Vintages Wine Picks July 7, 2012

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

Jip Jip Rocks Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  175752  12.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Riesling 2010, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2018.  528216  12.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2012
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Rosehall Run Cuvée County Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  132928  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 7, 2012
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Ravine Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  173377  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.00. July 7, 2012
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Closson Chase S. Kocsis Vineyard Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  184291  13.90%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. July 7, 2012
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Malivoire Musqué Spritz 2011, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  189670  9%  MS  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Charles Baker Wines Picone Vineyard Stratus Riesling 2009, V.Q.A., Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2017.  241182  10.50%  M  750 mL  $35.20. July 7, 2012
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Blue Mountain Chardonnay 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  350108  14%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. July 7, 2012
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Loma Larga Agr. Llancay Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2014.  283630  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Joseph Cattin Muscat 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  224634  12%  M  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Pfaffenheim Cuvée Bacchus Le Cave Des Vignerons De Pfaffenheim Gewurztraminer 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  996017  13%  M  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Monteoro Di Gallura Superiore, Sella & Mosca Vermentino 2011, D.O.C.G., Sardinia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  203422  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. July 7, 2012
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Santa Margherita Impronta Del Fondatore Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  231258  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 7, 2012
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Bastianich Adriactico Friulano 2010, D.O.C., Colli Orientali Del Friuli, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  277467  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 7, 2012
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Tramin Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  627059  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. July 7, 2012
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Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Valdadige, Alto Adige Trentino, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  687558  12.50%  XD  375 mL  $10.45. July 7, 2012
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Attems Pinot Grigio 2011, I.G.T., Venezia Giulia, Friuli, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  707950  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Churton Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  159244  13.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. July 7, 2012
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Kumeu River Estate Chardonnay 2008, Kumeu, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  640383  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. July 7, 2012
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Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  734095  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2012
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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  991950  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2012
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Cathedral Cellar Kwv Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, Coastal Region, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2014.  278325  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Bon Courage Prestige Cuvée Chardonnay 2011, W.O., Robertson, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2014.  278333  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. July 7, 2012
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Vinum Africa The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, The Hope Of Good Cape, Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  739995  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Ghost Pines Winemaker's Blend Louis M. Martini Winery Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma, Monterey, Napa Counties, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  136408  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Flowers Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  215210  13.70%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. July 7, 2012
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Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  236208  14%  D  750 mL  $38.95. July 7, 2012
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Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  275552  14.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 7, 2012
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Sbragia Home Ranch Chardonnay 2009, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  52720  14.80%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. July 7, 2012
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Hickinbotham Shiraz Cabernet 2009, South Australia, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  159632  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Carla Chiaro Reserve J. Carelli Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2011-2014.  235085  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Obra Prima Colleccion Gran Reserva, Familia Cassone Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  249243  14.50%  D  750 mL  $34.95. July 7, 2012
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Henry's Drive Parson's Flat Shiraz Cabernet 2007, Padthaway, South Australia, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2016.  271494  14.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. July 7, 2012
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Alamos Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  295105  13.50%    750 mL  $13.95. July 7, 2012
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Alamos Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  295105  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. July 7, 2012
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Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, Australia: Drink: 2012-2021.  284091  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. July 7, 2012
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Seppelt Chalambar Shiraz 2008, Grampians Bendigo, Victoria, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  29488  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 7, 2012
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Thirty Bench Wine Makers Red 2010, VQA, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2017.  1067572  13.60%  XD  750 mL  $24.00. July 7, 2012
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Malivoire Wine Company Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2016.  996777  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. July 7, 2012
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Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  685792  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  171371  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. July 7, 2012
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Domaine Gille 2009, A.C., Côtes De Nuits-Villages, Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2016.  210864  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. July 7, 2012
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Château De L'orangerie Grande Cuvée 2008, A.C., Premières Côtes De Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  282103  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Château Haut-Vigneau 2009, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  29678  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. July 7, 2012
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E. Guigal Gigondas 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2020.  331900  14%  D  750 mL  $29.95. July 7, 2012
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Poggio Bonelli Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2016.  180067  14%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. July 7, 2012
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Stefano Farina Le Bocce Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  279745  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Poggio Alle Sughere Lionello Marchesi Castelnuevo Berardenga Morellino Di Scansano 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  281220  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Argiano Nc Non Confunditur 2009, I.G.T., Rosso Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2018.  72397  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. July 7, 2012
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Villa Novare Bertani Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  95810  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Fonterutoli Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  977629  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. July 7, 2012
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Poliziano Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  988055  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. July 7, 2012
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Two Paddocks Picnic Pinot Noir 2008, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  14548  13.50%  D  750 mL  $25.95. July 7, 2012
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Quinta Da Rigodeira Unfiltered Baga 2005, D.O.C., Bairrada, Portugal:   219121  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. July 7, 2012
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Vila Jardim Quinta Vale, Do Arno Tinto 2009, Vinho Regional Tejo, Alentejo, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  277624  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. July 7, 2012
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Alvaro Castro Red 2008, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal: Drink: 2012-2015.  285288  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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The Berry Box Edgebaston 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  278432  14.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Celeste Crianza, Torres 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Drink: 2012-2016.  210872  14%  D  750 mL  $21.95. July 7, 2012
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Beronia Elaboración Especial Tempranillo 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  723643  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. July 7, 2012
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Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  135145  14%  D  750 mL  $24.95. July 7, 2012
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Grove Street Pinot Noir 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  231613  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Thomas George Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Noir 2009, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  284018  14.30%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. July 7, 2012
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Stags' Leap Winery Merlot 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  655399  13%  D  750 mL  $39.95. July 7, 2012
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Sebastiani Zinfandel 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2014.  672667  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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Toasted Head Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, North Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  686824  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. July 7, 2012
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[ Compress ] Rosés

Le Mas Duclaux Tavel Duclaux-Roudil Rosé 2011, A.C., Rhône, France:   276337  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2012
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Château Val Joanis Tradition Chancel Family, Prop-Récolt. Syrah Rosé 2011, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  707281  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. July 7, 2012
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Monchiero Vignola Vino Rosato, Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2013.  276345  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. July 7, 2012
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Huff Estate Cuvée Peter F. Huff Sparkling Traditional Method 2008, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  198754  12%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. July 7, 2012
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Louis Picamelot Brut Crémant De Bourgogne, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  161919  12%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. July 7, 2012
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Henriot Souverain Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  959643  12%  D  750 mL  $56.95. July 7, 2012
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Reserve Vidal Icewine 2007, VQA, Niagara, Ontario: Drink: 2012-2021.  594010  11%  S  375 mL  $39.95. July 7, 2012
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