Vintages Wine Picks August 18, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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Coquena Bodega Yacochuya Torrontes 2011, Tolombon, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  287458  13.30%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Three Ponds Mount Eyre Vineyards Semillon 2011, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia: Drink: 2012-2014.  285049  11%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Leconfield Chardonnay 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  927566  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. August 18, 2012
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Fielding Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  251108  12%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Quails' Gate Estate Winery Chardonnay 2010, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  377770  14%  D  750 mL  $20.95. August 18, 2012
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Sol De Andes Reserva Chardonnay 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  254334  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 18, 2012
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Dr. Loosen Kabinett Blue Slate Riesling 2011, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  160846  7.50%  M  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Bollig-Lehnert Kabinett Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling 2009, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2017.  284448  8%  M  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Kris Pinot Grigio 2010, I.G.T., Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  289546  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Villa Tonino Grillo 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  289579  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 18, 2012
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Capitel Tenda Tedeschi Soave Classico 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  730903  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 18, 2012
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Maculan Pinot Grigio 2010, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  734921  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 18, 2012
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Southbank Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  278523  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Quinta Da Garrida Reserva White 2010, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  280594  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 18, 2012
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Álvaro Castro Reserve White Quinta Da Pellada 2010, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  285296  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Bosman Adama White 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  282764  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 18, 2012
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Kenwood Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  158790  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Chamisal Unoaked Stainless Chardonnay 2011, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  289223  15%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. August 18, 2012
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St. Supéry Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  339663  13.70%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  958975  14.50%  D  750 mL  $34.95. August 18, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Joffré E Hijas Grand Rj Viñedos Merlot 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  25098  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Manos Negras Pinot Noir 2009, Patagonia, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  275156  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Deumayen Tres Reseva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  284000  14%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. August 18, 2012
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Small Gully Mr. Black's Concoction Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  222059  15.90%  D  750 mL  $24.95. August 18, 2012
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Tar & Roses Shiraz 2010, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  282731  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Evans & Tate Metricup Road Shiraz 2009, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  606905  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Domain Day One Serious Sangiovese 2007, Mt Crawford, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  683243  13.80%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Zonte's Footstep Lake Doctor Shiraz 2009, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  72975  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 18, 2012
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Wakefield Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  744235  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  927533  14.50%  D  750 mL  $27.95. August 18, 2012
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Southbrook Triomphe Cabernet Franc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  275958  13.30%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Calamus Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  285809  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Union Squared Red Generations Wine Company 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  292359  13.30%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  545012  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. August 18, 2012
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San Pedro 1865 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, D.O., Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2016.  37911  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Anakena Single Vineyard A. F. Arco Iris Carmenère 2010, Malva, Peumo, Rapel Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  59519  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Château Clément St-Jean 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  199208  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Les Halos De Jupiter Philippe Cambie 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  276956  15%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Roux Père & Fils 2010, A.C., Côte De Nuits-Villages, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  279075  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 18, 2012
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Domaine Le Clos Des Cazaux La Tour Sarrasine Gigondas Archimbaud Vache Prop.-Récolt. 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  279562  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. August 18, 2012
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Château Gachon Cuvée Les Petits Rangas J.J. Mortier & Cie/Vign. G. Arpin 2008, A.C., Montagne St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  280040  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Domaine Ruet La Fontenelle Chiroubles 2010, A.C., Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  282095  12.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 18, 2012
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Domaine Roche Romain Roche, Vign.-Récolt. Cairanne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  283184  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Château Paul Mas Clos Des Mûres 2010, A.C., Côteaux Du Languedoc, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  286393  14%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 18, 2012
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Château Lorgeril Collection D'altitude 2009, A.C., Cabardès, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  286781  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Gonnet Selection L'olivia 2010, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  289306  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. August 18, 2012
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Famille Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  566844  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Bosquet Des Papes Cuvée Tradition Maurice Et Nicolas Boiron, Prop.-Récolt. 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2018.  726687  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. August 18, 2012
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Famille Perrin La Gille 2010, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  906073  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. August 18, 2012
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Meloni Terreforru Cannonau Di Sardegna 2009, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy:   101378  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 18, 2012
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Cennatoio Oro Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  121210  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 18, 2012
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Verbena Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy:   165126  14%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. August 18, 2012
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Pasqua Black Label Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy:   203968  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 18, 2012
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Emperors Nero D'avola 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy:   289702  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Cantine Due Palme Primitivo 2009, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy:   658351  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Due Torri Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2019.  724740  15%  D  750 mL  $39.95. August 18, 2012
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Contado Riserva Aglianico Del Molise, Di Majo Norante 2009, D.O.C., Molise, Italy:   967208  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Renzo Masi Riserva Chianti 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  969469  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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L.A. Cetto Private Reserve Petite Sirah 2008, Valle De Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico: Drink: 2013-2017.  291062  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  590414  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Delta Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  675231  13.20%  D  750 mL  $23.95. August 18, 2012
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Flagstone The Treaty Tree Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2005, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  278382  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 18, 2012
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Rustenberg Rm Nicholson 2009, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  278390  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Bellingham Shiraz Viognier 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  278739  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 18, 2012
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Ribota 2009, Vino De La Tierra Da Castilla, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  280628  14.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Celler Besllum Besllum 2008, D.O., Montsant, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  283515  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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H3 Columbia Crest Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  210047  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Bommarito Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  213918  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. August 18, 2012
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Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  25106  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Paso Creek Zinfandel 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  279810  15%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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Waterstone Study In Blue 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  285155  14.50%  D  750 mL  $54.95. August 18, 2012
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Pappas Wine Co. Boedecker Cellars Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  285726  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. August 18, 2012
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Sbragia Monte Rosso Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Sonoma Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  291054  14.90%  D  750 mL  $54.95. August 18, 2012
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Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Silver Label Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  47720  13.50%  D  750 mL  $27.95. August 18, 2012
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Calera Pinot Noir 2009, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  933044  14.30%  D  750 mL  $31.95. August 18, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Domaine Sainte Marie Tradition Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  283564  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 18, 2012
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Thalia Mediterra Kotsifali Mandelaria 2010, Crete, Greece: Drink: 2012-2013.  5201180142206  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $9.95. August 18, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Pierre Sparr Réserve Brut Crémant D'alsace, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  173401  12%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 18, 2012
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Cave De Lugny Cuvée Millésime Brut Crémant De Bourgogne 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  183764  11.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 18, 2012
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Angelo Bortolin Extra Dry Superiore Prosecco 2010, D.O.C.G. Valdobbiadene, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  282616  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 18, 2012
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Francis Coppola Sofia Domino Blanc De Blancs 2011, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  128314  12%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 18, 2012
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