Vintages Wine Picks July 21, 2012

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[ Compress ] White Wine

Taltarni T Series Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  19471  12.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Tahbilk Museum Release Marsanne 2007, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  276980  12.50%  D  750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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Innocent Bystander Chardonnay 2011, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280206  12.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. July 21, 2012
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Red Hill Estate Chardonnay 2009, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2017.  280248  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 21, 2012
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Caledonia Australia Reserve South Gippsland Wine Co. Chardonnay 2008, Leongatha, Gippsland, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  284935  14.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. July 21, 2012
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Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2014.  611228  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Fielding Viognier 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  142323  13.50%  D  750 mL  $25.95. July 21, 2012
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Jackson Triggs Niagara Estate Silver Series Sauvignon Blanc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  209577  13.60%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Malivoire Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2017.  542522  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 21, 2012
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La Chablisienne Vaulorent Chablis 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  111666  13%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. July 21, 2012
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Domaine Latour-Giraud Les Narvaux 2009, A.C., Meursault, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  12369  13%  XD  750 mL  $45.95. July 21, 2012
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Bernard Reverdy & Fils Sancerre 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  200055  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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Lucien Albrecht Cuvée Henri Riesling 2009, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  281402  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. July 21, 2012
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Trimbach Réserve Pinot Gris 2008, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  971762  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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Santa Margherita Impronta Del Fondatore Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Alto Adige Trentino, Italy:   231258  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 21, 2012
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Monte Vicario Classico Cantina Monteforte Soave 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  282087  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. July 21, 2012
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Valdadige, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy:   687558  12.50%  XD  375 mL  $10.45. July 21, 2012
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Sileni The Lodge Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  278549  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  278556  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  912337  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. July 21, 2012
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Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho, Sogrape Vinhos Vinho Verde 2011, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  960955  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Ken Forrester Reserve Chenin Blanc 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  231282  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Cathedral Cellar Kwv Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, Paarl, South Africa:   662718  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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Martín Códax Albariño 2010, D.O., Rías Baixas, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  984906  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 21, 2012
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Bonterra Viognier 2010, Mendocino County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  128900  13.90%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Kung Fu Girl Charles Smith Wines Riesling 2010, Evergreen Vineyard, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Drink: 2012-2018.  273953  13%  M  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Altocedro Reserva Malbec 2009, La Consulta Vineyards, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  187880  15%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 21, 2012
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Tahbilk Shiraz 2008, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  214742  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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De Bortoli Melba Lucia 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  238022  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. July 21, 2012
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Ladies Who Shoot Their Lunch Plunkett Fowles Shiraz 2009, Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  243592  14%  D  750 mL  $35.95. July 21, 2012
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Five Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280214  12.70%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Punt Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napoleone Vineyards, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280255  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. July 21, 2012
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Kooyong Massale Pinot Noir 2011, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  281055  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. July 21, 2012
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Fontaine Domaine Portet Shiraz Cabernet Merlot 2010, Yarra Valley/Heathcote, Victoria, Australia:   281410  13.50%  D  750 mL  $20.00. July 21, 2012
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Wolf Blass Premium Selection Shiraz 2008, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  348540  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2010, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  48587  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Pyrenees Ridge Shiraz 2009, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  661918  14.30%  D  750 mL  $20.95. July 21, 2012
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Rufus Stone Tyrell's Shiraz 2010, Heathcote, Australia: Drink: 2012-2017.  91488  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Creekside Laura's Red, Queenston Road Vineyard 2008, V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2016.  117960  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Lulu Island Meritage 2011, Fraser Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  277566  14.60%  D  750 mL  $24.00. July 21, 2012
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Arboleda Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  606764  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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Gabriel Meffre Laurus 2009, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  163113  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. July 21, 2012
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Château Lamothe-Cissac 2005, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  206755  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. July 21, 2012
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Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir Tautavel Grenache Syrah Carignan 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages Tautavel, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  272575  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Le Cirque Maison Johanes Boubee Carignan Mourvèdre Syrah 2010, Vin De Pays Des Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  277079  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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Visan Le Devès Domaine La Guintrandy 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  277368  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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Louis Latour 2009, A.C., Marsannay, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  279018  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. July 21, 2012
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Laurent Gauthier Grand Cras Vieilles Vignes Morgon 2010, A.C., Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  279059  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. July 21, 2012
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Domaine De Viaud Marius Bielle 2001, A.C., Lalande-De-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  282475  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. July 21, 2012
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Delas Haute Pierre 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf Du Pape, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  74195  15%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. July 21, 2012
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Cascina Dardi Bussia Riserva, Fantino Barolo 2004, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  268524  14%  XD  750 mL  $48.95. July 21, 2012
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Fatalone Pasquale Petrera Primitivo 2006, D.O.C., Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  279729  15%  D  750 mL  $16.95. July 21, 2012
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Tedeschi Capitel Tra I Due Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2018.  283770  16%  D  750 mL  $48.95. July 21, 2012
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Livio Sassetti Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2017.  287292  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. July 21, 2012
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Capanna Brunello Riserva 2006, Tuscany, Italy Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  294959  15%  XD  1500 mL  $139.95. July 21, 2012
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Capitel San Rocco Tedeschi Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  719294  14%  D  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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I Castei Amarone Classico I Castei 2008, Veneto, Italy Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Drink: 2013-2020.  739979  15%  XD  750 mL  $38.95. July 21, 2012
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Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  930966  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 21, 2012
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Bel Echo Terroir Greywacke Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  159137  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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Two Tracks Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  269274  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Cj Pask Gimblett Road Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand:   279869  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Castello D'alba Reserva Vinhos Do Douro Superior 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  276204  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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Terraprima Can Ràfols Dels Caus 2007, D.O., Penedès, Massís Del Garraf, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  282566  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Conde de Valdemar Reserva Bodegas Martinez Bujanda 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  947309  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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The Show Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California, United States:   140715  13.90%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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Sonoma-Cutrer Grower Vintner Pinot Noir 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  140723  14.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. July 21, 2012
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Fog Head Highlands Series Reserve Pinot Noir 2010, Monterey, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  212944  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 21, 2012
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  331603  13.50%  D  750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2016.  363358  15%    750 mL  $22.95. July 21, 2012
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Beringer Founders' Estate Zinfandel 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  567453  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  706077  13.50%  D  375 mL  $12.95. July 21, 2012
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Hewitt Vineyard Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2018.  80192  14.80%  D  750 mL  $69.95. July 21, 2012
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Pisano Río De Los Pájaros Reserve Merlot Tannat 2008, Progreso, Uruguay:   269506  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. July 21, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Château St. Roch Syrah Grenache Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2013.  276352  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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Comte De Négret Maison Johanes Boubee Rosé 2011, A.C., Fronton, Southwest, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  276378  12.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. July 21, 2012
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Domaine Maby La Forcadière Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  701318  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. July 21, 2012
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Casa De Santa Vitória Rosé 2011, Alentejano, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  273797  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. July 21, 2012
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Folie À Deux Ménage À Trois Rosé 2011, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2013.  120220  13.50%  M  750 mL  $17.95. July 21, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Mike Weir Sparkling Brut Méthode Traditionnelle 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  187294  12%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 21, 2012
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Joseph Cattin Brut Crémant D'alsace, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  281329  12%  D  750 mL  $16.95. July 21, 2012
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Tenuta S. Anna Superiore De Valdobbiadene Prosecco, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  281386  11.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Buller Victoria Tawny, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2018.  271403  18%  S  750 mL  $18.95. July 21, 2012
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Newman's Celebrated Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2028.  134908  20%  S  750 mL  $14.95. July 21, 2012
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