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Vintages Wine Picks March 16, 2013

White Wine

Vintage Ink Wines Rite Of Passage Chardonnay 2011, VQA, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2012-2014.  245712  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Ruppertsberger Linsenbusch Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein, Pfalz, Germany: Drink: 2013-2015.  320473  10%  MS  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Disznókó Dry Tokaji Furmint 2011, Tokaji, Hungary: Drink: 2013-2016.  681544  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Running Duck Fairtrade Organic Stellar Organic Winery Chardonnay 2012, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa: Drink: 2013-2015.  149856  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Peter Zemmer Pinot Grigio 2011, D.O.C., Alto Adige, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  95802  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Cantine Riondo Vinea Garganega 2011, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  230656  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Kamptal, Austria: Drink: 2013-2015.  142240  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Stadt Krems Steinterrassen Riesling 2011, D.A.C., Kamptal, Austria: Drink: 2013-2016.  70987  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Cave Spring Estate Bottled Musqué Cave Spring Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  246579  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Muga Barrel Fermented White 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2013-2016.  958736  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Malivoire Riesling 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2016.  277483  11.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Stoney Ridge Excellence Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Lincoln Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2015.  254243  13.60%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Vineland Estates Reserve Chardonnay 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  563346  13%  D  750 mL  $34.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Tesch Laubenheimer Krone Trocken Riesling 2008, Qualitätswein, Nahe, Germany: Drink: 2013-2017.  313544  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Babich Gimblett Gravels Gewürztraminer 2011, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Drink: 2013-2016.  309617  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Creekside Laura's White 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2017.  121764  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Balthasar Ress Kabinett Hattenheimer Schützenhaus Riesling 2011, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany: Drink: 2013-2019.  735241  10%  M  750 mL  $17.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Red Wine

Takler Pince Kékfrankos 2009, Szekszárd, Hungary: Drink: 2013-2015.  180141  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Familia Mayol Malbec 2009, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  301234  15%  D  750 mL  $18.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


La Valentina Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  26179  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Nuova Cappelletta Del Monferrato Barbera 2010, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  719518  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Curto Eloro Nero D'avola 2010, D.O.C., Sicily, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  311639  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Monte Del Frá Bardolino 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2015.  134544  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Malivoire Guilty Men Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2016.  186247  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Rockway Vineyards Small Lot Reserve Red Assemblage 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Drink: 2013-2015.  321893  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Chateau Bouscat Caduce Supérieur 2009, A.C., Pessace-Leognan, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  191411  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.85. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Pascal Marchand Bourgogne Marchand-Tawse Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  285601  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Katogi & Strofilia Averoff Xinomavro 2007, P.D.O., Naoussa, Greece: Drink: 2013-2016.  249615  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Torre Quarto Bottaccia Uva Di Troia Cirillo Farrusi 2009, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy: Drink: 2012-2015.  161737  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Viticcio Bere 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  224311  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Inspiración Valdemar 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain: Drink: 2013-2016.  166512  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château Hauchat La Famille Saby 2010, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  123489  13.20%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château La Gorce 2008, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  91397  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château La Prade 2009, A.C., Côtes De Francs, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2016.  189258  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.85. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva John Matta, Prop. Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  993360  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Speri Ripasso Pigaro Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  205286  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Is Arenas Sardus Pater Reserva Carignano Del Sulcis 2007, Sardegna, Doc, Italy: Drink: 2010-2016.  316091  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Hewitson Miss Harry 2010, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  107870  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château Belgrave 5E Cru 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2018.  193995  13%  XD  750 mL  $43.85. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Pierre Henri Morel Signargues 2010, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  277038  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Cellole Riserva San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2013-2016.  56945  13%  XD  750 mL  $26.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


I Castei Michele Castellani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Drink: 2013-2018.  739979  15.50%  D  750 mL  $38.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


RavensWood Dickerson Zinfandel 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  599183  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


RavensWood Big River Single Vineyard Zinfandel 2008, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  327205  14%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Shafer Relentless 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2017.  247718  16.50%  D  750 mL  $82.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Skillogalee Basket Pressed Shiraz 2008, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: Drink: 2013-2016.  165753  14.50%  D  750 mL  $26.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château Rolland-Maillet Grand Cru Michel Rolland 2008, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2017.  35881  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Château Haut-Bages-Liberal 5E Cru 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France: Drink: 2014-2018.  197640  13%  XD  750 mL  $64.85. March 16, 2013 Full Review


E. Guigal Saint-Joseph 2009, A.C., Rhône, France: Drink: 2014-2017.  30031  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $31.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2018.  222877  14.50%  D  750 mL  $75.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Stag's Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2018.  45476  14.50%  D  750 mL  $84.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina: Drink: 2013-2016.  167346  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Kingston Family Vineyards Tobiano Pinot Noir 2009, Casablanca Valley, Chile: Drink: 2013-2016.  313148  14.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir 2010, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2017.  438697  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Antinori Guado Al Tasso 2008, D.O.C., Tuscany Bolgheri Superiore, Italy: Drink: 2014-2022.  986380  14%  XD  750 mL  $99.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Miguel Torres Mas Borràs Pinot Noir 2009, D.O., Penedès, Spain: Drink: 2013-2016.  673483  13%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Belle Glos Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States: Drink: 2013-2018.  212076  14.50%  D  750 mL  $44.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Langmeil The Fifth Wave Grenache 2009, Barossa, Australia: Drink: 2013-2017.  636464  15.50%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Tenuta Di Ghizzano Veneroso 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2022.  103218  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


La Gerla Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Drink: 2014-2020.  642561  14%  Xd  750 mL  $49.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States: Drink: 2014-2020.  670463  14%  XD  750 mL  $144.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Sparkling Wine

Louis Roederer, A.O.C., Champagne, France: Drink: 2013-2016.  981027  12%  XD  750 mL  $70.00. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Cave De Hoen Heimberger Brut Cave De Beblenheim Rosé Crémant D'alsace, A,C., Alsace, France: Drink: 2013-2015.  168948  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Fonseca Late Bottled Vintage Unfiltered Port 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal: Drink: 2013-2022.  87551  20%  S  750 mL  $23.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review


Dalva Colheita C. Da Silva, Btld. 2010 Port 1997, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal:   169045  20%  MS  750 mL  $27.95. March 16, 2013 Full Review



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