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Vintages Release March 3, 2015

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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

Cuvelier Los Andes Grand Malbec 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: roasted lamb, veal dishes, grilled pork chops, cheese. 368514 14% D 750 mL $61.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zuccardi Tito 2011, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 402958 15% XD 750 mL $34.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zuccardi Tito 2013, La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 402958 15% XD 750 mL $34.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

The Good Earth Cabernet Franc 2013, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: turkey drumsticks braised in red wine served on creamy polenta, beef and black bean stew, Brazilian slow-cooked pork, shepherd's pie with root vegetables. 350751 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Therapy Pinot Noir 2011, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. 404236 11.7% XD 750 mL $24.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Good Earth Cabernet Franc 2012, Lincoln Lakeshore, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: turkey drumsticks braised in red wine served on creamy polenta, beef and black bean stew, Brazilian slow-cooked pork, shepherd's pie with root vegetables. 350751 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosewood Estates Winery & Meadery Select Series Merlot 2012, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 211896 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calamus Estate Winery Reserve Riesling 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 180877 12% M 750 mL $18.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Sylvain Mosnier Côte De Léchet Chablis 2012, Burgundy A.C., France 318139 12.5% XD 750 mL $35.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J. Goudoulin Bas-Armagnac Vsop, Southwest A.C., France 405464 40% 700 mL $71.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Plaisance 2009, Bordeaux A.C., France 404285 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château D'emeringes Vieilles Vignes Beaujolais-Villages 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France 405787 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Lafage Cuvée Authentique Côtes Du Roussillon 2012, Roussillon A.P., France 400341 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Font De Michelle 2012, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.P., France 400358 15% XD 750 mL $53.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gigondas La Cave Les Primaires Gigondas 2012, Rhône A.P., France 400408 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Chevillon-Chezeaux Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Porêts 2012, Burgundy A.C., France 403931 13.5% XD 750 mL $72.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Alfred Schladerer Himbeergeist Black Forest Raspberry Eau-De-Vie, Germany 58974 40% 350 mL $36.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dr. Buerklin-Wolf Ruppertsberger Riesling 2012, Qualitätswein, Pfalz, Germany 386069 12% D 750 mL $22.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ireland

Knappogue Castle 12-Year-Old Single Malt Irish Whiskey Aged In Bourbon Oak Casks, Ireland 223776 40% 750 mL $62.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey Unchillfiltered, Rum Casks Finish, Ireland 375139 40% 700 mL $54.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Israel

Tabor Galil Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Galilee, Israel 283838 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tabor Adama Merlot 2010, Galilee, Israel Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak with chimichurri sauce, lentil dishes and dark chocolate, grilled pork chops, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse. 400820 14.3% XD 750 mL $26.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Villa Di Vetrice Chianti Rufina 2012, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 401463 13.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rocca delle Macìe Moonlite 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy 30946 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Banfi Brunello di Montalcino 2006, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. 378257 14.5% D 750 mL $54.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bertani Ripasso Valpolicella 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy 395087 14% XD 750 mL $17.00 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Wooing Tree Beetle Juice Pinot Noir 2012, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. 402636 13.5% XD 750 mL $40.00 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Churchill's Estates Vinho Tinto 2011, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 166561 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Berdié Gran Anyada Extra Brut Cava 2004, Penedès D.O., Spain 405233 12.5% XD 750 mL $34.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Migration Duckhorn Wine Company Chardonnay 2012, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 396309 14% XD 750 mL $34.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States 69633 14.5% XD 750 mL $49.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buried Cane Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. 402081 13.9% XD 750 mL $19.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Primarius Pinot Noir 2012, Oregon, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: roasted pork loin with a glaze of herbs, cloves, and brown sugar, coq au vin, beef bourguignon, planked salmon on the grill, venison burgers. 402180 12% XD 750 mL $26.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sequum Four Soil Melange Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, lamb Bolognese, beef enchiladas, hard cheese, braised pork shanks with white beans. Drink: 2014 - 2022 408377 14% XD 750 mL $75.95 March 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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