Vintages Wine Picks October 16, 2008

White Wine

Domaine Moillard Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Hautes-Côtes De Nuits, Burgundy, France   642033  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Millton Riverpoint Vineyard Chardonnay 2008, Gisborne, North Island, New Zealand   92486  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Sidewood Estate Chardonnay 2009, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia   186346  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château De Quinçay Sélection Tradition Sauvignon 2009, A.C., Touraine, Loire, France   66183  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


La Crema Chardonnay 2008, Sonoma Coast, California, United States   728352  13%  D  375 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Dowie Doole Chenin Blanc 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   709246  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Les Clauzots Vign. P. Tach Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France   190934  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Michel Picard Les Corbins Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Meursault, Burgundy, France   183335  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley, California, United States   119073  13%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Castorani Cadetto Trebbiano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   181206  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


The Black Chook Vmr Viognier Marsanne Roussanne 2008, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   186338  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   728352  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   191700  13%  D  375 mL  $11.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Larroque M.C. Boyer De La Giroday/Ducourt, Prop. Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France   92536  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Cave De Tain Les Hauts Du Fief Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Crozes-Hermitage, Rhône, France   958843  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Giordano Nero D'avola 2008, I.G.T., Sicilia Rosso, Piedmont, Italy   181222  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Viña Ventisquero Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Chile   61937  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Quinta Da Falorca Colheita Seleccionada Touriga Nacional 2005, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal   131854  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Cuatro Pasos Bodegas Martín Códax Mencía 2008, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   39313  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia   186114  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


La Rocca Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   191973  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Stonehedge Reserve Meritage 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   198283  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Zolo Reserve Fincas Patagonicas Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   81091  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Vieux Château Gachet G. Arpin, Prop. Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006, A.C., Lalande-De-Pomerol, Bordeaux, France   191023  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Trakia Estate Bassara Mavrud Mavrud 2006, Thracian Valley, Bulgaria   180190  13%  D  750 mL  $13.00. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Seigneurs D'aiguilhe Château D'aiguilhe Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France   195172  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Kir-Yianni Ramnista Xinomavro 2007, A.O.C., Naoussa, Greece   178020  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   68452  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


La Velona Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   181321  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Marqués De Vitoria Crianza 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   678045  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château De Lamarque Gromand D'evry Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   194159  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Christian Moueix Jean-Pierre Moueix, Négoc. Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   979955  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Block 50 Cumulus Wines Shiraz 2009, Orange, Central Ranges, Australia   187831  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château La Caminade Resses & Fils, Vignerons 2006, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France   102954  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Haut-Vigneau Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France   29678  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Shingleback Wine Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   662957  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   943472  13%  XD  750 mL  $89.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Roux Père & Fils Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   183616  13%  XD  750 mL  $46.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Coyote's Run Estate Winery Meritage 2007, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   42820  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Tenuta Olim Bauda La Villa Barbera D'asti 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   135665  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Tizac Cabernet De Los Andes Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Flambala Valley, Catamarca, Argentina   173369  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Del Cerro Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   180059  13%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Rutherford Wine Company Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   73817  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Tandem Van Der Kamp Pinot Noir 2006, Sonoma Mountain, California, United States   181693  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Fongaban Merlot Cabernet Franc 2006, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France   192401  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Tokara Director's Reserve Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   183962  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Carmel Winery Carmel Ridge Red 2007, Galilee, Israel   181263  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château D'Argadens Supérieur, Benjamin Sichel, Vitic. Gérant Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France   681643  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Cakebread Cellars Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   924159  13%  XD  750 mL  $79.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Mas De Lunès Rouge, La Maison Jeanjean 2007, A.C., Coteaux Du Languedoc, Midi, France   183376  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Clos Du Grand Puceau Jean-Léon Daspet, Prop. Merlot Blend 2003, A.C., Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France   112904  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des Sangiovese Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   48827  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


O. Fournier Alfa Crux Tempranillo Malbec Merlot 2002, Mendoza, Argentina   52704  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Côtes Rocheuses Grand Cru Merlot Blend 2005, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   125674  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Madrigal Vineyards Petite Sirah 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   71803  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Grand-Maison Cuvée Spéciale, Jean Mallet Et Hervé Romat Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux, France   194217  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Estate The Montelena Estate Zinafandel 2007, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, United States   69633  13%  D  750 mL  $36.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Porca De Murça Reserva, Real Companhia Velha Tinto 2006, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   684753  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Sandalford Shiraz 2009, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   80671  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Tenuta San Guido Guidalberto 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   72439  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Vineyard Shiraz 2004, Frankland River Region, Western Australia, Australia   21196  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Pipeau Grand Cru, Mestreguilhem, Prop.-Récolt. Merlot Blend 2005, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   502112  13%  XD  750 mL  $42.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Mildiani Kindzmarauli Tsinandali Old Cellar Ltd. Red Semi-Sweet 2004, Kakheti, Georgia   682781  13%  M  750 mL  $12.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Remo Farina Classico Superiore Valpolicella Ripasso 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   999946  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Finca Flichman Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   746727  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Layer Cake Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   186197  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Durante Frizzante Prosecco 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   182196  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Delmas Cuvée Tradition Brut Blanquette De Limoux Mauzac Chardonnay, A.C., France   179978  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Bonnet André Lurton Crémant De Bordeaux Rosé, A.C., France   183756  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Marquis De Haux Crémant De Bordeaux Tradition Du Terroir Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc, A.C., France   187641  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Pierre Sparr Brut Réserve Crémant D'alsace, A.C., France   173401  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Tamada Khvanchkara Alexandreuli Mujuretuli 2008, Kakheti, Georgia   35998  13%  MS  750 mL  $17.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Château Loupiac-Gaudiet Marc Ducau Et Daniel Sanfourche, Prop. Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 1998, A.C., Loupiac, Bordeaux, France   194100  13%  S  750 mL  $28.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Le Dauphin De Guiraud Second Wine Of Château Guiraud Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 2003, A.C., Sauternes, Bordeaux, France   190496  13%  S  375 mL  $24.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Cotnari Tamâioasa Româneasca 2008, D.O.C., Cotnari, Romania   651653  13%  MS  750 mL  $13.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Chêne Pineau Des Charentes Blanc Doussoux-Baillif, Charentes, France   660225  13%  M  750 mL  $18.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Ardbeg 10 Years Old The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland   560474    750 mL  $99.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Wemyss Malts 8 Years Old Spice King Scotch Malt Whisky, Speyside, Scotland   181966  40%    700 mL  $59.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Nonino Monovitigno Single Grapes Grappa Tocai Malvasia Pinot, Friuli, Italy   11361    500 mL  $34.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


Baker's 7 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, United States   914127    750 mL  $54.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


The Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey, Ireland   402396    700 mL  $44.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review


The Balvenie Single Barrel 15 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland   366963  40%    750 mL  $124.95. October 16, 2008 Full Review