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Vintages Release October 30, 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.

Dessert Wine

Fielding Estate Winery Select Late Harvest Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: blue and aged cheeses, fruit-based desserts. 193409 10% MS 375 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Kilchoman Islay Single Malt Scotch, Scotland 187823 700 mL $32.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

X-30 Reposado Tequila, Mexico 190470 750 mL $30.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

House Of Hafner Beerenauslese 2008, Burgenland, Austria Food pairings: blue cheeses, fruit trifle. 181602 11% S 375 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Hedges Family Estate Cms Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States 948992 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luca Pinot Noir 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 175570 14% D 750 mL $34.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zolo Classic Fincas Patagónicas Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: spare ribs, steak fajitas. 183905 13.8% D 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca El Origen Reserva Santa Carolina In Argentina Bodegas Y Viñedos La Esperanza Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: osso bucco, braised meat dishes. 19396 14.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Blend Cabernet Malbec 2007, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 640938 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cicchitti Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2008 - 2020 177998 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Botalcura La Porfia Grand Reserve Carmenère 2006, Rapel Valley, Chile Carmenère food pairings: pasta in a meat sauce, grilled vegetable-and-beef kebabs. 61887 14% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Teillery Reserve Syrah 2006, Maipo Valley, Chile Syrah food pairings: baby back ribs. 171454 13.8% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angove's Nine Vines Shiraz Viognier 2009, South Australia, Australia Shiraz Viognier food pairings: juicy steak, spare ribs. 191668 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

O'Leary Walker Wines Blue Cutting Road Cabernet Merlot 2006, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia 186080 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Margrain River's Edge Pinot Noir 2008, Martinborough, North Island, New Zealand 684258 13% D 750 mL $22.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Winery Of Good Hope Vinum Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa 172973 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Divon Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, A.C., St-Georges Saint-Émilion , Bordeaux, France 190926 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Puydeval Jeff Carrel Cabernet Franc Syrah 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc, Midi, France 184192 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tour Saint-Michel Cuvée Des Deux Soeurs Grenache Mourvedre 2007, A.C., Chateauneuf Du Pape, Rhône, France 177220 15% XD 750 mL $37.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Albino Armani Armani Refosco Refosco 2008, Friuli, Italy Refosco food pairings: pork chops, baked ham. 181529 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pecchenino San Giuseppe Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G, Piedmont, Italy 181396 14% XD 750 mL $76.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poderi Colla Bussia Dardi Le Rose Barolo 2005, D.O.C.G, Piedmont, Italy 596890 14.5% XD 750 mL $47.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marenco Dolcetto D'acqui 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Dolcetto D'acqui food pairings: penne pasta in Bolognese sauce, pork tenderloin. 188052 12.7% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Selvatico Cannonau Di Sardegna 2007, D.O.C., Sardinia, Italy Cannonau Di Sardegna food pairings: sharp cheddar, ginger chicken. 181552 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casanova Di Neri Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 85498 14.5% XD 750 mL $57.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Geografico Pulleraia Merlot 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy 204586 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frescobaldi Tenuta di Castiglioni Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy 145920 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 21329 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Azul Portugal Vinho, Casa Ermelinda Freitas Tinto 2007, D.O.C., Palmela, Portugal 146167 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montgó Monastrell Shiraz 2007, D.O., Yecla, Spain Monastrell Shiraz food pairings: rich beef, lamb stews. 76588 14.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Celler De Capçanes Mas Donís Barrica, Old Vines Garnacha Syrah 2008, D.O., Montsant, Spain Garnacha Syrah food pairings: roast beef. 705863 14% D 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alderbrook Old Vine Zinfandel 2004, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: ribs or steaks. 603696 15.6% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Folie à Deux Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meat pasta dishes, roasted rack of lamb. 186163 13.5% XD 750 mL $36.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ampelos Cellars and Vineyard Lambda Pinot Noir 2006, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 186635 14.4% XD 750 mL $33.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Adelaida Cellars Anna's Estate Vineyard Syrah 2007, Paso Robles, California, United States Syrah food pairings: braised lamb shanks. 194316 14.9% D 750 mL $26.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stags' Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States 202630 14.2% D 375 mL $27.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravenswood Old Vine Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, California, United States 673798 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodega Nqn Colección Nqn Malbec 2006, Patagonia, Argentina 186189 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Zumbaum Clos Magniani Pic St. Loup 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Languedoc, Midi, France 185868 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Madonnina Les Valats Syrah Blend 2007, Cotes Du Rhone-Villages Rasteau, France 185876 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Feudi San Pio Ripasso Superiore Della Valpolicella 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 181446 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio De Barahinda Bellum Providencia 2006, D.O., Yecla, Spain 176784 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Celler De Capçanes Mas Donís Barrica, Old Vines Garnacha Syrah 2010, D.O., Montsant, Spain Garnacha Syrah food pairings: roast beef. 705863 14% D 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Ghione Anna Moscato D'asti 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy Moscato D'asti food pairings: blue or gorgonzola cheese, flaming Bananas Foster. 192443 5% S 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monmarthe Secret De Famille Brut 1Er Cru Pinot Noir Pinot Meunier, A.C., Champagne, France 185686 13% XD 750 mL $41.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taltarni Taché Brut Rosé Sparkling 1999, Victoria, Tasmania, Australia Brut Rosé Sparkling food pairings: salmon. 967398 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Vine Cliff Proprietress Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Los Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States 198903 14.8% D 750 mL $34.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Napa Creek Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled herbed chicken breast, lobster. 197418 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 131235 12% D 750 mL $17.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Strewn Winery Terroir Strewn Vineyard French Oak Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken accompanied by root vegetables. 189589 14.6% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Familiglia Bianchi Chardonnay 2008, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina Chardonnay food pairings: fettuccini alfredo, mild seafood curry. 1461 13% D 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Carmen Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, roast chicken. 961276 13.5% D 750 mL $15.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heartland Stickleback White Verdelho Viognier 2009, South Australia, Australia 186387 12% D 750 mL $13.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cockfighter's Ghost Poole's Rock Wines Chardonnay 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia 186353 13.7% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Torlesse Riesling 2008, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand Drink: 2010 - 2014 24158 12% D 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Geiler Gewurztraminer 2009, A.C., Alsace, France Gewurztraminer food pairings: spicy samosas, pad Thai, chilli con carne. 106864 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine D'ardhuy Bourgogne Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France Chardonnay food pairings: grilled scallops with asparagus, chicken piccata in lemon sauce. 183699 13.4% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ormarine Carte Noire Jeanjean Languedoc Picpoul De Pinet 2009, A.C., Midi, France Picpoul De Pinet food pairings: scallops, lobster. 525287 12.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Blanc Marsanne Viognier 2009, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France Marsanne Viognier food pairings: roast turkey, game bird. 48892 14% XD 750 mL $33.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dr. Hermann Riesling Spatlese 2008, Q.M.P., Erdener Treppchen, Mosel, Germany 197426 7.5% M 750 mL $21.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zaglia Friuli Latisana Friulano 2009, D.O.C., Friuli, Italy 182204 13% D 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zenato Lugana Riserva Sergio Zenato Trebbiano 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 928218 13.5% XD 750 mL $50.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Strewn Winery Terroir Strewn Vineyard French Oak Chardonnay 2013, V.Q.A., Niagara Lakeshore, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken accompanied by root vegetables. 189589 14.6% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Strewn Winery Terroir: French Oak Chardonnay 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken accompanied by root vegetables. 189589 14.6% XD 750 mL $32.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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