Recommended wines for the week of Jan.30 2012

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    • Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 2008New Zealand Red
      Martinborough - Martinborough

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Crémant de Bourgogne, Cave Bailly Lapierre NVFrance White
      Burgundy - Burgundy (Bourgogne)

      Available at: Wines2UWine Review
    • Olssens Nipple Hill Pinot Noir 2008New Zealand Red
      Central Otago - Central Otago

      Available at: Certain Cellars Wine Review
    • Mount Brown Pinot Noir 2009New Zealand Red
      Waipara

      Available at:
      Le Vigne
      Wine Review
    • Matahiwi Estate Holly Pinot Noir 2009New Zealand Red
      Wairarapa

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2008New Zealand Red
      Marlborough - Marlborough

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Rutherford Ranch Merlot 2008United States Red
      California - Napa Valley

      Available at: Equatorial Wines Pte LtdWine Review
    • Beringer Founder's Estate California Cabernet Sauvignon 2008United States Red
      California - Napa Valley

      Available at: Certain Cellars Wine Review
    • Edge Cabernet Sauvignon 2008United States Red
      Napa Valley

      Available at: Straits Cellars Wine Review
    • Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2007United States White
      California - Napa Valley

      Available at: Straits Cellars Wine Review
    • Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon 2005United States Red
      Napa Valley

      Available at: Certain Cellars Wine Review
    • Madrigal Napa Valley Zinfandel 2008United States Red
      California - Napa Valley

      Available at: Mercari PacificWine Review
    • Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut NVUnited States Sparkling White
      California - Sonoma

      Available at: Straits Cellars Wine Review
    • Mr Black's Concoction Moscato 2009Australia Dessert White
      South Australia - Barossa

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Patricius Katinka Tokaji Furmint 2005Hungary White
      Tokaji

      Available at: Unique WinesWine Review
    • Johanninger Beerenauslese 1999Germany Dessert White
      Rheinhessen

      Available at:
      Magma Bistro and Wine Shop
      Wine Review
    • Graham's Late Bottle Vintage Port 2005Portugal Dessert Red
      Oporto

      Available at: Booze Wine ShopWine Review
    • Château Haura (500ml) 2006France White
      Bordeaux - Bordeaux

      Available at: Wein & VinWine Review
    • Shottesbrooke Engine Room Sparkling Shiraz NVAustralia Sparkling Red
      South Australia - McLaren Vale

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Borsao Tres Picos Grenacha 2008Spain Red
      Campo de Borja

      Available at: Beam Global Spirits & WineWine Review
    • Domaine du Tariquet Les 4 Réserve 2008France White
      Gascony

      Available at: The Local Nose Wine Review
    • Neudorf Tom's Block Pinot Noir 2008New Zealand Red
      Nelson

      Available at: The Local Nose Wine Review
    • Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle NVNew Zealand Sparkling White
      Central Otago - Central Otago

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Champagne Mandois Rose NVFrance Sparkling Rosé
      Champagne - Champagne

      Available at: Café CalvaWine Review
    • Peccavi No Regrets Cabernet Merlot 2007Australia Red
      Western Australia - Margaret River

      Available at: Peccavi Wines Pte LtdWine Review
    • Trentham Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2006Australia Red
      Victoria - Mornington Peninsula

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Vina Alberdi Crianza, La Rioja Alta 2005Spain Red
      Rioja

      Available at: Cellarmaster Wines (Singapore) Pte LtdWine Review
    • Domaine du Nizon Chardonnay 2007France White
      Languedoc Roussillon

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Cellier Yvecourt Bordeaux 2009France Red
      Bordeaux

      Available at: Wein & VinWine Review
    • La 50/50 2008France Red
      Minervois

      Available at: Caveau Wine Review
    • Domaine Coubis Saint Joseph 2009France Red
      Northern Rhône - St. Joseph

      Available at: FournisseurWine Review
    • Closerie Saint Clement Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009France Red
      Southern Rhône - Châteauneuf du Pape

      Available at: Le Bénaton Fine WinesWine Review
    • Château du Prieure Des Mourgues St. Chinion 2007France Red
      Languedoc Roussillon

      Available at: Café CalvaWine Review
    • Domaine Rossignol Trapet Gevrey-Chambertin "Aux Etelois" 2008France Red
      Burgundy - Gevrey-Chambertin

      Available at: Caveau Wine Review
    • Jacques Boyd Margaux 2007France Red
      Bordeaux - Margaux

      Available at: Hai Choo Wines & SpiritsWine Review
    • Givry Rouge Christophe Denizot 2008France Red
      Burgundy - Burgundy (Bourgogne)

      Available at: Café CalvaWine Review
    • Pitchfork Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Australia White
      Western Australia - Margaret River

      Available at: Equatorial Wines Pte LtdWine Review
    • Mount Brown Sauvignon Blanc 2010New Zealand White
      Waipara

      Available at:
      Le Vigne
      Wine Review
    • Matahiwi Holly Sauvignon Blanc 2009New Zealand White
      Wairarapa

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Mt. Beautiful Cheviot Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2009New Zealand White
      North Cantebury

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc 2010New Zealand White
      Marlborough

      Available at: Essential Fine WinesWine Review
    • Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2010New Zealand White
      Marlborough - Marlborough

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Wignalls Unwooded Chardonnay 2010Australia White
      Western Australia - Great Southern

      Available at: Wine Directions Pte LtdWine Review
    • Miles From Nowhere Shiraz 2009Australia Red
      Western Australia - Margaret River

      Available at: Indoguna SingaporeWine Review
    • Solar Viejo Crianza 2007Spain Red
      Rioja

      Available at: Hai Choo Wines & SpiritsWine Review
    • Albariño Lagar de Cervera, Rias Baixas 2010Spain White
      Galicia - Rias Baixas

      Available at: Cellarmaster Wines (Singapore) Pte LtdWine Review
    • Valle de La Puerta Alta Bonarda 2009Argentina Red
      La Rioja

      Available at: The Cellar Door Wine Review
    • Mackenzie's Road Pinot Noir 2009New Zealand Red
      Waipara

      Available at: Essential Fine WinesWine Review
    • Giacomo Grimaldi Barolo 2007Italy Red
      Piemonte - Barolo

      Available at: Artisan WineWine Review
    • Tenuta Valdipiatta Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007Italy Red
      Tuscany - Vino Nobile di Montepulciano

      Available at: Artisan WineWine Review
    • Castello di Farnetella Chianti Colli Senesi 2008Italy Red
      Tuscany - Chianti

      Available at: Cellarmaster Wines (Singapore) Pte LtdWine Review
    • Avignonesi Rosso 2007Italy Red
      Tuscany - Rosso di Montepulciano

      Available at: Certain Cellars Wine Review
    • Monte Antico Toscana 2007Italy Red
      Tuscany - Toscano

      Available at:
      Le Vigne
      Wine Review
    • IL Nero di Casanova Sangiovese, Casanova della Spinetta 2005Italy Red
      Tuscany

      Available at: Cellarmaster Wines (Singapore) Pte LtdWine Review
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