Vintages Wine Picks January 19, 2012

White Wine

Roche De Bellene Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France   299867  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Foreign Affair Abbraccio Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   307587  14%  D  750 mL  $24.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


D'arenberg The Olive Grove Chardonnay 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   702845  13.40%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Kaimira Gewurztraminer 2010, Brightwater, Nelson, New Zealand   303578  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Anne Boecklin Cave Vinicole Kientzheim-Kaysersberg Gewurztraminer 2010, A.C., Alsace, France   141226  12.80%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States   311548  13.90%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Podere Saulino Gavi 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   305490  12%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Fantinel Sant'helena Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Collio, Friuli, Italy   310144  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Señorio De Rubios Bodegas Coto Redondo Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain   314427  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Fattoria Il Palagio Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2011, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   214544  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Château De Montmollin Chasselas 2011, A.O.C., Auvernier, Neuchâtel, Switzerland   302208  11%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Cuatro Rayas Viñedos Centenarios Verdejo 2011, D.O., Rueda, Spain   312900  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Zonte's Footstep Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia   311456  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Alvarez De Toledo Godello Alvarez De Toledo Godello 2010, Bierzo D.O., Spain   309047  12%  XD  750 mL  $24.99. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Lealtanza White Bodegas Altanza 2011, Doca Rioja, Spain   311886  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy 2010, Burgundy, France   733956  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Red Wine

Château Langoiran Cuvée Prestige 2008, A.C., 1Er Côtes De Bordeaux, France   308452  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Quinta De Foz De Arouce Red 2008, Beiras, Portugal   303545  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Vinaceous Raconteur Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   299768  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D'avola 2009, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Terrific black fruit aromas and espresso notes on the nose and palate. Some anise and pepper on the finish. Lushly weighted and fulsome with lots of layers of pleasure. Pair with herbed chicken or brisket. Drink: 2012-2016.  303925  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $25.95  Score: 91/100. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Le Gravillas Séguret Cave Des Vign. À Sablet 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, Rhône, France   309260  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Wakefield Pinot Noir 2011, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia: Medium-bodied with attractive notes of wild raspberry and tart cranberry. Layered and satisfying. It has a pleasingly long finish that's dry. Pair with swordfish or tuna.  197392  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Wakefield Shiraz 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here’s a big, ripe Aussie shiraz, with pronounced aromas of oak, blackberry and blueberry alongside some interesting graphite and floral/violet notes. The palate is dry, full and soft, with ripe tannins, medium acidity and lots of chocolate and oak. There are lovely blackberry, plum and black pepper tones throughout the extensive finish. Score: 89 Rhys Pender, MW, wineaccess.ca, Oct. 30, 2012  943787  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Wakefield Shiraz 2010, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Here’s a big, ripe Aussie shiraz, with pronounced aromas of oak, blackberry and blueberry alongside some interesting graphite and floral/violet notes. The palate is dry, full and soft, with ripe tannins, medium acidity and lots of chocolate and oak. There are lovely blackberry, plum and black pepper tones throughout the extensive finish. Score: 89 Rhys Pender, MW, wineaccess.ca, Oct. 30, 2012  943787  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


EauVivre Winery and Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, BC VQA, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada: A lovely, medium-bodied red with a silky smooth texture. Enticing aromas of tart cherry, wild violets and a hint of smoke. Balanced and mouth-watering. Very versatile with food, from planked salmon to roast chicken. Drink: 2012-2016.  308353  13.30%  D  750 mL  $24.95  Score: 90/100. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Legón Reserva Valtostao 2005, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain   303511  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Valdivieso Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile   312769  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Ca' Momi Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States   315002  13.90%  D  750 mL  $22.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Mount Langi Ghiran Kneebones Shiraz 2007, Grampian, Victoria, Australia   295527  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Baronia Del Montsant Cims Del Montsant 2010, D.O., Montsant, Spain   311894  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Finca Mónica Crianza 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   313965  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Kacaba Cabernet Syrah 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada   317925  12.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Fortius Crianza 2008, D.O., Navarra, Spain   994434  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Couly-Dutheil La Coulée Automnale Chinon 2010, A.C., Loire, France   640771  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Château De Puisseguin Curat 2010, A.C., Puisseguin St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   307140  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Château Ksara Réserve Du Couvent 2009, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon   443721  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Clos Troteligotte Kor Cahors Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France   299982  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Angulo Innocenti Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, La Consulta, Mendoza, Argentina: The two wines from Angulo Innocenti are outstanding values. The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon features savory cassis and blackberry fruit, a smooth texture, and excellent length. It, too, is likely to provide pleasure through 2018+. Drink: 2011- 2018. Score: 90 Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011  306688  14.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Luzón Selección 12 Crianza 2008, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   310219  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Jordan The Prospector Syrah 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   296673  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Casetta Barolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   4523  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Masserie Pisari Primitivo 2010, I.G.T., Salento Rosso, Puglia, Italy: A delicious, full-bodied red at a great price. Lots of complexity and richness here with aromas of black plum and blackberry. A nice long finish. Primitivo from Italy, like this one, and Zinfandel from California are the same grapes. Pair with meat lovers' pizza or hamburgers. Drink: 2012-2015.  270306  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95  Score: 89/100. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Albret Crianza 2009, D.O., Navarra, Spain   306555  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Bovin Vranec 2010, Tikves, Republic of Macedonia   144345  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Solar De Sael Crianza Mencía Arturo Garcia 2007, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   311902  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Sarada Selección Agricola Aguaza Garnacha Tintorera Monastrell 2009, D.O.P., Almansa, Spain   309872  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Planets De Prior Pons 2008, D.O.Q., Priorat, Spain   314559  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2009, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   170381  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Château La Fleur Jonquet 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France   307280  13%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Flechas De Los Andes Aguaribay Baron Edmond De Rothschild Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   301481  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Santa Margherita Rosé Brut, Trentino, Italy   302752  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Beaumont Des Crayeres Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Disgorged Feb. 10, 2012, A.C., Champagne, France   309922  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Valldosera Brut Nature Cava, D.O., Spain   311738  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Louis Bouillot Rosé Crémant De Bourgogne Perle D'aurore Brut, Ac, Burgundy, France, France   48793  12%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco, D.O.C., Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy   297812  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Dessert Wine

El Maestro Sierra Fino Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain   309898  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Marqués Del Real Tesoro Almirante Oloroso, D.O., Jerez, Spain   309963  18.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Symington Family Estates Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   613927  20%  S  750 mL  $16.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Borges Vintage Btld. 2009 Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   250639  20%  S  750 mL  $29.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Highland Park Thor 16 Years Old Orkney Single Malt The Valhalla Collection Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom   326231  52.10%    700 mL  $249.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Robert Burns Arran Single Malt Isle Of Arran Distillers Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom   981084  40%    700 mL  $39.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Tomintoul 16 Years Old Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom   298422  40%    700 mL  $94.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Dunkeld Atholl Brose Gordon & Macphail, Scotland, United Kingdom   303230  35%    500 mL  $49.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength 10 Years Old Highland Single Malt J. & G. Grant Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom   677047  60%    700 mL  $81.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review


Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai Saké, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan   228676  15.40%    720 mL  $28.95. January 19, 2012 Full Review