THE RESULTS ARE IN! Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2011
2011's best wines as chosen by Wine Spectator Magazine.
(Check them out now, quantities are extremely limited)
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Martin Zahn’s 2005 Pinot Blanc, in the sleek green bottle, is a light and fruity treat, great with spicy ethnic cuisine. Soft fruit flavors play on the tongue before making way for a smooth, dry finish.
Winery: Martin Zahn
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Ribeauvillé, France
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $13.75
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A wonderful wine to enjoy with grilled red meats, Mill Creek’s Dry Creek Valley Merlot has smooth blackberry and tart cherry flavors combined with spice and a hint of vanilla.
Winery: Mill Creek
Vintage: 2002
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Sonoma, California
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 93 points
Price: $18.00
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The 2007 Los Cardos Malbec is a great wine to pair with your next barbecued meal. Black fruit aromas and flavors mingle with earthy notes of herbs and spices in this smooth finishing wine.
Winery: Viña Doña Paula
Vintage: 2007
Type: Red
Variety: Malbec
Region: Mendoza, Argentina
Ratings: Wine Legends: 90 points
Price: $8.00
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Possibly the best sparkling wine for the money, Cristalino Brut Cava is dry and crisp with citrus and apple flavors that bubble in the mouth.
Winery: Cristalino
Type: Champagne/Sparkling
Region: Spain
Ratings: WINE & SPIRITS: 91 points
Price: $8.49
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The 2004 Veramonte Primus is a dry, medium bodied blend of Carménère, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Casablanca Valley in Chile. Dark cherry notes are backed by hints of chocolate and oak.
Winery: Veramonte Vineyards
Vintage: 2004
Type: Red
Region: Casablanca Valley, Chile
Ratings: WINE & SPIRITS: 90 points
Price: $12.99
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The dry, medium bodied 2005 Bernardus Chardonnay opens with aromas of peach and tropical fruit, followed by flavors of ripe pineapple, apple notes, and a long, creamy finish. It’s not often you’ll find a wine rated at 95 points for less than $20. Try a bottle while you still can!
Winery: Bernardus
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Monterey, California
Ratings: WINE NEWS: 95 points
Price: $16.99
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Boasting bright red fruit flavors along with spicy, peppery notes, the 2004 Estancia Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect wine to accompany a big barbecued steak this summer.
Winery: Estancia Estates
Vintage: 2004
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Central Coast, California
Ratings: WILFRED WONG: 90 points
Price: $12.99
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Full of ripe fruit flavors, the stand-up 2005 Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay is a well-focused wine; nice weight on the palate with a bright finish. Perfect alongside grilled chicken.
Winery: Beringer Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, CA, USA
Ratings: THE WINE NEWS: 89 points
Price: $16.49
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