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Vintages Release February 20, 2016

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Argentina

Cicchitti Gran Reserva Malbec 2008, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: cheese pizza , tagliatelle alla Bolognese, chicken herb-rubbed roast, hamburger. 155713 14% D 750 mL $26.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Posta Armando Bonarda 2014, Mendoza D.O.C., Argentina Bonarda food pairings: pulled pork sammies, grilled meats in a black bean sauce. 261586 13.9% D 750 mL $14.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Los Clop Reserva Malbec 2010, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: breaded veal cutlets, duck breast, hamburger, grilled steak. 186650 14% D 750 mL $18.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trapiche Fincas Las Palmas Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mendoza, Argentina: Beautifully structured and balanced Argentine Cabernet with attractive aromas of cedar brush, cassis and black currant. Very classic in its styling and elegance. Perfect for filet mignon. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled New York strip loin, hard cheese, braised pork shanks, veal chops. Drink: 2015 - 2021 143206 14% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 92/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Josef Chromy Sparkling 2010, Tasmania, Australia Sparkling food pairings: quiche Florentine, roast turkey, asparagus and linguine carbonara, breaded cod fillets. 393629 12.1% D 750 mL $29.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mountadam Riesling 2013, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Grapefruit and lime acidity on the nose and palate of this zesty Australian Riesling from the cool climate of the Eden Valley. Pair with oysters. Riesling food pairings: shrimp tempura, grilled salmon, duck liver pate, eggs Benedict. Drink: 2013 - 2018 288266 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton High Altitude Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Barossa, Australia: Juicy, savoury and fruity with fleshy ripe black plums and toasty oak. Pair with rare cuts of steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Margherita pizza, hamburger, hearty meat dishes, pepper steaks. Drink: 2015 - 2018 408989 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glaetzer Bishop Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Fleshy, fruity, round and supple - not a lot of structure but delicious nonetheless. Serve this with char-grilled meats for backbone. Shiraz food pairings: game meats, rare roast beef, spice-braised lamb, burgers with blue cheese. Drink: 2014 - 2018 627869 15% XD 750 mL $42.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jip Jip Rocks Shiraz 2013, Padthaway, South Australia, Australia: Minty cool on the nose with wild blackberry and brambleberry on the palate. Full-bodied, smooth and supple with richness and depth that is very satisfying. Shiraz food pairings: rare roast beef, lamb, pizza, barbecued pork spareribs. Drink: 2014 - 2018 673897 14.5% D 750 mL $17.75 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Katnook Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine with attractive aromas of black currant, cassis and mint, all classic Cabernet aromas. Firm tannins, toasty oak, nice finish. Pair with prime rib. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: hearty meat dishes, hard cheese, mushroom burgers, Margherita pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2019 590471 13.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mollydooker The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mclaren Vale-Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, barbecued steak. 246629 16% D 750 mL $33.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mr. Riggs Yacca Paddock Tempranillo 2013, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia Tempranillo food pairings: herbed steaks, portobello mushroom, chili, Papas con chorizo. 432989 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Penny's Hill Cracking Black Shiraz 2013, Mclaren Vale, South Australia, Australia: Smoky, black and brooding with chary dark fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied with smoke. Pair with prime rib. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, marinated pepper steaks, Muscovy duck, grilled bison strip steaks. Drink: 2014 - 2018 396473 14.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peter Lehmann Wines Layers Shiraz Tempranillo Mourvèdre Grenache 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: Attractive toasty oak and black fruit on this robust Australian red wine from one of the country's most respected producers. Finishes with dark spice and a lick of black pepper. Yes please: top me up! Pair with meat lovers' pizza (and meat lovers). Drink: 2014 - 2018 138883 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Salomon Norwood Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, South Australia, Australia: Lots of purple and black fruit flavours on this fleshy ripe, full-bodied Australian red wine. Pair with roast beef. Drink: 2014 - 2019 438234 14.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tahbilk Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Nagambie Lakes, Central Victoria, Australia: Mint and blackberry on the nose with a juicy fleshy black plum note on the mid-palate. Pair with grilled meats. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, grilled burgers, barbecued steak. Drink: 2014 - 2018 138818 13.5% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Twelftree Greenock Ebenezer 2012, Barossa Valley, South Australia, Australia: An intensely concentrated and richly flavoured Australian red wine with classic aromas of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with rare steak. Drink: 2014 - 2019 438226 14.5% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Two Hands Fields Of Joy Shiraz 2013, Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia: A concentrated, intense and deeply flavours Australian red wine with attractive notes of black fruit and toasty oak. Pair with prime rib. Shiraz food pairings: lamb cutlets, hamburgers, espresso and cocoa-rubbed flank steak, black bean soup. Drink: 2015 - 2020 432963 15.4% XD 750 mL $28.95 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Xanadu Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia: A full-bodied Australian red wine with aromas of blackcurrant, cassis and wild blackberry all wrapped in toasty oak. Pair with roast beef. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge. Drink: 2014 - 2020 433045 14% XD 750 mL $32.75 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Mr. Riggs Cold Chalk Chardonnay 2014, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Austria Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, chicken alfredo, pork tenderloin. 438242 12.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Gris 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada: A crisp, clean BC white wine made from Pinot Gris grapes. White peach and lime notes. Refreshing with racy acidity for seafood and shellfish. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2017 263699 13% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Huff Estates Winery Cuvée Peter F. Huff Sparkling White 2010, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: A rich, robust Ontario sparkling wine with aromas of cider, green apple and toasty goodness. This VQA Ontario sparkling wine offers a long, brioche-infused finish. This bubbly was made using the traditional champagne method, and offers superb pleasure and value. This sparkling wine was named in honour of owner Lanny and Catherine Huff's late son Peter, and has won two Lieutenant Governor awards, including at the first awards in 2011. Drink: 2012 - 2018 198754 12% D 750 mL $39.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thirty Bench Riesling 2013, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Soft with white florals, lovely aperitif. Spring mountain wet stone on the finish. Pair with fresh water fish. Riesling food pairings: roast chicken, spicy pasta dishes, shrimp tempura, grilled salmon with lemon sauce, duck liver pate. Drink: 2014 - 2018 24133 11% D 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Huff Estates Winery Cuvée Peter F. Huff Sparkling White 2011, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2012 - 2018 198754 12% D 750 mL $39.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

See Ya Later Ranch Pinot Gris 2018, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2017 263699 13% D 750 mL $17.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Foreign Affair Petit Verdot 2012, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Petit Verdot food pairings: veal marsala, grilled sirloin steak, mild curry dishes, coq au vin. 443648 14.4% D 750 mL $49.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List Pinot Noir 2010, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, tourtière, roast beef, veal stew. 445759 13% XD 750 mL $18.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Gamay Noir 2013, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Gamay Noir food pairings: grilled salmon, antipasto plate, meaty tomato based pasta, roasted turkey. 444745 13.3% D 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Gamay Noir 2015, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Gamay Noir food pairings: grilled salmon, antipasto plate, meaty tomato based pasta, roasted turkey. 444745 13.3% D 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Peller Estates Private Reserve Gamay Noir 2017, Four Mile Creek, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Gamay Noir food pairings: grilled salmon, antipasto plate, meaty tomato based pasta, roasted turkey. Drink: 2019 - 2022 444745 13.3% D 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Foreign Affair Petit Verdot 2015, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Petit Verdot food pairings: veal marsala, grilled sirloin steak, mild curry dishes, coq au vin. 443648 14.4% D 750 mL $54.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Foreign Affair Winery Petit Verdot 2016, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Petit Verdot food pairings: veal marsala, grilled sirloin steak, mild curry dishes, coq au vin. 443648 14.4% D 750 mL $54.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chile

Undurraga Sibaris Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Maipo Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, grilled burgers. 301200 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caliterra Tributo Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied, well-structured and well-priced Chilean red wine with notes of black plum, cedar underbrush and spices. Pair with grilled chicken. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: rosemary lamb, barbecued ribs in sauce, chicken cacciatore, beef stew. Drink: 2014 - 2018 205567 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Palo Alto 2013, Maule Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine with classic aromas of ripe black fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied with polish tannins for a smooth mouth feel. Pair with grilled meats. Drink: 2014 - 2018 376236 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Primus Carmenère 2012, Colchagua Valley, Chile: A full-bodied Chilean red wine made from the country's signature red wine grape Carmenere. Aromas of dark red fruit and toasty oak. Pair with grilled pork chops. Carmenère food pairings: wine-braised beef, turkey with gravy, chorizo tacos, bean fajitas. Drink: 2014 - 2018 439356 14.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Undurraga Sibaris Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Maipo Valley, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge, grilled burgers. 301200 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Loma Larga Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Casablanca Valley, Aconcagua Valley, Chile: Nettle, fresh-cut grass and gooseberry on the nose of this refreshing Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Mouth-watering acidity for many dishes. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: apple stuffed chicken breast, pasta primavera, herbed couscous salad, Thai green curry fish. Drink: 2014 - 2017 283630 13% D 750 mL $15.95 Score: 87/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Croatia

Ilocki Podrumi Premium Grasevina 2013, Syrmia, Continental, Croatia: Smoked almonds yet not oaky: crisp and clean with good acidity. Medium-bodied with a lime fresh, smoky finish. Grasevina food pairings: pan fried fresh fish with an herbal coating. Drink: 2013 - 2017 369421 13.5% XD 750 mL $21.95 Score: 86/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Domaine Gadais Père & Fils Muscadet Sèvre & Maine 2013, Loire A.C., France: Floral and dry with orange peel and apricot. Pretty when paired with fresh seafood. Great value. Drink: 2013 - 2018 444406 12% XD 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Bouchard Pere & Fils Les Clous Chardonnay 2013, Meursault, Côte De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France: Lovely, rich hazelnut nose mingles with green apples, peach and Asian pear aromas. Great length and elegance. Perfect for dinner parties. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster, chicken, salads, roast turkey. Drink: 2014 - 2019 661322 13% XD 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Béjot Montagny Les Bouchots 2013, Bourgogne, Burgundy A.C., France Food pairings: lobster newburg, planked salmon. 438002 13% XD 750 mL $27.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Trimbach Réserve Pinot Gris 2012, Ribeauvillé, Alsace A.C., France: Here's a wake-up call for your senses and palate! Refreshing, clean and ultra-appealing. Dry and crisp with white grapefruit and white melon. Great aperitif or companion to shellfish. Pinot Gris food pairings: breaded veal cutlets, salad, cheese, poultry in a rich sauce, quiche. Drink: 2013 - 2020 971762 13.5% M 750 mL $31.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

E. Guigal 2014, Côtes Du Rhône A.C., France: Fragrant and floral and expressively aromatic French white wine from the Rhone Valley. Pair with Asian dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2017 290296 13% XD 750 mL $22.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De Riaux Pouilly-Fumé 2014, Loire A.C., France: This refreshing and crisp white wine from Jeannot Pére & Fils offers lemon brightness. This zesty white wine is based on sauvignon blanc. Not herbal. Nice aperitif or companion to seafood, salads and vegetarian dishes. Medium-bodied. Some gooseberry and lime on the finish. Great with shellfish. Pouilly-Fumé food pairings: seafood, salads, vegetarian dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2017 200063 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gentil Hugel & Fils 2014, Alsace A.C., France: A classic, refreshing Alsatian white wine with lovely notes of lime, Asian pear, white peach and grapefruit. Perfect as an aperitif or an accompaniment to many dishes. Pair with fresh seafood. Food pairings: seared scallops, sushi, vegetables, herbed chicken, pork dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2018 162841 12% XD 750 mL $21.90 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Moncontour Cuvée Prédilection Vouvray Brut 2012, Loire A.C., France: What a delightful sparkling wine from an underrated region of France; the Loire Valley. Lemon richness, toasty oak, great refreshment. Works as an aperitif or companion to shellfish. Oysters, yum! Vouvray Brut food pairings: shellfish, linguine carbonara, cheddar dill puffs, fresh fruit. Drink: 2013 - 2017 168963 12% M 750 mL $22.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Vieille Ferme Côtes Jugunda Gigondas 2013, Rhône Ap, France: Black cherry liqueur richness and concentration on the nose and palate. Layered complexity on this full-bodied red wine made from grapes grown on 60-year-old vines in a 5-acre vineyard with soils of decomposed limestone over red clay. Aromas of black fruit, cedar brush and smoke with a long finish. Classic. Stéphane Vedeau is winemaker. Drink: 2016 - 2023 354118 14.5% XD 750 mL $29.95 Score: 93/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

P. Ferraud & Fils Cuvée Ensorceleuse Saint-Amour 2014, Beaujolais A.C., France 443044 12.5% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château L'argenteyre 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 441246 14% XD 750 mL $22.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Larroque 2010, Bordeaux A.C., France 92536 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Les Trois Manoirs 2010, Médoc, Bordeaux A.C., France 442624 14% XD 750 mL $23.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Tronquoy-Lalande 2008, Saint Estèphe, Bordeaux, France 440180 13.5% XD 750 mL $56.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Pavelot Savigny-Les-Beaune Aux Gravains 2013, Côte De Beaune, Burgundy A.C., France 206136 13% D 750 mL $53.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Roche De Bellene Pinot Noir 2013, Burgundy A.C., France Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb kabobs, venison burgers, roast veal, beef carpaccio. 299859 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Delas 2013, Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône A.C., France Food pairings: vegetarian pizza, goat cheese, venison steaks. 729962 13.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Halos De Jupiter Costières De Nîmes 2013, Rhône A.C., France: This full-bodied Rhone Valley red wine is tasty and good value for the price point. Robust, rustic and redolent of dark red and black fruit flavours, cedar brush and smoke. Pair with prime rib. 309153 14.5% D 750 mL $17.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Raymond Usseglio 2012, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, Rhône A.C., France: An extraordinary Châteauneuf from the 2012 vintage, with pronounced aromas of black fruit, smoke, violets, anise and pepper. Provençal aromas of garrigue, pepper, black cherry, and anise. Long finish. Complex and beautifully structured. Pair with prime rib. Drink: 2015 - 2022 22319 15.3% XD 750 mL $57.95 Score: 92/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Moncontour Cuvée Prédilection Vouvray Brut 2014, Loire A.C., France Vouvray Brut food pairings: shellfish, linguine carbonara, cheddar dill puffs, fresh fruit. Drink: 2013 - 2017 168963 12% M 750 mL $22.95 February 2016. Best Value Sparkling Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Moncontour Cuvée Prédilection Vouvray Brut 2016, Loire A.C., France Vouvray Brut food pairings: shellfish, linguine carbonara, cheddar dill puffs, fresh fruit. Drink: 2013 - 2017 168963 12% M 750 mL $22.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Georgia

Schuchmann Vazisi, Alazani Valley, Georgia 433821 12.5% M 750 mL $12.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Germany

Wild Wein Rot 2012, Pfalz, Germany 443986 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Vylyan Belzebub 2012, Villány, Hungary 437350 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti 2013, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Charred black fruit, lots of smoky oak and burnt mocha on the nose of this robust Italian red wine. Pair with rare meats. Drink: 2015 - 2018 265413 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 Score: 86/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantine Due Palme Ettamiano Primitivo 2011, Salento, Puglia I.G.T., Italy Primitivo food pairings: grilled lamb, barbecued ribs, chicken wings, steaks rubbed well with Primitivo. 434373 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Donnafugata Sedàra Nero D'avola 2013, Sicily I.G.T., Italy Nero D'avola food pairings: slow-roasted rump roast with root vegetables, tomato-based pastas. 900274 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caparzo Winery Brunello di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy Brunello Di Montalcino food pairings: grilled steak, roast leg of lamb, hard cheese, veal piccata. Drink: 2013 - 2020 579094 13.5% D 750 mL $51.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coli Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: roast beef, stuffed roasted turkey, steak topped pizza, pasta in tomato sauce. 436949 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Poggio Al Tufo Alicante 2012, Tuscany I.G.T., Italy 70797 13% D 750 mL $21.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Margherita Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy: Tarry black with a firm tannic grip: decant 1-2 hours to smooth out. Aromas of black spice and black fruit with toasty oak. Pair with rare steak. Chianti Classico food pairings: meat lovers pizza, pasta in tomato sauce, breaded veal cutlets, cobb salad. Drink: 2015 - 2018 91694 13.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Viticcio Riserva Chianti Classico 2011, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy Chianti Classico food pairings: cheesy pizza, stuffed roasted turkey, bucatini with sausage,. 599308 12.5% XD 750 mL $40.00 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cantina Di Monteforte Amarone Della Valpolicella 2011, Veneto D.O.C., Italy Amarone Della Valpolicella food pairings: polenta dishes, pasta with a tomato sauce, roasted venison, beef and veggie stew. 438499 14.5% XD 750 mL $39.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Luigi Righetti Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso 2012, Veneto D.O.C., Italy: Chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate with sweet espresso on the finish. Lots of smoke and blackberry jam. Lots of acidity too. Valpolicella Classico Superiore Ripasso food pairings: prime rib roast, hearty winter stew, turkey burgers, pasta with a cream based sauce. Drink: 2014 - 2018 575787 14% XD 750 mL $20.95 Score: 87/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Teruzzi & Puthod Vernaccia Di San Gimignano 2014, Tuscany D.O.C., Italy: Lots of acidity with crisp green fruit and lime. Pair with salads. Drink: 2014 - 2017 316976 12.5% XD 750 mL $16.95 Score: 86/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canella Prosecco 2014, Veneto, Italy Prosecco food pairings: beef and root vegetable stew, grilled salmon, crab legs, chili. 435503 12% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canella Brut Prosecco 2014, Veneto D.O.C.G., Italy Prosecco food pairings: lightly spiced curry dishes, pulled pork sammies, fresh fruit, sharp cheeses. 435511 12% XD 200 mL $5.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Pisoni Fior Di Roccia Honey & Edelweiss Liqueur, Trentino, Italy 440065 30% 500 mL $56.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ascheri Moscato D'asti 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Lovely aromas of orange blossom, peach and honeydew. Sweetness is tempered nicely by the acidity and slight fizz on the tongue. Pair with angel cake. Moscato D'asti food pairings: honey cake, chocolate cookies, berry tarts, apple dumplings. Drink: 2014 - 2017 576768 5.1% S 750 mL $19.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marchesi di Barolo Gavi Di Gavi Cortese 2014, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy: Crisp and clean with terrific lemon zest and freshness. There's some yellow apple and white pear on a clean finish. Try this wine with a range of fresh seafood or vegetarian dishes. Cortese food pairings: steamed mussels, clams. Drink: 2014 - 2018 155382 12% XD 750 mL $23.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bolla Creso 2011, Verona, Veneto I.G.T., Italy: Black as night and just as brooding in the glass: this Italian red wine has lots going on. Aromas of black fruit, toasty, tobacco and smoke. Decant 2 hours. Perfect for your heartier meat dishes, including stews and prime rib. Drink: 2015 - 2019 437020 15.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 92/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Kevin Judd produces this signature New Zealand Sauvignon Blanch with classic herbal aromas, fresh cut grass and asparagus with mouth-watering juiciness. Such a food friendly wine. Zesty, crisp, clean and medium-bodied. Ultra-refreshing as an aperitif or companion to line-caught halibut. Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: cheese, shellfish, Caesar salad, corned beef and cabbage, turkey pot pie. Drink: 2014 - 2017 164228 13% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Waimea Pinot Gris 2012, Nelson, South Island, New Zealand: Viscous and unctuous with layers of mouth-filling ripe pear and peach. Racy acidity for clams and mussels. Pinot Gris food pairings: pork tenderloin, roast turkey , seafood, pasta with cream sauce. Drink: 2013 - 2018 408682 14% D 750 mL $18.95 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Portugal

Quinta Da Devesa 10-Year-Old Port, Douro D.O.P., Portugal: A pleasant after-dinner drink with aromas of burnt orange, spices and toffee. This dessert wine is a port made in the tawny style. It pairs nicely with caramel-based desserts. Port food pairings: cheese cake, pecan pie, pavlova, bread pudding, chocolate mousse. Drink: 2014 - 2019 443184 20% S 750 mL $29.95 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beyra 2012, Beira Interior D.O.C., Portugal 429043 13% XD 750 mL $15.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Montefino Reserva Tinto 2007, Alentejano, Portugal Tinto food pairings: t-bone steak, leg of lamb roasted, grape tomatoes and Swiss chard. 165159 13% D 750 mL $16.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Bodegas Bhilar Pasolasmonjas 2011, Navarra D.O., Spain 438739 13.5% XD 750 mL $20.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Honoro Vera Juan Gil Monastrell 2014, Jumilla D.O., Spain: Sweet purple plums and blueberries on the nose and palate of this smooth, full-bodied Spanish red wine. Pair with barbecued sweet ribs. Monastrell food pairings: breaded veal chops, cheesy pizza. Drink: 2014 - 2018 167684 14% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. February 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

La Planta 2014, D.O. Ribera Del Duero, Spain Food pairings: smoked cheese, pan-seared venison, oxtail stew, grilled lamb steaks. Drink: 2016 - 2019 439588 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Marqués de Murrieta Reserva Rioja Finca Ygay 2010, Rioja, Spain 209148 14% D 750 mL $27.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Valdelacierva Crianza 2011, Rioja D.O.C.A., Spain 438713 14% XD 750 mL $19.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United Kingdom

Bunnahabhain 18-Year-Old Islay Single Malt, Scotland, United Kingdom 247049 46.3% 700 mL $179.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

McManis Family Vineyards Zinfandel 2013, Lodi, California, United States: Full-bodied with ripe purple plums and blueberry flavours. Smooth. Pair with grilled meats and meat lovers' pizza. Zinfandel food pairings: Italian sausage burgers with garlicky spinach, herbed pork ribs barbecued.. Drink: 2015 - 2017 256735 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

J Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay 2013, Arroyo Seco, Monterey County, California, United States: Caramel and toffee from lavish oak aging. Richly balanced and developed Chardonnay with a creamy texture and lovely green apple notes. Buttery hazelnuts on the finish. Oh yum! A mouth-filling, luxurious Chardonnay from J. Lohr's Painter Bridge label. Pair with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roast chicken, creamy pasta sauce dishes, grilled fish, beef bourguignon. Drink: 2014 - 2018 171272 14.9% XD 750 mL $35.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Irony Chardonnay 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Full-bodied, textbook Californian Chardonnay: butter, oak and some peach. Pair with grilled chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: lobster in butter sauce, beef bourguignon, cheese, poultry, spiced grilled seafood. Drink: 2013 - 2017 27409 14.5% D 750 mL $20.75 Score: 89/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bogle Sauvignon Blanc 2013, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: fresh oysters, chicken and sage skewers, fresh tomato and basil salad, pan-fried freshwater fish. 441105 13.5% XD 750 mL $18.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rombauer Chardonnay 2013, Carneros, California, United States Chardonnay food pairings: pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin, steamed mahi mahi, gougère. 441089 14.6% XD 750 mL $59.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Raymond Reserve Selection Chardonnay 2013, Napa Valley, California, United States: A buttery, round, brilliant Californian Chardonnay with toasted oak and golden apple aromas. Layered and rich with a long finish. Paired with roast chicken. Chardonnay food pairings: roasted stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, cheese, pork chops. Drink: 2014 - 2019 716928 14.5% XD 750 mL $27.95 Score: 91/100. February 2016. Top Rated White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sanctuary Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb kabobs, venison burgers, roast veal, beef carpaccio. Drink: 2014 - 2018 157248 14.6% D 750 mL $34.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: coq au vin, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon, roasted pork loin. Drink: 2014 - 2019 317221 13.5% D 750 mL $44.95 February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buena Vista The Count Founder's Red 2013, Sonoma County, California, United States: Savoury nose with racy acidity on the palate. Black fruit and smoke. Great for grilled meats, including chicken. Food pairings: slow cooked pork, lamb stew, hearty meat dishes. Drink: 2014 - 2018 382267 14.5% D 750 mL $26.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cambria Julia's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California, United States: A full-bodied, rich and layered Californian Pinot Noir with fleshy ripe black cherry and mocha. Santa Barbara is a cool climate though this red wine shows like a richly ripened one from a warmer region. Pinot Noir food pairings: coq au vin, beef bourguignon, grilled salmon, roasted pork loin. Drink: 2014 - 2019 317221 13.5% D 750 mL $44.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cannonball Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, California, United States: Round and supple with lots of sweet chocolate and mocha on the nose and palate. Pair with Beef daube. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled burgers, Margherita pizza, pepper steaks, smoky ribs. Drink: 2014 - 2018 291666 13.8% D 750 mL $25.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faust Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: Blackened chary cassis and blackcurrant with lots of toasty oak. Full-bodied, rich and smooth. Needs a rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge. Drink: 2015 - 2020 238261 14.5% D 750 mL $74.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Faust Quintessa Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Napa Valley, California, United States: This is the magnum size format of this wine, equivalent to two regular sized bottles. A full-bodied Napa Valley red wine made from the region's classic Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Benchmark aromas of blackberry, black currant and cassis along with toasty oak. Polished tannins with a long finish. Pair with rare steak. Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: grilled lamb chops, Asian chicken salad, pork tenderloin, hodge-podge. Drink: 2015 - 2019 377242 14.5% D 1500 mL $129.95 Score: 90/100. February 2016. Top Rated Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sanctuary Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012, Santa Maria Valley, California, United States: Sweet mocha and coffee on the nose and palate from generous oak aging of this Californian Pinot. Fleshy ripe, sweet dark cherries and berries. Smooth and supple. Relatively high alcohol but it doesn't taste hot. Pair with grilled chicken. Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb kabobs, venison burgers, roast veal, beef carpaccio. Drink: 2014 - 2018 157248 14.6% D 750 mL $34.95 Score: 88/100. February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rex Hill Pinot Noir 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: veal medallions, lamb in a red wine sauce, roasted pork loin, tourtière. 275735 14% D 750 mL $49.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Desert Wind Merlot 2013, Wahluke Slope, Columbia Valley, Washington State, United States Merlot food pairings: veal Porterhouse, grilled lamb, cheese, quesadillas. 465559 14.5% XD 750 mL $25.95 February 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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