Vintages Wine Picks November 27, 2008

White Wine

Cantina Soligo Del Piave Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   181560  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Simi Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States   673806  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Cantina Cormòns Tocai Friulano 2008, D.O.C., Isonzo Del Friuli, Italy   627018  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Folie À Deux Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   146951  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Coldstream Hills Chardonnay 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia   472605  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Sterling Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Napa County, California, United States   56325  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Organized Crime Riesling 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   213173  10.50%  D  750 mL  $21.20. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Chartron & Trebuchet Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes De Beaune Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Les Grandes Vignes, Burgundy, France   183673  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Zenato Lugana 2009, D.O.C., San Benedetto, Lombardia, Italy   707158  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Delheim Sur Lie Chardonnay 2009, W.O., Simonsberg-Stellenbosch, South Africa   956219  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Hoffmann-Simon Kabinett Riesling 2008, Q.M.P., Piesporter Goldtropfchen, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany   192575  13%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Mer Soleil Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States   958975  13%  D  750 mL  $39.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Hervé Azo Chablis Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   185736  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Heitz Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   205500  13%  D  750 mL  $34.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Peninsula Ridge Fumé Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   8102  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Torbreck Roussanne Marsanne Viognier 2008, Barossa Valley, Australia   186478  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Feudi Della Medusa Albithia Vermentino Di Sardegna 2006, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy   199224  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Konrad Riesling 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   179796  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Jean Collet & Fils Chablis Vaillons 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   650804  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2008, California, United States   369686  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Santa Rita Medalla Real Chardonnay 2008, Limarí Valley, Gran Reserva, Chile   303628  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Matchbook Old Head Crew Wine Company Chardonnay 2008, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States   205492  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Valpantena Torre Del Falasco Ripasso Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   642421  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Malivoire Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   996777  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Wakefield Estate Pinot Noir 2009, Clare Valley, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia   197392  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Clos Du Val Zinfandel 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   590216  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Bodega François Lurton Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   903153  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Rocca Di Castagnoli Tenuta Di Capraia Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   23374  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Cantine Due Palme Primitivo 2006, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy   658351  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Thirty Bench Wine Makers 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   53389  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.20. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Cave de Saumur Cuvée Signee Chinon 2008, A.C., Loire, France   189167  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Quinta Do Côa Carm Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   182295  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


B Crux Bodegas Y Viñedos O. Fournier 2006, Uco Valley, Argentina   163709  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Geografico Contessa Di Radda Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   82313  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Château Haut-Bages-Libéral Cabernet Blend 2003, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   190355  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


The Garden Path Shiraz Cabernet 2006, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia   199539  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Castillo De Sajazarra Solar De Líbano Reserva 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   190587  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Galévan Paroles De Femme Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   125930  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.00. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Trivento Golden Reserve Syrah 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   178129  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Fuligni Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   988808  14%  XD  750 mL  $53.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Tabalí Reserva Especial Pinot Noir 2009, Limarí Valley, Chile   47514  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Caparzo Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   579094  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   709881  13%  D  750 mL  $135.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Le Vieux Pin Epoque Merlot 2006, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   206318  13%  D  750 mL  $37.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Jean-Claude Fromont Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   199521  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Gamba Vineyards Estate Zinfandel 2007, Russian River Valley, California, United States   207175  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Painter Bridge Fog Reach Pinot Noir 2007, Monterey County, California, United States   186148  13%  D  750 mL  $39.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Oddero Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   193458  13%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Del Jalón Altos Las Pizarras 2005, D.O., Catalunya, Spain   194746  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Far Niente Nickel & Nickel, Prop. Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States   539098  13%  XD  750 mL  $114.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Merlot 2008, Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile   459206  13%  D  750 mL  $34.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Dobbes Family Vineyards Grande Assemblage Cuvée Pinot Noir 2007, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   70565  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Shottesbrooke Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   198275  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo Sangiovese Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   727636  13%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Robertson Winery Wolfkloof Shiraz 2007, W.O., Robertson, South Africa   626341  15.60%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Southbrook Vineyards Triomphe Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   193573  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


El Dorado Syrah 2007, California, United States   201194  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Fog Dog Freestone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007, Sonoma Coast, California, United States   128256  13%  D  750 mL  $49.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Leasingham Bin 61 Shiraz 2005, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia   448241  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Machard De Gramont Clos Blanc Pommard 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France   189779  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Sutter Home The Show Rebel Wine/Bieler-Gott-Scommes Productions Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   140715  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Pascual Toso Alta Reserve Syrah 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   191601  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Il Grigio Da San Felice Riserva San Felice Agricola Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   716266  13%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Taja Gran Reserva Mähler-Besse 2003, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   539148  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2007, D.O.C., Bolgheri-Sassicaia, Tuscany, Italy   480533  13%  XD  750 mL  $184.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Stratus Red 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   131037  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.20. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Vieux Télégraphe Vignobles Brunier Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., La Crau, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France   951475  13%  XD  750 mL  $76.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   678615  13%  XD  750 mL  $35.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Winesmith Planet Pluto Meritage 2006, California, United States   205195  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Viña Casablanca El Bosque Carmenère 2008, Rapel Valley, Chile   199836  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Casanova Di Neri Sant'antimo Rosso 2008, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   204578  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2005, South Australia, Australia   960468  13%  XD  750 mL  $99.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Fattoria Dei Barbi Brusco Dei Barbi 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   673160  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Château Reignac Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   192682  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Merlot 2007, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   585737  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Marquis Philips Shiraz 2008, South Eastern Australia, Australia   17475  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Katnook Founder's Block Sparkling Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   53330  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Langa Hermanos Reyes De Aragon, Brut Reserva Cava 2007, D.O., Calatayud, Spain   194803  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Domaine J. Laurens Les Graimenous Crémant De Limoux 2007, A.C., Midi, France   183608  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Ca' Dei Mandorli Brachetto D'acqui Le Donne Dei Boschi 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   30536  13%  MS  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Lillet Blanc, France   322297  M  750 mL  $13.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Montes Late Harvest Gewurztraminer 2008, Curicó Valley, Chile   199828  13%  S  375 mL  $16.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Newman's Celebrated Quinta And Vineyard Bottlers Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   134908  13%  MS  750 mL  $14.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt Riesling Spätlese 2003, Q.M.P., Scharzhofberger, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany   712471  13%  MS  750 mL  $21.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Malivoire Riesling Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   591321  13%  S  200 mL  $34.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Alfonso Boeri Ribota Moscato D'asti 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   184978  5.50%  S  750 mL  $17.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   141028  13%  S  750 mL  $15.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Tokaj Kereskedoház Aszú 4 Puttonyos Tokaji 2003, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary   73239  13%  MS  500 mL  $23.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Château Du Busca Ténarèze Hors D'age 15 Years Armagnac, France   200923  40%    700 mL  $99.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Tenzan Junmai Genshu Jizake Saké, Japan   741637  13%  MD  720 mL  $30.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Green Spot Irish Distillers Irish Whiskey, Ireland   699827  40%    700 mL  $84.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


St-Germain Delice De Sureau Artisanale Liqueur, France   180695  40%    750 mL  $49.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Booker's James B. Beam Distilling Co. Bourbon, United States   325993  40%    750 mL  $69.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Glenfiddich 21 Years Old Gran Reserva Highland Single Malt Caribbean Rum Finish, Scotland   981381  40%    750 mL  $164.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


Di Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido & Jacopo Poli Grappa, Italy, Italy   175794  40%    500 mL  $119.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review


The Balvenie Portwood 21 Years Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside, Scotland   500090  40%    750 mL  $214.95. November 27, 2008 Full Review