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Vintages Release August 14, 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.

Australia

Sister's Run Cow's Corner Grenache Shiraz Mataro 2011, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 346510 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Longview Yakka Shiraz 2010, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia 378539 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Forest Hill Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Great Southern, Western Australia, Australia 380840 14% XD 750 mL $32.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Sperling Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014 - 2018 382283 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Estate Bottled Old Vines Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 256834 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fielding Estate Winery Cabernet Franc 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: juicy barbecued steak. 36194 13% XD 750 mL $26.15 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Foreign Affair Winery Amarosé 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 388702 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Krug Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France Drink: 2014 - 2018 38562 12% XD 750 mL $277.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heidsieck & Co. Monopole Blue Top Brut Champagne, Champagne A.C., France 68288 12% XD 750 mL $49.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gaston Chiquet Brut Rosé Champagne, Champagne A.C., France 12% XD 750 mL $54.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieux Pontarlier 65 Distillerie Les Fils D'emile Pernot Absinthe, Jura, France 40% 700 mL $99.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delord Bas Bottled In 2014 Armagnac 1978, A.C., France 750 mL $135.00 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Du Clos Gautier Cuvée Oser Rosé 2013, Côtes De Provence A.C., France Rosé food pairings: meat or veggie kebabs. 376665 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gilles Joannet Crème De Cassis Liqueur, Burgundy, France 383794 350 mL $31.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Cattin Pinot Gris 2012, Alsace A.C., France Pinot Gris food pairings: garden vegetable quiche, chicken liver pâté, turkey burgers. 196956 13% D 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Lagrange 2009, St-Julien, Bordeaux A.C., France 199372 13% XD 750 mL $98.85 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vieil Armand Médaille Riesling 2010, Alsace A.C., France Riesling food pairings: seafood. 377754 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vignerons de Buxy Buissonnier Montagny 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Drink: 2014 - 2018 382879 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Du Chardonnay Vosgros Chablis 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 382895 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dominique Cornin Les Chevrières Pouilly-Fuissé 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 384206 13.5% XD 750 mL $43.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Cauhapé Chant Des Vignes Dry Jurancon 2013, Southwest A.C., France 385724 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Fourcas-Borie 2010, Listrac, Bordeaux A.C., France 361048 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Amouriers Signature Vacqueyras 2011, Rhône A.C., France 381038 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Patrice Magni 2011, Châteauneuf Du Pape, Rhône A.C., France 380626 15% XD 750 mL $47.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Du Port Cuvée Prestige Malbec 2010, Cahors, Southwest A.C., France Malbec food pairings: hearty meat stew. 380683 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Pradelle 2012, Crozes-Hermitage, Rhone Ac, France Food pairings: porterhouse steak. 674192 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Argadens Bordeaux Supérieur 2011, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2013 - 2016 681643 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Cantina Del Dolcetto Di Dogliani Di Dogliani Superiore Dolcetto 2011, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy 378547 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montresor Capitel della Crosara Valpolicella Ripasso 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy 379172 13.5% D 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barone Di Valforte Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2011, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy 379867 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Marzano Falò Negroamaro 2012, Salento, Puglia I.G.P., Italy 380212 14% XD 750 mL $14.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Schiopetto Blanc Des Rosis 2011, Venezia Giulia, Friuli I.G.T., Italy 131532 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

CASCINA PIAN D'OR AZIENDA AGRICOLA DI BARBERO VALTER Cascina Pian D'or Moscato D'asti 2012, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy 378380 5.5% S 750 mL $13.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jacopo Poli Cleopatra Amarone Oro Grappa, Veneto, Italy 700 mL $80.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ca' Vittoria Costa Dei Peschi Superiore Prosecco, Conegliano-Valdobbiadene, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy Prosecco food pairings: charcuterie. 379941 12.5% D 750 mL $18.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Toucas Alvarinho 2012, Vinho Verde D.O.C., Portugal 380790 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Catapereiro Escolha 2011, Vinho Regional Tejo, Portugal 380808 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Barahonda Barrica Monastrell Syrah 2011, Yecla D.O., Spain 378869 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Compania Vinedos Iberian Yaso Tinto De Toro 2012, Toro D.O., Spain 377499 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Ardbeg Corryvreckan Islay Single Malt Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 211730 40% 750 mL $187.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Port Charlotte Scottish Barley Heavily Peated Islay Single Malt Scotch Bruichladdich Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 368183 750 mL $109.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Scott Family Estate Chardonnay 2011, Arroyo Seco, Monterey, California, United States 99051 14% D 750 mL $28.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Adelsheim Vineyard Chardonnay 2015, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 453661 13.5% XD 750 mL $53.00 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Adelsheim Vineyard Chardonnay 2013, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 453661 13.5% XD 750 mL $53.00 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seven Sinners The Ransom Old Vine Petite Sirah 2012, Lodi, California, United States Petite Sirah food pairings: barbecued steak. 319152 14% D 750 mL $20.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Show Chardonnay 2012, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled pork, barbecued chicken. 382184 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montes Napa Angel 2008, Napa Valley, California, United States 255802 14% XD 750 mL $39.75 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Ste. Michelle Auvignon Blanc 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States 385740 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Diamond Ridge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hamburgers, barbecued steak. 382143 14% D 750 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 385757 13.5% D 750 mL $59.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'ecole 41 Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States 385781 14% XD 375 mL $24.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Columbia Winery Composition Red Blend, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Food pairings: pasta and meatballs in a tomato sauce, risotto with mushrooms. 385799 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frog's Leap Zinfandel 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 593525 14.2% XD 750 mL $48.00 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Ste. Michelle Auvignon Blanc 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Drink: 2013 - 2017 385740 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 August 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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