Vintages Wine Picks January 19, 2012

by Natalie MacLean

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[ Compress ] White Wine

Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Adelaide Hills, South 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. 311456 13% D 750 mL $16.95. January 19, 2012
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D'arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2011, Mclaren Vale, South 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. 702845 13.40% D 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Foreign Affair Abbraccio Sauvignon Blanc 2009, 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. 307587 14% D 750 mL $24.95. January 19, 2012
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Anne Boecklin Cave Vinicole Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Gewurztraminer 2010, 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. 141226 12.80% D 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Roche De Bellene Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010, 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. 299867 13% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy 2010, 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. 733956 13% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Fattoria Il Palagio Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2011, D.O.C.G., 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. 214544 12.50% D 750 mL $13.95. January 19, 2012
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Podere Saulino Gavi 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, 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. 305490 12% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Fantinel Sant'helena Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Collio, Friuli, 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. 310144 13% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Kaimira Gewurztraminer 2010, Brightwater, Nelson, 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. 303578 14% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Alvarez De Toledo Godello Alvarez De Toledo Godello 2010, Bierzo D.O., 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. 309047 12% XD 750 mL $24.99. January 19, 2012
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Lealtanza White Bodegas Altanza 2011, Doca Rioja, 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. 311886 13% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Cuatro Rayas Viñedos Centenarios Verdejo 2011, D.O., Rueda, 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. 312900 13% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Señorio De Rubios Bodegas Coto Redondo Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, 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. 314427 12.50% XD 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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Château De Montmollin Chasselas 2011, A.O.C., Auvernier, Neuchâtel, Switzerland 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. 302208 11% D 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, 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. 311548 13.90% D 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Flechas De Los Andes Aguaribay Baron Edmond De Rothschild Malbec 2010, 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. 301481 14% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Angulo Innocenti Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: The two wines from Angulo Innocenti are outstanding values. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon features savory cassis and blackberry fruit, a smooth texture, and excellent length. It, too, is likely to provide pleasure through 2018+. Drink: 2011- 2018. Score: 90 Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011 306688 14.50% D 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Wakefield Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Medium-bodied with attractive notes of wild raspberry and tart cranberry. Layered and satisfying. It has a pleasingly long finish that's dry. Pair with swordfish or tuna. 197392 14% D 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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Mount Langi Ghiran Kneebones Shiraz 2007, Grampian, Victoria, 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. 295527 14.50% XD 750 mL $21.95. January 19, 2012
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Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, South 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. 299768 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Wakefield Shiraz 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here’s a big, ripe Aussie shiraz, with pronounced aromas of oak, blackberry and blueberry alongside some interesting graphite and floral/violet notes. The palate is dry, full and soft, with ripe tannins, medium acidity and lots of chocolate and oak. There are lovely blackberry, plum and black pepper tones throughout the extensive finish. Score: 89 Rhys Pender, MW, wineaccess.ca, Oct. 30, 2012 943787 14.50% D 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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EauVivre Winery and Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, BC VQA, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada: A lovely, medium-bodied red with a silky smooth texture. Enticing aromas of tart cherry, wild violets and a hint of smoke. Balanced and mouth-watering. Very versatile with food, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016. 308353 13.30% D 750 mL $24.95 Score: 90/100. January 19, 2012
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Kacaba Cabernet Syrah 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, 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. 317925 12.50% D 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile 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. 312769 13% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Clos Troteligotte Kor Cahors Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, 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. 299982 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95. January 19, 2012
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Château De Puisseguin Curat 2010, A.C., Puisseguin St-Émilion, 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. 307140 13% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Château La Fleur Jonquet 2009, A.C., Graves, 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. 307280 13% XD 750 mL $20.95. January 19, 2012
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Château Langoiran Cuvée Prestige 2008, A.C., 1Er Côtes De 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. 308452 13.50% XD 750 mL $16.95. January 19, 2012
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Le Gravillas Séguret Cave Des Vign. À Sablet 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, 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. 309260 14% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2010, A.C., 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. 640771 12.50% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2009, D.O.C., 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. 170381 13.50% XD 750 mL $23.95. January 19, 2012
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Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2010, I.G.T., Salento Rosso, Puglia, Italy: A delicious, full-bodied red at a great price. Lots of complexity and richness here with aromas of black plum and blackberry. A nice long finish. Primitivo from Italy, like this one, and Zinfandel from California are the same grapes. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2012-2015. 270306 14% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 89/100. January 19, 2012
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Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2009, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with herbed chicken or brisket. Drink: 2012-2016. 303925 13.50% XD 750 mL $25.95 Score: 91/100. January 19, 2012
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Casetta Barolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, 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. 4523 13.50% XD 750 mL $29.95. January 19, 2012
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Château Ksara Réserve Du Couvent 2009, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon 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. 443721 13% D 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Quinta De Foz De Arouce Red 2008, Beiras, 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. 303545 14% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Bovin Vranec 2010, Tikves, Republic of Macedonia 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. 144345 13.50% XD 750 mL $13.95. January 19, 2012
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Jordan The Prospector Syrah 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. 296673 14.50% D 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Legón Reserva Valtostao 2005, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, 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. 303511 13.50% XD 750 mL $23.95. January 19, 2012
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Albret Crianza 2009, D.O., Navarra, 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. 306555 14% XD 750 mL $19.95. January 19, 2012
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Sarada Selección Agricola Aguaza Garnacha Tintorera Monastrell 2009, D.O.P., Almansa, 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. 309872 14% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Luzón Selección 12 Crianza 2008, 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. 310219 14% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Baronia Del Montsant Cims Del Montsant 2010, D.O., Montsant, 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. 311894 13.50% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Solar De Sael Crianza Mencía Arturo Garcia 2007, D.O., Bierzo, 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. 311902 14.50% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Finca Mónica Crianza 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, 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. 313965 14% XD 750 mL $15.95. January 19, 2012
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Planets De Prior Pons 2008, D.O.Q., Priorat, 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. 314559 14.50% XD 750 mL $22.95. January 19, 2012
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Fortius Crianza 2008, D.O., Navarra, 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. 994434 12.50% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Ca' Momi Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, 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. 315002 13.90% D 750 mL $22.95. January 19, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Beaumont Des Crayeres Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Disgorged Feb. 10, 2012, A.C., 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. 309922 12.50% XD 750 mL $41.95. January 19, 2012
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Louis Bouillot Rosé Crémant De Bourgogne Perle D'aurore Brut, Ac, Burgundy, 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. 48793 12% XD 750 mL $18.95. January 19, 2012
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Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Friuli-Venezia Giulia, 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. 297812 11.50% XD 750 mL $14.95. January 19, 2012
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Santa Margherita Rosé Brut, Trentino, 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. 302752 11.50% XD 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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Valldosera Brut Nature Cava, D.O., 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. 311738 13.50% XD 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Borges Vintage Btld. 2009 Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, 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. 250639 20% S 750 mL $29.95. January 19, 2012
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Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Symington Family Estates Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, 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. 613927 20% S 750 mL $16.95. January 19, 2012
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El Maestro Sierra Fino 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. 309898 14% XD 750 mL $17.95. January 19, 2012
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Marqués Del Real Tesoro Almirante Oloroso, 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. 309963 18.50% D 750 mL $16.95. January 19, 2012
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[ Compress ] Other Wines/Drinks

Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai Saké, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan 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. 228676 15.40% 720 mL $28.95. January 19, 2012
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Tomintoul 16 Years Old Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 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. 298422 40% 700 mL $94.95. January 19, 2012
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Dunkeld Atholl Brose Gordon & Macphail, Scotland, United Kingdom 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. 303230 35% 500 mL $49.95. January 19, 2012
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Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old Orkney Single Malt The Valhalla Collection Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 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. 326231 52.10% 700 mL $249.95. January 19, 2012
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Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength 10 Years Old Highland Single Malt J. & G. Grant Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 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. 677047 60% 700 mL $81.95. January 19, 2012
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Robert Burns Arran Single Malt Isle Of Arran Distillers Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 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. 981084 40% 700 mL $39.95. January 19, 2012
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