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Vintages Release October 15, 2010

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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.

Argentina

Familia Marguery Calle Zapata Malbec 2005, Mendoza, Argentina 167247 14% D 750 mL $25.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Durigutti Reserve Unfiltered Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Argentina 246082 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Riglos Gran Corte 2007, Mendoza, Argentina 243501 15.1% XD 750 mL $37.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Los Nobles Bodega Luigi Bosca/Familia Arizu Cabernet Bouchet 2005, Mendoza, Argentina 175547 15.1% XD 750 mL $63.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Step Two Shiraz 2008, South Australia, Australia Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb kabobs. 246645 13.9% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia Petit Verdot food pairings: grilled lamb. 365378 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Reif The Magician Kiln Dried Shiraz Pinot Noir 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Shiraz Pinot Noir food pairings: braised meat dishes. 246413 14% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Foreign Affair Winery The Conspiracy 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 149237 12.8% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Niagara Estate Silver Series Shiraz 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Shiraz food pairings: grilled lamb chops. 89359 13% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Clos Jordanne La Petite Colline Pinot Noir 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench, Ontario, Canada 33944 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lailey Winery Riesling 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: spicy Asian dishes. 72736 10.5% D 750 mL $17.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: planked trout, seared scallops. Drink: 2012 - 2013 692632 13.1% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mike Weir Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 686972 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Royal Canadian Small Batch Whisky, Canada 224071 40% XD 750 mL $37.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Korta Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Lontué Valley, Curicó, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled meats, hearty stew. 236034 14.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château De Sainte Gemme Cru Bourgeois Blend - Meritage 2006, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled Angus beef steaks. 236851 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Gloria Blend - Meritage 2008, A.C., St-Julien, Bordeaux, France 135806 13% 750 mL $49.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Pontet-Canet 5E Cru Blend - Meritage 2007, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 100768 13% XD 750 mL $105.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Troplong Mondot Grand Cru Blend - Meritage 2007, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 102723 13% XD 750 mL $115.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Gloria Blend - Meritage 2008, A.C., Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France 136283 13% XD 750 mL $49.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lagrange-Monbadon Baron De Montfort Blend - Meritage 2003, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled lamb. 65060 12.7% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Jadot Beaune Clos Des Couchereaux 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France 77578 12.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lionel Osmin & Cie Mon Adour Tannat Madiran 2008, A.C., Midi, France 246850 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Doisy-Daëne 2E Cru Pierre & Denis Dubourdieu 2007, A.C., Barsac, Bordeaux, France 97881 13% S 375 mL $32.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Vau de Vay Chablis 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France 24723 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonnet-Huteau Les Dabinieres Jean-Jacques & Rémi Bonnet, Vign. Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine 2009, A.C., Sur Lie, Loire, France 233528 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Alazanis Valley Semi-Sweet Red Koncha & Co.,United Stars 2008, Georgia, Georgia 608737 11.5% MS 750 mL $13.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Epsilon Sparkling Wine Soc. Agr. Ca' Di Rajo, Veneto, Italy 221929 9.9% MD 750 mL $13.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ambrogio e Giovanni Folonari Cabreo Il Borgo 2016, Tuscany Igt, Italy Drink: 2019 - 2025 122770 14.5% XD 750 mL $58.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moroder Rosso Conero Moroder Rosso Conero 2007, D.O.C., Marche, Italy 224741 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guasti Clemente & Figli Riserva Barbaresco 2005, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy Barbaresco food pairings: grilled steaks and wild mushroom risotto. 233908 13.9% XD 750 mL $35.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guasti Clemente & Figli Fonda S. Nicolao Superiore Barbera D'asti 2005, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Barbera D'asti food pairings: grilled lamb chops. 233890 13.6% XD 750 mL $21.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Querciola Chicchivello Langhe Rosso 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Food pairings: lamb burgers, gourmet beef burgers, steaks. 225227 14% D 750 mL $13.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poderi Di Luigi Einaudi Dolcetto Di Dogliani 2009, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy 232454 13.6% XD 750 mL $28.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Girolamo Vendemmia Tardiva Primitivo 2008, I.G.T., Salento, Puglia, Italy Primitivo food pairings: marinated steaks, backribs. 224667 14.8% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scopetani Riserva Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti food pairings: roast leg of lamb. 164814 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luce Luce Luce della Vite Frescobaldi & Mondavi Toscana i.g.t. 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy Luce Della Vite Frescobaldi & Mondavi Toscana I.G.T. food pairings: juicy steak and a wild mushroom risotto. 685263 12.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luce Luce 2008, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy Food pairings: juicy steak and a wild mushroom risotto. 651000 12.5% XD 375 mL $54.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi de Frescobaldi Terre More Dell' Ammiraglia 2009, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy Food pairings: grilled wild game along with grilled zucchini and eggplant. 239889 13.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Di Nozzole La Forra Riserva Ambrogio E Giovanni Folanari Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 177279 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Felice Brunello Di Montalcino 2005, D.O.C.,Tuscany, Italy Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: meat, pasta. 991075 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cordella Rosso Di Montalcino 2009, D.O.C.,Tuscany, Italy Food pairings: grilled lamb skewers. 251462 14.4% XD 750 mL $25.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantine Riondo Vinea Corvina 2007, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy Corvina food pairings: pasta in a marinara sauce. 230649 13.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva Douro Tinto 2008, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 21329 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Romania

Livia Feteasca Neagra 2009, I.G. Vrancea Hills, Romania Feteasca Neagra food pairings: ribs in a spicy sauce, spiced gourmet sausages. 244392 14.4% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Boschendal 1685 Shiraz 2009, W.O., Coastal Region, South Africa Shiraz food pairings: rich meat-based pasta dishes, barbecued gourmet sausages. 542787 14% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Iona Vineyards Chardonnay 2009, W.O., Elgin, South Africa 236026 13.5% XD 750 mL $62.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Piedemonte Reserva 2005, D.O., Navarra, Spain 214221 14.5% D 750 mL $16.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Johnnie Walker Blue Label Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 255778 40% XD 200 mL $69.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Springbank Cv Campbeltown Single Malt Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 250142 40% XD 700 mL $74.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Acacia Chardonnay 2009, Carneros, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: lobster, crab. 80556 14.4% D 750 mL $27.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bronco Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: planked salmon, grilled prawns. 244483 14.2% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Barbara Winery Chardonnay 2009, Santa Barbara County, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: creamy crab dip, baked lake trout. 235937 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lail Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States 60251 14.9% XD 750 mL $115.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Folie à Deux Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled Angus beef steaks. 186163 13.5% XD 750 mL $36.75 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jonata La Tierra De Jonata 2007, Santa Ynez Valley, California, United States 221150 14.5% XD 750 mL $89.00 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guenoc Langtry Estate & Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Lake County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rich pasta dishes. 104240 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peju Province Winery Merlot 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States 14% D 750 mL $44.95 October 2010. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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