, truffle, road tar, licorice and leather. Very intense and spicy, but still tightly wound, with a firm acid spine keepi..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $99.99 -
1999 Montevertine Pergole Torte97DEC(Montevertine, Le Pergole Torte, Toscana, Tuscany, Italy, Red) 1999 was the final vintage of Sergio Manetti, who died in 2000. Today this bottle seems to be proof of his will to pr..." Learn MoreFormats Available:As low as $415.00