Vintages Wine Picks February 2, 2013

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Familia Zuccardi Organica Torrontés 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  232694  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. February 2, 2013
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Arlewood Marsanne Roussanne 2010, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  313247  14%  D  750 mL  $22.95. February 2, 2013
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Hill-Smith Estate Chardonnay 2010, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  361584  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Lovico Ls Traminer 2011, Varna, Suhindol, Bulgaria: Drink: 2012-2015.  297754  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Norman Hardie Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  184432  11.90%  XD  750 mL  $35.00. February 2, 2013
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Calamus Unoaked Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  210062  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Cooper's Hawk Vineyards Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  318402  11.20%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Featherstone Black Sheep Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  80234  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2011-2015.  89029  10%  MD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Eric Forest L'ame Forest Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  301911  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. February 2, 2013
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Domaine Chêne Mâcon-Milly Lamartine 2011, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  302711  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Domaine De Ménard Cuvée Marine 2011, I.G.P., Côtes-De-Gascogne, Southwest, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  310201  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Château De Pocé Touraine Domaine Chainier Sauvignon Blanc 2011, A.O.P., Touraine, Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  313569  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. February 2, 2013
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Willy Gisselbrecht Tradition Sylvaner 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  315028  12%  D  750 mL  $13.95. February 2, 2013
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Bestheim Réserve Pinot Gris 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  315143  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Volkacher Kirchberg Trocken Silvaner 2011, Qualitätswein, Franken, Germany: Drink: 2012-2015.  314880  12%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Studert-Prüm Kabinett Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling 2008, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  970129  7.50%  M  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Villa Tonino Inzolia 2011, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  100552  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Kellerei St. Magdalena Cantina Produttori Bolzano Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Südtirol - Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  249466  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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De Luca Armannia Pecorino 2011, I.G.T., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  311613  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Te Mata Estate Woodthorpe Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  295246  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. February 2, 2013
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Momo Seresin Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  9167  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  957407  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Graham Beck Bowed Head Chenin Blanc 2010, W.O., Paarl, Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2016.  231357  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Man Vintners Chardonnay 2011, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  295329  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. February 2, 2013
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Dutton Estate Dutton Palms Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  234856  14.20%  D  750 mL  $53.95. February 2, 2013
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Three Saints Chardonnay 2009, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  297531  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. February 2, 2013
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La Crema Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  67231  14.50%  D  750 mL  $37.95. February 2, 2013
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Simi Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  673806  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. February 2, 2013
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Murphy-Goode The Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2011, North Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  721191  13.50%  D  375 mL  $10.95. February 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipu, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  128629  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Lamadrid Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Agrelo, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2015.  234518  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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La Celia Elite Malbec Tannat 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  303677  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Susana Balbo Signature Dominio Del Plata Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  79798  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Zolo Reserve Malbec 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2015.  81091  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2010, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  186114  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2010, Great Western, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  222323  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. February 2, 2013
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Chateau Tanunda Barossa Tower Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2015.  289983  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Yalumba The Strapper Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Drink: 2012-2020.  295873  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Duck Shoot Pinot Noir 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  311373  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Chapel Hill Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  743989  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. February 2, 2013
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Chapel Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  965830  14.50%  D  750 mL  $25.95. February 2, 2013
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Barossa Valley Estate Ebenezer Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  971705  14.50%  D  750 mL  $40.95. February 2, 2013
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Rosewood Estates Natural Fermentation Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  318345  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. February 2, 2013
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Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2018.  609826  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. February 2, 2013
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Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  18721  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Carmen Gran Reserva Syrah 2009, Apalta, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  301903  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenèr /Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  66746  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Santa Alicia Gran Reserva De Los Andes Carmenère 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  93831  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Hecht & Bannier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  142802  15%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. February 2, 2013
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Albert Bichot Clos Prieur Gevrey-Chambertin 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2013-2018.  299941  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. February 2, 2013
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Oratio Canon-Fronsac 2009, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  307918  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Château Guibeau 2009, A.C., Puisseguin St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France:   307934  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Château Pey De Pont 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2018.  307967  14%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. February 2, 2013
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Les Halos De Jupiter 2010, A.C., Costières De Nîmes, Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  309153  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Tour De L'isle Patrick Jaume 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2020.  309849  15%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. February 2, 2013
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Domaine Roumagnac Rencontres 2010, A.O.P., Fronton, Southwest, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  311472  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Les Terres Bleues Collin-Bourisset 2011, A.P., Côte-De-Brouilly, Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  590521  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Alain Jaume & Fils 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2018.  76331  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Skouras Saint George Aghiorghitiko 2010, A.O.P., Nemea, Peloponnese, Greece: Drink: 2013-2016.  162321  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Spadina Una Rosa Signature Nero D'avola 2009, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  10330  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Villa Girardi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2020.  159913  13.50%  D  750 mL  $41.95. February 2, 2013
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Poderi Angelini Di Manduria Primitivo 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  268136  15%  D  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Storia Antica Valpolicella Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2017.  273672  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Pelassa Bricco Enrichetta Langhe 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  305508  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 2, 2013
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Sampietrana 1952 Riserva Brindisi 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  310086  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Tenementi Angelini Val Di Suga Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2018.  713719  13.90%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. February 2, 2013
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Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2017.  930966  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. February 2, 2013
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Fattoria La Ripa Riserva Santa Brigida Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2017.  984401  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. February 2, 2013
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Dashwood Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2016.  296202  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. February 2, 2013
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Quinta Da Ponte Pedrinha 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2016.  219188  14.70%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 2, 2013
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Aneto Red 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2016.  314930  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Cirrus Syrah 2007, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2016.  54338  14.50%  D  750 mL  $33.95. February 2, 2013
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Remhoogte Estate Wine 2006, W.O., Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2016.  694539  15%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Beronia Reserva 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2013-2017.  50203  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 2, 2013
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Treana Red 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  11221  15.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. February 2, 2013
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Dominus Christian Moueix 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2018.  212381  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $151.95. February 2, 2013
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Marimar Estate La Masía Torres Family Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007, Don Miguel Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  303974  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. February 2, 2013
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Marilyn 25 Silver Anniversary Merlot 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  306738  13.90%  D  750 mL  $39.95. February 2, 2013
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Rodney Strong Merlot 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2011-2015.  497933  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Tawse Sketches Of Niagara Rosé 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2013.  172643  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Featherstone Winery Joy Premium Cuvée Sparkling Wine 2008, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  310334  12.50%  D  750 mL  $34.95. February 2, 2013
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Clairette Monge Granon De Die Tradition, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  305474  8%  M  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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R. Pouillon & Fils 1Er Cru Brut Rosé Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  314518  12%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. February 2, 2013
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Loosen Bros. Dr. L. Sparkling Riesling, Deutscher Sekt, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany: Drink: 2012-2015.  296095  12%  D  750 mL  $13.95. February 2, 2013
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Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Treviso, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  729392  11.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Muga Conde De Haro Brut Cava Metodo Tradicional, D.O., Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  168559  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 2, 2013
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Segura Viudas Heredad Reserva Brut Rosé Cava 2010, D.O., Penedès, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  314757  12%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. February 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Megalomaniac Coldhearted John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2020.  243519  7.90%  S  200 mL  $29.95. February 2, 2013
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Ca' Dei Mandorli Le Donne Dei Boschi D'acqui Brachetto 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  30536  5.50%  MS  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Ricossa Antica Casa Moscato D'asti 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  72272  5.50%  S  750 mL  $15.95. February 2, 2013
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Quinta Das Carvalhas Reserva Tawny Port Real Companhia Velha, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2018.  298059  19%  S  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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Cockburn's Special Reserve Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2016.  63180  20%  S  750 mL  $17.95. February 2, 2013
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