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Vintages Release April 9, 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

Zuccardi Organica Malbec Rosé 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec Rosé food pairings: grilled pork, chicken. 409979 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ojo De Agua Cuvée Spéciale Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Mendoza, Argentina 359141 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Altos Las Hormigas Terroir Malbec 2010, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 366005 14.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Aconcagua Roble Oak Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: aged steaks. 369603 13.4% D 750 mL $15.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Coyote's Run Rare Vintage Meritage 2010, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Meritage food pairings: rack of lamb, bison bourguignon. 42820 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ridgepoint Wines Cabernet Merlot 2011, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Merlot food pairings: dry-rubbed grilled chicken, pulled-pork sammies. 101519 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Narcissist Riesling 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: You have to laugh at the humour and whimsy of this label which is a mirror reflection of the words ... Yes, you should try reading it from a mirror, like narcissists. Produced by John Howard Cellars. Riesling food pairings: pulled pork sandwiches, roasted chicken, chicken with pad Thai noodles. 67587 10.9% MD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. April 2014. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Brut Méthode Traditionelle Sparkling Rosé 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sparkling Rosé food pairings: smoked salmon, chicken dishes. 78055 12% D 750 mL $28.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lailey Vineyard Select Late Harvest Vidal 2012, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Vidal food pairings: spicy grilled pork, blue-veined cheeses. 72918 11% M 375 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Burning Kiln Winery Cureman's Chardonnay 2011, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 310243 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

In Situ Reserva Viña San Esteban Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Aconcagua Valley, Chile 369470 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chilcas Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, La Esperanza Block, Maule Valley, Chile Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken. 369454 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valle Secreto First Edition Carmenère 2011, Cachapoal Valley, Chile Carmenère food pairings: herbed steaks, burgers. 371153 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Château Ferran Classique Nicolas Gélis 2012, Fronton, Southwest A.C., France Food pairings: grilled sausages. 370114 13.8% XD 750 mL $16.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Grand Terroir La Clape Syrah Carignan Mourvèdre 2009, Midi A.P., France 370262 14% D 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Vincent Sauvestre Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: seafood in a light butter sauce, grilled or roasted chicken, mushroom burgers. 365056 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grand Village Supérieur Blend - Meritage 2011, Bordeaux A.C., France 334417 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Balthasar Ress Trocken Riesling 2012, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany 374967 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Schloss Castell Silvaner 2012, Franken Q.B.A., Germany 375642 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heinrich Vollmer Altum Dry Spätburgunder 2008, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany 375279 13% D 750 mL $21.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Zenato Chiaretto Bardolino Rosé 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Bardolino Rosé food pairings: summer salads, crab cakes. 45203 12% D 750 mL $14.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantalici Messer Ridolfo Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 368431 14% XD 750 mL $33.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ripa Marchetti Capolino Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico 2011, Marche Doc, Italy Verdicchio Dei Castelli Di Jesi Classico food pairings: calamari. 369363 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Lus Regali Masi Albarossa 2009, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy Albarossa food pairings: grilled meat, osso buco. 291575 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 361246 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Borthwick Vineyard Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Wairarapa, North Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: seafood, shellfish. 361220 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2013, Coastal Region W.O., South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé food pairings: pork kebabs, stuffed peppers. 999821 13.5% D 750 mL $12.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Muga Rosé 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain Rosé food pairings: seafood, turkey sandwiches, summer salads. 603795 XD 750 mL $12.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Herminia Vendimia Seleccionada Graciano Crianza 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 366799 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casar De Burbia Godello 2011, Bierzo D.O., Spain 368381 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Cade Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 296509 15.2% D 750 mL $205.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cakebread Cellars Pinot Noir 2011, Anderson Valley, California, United States 382341 14.2% D 750 mL $82.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peju Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 147314 14.1% XD 750 mL $106.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beaulieu Vineyard Beaurouge Named Varietal Blends-Red 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: grilled beef, pulled pork, ribs. 363531 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Swanson Instant Napa Swanson Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 360925 14.8% XD 750 mL $49.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Deep Sea Chardonnay 2009, Central Coast, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: cedar-planked salmon, barbecued scallops. 361956 13.7% XD 750 mL $22.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Very Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, United States 750 mL $61.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Robert Mondavi Winery Moscato D'oro 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Moscato D'oro food pairings: fresh fruit. 342220 8% S 375 mL $22.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Milbrandt Traditions Riesling 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States 366278 12.5% D 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Opus One Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States 14324 14% XD 1500 mL $1,075.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cakebread Cellars Dancing Bear Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California, United States 372029 14.5% XD 750 mL $167.00 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Legacy Stonestreet Blend - Meritage 2009, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 708024 14.8% XD 750 mL $98.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hedges Cellars Cms Named Varietal Blends-Red 2011, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: grilled steak. 948992 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 April 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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