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Vintages Release November 7, 2008

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Argentina

Bodega Francois Lurton Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza, Argentina Malbec food pairings: grilled steak, smoky BBQ ribs. 903153 14.5% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Weinert Malbec 2004, Mendoza, Argentina 556795 14% XD 750 mL $20.25 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tekiah Marumatouk Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Mendoza, Argentina 130286 12.9% D 750 mL $14.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Australia

Yalumba Shiraz Viognier 2006, Barossa, South Australia, Australia 524926 14.5% D 750 mL $19.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Katnook Founder's Block Merlot 2004, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia Merlot food pairings: meat lasagna. 141267 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hope Estate Estate Grown Shiraz 2007, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia Shiraz food pairings: roast beef, root-vegetable ragout. 59998 13% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Murdock Cabernet Sauvignon 2003, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia 994210 14.5% XD 750 mL $32.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Elderton Friends Vineyard Series Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia Shiraz food pairings: roasted lamb, grilled steaks, meat-based gourmet pizza. 660480 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Chardonnay 2008, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia Chardonnay food pairings: lobster, crab legs, grilled herbed chicken, poached salmon. 651349 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Austria

Loimer Fred Loimer Grüner Veltliner 2007, Kamptal, Niederosterreich, Trocken, Austria Drink: 2008 - 2013 142240 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Rabl Pinot Blanc 2008, Kamptal, Austria 000010 12.5% D 750 mL $15.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Canada

Black Prince Winery Pinot Gris 2009, Prince Edward County, Canada Pinot Gris food pairings: perogies with onions and cheese or Moo Shu pork. Drink: 2010 - 2013 661825000172 13% D 750 mL $18.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Niagara College Teaching Winery Dean's List, Donald Ziraldo Vineyard Chardonnay 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: triple cream cheeses, herb crusted roast chicken, lobster with garlic butter sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2015 473200003 13% D 750 mL $27.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Niagara College Teaching Winery Donald Ziraldo Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Franc food pairings: herb crusted prime rib roast, grilled sirloin steak, stilton blue cheese. Drink: 2010 - 2015 4273200051 13% D 750 mL $18.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

FRESH wines Cabernet Gamay 2008, V.Q.A. Ontario, Canada Cabernet Gamay food pairings: wood-fired pizza, minestrone soup, pork tenderloin with cranberry sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2012 192617 12.5% D 750 mL $11.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

FRESH Wines Rose 2008, V.Q.A., Ontario, Canada Rose food pairings: spinach salad, boccincini and tomato skewers, scallops in tomato sauce. Drink: 2010 - 2011 192633 11.5% M 750 mL $11.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Painted Rock Estate Winery Ltd. Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan Valley BC V.Q.A., Canada Chardonnay food pairings: crab cakes, smoked salmon, swordfish, oysters, pepper steak, prawns with cream sauce, guyere cheese, mango, pineapple and honeydew melon. Drink: 2010 - 2013 393602 13.8% XD 750 mL $42.99 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Generation Seven Red 2009, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Food pairings: homemade lasagna, wild mushroom risotto. Drink: 2010 - 2013 198036 13% D 750 mL $13.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hillier Creek Estates Pinot Noir 2007, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Pinot Noir food pairings: lamb, beef. 91747 11.5% D 750 mL $25.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hillier Creek Estates Gamay Rosé 2009, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Gamay Rosé food pairings: spicy stir-fry, fruit salad. 1824 12.5% MD 750 mL $15.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hillier Creek Estates Hillier Creek Estates Chardonnay 2008, Prince Edward County, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: creamy pasta dishes. 1748 12.5% D 750 mL $20.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hillier Creek Estates Barrel-Aged Chardonnay 2008, Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada Chardonnay food pairings: mushroom alfredo pasta, aperitif, creamy brie cheese. 1823 12% D 750 mL $25.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château des Charmes Equuleus, Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard Equuleus Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard St. David`s Bench 2007, Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada Equuleus Paul Bosc Estate Vineyard St. David`S Bench food pairings: prime rib roast beef au jus. Drink: 2010 - 2017 319525 14% D 750 mL $40.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Artisian Wine Co Wild Horse Canyon Chardonnay 2009, Okanagan, Canada 776545999184 14.2% M 750 mL $12.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Stonechurch Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, V.Q.A., Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: roast beef au jus, stuffed eggplant. 140673 13% XD 750 mL $19.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Henry of Pelham Winery Reserve Cabernet Merlot 2006, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada Cabernet Merlot food pairings: roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic. 395855 13.5% XD 750 mL $24.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Coyote's Run Estate Winery Black Paw Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2007, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada 50450 13% D 750 mL $19.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

France

Domaine Du Montmains 1Er Cru Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France 68106 13% XD 750 mL $43.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine Louis Moreau Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France 124305 12% XD 750 mL $22.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Laurent Miquel Viognier 2008, Vin De Pays D'oc, Midi, France Viognier food pairings: herbed chicken, pasta in a cream sauce, crab cakes. 673236 13.5% D 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Louis Hauller La Cave Du Tonnellier/Louis Et Claude Hauller Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France Gewurztraminer food pairings: spicy or savoury Asian seafood, vegetable or chicken dishes. 141754 13.3% MD 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château De Lafaurie-Monbadon Baron De Montfort Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Côtes De Castillon, Bordeaux, France Cabernet Sauvignon Blend food pairings: roast beef, lamb, turkey dinner. 140012 13.5% XD 750 mL $15.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ailes De Paloumey Château Paloumey Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005, A.C., Haut-Méoc, Bordeaux, France 138826 13% XD 750 mL $26.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Domaine De La Grande Bellane Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône Villages, Rhône, France 100578 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Perrin & Fils Les Cornuds Vinsobres Syrah 2007, A.C., Côtes Du Rhône, Rhône, France 566844 14% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Val Joanis Tradition Syrah 2006, A.C., Luberon, Rhône, France Syrah food pairings: roast leg of lamb. 965616 13.5% D 750 mL $15.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Château Le Barradis S. Gevaert, Exploitant À Monbazillac Blend - Meritage 2006, A.C., Bergerac, Southwest, France Blend - Meritage food pairings: grilled meats, leg of lamb, eggplant parmigianno. 707273 12% XD 750 mL $13.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

René De Miscault Obstler Fruits & Pear Eau-De-Vie, Musée Des Eaux De Vie Brandy, France, France 144782 500 mL $19.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Greece

Ktima Pavlidis Drama Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2013, Drama Macedonia, Greece Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko food pairings: chicken, veal, asian dishes, grilled seafood. Drink: 2010 - 2015 735349 13.1% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ktima Pavlidis Drama Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2016, Drama Macedonia, Greece Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko food pairings: chicken, veal, asian dishes, grilled seafood. Drink: 2010 - 2015 735349 13.1% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ktima Pavlidis Drama Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko 2009, Drama Macedonia, Greece Sauvignon Blanc Assyrtiko food pairings: chicken, veal, asian dishes, grilled seafood. Drink: 2010 - 2015 735349 13.1% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Glinavos Estate Primus Zitsa Debina 2008, V.Q.P.R.D., Zitsa, Epirus, Greece Debina food pairings: grilled calamari. 947209 12% D 750 mL $19.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Hungary

Teleki Villányi Csányi Pincészet Villány Kékfrankos 2007, Villány, Hungary Kékfrankos food pairings: grilled or roasted red meats, hearty stews. 142133 13% D 750 mL $14.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Italy

Nuova Cappelletta Del Monferrato Biodynamic Barbera 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Barbera food pairings: beef stew, lamb stew, mushroom risotto. 719518 13% XD 750 mL $16.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Boeri Monferrato Dolcetto 2008, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy Dolcetto food pairings: fish, stuffed herbed chicken. 134825 12.5% XD 750 mL $13.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Collina Dei Lecci Rosso Di Montalcino, Famiglia Pacini Sangiovese 2007, D.O.C., Tuscany, Italy Sangiovese food pairings: wild mushroom risotto. 135541 13% XD 750 mL $23.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Tenuta Di Sesta Brunello Di Montalcino 2003, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy 640599 14% XD 750 mL $59.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Renzo Masi Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy Chianti food pairings: pizza, tomato-sauce pasta dishes. 134767 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Le Bine Soave, Giuseppe Campagnola, Classico Garganega Trebbiano Di Soave 2008, D.O.C., Monte Foscarino, Veneto, Italy Garganega Trebbiano Di Soave food pairings: steamed mussels, red snapper fillets. 134551 12.5% XD 750 mL $14.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Zenato Lugana Zenato San Benedetto Lugana 2008, D.O.C., San Benedetto, Lombardia, Italy 707158 13% XD 750 mL $14.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

A-Mano Primitivo 2007, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy 972588 14% XD 750 mL $15.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Barbi Brusco Dei Barbi Sangiovese 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy 673160 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Masi Masi Modello Delle Venezie Bianco 2009 2009, Veneto, Italy Masi Modello Delle Venezie Bianco 2009 food pairings: aperitif, rice and pasta accompanied by delicate sauces, and with Mediterranean cuisine, white meats, poultry and vegetarian cuisine. Drink: 2010 - 2012 564674 12% MD 750 mL $15.05 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Moldova

Firebird Legend Pinot Grigio 2009, Vulcaneshti, Moldova: Moldova’s vintners make wines from nearly every major European white grape variety, and Pinot Grigio is one of their specialties. Much effort and financial investment has gone into modernizing the country’s industry and wines. This wine’s luscious floral aromas are complemented by ripe peach and apricot flavours. Terrific as an aperitif. Pinot Grigio food pairings: moderately spiced Asian cuisine. 189936 13% D 750 mL $9.95 Score: 87/100. November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

New Zealand

Spy Valley Wine Pinot Noir 2008, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 242205 14.5% D 750 mL $21.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Scotland

Ardbeg Single Malt 10 Years Old The Ultimate, Non Chill-Filtered Scotch Whisky, Islay, Scotland, Scotland 560474 750 mL $99.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Spain

Marqués De Valcarlos Reserva Tempranillo Cabernet 2000, D.O., Navarra, Spain 928853 13% XD 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

United States

Beringer Founders' Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008, California, United States Sauvignon Blanc food pairings: grilled prawns, shellfish. 407643 13.5% D 750 mL $17.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos du Bois Reserve Merlot 2006, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California, United States 34900 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Clos LaChance Hummingbird Series Ruby-Throated Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Central Coast, California, United States 966069 13.5% D 750 mL $31.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Paraduxx Duckhorn Wine Co. Named Varietal Blends-Red 2006, Napa Valley, California, United States 919662 14.5% D 750 mL $61.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Beringer Napa Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley, California, United States 91058 14.5% D 750 mL $24.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Round Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States 526418 12.5% D 750 mL $14.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2007, Sonoma County, United States Drink: 2010 - 2017 684571 14.8% XD 750 mL $61.00 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Simi Winery Landslide Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, United States Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: filet mignon with cabernet mushroom sauce, pan-roasted chicken with swiss chard, pancetta and onions in cream polenta. Drink: 2010 - 2017 67744 14.5% D 750 mL $44.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart

Simi Winery Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, United States Drink: 2010 - 2015 706218 13.5% XD 750 mL $59.95 November 2008. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart


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