Vintages Wine Picks September 15, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Luca G Lot Chardonnay 2010, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  167338  14%  D  750 mL  $27.95. September 15, 2012
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Robert Oatley Gewürztraminer 2011, Cumbandry Vineyard, Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280875  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2012
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Closson Chase Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  148866  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2012
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2027 Falls Vineyard Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  294041  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2012
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Bachelder Niagara Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  302083  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2012
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Unoaked Chardonnay 2009, VQA, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada: Drink: 2011-2012.  726455  13.20%  D  750 mL  $17.99. September 15, 2012
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Sol De Andes Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  254326  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2012
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Concha Y Toro Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2011, D.O., Colchagua Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  287995  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.00. September 15, 2012
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Domaine Michel Caillot Meursault 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  281139  13%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. September 15, 2012
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Domaine La Soufrandise Clos Marie Pouilly-Fuissé 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  42622  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. September 15, 2012
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Domaine Jacky Marteau Sauvignon Touraine 2011, A.C., Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  745349  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 15, 2012
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Pfaffenheim Cuvée Rabelais Pinot Gris 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  999342  13.50%  M  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2012
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Loosen Bros. Dr. L Riesling 2011, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2012-2016.  599274  8.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 15, 2012
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Ataraxia The Wines Of Kevin Grant Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2014.  282814  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2012
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Burgáns Martín Códax Albariño 2010, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  945063  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2012
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entwine Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2012
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Estancia Pinnacles Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Monterey, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  289165  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2012
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Sebastiani Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  30791  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2009, D.O.C., Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  74922  14%  D  750 mL  $21.95. September 15, 2012
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Pirramimma Old Bush Vine Grenache 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  108068  14.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2012
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Penfolds Bin 28 Kalimna Shiraz 2009, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  422782  14%  D  750 mL  $34.95. September 15, 2012
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Shiraz Merlot 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  511600  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2012
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Norman Hardie Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  125310  11.90%  XD  750 mL  $35.00. September 15, 2012
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Flat Rock Gravity Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  1560  12.90%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2012
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G. Marquis Vineyards The Silver Line Pinot Noir 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2011-2015.  258673  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2012
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Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2011-2014.  268391  13.70%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2012
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Colio Cev Reserve Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  432096  12.80%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. September 15, 2012
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Featherstone Winery Twenty Mile Bench Cabernet Franc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2017.  874345000250  12.30%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2012
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Koyle Reserva Syrah 2009, D.O., Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  273961  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2012
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In Situ Gran Reserva Viña San Esteban Carmenère 2009, Aconcagua Valley, Chile:   93542  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2012
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Cono Sur 20 Barrels Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley, Limited Edition, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  94128  14%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. September 15, 2012
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Ferraton Père & Fils La Source Saint-Joseph 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  137026  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2012
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La Font Des Grières Gigondas Vignerons De Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  175729  15%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2012
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Henri De Villamont Les Évocelles Gevrey-Chambertin 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  279042  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. September 15, 2012
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Morgon Dominique Piron Domaine De La Chanaise 2010, A.C., Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  288068  12.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2012
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Château Haut Chatain Supérieur Vign. Riviere Junquas 2009, A.C., Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  298141  12%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2012
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Château Ladouys Élevé En Fút De Chêne 2008, A.C., St-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France:   680207  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. September 15, 2012
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Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  353201  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. September 15, 2012
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Chateau Musar Gaston Hochar Prop.-Viticult. 2002, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon: Drink: 2012-2016.  109413  14%  D  750 mL  $54.95. September 15, 2012
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Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  285361  13%  D  750 mL  $35.95. September 15, 2012
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Monte Ory Crianza, Luis Gurpegui Muga 2007, D.O., Navarra, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  292011  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 15, 2012
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entwine Wente Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2012
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entwine Wente Vineyards Merlot 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2012
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  189795  14%  D  750 mL  $74.95. September 15, 2012
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Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  258988  14%  D  375 mL  $45.95. September 15, 2012
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Burgess Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Estate Vineyards, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  291914  13%  D  750 mL  $37.95. September 15, 2012
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Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2018.  4002  14.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2012
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Stags' Leap Winery Petite Sirah 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  590356  14.30%  D  750 mL  $44.95. September 15, 2012
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Signorello Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  60152  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $62.95. September 15, 2012
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Thomas Fogarty Lexington Meritage 2006, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  83352  14.50%  D  750 mL  $49.95. September 15, 2012
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Cristom Sommers Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  942490  14%  D  750 mL  $43.00. September 15, 2012
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Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  967992  15%  D  750 mL  $149.95. September 15, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

La Marca Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy:   287987  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2012
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Roederer Estate L'ermitage Brut Sparkling Wine 2003, Anderson Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  183392  12%  D  750 mL  $54.95. September 15, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Inniskillin Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2008-2020.  558288  13%  S  375 mL  $69.95. September 15, 2012
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Inniskillin Vidal Sparkling Icewine 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2018.  560367  9%  S  375 mL  $79.95. September 15, 2012
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Quinta De Ventozelo Vintage Port 2002, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2018.  286419  20%  S  750 mL  $42.95. September 15, 2012
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Torres Floralis Oro Moscatel, Spain: Drink: 2012-2016.  642173  15%  MS  500 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2012
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