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Vintages Release April 27, 2012

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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

Hardys Oomoo Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 593038 14% D 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Dürnberg Grüner Veltliner 2011, D.A.C., Weinviertel, Alte Reben, Niederösterreich, Austria: Alte Reben means old vines in German. Bone-dry, crisp, and refreshing with austere green notes of lime and white grapefruit. Medium-bodied. Perfect for shellfish. 320374 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Stoney Ridge Estate Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 327809 12.9% D 750 mL $16.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Lionel Osmin Mon Adour 2009, A.C., Madiran, Southwest, France 246850 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Mont De Millieu 1Er Cru Chablis 2011, A.C., Burgundy, France 265348 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave De Turckheim Vieilles Vignes Riesling 2009, A.C., Alsace, France Riesling food pairings: deep-fried calamari. 315036 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Aspes Viognier 2011, I.G.P., Pays D'oc, Midi, France Viognier food pairings: grilled pork. 712638 14% D 750 mL $15.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Larressingle Armagnac Xo, A.C., Armagnac, France 324657 40% 750 mL $99.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Mont De Millieu 1Er Cru Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France 265348 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Haut-Plaisance Michel Coudroy Blend - Meritage 2010, A.C., Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: lamb chops, fine cheeses. 326587 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.00 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

August Kesseler Rüdesheimer Bischofsberg Riesling Spätlese 2005, Q.M.P., Rheingau, Germany: Beautiful peach and pear notes with spice notes on the finish. Tangerine essence and orange peel. Beautiful concentration. Perfect for Asian dishes. 320101 9.5% M 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Le Arche Atesio Appassimento Rosso 2010, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy Food pairings: braised beef short-ribs, venison steak Diane. 320747 14% D 750 mL $16.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Du Cropio Serra Sanguigna 2008, I.G.T., Calabria, Italy Food pairings: roast veal, grilled pork chops, eggplant parmigiana. 320457 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Di San Sano Guarnellotto Riserva Chianti Classico 2008, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: roast beef dish. 317529 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Il Marroneto Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 190108 13.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Cassiano Amarone Della Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: pork, veal, meat-based pasta. 210799 16.2% XD 750 mL $42.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Ragose Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 700872 14.5% XD 750 mL $101.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Appassionato Edizione Oro Casa Vinicola Botter 2011, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy Food pairings: braised meats, roasted chicken. 320713 13% D 750 mL $17.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vaona Pegrandi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 325191 16% D 750 mL $53.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remo Farina Montecorna Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: braised leg of lamb. 56267 14% D 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antolini Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2009, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: duck in a plum sauce. 135533 12.9% M 500 mL $28.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antolini Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: duck in a plum sauce. 135533 12.9% M 500 mL $28.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Murai Family Sugidama Junmai Ginjo Saké, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, Japan 314310 14.5% 300 mL $14.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Frog's Leap Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, mild cheeses, couscous salad. 17122 13.4% XD 750 mL $36.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kenneth Volk Santa Maria Cuvée Chardonnay 2009, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork, grilled chicken salad with apple and orange slices. 233981 14.2% XD 750 mL $23.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Sonoma County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: veal tenderloin, grilled lamb. 671164 14.6% D 750 mL $37.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ramsay Merlot 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 312827 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eos Estate Winery Petite Sirah 2009, Paso Robles, California, United States Petite Sirah food pairings: grilled gourmet burger, mildly spiced Mexican bean salad. 317677 13.9% D 750 mL $19.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Napanook Dominus, Christian Moueix Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States 212357 14.5% XD 750 mL $66.95 April 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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