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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A cheap chardonnay without a strong oak flavor, this wine offers a buttery crispness with fruity hints of fig and pear.
Winery: Potter’s Hill
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99
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A light wine with a sweetness somewhat atypical of Sauvignon Blancs. It has notes of pear and apple, and goes well with seafood.
Winery: Climbing Vine
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99
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From the Rock Paper Scissors winery that loves to put the fun back in wine, the 2006 Roshambo Carignane is a hit. With its cherry and raspberry notes, this wine goes great with chicken or cheesecake. Get yours now before I ro sham bo you for it.
Winery: Roshambo
Vintage: 2006
Type: Red
Variety: Carignane
Region: Alexander Valley, California
Price: $12.99
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A fruity wine that forgoes the sweet oaky flavor common of chardonnays. It has an aroma of pear, mango, lemon and just a hint of vanilla oak. Excellent with seafood and chicken.
Winery: Richland
Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Eastern Australia
Price: $10.99
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Thought to be a Merlot until the mid-nineties, Chilean Carménère grapes are actually an ancient Bordeaux that was wiped out in France. Casa Donoso’s Carmenère Reserva 2005 was a gold medalist at the Catad’Or Hyatt wine awards, and goes great with cheese and red meats.
Act now! - It’s available only in limited quantities.
Winery: Casa Donoso
Vintage: 2005
Type: Red
Variety: Carménère
Region: Maule Valley, Chile
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 92 points
Price: $14.00
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A favorite Italian Chardonnay, with flavors of soft oak, pineapple and citrus. This wine is a great pair with grilled chicken or turkey, corn and Fettucini Alfredo.
Act now! - It’s available only in limited quantities.
Winery: Ca’ del Baio
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: The Langhe, Italy
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 93 points
Price: $17.50
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You’ll lick your lips after trying this food friendly, fruity wine, with an almost creamy taste. This Verdelho is a perfect pairing with seafood, chicken or turkey on a cold winter’s night.
Winery: Peel Estate
Vintage: 2005
Type: White
Variety: Verdelho
Region: Australia
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $14.75
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A distinguished Pinot Grigio for its price, the 2006 Clivus has a crisp taste of white fruit flavors and is excellent with salads, seafood and sushi.
Winery: Cantina di Monteforte
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Verona, Italy
Ratings: Wine Messenger: 91 points
Price: $9.75
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