Vintages Wine Picks August 4, 2012

White Wine

Tar & Roses Don Lewis And Narelle King Pinot Grigio 2011, Central Victoria, Australia:   282723  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Inniskillin Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  586347  13.90%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


McManis Family Vineyards Viognier 2011, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  658112  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Little Beauty Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2016.  290346  13.50%  D  750 mL  $27.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Abad Dom Bueno Bodega Del Abad Godello 2010, D.O., Bierzo, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  154302  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Domaine Les Yeuses Les Épices Syrah 2009, I.G.P., Pays D’Oc, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  177584  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


André Blanck Altenbourg Gewurztraminer 2011, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  168906  14%  M  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Michel Torino Don David Finca La Mercedes #35 Michel Torino Estate Chardonnay 2010, Cafayate Valley, Salta, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  285981  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2010, W.O., Cape Point, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2014.  285221  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Steininger Grüner Veltliner 2010, Kamptal, Niederosterreich, Austria: Drink: 2012-2014.  280842  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Bosman Family Adama Red 2009, W.O., Wellington, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  279844  14%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Domaine Des Malandes Lyne Marchive, Vign. Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2012-2017.  111658  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Domaine De Bois St. Denis Reuilly 2010, A.C., Loire, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  289348  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Tormentoso Old Vine Man Vintners Chenin Blanc 2011, W.O., Paarl, South Africa: Drink: 2012-2015.  278366  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay 2009, San Luis Obispo County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  984153  13.90%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc 2010, A.C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2012-2015.  224642  12%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


La Crema Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  962886  13.90%  D  750 mL  $28.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Spinyback Waimea Estates Pinot Gris 2010, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2015.  214569  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Clos Marguerite Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2012-2014.  281014  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Darting Dürkheimer Nonnengarten Gewürztraminer Kabinett 2011, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2012-2018.  944181  12.50%  M  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Schloss Reinhartshausen Hattenheimer Wisselbrunnen Riesling Kabinett 2009, Deutscher Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany: Drink: 2012-2018.  114801  12.50%  M  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Bleasdale Potts' Catch Verdelho 2011, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2014.  280933  12.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Zenato Pinot Grigio 2011, I.G.T., Delle Venezie, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  37648  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Dezzani Morelli Moscato D'asti 2010, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  187997  5%  MS  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Sterling Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  330233  13.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Königschaffhausen Königschaffhausener Vulkanfelsen Trocken Pinot Gris 2011, Q.B.A., Baden, Germany: Drink: 2012-2014.  597500  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


13th Street White Palette 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  207340  12.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


La Crema Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma Coast, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  728352  13.90%  D  375 mL  $15.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Benjamin Bridge Benjamin Bridge Nova 7 2010, Gaspereau Valley, NS, Canada: Drink: 2011-2015.  256289  6.90%  MD  750 mL  $25.00. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Red Wine

Frank Family Zinfandel 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  278283  15%  D  750 mL  $33.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Mike Weir Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  75  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Serie Riberas Gran Reserva, Concha Y Toro Carmenère 2009, D.O., Peumo, Ribera Del Cachapoal, Chile: Drink: 2012-2015.  274043  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Liberty School Zinfandel 2009, Pasa Robles, California, USA: Drink: 2012-2015.  41095  13.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Plume Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2016.  287367  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Cesari Due Torri Ripasso Valpolicella Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy:   159400  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2015.  537597  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Charles Cimicky Trumps Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  27383  14.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Villa Arvedi Bertani Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Valpantena, Veneto, Italy:   13417  15%  D  750 mL  $38.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Benmarco Dominio Del Plata Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  232637  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Beaulieu Vineyard Bv Tapestry Reserve 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  50393  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Burgo Viejo Gran Reserva 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain:   190611  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Fielding Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2015.  36194  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Schild Estate Old Bush Vine Gms Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  108183  14.50%  D  750 mL  $21.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Thorn-Clarke St. Kitts Vineyard On Truro Volcanic Soil Malbec 2008, Northern Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  280891  15.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Roccamora Nardò Rosso, Schola Sarmenti Negroamaro 2006, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2014.  245654  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Deloach Pinot Noir 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2012-2016.  119024  14.50%  D  750 mL  $28.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Sandhill Small Lots One Phantom Creek Vineyard 2008, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Drink: 2012-2017.  186536  14.90%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Wirra Wirra Catapult Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2012-2015.  278564  14.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


L.A. Cetto Petite Sirah 2010, Guadalupe Valley, Baja California, Mexico: Drink: 2012-2014.  983742  13.50%  D  750 mL  $11.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Viña Aljibes Vino De La Tierra De Castilla Petit Verdot Cabernet Sauvignon Tempranillo 2009, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  276212  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Filón Aviva Vino Garnacha 2010, D.O., Calatayud, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  280602  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Dante Robino Bonarda 2009, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2014.  277640  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Pascual Toso Reserve Malbec 2009, Barrancas Vineyards, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2012-2015.  183897  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Domaine Du Grapillon D'or Gigondas 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2018.  981787  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Salice Salentino Riserva, Cantele 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  724328  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


La Velona Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  285429  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Escondido Bodega La Milagrosa Tempranillo 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain: Drink: 2012-2015.  132597  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Rosés

Pardevalles Prieto Picudo Rosado 2011, D.O., Tierra De León, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  274449  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Domaine Corne-Loup Jacques Lafond, Prop.-Récolt. Rosé 2011, A.C., Tavel, Rhône, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  71209  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Château De L’Aumérade Cru Classé, Cuvée Marie Christine Rosé 2011, A.C., Côtes De Provence, France: Drink: 2012-2014.  282459  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Naveran Perles Roses Cuvée Antonia Cava 2009, Penedès, Spain: Drink: 2012-2014.  286435  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Schlumberger Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Sparkling Wine, Austria: Drink: 2012-2014.  284596  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Cidrerie St-Nicolas Pom’Or Tradition Cider, Quebec, Canada:   179473  7%  M  750 mL  $13.95. August 4, 2012 Full Review