Vintages Wine Picks March 20, 2008

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Alamos Viognier 2008, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  507830  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. March 20, 2008
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Hope Estate Chardonnay 2008, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 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.  651331  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008
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Featherstone Winery & Vineyard Featherstone Canadian Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Escarpment, 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: 2010-2013.  005  12.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. March 20, 2008
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Inniskillin Wines Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Chardonnay 2008, Niagara-On-The-Lake, 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: 2010-2014.  105379  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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Calamus Estate Winery Riesling 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Vinemount Ridge, Ontario, 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.  158642  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008
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Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, 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.  173377  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.00. March 20, 2008
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Mike Weir Wine Chardonnay 2008, Niagara-On-The-Lake, 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: 2010-2013.  26  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008
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Henry of Pelham Estate Winery VQA Ontario Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Niagara Escarpment, 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: 2010-2012.  430546  12%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Laudun Chusclan Réserve Du Boulas Blanc 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France 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.  155432  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008
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Maison Kerlann Chablis Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France 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.  158964  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. March 20, 2008
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Hugel Gentil Riesling Pinot Gris Sylvaner Pinot Blanc 2008, A.C., Alsace, France 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.  367284  12.50%  MD  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008
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J.J. Vincent & Fils Marie-Antoinette Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France 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.  525113  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. March 20, 2008
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Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Val Du Loire, France 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.  672345  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Teliani Valley Tsinandali 2007, Kakheti, Georgia 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.  143560  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008
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Teanum Alta Falanghina 2008, I.G.T., Puglia, 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.  161653  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008
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Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 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.  38240  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008
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Morgadio Da Torre Sogrape Alvarinho 2008, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal 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.  960955  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa 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.  158121  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008
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Ironstone Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Sierra Foothills, California, United States 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.  158774  13%  D  750 mL  $26.95. March 20, 2008
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Hess Select Chardonnay 2007, Monterey County, California, United States 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.  986778  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Zuccardi Serie A S Syrah 2008, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  141317  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008
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Lagarde Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  146381  14.30%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008
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Chakana Yaguareté Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  663161  14%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008
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Alta Vista Premium Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  677443  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 20, 2008
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Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 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.  606624  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008
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Mike Weir Wine Pinot Noir 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, 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: 2010-2013.  75  D  750 mL  $0.00. March 20, 2008
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Château Castegens Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France 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.  125856  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008
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Château Des Baumelles Bandol 2006, A.C., Midi, France 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.  148643  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008
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Château Triniac 2007, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France 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.  148676  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Château Rouquette Sur Mer Cuvée Amarante Mourvèdre Syrah Syrah 2007, A.C., Côteaux Du Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France 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.  156273  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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Château Grand Village, Sylvie & Jacques Guinaudeau, Prop. Supérieur Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France 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.  565317  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. March 20, 2008
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Domaine Croze-Granier Cuvée Réserve Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France 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.  736371  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Guyot Le Millepertuis Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Rhône, France 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.  73890  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. March 20, 2008
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Terre Di Verona Ripasso , Cantina Valpantena Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., 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.  117127  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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Sartori Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2005, D.O.C., 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.  85217  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. March 20, 2008
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Casa Do Lago Dfj Vinhos Touriga Nacional Castelão Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, D.O., Estremadura, Portugal 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.  164863  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008
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The Winery Of Good Hope Pinot Noir 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa 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.  146415  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Lindhorst Max's Tribute Shiraz Viognier Mourvèdre 2006, W.O., Paarl, South Africa 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.  146456  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008
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NWANEDI Wine & Country House FIRST DAWN Classic Shiraz (Private Bin Cb) 2007, Paarl, South Africa 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: 2010-2030.  6003302070119  14.50%  D  750 mL  $15.00. March 20, 2008
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Bodegas Olivares Altos De La Hoya Monastrell 2007, D.O., Jumilla, Spain 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.  163154  14%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008
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Clos La Chance Hummingbird Series Violet-Crowned Merlot 2006, Central Coast, California, United States 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.  161307  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008
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Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States 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.  161380  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. March 20, 2008
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Z-52 Zinfandel 2006, United States 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.  161588  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 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.  50427  14.40%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States 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.  521021  13.50%  D  750 mL  $26.95. March 20, 2008
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Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Green Label Syrah Shiraz 2007, California, United States 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.  90068  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008
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Calera Pinot Noir 2007, Central Coast, California, United States 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.  933044  14.80%  D  750 mL  $31.95. March 20, 2008
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  120279  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Santa Julia Extra Brut, Familia Zuccardi Pinot Noir Chardonnay Viognier, Mendoza, Argentina 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.  142042  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008
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Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Proprietor's Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2005, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, 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.  168385  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008
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Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Méthode Classique Brut 2004, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, 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.  587691  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. March 20, 2008
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Arlaux Vrigny Premier Cru Brut Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France 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: 2010-2012.  3760155450019  12%  D  750 mL  $60.00. March 20, 2008
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Santa Margherita Brut Di Valdobbiadene Prosecco, D.O.C., 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.  687582  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Pâpidoux Fine Calvados Brandy, A.C., Normandy, France, France 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.  164079  40%    700 mL  $39.95. March 20, 2008
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Teliani Valley Red Semi-Sweet Alazani Valley 2007, Kakheti, Georgia 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.  143578  13%  MS  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008
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Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Muy Seco Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain 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.  242669  20%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008
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[ Compress ] Other Wines/Drinks

Muskoka Lakes Winery Wild Blueberry 2008, Toronto And York Region, 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: 2010-2015.  609701  9%  MD  750 mL  $13.75. March 20, 2008
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Muskoka Lakes Winery Cranberry Blueberry 2008, Toronto And York Region, 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: 2010-2014.  609719  10.50%  MD  750 mL  $16.75. March 20, 2008
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Zuidam Jonge Graan Genever, Netherlands, Netherlands 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.  660928  40%  D  500 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008
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