Vintages Wine Picks June 21, 2012

White Wine

Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay 2011, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2014.  611228  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Vinum Africa The Winery Of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, The Hope Of Good Cape, Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  739995  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Hamilton Russell Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2011, D.O., Walker Bay, South Africa: Drink: 2011-2016.  931006  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Famiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza, ARGENTINA: Drink: 2012-2015.  1461  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Sebastiani Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma County, California, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2015.  30791  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Sileni Estates Pinot Gris 2012, Hawkes Bay, North Island, NEW ZEALAND: Drink: 2012-2015.  32292  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Spy Valley Wine Pinot Gris 2012, Marlborough, South Island, NEW ZEALAND: Drink: 2012-2015.  277723  14.50%  MD  750 mL  $19.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Villa Tonino Grillo 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, ITALY: Drink: 2012-2014.  289579  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Cathedral Cellar Kwv Chardonnay 2011, W.O., Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA: Drink: 2012-2015.  328559  14.70%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2010, Columbia Valley, Washington State, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2015.  366542  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva Chardonnay 2011, Casablanca Valley, CHILE: Drink: 2012-2015.  433938  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Tramin Pinot Grigio 2012, D.O.C., Südtirol-Alto Adige, ITALY: Drink: 2012-2015.  627059  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Stags' Leap Winery Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2016.  655381  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Cave Talmard Mâcon-Uchizy Mallory & Benjamin Talmard Prop.-Récolt. Chardonnay 2011, A.C., Burgundy, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2015.  733956  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Burgáns Martín Códax Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, SPAIN: Drink: 2012-2014.  945063  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Coopers Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Marlborough, South Island, NEW ZEALAND: Drink: 2012-2015.  957407  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Catena Alta Bodega Catena Zapata Chardonnay 2011, Estate Lots, Mendoza, ARGENTINA: Drink: 2012-2016.  959973  14%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Red Wine

Cathedral Cellar Kwv Shiraz 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2010-2014.  561142  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  138883  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


3 Rings Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  15495  14.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Finca El Origen Gran Reserva Viña Santa Carolina 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2011-2015.  65425  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


The Hedonist Walter Clappis Wine Co. Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2011-2016.  90191  14%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Duckhorn Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2017.  186171  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $32.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Juan Benegas Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2011-2015.  222273  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Wakefield Merlot 2012, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2016.  683201  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2018.  711663  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $119.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Goats do Roam The Goatfather 2011, Wo Coastal Region, SOUTH AFRICA: Drink: 2012-2015.  11072  14.60%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Marqués De Casa Concha Syrah Shiraz 2010, Buin, Maipo Valley, CHILE: Drink: 2011-2015.  19042  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2009, Waipara Valley, South Island, NEW ZEALAND: Drink: 2011-2016.  31294  13.80%  D  750 mL  $47.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Château La Commanderie 2009, A.C. St.-Estèphe, Bordeaux, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2016.  35774  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.70. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Domaine Louis Jadot Beaune Theurons 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2008, A.C., Burgundy, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2018.  42838  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $45.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Le Gravillas Sablet Cave Des Vign. Á Sablet 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2015.  78790  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Quinta Do Roncão Maria Manuela Reserva 2009, D.O.C., Douro, PORTUGAL: Drink: 2012-2015.  147942  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Le Ferme Du Mont Le Ponnant Stéphane Vedeau 2011, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2016.  171371  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Antiche Terre Ripasso Venete Valpolicella 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, ITALY: Drink: 2012-2015.  178459  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Marqués De Murrieta Reserva Tempranillo Garnacha Mazuelo 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, SPAIN: Drink: 2012-2016.  209148  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Lavau Gigondas 2010, A.C., Rhône, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2017.  234955  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Taja Reserva Mähler-Besse Monastrell 2009, D.O., Jumilla, SPAIN: Drink: 2013-2015.  243329  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Viña Ventisquero Queulat Carmenere 2010, Maipo Valley, CHILE: Drink: 2011-2014.  243386  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Alvaro Castro Red 2009, D.O.C., Dão, PORTUGAL: Drink: 2012-2015.  285288  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Giacosa Fratelli Basarin Vigna Gianmaté Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, ITALY: Drink: 2012-2016.  291401  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $38.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2016.  343467  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Bonterra Zinfandel 2010, Mendocino, Amador, Lake Counties, California, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2015.  530139  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Christian Moueix 2008, A.C., Pomerol, Bordeaux, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2016.  903013  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Georges Duboeuf Jean Descombes Gamay 2011, A.C., Burgundy, Morgon, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2015.  946186  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Kunde Zinfandel 2008, Sonoma Valley, California, UNITED STATES: Drink: 2012-2015.  965921  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Tommasi Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, ITALY: Drink: 2011-2020.  980128  15%  D  375 mL  $26.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Ortas L'estellan Rouge 2011, A.C., Gigondas, Rhône, FRANCE: Drink: 2012-2018.  328435  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Benjamin Bridge Vineyards Nova 7 2012, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, CANADA: Drink: 2011-2015.  256289  6.90%  MD  750 mL  $25.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Graham Beck Brut Sparkling Wine Méthode Cap Classique, W.O., Western Cape, SOUTH AFRICA: Drink: 2012-2015.  593483  12%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Torres Floralis Oro Moscatel, SPAIN: Drink: 2012-2016.  642173  15%  MS  500 mL  $19.95. June 21, 2012 Full Review