Vintages Wine Picks March 2, 2013

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[ Compress ] White Wine

Finca Agostino Inicio Torrontés 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2015.  303669  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Mountadam Unoaked Chardonnay 2010, Eden Valley, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  641878  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Chardonnay 2011, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  172338  12%  D  750 mL  $21.95. March 2, 2013
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Stratus Gewurztraminer 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  251447  13.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Estate Chardonnay 2011, 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. Drink: 2012-2015.  268342  12.80%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Petite Riviere Vineyards Tidal Bay Seyval Blanc L'acadie Blanc 2012, Lahave River Valley, N.S., 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: 2013-2015.  2784313770  10.50%  D  750 mL  $21.99. March 2, 2013
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Sue-Ann Staff Loved By Lu Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2015.  322636  11.10%  M  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Sauvignon Blanc 2011, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  34355  12.80%  D  750 mL  $18.99. March 2, 2013
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Malivoire Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  591305  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Famille Sparr Tradition Riesling 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  176933  12.40%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Fina Taif Zibibbo 2011, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  310102  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Borgo Paglianetto Terravignata Di Matelica Verdicchio 2010, D.O.C., Marche, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  313957  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 2, 2013
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Statti Mantonico Bianco 2010, I.G.T., Calabria, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  317644  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Terravin Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2015.  247205  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Te Awa Chardonnay 2010, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2016.  301135  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Fairhall Downs Single Vineyard Small & Smith Family Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2015.  990580  14%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Quinta Da Lixa Pouco Comum Alvarinho 2011, Vinho Regional Minho, Vinho Verde, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2016.  316968  12.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2015.  96255  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 2, 2013
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Vina Robles White 4 2010, Huerhuero Vineyard, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  313460  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Eberle Mill Road Vineyard Viognier 2011, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  313478  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Talley Vineyards Bishop's Peak Chardonnay 2011, Edna Valley, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  318360  13.70%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. March 2, 2013
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2011, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  369686  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Thomas Fogarty Gewürztraminer 2010, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  66878  14.20%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2011, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  703710  13.50%  D  375 mL  $11.95. March 2, 2013
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Chalone Monterey County Chardonnay 2010, Monterey County, Central Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  80226  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Red Wine

Alamos Selección Catena Zapata Pinot Noir 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  143172  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Nieto Senetiner Gran Reserva Malbec Petit Verdot 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  295170  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Altamira De Los Andes Reserve Malbec 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  308338  15.20%  D  750 mL  $28.95. March 2, 2013
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Doña Paula Estate Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  661819  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Mollydooker The Boxer Sarah & Sparky Marquis Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  246595  16%  D  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Rolf Binder Ma I? Have This Evening Shiraz Mataro 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  295899  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Yangarra Shiraz 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  911974  15%  D  750 mL  $22.95. March 2, 2013
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Petite Riviere Vineyards LaHave - Dechaunac Leon Millot 2011, Lahave River Valley, N.S., 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: 2014-2016.  1013970  12%  D  750 mL  $19.99. March 2, 2013
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Petite Riviere Vineyards Italy Cross - Leon Millot & Lucy Kuhlman 2010, Lahave River Valley, N.S., 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: 2013-2017.  2499750  11%  D  750 mL  $24.99. March 2, 2013
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Vintage Ink Wines Mark Of Passion Merlot Cabernet 2010, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  250209  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Malivoire Stouck Cabernet Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  321836  14%  D  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Tawse Gamay Noir 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2015.  322545  12%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Kacaba Wismer Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  58586  12.20%  D  750 mL  $22.95. March 2, 2013
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Petite Riviere Vineyards Rebirth Of The Legend Leon Millot Lucy Kuhlman Triomphe D'alsace Baco Noir Maerchal Joffre 2010, Lahave River Valley, N.S., 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: 2013-2020.  5988750  11%  D  750 mL  $59.99. March 2, 2013
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Tabalí Reserva Especial 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  107540  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. March 2, 2013
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Siegel Crucero Reserva Carmenère 2010, Colchagua Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  237859  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 2, 2013
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Sibaris Undurraga Reserva Especial Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2015.  301200  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 2, 2013
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Viña Chocalán Reserva Syrah 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  38513  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Château Beaumont 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2016.  187781  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.85. March 2, 2013
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Château La Vieille Cure 2009, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2020.  191452  13%  XD  750 mL  $36.85. March 2, 2013
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Château Grand-Maison Cuvée Spéciale 2008, A.C., Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  194217  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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La Coterie Séguret 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  219428  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Château La Tour Carnet 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2019.  220178  13%  XD  750 mL  $51.85. March 2, 2013
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Cave de Rasteau La Domelière Rasteau 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  222927  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 2, 2013
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Château Moulin De La Roquille Cuvée Spéciale L'espérance 2010, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  307249  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Le Ferme Du Mont Vendange 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France: Drink: 2014-2020.  309245  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. March 2, 2013
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Château Le Fagé Bergerac Rouge 2011, A.C., Southwest, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  309252  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Château Du Trignon Le Bossu 2007, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France: Drink: 2014-2020.  309328  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. March 2, 2013
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Château Siaurac 2006, A.C.. Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  309831  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. March 2, 2013
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Château De Pierreux Brouilly Mommessin 2011, A.C., Beaujolais, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  5496  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Terrelíade Nirà Santa Margherita Nero D'avola 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  120980  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Caruso & Minini Sachia Perricone 2010, I.G.P., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  211854  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 2, 2013
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San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2019.  212431  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. March 2, 2013
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Umberto Cesari Liano Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, .I.G.,T Rubicone, Emilia-Romagna, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  225086  13.20%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 2, 2013
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Apollonio Copertino Rosso 2007, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  23226  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Lucchetti Lacrima Di Morro D'alba 2011, D.O.C., Marche, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  310094  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Fabiano Negraro Appassimento Corvina 2010, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  310110  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Selvanova Vigna Antica Aglianico 2009, I.G.P., Terre Del Volturno, Campania, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  313494  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 2, 2013
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Enotria Cirò Rosso Classico 2010, D.O.C., Calabria, Italy:   313940  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 2, 2013
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Nebbiolo Di Carema Riserva Carema 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2013-2017.  317289  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. March 2, 2013
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Aldiano Riserva Cantina Tollo Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2012-2016.  51706  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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Quintarelli Rosso Ca' Del Merlo 2003, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2018.  958595  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $97.95. March 2, 2013
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Herdade Do Sobroso Sobro Red 2010, Alentejano, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2016.  306563  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 2, 2013
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Apegadas Quinta Velha Tinto 2009, D.O., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2015.  314435  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Barossa Valley Estate E Minor Shiraz 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  9311043065408  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Tarima Monastrell 2010, D.O., Alicante, Jumilla, Spain: Drink: 2013-2015.  310151  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. March 2, 2013
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Piñol Ludovicus Tinto 2010, D.O., Terra Alta, Tarragona, Spain: Drink: 2013-2015.  313791  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. March 2, 2013
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Bikandi Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza Viña Olabarri 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2013-2015.  315689  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 2, 2013
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Sebastiani Merlot 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  219162  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.00. March 2, 2013
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Bonterra Pinot Noir 2010, Mendocino County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  317685  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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La Jota Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2018.  659755  14%  XD  750 mL  $77.95. March 2, 2013
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Justin Vineyards Isosceles Unfiltered 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  684282  15%  XD  750 mL  $78.95. March 2, 2013
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Justin Syrah 2010, Paso Robles, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  684290  15%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. March 2, 2013
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Liberty School Syrah 2009, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  942383  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 2, 2013
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Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs 2010, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2022.  982413  14.80%  D  750 mL  $48.95. March 2, 2013
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Petite Riviere Vineyards Lulu - Leon Millot 2012, Lahave River Valley, N.S., 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: 2013-2015.  201304  12%  D  750 mL  $18.99. March 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Domaine Allimant-Laugner Crémant D'alsace Brut, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  30593  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 2, 2013
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[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 1999, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany: Drink: 2013-2016.  313502  8.50%  MS  750 mL  $19.95. March 2, 2013
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Ca' Dei Mandorli Dei Giari Moscato D'asti 2011, Docg, Piedmont, Italy, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  179259  4.80%  S  750 mL  $15.95. March 2, 2013
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