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Vintages Release August 7, 2008

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Argentina

Saurus Patagonia Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, San Patricio Del Chañar, Neuquén, Patagonia, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued duck, fusilli in marinara sauce. 61986 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

François Lurton Tierra De Luna Alta Colección Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: gourmet burger, cheese ravioli. 614644 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Los Toneles 2 Estacas Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: baked ziti and Italian sausage, tangy pork spareribs. 169433 13.5% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Weinert Pedro Del Castillo Malbec 2008, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: osso ucco, Cajun rib-eye steak. 167056 14% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Familia Cassone Finca La Florencia Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: medium-rare roast beef, smoky chorizo sausages. 63545 14.5% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Juniper Juniper Crossing Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2006, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 684019 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Water Wheel Memsie Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2008, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia 656637 14% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ceravolo Chardonnay 2009, Adelaide Plains, South Australia, Australia Chardonnay food pairings: shrimp in a cream sauce. 166975 13% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Stadt Krems Lössterrassen Grüner Veltliner 2009, Kremstal, Austria Grüner Veltliner food pairings: asparagus salad, chicken satay. Drink: 2009 - 2011 180778 12% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Mike Weir Winery Brut Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 187294 12% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Southbrook Vineyards Fresh Vidal 2009, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada Vidal food pairings: grilled freshwater fish, summer salads. 650135 9.7% D 750 mL $16.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris 2008, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Pinot Gris food pairings: creamy cheese. 116582 13% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Legends Estates Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2002, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Merlot food pairings: veal tenderloin, roast pork. 675066 13.2% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Okanagan Reserve Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: fish. 183541 14% D 750 mL $18.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Montes Limited Selection Pinot Noir 2010, Casablanca Valley, Chile Pinot Noir food pairings: salmon, tuna. Drink: 2012 - 2016 37937 14% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Santa Laura Laura Hartwig Reserva Merlot 2007, Colchagua Valley, Chile Merlot food pairings: back ribs with barbecue sauce. 640946 14% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine St. Claire Saint-Bris Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France 178152 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Bosquets Vouvray Sauvion 2008, A.C., Loire, France Sauvion food pairings: barbecued prawns stuffed with a mixture of lemon zest, herbs de Provence, sea salt and olive oil. 169698 12% MD 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Buisse Touraine Sauvignon 2009, A.C., Loire, France Sauvignon food pairings: shrimp cocktail, grilled calamari with roasted red peppers. 169714 12.5% XD 750 mL $11.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Laborie Blend - Meritage 2005, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled Korean-style ribs, gourmet sausages. 171116 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Caillou Les Martins Merlot Blend 2006, A.C., Lussac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Merlot Blend food pairings: grilled rare lamb, beef. 171223 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine de la Seigneurie Des Tourelles Saumur Red 2008, A.C., Loire, Saumur, France 169664 12.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De L'ecochère Muscadet Sur Lie 2008, A.C., Coteaux De La Loire, France Muscadet Sur Lie food pairings: white fish, shellfish, mussels steamed in white wine and garlic. 169649 12% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Hilltop Neszmély Hilltop Selection Kékfrankos 2008, Neszmély, Hungary Kékfrankos food pairings: spicy goulash, roast pork with spiced apples. 178053 13% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hétszölö Tokaji Furmint Dry 2009, Tokaj, Hungary Tokaji Furmint Dry food pairings: Cajun snapper, Kung Pao chicken. 178087 14.6% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Pala Crabilis I Fiori Vermentino Di Sardegna 2009, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy Vermentino Di Sardegna food pairings: roast pork with quinces, antipasto. 52068 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Di Querceto Chianti 2008, Tuscany, Italy Chianti food pairings: chorizo sausage, pepper steak. 164798 12% XD 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca Delle Macìe Sangiovese 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese food pairings: antipasto, breaded veal cutlets. 913780 13.4% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rubens Castelnuovo Del Garda Ripasso Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Ripasso Valpolicella food pairings: thick-cut barbecued steak, sliced, and sprinkled with kosher or fine sea salt. 161620 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Agriverde Natum Trebbiano D'abruzzo 2009, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy Trebbiano D'abruzzo food pairings: grilled chicken seasoned with lemon and parsley. 179267 12.5% D 750 mL $11.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Agriverde Natum Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2008, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy Montepulciano D'abruzzo food pairings: penne arrabiatta. 180224 13% XD 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giusti Piergiovanni Lacrima Di Morro D'alba Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba 2008, D.O.C., Marche, Italy Lacrima Di Morro D’Alba food pairings: Lasagne di Carnevale, Saltimbocca alla Romana. 180273 13% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Francesco Minini Terre Avare Di Manduria Primitivo 2008, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy Primitivo food pairings: fusilli in basil-tomato sauce, grilled kebabs with eggplant, beef and mushrooms. 180307 14% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Salice Salentino Rivera 2007, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy 180232 13% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murgo Etna Rosso Emanuele Scammacca Del Murgo Nerello Mascalese Nerello Mantellato 2008, D.O.P., Sicily, Italy Nerello Mascalese Nerello Mantellato food pairings: grilled steaks, penne in beef ragout sauce. 180208 13% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antigniano Ligajo Montefalco Rosso, Brogal Vini Sangiovese Sagrantino 2007, D.O.C., Umbria, Italy Sangiovese Sagrantino food pairings: penne alfredo, zesty veal lasagna. 51755 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Apollonio Copertino Rosso Negroamaro 2004, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy Negroamaro food pairings: grilled back ribs, rich stews. 23226 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Miyasaka Junmai Hanamaru, Low Alcohol Saké, Japan 171645 300 mL $11.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miyasaka Junmai Okuden Kanzukuri Saké, -, Japan 171637 300 mL $9.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mexico

Don Weber Añejo Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico, Mexico 179788 40% XD 700 mL $44.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Villa Maria Estate Private Bin Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand 163956 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

C.J. Pask Roy's Hill Merlot Cabernet 2007, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand Merlot Cabernet food pairings: barbecued steak, hearty lamb stew. 182048 13.5% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scotland

Longrow Cv Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Springbank Distillers, Campbeltown, Scotland 180158 40% XD 700 mL $79.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Original London Hill Dry Gin, Ian Macleod Distillers, Scotland, Scotland 959684 40% XD 700 mL $22.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Slovenia

Dveri-Pax Laski Rizling 2008, Stajerska Slovenija, Slovenia Rizling food pairings: stuffed peppers, catfish fillet in a saffron white wine sauce. 179176 12.45% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dveri-Pax Janez 2008, Stajerska Slovenija, Podravje, Slovenia 179168 12.5% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Sonop Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, W.O., Western Cape, South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pasta in a meat sauce. 606160 12.5% D 750 mL $13.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Valdemar Conde De Valdemar Rosado 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain Rosado food pairings: fish in a light sauce, grilled seafood. 168278 14% D 750 mL $11.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Navarro 15 Years Old Pedro Ximénez, D.O., Montilla-Moriles, Spain 170225 13% MD 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio De Sarría Crianza 2006, D.O., Navarra, Spain Food pairings: fine smoked meats, hard cheeses, gourmet sausages. 167668 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Patrocinio Limited Edition Señorio De Unuela Reserva Tempranillo 2001, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 172536 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Ironstone Vineyards Obsession Symphony Symphony 2009, California, United States Symphony food pairings: spicy Asian dishes. 355784 13% MD 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rutherford Round Hill Chardonnay 2008, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: fish, chicken breast, roasted red pepper, eggplant. 311415 13% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Swongsville LDL Vineyard Zinfandel 2007, Lodi, United States Zinfandel food pairings: spicy food (Thai, Chinese), pizza, grilled steaks & burgers. 897308001163 14.8% D 750 mL $12.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Zydeco, Bingham Ranch Zinfandel 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: spicy food (Thai, Chinese), pizza, coq au vin, grilled steaks & burgers. Drink: 2011 - 2016 897308001248 14.9% D 750 mL $28.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Pizzicato, Bingham Ranch Petite Sirah 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Petite Sirah food pairings: spicy food with intense flavors. Drink: 2011 - 2018 897308001293 14.7% D 750 mL $20.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Metronome, Towne Ranch Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States Merlot food pairings: roast chicken, veal marsala, pasta dishes. Drink: 2011 - 2014 897308001255 14% D 750 mL August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Serenade In Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2007, North Coast, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: pasta dishes, chicken, veal, pizza, spicy food. Drink: 2011 - 2014 897308001156 13.5% D 750 mL $13.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Bingham Ranch, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, California, United States 897308001132 14.9% 750 mL $65.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Bingham Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States 897308001187 13.8% 750 mL $50.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

R & B Cellars Fortissmo, Bingham Ranch, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 897308001231 18.9% S 375 mL $20.00 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rutherford Round Hill Chardonnay 2014, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: fish, chicken breast, roasted red pepper, eggplant. 311415 13% D 750 mL $14.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravenswood Teldeschi Zinfandel 2007, Dry Creek Valley, California, United States 684589 14.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tandem Peloton 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States Food pairings: steak, lamb chops, grilled salmon, mildly spiced Asian dishes. 686261 14.6% D 750 mL $19.95 August 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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