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Vintages Release January 30, 2014

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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

Kaiken Ultra Chardonnay 2012, Mendoza, Argentina Chardonnay food pairings: roasted chicken. 355552 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Devil's Corner Brown Brothers Pinot Noir 2012, Tamar Ridge, Tasmania, Australia Pinot Noir food pairings: meaty fish dishes, grilled chicken. 317966 13% D 750 mL $23.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam Chardonnay 2009, High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia 333211 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dandelion Vineyards Lioness Of Mclaren Vale Shiraz 2011, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 357475 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tanunda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Barossa, South Australia, Australia 357517 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.25 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dandelion Vineyards Lionheart Of The Barossa Shiraz 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 358127 14.5% XD 375 mL $10.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Devil's Corner Brown Brothers Pinot Noir 2011, Tamar Ridge, Tasmania, Australia Pinot Noir food pairings: meaty fish dishes, grilled chicken. 317966 13% D 750 mL $23.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Dan Aykroyd Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2011, V.Q.A., Niagara, Ontario, Canada: A simple, smooth medium- to full-bodied red wine with the name and ownership of the famous actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd (though he is just a little too busy to also be the winemaker). Dark fruit and oak notes. Try it with pizza. Drink: 2013 - 2015 74062 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 Score: 81/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kew Soldier's Grant Meritage Blend 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Meritage Blend food pairings: beef or mutton stew.. 367318 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Oxley Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2011, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: grilled veal chop, Panini sandwich with roasted red pepper, feta cheese, grilled artichoke and eggplant. 368837 13% XD 750 mL $19.15 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sandbanks Estate Winery Pinot Noir 2011, Ontario, Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: duck. 355966 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Konzelmann Estate Winery Sushi White Chardonnay 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: fish, seafood, chicken, turkey, fusion dishes, sushi. 367706 13% D 750 mL $14.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Riverview Cellars Estate Winery Gewurztraminer 2012, Niagara River, Ontario, Canada Gewurztraminer food pairings: spicy Asian, fusion foods, seafood risotto. 368092 13.7% M 750 mL $18.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Valdivieso Brut Charmat Method, Curicó Valley, Chile Food pairings: veggies, fish, chicken, turkey dishes. 363549 12% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quasar Limited Edition Pinot Noir 2011, Casablanca Valley, Chile 366526 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2011, Rhône, France 363135 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Calon Paul Et Claude Lateyron, Prop. Blend - Meritage 2009, Montagne Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, France 362012 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2014, Rhône, France 363135 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roland Tissier & Fils Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood stew. 22578 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roux Père & Fils Les Murelles Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy, France Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, turkey, pork. 156455 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2011, Burgundy, France 356634 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Haut Methée Blend - Meritage 2009, Bordeaux, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: roast lamb, slow-cooked beef dishes. 356592 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri De Villamont Volnay Le Ronceret 1Er Cru Pinot Noir 2009, Burgundy, France 357004 13% XD 750 mL $47.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Syrousse 2011, Côtes Du Roussillon Villages, Southwest, France 357343 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Saint Bonnet Blend - Meritage 2009, Médoc, Bordeaux, France 349282 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Haute Févrie Le Fils Des Gras Moutons Sèvre-Et-Maine Sur Lie Muscadet 2012, Loire, France Muscadet food pairings: seafood. 363150 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greece

Thymiopoulos Vineyards Yn Kai Oupavós Xinomavro 2010, Naoussa, Greece Xinomavro food pairings: roast lamb. 360750 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thymiopoulos Vineyards Yn Kai Oupavós Xinomavro 2011, Naoussa, Greece Xinomavro food pairings: roast lamb. 360750 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany, Italy 363028 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luca Bosio Barolo 2009, Piedmont, Italy Barolo food pairings: charcuterie, flavourful cheese, oxtail stew. 365197 14% XD 750 mL $33.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicosia Fondo Filara Etna Rosso Fondo Filara Nicosia Etna 2010, Sicily, Italy Fondo Filara Nicosia Etna food pairings: pastas or pizzas, prosciutto and sun-dried tomatoes. 362129 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nozzole La Forra Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany, Italy 362731 14% D 750 mL $45.00 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantina Del Nebbiolo Superiore Barbera D'alba 2010, Piedmont, Italy 363002 14.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Tuscany, Italy 363028 13.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Suavia Soave Classico 2011, Veneto, Italy: Crisp and clean and refreshing: excellent aperitif. Terrific aromas of green apple and lime. Light- to medium-bodied. Pair with fresh seafood or shellfish. Drink: 2012 - 2015 362103 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 Score: 88/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Cappuccina Pinot Grigio 2012, Veneto, Italy Pinot Grigio food pairings: lemon-blessed lake fish dish. 362434 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.90 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantine San'isidoro Pausula Società Agricola Pinto 2012, Colli Maceratesi, Marche, Italy Food pairings: chicken biryani. 362947 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montiverdi Atila Riserva Chianti Classico 2007, Tuscany, Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: roasted meats, lamb or hearty beef stews. 344465 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tor Del Colle Riserva Brindisi 2009, Abruzzo, Italy Food pairings: lamb chops, burgers. 211847 13% D 750 mL $13.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Mora Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2006, Umbria, Italy 357079 15.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luciano Arduini Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto, Italy Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: dark chocolate. 362111 13% MS 500 mL $50.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Margherita Brut Rosé, Trentino, Italy Rosé food pairings: seafood, pork, chicken, veggie dishes. 302752 11.5% D 750 mL $22.00 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rotari Brut Metodo Classico Nosio S.P.A. Rose Wines, Alto Adige, Trentino, Italy 708495 12.5% D 750 mL $17.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

The Ned Marisco Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Pinot Noir food pairings: slow-cooked beef stew with shiitake mushrooms. 361261 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Ned Marisco Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Pinot Noir food pairings: slow-cooked beef stew with shiitake mushrooms. 361261 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Herdade Do Arrepiado Velho Red 2014, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Food pairings: lamb. 295337 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tom De Baton Magnum Vinhos 2011, Casal De Loivos, Douro, Portugal 363168 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Topazio 2009, Douro, Portugal: A robust, rustic red wine with dark fruit, cedarbrush and nettle notes. Tannic with a somewhat bitter finish. Drink with big meat dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2015 324566 12.5% XD 750 mL $12.55 Score: 83/100. January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Herdade Do Arrepiado Velho Red 2012, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal Food pairings: lamb. 295337 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Glen Carlou Petit Verdot Tannat 2009, Paarl, South Africa Petit Verdot Tannat food pairings: herbed steaks, stews. 363440 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Grand Vin De Glenelly Red Named Varietal Blends-Red 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa 652289 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Alvarez De Toledo Luis Varela Godello 2010, Bierzo, Spain 308049 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Ardbeg Ardbog Islay Single Malt Non Chill-Filtered, Scotland, United Kingdom 354258 52.1% 700 mL $176.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Dry Fly Washington Wheat Whiskey, Washington State, United States 367763 40% 750 mL $63.90 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Follette Lorenzo Vineyard Chardonnay 2010, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 361402 14.3% XD 750 mL $44.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jekel Pinot Noir 2011, Santa Barbara County, California, United States 27268 13.5% D 750 mL $20.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alouette Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma County, California, United States 353631 13.7% XD 750 mL $29.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Powder Keg Demolition Red Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, California, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: T-bone steak, hearty pizza. 353649 13.8% D 750 mL $22.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nickel & Nickel Kelham Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States 361725 14.5% XD 750 mL $119.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 423822 14.3% XD 750 mL $72.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

St. Supéry Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Napa Valley, California, United States 423822 14.3% XD 750 mL $72.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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