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Wine Picks July 8, 2016

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Note: This batch of wine reviews is not part of the bi-weekly Vintages Releases. Instead, it's a collection of wines outside the Vintages section in store (general list) or wines sent to me directly from wineries that may not yet be available in liquor stores. Click on the Winery or Wine Agency link to get more info.

Castelo do Papa Godello 2011, Valdeorras, Spain Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dessert Wine

Black Sage Pipe 2010, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013 - 2019 713750 18% S 500 mL $25.00 July 2016. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Black Sage Pipe 2009, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2013 - 2019 713750 18% S 500 mL $25.00 July 2016. Best Value Dessert Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Red Wine

Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 2010, Cotes Du Rhone, France Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Il Palagio When We Dance Chianti 2013, Tuscany D.O.C.G., Italy When We Dance Chianti food pairings: meaty lasagne, cheese pizza, grilled beef ribs. Drink: 2015 - 2023 14008 13% D 750 mL $22.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Therapy Vineyards Freudified 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $23.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Financier Conviction 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $15.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Vignerons De cases De Pene Penya Grenache Carignan Syrah 2014, Cotes Des Catalans, France Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $17.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Wishing Tree Shiraz 2012, Western Australia, Australia Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $17.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thornhaven Estate Winery Merlot 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $16.40 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Platinum Bench Estate Winery Mur-Fi's Red 2014, Black Sage Bench, Oliver, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $25.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lariana Callers Twelve 2012, Osoyoos, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontella Chianti 2014, Tuscany Docg, Italy Drink: 2014 - 2018 230797 13% XD 750 mL $13.05 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lariana Cellars Lariana Cellars 2012, Osoyoos, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Founders' Estate 2014, California, United States Drink: 2014 - 2018 534263 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 July 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Shooting gallery Locations - TX 4 2016, Texas, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cono Sur Bicicleta Shiraz 2014, Colchagua, Chile: Juicy purple plums and fleshy blueberries with a full-bodied weight and smooth texture. 64295 13.5% D 750 mL $12.95 Score: 85/100. July 2016. Best Value Red Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fontella Chianti 2013, Tuscany Docg, Italy Drink: 2014 - 2018 230797 13% XD 750 mL $13.05 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Platinum Bench Gamay Noir 2014, Naramata, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2015 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $22.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Cliff Lede Petite Sirah 2004, California, United States Drink: 2006 - 2012 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Harry's Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, South Eastern Australia, Australia Drink: 2008 - 2012 13% XD 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Middle Sister Zinfandel Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2019 13% XD 750 mL $15.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Donini 2003, Abruzzo, Italy Drink: 2004 - 2012 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Myles & Moore Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Paso Robles, California, United States Drink: 2015 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $12.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casillero Del Diablo Reserva 2014, Central Valley, Chile Drink: 2014 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $9.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosemount Estate Sangiovese 2004, Australia Drink: 2005 - 2010 13% XD 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rubinello Chianti 2010, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2012 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Santa Ema Reserve Merlot 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2013 - 2017 13% D 750 mL $19.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Casa Silva Santa Tierra Estate Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Conchagua Valley, Chile Drink: 2013 - 2017 13% XD 750 mL $17.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lorca Opals Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina Drink: 2013 - 2017 14% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

The Financier Conviction 2016, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $15.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Les Vignerons De cases De Pene Penya Grenache Carignan Syrah 2015, Cotes Des Catalans, France Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $17.99 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paul Jaboulet Aine Parallele 45 2015, Cotes Du Rhone, France Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Smoking Loon El Carancho Malbec 2013, Napa, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Root 1 Heritage Red 2013, Maipo Valley, Chile Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dubrovacki Podrumi Merlot 2012, Dubrovnik, Croatia Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chandon Carneros Clone 667 Pinot Noir 2011, Carneros, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $46.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Plaza Marques Tempranillo Merlot 2007, Valencia, Spain Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Vigna Paganelli Il Poggione Riserva Brunello Di Montalcino 2010, Tuscany, Italy Drink: 2015 - 2020 551200 14.5% XD 750 mL $729.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Mark Ryan Winery Long Haul 2006, Red Mountain, Washington, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Buena Vista Pinot Noir 2012, Carneros, California, United States Pinot Noir food pairings: roast chicken, planked salmon. Drink: 2013 - 2019 304105 14.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2019 - 2028 222877 14.5% D 750 mL $108.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2012 - 2020 731810 14.2% XD 750 mL $158.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Three Wine Company Zinfandel 2011, Contra Costa County, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Serafino McLaren Vale Sorrento Grenache 2012, Mclaren Vale, Australia Drink: 2016 - 2020 14% XD 750 mL $28.02 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Seven Rings Wines Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Oakville, Napa Valley, California, United States Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $35.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Bartier Bros. Merlot 2012, Okanagan Valley, BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014 - 2018 14.8% 750 mL $26.74 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Treasury Wine Estates Penfolds Grange Shiraz 2013, South Australia, Australia 336388 14.5% XD 750 mL $1,195.18 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Michele Castellani La Court Nizza Barbera d'Asti 2011, Piedmont D.O.C.G., Italy 324194 13% D 750 mL $43.25 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rosés

Little Straw Vineyards Pinot Noir 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sparkling Wine

Ex Nihilo Vineyards sX Tous Sparkling Rose Pinot Noir 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 23589 13% D 750 mL $26.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rivard Prosecco 2016, Italy Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

White Wine

Pondview Estate Winery Dragonfly Pinot Grigio 2015, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015 - 2018 260372 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Fetzer Shaly Loam Gewurztraminer 2013, California, United States Drink: 2013 - 2015 222778 12% D 750 mL $11.50 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gehringer Brothers Old Vines Auxerrois 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Late Autumn Riesling 2016, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: Asian fusion cuisine, Thai curry dishes, turkey, glazed ham, light pasta dishes, luscious lobster and crab, glazed pork tenderloin, sushi. Drink: 2015 - 2020 219543 10.5% MD 750 mL $12.95 July 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Creekside Estate Winery Life Is Good Chardonnay 2008, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Nice for the price! This lovely Chard offers pleasant notes of green apples and butterscotch. tasty and balanced. A terrific party wine. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled shellfish, roast turkey even noodle caboodle. Drink: 2009 - 2012 146852 12.2% MD 750 mL $12.95 Score: 87/100. July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

PondView Estate Winery Dragonfly Pinot Grigio 2017, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2015 - 2018 260372 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Gehringer Brothers Old Vines Auxerrois 2014, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Monte Creek Ranch Winery Frontenac Gris 2015, Thompson Valley, British Columbia, Canada Frontenac Gris food pairings: soft cheeses, fresh green salads. Drink: 2016 - 2018 14% D 750 mL $14.50 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Dirty Laundry Vineyard 2013, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia BC V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Evolve Cellars Chardonnay 2014, Summerland, British Columbia, Canada Drink: 2014 - 2020 12% MD 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Lariana Cellars Viognier 2015, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2016 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $20.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Jackson-Triggs Riesling Gewurtztraminer 2014, Niagara, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Drink: 2014 - 2018 13% D 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Sokol Blosser Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley, Oregon, United States Drink: 2014 - 2018 13% XD 750 mL $25.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Angove Chardonnay 2009, South Australia, Australia Drink: 2010 - 2016 13% XD 750 mL $18.00 July 2016. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Inniskillin Niagara Estate Late Autumn Riesling 2015, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada Riesling food pairings: Asian fusion cuisine, Thai curry dishes, turkey, glazed ham, light pasta dishes, luscious lobster and crab, glazed pork tenderloin, sushi. Drink: 2015 - 2020 219543 10.5% MD 750 mL $14.25 July 2016. Best Value White Wine Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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