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Vintages Release May 1, 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

Tapiz Selección De Barricas 2008, Mendoza, Argentina 403253 14% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Bricklayer's Reward Old Farm Cabernet Franc 2012, Lake Erie North Shore, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: Brazilian slow-cooked pork, roast turkey, beef and black bean stew, shepherd's pie with root vegetables. 395277 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frogpond Farm Organic Cabernet Merlot 2012, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014 - 2017 203554 12.8% XD 750 mL $24.00 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sue-Ann Staff Merlot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops. Drink: 2013 - 2016 30310 13% XD 750 mL $39.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Calamus Estate Winery Riesling 2013, Vinemount Ridge, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada 158642 11.6% M 750 mL $16.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frogpond Farm Organic Chardonnay 2013, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. 203547 12.2% XD 750 mL $15.00 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Bisquertt Kissing Rosé 2014, Colchagua Valley, Chile 409995 13.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Vignerons De Mancey Bourgogne 2013, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: shellfish. 405803 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Philippe Colin Chassagne-Montrachet Les Chaumées 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 299933 13.5% XD 750 mL $87.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Raousset Chiroubles 2013, Beaujolais A.C., France Food pairings: pork chops on the barbecue. 7997 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brotte Bouvencourt Vacqueyras 2013, Rhône A.C., France Food pairings: beef ribs. 413229 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Ruppertsberger Linsenbusch Gewürztraminer Spätlese 2014, Prädikatswein Pfalz, Germany Gewürztraminer Spätlese food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. 320473 10% MS 750 mL $17.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Runkel Pinot Blanc 2013, Qualitätswein Rheinhessen, Germany Pinot Blanc food pairings: salmon rice bowl, roasted pork, steamed mussels. 409730 13% D 750 mL $17.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Il Molino Di Grace Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. 85209 14.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Villa Sandi Merlot 2012, Venezia D.O.C., Italy Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops. 23390 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brezza Cannubi Barolo 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Barolo food pairings: roasted veal, wild boar, aged meats and cheeses, venison, herbed roast beef. 713511 14.5% XD 750 mL $64.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

G.D. Vajra Barbera D'alba 2011, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy Barbera D'alba food pairings: meat lovers pizza. 412270 14.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantalici Baruffo Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: A full-bodied Italian red wine from the heart of Tuscany. Lots of mouth-watering, juicy acidity for tomato sauce. Aromas of dark red fruit. Smooth. Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. Drink: 2013 - 2018 403733 14% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 88/100. May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Leonino Governo All'uso 2013, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy 409144 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lanciola Le Masse Di Greve Chianti Classico 2010, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: bucatini with sausage and peas, roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey. 395152 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Sugar Loaf Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, fresh oysters on the half shell. Drink: 2014 - 2016 410001 13% XD 750 mL $21.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, fresh oysters on the half shell. 411603 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kaimira Estate Brightwater Chardonnay 2012, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. 408641 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waimea Estates Pinot Gris 2014, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey, pasta with cream sauce, cheeses, salads. 408682 13% D 750 mL $18.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Saint Clair Pioneer Block 2 Swamp Block Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Dillons Point, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Thai green curry fish, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, fresh oysters on the half shell. 95679 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elephant Hill Syrah 2013, Hawke's Bay, North Island, New Zealand Syrah food pairings: prime rib, spice-braised lamb, cheddar, grilled pork chops, Muscovy duck. Drink: 2013 - 2017 408633 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Somontes Reserva 2009, Dão D.O.C., Portugal 408401 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Slovenia

Quercus Pinot Bianco 2013, Goriska Brda Z.G.P., Slovenia Pinot Bianco food pairings: salmon rice bowl, roasted pork, steamed mussels. 396457 13% D 750 mL $13.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

South Africa

Rudera Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Stellenbosch W.O., South Africa Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, barbecued ribs in sauce, braised pork shanks, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. 403659 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Bodegas Viña Magaña Bodegas Viña Magaña 2009 2009, Navarra D.O., Spain 280552 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hacienda López de Haro Reserva Bodega Classica 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 357335 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Gundlach Bundschu Estate Pinot Noir 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, coq au vin, venison burgers. Drink: 2013 - 2017 397513 14.4% XD 750 mL $49.00 May 2015. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Joseph Carr Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, barbecued ribs in sauce, braised pork shanks, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. 409151 14.1% XD 750 mL $33.75 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Lodi, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, barbecued ribs in sauce, braised pork shanks, strong cheeses, Margherita pizza. 409177 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sbragia Family Vineyards Home Ranch Merlot 2012, Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Merlot food pairings: Brazilian-style flank steak, rack of BBQ ribs, veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, grilled pork chops. 412338 14% XD 750 mL $44.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Frog's Leap Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pan-fried cod with lemon butter sauce, toasted ravioli served with Alfredo sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 17122 13.4% XD 750 mL $39.95 May 2015. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michael David Earthquake Zinfandel 2012, Lodi, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: grilled lamb loin, spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled duck breast, Italian sausage burgers. Drink: 2014 - 2019 59717 16% D 750 mL $39.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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