Vintages Wine Picks June 9, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Chardonnay 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  801571  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. June 9, 2012
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Sandhill Small Lots Osprey Ridge Vineyard Viognier 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  126862  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Inniskillin Barrel Aged Pinot Gris 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  177766  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Colaneri Estate Stellucha Reserve Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  279778  11.30%  XD  750 mL  $16.00. June 9, 2012
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Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  49775  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 9, 2012
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Mike Weir Sauvignon Blanc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  686972  12.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Cono Sur Limited Edition 20 Barrels El Centinela Estate Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  127498  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Maycas Del Limari Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2010, Limari Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  162040  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Caliterra Tributo Single Vineyard Algarrobo Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Leyda Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2014.  283648  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Emiliana Signos De Origen La Vinilla Chardonnay Viognier Marsanne Roussanne 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  63909  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Trio Reserva Concha Y Toro Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Casablanca, Rapel, Limarí Valleys, Chile: Drink: 2012-2014.  678656  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 9, 2012
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Jean Geiler Réserve Particulière Gewurztraminer 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  106864  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Château Moncontour Demi-Sec Vouvray 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  16709  11.50%  M  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Domaine Pierre De La Grange Vielle Vignes Sèvre Et Maine Domaine Pierre Luneau-Papin Muscadet 2010, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  274654  12%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2009, Pradikätswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2019.  197186  9.50%  M  750 mL  $21.95. June 9, 2012
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Lingenfelder Bird Label Riesling 2010, Q.B.A., Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  568634  11.50%  M  750 mL  $13.95. June 9, 2012
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Bollini Empson & Co. Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy:   951319  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 9, 2012
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Hunter's Jane Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  280271  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  957407  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 9, 2012
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Paul Cluver Chardonnay 2010, W.O., Elgin, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2017.  277939  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 9, 2012
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Simi Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  200881  14.50%  D  750 mL  $31.95. June 9, 2012
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Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Dry Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  346296  14.30%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 9, 2012
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Grgich Hills Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  346304  14.40%  D  750 mL  $51.95. June 9, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Norton Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  17061  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Durigutti Bonarda 2008, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  275164  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Zuccardi Q Tempranillo 2008, Santa Rosa Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  973503  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Mcnicol Aj & Cj Mitchell Shiraz 2003, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  278572  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $45.95. June 9, 2012
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Engine Room Shottesbrooke Vineyards Shiraz Cabernet 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280180  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. June 9, 2012
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The Lackey Kilakanoon Wines Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  5199  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Mitolo Savitar Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  659581  14.50%  D  750 mL  $54.95. June 9, 2012
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Oveja Negra The Lost Barrel 2008, Maule Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  273979  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Potro De Piedra Family Reserve Viña Requingua Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2008, Curicó Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2016.  273995  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 9, 2012
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Terrunyo Vineyard Selection Block Las Terrazas, Old Pirque Vineyard Concha Y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  562918  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 9, 2012
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Altaïr Sideral 2007, Rapel Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2016.  660837  14.80%  D  750 mL  $26.95. June 9, 2012
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Mayu Reserva Carmenère 2009, Elqui Valley, Coquimbo, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  90035  15%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Marques De Casa Concha Peumo Vineyards Concha Y Toro Merlot 2009, Rapel Valley, Cachapoal Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  939827  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Château Le Conseiller 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  135731  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.00. June 9, 2012
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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Grenache Syrah 2009, A.P., Côteaux Du Languedoc, Montpeyroux, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  147983  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 9, 2012
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Mont Tauch Le Tauch Fitou 2009, A.C., Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  272484  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Henri De Villamont Prestige Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France:   84616  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune Les Avaux 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  932855  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $52.95. June 9, 2012
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Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  111641  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2012
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Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  56267  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Pio Cesare Barbera D'alba 2009, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  938886  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Barone Ricasoli Castello Di Brolio Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2018.  942607  14%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. June 9, 2012
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Terra D’Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2007, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  994616  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2012
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Bellingham Merlot Malbec 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  129718  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Ardal Crianza, Bodegas Alitus 2005, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  167601  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 9, 2012
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Macrostie Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  271460  14.20%  D  375 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Shafer Merlot 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  346262  15.10%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. June 9, 2012
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Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2009, Lodi, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  58685  15%  D  750 mL  $23.95. June 9, 2012
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Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  652925  13%  XD  375 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Macrostie Pinot Noir 2007, Carneros, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  674911  14.20%  D  750 mL  $24.95. June 9, 2012
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J. Lohr Hilltop Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Paso Robles, California, United States:   686584  14.90%  D  750 mL  $38.95. June 9, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Kaiken Malbec Rosé 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2014.  169375  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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La Cadierenne Bandol Cuvée Grande Tradition Rosé 2011, A.C., Provence, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  119453  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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Carte Noire Les Maîtres Vignerons De La Presqu'ile Saint-Tropez Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  319384  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 9, 2012
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Famille Perrin Tavel Rosé 2011, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  680801  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Regaleali Le Rose Tasca D'almerita Rosé 2011, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  276329  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 9, 2012
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Cabriz Dão Sul Rosé 2011, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  30445  12%  D  750 mL  $11.95. June 9, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Enrico Serafino Moscato D'asti 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  134833  5.50%  MS  750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2012
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Faive Brut, Nino Franco Sparkling Rosé 2010, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  31567  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 9, 2012
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Codorníu Brut Cava Pinot Noir Rosé, Spain, Traditional Method, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  665372  12%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 9, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Fonseca Bin No. 27 Reserve Fonseca Guimaraens Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2017.  156877  20%  S  750 mL  $15.95. June 9, 2012
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