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Vintages Release May 25, 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.

Argentina

Chakana Estate Selection Malbec 2011, Luján De Cuyo, Mendoza, Argentina 219261 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Lailey Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: cedar-planked salmon, grilled turkey burger, grilled lamb. 591404 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calamus Estate Winery Barrel Kissed Chardonnay 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: baked fish with a white sauce. 330613 12.3% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

13th Street Gamay Noir 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Gamay Noir food pairings: Roast chicken, meat pie, pork roast. Drink: 2013 - 2015 177824 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sandbanks Estate Winery French Kiss Cabernet Merlot 2010, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada 325332 13.6% D 750 mL $24.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Maycas Del Limarí Reserva Pinot Noir 2012, Limarí Valley, Chile Pinot Noir food pairings: salmon steaks, tuna steaks. 311704 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Cissac 2008, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 324665 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lyonnat Emotion Brigitte Et Gérard Milhade, Prop. Chateau Lyonnat Lussac St Emilion 2006, A.C., Lussac Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 243774 13.8% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Bensse Blend - Meritage 2008, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 307348 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes Jean Marc Lafage Syrah Grenache 2011, I.G.P., Côtes Catalanes, Midi, France 320499 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laurent Miquel Nord Sud Viognier 2011, I.G.P., Pays D'oc, Midi, France 673236 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delas Frères Saint-Esprit Rosé 2012, A.C., Côtes-Du-Rhône, France Rosé food pairings: cold-cut sandwiches, stuffed tomatoes. 224964 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maréchal Crémant De Loire Brut Méthode Traditionnelle, A.C., Loire, France Food pairings: steamed clams, lightly grilled herbed chicken. 141077 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Drappier Signature Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne, A.C., Champagne, France 599860 12.5% XD 750 mL $46.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Lecomte Quincy Sauvignon Blanc 2011, A.C., Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, chicken. 172528 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean Perrier & Fils Apremont Cuvée Gastronomie Savoie 2011, A.C., Savoie, France 320093 11.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Philippe-Le-Hardi Hautes Château De Santenay Pinot Noir 2010, A.C., Côtes De Beaune, Burgundy, France Pinot Noir food pairings: roast duck with summer peas and beans. 330852 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Vollenweider Kröver Steffensberg Riesling Spätlese 2007, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany Riesling Spätlese food pairings: spicy Asian noodles and hoisinchili pork. 324327 8.5% MS 750 mL $24.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Lornano Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: chicken tetrazzini, vegetable lasagna. 211599 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Piccini Vila Al Cortile Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 164855 13.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Remo Farina Le Pezze Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2010, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 171587 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pipoli Aglianico Del Vulture Aglianico 2010, D.O.C., Basilicata, Italy 320507 13.5% D 750 mL $24.15 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antolini Ca' Coato Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy 320614 16.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kaltern Caldaro Lagrein Other Red Varietal (Single) 2011, D.O.C., Alto Adige, Italy Other Red Varietal (Single) food pairings: venison bacon burgers, braised rabbit in a mushroom sauce. 320689 13% D 750 mL $15.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Sofia Arlèo Rosso 2003, I.G.T., Rosso Del Veronese, Veneto, Italy 320846 14% D 750 mL $25.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico 2010, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 222810 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poggio Verrano Chance Unfiltered Chance Poggio Verrano Maremma Toscana i.g.t. 2005, I.G.T., Maremma, Tuscany, Italy 239707 14% XD 750 mL $38.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mastrojanni Vigna Loreto Brunello Di Montalcino 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 320010 14.5% XD 750 mL $63.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Rosso Di Montalcino Sangiovese (Chianti) 2010, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy 681262 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera D'alba 2011, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy 744714 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Sofia Arlèo Rosso 2007, I.G.T., Rosso Del Veronese, Veneto, Italy 320846 14% D 750 mL $25.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Japan

Yoshi No Gawa Komé Dake No Premium Junmai Saké Saké, Japan Saké food pairings: sashimi, sushi, freshwater fish, salmon, pork loin, vegetarian cuisine, grilled chicken. 514141 15% XD 300 mL $13.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Pinot Noir 2011, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand 309583 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Durón Crianza 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain Food pairings: grilled meats, spicy sausages, hard cheeses. 323824 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

The Tweeddale Aged 12 Years Blended Limited Edition Small Batch Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 331066 46% 700 mL $69.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Cannonball Chardonnay 2010, Sonoma County, California, United States 311563 13.7% XD 750 mL $20.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sivas-Sonoma Don Sebastiani & Sons Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Sonoma County, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: calamari, freshwater fish, asparagus salad. 317875 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonaccorsi Viognier 2010, Happy Canyon, Santa Barbara County, California, United States Viognier food pairings: grilled fish, chicken. 318121 15.9% D 750 mL $23.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waterstone Merlot 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States Merlot food pairings: grilled duck breast, steak in a peppercorn sauce. 25288 13.5% D 750 mL $23.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wine by Joe Joe Dobbes Wines Pinot Noir 2010, Oregon, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: sautéed calf liver, roasted pork. 60467 13.5% XD 750 mL $26.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonaccorsi La Encantada Pinot Noir 2009, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 316034 14% D 750 mL $49.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Twenty Bench 10Th Anniversary Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 319145 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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