Vintages Wine Picks March 17, 2011

White Wine

Elio Filippino Btld. By Azienda Vitivinicola Filippino Domenico Arneis 2010, D.O.C., Langhe, Piedmont, Italy   60848  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Megalomaniac Narcissist Edra’S Vineyard (John Howard Cellars Of Distinction) Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   67587  13%  MD  750 mL  $17.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Wildass White 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   85100  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Burgerspital Trocken Estate Btld., Dry Silvaner 2010, Qualitätswein, Franken, Germany   260273  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   1552  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Finca La Escondida Reserva Andean Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, San Juan, Argentina   270207  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Degenfeld Tokaji Furmint 2009, Hungary   263905  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.00. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States   701748  13.60%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Ironstone Obsession Symphony 2009, California, United States   355784  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Red Wine

Bodega Del Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2001, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   244699  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Peña Roble Crianza, Bodegas Resalte De Peñafiel 2004, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   266932  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Luigi Bosca De Sangre 2008, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   261933  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Vineyard Twenty-Nine Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   212241  13%  D  750 mL  $49.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto, Chile   315176  13%  D  750 mL  $79.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Amity Vineyards Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   269159  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Frogpond Farm Cabernet Merlot 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   203554  12.90%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Bon Courage Estate André & Jacques Bruwer Pinotage 2009, W.O., Robertson, South Africa   263616  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Mocali Estate Btld. Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   64956  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Cain Concept The Benchland 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   590299  14.70%  D  750 mL  $58.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Taja Reserva Mähler-Besse 2006, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   243329  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Kartuli Vazi Khvanchkara Semi-Sweet Red Tifliski Vini Pogreb Ltd. 2010, Racha-Ambrolauri, Georgia   184895  13%  M  750 mL  $18.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Quinta Do Portal Grande Reserva 2006, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   74666  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Château Les Moines 2005, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France   265470  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Truchard Zinfandel 2008, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   54858  14.20%  D  750 mL  $25.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Cerro Añon Reserva Bodegas Olarra 2005, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain   114306  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Pago De Valdoneje Viños Valtuille Mencia 2010, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   268805  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Piccini Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   134791  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Señorio Del Águila Gran Reserva Bodegas Virgen Del Águila 2001, D.O., Cariñena, Spain   269530  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Medeiros Tahora Lda. 2009, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal   268789  15%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Château Tour Baladoz Grand Cru 2006, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   244087  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Manos Negras Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina   271205  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Vega Murillo Verdejo 2010, D.O., Rueda, Spain   268797  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Señorio De P. Peciña Chobeo De Peciña Bodegas Hermanos Peciña 2009, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain   266866  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Quinta Nova Pomares Quinta Nova De Nossa Senhora Do Carmo 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   214007  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Vega Sauco Adoremus Tinta De Toro 2004, D.O., Toro, Spain   268813  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Xumek Single Vineyard Syrah 2009, Zonda Valley, San Juan, Argentina   265223  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Baronia Del Montsant Englora 2005, D.O., Montsant, Spain   266908  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Champy Les Champs Pimont Beaune 1Er Cru 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   265314  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Delicato Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   256768  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Eral Bravo Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza, Argentina   58081  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Valdemar Inspiración Valdemar 2006, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain   166512  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Valle Reale Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   216408  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   512384  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

See Ya Later Ranch Brut Traditional Method, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Toasty and crisp with a terrific refreshing finish. This is an amazing price for a sparkling wine of this quality. Stock up! Drink: 2012-2014.  271049  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Delaforce His Eminence's Choice 10 Years Old Tawny Port Prod. & Btld. By Quinta And Vineyard Bottlers, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   265504  13%  S  750 mL  $24.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Le Dauphin De Guiraud 2Nd Wine Of Château Guiraud 2005, A.C., Sauternes, Bordeaux, France   190496  13%  S  375 mL  $24.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

The Balvenie Portwood 21 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom   500090  40%    750 mL  $215.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review


Cordelier Vieux Marc De Provence Eau-De-Vie Distilleries Et Domaines De Provence, France   275115  20%    700 mL  $43.95. March 17, 2011 Full Review