Vintages Wine Picks January 5, 2013

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Hermanos De Domingo Molina Hermanos Torrontés 2011, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2015.  303685  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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Ad Lib Hen & Chicken Oaked The Yard Company Chardonnay 2010, Pemberton, Western Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  297697  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 5, 2013
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Foxglove Chardonnay 2010, Central Coast, California: Drink: 2012-2017.  262022  13.90%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 5, 2013
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Trius Hillebrand Winery Pinot Grigio 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2015.  316414  12.70%  D  750 mL  $15.95. January 5, 2013
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Miguel Torres Santa Digna Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Curico Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2015.  177444  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. January 5, 2013
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Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Roussanne 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  309740  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Pierre Sparr Réserve Pinot Gris 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  983395  13.50%  M  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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La Di Motte Pinot Grigio 2011, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  134650  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 5, 2013
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Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2016.  214460  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Tiki Pinot Gris 2011, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  295279  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Bellingham Chardonnay Viognier 2010, W.O., Wellington, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2016.  295345  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. January 5, 2013
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Torres Viña Esmeralda 2011, D.O., Catalunya, Spain: Drink: 2013-2015.  113696  11.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. January 5, 2013
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Fleur Fleur De California Chardonnay 2010, North Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  311522  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2015.  971754  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Scott Family Estate Dijon Clone Chardonnay 2011, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  99051  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. January 5, 2013
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Urban Uco O. Fournier Malbec 2011, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  166371  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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Vicentin Blend De Malbecs 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  299735  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Dieter Meier Puro Corte Ojo De Vino 2010, Agrelo Alto, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  305094  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Small Gully Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia:   287979  15.20%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Tscharke Barossa Gold Marananga Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  289884  14.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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Tintara Thomas Hardy & Sons Shiraz 2006, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  289942  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 5, 2013
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Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  296582  14.70%  D  750 mL  $24.95. January 5, 2013
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Peter Lehmann Wines Futures Shiraz Muscadelle 2009, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  301309  14.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. January 5, 2013
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Rabl St-Laurent 2009, Kamptal, Niederösterreich, Austria: Drink: 2013-2017.  301960  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. January 5, 2013
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Tawse Winery Inc. Laundry Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2009, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Canada: Drink: 2011-2016.  130997  13%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. January 5, 2013
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Coyote's Run Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2010, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2016.  50450  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. January 5, 2013
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13th Street Cabernet Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2016.  56598  12%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. January 5, 2013
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Luis Felipe Edwards Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  169847  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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De Martino Legado Reserva Carmenère 2010, D.O., Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  236059  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Tabali Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Limari Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2015.  58446  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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Château De Monturon Grand Cru Vignobles Saby 2010, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  171017  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. January 5, 2013
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M. Gassier Nostre Pais Costières De Nîmes 2010, A.C., Midi, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  295410  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Domaine Ruet Les Grands Cras Morgon 2011, A.C., Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  299883  12.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Domaine Besancenot Beaune Theurons 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2014-2017.  299909  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $35.95. January 5, 2013
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Château Maison Neuve 2009, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, Blaye, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  307298  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 5, 2013
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Château Peymelon Famille Michel Chapard 2005, A.C., Premières Côtes De Blaye, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  307314  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Château Le Bourdieu G. Bailly, Prop. 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  85084  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Bricco Dei Guazzi Barbera D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  181495  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Guerrieri Rizzardi Villa Rizzardi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.P., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2014-2020.  302836  15%  D  750 mL  $46.95. January 5, 2013
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La Sala Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2017.  303487  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 5, 2013
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Tommasi Classico Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2014-2018.  69443  13%  D  375 mL  $11.45. January 5, 2013
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Fattoria Di Monsanto Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2020.  719864  14%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. January 5, 2013
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Coppi Peucetico Primitivo 2007, D.O.C., Gioia Del Colle, Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  724674  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. January 5, 2013
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L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2010, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Drink: 2013-2016.  983742  14%  D  750 mL  $11.95. January 5, 2013
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Oyster Bay Hawkes Bay Merlot 2009, Marlborough, New Zealand: Drink: 2011-2015.  692343  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Lady Anne Barnard African Pride Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2018.  101758  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Coto De Hayas Centenaria Bodegas Aragonesas Garnacha 2011, D.O., Campo De Boria, Spain: Drink: 2013-2016.  94805  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. January 5, 2013
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RavensWood Vintners Blend Petite Sirah 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  161554  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Carabella Pinot Noir 2008, Chehalem Mountains, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  180125  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. January 5, 2013
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Predator Old Vine Zinfandel 2011, Lodi, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  219485  15%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Acacia Pinot Noir 2011, Carneros, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  235960  14.40%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. January 5, 2013
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Sivas-Sonoma Old Vine Don Sebastiani & Sons Zinfandel 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  291096  14.90%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 5, 2013
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Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2018.  678615  14.50%  D  750 mL  $34.95. January 5, 2013
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Keenan Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2019.  685685  14.30%  D  750 mL  $60.95. January 5, 2013
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Flourish Wines Vidal Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2018.  222356  9.50%  S  200 mL  $17.95. January 5, 2013
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Dr. Hermann Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese 2007, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2013-2020.  181917  8.50%  MS  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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Werner Anselmann Edesheimer Rosengarten Siegerrebe Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2013-2020.  910554  8%  MS  750 mL  $14.95. January 5, 2013
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Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva Tawny Companhia Geral Da Agricultura Das Vinhos Do Alto Douro Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2020.  297796  20%  S  750 mL  $16.95. January 5, 2013
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