Vintages Wine Picks October 27, 2011

White Wine

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   160085  13%  XD  375 mL  $9.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Delorme Et Fils Sur La Roche Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   87460  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Preiss-Zimmer Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   292193  12.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Mission Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2010, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   537076  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2011, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy   289553  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Fess Parker Viognier 2010, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   297523  14.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Konzelmann Family Reserve Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   299214  13.50%  D  750 mL  $27.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Kremstal, Austria   295626  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Angels Gate Mountainview Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   299172  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château Toumilon 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France   314864  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein, Mosel, Germany   295923  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Coyote's Run Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   116582  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Jean-Marc Brocard Kimmeridgian Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Bourgogne, Burgundy, France   290049  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Lailey Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   591396  13%  XD  750 mL  $25.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Mountadam Riesling 2010, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia   288266  12.80%  D  750 mL  $26.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


H3 Columbia Crest Chardonnay 2009, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States   287227  13.50%  D  750 mL  $0.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Red Wine

Château Cheval Brun Famille Rivière Grand Cru 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   303875  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Vinos Sin Ley Graciano 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   190819  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Castillo De Maluenda Punto Y Coma Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2009, D.O., Calatayud, Spain   292052  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Reguengos Reserva, Carmim 2008, D.O.C., Alentejo, Portugal   293753  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Ridge Geyserville 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States   723072  14.50%  D  750 mL  $48.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Guidalberto Tenuta San Guido 2010, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   72439  14%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Roger Belland Santenay-Commes 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   725549  13%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château Les Hautes De Palette 2009, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, France   297267  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château La Croix Chaigneau Vignobles Chatonnet 2009, A.C., Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France   173278  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   709881  14.50%  D  750 mL  $144.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Hauts De Pontet-Canet 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   195271  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.85. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Senda 66 La Candelaria S. Coop. De Castilla-La Mancha Tempranillo 2008, La Mancha, Spain   296475  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Vidigal Reserva Touriga Nacional 2007, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Single Grape Collection, Portugal   293456  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   296699  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $99.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2009, Great Southern, Western Australian, Australia   923557  13.50%  D  750 mL  $39.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Christian Moueix Pomerol 2009, A.C., Pomerol, Bordeaux, France   903013  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


La Dame De Malescot 2009, A.C., Margaux, Bordeaux, France   303842  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Melville Verna's Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   291021  14%  D  750 mL  $34.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Oveja Negra Single Vineyard Carmenère 2011, Maule Valley, Chile   302646  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Nemea Grande Reserve, Cavino 2006, P.D.O., Nemea, Greece   295618  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château La Gravette Lacombe Cru Bourgeois 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France   295808  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Crociani Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   73825  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Pb Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   305086  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $46.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   708982  14.50%  D  750 mL  $51.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   167189  14.50%  D  750 mL  $20.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Demarie Superiore Barbera D'alba 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   290098  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Hauts De Pontet-Canet 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   194548  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.85. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château De Fonbel Grand Cru Famille Vauthier, Prop. 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   196469  13%  XD  750 mL  $37.85. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Lornano Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   211599  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Township 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   303735  14%  D  750 mL  $26.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Conundrum Red 2010, California, United States   294298  14.20%  M  750 mL  $23.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile   37937  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Cros De Romet Cairanne Alain Boisson 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   42986  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Hauts De Pontet-Canet 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   194449  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.85. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Bodegas Pablo Menguante Vidadillo 2007, D.O., Cariñena, Spain   293407  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Haut Lucas Haut Lucas 2009, AOC, Cotes de Castillon, France   12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Bonterra Zinfandel 2010, Mendocino County, California, United States   530139  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States   291138  14.60%  D  375 mL  $39.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Hauts De Pontet-Canet 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France   194514  13%  XD  750 mL  $54.85. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château Larose Trintaudon 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   297945  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Juslyn Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   289868  13%  XD  750 mL  $139.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Meandro Do Vale Meão, F. Olazabal & Filhos/Quinta Do Vale Meão 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   244731  14%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Melk's Muratie Wine Farm Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010, W.O., Western Cape, Stellenbosch, South Africa   294306  14%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château Lestruelle Cru Bourgeois 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France   295840  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Monte Del Frà Ripasso Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   165662  14%  D  750 mL  $17.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Monte Del Frà Ripasso Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   165662  14%  D  750 mL  $17.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Solantico Riserva Salice Salentino 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy   289694  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Tenuta Sant'alfonso Rocca Delle Macìe Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   942094  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Poderi Colla Dardi Le Rose Bussia Barolo 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   596890  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Fattoi Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   33498  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States   537597  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Ironstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, California, United States   537597  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Château Teyssier Grand Cru 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   303784  14%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


I Castei Campo Casalin Michele Castellani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy   946558  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $47.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Bisol Crede Brut Di Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy   297242  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Tomintoul 21 Years Old Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom   288225  40%    700 mL  $126.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Dunedin 10 Years Old Doublewood Whisky, New Zealand   305839  40.15%    750 mL  $89.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Île Four Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition Saké, Japan   280701  13%  M  720 mL  $0.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


The Arran Malt Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt Isle Of Arran Distillers, Scotland, United Kingdom   291302  50%    700 mL  $76.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Los Azulejos Blanco In Artisanal Bottle Tequila, Mexico   296954  40%    750 mL  $0.00. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Mastersons 10 Years Old Straight Rye 35 Maple Street Whiskey, Alberta, Canada   289488  45%    750 mL  $109.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review


Ardmore Traditional Cask Highland Single Malt Peated, Non-Chill Filtered, Scotland, United Kingdom   228106  46%    750 mL  $44.95. October 27, 2011 Full Review