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Vintages Release March 17, 2011

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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

Xumek Single Vineyard Syrah 2009, Zonda Valley, San Juan, Argentina Syrah food pairings: steaks blackened and grilled rare. 26068 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Manos Negras Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 271205 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Bosca De Sangre Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 261933 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eral Bravo Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: barbecued meats. 58081 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca La Escondida Reserva Andean Vineyards Chardonnay 2010, San Juan, Argentina Chardonnay food pairings: braised chicken breasts in a cream sauce. 270207 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Flat Rock The Rusty Shed Chardonnay 2010, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, stronger sheep’s or goat’s cheese. 1552 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

See Ya Later Ranch Brut Traditional Method, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Toasty and crisp with a terrific refreshing finish. This is an amazing price for a sparkling wine of this quality. Stock up! Drink: 2012 - 2014 271049 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frogpond Farm Cabernet Merlot 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Merlot food pairings: pork roast, ratatouille, mushroom stew, chili made with organic beef. 203554 13.1% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto, Chile 315176 14.5% D 750 mL $79.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley, Puente Alto, Chile 315176 14.5% D 750 mL $79.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Cordelier Vieux Marc De Provence Eau-De-Vie Distilleries Et Domaines De Provence, France Food pairings: cheese. 275115 20% 700 mL $43.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Dauphin De Guiraud 2Nd Wine Of Château Guiraud Blend - Meritage 2005, A.C., Sauternes, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: scallops Provençal, Indian food, fried chicken. 190496 13.5% S 375 mL $24.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Baladoz Grand Cru Blend - Meritage 2006, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: savoury beef stews. 244087 13.1% XD 750 mL $28.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Moines Blend - Meritage 2005, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: herb-encrusted lamb. 265470 13% D 750 mL $22.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Champy Les Champs Pimont Beaune 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2008, A.C., Burgundy, France 265314 13.5% XD 750 mL $43.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Kartuli Vazi Khvanchkara Semi-Sweet Red Tifliski Vini Pogreb Ltd. 2010, Racha-Ambrolauri, Georgia Food pairings: duck with a sweet plum sauce, soft cheeses, baklava. 184895 10.7% M 750 mL $18.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Burgerspital Trocken Estate Btld., Dry Silvaner 2010, Qualitätswein, Franken, Germany Silvaner food pairings: fresh spinach salad, poached salmon with spring vegetables. 260273 11.5% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Degenfeld Tokaji Furmint 2009, Hungary, Hungary Tokaji Furmint food pairings: honey-garlic chicken. 263905 13.3% XD 750 mL $16.00 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Elio Filippino Btld. By Azienda Vitivinicola Filippino Domenico Arneis 2010, D.O.C., Langhe, Piedmont, Italy Arneis food pairings: fish, shellfish, roast pork. 60848 13.1% D 750 mL $15.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valle Reale Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy 216408 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Piccini Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 134791 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mocali Estate Btld. Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 64956 13.9% XD 750 mL $60.00 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 241363 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Medeiros Tahora Lda. 2009, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 268789 15% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Do Portal Grande Reserva 2006, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 74666 14% XD 750 mL $29.25 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Nova de Nossa Senhora Do Carmo 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal Food pairings: grilled lamb chops, smoked duck. 214007 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delaforce His Eminence's Choice 10 Years Old Tawny Port Prod. & Btld. By Quinta And Vineyard Bottlers, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal Food pairings: aged cheddar, dark chocolate. 265504 13% S 750 mL $24.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Bon Courage Estate André & Jacques Bruwer Pinotage 2009, W.O., Robertson, South Africa Pinotage food pairings: smoked applewood cheddar, braised lamb dishes. 263616 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Bodega del Abad Dom Bueno Crianza 2001, Bierzo D.O., Spain 244699 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pago De Valdoneje Viños Valtuille Mencia 2010, D.O., Bierzo, Spain 268805 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio Del Águila Gran Reserva Bodegas Virgen Del Águila 2001, D.O., Cariñena, Spain 269530 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Taja Reserva Mähler-Besse 2006, D.O., Jumilla, Spain 243329 14% D 750 mL $14.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Baronia Del Montsant Englora 2005, D.O., Montsant, Spain 266908 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peña Roble Crianza, Bodegas Resalte De Peñafiel Tempranillo 2004, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain 266932 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cerro Añon Reserva Bodegas Olarra Tempranillo 2005, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain 114306 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valdemar Inspiración Valdemar Inspiracion Valdemar Rioja 2006, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain 166512 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Señorio De P. Peciña Chobeo De Peciña Bodegas Hermanos Peciña Viura 2009, D.O.C.A, Rioja, Spain 323476 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.25 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vega Murillo Verdejo 2010, D.O., Rueda, Spain 268797 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vega Sauco Adoremus Tinta De Toro 2004, D.O., Toro, Spain 268813 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

The Balvenie Portwood 21 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 500090 40% 750 mL $215.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States 701748 13.7% XD 750 mL $59.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cain Concept The Benchland Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States 590299 14% XD 750 mL $151.00 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Truchard Zinfandel 2008, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States 54858 14.2% D 750 mL $25.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vineyard Twenty-Nine Cru Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: braised beef ribs. 212241 14.8% XD 750 mL $49.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Amity Vineyards Estate Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 269159 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 March 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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