Vintages Wine Picks April 2, 2008

White Wine

Albino Armani Corvara Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Valdadige, Alto Adige, Italy   63032  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Roger & Didier Raimbault Sur Lie Sancerre 2009, A.C., Loire, France   82255  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


St. Lucas Torrontés 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   694513  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Pelee Island Winery Vendange Tardive Pinot Gris 2008, V.Q.A., Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada   224196  13%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


San Felice Perolla Vermentino 2009, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy   222802  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Château La Grave D'arzac Vign. R. Jaubert, Prop. Sémillon 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France   206714  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Dr. Hermann Riesling Spätlese 2006, Q.M.P., Ürziger Würzgarten, Mosel, Germany   197178  13%  M  750 mL  $22.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Otazu Palacio De Otazu Chardonnay 2008, Doc Navarra, Spain   211003  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Warren Classic Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   224113  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.00. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Sogrape Morgadio Da Torre Alvarinho 2009, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal   960955  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Louis Moreau 1Er Cru Chablis 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   124305  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States   94375  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Alain Geoffroy Beauroy 1Er Cru Chablis 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   733501  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   703710  13%  XD  375 mL  $11.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Lammershoek Roulette Blanc 2008, W.O., Swartland, South Africa   225458  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Château-Fuissé Tête De Cru J.J. Vincent, Prop.-Récolt. Pouilly-Fuissé 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   208546  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Montorge Montagny Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   208561  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Hilltop Premium Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Neszmély, Hungary   202648  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   14340  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   369686  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Des Quatre Routes Sèvre & Maine Muscadet 2009, A.C., Loire, France   608893  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Le Ragose Ripasso Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   991984  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Paso Robles, California, United States   214395  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2008, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia   203166  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Schiavenza Broglio Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   121301  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Ataraxia Serenity Shiraz 2007, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa   148601  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Olivares Altos De La Hoya Monastrell 2008, D.O.C., Jumilla, Spain   163154  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De La Mavette Gigondas 2007, A.C., Rhône, France   205443  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   683896  14.50%  XD  375 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Auka Don Alfonso Malbec 2006, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina   200782  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Pisano Río De Los Pájaros Reserve Tannat 2008, A.O., Progreso, Uruguay   222141  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Bellingham Merlot Malbec 2007, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa   129718  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Bellingham Dragon's Lair Shiraz 2006, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa   68692  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, California, United States   521021  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   718452  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $54.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Taupenot-Merme Bel Air Gevrey-Chambertin 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   209502  13%  D  750 mL  $83.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


The Winery Of Good Hope Black Rock Red Shiraz Blend 2007, W.O., Swartland, South Africa   68502  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Roux Père & Fils Vieilles Vignes Volnay Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   208538  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Ippolito 1845 Liber Pater Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Gaglioppo 2008, D.O.C., Calabria, Italy   121061  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Ernie Els Big Easy Shiraz Blend 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa   220038  15%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Château Bellevue Sabourin Frères, Récolt. Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., 1Er Côtes De Blaye, France   206649  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   111641  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


The Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mount Veeder, Napa Valley, United States   662015  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Don Pascual Reserve Familia Deicas Establecimiento Juanicó Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Region Juanicó, Uruguay   48462  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Saltram Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   48579  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Château Moulin De Clotte Cabernet Blend 2005, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France   199067  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Clos Du Bois Sonoma Reserve Merlot 2007, Alexander Valley, California, United States   34900  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Michael David Petite Petit Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2008, Lodi, California, United States   213017  15%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Pavlidis Thema Red Syrah Agiorgitiko 2007, Drama, Greece Drink: 2011-2019.  202622  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Speri La Roverina Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   204008  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Monte Antico Sangiovese Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   69377    750 mL  $15.00. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Bonny Doon Le Pousseur Syrah 2007, Central Coast, California, United States   732511  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2004, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia   221853  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Konzelmann Estate Winery Vidal Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   167866  S  200 mL  $25.10. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Williams & Humbert Walnut Brown Rare Old Brown Oloroso Sherry, D.O.C., Jérez, Spain   437467  S  750 mL  $11.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Hwa Rang Premium Daiginjo Sake, Korea   225516    375 mL  $10.25. April 2, 2008 Full Review


The Arran Malt Isle Of Arran 14 Year Old Single Malt Whisky, Scotland   210229    700 mL  $79.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review


Palagetto Grappa Di Brunello, Tuscany, Italy, Italy   211672    500 mL  $49.95. April 2, 2008 Full Review