Vintages Wine Picks August 6, 2010

White Wine

Flat Rock Cellars Unplugged Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   68015  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Clos Du Val Chardonnay 2008, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States   652933  13%  XD  375 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Jean-Pierre Teissèdre Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   261065  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Hoffmann-Simon Riesling Spätlese 2009, Q.M.P., Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, Mosel, Germany   216499  13%  MD  750 mL  $19.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Teruzzi & Puthod Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   735373  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Henry Of Pelham Pinot Blanc 2010, V.Q.A., Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   618827  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Ciù Ciù La Merlettaie Offida Pecorino 2009, D.O.C., Marche, Italy   245670  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Fielding Estate Winery Estate Bottled Pinot Gris 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   251108  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Aveleda Follies Alvarinho 2010, Vinho Regional Minho, Vinho Verde, Portugal   59048  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Three Rivers Chardonnay 2008, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States   233445  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Domaine La Gemière Cuvée Initiale Sancerre 2009, A.C., Loire, France   225177  13%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Glen Carlou Chardonnay 2008, W.O., Paarl, Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, South Africa   915231  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Torre Varano Taburno Falanghina 2009, D.O.C., Campania, Italy   106351  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Dirty Laundry Woo Woo Gewürztraminer 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   246140  13%  D  750 mL  $27.00. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Villa Mt. Eden Grand Reserve Bien Nacido Chardonnay 2007, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States   393892  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Peninsula Ridge Mcnally Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   243147  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


William Fèvre Chile Gran Cuvée Chardonnay 2009, Pirque, Maipo Valley, Chile   45146  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Simon Hackett Brightview Chardonnay 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   229880  13%  XD  375 mL  $10.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Gérard Bertrand Réserve Special Dry Muscat 2009, Vins De Pays D'oc, Southwest, France   234674  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Terlato Pinot Grigio 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   203323  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Abad Dom Bueno Godello 2009, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   154302  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Arcadia Chardonnay 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   225359  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Julien Schaal Riesling 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   225151  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Talbott Logan Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay 2008, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States   716290  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Red Wine

Kaiken Corte Malbec Bonarda Petit Verdot 2008, Mendoza, Argentina   236463  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Matchbook Syrah 2007, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States   235978  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Cave De Rasteau Ortas Les Hauts Du Village Rasteau 2006, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   581785  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


See Ya Later Ranch Hawthorne Mountain Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   230078  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Malbec 2009, Colchagua Valley, Chile   236497  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Café Culture Pinotage 2010, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa   72710  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Château Caronne St. Gemme 2006, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   231191  13%  D  750 mL  $25.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Palacio De Otazu Crianza 2006, D.O., Navarra, Spain   245332  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


California Karma Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Paso Robles, California, United States   213637  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Marques De Marialva Reserva De Cantanhede Baga 2007, D.O.C., Bairrada, Portugal   245605  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Fondo Filara Nicosia Nerello Mascalese 2008, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy   222653  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Gehringer Brothers Dry Rock Vineyards Merlot 2009, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   229898  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Girard Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   231712  13%  XD  750 mL  $32.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Firesteed Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   361782  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Canepa Reserva Privada Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile   412031  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Burgo Viejo Reserva 2004, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   168823  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Salcheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   685180  13%  Xd  750 mL  $23.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Château Perruchon 2009, A.C., Lussac St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   226183  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Kunde Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States   965921  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Santa Barbara Winery Syrah 2009, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   630616  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


El Principal Calicanto El Principal Calicanto 2009, Maipo Valley, Chile   234963  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Château La Gontelle 1Er Côtes De Blaye 2010, A.C., Bordeaux, France   230508  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Casetta Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   4523  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Valle Da Fonte Reserva Touriga Nacional 2001, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   241570  13%  D  750 mL  $27.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Chateau Los Boldos Vieilles Vignes Merlot 2007, Alto Cachapoal, Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile   16006  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Château Bourseau 2008, A.C., Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France   230490  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Alente Reserva 2005, D.O.C., Alentejo, Portugal   245365  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Montaro Rosso Di Montalcino Rosso Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   237297  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Freemark Abbey Merlot 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   1602  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Zolo Reserve Fincas Patagónicas Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   54098  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Flagstone Dark Horse Shiraz 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa   127654  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Zuccardi Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   236224  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Tenuta Ulisse Unico Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   249094  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Michele Castellani I Castei Costamaran Ripasso Classico Superiore Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   972406  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Petra Zingari 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   244228  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Signorello Estate Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   60152  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Rosés

Pierre & Bertrand Couly Chinon Rosé 2010, A.C., Loire, France   226654  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Bottega Vino Dei Poeti Prosecco, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy   235044  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Cattier Chigny-Les-Roses Brut 1Er Cru Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   919464  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Mont-Marçal Brut Reserva Cava, D.O., Catalunya, Spain   229021  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Bodegas Argüeso San León Manzanilla Clásica Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain   703066  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Vineland Estates Select Late Harvest Vidal 2006, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada   563437  13%  MS  375 mL  $14.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

St-Germain Delice De Sureau Artisanale Elderflower Liqueur, France   180695    750 mL  $49.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


G'vine Floraison Small Batch Gin, France, France   213447  40%  D  750 mL  $49.95. August 6, 2010 Full Review


Kadoguchi Shuzo Hokko Genshu Sake, Nagano Prefecture, Japan   228692  20%  D  300 mL  $14.45. August 6, 2010 Full Review