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Vintages Release October 19, 2008

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G.E. Massenez Framboise Sauvage Raspberry Brandy, Alsace, France 139402 13% 500 mL $36.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Aalborg Jubilaeums Akvavit, Denmark Akvavit food pairings: pickled herring, smoked salmon, capers, onions. 141804 700 mL $29.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Barone Pizzini Pievalta Verdicchio 2016, D.O.C., Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, Italy Verdicchio food pairings: seafood pasta. 135608 13.2% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Sonofabitch John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Pinot Noir 2020, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 85134 12.4% D 750 mL $24.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bosca S.p.A. Merlot Del Veneto 2007, Veneto, Italy Merlot Del Veneto food pairings: A lighter style Merlot, perfect for poached or grilled salmon, seared duck or pasta with roasted vegetables.. 405365 12% D 750 mL $7.90 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery Merlot 2008, Niagara Peninsula V.Q.A., Canada Merlot food pairings: Flavourful rustic stews, pizza, grilled mushroom risotto.. Drink: 2009 - 2012 61101 13.1% XD 750 mL $14.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

McWilliams Wines Merlot 2007, South Eastern Australia, Australia Merlot food pairings: roasted pumpkin, chorizo and fennel penne. 53702 14% 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Ravine Estate Vineyard Merlot 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada 2911400015 12.3% D 750 mL $34.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery Ravine Estate Vineyard Merlot 2006, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada 2911400014 12.4% D 750 mL $36.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled rare to medium rare red meats; pepper steaks; Avonlea Clothbound Cheddar from PEI; lamb chops; wild game. Drink: 2009 - 2012 1039534 13.1% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Meritage 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Meritage food pairings: grilled red meats; pepper steaks; rich lentil dishes; winter stews; vegetable stews; marinated leg of lamb; mild Canadian cheddar.. Drink: 2009 - 2012 325118 13.7% D 750 mL $22.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Prince Winery Cabernet Franc 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: Pork Tenderloin with mustard glaze or slow roasted lamb with fresh herbs. Drink: 2009 - 2012 68874 12.5% XD 750 mL $15.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vignobles Jean-Bernard Saby & Fils Château Hauchat Fronsac 2006, Bordeaux, France: Terrific value for this tasty red: not complex but tasty. Notes of blackberry, cassis, and dark spices. A lovely velvet texture. A bottle to enjoy now. Drink: 2009 - 2012 123489 13.2% 750 mL $14.95 Score: 87/100. October 2008. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Malivoire Wine Company Courtney Gamay 2005, V.Q.A. Beamsville Bench, Canada 13% 750 mL $26.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muse Winery Muse Winery Syrah 2007, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada Syrah food pairings: rich beef bourguignon, slow-simmered lamb shanks or old family-recipe spaghetti Bolognese.. 37432 750 mL $26.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muse Winery Merlot 2006, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada Merlot food pairings: rack of lamb and dark chocolate mousse. 726208 750 mL $26.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Okanagan Valley, Canada 597070 14% XD 750 mL $18.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Merlot 2007, British Columbia, Canada 757914 13.9% 750 mL $23.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Pinot Noir 2008, British Columbia, Canada 753251 12.8% 750 mL $22.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Fifth Element 2006, Okanagan Valley, Canada 045922 14.3% 750 mL $35.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Syrah 2007, Okanagan Valley, Canada 417287 13.9% 750 mL $24.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Jackpot Syrah 2007, Okanagan Valley, Canada 876698 14.4% 750 mL $34.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Cabernet Merlot 2007, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2009 - 2012 693550900038 12.8% D 750 mL $18.20 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Syrah 2007, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2010 - 2013 693550900052 12.5% D 750 mL $20.20 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ringbolt Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia 606624 14% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 627844 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia 590471 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Two Hands Wines Bella's Garden Shiraz 2007, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia 636407 15.8% XD 750 mL $63.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rex Watson Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia 141481 14% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Yarra Ridge Pinot Noir 2008, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia Pinot Noir food pairings: roast beef and root vegetables, grilled portobello mushrooms. 988568 13.5% D 750 mL $21.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Megalomaniac Wines Sonofabitch John Howard Cellars Of Distinction Pinot Noir 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 85134 12.4% D 750 mL $24.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada 626325 13.5% XD 750 mL $37.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Old Vines Cabernet Merlot 2005, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Estate Btld., Canada 222372 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dynamite Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Red Hills, Lake County, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled flank, hanger steak and hearty sides. 135301 13% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Simi Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States Drink: 2008 - 2012 25221 13.5% D 750 mL $24.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Huntington California Series Hahn Family Wines Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: herbed steaks with mushrooms. 994491 14.5% D 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos Du Bois Shiraz 2006, North Coast, California, United States Shiraz food pairings: steaks, ribs, mesquite-smoked chicken, beef. 135343 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Alta Vista Premium Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rare roast beef seasoned with garden-fresh herbs. 129957 14% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Arboleda Viña Seña Carmenère 2007, Aconcagua Valley, Chile Carmenère food pairings: shepherd’s pie, burgers, meatloaf, TV Dinners. 223015 14% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, South Australia, Australia 675223 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Hourbanon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 125922 12.6% XD 750 mL $24.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Bégadanet Philippe Dumas Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Cab Franc Malbec Petit Verdot 2005, A.C., Médoc, Bordeaux, France 138875 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tour Saint-André André Chatonnet Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000, A.C., Lalande De Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 138677 13% XD 750 mL $29.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Vieux Donjon Michel Lucien, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Blend 2007, A.C., Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône, France 700922 14% XD 750 mL $80.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Combel La Serre Malbec 2004, A.C., Cahors, Southwest, France Malbec food pairings: game, hearty meat stews, flavorful eggplant dishes. 130302 12.8% XD 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravazzi Riserva Chianti 2006, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti food pairings: gourmet pizza, cheese lasagna. 135657 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Castelgiocondo Marchesi Di Frescobaldi Brunello di Montalcino 2003, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 650432 13% XD 750 mL $54.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Là Di Motte Carlo Botter Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio Rulander 2007, Igt Veneto, Italy 134650 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Zovo Superiore Ripasso Valpolicella 2006, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy Valpolicella food pairings: rich beef or lamb dishes. 23523 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Callabriga Sogrape Vinhos S.A. 2005, D.O.C., Dão, Portugal 43638 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cortes de Cima Aragónez A.K.A. Tempranillo Syrah Touriga Nacional Trincadeira Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal 650291 12.5% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes St. David's Bench Gewürztraminer 2007, V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Gewürztraminer food pairings: grilled prawns, lemon chicken. 453472 13% D 750 mL $21.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gemtree Traminer 2009, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia 138271 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Daniel Lenko Vidal Icewine 2002, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Vidal Icewine food pairings: fresh fruit desserts, cheese. 121814 13% S 375 mL $40.05 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glass Mountain Chardonnay 2007, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: steamed mussels, pasta primavera. 533208 13.5% D 750 mL $13.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Helfrich Riesling 2007, A.C., Alsace, France 141861 12.7% XD 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Willm Réserve Riesling 2012, A.C., Alsace, France Riesling food pairings: grilled salmon steaks, Alsatian onion tarts, gourmet sausages. Drink: 2014 - 2020 11452 12% D 750 mL $16.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nicolas Maillet Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Mâcon Verzé, Burgundy, France 702605 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine La Grappe D'or Pouilly-Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France 141770 12.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Discovery Series Malbec 2007, Okanagan Valley, Canada 987917 13% D 750 mL $24.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet De Beaucastel Marsanne Viognier Bourboulenc Clairette 2008, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, France Marsanne Viognier Bourboulenc Clairette food pairings: roast turkey. 48892 14% XD 750 mL $32.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Balthasar Ress Riesling 1996, Q.B.A., Rheingau, Germany Riesling food pairings: lemon grass chicken, pasta in a light cream sauce with fresh herbs. 142299 10% D 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barone Pizzini Pievalta Verdicchio 2007, D.O.C., Castelli Di Jesi Classico Superiore, Marche, Italy Verdicchio food pairings: seafood pasta. 135608 13.2% XD 750 mL $23.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Crabilis Vermentino 2008, D.O.C., Vermentino Di Sardinia, Italy 52068 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Quinta Dos Carvalhais Duque De Viseu White Sogrape Vinhos S.A. Bical Encruzado Cercial Malvasia Fina 2008, Doc Dão, Portugal Bical Encruzado Cercial Malvasia Fina food pairings: pad Thai. 980227 12.5% XD 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Del-Gatto Estates Rosati Rosé 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Rosati Rosé food pairings: Cheeses, fish and seafood, pasta dishes.. 13.5% D 750 mL $16.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Winery Featherstone Gamay Rose 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Drink: 2009 - 2010 019 12.5% MD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Henry of Pelham Winery Chardonnay 2007, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: Poached trout; spring vegetables like sweet peas and fiddleheads. 291211 13.1% D 750 mL $12.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Short Hills and Twenty Mile Bench Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: Lean, white-fleshed fish with mild flavours, oysters, fresh green salads, goats milk cheeses and chicken pates.. 430546 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gotto D'oro Malvasia, Trebbiano, Bombino, Bellone 2008, Lazio, Italy Malvasia, Trebbiano, Bombino, Bellone food pairings: A perfect match for antipasto, white meats, fish and shellfish. 206516 12.5% D 750 mL $7.55 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Prince Winery Melon de Bourgogne 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Melon De Bourgogne food pairings: An excellent wine paired with oysters, light pasta sauces or cheddar biscuits. Drink: 2009 - 2010 11.5% D 750 mL $16.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Prince Winery Riesling 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Riesling food pairings: Try a pan buttered trout or spicy grilled meat. Suberb with Black River Cheese Co. Horseradish Mozzarella.. Drink: 2009 - 2011 11% D 750 mL $18.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Featherstone Featherstone Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Canada Drink: 2009 - 2011 89011 12% D 750 mL $15.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Prince Winery Chardonnay 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: Cedar plank salmon or buttered chicken. Drink: 2009 - 2010 68882 12.5% D 750 mL $14.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gallo Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads full of fresh vegetables, grilled seafood, or chicken risotto. 9373 11% 750 mL $7.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2009 - 2011 693550900021 13% D 750 mL $16.20 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Nyarai Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2008, V.Q.A. Niagara Peninsula, Canada Drink: 2009 - 2011 693550900014 13% D 750 mL $18.20 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Dark Horse Pinot Blanc 2007, Okanagan Valley, Canada 558429 13% D 750 mL $17.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Dark Horse Vineyard Dsicovery Series Marsanne Rousanne 2008, Okanagan Valley, Canada 13.8% D 750 mL $24.99 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Reserve Pinot Blanc 2008, Okanagan Valley, Canada 989228 13% D 750 mL $15.75 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muse Winery Muse Winery Fume Blanc 2008, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada Fume Blanc food pairings: Arctic char gravlax, cream of lobster bisque, charred scallops and mile-high coconut cream pie.. 735159 750 mL $19.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muse Winery Muse Winery Gewurtzraminer 2007, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada Gewurtzraminer food pairings: Duck pancakes with hoisin sauce or Szechaun noodles. 735084 750 mL $17.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Muse Winery Muse Winery Viognier 2008, Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, Canada Viognier food pairings: cold smoked salmon, lemony greens, ripe brie & tart apple. 170175 750 mL $22.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Del-Gatto Estates Bin 322 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Bin 322 food pairings: white meat dish, seafood and pasta. Drink: 2009 - 2010 D 750 mL $15.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Road 13 Vineyards Golden Mile Riesling 2008, Okanagan Valley, Canada 344630 16.5% XD 750 mL $65.00 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Valéry Renaudat Les Lignis Reuilly Sauvignon Blanc 2008, A.C., Loire, France Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: lightly herbed chicken, seafood dishes. 141093 13% D 750 mL $18.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes St. David's Bench Chardonnay 2006, V.Q.A., St. David's Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: poached salmon, raw oysters. 430991 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gallo Family Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2017, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: salads full of fresh vegetables, grilled seafood, or chicken risotto. 9373 11% 750 mL $7.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tabalí Tabali Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2005, Limari Valley, Chile Drink: 2009 - 2010 662999 13.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 October 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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