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Vintages Wine Picks October 5, 2008

by Natalie MacLean


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[ Compress ] White Wine

2007 Grant Burge Chardonnay Summers, Adelaide Hills, Eden Valley, South Australia, Australia: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  57315  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Calamus Estate Winery Gewurztraminer, Niagara Escarpment, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: Thia curries and Asian Spiced Spring rolls. Drink: 2009-2011.  219  12.40%  MD  750 mL  $15.20. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Inniskillin Wines Chardonnay Winemaker's Series Montague Vineyard, V.Q.A., Four Mile Creek, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  586347  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Flat Rock Cellars Chardonnay Unplugged, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: asparagus-and-shrimp risotto, broiled scallops.  68015  13.50%  D  750 mL  $15.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Inniskillin Wines Riesling-Pinot Grigio, V.Q.A. Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: Great with fish dishes, sushi, light meat with flavourful sauces; mild Asian cuisine.. Drink: 2009-2011.  988102  11%  D  750 mL  $12.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Château De Valmer Chenin Blanc Vouvray, A.C., Loire, France: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: vindaloo chicken, green curry shrimp, soft cheeses.  140624  12%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Paul & Mallory Talmard Chardonnay Musqué, A.C., MÂCON-UCHIZY, Burgundy, France: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: scallops.  733956  13%  D  750 mL  $16.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 La Salute Manzoni Bianco, I.G.T., Marca Trevigiana, Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: baked mullet, bass seasoned with salt, pepper and oil and covered in lemon slices.  134981  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Principessa Gavia Cortese Btld. By Vigne Regali, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: salads, seafood antipasto, lighter fish dishes.  250696  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Demarie Arneis, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: mildly spiced seafood dishes..  30866  12.50%  D  750 mL  $18.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Pellegrino Grillo Chardonnay Carlo Pellegrino, I.G.T., Sicily, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: lobster, crab legs.  709634  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Tedeschi Soave Classico, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: creamy pesto sauces, fish-based pasta dishes, risotto.  730903  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Mer Soleil Chardonnay Silver Unoaked, Santa Lucia Highlands, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  66159  14.20%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Clos Du Bois Pinot Grigio, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  66910  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  971754  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Hawkes Wine & Winery Home Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, USA: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: lemon-herb chicken kebobs. Drink: 2009-2011.  301209  14.10%  D  750 mL  $35.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


[ Compress ] Red Wine

2008 Thorn-Clarke Shiraz Shotfire, Barossa, South Australia, Australia: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  18796  13%    750 mL  $23.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Featherstone Winery & Vineyard Merlot Estate Bottled, V.Q.A., Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: roasted red meats.  131540  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Inniskillin Wines Malbec Discovery Series, V.Q.A., Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  143792  13%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Gamay, V.Q.A., Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  291112  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Casa Tamaya Syrah Reserve, Limari Valley, Chile: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  135418  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Brumont Torus Madiran Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc, A.C., Midi, France: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  132407  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Monte Del Frà Corvina Rondinella Barbera, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: pasta in tomato sauce.  134544  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Zironda Amarone Della Valpolicella, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: slow-cooker beef dishes with a rich wine sauce, risotto with butter and a generous helping of grated parmesan.  134601  13%  XD  750 mL  $36.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Cantina Terre Del Barolo Dolcetto, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: veal chops.  134734  14%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Malenchini Chianti, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: grilled lamb chops.  134783  14%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Antolini Recioto Della Valpolicella Classico, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  135533  13%  M  500 mL  $29.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Basile Cartacanta Sangiovese Cabernet Merlot Colorino Canaiolo, D.O.C., Montecucco Rosso, Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  135640  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Vigne dei Mastri Arturo, Barbera d'Asti DOC, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: meat-lovers pizza. Drink: 2009-2012.  301191  14.50%  D  750 mL  $23.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Corte Zovo Sa' Solin Recioto Della Valpolicella, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: roast leg of lamb, gourmet pizza with the works.  650713  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2004 Fenocchio Bussia Barolo, D.O.C.G., Piedmont, Estate Btld., Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: lamb, roast beef with root vegetables.  712273  14%  XD  750 mL  $41.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2005 Il Grigio Da San Felice Chianti San Felice Agricola, Classico Riserva, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  716266  13%  XD  750 mL  $28.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Castello Di Nipozzano Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Petit Verdot Marchesi De' Frescobaldi, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: roast beef, lamb.  72306  14.50%  XD  375 mL  $29.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Banfi Sangiovese Centine, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  947440  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Castello Di Nipozzano Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc Merlot Petit Verdot Marchesi De' Frescobaldi, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: roast beef, lamb.  951210  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $59.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Trerose Sangiovese Canaiolo Cabernet Sauvignon Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Tenimenti Angelini, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: rare beef, osso bucco.  963199  14.50%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2005 Terra D'Aligi Tatone Montepulciano D'abruzzo, D.O.C., Abruzzo, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  994616  14%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2008 Sileni Estates Pinot Noir The Plateau, Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: planked salmon.  132142  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 De São Miguel Dos Descobridores Aragonês, Vinho Regional Alentejano, Portugal: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: beef tenderloin crusted with peppercorns.  131847  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Esporão Aragonês Reserve, D.O.C., Alentejo, Portugal: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  606590  13%  XD  750 mL  $24.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Leese-Fitch Cabernet Sauvignon The Other Guys, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: roasted game with rosemary potatoes, Angus burger topped with white cheddar.  135285  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: pot roast, lamb chops, beef stew, meat loaf.  226944  13.80%  D  750 mL  $22.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2005 St. Clement Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  43182  14.80%  D  750 mL  $49.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Toasted Head Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  686824  13.50%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Glass Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: barbecued back ribs, steaks, gourmet sausages, franks and beans.  727511  13.50%  D  750 mL  $13.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2006 Beringer Vineyards Zinfandel Clear Lake Appellation Collection, Clear Lake, Lake County, California, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: barbecued back ribs, grilled steaks.  953596  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


[ Compress ] Sparkling Wine

Schlumberger Welschriesling Brut Sparkling Wine Méthode Traditionnelle, Austria, Austria: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: grilled prawns, grilled herbed chicken breast, pork chops with apple sauce.  284596  11.50%  D  750 mL  $14.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


Gardet Pinots Noir Meunier Blanc De Noirs Premier Cru, A.C., Champagne, France: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Pair with: lobster, oysters, pasta with truffles.  129882  12%  XD  750 mL  $44.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


[ Compress ] Dessert Wine

2006 Reif Estate Vidal Icewine, V.Q.A., Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  544791  13%  S  200 mL  $24.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


2007 Henry of Pelham Estate Winery Cabernet Franc Icewine, V.Q.A., Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  672402  13.50%  S  200 mL  $39.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


[ Compress ] Other Wines/Drinks

Antinori Grappa, Tuscany, Italy, Italy: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  18820    500 mL  $79.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


Papagayo Rum Fairtrade Organic Golden, Paraguay, Paraguay: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  118612    700 mL  $37.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review


North Shore Distillery Gin Distiller's Gin No. 6 Distilled From Grain, United States, United States: Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store.  110171    750 mL  $49.95. October 5, 2008 Add to Shopping List   Add to Wish List   Add to My Cellar   See Full Review






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