Vintages Wine Picks October 30, 2008

White Wine

Strewn Terroir Strewn Vineyard French Oak Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada   189589  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Napa Creek Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   197418  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Zaglia Friuli Latisana Friulano 2009, D.O.C., Friuli, Italy   182204  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Familiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina   1461  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Jean Geiler Gewurztraminer 2009, A.C., Alsace, France   106864  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Heartland Stickleback White Verdelho Viognier 2009, South Australia, Australia   186387  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Viña Carmen Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile   961276  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Ormarine Carte Noire Jeanjean Languedoc Picpoul De Pinet 2009, A.C., Midi, France   525287  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Blanc Marsanne Viognier 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   48892  13%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   346304  13%  D  750 mL  $53.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Clos Gaillard Vieilles Vignes, Gérald Favre Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., France   187658  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Vine Cliff Proprietress Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   198903  13%  D  750 mL  $34.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Domaine D'ardhuy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   183699  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Zenato Lugana, Riserva Sergio Zenato 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   928218  13%  D  750 mL  $27.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Fielding Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   131235  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Persenades Christian Marou, Prop. 2008, Vin De Pays Des Côtes De Gascogne, France   175695  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Torlesse Riesling 2008, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand   24158  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Dr. Hermann Riesling Spatlese 2008, Q.M.P., Erdener Treppchen, Mosel, Germany   197426  13%  M  750 mL  $21.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Cockfighter's Ghost Poole's Rock Wines Chardonnay 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia   186353  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Tour Saint-Michel Cuvée Des Deux Soeurs Grenache Mourvedre 2007, A.C., Chateauneuf Du Pape, Rhône, France   177220  13%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Botalcura La Porfia Grand Reserve Carmenère 2006, Rapel Valley, Chile   61887  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Montgó Monastrell Shiraz 2007, D.O., Yecla, Spain   76588  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


La Madonnina Les Valats Syrah Blend 2007, Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Rasteau, France   185876  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Geografico Pulleraia Merlot 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   204586  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Hedges Family Estate Cms Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States   948992  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Señorio De Barahinda Bellum Providencia 2006, D.O., Yecla, Spain   176784  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


RavensWood Old Vine Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States   673798  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Selvatico Cannonau Di Sardegna 2007, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy   181552  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


O'leary Walker Blue Cutting Road Cabernet Merlot 2006, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia   186080  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Pillar Box Red Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia   685941  13%  D  750 mL  $15.00. October 30, 2008 Full Review


La Vite Lucente Luce Della Vite Merlot Sangiovese 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   747030  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Pecchenino San Giuseppe Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G, Piedmont, Italy   181396  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


The Winery Of Good Hope Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   172973  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Herencia Remondo La Montesa Palacios/Remondo Garnacha 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   674572  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Alderbrook Old Vine Zinfandel 2004, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   603696  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Angove's Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier 2009, South Australia, Australia   191668  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Zolo Classic Fincas Patagónicas Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   183905  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Folie À Deux Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   186163  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Alejandro Fernandez Reserva Tinto Pesquera 2006, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   323345  13%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Cicchitti Emkem Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   177998  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Terres D'avignon Réserve Des Armoires 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   194886  13%  D  750 mL  $15.00. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel Petite Sirah 2007, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   982413  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   145920  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Château Divon Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., St-Georges Saint-Émilion , Bordeaux, France   190926  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Blend Cabernet Malbec 2007, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   640938  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   996405  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Nqn Colección Nqn Malbec 2006, Patagonia, Argentina   186189  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   85498  13%  XD  750 mL  $57.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Azul Portugal Vinho, Casa Ermelinda Freitas Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Palmela, Portugal   146167  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   71407  13%  XD  750 mL  $74.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Feudi San Pio Ripasso Superiore Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   181446  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Puydeval Jeff Carrel Cabernet Franc Syrah 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc, Midi, France   184192  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Wildass Cabernet Franc Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   86363  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Luca Pinot Noir 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina   175570  13%  D  750 mL  $28.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Ampelos Cellars and Vineyard Lambda Pinot Noir 2006, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   186635  13%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Marenco Dolcetto D'acqui 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   188052  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   202630  13%  XD  375 mL  $27.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Ruffino Santedame Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   523076  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Poderi Colla Bussia Dardi Le Rose Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G, Piedmont, Italy   596890  13%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Adelaida Cellars Anna's Estate Vineyard Syrah 2007, Paso Robles, California, United States   194316  13%  D  750 mL  $26.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Albino Armani Armani Refosco Refosco 2008, Friuli, Italy   181529  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir 2008, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand   684258  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Teillery Reserve Syrah 2006, Maipo Valley, Chile   171454  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Celler De Capçanes Mas Donís Barrica, Old Vines Garnacha Syrah 2008, D.O., Montsant, Spain   705863  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Finca El Origen Reserva Santa Carolina In Argentina Bodegas Y Viñedos La Esperanza Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina   128991  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   21329  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   186171  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Zumbaum Clos Magniani Pic St. Loup 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Languedoc, Midi, France   185868  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Taltarni Brut Taché, Victoria, Tasmania, Australia   967398  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Monmarthe Secret De Famille Brut 1Er Cru Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, A.C., Champagne, France   185686  13%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Ghione Anna Moscato D'asti 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   192443  13%  MS  750 mL  $15.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Vaugondy Philippe Perdriaux Vouvray Sec 2007, A.C., Loire, France   189142  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Poli Amaro, Veneto, Italy   662726  13%  M  700 mL  $34.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Fielding Estate Select Late Harvest Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   193409  13%  MS  375 mL  $23.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Heaven Hill 12 Year Old Elijah Craig Bourbon, Kentucky, United States   547729    750 mL  $39.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


X-30 Reposado Tequila, Mexico   190470    750 mL  $30.00. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Kilchoman Islay Single Malt Scotch, Scotland   187823    700 mL  $32.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review


Sazerac 6 Year Old Straight, Buffalo Trace Distillery Rye Whiskey, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States   205666    750 mL  $45.00. October 30, 2008 Full Review


House Of Hafner Beerenauslese 2008, Burgenland, Austria   181602  13%  S  375 mL  $14.95. October 30, 2008 Full Review