What follows is a list of wines sampled at the tastings or mentioned in the blog. Be sure to view the tasting notes, which are hyperlinked at the end of most entries, and which usually detail what each wine is made of (if it's not obvious from the name) and where we got it. All prices approximate. COMMENT ON THIS LIST [] Skip to: Argentina Australia Austria Canada Chile Czech Republic France: Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy France: Champagne, Languedoc, Loire, Roussillon, Rhône Germany Greece Italy Lebanon New Zealand Portugal Spain South Africa United States: California sparkling, white and rosé United States: California red United States: New Mexico United States: Oregon United States: Pennsylvania United States: Rhode Island United States: Washington ARGENTINA red 2001 Alamos Bonarda, Mendoza. $12. Average 13.5, 1 of 8, 3/2003. 2000 Altos de Medrano Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Mendoza. $12. Average 11.33, 4/2002. 2000 Catena Malbec, Lunlunta Vineyards, Mendoza. $22. Average 12.6, 3/2003. 2000 Norton Malbec, Mendoza. $8. Average 11.7, 3/2003. to top AUSTRALIA sparkling NV Wolf Blass Brut, Australia. $10. Average 9.3, 11/2001. white 2001 Hill of Content "Benjamin's Blend", Western Australia. $11. Average 12, 4/2002. 2001 Peter Lehmann Barossa Riesling, Barossa. $14. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 1998 Peter Lehmann Semillon, Barossa, South Australia. $12. Average 12.6, 7/2002. 2001 Mad Fish Chardonnay, Western Australia. $19. Rated 11.5 by Chris Gray. 2003 Marquis Philips Holly's Blend, South Eastern Australia. Average 14.5; 6/2004. 2000 Salena Estate Chardonnay, Riverland. $19. Rated 10 by Chris Gray. 1999 Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc. $16. 8th of 9, 10/2000. red 2000 Cheviot Bridge Shiraz, Yea Valley, Victoria. $16. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 1999 Clonakilla Shiraz, Langhorne Creek. $25. Rated 14.5 by Chris Gray. ???? Evans Wine Company Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon. $5. Tied for 2nd of 9, 10/2000. 1998 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Shiraz. $18. 7th of 9, 10/2000. 1997 Frankland Estate "Olmo's Reward," Western Australia. $22. Rated 11.5by Chris Gray. 2001 Simon Hackett Shiraz, McLaren Vale. $17. Not scored, 6/2003. . 1998 Hill of Content Old Vines Grenache/Shiraz, Clare Valley. $12. 5th of 9, 10/2000. 2000 Hill of Content Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria. $13. Average 13.4, 8/2002. 1999 Lindemans Bin 50 Shiraz, South Eastern Australia. $8. Average 13.95, 1/31/2001. 2000 Mad Fish Shiraz, Western Australia. $15. Rated 10 by Chris Gray. 1996 Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon. $17. 1st of 9, 10/2000. 1999 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet, South Australia. $9. Average 13.69, 1st of 8, 10/2001. 2000 Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz-Cabernet, South Australia. $9. Average 11.44; 6th of 6 in playoff, 5/2002. 1996 Penfolds St. Henri Shiraz, South Australia. $35. Average 12.5; range 9-18, 1/31/2001. 1998 Penfolds Shiraz Mourvedre Bin 2. $8. 9th of 9, 10/2000. 2000 Penmara Reserve Shiraz, New South Wales. $12. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 1998 Pike’s Clare Shiraz. $20. 4th of 9, 10/2000. 1999 Pikes Clare Valley Shiraz, Clare Valley. $20. Average 13, 3/2001. 1999 Rosemount Traditional, Langhorne Creek. $45. Rated 14.5 by Chris Gray. ???? Wolf Blass Black Label Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon. $36. Tied for 2nd of 9, 10/2000. 2000 Wolf Blass Shiraz Green Label, South Australia. $12. Average 13.33, 4/2002. 1999 Wolf Blass Red Label Blend, South Australia. $11. Average 13.8, 1/2002. 2000 Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia. $11. Average 12.1, 1/2002. 1999 Wyndham Estate Bin 555 Shiraz, South Australia. $7 at Martin's, $7.99. Average 12.18, 2nd of 8, 10/2001. dessert NV Yalumba Museum Release Muscat, Victoria region. $20. Rated 15 by Chris Gray. to top AUSTRIA white   2000 Weingut Bründlmayer Gruner Veltliner, Austria. $16. Average 10.4, 3/2002. red   1996 Pöckl Cabernet Franc, Austria. $13. Average 13, 3/2002. to top CANADA dessert 1998 Quail's Gate Estate Winery, Late Harvest, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia; botrytis-affected Optima, 8/2001. to top CHILE red 2001 Calina Carmenère, Maule Valley, Chile. $7. Average 13.4, 3/2003. 2000 Caliterra Arboleda Syrah, Colchagua, Rapel Valley, Chile. $13. Average 8.6, 3/2003. 1999 Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Merlot, Colchagua, Rapel Valley, Chile. $20. Average 10.3, 3/2003. 2000 Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua, Rapel Valley, Chile. $10. Average 8.9, 3/2003. 2000 Montes Limited Selection Cabernet Sauvignon-Carmenère, Apalta Valley, Santa Cruz D.O., Colchagua Valley. $14.11. Average 13.5, 1st of 7, 12/2002. 2000 Primus Veramonte, Casablanca Valley, Chile. Average 7, 8 of 8, 3/2003. 2000 Santa Rita Cabernet Sauvignon Reserva, Maipo Valley. $10. Average 13.22, 4/2002. to top CZECH REPUBLIC red 1996 Cejkovice Frankovka, Cejkovicich, Mutenicka. $13? Average 6.2, 7/2002. to top FRANCE/ALSACE sparkling NV Marquis de Perlade Blanc de Blancs, Alsace. $8.99. Average of 13, 12/2000. white 2000 Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris Reserve, Alsace. $12.99. Average 13.6, 3/2002. 1997 Domaines Schlumberger blend, Alsace. $12.99. Average 12.7, 3/2002. 1998 Trimbach Gewürztraminer, Alsace. $13. Average 10.9, 3/2001. 1999 Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer, Alsace. $33.99. Average 10.7, 3/2002. red 1999 Sparr Prestige Pinot Noir, Alsace. $16.99. Average 12.7, 3/2002. FRANCE/BORDEAUX red 1999 Château des Annereaux Lalande de Pomerol, Bordeaux. Average 12.2, 12/2002. 2000 Château de Seguin Bordeaux. $9.70. Average 12.2, 12/2002. 1996 Clos Lascombes; Bordeaux; Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot. $13. Average 9.7, last of 8, 1/10/2001. 1997 Yves et Stephanie "Speciale de Reignac", Bordeaux; 70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. Average 14.2, 1/10/2001. dessert 1998 Château Roûmieu-Lacoste, Haut-Barsac, Sauternes, Bordeaux. $15 per half bottle at Martin Wine Cellar, 8/2001. FRANCE/BURGUNDY white 1998 Faiveley Montagny "Les Joncs", Burgundy; Mostly Chardonnay. $17. Average 12.1, 3/2001. red 2000 Chateau de la Chaize Beaujolais, Brouilly, Beaujolais, Burgundy; 100% gamay. $10. Average 6.5, last of 9, 8/2002. 1999 Côte de Beaune, Faiveley, Burgundy. $15. Average 13.5, 6/2002. 2000 Domaine Bouchard Monthélie Les Duresses, $17. Not scored, 6/2003. 2002 Domaine Manoir du Carra Beaujolais Nouveau. $10.80. Average 10.2, 7th of 7, 12/2002. 1997 Louis Latour Beaune, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy. $26. Average 12.5, 1/10/2001. 1999 Louis Latour Burgundy; Pinot Noir. $12. Average 12.2, 1/10/2001. 2000 Louis Latour "Domaine de Valmoissine" Pinot Noir, Pays des Côteaux du Verdon, Burgundy; Pinot Noir with Pinot Beurot. $10. Average 9.7, 8/2002. FRANCE/CHAMPAGNE sparkling 1993 Dernière-Ansiot Blanc de Blancs, Oger, Champagne. $38. Average 12.612/2003. ???? Deutz Brut Classic, Aÿ, Champagne. $29.99. Not rated in playoff, 5/2002. 1999 Deutz Brut Classic, Aÿ, Champagne. $29.99. Average score of 18.1, 1st of 6, 12/2000. NV Nicholas Feuillatte Brut, Champagne; blanc de blancs (Chardonnay). $27. Average 14.9, 1st of 7, 11/2001. 1997 Louis Roederer Brut Rosé, Reims, Champagne. $49. Average 16.1, 1st of 5, 12/2003. FRANCE/LOIRE sparkling NV Monmousseau Brut, Touraine, Loire Valley; 70% Chenin Blanc, 20% Chardonnay, 10% something else. $7. Average 11, 11/2001. white 1998 Bouvet Saphir Brut Vintage, Saumur, Loire Valley. $12. Not scored, 6/2003. 2001 Domaine de la Rossignole "Cuvée vielles vignes" Sancerre, Loire Valley. About $15. Not scored, 6/2003. 2001 "La Reine Blanche" Sancerre Blanc, Jean Reverdy et Fils, Sancerre, Loire. $18. Average 14.1, 6/2002. rosé 2001 Domaine Henri Bourgeois "Les Baronnes" Sancerre Rosé Loire Valley; 100% Pinot Noir. $13. Average 10.7, 8/2002. red 2000 Jean-Yves Billet Domaine des Forges Bourgueil, Loire Valley. $10. Average 11.7, 1/2004. 1998 Domaine Daniel Chauveau Vieilles Vignes Chinon, Loire Valley. $15. Average 10.6, 1/2004. FRANCE/LANGUEDOC AND ROUSSILLON red 1998 Château LaRoque, Languedoc; part Syrah, part other stuff. $10. Average 14.1, 1/10/2001. 2001 Etienne Montes "Dominis M" Vin de Pays Catalan, Roussillon. $12. Average 13, 2/2003. FRANCE/RHÔNE white 2001 Cuilleron Viognier, Pays des Collines Rhodaniennes, Rhône Valley. $18. Average 6.7, 7/2002. rosé 1999 E. Guigal Côtes-du-Rhône Rosé. $11. Average 6.5, last of 8, 3/2001. red 1998 Château de Beaucastel, Coudelet, Côtes-du-Rhône. $18. Average 10.5, 3/2001. 1998 Château des Fines Roches Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Southern Rhône. $17. Average 11.5; range 6-15, last of 8, 1/31/2001. 1997 Domaine Bernard Chave Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhône. $19. Average 12.83; range 10-18, 1/31/2001. 1999 Domaine La Garancière Seguret, Côtes du Rhône Villages. $13. Scored, but see notes. 4/2003. 1997 Paul Jaboulet Crozes-Hermitage, Côtes-du-Rhône; 100% Syrah. Average 14.1, 1/10/2001. 1998 Réserve Perrin; Côtes-du-Rhône. Average 12.8, 1/10/2001. 1999 Saint-Joseph, Côtes-du-Rhône. $25. Average 14.5, 1st of 8, 1/10/2001. to top GERMANY white 2000 Willi Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling-Spätlese. $13.99. Average 9.6, 3/2002.  1998 Julius Kayser & Co. Liebfraumilch Glockenspiel, Rheinhessen. $8, 8/2001. 2000 Mulheimer Sonnenlay Riesling, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. $11. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. red 1999 Lingenfelder Ganymed Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Pfalz. $24.99. Average 14, 3/2002. to top GREECE white 2002 Boutari Moschofilero, Mantinia, Pelopponesus. $10. 5/2004. 2000 Boutari Santorini. Rated 8 by Chris Gray. 2000 Domaine Hatzimichalis White. Rated 5 by Chris Gray. NV Domenico Kretikos, Crete. $8. 5/2004. 2001 Lantides Chardonnay, Attica. $12. 5/2004. NV Protopapas Agioritikos, Mt. Athos. $12. 5/2004. retsina NV Boutari Retsina. $6 to $8. 5/2004. red 1996 Boutari Grande Reserve, Naoussa. Rated 8 by Chris Gray. 1997 Boutari Grande Reserva Naoussa, Naoussa, Macedonia. $13. 5/2004. 2001 Boutari Nemea, Nemea, Pelopponesus. $10. 5/2004. 2000 Gaia "Notios" St. George, Nemea. Rated 8 by Chris Gray. 1997 Ktima Kir Yianni "Ramnista", Naoussa; mostly or all Xynomavro. Rated 10 by Chris Gray. 1998 Skouras "Megas Oenos"; Cabernet Sauvignon/St. George blend. $20s. Rated 12 by Chris Gray. dessert NV Loukatos Mavrodaphne of Pátras, Pelopponesus. $7. 5/2004. to top ITALY white 1999 Broglia Gavi La Meirana, Piedmont. $13. Average 12, 4/2001. 1999 Danzante Pinot Grigio, Veneto(?). $10 at Whole Foods, 8/2001. 1999 Est! Est!! Est!!! Falesco di Montefiascone, Lazio. $8. Average 13, 4/2001. 2002 Ceretto Blangè Arneis, Langhe, Piedmont. $20. Average 14.2; 6/2004. 2003 Ceretto Vignaioli di Stefano Moscato d'Asti. $27. Average 16.5; 1 of 8; 6/2004. 2000 San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Castello Banfi, Montalcino, Tuscany. $10, 8/2001. red 1997 Allegrini Verona Palazzo della Torre, Veneto. $16. Average 14.2, 1st of 8, 3/2001. 1998 Allegrini Verona Palazzo della Torre, Veneto. $16. Average 15.11, 4th of 6 in playoff, 5/2002. 1998 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico, Tuscany. $17. Average 10.5, 4/2001. 1997 Calvano Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Tuscany. $17. Not scored, 6/2003. 1999 Cetamura Chianti Coltibuono, Tuscany. $11. Average 8.6, last of 7, 4/2001. 2000 Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti. $11.75. Average 12; 6/2004. 1999 d'Alessandro Cortona Syrah "Il Bosco", Tuscany. $28. Not scored, 6/2003. 1999 Dolcetto di Dogliani Vigna Dei Prey, Piedmont. $16. Average 13.2, 4/2001. 2001 Icardi "Tabarin" Barbera d'Asti, Asti. $13. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 1999 Parusso Barbera D'Alba Ornati, Piedmont. $22. Average 13.8, 4/2001. 1999 Pio Cesare Dolcetto d'Alba, Alba. $20. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 1997 Poderi Colla Bricco del Drago, Langhe. $28. Scored, but see notes, 4/2003. 2000 Ruffino Fonte Al Sole, Tuscany. $8 or so. Average 9.1, 7/2002. 1997 Taurino Salice Salentino Reserva, Apulia (aka Puglia). $9. Average 14.6, 1st of 7, 4/2001. to top LEBANON red 1999 Chateau Musar Hochar Père et Fils, Bekaa Valley. 5/2004. to top NEW ZEALAND white 1999 Cairnbrae Vineyards "The Stones" Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough. $13. Average 15.11, 1st of 8, 4/2002; average 15.33, 3rd of 6 in playoff, 5/2002. 2001 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand. $23. Average 11.2, 6/2002. 2002 Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand. $15. Not scored, 6/2003. 2001 Mud House Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough. $16. Average 12.89, 4/2002. 1999 Villa Maria Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand. $11.99. 6th of 9, 10/2000. to top PORTUGAL red 1999 Ramos Pinto Duas Quintas Red Wine, D.O.C. Douro. $10. Average 11.1, 10/2001. to top SOUTH AFRICA sparkling NV Graham Beck Brut, Robertson, Cape, South Africa. $18. Average 9.8, 5th of 5, 12/2003. red 2000 Delheim Pinotage, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch. $13? No rating, worst of 10, 7/2002. 1998 Fleur du Cap Pinotage, Bergkeller, Stellenbosch (Cape Coastal Region). $11. Average 12.89, 4/2002. 1997 Simonsig "Tiara", Stellenbosch, South Africa. $19. Average 10.39, with two abstentions. The wine likely was corked, or well on its way. 4/2002. to top SPAIN sparkling NV Marques de Gelida, D.O. Cava. $8. Average 13.5, 11/2001. 2000 Mont Marçal Brut Reserva, Cava. $11 at Cork & Bottle. Average 13; 6/2004. NV Agustí Torrelló Mata Gran Reserva, D.O. Cava. $12-13. Average of 14.1, 12/2000. NV Agustí Torrelló Querers. D.O. Cava. $6-$7. Average of 12.6, 12/2000. white 2000 Angel Lorenzo Cachazo "Las Brisas", D.O. Rueda=. $6.99 at Martin Wine Cellar, $8.99 at Whole Foods. Average 10.8, 10/2001. 2000 Albariño de Fefiñanes. D.O. Rias Baixas, Galicia. $18. 1st of three whites, 2/2002. 2000 Albariño de Fillaboa. D.O. Rias Baixas, Galicia. $15. 2nd of three whites, 2/2002. 2001 Condes de Albarei Clásico Albariño, D.O. Rias Baixas. $13. Average 13, 2/2003. 2001 Gramona "Gessamí" D.O. Penedès. $12. Average 12.7, 2/2003. 2000 Marqués de Riscal Rueda. D.O. Rueda, Castille and Leon. 3rd of three whites, lowest overall, 2/2002. rosé 2001 Vega Sindoa Rosé Navarra. $5. Average 9.8, 8/2002. red 1999 Bodegas Fuentespina. D.O. Ribera del Duero. $11. 4th of 9, 2/2002. 2000 Capçanes "Mas Donís" Zona Falset, D.O. Tarragona. $13. Average 12.3, 2/2003. 2000 Castell del Remei "Gotim Bru", D.O. Costers del Segre. $14. Average 11.7, 8 of 8, 2/2003. 2000 Ètim. D.O. Tarragona-Falset, Catalonia; 85% Grenache, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. $11. 3rd of 9, 2/2002. 2000 Guelbenzu EVO, Ribera del Queiles, Navarra. $20. Average 14.7, 2/2003. 2000 Marques de Murrieta "Neonato" D.O. Rioja, 100% Tempranillo. $10. Average 14.8, 1 of 8, 2/2003. 1997 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva. D.O.C. Rioja. $13. 5th of 9, 2/2002. 1998 Muga Reserva Rioja. $13. Average 15.5, 1st of 9, 8/2002. 1994 Ramirez de la Piscina Rioja Gran Reserva Rioja. $22. Average 11.6, 8/2002. 1999 Remelluri. D.O.C. Rioja. $20. 6th of 9, lowest among reds, 2/2002. 1998 Sierra Cantabria Cuvée Especial, San Vicente de la Sondierra, D.O.C. Rioja. $14. Average 13.6, 6/2002. 1998 Tinto Pesquera, D.O. Ribera del Duero Crianza. $24. 1st of 9, 2/2002. 1999 Tinto Pesquera, D.O. Ribera del Duero Crianza, $24. Average 13.2, 2/2003. 1998 Torres Gran Sangre de Toro. D.O. Catalunya (Catalonia). $13. 2nd of 9, 2/2002. 1996 Vina Alarba Calatayud, D.O. Aragon. $5.99 at Martin's, $7.99. Average 11.7, 10/2001. to top UNITED STATES/CALIFORNIA sparkling 2000 Bonny Doon Ca' del Solo Moscato del Solo Frizzante, Monterey Co. $14. Average 16.3, 1st of 8, 6/2002. NV Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs, Napa Valley. $15. Average 12.9, 11/2001. NV Mumm Cuvee Napa Brut Prestige, Napa Valley. $16. Average 8, last of 7, 11/2001. NV Piper Sonoma Brut. $14. Average of 11.2, 12/2000. NV Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut. Average 13.9, 11/2001. NV Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut Rosé. $21. Average 13.8, 8/2002. 1996 Tattinger Carneros. $27. Average of 13.8, 12/2000. white: Chardonnay 1999 Clos Pegase Chardonnay, Napa Valley. $19. Average 9.7, 3/2001. 1998 Coyote Creek Chardonnay, Paso Robles. $14. Rated 9 by Chris Gray. 2001 Edna Valley Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo, $15.49. Average 10.6, 1/2003. 2000 EOS Paso Robles Chardonnay. $15 or so. Average 13.44; ringer that ended up 5th of 6 in playoff, 5/2002. 2001 Hangtime Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, $13. Average 13.2, 1/2003. 2000 Keenan Napa Valley Chardonnay. $17 at Cork & Bottle. Average 12, 7th of 7, 10/2003. 2000 St. Supéry Chardonnay Napa Valley. $18.50. Average 15, 10/2003. 1999 ZD Chardonnay, Napa. $26. Rated 14 by Chris Gray. white: Sauvignon Blanc 2000 Cakebread Cellars Deep Blue White Table Wine, Napa Valley. Price n/a. Average 12.4, 1/2002. 1999 Chalk Hill Estate-Bottled Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County. $19. Average 7.1, last of 8, 6/2002. 2000 Davis-Bynum Fumé Blanc, Russian River Valley. $17. Not scored, 6/2003. 2000 Dry Creek Sonoma County Fume Blanc, $10.99. Average 12.13, 3rd of 8, 10/2001. 2000 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast. $10 at Dorignac's, 8/2001. 1999 Stag’s Leap Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc. $13. Average 12.3, 10/2003. white: blends and miscellaneous varietals 2001 Beringer Chenin Blanc, California. $6 at Albertson's. Average 11.1, 7/2002. 2000 Bonny Doon Viognier, California (Paso Robles and Suisun Valley). $17. Average 12.4, 6/2002. 2000 Bonny Doon Pacific Rim Dry Riesling, California. $8. Average 11.6, 7/2002. 2000 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley. $19. Average 10.22, last of 7, 1/2002. rosé 2001 Bonny Doon Vin Gris de Cigare Pink Wine; Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre and Cinsaut (all red), and Marsanne (white). $10. Average 12.2, 8/2002. 2003 Eberle Syrah Rosé, Paso Robles. $13. Average 14.8; 6/2004. 2002 Sanford Pinot Noir Vin Gris, Santa Rita Hills. $15. Average 14; 6/2004. red: Cabernet Franc 1999 Conn Creek Cabernet Franc Limited Release, Napa Valley. $25. Average 15.9, 1st of 10, 7/2002. Average 13.1, 1/2004. 2001 Hahn Estates Cabernet Franc, Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County. $10. Average 15, 1/2004. 1999 Stepping Stone Cabernet Franc by Cornerstone, Napa Valley. $15. Average 11.8, 1/2004. 2001 Vinum Cellars Cabernet Franc, Sierra Foothills. $22. Average 13.4, 1/2004. red: Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Belvedere Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, California. $17.13. Average 13.2, 12/2002. 1999 Coppola Director's Reserve. >$50. Rated 17 by Chris Gray. 1998 Coppola Black Label Claret. $11. Rated 11 by Chris Gray. 1999 Dynamite Cabernet Sauvignon (Carmenet Winery), North Coast. $16. Average 12.9, 1/2002. 2000 Gundlach-Bunschu Rhinefarm Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma Valley. $32. Average 14.610/2003. 2000 Justin Obtuse, Paso Robles; 100% Cabernet Sauvignon port-style wine. $23. Not rated but generally popular , 12/2002. 1997 Michel-Schlumberger Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley. $23. 4th of 9, 9/2000. 1999 Moon Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Carmenet Winery), Sonoma Valley. $39. Average 15.4, 1/2002. red: Merlot 1999 Dynamite Merlot (Carmenet Winery), North Coast. $15. Average 15.6, 1st of 7, 1/2002. 1995 Pedroncelli Merlot. No price available. 3rd of 9, 9/2000. 1998 Pezzi King Susie’s Reserve Merlot. $23. 9th of 9, 9/2000. NV Rex Goliath Free Range Merlot, Central Coast (Monterey County). $8. Average 13.3, 1/2003. red: Pinot Noir 2000 Carneros Creek Fleur de Carneros Pinot Noir. $18.75. Average 14.7; 6/2004. 1997 Marimar Torres Pinot Noir, Don Miguel vineyard. $25. 5th of 9, 9/2000. 1999 La Crema Pinot Noir, $25 at (Vin'tij). Rated 17 by Dante and Gary. 2001 Mark West Pinot Noir, Edna Valley, $13. Average 11.7, 1/2003. 1999 Saintsbury Pinot Noir, Napa Valley. $25. Average 13, 3/2001. 1998 Seghesio Keyhole Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley. $18 or so, 8/2001. red: Syrah/Shiraz 1996 Ferrari-Carano Syrah, Alexander Valley. $26. Average 13.08; range 12-16, 1/31/2001. 2000 Cline Sonoma County Syrah. $13. Average 12.9, 10/2003. 1997 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Syrah. $15. Average 12.16; range 8-16, 1/31/2001. 1997 Paraiso Springs Vineyards Syrah, Monterey Co., $16. Average 18.27, 1st of 6 in playoff, 5/2002. 1998 Paraiso Springs Vineyards Syrah, Monterey County, Santa Lucia Highlands. $19. Average 16.29, 1st of 8, 1/31/2001. 2001 Rock Rabbit Syrah, Santa Barbara County, $13. Average 14.1, 1 of 8, 1/2003. 1998 Seven Peaks Shiraz, Paso Robles. $12. Average 13.45; range 10-18, 1/31/2001. red: Zinfandel   2000 Robert Biale Napa Zinfandel, Napa Valley. $27. Average 12.5, 10/2002. 1999 Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel, Clarksburg. $11. Rated 16 by Chris Gray. 2001 Buena Vista Zinfandel, California. $9. Average 15.4, 10/2003. 1998 Coppola Edizone Pennino Zinfandel. $45. Rated 14 by Chris Gray. 2000 Francis Coppola Diamond Series Zinfandel (Red Label). $13. Average 12, 10/2002. 1996 Ferrari-Carrano Sonoma County Zinfandel. $17. 6th of 9, 9/2000. 2001 Gundlach-Bundschu Rhinefarm Vineyards Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley. $32. Average 15.6, 1st of 7, 10/2003. 2000 Norman Vineyards Paso Robles Zinfandel "The Monster", Paso Robles. $16. Average 12.4, 10/2002. 2000 Rabbit Ridge Zinfandel, California. $12. Average 11, 10/2002. 1999 Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel. $9. Average 8.4, 10/2001. 2000 Renwood Fiddletown Zinfandel, Amador County. $20. Average 13.3, 12/2002. 1999 Renwood Grandpere Zinfandel, Amador County. $24. Average 13, 12/2002. 1999 Renwood "Sierra Series" Zinfandel. $12. Average 11.5, 10/2001. 2000 Rocking Horse Zinfandel, Napa Valley. $19. Average 9, 8th of 8, 10/2002. 2000 St. Francis Old Vines Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley. $17. Average 12, 10/2002. 1998 Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma (aka Bluetop). $13. 1st of 9, 9/2000. 2000 Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma (aka Bluetop). $15. Average 16.15, 2nd of 6 in playoff, 5/2002; average 12.6, 2nd of 8, 10/2002. red: blends and miscellaneous varietals   1998 Chappellet Sangiovese, Napa Valley. $20. Average 12.6, 7/2002. 1996 Clos du Bois Marlstone. $28. 2nd of 9, 9/2000. 2000 Justin Cal/Ital Blend (Chianti & Nebbiolo), Paso Robles, $20. Average 8.5, 8 of 8, 1/2003. 1997 Quivira Dry Creek Cuvee. $11. Tied for 7th of 9, 9/2000. 1997 Ravenswood Cabernet Franc. $15. Tied for 7th of 9, 9/2000. 2000 Ridge California Geyserville, Sonoma County. $34. Average 13.6, 1st of 8, 10/2002. 1998 Silverado Sangiovese, Napa Valley. $15. Not scored, 6/2003. 2000 Stephan Ridge Syrah/Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, $25. Average 12.0, 1/2003. 2001 Wild Horse Malvasia Bianca, Monterey, $14. Average 13.3, 1/2003. to top UNITED STATES/NEW MEXICO sparkling NV Gruet Blanc de Noirs, Rio Grande Valley, New Mexico. $13. Average 12.4, 12/2003. to top UNITED STATES/OREGON white 1998 Torii Mor, Yamhill Co., Oregon. $15, 8/2001. red 1999 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir, Oregon. $32. Average 13.7, 1st of 8, 11/2002. 2000 Domaine Coteau Pinot Noir, Yamhill County, Oregon. $24.18. Average 12.5, 11/2002. 2000 Erath Vineyards Pinot Noir, Oregon. $12. Average 12.3, 11/2002. 2001 Henry Estate Pinot Noir, Umpqua Cuvée, $12. Average 12.3, 11/2002. 1998 King Estate Pinot Noir, Oregon. $14. Average 12.45, 11/2002. 2000 Willamette Valley Vineyards Whole Cluster Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley. $16. Average 9.9, 6/2002. to top UNITED STATES/PENNSYLVANIA white 2001 Spring Wine, Chaddsford. Rated 10 by Chris Gray. red 1999 Chaddsford Cabernet Franc. $12. Rated 12 by Chris Gray. 2000 Chaddsford Merlot. Rated 4 by Chris Gray. to top UNITED STATES/RHODE ISLAND sparkling 1996 Sakonnet Brut, Southeastern New England. $30. Average 12.6, 12/2003. red 1999 Sakonnet Cabernet Franc Reserve, Southeastern New England. $16. Average 13.3, 1/2004. to top UNITED STATES/WASHINGTON red 1999 Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot, Columbia Valley. $10. Average 12.5, 11/2002. 1998 Hogue Genesis Merlot, Columbia Valley. $14.10. Average 11.1, last of 8, 11/2002. 1998 Latah Creek Lemberger. $12. Average 9, 7/2002. 1999 Waterbrook Mélange, Columbia Valley. $16.12. Average 12.8, 11/2002.
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