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Vintages Release October 27, 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.

Australia

Howard Park Scotsdale Shiraz 2009, Great Southern, Western Australian, Australia 923557 13.5% XD 750 mL $40.00 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam Estate Riesling 2010, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia 288266 12.8% D 750 mL $26.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Stadt Krems Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Kremstal, Austria Grüner Veltliner food pairings: turkey, glazed ham, roast pork. 295626 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Lailey Vineyard Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 591396 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angels Gate Winery Mountainview Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Merlot food pairings: roast lamb and mushrooms, smoked provolone. 299172 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Red Paw Vineyard Pinot Gris 2011, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Pinot Gris food pairings: grilled seafood, calamari, lobster tail. 116582 13% D 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mastersons 10 Years Old Straight Rye 35 Maple Street Whiskey, Alberta, Canada 289488 45% 750 mL $109.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Township 7 Vineyards & Winery Okanagan Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef. 303735 14% D 750 mL $26.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Lestruelle Cru Bourgeois 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 295840 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hauts De Pontet-Canet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 194548 13% XD 750 mL $54.85 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hauts De Pontet-Canet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 195271 13% XD 750 mL $54.85 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hauts De Pontet-Canet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 194514 13% XD 750 mL $54.85 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hauts De Pontet-Canet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 194449 13% XD 750 mL $54.85 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Hautes De Palette Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Côtes De Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: roast lamb, osso buco. 297267 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.75 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Teyssier Grand Cru Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 303784 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Gravette Lacombe Cru Bourgeois 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 295808 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Cheval Brun Famille Rivière Grand Cru Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: prime rib roast. 303875 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larose Trintaudon Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 297945 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Dame De Malescot Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Margaux, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: crown rib roast. 303842 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Croix Chaigneau Vignobles Chatonnet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: herbed beef stew. 173278 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Fonbel Grand Cru Famille Vauthier, Prop. Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., St-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: blackened lamb dishes. 196469 13% XD 750 mL $37.85 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Christian Moueix Pomerol Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pomerol, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled lamb, beef tenderloin with sautéed mushrooms. 903013 12.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roger Belland Santenay-Commes 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France Pinot Noir food pairings: beef Bourguignon. 725549 13% XD 750 mL $48.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Cros De Romet Cairanne Alain Boisson 2010, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône-Villages, France 42986 15.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Preiss-Zimmer Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2008, A.C., Alsace, France Riesling food pairings: grilled salmon steaks with lemon juice and dill rub. 292193 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Toumilon Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Graves, Bordeaux, France 314864 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Kimmeridgian Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Bourgogne, Burgundy, France Chardonnay food pairings: creamy shellfish stew. 290049 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Delorme Et Fils Sur La Roche Pouilly-Fuissé 2009, A.C., Burgundy, France Pouilly-Fuissé food pairings: grilled turkey breast, seafood pastas with cream sauce. 87460 13% D 750 mL $29.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Haut Lucas Haut Lucas 2009, Aoc, Cotes De Castillon, France 12.5% D 750 mL $13.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larose Trintaudon Blend - Meritage 2015, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 297945 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Dr. Loosen Red Slate Dry Riesling 2011, Qualitätswein, Mosel, Germany Riesling food pairings: fresh, lighter seafood dishes, roast turkey, rotisserie chicken. 595545 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2011, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bisol Crede Brut Di Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco 2015, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy 297242 11.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2016, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2015, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2014, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2013, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Umani Ronchi Vellodoro Pecorino 2012, I.G.T., Terre Di Chieti, Abruzzo, Italy Pecorino food pairings: grilled calamari, lobster tail. 289553 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bisol Crede Brut Di Valdobbiadene Superiore Prosecco 2013, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy 297242 11.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poderi Colla Dardi Le Rose Bussia Barolo 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 596890 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Demarie Superiore Barbera D'alba 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Barbera D'alba food pairings: grilled lamb chops. 290098 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Solantico Riserva Salice Salentino 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy Food pairings: prime rib roast and roasted root vegetables. 289694 13% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crociani Riserva Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: roast beef, roast leg of lamb with a healthy handful of rosemary and garlic. 73825 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Del Frá Tenuta Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 165662 14% D 750 mL $17.00 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

I Castei Michele Castellani Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2007, D.O.C.G., Veneto, Italy 946558 15.5% XD 750 mL $47.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Île Four Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition Saké, Japan Saké food pairings: salmon teriyaki, spicy tuna, dragon sushi rolls. 280701 13% M 720 mL October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mexico

Los Azulejos Blanco In Artisanal Bottle Tequila, Mexico 296954 40% 750 mL October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Dunedin 10 Years Old Doublewood Whisky, New Zealand 305839 40.15% 750 mL $89.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Vidigal Reserva Touriga Nacional 2007, Vinho Regional Lisboa, Single Grape Collection, Portugal 293456 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Reguengos Reserva, Carmim 2008, D.O.C., Alentejo, Portugal 293753 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Meandro Do Vale Meão, F. Olazabal & Filhos/Quinta Do Vale Meão Meandro do Vale Meão Douro 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal 244731 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Melk's Muratie Wine Farm Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2010, W.O., Western Cape, Stellenbosch, South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz food pairings: barbecued steaks, rare roast beef. 294306 14% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Castillo De Maluenda Punto Y Coma Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2009, D.O., Calatayud, Spain 292052 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas Pablo Menguante Vidadillo 2007, D.O., Cariñena, Spain 293407 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Senda 66 La Candelaria S. Coop. De Castilla-La Mancha Tempranillo 2008, La Mancha, Spain 296475 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vinos Sin Ley Graciano 2010, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 190819 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

The Arran Malt Sauternes Cask Finish Single Malt Isle Of Arran Distillers, Scotland, United Kingdom 291302 50% 700 mL $76.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tomintoul 21 Years Old Speyside Glenlivet Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 288225 40% 700 mL $126.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Fess Parker Viognier 2010, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 297523 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pb Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steaks. 305086 14.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Melville Verna's Estate Pinot Noir 2010, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 291021 14% D 750 mL $34.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Juslyn Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States 289868 15.2% XD 750 mL $139.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States 296699 13.5% XD 750 mL $99.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2010 - 2024 708982 14.5% D 750 mL $51.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States 709881 14.5% D 750 mL $144.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States 291138 14.6% D 375 mL $39.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Conundrum Red 2010, California, United States Food pairings: back ribs with a rich sauce. 294298 14.2% D 750 mL $23.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ridge Vineyards Geyserville Zinfandel 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States 723072 14.5% XD 750 mL $48.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1979, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States 291138 14.6% D 375 mL $39.95 October 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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