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Vintages Release December 18, 2013

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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

Urban Uco O. Fournier Tempranillo 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Tempranillo food pairings: mutton chops, meaty winter stews with root vegetables. 355636 14.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Passionate Wines Montesco Bonarda 2010, Tupungato Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 363127 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Therapy Vineyards Freud's Ego Named Varietal Blends-Red 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 363473 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 367052 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lakeview Cellars Gmr Cabernet Merlot 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Merlot food pairings: roast lamb, pork loin. 367060 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Oak Bay St. Hubertus Pinot Noir 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 267146 12.9% XD 750 mL $21.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Santa Ema Barrel Select 60/40 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2010, Maipo Valley, Chile 350066 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.25 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Ema Barrel Select 60/40 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2014, Maipo Valley, Chile 350066 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.25 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Blend - Meritage 2007, Bordeaux, France 102327 13% XD 750 mL $90.00 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cayran Dentelles De Camille Cairanne 2010, Côtes Du Rhône Villages, France Food pairings: pan-fried or grilled thick-cut steaks. 362038 15% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave Les Coteaux Du Rhône Panicaut Plan De Dieu Cave Les Coteaux Du Rhône 2012, Côtes Du Rhône Villages, France 354076 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michel Mourier La Pilatte Saint-Joseph Syrah Shiraz 2011, Rhône, France 354084 12.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cave Des Vignerons De Bel-Air Brouilly Cave Des Vignerons De Bel-Air Brouilly 2012, Beaujolais, France 356964 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Moulin De Blanchon Henri, Sylvain Et Vincent Négrier, Prop. Blend - Meritage 2009, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 349209 14% XD 750 mL $28.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

De Montal Xo Bas Armagnac La Compagnie Produits De Gascogne, Armagnac, France Food pairings: dark chocolate. 354027 40% 700 mL $88.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Langlois-Château St. Florent Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Saumur, Loire, France 357251 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fouassier Pere & Fils Pouilly-Fumé 2012, Loire, France Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: grilled trout with parsley. 357319 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lamothe-Vincent Héritage Blend - Meritage 2011, Bordeaux, France 362996 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Grand Chênes Blend - Meritage 2009, Médoc, Bordeaux, France 194019 13% XD 750 mL $33.85 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Cap De Faugères Blend - Meritage 2009, Côtes De Bordeaux - Castillon, Bordeaux, France 196576 13% XD 750 mL $29.85 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chante Le Merle 2011, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France 734244 13.5% D 750 mL $72.80 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Castello Banfi Excelsus 2009, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2011 - 2018 983916 13.3% XD 750 mL $79.00 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Centuno Canicatti Nero D'avola 2010, Sicily, Italy 357103 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antolini Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2010, Veneto, Italy 362095 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Recchia Musùa Di Jago Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto, Italy Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: braised meats, aged cheese. hearty pastas. 362921 16% XD 750 mL $37.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Di Spessa La Boatina Pali Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Fruili Isonzo, Italy 363663 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Banfi Excelsus Sant'antimo 2004, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2006 - 2022 983916 13.3% XD 750 mL $79.00 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Banfi Excelsus Sant'antimo 2011, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2006 - 2022 983916 13.3% XD 750 mL $79.00 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Banfi Excelsus Sant'antimo 2013, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2006 - 2022 983916 13.3% XD 750 mL $79.00 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Obsidian Cabernet Merlot 2009, Waiheke Island, New Zealand Drink: 2014 - 2015 364661 13.8% XD 750 mL $29.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Doolhof Lady In Red Estate Reserve 2008, Wellington, South Africa 363218 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Grifoll Declara Tossals 2006, Montsant, Spain 358713 15% XD 750 mL $28.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Cartuja Bodegas La Cartuja Tinto 2012, Priorat, Spain 358861 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cepa 21 Hito Tempranillo 2010, Ribera Del Duero, Spain 360503 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Gebrat Cg+ Vinícola Del Priorat 2010, Priorat, Spain 360511 15% XD 750 mL $20.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca El Encinal Crianza Tempranillo 2010, D.O., Ribera Del Duero, Spain 355081 14% D 750 mL $17.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Resalte De Peñafiel Peña Roble Reserva 2004, Ribera Del Duero, Spain 355107 14% XD 750 mL $31.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Hart Brothers Clynelish Distillery 1998, Scotland, United Kingdom 354050 46% 700 mL $119.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bunnahabhain Bunnahabhain 18 Ans Islay Scotch Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 247049 46.3% 700 mL $149.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay 2011, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States 205492 13.9% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stickybeak Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 364687 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

E. & J. Gallo Winery Two Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb stew, mushroom burgers. 342972 14.1% D 750 mL $19.95 December 2013. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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