Vintages Wine Picks May 28, 2010

White Wine

Heimberger Les Origines Vieilles Vignes Cave De Beblenheim Gewurztraminer 2009, A.C., Alsace, France   223933  13%  MD  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine De La Grange Vieilles Vignes Rémy & Raphaël Luneau, Vigns Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2009, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France   682625  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Faller Geisberg Grand Cru Riesling 2007, A.C., Alsace, France   225169  13%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Louis Robin Chablis Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   210831  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine St. Roch Viognier 2009, Vins De Pays D'oc, Loire, France   219402  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Tres Olmos Lias Bodegas Garciarévalo Verdejo 2009, D.O., Rueda, Spain   218354  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Sanford Chardonnay 2008, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   956003  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Meinklang Werner Michlits Grüner Veltliner 2009, Burgenland, Austria   219014  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Quinta De Linhares Azal Branco Vinho Verde 2009, D.O.C., Portugal   218222  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Hugel & Fils Tradition Pinot Gris 2007, A.C., Alsace, France   118919  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Binder Mitchell Unheralded Maiden Viognier 2006, Australia, Australia   229872  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Di Lenardo Pinot Grigio 2009, I.G.T., Venezia Giulia, Friuli, Italy   173328  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Des Gandines Viré-Clessé Robert & Benjamin Dananchet Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   220863  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Roux Père & Fils Montagny 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   208017  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Sylvain Bailly Terroirs Sancerre 2009, A.C., Loire, France   223859  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Red Wine

Domaine Mercouri 2006, Vin De Pays Des Letrinon, Greece   652974  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Château De Maison Neuve Merlot 2005, A.C., Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   190959  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Faustino Crianza Tempranillo 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   214296  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Château De Chambert Les Tourelles Cahors Malbec Merlot 2008, A.C., Southwest, France   237040  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   170381  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Ridge Lytton Springs Zinfandel Petite Sirah 2008, Dry Creek Valley, California, United States   982413  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Westside Red Troublemaker Blend 1 Austin Hope Winery Syrah Mourvedre, Paso Robles, California, United States   682831  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


La Meridiana Le Gagie Barbera D'asti 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   212597  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Genium Fresc Garnacha 2008, D.O.C.A., Priorat, Spain   214213  13%  D  750 mL  $20.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Lacroix-Vanel Cuvée Clos Mélanie Syrah Mourvedre 2005, A.C., Coteaux De Languedoc, Midi, France   221978  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


La Castellina Squarcialupi Classico Riserva Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   214627  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Duckhorn Merlot 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   992529  13%  D  750 mL  $54.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Fielding Red Conception Syrah Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   189183  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   706275  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Eberle Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Paso Robles, California, United States   105866  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Ètim Old Vines Agricola Falset-Mârça Grenache 2005, D.O., Montsant, Spain   214304  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Château La Tour De L'evêque Vendanges Manuelles Régine Sumeire, Prop.-Récolt. 2005, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France   440123  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Coto De Imaz Reserva El Coto De Rioja 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   23762  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Zonte's Footstep Baron Von Nemesis Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   212936  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Banfi Centine Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   980649  13%  XD  375 mL  $8.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Álvaro Palacios Camins Del Priorat Carinena Garnacha 2008, D.O.C.A., Priorat, Spain   216291  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Domaine Bories Tradition Madiran Vign. Vincent Chabert Tannat Cabernet Franc 2007, A.C., Southwest, France   223644  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Almira Los Dos Old Vines Grenache Syrah 2009, Do Campo De Borja, Spain   216267  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   713479  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Backsberg Pumphouse Shiraz 2007, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa   652651  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Viña Honda Crianza Bodegas Silvano García Monastrell Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   208108  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Atlas Peak Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States   229856  13%  XD  750 mL  $94.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Ardal Crianza Bodegas Alitus Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   167601  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Drei Donà-Tenuta La Palazza Notturno 21St Vintage Sangiovese 2008, I.G.T., Forlì, Emilia-Romagna, Italy   39958  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Château Liversan Cuvée Sophie Cru Bourgeois Supérieur Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   234088  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Brothers In Arms Sixth Generation Reserve Shiraz 2003, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia   222000  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Ruffino Greppone Mazzi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   926402  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


J. Lohr South Ridge Syrah 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States   948240  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


San Giorgio Alle Rose Classico Riserva S.A. Brigida/Fattoria La Ripa Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   212118  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Bommarito Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   213918  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Château Tauzinat L'hermitage Grand Cru Les Héritiers Bernard Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   674200  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Leza García Gran Reserva Tempranillo Garnacha 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   82024  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Aresti Reserva Limited Release Carmenère 2008, Curicó Valley, Chile   93773  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


R De Romaneira Sociedade Agricola De Romaneira 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   214288  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Stanza Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Lodi, California, United States   232363  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Monasterio De Las Viñas Gran Reserva Grandes Viños Y Viñedos Garnacha Tempranillo 2003, D.O., Cariñena, Spain   82024  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Beyerskloof Pinotage 2009, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   174755  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   708982  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Rosés

Southbrook Connect Cabernet Franc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   250910  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

The Black Chook Woop Woop Wines Shiraz, South Eastern Australia, Australia   221986  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Tenuta Di Trecciano Vin Santo Del Chianti 2004, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   212100  MS  375 mL  $19.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Momokawa Junmai Ginjo Premium Sake, Oregon, Usa, United States   227041  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. May 28, 2010 Full Review