Vintages Wine Picks December 10, 2010

White Wine

Alamos The Wines Of Catena Torrontés 2010, Cafayate, Salta, Argentina   81539  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Château des Charmes Old Vines Riesling 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   277228  13%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


La Crema Chardonnay 2009, Russian River Valley, California, United States   67231  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Markus Molitor Riesling Spätlese 2008, Q.M.P., Ürziger Würzgarten, Mosel, Germany   249706  13%  MD  750 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Vieil Armand Ollwiller Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2007, A.C., Alsace, France   258897  13%  MD  750 mL  $19.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Poderi Del Paradiso Graziella Cappelli, Prop.-Vitic. Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   249490  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Cave De Turckheim Brand Grand Cru Riesling 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   21303  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Maison Roche De Bellene Montagny 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   233593  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


I Stefanini Ii Selese Soave 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   247932  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Trefethen Estate Chardonnay 2009, Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California, United States   95760  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Roux Père & Fils Meursault Blagny 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   241141  13%  D  750 mL  $54.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Anne Boecklin Réserve Cave Vinicole Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Pinot Gris 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   106831  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2009, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   45583  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Red Wine

Argiolas Costera 2009, D.O.C., Cannonau Di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy   99028  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Comelade Le Casot 2010, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon-Villages, Midi, France   255000  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Clos De Los Siete 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   622571  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Château Ségur De Cabanac Cru Bourgeios 2004, A.C., St-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France   243287  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   716266  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Domaine D'homs Prestige Noir Cahors 2008, A.C., Southwest, France   251595  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   61002  13%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2007, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   662759  13%  XD  1500 mL  $99.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Château Lyonnat Emotion Cru Bourgeios 2008, A.C., Lussac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   243774  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Barville Brotte 2009, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France   148841  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Katogi & Strofilia Xinomavro 2005, A.O., Naoussa, Greece   249615  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Raymond Family Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa County, Sonoma County, Lake County, California, United States   254268  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Juan Gil Monastrell 2008, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   1677  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Closson Chase Closson Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada   145888  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Clos Du Val Merlot 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   65730  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Taron Reserva 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   246728  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


San Guido Le Difese 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   147876  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Perrin & Fils L'andéol 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages Rasteau, Rhône, France   976845  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Trabucchi D'illasi Terra Del Galante Amarone Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   248500  13%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   238758  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


La Valentina Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   26179  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   709881  13%  D  750 mL  $134.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Trivento Golden Reserve Malbec 2008, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   588731  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Alion 2007, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   199331  13%  XD  750 mL  $78.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Peninsula Ridge Mcnally Vineyards Proprietor's Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   257543  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Inurrieta Cuatrocientos 2007, D.O., Navarra, Spain   246710  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Benmarco Expresivo Dominio Del Plata 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   263517  13%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Italy   111641  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Beringer Napa Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   91058  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Mission Hill Oculus 2007, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   9316  13%  XD  750 mL  $70.00. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Maison Audebert & Fils Domaine Du Grand Clos Bourgueil 2007, A.C., Loire, France   664789  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Folie À Deux Ménage À Trois Red 2009, California, United States   665158  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   727636  13%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Flat Rock Riddled Sparkling Méthode Classique 2008, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   187377  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Carles Andreu Brut Nature Cava, D.O., Conca De Barbera, Tarragona, Spain   246686  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Ayala Majeur Brut Champagne, A.C., Aÿ, Champagne, France   4143  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


R. Dumont & Fils Brut Millésimé Champagne Récoltants-Manipulant 2004, A.C., Champagne, France   246702  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Treviso, Veneto, Italy   729392  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Moutard Père & Fils Brut Rosé De Cuvaison Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   244921  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Pierre Sparr Brut Réserve Crémant D'alsace Méthode Traditionnelle, A.C., Alsace, France   173401  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Quady Essensia Orange Muscat 2009, California, United States   299552  13%  S  375 mL  $13.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Warre's Colheita Tawny Btld. 2010 1999, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   189597  20%  MS  750 mL  $39.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Stoney Ridge Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   337402  13%  MS  375 mL  $34.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Robert Mondavi Moscato D'oro 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States   687392  8%  M  375 mL  $20.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Ramos-Pinto Quinta Da Ervamoira 10 Years Old, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   133751  20%  S  750 mL  $35.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Jackson Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Cabernet Franc Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   264325  13%  S  200 mL  $24.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Noval Tawny Noval Tawny, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   141119  20%  MS  750 mL  $16.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Inniskillin Sparkling In Gift Tube Vidal Icewine 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   560367  13%  MS  375 mL  $69.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Glenfarclas 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt, Speyside, Scotland, United Kingdom   142182  40%  XD  700 mL  $63.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Tamanohikari Omachi Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, Japan   747790  D  300 mL  $16.75. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Christian Drouin Coeur De Lion Sélection Calvados, A.C., France   254128    700 mL  $37.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Blanton's Single Barrel Special Reserve Bourbon, United States   558320  40%  XD  750 mL  $75.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Distilleria Santa Teresa Marolo Milla Liquore Alla Camomilla, Italy   211433  M  700 mL  $64.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review


Poli Amaro, Italy, Italy   662726  M  700 mL  $33.95. December 10, 2010 Full Review