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Vintages Release October 12, 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

Durigutti Hd Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina 322735 15.4% XD 750 mL $34.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Kirrihill Single Vineyard Tullymore Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Clare Valley, New South Wales, Australia 328609 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chapel Hill The Parson's Nose Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 339705 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jim Jim The Down-Underdog Shiraz 2010, South Australia, Australia Shiraz food pairings: roast lamb, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2012 - 2015 682005 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Sue-Ann Staff Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2010, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: lamb chops. Drink: 2012 - 2016 352393 13.1% XD 750 mL $17.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgian Hills Ida Red Frozen To The Core 2010, Beaver Valley, Blue Mountains, Grey County, Ontario, Canada Food pairings: cheddar cheese, warm apple pie, tarte tatin. 359380 9.5% S 375 mL $19.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

William Fèvre Espino Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile 350058 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

P-L & J-F Bersan Chablis 2010, A.C., Burgundy, France 350413 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Prieur Et Fils Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2011, A.C., Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: herbed chicken, fish, vegetarian dishes. 350421 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pierre Sparr Réserve Muscat 2011, A.C., Alsace, France Muscat food pairings: ribboned asparagus salad with avocado. 641654 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Moulin Haut-Laroque Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Fronsac, Bordeaux, France 191569 13% XD 750 mL $35.85 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Pédesclaux 5E Cru Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pauillac, Bordeaux, France 192104 13% XD 750 mL $46.85 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Haut-Bergey Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 194563 13% XD 750 mL $51.85 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tronquoy-Lalande Blend - Meritage 2009, A.C., Saint-Estèphe, Bordeaux, France 195602 13% XD 750 mL $59.85 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gabriel Meffre Saint-Théodoric 2010, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France 343525 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Haut Daugay Grand Cru, 2Nd Wine Of Ch. Tertre Daugay Famille Malet Roquefort Blend - Meritage 2006, A.C., Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: roast beef. 348268 12.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Du Petit Thouars Réserve Touraine Cabernet Franc 2010, A.C., Loire, France 350439 13.2% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Baron K Kabinett Baron Knyphausen Riesling 2011, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany Riesling food pairings: spiced dishes, wasabi touched sushi. 342832 11.5% M 750 mL $22.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Degani Cicilio Ripasso Valpolicello Classico Superiore 2011, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Ripasso Valpolicello Classico Superiore food pairings: grilled meats, hard cheeses. 52415 14% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ser Dante Riserva Chianti 2009, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 350280 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castelli del Grevepesa Castelgreve Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 344416 13.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pertinace Nervo Barbaresco 2009, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 344705 14% XD 750 mL $39.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Giacosa Bussia Barolo 2008, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy 344721 13.5% XD 750 mL $51.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Romania

Cotnari De Cotnari Grasa 2011, D.O.C.C., Moldova, Romania Grasa food pairings: blue-veined cheeses, dried fruit. 73205 11.5% MS 750 mL $13.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

La Guita Manzanilla Hijos De Rainera Perez Marin Sherry, Sanlúcar De Barrameda, Spain 337022 15% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Columna Albariño 2011, D.O., Rias Baixas, Spain 339929 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Valdelroble Bodegas Felix Callejo 2009, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain 344291 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Aduna Reserva Bodegas Heredad De Aduna Tempranillo 2008, D.O.C.A., Rioja, Spain 350256 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monteabellon 5 Meses Tempranillo 2011, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain 338871 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Highland Park 21 Years Old Single Malt, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom 260216 47.5% 700 mL $299.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Barlow Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Calistoga, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: short ribs, slow-cooked meats. 147637 15.1% XD 750 mL $86.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

William Hill Chardonnay 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 988840 13.6% D 750 mL $44.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: burgers, lamb. 25122 14.3% D 750 mL $24.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 31351 14.5% XD 750 mL $360.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miner Family Winery The Oracle Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: rare steak, braised meats. 46367 14.5% XD 750 mL $141.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hall Merlot 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States 342782 15.5% XD 750 mL $50.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cakebread Cellars Zinfandel 2010, Red Hills Lake County, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: braised short rib ravioli. 214031 14% D 750 mL $49.95 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hogue Cellars Genesis Merlot 2010, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States: A smooth, full-bodied red wine with aromas and flavours of black plum, blackberry and some vanilla smoke from oak aging. Pair with lamb or pork chops. Drink: 2012 - 2014 349415 14.2% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 87/100. October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Napa Valley, California, United States 642124 14.5% XD 750 mL $110.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Reserve Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Sierra Foothills, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: smoked meats, prime rib, grilled steaks. 702381 14.5% D 750 mL $37.25 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steaks, prime rib. 904532 14.4% D 750 mL $99.00 October 2012. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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