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Vintages Release March 20, 2008

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Please note that our reviews are based on a variety of sources: samples sent to our team, those we purchase in store, tasting events, those tasted in restaurants and while traveling domestically and internationally.

Arlaux Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée, Premier Cru, Champagne Food pairings: puff pastries (gougères), hors-d'oeuvres, mini vol-au-vents and little terrines of fish and oyster. Drink: 2010 - 2017 12% D 750 mL $60.00 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Argentina

Santa Julia Extra Brut, Familia Zuccardi Pinot Noir Chardonnay Viognier, Mendoza, Argentina Pinot Noir Chardonnay Viognier food pairings: veggie tempura, roast honey-mustard chicken. 142042 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Julia Familia Zuccardi Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: chicken, fish, salad with sliced strawberries. 120279 13.5% D 750 mL $12.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zuccardi Serie A S Syrah 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Syrah food pairings: pepper steak. 141317 14% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alta Vista Premium Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina 677443 15% XD 750 mL $13.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chakana Yaguareté Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled sirloin steaks marinated with olive oil, salt and pepper. 663161 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lagarde Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: black bean enchiladas. 146381 14.3% D 750 mL $12.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Hope Estate Chardonnay 2008, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 651331 13% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Chardonnay 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: chicken pot pie, turkey breast sandwich on gourmet bread. 173377 13% XD 750 mL $24.00 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calamus Estate Winery Riesling 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Vinemount Ridge, Ontario, Canada Riesling food pairings: pan-seared tilapia under a generous squirt of fresh lemon. 158642 12% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Proprietors' Grand Reserve Méthode Classique Brut 2004, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Food pairings: seafood, appetizers. 587691 12% D 750 mL $22.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Proprietor's Reserve Brut Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling Wine 2005, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 168385 11.8% D 750 mL $18.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muskoka Lakes Winery Cranberry Blueberry 2008, Toronto And York Region, Canada Cranberry Blueberry food pairings: sweet & sour dishes, chicken. Drink: 2010 - 2014 609719 10.5% MD 750 mL $16.75 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Winery Featherstone Canadian Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Drink: 2010 - 2013 12.5% D 750 mL $21.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muskoka Lakes Winery Cranberry Blueberry 2010, Toronto And York Region, Canada Cranberry Blueberry food pairings: sweet & sour dishes, chicken. Drink: 2010 - 2014 609719 11% MD 750 mL $16.75 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Rouquette Sur Mer Cuvée Amarante Mourvèdre Syrah Syrah 2013, A.C., Côteaux Du Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France 156273 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Croze-Granier Cuvée Réserve Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France Syrah Blend food pairings: mushroom risotto, glazed ham, turkey with cranberry sauce. 736371 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grand Village, Sylvie & Jacques Guinaudeau, Prop. Supérieur Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., Bordeaux, France Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: with rare roast beef, steak. 565317 13% XD 750 mL $17.00 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Rouquette Sur Mer Cuvée Amarante Mourvèdre Syrah Syrah 2007, A.C., Côteaux Du Languedoc La Clape, Midi, France 156273 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Des Baumelles Bandol 2006, A.C., Midi, France Food pairings: braised lamb. 148643 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Triniac 2007, A.C., Côtes De Roussillon-Villages Latour De France, Midi, France 148676 13% D 750 mL $14.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guyot Le Millepertuis Crozes-Hermitage Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Rhône, France Syrah Blend food pairings: beef or pork dishes that include a dash of pepper, fresh chèvre cheese. 73890 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maison Kerlann Chablis Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France Chardonnay food pairings: grilled white fish, chicken. 158964 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J.J. Vincent & Fils Marie-Antoinette Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2006, A.C., Burgundy, France 100023 13% XD 750 mL $54.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hugel Riesling Pinot Gris Sylvaner Pinot Blanc 2008, A.C., Alsace, France Riesling Pinot Gris Sylvaner Pinot Blanc food pairings: seared scallops. 162841 12% MD 750 mL $21.90 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Bourgeois Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Val Du Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cold cuts, pâté, goat cheese. 672345 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laudun Chusclan Réserve Du Boulas Blanc 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France Food pairings: seafood salad, grilled salmon steaks. 155432 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Teliani Valley Tsinandali 2007, Kakheti, Georgia Tsinandali food pairings: light chicken, seafood dishes. 143560 12.8% XD 750 mL $11.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Teanum Alta Falanghina 2008, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy Food pairings: seafood platter. 161653 13% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terre Di Verona Ripasso , Cantina Valpantena Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 117127 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sartori Classico Amarone Della Valpolicella 2005, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 85217 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Netherlands

Zuidam Jonge Graan Genever, Netherlands, Netherlands 660928 40% D 500 mL $24.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Morgadio Da Torre Sogrape Alvarinho 2008, D.O.C., Vinho Verde, Portugal Alvarinho food pairings: fish, cheese, salads, white meats. 960955 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Do Lago Dfj Vinhos Touriga Nacional Castelão Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, D.O., Estremadura, Portugal 164863 13% XD 750 mL $11.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Lindhorst Max's Tribute Shiraz Viognier Mourvèdre 2006, W.O., Paarl, South Africa Shiraz Viognier Mourvèdre food pairings: beef stew with garlic and cloves, blackened herbed eggplant. 146456 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Winery Of Good Hope Pinot Noir 2009, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa Pinot Noir food pairings: lightly herbed salmon, chicken (or turkey) and root vegetables. 146415 14.5% D 750 mL $14.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

NWANEDI Wine & Country House FIRST DAWN Classic Shiraz (Private Bin Cb) 2007, Paarl, South Africa Classic Shiraz (Private Bin Cb) food pairings: light Rogan Gosht curry with Naan. Drink: 2010 - 2030 6003302070119 14.5% D 750 mL $15.00 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Winery of Good Hope Chenin Blanc 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa 18685 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Bodegas Olivares Altos De La Hoya Monastrell 2007, D.O., Jumilla, Spain 163154 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Francis Ford Coppola Director's Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare prime rib, Angus beef steaks. 161380 13% D 750 mL $34.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Green Label Syrah Shiraz 2007, California, United States Syrah Shiraz food pairings: baby back ribs, osso bucco, creamy polenta dishes. 90068 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Z-52 Zinfandel 2006, California, United States 161588 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Hess Collection Select Chardonnay 2007, Monterey County, California, United States 986778 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Violet-Crowned Merlot 2006, Central Coast, California, United States Merlot food pairings: rare steak, lamb chops. 161307 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Sierra Foothills, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: planked salmon steaks. 158774 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 March 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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