February 5 - Vintages

D I S C O V E R O U R L A T E S T 

VINTAGES 

TUSCANY 

the class of 2007 

+ 

Fine wines 

for Valentine’s 

Washington 

wine wizards 

R E L E A S E D A T E : S A T U R D A Y , J U N E 2 3 , 2 0 0 7 

R E L E A S E D A T E : S A T U R D A Y , F E B R U A R Y 5 , 2 0 1 1

wines 

of the 

month 

McMANIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 

2009 

California 

212126 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

TASTING NOTE: Lively medium-purple 

colour leading to a nose featuring 

fresh-picked raspberry, blueberry and 

cherry, plus a touch of spice. Dry to 

slightly off-dry; round and fruity, easydrinking, 

crowd-pleasing style with 

just a smidge of tannin and crispness 

to give it structure. Enjoy it now with 

gourmet burgers, pasta in tomato sauce, 

or grilled ribs. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

New at VINTAGES 

LE CINCIOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 

2007 

DOCG, Tuscany, Italy 

207795 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

TASTING NOTE: A layered and pretty 

wine, with berry and cherry character 

and hints of new wood. Full-bodied, yet 

reserved and balanced. Best from 

2011 through 2016. Smart Buy. 

Score: 91 (James Suckling, www.winespectator.com, 

Oct. 31, 2010)

pg.16 

FINE WINES FOR 

VALENTINE’S 

pg.24 

WASHINGTON: 

STATE 

SECRETS 

VINTAGES 

welcome 

february 5 

pg.2 

TUSCANY 

2007 

A STELLAR VINTAGE 

pg.26 

ALANNA’S PICK 

plus... 

PRODUCT INFO & 

TASTING NOTES 

pages 27-43 

TEAR-OUT SHOPPING LIST 

pages 45-46 

VINTAGES SPECIAL 

OFFERS 

pages 48-49 

* vintages.com

Hallmarks of the Tuscan 

countryside: vineyards, 

rolling hills, cypress trees and 

quaint stone buildings. 

2 VINTAGES

TUS CA 

NY: the class of 

07 

Tuscany has enjoyed several great 

vintages lately – and by extension, 

so have we wine lovers! In fact, 2004 

kicked off a string of successes that’s still 

going strong. With the 2007s now arriving 

in a big way, it’s clear the hot streak 

remains very much alive: Tuscany’s 2007 

vintage for red wines is shaping up to be a 

classic. While the Brunellos still slumber 

in Tuscan cellars to fulfill ageing requirements, 

we’ve assembled an early look at 

the best of ’07, Tuscany’s latest triumph.

Tuscany 

MEDITERRANEAN SEA 

CHIANTI CLASSICO 

The heart of the Chianti 

region, where the style was 

born. Here elegant Chianti 

Classico DOCG wines are 

crafted using at least 80% 

Sangiovese. Sub-zones like 

Chianti Rufina and Colli 

Fiorentini sprung up around 

this original nucleus. 

Bolgheri 

Montalcino/ 

Sant’Antimo 

FLORENCE 

SIENA 

Chianti 

Classico 

Montepulciano 

Tuscany’s main wine regions and what they produce 

MONTEPULCIANO 

Region surrounding the town 

of the same name, where 

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 

DOCG is made from at least 

70% Sangiovese (here called 

Prugnolo Gentile). 

MONTALCINO/SANT’ANTIMO 

This is a single region, classified into 

two appellations. Montalcino includes 

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG (aged 

4+ years before release) and Rosso di 

Montalcino DOC (aged 1+ years), 

both made exclusively from the 

Sangiovese Grosso (aka Brunello) 

grape. Sant’Antimo Rosso DOC wines 

can be made fully or in part from 

international varieties.

BOLGHERI 

Home to some of the original 

Super Tuscans – wines that 

famously eschewed DOC/DOCG 

rules, and were classified as 

IGT. Nowadays Bolgheri has its 

own DOCs, though many great 

wines still proudly wear their 

IGT status. 

RAVAZZI CHIANTI RISERVA 2007 

DOCG 

TASTING NOTE: Ravazzi’s new wine cellar, 

built in 2005, is decidedly modern, yet 

home to classically fashioned wines such 

as this pretty Chianti Riserva. Foodfriendly 

and superbly structured, this dry, 

medium-bodied delight is laden with 

notes of chocolate, red fruit and spice. 

A super-value wine that will earn rave 

reviews when served with a cheese 

lasagna. (VINTAGES panel, March 2010) 

135657 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 

LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007 

DOCG 

This wine won a Gold Medal at the 

Berliner Wein Trophy competition in 2010. 

TASTING NOTE: Three generations of the 

Taddei family have worked this fattoria 

(farm), built around an old church dating 

back to the 9th century. This Chianti 

exhibits a pretty anise nose, and delivers 

tempting flavours of cassis, chestnut, 

apple, and bell pepper. A crisp, mediumbodied 

red that’s waiting to be enjoyed 

tonight alongside some chicken tetrazzini 

or a vegetable lasagna. (VINTAGES panel, 

July 2010) 

211599 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 

VINTAGES 5

LA MADONNINA CHIANTI CLASSICO 

RISERVA 2007 

DOCG 

(Fratelli Triacca) 

TASTING NOTE: … The bouquet is rich, 

with red berry fruit supported by dusky 

greenish accents and some hints of yellow 

peach, and also pleasing mentholated 

accents. Nice balance and quite a bit to 

say. On the palate it’s fresh, with rich 

cherry plum fruit supported more by iodine 

bitterness than acidity, and by smooth 

sweet tannins that flow into a decidedly 

bitter finish … will drink nicely with 

grilled meats and roasts, especially leaner 

meats such as roast beef, cooked rare 

and sliced fairly thickly. It grew upon me. 

Score: HHK (Kyle Phillips, Italian Wine 

Review, March 5, 2010) 

191361 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 


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LE CINCIOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 

2007 

DOCG 

TASTING NOTE: A layered and pretty 

wine, with berry and cherry character and 

hints of new wood. Full-bodied, yet 

reserved and balanced. Best from 2011 

through 2016. Smart Buy. Score: 91 

(James Suckling, www.winespectator.com, 

Oct. 31, 2010) 

207795 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 

Featured as our Wine of the Month 

ISOLE E OLENA CHIANTI CLASSICO 

2007 

DOCG 

Bringing in the harvest in a 

sun-drenched Chianti vineyard. 

TASTING NOTE: The 2007 Chianti Classico 

is simply marvelous. A touch rounder and 

more generous than is typically the case, 

the Chianti Classico reveals intense 

aromatics that meld into a core of rich, 

expansive red fruit. The open-knit, 

giving quality of 2007 is on full display, 

while clean, mineral notes on the finish 

add a measure of clarity and balance. 

Despite the wine’s ripeness, this remains 

one of the more understated, hushed 

Chiantis of the vintage. Readers who 

enjoy the Burgundian side of Sangiovese 

will flip out over this wine. Anticipated 

maturity: 2010-2020. Score: 90 (Antonio 

Galloni, www.erobertparker.com, Oct. 2010) 

704346 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 2

WHAT 

MAKES A 

GREAT 

VINTAGE? 

A good start, for starters. More specifically an early start: mild 2007 

spring temperatures in Tuscany kept frost at bay and led to early budding, 

which meant extra ripening time. Sunshine was plentiful throughout the 

long growing season, with picture-perfect autumn weather giving growers 

the freedom to choose exactly the right moment to bring in the harvest. 

These serendipitous conditions led to finely balanced wines with deeply 

complex aromatics, ripe tannins, and velvety textures. 

VINTAGES 7

TO CELLAR 

OR NOT 

TO CELLAR? 

One of the benefits of a nice 

long growing season is that a 

grape’s complexity is given 

time to develop on the vine, long 

before the wine is even bottled. 

For this reason, wines such as 

these ’07s quite often show 

beautifully with a minimum of 

bottle time. On the other hand, 

exquisitely balanced wines are 

best equipped to remain so as 

they mature, making cellaring an 

attractive proposition. Many of 

these Tuscan ’07s could easily 

age several years. Ultimately, 

it’s a matter of preference – a 

choice of two joys. 

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CECCHI VINO NOBILE DI 

MONTEPULCIANO 2007 

DOCG 

TASTING NOTE: Ruby red in the glass. 

Notes of plum, red fruit and violets. Dry 

and well-structured, this wine demonstrates 

great balance between the fruit and 

tannin. A nice spicy quality mid-palate 

adds to the complexity and leads to a 

deliciously long finish. The perfect 

match for a hearty winter stew. (VINTAGES 

panel, March 2010) 

123588 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 2 

ICARIO VINO NOBILE DI 

MONTEPULCIANO 2007 

DOCG 

TASTING NOTE: Vino Nobiles are hearty, 

delicious wines, and this one is no exception. 

Fermented gently in the style of 

the region, this Sangiovese blend brims 

with elegant berry, vanilla, chestnut 

and licorice. A medium-full-bodied red 

with good length. Enjoy with roast pork, 

or mushroom lasagna. (VINTAGES panel, 

June 2010) 

203430 (XD) 750 mL $31.95 2 

VINTAGES 9

The scene is set for a leisurely 

alfresco meal. BELOW, CENTRE: A 

stone barrel cellar speaks of the 

region’s venerable industry. 

Producers throughout 

are hailing 

an excellent 

– JO COOKE,

Tuscany 

2007 as 

vintage. 

www.winespectator.com, 

Dec. 19, 2007 

ABBADIA ARDENGA 

ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 

2007 

DOC 

TASTING NOTE: Rosso di 

Montalcinos are designed to 

be enjoyed in their relative 

youth, and this one is a prime 

example. Filled with aromas 

of blackberry, cherry and a 

hint of smoke, this wine is 

dry, quite fruit-forward and 

balanced. A very well-made 

wine for current enjoyment with 

lamb chops or osso buco, or 

put it away for 2-4 years. 

(VINTAGES panel, March 2010) 

184945 (XD) 750 mL 

$19.95 2 


CIACCI PICCOLOMINI 

D’ARAGONA ATEO 2007 

DOC Sant’Antimo 

TASTING NOTE: The estate’s 

2007 Ateo is Cabernet 

Sauvignon and Merlot now 

that the Sangiovese has been 

eliminated from the blend. 

Although the wine is made 

from international varieties 

here those grapes speak with 

a distinctly Tuscan accent. 

Plummy dark fruit leads to 

sweet herbs, spices, earthiness 

and minerals as this 

rich, deep wine opens up in 

the glass. This is one of the 

few 2007s that will actually 

benefit from another year 

or so in bottle. It is gorgeous 

stuff! Anticipated maturity: 

2011-2019. Score: 91 

(Antonio Galloni, www.erobertparker.com, 

April 2010) 

211623 (D) 750 mL 

$24.95 2 


TENUTA MORAIA 

PIETRACUPA BOLGHERI 

2007 

DOC 

This wine won a Gold Medal 

at the Berliner Wein Trophy 

competition 2010. 

TASTING NOTE: Posh 

provenance! Posh wine. Very 

attractive warm claret. 

Mediterranean but very French 

in structure. Pretty good buy. 

Potential for improvement in 

bottle. Good Value. 

Score: 16.5+ (out of 20) 

(Jancis Robinson, MW, 

www.jancisrobinson.com, 

Nov. 30, 2009) 

211458 (XD) 750 mL 

$18.95 2 


VINTAGES 11

MASTROJANNI SAN PIO 2007 

IGT Toscana 

TASTING NOTE: This wine is a blend of 

80% Cabernet Sauvignon with 20% 

Sangiovese Grosso. An attractive garnetruby 

colour in the glass, it offers 

somewhat subtle notions of blueberry, 

black cherry, tilled earth, dried fruit, 

and leather. The palate is dry and mediumfull 

bodied, with a core of robust fruit 

balanced by ample acidity. Lots of texture 

here. A very appealing wine. Cellar for 

2-3 years, or enjoy it tonight with roast leg 

of lamb. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

944603 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 


12 VINTAGES 

TENUTA DI CASTELGIOCONDO 

LAMAIONE 2007 

IGT Toscana 

(Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi) 

The 2007 vintage of the 100% Merlot 

Lamaione was released worldwide just 

last month. All vintages reviewed by Wine 

Spectator from 2003 through 2006 

received scores of 90 or above (with the 

’06 garnering 96 points). Reviews of 

Frescobaldi’s other Tuscan ’07s are spectacular, 

so expect similar acclaim when 

the reviews for this blockbuster wine are 

published. Lamaione is a natural for the 

cellar (3-5+ years), though it may also be 

enjoyed this evening, decanted, with 

slow-cooked dishes – think marinated 

roast beef, mushroom-enriched stews, 

or beef fillet. 

978411 (XD) 750 mL $63.95 2 

Featured on the back cover

FOOD 

FOR 

THOUGHT 

Considering the sumptuousness of the sights and sounds of such places as 

Florence, you might think Tuscan cuisine would be equally elaborate. Sumptuous 

it often is, but a Tuscan meal is rarely complicated – elegant simplicity is prized. 

Fresh, flavourful ingredients, simply prepared, are the hallmarks of Tuscan food. 

Olives and olive oil, plus vegetables such as tomatoes, artichokes, peppers, 

and beans are prime ingredients. Beef is also prominent, especially in the form 

of a Sangiovese-matching wonder, bistecca alla fiorentina.

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LE SUGHERE DI 

FRASSINELLO 2007 

IGT Maremma Toscana 

(Rocca di Frassinello) 

This blend of Sangiovese, 

Cabernet Sauvignon and 

Merlot serves up plenty of 

black fruit and spice character. 

A fine match for 

steak-and-mozzarella pizza. 

TASTING NOTE: ... Le Sughere 

di Frassinello ’07 is a solid 

wine with outstanding drinkability 

as its strong suit ... 

Score: BBM (Gambero Rosso 

Italian Wines, 2010) 

025700 (XD) 750 mL 

$31.95 2 

TESTAMATTA GRILLI DEL 

TESTAMATTA 2007 

IGT Toscana 

(Bibi Graetz) 

TASTING NOTE: Shows 

beautiful, subtle aromas of 

sweet berries, vanilla, cream 

and cherry. Full-bodied, with a 

tight mouthfeel of silky tannins 

and fresh fruit. Complex and 

interesting. Sangiovese, 

Canaiolo and Colorino. Best 

after 2011. Score: 91 


Oct. 31, 2009) 

115659 (XD) 750 mL 

$32.95 2 

BRANCAIA TRE 2007 

IGT Toscana 

No. 10 on Wine Spectator’s 

Top 100 wines of 2009, scoring 

93 points. 

TASTING NOTE: The 2007 

Tre is absolutely beautiful in 

this vintage. Soft, supple 

tannins frame expressive dark 

fruit, flowers, grilled herbs 

and spices. The wine blossoms 

in the glass, showing wonderful 

freshness and clarity to 

match the richness of the 

fruit … Tre is a blend of three 

varieties; Sangiovese, Merlot 

and Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Anticipated maturity: 2010- 

2017. Score: 90 (Antonio 

Galloni, www.erobertparker.com, 

Oct. 2010) 

164715 (XD) 750 mL 

$24.95 2

AIA VECCHIA LAGONE 

2007 

IGT Toscana 

TASTING NOTE: Aromas of 

plum and dark fruits lead to 

a full body, with velvety tannins 

and a soft, caressing finish. 

Minerally and floral. Merlot, 

Cabernet Sauvignon and 

Cabernet Franc. Best after 

2011. Smart Buy. Score: 90 


Oct. 31, 2009) 

208157 (XD) 750 mL 

$21.95 2 


LORNANO COMMENDATOR 

ENRICO 2007 

IGT Toscana 

TASTING NOTE: This is a 

medium-bodied Sangiovese 

blend loaded with smoky 

raspberry, cassis, cherry, and 

roasted chestnut. Perfetto 

with breaded veal cutlets or 

a Neapolitan-style pizza. 

(VINTAGES panel, July 2010) 

211615 (XD) 750 mL 

$17.95 2 


‘‘ shaping up 

Simply put, 

2007 is 

to be one 

of the finest 

Tuscan 

vintages of 

the last 

decade. 

A number of growers 

made their best 

wines yet, while at 

several other estates 

it was the overall 

quality from top to 

bottom that was 

most impressive … 

The 2007s are 

beautifully ripe, 

seductive wines. 

’’ 

– ANTONIO GALLONI, 

www.erobertparker.com, 

May 2010 

VINTAGES 15

16 VINTAGES 

Fine wine 

for your 

alentine 

There’s no getting around it: 

love is in the air. And whether 

your Valentine’s Day means 

a full-blown celebration or a 

more low-key affair, a wine 

from VINTAGES makes the 

perfect companion.

Pretty in 

pink 

What’s the colour of love? On 

Valentine’s Day, pink and red reign, 

and we can’t think of a better 

match – or matchmaker – than a 

crisp, refreshing rosé, or a sweetkissed 

bubbly red. 

DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER 

ROSÉ DE CHEVALIER 2009 

AC Pessac-Léognan, 

Bordeaux, France 

209734 (D) 750 mL $18.95 

Fruity and balanced rosé 

with aromas of strawberry, 

maraschino cherry, pear 

and watermelon. 

LA GIRONDA BRACHETTO 

D’ACQUI 2009 

DOC, Piedmont, Italy 

188045 (S) 750 mL $17.95 

Pleasantly sweet, with gentle 

fizz and enchanting notes of 

roses and strawberry. 


SEE COMPLETE TASTING 

NOTES ON PAGES 41 & 29. 

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Sweet 

Thing 

If you view Valentine’s Day 

rituals with mild amusement, 

offer up this Icewine 

as a fittingly tongue-incheek 

toast or gift. Just be 

sure the chill is in the glass, 

not in the air. 

FLAT ROCK CELLARS 

SWEET REVENGE 

VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 

VQA Short Hills Bench, 

Niagara Peninsula 

047803 (S) 375 mL $34.95 

Sweet and beautifully 

balanced with intense tropical 

fruit notes and lively acidity. 

David Lawrason, 91 points 

SEE COMPLETE TASTING NOTES 

ON PAGE 29. 

VINTAGES 19

ubbly 

personality 

Celebrate the giddy feeling of 

new love with something 

equally effervescent: a cool 

bottle of sparkling wine is sure 

to add fizz to the festivities. 

BLUE MOUNTAIN BRUT 

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia 

206326 (D) 750 mL $32.95 

Elegant sparkler with pear, 

apple, toast and bread dough 

aromas and flavours. 

Beppi Crosariol, 91 points 


JANSZ PREMIUM 

SPARKLING ROSÉ 

Tasmania, Australia 

037499 (D) 750 mL $24.95 

Rose petal and strawberry notes 

with bright acidity and creamy 

flavours. Wine Advocate, 90 points 

PIERRE SPARR BRUT ROSÉ 

CRÉMANT D’ALSACE 

AC, Alsace, France 

039016 (D) 750 mL $18.95 

Dry and medium bodied with 

notes of fresh, wild strawberries. 

Tony Aspler, HHHHJ. 

BROCHET-HERVIEUX HBH 

CUVÉE SPÉCIALE 1 ER CRU BRUT 

CHAMPAGNE 1997 

AC, France 

205914 (D) 750 mL $51.95 

Graceful, maturing beautifully, 

complex and delicious with a 

luxuriously layered finish. 

DEZZANI MORELLI MOSCATO 

D’ASTI 2009 

DOCG, Piedmont, Italy 

187997 (S) 750 mL $15.95 

Gentle fizz, vibrant sweetness 

and low alcohol. Ideal for 

intimate tastings. 



ON PAGES 28 TO 42.

VINTAGES 21

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Red Icicle 

To a rocks glass with ice add 

1½ oz. Red Leaf Vidal 

Icewine, 2 oz. pomegranate 

juice and 2 oz. ginger ale. 

Garnish with 1 tsp pomegranate 

seeds. 

Mix it up, 

Icewine-style 

At party or for drinks à deux, cocktails 

add a special twist. Make versatile, 

mixable Icewine an essential ingredient 

that’s sure to help stir up some fun 

on Valentine’s – or anytime. 

Cool Breeze 

In a cocktail shaker, muddle 10 

green grapes. Fill the shaker with ice 

and add 1 oz. Stratus Riesling 

Icewine, ½ oz. Absolut Elyx vodka, 

½ oz. lemon juice and 2 oz. white 

cranberry juice. Shake sharply and 

strain into a martini glass. Garnish 

with a frozen grape skewer. 

Taste these cocktails – 

and get in the 

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RED LEAF VIDAL ICEWINE 2006 

VQA Niagara Peninsula 

179705 (S) 200 mL $17.95 

Balanced and luscious with honey, 

citrus, apricot and vibrant acidity. 

Tony Aspler, HHHHJ. 

STRATUS RIESLING ICEWINE 2007 


056671 (S) 200 mL $39.95 

Floral, lime, marmalade, and melon 

notes with a bright minerality. 

Tony Aspler, HHHHK. 

FLOURISH VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 


222356 (S) 200 mL $18.95 

Expertly crafted with honeyed pear, 

tropical fruits and apricot. 



ON PAGE 30. 

Berry Frosty 

In a cocktail shaker, 

muddle 5 frozen 

(thawed) strawberries, 

add 1½ oz. Flourish 

Vidal Icewine and 3 

oz. peach juice. Shake 

and strain into a tall 

glass with ice. Top 

with 1 oz. 13th Street 

Cuvée Rosé. Garnish 

with a strawberry slice. 

VINTAGES 23

TATE 

SECRETS 

Once in the 

shadow of other North 

American regions, 

Washington State is 

revealing itself as 

a wine power to be 

reckoned with. 

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There’s a well-kept wine secret on the US West Coast: 

Washington State. Second only to California for quantity of 

vinifera wine production in the US, it continues to win 

critical favour. In fact, Wine Spectator’s 2009 Top 100 list 

contained nine Washington State wines, and their justpublished 

2010 list has five – including, at #43, this release’s 

Columbia Crest H3 Merlot 2007. 

Contrary to the images of coastal fog and rain conjured at mere 

mention of Washington, the epicentre of the state’s wine country 

is actually in the east and is a semi-desert. Many critics consider 

it to be the best spot in the US for Cabernet Sauvignon, and also exceptional for Merlot. 

Vines on original rootstock (phylloxera cannot thrive in sandy soil) coupled with warm 

days, cool evenings, and next-to-no rainfall (irrigation is widely used) create ideal conditions 

for growing the great French red grapes such as Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah. 

The long growing season – blessed with two more hours per day of sunlight than 

California (who knew?) – allows the big reds to fully ripen, while the cool evenings 

bring a freshness seldom seen even in … yes, California. Washington State Cabernets 

display a robustness coupled with elegance and style; Merlots have a spicy complexity 

and lush depth; and Syrahs are vibrant and ripely fruity with a Rhône-style smoked meat 

character and minerality. Washington’s secret is now yours to share.

COLUMBIA CREST H3 MERLOT 

2007 

Horse Heaven Hills 

This wine is ranked #43 in Wine 

Spectator’s 2010 Top 100 list. 

TASTING NOTE: Dark, supple and 

generous with its blackberry 

and black currant flavors, playing 

against superfine tannins on an 

open-textured finish. Floral, savory 

overtones add depth. Best from 

2011 through 2017. Smart Buy. 

Score: 91 (Harvey Steiman, 


Feb. 28, 2010) 

209874 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 


CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE 

ETHOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 

2006 

Columbia Valley 

TASTING NOTE: … Attractive aromas 

of cedar, spice box, boysenberry, 

plum, and mocha are followed by a 

complex Cabernet with a velvety 

texture, rich fruit, plenty of spice 

notes, and enough structure to 

evolve for 3-4 years. This lengthy 

effort will deliver prime drinking 

from 2013 to 2026. Score: 92 

(Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, 

Oct. 2009) 

209866 (D) 750 mL $39.95 3 


DUNHAM CELLARS SYRAH 

2005 

Columbia Valley 

TASTING NOTE: The 2005 

Syrah is opaque purple-colored 

with a captivating nose of 

smoked meat and sausage. 

Round, smooth-textured, 

and succulent on the palate, 

this ripe, full-flavored Syrah 

can be enjoyed over the next 

8-10 years. Drink: 2009-2019. 

Score: 92 (Harvey Steiman, 


Oct. 2009) 

210716 (D) 750 mL 

$44.95 2 


COEUR D’ALENE 

CELLARS SYRAH 

2007 

Washington 

TASTING NOTE: A bit 

raw around the edges, 

but bursting with currant, 

plum and espresso aromas 

and flavors, lingering 

easily with a hint of 

garrigue on the polished, 

persistent finish. Drink 

now through 2015. 

Score: 92 

(Harvey Steiman, 


June 15, 2010) 

177162 (XD) 750 mL 

$32.95 2

ALANNA’S 

PICK 

Alanna Bailey, 

Product Manager, 

Ontario Wines 

13 th Street 

Cuvée 13 Rosé 2007 

13 th Street takes great pride in 

being a boutique producer of 

quality, estate-grown, traditionalmethod 

sparkling wines. Their 

bubblies have won significant 

critical acclaim, but perhaps 

their crowning glory came last year 

when this 2007 vintage Cuvée 13 

Rosé was served at a Canada Day 

luncheon in Ottawa, whose guest 

of honour was none other than 

Queen Elizabeth II. A sparkler 

worthy of representing not only 

Ontario but all of Canada, this will 

certainly make the perfect aperitif 

for any family occasion, and could 

make 13 your lucky number this 

Valentine’s Day. 

13 TH STREET CUVÉE 

13 ROSÉ 2007 

VQA Niagara Peninsula, 

Traditional Method 

147504 (D) 750 mL 

$24.95 2 

For complete tasting note 

see page 29. 

An insider’s 

guide to great 

local wines. 

1. 

2. 

I love it 

because... 

It’s a delicious addition to a 

special Valentine’s evening. 

Traditional-method sparklers 

are a 13 th Street specialty. 

3. 

It’s beautifully 

balanced, refreshing 

and fruity.

product notes 

DRINKABILITY INDEX 

This is intended as a guideline for you, our customer. 

The index reflects the collective view of our purchasing 

panel. The length of time to cellar wines is a very subjective 

decision and will depend on individual preferences, cellar 

temperature, storage conditions etc. 

1 

2 DRINK 

3 HOLD: 

DRINK NOW: Enjoy and drink. There is no benefit 

to cellaring. 

OR HOLD: Can be enjoyed now, but may be 

matured further by cellaring, depending on individual 

preference. 

Ideal for further cellaring. This wine may well 

be enjoyed now by some but we feel that the wine 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, MD, M, MS, S. 

Please discuss specifics with our Product Consultants or 

store staff. 

ALCOHOL CONTENT 

The alcohol/volume content for any product released by 

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CHÂTEAU REYSSON 2005 

AC Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France 

(199083, $21.95, page 39) 

PIRRAMIMMA SHIRAZ 2006 

McLaren Vale, South Australia 

(987784, $23.95, page 36) 

TENUTA DI CASTELGIOCONDO LAMAIONE 2007 

IGT Toscana, Italy 

(978411, $63.95, page 12) 

DISCOVER OUR LATEST • SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 

S PIRITS 

AMERICAN WHISKEY 

1792 RIDGEMONT 

RESERVE BARREL SELECT 

KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON 

(Barton Distilling) 

TASTING NOTE: Nose: big, weighty: rye with 

attitude. From the green tea of the VOB to the 

seriously over-stewed stuff. In a herd of any 30 

random bourbons, this one would stand out by 

nose alone. Taste: puckering and mouthwatering, 

the ryes go ballistic especially on the spice front. 

With salivation levels on full blast it is sometimes 

hard to pick out the more delicate custard-cream 

and apple nuances. Finish: the oak kicks in at 

the death with a shot of licorice and coffee. But 

the ryes refuse to be downbeaten. … Fabulously 

different and wholly adorable. Score: 92.5 (Jim 

Murray, Whisky Bible, 2010) 

208918 750 mL $49.95 

IRISH WHISKEY 

KILBEGGAN OUR FINEST BLEND 

IRISH WHISKEY 

This was Beppi Crosariol’s “Pick of the Week” for 

March 12, 2010. 

TASTING NOTE: There’s fine balance here 

between notes of grain, fruit and spice. It’s almost 

robust enough to be a good Scotch. (Beppi 

Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, March 12, 2010) 

657247 700 mL $33.95 

SAKE 

HAKKAISAN EIGHT PEAKS 

TOKUBETSU JUNMAI SAKE 

Japan 

Awarded a Silver Medal at the 2010 US National 

Sake Appraisal in Hawaii. 

TASTING NOTE: Pleasant notes of marshmallows, 

candy and fresh flowers on the nose and palate. 

Dry and well-balanced, with great length. (VINTAGES 

panel, Dec. 2010) 

211151 (D) 300 mL $14.45 1 

Continuously Available 

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SAKE CONT’D 

TAISETSU ICE DOME GINJO SAKE 

Japan 

Takasago Brewery is located in the Hokkaido 

Prefecture. The rice here is Ginpu, which is 

milled to 45% of its original size. This sake is 

slow-aged in Japanese-style igloos called 

Yukihimuro ice domes. 

TASTING NOTE: Clear and colourless with lovely 

floral notes coupled with pears and plums. 

Medium-dry with a creamy texture and finish. 

(VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

211144 (D) 300 mL $12.95 1 

Continuously Available 

TAMANOHIKARI OMACHI JUNMAI 

DAIGINJO SUPER PREMIUM GINJO SAKE 

Japan 

Omachi is considered the finest rice for the 

creation of sake. Tamanohikari polishes each grain 

down to 50% of its original size. This removes 

the rice grain’s outer layers, resulting in a more 

elegant and delicately flavoured finished product. 

Chill this fine sake down (most fine sake should 

be enjoyed chilled) and pair with the obvious – 

sashimi and sushi – or something less so, such 

as stuffed pork tenderloin. 

747790 (D) 300 mL $15.95 1 

FORTIFIED WINE 

PORT 

DELAFORCE RESERVE PORT 

DOC Douro 

(Quinta & Vineyard Bottlers) 

TASTING NOTE: The Delaforce family has been 

linked to the Port business for over 170 years! 

A quite intense nose of plum and spice leads to 

forward flavours of blackberry, cherry, plum, 

figs and chocolate. Sweet, accessible, rich and 

delicious, this medium-bodied Port shows good 

concentration and length. Savour with blue cheese, 

or baked apples. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010) 

197012 (S) 750 mL $15.95 2 

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QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA 

FINE TAWNY PORT 

DOC Douro 

TASTING NOTE: Renowned winemaker Christian 

Seeley now oversees as his personal project this 

Quinta, which is quickly becoming a flagship in 

the Douro region. This comes from the driest part 

of the region, which translates to exceptionally 

robust and sun-kissed flavours. An excellentvalue 

Port, with nutty aromas of dried berries, 

and sweet flavours of strawberry jam, woodspice, 

cranberry, anise and dark chocolate. A mediumfull-bodied 

Tawny that shouldn’t be passed up. 

Heaven with chocolate truffles or pecan pie. 

(V INTAGES panel, May 2010) 

197020 (S) 750 mL $16.95 2 

CHAMPAGNE 

BROCHET-HERVIEUX 

HBH CUVÉE SPÉCIALE 1 ER CRU 

BRUT CHAMPAGNE 1997 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: This is a beautifully mature 

vintage Champagne that is showing its age 

gracefully. Medium gold in the glass. Complex 

notes of baked bread, apple, cinnamon toast, 

pear, vanilla bean, oatmeal muffin and beeswax 

on the nose. Dry, medium bodied, and with a 

wonderful mouthfilling texture, a refined mousse, 

and a zippy acidity. Buttered toast, green apple 

and honey delightfully pave the way for the long, 

layered and fresh finish. Luxurious and delicious, 

this bubbly begs for raw oyster (au naturel or 

with a dash of hot sauce and lemon). Outstanding 

value. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

205914 (D) 750 mL $51.95 2 

Featured in Fine Wine for your Valentine 

FRANÇOISE MONAY BRUT CHAMPAGNE 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: This sparkler exudes an elegant 

combination of apple, hazelnut, almonds, citrus 

and biscuits, with a lovely structure and length. 

Aside from raising a glass with your friends, you 

can try this scintillating Brut with seafood dishes, 

or risotto with mushrooms. (VINTAGES panel, 

March 2010) 

191304 (XD) 750 mL $38.95 2

SPARKLING WINE 

13 TH STREET CUVÉE 13 ROSÉ 2007 

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Traditional Method 

Debbie Trenholm was the sommelier for the 

private luncheon held in Ottawa for Her Majesty 

Queen Elizabeth II, on Canada Day in 2010. She 

selected the 2007 13 th Street Cuvée 13 Rosé as 

“a delicious way to begin [the] celebration.” 

TASTING NOTE: This rare sparkling Rosé made 

with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and a splash of Syrah 

is extraordinary – dry, crisp with delicate aromas 

of wild strawberry, juicy red cherry with an elegant 

mousse that lingers as it refreshes. (Debbie 

Trenholm, www.winesavvy.ca, June 30, 2010) 

147504 (D) 750 mL $24.95 2 

Featured as Alanna’s Pick 

BLUE MOUNTAIN BRUT 

Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, 

Méthode Traditionnelle 

TASTING NOTE: ... this blend of pinot noir, 

chardonnay and pinot gris was aged for a relatively 

long 24 months in bottle, like decent Champagne, 

to mingle with bubble-producing yeast. An almostsweet 

lemon core resolves into a bone-dry, toasty 

finish. The big draw here is the texture, though. Its 

bubbly mousse is delicate and smooth rather than 

vigorously frothy. Tough to limit yourself to just 

one glass; it goes down so easily. Score: 91 (Beppi 

Crosariol, The Globe and Mail, Dec. 10, 2010) 

206326 (D) 750 mL $32.95 2 


JANSZ PREMIUM SPARKLING ROSÉ 

Tasmania, Australia 

TASTING NOTE: The Premium Non-Vintage 

Rose is a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% 

Chardonnay receiving 2.5 – 3 years on its lees. 

With a very pale salmon color, it reveals aromas of 

rose petals, strawberries and crumbled biscuits 

plus subtle notes of peaches and honeysuckle. 

A nice backbone of high acidity is balanced by 

9 g/L of dosage and some autolytic richness 

lending pleasantly toasty/creamy flavors. Drink 

now. Score: 90 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown, MW, 

www.erobertparker.com, June 2010) 

037499 (D) 750 mL $24.95 1 



PIERRE SPARR BRUT ROSÉ 

CRÉMANT D’ALSACE 

AC, Alsace, France 

TASTING NOTE: Colour: Deep salmon pink. 

Nose: Fresh, wild strawberries. Taste: Mediumbodied, 

off-dry, strawberry; clean flavours, 

well made. Score: HHHHJ (Tony Aspler, 

www.tonyaspler.com, Jan. 20, 2010) 

039016 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1 


LA GIRONDA BRACHETTO 

D’ACQUI 2009 

DOC, Piedmont, Italy 

TASTING NOTE: There is a lovely lifted bouquet 

of roses and strawberries here, as well as a 

gentle suggestion of spice that adds a certain 

seductiveness to the nose and palate. Sweet, 

medium bodied and with a medium-long finish, 

this is very pretty and pleasant throughout. 

Perfect to accompany fruit salads, or fruit-based 

desserts. (VINTAGES panel, March 2010) 

188045 (S) 750 mL $17.95 1 


CANADA – WHITE WINE 

ONTARIO 

FLAT ROCK CELLARS SWEET REVENGE 

VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 

VQA Short Hills Bench, Niagara Peninsula 

TASTING NOTE: Shows light bright lemon colour. 

Very lifted aromas of peach-mango with lemon 

and a touch of plasticine that should fade with 

more bottle age. The whole thing has a light airy 

feel to it with a sense of purity despite some 

youthful bottling aromas. It has found icewine’s 

acid-sugar key. Excellent length. Score: 91 (David 

Lawrason, www.winealign.com, March 2009) 

047803 (S) 375 mL $34.95 2 




CANADA – WHITE WINE CONT’D 

ONTARIO 

FLOURISH VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 


TASTING NOTE: A very enchanting yellow-gold 

colour in the glass. Honeyed pear, mango, apricot 

and wet stone on the nose. Deliciously balanced, 

with the sweetness expertly counterpointed by 

crisp acidity. Smooth and mouthfilling, with plenty 

of apricot and honey on the palate. Medium-full 

bodied with sweet fruit and a hint of nutmeg on 

the medium-long finish. Try with bread pudding 

and French vanilla ice cream. (V INTAGES panel, 

Dec. 2010) 

222356 (S) 200 mL $18.95 2 


LE CLOS JORDANNE 

LE CLOS JORDANNE VINEYARD 

CHARDONNAY 2008 

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench 

TASTING NOTE: Le Clos Jordanne Vineyard 

Chardonnay is just great, with flint, mineral and 

smoke notes, well integrated oak and lovely acids 

plus alcohols balance, I’d drink it now and years 

from now on. (Zoltan Szabo, www.zoltanszabo.org, 

Nov. 11, 2010) 

033910 (XD) 750 mL $40.00 2 

RED LEAF VIDAL ICEWINE 2006 


TASTING NOTE: Wine Style: white, sweet, 

medium-bodied. Appearance: deep lemon-gold. 

Nose: honey, citrus, apricot, floral. Taste: sweet, 

vibrant acidity, medium alcohol; balanced, 

luscious, honeyed. Score: HHHHJ (Tony 

Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, June 2, 2010) 

179705 (S) 200 mL $17.95 2 



STRATUS RIESLING ICEWINE 2007 


TASTING NOTE: Wine Style: white, sweet, mediumbodied. 

Appearance: medium straw. Nose: floral, 

lime, citrus, marmalade, melon. Taste: medium 

intensity, low to medium alcohol, underlying acidity; 

clean, minerally, bright. Score: HHHHK (Tony 

Aspler, www.tonyaspler.com, Oct. 17, 2009) 

056671 (S) 200 mL $39.95 2 


VINELAND ESTATES 

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 

VQA Niagara Escarpment 

This is a light, crisp and refreshing Sauvignon 

Blanc that will pair wonderfully with sautéed 

shrimp in a butter sauce. Its ripe, lemony citrus 

and melon flavours are well balanced by a laserfocused 

acidity, and joined on the finish by a 

bright minerality. If you are feeling the mid-winter 

blahs, this wine brings a taste of summer 

sunshine back to the table. 

551168 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1 

CANADA – RED WINE 

ONTARIO 

PILLITTERI ESTATES 

CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 


Cabernet Sauvignon can do extremely well in 

Ontario when the climate cooperates, and it 

cooperated brilliantly in 2007. The fruit was 

harvested when it was both phenolically and sugar 

ripe (exactly what a winery is looking for in any 

grapes at harvest). The result was a wine with fine 

balance. This 100% Cab Sauv is filled with cassis, 

raspberry, eucalyptus and hints of black pepper. 

Dry with very good fruit tones supported by fine 

tannins, it’s cellarable 3-4+ years. It can also be 

enjoyed tonight with a rare steak frites. 

349233 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2

SANDBANKS 10 TH ANNIVERSARY 

SELECTION BACO NOIR 2009 

VQA Ontario 

TASTING NOTE: A crowd-pleasing red that’s 

chockfull of charm and rich, fruit flavour, it jumps 

from the glass with a whoosh of sweet vanilla and 

concentrated, dark field-berry aromas. Palatecoating 

flavours of black currant jam, plum 

compote, some spice and hints of dark chocolate 

persist through the lingering, lip-smacking finish. 

It’s medium-full bodied and looking for a hearty 

companion – grilled steak, osso bucco or leg 

of lamb … Score: HHHHK (Vic Harradine, 

www.winecurrent.com, Dec. 8, 2010) 

211318 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1 

BRITISH COLUMBIA 

DIRTY LAUNDRY 

BORDELLO 2008 

VQA Similkameen Valley 

The origins of Dirty Laundry Vineyards’ name are 

delightfully unseemly. In the early 20th century, 

the town of Summerland was a centre for furtraders 

and gold-miners. A laundry was opened to 

clean the clothes of the men who came through 

town. The owner quickly realized his back rooms 

could have another use, as a bawdy-house and 

gambling den. The winery’s name is a tribute 

to this unsavoury history. Their Bordello red is a 

blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The 

2008 is a big, flavourful, age-worthy wonder that 

is bound to attract awards and acclaim, as the 

2007 vintage did. 

219717 (D) 750 mL $49.95 2 

USA – WHITE WINE 

CALIFORNIA 

BERINGER FOUNDERS’ ESTATE 

SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 

California 

Beringer’s focus on crafting well-balanced 

Sauvignon Blanc that is true to the variety’s 

essence, yet still unmistakably Californian, shines 

through wonderfully here. Soft and approachable 

with aromas of citrus fruit and fresh-cut grass. 

The palate unveils ripe tropical fruit and a touch 

of toast, leading to a refreshing, fruity finish. 

Enjoy this well-priced wine with grilled prawns or 

even a spicy curry. 

031815 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 


GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND 


Monterey/Napa/Sonoma Counties 

(Louis M. Martini Winery) 

TASTING NOTE: The 2007 Chardonnay exhibits 

plenty of pineapple, nectarine, pear, and peach 

characteristics in its fresh, lively, medium to 

full-bodied, crisp personality. The oak is kept 

well in the background ... The Ghost Pines 

offerings merit serious attention from bargain 

hunting consumers. Score: 88 (Robert Parker 

Jr., www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2008) 

136408 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 

KALI HART CHARDONNAY 2008 

Monterey County 

(Robert Talbott Vineyards) 

TASTING NOTE: Though Talbott makes pricier 

Chards than this one, the Kali Hart is my favorite, 

because it’s consistently well made and well priced. 

It has aromas of bright tropical fruit and pineapple, 

along with melon and tropical fruit flavors. It has 

zippy acidity and minimal oak character. Score: 91 

(Tina Caputo, www.winereviewonline.com, 

Feb. 16, 2010) 

046417 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2 

ROBERT YOUNG CHARDONNAY 2006 

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 

TASTING NOTE: Smooth, rich and creamy, with 

ripe pear, hazelnut, toasty oak and a hint of 

mineral and bubble gum, gaining complexity and 

length and ending with a delicate note. Drink 

now through 2011. Score: 90 (James Laube, 

www.winespectator.com, June 30, 2009) 

670430 (XD) 750 mL $46.95 1 



USA – RED WINE 

CALIFORNIA 

DIAMOND RIDGE ZINFANDEL 2007 

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 

TASTING NOTE: A very enticing deep ruby in the 

glass, followed by notes of sweet fruit and mocha. 

Dry and well-structured with superbly wellintegrated 

tannins, sweet fruit, and oaky flavours. 

This delivers a layered, medium-long finish. 

Very tasty. Enjoy this wine with grilled portobello 

mushrooms. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010) 

205781 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2 

FROG’S LEAP MERLOT 2007 

Rutherford, Napa Valley 

TASTING NOTE: Spectacular Merlot with a complex 

array of aromas including raspberry, sweet spicy 

cherry, pipe tobacco, plum and cocoa. Dry and 

fruity with a velvety texture and a lot of power 

(but not overpowering). Medium-full bodied with 

a persistent and complex finish. Everything is 

working in harmony here. This long-finishing wine is 

a potential short-term cellar candidate (1-3 years), 

but why wait? Enjoy it tonight with a rich beef dish 

or a calzone loaded with meat and mushrooms. 


707489 (D) 750 mL $44.95 2 

HAWKES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 

Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 

TASTING NOTE: This is a beautiful Cabernet and 

at forty bucks, a relative bargain given the price 

that great Napa Cab has hit. Dry and complex, it 

shows wonderful tannic structure, and the smoky 

oak is subtle, allowing the black and red currant 

and plum flavors to star. Lovely now, and should 

develop through 2012. Score: 92 (Steve Heimoff, 

Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2008) 

146878 (D) 750 mL $29.95 2 


MARK WEST PINOT NOIR 2008 

California 

TASTING NOTE: The medium ruby-hued 2008 

Pinot Noir (100% Pinot Noir) offers notes of 

pomegranates, plums, cherries, underbrush, and 

herbs in a round, tasty, authentic style. Its 

lightness and softness are endearing, and the 

price is nearly unbelievable. There are plenty of 

domestic Pinot Noirs and French red Burgundies 

priced five to ten times higher that are not as 

good as this effort from Mark West. It should drink 

well for 1-2 years. Score: 87 (Robert Parker Jr., 

www.erobertparker.com, August 2009) 

083329 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 

M C MANIS CABERNET 

SAUVIGNON 2009 

California 

TASTING NOTE: Lively medium-purple colour 

leading to a nose featuring fresh-picked raspberry, 

blueberry and cherry, plus a touch of spice. Dry 

to slightly off-dry; round and fruity, easy-drinking, 

crowd-pleasing style with just a smidge of tannin 

and crispness to give it structure. Enjoy it now with 

gourmet burgers, pasta in tomato sauce, or grilled 

ribs. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

212126 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1 

Featured as our Wine of the Month 

NEWMAN’S OWN 


California 

(Rebel Wine) 

TASTING NOTE: Sweet herb and spice mingling 

with berry fruit aromas on the nose segue a 

balanced wash of round and ready California 

Cab. Flavours of kirsch liqueur and spiced 

black plum coat the palate, all nicely framed with 

moderating acidity and a ripe supple tannin 

structure. It’s medium bodied, nicely textured 

with a fruit-forward finish. Paul Newman’s legacy 

lives on with all profits donated to charity – the 

wine’s good, that makes it better. Score: HHHHK 

(Vic Harradine, www.winecurrent.com, June 2010) 

104182 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1

OUR DAILY RED 2009 

California, No Sulphites Detected, 

Organic 

This wine has been in production since 1998 

and is now the number-one-selling organic wine 

in North America. The ’09 had not yet been 

reviewed at press time, but this dry and fruity 

blend of Syrah, Carignan and Cabernet Sauvignon 

demonstrated unequivocally to our panel the 

quality and structure that has earned Orleans Hill 

considerable national and international accolades. 

Our Quality Assurance Laboratory has determined 

that this wine contains 6 mg/L of free sulphur. 

203851 (XD) 

4 Organic Product 

750 mL $14.95 2 

RIDGE THREE VALLEYS 2008 

Sonoma County 

TASTING NOTE: Hitting all the classic varietal 

field-blend bases, but still convincingly defined as 

Zinfandel, this temperate, well-balanced bottling 

pulls back from the brink of high-ripeness and 

aims for a structured, claret-like style. Its precise, 

berry-like fruit comes with no chocolaty extras 

but hints of briar and tea-leaf do show here and 

there. First and foremost, it is a wine that is made 

to accompany food. Score: 88 (Connoisseurs’ 

Guide to California Wines, May 2010) 

652875 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 2 

ROBERT MONDAVI OAKVILLE 


Oakville District, Napa Valley 

James Laube, in the Wine Spectator, rated this 

wine a 90 (Nov. 15, 2009). 

TASTING NOTE: The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon 

Oakville reveals more licorice, spice, box, 

cedar, black cherries, and black currants in its 

complex, moderately intense aromatics. Fullbodied 

with outstanding concentration and 

moderate tannin, it displays the potential to 

improve for a decade, and last for 15-20 years 

thereafter. Score: 91 (Robert Parker Jr., 

www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2008) 

029207 (D) 750 mL $54.95 2 


RODNEY STRONG 


Sonoma County 

TASTING NOTE: Brings a welcome restraint to 

Cabernet, offering a dry, somewhat tannic wine 

of great elegance. Easy to like for its balanced 

flavors of blackberries and black currants, with 

gentle influences of oak. Pretty good price for a 

wine of polish and sophistication. Score: 89 

(Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast, April 1, 2010) 

226944 (D) 750 mL $22.95 1 

SEGHESIO SONOMA ZINFANDEL 2009 

Sonoma County 

The Seghesio name has been a part of Sonoma’s 

Zinfandel story since 1895. Today, sourcing 

grapes from vines averaging 25-30 years in age, 

they produce some of the best Zins going. Their 

2007 was no.10 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list 

of 2008 – certainly no fluke. Their 2009 shows 

notes of raspberry, blackberry and subtle spice. 

Demonstrating great structure, this is an elegant 

Zin that will pair scrumptiously with ribs in a 

zesty barbecue sauce. 

942151 (D) 750 mL $29.95 2 

MEXICO – RED WINE 

L.A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH 2008 

Guadalupe Valley, Baja California 

Widely produced in California and usually 

blended with Zinfandel to add structure, Petite 

Sirah does very well as a stand-alone variety 

in Mexico; L.A. Cetto, in particular, has been 

extremely successful with the variety. Dense 

purple in colour, it offers black pepper and tea 

notes leading to an impressive, well-rounded 

finish. Pair this with spicy black bean dishes or 

steak-and-cheese enchiladas. 

983742 (XD) 750 mL $11.95 2 



ARGENTINA – WHITE WINE 

DOÑA PAULA LOS CARDOS 


Mendoza 

TASTING NOTE: The Los Cardos Chardonnay is 

in the ripe, New World style with a nose of 

smoke, ripe citrus, and honeydew. It’s ripe on the 

attack with good integation of fruit and oak and 

shows good acidity on the finish. Score: 87 

(Tasting panel, www.i-winereview.com, Undated) 

093898 (D) 750 mL $13.95 1 

ARGENTINA – RED WINE 

FANTELLI ORGÁNICO MALBEC 2008 

Mendoza 

Fantelli is a producer new to our market, but they 

have been producing wines in Argentina for over 

30 years. They have actively embraced the organic 

movement, as this wine shows. This is a ripe, 

bright, deeply flavoured Malbec that is a great 

match for rich stews, gourmet burgers or sausage. 

Our Quality Assurance Laboratory has determined 

this wine contains 7 mg/L of free sulphur. 

194134 (D) 


750 mL $14.95 2 

PASIÓN 4 MERLOT 2008 

Uco Valley, Mendoza 

(R.J. Viñedos/Joffré Hijas) 

This Merlot is made from hand-harvested grapes 

sourced from the lofty heights of the Uco Valley, 

where the vineyards are planted at over 1000 

metres above sea level. Ripe and round, this 

medium-full-bodied wine shows attractive cassis, 

chocolate and smoky oak aromas and flavours. 

Serve with pasta in a spicy beef-and-tomato sauce, 

or alongside grilled lamb chops. 

059287 (D) 750 mL $12.95 1 


TRAPICHE BROQUEL BONARDA 2007 

Mendoza 

TASTING NOTE: A juicy-ripe red with rich black 

fruit, licorice, blueberry, coconut, dark spices 

and vanilla smoke. The vines for this wine were 

20 years old, and the wine was aged in oak 

barrels for 12 months. Good firm tannins. Decant 

for 1-2 hours. Pair with: Tomato-sauce dishes 

and pasta, steak, ribs, meat casserole. Score: 90 

(Natalie MacLean, www.nataliemaclean.com, 

May 7, 2009) 

055558 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 

TRAPICHE VIÑA 

DOMINGO F. SARMIENTO 

SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2007 

La Consulta, Mendoza 

TASTING NOTE: The 2007 Malbec Single 

Vineyard Vina Domingo F. Sarmiento has greater 

aromatic complexity, more structure, and greater 

length. It should offer a similar drinking window 

extending from 2012 to 2022. Score: 93 (Jay 

Miller, www.erobertparker.com, Aug. 2009) 

191841 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 2 

CHILE – WHITE WINE 

CALINA CHARDONNAY RESERVA 2009 

Casablanca/Limarí Valleys 

TASTING NOTE: Calina is owned by California’s 

Kendall-Jackson. Light gold in colour, this 

Chardonnay offers creamy tropical fruit, ripe 

peach, banana, caramel apple, oak and fig 

aromas and flavours with nice intensity. A toasty, 

medium-full-bodied Chard with nicely balanced 

acidity and a long finish. A true pleasure 

when paired with marinated chicken, or pasta 

primavera. (VINTAGES panel, June 2010) 

640912 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 1

CONO SUR VISIÓN SINGLE VINEYARD 

GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2010 

Las Colmenas, Casablanca Valley 

TASTING NOTE: Pale straw colour leads to a very 

attractive, youthful, varietally classic nose: red 

grapefruit, sweet peach, rosewater, white pepper 

and a touch of lychee. Dry, plenty of acidity to 

go with the robust flavours and bring exceptional 

balance. The finish is long and relatively intense. 

Match it to pan-fried sea scallops or herbed fish. 


912949 (D) 750 mL $14.95 2 

CONO SUR VISIÓN SINGLE VINEYARD 

RIESLING 2010 

Quiltramán, Bío Bío Valley 

TASTING NOTE: Youthful Riesling with a slight, 

very attractive spritz. Features pear, yellow apple 

and wet slate aromas. Dr y, with zippy acidity 

coming in seductively on the mid-palate to give it 

structure. Light to medium bodied with a fairly 

lengthy finish. A fine palate-refresher between 

courses, or a match for grilled white fish. (VINTAGES 

panel, Dec. 2010) 

590711 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1 

AUSTRALIA – WHITE WINE 

YALUMBA Y SERIES VIOGNIER 2008 

South Australia 

TASTING NOTE: Bright and tangy, with floral and 

green berry flavors that linger on the citrusy 

finish. Drink now. Score: 88 (Harvey Steiman, 

www.winespectator.com, July 31, 2009) 

624502 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1 


ZILZIE MURRAY DARLING 

REGIONAL COLLECTION 


Murray Darling, Victoria 

TASTING NOTE: Medium gold colour with 

aromas of tropical fruit, lots of toast, banana, rich 

butter and coconut cream pie. Dry and very 

fresh with pretty fruit on the palate. A wonderfully 

impactful Champagne where the oak is in a 

perfect place – it complements all the other 

elements rather than dominating them. Mediumfull 

bodied with a medium-long, almost elegant 

citrus/fruit/oak finish. Enjoy with butter-brushed 

prawns or grilled rainbow trout with roasted 

parsnips. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

186411 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 

AUSTRALIA – RED WINE 

ELDERTON SHIRAZ 2007 

Barossa, South Australia 

(Ashmead Family) 

TASTING NOTE: The estate wines begin with the 

dark crimson-colored 2007 Shiraz Elderton 

Estate. Aromas of Asian spices, smoked meat, 

lavender, and blueberry lead to a spicy, ripe, 

flavorful Shiraz with a bit less depth and a bit 

more structure than normal, likely due to the 

challenging vintage. Nevertheless, it is a strong 

effort that will flesh out over the next 2-3 years 

and drink well through 2019. Drink: 2009-2019. 

Score: 90 (Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, 

Dec. 2009) 

713024 (XD) 750 mL $32.95 2 

GEORGE WYNDHAM 

FOUNDER’S RESERVE SHIRAZ 2007 

Langhorne Creek, South Australia 

(Wyndham Estate) 

TASTING NOTE: This wine won a Gold Medal at 

the 2010 Perth Royal Wine Show, and just gazing 

into the depths of this opaque purple Shiraz gives 

you a sense of the quality within. Lively black 

fruit, coffee and minty notes on the nose are all 

enthusiastically revisited on the palate. The firm 

tannins and delicious spiciness add complexity to 

an already wonderful wine. Try this gold medalist 

with some grilled veggies or a beef-and-mushroom 

pizza. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

107904 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 2 



AUSTRALIA – RED WINE CONT’D 

HEARTLAND STICKLEBACK RED 2008 


TASTING NOTE: The 2008 Stickleback Red, a 

blend of 61% Shiraz, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 

and the balance Dolcetto and Lagrein (a grape 

native to Alto Adige) that was aged for 12 months 

in seasoned French and American oak. Purplecolored, 

it displays an alluring perfume of cedar, 

tobacco, earth notes, black currant, and blueberry. 

Layered on the palate with some complex 

flavors, this attractive blend over-delivers for 

its humble price. Drink it over the next 5 years. 

Drink: 2009-2014. Score: 88 (Jay Miller, 

www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2009) 

116574 (D) 750 mL $14.95 2 

PENFOLDS BIN 2 

SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2008 


TASTING NOTE: Good colour; has a convincing 

display of plum, black cherry and blackberry 

fruits on both bouquet and palate; the finish of 

the palate brings a touch of chocolate and vanilla, 

allied with ripe tannins, into play. Particularly 

successful renaissance of this historic wine ... 

Drink (until) 2014. Score: 93 (James Halliday, 

www.winecompanion.com.au, March 2010) 

468629 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2 

PIRRAMIMMA SHIRAZ 2006 


TASTING NOTE: Colour showing the first phase 

of development, but good; a complex yet 

harmonious and supple shiraz, with a cascade 

of dark berry, spice, vanilla and a whisk of 

dark chocolate, the tannins fine. Value wine. 

Drink until 2020 Score: 94 (James Halliday, 

www.winecompanion.com.au, Jan. 2010) 

987784 (D) 750 mL $23.95 2 

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PSYCHE BEND SHIRAZ 2009 

Australia 

(Chateau Mildura) 

TASTING NOTE: Established over 120 years ago 

by the Canadian-born irrigation pioneers, George 

and William Chaffey, Chateau Mildura is one 

of the most historic wineries in Australia. Opaque 

violet in the glass, with notes of candied black 

fruit, this wine is soft, fruity and delicious. Wrap 

your mind around this beauty and enjoy it with 

bison steaks, or with a bacon-topped pizza. 

(VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

209338 (D) 750 mL $14.95 2 

RINGBOLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 

Margaret River, Western Australia 

TASTING NOTE: Last year we advised that 

you should buy the best piece of lamb you can 

afford, roast it up and serve it with this little 

beauty – though of course we were talking of the 

2007. Same advice applies here, though. It 

tastes chocolately, gravelly, curranty and pure. 

It’s got class and grunt, is beautifully balanced 

and the flavours persist long after you’ve 

swallowed. Quality wine – fit for a fine Saturday 

night. Drink: 2010-2015. Score: 93 (Campbell 

Mattinson & Gary Walsh, The Big Red Wine Book, 

June 1, 2010) 

606624 (D) 750 mL $19.95 2 

TWO HANDS ANGELS’ SHARE 

SHIRAZ 2009 


TASTING NOTE: Bold but tight. Smooth and 

delicious. This is a good release of Angels’ Share. 

Blueberry and plum, vanilla and toast. Maybe 

some milk chocolate too. It’s juicy and balanced, 

trails a good slick of tannin, and finishes warm 

but satisfyingly well flavoured. It has a slight dip 

in the mid-palate, but it’s otherwise mouthfilling. 

Good stuff. Drink: 2010-2014. Score: 91 

(Campbell Mattinson, www.winefront.com.au, 

Sept. 20, 2010) 

009480 (D) 750 mL $27.95 2 

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NEW ZEALAND – WHITE WINE 

SHINGLE PEAK SAUVIGNON BLANC 

2009 

Marlborough, South Island 

(Matua Valley) 

TASTING NOTE: ...the 2009 vintage is punchy, 

with clearly herbaceous, gooseberry and lime 

flavours, fresh, vibrant and strong, and an 

appetizingly crispy, dry finish. As usual it is a 

good buy. Score: HHHJK (Michael Cooper, 

Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand 

Wines, 2010) 

309591 (D) 750 mL $19.95 1 

SILENI CELLAR SELECTION 

PINOT GRIS 2009 

Hawkes Bay, North Island 

TASTING NOTE: The 2009 vintage is a refreshing 

Pinot Grigio style, medium-bodied with peach, pear, 

and spice flavours, crisp and dry. Score: HHHKK 

(Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide 

to New Zealand Wines, 2010) 

032292 (D) 750 mL $15.95 1 

YEALANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 

2009 

Marlborough, South Island 

The 2008 vintage was given a score of 90 by 

Harvey Steinman in the Wine Spectator (Feb. 

28, 2010). In this 2009, look for an aromatic 

bouquet featuring gooseberry, passion fruit, 

asparagus and lemon. Dry, fresh and vibrant, 

this 2009 is a fine match for grilled fish or a 

shrimp stir-fry. 

199935 (D) 750 mL $17.95 1 


NEW ZEALAND – RED WINE 

OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2009 

Hawkes Bay, North Island 

The Hawkes Bay region on New Zealand’s North 

Island is best known for producing red wines, 

particularly with classic Bordeaux varieties. The 

moderate maritime climate, sunny skies and 

gravelly soils are perfect for growing deeply 

delicious Merlot like this one. This well-structured 

wine offers rich fruit flavours with hints of spice. 

Enjoy with grilled steaks or gourmet sausages. 

692343 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2 

THE CROSSINGS PINOT NOIR 2009 

Awatere Valley, Marlborough, South Island 

TASTING NOTE: New Zealand has made huge 

strides in its Pinot Noir production in the past 

15 years. This Pinot abounds with earthy red 

fruit, ripe cherry, rhubarb, currant, mocha, oak 

and spice. An excellent value! Pour yourself 

a glass with some smoked salmon or chana 

masala. (VINTAGES panel, March 2010) 

694471 (D) 750 mL $17.95 2 

SOUTH AFRICA – WHITE WINE 

KLEINE ZALZE BARREL FERMENTED 

VINEYARD SELECTION CHARDONNAY 

2009 

WO Western Cape 

This dry, creamy-textured Chardonnay is a born 

extrovert, showing off lovely citrus and tree fruit 

aromas and flavours that blend nicely with the 

oak elements. A great match for roast chicken 

with parsley and garlic, or smoked trout. 

096495 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2 



SOUTH AFRICA – RED WINE 

FAIRVIEW PINOTAGE 2009 

WO Coastal Region 

A cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault, Pinotage was 

created in the Welgevallen experimental farm in 

Stellenbosch in 1925. This Fairview offering has 

rich notes of chocolate, blackberries and licorice 

on the nose. Dry with a beautifully balanced and 

complex palate featuring deliciously ripe fruit, 

this wine offers great versatility. Try with a 

stir-fried beef dish, or with grilled pork. 

205203 (D) 750 mL $14.95 1 

GRAHAM BECK THE GAME RESERVE 


WO Robertson 

The Graham Beck Game Reserve Cabernet is the 

new name of the perennial VINTAGES customer 

favourite, The Gamekeeper’s Reserve. The name 

may have changed, but the wine is as delicious as 

ever. Look for notes of blueberries and blackberries, 

cedar, spices and leather. The palate is dry with 

black-fruit flavours, toasty oak and wonderfully 

integrated tannins. 

002519 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2 

FRANCE – WHITE WINE 

ALSACE 

JOSEPH CATTIN PINOT GRIS 2008 

AC Alsace 

In 2009, this wine won Gold Medals at both the 

Concours Général Agricole in Paris and the 

Concours des Grands Vins de France in Mâcon. 

TASTING NOTE: The Cattin family has been 

devoted to winemaking in the Alsace region since 

the 1850s. This Pinot Gris is an award winner, 

and deservedly so, with its beautifully balanced 

elements of peach, apple, poached pear, baking 

spice and pumpkin. Tangy, crisp and flavourful, 

with great intensity and length. Pairs beautifully 

with a sweet red Thai curry, or chicken à l’orange. 

(VINTAGES panel, May 2010) 

196956 (MD) 750 mL $18.95 1 


LA CAVE DE SIGOLSHEIM RÉSERVE 

PARTICULIÈRE MUSCAT 2008 

AC Alsace 

This wine won a Gold Medal at the Concours 

Général Agricole in Paris in 2009. 

TASTING NOTE: Some theorists believe that all 

grapes are descendants of Muscat – it being 

the oldest variety on record. A brilliant yellow, 

this Muscat exhibits a lovely floral nose. Further 

elements of pear, apple and grapey notes 

intermingle on the palate with excellent balance 

and length. A real beauty! Lovely as a sipper, 

it will also match well with a variety of cheeses, 

especially blue or gorgonzola. (VINTAGES panel, 

May 2010) 

202408 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2 

BURGUNDY 

MAISON KERLANN CHABLIS 2008 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: Chardonnay’s huge spike in 

popularity in the latter part of the 20th century gave 

Chablis a big resurgence as well. This Chablis 

has a characteristic citrus nose, with aromas and 

flavours of lemon, nuts, ripe melon and pear, 

with just a hint of vanilla. An elegant, mediumfull-bodied 

white, with a very long finish. This 

is a great-value Chablis! A beautiful pairing with 

seafood dishes, such as trout amandine with 

asparagus. (VINTAGES panel, July 2010) 

158964 (XD) 750 mL $21.95 1 

LOIRE 

JEAN-MAX ROGER CUVÉE C.M. 

SANCERRE BLANC 2008 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: This shows a lot more fruit in 

the aromatics than many Sancerres, but it’s still 

nowhere near the flavour fruitiness of many 

from New Zealand. Look for excellent structure 

and very good complexity, together with a spine 

of acidity that acts as a focus for the other 

components. It’s a terrific choice for white fish 

and seafood. Score: HHHHJ (Rod Phillips, 

www.rodphillipsonwine.com, Oct. 27, 2010) 

196667 (XD) 750 mL $24.95 1

VINCENT RAIMBAULT BEL AIR 

VOUVRAY 2008 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: Racy, sleek and vibrant wine. 

Lacks the sweetness some of us love, but for bonedry-heads, 

this is it. There’s muscle along with 

sinew, though, and feral musk. Fascinating 

three-dimensionality at first, then kind of funnels 

toward pinpointedness as it finishes. (Joe Appel, 

www.pressherald.mainetoday.com, Sept. 15, 2010) 

205468 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2 

RHÔNE 

FERRATON PÈRE & FILS 

SAMORËNS BLANC 2009 

AC Côtes du Rhône 

TASTING NOTE: Michel Ferraton and his father 

began crafting wines in 1946. This white blend has 

a delightful citrus and apple nose, inviting you 

into its fresh flavours of apricot, tropical fruit, lemon 

zest, pineapple and melon. A lively white, with 

bright acidity and a crisp, dry finish. A refreshing 

accompaniment to pork and applesauce, or 

grilled scallops. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

073916 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 1 

FRANCE – RED WINE 

BORDEAUX 

CHÂTEAU DES MOINES 2008 

AC Lalande-de-Pomerol 

(Henri Darnajou & Frères, Prop.) 

TASTING NOTE: The Darnajou family has been 

operating their vineyard since the 1940s, making 

Bordeaux reds of very fine quality. Leading with a 

floral nose with a hint of mocha, this Merlot-based 

Right Bank beauty exudes plenty of fresh fruit. 

Plum, cassis, bell pepper and creamy vanilla 

revisit the palate in waves. A medium-bodied 

wine with good acidity and length. A delicious 

companion to escargots or coq au vin. (VINTAGES 

panel, May 2010) 

206789 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 


CHÂTEAU LE BRULE 2006 

AC Médoc 

TASTING NOTE: 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet 

Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. A medium 

ruby colour, and a pretty floral nose, somewhat 

like fresh peonies. There’s good fruit here, with 

lots of creamy raspberry, currant and cassis that 

replay nicely on the palate to a smooth, dry 

finish. A fabulous value for a Médoc wine. Sip 

this alongside your favourite cheeses, or with a 

hearty lamb stew. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010) 

199125 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 

CHÂTEAU LE GRAND MOULIN 2008 

Cuvée Grande Réserve, 

AC Premières Côtes de Blaye 

This wine won a Gold Medal at the 2010 Concours 

Général Agricole in Paris. 

TASTING NOTE: This winery was founded by 

Gabriel Bruneteau in 1904, and is now run by his 

great-grandson. 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet 

Sauvignon, this red boasts an attractive coffee nose, 

and creamy flavours of raspberry, blackberry, 

smoky caramel, toffee and earth. A toasty, complex, 

medium-full-bodied wine with good length. A 

grilled steak or a rack of lamb will suit this pretty 

Bordeaux nicely. (VINTAGES panel, May 2010) 

198994 (XD) 750 mL $15.95 2 

CHÂTEAU REYSSON 2005 

AC Haut-Médoc 

Silver Medal at the 2008 Concours des Grands 

Vins de Mâcon. 

TASTING NOTE: Medium ruby with a hint of 

bricking. A wonderfully expressive nose of smoked 

meat, blackberry, mineral, fresh fig, and dark 

chocolate. Dry, with the fruits, tannins and acids 

all playing impeccably off one another. An 

intriguing, smoky fruit core is apparent all the way 

through. Medium bodied wtih a fairly long finish. 

A good value-priced cellar candidate (3-5+ years) 

from the great 2005 vintage, or enjoy it tonight 

with rare roast beef. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

199083 (D) 750 mL $21.95 2 

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FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D 

BORDEAUX 

SENSATION DE CHÂTEAU 

GRAND BOURDIEU 2006 

AC Graves 

(D. Haverlan, Vitic.) 

TASTING NOTE: (Translated from the French) An 

appropriate name for this wine full of sensations. 

The first one, with its deep dark colour, relates 

to the visual sense. The second one relates to 

the sense of smell by offering powerful aromas of 

vanilla, pepper and toasted oak. The third one 

relates to the gustative sense by presenting a 

strong body, generous and fat on the palate. Give 

it two or three years and serve it with tenderloin 

or a roast. Score: HHK (Guide Hachette, 2010) 

199182 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 3 

BEAUJOLAIS 

VIGNERONNEMENT VOTRE 

FLEURIE 2009 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: The Gamay grape began to be 

cultivated in abundance in the 15th century. This 

Beaujolais is fresh and fruity, with a floral nose, 

and refreshing flavours of plum, black cherry, 

and spice. Enjoy with quiche, or a mild coconut 

curry. (VINTAGES panel, March 2010) 

185652 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1 

LOIRE 

DOMAINE DE PEYANNE 2009 

AC Saumur 

(Cave de Saumur) 


Général Agricole in Paris in 2010. 

TASTING NOTE: The Saumur region is particularly 

noted for their terrific Cabernet Francs. A bright 

purple colour and a floral, cherry-infused nose 

make way for peppery flavours of plum, black 

raspberry, black cherry and cassis. There’s good 

balance here, and serious length. A delectable 

addition to savoury vegetable stew, or ham in 

a rosemary-mustard sauce. (VINTAGES panel, 

May 2010) 


197038 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2 

MIDI 

DOMAINE GARDIES MAS LAS CABES 

ROUGE 2009 

AC Côtes du Roussillon 

TASTING NOTE: 60% Syrah, 30% Grenache and 

10% Carignan. There’s fresh plum and soft florals 

on the nose, followed by a generous helping of 

ripe black fruit, strawberry and raspberry – very 

rich and juicy on the palate. A medium- to fullbodied 

red with nice, balanced acidity, a supple 

finish, and great length. A winning addition to 

lamb chops or saucy pork spare ribs. (VINTAGES 

panel, April 2010) 

194894 (D) 750 mL $15.95 2 

LE SECRET DES CAPITELLES 

SAINT-CHINIAN 2009 

AC 

(Cave des Vignerons de Saint-Chinian) 

TASTING NOTE: Saint-Chinian is considered to 

be the oldest winemaking area in the Midi 

region, going back to Roman times. This wine 

sports a fresh raspberry nose, with flavours 

of black plum, berry, dried herbs, cola and tar 

spinning on the palate with a bit of spritz – all 

leading to a spicy finish. A medium-bodied red 

with nice harmony and length. Très bon with grilled 

calamari, or roasted chicken in a mushroom 

sauce. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

156299 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 2 

RHÔNE 

DOMAINE BELLE LES PIERRELLES 

CROZES-HERMITAGE 2007 

AC 

TASTING NOTE: The Crozes-Hermitage appellation 

is the largest in the Northern Rhône, and relies 

on Syrah as the sole variety for its red wines. This 

earthy red has smoky aromas and flavours of 

cassis, blueberry and black plum, as well as some 

juicy olive notes. It has nice structure and length, 

and a dry, savoury finish. A wonderful dinner 

companion to butter chicken, or pork in black 

bean sauce. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

041921 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2

DOMAINE LE GRAND RETOUR 

PLAN DE DIEU 

CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2009 

AC 

In 2010, this wine won Gold Medals at both 

the Concours Général Agricole in Paris and the 

Concours des Vins in Orange. 

TASTING NOTE: Winemaking has been going on 

in the Côtes du Rhone region since pre-Roman 

times. This Grenache blend is a beguiling, inky 

red that brims with aromas and flavours of 

blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, licorice, cedar 

spice, and herbes de Provence. A medium- to 

full-bodied Rhône red that’s ready to enjoy with 

ginger chicken or shepherd’s pie. (VINTAGES 

panel, April 2010) 

127167 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2 

LES GRANDES SERRES 

PRESTIGE DES GRANDES SERRE 2009 

AC Côtes du Rhône-Villages, Rasteau 


des Vins in Orange, in 2010. 

TASTING NOTE: Recently, Rasteau received a 

long-awaited approval to begin selling dry red 

wines under its own appellation name, separate 

from Côtes du Rhône-Villages. This red has a 

plum-and-spice nose, and flavours of black plum, 

blackberry, mince tart, honey and white pepper 

that all recur nicely on the palate to a warm, spicy 

finish. A well-made wine, with a medium body and 

good length. An excellent choice for grilled red 

snapper or ratatouille. (VINTAGES panel, April 2010) 

194944 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 1 

MONTIRIUS GARRIGUES 

VACQUEYRAS 2009 

AC 

(Saurel et Seignour) 

TASTING NOTE: The 2009 Vacqueyras Les 

Garrigues (70% Grenache and 30% Syrah) 

exhibits notes of roasted meats, beef blood, 

crushed Provencal herbs, lavender, black cherries 

and black currants. Medium to full-bodied with 

silky tannins and a plump, succulent mouthfeel, 

it is a delicious Vacqueyras for drinking over the 

next 5-7 years. Score: 87-90 (Robert Parker Jr., 

www.erobertparker.com, Oct. 2010) 

108779 (XD) 750 mL $23.95 2 


FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE 

BORDEAUX 

DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER 

ROSÉ DE CHEVALIER 2009 

AC Pessac-Léognan 

TASTING NOTE: Medium pink in the glass with 

immediate and intense fruity notes on the nose. An 

abundance of wild strawberry, maraschino cherry, 

and pink grapefruit with pear and watermelon. Dry, 

soft and fruity on the palate with a balanced and 

bright acidity. Elegant and pretty with red fruit and 

touch of minerality on the medium finish. Enjoy with 

stuffed pork tenderloin. (VINTAGES panel, Dec. 2010) 

209734 (D) 750 mL $18.95 1 


GERMANY – WHITE WINE 

BADEN 

KÖNIGSCHAFFHAUSER PINOT GRIS 

TROCKEN 2009 

QbA Baden, Vulkanfelsen 

When most of us think of German wines we tend 

to think of Riesling. However, in the southern 

Baden region, the Pinot grapes – Pinots Noir, 

Blanc and Gris – also play a starring role. The 

Germans have proven to be masters of these 

varieties, and the Kaiserstuhl sub-region (across 

the border from Alsace), where the grapes for this 

wine were sourced, is considered to be the best 

production area in Baden. As an added bonus, 

this wine’s name is a great one to keep in your 

back pocket for Scrabble nights. 

597500 (D) 750 mL $13.95 1 

PFALZ 

PFEFFINGEN SCHEUREBE 

SPÄTLESE 2008 

QmP, Ungsteiner Herrenberg 

TASTING NOTE: ... Cooling mint and sage, honeydew 

melon and pineapple soothe both in the nose 

and on a silken-textured palate, where 53 grams 

of residual sugar are beautifully incorporated 

without depriving the finish of vivacity and juicy 

refreshment. This will remain a delight for at 

least the next 12-15 years. Score: 91 (David 

Schildknecht, www.erobertparker.com, Feb. 2010) 

014837 (MS) 750 mL $19.95 2 



ITALY – WHITE WINE 

PIEDMONT 

DEZZANI MORELLI MOSCATO 

D’ASTI 2009 

DOCG 

On the most romantic day of the year, Moscato 

d’Asti may be the perfect wine. Beautifully sweet, 

gently frizzante and low in alcohol (it usually 

tops out at 5.5% by volume), it is just flat-out 

scrumptious. Wonderful on its own after a meal, 

or for sipping while you enjoy intimate evening 

conversation. 

187997 (S) 750 mL $15.95 1 


ITALY – RED WINE 

PIEDMONT 

ABBONA LA PIEVE BAROLO 2005 

DOCG 

The great Nebbiolo-based wines of Barolo rarely 

come at this fine a price, so this is the perfect 

opportunity to sample this Piedmontese classic. 

The 2005 vintage is just starting to hit the 

market, so this also offers an opportune sneakpeek 

at the character of the vintage. Look for 

aromas of plum, truffles, raspberry and cedar in 

this wine. The tannins should be firm, but there 

will be plenty of fruit here to to bring balance. 

213132 (XD) 750 mL $26.95 2 

DIEGO CONTERNO BALUMA 

NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2008 

DOC 

Quite simply put, Nebbiolo gives us some of the 

very best red wines from Italy. This example 

shows lovely notes of cherry, blackberry and 

raspberry, prunes, and a lifting violet character. 

Culminates in a delicious, fruit-laden finish. Enjoy 

this with a spicy meat dish. 

189829 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2 


LA GIRONDA LA GENA 

BARBERA D’ASTI 2006 

DOCG 

TASTING NOTE: Barbera d’Asti la Gena 2006 

is also extremely good ... flaunting a bouquet 

of violets and freshness that underlines its 

persistence and rounded fruit. Score: BBM 

(Gambero Rosso Italian Wines, 2009) 

188037 (D) 750 mL $16.95 1 

VENETO 

I CASTEI AMARONE DELLA 

VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006 

DOC 

(Michele Castellani) 

This wine is a hedonistic delight. Filled with 

sweet blackberry fruit and coffee aromas on the 

nose, which carry forward on the decadently 

plush palate. A superlative value in Amarone. 

Enjoy with a selection of fine cheeses, or dark 

chocolate, or even with pastries such as pain au 

chocolat. It will also happily reward 2-4+ years 

in a cellar. 

739979 (XD) 750 mL $34.95 2 

MASI BROLO DI CAMPOFIORIN 2006 

IGT Rosso del Veronese 

Silver Medal winner at the Decanter World Wine 

Awards 2009. This gentler variation on Amarone 

is created using the appassimento technique. 

The harvested grapes are dried on mats for 

approximately one month, allowing the aromas 

and flavours to intensify. The resulting wine is 

filled with aromas of plum, chocolate, cherry, 

tobacco and new leather. Try it with richer meat 

dishes such as slow-cooked roast beef. 

976092 (D) 750 mL $24.95 2

SPAIN – WHITE WINE 

PRADO REY BL8 BIRLOCHO 2009 

DO Rueda 

(Real Sitio de Ventosilla) 

TASTING NOTE: Lime, Meyer lemon and pineapple 

flavors mingle in this juicy white. Herbal 

and light smoky notes add interest. Firm and 

focused, with lively acidity. Score: 87 (Thomas 

Matthews, www.winespectator.com, June 15, 2010) 

190538 (D) 750 mL $12.95 1 

SPAIN – RED WINE 

BODEGAS LAN VIÑA LANCIANO 

RESERVA 2004 

DOCa Rioja 

TASTING NOTE: (80% tempranillo and 20% 

mazuelo) Ruby-red. Dark cherry, licorice and 

smoke on the nose, complicated by musky earth 

and tobacco nuances. Chewy and rich on the 

palate, which displays sweet red and dark berry 

liqueur flavors and powerful tannins. Finishes 

with serious grip and a penetrating smoky note. 

This needs time. Score: 90+ (Josh Raynolds, 

International Wine Cellar, July/Aug. 2009) 

955096 (D) 750 mL $28.95 2 

LANGA CENTENARIA GARNACHA 2006 

DO Calatayud 

Jay Miller of www.erobertparker.com recommended 

this wine as a Red Value Under $25, with a 

score of 89. 

TASTING NOTE: Colour: cherry, purple rim. Nose: 

ripe fruit, fruit expression, cocoa bean, new oak. 

Palate: flavourful, fruity, powerful, round tannins. 

Score: 90 (Peñín Guide to Spanish Wine, 2009) 

194795 (XD) 750 mL $13.95 2 


MURUVE CRIANZA 2006 

DO Toro 

(Bodegas Frutos Villar) 

TASTING NOTE: This polished, modern red 

delivers black cherry, dark chocolate, mineral and 

sanguine notes, firm and focused. Ripe, wellintegrated 

tannins give way to a lingering floral and 

spicy finish. Drink now through 2014. Score: 91 

(Thomas Matthews, www.winespectator.com, 

Web only, 2009) 

067546 (D) 750 mL $16.95 2 

VIÑA VILANO RESERVA 2004 

DO Ribera del Duero 

TASTING NOTE: Colour: cherry, garnet rim. 

Nose: ripe fruit, sweet spices, expressive, 

mineral. Palatae: flavourful, fruity, ripe fruit, 

round tannins. Score: 89 (Peñín Guide to 

Spanish Wine, 2009) 

190736 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2 


11539 

VINTAGES PRESENTS 

Burgundy 

Taste & Buy 

Rediscover the finest expressions 

of famous terroir with over 70 

wines poured by 26 top producers. 

Tuesday, March 22, 2011 

Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto 

Walk-around Tasting: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm 

$95 per person 

Visit vintages.com/burgundy 

for full event details. 

Argentina 

Chile 

a tasting tour of South American wine 

+- Taste 80+ wines from 30 top estates. 

One continent, two unique 

countries to explore. 

VINTAGES 

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Order your tickets today 

Call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm 

Wines poured at this event will be measured and some 

wines may run out. Due to printing lead time, we cannot 

guarantee tickets will be available. All ticket sales are final. 

In partnership with 

Thursday, March 10, 2011 

The Westin Harbour Castle 

Conference Centre, Toronto 

Walk-around Tasting: 

6:30pm – 9:00 pm 

$65 per person 

Order your tickets today 

Call 416-365-5767 or 1-800-266-4764 

Monday to Saturday, 9 am to 6 pm 

Wines poured at this event will be measured and some 

wines may run out. Due to printing lead time, we cannot 

guarantee tickets will be available. All ticket sales are final. 

Photo: Interprofessional Bureau of Burgundy Wines 

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PRODUCT INDEX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 

SPIRITS 

AMERICAN WHISKEY ■ 208918 1792 RIDGEMONT RESERVE BARREL SELECT KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON Page 27 $49.95 

IRISH WHISKEY ■ 657247 KILBEGGAN OUR FINEST BLEND IRISH WHISKEY (700 mL) Page 27 $33.95 

SAKE 

JAPAN ■ 211151 HAKKAISAN EIGHT PEAKS TOKUBETSU JUNMAI SAKE (300 mL) Page 27 $14.45 

■ 211144 TAISETSU ICE DOME GINJO SAKE (300 mL) Page 28 $12.95 

■ 747790 TAMANOHIKARI OMACHI JUNMAI DAIGINJO SUPER PREMIUM GINJO SAKE (300 mL) Page 28 $15.95 

FORTIFIED WINE 

PORT ■ 197020 QUINTA DA ROMANEIRA FINE TAWNY PORT (Portugal) Page 28 $16.95 

■ 197012 DELAFORCE RESERVE PORT (Portugal) Page 28 $15.95 

CHAMPAGNE 

FRANCE – CHAMPAGNE ■ 205914 BROCHET-HERVIEUX HBH CUVÉE SPÉCIALE 1 ER CRU BRUT CHAMPAGNE 1997 Page 28 $51.95 

■ 191304 FRANÇOISE MONAY BRUT CHAMPAGNE Page 28 $38.95 

SPARKLING WINE 

CANADA – ONTARIO ■ 147504 13 TH STREET CUVÉE 13 ROSÉ 2007 Page 29 $24.95 

CANADA – ■ 206326 BLUE MOUNTAIN BRUT Page 29 $32.95 

BRITISH COLUMBIA 

AUSTRALIA ■ 037499 JANSZ PREMIUM SPARKLING ROSÉ Page 29 $24.95 

FRANCE – ALSACE ■ 039016 PIERRE SPARR BRUT ROSÉ CRÉMANT D’ALSACE Page 29 $18.95 

ITALY – PIEDMONT ■ 188045 LA GIRONDA BRACHETTO D’ACQUI 2009 Page 29 $17.95 

WHITE WINE 

CANADA – ONTARIO ■ 047803 FLAT ROCK CELLARS SWEET REVENGE VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 (375 mL) Page 29 $34.95 

■ 222356 FLOURISH VIDAL ICEWINE 2007 (200 mL) Page 30 $18.95 

■ 033910 LE CLOS JORDANNE LE CLOS JORDANNE VINEYARD CHARDONNAY 2008 Page 30 $40.00 

■ 179705 RED LEAF VIDAL ICEWINE 2006 (200 mL) Page 30 $17.95 

■ 056671 STRATUS RIESLING ICEWINE 2007 (200 mL) Page 30 $39.95 

■ 551168 VINELAND ESTATES SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008 Page 30 $16.95 

USA – CALIFORNIA ■ 031815 BERINGER FOUNDERS’ ESTATE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 Page 31 $17.95 

■ 136408 GHOST PINES WINEMAKER’S BLEND CHARDONNAY 2007 Page 31 $19.95 

■ 046417 KALI HART CHARDONNAY 2008 Page 31 $21.95 

■ 670430 ROBERT YOUNG CHARDONNAY 2006 Page 31 $46.95 

ARGENTINA ■ 093898 DOÑA PAULA LOS CARDOS CHARDONNAY 2009 Page 34 $13.95 

CHILE ■ 640912 CALINA CHARDONNAY RESERVA 2009 Page 34 $15.95 

■ 912949 CONO SUR VISIÓN SINGLE VINEYARD GEWÜRZTRAMINER 2010 Page 35 $14.95 

■ 590711 CONO SUR VISIÓN SINGLE VINEYARD RIESLING 2010 Page 35 $14.95 

AUSTRALIA ■ 624502 YALUMBA Y SERIES VIOGNIER 2008 Page 35 $14.95 

■ 186411 ZILZIE MURRAY DARLING REGIONAL COLLECTION CHARDONNAY 2009 Page 35 $17.95 

NEW ZEALAND ■ 309591 SHINGLE PEAK SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 Page 37 $19.95 

■ 032292 SILENI CELLAR SELECTION PINOT GRIS 2009 Page 37 $15.95 

■ 199935 YEALANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 Page 37 $17.95 

SOUTH AFRICA ■ 096495 KLEINE ZALZE BARREL FERMENTED VINEYARD SELECTION CHARDONNAY 2009 Page 37 $15.95 

FRANCE – ALSACE ■ 196956 JOSEPH CATTIN PINOT GRIS 2008 Page 38 $18.95 

■ 202408 LA CAVE DE SIGOLSHEIM RÉSERVE PARTICULIÈRE MUSCAT 2008 Page 38 $15.95 

FRANCE – BURGUNDY ■ 158964 MAISON KERLANN CHABLIS 2008 Page 38 $21.95 

FRANCE – LOIRE ■ 196667 JEAN-MAX ROGER CUVÉE C.M. SANCERRE BLANC 2008 Page 38 $24.95 

■ 205468 VINCENT RAIMBAULT BEL AIR VOUVRAY 2008 Page 39 $16.95 

FRANCE – RHÔNE ■ 073916 FERRATON PÈRE & FILS SAMORËNS BLANC 2009 Page 39 $13.95 

GERMANY – BADEN ■ 597500 KÖNIGSCHAFFHAUSER PINOT GRIS TROCKEN 2009 Page 41 $13.95 

GERMANY – PFALZ ■ 014837 PFEFFINGEN SCHEUREBE SPÄTLESE 2008 Page 41 $19.95 

ITALY – PIEDMONT ■ 187997 DEZZANI MORELLI MOSCATO D’ASTI 2009 Page 42 $15.95 

SPAIN ■ 190538 PRADO REY BL8 BIRLOCHO 2009 Page 43 $12.95 

RED WINE 

CANADA – ONTARIO ■ 349233 PILLITTERI ESTATES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 Page 30 $19.95 

■ 211318 SANDBANKS 10 TH ANNIVERSARY SELECTION BACO NOIR 2009 Page 31 $19.95 

CANADA – 

BRITISH COLUMBIA ■ 219717 DIRTY LAUNDRY BORDELLO 2008 Page 31 $49.95 

USA – CALIFORNIA ■ 205781 DIAMOND RIDGE ZINFANDEL 2007 Page 32 $17.95 

■ 707489 FROG’S LEAP MERLOT 2007 Page 32 $44.95 

■ 146878 HAWKES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004 Page 32 $29.95 

■ 083329 MARK WEST PINOT NOIR 2008 Page 32 $19.95 

■ 212126 M C MANIS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 Page 32 $19.95 

■ 104182 NEWMAN’S OWN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 Page 32 $17.95 

■ 203851 OUR DAILY RED 2009 4 Page 33 $14.95 


PRODUCT INDEX SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2011 

RED WINE CONT’D 

USA – CALIFORNIA ■ 652875 RIDGE THREE VALLEYS 2008 Page 33 $29.95 

■ 029207 ROBERT MONDAVI OAKVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Page 33 $54.95 

■ 226944 RODNEY STRONG CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007 Page 33 $22.95 

■ 942151 SEGHESIO SONOMA ZINFANDEL 2009 Page 33 $29.95 

USA – WASHINGTON STATE ■ 209866 CHATEAU STE. MICHELLE ETHOS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 Page 25 $39.95 

■ 177162 COEUR D’ALENE CELLARS SYRAH 2007 Page 25 $32.95 

■ 209874 COLUMBIA CREST H3 MERLOT 2007 Page 25 $19.95 

■ 210716 DUNHAM CELLARS SYRAH 2005 Page 25 $44.95 

MEXICO ■ 983742 L.A. CETTO PETITE SIRAH 2008 Page 33 $11.95 

ARGENTINA ■ 194134 FANTELLI ORGÁNICO MALBEC 2008 4 Page 34 $14.95 

■ 059287 PASIÓN 4 MERLOT 2008 Page 34 $12.95 

■ 055558 TRAPICHE BROQUEL BONARDA 2007 Page 34 $15.95 

■ 191841 TRAPICHE VIÑA DOMINGO F. SARMIENTO SINGLE VINEYARD MALBEC 2007 Page 34 $39.95 

AUSTRALIA ■ 713024 ELDERTON SHIRAZ 2007 Page 35 $32.95 

■ 107904 GEORGE WYNDHAM FOUNDER’S RESERVE SHIRAZ 2007 Page 35 $19.95 

■ 116574 HEARTLAND STICKLEBACK RED 2008 Page 36 $14.95 

■ 468629 PENFOLDS BIN 2 SHIRAZ/MOURVÈDRE 2008 Page 36 $21.95 

■ 987784 PIRRAMIMMA SHIRAZ 2006 Page 36 $23.95 

■ 209338 PSYCHE BEND SHIRAZ 2009 Page 36 $14.95 

■ 606624 RINGBOLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 Page 36 $19.95 

■ 009480 TWO HANDS ANGELS’ SHARE SHIRAZ 2009 Page 36 $27.95 

NEW ZEALAND ■ 692343 OYSTER BAY MERLOT 2009 Page 37 $18.95 

■ 694471 THE CROSSINGS PINOT NOIR 2009 Page 37 $17.95 

SOUTH AFRICA ■ 205203 FAIRVIEW PINOTAGE 2009 Page 38 $14.95 

■ 002519 GRAHAM BECK THE GAME RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 Page 38 $18.95 

FRANCE – BORDEAUX ■ 206789 CHÂTEAU DES MOINES 2008 Page 39 $22.95 

■ 199125 CHÂTEAU LE BRULE 2006 Page 39 $15.95 

■ 198994 CHÂTEAU LE GRAND MOULIN 2008 Page 39 $15.95 

■ 199083 CHÂTEAU REYSSON 2005 Page 39 $21.95 

■ 199182 SENSATION DE CHÂTEAU GRAND BOURDIEU 2006 Page 40 $19.95 

FRANCE – BEAUJOLAIS ■ 185652 VIGNERONNEMENT VOTRE FLEURIE 2009 Page 40 $14.95 

FRANCE – LOIRE ■ 197038 DOMAINE DE PEYANNE 2009 Page 40 $13.95 

FRANCE – MIDI ■ 194894 DOMAINE GARDIES MAS LAS CABES ROUGE 2009 Page 40 $15.95 

■ 156299 LE SECRET DES CAPITELLES SAINT-CHINIAN 2009 Page 40 $14.95 

FRANCE – RHÔNE ■ 041921 DOMAINE BELLE LES PIERRELLES CROZES-HERMITAGE 2007 Page 40 $22.95 

■ 127167 DOMAINE LE GRAND RETOUR PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2009 Page 41 $13.95 

■ 194944 LES GRANDES SERRES PRESTIGE DES GRANDES SERRE 2009 Page 41 $16.95 

■ 108779 MONTIRIUS GARRIGUES VACQUEYRAS 2009 Page 41 $23.95 

ITALY – PIEDMONT ■ 213132 ABBONA LA PIEVE BAROLO 2005 Page 42 $26.95 

■ 189829 DIEGO CONTERNO BALUMA NEBBIOLO D’ALBA 2008 Page 42 $18.95 

■ 188037 LA GIRONDA LA GENA BARBERA D’ASTI 2006 Page 42 $16.95 

ITALY – TUSCANY ■ 184945 ABBADIA ARDENGA ROSSO DI MONTALCINO 2007 Page 11 $19.95 

■ 208157 AIA VECCHIA LAGONE 2007 Page 15 $21.95 

■ 164715 BRANCAIA TRE 2007 Page 14 $24.95 

■ 123588 CECCHI VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2007 Page 9 $24.95 

■ 211623 CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D’ARAGONA ATEO 2007 Page 11 $24.95 

■ 203430 ICARIO VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO 2007 Page 9 $31.95 

■ 704346 ISOLE E OLENA CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007 Page 6 $26.95 

■ 191361 LA MADONNINA CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA 2007 Page 6 $22.95 

■ 207795 LE CINCIOLE CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007 Page 6 $19.95 

■ 025700 LE SUGHERE DI FRASSINELLO 2007 Page 14 $31.95 

■ 211599 LORNANO CHIANTI CLASSICO 2007 Page 5 $15.95 

■ 211615 LORNANO COMMENDATOR ENRICO 2007 Page 15 $17.95 

■ 944603 MASTROJANNI SAN PIO 2007 Page 12 $29.95 

■ 135657 RAVAZZI CHIANTI RISERVA 2007 Page 5 $15.95 

■ 978411 TENUTA DI CASTELGIOCONDO LAMAIONE 2007 Page 12 $63.95 

■ 211458 TENUTA MORAIA PIETRACUPA BOLGHERI 2007 Page 11 $18.95 

■ 115659 TESTAMATTA GRILLI DI TESTAMATTA 2007 Page 14 $32.95 

ITALY – VENETO ■ 739979 I CASTEI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2006 Page 42 $34.95 

■ 976092 MASI BROLO DI CAMPOFIORIN 2006 Page 42 $24.95 

SPAIN ■ 955096 BODEGAS LAN VIÑA LANCIANO RESERVA 2004 Page 43 $28.95 

■ 194795 LANGA CENTENARIA GARNACHA 2006 Page 43 $13.95 

■ 067546 MURUVE CRIANZA 2006 Page 43 $16.95 

■ 190736 VIÑA VILANO RESERVA 2004 Page 43 $22.95 

ROSÉ WINE 

FRANCE – BORDEAUX ■ 209734 DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER ROSÉ DE CHEVALIER 2009 Page 41 $18.95 


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VINTAGES STORE DIRECTORY 

This is just a partial list of the more than 300 VINTAGES locations in Ontario. For the complete list of VINTAGES locations, please visit: 

vintages.com/frame_stores.html. For more information, please contact VINTAGES Sales Centre: 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 

= Stores that offer between 1,701 and 2,000+ VINTAGES products ISD = Stores that offer VINTAGES In-Store Discovery products 

111 

ANCASTER 

Store 21 

737 Golf Links Road 

Meadowlands Centre 

905-304-9608 11 

BARRIE 

Store 187 

534 Bayfield Street 

705-722-1046 11 

Store 288 

37 Caplan Avenue 

705-726-6220 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 1 

Store 573 

2000 Appleby Line 

905-336-6200 11 

COLLINGWOOD 

Store 31 

1 First Street 

705-445-3341 11 

GEORGETOWN 

Store 156 

236 Guelph St. 

Delrex Market Centre 

905-877-2721 1 

GRAVENHURST 

Store 102 – NEW 

150 Sharpe Street East 

705-687-2641 11 

GUELPH 

Store 495 

615 Scottsdale Drive 

519-823-5080 11 

HAMILTON 

Store 143 

233 Dundurn Street South 

905-529-8761 1 

HAWKESBURY 

Store 83 

56 Main Street East 

613-632-2121 11 

HUNTSVILLE 

Store 106 

91 King William Street 

705-789-2591 1 

KINGSTON 

Store 40 

34 Barrack Street 

613-549-5092 11 

KITCHENER 

Store 544 

1005 Ottawa Street North 

Stanley Park Plaza 

519-893-6921 1 

LONDON 

Store 393 

109 Fanshawe Park Road 

519-660-1366 11 ISD 

Store 438 

3050 Wonderland Road South 

519-471-4930 1 

MARKHAM 

Store 590 

3075 Highway 7 East 

905-940-2768 11 

MILTON 

Store 631 

830 Main Street East 

905-864-7030 

MISSISSAUGA 

Store 371 

1 

930 Southdown Road 

905-822-2281 

Store 494 

11 

2458 Dundas Street West 

Woodchester Mall 

905-822-1776 


11 

5035 – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway 

905-607-7900 

OAKVILLE 

Store 148 

1 

270 North Service Road West 

Oakville Town Centre W. 

905-338-1039 

Store 437 

11 

1527 Rebecca Street 

905-827-5072 

Store 445 

11 

251 Oak Walk Dr. 

905-257-6300 


11 ISD 

321 Cornwall Drive, Unit C120 

905-845-8100 111 ISD 

ORANGEVILLE 

Store 298 

40 B Broadway 

519-942-0188 1 

OTTAWA – CENTRAL 

Store 37 

640 Bank Street 

613-234-7064 1 

Store 38 

275 Rideau Street 

Corner of King Edward & Rideau St. 

613-789-5226 111 ISD 

OTTAWA – GLOUCESTER 

Store 443 

3-2016 Ogilvie Rd., 

Shoppers’ City East 

613-745-9906 1 

OTTAWA – KANATA 

Store 556 

24 – 300 Earl Grey Drive 

613-592-1849 11 

OTTAWA – MANOTICK 

Store 521 

1154 Currier Street 

613-692-2503 1 

OTTAWA – NEPEAN 

Store 412 

543 West Hunt Club Rd. 

613-224-4333 11 

OTTAWA – ORLEANS 

Store 624 

4220 Innes Rd. 

613-837-5527 11 

OTTAWA – SOUTH 

Store 243 

1980 Bank Street 

613-523-7763 11 ISD 

PETERBOROUGH 

Store 35 

879 Lansdowne Street West 

705-743-9955 11 

PICKERING 

Store 776 

1899 Brock Rd. 

905-427-9830 1 

PORT CARLING 

Store 403 

115 Medora Street 

705-765-5222 1 

RICHMOND HILL 

Store 623 

8783 Yonge Street 

905-886-3511 11 

SAULT STE. MARIE 

Store 359 

150 Churchill Boulevard 

Churchill Plaza 

705-759-7740 1 

ST. CATHARINES 


420 Vansickle Road 

905-685-8000 11 

Store 522 

311 Geneva Street 

905-646-1818 11 

SUDBURY – SOUTH END 

Store 407 

2040 Algonquin Road 

705-522-8000 1 

TECUMSEH 

Store 278 

15 Amy Croft Dr. 

519-735-2661 1 

THORNHILL 

Store 523 

180 Promenade Circle 

905-889-7787 1 

THUNDER BAY 

Store 616 

969 Fort William Road 

807-623-8484 1 

TORONTO – CENTRAL 

Store 5 

1654 Queen Street East 

416-691-9758 11 

Store 10 

10 Scrivener Square 

Summerhill Subway 

416-922-0403 111 ISD 

Store 15 

232 Dupont Street 

416-922-7066 11 

Store 164 

147 Laird Avenue 

416-425-6282 11 

Store 217 

Queen’s Quay, 

2 Cooper Street 

416-864-6777 111 ISD 

Store 333 

First Canadian Place 

Lower Concourse 

416-594-9040 11 


200 Bay Street, Unit 115 

Royal Bank Plaza 

416-368-9644 1 


415 King Street West 

416-598-1482 11 

Store 528 

55 Bloor Street West, Manulife Centre 

416-925-5266 11 ISD 


2290 Dundas Street West 

416-537-1500 11 

TORONTO – ETOBICOKE 

Store 149 

2946 Bloor Street West 

416-239-3065 11 ISD 

TORONTO – NORTH YORK 

Store 1 

2625D Weston Road 

416-243-3320 11 ISD 

Store 253 

939 Lawrence Ave East 

Don Mills Shopping Centre 

416-447-0491 11 

Store 355 

2901 Bayview Avenue 

Bayview Village Mall 

416-222-7658 111 ISD 

Store 360 

675 Wilson Avenue 

416-636-5349 1 

Store 452 

1838-1844 Avenue Road 

416-785-6389 11 ISD 

TORONTO – SCARBOROUGH 

Store 163 

3111 Danforth Avenue 

416-699-7003 1 


4543 Kingston Road 

416-282-2034 11 


5979 Steeles Avenue East 

416-335-1100 11 

WATERLOO 

Store 417 

571 King Street North 

519-884-8511 11 

WHITBY 

Store 432 

170 Taunton Road West 

905-655-6090 11 

WINDSOR 

Store 367 

3165 Howard Avenue 

The Roundhouse Centre 

519-972-1772 11 

WOODBRIDGE 

Store 346 

7850 Weston Road 

905-851-2500 11 ISD 


140 Woodbridge Avenue 

905-264-7366 11 


PORCUPINE RIDGE 

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WO Coastal Region, 

South Africa 

(Boekenhoutskloof Winery) 

595280 (XD) 

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910430 (XD) 

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ANGOVE LONG ROW CHARDONNAY 2008 


641779 (D) 750 mL $13.95 

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IGT Provincia di Pavia, Lombardia, Italy 

897876 (MS) 750 mL $14.40 

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145433 (D) 750 mL $9.45 

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JACKSON-TRIGGS PROPRIETORS’ RESERVE 

VIDAL ICEWINE (V) 

VQA Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada, 

With Gift Tube 

594010 (S) 375 mL $39.95 

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Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino Counties, 

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331603 (D) 750 mL $21.95 

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California, USA 

369686 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

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MALIVOIRE CHARDONNAY (V) 

VQA Niagara Escarpment, Ontario, Canada 

573147 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

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MALIVOIRE PINOT NOIR 2007 

VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Peninsula, 

Ontario, Canada 

996777 (XD) 750 mL $39.95 

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Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand 

590414 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

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SYRAH/VIOGNIER 2007 

WO Coastal Region, South Africa, 

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079442 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 

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ROBERT MONDAVI FUMÉ BLANC 2008 

Napa Valley, California, USA 

221887 (D) 750 mL $22.95 

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CABERNET SAUVIGNON/MERLOT 2007 

Mudgee, New South Wales, Australia 

186205 (D) 750 mL $19.95 

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ROBERTSON WINERY 

WOLFKLOOF SHIRAZ 2007 

WO Robertson, South Africa 

626341 (D) 750 mL $17.95 

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RON ABUELO AÑEJO RUM 

Panama 

(Varela) 

162131 750 mL $24.95 

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CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA RISERVA (V) 

DOC, Sardinia, Italy 

425488 (D) 750 mL $14.95 

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Barossa, South Australia 

524926 (XD) 750 mL $19.95 

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VINTAGES 

D I S C O V E R O U R L A T E S T 

8 

(wonderful 

As 

the winter wonderland settles in around us, 

it’s time to cozy up inside with things that warm our hearts: 

friends and loved ones, tables laden with home-cooked comfort 

foods, and stemware brimming with richly flavourful wine. 

VINTAGES’ experts have uncovered these two tasty reds that pair 

magically with stick-to-your-ribs seasonal dishes. One is a stylishly 

structured French beauty; the other, a generously plush Malbec 

from Argentina. Whichever one graces your glass, it’s sure to 

make for a warm welcome. 

Not all products available at all stores. To find a VINTAGES location near you, visit vintages.com or call us at 

416-365-5767 or toll-free at 1-800-266-4764. Prices are subject to change without notice. 

11245

Flavourful 

reds 

for winter 

Elegant and structured 

CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR 

T ERRIEN 2008 

AC Lussac Saint-Émilion, 

Bordeaux, France 

199059 750 mL $15 

From the home of Merlot in the 

hallowed Bordeaux region. 

Wonderfully elegant, balanced 

red with the structure to 

match flavourful foods. 

Ripe, plush and layered 

LA POSTA PIZZELLA FAMILY 

VINEYARD MALBEC 2 0 08 

Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina 

166298 750 mL $15 

Deeply concentrated, with layers of 

black fruit, fig and spice. 

Wine Spectator, 90 points. 

warmth 

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Shopping Information 

• Products in this Release Catalogue can be obtained at VINTAGES 

locations across Ontario. Quantities are limited, and product 

availability varies by store. 

• Customers can ask for products to be t ransferred between 

stores, pending availability, 2 weeks after the release date. Contact 

your local store. 

• Customers outside the Toronto and Ottawa areas can order 

products in this Release Catalogue not found in their local LCBO 

or VINTAGES store by submitting a request to their store by 11 a.m. 

the Tuesday before the release date. There’s no limit on quantities 

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February 19, 2011 

FEATURES 

• Cabernet Sauvignon around the World 

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FRONT COVER 

CHÂTEAU LAMOTHE CISSAC 2006 

AC Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux, France (206755) 

SHAFER ONE POINT FIVE 


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OUR BENCHMARK 

MARCHESI DE’ FRESCOBALDI 

TENUTA DI CASTIGLIONI 2008 

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NASHWAUK SHIRAZ 2007 

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PORUZOTS MEURSAULT 1 ER CRU 2007 

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Sonoma County, California (354993) 

SPY VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009 

Marlborough, New Zealand (199968) 

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CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2007 

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CABERNET/MERLOT 2007 

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