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Vintages Release January 19, 2012

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Dessert Wine

Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Symington Family Estates Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 613927 20% S 750 mL $16.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Borges Vintage Btld. 2009 Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 250639 20% S 750 mL $29.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain Sherry food pairings: salted almonds. 309898 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marqués Del Real Tesoro Almirante Oloroso, D.O., Jerez, Spain 309963 18.5% D 750 mL $16.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai Saké, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan Saké food pairings: tempura. 228676 15.4% 720 mL $28.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dunkeld Atholl Brose Gordon & Macphail, Scotland, United Kingdom 303230 35% 500 mL $49.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old Orkney Single Malt The Valhalla Collection Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 326231 52.1% 700 mL $249.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength 10 Years Old Highland Single Malt J. & G. Grant Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 677047 60% 700 mL $81.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tomintoul 16 Years Old Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 298422 40% 700 mL $94.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Robert Burns Arran Single Malt Isle Of Arran Distillers Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 981084 40% 700 mL $39.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Château Langoiran Cuvée Prestige Blend - Meritage 2008, A.C., 1Er Côtes De Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: rare meat dishes. 308452 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Puisseguin Curat Blend - Meritage 2010, A.C., Puisseguin St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled lamb chops. 307140 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flechas De Los Andes Aguaribay Baron Edmond De Rothschild Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: grilled steaks, meaty pasta dishes. 301481 14% XD 750 mL $21.00 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angulo Innocenti Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: The two wines from Angulo Innocenti are outstanding values. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon features savory cassis and blackberry fruit, a smooth texture, and excellent length. It, too, is likely to provide pleasure through 2018+. Drink: 2011- 2018. Score: 90 Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011 306688 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wakefield Shiraz 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here’s a big, ripe Aussie shiraz, with pronounced aromas of oak, blackberry and blueberry alongside some interesting graphite and floral/violet notes. The palate is dry, full and soft, with ripe tannins, medium acidity and lots of chocolate and oak. There are lovely blackberry, plum and black pepper tones throughout the extensive finish. Score: 89 Rhys Pender, MW, wineaccess.ca, Oct. 30, 2012 943787 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pulled pork sliders with dill relish, steak with mushrooms and Provençal herbs. 299768 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mount Langi Ghiran Kneebones Shiraz 2007, Grampian, Victoria, Australia Shiraz food pairings: slow-cooked roast beef or lamb shanks. 295527 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eau Vivre Winery and Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A lovely, medium-bodied red with a silky smooth texture. Enticing aromas of tart cherry, wild violets and a hint of smoke. Balanced and mouth-watering. Very versatile with food, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: charcuterie and cheese plate with a little crusty baguette. Drink: 2012 - 2016 308353 13.3% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 2012. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kacaba Vineyards Cabernet Syrah 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Syrah food pairings: herb-rubbed sirloin steaks. 317925 12.6% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare steak. 312769 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Fleur Jonquet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: lamb stew, beef tenderloin. 307280 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon Cabernet Franc 2010, A.C., Loire, France Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled lamb. 640771 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Gravillas Séguret Côtes du Rhône-Villages 2010, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône, France 309260 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Troteligotte Kor Cahors Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France 299982 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casetta Barolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 4523 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2010, I.G.T., Salento Rosso, Puglia, Italy: A delicious, full-bodied red at a great price. Lots of complexity and richness here with aromas of black plum and blackberry. A nice long finish. Primitivo from Italy, like this one, and Zinfandel from California are the same grapes. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2012 - 2015 270306 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2009, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with herbed chicken or brisket. Nero D'avola food pairings: slow-roasted rump roast with root vegetables. Drink: 2012 - 2016 303925 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2009, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy 170381 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Ksara Réserve Du Couvent Château Ksara Réserve du Couvent vallée du Bekaa 2009, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 443721 13% D 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta De Foz De Arouce Red 2008, Beiras, Portugal 303545 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bovin Vranec 2010, Tikves, Macedonia 144345 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jordan The Prospector Syrah 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa 296673 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sarada Selección Agricola Aguaza Garnacha Tintorera Monastrell 2009, D.O.P., Almansa, Spain 309872 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luzón Selección 12 Crianza 2008, D.O., Jumilla, Spain 310219 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Baronia Del Montsant Cims Del Montsant 2010, D.O., Montsant, Spain 311894 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Albret Crianza 2009, D.O., Navarra, Spain Food pairings: lamb burgers, dry-roasted ribs. 306555 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fortius Crianza 2008, D.O., Navarra, Spain Food pairings: Manchego cheese, Basque-style tortilla with mushrooms. 994434 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Planets De Prior Pons 2008, D.O.Q., Priorat, Spain 314559 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Legón Reserva Valtostao Tempranillo 2005, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain 899541 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.75 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Mónica Crianza Tempranillo 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 313965 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kacaba Vineyards Cabernet Syrah 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Syrah food pairings: herb-rubbed sirloin steaks. 317925 12.6% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pulled pork sliders with dill relish, steak with mushrooms and Provençal herbs. 299768 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Beaumont Des Crayeres Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Disgorged Feb. 10, 2012, A.C., Champagne, France 309922 12.5% XD 750 mL $41.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy 297812 11.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

D'arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 702845 13.4% D 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia 311456 13% D 750 mL $16.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Foreign Affair Winery Abbraccio Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 307587 14% D 750 mL $24.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy Chardonnay 2010, Burgundy, France 733956 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fantinel Sant'helena Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Collio, Friuli, Italy Pinot Grigio food pairings: herbed roast chicken. 310144 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Podere Saulino Gavi Cortese (Gavi) 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy Cortese (Gavi) food pairings: seafood pasta in a light sauce of herbs and olive oil. 305490 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fattoria Il Palagio Vernaccia Di San Gimignano Vernaccia S. Gimignano 2011, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Vernaccia S. Gimignano food pairings: grilled white fish. 214544 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kaimira Gewurztraminer 2010, Brightwater, Nelson, New Zealand 303578 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alvarez De Toledo Godello Alvarez De Toledo Godello 2010, Bierzo D.O., Spain 309047 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.99 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio De Rubios Bodegas Coto Redondo Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain Albariño food pairings: grilled fish, shellfish with a squeeze of lemon. 314427 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lealtanza White Bodegas Altanza Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Doca Rioja, Spain 311886 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cuatro Rayas Viñedos Centenarios Verdejo 2011, D.O., Rueda, Spain 312900 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Montmollin Chasselas 2011, A.O.C., Auvernier, Neuchâtel, Switzerland Chasselas food pairings: seafood appetizers. 302208 11% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: turkey burgers, pan-seared sea scallops. 311548 13.9% D 750 mL $19.95 January 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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