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Vintages Release December 8, 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

Teusner The Independent Shiraz Mataro 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia Shiraz Mataro food pairings: rare roast beef and grilled root vegetables. 289876 14.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tim Adams Cabernet Malbec 2006, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia 295535 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Katnook Founder's Block Sparkling Shiraz 2009, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia Sparkling Shiraz food pairings: rich meaty dishes. 53330 12.5% MD 750 mL $24.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Legacy Pinot Gris 2012, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 229591 13% D 750 mL $35.00 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lailey Vineyard Unoaked Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: chicken alfredo, clam chowder, lobster bisque, turkey breast sandwiches with mushroom gravy. 299776 12% D 750 mL $15.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Legacy Pinot Gris 2009, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 229591 13% D 750 mL $35.00 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Church and State Wines Vanessa Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2011 - 2013 307512 14.5% D 750 mL $43.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Reserve Red Named Varietal Blends-Red 2007, V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 204966 12.3% XD 750 mL $55.00 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosehall Run Pinot Noir 2007, Ontario, Canada 149062 12% D 750 mL $37.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lailey Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 591388 13% D 750 mL $30.00 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2009, Rapel Valley, Chile 34942 15% D 750 mL $21.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Ricaudet S. Couthures, Prop. 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 297671 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vincent Girardin Les Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2009, A.C., Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, France 300293 13% XD 750 mL $68.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marc Brédif Classic Vouvray 2010, A.C., Loire, France Vouvray food pairings: roast chicken. 685362 13% MD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marc Brédif Classic Vouvray 2016, A.C., Loire, France Vouvray food pairings: roast chicken. 685362 13% MD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barnaut Brut Grand Cru Récoltant-Manipulant Blanc De Noirs Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France Blanc De Noirs Champagne food pairings: buttery dishes, strong cheese. 301887 12.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Béres Semi-Sweet White Wine Tokaji Hárslevelü 2010, Tokaji, Hungary Tokaji Hárslevelü food pairings: fruit flans, crème caramel, mature cheeses. 180216 12.5% M 500 mL $12.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Mazzetti D'altavilla Collezione Grappa Di Moscato, Italy Grappa Di Moscato food pairings: cheese. 299313 43% XD 500 mL $34.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Il Poggiarello Perticato Beatrice Quadri Malvasia 2010, I.G.T., Emiliana-Romagna, Italy Malvasia food pairings: linguine with scallops and olive oil, mildly spiced Indian dishes. 293746 13% D 750 mL $15.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terredora Aglianico 2009, I.G.T., Campania, Italy 602284 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casetta Vigna Case Nere Barolo Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresio) 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresio) food pairings: creamy risotto with porcini mushrooms.. 305292 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Amastuola Primitivo 2010, I.G.P., Puglia, Italy Primitivo food pairings: winter-barbecued steaks, sausages, osso buco. 300004 13% D 750 mL $15.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Leone De Castris Maiana Salice Salentino Negro Amaro 2009, D.O.C., Puglia, Italy 717959 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello di Querceto Chianti Classico 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: spaghetti marinara, Neapolitan pizza, porterhouse steaks seasoned with salt, pepper and olive oil. 680496 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pietranera Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 189761 14% XD 750 mL $49.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poggio Il Castellare Brunello Di Montacino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 26498 14% XD 750 mL $47.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fassati Pasiteo Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Sangiovese (Chianti) 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese (Chianti) food pairings: grilled game meats, winter stews. 642009 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontodi Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 369446 13.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre Palazzo Della Torre Allegrini Veronese I.G.T. 2008, I.G.T., Veronese, Veneto, Italy 672931 14% XD 750 mL $25.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Gekkeikan Horin Ultra Premium Junmai Daiginjo Sake, Japan 951509 16.6% XD 720 mL $39.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Goldwater Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 295261 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waipara West Ram Paddock Red, Tutton Sienko & Hill Blend - Meritage 2009, Waipara, South Island, New Zealand Blend - Meritage food pairings: roast beef, grilled lamb. 295576 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Herdade Do Arrepiado Velho Red 2010, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Food pairings: rich lamb dishes. 295337 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Terraprima White, The Can Ràfols Dels Caus Estate Xarello 2011, D.O., Penedès, Spain 303552 13% D 750 mL $17.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Naveran Dama Extra Brut Cava 2010, D.O., Spain Cava food pairings: grilled salmon steaks with a lemon-and dill sauce. 223602 12% D 750 mL $17.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Switzerland

Cave Cidis Tradition Cuvée Primée La Boiserie Vinzel 2010, A.O.C., La Côte, Vaudoise, Switzerland Food pairings: raclette and potato dish. 296087 12.2% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ukraine

Massandra South Coast Red Dessert Wine 2008, Black Sea, Crimea, Ukraine Food pairings: matured cheeses. 13920 18% S 750 mL $13.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

The Benriach Matured In Sherry Wood 12 Years Old Speyside Single Malt Non-Chill Filtered, Heart Of Speyside, Scotland, United Kingdom 303123 46% XD 700 mL $66.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Pedroncelli Four Grapes Vintage Port 2006, Dry Creek Valley, California, United States Port food pairings: blue-veined cheeses. 204487 19% MS 500 mL $19.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Chardonnay 2009, Los Carneros, California, United States 184929 14.5% D 750 mL $39.95 December 2011. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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