Vintages Wine Picks May 26, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  903617  XD  750 mL  $20.95. May 26, 2012
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Château Burgozone Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Côte De Danube, Bulgaria: Drink: 2012-2014.  261685  13.80%  D  750 mL  $14.95. May 26, 2012
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Closson Chase K.J. Watson Vineyard Unfiltered Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara River, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  230912  13.90%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. May 26, 2012
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Cave Spring Cellars Riesling 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2018.  566026  11.50%  MD  750 mL  $29.95. May 26, 2012
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Malivoire Pinot Gris 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  591305  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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William Fèvre Saint-Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  626523  12%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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C.H. Berres Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett 2008, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2017.  207274  8.50%  MD  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Lingenfelder Freinsheimer Musikantenbuckel Riesling Kabinett 2010, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  87593  11%  MD  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Pighin Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Fruili, Grave, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  987545  12.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  160085  13%  XD  375 mL  $9.95. May 26, 2012
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Adega Deu La Deu Alvarinho 2010, D.O.C., Monção E Melgaço, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2016.  40642  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Robert Mondavi To Kalon Estate Reserve Fumé Blanc 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2018.  147488  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. May 26, 2012
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Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, Edna Valley, Wolff Vineyard, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  17988  13.40%  D  750 mL  $25.95. May 26, 2012
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Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2019.  251223  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $74.95. May 26, 2012
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MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  47787  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Liberty School Chardonnay 2009, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  960120  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. May 26, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Bodega Monteviejo Lindaflor Malbec 2006, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  109322  15.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. May 26, 2012
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La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard Malbec 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  166298  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Trivento Colección Fincas No. 2 Syrah 2007, Finca Los Ponchos, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2014.  269217  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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Catena Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  985002  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Small Gully Formula Robert's Shiraz 2006, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2014.  142935  15.90%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2009, Grampians, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  222323  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. May 26, 2012
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Tait The Ball Buster Red Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Barossa Valley, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  269472  15.30%  D  750 mL  $24.95. May 26, 2012
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Penfolds Bin 2 Shiraz Mourvèdre 2010, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  468629  14.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. May 26, 2012
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Wakefield Merlot 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  683201  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate 53Rd Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  84996  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. May 26, 2012
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Two Hands Angels' Share Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  9480  14.60%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. May 26, 2012
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Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  971705  14.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. May 26, 2012
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Gamma Reserva Privada V.E.S.A. Cabernet Merlot 2008, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  269191  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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Château Pipeau Grand Cru M. Mestreguilhem, Prop.-Récolt. 2008, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2020.  138131  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.00. May 26, 2012
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Domaine Des Tilleuls Clos Village Philippe Livera, Prop. 2009, A.C., Gevrey-Chambertin, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  264994  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. May 26, 2012
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Mommessin Les Griottes 2010, A.C., Morgon, Beaujolais, France:   276402  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Signargues Pierre Henri Morel 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  277038  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Clos De Caveau Fruit Sauvage 2009, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  277871  14.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 26, 2012
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Les Hauts De Montfort Les Mégalithes Unfiltered 2009, A.P., Minervois, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  279554  14.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. May 26, 2012
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Château Argadens Supérieur Maison Sichel 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  681643  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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Domaine Rebourgeon-Mure 2009, A.C., Pommard, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  91116  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. May 26, 2012
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Christian Moueix Jean-Pierre Moueix, Négoc. 2008, A.C., St-Émilion, France: Drink: 2014-2017.  979955  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Umani Ronchi Montipagano Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2010, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  134585  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 26, 2012
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Antiche Terre Venete Valpolicella Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  178459  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. May 26, 2012
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Baglio Di Pianetto Nero D'avola 2009, I.Gt., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  207423  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 26, 2012
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Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  353201  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. May 26, 2012
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Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2020.  651141  14%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. May 26, 2012
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Ramitello Di Majo Norante 2009, D.O.C., Biferno Rosso, Molise, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  973214  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Agostino Petri Riserva John Matta, Prop Vicchiomaggio Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  993360  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Astrolabe Wines Voyage Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2017.  179200  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. May 26, 2012
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Cabriz Reserva Dão Sul Soc. Vitivinicola 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  21410  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Monte Vilar Reserva Casa Santa Vitória 2008, Alentejano, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  276105  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Cunha Martins Reserva Btld. By União Comercial De Beira 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  276188  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 26, 2012
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Porca De Murça Reserva Real Companhia Velha Tinto 2008, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  684753  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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Lealtanza Reserva Bodegas Altanza 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  276097  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 26, 2012
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Coto De Imaz Gran Reserva 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  976811  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. May 26, 2012
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Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Sonoma Counties, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  130138  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. May 26, 2012
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Folie À Deux Zinfandel 2008, Amador County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  147231  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. May 26, 2012
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Ridge Monte Bello 2009, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  209999  13.50%  XD  375 mL  $74.95. May 26, 2012
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Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2011-2016.  232371  14.60%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. May 26, 2012
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Rubicon Estate Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2017.  29553  14.80%  XD  750 mL  $74.95. May 26, 2012
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Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  537597  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Ironstone Merlot 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  704353  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Ridge Monte Bello 2009, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  711085  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $145.95. May 26, 2012
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  719435  13.90%  D  750 mL  $29.95. May 26, 2012
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La Crema Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  732040  13.90%  D  375 mL  $15.95. May 26, 2012
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Liberty School Syrah 2008, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  942383  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 26, 2012
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Ridge Lytton Springs 2009, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2018.  982413  14.50%  D  750 mL  $46.95. May 26, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  224964  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. May 26, 2012
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Château Montet Château Haut Guillebot, Prop. Rosé 2011, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  276386  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. May 26, 2012
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Kir-Yianni Akakies Rosé 2011, A.O., Amyndeon, Greece: Drink: 2012-2014.  71050  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. May 26, 2012
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Liberty School Rosé 2011, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  276667  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. May 26, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Pierre Sparr Brut Crémant D'alsace Rosé, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  39016  12%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 26, 2012
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Marenco Strev Moscato D'asti 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  276600  5.50%  MS  750 mL  $14.95. May 26, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Vineland Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2018.  563445  9%  MS  375 mL  $39.95. May 26, 2012
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Quinta De Ventozelo Lbv Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2018.  274688  20%  S  750 mL  $18.95. May 26, 2012
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