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Vintages Release January 30, 2014

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Dessert Wine

Luciano Arduini Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico 2010, Veneto, Italy Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico food pairings: dark chocolate. 362111 13% MS 500 mL $36.00 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

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

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

Red Wine

Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2014, Rhône, France 363135 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Villa Mora Montefalco Rosso Riserva 2006, Umbria, Italy 357079 15.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2011, Rhône, France 363135 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 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

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

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

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

Kew Vineyards Soldier's Grant Meritage Blend 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sparkling Wine

Santa Margherita Brut Rosé, Trentino, Italy Rosé food pairings: seafood, pork, chicken, veggie dishes. 302752 11.5% D 750 mL $21.95 January 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

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

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

White Wine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 $17.95 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

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


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