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Wine Picks July 14, 2008

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Dessert Wine

Colio Estate Wines CEV Late Harvest Vidal 2007, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada Vidal food pairings: Thai, salad, Oriental dishes, desserts, strong cheeses. 470369 11% S 375 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colio Estate Wines CEV Vidal Icewine 2007, V.Q.A., Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario, Canada Vidal Icewine food pairings: fruit, desserts. 503359 11.5% S 200 mL $19.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Colio Estate Wines Girls' Night Out Starwberry Samba, Ontario, Canada 175034 6.5% S 750 mL $6.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

De Sousa Wine Cellars Reserve Meritage 2006, Niagara, Canada Meritage food pairings: cheese-filled ravioli served with tomato-based sauce with fresh vegetables, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs and spices. Drink: 2011 - 2017 211888 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Las Piedras Pura Vid Pannunzio Giovanni Vincenzo Malbec 2009, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: BBQ beef ribs with bourbon chipotle BBQ sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2014 14920100579 14.2% D 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Las Piedras Pura Vid Pannunzio Giovanni Vincenzo Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pan-seared beef filet with shallot-port reduction. Drink: 2010 - 2015 14920100647 13.9% D 750 mL $14.00 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vigne dei Mastri Galileo 2007, Barbera D'asti Doc, Piedmont, Italy Galileo food pairings: slow-cooked veal spaghetti Bolognese. Drink: 2010 - 2016 416874 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Core Wine Company Core Red 2006, Santa Barbara County, California, United States Food pairings: ribs with bourbon BBQ sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2014 14.9% D 750 mL $19.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Colio Estate Wines Girls' Night Out Chardonnay Merlot Rosé 2009, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada Chardonnay Merlot Rosé food pairings: chicken, fish, Oriental fare, pasta dishes. 89862 12.3% MD 750 mL $12.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Colio Estate Wines Girls' Night Out Girls Night Out Sparkling 2012, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada Girls Night Out Sparkling food pairings: chicken, fish, creamy pasta dishes. 54500 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yellowglen Pink Piccolo, South East Australia, Australia Food pairings: aperitif, pasta, salad, grilled seafood. 264556 11% 750 mL $4.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Vigne dei Mastri Chiara 2008, Monferrato Doc, Piedmont, Italy Drink: 2010 - 2013 384072 12% D 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2010, South East Australia, Australia 142117 13.5% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colio Estate Wines Lake & River Series Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken, white fish, creamy pasta. 489872 13% D 750 mL $12.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Colio Estate Wines CEV Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A. Lake Erie North Shore, Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: chicken, white fish, creamy pasta. 500462 12.2% XD 750 mL $15.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2013, South East Australia, Australia 142117 13.5% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2013, South East Australia, Australia 142117 13.5% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled chicken, fish with fresh dill and lemon. Drink: 2014 - 2015 337535 13% XD 750 mL $11.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2015, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 563130 13.5% 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Leon Beyer Pinot Gris 2016, Alsace, France 165241 13.4% XD 750 mL $16.15 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

MontGras Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Casablanca Valley, Chile 58362 14.2% 750 mL $11.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Espiritu De Chile Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 60640 13.3% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Pedro Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2009 - 2010 79129 12.5% XD 1500 mL $14.85 July 2008. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caliterra Unoaked Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 89540 13.5% XD 750 mL $11.00 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vina Carmen Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 570630 12% XD 750 mL $14.00 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caliterra Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 257147 12.9% 750 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 259192 13% 750 mL $8.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 269597 13.5% 750 mL $8.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Rita Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 275677 13.5% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 275909 13% 750 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Reserva Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 304022 13.5% 750 mL $11.85 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Tocornal Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Chile 306472 13% D 1500 mL $18.05 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 322727 13% 1500 mL $14.85 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Leyda Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled chicken, fish with dill and lemon. 337535 13% D 750 mL $15.00 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Frontera Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 371716 13% 750 mL $7.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Carolina Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 389858 13% 375 mL $4.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Tarapacá Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 414185 13% 750 mL $9.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Alicia Chardonnay 2008, Estate Bottled, Chile 414474 14% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Frontera Chardonnay 2008, Chile, Chile 465849 13% 1500 mL $17.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Bouchon Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Chile, Chile 531749 13% 750 mL $10.05 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Los Arboles Chardonnay 2008, Argentina, Argentina 66704 13.9% 750 mL $12.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pascual Toso Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Argentina, Argentina 93674 13.5% 750 mL $12.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fuzion Chardonnay Chenin Blanc 2008, Argentina, Argentina 119800 13% 750 mL $7.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Astica Sauvignon Semillon 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2008 - 2010 359083 13% D 750 mL $8.00 July 2008. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodega J&F Lurton Pinot Gris 2008, Argentina, Argentina 556746 13% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Argento Chardonnay 2008, Argentina, Argentina 591701 13% 750 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Funky Llama Chardonnay 2008, Argentina, Argentina 614677 12.5% 750 mL $9.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Argento Pinot Grigio 2008, Argentina, Argentina 620492 13% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jaszberenyi Rizling 2008, Hungary, Hungary 836 11.5% 1000 mL $8.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Navip Fruska Gora Riesling 2008, Serbia, Serbia 9548 11% 750 mL $8.40 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kourtakis Apelia White 2008, Greece 53918 11.5% D 1000 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tsantalis Makedonikos White Regional Blended White 2008, Macedonia, Greece 314039 13% 1000 mL $11.75 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Retsina Malamatina Regional Blended White 2008, Macedonia, Greece 315937 11% 500 mL $6.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Servus Riesling Veltliner Pinot Blanc 2008, Austria, Austria 359067 11.5% 750 mL $9.70 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungarovin Debroi Cuvee Harslevelu 2008, Hungary, Hungary 536268 13% 750 mL $8.25 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dunavar Muscat Ottonel 2008, Hungary, Hungary 565812 12.5% D 750 mL $8.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Winzer Krems Gruner Veltliner 2008, Austria, Austria 589002 12% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Corten Pinot Grigio 2008, Moldova, Moldova 610873 14.5% 750 mL $8.65 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaines Vincon Feteasca Alba White Feteasca Alba 2008, Romania, Romania 630251 12.5% D 750 mL $9.10 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kressmann Selectionne Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, France, France 1164 11% 1000 mL $9.65 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kressmann Selectionne Blanc Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, France, France 11718 11% 1500 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remy Pannier Blanc De France Sauvignon Blanc 2008, France, France 14647 11% 1000 mL $9.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'epayrie Blanc Sparkling White 2008, France, France 42473 11% 1000 mL $9.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mommessin Export Cuvee St Pierre Blanc 2008, France, France 52092 12.2% 750 mL $7.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Piat D'or Blanc 2008, France, France 59568 11% 750 mL $8.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mommessin Export Cuvee St Pierre Blanc 2008, France, France 80747 12% 1500 mL $13.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

B & G Cuvee Blanc Speciale Merlot 2008, France, France 81521 11% 1500 mL $15.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Piat D'or Blanc 2008, France, France 99598 11% 1500 mL $15.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

B & G Partager Blanc Sparkling White 2008, France, France 101352 11% 1000 mL $9.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'epayrie Blanc 2008, France, France 109017 11.5% 1500 mL $18.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remy Pannier Blanc De France Sauvignon Blanc 2008, France, France 123471 11% XD 1500 mL $13.80 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Patriarche Blanc De Blancs 2008, France, France 136929 11% 1500 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

B & G Partager Blanc Chardonnay 2008, France, France 150078 11% 1500 mL $14.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

B & G Cuvee Blanc Speciale Merlot 2008, France, France 204776 11% 1000 mL $10.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'epayrie Blanc 2008, France, France 236976 11.5% 750 mL $7.80 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Piat D'or Blanc 2008, France, France 240507 11% 1000 mL $11.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pfaffenheim Cuvee Chevalier Pinot Blanc 2008, Alsace, France 22855 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dopff & Irion Crystal D'alsace Sylvaner 2008, Alsace, France 35667 12% M 750 mL $12.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer 2008, Alsace, France 81463 13.5% 750 mL $16.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Leon Beyer Pinot Gris 2008, Alsace, France 165241 13.4% XD 750 mL $16.15 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mouton Cadet Blanc Regional Blended White 2008, Bordeaux, France 2527 12% 750 mL $13.25 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils Petit Chablis Chardonnay 2008, Burgundy, France 51466 11.7% 750 mL $28.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils 2008, Macon-Lugny St-Pierre, Burgundy, France Drink: 2009 - 2012 51573 12.5% D 750 mL $22.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jaffelin Aligote 2008, Burgundy, France 53868 12% XD 750 mL $15.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Latour Bourgogne Chardonnay 2008, Burgundy, France Drink: 2009 - 2015 55533 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils Pouilly-Fuisse 2008, Burgundy, France Drink: 2008 - 2014 56580 13% XD 750 mL $46.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mommessin Alum Btl Grande Reserve Chardonnay 2008, Burgundy, France 63446 13.7% 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georges Duboeuf Chardonnay 2008, Macon-Villages, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France 110122 12.5% 750 mL $13.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jaffelin Pouilly-Fuisse Chardonnay 2008, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France 242909 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

William Fèvre Champs Royaux Chablis Chardonnay 2008, Burgundy, France 461640 12.5% 750 mL $36.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Patriarche Pisse-Dru Blanc Gamay (Beaujolais) 2008, Beaujolais, Burgundy, France 276865 13.1% 750 mL $11.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Goerges Duboeuf Chardonnay 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 20552 12.9% XD 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

French Rabbit Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 56226 13.1% 1000 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chat-En-Oeuf Blanc Regional Blended White 2008, Languedoc, Roussillon, France 65433 12% 750 mL $12.50 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jolie Terre Pet Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Languedoc, Roussillon, France 90522 12% 750 mL $12.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Philippe De Rothschild Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 407536 12.5% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J&F Lurton Les Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Languedoc, Roussillon Vdp, France Drink: 2008 - 2011 472555 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 563130 13.5% 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fat Bastard Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 610659 12.5% 750 mL $14.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Philippe De Rothschild Viognier 2008, V.D.P., Languedoc, Roussillon, France 619221 12.4% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remy Pannier Chenin Blanc 2008, Anjou, Loire Valley, France 5967 11% XD 750 mL $10.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remy Pannier Sèvre et Maine Muscadet 2008, Loire Valley, France 13821 11.5% 750 mL $10.90 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remy Pannier Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Loire Valley, France 68676 12% 750 mL $10.80 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sauvion Carte D'or Muscadet 2008, Loire, France 143016 12% XD 750 mL $12.60 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Vieille Ferme Regional Blended White 1.5L 2008, Cotes Du Luberon, Rhone, France 34991 13% D 1500 mL $26.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Latour L'ardeche Chardonnay 2008, Rhone, France 132498 13% 750 mL $11.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georges Duboeuf Blanc Regional Blended White 2008, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone, France 162404 13.1% 750 mL $11.45 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Vieille Ferme Regional Blended White 2008, Cotes Du Luberon, Rhone, France 298505 13.5% D 750 mL $13.20 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dauphins Blanc Prestige Regional Blended White 2008, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone, France 496349 12.5% 250 mL $3.85 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Bernard Blanc Regional Blended White 2008, Cotes Du Rhone, Rhone, France 589432 12% 750 mL $10.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hawkes Wine & Winery Home Chardonnay 2006, Sonoma County, California, United States Home Chardonnay food pairings: lemon-herb chicken kebobs. Drink: 2009 - 2011 301209 14.1% D 750 mL $35.95 July 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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