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Vintages Release May 29, 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.

Dessert Wine

Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2009, D.O.P., Portugal Port food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. 613927 19% MS 750 mL $18.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Other Wines/Drinks

Larressingle Armagnac Xo, Armagnac A.C., France 40% 750 mL $97.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glenfiddich 26-Year-Old Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 394460 40% 750 mL $551.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Laura Hartwig Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Colchagua Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb, grilled New York strip loin, braised pork shanks, grilled burgers, hard cheese. 727495 14% D 750 mL $17.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cecchi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano food pairings: barbecued beef steak. 123588 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

G Lot 2012, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza 175570 14% $34.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viña Mayor Reserva 2009, Ribera Del Duero D.O., Spain 209155 14% XD 750 mL $24.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sabor Real Viñas Centenarias Tempranillo 2009, Toro D.O., Spain Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, portobello mushroom, lamb chops, pan-seared venison, roast suckling pig. 244772 14.5% D 750 mL $15.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Wild Thing Old Vine Zinfandel 2012, Mendocino County, California, United States Zinfandel food pairings: grilled duck breast, spaghetti Bolognaise, aged cheddar, grilled lamb loin. 327295 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchand-Tawse Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2012, Burgundy A.C., France 285601 13% XD 750 mL $32.25 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fossacolle Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. 309880 14.5% XD 750 mL $74.00 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bodegas San Prudencio Depadre 2009, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 379917 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sierra Batuco Reserva Carménère 2012, Maule Valley, Chile Carménère food pairings: wine-braised beef, game, rustic bread, turkey with heavy sauces, wild boar. 408427 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Grand Bouqueteau Réserve Chinon 2012, Loire A.C., France 414383 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Duck Pond Cellars Fries Family Cellars Pinot Noir 2012, Oregon, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin, grilled tuna with a pepper crust. 427872 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pazzo Call Me Crazy Proprietary Red 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States 677708 14.9% XD 750 mL $44.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laura Hartwig Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast leg of lamb, grilled New York strip loin, braised pork shanks, grilled burgers, hard cheese. 727495 14% D 750 mL $17.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paolo Conterno Bricco Barbera D'alba 2013, Piedmont D.O.C., Italy Barbera D'alba food pairings: pizza. 744714 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Michele A Torri Chianti Colli Fiorentini 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 900258 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barone Ricasoli Rocca Guicciarda Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: stuffed roasted turkey, cheesy pizza, roast beef, pasta with meat sauce, char-grilled sausages. 943613 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Brezza Castellero Barolo 2010, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Barolo food pairings: herbed roast beef, venison, roast veal, aged meats and cheese. 968248 14% XD 750 mL $55.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Beal Vineyard Cabernet Rosé 2014, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. 177840 13% D 750 mL $11.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Barone Pizzini Nature Brut Franciacorta 2009, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy 337436 12% D 750 mL $53.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barone Pizzini Nature Brut Franciacorta 2010, Lombardy D.O.C.G., Italy 337436 12% D 750 mL $53.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Desiderius Pongrácz Sparkling Wine, Western Cape W.O., South Africa 404111 12% D 750 mL $19.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2009, Green Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 692582 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

FASOLI GINO Borgoletto Soave 2015, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Soave food pairings: salad, fresh pan fried fish. 626952 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Beal Vineyards Inox Reserve Chardonnay 2013, Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. 7328 13.4% XD 750 mL $18.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Benziger Chardonnay 2016, Sonoma County, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. 34777 13.5% XD 750 mL $22.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kellerei St. Magdalena Pinot Grigio 2013, Südtirol - Alto Adige D.O.C., Italy Pinot Grigio food pairings: linguine with shrimp, grilled chicken breast, summer salads, pork burgers, grilled lake fish. 249466 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.00 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maison Roche De Bellene Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. 299867 13% XD 750 mL $20.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Follette Sangiacomo Vineyard Chardonnay 2012, Sonoma Coast, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. 394502 13.5% XD 750 mL $50.00 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lucien Muzard & Fils Les Meix Chavaux Meursault 2013, Burgundy A.C., France 407072 13% XD 750 mL $64.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Therapy Freudian Sip 2012, Okanagan Valley BC V.Q.A., Canada 411496 12% D 750 mL $21.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stonestreet Bear Point Chardonnay 2011, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: grilled fish, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, toasted ravioli with Alfredo sauce, Asian dishes with black bean sauces. 411579 14.5% XD 750 mL $64.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

FASOLI GINO Borgoletto Soave 2013, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Soave food pairings: salad, fresh pan fried fish. 626952 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 May 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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