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Vintages Release September 11, 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

Hope The Ripper Shiraz 2009, Western Australia, Australia 686865 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Holm Oak Pinot Noir 2012, Tasmania, Australia 376863 13% XD 750 mL $28.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

All Saints Muscat, Rutherglen, Victoria, Australia 382127 14% S 375 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Willow Bridge Bookends Fumé Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2012, Geographe, Western Australia, Australia 380162 12.2% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Tegernseerhof Smaragd Bergdistel Grüner Veltliner 2012, Wachau, Austria 377606 12% XD 750 mL $36.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

The Organized Crime Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 396275 13% XD 750 mL $19.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Flat Rock Good Kharma Chardonnay 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013 - 2016 356873 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Paul Bosc Estate Chardonnay 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 287268 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

King's Court Estate Winery Wild Blueberry Sweet Fruit Wine 2010, Ontario, Canada 11% MS 375 mL $18.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stoney Ridge Cranberry Wine 2010, Q.C., Canada Cranberry Wine food pairings: turkey dinner. 392191 13% M 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pillitteri Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 589093 13% S 200 mL $34.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rancourt Meritage 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Meritage food pairings: beef tenderloin and root vegetables. 394106 14% XD 750 mL $20.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rockway Vineyards Small Lot Meritage 2011, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 388264 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Laura's Red 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Food pairings: peppercorn steaks, hamburger, meat pies. Drink: 2013 - 2018 117960 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Canepa Finísimo Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Marchigüe, Colchagua Valley D.O., Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled steak, lamb stew. 211920 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Dubreuil-Fontaine Beaune Montrevenots 1Er Cru 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 384222 13% XD 750 mL $51.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos des Moiselles 2010, Côtes De Bourg, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: herbed cuts of meat, beef stews, game, wild mushrooms. 384198 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vignerons De Bel-Air Hiver Gourmand Morgon 2012, Beaujolais A.C., France 383778 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Lafage Vignes Magiques Grenache Syrah 2011, Lieu-Dit La Pantaline, Midi A.P., France 383752 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Du Pas Saint-Georges 2010, Bordeaux, France 357350 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Vrai Caillou 2009, Bordeaux A.C., France Drink: 2012 - 2018 348292 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 September 2014. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Les Aphillanthes 1921 Rasteau 2012, Côtes Du Rhône-Villages A.C., France 332064 14.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Andrines 2012, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France Food pairings: beef. 380592 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2010, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 257626 13.5% XD 750 mL $46.85 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château D'aiguilhe 2010, Côtes De Bordeaux - Castillon A.C., France 257600 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.85 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Rol Valentin 2010, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 257592 14.7% XD 750 mL $61.85 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Puy-Blanquet 2010, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 254813 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.85 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Grand Village Supérieur 2010, Bordeaux A.C., France 254805 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.85 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Fonréaud 2010, Listrac-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 468355 13.5% XD 750 mL $44.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mas Des Huppes Saint Chinian Château Bousquette 2011, Midi A.C., France 267930 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Marchand-Grillot Morey-Saint-Denis 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: beef bourguignon, venison. 210906 13% XD 750 mL $54.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Des Moines Henri Darnajou & Frères, Prop. 2008, Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux A.C., France 206789 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jean-Marc Brocard Vau De Vay Chablis 1Er Cru Riesling Auslese 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 24723 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Des Malandes Côtes De Léchet Chablis 1Er Cru 2012, Burgundy A.C., France 384214 13% XD 750 mL $35.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils Montagny 1Er Cru 2011, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: chicken or turkey in a cream of mushroom sauce. 653683 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Tuileries 2012, Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: seared tuna. 387142 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delmas Cuvée Tradition Brut Blanquette De Limoux, Midi A.C., France 179978 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Père Jules Pays D'auge 10 Year Old Calvados Léon Desfrièches Et Fils, Prop.-Récolt, Pay D'auge, Calvados A.C., France 40% D 700 mL $119.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Brusset Tradition Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas 2014, Rhône A.C., France 960104 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bouchard Pere & Fils 2013, Côte De Beaune-Villages, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: coq au vin, beef sliders. 714998 12.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château St. Georges 2010, St-Georges St-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 960310 13.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Brusset Tradition Le Grand Montmirail Gigondas 2012, Rhône A.C., France 960104 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Askaneli Brothers Khvanchkara 2013, Kakheti, Georgia 4860053010076 11.5% M 750 mL $15.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Askaneli Brothers Alazani Valley 2013, Kakheti, Georgia 4860053011080 11.5% M 750 mL $13.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Askaneli Brothers Kindzmarauli Medium Sweet Red Kindzmarauli 2012, Kakheti, Georgia Kindzmarauli food pairings: beef, feta cheese. 381756 12% M 750 mL $18.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Durbacher Edelfrau Dry Sparkling Wine 2012, Baden Sekt B.A., Germany 385229 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wegeler Rüdesheimer Berg Schlossberg Riesling Kabinett 2012, Prädikatswein, Rheingau, Germany 20709 11% M 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bollig-Lehnert Dhroner Hofberger 3 Riesling 2011, Mosel, Germany 379016 12% M 750 mL $26.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Marchese Antinori Riserva Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 241363 14% D 750 mL $29.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Righetti Campolieti Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2014, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pasta, veal. 695890 14% D 750 mL $18.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Righetti Campolieti Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore food pairings: pasta, veal. 695890 14% D 750 mL $18.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ricarico Giordano Giordano Ricarico 2011, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy Giordano Ricarico food pairings: pasta. 230581 14% D 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viticcio Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 283580 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Biagio Barolo 2009, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy 378000 14% XD 750 mL $36.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

L'antico Di Burchino Vigna Casanova Chianti Tenuta Di Burchino 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 160457 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ascheri Moscato D'asti 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Moscato D'asti food pairings: spicy sushi, Asian cuisine. 576768 5.5% M 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Di Neive Montebertotto Arneis 2012, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy 378018 12.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Guardiense Janare Senete Falanghina 2012, Sannio, Campania D.O.P., Italy Falanghina food pairings: fresh lake fish. 387647 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nals Margreid Pinot Grigio 2012, Südtirol-Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy 17365 12% XD 750 mL $16.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 91694 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castellani Sommavite Santovino Vino Liquoroso, Tuscany, Italy 927 15% M 500 mL $10.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castagner Fuoriclasse Bianca Grappa, Veneto, Italy 385658 40% 700 mL $39.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Netherlands

The King's Berry Bros. & Rudd Ginger Liqueur, Holland, Netherlands 269407 41% S 750 mL $44.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Craggy Range Sophia 2010, Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand 57711 13% XD 750 mL $58.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Burmester White 2013, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 385294 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Morgadio Da Calcada Vintage Port 2007, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 379735 19% D 750 mL $53.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Da Passarella Somontes Red 2010, Dão D.O.C., Portugal 385278 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Terra D'alter Reserva 2011, Vinhos Regional Alentejano, Portugal 266916 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Do Côa Roboredo Madeira Vinho Tinto 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 182295 14% D 750 mL $21.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Alto Moncayo Veraton Grenache 2012, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain 173211 15.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alto Moncayo Veraton 2011, Campo De Borja D.O., Spain 173211 15.5% XD 750 mL $36.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Isle Of Arran Machrie Moor Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland, United Kingdom 254920 40% D 700 mL $84.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 737346 14.5% XD 1500 mL $1,085.00 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: fillet steaks, game. Drink: 2013 - 2019 708982 14% XD 750 mL $64.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ironstone Reserve Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Sierra Foothills, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled sirloin steak with mushrooms and onions. 702381 14% XD 750 mL $37.25 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Plowbuster Carabella Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States 387019 13.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buena Vista The Count Founder's Red 2012, Sonoma, California, United States 382267 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frey Redwood Valley Zinfandel 2012, Redwood Valley, Mendocino, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: grilled portobello mushroom burgers, braised pork ribs. 382168 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faust Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 377242 14% XD 1500 mL $129.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Veedercrest Vintner's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California, United States 377119 14% XD 750 mL $83.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Charles Smith Boom Boom! Syrah 2013, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Syrah food pairings: beef. 301499 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Charles Smith Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast venison, beef. 280107 14% D 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faust Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 238261 14% D 750 mL $59.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2018 - 2015 222877 14.5% D 750 mL $108.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Guenoc Langtry Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lake County, California, United States 104240 14% D 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2012, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, United States 45583 14% XD 750 mL $67.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rodney Strong Wine Estates Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 210039 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: shellfish. 251223 14% XD 750 mL $75.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Lohr October Night Chardonnay 2012, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States 225375 14% D 750 mL $28.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Chardonnay 2011, Carneros, Sonoma County, California, United States 83345 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bonterra Viognier 2012, Mendocino & Lake Counties, California, United States Viognier food pairings: fresh fish, spicy dishes. 128900 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Blanton's Gold Edition Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Kentucky, United States 595603 51.5% D 750 mL $100.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States 45476 14% XD 750 mL $93.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Uruguay

Don Pascual Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Region Juanicó, Uruguay Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: beef. 48462 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 September 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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