Vintages Wine Picks June 26, 2008

White Wine

Jean-Pierre & Alexandre Ellevin Chablis Chardonnay 2008, A.C.. Burgundy, France   160200  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Pillitteri Estates Winery Bottle Blonde 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada   6 27128 10260 9  12.50%  D  750 mL  $23.00. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Domaine R. De La Grange Vieilles Vignes Sèvre & Maine Muscadet 2008, A.C., Loire, France   682625  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Daniel Lenko Unoaked Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   91173  13%  XD  750 mL  $20.15. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Puklus Tokaji Yellow Muscat 2008, Szentkereszt Dülö, Hungary   46508  13%  M  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Colli A Lago San Vigilio Lugana 2008, D.O.C., Lombardia, Italy   174128  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Chardonnay 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   468728  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Fielding Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2008, NIagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  876584000817  12%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Tariquet Classic Famille Grassa Ugni Blanc Colombard 2009, Vins De Pays Des Côtes De Gascogne, Southwest, France   175240  10.50%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Vesevo Falanghina 2008, D.O.C., Sannio, Campania, Italy   51698  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Borgo Magredo Mosaic Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Friuli, Grave, Italy   72389  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Peller Estates Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  1071481  13.30%  D  750 mL  $30.00. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Principessa Gavia Gavi Cortese 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   250696  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Waterbrook Chardonnay 2007, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States   285528  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Laurent Miquel Chardonnay 2008, Langeudoc, France   157909  13%    750 mL  $11.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Raphael Sallet Mâcon Uchizy Chardonnay 2008, A.C. , Burgundy, France   130450  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Château Rauzan Despagne Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   173955  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Colio Estate Wines Lake & River Chardonnay 2009, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada   184135    750 mL  $10.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Caves Des Perrières Pouilly-Fumé 2009, A.C., Loire, France   61358  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Alta Vista Premium Chardonnay 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   166504  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Pillitteri Estates Winery Sur Lie Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  6 27128 10733 8  12%  D  750 mL  $15.00. June 26, 2008 Full Review


De Loach Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, California, United States   702985  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Henry of Pelham Estate Winery VQA Niagara Peninsula- Henry of Pelham Speck Family Reserve Riesling 2007, Niagara Escarpment, Canada   643361  12.20%    750 mL  $30.00. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Villa Angela Velenosi Pecorino 2008, D.O.C., Offida, Marche, Italy   173252  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Des Echardières Sauvignon Blanc 2009, A.C., Touraine, Loire, France   168930  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Cantina Bolzano Santa Magdalena Mock Sauvignon Blanc 2008, D.O.C., Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy   174169  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Ripasso Classico Superiore Monte Del Frá Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   165662  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Château Lanbersac Françoise And Philippe Lannoye Merlot Bldn 2005, A.C., Puisseguin Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   177006  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Merlot 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   165860  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Le Gravillas Vieilles Vignes Cave Des Vignerons À Sablet Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, France   78808  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Napa Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   135145  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Bovin Vranec Vranec 2007, Tikves Wine Region, Macedonia   144345  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard Merlot 2007, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand   685560  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Las Lomas Viña Lomas De Cauquenes Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maule Valley, Chile   917922  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


García Carrión Antaño Crianza Tempranillo Garnacha Graciano Mazuelo 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   166686  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Château Peyremorin Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   170324  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Marquis Philips Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   167197  16.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Ardal Crianza Bodegas Alitus Balbás Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, D.O., Ribero Del Duero, Spain   167601  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Marchesi di Barolo Arbaresco 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   155408  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Sandeman Callabriga Tinto 2007, D.O., Douro, Portugal   682591  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Redhawk Vineyard Grateful Red Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   48710  13.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Tramin Lagrein Lagrein 2008, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, Italy   643197  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   167189  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Illuminati Riparosso Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   328997  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Artesa Reserve Merlot 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   658534  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Tenuta Bibbiano Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   168286  14%  D  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, California, United States   526418  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Salcheto Rosso Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   165357  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Colio Estate Wines Lake & River Cabernet Franc 2008, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada   183079  12.20%    750 mL  $10.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Cedro Fattoria Lavacchio Chianti Rufina 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   164723  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Wakefield Eighty Acres Shiraz Viognier 2007, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia   165852  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Camille Cayran Les Salyens Cairanne Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2005, A.C., Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages, France   177642  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Casa Catelli Primitivo 2004, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy   174151  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Chapellet Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   171686  13%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Di Majo Norante Contado Aglianico 2007, D.O.C., Molise, Italy   967208  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Capçanes Costers Del Gravet Cabernet Sauvignon Garnacha Carinena 2006, D.O., Montsant, Spain   707059  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Viniterra Malbec 2006, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   166306  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Scopetani Riserva Sangiovese Malvasia Trebbiano Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   164814  12.40%  D  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Tyrone Estate Home Block Merlot 2007, Riverland, South Australia, Australia   165969  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Clos La Coutale 2007, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France   171579  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Newman's Own Rebel Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   104182  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Caruso & Minini Cutaja Nero D'avola 2007, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy   174763  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Stonehedge Reserve Special Vineyard Select Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States   161489  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Trivento Reserve Cabernet Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   983403  14%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Pierredon Syrah Grenache 2008, A.C., Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages-Signargues, France   175257  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Batasiolo Sovrana Barbera D'alba 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   642686  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Mission Hardware Cellar Old Sonoma Red Michael Sebastiani Merlot Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States   180455  14.60%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Rosés

Crama Veche Busuioaca De Bohotin Cramele Odobesti Rosé 2008, Romania   106575  13%  MS  750 mL  $11.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Colio Estate Wines Lake & River Rosé 2009, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada   171256  11.50%    750 mL  $10.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Tenuta S. Anna Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   169128  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Gonzalez-Byass Alfonso Seco Oloroso Sherry, D.O.C., Jerez, Spain   954776  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Pillitteri Estates Winery Cabernet Sparkling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2018.  6 27128 12282 9  10%  S  375 mL  $80.00. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Colio Estate Wines Girls' Night Out Strawberry Samba, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada   175034  6.50%    750 mL  $10.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Rodrigues Winery Black Currant Wine, Newfoundland, Canada   179390  13%  MD  750 mL  $13.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review


Colio Estate Wines Girls' Night Out Tropical Tango, Lake Erie North Shore And Pelee Island, Canada   175042  6.50%    750 mL  $10.95. June 26, 2008 Full Review