Vintages Wine Picks October 2, 2008

White Wine

Ayama Slent Farms Viognier 2009, W.O., Paarl, South Africa   179093  14.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Casa Girelli Simboli Müller Thurgau 2009, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy   181230  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Dveri-Pax Traminer 2007, Slovenia   179184  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Lailey Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   193482  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Familia Zuccardi Santa Julia Reserva Chardonnay 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   932368  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Guerrieri Rizzardi Pinot Grigio 2009, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy   181214  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Trimbach Reserve Pinot Gris 2006, A.C., Alsace, France   971762  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Raoul Gautherin & Fils Cuvée Vieille Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   112490  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States   295055  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine D'orfeuilles Les Coudraies Vouvray 2006, A.C., Loire, France   655076  13%  MD  750 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Quinta Dos Carvalhais Duque De Viseu Sogrape Bical Encruzado 2009, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal   980227  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Gold Label Chardonnay 2008, Monterey County, California, United States   708305  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Huia Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   659979  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Weingut Soellner Toni Grüner Veltliner 2009, Austria   184085  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Philippe Colin Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chassagne-Montrachet, Burgundy, France   187617  13%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Inama Soave Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   949768  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Frogmore Creek Chardonnay 2006, Penna, Southern Tasmania, Australia   186379  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Ktima Pavlidis Thema Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2009, A.O.C.Q., Drama, Macedonia, Greece   178442  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Reif Estate Gewürztraminer 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara River, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   127985  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Gildas Cormerais Sèvre Et Maine Muscadet 2009, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France   733691  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Falchini Vigna A Solatio Di San Gimignano Vernaccia 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   994012  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Burgáns Bodegas Martin Códax Albariño 2009, D.O., Rìas Baixas, Spain   945063  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Agriverde Natum Trebbiano D’Abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Italy   179267  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Roux Père & Fils Mâcon-Villages Blanc Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   183350  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Rubens Ripasso Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Castelnuovo Del Garda, Italy   161620  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Travaglini Coste Della Sesia Nebbiolo 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   30353  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Katnook Founder's Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   660332  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Reserva V. Leite De Faria Tinta Roriz Touriga Nacional 2004, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   146522  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Douglas Green St. Augustine Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz 2006, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: An excellent value for this price! Terrific structure and balance with classic aromas of cassis, blackberry and black cherry liqueur. Drink: 2010-2014.  652628  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Robert Oatley Vineyards James Oatley Tic Tok Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Pemberton, Frankland River, Mudgee, Australia Drink: 2010-2014.  187179  14.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Château De Monturon Grand Cru Merlot 2008, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   171017  12.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Medrano Irazu Gran Reserva 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   182493  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Cannonau Di Sardegna Tharru Serpi Itzingher Di Sardegna Cannonau Di Sardegna 2008, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy   121053  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Château Le Peyrat Merlot Blend 2006, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France   171090  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Nick Faldo Selection Wingara Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   1685  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Prospect Winery Red Willow Shiraz 2007, Okanagan, V.Q.A, Canada   776545400093  13%  M  750 mL  $16.99. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Ironstone Vineyards Merlot 2008, California, United States   704353  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra Solar De Libano Crianza 2006, Rioja, Spain Drink: 2010-2015.  190579  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


EastDell Estates Cabernet Merlot 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   155705  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   222877  13%  XD  750 mL  $79.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Gérard Bertrand Tautavel Réserve Syrah Grenache Carignan 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France   181347  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Musar Jeune 2008, Bekka Valley, Lebanon   178079  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Gemma Langhe Rosso Nebbiolo Barbera Dolcetto 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   180265  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


D'angelo Del Vulture Aglianico 2006, D.O.C., Basilicata, Italy   971689  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


J.C. Conde El Arte De Vivir Tempranillo 2007, D.O.C., Ribero Del Duero, Spain   137679  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   175091  13.50%  XD  375 mL  $32.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Shafer Vineyards Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   346262  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Paolo Scavino Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   184994  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Societa Agricola Centolani Pietranera Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2010-2016.  189761  14%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Colio Estate Wines Cev Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada   500454  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Bodega François Lurton Tierra De Luna Alta Colección Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Argentina   614644  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


V.Dv.F Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   189555  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Philip Togni Tanbark Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   186049  13%  D  750 mL  $59.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   47639  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Castillo Labastida Reserva Tempranillo 2004, Spain   95125  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Thalvin Cuvée Première De Thalvin Cabernet Sauvignon Grenache 2007, A.O.G., Zenatta, Morocco   180885  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Castillo de Sajazarra Solar De Libano Reserva 2004, Rioja, Spain   190587  14%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Coriole Mary Kathleen Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   745489  13.50%  D  750 mL  $37.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Antolini Classico Recioto Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   135533  13%  M  500 mL  $27.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


La Vigna Vecchia Cossetti Clemente & Figli Barbera D'asti 2006, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   106278    750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Wirra Wirra Church Block Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Merlot 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   24034  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Groot Eiland Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, W.O., Breedekloof, South Africa   80168  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Zenato Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   413179  13%  D  750 mL  $47.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Balma Vénitia Cuvée Ferdinand De Laye Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Visan, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   179226  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Angiò Archeo Primitivo 2008, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy   101410  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Château D'esteau Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   177022  12%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Sticks Pinot Noir 2009, Yarra Valley, Australia   182964  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Concilio Rotaliano Braide Teroldego 2008, D.O.C., Alto Adige/Trentino, Italy   989392  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Rosés

Artisian Wine Co Rigamarole Rose 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, B.C., Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  776545996046  12%  M  750 mL  $14.99. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Malivoire Ladybug Rosé 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada   559088  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Prospect Winery Trutch Map Rose 2009, Okanagan, V.Q.A, Canada   776545400369  13%  M  750 mL  $10.99. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Douloufakis Enotria Kotsifali Syrah 2009, Crete, Greece   169391  13%    750 mL  $11.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Drappier Nature Zero Dosage Brut Champagne, Urville, Champagne, France   179275  13%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Carlevana Kagor Red Dessert Wine Dionysos-Mereni Cabernet Sauvignon Saperavi Rara Neagra 2007, Moldova   655324  13%  MS  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Puklus Cellar Szamorodni Sweet 2002, Tokaji, Hungary   179374  13%  S  500 mL  $18.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Cotnari Feteasca Alba 2008, D.O.C., Cotnari, Romania   12088  13%  MS  750 mL  $13.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Glendower 8 Years Old Pure Malt Whisky, Scotland   182154  40%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Banfi Grappa Di Brunello, Tuscany, Italy   11403  40%  XD  700 mL  $84.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Whisky, Scotland   503649  40%  XD  750 mL  $79.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review


Gekkeikan Zipang Saké Sparkling, Japan, Japan   125971    250 mL  $8.95. October 2, 2008 Full Review