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Vintages Release June 12, 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

Vida Orgánica Malbec Rosé 2014, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. 271015 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Claymore Whole Lotta Love Rosé 2014, Australia Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. 15% M 750 mL $18.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heytesbury Chardonnay 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. 674648 13.5% XD 750 mL $90.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Cabernet Rosé 2014, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2015 - 2017 12.5% D 750 mL $20.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rockway Vineyards Small Lot Block 150-183 Riesling 2013, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: grilled chicken with lemongrass stalk, spicy pasta dishes, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate, baby greens salad with fig dressing. 424176 10% M 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Wines Grounded Icewine Cabernet Franc 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. 415976 9% S 200 mL $34.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Cabernet Rosé 2010, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2010 - 2013 415893 12.5% D 750 mL $20.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cattail Creek Estate Winery Serendipity Rosé 2014, Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. 118059 12.5% M 750 mL $15.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Cabernet Rosé 2015, St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Cabernet Rosé food pairings: lox and capers, grilled salmon steak, shellfish, fresh fruit, veggies, pasta primavera. Drink: 2017 - 2018 12.5% D 750 mL $25.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Showcase 5 Trius Blanc De Noirs Sparkling 2009, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Blanc De Noirs Sparkling food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. 420521 12.5% D 750 mL $55.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Leyda Garuma Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Leyda Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh tomato and basil salad, oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, pan-fried freshwater fish. 99309 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Anne de Laweiss Collection Pinot Gris 2012, Alsace A.C., France Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce, cheese. 106831 12.5% M 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Antech Expression Brut Crémant De Limoux Sparkling Wine 2012, Midi A.C., France Crémant De Limoux Sparkling Wine food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. 68239 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marc Hébrart Brut Blanc De Blancs Champagne, Champagne A.C., France Blanc De Blancs Champagne food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. 231217 12.5% XD 750 mL $45.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henriet-Bazin Carte D'or Brut Champagne 2007, Champagne A.C., France Champagne food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, lamb stew, white turkey meat, tacos. Drink: 2007 - 2017 415596 12.5% XD 750 mL $55.95 June 2015. Top Rated Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Du Corneau 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France Food pairings: barbecued lamb chops. 416131 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Camus Borderies Cognac Vsop Batch No 01/2014, A.C., France 40% 700 mL $95.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larcis-Ducasse 2011, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux A.C., France 302901 14.5% D 750 mL $85.85 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012, Burgundy A.C., France Chardonnay food pairings: scallops with a sesame ginger dressing, spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin. 942482 12% XD 750 mL $29.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bachey-Legros Et Fils Les Grands Charrons Meursault 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 410647 13.5% XD 750 mL $51.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rion Les Terres Blanches Nuits-Saint-Georges 2011, Burgundy A.C., France 416149 13.5% XD 750 mL $66.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Anges Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Val De Loire I.G.P., France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh tomato and basil salad, oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, pan-fried freshwater fish. 408203 11.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greece

Estate Argyros Santorini Assyrtiko 2014, Santorini P.D.O., Greece Drink: 2016 - 2017 346055 13.5% XD 750 mL $27.50 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Patricius 5 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú 2003, Hungary Tokaji Aszú food pairings: spice cake, crème brûlée, fruit-based desserts, pastries, fresh field berries in cream. 95901 12.5% S 500 mL $39.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Zenato Riserva Lugana 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Food pairings: lobster with melted butter, grilled pork chops. 928218 12.5% D 750 mL $50.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caparzo Rosso Di Montalcino 2011, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy 333575 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zeni Costalago 2012, Veneto I.G.T., Italy Food pairings: beef dishes. 220848 14% D 750 mL $15.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quercia Al Poggio Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey, char-grilled sausages. 83998 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ambra Santa Cristina In Pilli Carmignano 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy 705376 14% XD 750 mL $30.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casetta Barbaresco 2009, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy Barbaresco food pairings: cheesy pizza, lamb roast. 412247 13.5% XD 750 mL $42.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

San Leonino Bertani Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: roast beef, cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey, char-grilled sausages. 412387 13.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Miali Mater Primitivo 2010, Puglia I.G.P., Italy Primitivo food pairings: chicken wings, steaks rubbed well with Primitivo, hamburgers, curry dishes. 413674 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Monde Pinot Bianco 2013, Friuli Grave D.O.C., Italy 372417 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh tomato and basil salad, oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, pan-fried freshwater fish. 366310 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh tomato and basil salad, oysters on the half shell, chicken and sage skewers, pan-fried freshwater fish. 366310 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Quinta Do Alqueve Tradicional White 2013, Do Tejo D.O.C., Portugal 408724 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Maritávora Tinto 2010, Douro D.O.C., Portugal 293449 14% XD 750 mL $21.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Taron Crianza 2010, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 416826 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Finca Nueva Blanco 2013, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 280560 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Heredad de Baroja Gran Reserva 2005, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 276113 13.5% XD 750 mL $28.25 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Bunnahabhain Islay 12-Year-Old Single Malt Unchillfiltered Burn Stewart, Scotland, United Kingdom 250076 46.3% 750 mL $86.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Highland Park 21-Year-Old Single Malt, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom 260216 47.5% 700 mL $399.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caol Ila 30-Year-Old Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 55.1% 750 mL $749.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ardbeg Perpetuum Islay Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 49.2% 750 mL $186.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Balvenie Portwood 21-Year-Old Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 500090 40% 750 mL $349.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glenfiddich Gran Reserva 21-Year-Old Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 981381 750 mL $261.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Dusted Valley Boomtown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hamburger, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, grilled lamb chops. 220376 13.9% XD 750 mL $23.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Silver Buckle Ranchero Red Named Varietal Blends-Red 2012, Central Coast, California, United States Named Varietal Blends-Red food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, barbecued chicken, cheese. 412684 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sodaro Felicity Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hamburger, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, grilled lamb chops. 272641 14.5% XD 750 mL $71.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Opus One Baron Philippe De Rothschild And Robert Mondavi 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 402909 14% XD 750 mL $444.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Opus One Baron Philippe De Rothschild And Robert Mondavi 2011, Napa Valley, California, United States 406512 13% XD 375 mL $231.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nine Hats Red 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States 412221 14.9% XD 750 mL $39.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Prisoner Wine Company Blindfold White 2013, Napa, California, United States 374207 14.2% XD 750 mL $40.00 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hamburger, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, grilled lamb chops. 414235 14.4% D 750 mL $149.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Snoqualmíe Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hamburger, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, grilled lamb chops. 414771 14% XD 750 mL $16.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Silver Buckle Ranchero Red 2010, Central Coast, California, United States Food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, barbecued chicken, cheese. 412684 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 June 2015. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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