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FEBRUARY 2008
This month's extensive wine-by-the-glass list includes four different flights of three wines each: northern Italian whites; blended whites from Spain, France and B.C.; an exciting selection of Austrian reds; and a Syrah/Shiraz lineup from Australia, France, and California. Beyond the flights there is also a great selection of other reds and whites, and of course champagne and other sparklers by the glass.
TOP 10 PICKS - CLASSICS COLLECTION
Jamie and Eric's top wine picks for February are all from Vintages' Classics Collection.
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2002 Volnay-Santenots 1er Cru, Domaine Clerget (Burgundy, France)
One of our favourite 1er Cru vineyards. The epitome of the elegance and finesse of Pinot Noir. Memorable vintage. $53.00 CSPC# 63271
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2005 Pinot Blanc, Domaine Henri Gouges (Burgundy, France)
A rare wine from one of Burgundy’s great traditionalists. $25.00 CSPC# 555649
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2005 Riesling Auslese ‘Graacher Himmelreich’, Gold Cap, J.J.Prüm (Mosel, Germany)
One of the great expressions of Riesling. Combines richess, sweetness and tart acidity. May live forever. $114.00 CSPC# 62042
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1999 Barolo ‘Granbussia’, Riserva, Podere Aldo Conterno (Piedmont, Italy)
Conterno’s flagship wine. A blend of three vineyards with Conterno’s holdings in Bussia Soprana. Barolo at its finest. $199 CSPC# 50971
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1999 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva ‘Alenza’, Condado de Haza (Ribera del Duero, Spain)
The second winery from Alejandro Fernandez of Pesquera fame. Big, bold and spicy Tempranillo that will benefit from some cellar age. $79.00 CSPC# 723791
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2005 Savennières Roches Aux Moines ‘Clos de la Bergerie’, Nicolas Joly (Loire Valley, France)
One of the leaders of France’s bio-dynamic agriculture movement. Unreal Chenin Blanc that smells like sweet candied apples but finishes quite dry and tart. $59.00 CSPC# 62620
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2001 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Eredi Fuligni (Tuscany, Italy)
Brunello with a unique knack for early drinking but also having the ability to develop over time. Owner Roberto Guerrini is one of Tuscany finest gentlemen. $115.00 CSPC# 952325
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2005 Shiraz ‘Oracle’, Kilikanoon (Clare Valley, Australia)
A no holds barred, full throttle Shiraz. Deep, spicy and jammy from this Australian garagiste. $75.00 CSPC# 926816
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2005 Chardonnay ‘Karia’ Napa Valley, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars California, USA)
A Chardonnay which is clearly modern though it shows great balance and integration of fuit and wood. $29.00 CSPC#54585
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2005 Malbec ‘Poesia’, Clos des Andes (Mendoza, Argentina)
Unreal Malbec. Stunning concrentration. Great value. $25.00 CSPC# 2014
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