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all worlds

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VINTAGES
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WORLDS
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the
benchmark
for McLaren Vale
Cabernet Sauvignon
McLaren Vale’s great diversity of microclimates,
soils and topography allow it to play host to an
impressive assortment of varietals, both red and
white. The unifying factor for each of these areas
is their proximity to the Gulf of St. Vincent, whose
cooling ocean breezes prevent grapes from
ripening too rapidly, thus permitting them time to
develop even greater levels of flavour, colour
and tannin while maintaining acidity. For Cabernet
Sauvignon, this allows for the creation of wines of
considerable intensity and concentration, imparting
a purity to their cassis and black fruit flavours
that distinguishes McLaren Vale’s wines from those
produced in regions such as the Barossa. This
example, from Chapel Hill, perfectly communicates
this sense of freshness and precision.
CHAPEL HILL CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2011
McLaren Vale, South Australia
965830 (XD) 750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: Deep colour, and dark in character,
with an abundance of cassis, saltbush, olive and
charry oak; the palate is densely packed with fruit
and tannins and the fresh acidity provides energy
on the bright medium-bodied finish. Drink [until]
2020. Score: 90 (Ben Edwards,
winecompanion.com.au, July 10, 2013)
Full-bodied & Smooth
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OUR FINEST
WINES AND
SPIRITS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
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LOCAL TALENT
PINOT NOIR
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The Best of All Worlds
If there’s one time
of year we should
feel free to indulge
in the best of
the best, this is it.
The elegantly set tables, twinkling lights, and general excitement in the air that the
holidays bring call for something extra-special to serve with the feast, or nestle into
that handsome gift box. Our collection includes some of the world’s finest wines and
spirits – iconic brands, top-notch iterations of classic styles, and critical darlings,
they’ll elicit joy at every turn. For a fresh presentation of this special collection, we
enlisted Toronto florist Teatro Verde to create unique wreaths that bring the world’s
top wine regions to life. Let the festivities begin!
A LL WREATHS DESIGNED AND CREATED
BY T EATRO V ERDE ( TEATROVERDE . COM ).
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Ontario
If the holidays mean staying close to home, make your celebrations
truly homegrown with some of Ontario’s finest wines. Red blends, white
blends, sparklers and Shiraz are among the many styles and varietals
our local talent has mastered.
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The Wreath
Pine cones and moss
evoke the rural charm of
Ontario wine country.
13TH STREET GRANDE
CUVÉE BLANC DE NOIRS
2007
Méthode Traditionnelle,
VQA Niagara Peninsula
13th Street continues to move
from strength to strength.
This exquisite sparkler has
not yet been reviewed, but
the 2006 rated 93 points
from both David Lawrason
and John Szabo, MS.
Rich & Complex
361394 (XD) 750 mL
$59.95
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTE,
SEE PAGE 42.
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Ontario
CREEKSIDE BROKEN PRESS
RESERVE SYRAH 2010
VQA Queenston Road Vineyard,
St. David’s Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Situated in St. David’s Bench, where
there is sufficient warmth to permit
Syrah to prosper, Creekside has earned
a reputation for a particular excellence
with Ontario Syrah.
Medium-bodied & Fruity
202127 (XD) 750 mL $39.95
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STRATUS RED 2010
VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake
The simplicity of the name belies the
brilliance within. The 2010 Red
demonstrates Stratus’ unparalleled
expertise in the art of assemblage.
A meticulously constructed celebration
of Ontario winemaking.
131037 (XD) 750 mL $44.20
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STRATUS WHITE 2010
Stratus was the world’s first LEEDcertified winery, and their sustainable
winemaking practices are held in high
esteem as is winemaker J-L Groux’s
expertise in creating world-class
multi-varietal blends.
Aromatic & Flavourful
660704 (XD) 750 mL $44.20
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES,
SEE PAGES 44 AND 45.
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Spain
The Wreath
As a wine-producing nation, Spain is red hot – and what better time of
year for sharing a little warmth? Heat up the festivities, or a wine-lover’s
passion, with a full-bodied, top-notch Tempranillo.
Chili peppers allude to
the zest inherent in all
things Spanish.
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URBINA GRAN RESERVA
ESPECIAL 1994
DOC Rioja
Crafted from only the finest
grapes on the estate (sourced
from vines a minimum of
20 years old), this remarkably
complex and velvety
Tempranillo will delight until
at least 2025.
92 points (Jay Miller,
erobertparker.com)
355743 (D) 750 mL
$46.95
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Italy
Perhaps more than any other country, Italy is famed for its mastery of
food, art and wine. For a famously memorable gift or addition to a fine
holiday dinner, present an iconic Amarone or Super Tuscan.
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The Wreath
Bay leaves and lemons
evoke a culture where
flavours are paramount.
MASI MAZZANO AMARONE
DELLA VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO 2006
DOC, Veneto
The Mazzano vineyard’s
Amarones are produced only
in the very best years, and
were once destined solely for
the private cellars of Masi’s
owners, the Boscaini family.
94 points (Alison Napjus,
winespectator.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
215764 (D) 750 mL
$99.95
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MASI CAMPOLONGO DI
TORBE AMARONE DELLA
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO
2006
DOC, Veneto
Produced in limited quantities
and sourced from a vineyard
with a reputation for quality that
dates to the 12th century, this
is a must-have for Amarone’s
passionate fans and collectors.
92(+?) points
(Ian D’Agata, International
Wine Cellar)
548677 (D) 750 mL
$99.95
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Italy
ORNELLAIA 2010
DOC Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany
(Tenuta dell’Ornellaia)
The 2010 vintage marks the 25th
anniversary of Ornellaia’s flagship wine.
Each bottle carries a commemorative
logo, silkscreened in gold and ivory,
making the 2010 even more desirable
and collectible.
97+ points (Monica Larner,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
722470 (D) 750 mL $189.95
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ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2008
DOCG, Tuscany
Twenty-five generations of winemaking
experience certainly places one into
rarefied territory. This is a classically
styled wine from a producer who helped
define Tuscany. History will come to life
with every glass.
91 points (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com)
651141 (XD) 750 mL $59.95
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ANTINORI SOLAIA 2010
IGT Toscana, Tuscany
A legendary blend of Cabernet
Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Cabernet
Franc, Solaia is produced only in vintages
that are deemed worthy of carrying the
name. Truly one of the world’s great wines.
97 points (Monica Larner,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
987586 (XD) 750 mL $251.95
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POLI GRAPPA DI SASSICAIA
Italy
(Tenuta San Guido & Jacopo Poli)
Distilled from the grape skins used for
one of Italy’s most revered wines,
Sassicaia, it’s no wonder this sublime
elixir was touted by Gord Stimmell
as “the best grappa I have ever tasted.”
175794 500 mL $134.95
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Argentina
Rugged Argentina has many signatures. One of the more recently minted
is Malbec, a world-renowned marker of the country’s winemaking
achievements. Wrapped up or on the dinner table, a premium Malbec
is sure to thrill.
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The Wreath
Rustic leather and rope
represent Argentina’s
rugged yet regal gauchos.
VERSADO RESERVA MALBEC
2010
Old Vine, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
(Peter Gamble & Ann Sperling)
The exciting new project of
Canadians Peter Gamble and
Ann Sperling. The name Versado,
meaning “well versed/accomplished,” reflects the quality of
the old vines from which this
remarkable wine is sourced.
95 points (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com)
316984 (XD) 750 mL
$59.95
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Argentina
CATENA ZAPATA
NICOLÁS CATENA ZAPATA 2009
Mendoza
Named for the founding father of premium
high-altitude Argentine wines and produced
only in outstanding vintage years, this is
Catena’s flagship wine. It blends specially
selected lots of Cabernet Sauvignon and
Malbec to create something truly majestic.
95 points (Neal Martin,
erobertparker.com)
662072 (XD) 750 mL $109.95
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CATENA ZAPATA NICASIA VINEYARD
LA CONSULTA MALBEC 2009
Mendoza
Planted at a vertigo-inducing elevation of
3,593 ft., the Nicasia vineyard produces
fruit of extraordinary quality, and creates
profound and ageable wines worthy of
the Catena name.
94 points (Neal Martin,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
132357 (D) 750 mL $87.95
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGE 49.
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California
From the lush valleys of Napa and Sonoma comes some of the world’s
best Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. For a landmark gift or addition
to a formal feast, choose a California icon.
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The Wreath
Abundant succulents,
which grow like wildfire
all over the state, speak
to Cali’s bounty.
AMBULLNEO VINEYARDS
FANG BLANC 2007
Central Coast
(Greg Linn Wines)
Winemaker Greg Linn’s love of
Burgundy is expressed across his
entire range. He strives to create
long-lived and elegant wines that
echo, as much as possible, a
Burgundian sensibility.
94 points (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
357541 (XD) 750 mL
$62.95
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KISTLER
SONOMA MOUNTAIN
CHARDONNAY 2012
Sonoma Mountain,
Sonoma County
With its New World elegance and
Burgundian spirit, this exquisite
Chardonnay will elevate your table,
transforming your holiday meal
from the merely fantastic to
the astonishing.
93 points (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
183921 (XD) 750 mL
$84.95
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California
DUNN VINEYARDS
HOWELL MOUNTAIN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2009
Napa Valley
This complex and characterful
Cabernet routinely earns scores
in excess of 94 points from
erobertparker.com. It’s a rousing
endorsement of Randy Dunn’s
dogged determination to make
his wine, his way.
96+ points (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
193763 (XD) 750 mL
$109.95
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PAUL HOBBS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2010
Napa Valley
Paul Hobbs: the winemaker other
winemakers turn to for advice.
Bring home this focused and
complex wine and experience a
stunning illustration of iconic
Napa Cab, created by a master.
92+ points (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
119065 (XD) 750 mL
$89.95
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SILVER OAK
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
2008
Napa Valley
(Silver Oak Cellars)
Who says not to put all your
eggs in one basket? Silver Oak
has set themselves apart by
focusing on a single grape –
Cabernet Sauvignon – with the
results delighting critics and
consumers alike.
91 points (Steve Heimoff,
Wine Enthusiast)
936039 (XD) 750 mL
$134.95
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PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY
RED 2009
Napa Valley
Pahlmeyer is synonymous with
Napa Valley’s greatest expressions
of traditional Bordeaux grapes.
The 2009 is elegant, finessed
and powerful. A masterful statement of a wine from an iconic
producer.
93 points (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com)
329375 (XD) 750 mL
$159.95
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SEE PAGE 48.
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France
French sophistication is legendary. Add a dash of that Gallic je ne sais
quoi to this year’s celebrations with coveted wines from Burgundy and
Bordeaux, and a landmark rosé Champagne.
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The Wreath
Pretty and fragrant,
lavender conjures
images of the idyllic
French countryside.
DOMAIN RIJCKAERT
PULIGNY-MONTRACHET
1ER CRU CHAMPGAINS 2010
AC, Burgundy
Puligny-Montrachet is home to
some of the most treasured
expressions of Chardonnay in
Burgundy, and in the world.
Refined and stylish, this is a
classic example of this worldfamous style.
91 points (Allen Meadows,
burghound.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
355909 (XD) 750 mL
$69.95
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France
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2011
AC, Rhône
(Vign. Pierre Perrin)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the pinnacle of
Southern Rhône winemaking, and
Château de Beaucastel, the crown property
of the Perrin family, represents the
apex of this legendary region. Few wines
are as elevated.
91-93 points (Josh Raynolds,
International Wine Cellar)
Full-bodied & Firm
711317 (XD) 750 mL $89.95
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CHÂTEAU BOURGNEUF 2009
AC Pomerol, Bordeaux
(Famille Vayron)
Bourgneuf has been run by the
Vayron family since 1840. This
structured, powerful and expressive wine from a feted vintage
is a testament to their intimate
understanding of their terroir.
90 points
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)
192948 (XD) 750 mL
$58.85
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CHÂTEAU HAUT-BATAILLEY
2009
AC Pauillac, 5e Cru, Bordeaux
(Madame des Brest-Borie, Prop.)
Château Haut-Batailley is
renowned for producing wines of
particular delicacy and finesse.
This example, from a stunning
vintage, again demonstrates the
calling-card purity and elegance
expected from this house.
90 points (James Molesworth,
winespectator.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
197251 (XD) 750 mL
$63.85
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France
COMANDON SINGLE BARREL
GRANDE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC XO
Unchill-filtered, AC, Cognac
Established in 1821, Comandon has been
making Cognac for nearly two centuries
and innovated the practice of premium
single-barrel bottlings. From the region’s
most prestigious Grande Champagne zone,
it comprises spirits from 15 to 100 years old.
338194 750 mL $174.95
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
AC, Champagne
As Krug’s signature wine, this paragon of
craftsmanship incorporates as many as
50 wines, drawn from six to 10 vintages,
in the blend.
winespectator.com)
Rich & Complex
038562 (XD) 750 mL $271.95
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DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT ROSÉ
CHAMPAGNE 2003
AC, Champagne
Seeking to create an enchanting experience?
Dom says it all. Immediately conjuring
notions of high-toned parties, style and
class, it’s the perfect elaboration for any
celebration. Sometimes, magic is easy.
winespectator.com)
Rich & Complex
091777 (XD) 750 mL $299.95
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Australia
Down Under, the home of ‘the barbie’ is enjoying summer weather.
Transport yourself to warmer days by firing up the winter grill and
enjoying a robust and powerful red wine.
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The Wreath
Eucalyptus is everywhere in Oz: its scent
even makes its way
into the wines.
MOLLYDOOKER
CARNIVAL OF LOVE
SHIRAZ 2010
Mollydooker is Aussie slang for
“left-handed.” Studies suggest
that left-handed people are
more likely to overachieve –
an argument supported by this
wine’s impressive record:
scores ranging from 93-98
from erobertparker.com.
95 points
(Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW,
erobertparker.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
242743 (XD) 750 mL
$99.95
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ELDERTON COMMAND
SINGLE VINEYARD SHIRAZ
2009
Barossa
Elderton’s flagship wine is one
of Australia’s most respected
and iconic wines. Sourced from
Australia’s most famous region,
and made from that region’s
signature grape, it embodies
premium Australian winemaking.
94+ points
(Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW,
erobertparker.com)
716142 (XD) 750 mL
$89.95
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Portugal
Sunny Portugal’s most famous contribution to the world is undoubtedly
Port. Cap off a formal meal, or thrill a connoisseur, with an extra-special
example: a bottle of exquisite Vintage Port.
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The Wreath
A ubiquitous sight in
Portugal, bouquets of
sunflowers are often
given as gifts.
QUINTA DO PORTAL VINTAGE
PORT 2003
DOC, Douro
Comprised of 40% Touriga Nacional,
30% Tinta Roriz and 30% Tinta
Barroca/Touriga Franca, this excellent
Vintage Port celebrates Portugal’s
treasure trove of indigenous grapes
in fine style.
95 points
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast)
345041 (S) 750 mL $58.95
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Scotland
The Wreath
For the spirits lover, no holiday would be complete without a wee dram
– or bottle – of the world’s finest whisky. From the highlands of
Scotland come two worthy options to entice: a rare Single Malt and
a storied blend.
What’s Scotland’s
national symbol? (No,
not peat.) Thistle, aptly
tied here with tartan.
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MACKINLAY SHACKLETON
THE JOURNEY
In 1907, Ernest Shackleton led a
daring expedition that brought
his team closer to the North Pole
than any explorers had ever been.
Extreme weather forced them to
abandon their camp, and in 2010,
bottles of MacKinlay whisky were
discovered intact under the cabin
floorboards. Meticulously fashioned
after the original Shackleton bottles,
this incredible whisky is a taste
of history.
353151 750 mL $259.95
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GLENFIDDICH
GRAN RESERVA 21 YEARS OLD
HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT
Rum Cask Finish
(William Grant & Sons)
Single Malts finished in rum casks
can be quite tricky to find, due
to their relative rarity and also the
surging popularity of the style.
This one is a particularly fine and
nuanced example, and makes
a perfect gift to mark a special
milestone.
95+ points (Margaret Swaine,
winealign.com)
981381 750 mL $241.95
SEE PAGE 40.
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In praise of
PINOT
Elegant, subtle and uniquely
expressive, these four wines are
“bench” marks for Pinot Noir.
’Tis the season for grand gatherings and enjoying
the fruits of a successful year, and with that in
mind, wine lovers tend to turn to Pinot. True, the
“heartbreak grape” is tricky to master, but
when it is done well the results are phenomenal:
perhaps no other wine so perfectly embodies
elegance and subtlety, or speaks so eloquently
of conscientious grape growing, skilful winemaking
and beautiful terroir. Here in Ontario we are
blessed with terroirs that create some of the best,
most delightfully complex Pinot Noirs out there.
These are wines you’ll be proud to pour at your
most momentous gatherings – and they’ll deliver
on pleasure, too.
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CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Ripe Pinot Noir
grapes. Winemaker Thomas Bachelder is
a Pinot Noir specialist. This white barn
in one of Hidden Bench’s vineyards is a
local landmark. A gazebo at Rosewood
Estates Winery provides visitors with a
shady spot to enjoy the vineyard views.
Some of the most interesting Pinots
grown in Niagara come from vineyards
along the bench, a glacial-carved
extension of Niagara Falls – essentially
an enormous rocky step of the
escarpment – that adds an extra layer
of character and textural sensation
of minerality to a wine. The limestonerich Beamsville Bench is the
westernmost of these sub-regions, and
creates Pinots with a distinct mineral
quality. Its next-door neighbour is the
Twenty Mile Bench, which features
a distinctive double-bench formation,
clay-limestone soils and high elevation,
and tends to yield intense, bright
and fresh Pinot with mineral undertones. Further east between the
Welland Canal and Niagara River sits
St. David’s Bench, a gently sloping
bench of deep clay and sandstone
that sees generous rainfall and leans
towards slightly softer, silky Pinots.
Like all of Ontario’s wine regions, the
benches have a cool climate that
allows Pinot to retain plenty of foodfriendly acidity while developing its
complex flavours and nuances. Pinot
creates incredibly lithe and elegant
red wines, which is good news for the
foodie: these are wines that can
harmonize with subtly flavoured foods
without overpowering them, and
at the same time have the backbone
to stand up to red meats and aged
cheeses. These traits make Pinot
indispensable during the holidays,
as it’s a perfect accompaniment to
seasonal foods like autumn stews, root
veggies, and traditional turkey dinner
with all the trimmings.
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the
finer
points
ROSEWOOD PINOT NOIR 2011
HIDDEN BENCH ESTATE PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Good tension in this wine offering raspberry tart,
red cherry, sandalwood and spice aromas with
flavours of red plum and sour cherry.
Robust, flavourful and handsomely oaked, gushing
with ripe cherry and supported by velvety tannins.
112177 (XD) 750 mL $21.95
274753 (XD) 750 mL $32.95
FLAT ROCK GRAVITY PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Peninsula
Bursting with ripe raspberry, cherry, rose petals
and baking spices. Good intensity of fruit with meaty
and mineral nuances.
001560 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
91 points (Natalie MacLean)
BACHELDER LOWREY VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara Peninsula
A pretty Pinot with violets, black cherry, cassis and
earthy-spicy notes. Silky with impressive finesse.
92 points (Rick VanSickle)
361816 (XD) 750 mL $44.95
FOR COMPLETE TASTING NOTES, SEE PAGES 44 TO 45.
Pinot
Pairing
Traditional Turkey Dinner
One of the finest red wines for food, Pinot Noir is suited to
autumn and holiday favourites and especially to a traditional
turkey dinner. The wine’s elegance means it won’t overpower the
subtler flavours of light or dark meat, while it’s still got the
stuffing (no pun intended) to match the more flavourful savoury
elements of the meal. Pinot’s earthy and beetroot notions
perfectly complement root vegetables and mushrooms, and
its red-fruit tang is a beautiful accompaniment to (or even
substitute for) not-too-sweet cranberry sauce. And of course,
as one of the most intriguingly complex wines, Pinot also
makes an inspiring centerpiece for sipping and conversation.
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More
Ontario
to Love
Introducing an exciting new
collection of special, limitedrelease Ontario wines.
We're now featuring an even larger selection of
top-quality Ontario wines in 60 select stores. We’re
excited to introduce this limited release of new and
exciting wines from some of our favourite producers
– and yours. These fine wines won’t be on VINTAGES
shelves though – check them out in the LCBO
Ontario wines section.
Visit www.lcboourwinecountry.com/winestowatch
for stores carrying these wines.
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Available only until February!
Calamus
Cosmic White
2012
Fresh
Sparkling
Rosé 2011
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
A real crowd pleaser!
This is a wonderfully
fresh, inviting pink
bubbly with an
under-current of
tangy red fruit.
This Riesling, Chard
and Gewürz blend
is a stellar combination of pineapple,
peach and citrus
(which you might
expect from a winery
that has a deepspace telescope
on-site).
341347 (M)
750 mL $13.95
342501 (D)
750 mL $14.95
VQA Ontario
Grange of
Prince Edward
Estate Riesling
2010
VQA Prince
Edward County
The Good
Earth Riesling
2012
VQA Lincoln
Lakeshore
(The Good Earth
Food & Wine Co.)
Caroline
Cellars
Farmer’s
Riesling 2011
Cave Spring
Estate Bottled
Gewürztraminer
2011
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
Cave Spring
Vineyard, VQA
Beamsville Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
Lively and foodfriendly, this Riesling
is loaded with a
bounty of apple and
lime aromas and
flavours.
A gorgeous, classic
Gewürz with lychee
and rose petal notes,
and a hint of spices.
343004 (D)
750 mL $14.15
302059 (M)
750 mL $17.95
13th Street
Gamay Noir
2012
Calamus
Cosmic Red
2011
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
A superb offering
from PEC, this barely
off-dry Riesling won
Gold and Best in
Show at last year’s
Royal Winter Fair.
A perfect pairing for
spicy foods and a
super sipper, this
Riesling has apple-y
tartness and just
a suggestion of
sweetness.
Vibrant and fruity,
Gamay is exceptionally versatile and
loves food. This one
has a great depth of
red fruit, spice and
earth.
Another out-of-thisworld wine from
Calamus, this one
a fruity blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and
Merlot.
028258 (M)
750 mL $15.95
341800 (D)
750 mL $19.95
177824 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
342568 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
Cattail Creek
Pinot Noir
2010
Creekside
Laura’s Red
2010
VQA Four Mile
Creek, Niagara
Peninsula
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
Konzelmann
Sushi Red
2011
Sandbanks
French Kiss
Cabernet/
Merlot 2011
This is a silky and
sensuous wine with
earthy notions of
cranberry and
cherry, and a minerally mouthfeel that
that defines “great
texture.”
Creekside’s “Laura”
wines are known for
delivering quality at
a great price. This
one is a fairly dense
and complex red
with spicy pepper,
currant-raspberry,
smoke and chocolate.
257303 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
117960 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
VQA Niagara
Peninsula
VQA Ontario
Yes, a red for sushi!
This smooth, soft
and approachable
Merlot has lots of
pure berry fruit and
velvety texture.
An alluring blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Cabernet Franc and
Merlot – this wine’s
flavour is as bold as
its name.
341594 (D)
750 mL $14.75
361881 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
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product notes
DRINKABILITY INDEX
This index is intended as a guideline and reflects the collective
view of our purchasing panel.
1
DRINK NOW: Enjoy and drink. There is no benefit
to cellaring.
2
DRINK OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be
matured further by cellaring, depending on individual
preference.
3
HOLD: Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well
be enjoyed now by some but we feel that it will develop
favourably under ideal cellaring conditions.
PERCEIVED SUGAR CONTENT
Perceived dryness/sweetness by tasting evaluation. VINTAGES
scale ranges from Extra Dry to Sweet: XD, D, M, MS, S. Please
discuss specifics with our Product Consultants.
WINE STYLES
Every wine in this section includes a style, above the product
number (e.g, Full-bodied & Smooth, Aromatic & Flavourful).
These simplified flavour profiles are designed to help customers
quickly and easily choose products. For detailed descriptions
of each style, and more information, visit lcbo.com/winestyles.
ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Wines designated as organic 4 contain 30 mg/L or less of free
sulphur for dry wines (<50 g/L sugar); 35 mg/L or less for
sweeter wines (50-99 g/L sugar); 45 mg/L or less for sweet
wines (>99 g/L sugar).
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SCOTCH WHISKY
GLENFIDDICH GRAN RESERVA
21 YEARS OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT
Rum Cask Finish
(William Grant & Sons)
TASTING NOTE: Finished for up to four months
in bourbon barrels that once contained rum, this
single malt has impact and power. Rum toffee and
ripe banana aromas whiff from the glass, followed
by a taste that’s deep, big and full with flavours
of fig, vanilla toffee, brown spices, ginger and
molasses. The finish is long and spicy. Score: 95+
(Margaret Swaine, winealign.com, Oct. 30, 2012)
Bold & Sweet
981381
750 mL $241.95
Featured in The Best of All Worlds
MACKINLAY SHACKLETON
THE JOURNEY
TASTING NOTE: Startlingly bright and pale gold
in colour, and relatively light in body, judged by its
legs. The first nose is slightly prickly, with sweet
biscuit notes closely backed by a fruity complex
which combines unripe pear and white grapes with
a hint of Seville orange marmalade. After a while
the biscuit note becomes softer and more spongelike and is joined by a trace of almond, with just
the faintest thread of smoke in the background ...
(Charles Maclean, worldofwhiskies.com,
Feb. 20, 2013)
Subtle & Spicy
353151
750 mL $259.95
COGNAC
COMANDON SINGLE BARREL GRANDE
CHAMPAGNE XO COGNAC
Unchill-filtered, AC, Cognac
TASTING NOTE: Beautifully intricate and inviting
with notions of caramel apple, orange peel, fresh
and dried apricot, butterscotch, praline and brewed
tea. Smooth and warming with a sumptuous
mouthfeel and a long, warm-spice finish. With a
splash of water, hayloft and pecan notes emerge
and the mouthfeel is, if possible, even smoother.
Wonderful contemplative sipper. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2013)
338194
750 mL $174.95
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EAU-DE-VIE
MAROLO MILLA LIQUORE ALLA
CAMOMILLA CON GRAPPA
(Santa Teresa)
MELETTI ANISETTA
Italy
(Silvio Meletti)
Paolo Marolo began producing grappa in 1977,
and his floral and fragrant infusion of camomile
blossoms in Nebbiolo grappa is a crowd-pleasing
signature style. Marolo suggests serving it chilled
or frozen as an after-dinner digestif.
TASTING NOTE: An intensely aromatic and
attractive liqueur with fresh-crushed anise seed,
Dutch licorice, evergreen and icing sugar. It’s
sweet in the mouth with delicious layers of black
licorice candy, marsala spice and cake frosting.
Nice, gently warming finish. A lovely choice as a
digestif. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
211433
353615
700 mL $64.95
(S)
750 mL $25.95
FORTIFIEDS
POLI GRAPPA DI SASSICAIA
Italy
(Tenuta San Guido & Jacopo Poli)
UNION FORTIFIED 2007
VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
(Generations Wine Company)
San Guido (the owners/makers of Sassicaia) do not
own a distillery, so they engage grappa specialists
Jacopo Poli to create this amazing eau-de-vie.
Distilled and matured in former Sassicaia barrels
that impart rich echoes of the Super Tuscan,
this is the perfect gift for admirers of Sassicaia.
Union is the brainchild of Canadian winemaking
legend Dr. Allan Jackson and sommelier Andrew
von Teichman. This Port-style fortified wine comes
from the hot 2007 vintage and packs plenty of
sweet and sun-dried fruit character. A lovely
choice for rich cheeses and after-dinner sipping.
175794
Sweet
361758
500 mL $134.95
(S)
500 mL $16.95
2
PORT
OFFLEY 10 YEAR OLD TAWNY PORT
Btld. 2013, DOC Douro
(Barão de Forrester)
In making this non-vintage Tawny, the producers
strive for a consistent style with each bottling.
LIQUEUR
NONINO PRUNELLA
MANDORLATA
Friuli, Italy
TASTING NOTE: Intensely aromatic suggestions of
marmalade, plum sauce, candied citrus, cinnamon
sugar and pecan brittle. Flavourful, sweet and
complex. Mouth-coating and long. So good. Enjoy
with roasted nuts, or biscotti and dried apricots.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
348862
700 mL $42.95
TASTING NOTE: Tawny port is a hugely underrated
wine. There is great value in this pale brick-garnet
shaded example. The very rich nose has scents of
strawberry-cherry jam, walnut, fennel and coffee.
It’s sweet and smooth yet also taut and hot with a
sour-edged nutty finish to provide tension and
ballast. Excellent to outstanding length. Enjoy over
the next five years, with ease. Tasted October 2012.
Score: 92 (David Lawrason, winealign.com,
Oct. 24, 2012)
Sweet
297788
(S)
750 mL $25.95
2
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FORTIFIEDS
CONT’D
KRUG GRANDE CUVÉE BRUT
CHAMPAGNE
AC
PORT
QUINTA DO PORTAL
VINTAGE PORT 2003
DOC, Douro
TASTING NOTE: Potentially one of the best wines
of the vintage, this is an extraordinary performance
from a producer not previously noted for making
such high-quality Vintage Ports. ... great ripe fruit
and huge tannins combined to make a dense,
intense wine. It is dark, brooding and rich. There
are also layers of dryness which shows the aging
potential of this great wine. Score: 95 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, Nov. 15, 2005)
Sweet
345041
(S)
750 mL $58.95
TASTING NOTE: Very fine on the palate, with a
lovely texture, carrying layered flavors of patisserie
pear, dried apricot, smoked almond, crystallized
honey and a hint of kumquat. Vibrant and
mouthwatering, featuring a long finish of ground
cumin and ginger. Drink now through 2022.
Score: 95 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com,
Nov. 15, 2012)
Rich & Complex
038562 (XD)
750 mL $271.95
2
2
Featured on the back cover and in
SPARKLING WINE
CHAMPAGNE
ANDRÉ ET MICHEL DRAPPIER PINOT
NOIR BRUT NATURE CHAMPAGNE
Zero Dosage, AC
TASTING NOTE: This is dry, but not quite bone dry.
The richness of the smooth Pinot Noir is enough
to round out the crisp apple and lime flavors, giving
it a wonderful brightness. It could be aged, though
its freshness makes it drinkable now. Special
Designation: Editors’ Choice. Score: 91 (Roger
Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2012)
Medium-bodied & Flavourful
179275 (XD)
750 mL $45.95
1
13TH STREET GRAND CUVÉE
BLANC DE NOIR 2007
TASTING NOTE: Beautiful maturing aromas of
apple turnover, hay bale, pressed flowers,
raspberry pie and dried citrus peel. On the palate
it’s super-crisp and refreshing with a golden
mellow toastiness adding complexity and a racy,
lip-smacking mineral finish showing touches
of citrus and freshly picked apple. Enjoy with
tempura, breaded sole, or a turkey dinner with
caraway stuffing. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2013)
Rich & Complex
361394 (XD)
750 mL $59.95
2
DOM PÉRIGNON BRUT ROSÉ
CHAMPAGNE 2003
AC
TASTING NOTE: The whole is greater than the sum
of the parts in this harmonious version. A delicate
bead caresses the mouth, while flavors of currant
pâte de fruit, dried apricot, pastry and pickled
ginger expand on the palate. Subtly floral, with a
fine frame of acidity driving this to the mouthwatering finish of smoky mineral and dried fruit.
Drink now through 2030. Special designation:
Collectibles. Score: 95 (Alison Napjus,
winespectator.com, Nov. 15, 2013)
Rich & Complex
091777 (XD)
750 mL $299.95
2
ROEDERER ESTATE BRUT ROSÉ
Anderson Valley,
Mendocino County, California
TASTING NOTE: Crisp but supple, with floral
citrus and peach aromas and layered dried
cherry, almond and mineral flavors that finish with
bold acidity. Drink now through 2015. Score: 91
(Tim Fish, winespectator.com, Dec. 15, 2012)
Light & Fruity
479758 (XD)
750 mL $35.95
2
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OYSTER BAY BRUT SPARKLING CUVÉE
New Zealand
TASTING NOTE: Oyster Bay’s well-priced brut
plays on the tangy side, with lots of tropical and
citrus fruit in the foreground and whispers of bread
dough and mineral in the background. It’s a fine
effort for a wine made using pressurized tanks to
generate the bubbles (as opposed to the more
involved bottle-fermented Champagne method).
Score: 89 (Beppi Crosariol, The Globe and Mail,
Dec. 27, 2012)
163634 (D)
750 mL $21.95
1
COSTA FARNEL
PROSECCO
DOC, Italy
TASTING NOTE: Pale straw, characterized by a
fine, persistent, mouth-filling mousse, this is a
refined wine, offering sweet fruit, citrus and floral
aromas. Creamy, with a lively refreshing texture,
the tasty flavours of peach, lime and orange ride
a fine seam of clean acidity to a delicious fruitfilled finish – and the mousse still lingers! Sip for
the pleasure. Score: HHHHJ (Wines of
Excellence) (Susan Desjardins, winecurrent.com,
Jan. 29, 2013)
358382 (D)
750 mL $19.95
FOSS MARAI EXTRA DRY PROSECCO
DOC Treviso, Veneto, Italy
DOMAINE DELIANCE RUBAN
VERT BRUT CRÉMANT DE
BOURGOGNE
AC, France
TASTING NOTE: [translated from the French]
The golden colour with green flecks does not betray
expectation with this fine sparkling Chardonnay.
The fresh, subtle nose offers no suggestion of
greenness. The elegant palate treats us, at the
very end, to a touch of sweetness. This wine is
flattering and pleasing. A sparkling wine to enjoy
after a meal. Score: HKK (Very Well-made Wine)
(Guide Hachette, 2009)
355917 (D)
750 mL $19.95
1
1
TASTING NOTE: Foss Marai’s prosecco is on the
dryer side of extra dry (which means of course
‘off-dry’), with delicate, fresh pear and citrus/citrus
blossom aromas and flavours. Acids are fresh
and the finish lingers nicely. An elegant sparkler
all around. Tasted January 2013. Score: 88
(John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com, Jan. 2013)
Light & Fruity
729392 (D)
750 mL $19.95
CANADA – WHITE WINE
ONTARIO
FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP
RIESLING 2012
(Featherstone Estate Winery)
CASTELLO DEL POGGIO DOLCE
BRACHETTO
DOC, Piedmont, Italy
TASTING NOTE: Aromas of rosewater, strawberry
and cherry blossoms. The palate is amazing – light
and frothy, sweet and fun, flavourful and pretty.
The floral component gives the whole experience
some added flair. Sip, or enjoy with fresh fruit or
pastries. If ever a wine should be on Facebook,
this is it: one taste and we are certain that you will
Friend, Like and Share. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2013)
Light & Fruity
101345 (MS)
750 mL $16.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Rieslings from hot vintages don’t
get much better than this ... in fact, at this stage
there aren’t many Rieslings of this quality at this
price point, and incredibly Featherstone continues
to deliver year after year with their Black Sheep
Riesling. According to winemaker/owner David
Johnson, he picked these grapes 3 weeks early
in order to retain the vibrant acidity. The nose is
apple/lime while the palate has a lemon-lime
grip on the tongue with lots of mineral and green
apple tartness and a long stunning finish.
Score: HHHHJ (Michael Pinkus, ontariowinereview.com, June 12, 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
080234 (M)
750 mL $16.95
2
CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D
CANADA – RED WINE
ONTARIO
ONTARIO
PENINSULA RIDGE BARREL AGED
CHARDONNAY 2011
BACHELDER LOWREY VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA St. David’s Bench, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Intense aromas of spice, vanilla,
baked apple and smoke. The palate is complex
and layered with rich banana-bread notes shining
brightly amid a host of buttery and toasty-oak
notes. Vibrant, with nice heft to the fruity core and
a persistent finish. A nice match for roast turkey
or grilled pork dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Bachelder sourced the fruit for his
first Niagara Pinot from the Lowrey vineyard’s
original five rows in St. Davids. This is a pretty Pinot
with violets, black cherry, cassis and earthy-spicy
notes on the nose. It’s ripe yet silky on the palate
with gorgeous cherry-raspberry fruit that’s persistent
through a lengthy finish. Such finesse and verve
and balanced already. Score: 92 (Rick VanSickle,
winesinniagara.com, Aug. 21, 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
211490 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
361816 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
Featured in Local Talent
STRATUS WHITE 2010
TASTING NOTE: A rich and pleasing blend comprised of 32% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc,
25% Viognier and 13% Chardonnay. This offers a
lovely intensity of aromas and flavours with great
complexity expressed throughout. Layered and
brilliantly interwoven tropical fruit and white floral
notes. Wonderful. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
660704 (XD)
750 mL $44.20
2
CREEKSIDE BROKEN PRESS
RESERVE SYRAH 2010
VQA Queenston Road Vineyard,
St. David’s Bench, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Exciting and engaging nose that
offers up notes of black pepper to accent the rich
and intense black fruit. The palate shows excellent
structure and has enough of everything to hold
pace with the tannins. The press may be broken,
but the wine is built to last – give this beaut another
3-5 years in the cellar, or enjoy it tonight with
a weighty beef stew. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
202127 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
2
DANIEL LENKO OLD VINES
MERLOT 2010
BRITISH COLUMBIA
TINHORN CREEK
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2012
VQA Okanagan Valley
Tinhorn Creek pride themselves on conscientious
sustainability, from how they treat water to how they
treat their people. Obviously they also know how
to treat their grapes – this Gewürz is bursting with
healthy doses of ripe citrus, orchard blossoms,
botanicals and grated ginger. A good choice for
pan-seared scallops, spicy pork or turkey dinner.
904185 (D)
750 mL $24.95
1
TASTING NOTE: Lenko’s Old Vines Beamsville
Bench Merlot spends 18 months in a mix of new
and older French and American oak barrels. It
starts with black cherry, blueberry and kirsch notes
with added licorice, field raspberry, bramble, earth
and toasted vanilla and spices. It is but a pup on
the palate with the tautness of youth, tight tannic
structure and ripe red and dark fruits just beginning
to open up. There are a lot of moving parts
here but the ingredients are all there to come into
wonderful harmony with time in the cellar.
Score: 90 (Rick VanSickle, winesinniagara.com,
Dec. 29, 2012)
075622 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
2
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
VQA Twenty Mile Bench,
Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Bursting with ripe raspberry,
cherry, rose petals and baking spices. There’s
good intensity to the fruit on the palate, with
subtle smoked meat notes and mineral backed
by fine tannins. The finish shows nice chewy
closure and grip that promises it will pair well
with prime rib or roast chicken, pork or turkey.
(VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Good tension in this wine,
which sports notions of raspberry tart, red cherry,
sandalwood and spice. It’s bright and tangy with
flavours of red plum and sour cherry riding a crest
of brilliant mouth-watering acidity. Grippy, foodfriendly finish. A great value Pinot for turkey dinner,
lamb shanks or autumn stews. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2013)
001560 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
112177 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
2
STRATUS RED 2010
HIDDEN BENCH ESTATE
PINOT NOIR 2011
VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula
TASTING NOTE: Full-bodied pinot with lots of toasty
oak. It’s supported by velvet cushions of fleshy
ripe cherries. Pair with: avocado and papaya salad,
grilled radicchio, basil pesto, frittata. Drink: 20132017. Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 30, 2012)
274753 (XD)
750 mL $32.95
2
TASTING NOTE: This amazing blend of 42%
Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 15% Petit Verdot
and 15% Cabernet Franc is yet another master
class in the art of assemblage from winemaker
J. L. Groux. Brick red in colour, very savoury and
complex with a finish that just goes on and on.
Marvellous. Drinking well now, this will easily reward
another 3+ years in the cellar. Enjoy tonight with
roast lamb. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
131037 (XD)
750 mL $44.20
2
USA – WHITE WINE
CALIFORNIA
AMBULLNEO VINEYARDS
FANG BLANC 2007
Central Coast
(Greg Linn Wines)
PALATINE HILLS NEUFELD
VINEYARD MERITAGE 2010
VQA Niagara Lakeshore
TASTING NOTE: Alluring aromas of cherry, mint,
earthiness and cedar abound. A structured,
balanced and tangy wash of red cherry and lively
currant bathes the palate wreathed in good
moderating acidity and piquant spice. It’s mid
weight with good mouth feel persisting through
the finish with a mellow, lip-smacking aftertaste
layering on wisps of black plum and red currant
galore. Good to go now with a mound of slow-roast
pork. Score: HHHHK (Wines of Excellence)
(Vic Harradine, winecurrent.com, Aug. 14, 2013)
361378 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Although the 2007 Ambullneo
Vineyards Chardonnay Fang Blanc (100% barrelfermented) is tightly coiled at present, there is no
doubting its terrific potential. Tart acids underlie this
light straw-colored wine that offers up notes of
honeyed pears, tropical fruits, nectarines, and white
peaches. Full-bodied, fresh, and crunchy, it is
a total delight to smell and taste. Enjoy it over the
next 5-7 years. Score: 94 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2010)
Full-bodied & Rich
357541 (XD)
750 mL $62.95
2
USA – WHITE WINE CONT’D
TALBOTT LOGAN SLEEPY HOLLOW
VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2011
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
CALIFORNIA
FOLIE À DEUX CHARDONNAY 2011
Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: The Trinchero family began
making wines here in the 1990s, but this property
has been home to a winery since the 1800s.
The 2011 Chardonnay offers ripe tropical fruit notes
with vanilla, nuts, apple, peach and pear. The
palate has more tropical fruit with big oak and a
rich and creamy mouthfeel. Made in a very popular
style, this will be a delight with mild cheeses or
grilled seafood dishes. (VINTAGES panel, Feb. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
146951 (D)
750 mL $19.95
TASTING NOTE: More layered, with additional
richness and depth, the 2011 Chardonnay Sleepy
Hollow Vineyard has loads of ripe golden apple,
orange marmalade, white flowers and brioche that
flow seamlessly to a medium-bodied, rich and
beautifully textured palate. Showing juicy acidity
and solid clarity and detail on the finish, it’s a
beautiful Chardonnay to drink over the coming
2-4 years. Drink now-2017. Score: 92 (Jeb
Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
716290 (XD)
750 mL $27.95
2
2
USA – RED WINE
KISTLER SONOMA MOUNTAIN
CHARDONNAY 2012
Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma County
CALIFORNIA
TASTING NOTE: Full-bodied, rich and round with
seductive aromas of tree fruit, brioche and green
apple goodness. Finishes with hickory smoke and
a desire for a second glass. Chardonnay food
pairings: panko-crusted grilled chicken, salmon
steaks, basil pesto, prawn bisque, cheese fondue.
Drink: 2013-2017. Score: 93 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, June 12, 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
183921 (XD)
750 mL $84.95
2
BELLE GLOS LAS ALTURAS VINEYARD
PINOT NOIR 2011
Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: Well-orchestrated, rich, tight,
dark and reliant on creamy, espresso-laced oak,
this is fun to drink. If oak is your catnip, this
is about as good as it gets. Drink now through
2022. Score: 91 (James Laube,
winespectator.com, web only, 2013)
212076 (XD)
750 mL $44.95
2
BERINGER MERLOT 2010
Napa Valley
STAG’S LEAP WINE CELLARS KARIA
CHARDONNAY 2011
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: A monumental Chardonnay
from a monumental producer. Sets the scene with
rich notions of pineapple, banana custard, melon
and toast. It’s rich, opulent and mouthfilling with a
toasty, tropical finish. Enjoy over the next 4-5 years
with grilled pork or lobster. (VINTAGES panel,
Oct. 2013)
Full-bodied & Rich
054585 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
2
TASTING NOTE: This opaque and dark ruby
colored Merlot was one of our top finishers in our
recent blind tasting. It opens with a pleasant
boysenberry bouquet with a hint of black cherry,
menthol and oak. On the palate, this wine is
full bodied, balanced, dense and a bit rustic for
a Merlot. The flavor profile is a concentrated
blackberry with notes of oak. We also detected a
hint of black raspberry and black pepper. The finish
is dry and its moderate dusty tannins are slightly
prolonged. We suggested pairing this wine with
comfort foods like pot roast. Very good+. Score: 90
(Tasting panel, kenswineguide.com, Aug. 20, 2013)
919647 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
2
BLACK STALLION
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
Silverado Trail, Napa Valley
J. LOHR HILLTOP VINEYARD
Paso Robles
TASTING NOTE: A solid Napa Cabernet, dry and
tannic, with classic blackberry, black currant,
mocha and mineral flavors. Continues the winery’s
recent tradition of offering excellent Cabernet
at a fair price. Score: 90 (Steve Heimoff, Wine
Enthusiast, Oct. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: This is rich, ripe and succulent,
with blackberry and black currant flavors. As
decadently fruity as it tastes, the finish is firm and
dry. There’s lots of balanced elegance in this
drink-me-now Cabernet. Score: 90 (Steve Heimoff,
Wine Enthusiast, July 2013)
256768 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
686584 (D)
750 mL $39.95
2
2
DUNN VINEYARDS HOWELL MOUNTAIN
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Howell Mountain has more energy and focus than
the Napa Valley bottling. Iron, graphite, red fruits,
dried flowers are some of the many notes that take
shape in this deep, complex, powerful wine. I
imagine the 2009 will still be spectacular at age 30.
For now, it needs at least another handful of years
of cellaring to drink well. Huge veins of minerality
support the huge fruit, giving the wine much of
its pure tension and vitality. This is going to be a
fascinating wine to follow over the coming decades.
Anticipated maturity: 2019-2039. Score: 96+
(Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
193763 (XD)
750 mL $109.95
3
KENWOOD
Sonoma County
TASTING NOTE: Very pleasant and medium}bodied with cedar and cassis aromas and flavours.
Concentrated and balanced with a satisfyingly
long finish. Great for holiday entertaining. Pair with:
autumn hodge-podge, pork tenderloin. Drink:
2013-2017. Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean,
nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 3, 2013)
990440 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND
COLLECTION SILVER LABEL
PINOT NOIR 2012
Monterey County
TASTING NOTE: There is a very pleasing brightness
to the aromas here. Lovely touches of red roses and
red cherry with smoke and beet notes providing
depth. Structured and generous in the mouth, there
is a sunny quality to the fruit that echoes the
brightness of the nose quite beautifully. Try this with
eggplant parmigiana or lamb burgers. (VINTAGES
panel, Sept. 2013)
047720 (D)
750 mL $24.95
2
KUNDE ZINFANDEL 2010
Sonoma Valley
TASTING NOTE: This zesty wine combines richness
with an appealing touch of briar. Aromas of black
cherry and toasty spice lead to jammy cherry, anise
and pepper flavors. Special designation: Smart
Buys. Drink now through 2020. Score: 91 (Tim
Fish, winespectator.com, June 30, 2013)
965921 (D)
750 mL $22.95
2
USA – RED WINE CONT’D
RODNEY STRONG RESERVE
Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
CALIFORNIA
PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY RED 2009
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Red Blend emerges
from the glass with freshly cut flowers, mint,
spices, minerals and pure, crystalline, dark red
fruit. This is a gorgeous wine endowed with
remarkable finesse. The style is weightless, elegant
and totally refined. I especially like the way
the wine fleshes out in the glass. The 2009 is
82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7%
Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021. Score: 93
329375 (XD)
750 mL $159.95
2
SILVER OAK
Napa Valley
PAUL HOBBS
Napa Valley
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley wraps around the palate with mocha,
chocolate, violets and new leather. Despite its explosive personality, the straight Napa Valley bottling
is pretty approachable for the vintage. I especially
like the focus of the finish. In 2010, the Cabernet
Sauvignon includes 6% Cabernet Franc. The
vineyard sources are State Lane, Stagecoach and
Mast. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Score: 92+
750 mL $89.95
382325 (XD)
750 mL $59.95
2
Featured on the cover and in
Full-bodied & Firm
119065 (XD)
TASTING NOTE: Love this style of cabernet!
Balanced, deep, long and ultimately satisfying.
Classic aromas of blackberry and cassis. Satin
smooth and full-bodied. Decant 1-2 hours. Classic
Californian cabernet. Yes please! Pair with: tender
cuts of steak and other meats. Drink: 2013-2017.
Score: 92 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Aug. 3, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: It’s easy to see why Silver Oak
remains so popular with the restaurant crowd. It’s
made in a more restrained style than many other
Napa Cabs. There’s plenty of berry and currant fruit
as well as oak, but it’s accompanied by tobacco
and herbs that give the wine an earthiness. What
the wine lacks in dazzle it more than makes up for
in elegance and subtlety. Should develop well for
at least a decade. Score: 91 (Steve Heimoff, Wine
Enthusiast, May 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
936039 (XD)
750 mL $134.95
2
3
PEACHY CANYON WESTSIDE
ZINFANDEL 2011
Paso Robles
TASTING NOTE: Tasty and robust with smooth
layers of black fruit flavour. Great finish that leaves
your mouth watering for more. Loaded with
blackberry jam richness and mocha notes. Perfect
for grilled anything. Pair with: roast pork in rich
sauces, spicy, tomato-laced meat stews, barbecued
chicken, lamb shanks. Drink: 2013-2015.
Score: 91 (Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
Aug. 3, 2013)
930644 (D)
750 mL $26.95
2
TOASTED HEAD BARREL AGED
North Coast
TASTING NOTE: Mocha-coffee goodness wraps
around black fruit and smoke aromas. Full-bodied
and smooth with a nice grip ... Pair with: barbecued
gourmet sausages, avocado and papaya salad,
Asian chicken salad, autumn hodge-podge, pork
tenderloin. Drink: 2013-2016. Score: 91 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Aug. 3, 2013)
686824 (D)
750 mL $19.95
2
ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE
CLOS DE LOS SIETE 2010
Mendoza
ALTA VISTA
PREMIUM CHARDONNAY 2012
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Saturated ruby. Pungent aromas
of cassis, blackberry, licorice and violet pastille.
Sweet, pliant and generous, with just enough acidity
to give life and shape to the black fruit and bitter
chocolate flavors. Finishes long and flavorful, with
substantial chewy, ripe tannins and lingering notes
of chocolate and minerals. This wine has benefited
from the cooler year. Score: 90 (Stephen Tanzer,
International Wine Cellar, March/April 2013)
TASTING NOTE: The freshness that marks Alta
Vista’s wines is a product of the high altitude at
which their vineyards are located: each is situated
above 3,200 feet. This exceptionally well-priced
wine is an elegant, beautifully understated, unoaked
Chardonnay that spent six months on the lees in
French oak barrels. Aromas of yellow plum, papaya,
buttermilk and vanilla are joined by smoky
complexity on the palate. Enjoy with roast chicken
or turkey dinner. (VINTAGES panel, Aug. 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
166504 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
Full-bodied & Firm
622571 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
2
2
ARGENTINA – RED WINE
CATENA ZAPATA NICASIA VINEYARD
MALBEC 2009
La Consulta, Uco Valley, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: ... complex bouquet of blackberry, crushed stone, smoke and lavender that
is beautifully defined and sophisticated. The palate
is medium-bodied with grainy tannins. It is extremely well-balanced, with a broody, introverted,
somehow enigmatic finish that you just want to
keep sipping in order to unlock its secrets. Sublime.
Drink 2013-2025+. Score: 94 (Neal Martin,
erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
132357 (D)
750 mL $87.95
2
KAIKEN ULTRA MALBEC 2010
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: This is opaque, offering a lush
collection of black fruit aromas on what amounts to
a deep, dense bouquet. Layered and displaying
excellent size and texture, it has saturated, meaty
black-fruit flavors along with toasty, integrated oak.
A powerhouse Malbec and maybe the best Ultra
to date. Score: 92 (Michael Schachner, Wine
Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2012)
050849 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
CATENA ZAPATA NICOLÁS CATENA
ZAPATA 2009
Mendoza
LAMADRID MATILDE
SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2007
Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: ... 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and
40% Malbec. It has a spellbinding bouquet that
exudes minerality, as if crushed stones had been
sprinkled into the black fruit. With continued
aeration, there are scents of oyster shell and black
olive. The palate is full-bodied, with immense
structure and backbone. The acidity is beautifully
judged with filigree tannins that render the finish so
elegant and refined, with notes of blackberry, soy,
black plum and that stony aftertaste. Magnificent.
Drink 2014-2035. Score: 95 (Neal Martin,
TASTING NOTE: The flagship 2007 Malbec Matilde
was sourced from the same estate vineyard as
the Gran Reserva, but from a particular parcel, with
aging for 24 months in new French oak. This
loaded effort displays more obvious (but wellintegrated) oak, soaring aromas of black cherry,
black raspberry, and exotic spices, full body,
and a plush, velvety palate feel. Underneath all that
flesh is enough ripe tannin to support another
6-8 years of evolution, so this suave effort will be at
its best from 2018 to 2027, if not longer. Score: 94
(Jay Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2011)
662072 (XD)
750 mL $109.95
297341 (D)
750 mL $59.95
2
3
ARGENTINA – RED WINE CONT’D
SUSANA BALBO SIGNATURE
MALBEC 2011
Unfined and Unfiltered, Mendoza
(Dominio del Plata)
MENDEL MALBEC 2010
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Mendel Malbec
comes from un-grafted 82-year-old vines in Mayor
Drummond and Perdriel that undergoes a
tripartite aging in new, second and third year oak
(Taransaud). It has an expressive bouquet with
scents of blackberry, raspberry and dark plum
infused with thyme and touches of wild mint. The
palate is medium-bodied with crisp, beautifully
defined tannins. This is a very natural Malbec,
imbued with finesse and poise, with an almost
effervescent freshness and vitality on the finish. It
encapsulates everything great about Mendoza
Malbec. Drink now-2020+. Score: 93 (Neal
Martin, erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
108225 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
SALENTEIN RESERVE MALBEC 2011
Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Good medium ruby. Musky,
gamey aromas and flavors of black raspberry,
licorice, chocolate and violet face powder struck me
as northern Rhone-like. Sweet, lush and wild,
showing a slight reduction but enlivened by good
vinosity and peppery lift. Finishes with sweet, dusty
tannins, good energy and lingering sweetness.
Score: 89 (Stephen Tanzer, International Wine
Cellar, March/April 2013)
640854 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
TASTING NOTE: ... Very pure, soil-inflected
aromas and flavors of blackberry liqueur, mocha,
truffle and smoky minerality, complicated by
hints of milk chocolate and crushed herbs. Juicy
and spicy but a bit youthfully imploded, with
enticing sweetness leavened by brisk acidity.
Most impressive today on the long, energetic,
firmly tannic finish, which leaves behind notes of
blackberry, black cherry, espresso and dark
chocolate. Give this at least two or three years in
the cellar ... Susana Balbo is now toasting her
barrels with convection, which she says gives
sweetness to the wines without an overbearing
oakiness. Score: 91 (Stephen Tanzer,
International Wine Cellar, March/April 2013)
079798 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
3
TRAPICHE TERROIR SERIES
SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2009
La Consulta, Mendoza
(Jorge Miralles)
TASTING NOTE: This is a real blaster of a Malbec,
showing power, concentration and subtleties. The
bouquet is full of graham cracker, cola, monster
berry and moss notes, while the pure, driving palate
deals flavors of toasty blackberry, spice, mocha
and more. The lengthy but mellow finish hums like
a fine-tuned machine. Drink now-2018. Score: 95
(Michael Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Oct. 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
261040 (XD)
750 mL $39.95
2
SOTTANO RESERVA
MALBEC 2010
Mendoza
VERSADO MALBEC 2012
Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
TASTING NOTE: Chocolate and charcoal aromas
form a dark and masculine greeting. There’s also
coffee and an herbal note to the nose. Lush but
not heavy, tannic or plodding, with powerful black
fruit and herbal flavors. Runs deep and long on
the finish; impressive. Score: 91 (Michael
Schachner, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2011)
TASTING NOTE: A rich, generous, deep and
powerful Malbec sporting aromas and flavours of
blackberry, blackcurrant, woodsmoke and mocha.
There’s good tannic structure here framing oodles
of big, bold fruit. Quite impressive. Pair with smoky
steaks and chimichurri, meaty pasta or winter
stews. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2013)
355628 (XD)
750 mL $21.95
317008 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
2
2
VERSADO RESERVA MALBEC 2010
Old Vine, Luján de Cuyo, Mendoza
MONTES LIMITED SELECTION
PINOT NOIR 2011
Casablanca Valley
TASTING NOTE: Exotic Bordeaux nose that still
delivers plenty of Argentine sunshine and black fruit
power and concentration. There’s finesse and
elegance here. Aromas of smoke, dark spice, and
field of black flowers. Full-bodied and smooth
though decant for 2 hours. Serve only the finest
cuts of meat with this red wonder. Malbec food
pairings: lamb cutlets, beef tenderloin. Score: 95
(Natalie MacLean, nataliemaclean.com,
June 12, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Raspberry, blackberry, dark
cherry and woodsmoke. Elegant and poised with
a subtle lift and tang to the fruit. The whole
package is enveloped in a cozy, smoke-flavoured
blanket. Gently gripping tannins and a smokeedged peppery spice note on the finish. Perfect
for smoked or braised meats, or ratatouille with
roasted garlic. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2013)
316984 (XD)
750 mL $59.95
037937 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
2
CHILE – WHITE WINE
SANTA CAROLINA GRAN RESERVA
CHARDONNAY 2010
Casablanca Valley
SOL DE ANDES RESERVA ESPECIAL
SYRAH 2008
Colchagua Valley
TASTING NOTE: Apple butter, toast, pineapple,
pear and driftwood aromas. Bright and racy with
oak notes riding on a wave of big, rich and tangy
fruit flavour. The oak lingers very pleasantly
on the long and lightly spiced finish. Enjoy with
grilled pork or roast turkey. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Smoke, game spice box,
lavender, and blueberry; concentrated with
structure; drink 2012-2020. Score: 90 (Jay
Miller, erobertparker.com, Dec. 2010)
Full-bodied & Rich
928580 (XD)
750 mL $14.95
2
2
CHILE – RED WINE
VIÑA TARAPACÁ GRAN RESERVA
CARMENÈRE 2011
Maipo Valley
KOYLE GRAN RESERVA
Alto Colchagua, Colchagua Valley
TASTING NOTE: This dark, gamy red delivers
roasted plum and cassis notes on a full yet polished
frame, with layers of mulled spice and licorice
adding to the finish. Drink now. Score: 88 (Nathan
Wesley, winespectator.com, April 30, 2013)
256073 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
274159 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
TASTING NOTE: [translated from the Spanish] This
wine has a sweet tooth and a maturity that makes it
very approachable and easy to understand without
losing any of its varietal character. It possesses very
good concentration. This Gran Reserva is made
up of 90% Carmenère with the rest comprised of
Syrah. Score: 90 (Patricio Tapia, Descorchados
Wine Guide, 2013)
057513 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE
ELDERTON COMMAND
SINGLE VINEYARD SHIRAZ 2009
Barossa, South Australia
(The Ashmead Family)
WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE
CHARDONNAY 2012
Coonawarra, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: Full-bodied and balanced with
lovely aromas of green apple, smoke and butter.
Lovely stonefruit on the finish along with some
toasty oak. Knock your socks off with this lovely
chardonnay! Chardonnay food pairings: basil
pesto, prawn bisque, cheese fondue, stuffed
chicken breast. Drink to 2016. Score: 91 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Nov. 23, 2012)
Full-bodied & Rich
468728 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Deep garnet, the nose of the still
youthful 2009 Command Shiraz reveals a lot of oak
with a good core of cedar, black berry preserves,
pepper, cinnamon stick, cloves and vanilla plus a
whiff of mocha. Full-bodied and powerful in the
mouth, it offers a great concentration of licorice and
vanilla flavors in the mouth complementing the
pure berry richness with firm, rounded tannins and
crisp acid supporting, finishing long and cedary.
With the oak standing out at the moment, it should
drink best 2015 to 2024+. Score: 94+ (Lisa
Perrotti-Brown, MW, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
716142 (XD)
750 mL $89.95
3
AUSTRALIA – RED WINE
GRANT BURGE THE HOLY TRINITY
GRENACHE/SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2010
Barossa, South Australia
CHAPEL HILL
TASTING NOTE: Deep colour, and dark in
character, with an abundance of cassis, saltbush,
olive and charry oak; the palate is densely
packed with fruit and tannins and the fresh acidity
provides energy on the bright medium-bodied
finish. Drink [until] 2020. Score: 90 (Ben Edwards,
965830 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
Featured as the Benchmark
TASTING NOTE: The Holy Trinity is shaped by
the French GSM model of grenache, shiraz and
mourvèdre. The fruit is 100 percent Barossa
handpicked from 50-120 year old, dry-farmed
vines. The 2010 is a 38/36/26/grenache, shiraz,
mourvèdre blend and is kick ass. A combination of
seasoned larger format wood is used with French
oak puncheons. Fresh open raspberries/ black
cherries cedar scents with flecks of liquorice. The
mid-palate is equally robust with blueberries, plums
and spice. All wrapped up in a dense soft round
package with just the right amount of acidity. A
perfect wine for grilled or roasted lamb or game
birds. Score: 91 (Anthony Gismondi, winealign.com,
Aug. 7, 2013)
236257 (D)
750 mL $29.95
D’ARENBERG THE FOOTBOLT
SHIRAZ 2010
TASTING NOTE: Medium purple-crimson; a
mouthfilling, medium- to full-bodied shiraz, flooded
with roughly equal amounts of blackberry, licorice,
dark chocolate oak and tannins; the balance is
good, as is the outlook for the wine. Neither fined
nor filtered. Special Designation: Special Value.
Drink by 2020. Score: 94 (James Halliday,
984021 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
2
KILIKANOON THE LACKEY SHIRAZ 2012
South Australia
One mark of a truly great producer is the ability
to evoke the signature quality of their premium
bottlings across their complete range. The Lackey
is consistently one of Australia’s great-value buys.
Full bodied and approachable, with suggestions of
rich blackberry, cassis, leather and spices. Enjoy
it with roast leg of lamb or stuffed eggplant.
005199 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
LADIES WHO SHOOT THEIR LUNCH
SHIRAZ 2010
Strathbogie Ranges, Victoria
(Fowles Wine)
PILLAR BOX RESERVE
Padthaway, South Australia
(Henry’s Drive)
TASTING NOTE: ... great balance, polish, and
verbosity. Opaque ruby in colour, it relays terrific
aromas of peppery blackberries and plums;
switching to dried cherries, grilled meats, licorice,
forest floor, minerals, vanilla, and spice. Complex,
with impeccable fruit, firm tannins, milder acidity,
and a deliciously flavourful hint of peppery plums
on the finish. Superbly textured, enjoy over the
next eight years. Screwcap closure. Now-2021.
Score: 90 (Julian Hitner, winealign.com,
May 10, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Separate vinifications of Pillar
Box wines are employed, and 30% of the wine
destined for Pillar Box is matured in 90% French
and 10% American barrels of varying age. After
12 months the chosen components for Pillar Box
Reserve are blended and bottled. Not surprisingly,
it is the varietal fruit expression of cabernet in this
maritime climate that drives this wine, with fine
tannins and enough oak to get it over the line. It will
be at its best in 3-5 years. Special Designation:
Special Value. Drink until 2014. Score: 90 (James
Halliday, winecompanion.com.au, July 12, 2012)
243592 (XD)
750 mL $35.95
2
MOLLYDOOKER CARNIVAL OF LOVE
SHIRAZ 2010
This wine was ranked #98 in the Wine Spectator
Top 100 Wines of 2012.
TASTING NOTE: Produced of 100% Shiraz from
a single vineyard, the 2010 Carnival of Love was
aged in American oak, 97% new. Very deep purpleblack in color, it is intensely scented of blueberry
preserves, creme de cassis and warm black cherries
with an undercurrent of baking spices, licorice,
mocha, vanilla, toast and eucalypt. Very full and
densely packed with warm blackberry and spice
flavors on the palate, it has a solid structure of
medium to firm velvety tannins and very crisp acid,
giving way to a very long finish. Still quite tight
and primary, it should drink best 2014 to 2023+.
Score: 95 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
242743 (XD)
750 mL $99.95
2
199745 (XD)
750 mL $20.95
2
NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE
OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2012
Hawkes Bay, North Island
TASTING NOTE: Bright and brimming with fruit,
this Merlot delights with plum, dark cherry, gentle
woodsmoke and notions of chocolate cake. Zippy
acidity gives nice delineation to this juicy, elegant
wine. Tuck it away for up to three years, or enjoy it
tonight with rare roast beef. (VINTAGES panel,
Feb. 2013)
692343 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE
MOUNTADAM THE RED 2009
High Eden, Eden Valley, South Australia
TASTING NOTE: A blend of cabernet sauvignon,
merlot and cabernet franc from the High Eden,
matured for two years in new French oak; while
obviously enough, the oak is a significant force,
the rousing display of blackcurrant, redcurrant,
plum and cassis fruit, together with fine tannins,
emerges triumphant. Score: 95 (James Halliday,
931105 (XD)
750 mL $34.95
VERGENOEGD
WO Stellenbosch
TASTING NOTE: 06 includes a good dollop cab
franc, all matured in mostly older oak. Ripe
black-berried fruit aromas, earthy undertones.
Full bodied; firm, fine tannins, good acidity,
lingering finish. Score: HHHHK (Excellent)
(Jörg Pfützner, Platter’s South African Wine
Guide, 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
068445 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
2
2
FRANCE – WHITE WINE
BURGUNDY
ALSACE
DOMAIN RIJCKAERT PULIGNYMONTRACHET LES CHAMPGAINS
1ER CRU 2010
Hand Picked, Barrel Fermented, AC
HAULLER MUENCHBERG
RIESLING 2011
AC Alsace Grand Cru
TASTING NOTE: A very nice aroma profile here,
offering complex notes of peach, pear, citrus,
minerality, mineral oil and white flowers. Displays
excellent balance in the mouth. Acidity is crisp
and well integrated. Superb flavour replays and
creamy texture with a long, complex finish. A
marvellous value for Alsace Grand Cru. (VINTAGES
panel, March 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Noticeable if restrained oak frames
the ripe, cool and airy acacia blossom, apple
and pear suffused nose. There is a lovely tension
underlying the mineral-inflected, precise and
punchy medium weight flavors that possess the
refinement of a classic Puligny, all wrapped in a dry,
linear and very stylish finish. Special Designation:
Outstanding. Drink 2017+. Score: 91 (Allen
Meadows, burghound.com, Sept. 10, 2012)
360370 (D)
750 mL $19.95
Full-bodied & Rich
355909 (XD)
2
750 mL $69.95
2
RUHLMANN VIEILLES VIGNES
GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2011
AC Alsace
LA CHABLISIENNE MONTMAINS
CHABLIS 1ER CRU 2010
AC
Gold Medal winner at the 2012 Concours
Général Agricole in Paris.
TASTING NOTE: Sourced from vines that are more
than 30 years old and planted in clay and limestone, which produces lower yields of small but
intensely concentrated grapes. Aromas of yellow
plum, white blossoms, pear and spice. Juicy and
just off-dry, this shows great balance and is quite
elegantly made. (VINTAGES panel, March 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
982082 (M)
750 mL $19.95
2
TASTING NOTE: A ripe nose of high-toned floral
aromas that enjoy added depth from the presence
of citrus, green fruit and oyster shell hints leads
to relatively powerful flavors that befit a classic
Butteaux, all wrapped in a dry, energetic and palate
coating finish. Drink from 2015. Score: 89-91
(Allen Meadows, burghound.com, Oct. 1, 2011)
Light & Crisp
265090 (XD)
750 mL $28.95
3
BORDEAUX
LOIRE
CHÂTEAU ROQUEFORT
SAUVIGNON/SÉMILLON 2011
AC Bordeaux
(Vignobles Bellanger)
CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINE-AUDON 2012
AP Sancerre
(Langlois-Château)
TASTING NOTE: Intense, creamy lemon drop
aromas with underlying minerality. Complex,
herbaceous, passion fruit flavours integrated into
long finish. Score: HHHHK (Decanter World
Wine Awards, 2012)
313346 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
TASTING NOTE: Château de Fontaine-Audon
is one of only four châteaux in Sancerre. Aromas
of grapefruit, gooseberry, and stony minerality
accented by a lifted floral tone. Crisp and fresh with
excellent replays and a good length. This will be a
wonderful sipper, but will really shine when paired
with oysters. (VINTAGES panel, June 2013)
745893 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
CHÂTEAU MONCONTOUR DEMI-SEC
VOUVRAY 2011
AC
TASTING NOTE: Demi-sec is just right to describe
this soft and rounded wine, packed with almond
and white flower fragrances. Yellow fruits on the
palate contribute a fine poise between acidity and
ripeness. Score: 88 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast,
June 2013)
Off-dry & Fruity
016709 (M)
750 mL $17.95
2
CHÂTEAU DES DEMOISELLES
CASTILLON 2009
AC Côtes du Bordeaux
(Famille Ducourt)
TASTING NOTE: [translated from the French] The
Desmoiselles were a religious order established in
this area in the Middle Ages. The sisters grew vines
and taught children to read. Today the 31-hectare
property in Entre-deux-Mers belongs to the Ducourt
family. The 2009 is a very good effort with aromas
that suggest very attractive fruit and oak (the wine
spent one year in barrels). Along with notes of ripe
fruit, it has significant body and silky tannins. This
wine is already very approachable. Score: Mention
(Well-made Wine) (Guide Hachette, 2013)
348755 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
PIERRE LUNEAU-PAPIN
CLOS DES ALLÉES MUSCADET
SÈVRE ET MAINE 2012
Sur Lie, AP
CHÂTEAU D’ESCURAC 2009
Cru Bourgois, AC Médoc
TASTING NOTE: Intense suggestions of green
apples on the nose, with pear and lemon notes.
Crisp, elegant, fresh and balanced with a lemon
tang on the finish. This is the ideal pairing for
seafood, fish or a soft goat cheese. (VINTAGES panel,
June 2013)
Light & Crisp
357327 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
1
2
TASTING NOTE: A sleeper of the vintage, this wellmade Medoc reveals lots of cedar, tobacco leaf
and black currant characteristics, silky tannin,
medium to full body and attractive succulence and
flesh. Year in and year out, d’Escurac is a major
over-achiever and the 2009 is no exception. Drink it
over the next decade. Score: 89 (Robert Parker Jr.,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2012)
191197 (XD)
750 mL $24.85
FRANCE – RED WINE
2
BORDEAUX
AC Pomerol
(Famille Vayron)
Jancis Robinson gave this wine a rating of
17 points (out of 20), denoting a Superior wine,
and suggests a drinking window of 2018-2030
(April 8, 2010).
TASTING NOTE: This is a solid, angular wine,
both its structure and its fruit coming together well.
It has an underlying new-wood character that is
powerful and rich. The tannins taste sweet and are
already softening. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine
Enthusiast, Feb. 2013)
192948 (XD)
750 mL $58.85
2
CHÂTEAU HAUT-BATAILLEY 2009
AC Pauillac 5e Cru
(Madame des Brest-Borie, Prop.)
TASTING NOTE: A taut, sinewy style, with lots of
roasted cedar, espresso and steeped black currant
notes. Stays tangy through the finish, with an iron
edge hanging on. There’s enough purity and length
to wait this out for a bit. Best from 2014 through
2024. Score: 90 (James Molesworth, winespectator.com, Mar. 31, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
197251 (XD)
750 mL $63.85
2
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
DOMAINE DE VIAUD 2001
AC Lalande-de-Pomerol
(Marius Bielle)
BORDEAUX
The 2005 Guide Hachette awarded this wine
HHK, denoting a Remarkable Wine.
CHÂTEAU HAUT-VIGNOBLES
SEGUIN 2010
AC Saint-Estèphe
This is the second wine of Château Beau-Site,
and the vineyard is situated on one of the highest
hill sites in the Médoc – hence the name HautVignoble, or High Vineyard. This location is noted
for producing wines of particular freshness and
structure. This example, from a brilliant vintage,
can be enjoyed tonight with roast lamb seasoned
with peppercorns and rosemary, but will continue
to develop in the cellar for a further 8+ years.
348748 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
282475 (XD)
750 mL $28.95
2
2
DOMAINE LAFAGE CUVÉE
NICOLAS VIEILLES VINGES
GRENACHE NOIR 2010
IGP Côtes Catalanes
CHÂTEAU POTENSAC 2009
AC Médoc
(Domaines Delon)
The 2013 Guide Hachette awarded this wine
HKK, denoting a Very Well-made Wine.
TASTING NOTE: Shows smoky new wood and
black currant fruit. This is a structured wine,
powerful, while preserving just the right balance
of acidity. It’s dark and dense in character, yet
with great freshness. Score: 92 (Roger Voss,
Wine Enthusiast, April 2012)
197780 (XD)
750 mL $41.85
TASTING NOTE: Wonderfully mature, ripe, soft,
complex and inviting wine here, especially for the
price - the cellaring work has been done for you.
The palate is juicy, balanced, complex, savoury and
infinitely drinkable. Lingering finish. Delicious.
Score: 91 (John Szabo, M.S., winealign.com,
July 11, 2012)
2
TASTING NOTE: Made from 100% Grenache
aged six months on its lees in older barrels, the
2010 Cuvee Nicolas Vieilles Vignes reveals serious
glycerin along with a sexy, open-knit, fruit-forward
style with oodles of raspberry, black currant, cherry
and kirsch liqueur characteristics. Medium-bodied,
round, supple, heady and succulent, this is a big,
lusty red for true hedonists. It is one of the finest
100% Grenache cuvees currently on the market
at this price point and quality level. Enjoy it over the
next 2-3 years... Drink: 2012-2015. Score: 92
(Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, June 2012)
354191 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
2
BEAUJOLAIS
CHÂTEAU PUY BLANQUET 2009
AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
TASTING NOTE: Barrel sample. Powerful, but
smooth, with ripe milk chocolate and sweetness.
Very velvet in texture, with just enough acidity.
Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast,
Aug. 9, 2010)
192989 (XD)
750 mL $25.85
2
CHÂTEAU DU CHATELARD CUVÉE
LES VIEUX GRANITS FLEURIE 2011
AP
(Sylvain Rosier, Prop.-Récolt.)
TASTING NOTE: Ripe and fruity, this is full of red
cherry fruit. It has a mineral-driven structure that
gives it a firmly textured edge and brings out the
acidity. This could age for several years. Score: 90
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Mar. 2013)
207886 (XD)
750 mL $20.95
2
BURGUNDY
DOMAINE CROS DE ROMET CAIRANNE
CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2011
AC
(Alain Boisson)
DOMAINE CLAUDE NOUVEAU
VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE
HAUTES CÔTES DE BEAUNE
2010
AC
TASTING NOTE: True fans of old-school red
Burgundy will want to check this one out.
Complex aromas of smoked and cured meats,
raspberry, cherry and savoury spice (think
nutmeg, sage, clove) set the scene. The acidity
is laser-bright on the palate, bringing tangy
lift and sour-cherry character encircled by fine,
grippy tannins. Definitely a food wine, this
will suit rare roast beef or duck. (VINTAGES panel,
Sept. 2013)
358531 (XD)
750 mL $24.95
TASTING NOTE: ... composed of 80% Grenache
and 20% Syrah. Its deep ruby/purple color is
followed by sweet aromas of black raspberry and
black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of balsam
wood, pepper, licorice and bouquet garni. Fullbodied and impressively textured, it should drink
nicely for 4-5 years. Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr.,
042986 (D)
750 mL $23.95
2
2
MIDI
CHÂTEAU D’ANGLÈS GRAND VIN 2008
AC Languedoc La Clape
TASTING NOTE: 55% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah,
10% Grenache Noir ... Fresh and tight on the
nose. Round and gentle. Very slightly rusty nails.
Ready! Drink till 2014. Score: 16 (out of 20)
(Distinguished) (Jancis Robinson, MW,
jancisrobinson.com, June 28, 2012)
286492 (D)
750 mL $20.95
2
DOMAINE LA ROQUÈTE
AC
(Frédéric & Daniel Brunier)
TASTING NOTE: ... Abundant raspberry, kirsch,
lavender and spice box characteristics are
present in this beauty. Enjoy it over the next 15
or more years. Score: 92 (Robert Parker Jr.,
Full-bodied & Firm
070862 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
RHÔNE
CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL
AC
(Vign. Pierre Perrin)
TASTING NOTE: (based on roughly 50% mourvedre
this year): Inky ruby. Powerful, expressive aromas
of red- and blackcurrant, cherry and licorice,
with suave anise and floral overtones. Juicy and
precise, with tangy red and dark berry flavors,
supple texture and a strong mineral note on the
back. Spicy on the finish, which shows very
good focus and length. This is impressively elegant
and should be drinkable on the young side.
Score: 91-93 (Josh Raynolds, International Wine
Cellar, Jan./Feb. 2013)
XAVIER CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2010
AP
711317 (XD)
750 mL $89.95
297317 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
3
TASTING NOTE: Composed of 70% Grenache
and the rest Mourvedre and Syrah, the 2010 Cotes
du Rhone was aged in wood barrels (one-third)
and tank (two-thirds). It possesses copious notes
of garrigue, loamy soil, balsam wood, underbrush,
kirsch and blacker fruits. This medium-bodied
2010 is ideal for consuming over the next several
years. Score: 90 (Robert Parker Jr., erobertparker.com, Oct. 2012)
1
FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D
ITALY – WHITE WINE
SOUTHWEST
ALTO ADIGE/TRENTINO
DOMAINE CAPMARTIN
VIEILLES VIGNES MADIRAN 2010
Elevé en Fûts de Chêne, AC
SANTA MARGHERITA IMPRONTA DEL
FONDATORE PINOT GRIGIO 2012
DOC Alto Adige
This wine is a blend of 80% Tannat and 20%
Cabernet Sauvignon. It was aged for 12 months
in oak.
TASTING NOTE: Fresh, clean and crisp with white
peach notes. Medium-bodied with lime lift on the
finish. Great aperitif. This is a limited-production
bottling made in the Alto Adige region and is the
winery’s flagship white. ... Pair with: pasta in a
garlic sauce, avocado and papaya salad, balsamic
grilled radicchio, basil pesto, zucchini and red
onion frittata. Drink: 2012-2014. Score: 91 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Feb. 17, 2013)
TASTING NOTE: Perfumed, luscious black fruit
character with lots of finesse, polished oak,
balsamic and jammy touches. Score: HHHHK
(Highly Recommended) (decanter.com, 2012)
290106 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
2
DOMAINE ROTIER LES GRAVELS
GAILLAC 2010
AC
750 mL $16.95
750 mL $21.95
1
CAMPANIA
TASTING NOTE: Bright and fruity, this blend of
Duras, Braucol and Syrah comes with a spice note
and a firm edge of tannins. It is rich and intensely
fruity, with notes of black cherries and berries
complementing each other. The acidity and firm
finish suggest it will age for 3-4 years. Score: 89
(Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, March 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
299537 (XD)
Light & Crisp
231258 (XD)
2
OCONE GIANO GRECO 2011
DOP Taburno Sannio
TASTING NOTE: ... Truffles, apricot jam and
orange blossoms wrap around the highly
expressive finish. I find an exotic quality in the
2011 that is particularly appealing. Anticipated
maturity: 2013-2015. Score: 90 (Antonio Galloni,
erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
354449 (XD)
750 mL $18.95
GERMANY – WHITE WINE
1
MOSEL
PIEDMONT
DR. PAULY-BERGWEILER
WEHLENER SONNENUHR
RIESLING KABINETT 2011
Prädikatswein
Wine and Spirits magazine named Dr. PaulyBergweiler one of the top 100 Wineries of the
Year in 2012.
TASTING NOTE: Love it! Sweetly ripe peach and
pear flavours with a great vein of acidity running
through it. So packed with flavour yet light on the
alcohol. This wine will handle the most pungent
of cheeses. Drink to 2018. Score: 92 (Natalie
MacLean, nataliemaclean.com, Nov. 23, 2012)
189175 (MS)
750 mL $24.95
2
MICHELE CHIARLO LE MARNE
GAVI 2012
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Sourced from hillside vineyards
situated in the southeast corner of Piedmont
and planted in calcareous-marl soil that inspired
the name “Le Marne.” Aromas of wet stones, ripe
peach, white flowers, lime and apple. Bright, fresh
and crisp with a notable citrus complexity on the
palate. The perfect companion for seafood salads.
(VINTAGES panel, March 2013)
Light & Crisp
228528 (XD)
750 mL $15.95
2
ITALY – RED WINE
PIEDMONT
ABRUZZO
GIACOSA FRATELLI VIGNA
MANDORLO BAROLO 2006
DOCG
ALDIANO RISERVA MONTEPULCIANO
D’ABRUZZO 2009
DOC
(Cantina Tollo)
TASTING NOTE: Generous notions of black cherry,
black olive, plum and new leather introduce a
seductively smooth wine brimming with dense, ripe
dark fruit. There’s a nice tangy lift on the finish,
making the mouth water for the next sip. Simply
lovely. Enjoy with pasta bolognese or spiced
sausages. (VINTAGES panel, Oct. 2013)
051706 (D)
750 mL $18.95
TASTING NOTE: A beautifully balanced red, its
cherry and tobacco flavors melding with the bright
acidity and brisk tannins. There’s an elegance
about this too, with medium weight and a long
mineral aftertaste. Best from 2012 through 2030.
Score: 93 (Bruce Sanderson, winespectator.com,
March 31, 2011)
352088 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
2
CAMPANIA
PUGLIA
TERREDORA AGLIANICO 2010
IGT Campania
SCHOLA SARMENTI ROCCAMORA
NEGROAMARO NARDÒ ROSSO 2009
DOC
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Aglianico is a gorgeous
entry-level red loaded with varietal character and
nuance. Smoke, incense, tobacco and grilled herbs
emerge over time. There is more than enough fruit
to fill out the wine’s big, broad-shouldered frame.
This juicy, expressive Aglianico also happens to be
a great wine for the money. Anticipated maturity:
2013-2016. Score: 89 (Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
602284 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
The 2013 Gambero Rosso guide awarded
this wine BBM , denoting a rating of Very Good
to Excellent.
TASTING NOTE: Complex aromas of new leather,
red apple, dark cherry, smoke and spice box greet
the nose. Juicy and impressive. Enjoy tonight with
osso bucco, pasta or sopressata pizza. (VINTAGES
panel, Sept. 2013)
245654 (D)
750 mL $16.95
2
MOLISE
DI MAJO NORANTE CONTADO RISERVA
AGLIANICO DEL MOLISE 2010
DOC
The 2013 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this
wine its highest rating of BBB .
TASTING NOTE: ... loaded with personality.
Scorched earth, tobacco, incense and smoke ...
wrap around a core of intense fruit. Dense,
rich and powerful ... An authoritative finish rounds
things out in style in this powerful, striking
Aglianico. Di Majo Norante’s Aglianico has to be
one of the very best values in Italian wine.
Anticipated maturity: 2013-2016. Score: 91+
(Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013)
967208 (XD)
750 mL $17.95
4 Organic product
2
SARDINIA
JERZU CHUÈRRA RISERVA
CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA 2008
DOC
(Antichi Poderi)
TASTING NOTE: Cannonau is the Sardinian name
for Grenache, the famed, warmth-loving grape
of Southern France. This version shows delicious
strawberry, raspberry, mincemeat and chocolate
notes. Robust, generous and mouthfilling with
fleshy tannins, it’s a tasty choice for anchovy pizza
or pulled-pork sammies. (VINTAGES panel,
Jan. 2013)
270272 (XD)
750 mL $16.95
2
ITALY – RED WINE CONT’D
RICASOLI BROLIO
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
IGT Toscana
TUSCANY
ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE
BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2008
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Floral and raspberry aromas and
flavors pick up tobacco, soy and briar components
in this intense, wiry red. Lean, yet remains persistent and well-balanced, leaving a trail of spice
and mineral accents. Best from 2016 through
2032. Score: 91 (Bruce Sanderson,
winespectator.com, May 31, 2013)
651141 (XD)
750 mL $59.95
IGT Toscana
TASTING NOTE: ... delivers ripe cherry, black
currant, baking spice and dark chocolate. After
that, the wine becomes redolent of tobacco,
balsam, bay leaf, rum cake and dark licorice. The
bouquet is all encompassing and complete. A
firmly structured backbone is padded generously
by the fleshy richness of its consistency. This is a
gorgeous wine that will age for decades. Anticipated
maturity: 2015-2040. Score: 97 (Monica Larner,
erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)
750 mL $251.95
003962 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
2
3
Featured on the cover and in The Best of
All Worlds
Full-bodied & Firm
987586 (XD)
TASTING NOTE: The 2010 Chianti Classico Brolio
is a gorgeous wine. In fact, it is one of the most
delicious wines I have tasted from Ricasoli in a long
time. Sweet dark cherries, licorice and tobacco
burst from the glass in this big, hugely rewarding
Chianti Classico. The purity and vibrancy of the
fruit is striking. This is a terrific wine for the money.
Anticipated maturity: 2012-2016 Score: 90
(Antonio Galloni, erobertparker.com, June 2012)
3
ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI POGGIO A’FRATI
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2009
DOCG
to Excellent.
TASTING NOTE: Good full, bright red. Captivating
aromas of red plum, red licorice, minerals and
sweet brown spices, with higher-pitched suggestions
of sour red cherry and violet. Suave and light on
its feet, showing a youthfully medicinal aspect to
the flavors of red fruits, flowers and licorice. Firmly
structured but not a bit hard, this wine finishes with
strong fruit, a hint of marzipan, and outstanding
length and verve. The juicy, mouthwatering acidity
leaves you wanting another glass. Score: 92(+?)
(Ian D’Agata, International Wine Cellar, Sept. 2012)
023358 (XD)
750 mL $29.95
2
ORNELLAIA 2010
DOC Bolgheri Superiore
(Tenuta dell’Ornellaia)
TASTING NOTE: Poured from the special anniversary bottle ... a truly outstanding wine that
leaves a lasting memory ... What stands out is the
absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless (yes, it’s
worth repeating three times) integration of its many
moving parts. The wine magically transitions
from cherry, spice, chocolate and espresso in one
melodic and continuous loop. It exudes balance
and elegance over long, delicious minutes. It is
profoundly impressive. Anticipated maturity:
2016-2030. Score: 97+ (Monica Larner,
erobertparker.com, Aug 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
722470 (D)
750 mL $189.95
3
SANTA MARGHERITA
CHIANTI CLASSICO 2009
DOCG
TASTING NOTE: Barbecue season may have
officially come and gone, but this Chianti Classico’s
aromas of hickory smoke, smoked meat and
cherry will have you running outside to fire up the
grill again. Fruit filled with fine ripe tannins and a
lingering smoky finish. Evoke that summer outdoordining feeling and enjoy with char-grilled sausages
or steak-topped pizza. (VINTAGES panel, May 2013)
Full-bodied & Firm
091694 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
2
TENUTA SAN GUIDO
GUIDALBERTO 2011
IGT Toscana
MASI MAZZANO AMARONE DELLA
VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Made with Cabernet Sauvignon
(60%) and Merlot, the 2011 Guidalberto opens to
dark, rich concentration and beautiful aromatic
intensity. You really feel the weight and importance
of the wine thanks to its shapely aromas of dark
fruit, plum, spice and bitter chocolate. The mouthfeel is incredibly supple and the rich density is long
lasting. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2022. Score: 92
(Monica Larner, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2013)
The 2013 Gambero Rosso guide awarded this
wine its highest rating of BBB .
Full-bodied & Firm
072439 (XD)
750 mL $49.95
2
TASTING NOTE: This fresh red balances firm
tannins with layers of tarry mineral and flavors of
steeped black cherry, raspberry coulis, grilled
mint, thyme, anise and spiced plum. An expressive
style, featuring lots of stuffing in an elegant
package. Drink now through 2030. Special
Designation: Collectibles. Score: 94 (Alison Napjus,
winespectator.com, June 30, 2013)
215764 (D)
750 mL $99.95
2
TENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2010
IGT Toscana
TASTING NOTE: A wine with currant, spices
and hazelnut character. Full body, with wellintegrated tannins and a long finish. Chewy and
rich. Consistently outstanding. Better in 2014.
Score: 92 (James Suckling, jamessuckling.com,
Nov. 26, 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
727636 (XD)
750 mL $31.95
2
REMO FARINA RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2011
DOC
Ripasso (or “re-passing”) involves fermenting
Valpolicella a second time on dried Amarone
grapes. This process deepens the wine’s colour,
body, aroma, taste and ageability. Farina’s Ripasso
features aromas of pepper spice, licorice, cherries
and ginger, all contributing to a medium-bodied,
long-finishing wine. Try it with grilled veal chops
and herbed tomato salad.
999946 (D)
750 mL $17.95
2
VENETO
MASI CAMPOLONGO DI TORBE
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO 2006
DOC
TASTING NOTE: Deep, bright red-ruby color.
Aromas of plum, redcurrant and kirsch are complicated by soy sauce and flowers. Silky and
typically Campolongo-lush (something the bigger
Mazzano Amarone rarely ever is), with a restrained
sweetness and considerable finesse to its ripe,
sweet middle palate. Finishes with fine-grained
tannins and persistent notes of cinnamon, dried
flowers and milk chocolate. Score: 92(+?) (Ian
D’Agata, International Wine Cellar, March/
April 2012)
548677 (D)
750 mL $99.95
2
SANTA SOFIA AMARONE DELLA
DOC
to Excellent.
TASTING NOTE: Elegant and lightly tangy, with
flavors of dried black currant, prune, violet, dried
thyme, sweetbread and subtle gumdrop. Chewy
on the mouthwatering, minerally finish. Drink now
through 2023 Score: 92 (Alison Napjus, winespectator.com, June 15, 2013)
713669 (D)
750 mL $44.95
2
PORTUGAL – RED WINE
DOMINI DE LA CARTOIXA
FORMIGA DE GALENA 2009
DOQ Priorat
MARITÁVORA TINTO 2008
DOC Douro
TASTING NOTE: From a 20-acre property in the
heart of the Douro, family-owned since the 19th
century, this is a concentrated wine, wearing its
richness easily. It is powered as much by juicy fruit
as by the fine play of fruit tannins or wood. Give
this ageworthy wine 3-5 years. Score: 90 (Roger
Voss, Wine Enthusiast, Feb. 2012)
TASTING NOTE: ... a blend of 60% Garnacha,
20% Carinena and 20% Syrah from 10-year-old
vines ... an attractive, floral bouquet with scents
of dark cherries, wild strawberry and slate that is
well-defined ... The palate is medium-bodied with
fine tannins and crisp acidity that allows the red
currant, wild strawberry and raspberry fruit to shine.
The oak complements rather than overwhelms
the fruit. This is an excellent example of the finesse
that Priorat can offer. Drink 2013-2025. Score: 92
(Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
293449 (XD)
344671 (XD)
750 mL $25.95
A blend of three prominent Portuguese varietals:
Tinto Roriz, Touriga Franca and Touriga Nacional.
750 mL $16.95
2
2
LA RIOJA ALTA VIÑA ARDANZA
RESERVA ESPECIAL 2004
DOCa Rioja
(Javier Amescua)
RAMOS PINTO
COLLECTION 2009
DOC Douro
International Wine Challenge 2012 Gold
Medal winner.
TASTING NOTE: Vibrant and unctuously fruity,
with intense dark plum, raspberry and sweet
cherry flavors that are flanked by cream and
spice. The crisp finish is filled with tar, chocolate
and mineral. Taut and powerful. Just a baby.
Best from 2014 through 2022. Score: 91 (Kim
Marcus, winespectator.com, June 30, 2012)
TASTING NOTE: ... 80% Tempranillo and 20%
Garnacha from 30-year-old vines in Fuenmayor and
Cenicero. It is aged for 36 months in four-year-old
American oak. It has a very enticing bouquet with
dark cherry, Christmas cake, dried fig and espresso
with fine delineation and bags of exuberance.
The palate is medium-bodied with taut tannins,
underpinned by a keen citric thread that cuts
through the licorice-tinged, dark berry and allspicetinged fruit with style. It is simply delicious on
the bittersweet finish. Drink now-2020+. Score: 93
(Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
341875 (D)
750 mL $29.95
2
SPAIN – RED WINE
CONDADO DE HAZA CRIANZA 2009
DO Ribera del Duero
315531 (XD)
750 mL $38.95
2
Neal Martin awarded this wine 90 points
(erobertparker.com, Feb. 2013).
TASTING NOTE: Dark ruby. Explosive aromas
of dark berry and cherry preserves, with smoke,
game and violet accents. Plush and expansive,
offering spicy cherry and cassis flavors and notes of
candied flowers and bitter chocolate. Vanilla and
cracked pepper build with air and carry through a
long, sappy and gently tannic finish. Score: 91(+?)
(Josh Raynolds, International Wine Cellar,
Sept. 2012)
963348 (D)
750 mL $24.95
Featured in Arrive in Style
2
LAR DE PAULA RESERVA 2005
DOCa Rioja
(Heredad de Baro)
TASTING NOTE: The 2005 Reserva has a spicy
nose with touches of balsamic and cooked meat.
The palate is medium-bodied with a juicy entry
of blackberry, tobacco and black pepper with a
structured, bay leaf-tinged finish that lingers nicely
in the mouth. Drink 2013-2019. Score: 91 (Neal
Martin, erobertparker.com, Aug. 2012)
208207 (XD)
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TAMARAL VENDIMIA
SELECCIONADA TEMPRANILLO
CRIANZA 2009
DO Ribera del Duero
TASTING NOTE: This wine’s fruit flavors battle its
tannic structure and astringency with all the tension
of a young marriage. But it’s not a serious spat.
Given time, the wine’s power will adapt to its vibrant
red fruit, which already fills the mouth generously
enough to intercede with the fierce tannins. Cellar
it for four years or more. Score: 92 (wineandspiritsmagazine.com, June 2012)
Full-bodied & Firm
355701 (XD)
750 mL $23.95
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URBINA GRAN RESERVA
ESPECIAL 1994
DOC Rioja
TASTING NOTE: The 1994 Gran Reserva Especial
(from a great vintage) is medium ruby colored with
a lovely bouquet of cherry blossom, earth notes,
spice box, leather, black cherry, and plum. On the
palate it is multifaceted, elegant, concentrated,
impeccably balanced, and holding strong. It should
drink nicely for another 10-15 years if not longer.
Score: 92 (Jay Miller, erobertparker.com,
April 2010)
355743 (D)
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VEGA SAUCO ADOREMUS
TINTA DE TORO 2008
DO Toro
Tinta de Toro is one of the many aliases of the
popular and versatile grape Tempranillo.
TASTING NOTE: Winemaker Wenceslao Gil
Durantez began his wine career when his soccer
career was ended by injury. The Beautiful
Game’s loss has been our gain. His 100% Tinta de
Toro, the local name for Tempranillo, offers an
impressively complex nose of smoked meat, vanilla,
spice and violets. Boldly structured, rich and
flavourful with a light spicy note on the long finish.
(VINTAGES panel, Jan. 2013)
268813 (XD)
750 mL $19.95
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MAROLO MILLA LIQUORE ALLA CAMOMILLA CON GRAPPA (700 mL) (Italy)
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CHÂTEAU DE FONTAINE-AUDON 2012
CHÂTEAU MONCONTOUR DEMI-SEC VOUVRAY 2011
PIERRE LUNEAU-PAPIN CLOS DES ALLÉES MUSCADET SÈVRE ET MAINE 2012
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BACHELDER LOWREY VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2011
CREEKSIDE BROKEN PRESS RESERVE SYRAH 2010
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PALATINE HILLS NEUFELD VINEYARD MERITAGE 2010
STRATUS RED 2010
BELLE GLOS LAS ALTURAS VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2011
BERINGER MERLOT 2010
BLACK STALLION CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
DUNN VINEYARDS HOWELL MOUNTAIN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009
FRANCIS COPPOLA DIAMOND COLLECTION SILVER LABEL PINOT NOIR 2012
J. LOHR HILLTOP VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
KENWOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
KUNDE ZINFANDEL 2010
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PAUL HOBBS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010
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USA – CALIFORNIA
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FRANCE – ALSACE
FRANCE – BORDEAUX
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FRANCE – BURGUNDY
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DI MAJO NORANTE CONTADO RISERVA AGLIANICO DEL MOLISE 2010 4
GIACOSA FRATELLI VIGNA MANDORLO BAROLO 2006
SCHOLA SARMENTI ROCCAMORA NEGROAMARO NARDÒ ROSSO 2009
JERZU CHUÈRRA RISERVA CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA 2008
ANTINORI PIAN DELLE VIGNE BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2008
ORNELLAIA 2010
RICASOLI BROLIO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2010
ROCCA DI CASTAGNOLI POGGIO A’FRATI CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2009
SANTA MARGHERITA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2009
TENUTA SAN GUIDO GUIDALBERTO 2011
TENUTA SETTE PONTI CROGNOLO 2010
MASI CAMPOLONGO DI TORBE AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006
MASI MAZZANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006
REMO FARINA RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2011
SANTA SOFIA AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2007
MARITÁVORA TINTO 2008
RAMOS PINTO COLLECTION 2009
CONDADO DE HAZA CRIANZA 2009
DOMINI DE LA CARTOIXA FORMIGA DE GALENA 2009
LA RIOJA ALTA VIÑA ARDANZA RESERVA ESPECIAL 2004
LAR DE PAULA RESERVA 2005
TAMARAL VENDIMIA SELECCIONADA TEMPRANILLO CRIANZA 2009
URBINA GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 1994
VEGA SAUCO ADOREMUS TINTA DE TORO 2008
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AC, France
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DOMAINE DU PETIT MÉTRIS CLOS
DE LA MARCHE SAVENNIÈRES 2009
AC, Loire, France
Mouthwatering notes of white peach, green
almond and pear eau de vie. Excellent length
with a bitter almond note on the finish.
91 points (winespectator.com)
Full-bodied & Rich
250571 (XD) 750 mL $23.95
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DELAFORCE VINTAGE PORT 2000
DOC Douro, Portugal
Quite an open-knit style that offers black
cherry and berry notes with smoke and earth
adding complexity. Lush and juicy.
90 points (erobertparker.com)
Sweet
344861 (S) 750 mL $67.95
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BERINGER NIGHTINGALE
BOTRYTISED SEMILLON/
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007
Napa Valley, California
Lifted orange blossom aromas introduce the
rich botrytis notes. Concentrated and sweet,
this is drinking beautifully already.
91 points (International Wine Cellar)
Lusciously Sweet
1
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BENJAMIN BRIDGE MÉTHODE
CLASSIQUE RESERVE BRUT
SPARKLING 2007
Nova Scotia
(Peter Gamble)
COYOTE’S RUN BLACK PAW
VINEYARD PINOT NOIR 2011
DUCKHORN HOWELL MOUNTAIN
VQA Four Mile Creek,
Niagara Peninsula, Ontario
Enticing notions of hayloft, pie crust, binned
apple and freshly baked bread, and a crisp
apple-y tartness on the palate.
Earth, red fruit and beetroot aromas. Savoury
and tasty with excellent balance and the
Black Paw vineyard’s telltale grip. Enjoy with
duck or lamb dishes.
Rich & Complex
275396 (D) 750 mL $74.95
2
DUCKHORN THE DISCUSSION 2009
Graceful and supple with spice, cedar and
licorice notes riding a wave of dark berry.
Excellent harmony and finesse.
297564 (D) 750 mL $129.95
2
116442 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
2
Still youthful with firm tannins and intense
notes of blackberries. Layered and complex
with a long finish.
94 points (Wine Enthusiast)
Full-bodied & Firm
290791 (XD) 750 mL $79.95
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CATENA ZAPATA ADRIANNA
VINEYARD MALBEC 2009
DOMÄNE WACHAU ACHLEITEN
SMARAGD RIESLING 2011
Mendoza, Argentina
(Alejandro Vigil)
Wachau, Austria
Blackberry, leather and chalk aromas.
Taut and focused with outstanding vibrancy
and minerality.
132340 (D) 750 mL $119.95
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Steely and crisp. Plentiful ripe fruit dominates
this taut and focused wine. An excellent
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92 points (Wine Enthusiast)
351379 (D) 750 mL $36.95
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SALOMON UNDHOF WACHTBERG
RESERVE GRÜNER VELTLINER 2011
Kremstal, Austria
Lush and beautifully articulated. Layered
minerality, peppery spice, grapefruit, melon
and white blossom notes. A zippy acidity
and long finish.
346080 (XD) 750 mL $27.95
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DOMAINE LOUIS JADOT PULIGNYMONTRACHET CLOS DE LA GARENNE
DUC DE MAGENTA 1ER CRU 2010
ALION 2009
AC, Burgundy, France
Seemingly endless layers to this wine.
Spice and mineral notes prominently
placed against the expressive fruit.
93+ points (erobertparker.com)
Plush and lively with oodles of blackberry,
toast and spice. Supple and possessed
of fresh acidity and integrated tannins.
Quite modern.
Light & Crisp
124891 (XD) 750 mL $106.95
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DO Ribera del Duero, Spain
(Vega Sicilia)
199331 (XD) 750 mL $84.95
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LOUIS JADOT CLOS DES URSULES
BEAUNE 1ER CRU 2010
THE SHOW STOPPER
Singular sensation!
Some wines radiate elegance and class,
and this is certainly one. Balanced and
structured, persistent and focused, with
a taut and long finish.
Absolutely delicious, this Single Malt was voted Best Speyside
Single Malt at the 2008 World Whiskies Awards. It features an
excellent complexity of aromas including dry tobacco and vanilla
pods, and toasty oak notes in the mouth.
980938 (XD) 750 mL $79.95
THE GLENROTHES VINTAGE SPEYSIDE
SINGLE MALT 1978
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Btld. 2008, Scotland, United Kingdom, in wood frame
Bold & Fruity
101899
750 mL $649.95
90.5 points (Whisky Bible)
M. CHAPOUTIER LES BÉCASSES
CÔTE-RÔTIE 2010
AC, Rhône, France
A beautifully perfumed wine, offering touches
of black tea and black cherry fruit. A long
and precise finish.
280420 (XD) 750 mL $82.95
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BOLLIG-LEHNERT PIESPORTER
GOLDTRÖPFCHEN RIESLING
SPÄTLESE 2011
Prädikatswein, Mosel, Germany
Prädikatswein, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer,
Germany
Tropical notes of mango, guava and pineapple on the nose. Crisp acidity with lime
shining through on the finish.
Pear, apple and grapefruit share the spotlight
here with vanilla, butter and savoury nut aromas and flavours. Intense and complex finish.
284422 (S) 750 mL $23.95
70 VINTAGES
GRAACHER DOMPROBST 1 STAR
RIESLING AUSLESE 2010
2
359661 (M) 750 mL $36.95
2
QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED. FOR PRODUCT INVENTORY AND FULL TASTING NOTES, VISIT vintages.com/exclusives
GAJA SITO MORESCO 2011
DOC Langhe, Piedmont, Italy
Exotic flavours in an elegant and balanced
package. A robust and striking blend of
Nebbiolo, Cabernet and Merlot.
93 points (nataliemaclean.com)
Full-bodied & Firm
976043 (XD) 750 mL $58.95
2
PALLADINO PARAFADA
BAROLO 2007
SELLA & MOSCA MARCHESE-DIVILLAMARINA ALGHERO 2008
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy
DOC Alghero, Sardinia, Italy
(Sella & Mosca)
Cherry, plum, anise and sandalwood with
touches of black tea. Will richly reward
cellaring. Drink 2016-2035.
280412 (XD) 750 mL $72.95
CA’MARCANDA PROMIS 2010
IGT Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
Cassis, fig and violet notes on the nose.
Lively acidity and a delicious palate that
displays an intricate balance of textures
and flavours.
92 points (nataliemaclean.com)
745638 (XD) 750 mL $47.95
2
3
Brambly raspberry and blackberry, cherry
and blackcurrant fruit. Impressive, with an
elegant framework, good poise and a long,
layered finish.
954081 (XD) 750 mL $46.95
2
FATTORIA LE PUPILLE
SAFFREDI 2009
IGT Maremma Toscana, Tuscany, Italy
(Elisabetta Geppetti)
Aromas and flavours of red cherry, licorice
and new leather abound here. Restrained,
supple and accessible.
Full-bodied & Firm
074435 (XD) 750 mL $94.95
2
VINTAGES
Flagship Stores
TORONTO
Summerhill & Yonge
Queen’s Quay at Cooper St.
Laird Dr. south of Eglinton
QUINTA VALE D. MARIA 2010
DOC Douro, Portugal
(Christiano Van Zeller)
Complex and layered, graceful and balanced.
An accessible wine that will really come into
its own with some more time in the cellar.
Drink 2015-2025.
341966 (XD) 750 mL $65.95
3
DOMAINE BACHEY-LEGROS VIEILLES
VIGNES CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET
MORGEOT 1ER CRU 2010
Bayview Village
(Bayview & Sheppard)
Bloor & Royal York Rd.
Sourced from 60-year-old vines. White
flowers, lime and toast on the nose and
palate. Big and flavourful.
HHK (Remarkable Wine)
(Guide Hachette)
Avenue Rd. south of Wilson
OTTAWA
Rideau St. at King Edward
Light & Crisp
268508 (XD) 750 mL $59.95
Bay & Bloor (Manulife Centre)
2
OAKVILLE
Cornwall Dr. at Trafalgar Rd.
WOODBRIDGE
Hwy. 7 & Weston Rd.
VINTAGES 71
Make holiday shopping
with our gift collection.
simple
This intense Chilean Cab is all business,
which is why it brings along its own
stylish corkscrew, stopper, ring, and
thermometer set.
From one of Burgundy’s most famous
producers – classic French wines that
are elegant and food friendly.
These fun-loving Aussie reds have a
serious reputation for big-time flavours
and rave critical reviews.
LOUIS JADOT GIFT SET
(BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2011 &
BEAUJOLAIS-VILLAGES COMBE AUX
JACQUES 2011)
AC, Burgundy, France, in gift box
132829 (D) 2x750 mL $34.95 1
MITOLO GIFT SET
(JESTER SHIRAZ 2011 & JESTER
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012)
McLaren Vale, South Australia, in gift box
186759 (D) 2x750 mL $44.95 2
This sweetheart power couple consists of
Inniskillin’s Vidal and Gold Medal-winning
Riesling Icewines.
This grappa is distilled from Pinot Noir
and, with its stylish Vespa-shaped bottle,
is a real triple treat.
INNISKILLIN GIFT SET
(VIDAL 2008 & RIESLING 2008)
VQA Niagara Peninsula, in gift box
601021 (S) 2x200 mL $64.95
MAZZETTI D’ALTAVILLA
GRAPPA DI PINOT NER
Italy, Vespa-shaped bottle in gift box
348003 200 mL $99.95
This superbly structured and flavourful
Cabernet, named for the goddess
Artemis, will be a divine addition to
any table.
VIÑA TARAPACÁ ETIQUETA
NEGRA GRAN RESERVA
Maipo Valley, Chile, in gift box
348045 (XD) 750 mL $29.95
2
2
The Cuvée “D” is Devaux’s masterpiece
and represents the purest expression
of the Devaux style. Give perfection.
This uniquely Canadian pairing gives
you two ways of enjoying Vidal, one of
Ontario’s most beloved Icewine grapes.
DEVAUX CUVÉE “D” BRUT CHAMPAGNE
AC, Champagne, France
348409 (XD) 1500 mL $149.95 2
REIF WINE & DINE GIFT SET (VIDAL
ICEWINE 2012 & VIDAL ICE SYRUP)
VQA Niagara River, in gift box
355826 (S) 100 mL $29.95 2
STAG’S LEAP ARTEMIS
347971 (XD) 1500 mL $119.95
2
This refined, complex and lively vintage
sparkler is sure to dazzle and impress.
13TH STREET PREMIER CUVÉE
SPARKLING WINE 2008
142679 (XD) 750 mL $34.95
2
The best of both worlds – a unique white
wine and a benchmark red from one of
Veneto’s most renowned family estates.
A popular Italian duet from an esteemed
producer. Rich, stylish and food-friendly,
and a great value.
Food friendly and versatile, this tasty
duo from Kim Crawford will have all the
bases covered at any holiday party.
ZENATO LUGANA GIFT SET (SAN
BENEDETTO 2012 & RIPASSA VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO 2010)
DOC, Veneto, Italy, in gift box
290064 (D) 2x750 mL $39.95 2
TOMMASI GIFT SET
(LE VOLPARE SOAVE 2011 &
RIPASSO VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO)
DOCG, Veneto, Italy, in wooden box
132852 (XD/D) 2x750 mL $39.95
KIM CRAWFORD GIFT SET
(CHARDONNAY 2012 & MERLOT 2010)
New Zealand, in gift box
248112 (XD) 2x750 mL $39.95 2
Our most popular California Cabernet
doubles the sizzle factor when
presented in this magnum format.
Two of Argentina’s ultra-popular,
flavour-packed reds paired with
a quality olive oil. Delicious!
This perennial favourite is full of character and complexity, and is deeply rooted
in the traditions of Tuscany.
J. LOHR SEVEN OAKS
Paso Robles, California
016915 (D) 1500 mL $43.95
ZUCCARDI GIFT SET
(Q MALBEC 2011, & Q CABERNET
SAUVIGNON 2010 & OLIVE OIL)
Mendoza, Argentina, in gift box
289801 (D) 2x750 mL $49.95 2
ROCCA GUICCIARDA
CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2010
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy
(Barone Ricasoli)
348029 (XD) 1500 mL $49.95 2
A perennial holiday favourite, this classic
French spirit delivers some of the most
delicious aromas and flavours.
The perfect way to share Mazzetti’s
dedication and passion, not to mention
their brandy, with the world.
A magnificent wine from a celebrated
region. Made in a classic style, this is
sure to elevate the tone of any meal.
ARMAGNAC DE MONTAL
AC, Armagnac, France, in gift box
964254 700 mL $99.95
12 YEARS OLD BRANDY
Italy, globe-shaped bottle in gift box
347997 350 mL $69.95 2
DOMAINE DU VIEUX LAZARET
AC, Rhône, France
(Jérôme Quiot)
957266 (XD) 1500 mL $74.95
Big, rich and delicious flavours are the
calling card of this popular Amarone.
Perfect for family dinners.
Alvaro Palacios was instrumental in the
resurgence of the Mencía grape in its
native home of Bierzo. This exceptional
wine shows that his instincts were well
founded.
2
From an esteemed producer, this
impressive and popular wine is loaded
with rich, full flavours. Ideal for
a holiday feast.
REMO FARINA AMARONE DELLA
DOC, Veneto, Italy, in wooden box
187369 (D) 1500 mL $79.95 2
Selection may vary by store. Quantities are limited.
TOMASSI AMARONE DELLA
DOCG, Veneto, Italy, in wooden box
704536 (XD) 3000 mL $199.95
2
2
2
DESCENDIENTES DE J. PALACIOS
PÉTALOS 2011
DO Bierzo, Spain
347989 (XD) 1500 mL $49.95 2
Elegance and artistry abound in this
food-friendly and delicious red. Perfect
for a family feast.
This bottle makes a statement with its size
and unique shape. Inside is an elegant
Cab with flavours of plum and chocolate.
A classic wine from a classic producer,
this Barolo will be a gem in the cellar of
any Italian wine lover.
CANTINE LEONARDO DA VINCI
LEONARDO CHIANTI 2011
661116 (XD) 5000 mL $99.95
TENUTA S. ANNA CABERNET
SAUVIGNON RISERVA 2008
DOC Lison Estate Grown, Pramaggiore,
Veneto, Italy
600080 (D) 5000 mL $119.95 1
MARCHESI DI BAROLO CANNUBI
BAROLO 2008
DOCG, Piedmont, Italy, in gift box
709196 (XD) 1500 mL $129.95
Unlock the magic of the world’s most
prestigious wine region with this treasure
chest of Bordeaux wines.
From a renowned producer, this grappa
is a rarity in that it’s distilled from
Chardonnay.
Aged for 2 to 5 years, Mazzetti’s Grappa
di Nebbiolo da Barolo has been patiently
waiting for its chance to shine for you.
BORDEAUX DISCOVERY CHEST
AC Bordeaux, France, in wooden box
GRAPPA DI CHARDONNAY
Italy, Ferrari-shaped bottle in gift box
248039 200 mL $139.95
GRAPPA DI NEBBIOLO DA BAROLO
Italy, decanter and gift box
348011 700 mL $149.95
A classic wine from one of the aristocracy of Italian winemaking. This wine’s
great ageability is just the beginning.
Beloved Vidal and Riesling Icewine team
up with intriguing newcomer Cabernet
Franc in this sweet trio.
There’s over 100 years of tradition
in every bottle of Poli’s Sarpa Grappa.
It’s like giving the gift of history itself.
MASI RISERVA DI COSTASERA
AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA
CLASSICO RISERVA 2006
DOCG, Veneto, Italy
348037 (XD) 1500 mL $149.95
HENRY OF PELHAM ICEWINE TRIO
VQA Niagara Peninsula, in gift box
094110 (S) 3x200 mL $99.95 2
GRAPPA SARPA DI POLI
Italy, in large gift tin
348078 3000 mL $154.95
A winning gift: This is the brand of
bubbly with which sprinter Usain Bolt
chose to celebrate his gold medals at
the London 2012 Olympics.
As delicious as it is striking, offering
lively red fruit and smoky complexity.
This beautifully made wine is a refined
and alluring gift.
ARMAND DE BRIGNAC BRUT GOLD
CHAMPAGNE
AC, Champagne France,
in lacquered gift box
220244 (D) 750 mL $299.95 2
ARMAND DE BRIGNAC BRUT ROSÉ
CHAMPAGNE
AC, Champagne France,
in lacquered gift box
310441 (XD) 750 mL $594.95 2
2
(Yvon Mau)
908459 (XD) 6x750 mL $129.95
2
2
This elegant and age-worthy Brunello
is already an impressive gift, but as a
three-vintage vertical it's a triumph.
CASTELGIOCONDO BRUNELLO DI
MONTALCINO VERTICAL GIFT SET
(2005, 2006 & 2007)
DOCG, Tuscany, Italy, in gift box
(Marchese de' Frescobaldi)
348052 (XD) 3x750 mL $149.95
3
2
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961227 (XD) 750 mL $15.95
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363457 (XD) 750 mL $15.95
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VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
258673 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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183905 (XD) 750 mL $13.95
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121749 (S)
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637801 750 mL $16.30
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559302 (S) 50 mL $7.95
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327247 (M) 750 mL $15.95
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710426 (XD) 750 mL $99.95
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Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
626390 (XD) 750 mL $19.95
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Puente Alto, Chile
337238 (XD) 750 mL $21.95
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522672 (MS) 200 mL $19.95
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V I N TA G E S S T O R E D I R E C T O R Y
This is just a partial list of the more than 300 VINTAGES locations in Ontario. To find the store nearest you, use the store search at vintages.com.
For more information, please contact helloLCBO: Toronto Area 416-365-5767 or outside Toronto, toll-free 1-800-266-4764.
1 = Stores that offer between 50 and 800 VINTAGES products 11 = Stores that offer between 801 and 1,700 VINTAGES products
111 = Stores that offer between 1,701 and 2,000+ VINTAGES products ISD = Stores that offer VINTAGES In-Store Discovery products
ANCASTER
LONDON
OTTAWA – SOUTH
Store 21
737 Golf Links Road
Meadowlands Centre
905-304-9608
Store 393
109 Fanshawe Park Road
519-660-1366
ISD
Store 438
3050 Wonderland Road South
519-471-4930
Store 243
1980 Bank Street
613-523-7763
11
BARRIE
Store 187
534 Bayfield Street
705-722-1046
Store 288
37 Caplan Avenue
705-726-6220
1
11
11
BELLEVILLE
Store 57
190A Bell Boulevard
613-962-2132
1
BOLTON
Store 265
30 McEwan Drive East
905-857-2620
1
BRAMPTON
Store 329
545 Steeles Ave. E.
905-454-7980
11
BURLINGTON
Store 566
3365 Fairview Street
905-637-3248
Store 573
2000 Appleby Line
905-336-6200
1
11
11
GEORGETOWN
Store 156
236 Guelph St.
Delrex Market Centre
905-877-2721
1
GRAVENHURST
Store 102 – NEW
155 Edward Street
705-687-2641
11
11
Store 143
233 Dundurn Street South
905-529-8761
1
HAWKESBURY
1
MISSISSAUGA
Store 371
930 Southdown Road
905-822-2281
Store 494
2458 Dundas Street West
Woodchester Mall
905-822-1776
Store 619 – NEW
5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway
905-607-7900
11
11
OAKVILLE
Store 148
270 North Service Road West
Oakville Town Centre
905-338-1039
Store 437
1527 Rebecca Street
905-827-5072
Store 445
251 Oak Walk Dr.
905-257-6300
ISD
Store 486
321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120
905-845-8100
ISD
11
11
Store 106
91 King William Street
705-789-2591
1
KINGSTON
KITCHENER
Store 544
1005 Ottawa Street North
Stanley Park Plaza
519-893-6921
1
OTTAWA – CENTRAL
Store 38
275 Rideau Street, Corner of
King Edward & Rideau St.
613-789-5226
ISD
111
1
Store 556
24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive
613-592-1849
11
OTTAWA – MANOTICK
1
1
Store 412
543 West Hunt Club Rd.
613-224-4333
11
OTTAWA – ORLEANS
Store 624
4220 Innes Rd.
613-837-5527
11
1
Store 403
115 Medora Street
705-765-5222
TORONTO – ETOBICOKE
Store 149
2946 Bloor Street West
416-239-3065
1
11
RICHMOND HILL
Store 623
8783 Yonge Street
905-886-3511
11
ISD
Store 359
616 Great Northern Road
705-759-7740
1
11
Store 1
2625D Weston Road
416-243-3320
Store 253
939 Lawrence Ave. East
Don Mills Shopping Centre
416-447-0491
Store 355
2901 Bayview Avenue
Bayview Village Mall
ISD
416-222-7658
Store 360
675 Wilson Avenue
416-636-5349
Store 452
1838-1844 Avenue Road
ISD
416-785-6389
11
11
ST. CATHARINES
111
11
1
11
11
TORONTO – SCARBOROUGH
1
Store 523
180 Promenade Circle
905-889-7787
Store 163
3111 Danforth Avenue
416-699-7003
Store 198 – NEW
4543 Kingston Road
416-282-2034
Store 703 – NEW
5979 Steeles Avenue East
416-335-1100
THUNDER BAY
TRENTON
Store 616
969 Fort William Road
807-623-8484
Store 65
150 Front Street
613-392-3797
TORONTO – CENTRAL
WATERLOO
Store 5
1654 Queen Street East
416-691-9758
Store 10
10 Scrivener Square
Summerhill Subway
416-922-0403
Store 15
232 Dupont Street
416-922-7066
Store 164
147 Laird Avenue
416-425-6282
Store 217
2 Cooper St.,
at Queen’s Quay
416-864-6777
Store 333
First Canadian Place
Lower Concourse
416-594-9040
Store 417
571 King Street North
519-884-8511
TECUMSEH
Store 278
15 Amy Croft Dr.
519-735-2661
ISD
TORONTO – NORTH YORK
SAULT STE. MARIE
Store 392 – NEW
420 Vansickle Road
905-685-8000
Store 522
311 Geneva Street
905-646-1818
ISD
11
PORT CARLING
11
OTTAWA – NEPEAN
11
PICKERING
Store 776
1899 Brock Rd.
905-427-9830
1
11
Store 35
879 Lansdowne Street West
705-743-9955
Store 407
2400 Long Lake Road
705-522-8000
111
Store 521
1154 Currier Street
613-692-2503
PETERBOROUGH
SUDBURY – SOUTH END
ORANGEVILLE
Store 443
3-2016 Ogilvie Rd.,
Shoppers’ City East
613-745-9906
ISD
11
OTTAWA – KANATA
HUNTSVILLE
Store 40
34 Barrack Street
613-549-5092
MILTON
OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER
HAMILTON
Store 83
56 Main Street East
613-632-2121
11
Store 298
40 B Broadway
519-942-0188
GUELPH
Store 495
615 Scottsdale Drive
519-823-5080
Store 590
3075 Highway 7 East
905-940-2768
Store 631
830 Main Street East
905-864-7030
11
11
MARKHAM
1
COLLINGWOOD
Store 31
1 First Street
705-445-3341
11
Store 483
200 Bay Street, Unit 115
Royal Bank Plaza
416-368-9644
Store 511
415 King Street West
416-598-1482
Store 528
55 Bloor Street West,
Manulife Centre
416-925-5266
Store 534 – NEW
2290 Dundas Street West
416-537-1500
1
1
11
THORNHILL
11
1
1
11
111
11
WHITBY
ISD
111
11
Store 432
170 Taunton Road West
905-655-6090
11
WINDSOR
11
11
1
ISD
Store 367
3165 Howard Avenue
The Roundhouse Centre
519-972-1772
11
WOODBRIDGE
ISD
Store 346
7850 Weston Road
905-851-2500
Store 632 – NEW
8260 Highway 27
905-264-7366
11
ISD
11
ISD
VINTAGES 79
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In our next catalogue…
December 7, 2013
FEATURE STORIES
• Our favourite wines for festive gatherings
• Special sparklers for holiday toasts
WINES OF THE MONTH
VILLA MEDORO ROSSO DEL DUCA
MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 2009
DOC, Abruzzo, Italy (357160)
CALLEJÓN DEL CRIMEN GRAN RESERVA
MALBEC 2008
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina (357467)
ARRIVE IN STYLE
SALTRAM MAMRE BROOK SHIRAZ 2010
Barossa, South Australia (032227)
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PECAN STREAM CHENIN BLANC 2012
WO Stellenbosch, South Africa (034512)
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WHITE & SPARKLING WINES
JOSEPH CATTIN GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2011
AC Alsace, France (224626)
BENJAMIN BRIDGE NOVA 7 SPARKLING 2012
Nova Scotia (256289)
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TAIT THE BALL BUSTER RED 2011
Barossa Valley, South Australia (269472)
CHÂTEAU LE CONSEILLER 2009
AC Bordeaux Supérieur, Bordeaux, France (191130)
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CONDADO DE HAZA
CRIANZA 2009
DO Ribera del Duero, Spain
963348 (D) 750 mL
$24.95
Pair with grilled
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FOR COMPLETE TASTING
NOTE, SEE PAGE 62.
pg.47
pg.42
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