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Vintages Release August 31, 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

Los Clop Reserva Malbec 2009, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina 186650 14% D 750 mL $18.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Frogpond Farm Cabernet 2008, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Cabernet food pairings: grilled eggplant dishes, grilled meats, aged cheese, charcuterie. 352401 12.4% XD 750 mL $15.00 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Bisquertt La Joya Reserve Syrah 2011, Colchagua Valley, Chile 325407 15% XD 750 mL $13.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Moncontour Vouvray Sec 2011, A.C., Loire, France 344929 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zind Humbrecht Turckheim Riesling 2010, A.C., Alsace, France 31039 13% D 750 mL $26.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Cattin Pinot Blanc 2011, A.C., Alsace, France Pinot Blanc food pairings: fish, chicken, pork dishes. 224642 12% MD 750 mL $17.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De L'echelette Mâcon Cruzille Chardonnay 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken breasts, cedar-planked tuna steaks. 336982 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Sainte Claire Vieilles Vignes Chablis 2011, A.C., Burgundy, France 329995 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Du Bois Bruley Sèvre Et Maine Chéreau-Carré Muscadet 2011, A.C., Loire, France Muscadet food pairings: spicy stir-fried shrimp. 344911 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De Laguille Petit Manseng 2010, Vin De Pays Des Côtes De Gascogne, Southwest, France 323659 12% M 750 mL $16.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Roland La Garde Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Blaye Côtes De Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled lamb, smoky steaks. 193078 13% XD 750 mL $17.85 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour St. Bonnet Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 189910 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larrivaux Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 192880 13% XD 750 mL $22.85 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Garodière Morgon Collin Bourisset Gamay (Beaujolais) 2011, A.P., Beaujolais, France 330126 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.60 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Villages De Terroir Catalan Côtes Du Roussillon Lesquerde 2010, A.P., Midi, France Food pairings: roast beef, steak, Portobello mushroom burgers. 328211 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De Clarmon Cuvée Clara Minervois 2010, A.P., Midi, France Food pairings: bolognese pasta, barbecued ribs. 342659 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Fontaine Du Clos Reflets De L'âme Vacqueyras 2011, A.C., Rhône, France Food pairings: dry-roasted ribs, barbecued burgers. 343392 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Pineraie Cahors Malbec 2009, A.C., Cahors, France 78725 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Bollig-Lehnert Trittenheimer Apotheke Riesling Spätlese 2011, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany 338186 11% M 750 mL $20.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Inalto Barolo Nebbiolo (Barolo, Barbaresio) 2007, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 344713 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa I Cipressi Zebras Brunello Di Montalcino 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 270595 14% D 750 mL $64.00 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blincin Superiore Azienda Agricola Bocchino Giuseppe Barbera D'asti 2010, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 469774 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casetta Rivere D'alba Nebbiolo 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy 344085 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mandrarossa Cartagho Cantine Settesoli Nero D'avola 2009, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy Nero D'avola food pairings: grilled sausages, pizza topped with meats. 346593 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terra Rossa Colli Senesi Riserva Chianti 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: A full-bodied wine with dark fruit and smoky notes. Balanced. Best enjoyed with a hearty meat dish or pasta in a tomato sauce. Chianti food pairings: grilled portobello mushrooms and smoky steaks. 379551 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 87/100. August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lamole di Lamole Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: grilled pork, Italian cold meats. 280651 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Thornbury Villa Maria Pinot Noir 2010, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand 429232 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waimea Estates Viognier 2010, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand 325969 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Guadalupe Red Quinta Do Quetzal 2010, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 336313 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lupucinus Reserva Quinta De Lubazim 2009, D.O.C., Douro, Portugal Food pairings: grilled beefsteak, beef short ribs. 336297 14.2% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Excelsior Estate Chardonnay 2012, W.O., Robertson, South Africa 339911 14% D 750 mL $12.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dornier Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa 337527 14.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Bodegas de la Marquesa Valserrano Crianza Tempranillo 2009, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 338863 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Breca Old Vines Garnacha 2014, Calatayud D.O., Spain Garnacha food pairings: roast pork, veal chops, lamb kebabs. Drink: 2018 - 2026 122779 15.5% D 750 mL $22.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luis Cañas Reserva 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 334094 14% XD 750 mL $43.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barco De Piedra Compañia De Vinos Del Atlantico Tinto 2011, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain Tinto food pairings: game birds. 336289 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.00 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca La Emperatriz Viura Viura 2011, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 342766 13.1% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Switzerland

La Clandestine Absinthe, Val-De-Travers, Switzerland 314013 52.6% 750 mL $99.00 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Single Malt Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 211730 57.1% 750 mL $183.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Sivas-Sonoma Chardonnay 2011, Sonoma Coast, California, United States 339671 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Hess Collection Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled chicken, lobster. 709394 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yamhill Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Mcminnville, North Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 327221 14.6% XD 750 mL $36.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Mt. Eden Antique Vines Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Zinfandel 2008, Amador County 51%/Napa County 49%, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: herb-encrusted grilled steak, pulled pork. 256719 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 August 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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