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NAMEWHO MAY ORDER: To place an order from this offering, you must be a member of Ann Arbor Wine Clubor Tasters Guild Membership and expiration date are on the back of this order form in plain English (unless it’sa blank from the tasting).HOW TO ORDER ON THIS FORM: (See below for address to Order ONLINE)1. Write the number of bottles of each wine you’re ordering in the Quantity column.2. Multiply by the price per bottle and write that amount in the Cost column or enter the case price if orderinga full case of that item.3. Add the taxable amounts (non-tax items are marked NO TAX) in the Cost column and write that amountat TAXABLE SUB-TOTAL at the end of the order form.4. Multiply the TAXABLE SUB-TOTAL by .06 to get the 6% Sales Tax amount.5. Add the NO TAX amounts in the Cost column and write that amount at NON-TAXABLE SUB-TOTAL.6. Add the two SUB-TOTALs, Sales Tax, Bottle Deposit, if applicable, (indicated +DEP on order form) andwrite that amount at ORDER TOTAL.7. Order forms must be accompanied by full payment of ORDER TOTAL by cash, check, Visa, Mastercard,Discover or American Express.8. Order forms and full payment must be received by Village Corner by Nov 9. Orders received the followingweek are subject to a 2% surcharge. Orders may be hand-delivered, mailed, FAXed to 995-1826 or online(link at http://villagecorner.com/clubs/index.html). NO PHONE ORDERS PLEASE.WinePricebottlePricecase1. 10 CABANS, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC 18.99 223.50/122. 10 DUTRUCH GR POUJEAUX, CB, MOULIS 23.99 281.95/123. 00 DU MOULIN ROSE, COTES DE CASTILLON 12.79 149.95/124. 10 LA CROIX CALENDREAU, BORD SUP 9.99 117.50/125. 10 BORDEAUX GOLD MEDAL WINNERS-MIX 6 64.95 189.95/36. 09 CAHORS MALBEC, DE CHAMBERT 19.99 234.95/127. 10 DE CAMARSAC, BORDEAUX SAUVIGNON 3.99 46.95/128. 09 LE PIN SACRISTE, STE CROIX DU MONT 11.99 139.95/129. 12 CDG COLOMBARD, MONTGRAVET 7.99 93.95/1210. 12 MUSCADET, LA PEPIERE 12.79 149.95/1211. 11 ANJOU CAB FRANC, DE LA ROULERIE 12.79 149.95/1212. 12 VOUVRAY JARDIN EN FLEURS, 9.99 117.50/1213. 12 VAL DE LOIRE SAUV BL DESTINEA, MELL 8.49 99.95/1214. 12 SANCERRE LES COUTES, P&N REVERDY 21.99 258.50/1215. 11 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, ROUX PERE 14.99 176.50/1216. 10 SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE PIMENTIERS, ARN 29.99 352.50/1217. 10 MERCUREY EN SAZENAY 1C, DE MERCEY 22.99 269.95/1218. 10 MACON LA ROCHE VINEUSE ROUGE, GRE 10.99 129.50/1219. 12 CHABLIS, DOMAINE SEGUINOT-BORDET 16.99 199.95/1220. 10 BOURGOGNE CHARD, MATROT half bottle 7.29 84.95/1221. 09 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET BL EMB 1C, 39.99 234.95/622. 12 BEAUJOLAIS BL PIERRES DOREES, PRAL 12.99 152.95/1223. 09 ST JOSEPH COTEAUX, DURAND 25.49 299.95/12HowMany Cost(VC will assign this number!) ORDER SEQUENCE #24. 11 CDR, DES PASQUIERS 8.79 103.50/1225. 11 CDR VILL VEE DES SEIGN, VIEUX CHENE 12.99 152.95/1226. 11 CHATEAUNEUF GIRARD,R USSEGLIO 34.99 399.95/1227. 12 VENTOUX BL 3 MESSES BASSES 8.49 99.95/1228. 10 BANDOL FONTANEOU, BASTIDE BL 22.99 269.95/1229. 11 CDROUSS V V TESSELLAE,LAFAGE 12.99 152.95/1230. 09 MEDITERRANEE PETIT CAPRICE, CARAC 5.99 69.95/1231. 11 ALSACE RIES FURST, K-K 10.49 123.50/1232. 11 ALSACE GEWURZ, PAUL ZINCK 15.99 187.95/1233. 03 SERRIGER HERRENBERG RIES BA, SIMO 19.79 114.95/634. 12 MOSEL RIES, CLEAN SLATE 9.39 109.95/1235. 11 MULHEIMER SONNENLAY RIES ZEPPELIN 10.99 129.50/1236. 11 NIERSTEINER REHBACH RIES SPAT 12.79 149.95/1237. 12 WEINLAND GRU V LANDWEIN, liter 12.99 152.95/1238. 10 ALENTEJANO, SEMAPHORE 7 10.49 123.50/1239. 12 VALDEORRAS GODELLO AVANCIA DE O 14.99 176.50/1240. 09 BIERZO MENCIA ROBLE, TOLEDO 11.49 134.95/1241. 12 RIBERA DEL DUERORESALSO, MORO 12.99 152.95/1242. 06 RIOJA, FINCA ALLENDE 29.99 352.50/1243. 08 RIOJA SOLNIA, BODEGAS ILURCE 6.99 81.95/1244. 08 CASTILLA, BODEGAS DEHESA DE LUNA 12.99 152.95/1245. 12 LA MANCHA AIREN, BODEGAS LATUE 8.49 99.95/1246. 09 BAROLO, RIO FAVA 23.99 281.95/1247. 11 LANGHE NEBBIOLO MARGHE, DAMILANO 16.99 199.95/1248. 11 BARBERA D’ASTI ALBERA, ARALDICA 9.99 117.50/1249. 08 AMARONE CLASSICO, TEDESCHI 47.99 281.95/650. 09 TOSCANA CABURNIO, TENUTA MONTETI 14.99 176.50/1251. 11 CHIANTI COLLI SENESI, ANTICO COLLE 10.99 129.50/1252. 08 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, CAPARZO 32.99 387.95/1253. 12 MONTEPULCIANO BELLA ADDORM 9.99 117.50/1254. 10 CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA , ARGIOLAS 13.99 164.50/1255. 12 GAVI DI GAVI LA MEIRANA, BROGLIA 16.99 199.95/1256. 12 VENEZIE TERRA ALPINA PINOT GRIGIO 8.79 103.50/1257. 12 SARDEGNA VERMENTINO COSTAMOLINO 11.49 134.95/1258. 11 EGRI MERLOT, WEINHAUS KFT 7.99 93.95/1259. 10 KENWOOD JACK LONDON CAB 23.99 281.95/1260. 11 PHARAOH NAPA VY CAB 8.49 99.95/1261. 11 FIRESTEED PINOT NOIR 12.99 152.95/12

62. 12 TALLEY BISHOP’S PEAK PINOT NOIR 16.99 199.95/1263. 11 ANTHILL FARMS SYRAH 16.99 199.95/1264. PIETRA STA SACRED STONE CASK #6 RED 8.49 99.95/1265. 09 WILDHURST RES ZINFANDEL 12.99 152.95/1266. 10 MARIETTA ZINFANDEL 18.99 223.50/1267. 12 JOEL GOTT SAUVIGNON BLANC 9.99 117.50/1268. 10 LORING DURELL VYD CHARDONNAY 14.99 87.95/669. 12 PHARAOH RRV CHARDONNAY 8.49 99.95/1270. 12 HOOPES HOOPLA NAPA VY CHARD 16.99 199.95/1271. 12 PINE RIDGE CHENIN BLANC-VIOGNIER 9.99 117.50/1272. 12 GR TRAVERSE SHIP OF FOOLS WHITE 12.99 152.95/1273. 12 ERATH PINOT GRIS 10.99 129.50/1274. 12 TABOR HILL DRY LMS TRAMINETTE 8.99 105.95/1275. 06 ANDELUNA RES CELEBRACION RED 10.99 129.50/1276. 10 CASTILLO DE MOLINA RES MALBEC 5.99 69.95/1277. 13 TRES EXILIOS TORRONTES 7.49 87.95/1278. 12 COUSINO MACUL ISIDORA SAUV GRIS 13.99 164.50/1279. 10 YEALANDS PINOT NOIR 16.99 199.95/1280. 12 THE CROSSINGS SAUVIGNON BLANC 12.99 152.95/1281. 11 TAIT BALL BUSTER RED 15.99 187.95/1282. 10 D’ARENBERG STUMP JUMP SHIRAZ 10.99 129.50/1283. 11 BARISTA PINOTAGE 12.99 152.95/1284. 13 CUVELIER LOS ANDES MALBEC ROSE 12.99 152.95/1285. PORTUGAL ROSE MATEUS, SOGRAPE 5.99 69.95/1286. 07 GRAHAM’S LBV PORT 20.99 123.50/687. EMILIO LUSTAU VINA 25 PX SHERRY 13.99 82.50/688. KOURTAKI MUSCAT OF SAMOS 12.99 76.50/689. SAKEMOTO JUNMAI NADA JAPAN SAKE 9.99 117.50/1290. JOEL FALMET TRAD BRUT CHAMPAGNE 33.99 199.95/691. 11 BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX BRUT,HILAIRE 10.99 129.50/1292. 07 CODORNIU ANNA DE CODORNIU BRUT 8.99 105.95/1293. ADAMI PROSECCO BRUT 14.99 176.50/1294. FULLER’S LONDON PORTER 6pk bt + DEP 9.99 38.95/494. deposit .60 2.40/495. D’AFFINOIS SAINT ANGEL half wheel 9.99 19.50/296. SPENCE & CO SMKD TROUT PATE NO TAX 3.49 19.95/697. CITTERIO SW SOPRESSATA 9oz log NO TAX 4.99 29.50/698. ALMONDINA DK CH COOKIES box NO TAX 3.49 19.95/699. WALKER ORANGE COOKIES box NO TAX 2.99 17.50/6100. VIALONE NANO RISOTTO half kilo NO TAX 3.99 23.50/6IF YOU HAVE A PICKUP DATE IN MIND, PLEASE NOTE IT HEREPLEASE NOTE ANY DELIVERY OR STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS HERETAXABLE SUB-TOTAL:+ 6% Sales Tax:+Bottle Deposit:+ NON-TAXABLE SUB-TOTAL:=ORDER TOTAL:+Add Membership Dues (choose one)NEW AAWC postal delivery to DEC ($2.00NEW AAWC via EMAIL delivery to DEC ($1.00)Tasters Guild $45 one yr; $85 two yr (AAWC is FREE with TG)TG-AAWC email deliveryEMAIL ADDRESS(ES)= ORDER TOTAL + MembershipVisa or Mastercard or Discover or American Express ?CARD NUMBER:EXPIRATION DATE:SIGNATURE (required for credit cards)Name:Address:City/St/Zip:home ph:work ph:Name on credit card, billing address, zip and phone required for credit cardsemail:Replacement/Sample/Email/Download copy. Membership status may be checked with Sally

ANN ARBOR WINE CLUBNOVEMBER, 2013ANN ARBOR WINE CLUB NOVEMBER TASTINGThis tasting of wine-offering items takes place in the spacious, private lower level room ofCREEKSIDE GRILL, 5827 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, on MONDAY,November 4 at 7:00 pm.It’s a walk-around style tasting lasting approximately two hours, accompanied by a buffet ofCreekside specialties. Creekside is on the south side of Jackson Road, just west of Meijer andthe Zeeb Road exit of I-94.NO RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY. The cost of the tasting event is $30 single, $60per couple, non-member guests may also attend at $35 per person. Please bring thisnewsletter to serve as your tasting sheet and pay at the door. Please, no fragrances.ORDERING INFORMATION. Order form with payment should reach Village Corner,1747 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor 48105, by Saturday NOVEMBER 9. Orders received the followingweek are subject to a 2% surcharge. Orders are filled in the sequence in which they are receivedand paid, and early orders take precedence in the allocation of items in short supply. VISA,MasterCard, Discover card AND AMERICAN EXPRESS accepted; include address, phone, cardnumber and expiration date. Orders may be hand-delivered, mailed, FAXed (995-1826) orplaced online (click on link at http://villagecorner.com/clubs/index.html (NOTE: no www!), but nocall-in orders, please.ORDER PICK-UP. No pick-ups before November 16. Inquire with the Village Corner winestaff about storage and delivery options. Village Corner has very limited in-store storage spaceso please try to pick up your order during the pickup period.PICKUP DATES - from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm: (noon-5:00 pm Sunday) - no longer byalphabet; instead, a day you choose from November 16 THRU November 24. later if needed.MARK YOUR CALENDAR: NEXT Ann Arbor Wine Club Tasting isMonday, January 13 at 7:00 pm--BORDEAUX - RED--1. 10 CHATEAU CABANS, CRU BOURGEOIS, MEDOC18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12Oh, wow! Cabernet comes on like gang-busters after tasting a series of merlot-emphaticclarets. Sweet, blackberry and black currant. This has it all over the 2008./ Sweet oak and fruit.Sooo easy to drink now, especially considering 2010 and cabernet sauvignon bases. Complexand welcoming display of aromas, flavors, textures. 92+/100.2. 10 CHATEAU DUTRUCH GRAND POUJEAUX, CRU BOURGEOIS, MOULIS23.99 each; 281.95 case of 12Oh, this shows Grand Cru class! Grand oak and super cabernet fruit. Not a hint of Moulisbackwater heaviness. This is all from Gunz gravel of the Poujeaux lieu-dit. Wow!/ Yes, showsclassic Moulis grip and firmness while steering clear of any clay-born earthiness. Huge potential.Best young DGP I’ve tasted. 93+/100.3. 00 CHATEAU DU MOULIN ROSE, COTES DE CASTILLON12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12Gamy bouquet development. Plus bold and fresh fruit pulp and peels. Young, actually./Pleasing gamy aspect. Castillon body. Good vitality. Evolving positively while retaining itsyouthful fruit. Branded wood case. 91/100.4. 10 CHATEAU LA CROIX CALENDREAU, BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12Oh, sweet, up front fruit, especially for the vintage. One fulfilled, merlot rich claret./ Yes, richand full. Fruit juice, pulp, and peels contributions. Balanced. Fine tannins. Great acid. Superieurindeed. 92+/100.5. 10 BORDEAUX GOLD MEDAL WINNERS - MIX OF SIX64.95 each; 189.95 case of 3Six Chateau-bottled clarets of the great 2010 vintage, each a Gold Medal winner: DumasCenot Bordeaux, Florie Aude Cuvee des Albins Bordeaux , Le Gravy Bordeaux Superieur,Rochebert Bordeaux Superieur, Clairac Blaye Cotes de Bordeaux, Sauman Cuvee TraditionCotes de Bourg. I’ve tasted and rated each of these 90/100 to 92/100. Presented in a attractivewhite gift box with map and Chateau descriptions enclosed.,6. 09 CAHORS MALBEC, CHATEAU DE CHAMBERT19.99 each; 234.95 case of 1285% malbec, 15% merlot. 12 months in oak. Cherry and licorice big time, both rich andsnappy./ Yes, rich cherry concentration and licorice highlights. Oak and time in barrel too.Fabulous. Fine tannins. Costs more than most of the Cahors wines I stock, and it’s worth it.Useful now. 93+/100.--BORDEAUX - WHITE--7. 10 CHATEAU DE CAMARSAC, BORDEAUX SAUVIGNON3.99 each; 46.95 case of 12Briskness, lift, clarity. Has it all./ Fabulous gooseberry stuff, Gooseberry, not grapefruit, nottropics. Defines Bordeaux sauvignon of an ideal vintage. Very long aftertaste. 91/100. List price:$12.8. 09 CHATEAU LE PIN SACRISTE, SAINTE CROIX DU MONT11.99 each; 139.95 case of 1290% semillon, 10% sauvignon blanc. 09 lush, with the cooler, more melony face of semillonthat is Ste. Croix. That’s just the opening act. Now bring on honey, orange blossom, nut,calcaire, peach, and pineapple. Wow! What a show!/ Honey and orange. Lithe and balanced.Yes, great acidity balances the sweetness. 94+/100.9. 12 COTES DE GASCOGNE COLOMBARD, MONTGRAVET7.99 each; 93.95 case of 12All colombard. Yes, all good green stuff. Sauvignon like. Crisp, clear, cool./ Cool greencitrus. Good flow. Ripe acid. A delicate side too. Entices. 91/100.--LOIRE--10. 12 MUSCADET SEVRE ET MAINE SUR LIE, DOMAINE DE LA PEPIERE12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12Marc Ollivier & Remi Branger, owners. Extremely bright and aromatic. Full, early fall applearomas. No peel./ Perfumed of apple and undergrowth. Acid and flavor concentration in spades.Incredible. 92/100.11. 11 ANJOU CABERNET FRANC, CHATEAU DE LA ROULERIE12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12Fresh, classic, black fruited. Raspberry and peppercorn./ Great fruit grip, finesse, northernjoy. Fabulous. 92+/100.12. 12 VOUVRAY JARDIN EN FLEURS, BESOMES MAC BARIL9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12All from Chateau de Valmer. Best yet. Totally fresh chenin blanc quince. Perfect./ Semi dry,with decent acid and great extract concentration in 2012. 92/100.Ann Arbor Wine Club page 1

13. 12 VAL DE LOIRE SAUVIGNON BLANC DESTINEA, JOSEPH MELLOT8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12Wow! Total gooseberry! Light kiss of passion fruit. Fabulous elegance and Loire sauvignonprecision and flair./ Juicy, mouthwatering. Round fruit plus mineral buffer. The completepackage. 92/100.14. 12 SANCERRE LES COUTES, PASCAL & NICOLAS REVERDY21.99 each; 258.50 case of 12Just dazzling! Brilliant cut./ No grapefruit. Bright gooseberry. The citrus part is lemon. Boy,richness, plushness, acidity, extract, everything. A real champ. 94/100.--BURGUNDY - RED--15. 11 BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR, ROUX PERE14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12Sweet pinot cherry with some pulp softness as well as peels extract framing./ Invitingapproach and body, flavorful and plump. Nice surprise in cool 2011. Kudo to the winemaker.91+/100.16. 10 SAVIGNY LES BEAUNE LES PIMENTIERS, DOMAINE ARNOUX PERE29.99 each; 352.50 case of 12Wine Spectator 91: ‘Offering silky texture and superb balance, this red is the picture ofharmony and elegance, with pure cherry and raspberry flavors. Shows an edge from thestructure on the finish, but should round out in the short term. Drink now through 2018.’17. 10 MERCUREY EN SAZENAY 1ER CRU, CHATEAU DE MERCEY22.99 each; 269.95 case of 12Rich, toasty. Mercurey, dark fruited like a Cote de Nuits pinot. Large./ Rich, large framed,toasty. Great acid. Black cherry, black plum, tar. Classic Mercurey. Even better than the 09.93+/100.18. 10 MACON LA ROCHE VINEUSE ROUGE, CHATEAU DE LA GREFFIERE10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12We turn the southern Burgundy world upside down this sale with a red wine fromMaconnais and a white from Beaujolais! All gamay. Fresh and 2010 minerally. Bright and cool.Distinct from Beaujolais. Cooler. Not as sweet. Stony. Tar and licorice./ Sweet and peppery.Flowing and cool. Some glycerol. No tannin. 91/100.--BURGUNDY - WHITE--19. 12 CHABLIS, DOMAINE SEGUINOT-BORDET16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Classic calcaire and light graininess. Sweet fruit core./ Yes, clear and minerally. Chalk andapple. Perfect village Chablis image. 92/100.20. 10 BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY, THIERRY MATROT half bottle7.29 each; 84.95 case of 12First, a few moments of aeration. Then, let the show begin! Oh, boy, the terroir, the body,the peach, the calcaire. A Cote d’Or chardonnay that has it all./ Rich in fruit and barrelinfluences: barrel fermentation, lees interaction, barrel aging. Well textured. The complete Coted’Or chardonnay package. 93+/100.21. 09 CHASSAGNE MONTRACHET BLANC LES EMBRAZEES 1ER CRU,VINCENT & SOPHIE MOREY39.99 each; 234.95 case of 6Full and creamy, toasty oak and Chassagne peachy fruit./ 09 soft, inviting fruit withbalancing acid. Fabulous embodiment of Chassagne Premier Cru.. 94+/100.22. 12 BEAUJOLAIS BLANC AU PAYS DES PIERRES DOREES, DOMAINE PRAL12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Round, rich, bold. Swells and tingles the nostrils. Full volume./ Yes, full now and will fill outmore. A sense of seasoned barrel aging. And that unique Beaujolais region take on chardonnay.This is distinct from a Maconnais edition. Nice to have one around once again. 91+/100.--RHONE/MIDI--23. 09 SAINT JOSEPH LES COTEAUX, ERIC & JOEL DURAND25.49 each; 299.95 case of 12Nothing like northern Rhone syrah! Magnificent amplitude and focus. Oh, that raspberry,white pepper, and lavender! Saint Joe elegance and lift./ Oh, boy, rich and padded. Saint Joerace and floral elegance. Very fine tannins and texture. Superb example. 95+/100.24. 11 COTES DU RHONE, DOMAINE DES PASQUIERS8.79 each; 103.50 case of 1275% grenache, 25% syrah. Tense and dry house style. Young. No overt fruit./ But sweetberries and good acid to taste. Old time form. Good ager. 91+/100.25. 11 COTES DU RHONE VILLAGES CUVEE DES SEIGNEURS,DOMAINE DU VIEUX CHENE12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Rich and fruity. Black, sweet, and briary./ Full fruit sweetness; blackberry, sweet briar. Softand flavorful. Nutty facet too. Walnut. 92/100.26. 11 CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPE CUVEE GIRARD,DOMAINE RAYMOND USSEGLIO34.99 each; 399.95 case of 12Wonderful, bright, cool 2011 red grenache with black syrah and purple mourvedre tones.Controlled power. Full variegation of aroma and texture. Fully blossomed./ Sweet strawberrygrenache. The right body and flow of 2011. A charmer even now. 94+/100.27. 12 VENTOUX BLANC CUVEE DES 3 MESSES BASSES,VIGNERONS DE MONT VENTOUX8.49 each; 99.95 case of 1240% each clairette, grenache blanc, 20% bourboulenc. Opens with a subtle varietal set ofaromas. Fills with aeration to more a more dramatic and beautiful nose. Emphasis on apple andpear./ Rich, smooth with glycerol, full. Subtle fruit and vinosity. Powerful, mouthfilling texturalpresence wants food. 91/100.28. 10 BANDOL CUVEE FONTANEOU, DOMAINE LA BASTIDE BLANCHE22.99 each; 269.95 case of 12Unfiltered. Smoky, warm, southern. Mourvedre purple fruit. Lovely poise. Just right for itsage./ Tightness of 2010 and mourvedre. Great texture. Flavor still understated. Good future. Wellliked by the group. 92+/100.29. 11 COTES DU ROUSSILLON VIEILLES VIGNES TESSELLAE,DOMAINE LAFAGE12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Parker 93: ‘The least expensive offering is the 2011 Tessellae Old Vines Cotes duRoussillon, an intriguing blend of 40% Syrah, 40% Grenache, 15% Mourvedre and 5% GrenacheGris, a rare white grape. It was aged 12 months in concrete tanks prior to being bottled unfiltered.It boasts an expansive, intense, complex bouquet of garrigue, strawberries and black cherriesintermixed with a hint of spring flowers, a velvety texture and a voluptuous mouthfeel. It made mewrite in my tasting notes that it was a ‘$12 Cote Rotie of the south,’ although $12 Cote Rotieswent out of existence about 50 years ago. This beautiful, soft, round, seductive red should drinkwell for 4-5 years. ‘Ann Arbor Wine Club page 2

30. 09 MEDITERRANEE PETIT CAPRICE, VIGNERONS DE CARACTERE5.99 each; 69.95 case of 12Getting steadily sweeter, softer, more user friendly./ Even on the palate, which was formerlyresistant. Glad I’ve kept faith in this one. What a bargain! 90/100.--ALSACE--31. 11 ALSACE RIESLING THE FURST, VIGNERONS DE KIENTZHEIM-KAYSERSBERG10.49 each; 123.50 case of 12An attractive balsamic aura of developing riesling. Lots of fruit extract. This sings./ Yes, fullextract and terroir. Even walnut husk. Works for me. Bring it to the table. 92/100.32. 11 ALSACE GEWURZTRAMINER, PAUL ZINCK15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12At Eguisheim. Nice and spicy. Rose, ginger, tonic. The rightful body and power of southernHaut Rhin./ Yeah! Power, barbershop, tonic. Dry and astute. Take it to the table. 92/100.--GERMANY/AUSTRIA--33. 03 SERRIGER HERRENBERG RIESLING BEERENAUSLESE, BERT SIMON19.79 each; 114.95 case of 6Golden color./ Intricate nectar, honey, flowers, resin; tea, tobacco, pollen botrytis stuff.Ripeness of 03 balanced by crisp upper Saar styling./ Oh, boy! Granola, honey, tea, latakia.Both fruit ripeness and botrytis at play. BA sweet. Great acid of Saar, even in a hot year.Clinging finish. Good now and later. 94+/100. List price: $40.34. 12 MOSEL RIESLING, CLEAN SLATE9.39 each; 109.95 case of 12Young, crisp, minerally. Pleasing sweet aromatic aspects too./ Crisp, lithe, well balanced,refreshing. Well crafted. All you could want in an inexpensive Mosel riesling. 91/100.35. 11 MULHEIMER SONNENLAY RIESLING ZEPPELIN, MAX FERD. RICHTER10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12Most popular wine on flights of Graf Zeppelin’s blimps, as the colorful label commemorates.Fresh and minerally. Fabulous backwater, cool vintage take on Mosel riesling./ Fine acid,extract, burnish, grip, class of Mosel riesling. Great length. Best vintage yet. 92+/100.36. 11 NIERSTEINER REHBACH RIESLING SPATLESE, EUGEN WEHRHEIM12.79 each; 149.95 case of 12Oh, yes. The tangerine thing. Total vineyard ID, total raciness./ Sweet, with ausleseconcentration and honey and grain botrytis extras. 94+/100.37. 12 OSTERREICH WEINLAND GRUNER VELTLINER LANDWEIN,MARIA HOFER liter12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Fresh, full. Apple and snow pea. Great stuff./ Vigorous, tingy, suave. Just right flavor andtexture. 92/100.--IBERIA--38. 10 ALENTEJANO, SEMAPHORE 710.49 each; 123.50 case of 12Alicante bouschet, aragonesas, trincadeira. Oh, wow! Fresh, brisk, tonic, garrigue, spices./Vivid spectrum of fruit, herb, and spice flavors. Even more giving that the fine 2009. Wow! Wellliked by the group. 92/100.39. 12 VALDEORRAS GODELLO AVANCIA CUVEE DE O, BODEGAS AVANTHIA14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12From steep slate hillsides above the Sil river in Galicia. Very stony, minerally. Cut and sting.Mineral saturated.. And pear. Really solid. Etches./ Citrus. Good godello padding and orchardfruits. Full race and stone. Ringing acidity. Sooo mineral, etch, crisp, dry, but not austere.Quencher. 92/100.40. 09 BIERZO MENCIA ROBLE, BODEGAS ALVAREZ DE TOLEDO11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12Parker 91: ‘The 2009 Alvarez de Toledo was bottled just a week before the wine waspresented but seems to be showing no symptoms of distress. Balsamic, leather, and black fruitsare the principal notes struck by this suave effort that over-delivers in a big way. Like its oldersibling, it can be enjoyed now but will have more to say in 2-3 years. $16.’41. 12 RIBERA DEL DUERO FINCA RESALSO, EMILIO MORO12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Tanzer 91: ‘Vivid purple. Ripe boysenberry and blueberry aromas and an undercurrent ofmocha on the nose, with candied licorice and vanilla qualities coming up with air. Lush, weightyand round, showing good thrust to its dark berry liqueur and cocoa flavors. Finishes creamy,round and long, with soft tannins and building notes of plum and dark chocolate. $17.’42. 06 RIOJA, FINCA ALLENDE29.99 each; 352.50 case of 12Romantic, old style of Rioja. Elegant rather than bombastic. Light oak and subtle, sweet driedfruit well married after long barrel aging. Perfectly classic./ Gorgeous Rioja, balanced and finetextured. The perfect amalgam of beauty, savor, suavity, subtlety. 96/100.43. 08 RIOJA SOLNIA, BODEGAS ILURCE6.99 each; 81.95 case of 12Half each tempranillo, graciano. I love the combination of tempranillo framing and gracianofresh and easy fruit filling. Berry fruit and floral overtones. A beauty./ Bright, with vivacity, form,and light bouquet development. Perfect now. 91/100.44. 08 CASTILLA, BODEGAS DEHESA DE LUNA12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Half tempranillo, a quarter each cabernet and syrah. 6 months’ aging in barrels. Deep andsatisfying bouquet. Fabulous oak quality and upscale fruit aroma set. This projects class./ Yes,fine fruit quality. Fruit and oak in harmony. A great wine, and quite the best Castilla and 2008 I’vehad in some time. 93+/100.45. 12 LA MANCHA AIREN, BODEGAS LATUE8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12Organically grown. This sings. Coaxes maximum aromatic potential out of the usuallyprosaic, vinous airen. Tingly and crisp on entry, with sense of plumpness following./ Still encloseda little on the palate. Appley fruit character recalls gruner veltliner, perhaps trebbiano. Goodbalance and nicely etched texture. 91/100.--ITALY - RED--46. 09 BAROLO, RIO FAVA23.99 each; 281.95 case of 12Reticent young Barolo. Needs time to unfurl its peacock’s tail. A warm-spice aspect beginsto emerge with aeration. Fruit sweetness of 09./ Spicy. Chutney spices. Unique. Sweet. Slowlybeginning to form a statement as it undergoes its slow and classic evolution. 91++/100.47. 11 LANGHE NEBBIOLO MARGHE, DAMILANO16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Well, this is much sweeter fruited and more accessible than the 10 or 09. Displays nebbiolotar and rose./ Soft and rich and ripe. Plenty of fruit, especially cherry. New appellation andapproach for this cuvee. I’m all for it. Yes! 92/100.Ann Arbor Wine Club page 3

48. 11 BARBERA D’ASTI ALBERA, ARALDICA9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12Lovely red violet color./Engaging aroma of wild cherry with violets overtone. Michigan cherryjuice, clear and pure. One of the best vintages of this./ Sweet and lovely. Cool floral reduction.Sooo enticing. Great sweet-acid balance. Well balanced in all respects, in fact. Fine tannin.Classic Asti style of barbera. Super value. 92/100.49. 08 AMARONE CLASSICO, TEDESCHI47.99 each; 281.95 case of 6Big. Nostril swelling. Dark fruit. Good oak toast, burnish. Nice job./ The fruit is sweet andelegant. Just dazzling. Full portrayal of incense, potpourri, spices. Gorgeous oak and dried fruit.Splendid. One of the best Amarones to come my way in a long time. 96/100.50. 09 TOSCANA CABURNIO, TENUTA MONTETI14.99 each; 176.50 case of 1255% cabernet sauvignon, 25% alicante bouschet, 20% merlot; half aged 12 months inFrench barriques, 30% new. Oh, boy! A big burst of ripe fruit. Light oak seasoning. Large andbroad display of all the varietals./ 09 lush. Fabulous black depths. Full fruit joy. Easier flowingthan the 08. Can enjoy now. 92/100.51. 11 CHIANTI COLLI SENESI, ANTICO COLLE10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12Rich and robust, warm and strong CCS of the south. Runs deep./ Good baked fruitqualities. Fresh and dried cherries. Both race and smoothness. Proper weight of the vintage.User friendly. 91/100.52. 08 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO, CAPARZO32.99 each; 387.95 case of 12Parker 92+: ‘Caparzo’s 2008 Brunello di Montalcino is impressive. It boasts serious depth,nuance and complexity. Smoke, licorice, spices, black cherries and plums all develop in theglass, supported by firm, beautifully integrated tannins. This is a solid Brunello with plenty ofupside for the next decade, if not longer. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2028.’53. 12 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO LA BELLA ADDORMENTATA,GRAN SASSO9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12Gran Sasso is the highest peak of the Apennines. Firm and fresh with proper black fruitsand violets. Great poise. Showing the quality and style of the series./ Yes, sweet black fruits,balance of acid and glycerol. Good flavor intensity with more to come. Good fullness. 91+/100.54. 10 CANNONAU DI SARDEGNA COSTERA, ARGIOLAS13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12Cannonau (grenache relative) is highest in polyphenols, sez Dr. Oz. Slightly reduced. It’sthe positive, promising, purple fruited form. Great potential in this young wine. Will be as goodas the 2007. While showing more elegance and race./ Yes, great acidity. Rhone grenache-likepeppercorn and garrigue. Very cool and elegantly stated. Fabulous. 92/100.--ITALY - WHITE--55. 12 GAVI DI GAVI LA MEIRANA, PIERO BROGLIA16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Oh, boy, fresh, lifting, stimulating apple, pear, melon, sage. Both plump and incisiveaspects./ Lush, cool, dry, round. Great balance of acid and glycerol. Great play. Ideal. 93/100.56. 12 VENEZIE TERRA ALPINA PINOT GRIGIO RIFF, ALOIS LAGEDER8.79 each; 103.50 case of 12Full apple and peel aroma. Both zingy and pithy. Great value./ Full grigio peels extractflavor and texture. Cool climate lift. A winner all around. 91/100.57. 12 SARDEGNA VERMENTINO COSTAMOLINO, ARGIOLAS11.49 each; 134.95 case of 12Subtle floral and orchard fruit aromatics. Not yet as effusively scented as past vintages. Ithink this is the youngest I’ve ever tasted one of these; besides, it was just shipped./ Oh, but thepalate is alive with energy, full of honeysuckle flavor, rich in varietal glycerol balanced by racyacidity. Really delivers in terms of both feel and flavor. 91+/100.--INTERNATIONAL--58. 11 EGRI MERLOT, WEINHAUS KFT7.99 each; 93.95 case of 12Harvested in November; aged a year in large wood casks. So right. Even better than the 09.Sweet cherry filling, dry peels form. Cool and racy, ripe and pure./ Just sweet enough. Light, finetannins for balance. This is delish. 91/100.--U.S. - RED--59. 10 KENWOOD JACK LONDON VINEYARD SONOMA MOUNTAINCABERNET SAUVIGNON23.99 each; 281.95 case of 12Wine & Spirits 93 - BEST BUY: ‘The 2010s from this vineyard–including the zin and themerlot–are exceptional, with this cabernet putting on the finest performance in years. It has thescent of roses and the bright red fruit of wild berries, with equal freshness in the tannins thatseem to hold the wine’s potential energy in store. Plump and harmonious, layered with tannicspice, this is a wine to decant now with grilled lamb chops or cellar; at the price, it’s well worthinvesting in a case. $30.’60. 11 PHARAOH NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12Rich and fine oak. Rich for 2011. Napa class. Sweet wood. Wow! $30 cabernet nose!/ 2011cool, Napa class. Smooth oak. Way better than the current price. Great deal! 92+/100. List price:$27.61. 11 FIRESTEED OREGON PINOT NOIR12.99 each; 152.95 case of 1285% Willamette Valley. Light scarlet./ Sweet cherry. Best 2011 OR pinot I’ve had./ Yes,sweet and smooth fruit and black tea foil. Works. 91+/100.62. 12 TALLEY BISHOP’S PEAK SAN LUIS OBISPO PINOT NOIR16.99 each; 199.95 case of 1210 months in French oak barrels. Sweet and spicy cherry fruit plus nice toast and wood-spice oak.Fruit beauties of 2012. Crisp, crunchy, cool, deep, coastal./ Crisp and lively. Good flow. Tasty andbalanced. Both sweet and spicy. A balanced complex of oak and fruit contributions. Enticing. Welltailored. Yes! 92/100.63. 11 ANTHILL FARMS SONOMA COAST SYRAH16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Purple, cool, deep, logical 2011 Sonoma Coast red. Lovely, ample fruits. No reduction./ Veryspicy and balsam like oak contributions. Good 11 and SCT acidity plus lots of welcome padding.Special. 92+/100.64. PIETRA SANTA SACRED STONE MASTER’S BLEND CASK #6CALIFORNIA RED8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12Incorporates every grape variety grown on the estate. Sangiovese, dolcetto, and carignan,plus 10 others. Sounds like Chateau de Beaucastel! Aged 18 months in barrels. Italianate, warm,singed, dried fruit./ California smoothness, suavity. Good leather. A convincing Tuscan knockoff.90/100.Ann Arbor Wine Club page 4

65. 09 WILDHURST RESERVE LAKE COUNTY ZINFANDEL12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Sweet and true to Lake zin, with bright raspberry, light oak, and Lake polish./ Rich and ripeand singed. Fabulous richness, grip, material, fruit, ripeness, and more. 92/100.66. 10 MARIETTA SONOMA ZINFANDEL18.99 each; 223.50 case of 12Since 1978; aged in French oak barrels. Oh, yeah, Dry Creek Valley apple-raspberryaromas. Deep, black, powerful, singed, totally extracted 2010 fresh, crisp acid. Yow! A goodarea for a cool vintage./ Raspberry concentrate, including the peppery seeds. Sweet and gentlyflowing. Lovely effort taking the best 10 has to give. Lush, sweet fruit. So soft and seductive forcurrent enjoyment. Lovely bouquet and texture development. Whoa! Aims to seduce rather thanawe. 95/100.--U.S. - WHITE--67. 12 JOEL GOTT CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANC9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12Crisp, cool, and bright. Like several of the 2012 California sauvignons tasted to date, thishas sweeter fruit than cool vintages 2011 and 2010. Sign of a fine, ripe vintage./ Yes, ruby redgrapefruit plus peach and mango. Positively alluring. 91/100.68. 10 LORING DURELL VINEYARD SONOMA COAST CHARDONNAY14.99 each; 87.95 case of 6Frank and powerful. Plenty of oak, lees effect, malo, and sweet ripe fruit. In the style of theSeventies ‘bigger is better’ rage, just as Brian Loring intends to make it, because he likeschardonnay that way./ Rich oak toast and ripe, warm, robust fruit. Total period-piecechardonnay. 93/100. List price: $50.69. 12 PHARAOH RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY CHARDONNAY8.49 each; 99.95 case of 12Wonderfully bright, ventilating, and crisp. Full of 12 fruit goodness. Light citrus and spicyoak./ Nice oak and fruit combo. Very bright. Full and plush. RRV quality. 91/100. List price: $18.70. 12 HOOPES HOOPLA NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Lovely oak, Napa class, 2012 fruit purity./ Joyful, wholesome 2012 fruit quality. Abundantapple and citrus chardonnay character keeps the oak in its proper, seasoning role. 92/100.71. 12 PINE RIDGE CLARKSBURG CHENIN BLANC-VIOGNIER9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12A brilliant concept as in past vintages. Plush, melony Sacramento delta chenin blanc withhovering honeysuckle airs of viognier./ Plump and flavorful, nicely etched by fruit acidity. Asingular wine in a great vintage. 92/100.72. 12 CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE SHIP OF FOOLSOLD MISSION PENINSULA WHITE12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Michigan Wine Competition - GOLD MEDAL. Dry, full, and bright. A star vintage for thiscuvee of pinots blanc, gris, and noir./ Flavorful. Full bodied. Well balanced. Superbly crafted.92/100.73. 12 ERATH OREGON PINOT GRIS10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12Lovely apple and melon varietal aromas. Oregon brisk. Right./ Melon, apple, and quince.Mellow and balanced, with the nice, soft padding of a star vintage, tempered by bright Oregonacidity. 92/100.74. 12 TABOR HILL DRY LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE TRAMINETTE8.99 each; 105.95 case of 12True varietal personality. Nice bergamot aromas come on with aeration./ Good, ripe vintageof this, showing mellow acidity. Floral, powderpuff traminette character. Delicate rather than thickand powerful like many a gewurz. A rightful traminette. 90+/100.--SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE--75. 06 ANDELUNA RESERVA CELEBRACION MENDOZA RED10.99 each; 129.50 case of 1260% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot. Aged 12 months in half each French and Americanoak. Michel Rolland, consultant. Class oak and fruit. Great, sweet spices and depth. Regal wine./Yes, distinctive and bright fruits, berries. Fine oak. Well developed and classy indeed. Finetannin. 93/100.76. 10 CASTILLO DE MOLINA RESERVA UCO VALLEY MALBEC5.99 each; 69.95 case of 12Deep, with a developed bottle bouquet while still clinging to some primary fruitiness. Reservatime in cooperage has brought on good dimensions./ Savory and sweet and mellow. Still retainingframing and mealworthy dryness and light tannin. Good value for sure. 90/100.77. 13 TRES EXILIOS MENDOZA TORRONTES7.49 each; 87.95 case of 12Bright, fresh, crisp, accurate. Cold cream aroma like gewurztraminer. Rose and ginger.Blossoms with aeration./ Creamy rose and cold cream taste. Right. Nice and brisk acidity,astringency. 91+/100.78. 12 COUSINO MACUL ISIDORA MAIPO VALLEY SAUVIGNON GRIS13.99 each; 164.50 case of 12Fully revealing. Aroma of mandarin orange. Full volume, depth, power. Insistent New Worldsauvignon gris attitude. Nothing held back./ Mild acid balanced by full power. Calls for food.91/100.79. 10 YEALANDS CENTRAL OTAGO - MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR16.99 each; 199.95 case of 12Babydoll sheep weed the vineyard; carbon-zero certified winery. Deep, special, and seriousCentral Otago material here. Subtle oak. Riper and more layered than many a straightMarlborough pinot. Sweet plum, cherry./ Rich, broad, sweet. Cherry, plum, tea. Well padded.Melted tannins. A player. 92/100.80. 12 THE CROSSINGS AWATERE VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Oh, boy! Mango, citrus, gooseberry. Flair, flash, freshness./ Fresh and flavorful indeed.Gooseberry, mango, cat, gooseberry. Has it all. 93/100.81. 11 TAIT THE BALL BUSTER BAROSSA VALLEY RED15.99 each; 187.95 case of 12Parker 90; Tanzer 90: ‘Made from 75% shiraz, 22% cabernet sauvignon and 3% merlot.Deep ruby. Dark berry compote, licorice and woodsmoke on the assertively perfumed nose.Smooth and appealingly sweet, offering vibrant black raspberry and cola flavors and a hint ofbitter chocolate. Velvety tannins come on late and add subtle grip to a smooth, fruit-driven andpersistent finish. Production for this popular wine was off by a full third this vintage.’82. 10 D’ARENBERG THE STUMP JUMP MCLAREN VALE SHIRAZ10.99 each; 129.50 case of 1219 th century vineyards owned by the Osborn family since 1912; land was cleared forvineyards using an Aussie invention, the stump jump plow, designed to jump over gnarled rootsof eucalyptus trees. Sweet, complete Aussie shiraz perfume with McLaren form and style/Combination of sweetness and structure that’s right for Aussie syrah. Cooling gives a positiveAnn Arbor Wine Club page 5

effect. McLaren bold style, not blowsy like Barossa. Totally fulfilled for the price. Just a fabulousvalue. 91/100.83. 11 BARISTA WESTERN CAPE PINOTAGE12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Yeast strain does the coffee thing. Yeah, good dark roast and sweet berry./ Uncannycoffee, mocha, cream, sweet berry. No feral pinotage aspects. All coffee stuff. Nice grip. Goodbrace of acidity. Remarkable. 91/100.--ROSE--84. 13 CUVELIER LOS ANDES MENDOZA MALBEC ROSE12.99 each; 152.95 case of 12Here they come, ready or not: 2013 roses. Bright and accomplished. No issues of youth.Pink cherry fruit. Cherry frosting./ Full, bodied pulpy malbec that wants for food. Tavel like.91/100.85. PORTUGAL ROSE MATEUS, VINHOS SOGRAPE5.99 each; 69.95 case of 12A retro stocking-stuffer. Fresh and bright. What a good deal! This is better than it was 50years ago. Persistent sweet strawberry nose./ Off dry. Medium intensity, ripe acidity. Plentyfresh. 2012 for sure. 90/100.--FORTIFIED/FRUIT--86. 07 GRAHAM’S LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT20.99 each; 123.50 case of 6Bottled 2011. Sweet Graham’s. Powerful in the Taster glass. 07 power tempers thesweetness./ Yes! Graham’s sweet and strong. Wow! Vintage Porto material. But more give atthis age thanks to longer barrel aging. 94+/100.87. EMILIO LUSTAU VINA 25 PEDRO XIMENEZ SHERRY13.99 each; 82.50 case of 6Lustau has purchased the venerable Pedro Domecq bodegas, their stocks, and theirbrands. Date paste, nut, raisin, fig./ Sweet cubed. Celestial figs, dates. 95/100.88. KOURTAKI MUSCAT OF SAMOS12.99 each; 76.50 case of 6From muscat a petits grains. A favorite of Lord Byron. Wow! Sweet and spicy. Apricot,warm spices, dried fruits. Total warm climate muscat package, deep and concentrated./ Racyand powerful. Impressive flavor intensity. Hallmark. 94/100.89. SAKEMOTO JUNMAI NADA JAPAN SAKE9.99 each; 117.50 case of 12Grain, rice, nutty manzanilla sherry suggestions. Classic./ Grain and creamed rice. Delicateand fine. Fruity finish. 92/100.--SPARKLING--90. JOEL FALMET TRADITION BRUT CHAMPAGNE33.99 each; 199.95 case of 6December 2009, The New York Times published an article about under-$40 Champagnes.Joel Falmet Tradition was rated the best. My notes from last December’s Ann Arbor TastersGuild Champagne Brunch: Generous, balanced. Good fruit and bottle bouquet./ Flavor, balance.Geez, how can you beat the price?! 94/100.91. 11 BLANQUETTE DE LIMOUX BRUT, SAINT HILAIRE10.99 each; 129.50 case of 12France’s original sparkling wine. It’s been around longer than Champagne. Good, right,fresh. Frothy. Typical./ Clear and dry. Flavorful. Good stuff. One of the best vintages of this.90/100.92. 07 CODORNIU ANNA DE CODORNIU BRUT CAVA8.99 each; 105.95 case of 12Lovely packaging; white enameled bottle. Elegant blanc de blancs style. No earthiness./ Finemousse and flavor. Very nice. Best vintage of this I’ve tasted. 91/100.93. ADRIANO ADAMI BOSCO DI GICA PROSECCO DI VALDOBBIADENE BRUT14.99 each; 176.50 case of 12Parker 91 - ITALY’S FINEST VALUES: ‘Emerges from the glass with mineral-infused whitefruit, smoke and crushed rocks in an intense, serious style of Prosecco I find appealing.’--POTPOURRI--94. FULLER’S LONDON PORTER six 11.2oz bottles9.99 each; 38.95 case of 4 plus Deposit .60 each; 2.40 case of 4ratebeer.com awards this perfect marks: 100/100. It’s made from Brown, Crystal andChocolate malts for a creamy delivery balanced by traditional Fuggles hops.95. FROMAGER D’AFFINOIS SAINT ANGEL CHEESE half wheel9.99 each; 19.50 case of 2A triple creme (71% butterfat) from the folks that bring us that popular Affinois double creme.The Saint Angel wheel is smaller and taller than Affinois, weighing in at 1.72 pounds. Creamierthan Affinois, and less pungent.96. SPENCE & CO SMOKED TROUT PATE 5oz tub3.49 each; 19.95 case of 6Of cream cheese, smoked trout, dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, black pepper, and olives.Sound tempting?!97. CITTERIO SWEET SOPRESSATA CHUBS 9ox log4.99 each; 29.50 case of 6Citterio’s signature version of a long-time favorite. The rich, traditional flavor is brought outby natural, deliberately slow aging. Subtly seasoned, authentic with the taste and texture ofcoarsely ground cuts of fresh pork. Typical of hand-cut specialties made in old-country kitchens.Popular as an Antipasto with Italian bread, wine and cheese.98. ALMONDINA DARK CHOCOLATE DIPPED COOKIES 4.75oz box3.49 each; 19.95 case of 6Progressive Grocer: ‘It might be difficult to improve upon the original Almondina... but it'sbeen done, and quite exquisitely at that, by smothering the irresistible cookie, with its yummyroasted almonds and sweet raisins, in rich premium chocolate. These crispy, crunchy, all-naturalcookies truly hit the sweet spot for great taste and guilt-free indulgence.’99. WALKER’S ORANGE VIENNESE COOKIES 5.3oz box2.99 each; 17.50 case of 6Walker’s: ‘These indulgent melt in the mouth Viennese biscuits with tangy orange zest arebaked in the secluded village of Aberlour, in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Made to atraditional recipe in small batches, these luxury biscuits are a pleasure to give as well as receive.’100. FERRON VIALONE NANO RISOTTO half kilo3.99 each; 23.50 case of 6Grown by the Ferron family, sixth-generation rice farmers, Vialone Nano is a preferred risottorice with small, rounded grains, rich in amylose (23.8%) and very compact, allowing them toexpand greatly during cooking. An ideal rice for no-stir risottos and rice salads, it is prized for itssoft, light body. Its shorter, ‘no stir’ cooking time makes it highly prized by cooks on the go. FerronCarnaroli rice receives minimal processing in the traditional family mill in use since 1650.Vacuum-sealed, these ‘bricks’ have 2015 expiration dates.Ann Arbor Wine Club page 6

The ‘Grand Vin’ was mated to a simple plate of cheeses, nuts, and sweets in order to giveit center stage. 2010 THORN-CLARKE WILLIAM RANDELL BAROSSA SHIRAZ. The winery’sflagship cuvee, named for a pioneering ancestor, gains superb concentration of very low-yieldingold vines and complexity from 18 months’ minimum in barrels. Well, this was the big boy.Despite its daunting price, it was a best-seller this evening thanks to its impressive quality.OCTOBER 21 MICHIGAN TROPHY WINNERS DINNER AT GRANGE KITCHEN -Yours truly assembled and presented eight star Michigan wines to accompany a wonderfulmenu conceived by Chef-Proprietor Brandon Johns following his tasting the wines. L. MAWBYLEELANAU PENINSULA BLANC DE BLANCS led off in the aperitif role. This perennial GoldMedal and sometimes Best Sparkling Wine Trophy winner came in for high praise of itschardonnay and bottle bouquet goodnesses.Sauteed Michigan Shrimp and Smoked Ham sustained Chef Brandon’s reputation forsourcing his ingredients with 60 miles of the restaurant. The Okemos-raised shrimp were fullflavored,as were the strips of smoked ham (Brandon loves to work with porcine products).Alongside, I presented CHATEAU FONTAINE LEELANAU PENINSULA PINOT BLANC, the firstwine to win a trophy in back to back vintages. It showed why Michigan’s pinot blancs areconsidered world class. Also, CHATEAU GRAND TRAVERSE OLD MISSION PENINSULASHIP OF FOOLS, a rollicking boat of three pinots - blanc, gris, and noir. Gold Medal winner andfully deserving.Spicy Fried Pork Belly with Korean Style Kimchi Pancakes joined BOATHOUSE SEMISWEET LEELANAU PENINSULA RIESLING, a Trophy winner in the 2012 vintage. ‘Sweetmatches spicy’ proved the winning formula here, and Michigan riesling’s naturally high aciditymade matters even better. The pork belly was an astonishingly tender and flavorful puff, on ofthe highlights of the evening, not to mention the unique pancakes. Enter Michigan’s southwestgrowing region and red wine, FENN VALLEY LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE CAPRICCIO, daringlymatched to Rainbow Trout, Wheat Berries, and Stewed Mushrooms. Because this chambourcinmerlotcuvee had no tannin and the fish no ‘fishiness’, the combination worked well. Capricciowon a Trophy last year and a Gold Medal in 2013.The master course, Braised Lamb, Smoked Lamb Sausage, and Polenta enjoyed two redwines: PENINSULA CELLARS OLD MISSION PENINSULA CABERNET FRANC, winner of theBest Dry Red Wine Trophy, and GILL’S PIER LEELANAU PENINSULA JUST UNLEASHED,a five-variety cuvee that won a Gold Medal in the Semi Dry Red arena. The first wine, one ofMichigan’s best ever cabernet francs, was a classic match. The fact that the second worked welltoo once again reminds us that banning wines with residual sweetness from the dinner table isa mistake.A dessert of Pear, Almond, and Elderberry components was enhanced by Michigan’sgreatest fortified wine, ST. JULIAN LAKE MICHIGAN SHORE SOLERA CREAM SHERRY,drawn from a solera begun over 60 years ago. That it’s based on the humble niagara grapevariety gives testament to the important role of cask aging when it comes to sweet, fortifiedwines.Ann Arbor Tasters Guild page 2

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