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Vintages Release August 13, 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

Maipe Reserve Chakana Wines Chardonnay Viognier 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Chardonnay Viognier food pairings: barbecued pork, grilled seafood, grilled chicken. 379073 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Bousquet Reserve Malbec 2012, Tupungato Valley, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 55244 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nieto Senetiner Don Nicanor Malbec 2011, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: thick barbecued steak. 178657 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Megalomaniac Sonofabitch Pinot Noir 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 85134 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieni Estates Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 373308 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Sonofabitch Pinot Noir 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 85134 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thirty Bench Wine Makers Small Lot Gewurztraminer 2011, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 369579 12% D 750 mL $30.20 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 378398 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Domaine Billaud-Simon Les Vaillons Chablis 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 330175 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poiron Dabin Vieilles Vignes Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2012, Loire A.C., France Muscadet Sèvre & Maine food pairings: grilled seafood. 380006 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Vray Croix De Gay 2009, Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France 194670 14% XD 750 mL $93.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lafon-Rochet 2009, St-Estèphe, Bordeaux A.C., France 197228 13.5% XD 750 mL $82.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Langoa-Barton 3E Cru 2009, St-Julien, Bordeaux A.C., France 201061 13.5% XD 750 mL $99.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lanessan 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 254284 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Cruzelles 2010, Lalande-De-Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France 257907 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bastide Miraflors Vieilles Vignes Syrah Grenache 2012, Côtes Catalanes, Midi I.G.P., France 320499 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Du Pas Saint-Georges 2009, St-Georges-St-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 357350 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Monpertuis 2010, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France 358663 14.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gérard Bertrand Saint Chinian Syrah Mourvèdre 2009, Midi A.C., France 370247 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Autrand 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.P., France Food pairings: barbecued pork loin, gourmet hamburgers. 380675 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De L'olivette Excellence Chusclan 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France Food pairings: barbecued steak. 380691 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lanessan Blend - Meritage 1989, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 254284 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Monpertuis 2004, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France 358663 14.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Durbacher Klingelberger Trocken Riesling 2012, Qualitätswein, Baden, Germany Riesling food pairings: fish pan fried. 378331 11% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dr. Hermann Erdener Treppchen Auslese Riesling 2005, Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany 376368 9% M 750 mL $23.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Alana-Tokaj Tokaji Harslevelu 2005, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary 378810 13% M 750 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Negro Serra Lupini Roero Arneis 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Arneis food pairings: pasta with vegetables, soft cheese served with fresh vegetables. 377978 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mazzolada La Cantina Del Falco Pinot Grigio 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Pinot Grigio food pairings: seafood appetizers, barbecued white fish. 379834 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.30 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Ferla Cva Nero D'avola 2011, Sicily I.G.P., Italy 382358 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Marlborough Estate Pinot Gris 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 380147 13% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Excelsior Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Robertson W.O., South Africa Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh lake seafood. 382085 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Baron De Ley Gran Reserva 2007, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 642496 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vega Moragona Tempranillo 2010, Ribera Del Júcar, La Mancha D.O.P., Spain 378877 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Diamond Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: thick and juicy grilled steak. 386573 14% XD 750 mL $24.00 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Irony Small Lot Reserve Delicato Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 25106 14% D 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Stallion Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork, barbecued chicken. 339689 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled veggies, smoked fish. 94375 13.5% XD 750 mL $33.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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