Vintages Wine Picks September 29, 2011

White Wine

Clos Du Bois Calcaire Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   421941  13.80%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Trimbach Réserve Riesling 2009, A.C., Alsace, France   995316  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2010, California, United States   703710  13.50%  D  375 mL  $11.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Hoffmann-Simon Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany   216499  8%  MS  750 mL  $21.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Vesevo Beneventano Falanghina 2010, I.G.T., Campania, Italy   289538  12.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2010, Santa Barbara County, California, United States   989152  13.80%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Gilles Blanchet Pouilly-Fumé 2011, A.C., Loire, France   141747  12.70%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Babich Black Label Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand   9142  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Concha Y Toro Trio Reserva Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Pinot Blanc 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile   433938  14%  D  750 mL  $13.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Max Ferd. Richter Kabinett Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling 2009, Q.M.P., Mosel, Germany   998120  8.50%  M  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Quinta Do Portal Trevo Vinho Verde 2011, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal   292086  10.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Churchview Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   288241  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Markus Molitor Riesling 2011, Q.B.A., Mosel, Germany   295956  11.50%  M  750 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Macrostie Chardonnay 2009, Sonoma Coast, California, United States   244467  14.10%  D  750 mL  $29.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2010, California, United States   369686  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Domaine De Fussiacus Macon-Fuissé Jean-Paul Paquet, Vitic. 2009, Burgundy, France   279000  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Rudolf Rabl Löss Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Kamptal, Austria   295709  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Finca Nueva Fermentado En Barrica Blanco 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   280560  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Forman Chardonnay 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States   236117  13.90%  D  750 mL  $52.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Red Wine

Triacca Spadino 2010, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy   288001  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Polkura Syrah 2009, Marchigue, Colchagua Valley, Chile   283978  14.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Moris Morellino Di Scansano 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   992560  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   713669  15%  D  750 mL  $43.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Blackjack Major's Line Shiraz 2008, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia   280941  14%  D  750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Jacopo Biondi Santi Sassoalloro 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   981407  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $35.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Lantides Estates Agiorgitiko 2008, P.D.O., Nemea, Greece   286708  13%  D  750 mL  $21.90. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Colli Ripani Castellano Rosso Piceno Superiore 2007, D.O.C., Marche, Italy   174086  14%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Le Pupille Poggio Valente Riserva Elisabetta Gepetti Morellino Di Scansano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   230680  14%  XD  750 mL  $34.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


La Giraudière Clos Des Meuniers Saumur-Champigny 2010, A.C., Loire, France   290122  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Hogue Genesis Merlot 2008, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States   349415  14.20%  D  750 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Stella Bella Skuttlebutt Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia   58131  14%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley California, United States   904532  14.40%  D  750 mL  $39.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   234534  14%  D  750 mL  $37.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Gianni Gagliardo Barolo 2006, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   713602  14%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Dei Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Maria Caterina Dei 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   285510  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   735597  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $71.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Merlot 2007, Napa Valley California, United States   285080  14.50%  D  750 mL  $43.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Poggio Al Tesoro Sondraia 2008, D.O.C., Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy   292391  14.60%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Livio Sassetti Livio Sassetti/Az.-Agr. Pertimali Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   287284  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Consorzio Produttori Vini E Mosti Salice Salentino Riserva 2008, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy   292342  14%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Gimenez Mendez Las Brujas Tannat 2010, Canelones, Uruguay   287169  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Willow Bridge Dragonfly Shiraz 2010, Georgraphe, Western Australia, Australia   289249  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Shaw & Smith Shiraz 2009, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia   686659  14.50%  D  750 mL  $44.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Michele Satta Bolgheri Rosso 2009, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy   39834  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Carrick Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand   919837  14%  XD  750 mL  $37.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Luis Segundo Valle Las Acequias Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   287516  13.80%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Dinastía Vivanco Reserva Selección De Familia 2005, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain   293431  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Finca Flichman Paisaje De Barrancas 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   17129  14%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Clemente Cossetti & Figli La Vigna Vecchia Barbera D'asti 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy   106278  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Xavier 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France   297317  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Terra D'aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy   994616  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Château Maison Blanche 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France   295824  14%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Silvio Nardi Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   922054  14%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Zeni Ripasso Marogne Superiore Valpolicella 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   220830  14%  D  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Castellare Di Castellina Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   508507  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Chanson Beaune-Bastion 1Er Cru 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France   279067  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $39.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Peninsula Ridge Reserve Meritage 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   299180  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley California, United States   24190  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $74.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Artezin Hess Family Estates Zinfandel 2010, Mendocino County, California, United States   302943  14.90%  D  750 mL  $21.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Luce Della Vite Luce 2009, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   685263  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $99.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Manoir Du Carra Cru Classé Julienas 2010, A.C., Beaujolais, France   290981  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Monte Ripasso Zovo Sa' Solin Valpolicella 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   650713  13.50%  D  750 mL  $17.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   651141  14%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Toscolo Riserva Epson & Co. Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   69369  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Tamaya Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Limari Valley, Chile   292367  14%  D  750 mL  $14.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2009, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States   234484  13.50%  D  375 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria Nero D'avola Syrah 2009, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy   291369  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Quinta Do Castelinho Douro Reserva 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal   704981  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Blue Pyrenees Shiraz 2009, Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia   935890  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Ruffino Modus 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   912956  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Maximilien Unfiltered Cairanne 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France   286336  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   111641  13.90%  D  750 mL  $15.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Sequana Sundawg Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, Green Valley, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States   291286  13.90%  D  750 mL  $64.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Feudi San Pio Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   181446  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Casa Castillo Monastrell 2010, D.O., Jumilla, Spain   165621  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Remo Farina Le Pezze Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   171587  14%  XD  750 mL  $33.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Nals Margreid Lagrein 2010, Aus Gries, D.O.C., Südtirol Alto Adige, Alto Adige/Trentino, Italy   291146  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Castellani Sommavite Santovino, Italy   927  13%  S  500 mL  $10.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Barbadillo Solear Manzanilla, Do Jerez, Spain   290734  15%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Tawse Cabernet Franc Icewine 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada   306035  10%  S  200 mL  $34.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Puklus Cellar Szamorodni Sweet Tokaji 2006, Tokay, Hungary   179374  13.50%  MS  500 mL  $18.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Other Wines/Drinks

Isle Of Arran Sleeping Warrior Isle Of Arran Single Malt Btld. 2011 Scotch 2000, Scotland, United Kingdom   285908  54.90%  XD  700 mL  $99.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Masi Serego Alighieri Grappa Di Amarone, Veneto, Italy   969733  40.10%  XD  500 mL  $49.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Leinburn 12 Year Old Speyside Single Malt Scotch, Scotland, United Kingdom   291716  43%  XD  750 mL  $89.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Weyms Malts Mortlach Sugar & Spice Single Cask Speyside Single Malt Btld 2011 1990, Scotland, United Kingdom   282681  46%  XD  700 mL  $154.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review


Ruffino Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Grappa, Tuscany, Italy   968040  43%  XD  500 mL  $49.95. September 29, 2011 Full Review