Pine Ridge 2016 Chenin Blanc + Viognier

Pine Ridge 2016 Chenin Blanc + Viognier, $11.99-$14.99, 89 points, poured a medium brass color clearing at the glass edge.
Aromatic passion fruit, lime, tangerine, pome blossoms, and honey notes were generous.
Light-bodied with a bright acidity which enlivened good flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, and the more subtle lemon/lime.
Finished long, tart, and citrusy with a modest 12.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my hors d'oeuvres, mixed nuts, and Cali pistachio squares (brown rice syrup and cane sugar).

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Desert Wind Wahluke Slope Washington State "RUAH" Proprietary 2014 Red Wine

Desert Wind Wahluke Slope Washington State "RUAH" Proprietary 2014 Red Wine, $9.34-$21.99, 89 points, poured a Bordeaux purple/red with a broad clear rim and a glass bowl raining sticky thick legs.
The bouquet was a lovely floral and mulling spice potpourri with hints of blueberry and cedar.
Medium-plus bodied, dry, tannic (time should trim), and appropriately acidic red wine delivering a subtle blend of flavors reflective of the bouquet.
Finished long on mulberry and nuanced tobacco, plum, and easy spice notes.
The 14.6% alcohol well complemented this style of wine.
Varietals were 41.5% Merlot, 25.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.7% Cabernet Franc, 8.1% Malbec, 7.9% Syrah, and 2.3% other reds.

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Tolaini Al Passo IGT Tuscan 2011 Red Wine

Tolaini Al Passo IGT Tuscan 2011 Red Wine, $22.94-$26.99, 91 points, poured an opaque ruby red with a clear rim and heavy clinging drapes.
Aromatic cherry fruit with nuanced coffee, truffle, and mint were excellent.
Medium-bodied with good acidity and mellow supportive tannins carried intense flavors of plum, spice, and less so those reflective of the bouquet.
Finished incredibly long on the trailing palate with intensifying warm spice and tobacco notes crowned with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Varietals were Sangiovese and Merlot.

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Villa Garducci 2015 Moscato D'Asti Italian White Wine (DOCG),

Villa Garducci 2015 Moscato D'Asti Italian White Wine (DOCG), $5.94-$12.99, 88 points, was mildly frizzante styled (slightly effervescent) with a very light brass color grading clear toward the glass shallows.
My nose caught orange zest and white blossom aromas which were soft and lovely.
Light-bodied made seemingly heavier with fructose sweetness.
Light lime, guava, and pineapple flavors were delicious and harmonious, but the overarching sweetness will not be tolerated by some; I found it a delicious aperitif, and a perfect pairing with my Sichuan cuisine.
Finished on the trailing palate and an innocuous 5.5% alcohol.

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Havens Napa Valley "Black And Blue" 2013 Red Wine (Syrah)

Havens Napa Valley "Black And Blue" 2013 Red Wine (Syrah), $16.99-$39.99, 88 points, poured core black grading a deep sienna color toward the clear rim and fat legged glass bowl.
The 'quiet' nose showed mostly dusty blackberry, cedar, and a hint of funk which quickly dissipated.
Medium-plus body with fair acidity and a soft underlayment of tannin managed good flavors of cola, blackberries, mushrooms, red cherry, and red raspberries.
Finished long on the trailing palate, especially the red cherry, easy spice notes, and a formidable 14% alcohol.
Paired well with my Mexican cuisine.
Varietals were 75% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Avante 2011 Tinto Fino 100% Tempranillo Dry Red Wine

Avante 2011 Tinto Fino 100% Tempranillo Dry Red Wine, $11.89-$13.99, 90 points, poured broadly black with flashes of purple/red, a moderately leggy bowl, and a clear wine ring.
Aromatic black fruit, mulberry, mocha, and sea mist were quite lovely.
Near full-bodied with good acidity and a soft underlayment of tannin unfurled flavors reflective of the aromas onto the palate with pomegranate and truffle.
Finished earthy and spicy while expressing well the 14% alcohol.

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Castelli Martinozzi 2016 Rosso di Montalcino

Castelli Martinozzi 2016 Rosso di Montalcino,  $10.49-$29.99, 91 points, poured a bright ruby red with a broad clear rim and light glass draping.
Truffles, flowers, and cherry fruit on the nose were outstanding.
Medium-bodied with typically good food busting acids and knife-edged supportive tannins managed apropos flavors of premium Sangiovese grape-specific cherry fruit, savory herbs, and black tea.
Finished long on spice, tea, and finessed oak notes with a comfortable 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my mild chili and sweat Italian sausage.

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Shafer Napa Valley 'TD-9' 2015 Proprietary Red Wine

Shafer Napa Valley 'TD-9' 2015 Proprietary Red Wine (56% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 16% Malbec), $56.86-$59.99, 94 points, poured core black radiating a deep purple/red at the broad clear rim and leggy glass bowl.
Ripe blackberry, cedar, cocoa, and roses on the nose were excellent.
Full-bodied with good acidity and round supple tannins carried rich flavors of blackberry liqueur, violets, mushrooms, and cola.
Finished long on the cocoa and a warm 15.3% alcohol driven spiciness.
Paired perfectly with my bone-in rare spice-rubbed Angus rib eye.

Shafer, why it's a "go to" winery.
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El Coto Rioja 2016 Viura White Wine (Spain)

El Coto Rioja  2016  Viura (also called Macabeo or Macabeu) White Wine (Spain), $10.19-$13.99, 89 points, poured a very light brass color, and was very light on the palate too, with the big spicy kick coming in the long satisfying finish, but this is not a diminution of the pleasant subtle flavors of lemon/lime and pineapple.
The nose was weak, but dusty green melon notes were good, as was the seafood friendly bright acidity.
Well-balanced 12% alcohol added to this wine's table manners as it paired perfectly with my Maryland crab-cakes and wild caught haddock filets.

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Two Hands Bella's Garden 2014 Shiraz

Two Hands Bella's Garden 2014 Shiraz, $44.99-$69.99, 92 points, poured black throughout except for a thin outline of purple/red adjacent to the transparent wine ring and heavily draped bowl.

The bella fragranza was a potpourri of flowers and mulling spice with just a kiss of chocolate.

Near full-bodied with good acidity and firm grainy tannins carried flavors reflective of the aromas with plum and mulberry notes.

Finished long on the trailing palate, easy pepper spices, and a rather easy 13.5% alcohol.

Paired well with our Mexican cuisine.

Wines From Down Under aka Terra Australis Incognita
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La Cana Rias Baixas 2016 Albariño (Spain)

La Cana Rias Baixas 2016 Albariño (Spain), $14.99-$16.99, 89 points, poured a medium gold color.
Sweet apple smells with subtle pome blossoms and white raisin were lovely.
Near medium-bodied with fair acidity presented a juicy, tasty, and quaffing white wine; flavors were reflective of the aromas with a hint of pear.
Finished well on whispers of apricot and white pepper with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Patagonia Langostino lobster salad and batter-fried haddock.

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Château Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine

Château Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine,
$56.09-$65.99, 94 points, poured near black grading opaque purple/red with a clear wine ring and heavily draped glass bowl.
Aromatic crème de cassis, black licorice, and black olives were outstanding.
Full-bodied with good acidity and comfortable, grainy, and yet firm tannins managed rich flavors reflective of the aromas plus violets.
Finished very long on the licorice, a hint of plum, cola notes, and warm alcohol (14.5%) inspirited pepper spice.
Varietals were 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.
Paired perfectly with my spice rubbed bone-in rare Angus rib eye.

Bordeaux Red Wine vintage 2014
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La Petite Echoppe 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine

La Petite Echoppe 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $4.99-$9.99, 87 points, poured an opaque purple/red with a broad clear rim and glass bowl of heavy legs.
Aromatic aromas of chocolate, black fruit, and a hint of cedar were impressive.
Full-bodied with good acidity and a firm underlayment of tannin carried remarkably tasty flavors of plum, mulberry, and chalky chocolate.
Finished fair on the fading palate with mild pepper spice notes enlivened by the big 14.5% alcohol.
Varietals were Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot sourced from various Bordeaux vineyards, but nevertheless was a remarkably good Bordeaux at a remarkable price (high QPR); I'll go out on a limb, and say this just might be the best red wine under $5.00 I've tasted. So if you're a red wine drinker on a budget, buy this Bordeaux by the case while they last.

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Zenato delle Venezie 2015 Pinot Grigio (IGT)

Zenato delle Venezie 2015 Pinot Grigio (IGT), $12.99-$14.99, 89 points, was a medium gold color throughout.
Aromas of pome fruit and honeysuckle were soft, but pleasant.
Light-plus body showed good acidity and largely nondescript, but robust flavors of ripe pear, apple notes, and a lovely though edgy whisper of yeast.
Finished long and tangy with citrus and ginger notes with a well-balanced 12.5% alcohol.
Paired fine with my sweet Italian sausage with spinach and parmesan tortellini in an Alfredo sauce over asparagus spears.

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Tommasi Delle Venezie Le Rosse 2016 Pinot Grigio (IGT)

Tommasi Delle Venezie Le Rosse 2016 Pinot Grigio (IGT), $14.99-$16.99, 88 points, poured a light gold color grading clear quickly toward the glass shallows.
The aromas were rather 'dumb' with barely a hint of green melon and a nondescript floral vibe.
Light-bodied with good acidity, in contrast to the aromas, showed robust flavors of lemon/lime with traces of kiwi and honeydew melon.
Finished well on the fading palate with hints of ginger and a very relaxed 12% alcohol.
This Italian white wine paired fine with Spanish sardines and Greek lemon soup.

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Antica Masseria di Sigillo 2014 Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy

Antica Masseria di Sigillo 2014 Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy, $9.99-$19.99, 91 points, is hands down the best Italian Zinfandel I've tasted, and at this price is the sizzler to seize.
Poured broadly black with a gradual ruby umbra toward the clear rim and heavily draped glass bowl.
Aromatic mulberry, ripe summer blackberry, and earth with just a hint of pine tar were excellent.
Near full-bodied with good acidity and sweet round tannins carried the bouquet rightly onto the palate.
Finished long and juicy with easy pepper spices, a hint of pomegranate, and a warm 14.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Mexican cuisine.

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Cecchi La Mora Maremma Toscana 2016 Vermentino

Cecchi La Mora Maremma Toscana 2016 Vermentino, $13,59-$15.99, 89 points, poured a pale yellow/green color clearing at the glass edge.
Smells of fresh-cut-grass with a hint of kiwi and a white flower vibe were especially pleasant when the Vermentino was cold.
The body was a wee-bit weightier than light and showed good acidity; flavors of tropical fruits with a hint of pear were generous.
Finished long on the trailing palate, another wee-bit of grass and fruit, a sprinkle of ginger dust, and a sufficient 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Massachusetts clam chowder. 
Since I was ól this wine on Saint Patrick's Day I have paraphrased an Irish proverb: The love of a good wine guides every palate.
Sláinte!

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Château Cantemerle, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Haut-Médoc 2014 red Bordeaux

Château Cantemerle, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Haut-Médoc 2014 red Bordeaux,
$28.04-$32.99, 91 points, poured core black grading purple/red toward the glass shallows, clear wine ring, and bowl of moderately fat legs.
Aromatic blackberry, mulberry, sea mist, and sandalwood were outstanding.
Near full-bodied with good acidity and remarkably accommodating blended tannins carried tobacco, plum, truffle, and coffee flavors along with those of the aromas; quite a silky texture.
Finished well on easy warm pepper, the fading palate, strong tobacco notes, and an easy 13% alcohol.
Varietals are Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc.
Paired perfectly with our Friday night's pizzas.

Bordeaux Red Wine vintage 2014
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2018, 90 point wines

2018, 90 point wines (166 at last count), many under $20 (several wines under $10) are racking-up deep into November, when I will post my best-picks for the year: Top 2018 Wines (18)
  Why the 90 point hubbub bub? Have you been disappointed in a wine you’ve plunked down your hard earned pesos? Are you in a wine rut, always the same wine because you trust its history? Let's see if my selections can't help with that.
I work hard at judging the wines I drink, because my family and friends trust me when I say “this is a great wine!"
  It’s important that you know what ‘type’ or style of wine you do like and don’t like, and sometimes we just don’t really know, but comparing a soft, jammy, and lush Apothic red, for example, to a distinctive food busting, medium-bodied, and acidic Italian Sangiovese (think Chianti) will quickly give you a clue to your palate's preference in a red wine.
  Or consider, like I often do, an oaky Cali Chardonnay with that of a clean mineral tasting Chablis (Chardonnay from northern Burgundy, France) and everything in between, because there exists a wide and often unappreciated difference; Chardonnay is often referred to as "the winemaker's grape".
  A 90 point wine can assist in exploring wines and often lead to the “ah ha moment”, otherwise known as an epiphany, when, like my son, a wine best paired, is a wine nearly divine.
  An 80 point wine vs. a 90 point wine can be the difference between a White Castle burger and one from the 80 Thoreau’s bar.
  Feel free to add your thoughts on the 100 point system; if you're on the negative side of the issue, first see my post on that subject here: So why do so many hate wine. . .scores. . .
If you have any comments on the wines mentioned below, I'll be glad to entertain them.

White Wine under $20:

Albesia Roero 2016 Arneis (DOCG), $13.99-$15.99, 92 points

Anne Amie Vineyards Cuvée A Amrita 2015 White Wine, $11.04-$14.99, 91 points

Banfi Castello San Angelo Toscana 2017 Pinot Grigio (IGT), $13.59-$18.99, 92 points

Bersano 2016 Gavi (DOCG), $8.49-$18.99, 90 points

Bodegas Naia Rueda 2016 Verdejo (Castilla y Leon, Spain), $13.49-$14.99, 90 points

Cinquante Cinq 2016 Viognier (France), $13.59-$16.99, 90 points

Clos Du val Napa Valley 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, $14.99-$30.99, 92 points

Clos Du Val Proprietary 2015 White Wine, $16.99-$45.99, 90 points

Cono Sur Valle de San Antonio 2017 Sauvignon Blanc (Chile), $9.34-$10.99, 90 points

Craggy Range Martinborough 2016 Sauvignon (New Zealand), $14.44-$19.99, 90 points

Domaine Capitaine "Les Aumones" 2016 Vouvray, $14.39-$17.99, 90 points

Domaine de Dionysos "Clementine" Vin e Pays De Vaucluse Principaute D'Orange 2017 Viognier, $13.99-$16.99, 90 points (France)

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2012 Chablis, $17.84-$22.99, 94 points

Domaine Virginie Thunevin 2008 Grand Vin De Bordeaux Red Wine, $16.99, 90 points

Dry Creek Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $7.64-$14.99, 92 points

Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Estate Grown 2017 Pinot Gris, $16.99-$22.99, 90 points

Eroica (Chateau Ste Michelle-Dr. Loosen) 2015 Columbia Valley Riesling, $17.99-$21.99, 91 points

Ferrari Carano 2016 Flume Blanc, $9.99-$16.99, 90 points

Ferrari Carano 2017 Flume Blanc, $7.64-$8.99 (375ml), 90 points

Aizpurua Cosecha 2017 Hondarrabi Zuri (White) Wine (Getariako Txakolina, Spain), “Cha-ko-lee” $17.09-$18.99, 90 points

J (California) 2017 Pinot Gris, $12.74-$16.99, 91 points

John Anthony Carneros (Napa Valley) 2017 Sauvignon, $15.29-$21.99, 92 points

Kettmeir Alto Adige-Südtirol 2017 Pinot Bianco (DOC), $16.21-$21.99, 91 points

Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Gris (New Zealand), $11.89-$17.99, 90 points

Paul Dolan Potter Valley/Mendocino County 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, $8.49-$18.99, 90 points

Pine Ridge 2013 Chenin Blanc + Viognier, $11.99-$14.99, 90 points

Rex Hill Willamette Valley 2013 Chardonnay, $17.99-$21.99, 90 points

Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $16.99-$24.99, 90 points

Ruffino "Il Ducale" Friuli 2017 Pinot Grigio, $11.89-$18.99, 92 points

Ryan Patrick Rock Island Columbia Valley 2015 Chardonnay, $15.29-$17.99, 91 points

St. Supery Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $15.29-$21.99, 91 points

Tablas Creek Vineyard Patelin de Tablas 2016 Blanc White Wine, $18.59-$21.99, 90 points

Terlato Vineyards Friuli 2016 Pinot Grigio, $17.99-$22.99, 90 points

Torresella Venezia 2017 Pinot Grigio (DOC), $13.99-$15.99, 90 points

Vigilance Red Hills, Lake County 2016 Sauvignon Blanc, $8.49-$19.99, 90 points

Whitehaven Marlborough 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $13.59-$15.99, 90 points

Red Wine under $20:

Antica Masseria di Sigillo 2014 Primitivo di Manduria, Puglia, Italy, $9.99-$19.99, 91 points

Armida Winery 'Maple Vineyards' Dry Creek Valley 2014 Zinfandel, $16.99-$45.99, 90 points

Banfi Castello 2015 Rosso di Montalcino (DOC), $16.14-$20.99, 90 points

Bodegas Breca Calatayud 2012 100% Garnacha Red Wine, $13.99-$15.99, 90 points

Bodegas Franco-Españolas Rioja Bordón Reserva 2008 Tempranillo, $16.14-$18.99, 91 points

Brancaia Tre Rosso Toscana IGT 2014 Red Wine, $17.99-$20.99, 91 points

Browne Family Vineyard Columbia Valley 2013 Merlot, $18.69-$39.99, 90 points

Campogiovanni 2014 Rosso Di Montalcino (DOC), $18.69-$21.99, 91 points

Cantine Catena Campania IGT 2014 Aglianico (Italy's braille label), $14.02-$16.49, 90 points

Cantalici 2012 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $12.74-$29.99, 90 points

Castelli Martinozzi 2016 Rosso di Montalcino, $10.49-$29.99, 91 points

Cecchi La Mora 2011 Morellino Di Scansano Riserva (DOCG), $7.99-$16.99, 90 points

Cerulli Spinozzi Torre Migliori 2012 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane, $13.99-$16.99, 91 points

Château Violette Moulis-en-Médoc Grand Vin De 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $17.99-$19.99, 90 points

Domaine Dupeuble 2016 Beaujolais, $15.99-$17.99, 90 points 

Enzo Boglietti 2016 Barbera D'Alba (DOC), $15.99-$19.99, 91 points

Fiddletown Cellars Amador County Old Vine 2015 Zinfandel, $16.99-$19.99, 90 points

Frog's Leap Napa Valley "Granite" 2015 Red Wine, $19.99-$39.99, 90 points

Housley's Century Oak Winery Inez's Vineyard Old Vine 2014 Zinfandel, $11.89-$28.99, 90 points

Jean-Michel Dupré Morgon 2015 Cru Du Beaujolais (Grand Cras), $12.74-$29.99, 91+ points

Luna Vineyards 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $11.04-$25.99, 91 points

Marcarini Langhe 2014 Nebbiolo, D.O.C. (Italy), $16.14-$18.99, 90 points

Michel Rolland and Javier Galarreta (R and G) 2011 Rioja Red Wine, $5.94-$14.99, 90 points

Monrosso Toscana IGT 2015 Red Wine, $11.89-$16.99, 90 points

Petroni Estate Sonoma 2010 Syrah, $16.99-$39.99, 90 points

Rocca delle Macie 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $16.14-$21.99, 90 points

Ruffino Modus Toscana I.G.T. 2013 Red Wine, $19.54-$25.99, 90 points

Sean Minor Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $18.69-$26.99, 90 points

Tenuta Sette Cieli 'Yantra' 2013 Toscana Red Wine (IGT), $19.99-$21.99, 90 points

Viberti Giovannni Langhe 2013 Nebbiolo (DOC), $18.69-$21.99, 90 points

Villa Pillo Borgoforte Toscana 2014 Red Wine (IGT), $11.89-$18.99, 90 points

Vina Robles Estate Paso Robles 2013 Petite Sirah, $10.19-$24.99, 92 points

Volver La Mancha 2012 Tempranillo, $11.89-$16.99, 91 points

Volver La Mancha 2014 Tempranillo, $11.89-$15.99, 91 points

Zuccardi Q Mendoza Valley 2015 Malbec (Argentina), $16.99-$19.99, 91 points



Over $20 wines not to be ignored!

White Wines:

Cade Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $29.74-$34.99, 92+ points

Domaines Schlumberger Alsace Saering Grand Cru 2008 Riesling (France), $30.39-$37.99, 91 points

Duckhorn Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $22.94-$29.99, 92 points

Gary Farrell 'Russian River Selection' Russian River Valley Sonoma County 2015 Chardonnay, $29.74-$39.99, 93 points

Groth Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $20.39-$26.99, 90 points

Groth Napa Valley Hillview Vineyard 2016 Chardonnay, $28.04-$32.99, 94 points

J. Moreau and Fil "Montmains" Premier Cru 2016 Chablis, $38.24-$44.99, 92 points

Jean-Jacques Vincent "Marie Antoinette" Grand Vin 2015 Pouilly Fuissé, $21.24-$27.99, 92 points

Joseph Drouhin 2016 Pouilly Fuissé, $21.24- $24.99, 90 points

Jospeh Drouhin Reserve de Vaudon 2017 Chablis, $25.49-$29.99, 91 points

Jospeh Drouhin-Vaudon Premier Cru 2016 Chablis, $33.14-$38.99, 93 points

Louis Jadot Chablis Fourchaume Premier Cru 2015 Chablis, $33.14-$38.99, 90 points

Marchesi de Frescobaldi, Gorgona, Costa Toscana IGT, 2014 White Wine (Italy), $84.99-$169.99, 95 points

Oceana 2015 Chablis, $21.24-$29.99, 92 points

Planeta 2017 Chardonnay (Sicilia, Italy), $28.04-$34.99, 91 points

Sixto Moxee Washington State 2015 Chardonnay, $38.24-$44.99, 90 points

Twomey Napa Valley 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, $22.94-$26.99, 91 points

Red Wines:

Alexana Willamette Valley 2014 Pinot Noir, $29.74-$34.99, 91 points

Austin Hope Paso Robles 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, $41.30-$50.99, 91 points

Barone Ricasoli Castello Di Brolio 2012 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG), $50.14-$58.99, 92 points

Bear Flag Sonoma County 2015 Zinfandel, $20.97-$29.98, 91 points

Bodegas Lan Gran Reserva 2007 Rioja Red Wine, $23.79-$27.99, 90 points

CAPANNA 20006 Brunello Di Montalcino (D.O.C.G.) Revisited, $47.59-$55.99, 93 points

Caparzo 2012 Brunello DI Montalcino (DOCG), $32.29-$37.99, 92+ points

Caparzo 2013 Brunello DI Montalcino (DOCG), $29.74-$39.99, 92 points

Castel Giocondo (Marchesi de' Frescobaldi) 2007 Brunello di Montalcino (Revisited), $33.99-$59.99, 92 points

Castellare 2016 Chianti Classico (DOCG), $18.86-$24.99, 90 points

Castello Banfi Cum Laude Toscana 2013 Red Wine (IGT), $32.99-$35.99, 92 points

Castello Di Bossi Berardo 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva, $25.99-$29.99, 92 points

Caymus Napa Valley 2013 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, $165.74-$194.99, 96 points

Château Bellevue St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2010 Bordeaux Revisited, , $27.89-$97.99, 96 points

Château Bellevue St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $40.79-$47.99, 93 points

Château Canon 1er Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $59.49-$69.99, 96 points

Château Canon-la-Gaffelière Premier Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $89.97-$105.49, 96 points

Château Cantemerle, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Haut-Médoc 2014 red Bordeaux, $28.04-$32.99, 91 points

Château Clinet Pomerol 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $101.49-$116.49, 97 points

Château Croix Cardinale, Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $25.07-$29.49, 92 points

Château Dalem Fronsac 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $22.52-$26.49, 92 points

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand Cru Classé Saint-Julien 2009 Bordeaux Red Wine (Cabernet Sauvignon), $249.99-$370.99, 97 points

Château Faugères, Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $33.14-$38.99, 92 points

Château Fombrauge Bernard Magrez St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $27.62-$32.49, 90 points

Château Haut-Bergey Pessac-Léognan 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $22.52-$26.49, 91 points

Château La Couspaude Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2014 Bordeaux, $42.49-$49.99, 93 points

Château Larcis Ducasse 1er Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $56.09-$65.99, 94 points

Château Larrivaux Grand Vin Haut-Médoc 2009 Bordeaux Red Wine, $29.99, 90 points

Château Malartic Lagraviere Grand Cru Classé De Graves Pessac-Léognan 2014 Bordeaux Red Wine, $41.64-$48.99, 93 points

Château Monbousquet St. Émilion Grand Cru Classé 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $51.49-$63.99, 94 points

Château Pontet Canet Grand Cru Classé En 1855 Pauillac 2011 Bordeaux Red Wine, $118.99-$152.99, 95 points

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles 'Dead Nuts' 2012 Red Wine, $20.39-$23.99, 91 points

Clos Du Val Napa Valley Reserve 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, $46.749-$119.99, 93 points

Clos Fourtet 'La Closerie de Fourtet' St. Émilion Grand Cru 2015 Bordeaux Red Wine, $28.89-$33.99, 94 points

Col D'orcia 2012 Brunello DI Montalcino (DOCG), $33.14-$39.99, 91 points

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Vineyard 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon (Puente Alto, Chile), current prices are $79,99-$82.99, 92 points

Damilano Lecinquevigne 2013 Barolo (DOCG), $31.44-$38.99, 93 points
Domaine de la Charbonnière 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, $45.89-$53.99, 94 points


Dry Creek 'The Mariner' 2013 Meritage (Bordeaux Styled Red Wine), $20.97-$44.99, 91 points

Dunn Vineyards Howell Mountain 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, $110.99-$129.99, 94 points

Enzo Boglietti Boiolo 2012 Barolo (DOCG), $41.64-$75.99, 94 points

Far Niente Napa Valley "Oakville" 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $121.74-$154.99, 95 points

 Faust Napa Valley 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.49-$54.99, 93 points

Flora Springs Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $28.04-$42.99, 91+ points

Fortress Sonoma County 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $21.99-$24.99, 91 points

Joseph Phelps Freestone Vineyards Sonoma Coast 2014 Pinot Noir, $38.24-$49.99, 93 points

Groth Oakville-Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, $104.99-$125.99, 94 points

Groth Oakville-Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $50.99-$69.99, 93 points

Hartford Russian River Valley Old Vine 2015 Zinfandel, $27.19-$31.99, 91 points

Housley's Century Oak Winery Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $21.24-$49.99, 90 points

K-Vintners The Creator Powerline Estate Vineyard Walla Walla Valley 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, $47.59-$55.99, 92 points

La Lecciaia 2010 Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva (DOCG), $38.24-$47.99, 93 points

Lemelson Vineyards Thea's Selection 2015 Pinot Noir, $25.49-$31.99, 91 points

Marques De Murrieta Reserva 2010 Rioja Red Wine, $28.99-$24.64, 91 points

Mazzei Philip Toscana 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon (IGT) Italy, $31.44-$36.99, 90 points

Merriam Vineyards 'Lower Pond' Alexander Valley 2014 Malbec, $33.99-$39.99, 91 points

Mollydooker Carnival Of Love 2014 McLaren Vale Shiraz, $44.99-$84.99, 95 points

Mount Veeder Winery Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $28.04-$32.99, 91 points

Nickel and Nickel Napa Valley 'Harris Vineyard' 2014 Merlot, $53.54-$62.99, 92 points

Penfold's South Australia BIN 389 2015 Shiraz/Cabernet Red Wine, $29.69-$69.99, 93 points

Poliziano 2014 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (D.O.C.G.) $21.24-$24.99, 90 points

Opus One 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux-styled Red Wine), 96 points

Renzo Masi Fattoria di Basciano I Pini Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT 2015 Red Wine, $20.39-$23.99, 91 points

Ridge East Bench 2016 Zinfandel, $27.19-$31.99, 90 points

Ridge Estate 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $49.29-$57.99, 95 points

Ridge Geyserville (50th Vintage) 2015 Red Wine, $33.14-$38.99, 92 points

Ridge Lytton Springs 2015 Red Wine, $35.69-$41.99, 93 points

Ridge Pagani Ranch 2015 Zinfandel, $28.89-$33.99, 95 points

Roberts And Rogers Louer Family St. Helena, Napa Valley 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $50.99-$59.99, 93 points

Robert Craig Napa Valley 'Affinity' 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $56.94-$66.99, 94 points

Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro 2011 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (DOCG), $34.99-$39.99, 93 points

Santa Margherita D.O.C.G. 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva, $24.99-$29.99, 90 points

Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, $176.79-$220.99, 93 points

Shafer Napa Valley 2014 Merlot, $47.59-$60.99, 92 points

Shafer Napa Valley Relentless 2009 Syrah, $53.54-$62.99, (current price $89.99), 93 points

Silverado Napa Valley 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $46.99-$56.99, 93 points

SpottsWoode Family Estate Grown Saint Helena, Napa Valley, 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, $138.74-$174.99, 95 points

Stags' Leap 2014 Petite Syrah, $37.10-$46.99, 92 points

Sullivan Napa Valley Rutherford Estate 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, $44.99-$89.99, 94 points

Tabarrini Montefalco Sagrantino 2007 "Colle Grimaldesco", approximately $50, and bought through the mail, 93 points

Taken Napa Valley 2012 Red Wine Bordeaux-styled Red Wine, $29.74-$39.99, 90 points

Tenuta Col d'Orcia Olmaia Sant'Antimo 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon DOC (Tuscany, Italy), $48.44-$56.99, 93 points

Tenuta di Biserno IL Pino Toscana 2012 Red Wine (IGT), $50.99-$59.99, 92 points

Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri "Sassicaia" 2013 DOC Toscana Bordeaux-styled Red Wine, $144.49-$169.99, 97 points

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2006 Brunello Di Montalcino, $35.99-$49.99, 95 points

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2011 Brunello Di Montalcino, $38.24-$49.99, 92+ points

Tolaini Al Passo IGT Tuscan 2011 Red Wine, $22.94-$26.99, 91 points

Torbreck Vintners "The Steading" Barossa Valley 2014 GMS Red Wine, $27.19-$31.99, 90 points

Two Hands Angel's Share 2016 Shiraz, $31.99-$36.99, 91 points

Two Hands Bella's Garden 2014 Shiraz, $44.99-$69.99, 92 points

Villa Antinori 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva (DOCG), $22.94-$32.99, 90 points


Rosé:

Alexander Valley Vineyards Sonoma County 2017 Dry Rosé Of Sangiovese, $11.89-$15.99, 91 points

Chateau Barbebelle Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Cuvee Madeleine 2016 Rose, $10.99-$15.99, 90 points

Chronic Cellars Paso Robles Pink Pedals 2017 Rosé, $12.74-$17.99, 90 points

Chateau Peyrassol 2016 Commanderie de Peyrassol Côtes de Provence Rosé, $21.59-$23.99, 90 points

Robert Sinskey Vineyards Carneros 2016 Pinot Noir Rosé, $24.64-$28.99, 91 points

Tenuta Perolla San Felice Toscana 2017 Rosato IGT (Italy), $11.04-$12.99, 90 points


 Port:

Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port, $23.99-$32.99, 92 points

Dow's Late Bottled Vintage 2008 Port, $17.59-$24.99, 91 points

Quinta do Noval Black Port, $16.14-$20.99, 90 points

Rozès Porto 2000 Vintage Port, $34.99-$79.99, 90 points

Taylor 20 Year Old Tawny Port Bottled 2013, $31.99-$67.99, 92 points

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