Vintages Wine Picks September 1, 2011

White Wine

Séguinot-Bordet Vaillons 1Er Cru Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France   289389  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Donatien Bahuaud Les Grands Mortiers Vouvray 2011, A.C., Loire, France   140889  12%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Mike Weir Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   229286  11%  D  750 mL  $14.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Antonin Rodet Château De Mercey Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   278978  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Des Fines Caillottes Jean Pabiot & Fils Pouilly-Fumé 2010, A.C., Loire, France   695908  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Jean Perrier & Fils Abymes Cuvée Prestige 2010, A.C., Savoie, France   271981  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Girard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   276675  13.90%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 2010, A.C., Alsace, France   224626  13%  M  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Marimar Estate La Masía Don Miguel Vineyard Torres Family Vineyards Chardonnay 2008, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   270090  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Malvirà Favorita Langhe Favorita 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   291336  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Quinta Das Arcas Arca Nova Vinho Verde 2011, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal   292029  11%  D  750 mL  $12.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Antica Antinori Family Estate Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States   290536  14.10%  XD  750 mL  $35.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   268342  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Greenlane Pinot Gris Riesling 2010, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   283721  11.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Tbilvino Dry White Tsinandali 2010, Kakheti, Georgia   26658  12.50%  D  750 mL  $12.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


André Blanck & Ses Fils Rosenbourg Pinot Blanc 2011, A.C., Alsace, France   626606  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Angels Gate Old Vines Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   116350  13%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Ironstone Chardonnay 2010, California, United States   355776  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Pillitteri The Protagonist 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   294025  12%  M  750 mL  $15.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Château Ka Source Blanche 2010, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon   261651  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Red Wine

Quinta Do Portal Reserva 2008, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   280578  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Giordano Maestri Italiani Nebbiolo D'alba 2009, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   159483  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Ferngrove Dragon Shiraz 2008, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia   275198  13%  D  750 mL  $30.00. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Lan Crianza 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   166538  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Alkoomi Black Label Shiraz Viognier 2009, Frankland River, Western Australia, Australia   203166  13.80%  D  750 mL  $21.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Parent Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France   597971  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, California, United States   655506  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Thorn-Clarke Shotfire Petit Verdot 2010, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   285403  13%  D  750 mL  $25.00. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Tamada Mukuzani 2009, Kakheti, Georgia   276543  12.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Señorio De Uñuela Reserva Bodegas Patrocinio 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   172536  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Cascina Dardi Bussia Barolo Alessandro E Gian Natale Fantino 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   268516  14%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Basel Cellars M Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States   278242  14.90%  D  750 mL  $28.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Merry Edwards Meredith Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir 2009, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   656868  14.30%  XD  750 mL  $64.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Rocca Delle Macìe Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   232488  14%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Mohua Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand   287201  13%  D  750 mL  $25.00. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Casa De La Ermita Idílico Crianza Selección 2006, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   286161  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   378257  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Château Sénéjac M. Et Mme Rustmann, Prop. 2005, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France   286443  13%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Monasterio De Las Viñas Reserva Grandes Viños Y Viñedos Garnacha Tempranillo Cariñena 2006, D.O., Cariñena, Spain   166579  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Francis Coppola Diamond Collection Blue Label Merlot 2009, California, United States   595686  13.50%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Château De Galifay Cairanne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   290080  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Capraia Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   23374  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Viña Maipo Gran Devócion Carmenère Syrah 2009, Maule Valley, Chile   274100  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Gérard Bertrand St. Chinian Syrah Mourvèdre 2009, A.C., Midi, France   281832  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery Major Allen Merlot 2010, V.Q.A, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada Drink: 2012-2012.  776545400185  13.50%  D  750 mL  $14.99. September 1, 2011 Full Review


13th Street Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   270504  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Jean Geiler Brut Crémant D'alsace Rosé, A.C., Alsace, France   47191  12%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Cristal Brut Champagne Louis Roederer 2005, A.C., Champagne, France   268755  12%  XD  750 mL  $286.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Dom Pérignon Brut Champagne 2003, A.C., Champagne, France   280461  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $219.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Patrizi Moscato D'asti 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   101766  5.50%  MS  750 mL  $13.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Poli Aperitivo, Veneto, Italy   292516  17%  MS  700 mL  $24.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Glengoyne 17 Years Old Highland Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom   306233  43%    750 mL  $99.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review


Glenfarclas 12 Years Old Highland Single Malt Scotch, Scotland, United Kingdom   290601  43%    1000 mL  $69.95. September 1, 2011 Full Review