Vintages Wine Picks June 23, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Ferngrove Cossack Riesling 2010, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2017.  275206  12%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 23, 2012
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2011, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  468728  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Meinklang Grüner Veltliner 2010, Burgenland, Austria: Drink: 2012-2014.  219014  11.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Southbrook Triomphe Organic & Biodynamic Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  117572  13.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 23, 2012
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Angels Gate Pinot Gris 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  285783  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Flat Rock Unplugged Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  68015  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2012
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Domaine De La Tourlaudière Sur Lie Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  171694  12%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 23, 2012
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Lucien Albrecht Réserve Pinot Gris 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  281394  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Domaine Gresser Duttenberg Riesling 2009, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  283523  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 23, 2012
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Château Haut Bertinerie Old Vines Bantegnies & Fils 2009, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux Blaye, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  422220  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. June 23, 2012
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Darting Riesling Kabinett 2009, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Dürkheimer Michelsberg, Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2012-2017.  950212  10.50%  M  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Michele Chiarlo Le Marne Gavi 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  228528  12%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  954024  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Astrolabe Wines Province Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  10421  13.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 23, 2012
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Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  141499  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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Seifried Riesling 2011, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  989541  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Nessa Adega Gran Vinum Albariño 2010, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  282558  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.00. June 23, 2012
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Naked Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Chardonnay 2009, Snoqualmie, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  158501  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Ridge Estate Monte Bello Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2018.  241646  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. June 23, 2012
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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2009, Santa Barbara And Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  59576  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. June 23, 2012
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Stags' Leap Winery Viognier 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  597369  14.10%  D  750 mL  $34.95. June 23, 2012
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Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  708305  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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Calera Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Vintage Chardonnay 2010, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  713313  14.40%  D  750 mL  $24.95. June 23, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Alta Vista Premium La Casa Del Ray Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina:   129957  15%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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The Seeker La Casa Del Rey Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina:   271213  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Santa Julia Magna 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2011-2015.  93799  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Zonte's Footstep Single Site, Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  212936  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Tatiarra Culled Barrel Shiraz 2009, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  271379  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. June 23, 2012
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Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2008, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2017.  309625  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. June 23, 2012
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Mountadam Vineyards Cabernet Merlot 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  641860  15%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2012
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Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  6551  16%  D  750 mL  $20.95. June 23, 2012
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Chapel Hill Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  743989  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. June 23, 2012
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Ravine Vineyard Meritage 2010, V.Q.A., St. Davids Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  285627  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 23, 2012
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Blue Terrace, Oliver Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Okanagan Valley, BC, VQA, Canada 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: 2012-2020.  726315  13.90%  D  750 mL  $19.99. June 23, 2012
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Marques De Casa Concha Peumo Vineyard, Concha Y Toro Carmenère 2010, Rapel Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  169862  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. June 23, 2012
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Valle Andino Reserva Especial Agricola Y Commercial Santa Camila Syrah 2008, Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  272682  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 23, 2012
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Santa Ema Reserve Merlot 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2014.  642538  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2012
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Château Vincens Cuvée Prestige 2009, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  272427  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Château Tronquoy-Lalande Vins & Vignobles Dourthe 2004, A.C., St-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  279984  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 23, 2012
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Château Des Capucins Château Des Arnauds 2009, A.C., Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2018.  279992  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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Chàteau De Nages Jt Costiéres De Nîmes R. Gassier Prop. 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  736876  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 23, 2012
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Château De Lancyre Coste D'aleyrac 2010, A.C., Languedoc, Pic Saint Loup, Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  74765  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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Le Gravillas Sablet Cave Des Vign. Á Sablet 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  78790  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Schloss Reinhartshausen Dry Pinot Noir 2007, Q.B.A., Rheingau, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  40543  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Gemma Giblin Riserva Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy:   185025  14%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. June 23, 2012
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Le Sughere Di Frassinello Rocca 2009, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  25700  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 23, 2012
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Fontalpino Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2018.  275859  14%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. June 23, 2012
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Salore Salice Salentino Rosso, Cantina De Falco 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy:   277475  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2012
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Niro Citra Vini Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  278150  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Umberto Cesari Riserva Sangiovese Di Romagna 2008, D.O.C., Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  33399  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Monte Zovo Sa' Solin Ripasso Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2011-2014.  650713  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Le Ragose Classico Superiore Ripasso Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  991984  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Musar Jeune Chateau Musar 2009, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon: Drink: 2012-2015.  178079  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Cave Kouroum Petit Noir 2007, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon:   260141  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 23, 2012
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Greystone Pinot Noir 2009, Waipara Valley, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  271312  13%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. June 23, 2012
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Serrado Colheita Agricola Castro De Pena Alba 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2014.  283192  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. June 23, 2012
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Ernie Els Big Easy 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2016.  220038  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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Cerro Añon Gran Reserva, Bodegas Olarra 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  190827  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 23, 2012
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Langa Centenaria Garnacha 2008, Do Calatayud, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  194795  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 23, 2012
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Tossals Junior Cellars M. Carmen Declara 2006, D.O., Montsant, Spain: Drink: 2013-2016.  278135  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 23, 2012
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Ramón Bilbao Reserva 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  281097  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. June 23, 2012
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Gran Sangre De Toro Reserva, Torres 2008, D.O., Catalunya, Penedès, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  315648  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Redemption Zin Alexander Valley Vineyards Zinfandel 2007, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  224147  15.70%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. June 23, 2012
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Wind Gap Castelli-Knight Ranch Syrah 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  242776  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $59.00. June 23, 2012
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Outpost Zinfandel 2009, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  253377  15.90%  XD  750 mL  $69.00. June 23, 2012
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Hitching Post Pinot Noir 2007, Santa Barbara County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  36715  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. June 23, 2012
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J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  948240  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Peninsula Ridge Beal Vineyards Cabernet Rosé 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2011-2013.  177840  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. June 23, 2012
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Quails' Gate Rosé 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  275842  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Petit Rimauresq Grenache Cinsault Syrah Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  276360  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 23, 2012
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Domaine Des Carteresses Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: Drink: 2011-2014.  739474  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 23, 2012
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Sofia Francis Coppola Rosé 2011, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  284943  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 23, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Cidrerie & Verger St. Nicolas Brut 2011, Chaudière Appalaches, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  277442  8.50%  MD  750 mL  $16.25. June 23, 2012
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Bestheim Brut Crémant D'alsace Méthode Traditionelle, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  141184  12%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato D'asti 2010, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  942888  5%  MS  750 mL  $16.95. June 23, 2012
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Laborie Brut Sparkling Wine Méthode Cap Classique Kwv 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2014.  280115  12%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 23, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Magnotta Limited Edition Sparkling Ice Sparkling Single Vineyard, Charmat Method Vidal Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2020.  50195  9.80%  S  375 mL  $69.95. June 23, 2012
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