December 8, 2008 Vintages Release -- Suggestions
981183 - 2006 d'Arenberg 'The Dead Arm' McLaren Vale Shiraz - $55.95 PICK - Reasons: (1) Gold medal; (2) scores range from 93 to 99 with an average of 95; (3) Long cellar life
47605 - 2006 Glaetzer Barossa Valley Wallace Shiraz/Grenache - $26.95 PICK - Reasons : (1) winemaker is Ben Glaetzer; (2) 94 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate;
81091 - 2005 Zolo Mendoza Reserva Malbec - $16.95 - PICK - Reasons : (1) 89 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; (2) Great value
716142 - 2004 Elderton Barossa Valley Command Shiraz - $96.95 - PICK - Reasons : (1) 98 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; (2) 5 stars from Vic Harradine;
60202 - 2005 Graffigna Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - $17.95 - PICK : Reasons : (1) 4 stars from Vic Harradine;
87502 - Hidalgo Oloroso Sherry - $21.95 - PICK : Reasons (1) 91 points from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate; (2) 4 1/2 stars from Vic Harradine;
711317 - 2006 Perrin Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape - $90.95 - PICK - Reasons : (1) 95 points from Robert Parker (he upgraded his score on Nov 2008 from his original score of 92-94 points - a true Vin de Garde;