Page: 72Framingham Marlborough Pinot $24.99 Quinta Do Vale Meao Meandro $29.99 followed by a full creamy palate and pleasantfinish. 50% of the wine is aged in equal partsNoir 0806Wine Spectator 90Wine Spectator 92French and American oak. Pair with cheeses,poultry and fish. {Crisp, Apple, Lemon,Kim Crawford Pinot Noir $17.99 Quinta Do Vale Meao Meandro $24.99 Light-bodied}Matariki Pinot Noir 07 $24.99 08Fleur Du Cap Chardonnay 09 $7.49Nobilo Pinot Noir Icon 09 $18.99 Wine Spectator 92Glen Carlou Chardonnay $13.99Wine Spectator 90Vila Regia Douro Tinto $8.99Graham Beck Chard Viognier 10 $9.99Oyster Bay Pinot Noir 08 $16.99 Vinzelo Tinto Douro 08 $7.99 Int'l Wine Cellar 87Wine Spectator 91DãoStellenbosch, South Africa- "Nicely perfumedScene 17 Pinot Noir Central $19.99 DAO -- Source of intense dry red wines made aromas of fresh peach, yellow plum, flowers andOtago 07primarily from Touriga Nacional, also the primary lichee. Dry and lively in the mouth, more shapelyWine & Spirits 90grape of Porto.but less forth<strong>com</strong>ing than the nose suggests. OfferSpy Valley Pinot Noir$23.99 Duque De Viseu Dao Tinto $11.99 good energy ..." Int'l Wine CellarMarlboroughGrao Vasco Dao Tinto $7.99 Graham Beck Chardonnay 09 $14.99Dao, Portugal- Bringing together the classic taste Hands Chardonnay $9.99Stony Bay Pinot Noir 07 $19.99and profile of red wines from the Dao region, this South Africa- This crisp, mouthwateringTarras Estate Pinot Noir Otago 08 $24.99 light and elegant wine is ideal for everyday Chardonnay displays lively flavors of green apple,Wine & Spirits 91drinking. The fragrant and elegant aroma <strong>com</strong>bines citrus and pineapple on a full, creamy palate. HintsTarras Pinot Noir Otago The $29.99 hints of red fruits and typical earthy notes in a of orange blossom and toasty notes round out thisSteppe 08fruit-forward style. {Fresh, Berry, Spice,versatile value. 20% aged in French oak for 3Wine Advocate 90Medium-bodied}months. Pair with chicken or pasta dishes.Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot $18.99 Quinta Dos Carvalhais Dao 00 $37.99 Indaba Chardonnay $9.99Western Cape, South Africa- Medium-bodied withNoirAlentejopear and pineapple aromas on the nose, hints ofWhitehaven Pinot Noir 07 $17.99 Callabriga Alentejo 08 $17.99 butterscotch, honey, orange peel and lemons. GoodWine Spectator 90Other Redacidity marries well with hint of oak culminating inKemblefield Zinfandel Hawkes $9.99Vinha do Monte Alentejo $10.99 a long but clean finish. Made from hand pickedVinho Verdegrapes, 6% of this wine sees French oak. {Crisp,VINHO VERDE -- Dry, fresh white wine (the Citrus, Medium-bodied}name actually means "green wine") made from Nederburg Chardonnay $11.49different grape varieties depending on which of Spier Chardonnay 10 $8.99nine separate growing areas within the region theStar Tree Chardonnay $10.49Bay 07Hawkes Bay, New Zealand- Intense flavors of wildberries, plum pudding and spicy oak are present onthe palate. John Kemble, formerly of Ravenswood,crafts a <strong>com</strong>plex wine with good concentration anda lengthy finish. {Intense, Berry, Spice, Oak,Full-bodied.}Villa Maria Merlot-Cab PrivateBin$14.99PORTUGALBeyond being the home of the great sweet redwines of Porto and the remarkable and unusual"cooked wines" of Madeira (the South Atlanticisland governed by Portugal), Portugal is the sourceof several popular dry wines:Dourowine is made in.Aveleda Vinho Verde 08 $6.99Wine & Spirits 92Vinho Verde, Portugal- "The flavours show layersof fruit, Mandarin orange and lime to white peachand anise-like fennel. The contrast between smokyrichness and freshness makes this a luscious wineto enjoy in late summer with lobster and corn onthe cob, off the grill." {Elegant, Peach, Tropical,Light-bodied} Wine & SpiritsCasal Garcia Vinho Verde $6.99Famega Vinho Verde $6.79Gazela Vinho Verde $5.99Stellar Organic ChardonnayReserve 06Sauvignon Blanc$6.99Brampton Sauvignon Blanc 09 $11.99Graham Beck Sauv Blanc Coastal $11.9909Int'l Wine Cellar 88Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc 08 $23.99Wine Spectator 88Western Cape, South Africa - "Nicemedium-weight citrus peel, chive and mineral notesrun through this brisk offering, which has solid cuton the finish. Serve with a simple fish dish and letthis wine shine." {Crisp, Citrus, Mineral,Medium-bodied} Wine SpectatorCallabriga Douro 08 $17.99 Nobilis Vinho Verde $7.99Wine Spectator 90Vinho Verde, Portugal- A soft, light and refreshingCharamba $7.99 Vinho Verde that goes well with life. Blended fromtraditional varieties Nobilis is aromatic andCister Da Ribeira Branco 09 $8.99Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc $10.99engaging, with a slight fizz that enhances itsCister Da Ribeira Tinto Douro 07 $8.99Spier Sauv Blanc Private Collectn $19.99bouquet, flavors and freshness. Ideal with salads,Quinta De Ventozelo QV Tinto 08 $9.99 light fish dishes or as an aperitif. {Crisp, Tropical, 09Wine & Spirits 90Citrus, Light-bodied}Spier Sauvignon Blanc 09 $8.99Douro, Portugal- "This wine leads with schist Pavao Vinho Verde 09 $6.99 South Africa- Notes of tropical and citrus fruits[minerals] and ends with the same black schistwith herbal essences shine through on both the nosePraia Vinho Verde 09 $11.99intensity. In between, there's a cool arc of blueberryand palate, courtesy of the vineyard's maritimeflavor, dark and smooth, the fruit-skin tannin Quinta de Azevedo Vinho Verde $9.99 influences from the West Cape. Well balanced withlasting along with the earthiness. Enjoyable now 09a clean, refreshing and lengthy finish, this unoakedwith a steak..." {Fresh, Raspberry, Vanilla, Vinho Verde, Portugal- This high quality single wine pairs well with fish or pork. {Crisp, Citrus,Medium-bodied.} Wine & Spiritsestate wine is full of refreshing fruit flavor with a Light-bodied}Quinta De Ventozelo Reserva $19.99 light spritz. It has a lemon aroma with a clean, crisp Spier Sauvignon Blanc Vintage 10 $14.99yet concentrated finish. Serve it with seafood,Douro 07The Beach House Sauvignon $8.99Wine Enthusiast 92salads and other light fare. {Crisp, Lemon,Light-bodied}BlancQuinta De Ventozelo Tinto Douro $13.9907Other Portugal WhitesChenin BlancGrao Vasco Dao White 09 $8.99 Indaba Chenin Blanc $9.99Wine Enthusiast 88Western Cape, South Africa- A South AfricanQuinta De Ventozelo Touriga $18.99 Portugal Roseclassic known as Steen, this un-oaked CheninNacion 07Lancers Rose $6.99 Blanc shows kiwi and melon nuances on the noseWine Enthusiast 91Mateus Rose $4.49 followed by a crisp, medium-bodied palate filledwith tropical melon and citrus fruit flavors endingQuinta Do Vale Meao Douro 07 $89.99Wine Spectator 95SOUTH AFRICA in a long finish with a touch of spice. {Crisp,Melon, Apple, Medium-bodied}Quinta Do Vale Meao Douro 08 $79.99 ChardonnayWine Spectator 95Brampton Chardonnay Un-Oaked $12.99 Kanu Chenin Blanc $11.99Quinta Do Vale Meao Meandro $24.99 Excelsior Chardonnay 10 $9.99 Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc $9.99South Africa- Elegant and approachable with a 0907lime-green hue and <strong>com</strong>plex nose of peach,Wine Spectator 92Wine Spectator 91marmalade, orange blossoms and green apple Stellenbosch, South Africa- "Ripe and lush, with
delicious creamed pear, ginger, heather and fig kepthonest by fresh acidity that's well-embedded on thetoasty finish. This really stretches out in the glass,too, with pear eau-de-vie and hazelnut oil noteslingering on the finish." {Crisp, Melon, Peach,Medium-bodied} Wine SpectatorMulderbosch Chenin Blanc $15.99Robertson Chenin Blanc $8.99Spier Chenin Blanc 09 $7.99South Africa- Elegant, refreshing and wellbalanced, displaying aromas that are fresh andfragrant. Filled with tropical fruit, peach andmineral flavors graced with a touch of vanilla onthe dry finish. Superb value. Enjoy with crab cakes,spicy dishes and chicken. {Crisp, Peach, Mineral,Medium-bodied}Star Tree Chenin Blanc $9.99South Africa- A fruit forward and elegant winewith an ideal balance of tropical fruit and mineralflavor properties. Perfect with green salads, chickenor on it's own as an apertif. {Elegant, TropicalFruits, Mineral, Light- bodied}Other Whiteoverall. Enjoy with medium foods such as chicken,salmon, most cheeses or on it's own. {Elegant,Raisin, Almond, Medium-bodied}Stellar Organic CabernetSauvignon$8.99Zonnenbloem Cabernet $11.99PinotageA cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. Its wine hasdistinctive, gamy, tarry, briary fruit flavors withsubstantial tannic backbone.Fairview Pinotage $13.99Fleur Du Cap Pinotage $9.49Graham Beck Pinotage "Old $19.99Road"Graham Beck Pinotage Coastal $16.99Graham Beck Pinotage Pinno $10.99KWV Pinotage $9.99Ken Forrester Petit Pinotage $11.99Nederburg Pinotage $10.99Robertson Pinotage $10.99Page: 73Bordeaux blend youthful toughness. Finishessavory, solidly tannic and long." {Intense, Currant,Tea, Fig, Plum, Full-bodied} Int'l Wine CellarSpier Discover Red PinotageShirazGoats do Roam White $8.99 Spier Pinotage $9.99South Africa- Mouthwatering juicy plum and sweetStar Tree Nouveau Blanc $9.99 fruit aromas are <strong>com</strong>plemented by hints of tobacco.South Africa- Crisp and light-bodied with plenty of On the palate, mouth filling cherry and tobaccofruit aromas. Delivers citrus flavors offset by an flavors are soft and accessible, with a lingeringalmost creamy texture, delicate on the palate. Enjoy finish. Aged 10 months in oak. A unique hybridwith spicy food, desserts, or fresh fruit. {Fresh, grape from Pinot Noir and Cinsault. {Fresh ,Fruit, Honey, Light-bodied}Cherry, Plum, Tobacco, Medium-bodied}CabernetSpier Pinotage Private Collection $23.99Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon 07 $17.99 08Wine Enthusiast 89Stellenbosch, South Africa- Features ripe berry,Ernie Els Red Blend Ltd Release $84.99 cherry and plum flavors <strong>com</strong>plemented by vanilla06overtones. This rich, mouth-filling wine lingers onInt'l Wine Cellar 92the palate with spice and tobacco shadings. AExcelsior Cabernet 08 $9.99unique blend of Pinot Noir and Cinsault. EnjoyInt'l Wine Cellar 88with duck, game and lamb dishes. {Intense Fruit,grape used.Stellenbosch, South Africa- "Aromas of spicedCherry, Full-bodied}plum and licorice. Juicy, bright and fruit driven, Spier Pinotage Vintage $17.99Allende Aurus Rioja 04 $139.97Wine Advocate 98with brisk acidity giving it a light touch. Zonnenbloem Pinotage $10.99Noteworthy intensity for the price range. FinishesAllende Rioja 03 $23.99with sweet tannins and plenty of verve." {Intense,MerlotWine Advocate 88Plum, Currant, Oak, Medium-bodied} Int'l WineIndaba Merlot $11.99 Aspaldi Rioja Cosecha 07 $9.99CellarSpier Merlot $9.99 Int'l Wine Cellar 88Graham Beck Cabernet Coastal $15.99South Africa- Red fruit flavors and soft tannins Rioja, Spain - "Deep, bright red. Pungent cherrymake up this Merlot from South Africa's Western and dark berry aromas are <strong>com</strong>plemented by notesGraham Beck Cabernet$24.99 Cape. Plum red in color this classic selection has of cracked pepper and mocha. Light-bodied red andCoffeestone 05aromas and a matching palate of mint, cherry and dark berry flavours provide good palate coverageGraham Beck Cabernet Game $14.99 spice. {Ripe, Dark Cherry, Mint, Spice,and pick up a tangy mineral note on the back."ReserveMedium-bodied}{Fresh, Cherry, Blackberry, Light-bodied} Int'lRobertson, South Africa- An intense Cabernet Spier Merlot Private Collection 08 $24.99 Wine CellarSauvignon showing a deep purple color and Stellar Organic Merlot $9.49 Aspaldi Rioja Crianza 07 $12.99<strong>com</strong>plex nose of berry fruit with a hint of mint. TheWine Advocate 88full-bodied palate has ripe dark fruits flavors withSirahfirm tannins and a balanced mouthfeel. Enjoy with Excelsior Shiraz $11.99Aspaldi Rioja Reserva 06 $19.99Wine Advocate 90red meats and hearty stews. {Intense, Wild Berry, Graham Beck Railroad Red $13.99Berberana Vina Alarde Rioja $14.99Mulberry, Mint, Full-bodied}Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz 10 $9.99RsvaHands Cabernet 08 $10.99 Paarl, South Africa - Crafted in a lighter style thisNederburg Cabernet $11.49 Shiraz is a fresh, fruity, semi-sweet wine that Berberana Vina Alarde Rioja $10.99displays aromas and flavors of ripe blueberries, TempRobertson Cabernet $9.99 blackberries and raspberries with dark chocolate Berberana Vina Alarde$12.99Spier Cabernet $9.99 undertones. Refreshing and approachable with aStellenbosch, South Africa- Medium-bodied withRiojaCrianzaperfect balance. {Fresh, Blueberry, Chocolate,fresh fruit flavors and ripe tannins, the ruby red Light-bodied}Berberana Vina Alarde$24.99color delights the eye while the matching nose and Star Tree Syrah $10.99 RiojaGranRsv 02palate of dark chocolate, cassis and vanilla delightthe senses. {Ripe, Chocolate, Cassis, Vanilla, Stellar Organic Shiraz $9.49 Burgo Viejo Rioja Crianza $12.99Medium-bodied}Sugarbird Sweet Shiraz $10.99 Campo Viejo Rioja Crianza $8.99Spier Cabernet Private Collection $23.99Campo Viejo Rioja Gran Reserva $18.99Other Red08KWV Rooderberg $12.99 Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva $11.99Spier Cabernet Vintage $17.99 Kanonkop Kadette 08 $12.99 Castillo De Clavijo Rioja Crianza $9.99Springfield Cabernet Whole $32.99 Wine Enthusiast 92Rioja, Spain- Aromas of ripe red berries, spices andvanilla emanate from this wine made from 90%Berry 08Rustenberg Merriman Red 07 $34.99 Tempranillo and 10% Garnacha grapes.Int'l Wine Cellar 91Star Tree Cabernet $10.99Well-balanced with a smooth texture, this wine wasWestern Cape, South Africa - "Aromas of plum,Star Tree Nouveau Rouge $9.99aged for 12 to 18 months in American oak barrels.minerals, graphite, licorice and mint. Big and richSouth Africa- Almond aromas mixed with crushedServe it with full-flavored meat dishes. {Elegant,but firmly structured and tight. Bright acidity - andraisins and plums. Well balanced and elegantRed Berries, Full-bodied}a smaller percentage of merlot than usual, give this$7.99SPAINThe two dominant red-wine grapes areTempranillo, the predominant grape of Rioja andRibera del Duero, and Garnacha, known asGrenache in France. The top red wine regions areRioja, Ribera del Duero and Penedes. Red winesare classified further by the amount of time theyspend in barrel and then bottle before beingreleased for sale. The key terms are:CRIANZA - Wines that have spent at least one yearin oak barrels and a second year in the bottle priorto release.RESERVA - Wines that have been aged for at leastone year in oak and two years in the bottle prior torelease.GRAN RESERVA - Wines that are barrel-aged forat least two years in oak and three years in thebottle. Many gran reservas are actually cellared bythe winery for far longer periods of time.Rioja[ree-OH-hah]DOCa area that is in northern Spain around thetown of Logroño and along the Ebro River. Thename <strong>com</strong>es from Río Oja, a tributary of the Ebro.Established in 1926, Rioja was the first DO, and in1991, it became the first (and so far only) SpanishDOCa. Rioja wines, which tend to be made verymuch in a Bordeaux style, are greatly influenced bywinemaking practices introduced by Frenchfamilies who migrated to Rioja in the late 1800'safter phylloxera struck the Bordeaux vineyards.Red wines make up 75 to 80 percent of the totalproduction, and Tempranillo is the primary red