Vintages Wine Picks November 21, 2008

White Wine

Palagetto Palagetto Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   135673  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Gilles Blanchet Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France   141747  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Vineyard, Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand   132043  13%  D  750 mL  $41.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Mike Weir Wine Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   686972  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cut Chardonnay 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   128280  14.50%  D  750 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Aveleda Follies Vinho Verde Alvarinho 2008, D.O.C., Portugal   59048  12.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Boutari Assyrtiko Santorini 2008, A.O.Q.S., Greece   47985  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.85. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Cantina Tollo Aldiano T Trebbiano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   134502  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Mission Hill Family Estate Slc Chardonnay 2006, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada   144170  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Bellevue Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., TOURAINE, Loire, France   82305  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De La Rossignole L'essentiel, Pierre Cherrier & Fils, Vigns. Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2007, A.C., Loire, France   141143  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Edmond Rentz Reserve Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   141721  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   304469  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Bernard Defaix Côte De Lechet, 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France   950667  13%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Bodegas Martín Códax Salterio Albariño 2008, D.O., Rías Baixas, Spain   2774  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Leconfield Chardonnay 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia   927566  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Cormòns Rosänder Pinot Grigio 2008, D.O.C., Isonzo del Friuli, Italy   142273  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States   221887  14.50%  D  750 mL  $22.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot Petite Sirah Syrah 2007, California, United States   595686  13%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Mawson's Hill Yalumba, Block 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Wrattonbully, Australia   60228  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Couly-Dutheil La Baronnie Madeleine Chinon 2006, A.C., Loire, France   57059  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Montelena The Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   709881  13%  XD  750 mL  $139.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Reyneke Cornerstone Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Shiraz 2007, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   130039  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Prunotto Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   928721  14%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   943472  13%  XD  750 mL  $89.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Katogi Averoff Katogi & Strofilia Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, Metsovo, Greece   142216  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Stonechurch Reserve Syrah 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, Canada   131300  12.80%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Stag's Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States   996405  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Sangiovese 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   145920  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Tabali Reserva Syrah 2007, Limari Valley, Chile   662692  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   114728  13%  XD  750 mL  $299.00. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   606541  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   37283  13%  XD  1500 mL  $119.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Selvapiana Rufina Federicó Gruntini A. Masseti Chianti Sangiovese 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   121202  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Kaiken Malbec 2008, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   58339  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Anaperenna By Ben Glaetzer Glaetzer Wines, Unfiltered Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   72926  13%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   26294  13%  XD  375 mL  $189.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre 2004, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   726802  13%  XD  750 mL  $30.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   583203  13%  XD  750 mL  $299.00. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Masi Grandarella Refosco Carmenère 2004, I.G.T., Rosso delle Venezie, Appassimento, Veneto, Italy   606921  14.50%  D  750 mL  $28.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Palin Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Central Valley, Chile   135228  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   113654  13%  XD  375 mL  $189.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Château Le Vieux Serestin, Francis Castet, Prop. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot Malbec 2005, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France   138719  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Closson Chase Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada   145888  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Argiano Nc Non Confunditur Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Merlot Syrah 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   72397  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Ruffino Modus Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   912956  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   128389  13%  XD  375 mL  $189.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Richard Hamilton Gumprs' Shiraz 2007, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   600122  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Solaia Antinori Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese Cabernet Franc 2005, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   987586  13%  XD  750 mL  $234.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Ironstone Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, California, United States   537597  13%  D  750 mL  $20.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz 2006, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   981183  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


La Mourre De L'isle Vignobles David Syrah 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE, Rhône, France   142190  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Ironstone Vineyards Reserve Old Vine Zinfandel 2007, Lodi, California, United States   659946  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   135202  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Kenwood Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   943225  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Château Laborde J.M Trocard Merlot Blend 2005, A.C., Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux, France   140038  13%  XD  750 mL  $27.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Surani Costarossa Primitivo Di Manduria 2007, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy   134593  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Queen Of Hearts Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   135368  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Altaïr Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Carmenère Sangiovese Cabernet Franc Syrah 2004, Rapel Valley, Chile   660837  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Château Au Vignoble Supérieur, J.-M. Boudigue Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, A.C., Bordeaux, France   140004  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Othello Othello Wine Cellars/Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cabernet Franc Petit Verdot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   156539  13%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Badia A Passignano Antinori Classico Riserva Chianti 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   384552  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $43.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Muga Reserva Tempranillo Garnacha Mazuelo Graciano 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   177345  13%  D  750 mL  $24.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Bodega Catena Zapata Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   982355  14%  XD  750 mL  $55.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Galil Mountain Shiraz 2007, Galilee, Israel   141580  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States   583195  13%  XD  750 mL  $299.00. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Santa Margherita Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   91694  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   24190  13%  XD  750 mL  $67.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Hahn Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast, California, United States   57877  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Katnook Estate Shiraz 2005, Coonawarra, Australia   938225  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Doña Paula Estate Shiraz Malbec 2007, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina   998492  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Château De Gaudou Tradition 2006, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France   104935  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States   711663  13%  D  750 mL  $129.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Caparzo Rosso Sangiovese 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   134692  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   9175  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Krug Grande Brut Cuvée Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   38562  13%  XD  750 mL  $269.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Laurent-Perrier Brut Cuvée Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   158550  13%  XD  750 mL  $99.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Veuve Clicquot Réserve Brut Champagne, Champagne, France   508614  13%  XD  750 mL  $92.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Louis Roederer Premier Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   268771  13%  XD  750 mL  $67.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Maréchal Méthode Traditionnelle Crémant De Loire Chenin Blanc, A.C., Loire, France   141077  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France   280461  13%  XD  750 mL  $219.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Krone Méthode Cap Classique, Twee Jonge Gezellen Estate, Brut Cuvée Rosé 2002, W.O., Tulbagh, South Africa   130047  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

20 Bees Ice Bees Vidal Icewine 2005, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   149757  13%  S  200 mL  $17.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Quinta Do Lago Ventozelo 10-Year-Old Tawny Port, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   141044  13%  S  750 mL  $27.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Stratus Riesling Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   56671  13%  S  200 mL  $39.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Williams & Humbert Rare Old Walnut Brown Oloroso Sherry, D.O., Jerez, Spain   437467  13%  S  750 mL  $11.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Open Vincor Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   149799  13%  S  375 mL  $29.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Perrin De Beaumes De Venise Muscat 2007, A.C., Rhône, France   4713  13%  MS  375 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


The Foreign Affair Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   149765  13%  S  200 mL  $32.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Messias Late Bottled Vintage, Btld. 2008 Port 2004, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   140863  13%  MS  750 mL  $16.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

The Balvenie Single Malt15 Years Old Single Barrel Scotch Whisky, Speyside, Scotland, Scotland   366963    750 mL  $113.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


St. Emilion Grand Cru Cask Finish. Limited Edition Bottling Single Malt Whisky, Isle of Arran, Scotland, Scotland   144766    700 mL  $74.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Basil Hayden's 8 Years Old Kentucky Straight, 80 Proof Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, United States   914739    750 mL  $44.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Poli Grappa Di Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, Veneto, Italy   747519    500 mL  $115.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Pò Di Poli Grappa Jacopo Poli, In Copper Tube Moscato, Veneto, Italy   745901    700 mL  $64.95. November 21, 2008 Full Review


Glenfiddich Highland Highland, 21 Years Old Gran Reserva, Cuban Rum Finish Single Malt Whisky, Scotland   981381    750 mL  $155.00. November 21, 2008 Full Review