Classic Red & White. Wine Selections. Rare Wines

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1 Classic Red & White Wine Selections & Rare Wines

2 Featured White Wine ~ By the Glass 5.5 oz 9 oz 1/2L Bottle 2010, Prosecco, Villa Sandi (Italy) , White Zinfandel, E & J Gallo (California) , Sauvignon Blanc, Carlo Basso (Argentina) , Pinot Grigio, (Italy) , Chardonnay, Santa Carolina (Chile) Featured Red Wine ~ By the Glass 5.5 oz 9 oz 1/2L Bottle 2009, Montepulciano d Abruzzo (Italy) , Shiraz, Deakin Estate (Australia) , Chianti (Italy) , Rosso Veneto Passimento, Villa Borghetti (Italy) , Malbec Finca la Floremcia

3 Half Bottles 375ml White 2009, Chardonnay Gold Label, Coppola California , Pinot Grigio, Cabert Friuli, Italy , Sauvignon Blanc, Astrolabe New Zealand 35 Half Bottles 375ml Red 2004, Barolo, Cascina Adelaide Piemonte, Italy , Brunello di Montalcino, Il Poggione Tuscany, Italy , Amarone Speri Veneto, Italy , Valpolicella Ripasso, Musella Veneto, Italy , Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Valdipiatta Toscana, Italy , Pinot Noir 'Carneros', Schug Carneros Estate Sonoma County, California , Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Sonoma County, California , Barbera D Alba, Pio Cesare Piemonte, Italy , Valpolicella Classico, Speri Veneto, Italy , Merlot Blue Label, Francis Ford Coppola California 35

4 Dessert Wines & Port Asti Spumante NV, Martini & Rossi Asti, Italy , Moscato D Asti, Enrico Serafino Asti, Italy , Vidal Icewine, Inniskillin Niagara 50ml , Recioto della Valpolicella 2007, Antolini Veneto, Italy 500 ml , Vidal Late Harvest, Standing Stone New York, USA 500ml , Recioto La Roggia Fratelli Speri Veneto, Italy 500ml , Vinsanto Lornano Chianti Classico Tuscany, Italy 500ml 59 Borges White Port Portugal 750ml Year Old Soalheira Borges Port Portugal 750ml Year Old Roncao Borges Port Portugal 750ml 89 Champagne & Sparkling Wines Prosecco, Villa Sandi Italy 40 Don Giovanni Prosecco Superiore, Da Ponte Italy 49 Franciacorta Brut Italy 80 Brut Premier NV, Louis Roederer Champagne France 132 Brut Imperial NV, Moët & Chandon Champagne France , Brut Cuvée Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon Champagne France , Brut Cristal, Louis Roederer Champagne France 450

5 White Wine Off Dry Whites 2010, Symphony Obsession, Ironstone Vineyards California , Grunder Veltliner Garthing, Nigl Austria 56 Riesling 2008, Riesling Dry Trius Ontario 39 Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Staete Landt Marlborough New Zealand , Astrolabe Marlborough New Zealand , Carlos Basso Argentina , Valle Dorado, Viña Echeverría Chile 40 Chardonnay 2009, Felsina, I Sistri Toscna, Italy , Frogs Leap Napa Valley, California , 'Reserve', Santa Carolina Chile , Lyeth Sonoma County, California , Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley, California 119 Pinot Grigio/Gris 2010, Pinot Grigio 'Marat', Wilhelm Walch Alto Adige, Italy , Tiefenbrunner Alto Adige, Italy , Santa Margherita Valle Adige, Italy 47

6 White Wine cont... McLaren Vale 2008, Rocland Estate Barossa Valley, Australia 49 Garganega 2009, San Vincenzo Bianco, Anselmi Veneto, Italy 44 Cortese 2010, Gavi, Pio Cesare Piemonte, Italy 59 Verdicchio 2010, Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 'Macrina, Garofoli Marche, Italy 44 Greco di Tufo 2009, Greco di Tufo, Tenuta Ponte Campania, Italy 53 Arneis 2009, Terre Alfieri Arneis DOC, Pescaja Piemonte, Italy 62

7 Red Wine Featured Ontario Red Wines 2008, Cabernet Peninsula Ridge Niagara Peninsula , Baco Noir, Henry of Pelham Niagara Peninsula , Cabernet Franc Reserve, Inniskillin Niagara Peninsula , Pinot Noir, Inniskillin Niagara Peninsula 39 Pinot Noir 2002, Whispering Vines Edna Valley, California , Te Muna Road Craggy Range Martinborough, New Zealand , Melomi Belle Glos Sonoma Coast, California , Carmel Road Monterey , Darioush Napa Valley, California , Estate, Humberto Canale Patagonia, Argentina 45 Merlot 2005, I Renai, Sangervasio Tuscana, Italy , Benziger Estate Winery California , Darioush Napa Valley, California , Duckhorn Napa Valley, California , Francis Ford Coppola California , La Palma, Viña La Rosa Cachapoal Valley, Chile 42 Malbec 2009, Intymayu, Finca Intymayu Mendoza, Argentina 75

8 Red Wine cont... Carmenere 2010, Viña Echeverria Chile 42 Zinfandel 2008, Caymus Napa Valley, California , 'Mount Veeder', Peter Franus Napa Valley, California , Old Vine Red, Marietta Cellars Sonoma County, California 59 Shiraz 2009, Ass Kisser Shiraz Barossa Valley, Australia , Duck Duck Goose Barossa Valley, Australia , Rocland Estate Lot 147 Barossa Valley, Australia , Langmeil Barossa Valley, Australia , Ralph Fowler Limestone Coast, Australia 58 Syrah 2008, Syrah Block 14, Gimlett Gravels Vyd., Craggy Range Hawkes Bay, New Zealand 79

9 Red Wine cont... Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, 'Reserve', Carmen Chile , 'Reserva', Santa Carolina Chile , Hess Select California , Grayson Cellars California , Lyeth Sonoma County, California , Dominus, Dominus Estate Napa Valley, California , Dominus, Dominus Estate Napa Valley, California , Shafer Napa Valley, California , Opus One Napa Valley, California , Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley, California , Darioush Napa Valley, California , Caymus Napa Valley, California , Frog's Leap Napa Valley, California , Del Dotto Vineyards Napa Valley, California 189 Portugal Reds 2008, Qunita Monteiro de Matos, Terras de Paul Ribatejo , Borges Grand Reserva Douro , Quinta da Gaivosa Douro 109

10 Italian Red Wine Abbruzzo In a nation of myriad appellations, the Abruzzi offers wine drinkers rare and refreshing simplicity. There are only two DOCs and precious few unclassified wines of note in a region that is two-thirds mountains and one-third hills with highly favourable natural conditions for grapevines. 2007, Montepulciano Valle Reale 58 Campania The ancient Romans considered Campania Felix to be the "non plus ultra" of wine regions. They favoured the vineyards along the coast north of Naples where Falernum, the most treasured wine of the empire, was grown. They also lauded the wines of Vesuvius and the hills of Avellino. The Greeks, too, recognised the privileged nature of the place, introducing vines which still stand out today in Aglianico and Greco. 2006, Taurasi DOCG, Antiche Terre 75 Puglia During the period of the Roman Empire, the production and the commerce of Apulian wine were particularly lively and the wines of Puglia were appreciated in Rome. With the construction of the port of Brindisi, in the 244 a.c., the commerce of Apulian wines had a flourishing period and Puglia, during the Roman period, was nicknamed the "wine cellar of Italy" for the great quantities of wine produced. 2009, Primitivo Gold Label, Ugo Zanier 59

11 Italian Red Wine Toscana This is the home of not only six of the country's DOCG wines, but also the birthplace of the IGT Super Tuscans. The hilly countryside, with altitudes of up to 500 metres, provides some of Italy's finest wines. These hills offer aspects that allow the grapes to express the best varietal characteristics. From Brunello and Vino Nobile to Chianti itself, Sangiovese has its true home in Tuscany. Since the late 60s, we have seen the introduction of international grape varieties, along with the new wine making tecniques. italian have been at the for front of pioneering new styles of wine, such as the Super Tuscan. Toscana s Proprietory Blends 2004, Solaia (Cabernet/Sangiovese), Antinori Chianti Classico , Sassicaia (Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc), Tenuta San Guido , Ornellaia (Cabernet/Merlot), Tenuta dell'ornellaia Bolgheri , Tignanello (Sangiovese/Cabernet), Antinori Chianti Classico , Il Borro (Merlot/Cabernet/Syrah/Petit Verdot), Il Borro Toscana , Pian di Nova (Syrah/Sangiovese), Il Borro Toscana , Borgoforte (Sangiovese/Cabernet/Merlot), Villa Pillo Toscana , Ca Marcanda, Promis (Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah), Gaja , Guado al Tasso (Cab Franc/Merlot/Cab Sauvignon, Petite Verdot), Antinori Bolgheri , Le Volte (Sangiovese/Merlot/Cabernet), Tenuta dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 75 Magnums 2005, Ornellaia (Cabernet/Merlot), Tenuta dell'ornellaia 20th Anniversary Special Edition Bolgheri 1500ml 1, , Ornellaia (Cabernet/Merlot), Tenuta dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 1500ml 889

12 Italian Red Wine Chianti In addition to splendid landscapes, Chianti's popularity is also directly tied to its fine red wines produced in the region and known generally as Chianti wine. The Chianti region, extending roughly over the two main city provinces of Florence and Siena, is characterized by a combination of almost perfect weather and soil that produces a precious wine considered one of the best wines around the world. The tradition of cultivating vines in Chianti goes back a long time in history, back to the Etruscans that inhabited the area before the Roman empire. 2007, Camp Albracco Rosso Toscano, Tenuta Bonomonte Formichi , Cingalino Rosso Toscano 44 Chianti 2006, Rufina, Fattoria di Grignano , Rufina Cedro, Fattoria Lavacchio , Castellare Di Castellina 53 Chianti Classico 2006, Riserva, Tenuta Bonomonte , Casalbosco Porpora Riserva , Berardenga, Fattoria di Felsina 78

13 Italian Red Wine cont... Brunello Brunello di Montalcino (broo NEL lo dee mon tal CHEE no) is a red Italian wine produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montalcino located about 70 miles (110 km) southwest of Florence in the Tuscany wine region. Brunello, roughly translated as "nice dark one" in the local dialect, is the unofficial name of the clone of Sangiovese (also known as Sangiove Grosso) grown in the Montalcinoarea. In 1980, the Brunello di Montalcino was awarded the first Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) designation and today is one of Italy's best-known wines. Rosso di Montalcino 2009, Rosso di Montalcino, Tenuta Il Poggione , Rosso di Montalcino, Tenuta Le Potazzine 65 Brunello di Montalcino 2003, Valdicava , Donatella Cinelli Colombini , Citille di Sopra , Mocali Castelgiocondo, Frescobaldi , Castello Romitorio , Croce di Mezzo , Tenuta Il Poggione , Tenuta Le Potazzine 129

14 Italian Red Wine cont... Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2001, Vigna Cerbina , 'Vigna Fontelontano', Collemattoni , 'Poggio Banale', La Poderina , Tenuta Le Potazzine , Il Poggione , Pian delle Querci , La Lecciaia , Piccini 125 Montepulciano Montepulciano, is a renaissance town in Southern Tuscany and an important agricultural center, famous for it's "Nobile" wine. Montepulciano lies on a hilltop in a panoramic position and is surrounded by the 15th century defensive works by "Antonio da Sangallo". Birthplace of the famous poet Agnolo Ambrogini, called "Poliziano". Thanks to its history throughout the centuries, the town has preserved many architectural jewels and artistic treasures along side the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. 2008, Rosso di Montepulciano, Casale Daviddi , Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Valdipiatta 69

15 Italian Red Wine cont... Piemonte wine is the range of Italian wines made in the province of Piedmont in the northwestern corner of Italy. The most well known wines from the region include Barolo and Barbaresco. They are made from the Nebbiolo grape. These wines are ideal for ageing and a well-aged Barolo for instance may leave a feeling of drinking velvet because the tannins are polished and integrated more and more into the wine. As the wine matures the colour becomes more brownish and rust-red. Other popular grapes used for red wine production are Barbera and Dolcetto. Wine made on the Barbera grape is often fruity and delicate with less tannin than wine made from the Nebbiolo grape. Dolcetto on the other side, is not as the name indicates sweet (dolce is Italian for sweet). The grape gives fresh and dry red wines with some tannin. The wines made on the Dolcetto grape should be consumed young or lighter fares 2008, Sito Moresco, Gaja, Langhe 115 Barbera 2005, d Alba, Basarin Mainerdo, Superiore , d Alba Rocca~Giovino, Gigi Rosso , d Asti Soliter, Pescaja , Nebbiolo d Alba Rocca~Giovino, Gigi Rosso , Langhe Nebbiolo, Cascina Adelaide , Pio Cesare, Fides 105 Barbaresco 2006, Giribaldi , Pio Cesare, 149

16 Italian Red Wine cont... Barolo Barolo wines are derived from the Nebbiolo grape and produced in Italy's Piedmont region. This is truly one of the world's best red wines and is an example of a wine that gets better and better with age. The King of Wine, the Wine of Kings Piedmontise Prime Minister Camillo Benso Conte Di Cavour 2005, Ascheri , 4 Vigne, Cascina Adelaide , Riserva, Franco Conterno , Giribaldi , 'Arione' Gigi Rosso , Pio Cesare, Ornato , Beni di Batasiolo 79

17 Italian Red Wine cont. Veneto is a wine region in north-eastern Italy, one of a group of three highly productive Italian regions known collectively as the Venezie (after the ancient Venetian Republic) and the biggest DOC producer of the three. Although the Venezie collectively produce more red wine than white, the Veneto region produces more whites under DOC and is home to the famous Soave wines. The region is protected from the harsh northern European climate by the Alps, the foothills of which form the Veneto's northern extremes. These cooler climes are well-suited to white varieties like Garganega (the main grape for Soave wines) while the warmer Adriatic coastal plains and river valleys are where the renowned Valpolicella, Amarone and Bardolino DOC reds are produced. Veneto's growers are among the most modernised in Italy. While most of the 'classic' wines from this area are based on native grape varieties like Prosecco and Verduzzo, high demand for Veneto wines in the European and North American markets has galvanized the region's producers into experimentation with Cabernets, Chardonnay and Pinot varieties, among others. Veneto Valpolicella 2008, Campofiorin, Masi , Valpolicella Classico, Montresor 44 Ripasso 2008, Musella , Grotta del Ninfeo , Bosan, Cesari , Zenato , Fratelli Speri , Montresor Capitel Della Crosara , Montezeno 53

18 Italian Red Wine cont... Amarone della Valpolicella, usually known as Amarone, is a typically rich Italian dry red wine made from the partially dried grapes of the Corvina, Rondinella and Molinara varieties. The wine was awarded Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) status in December On 4 December 2009, Amarone and Recioto della Valpolicella were promoted to the status of Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG). The final result is a very ripe, raisiny, full-bodied wine with very little acid. Alcohol content easily surpasses 15% (the legal minimum is 14%) and the resulting wine is rarely released until five years after the vintage, even though this is not a legal requirement. Amarone to begin with just the colour is amazing, a deep intense, ruby red. The aromas are just as strong and powerful, rich and fruity, along with aromas of red berries and spices. Drinking this wine is the pinnacle of the whole experience. It is intense, rich, luscious, and fruity. It is also very smooth and velvety while at the same time quite thick, and unbelievably complex!! Amarone 2004, Gaso , Grotta del Ninfeo , Torre del Falasco , Vejo Cantine Salvalai , Octavius Fumanelli , Classico Vigneto Sant Urbano, Fratelli Speri , Salvalai Cantine Salvalai , Riserva Musella , Zenato , Lenotti , Montezovo , Marion 199

19 It is the Chateau d'yquem of Italy, absent the grandeur. It is the coveted gem of the Boot, but does not bear the prestigious name Sassicaia. It is a legendary winery, without an estate. Its bottles are identified by hand scripted labels that provide a glimpse into the heart and soul of the world s truest artisanal winemaker. It is Quintarelli! Known as "the Master of the Veneto," Giuseppe Quintarelli makes some of the world s most sought-after wines. From aperitifs to digestifs, his limited production Amarones, Reciotos, and Valpolicellas are the benchmark for excellence (along with Dal Forno, Veneto's other legendary producer). Their greatness stems from the inherent quality of the terroir and natural talent of this master, whose concept of vintage approval and strict grape selection rival the great Chateau of Sauternes. Giuseppe puts his wines on the market when he deems them ready, often keeping them in the cellar for decades until the right moment arrives. Primofiore Valpolicella Rosso di Bepi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Alzero Quintarelli's Alzero is one of Italy's most unique, compelling wines, particularly in top vintages, in which it can be utterly mind-blowing. Alzero is mostly Cabernet Franc, with a dollop of Merlot, made Amarone-style. The 1998 reveals compelling layers of ripe dark fruit, sweet herbs, chocolate and spices that gradually unfurl in the glass. It isn't easy to keep up with Giuseppe Quintarelli, as this legendary producer releases his wines when he feels they are ready, not a moment sooner. As is often the case, these are some of the most mind-blowing wines being made anywhere, but sadly, prices are equally dizzying. Still, for readers who can afford them, these are reference-point wines.

20 Rare Wine & Classic Wine Selections

21 Rare & Classic Selections Italy WS Tuscany Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 459 Tuscany Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 399 Tuscany Tenuta dell' Ornellaia Masseto 990 Magnums 2005, Ornellaia (Cabernet/Merlot), Tenuta dell'ornellaia 20th Anniversary Special Edition Bolgheri 1500ml 1, , Ornellaia (Cabernet/Merlot), Tenuta dell'ornellaia Bolgheri 1500ml 889 WS Portugal Douro Dow's Vintage Port 250 Douro Fonseca Vintage Port 1200 WS - Wine Spectator reviews wines based on four criteria: quality (represented by score); value (reflected by release price); availability (measured by cases made or imported); and an X-factor we call excitement. Point values reprsent the choices of the editors judgment and passion about the wines tasted.