Vintages Wine Picks May 15, 2008

White Wine

Muralhas De Monção Adega Cooperative Regional De Monção Vinho Verde 2009, D.O.C., Sub-Região De Monção E Melgaço, Portugal   80374  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Inox Reserve Beal Vineyards Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Ontario, Canada   7328  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Dr. Nagler Riesling Auslese 2002, Q.M.P., Rudesheimer, Rheingau, Germany   161646  13%  MS  750 mL  $22.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Rosewood Estates Natalie's Süssreserve Riesling 2008, V.Q.A., Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   164483  13%  D  750 mL  $18.00. May 15, 2008 Full Review


William Fèvre Chablis 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   169805  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Boschendal 1685 Grande Cuvée, Estate Btld. Sauvignon Blanc 2008, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa   91249  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Lander-Jenkins Vineyards Spirit Hawk Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   162651  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Baron Lazare De Schwendi Pinot Grigio 2008, Hungary   145250  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States   275552  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   732917  13%  XD  750 mL  $32.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Bestheim Réserve Pinot Blanc 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   80523  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Romanin Vervier & Fils Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Mâcon-Solutré-Pouilly, Burgundy, France   160218  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Cakebread Reserve Chardonnay 2006, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   70763  14.30%  D  750 mL  $84.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Marques De Irun Verdejo 2008, D.O., Rueda, Spain   166553  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Château De Fleys Vieilles Vignes Monopole Chablis Jean-Claude Fromont Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   159228  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Cambrago Vigne Maiores Soave Garganega 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   161679  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Glass Mountain Vintner's Selection Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   533208  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Studert-Prüm Riesling Kabinett 2008, Q.M.P., Graacher Himmelreich, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany   160853  13%  M  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   703710  13%  D  375 mL  $11.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Las Moras Reserve Chardonnay 2008, San Juan, Argentina   32896  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

C.J. Pask Gimblett Road Syrah 2007, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand   163998  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Querciabella Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2010-2017.  728816  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Crios De Susana Balbo Syrah Bonarda 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   657619  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Château Tour Saint-Bonnet Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec 2006, Bordeaux, France   563056  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Vineland Estates Winery Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   657361  12%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Crios De Susana Balbo Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   162529  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Baleno Pagnana Oro, Fattoria Pagnana Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   165167  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Reverdito Barbera D'alba 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   165167  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Conde de Valdemar Inspiracion Valdemar 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   166512  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Finca Flichman Expresiones Reserve Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Oak Aged, Argentina   17111  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Condado De Oriza Crianza 2006, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   19604  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Ceravolo Shiraz 2006, Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia   927632  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 15, 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. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Silver Oak Cabernet 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   943472  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $84.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Cortijo Iii Tempranillo Garnacha 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   166777  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Elisabetta Geppetti Pelofino Fattoria Pupille 2008, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy   164665  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Casa De Campo Cepas Privadas, Bodegas Santa Ana Shiraz 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   678557  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Château Hauchat Jean-Bernard Saby & Fils, Vitic. Merlot Blend 2006, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France   123489  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Wine By Joe Really Good Pinot Noir 2007, Oregon, United States   60467  13.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Manga Del Brujo Garnacha Syrah Tempranillo Mazuelo 2007, D.O., Calatayud, Spain   15073  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Villa Girardi Bure Alto Ripasso Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   161844  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Besancenot Bressandes 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2006, A.C., Beaune, Burgundy, France   166181  13%  D  750 mL  $31.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Casa Vinicola Zonin Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   86207  14.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Kaesler Stonehorse Shiraz Grenache Mourvèdre 2007, Baross Valley, South Australia, Australia   6551  16%  D  750 mL  $23.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Ruffino Ducale Oro Riserva Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   353201  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Septima Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   686113  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Temple Bruer Cabernet Merlot 2006, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia   165803  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Cave De La Côte Uvavins - Union De Producteurs Gamaret-Garanoir 2008, V.D.P., Romand, Switzerland   160739  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Mas Igneus Barranc Dels Closos 2006, D.O.C.A., Priorat, Vinyes De Coster, Spain Drink: 2011-2021.  166660  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Château Lafon Cuvée Classic, Theron-Listrac, Récolt. 2005, A.C., Listrac, Bordeaux, France   165399  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   68452  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Botalcura Reserve El Delirio Syrah Malbec 2007, Central Valley, Chile   18630  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Rosés

Southbrook Vineyards Rosé Cabernet 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   168492  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Muga Rosé 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   603795  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Lafage Parfum Des Vignes Rosé 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon, Midi, France   167528  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Citra Palio Rosato Montepulciano D'abruzzo Cerasuolo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   167221  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Featherstone Winery & Vineyard Rosé 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   117861  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Bailly Lapierre Réserve Brut Crémant De Bourgogne Pinot Noir Gamay Chardonnay Aligoté, A.C., Burgundy, France   991562  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Pierrel Cuvee Oressences Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   167502  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   139709  13%  S  750 mL  $119.00. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Delaforce Fine Ruby Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   164608  13%  S  750 mL  $12.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Guitierrez Colosia Fino Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain   172395  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Matusalem 15 Year Old Gran Reserva Rum, Dominican Republic, Dominican Republic   464222    750 mL  $39.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review


Inishowen Irish Andrew A. Watt & Co./Cooley Whiskey, Ireland   656017    700 mL  $37.95. May 15, 2008 Full Review