Vintages Wine Picks November 7, 2008

White Wine

Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Chardonnay 2008, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia   651349  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Loimer Fred Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2007, Kamptal, Niederosterreich, Trocken, Austria   142240  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Montmains 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France   68106  13%  XD  750 mL  $32.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Black Prince Winery Pinot Gris 2009, Prince Edward County, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  661825000172  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan Valley, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  393602  13.80%  XD  750 mL  $30.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Louis Hauller La Cave Du Tonnellier/Louis Et Claude Hauller Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   141754  13%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Louis Moreau Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France   124305  12%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Rabl Pinot Blanc 2008, Kamptal, Austria   000010  12.50%  D  750 mL  $15.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Sigalas Domaine Oia Santorini 2008, AOC Santorini, Greece Drink: 2010-2020.  74781  14.20%  D  750 mL  $22.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Le Bine Soave, Giuseppe Campagnola, Classico Garganega Trebbiano Di Soave 2008, D.O.C., Monte Foscarino, Veneto, Italy   134551  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château De Fontenille Stéphane Defraine Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon And Muscadelle 2008, A.C., Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France   140046  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Jean-Michel Sorbe Quincy 2008, A.C., Loire, France   608877  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Artisian Wine Co Wild Horse Canyon Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan, Canada   776545999184  13.50%  M  750 mL  $12.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   918805  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Flat Rock Cellars Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   681247  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Laurent Miquel Viognier 2008, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Midi, France   673236  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Ktima Pavlidis Drama Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2009, Drama Macedonia, Greece Drink: 2010-2015.  178442  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Masi Masi Modello Delle Venezie Bianco 2009 2009, Veneto, Italy Drink: 2010-2012.  564674  12.30%  MD  750 mL  $10.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Beringer Vineyards Founders' Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, California, United States   31815  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Zenato Lugana 2008, D.O.C., San Benedetto, Lombardia, Italy   707158  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Hillier Creek Estates Hillier Creek Estates Chardonnay 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada   1748  12.50%  D  750 mL  $20.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Hillier Creek Estates Barrel-Aged Chardonnay 2008, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada   1823  12%  D  750 mL  $25.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Firebird Legend Pinot Grigio 2009, Vulcaneshti, Moldova: Moldova’s vintners make wines from nearly every major European white grape variety, and Pinot Grigio is one of their specialties. Much effort and financial investment has gone into modernizing the country’s industry and wines. This wine’s luscious floral aromas are complemented by ripe peach and apricot flavours. Terrific as an aperitif.  189936  12.50%  D  750 mL  $9.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List, Donald Ziraldo Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2015.  473200003  13%  D  750 mL  $27.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Glinavos Estate Primus Zitsa Debina 2008, V.Q.P.R.D., Zitsa, Epirus, Greece   142729  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Tenuta Di Sesta Brunello Di Montalcino 2003, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   640599  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Simi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, USA Drink: 2010-2015.  706218  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Henry Of Pelham Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2006, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   395855  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Clos La Chance Hummingbird Series Ruby-Throated Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast, California, United States   966069  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Stonechurch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada   140673  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Wildass Red Stratus 2006, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   86363  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Niagara College Teaching Winery Donald Ziraldo Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2015.  4273200051  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Katnook Founder's Block Merlot 2004, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   141267  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Magpie Estate The Sack Shiraz 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   94078  13%  D  750 mL  $20.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Teleki Villányi Csányi Pincészet Villány Kékfrankos 2007, Villány, Hungary   142133  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Beringer Vineyards Napa Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   91058  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   50450  12%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Tekiah Marumatouk Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   130286  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château De Lafaurie-Monbadon Baron De Montfort Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux, France   140012  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Tedeschi Capitel Dei Nicalò, Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   984997  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   73817  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Cathedral Cellar Kwv Shiraz 2007, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa   561142  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


FRESH wines Cabernet Gamay 2008, VQA Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  192617  12.50%  D  750 mL  $11.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château des Charmes Equuleus, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2017.  319525  14%  D  750 mL  $40.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Penfolds Bin 128 Shiraz 2006, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   509919  13%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Perrin Les Cornuds Vinsobres Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes du Rhône, Rhône, France   566844  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Cuvée Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2007, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   684357  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Hope Estate Estate Grown Shiraz 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia   59998  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Spy Valley Wine Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   734681  14%  D  750 mL  $21.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château Le Barradis S. Gevaert, Exploitant À Monbazillac 2006, A.C., Bergerac, Southwest, France   707273  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, Stags Leap District, California, United States   14217  13%  XD  750 mL  $68.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   651141  14%  XD  750 mL  $67.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast, California, United States   48207  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Simi Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, USA Drink: 2010-2017.  67744  14.50%  D  750 mL  $44.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Renzo Masi Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   134767  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Paraduxx Duckhorn Wine Co. 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   919662  13%  D  750 mL  $52.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Clos Du Bois Reserve Merlot 2006, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   34900  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Ailes De Paloumey Château Paloumey Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Haut-Méoc, Bordeaux, France   138826  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Hillier Creek Estates Pinot Noir 2007, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada   91747  11.50%  D  750 mL  $25.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Nuova Cappelletta Del Monferrato Biodynamic Barbera 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   719518  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   526418  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Yalumba Shiraz Viognier 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   524926  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château Val Joanis Tradition Syrah 2006, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France   965616  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


La Braccesca Antinori Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   566216  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Stag's Leap Winery Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   655399  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Weinert Malbec 2004, Mendoza, Argentina   556795  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Zuccardi Q Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   140855  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De La Grande Bellane Syrah 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES, Rhône, France   100578  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Murdock Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   994210  13%  XD  750 mL  $32.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Château des Charmes Generation Seven Red 2009, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  198036  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Francois Lurton Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   903153  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Boeri Monferrato Dolcetto 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   134825  12.80%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Beringer Vineyards Pinot Noir 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   718668  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Ravenswood Winery Old Hill Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, USA Drink: 2010-2017.  684571  14.80%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Barbi Brusco Dei Barbi Sangiovese 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   673160  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Inniskillin Wines Cabernet Franc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  317016  13%  D  750 mL  $13.50. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Chardonnay 2007, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Chile   342857    750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Gemtree Vineyards Bloodstone, Buttery Family Shiraz Viognier 2008, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   22111  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Viña Cobos Felino Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   132365  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino, Famiglia Pacini Sangiovese 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   135541  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Elderton Friends Vineyard Series Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   660480  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Marqués De Valcarlos Reserva Tempranillo Cabernet 2000, D.O., Navarra, Spain   928853  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


A-Mano Primitivo 2007, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy   972588  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Rosés

FRESH Wines Rose 2008, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada Drink: 2010-2011.  192633  11.50%  M  750 mL  $11.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Hillier Creek Estates Gamay Rosé 2009, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada   1824  12.50%  MD  750 mL  $15.00. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Nonino Monovitigno Single Grapes Grappa Pinot Tocai Malvasia, Friuli, Italy   11361    500 mL  $39.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


Ardbeg Single Malt 10 Years Old The Ultimate, Non Chill-Filtered Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland, Scotland   560474    750 mL  $99.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review


René De Miscault Obstler Fruits & Pear Eau-De-Vie, Musée Des Eaux De Vie Brandy, France, France   144782    500 mL  $19.95. November 7, 2008 Full Review