Vintages Wine Picks March 20, 2008

White Wine

Henry of Pelham Estate Winery VQA Ontario Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Drink: 2010-2012.  430546  12%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Laudun Chusclan Réserve Du Boulas Blanc 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   155432  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


J.J. Vincent & Fils Marie-Antoinette Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France   525113  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Teliani Valley Tsinandali 2007, Kakheti, Georgia   143560  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Ironstone Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Sierra Foothills, California, United States   158774  13%  D  750 mL  $26.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Hugel Gentil Riesling Pinot Gris Sylvaner Pinot Blanc 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   367284  12.50%  MD  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Morgadio Da Torre Sogrape Alvarinho 2008, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal   960955  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Maison Kerlann Chablis Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France   158964  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   158121  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Mike Weir Wine Chardonnay 2008, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  26  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Hope Estate Chardonnay 2008, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia   651331  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Teanum Alta Falanghina 2008, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy   161653  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Kim Crawford Small Parcels Spitfire Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   38240  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   173377  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.00. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Inniskillin Wines Winemaker's Series Three Vineyards Chardonnay 2008, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2014.  105379  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Val Du Loire, France   672345  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Featherstone Winery & Vineyard Featherstone Canadian Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  005  12.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Calamus Estate Winery Riesling 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Vinemount Ridge, Ontario, Canada   158642  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Hess Select Chardonnay 2007, Monterey County, California, United States   986778  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Alamos Viognier 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   507830  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Château Castegens Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France   125856  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States   161380  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Mike Weir Wine Pinot Noir 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Drink: 2010-2013.  75  D  750 mL  $0.00. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Château Rouquette Sur Mer Cuvée Amarante Mourvèdre Syrah Syrah 2007, A.C., Côteaux Du Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France   156273  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Lagarde Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   146381  14.30%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Zuccardi Serie A S Syrah 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   141317  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Clos La Chance Hummingbird Series Violet-Crowned Merlot 2006, Central Coast, California, United States   161307  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Casa Do Lago Dfj Vinhos Touriga Nacional Castelão Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, D.O., Estremadura, Portugal   164863  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Croze-Granier Cuvée Réserve Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   736371  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Alta Vista Premium Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   677443  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


The Winery Of Good Hope Pinot Noir 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa   146415  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Terre Di Verona Ripasso , Cantina Valpantena Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   117127  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   606624  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


NWANEDI Wine & Country House FIRST DAWN Classic Shiraz (Private Bin Cb) 2007, Paarl, South Africa Drink: 2010-2030.  6003302070119  14.50%  D  750 mL  $15.00. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Lindhorst Max's Tribute Shiraz Viognier Mourvèdre 2006, W.O., Paarl, South Africa   146456  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Guyot Le Millepertuis Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Rhône, France   73890  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Green Label Syrah Shiraz 2007, California, United States   90068  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   50427  14.40%  D  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Olivares Altos De La Hoya Monastrell 2007, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   163154  14%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   521021  13.50%  D  750 mL  $26.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Château Des Baumelles Bandol 2006, A.C., Midi, France   148643  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Château Grand Village, Sylvie & Jacques Guinaudeau, Prop. Supérieur Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France   565317  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Chakana Yaguareté Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   663161  14%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Calera Pinot Noir 2007, Central Coast, California, United States   933044  14.80%  D  750 mL  $31.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Château Triniac 2007, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France   148676  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Z-52 Zinfandel 2006, United States   161588  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Sartori Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2005, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   85217  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Rosés

Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   120279  13.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Santa Margherita Brut Di Valdobbiadene Prosecco, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   687582  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Méthode Classique Brut 2004, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   587691  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Arlaux Vrigny Premier Cru Brut Grande Cuvée, Champagne, France Drink: 2010-2012.  3760155450019  12%  D  750 mL  $60.00. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Proprietor's Reserve Brut Sparkling Wine Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2005, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   168385  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Santa Julia Extra Brut, Familia Zuccardi Pinot Noir Chardonnay Viognier, Mendoza, Argentina   142042  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Gonzalez Byass Tio Pepe Palomino Fino Muy Seco Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain   242669  20%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Pâpidoux Fine Calvados Brandy, A.C., Normandy, France, France   164079  40%    700 mL  $39.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Teliani Valley Red Semi-Sweet Alazani Valley 2007, Kakheti, Georgia   143578  13%  MS  750 mL  $11.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Zuidam Jonge Graan Genever, Netherlands, Netherlands   660928  40%  D  500 mL  $24.95. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Muskoka Lakes Winery Cranberry Blueberry 2008, Toronto And York Region, Canada Drink: 2010-2014.  609719  10.50%  MD  750 mL  $16.75. March 20, 2008 Full Review


Muskoka Lakes Winery Wild Blueberry 2008, Toronto And York Region, Canada Drink: 2010-2015.  609701  9%  MD  750 mL  $13.75. March 20, 2008 Full Review