Vintages Wine Picks September 18, 2008

White Wine

Spy Valley Chardonnay 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   57737  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard 1Er Cru Chablis 2008, A.C., Côte De Lechet , Burgundy, France   181305  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Julian Chivite Baluarte Verdejo 2008, D.O.C., Navarre, Spain   168294  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2009, W.O., Cape Of Good Hope, South Africa   18705  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Cumulus Estate Block 50 Chardonnay 2007, Orange, New South Wales, Australia   186122  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Bollini Pinot Grigio 2009, D.O.C., Trentino, Italy   951319  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Loron & Fils Les Vieux Murs Pouilly-Fuissé 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   181313  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   707224  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Château Du Juge Blanc Sauvignon Semillon 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   171082  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Fontanafredda Gavi Del Comune Di Gavi Cortese 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   75440  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Saint-Pierre Sancerre 2008, A.C., Loire, France   170258  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Recas T Legend Of Transylvania Feteasca Regala 2009, Romania   178848  13%  MD  750 mL  $9.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Cave Des Producteurs De Jurançon Jurançon Sec Grain Sauvage Blanc De Blancs 2008, A.C., Southwest, France   176727  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.96. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Henry Of Pelham Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada   268342  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Karia Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   54585  13%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Kamanterena Sodap Xynisteri 2008, Paphos, Cyprus   179911  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Alamos Chardonnay 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   801571  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Antinori Castello Della Sala Bramito Del Cervo Chardonnay 2008, Umbria, Italy   176792  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Governors Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   651703  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Laird Cold Creek Ranch Chardonnay 2007, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   147348  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Tbilvino Dry White Tsinandali 2008, Kakheti Region, Piedmont, Georgia   26658  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Château Lary Merlot Blend 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France   177048  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Eric Rocher Terroir De Champal St-Joseph 2007, A.C., Rhône, France   177626  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Lindaflor Petite Fleur Bodega Monteviejo Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina   167254  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Vale Do Bomfim Symington Family Estates 2008, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   167676  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007, Loire, France   640771  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Quinta Do Tedo Vinho Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   170217  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Monser Babeasca Neagra Cramele Odobesti Ba?Beasca? Neagra 2008, Romania   178038  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Ivory Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, California, United States   521021  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Marques De Casa Concha Carménere 2007, Rapel Valley, Chile   169862  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Vinecol Organic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   167270  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Trivento Reserve Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   974469  14%  D  750 mL  $12.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Corral Don Jacobo Crianza Tempranillo Garnacha 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   937714  13%  XD  750 mL  $10.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Ringbolt Yalumba Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   606624  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   176776  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Buoncristiani O.P.C. Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   196063  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Giacomo Mori Castelrotto Riserva Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   180026  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Séptima Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   167262  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Clos Laborie Château Tayac, Prop. Cabernet Blend 2006, A.C., Margaux, Bordeaux, France   91454  13%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Fattoria Di Basciano Il Corto Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   134775  14%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Agriverde Natum Montepulciano D’Abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   180224  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Castello Di Querceto Chianti 2008, D.O.C.G., Italy   164798  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Roux Père & Fils Les Grandes Charmilles Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   181297  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Pietro Rinaldi Madonna Di Como Dolcetto D'alba 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   182261  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos Mencia 2008, Spain   675207  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   378257  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Estate Papaioannou Single Vineyard Agiorgitiko 2006, V.O.Q.S., Nemea, Greece   47977  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Baldes & Fils Esprit De Flore Clos Triguedina Malbec 2007, A.C., Cahors, Midi, France   176735  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Irony Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   25106  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Bovin Winery Alexandar Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Vranec 2008, Tikves, Macedonia   178061  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Estampa Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Carménere Petit Verdot 2007, Colchagua Valley, Chile   169920  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


La Lecciaia Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   180083  13.50%  XD  375 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Château Remaury Gérard Bertrand 2007, Minervois, Midi, France   181339  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Robert Sinskey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   196048  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery Trésor Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2006, Sonoma County, California, United States   928150  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2008, South Australia, Australia   187765  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Viticcio Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   599308  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Vitteaut-Alberti Crémant De Bourgogne Blanc De Blancs, A.C., Burgundy, France   180018  12%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Flat Rock Cellars Riddled Sparkling 2007, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   187377  12.30%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Blandy's 5-Year-Old Bual Madeira, Portugal   11049  13%  MS  750 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Reif Estate Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   544791  13%  S  200 mL  $24.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Malivoire Cabernet Franc Icewine 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   685602  13%  MS  200 mL  $34.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Springbank 10 Years Old Cambeltown Single Malt Scotch, Scotland   708362  40%  XD  750 mL  $79.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Tomintoul 10 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Speyside, Scotland   181974  40%  XD  700 mL  $62.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Glenfarclas 10 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland   243790  40%  XD  700 mL  $59.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review


Ron Barceló Imperial 10 Years Old Rum, Dominican Republic   94227    700 mL  $49.95. September 18, 2008 Full Review