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Vintages Release December 4, 2014

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Dessert Wine

Uwc Samos Vin Doux Muscat 2012, Samos P.D.O., Greece 389031 15% S 750 mL $14.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Gitana Manzanilla Sherry, Spain 745448 15% D 500 mL December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Nonino Prunella Mandorlata, Friuli, Italy 348862 40% S 700 mL $45.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poli Cleopatra Oro Grappa Moscato, Veneto, Italy 349001 40% 700 mL $79.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ricasoli Grappa Di Casalferro, Tuscany, Italy 366161 40% 500 mL $99.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moai Tres Erres Reservado Pisco Compañía Pisquera, Chile 40% 750 mL $51.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pernod Ricard 1866 Gran Reserva, Málaga, Spain 374140 40% 700 mL $114.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ardbeg Auriverdes Islay Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 40% 750 mL $185.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buffalo Trace Distillery Bourbon Cream, Kentucky, United States 40% 750 mL $34.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Balvenie Portwood 21-Year-Old Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 500090 40% 750 mL $347.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Skinnygrape Shiraz, Canada: A smooth, full-bodied red wine with black jam on the nose and palate. This non-vintage wine is made from Shiraz grapes grown in various countries and bottled in Canada. Attractive dark fruit flavours. The selling point is just 80 calories, achieved by keeping alcohol to just 8.5%. Drink: 2014 - 2015 387134 8.5% MD 750 mL $12.10 Score: 85/100. December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Askaneli Brothers Kakheti Saperavi Kindzmarauli 2012, Kakheti, Georgia: A smooth, supple, medium-bodied Georgian red wine that is also medium-sweet. So it's neither dry nor dessert sweet, but the sweetness is detectable. Fortunately, it's not cloying and tastes more like sweetly ripe raspberries. Saperavi Kindzmarauli food pairings: red meat dishes, saltier cheeses, desserts. Drink: 2013 - 2016 4860053010038 11.5% M 750 mL $18.95 Score: 85/100. December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Askaneli Brothers Kakheti Mukuzani 2013, Kakheti, Georgia: A rustic, robust Georgian red wine that's also smooth with black fruit and cedar notes. Pair with hearty mat dishes. Mukuzani food pairings: roast meats and game dishes. Drink: 2013 - 2016 4860053010045 11.5% D 750 mL $15.00 Score: 85/100. December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Girard Old Vine Zinfandel 2016, Napa Valley, California, United States 394429 14% XD 750 mL $40.00 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De La Gardine 2017, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, A.C., France 298612 14.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Du Courlat 2010, Lussac-Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 2238 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States 133412 14.3% XD 750 mL $124.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vicente Faria Gloria Reserva 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 146522 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pecchenino San Giuseppe Barolo 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy 181396 14.5% XD 750 mL $65.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sartori Corte Brà Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2008, Veneto D.O.C., Italy 225540 15.5% D 750 mL $53.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frank Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 150432 14.5% D 750 mL $89.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Cambon La Pelouse 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 256016 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.85 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Ormes De Pez 2010, Saint-Estèphe A.C., France 256354 13.5% XD 750 mL $54.85 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Cantemerle 2010, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 256610 13.5% XD 750 mL $58.85 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Pipeau Grand Cru 2012, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 258558 13.5% XD 1500 mL $89.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Confession 2010, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 259101 13.5% XD 750 mL $64.85 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lua Nova Em Vinhas Velhas 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 266882 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De La Gardine 2012, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, A.C., France 298612 14.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas 2012, Douro D.O.C., Portugal Drink: 2014 - 2017 359893 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.90 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eastdell Black Label Malbec 2011, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 368712 13% D 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa-Dea Estates Winery Reserve Cabernet Franc 2009, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 381327 13% XD 750 mL $24.75 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Soc. Agricola Monterinaldi Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 383604 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alma Negra M Blend 2011, Mendoza, Argentina 384297 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Abando Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza 2008, Rioja D.O.C..A, Spain 384396 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château La Gorre 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 388272 13% XD 750 mL $25.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Floréal Laguens 2010, Premières Côtes De Bordeaux A.C., France 388314 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castello Di Spaltenna Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 388678 14% D 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Volcanes De Chile Tectonia Pinot Noir 2012, Bío Bío Valley, Chile 389676 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Anakena Ona Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Cachapoal Valley, Rapel Valley, Chile 389684 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vincent Prunier Saint Aubin Les Combes 2012, Burgundy A.C., France 390559 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tekena Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Rapel Valley, Chile 391755 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lindes De Remelluri Viñedos De San Vicente 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 392860 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Millaman Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Curicó Valley, Chile 393637 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pombal Do Vesuvio 2009, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 392365 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Juan Gil 18 Meses 2011, Jumilla D.O., Spain 392571 14% XD 750 mL $40.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hereford Tisdall Winery Shiraz 2012, Heathcote, Victoria, Australia 393819 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gallo Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States 394197 14.8% XD 750 mL $68.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Girard Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States 394429 14% XD 750 mL $40.00 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pier Pajun Superiore Barbera D'alba 2009, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy 394593 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Cordes 2013, Minervois, Midi A.C., France 394676 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pomum Shya Red 2008, Yakima Valley, Washington State, United States 395566 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Reserve Series Grounded Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 395996 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2012, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy 396382 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Mellot Les Morinières Chinon 2013, Loire A.C., France 397208 12.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trinchero Family Estates Mario's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States 214346 14% D 750 mL $118.00 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Re Manfredi Italy 2010, Aglianico Del Vulture Docg, Italy Drink: 2012 - 2016 913889 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2014. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Eastdell Black Label Malbec 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 368712 13% D 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alma Negra M Blend Named Varietal Blends-Red 2013, Mendoza, Argentina 384297 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De La Gardine 2003, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, A.C., France 298612 14.5% XD 750 mL $53.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zaccagnini Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2015, Abruzzo D.O.C., Italy 396382 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Skinnygrape Rose, Canada: An off-dry rose made from a blend of syrah, primitivo and gamay grapes grown in various countries and bottled in Canada. The grapes get 12-48 hours of skin contact with the juice during fermentation to create the pink colour. Pretty rose of strawberry jam, light-bodied on the palate. The selling point for this wine is that it has just 80 calories, achieved by reducing alcohol to just 8%. Drink: 2014 - 2015 350488 8% MD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 84/100. December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Château De Bligny Blanc De Blancs Champagne, Champagne A.C., France 385112 12.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lallier Rosé Champagne, Champagne A.C., France 385179 12.5% XD 750 mL $56.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Albert Bichot Brut Crémant De Bourgogne Rosé, Burgundy A.C., France 385211 12.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brochet Hervieux 1Er Cru Champagne 1999, Champagne A.C., France 385815 12.5% D 750 mL $67.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Château Le Thil Comte Clary Blanc 2010, Pessac-Léognan A.C., France 258038 13% D 750 mL $31.85 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bistro Semi Sweet Muscat 2011, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary 385062 13% M 750 mL $16.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fellet Bourgogne Blanc 2013, Burgundy A.C., France 390484 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Chauveau Pouilly-Fumé 2013, Loire A.C., France 390641 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henri Ehrhart Gewürztraminer 2012, Alsace A.C., France 392118 13% M 750 mL $21.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kew Vineyards Old Vine Riesling 2012, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 392126 13% D 750 mL $18.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Legends Terroir Semillon 2013, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 400366 13% D 750 mL $16.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ashbrook Chardonnay 2011, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 684076 13% XD 750 mL $24.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaines Schlumberger Spiegel Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2010, Alsace A.C., France 723379 13% XD 750 mL $34.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tselepos Classic Moschofilero 2013, Mantinia, Peloponnese P.D.O., Greece 288745 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Skinnygrape Chardonnay, Canada: A light almost medium-bodied white wine made from Chardonnay grapes grown in various countries and bottled in Canada. An attractive woodsmoke aroma on the nose from gentle oak aging. Fresh green apple notes. The selling point of this non-vintage wine is the low calorie count of 80 calories that is achieved via the low alcohol level of just 8%. Drink: 2014 - 2015 283812 8% MD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 84/100. December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Skinnygrape Pinot Grigio, Canada: A light, zippy refreshing white wine made from Pinot Grigio grapes grown in various countries and bottled in Canada. The main selling point here is 80 calories which is achieved by the low alcohol of 8%. A nice quaffer when you're trying to count your calories. Unlike other wines, the nutritional facts are printed on the back of the bottle label, much as you would see on a food product: fat 0, carbohydrates 5 grams or 2% of your daily intake, sugars 3 grams, protein 0.3 grams and calcium 2%. Not surprisingly, there are no saturated or trans-fats, sodium or fibre. Drink: 2014 - 2015 283804 8% MD 750 mL $11.95 Score: 83/100. December 2014. kale, carrot sticks, lettuce Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kew Vineyards Old Vine Riesling 2014, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2022 392126 13% D 750 mL $18.95 December 2014. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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