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Vintages Wine Picks September 15, 2011

White Wine

Waipara Springs Premo Reserve Chardonnay 2010, Waipara, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand   281071  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Adalia Singat Soave 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   289603  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Lakeview Reserve Roller Vineyards Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   294074  13%  M  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Vineland Estates Elevation St. Urban Vineyard Riesling, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada   38117  8.40%  M  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2009, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   246579  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   974527  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Icewine Vidal 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada   565861  9.50%  S  200 mL  $25.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Napa Cellars Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States   225342  14.10%  D  750 mL  $23.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Des Dorices Vieilles Vignes Sèvre Et Maine Cuvée Hermine D'or Muscadet 2011, A.C., Loire, France   692707  12%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Jackson-Triggs Delaine Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   623454  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Séguinot-Bordet Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France   289371  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Nals Margreid Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Südtirol, Alto Adige, Italy   290924  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Rolly Gassmann Stegreben De Rorschwihr Gewurztraminer 2009, A.C., Alsace, France   289439  13%  M  750 mL  $27.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Pio Cesare Gavi 2011, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   952523  12.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Drift Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   278465  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Lailey Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   193482  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Coffin Ridge Bone Dry Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada   232744  11.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.00. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Roland Tissier & Fils Sancerre 2011, A.C., Loire, France   108514  13%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Dierberg Chardonnay 2008, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States   289918  13%  D  750 mL  $31.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Red Wine

Grove Street Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Sonoma County, California, United States   161190  14.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château Philippe-Le-Hardi Mercurey Les Puillets 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   295071  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Montéviejo 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina   275149  15%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Two Hands Lily's Garden Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   683086  15.50%  D  750 mL  $62.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   943613  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Rolf Binder Hales Shiraz 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   54239  14%  D  750 mL  $20.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Marchesi De' Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   145920  14%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Valpantena Ripasso Torre Del Falasco Valpolicella 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   642421  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine de Grand Pré Vintner's Reserve Castel 2011, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada   1005894  13%  D  750 mL  $19.50. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Li Veli Montecoco Famiglia Falvo Primitivo 2009, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy   281436  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Wildass Red Stratus Vineyards 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   86363  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Rutherford Ranch Zinfandel 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States   279828  13%  D  750 mL  $20.00. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Eberle S Teinbeck & Wine-Bush Vineyards Zinfandel 2007, Paso Robles, California, United States   279851  13%  D  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Benton-Lane Pinot Gris 2010, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   64253  13.70%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Peique Tinto Mencía 2010, D.O., Bierzo, Spain   219204  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Burning Kiln Harvest Party Cabernet Franc 2011, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada   301515  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.96. September 15, 2011 Full Review


G. D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   179879  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Michele Castellani Colle Cristi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2007, D.O.C., Collezione Ca' Del Pipa, Veneto, Italy   222109  15.50%  D  750 mL  $44.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Gemma Barolo 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   285502  13%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Collosorbo Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   285742  13%  XD  750 mL  $49.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Barba I Vasari Old Vines Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   289991  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Le Fonti Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   295162  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Argiolas Perdera 2009, D.O.C., Monica Di Sardegna, Sardinia, Italy   297556  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


D'angelo Aglianico Del Vulture 2009, D.O.C., Basilicata, Italy   971689  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Ferraton Père & Fils Plan De Dieu 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   74229  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


I Giusti & Zanza Belcore 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   652990  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $23.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Columbia Crest H3 Les Chevaux 2009, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State, United States   287425  13%  D  750 mL  $20.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Robertson Phanto Ridge Limited Release Pinotage 2009, W.O., Robertson, South Africa   278424  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Formby & Adams Leading Horse Brothers In Arms Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia   287508  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Juana Del Sol Reserva Fincas De La Juanita Single Vineyard Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   288381  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Christian Moueix Saint-Émilion Jean-Pierre Moueix, Négoc. 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   979955  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Christian Moueix Saint-Émilion Jean-Pierre Moueix, Négoc. 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France   979955  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


The Black Chook Galvanized Wine Group Shiraz Viognier 2010, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   66738  14.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


San Michele A Torri Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: This organic wine has just 11 mg/l of free sulphur.  900258  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Morgante Nero D'avola 2010, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy   40816  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Mimo Esmero Sociedade De Vinhos 2008, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   147918  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine De La Côte De L'ange 2010, A.C.,Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France   74856  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Encostas De Penalva Adega Cooperativa De Penalva Do Castelo 2009, Dão, Portugal   293423  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Callejón Del Crimen Mistery Gran Reserva Finca La Luz Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina   292292  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Travaglini Gattinara 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   713354  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Charles Cimicky The Autograph Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia   27326  14.50%  D  750 mL  $34.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château D'Argadens Supérieur Maison Sichel 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   681643  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château D'Argadens Supérieur Maison Sichel 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   681643  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Finca Nueva Crianza 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   292763  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Azul Portugal Caves Do Solar De São Domingos Vinho Tinto 2007, Doc Bairrada, Portugal   292060  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Summers Ranch Reserve Merlot 2008, Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   279372  13%  D  750 mL  $34.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Famille Perrin Peyre Blanche Cairanne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   650960  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Le Clos Jordanne Claystone Terrace Pinot Noir 2009, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   33951  13.50%  D  750 mL  $35.00. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Popov Reserve Oak Aged Vranac 2007, Tikves, Republic of Macedonia   278911  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine de Grand Pré Marechal Foch 2010, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada   250000001907  12%  D  750 mL  $16.00. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Ksana Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   287441  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2008, Carneros, California, United States   925925  13.50%  D  750 mL  $25.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   356220  15%  D  750 mL  $49.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Tommasi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   356220  15%  D  750 mL  $49.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Bodegas Lan Reserva 2007, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   42929  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Maipe Reserve Chakana Wines Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina   247320  14%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château D'anglés Grand Vin 2007, A.C., Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France   286492  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Château De Millegrand Élevé En Fûts De Chéne 2010, A.C., Minervois, Midi, France: Full-bodied with big black fruit. Like Australian shiraz? Try this: it's smokier and spicier but very appealing. Drink: 2012-2015.  288944  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Cave De Hoen Mausberg Brut Méthode Traditionnelle Crémant D'alsace Blanc De Blancs, A.C., Alsace, France   171785  11.60%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Peller Estates Ice Cuvée Méthode Classique Rosé, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   113035  12%  D  750 mL  $34.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Bernard-Massard Brut Cuvée De L'écusson Méthode Traditionelle, Luxembourg, Luxembourg   970970  12.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Louis Bouillot Perle Rare Brut Crémant De Bourgogne 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France   178137  12%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Dessert Wine

M. Chapoutier Banyuls 2009, A.C., France   709436  16.50%  S  500 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Sibona Liquore Alla Camomilla In Grappa Finissima, Italy   285775  32%  MS  700 mL  $35.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine de Grand Pré 42 Fortified Muscat 2008, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada   250000010961  19%  S  750 mL  $40.00. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Domaine de Grand Pré Dolce Vita 2009, Grand Pre, Nova Scotia, Canada   834630000334  14.50%  S  375 mL  $29.50. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Royal Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2007, Hungary   972836  10%  S  250 mL  $19.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Nonino Il Merlot Monovitigno Grappa, Friuli, Italy   657734  41%  XD  700 mL  $55.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review


Glen Grant 16 Years Old Speyside Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom   288209  43%  XD  750 mL  $84.95. September 15, 2011 Full Review



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