Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Saturday February 2, 2013 - Vintages Release Report


I am using a 5-star rating system, which appears at the end of each review; here’s the key to the stars:
5 = Outstanding … 4.5 = Excellent … 4 = Very Good … 3.5 = Good … 3 = Average

Key:  Wine colour indicators - Red are red wines, Yellow are whites, etc.

Foci ... Valentines (VAL), Sparkling (SPK) and Signature (SIG) wines
The Skinny ... Not sure what constitutes the focus wines, except of course the sparklings; Monroe fans should be happy this release.

Argentina ...
Familia Zuccardi 2011 Organica Torrontes ($13.95 - #232694) - gentle, not as in your face as some Torrentes, a cross between Sauvignon Blanc and Gewurztraminer. (*** 1/2) - SIG

Australia ...
Best's Great Western Bin No. 1 Shiraz 2010 ($24.95 - #222323) - cocoa and spice with hints of coffee. (****)
Duck Shoot 2010 Pinot Noir ($17.95 - #311373) - pleasant fruit from start to middle with a nice earthy finish. (*** 1/2+)
Yalumba 2010 The Strapper GSM ($19.95 - #295873) - good flavours are what make this one: spiced chocolate and black cherry. (****)

Canada (Ontario) ...
Featherstone 2011 Black Sheep Riesling ($16.95 - #080234) - **** (SIG)
Featherstone 2008 Joy Premium Cuvee Sparkling ($34.95 - #310334) - **** 1/2 (VAL)
Megalomaniac 2008 ColdHearted Riesling Icewine ($29.95 / 200ml - #243519) - *** 1/2
Peller Estates Ice Cuvee Rosee ($34.95 - #113035) - *** 1/2 (SPK)
Sandbanks 2011 Love Cassis Aperitivo ($14.95 / 375ml - #318394) - *** 1/2 (VAL)
Stratus 2011 Red Icewine ($39.95 / 200ml - #056689) - *** 1/2 (VAL)
Tawse 2010 Sketches Of Niagara Riesling ($17.95 - #089029) - ****+

Chile ...
Santa Alicia 2009 Gran Reserva de Los Andes Carmenere ($19.95 - #093831) - nicely spiced and well-spiced. (****) - SIG
Vina Tarapaca 2010 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.95 - #018721) - minty dark fruit with a hint of smokiness. (*** 1/2) - SIG

France (Alsace) ...
Bestheim 2011 Reserve Pinot Gris ($15.95 - #315143) - floral, orange, pear, with a touch of wildflower honey. (*** 1/2+)
France (Beaujolais) ...
Les Terres Bleues 2011 Cote de Brouilly ($16.95 - #590521) - spiced black cherry with Pom juice notes. (*** 1/2)
France (Bordeaux) ...
Chateau Pey de Pont 2009 ($15.95 - #307918) - nice cherry with hints of cranberry, toasted oak and woody notes. (*** 1/2)
France (Burgundy) ...
Domaine Chene Macon-Milly Lamartine 2011 ($17.95 - #302711) - fresh Chardonnay with good exotic fruit and pleasant pineapple notes. (***1/2+)
Eric Forest 2009 L'Ame Forest Pouilly-Fuisse ($27.95 - #301911) - pretty, well-balanced, floral, spice and white fruit nuances. (*** 1/2+)
France (Loire) ...
Chateau de Fontaine-Audon 2011 ($27.95 - #745893) - flint, struck match, grassy and citrus. (*** 1/2) - VAL
France (Midi) ...
Hecht & Bannier 2010 Cotes du Roussillon Villages ($23.95 - #142802) - robust fruit, spiced-cocoa and nice ageability. (****)
France (Rhone) ...
Domaine Grand Veneur 2010 Les Champauvins Cotes du Rhone ($18.95 - #076331) - sexy, supple plum and cherry, chocolate, new leather in the background along with great spice at a great price. (**** 1/2)
Monge Granon Clairette de die Tradition ($17.95 - #305474) - think of Moscato but with more bubbles. (*** 1/2) - SPK

Germany ...
Loosen Bros. Dr. L. Sparkling Riesling ($13.95 - #296095) - it's a Dr. L Riesling with bubbles, definitely sweet, nice acidity and very fresh. (*** 1/2+) - SPK
Studert-Prum Wehlene Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett ($16.95 - #970129) - interesting hit of spice amongst the orange, mineral/talc notes. (****)

Italy (Abruzzo) ...
Kellerei St. Magdalena Pinot Grigio 2011 ($14.95 - #249466) - fresh and refreshing. (*** 1/2)
Italy (Piedmont) ...
Pelassa Bricco Enrichetta Langhe 2011 ($16.95 - #305508) - nose of lilac, leather, spice and mocha; hints of spiced cherry, raspberry, dark berries and good balancing acidity on the palate. (****+)
Italy (Puglia) ...
Poderi Angelini 2008 Primitivo di Manduria ($17.95 - #268136) - plum, cherry, mocha, vanilla, dark berries with a sweet undercurrent. (****)
Sampietrana 1952 Riserva Brindisi 2008 ($15.95 - #310086) - sweet blackberry, cassis, plum with some odd cooking spice along with sweet cherry; interesting. (*** 1/2+)
Italy (Sicily) ...
Spadina Una Rosa Signature Nero D'Avola 2009 ($18.95 - #010330) - easy drinking yet meaty in the places that matter. (*** 1/2+)
Italy (Tuscany) ...
Carpineto 2006 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano ($29.95 - #368910) - spice, pepper, blackberry, cassis, leather and tobacco. (****)
Rocca delle Macie 2008 Chianti Classico Riserva ($21.95 - #930966) - nice plum and spice, pepper and mocha righ to the finish. (****)
Italy (Veneto) ...
Foss Marai Extra Dry Prosecco ($19.95 - #729392) - citrusy with hints of sweetness. (*** 1/2) - SPK

New Zealand ...
Dashwood 2010 Pinot Noir ($21.95 - #296202) - earthy, spicy, peppery, dark cherry, cassis and plum. (*** 1/2+) - SIG

Portugal ...
Cockburn's Special Reserve Port ($17.95 - #063180) - smooth with cherry and dark cocoa (*** 1/2+)
Quinta da Ponte 2008 Pedrinha ($14.95 - #219188) - great cherry notes, raspberry, and plum, this one is quite fruit driven with a great fruit core.  Smooth and sexy. (****)

South Africa ...
Cirrus 2007 Syrah ($33.95 - #054338) - slight South Africa stink on the palate though mostly drinkable with good plum, violet and dark fruit notes. (*** 1/2) - SIG

Spain ...
Juan Gil 2010 Red ($21.95 - #001677) - this is a real beauty by one of my favourite producer of Spain; sexy, smooth, blackberry jam, mmm mmm. (****+)
Muga Conde de Haro Brut Cava ($19.95 - #168559) - a serious outing from Spain, good bubble, dry, citrus notes and apple core. (*** 1/2+) - SPK

United States (California) ...
Marilyn 25 Silver Anniversary Merlot 2009 ($39.95 - #306738) - often wondered about the seriousness of this wine: mocha, cinnamon dominated. (*** 1/2) - VAL
Marimar Estate 2007 La Masia Pinot Noir ($34.95 - #303974) - has a nice cherry, tobacco and peppered note. (****)
Sebastiani 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.95 - #640573) - nice and juicy. (*** 1/2+)
Simi 2010 Chardonnay ($20.95 - #673806) - lime and pear, vanilla and spice; very pleasant with a nice linger on the palate. (****)
Treana 2009 Red ($39.95 - #011221) - smooth dark fruited, chocolate, blackberry and spice. (****)


If You Can Afford It - wines worth their high price ...
Chappellet 2009 Signature Cabernet Sauvignon ($68.95 - #704254) - ****
Dominus 2009 ($151.95 - #212381) - ****+
Dutton Estate 2010 Dutton Palm Vineyard Chardonnay ($53.95 - #234856) - ****+


What I'll be Lining Up For - February 2, 2013 ...
Domaine Grand Veneur 2010 Les Champauvins Cotes du Rhone ($18.95 - #076331) - France
Juan Gil 2010 Red ($21.95 - #001677) - Spain
Pelassa Bricco Enrichetta Langhe 2011 ($16.95 - #305508) - Italy


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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Saturday January 19, 2013 - Vintages Release Report



I am using a 5-star rating system, which appears at the end of each review; here’s the key to the stars:
5 = Outstanding … 4.5 = Excellent … 4 = Very Good … 3.5 = Good … 3 = Average

Key:  Wine colour indicators - Red are red wines, Yellow are whites, etc.

The Foci ... BC Wines (BC) and Spanish Wines (SPN) - Robbie Burns also fits in here somewhere, but that ain't my bag (do people still say that?)
The Skinny ... Some really lovely Italian fare for not a lot of dough, and one of the best damn LBVs I've had in quite some time.

Argentina ...
Dante Robino 2009 Reserva Malbec ($19.95 - #301473) - nice black cherry, vanilla and rhapsody in cherry-plum and port like. (****)
Pascual Toso Alta Reserve Malbec 2009 ($32.95 - #261958) - juicy and sweet of fruit with hints of tobacco, cherry and blackberry. (****)

Australia ...
Chain of Ponds 2008 The Ledge Shiraz ($29.95 - #59899) - complex Shiraz plays games in the mouth with spice and fruit while adding chocolate, mocha, raspberry, cherry and freewheeling tannins. (**** 1/2)
MollyDooker 2010 The Maitre D' Cabernet Sauvignon ($29.95 - #246629) - juicy, jammy and jazzy; this is one delicious sip. (****)

Canada (British Columbia) ...
Burrowing Owl 2009 Merlot ($41.95 - #585737) - lots of smoky edges with strawberry, plum, blackberry and blueberry on the interior. (****) - BC
Burrowing Owl 2010 Pinot Noir ($41.95 - #556613) - easy on the cherry, cranberry, tart at the beginning with a cherry fruit finish and nice tannins. (*** 1/2+) - BC
Mission Hill 2008 Quatrain ($44.95 - #218636) - there's a mocha note throughout this one, very spicy and some violet character before tannins take over; hold for a couple of years. (****+) - BC
Quail's Gate 2011 Chardonnay ($20.95 - #377770) - nicely quaffable with really good fruit expression. (*** 1/2+) - BC
Canada (Ontario) ... click on wine name for full review
Flat Rock 2009 Chardonnay ($16.95 - #286278) - ****+
Foreign Affair 2009 Sauvignon Blanc ($24.95 - #307587) - *** 1/2
Jackson-Triggs 2010 Grand Reserve Shiraz ($19.95 - #317941) - ****+
Pillitteri Estates 2010 Cabernet Franc ($17.95 - #13763) - *** 1/2+
Pondview 2010 Cabernet Merlot ($19.15 - #307561) - *** 1/2

Chile ...
Bisquertt 2010 La Joya Reserve Merlot ($13.95 - #301440) - lots of nice minty aromas with sweet blackberry, blueberry, mocha and spice. (****)
Valdivieso 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.95 - #312769) - it may be typically Chilean with mint and dark fruit but it also has a juicy core that really wins you over; this is just really delicious. (**** 1/2)

France (Alsace) ...
Anne Boecklin 2010 Gewurztraminer ($18.95 - #141226) - sweet Alsatian Gewurzt that hits all the right notes. (*** 1/2)
France (Bordeaux) ...
Chateau de Gironville 2009 ($23.85 - #193086) - mocha hits the front palate, coffee on the mid with a dark fruit finish. (****)
Chateau La Fleur Jonquet 2009 ($20.95 - #307280) - coffee nose, smooth blackberry fruit on the palate with mocha and spice backing. (*** 1/2+)
France (Burgundy) ...
Mallory & Benjamin Talmard 2010 Macon-Uchizy ($14.95 - #733956) - fresh and lively well-integrated Chardonnay. (****)
Roche de Bellene 2010 Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Chardonnay ($19.95 - #299867) - fresh white fruit, pear, apple and a little lemon meringue. (*** 1/2+)
France (Champagne) ...
Beaumont des Crayerer Grande Reserve Brut Champagne ($41.95 - #309922) - nice and biscuity with fresh bread and almond notes. (****)
France (Southwest) ...
Clos Troteligotte Kor Malbec 2009 ($16.95 - #299982) - brambly berry and spice with nice heft on the palate. (*** 1/2+)

Germany ...
CH Berres 2010 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese ($24.95 - #301952) - sweet with nice balanced acidity making it sweet but with bite. (****)

Italy (Calabria) ...
Odoardi Savuto 2006 ($13.95 - #303057) - interesting blend of indigenous grapes, of which only 10% is the recognizable Sangiovese; mint and herbal notes, nice mineral with sweet mocha and toffee mixed with blackberry fruit. (****)
Italy (Piedmont) ...
Casetta 2008 Barolo ($29.95 - #004523) - sweet smokiness with herbed licorice. (*** 1/2+)
Italy (Puglia) ...
Masserie Pisari 2010 Primitivo ($14.95 - #270306) - a pure Zinfandel knock off from the fruit to the spice, vanilla and cola. (****)
Italy (Sicily) ...
Marchesi Mazzei Zisola Nero D'Avola 2009 ($25.95 - #303925) - sweet dark fruit to its very core, boysenberry, raspberry mix with vanilla and plum. (****+)
Italy (Sparkling) ...
Fantinel Extra Dry Prosecco ($14.95 - #297812) - lovely, elegant, sweet apple and tropical notes; this is a pretty sipper that could get you in a whole lotta trouble. (****)
Italy (Tuscany) ...
Caprili 2007 Brunello di Montalcino ($44.95 - #305888) - mocha, strawberry with hints of herbal notes along with spice. (****)
Castellani Poggio Al Casone 2010 La Cattura ($18.95 - #121194) - has an interesting peppered-blackberry with sweetness at its core; really tasty. (****+)
Fattoria La Ripa 2009 Chianti Classico ($19.95 - #651596) - modern take on Chianti that seems to keep a rustic edge. (***1/2+)
I Greppi Greppicante Bolgheri 2009 ($23.95 - #170381) - nice and soft, almost too easy to drink. (****)

Macedonia ...
Bovin 2010 Vranec ($13.95 - #144345) - highly drinkable with chocolate and cherry; this is the surprise of the release. (*** 1/2)

Mexico ...
LA Cetto 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon ($11.95 - #114066) - juicy strawberry, raspberry, kirsch; good value. (*** 1/2)

New Zealand ...
Spy Valley 2011 Sauvignon Blanc ($19.95 - #686675) - easy drinking Sauv Blanc with a mix of tropical and grapefruit.  (*** 1/2)

Portugal ...
Borges 2007 Vintage Port ($29.95 - #250639) - softer than you would expect from a young vintage port, though there is nice spice here.  (****)
Dow's 2007 Late Bottled Vintage Port ($16.95 - #613927) - lovely and expressive version of LBV with spiced chocolate and generous dark fruit; this is a must buy. (**** 1/2+)
Quinta de Foz de Arouce Red 2008 ($19.95 - #303545) - nicely integrated with juicy fruit and drying tannins, makes it an interesting wine to drink. (*** 1/2+)

Scotland ...
Dunkeld Atholl Brose ($49.95 - #303230) - not really sure what to make of this but wow talk about a head clearer: creamy, spicy, vanilla, it burns with some real bite yet there's an oatmeal note; weird but tasty. (****)

South Africa ...
The Grinder 2011 Pinotage ($13.95 - #269076) - your morning beverage awaits in a glass of wine. (*** 1/2)

Spain ...
Borsao 2010 Tres Picos Garnacha ($19.95 - #273748) - lush and juicy, great dark fruit with chocolate at its core; good finish that screams black cherry, vanilla and just the right amount of tannins. (****+) - SPN
Planets de Prior Pons 2008 ($22.95 - #314559) - nice plummy, chocolaty notes with cranberry and licorice. (*** 1/2+) - SPN
Rioja Bordon 2004 Gran Reserva ($22.95 - #114454) - black cherry, spiced cassis, hints of cinnamon and tannins. (*** 1/2+) - SPN
Sarada 2009 Seleccion Garnacha Tintorera/Monastrell ($15.95 - #309872) - think juicy then dial it back a notch, dry finish with big spice. (****) - SPN
Senorio de Rubios 2011 Albarino ($17.95 - #314427) - think of this one as a soft Sauvignon Blanc; interesting. (*** 1/2) - SPN
Solar de Sael 2007 Crianza Mencia ($15.95 - #311902) - cherry, plum, chocolate though all drier than expected. (*** 1/2+) - SPN

United States (California) ...
Ca'Momi 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($22.95 - #315002) - cassis and blueberry, easy to drink. (*** 1/2+)
Cline Cellars 2010 Cashmere ($19.95 - #161539) - pretty with lavender and cherry notes. (*** 1/2)
Ironstone 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel ($17.95 - #951889) - for Zin fans who can’t wait for BBQ-season; the juicy, jammy typical Zin, but still tasty. (*** 1/2)
J. Lohr 2011 October Night Chardonnay ($26.95 - #225375) - starts off fully loaded with oak but ends tropically delicious with fruit and vanilla with just a hint of toffee and nicely spiced. (****+)
United States (Washington) ...
Columbia Crest 2009 H3 Merlot ($19.95 - #209874) - soft, supple and easy drinking. (*** 1/2+)


What I'll Be Lining Up For - January 19, 2013 ...
Bisquertt 2010 La Joya Reserve Merlot ($13.95 - #301440) - Chile
Castellani Poggio Al Casone 2010 La Cattura ($18.95 - #121194) - Italy
Dow's 2007 Late Bottled Vintage Port ($16.95 - #613927) - Portugal
J. Lohr 2011 October Night Chardonnay ($26.95 - #225375) - United States
Valdivieso 2009 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($19.95 - #312769) - Chile

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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Saturday January 5, 2013 - Vintages Release Report


I am using a 5-star rating system, which appears at the end of each review; here’s the key to the stars:
5 = Outstanding … 4.5 = Excellent … 4 = Very Good … 3.5 = Good … 3 = Average

Key:  Wine colour indicators - Red are red wines, Yellow are whites, etc.

Foci ... The January 5, 2013 release is all about Dinner Wines (DW) and Smart Buys (SB) 
The Skinny ... Not sure what constitutes a “Dinner Wine” – but the “Smart Buys” are mostly under $20 – and you’ll need a little help wading thru them, but there is some great stuff amongst the ruins. 

Argentina ...
Alta Vista 2010 Premium Estate Malbec ($14.95 - #677443) - mocha, back cherry and nicely spiced. (*** 1/2+)
Dieter Meier 2010 Puro Corte ($16.95 - #305094) - nice blend of Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with cassis, blackberry, vanilla, chocolate. (****+) - SB
Vicentin 2010 Blend de Malbecs ($17.95 - #299735) - has good dark fruit flavour, a hint of something spicy to keep it from getting too juicy. (*** 1/2+)

Australia ...
Silvern 2010 Greenock Shiraz ($16.95 - #289959) - dark fruited, juice with a jammy
quality, very much an Aussie Shiraz. (****)
Small Gully 2008 Mr. Black's Little Book Shiraz ($16.95 - #287979) - shows some elegance; a leaner version of the typical Aussie Shiraz: chocolate cherry with nice spice on the finish. (****) - SB
Thorn-Clarke 2010 Shotfire Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz ($24.95 - #296582) - I'd never say no to a glass of anything Thorn-Clarke makes; nice spicy finish here. (****)

Austria ...
Leth Klassik 2011 Gruner Veltliner ($14.95 - #297192) - hint of pea pod and cabbage leaf with lovely citrus notes. (*** 1/2)
Rabl 2009 St. Laurent ($15.95 - #301960) - be a Rabl rouser and put this St. Laurent on the table; fresh and fruity, light coloured but deliciously flavoured; nice raspberry and strawberry notes. (****+)

Canada - (Ontario) ... click on wine for full review
13th Street 2010 Cabernet Merlot ($21.95 - #56598) - DW

Chile ...
De Martino 2010 Legado Reserva Carmenere ($16.95 - #236059) - now that's a minty Chilean wine. (*** 1/2+)
Luis Felipe Edwards 2010 Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.95 - #169847) - Luis Felipe double barreled assault in this release with both a fantastic white and a delicious red. (****)
Luis Felipe Edwards 2010 Gran Reserva Roussanne ($16.95 - #309740) - this gets better and better with each sip; peachy notes on both the nose and palate, good structure and mouthfeel with well-balanced acidity. (**** 1/2) - SB

France - (Beaujolais) ...
Domaine Ruet 2011 Les Grands Cras Morgon ($16.95 - #299883) - juicy black cherry with nice spice; very respectable Gamay. (****) - SB
France - (Midi) ...
M. Gassier 2010 Nostre Pais Costieres de Nimes ($18.95 - #295410) - lovely sweet fruit nose, dark fruit palate with vanilla, plum and black pepper. (****)

Germany ...
Schloss Wachenheim Riesling Trocken Traditionelle Flaschengarung Sekt ($16.95 - #301366) - lovely Riesling bubbly with good flavours of Riesling and nice biscuit and even sesame crackers on the taste. (****+)

Italy - (Piedmont) ...
Fratelli Ponte Moscato D'Asti 2011 ($14.95 - #305847) - hey, it's Moscato, by now if you have not tried some do so. (*** 1/2)
La Pieve 2008 Barolo ($28.95 - #213132) - dried cherry fruit, cedar and delicate spice. (****) - SB
Italy - (Tuscany) ...
Gattavecchi 2009 Vino Nobile di Montelpuciano ($19.95 - # 672642) - smooth, easy drinking, darkly fruited and nicely spiced. (*** 1/2+) - SB
Italy - (Umbria) ...
Arnaldo Caprai 2009 Rosso Montefalco ($19.95 - #303065) - smoked cherry and raspberry. (*** 1/2+)
Italy - (Veneto) ...
Guerrieri Rizzardi 2007 Villa Rizzardi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico ($46.95 - #302836) - smoked blackberry, plum and chocolate. (*** 1/2+) - DW
La Di Motte 2011 Pinot Grigio ($15.95 - #134650) - waxy, citrus and herbal. (*** 1/2)

New Zealand ...
Tiki 2011 Pinot Gris ($17.95 - #295279) - soft spoken, easy on the palate with a real juiciness about it. (*** 1/2)

Portugal ...
Quinta do Coa 2008 Vinho Tinto ($17.95 - #182295) - Port in a drier form, nicely spiced cherry, chocolate on top of more spice with good acidic balance. (****)
Quinta de Ventozelo Reserva Tawny Port ($16.95 - #297796) - apples, cinnamon, cloves and spice all make an appearance here. (****)
Sivipa Vinho Gerneroso Moscatel de Setubal 2010 ($14.95 - #246652) - very appealing nose with candied orange peel, lemon rind, honey, raisins; palate full of burnt sugar, spice apricot and smoked vanilla; complex as hell with a wonderfully pleasant linger. (****+)
Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port ($15.95 - #69856) - mix with tonic and ice and you have yourself a delicious drink that's both sweet and spicy. (*** 1/2+)

South Africa ...
Lady Anne Barnard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.95 - #101758) - nicely smoked with hints of that typical South Africa note but it does not interfere with the mocha-cassis flavours. (****)

Spain ...
Bozeto de Exopto 2010 Garnacha/Tempranillo/Graciano ($14.95 - #305920) - juicy with hints of jamminess till it gets near the back palate then it pulls out the balancing leanness which is quite appealing. (****)
El Molet 2009 Tinto ($14.95 - #305904) - juicy with blackberry, cassis, mocha, cinnamon and plum. (****+)
Torres 2011 Vina Esmeralda ($13.95 - #113696) - floral, pear with a touch of sweetness. (*** 1/2+)

United States - (California) ...
Acacia 2011 Pinot Noir ($24.95 - #235960) - juicy strawberry and a touch earthy (*** 1/2)
Predator 2011 Old Vine Zinfandel ($18.95 - #219485) - I wouldn't pick it as a Zinfandel with its smoked meat and bacon. (*** 1/2) - SB
Rabbit Ridge 2010 Estate Grown Zinfandel ($23.95 - #695072) - tasty, full fruited number with powerful 15.7% alcohol, spiced plum and very vanilla. (****+)
Ravenswood 2009 Vintners Blend Petite Sirah ($18.95 - #161554) - of the three Petite Sirah in this release this is the most appealing, probably why it's also the most expensive. (****)
Rutherford Ranch 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon ($18.95 - #73817) - sufficiently juicy with both red and black cherry. (*** 1/2+) - SB
Scott Family Estate 2011 Dijon Clone Chardonnay ($23.95 - #99051) - nice and pleasant drinking wine with vanilla, apple crisp and a nice toastiness; good spicy finish too. (****) - DW
United States - (Oregon) ...
Carabella 2008 Pinot Noir ($29.95 - #180125) - nice smoky notes that has strawberry and earthy character. (****) - DW

If You Can Afford It - wines worth their lofty price tag ...
Keenan 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon ($60.95 - #685685) - ****

What I'll be Lining Up For - January 5, 2013 ...
Dieter Meier 2010 Puro Corte ($16.95 - #305094) - Argentina
Lady Anne Barnard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.95 - #101758) - South Africa
Luis Felipe Edwards 2010 Gran Reserva Roussanne ($16.95 - #309740) - Chile
Rabl 2009 St. Laurent ($15.95 - #301960) - Austria
Schloss Wachenheim Riesling Trocken Traditionelle Flaschengarung Sekt ($16.95 - #301366) - Germany
Sivipa Vinho Gerneroso Moscatel de Setubal 2010 ($14.95 - #246652) - Portugal


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