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| Number |
Maker |
Designation |
Vintage |
Varietal(s) |
| 1 |
Reyes Winery |
Aqua Dulce Delight |
NV |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah |
| 2 |
Reyes Winery |
Estate Bottled |
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 3 |
Reyes Winery |
|
2009 |
Syrah |
| 4 |
Reyes Winery |
Estate Bottled |
2010 |
Merlot |
| 5 |
Reyes Winery |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 6 |
Cornerstone Cellars |
|
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 7 |
Cornerstone Cellars |
Howell Mountain |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 8 |
Cornerstone Cellars |
Napa Valley |
2009 |
Red Wine |
| 9 |
Cornerstone Cellars |
Napa Valley |
2010 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 10 |
Schmor Wine |
Donkey/Elephant Wine |
NV |
Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Viognier |
| 11 |
V. Sattui Winery |
Napa Valley |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 12 |
V. Sattui Winery |
Vintage |
1998 |
Tinto Cao, Souzao, Touriga Nacional |
| 13 |
V. Sattui Winery |
Prestige Cuvée |
2009 |
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| 14 |
Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter |
Mülheimer Sonnenlay Riesling Kabinnett |
2011 |
Reisling |
| 15 |
Wittmann |
Trocken |
2011 |
Reisling |
| 16 |
Rodney Strong |
Symmetry |
2009 |
Red Blend |
| 17 |
Rodney Strong |
Chalk Hill |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 18 |
Rodney Strong |
Alexander Valley |
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 19 |
Davis Bynum |
Russian River Valley |
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 20 |
Rodney Strong |
Charlotte’s Home |
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 21 |
Stepping Stone |
Napa Valley |
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 22 |
Domaine Chandon |
Reserve Brut |
NV |
Sparkling White |
| 23 |
Domaine Chandon |
Etoile Brut |
NV |
Sparkling White |
| 24 |
Domaines Barons de Rothschild |
Le Dix de los Vascos |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 25 |
Concha y Toro |
Marques de Casa Concha |
2010 |
Carmenere |
| 26 |
Cono Sur |
20 Barrels |
2009 |
Pinot Noir |
| 27 |
Emiliana |
Novas Gran Reserva |
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 28 |
Carmen |
Gran Reserva |
2010 |
Carmenere |
| 29 |
Nimbus |
Vina Casablanca |
2012 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 30 |
San Pedro |
1865 |
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 31 |
Morandé |
Gran Reserva |
2009 |
Pinot Noir |
| 32 |
Ventisquero |
Grey |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 33 |
Koyle |
Royale |
2009 |
Carmenere |
| 34 |
Viña Maquis |
|
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 35 |
Stepping Stone |
North Coast Rocks |
2011 |
White Blend |
| 36 |
Stepping Stone |
North Coast Rocks |
2010 |
Red Blend |
| 37 |
Newton |
Unfiltered |
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 38 |
Newton |
The Puzzle |
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 39 |
Laujor Estate |
|
2010 |
Sangiovese |
| 40 |
Laujor Estate |
|
2009 |
Malbec |
| 41 |
Laujor Estate |
|
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 42 |
Laujor Estate |
|
2009 |
Merlot |
| 43 |
Vineland Estates Winery |
Elevation |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 44 |
Vineland Estates Winery |
|
2011 |
Pinot Meunier |
| 45 |
Vineland Estates Winery |
Unoaked |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 46 |
Vineland Estates Winery |
Elevation |
2011 |
Riesling |
| 47 |
Jordan |
Russian river valley |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 48 |
Jordan |
Alexander Valley |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 49 |
Kana |
|
2008 |
Tempranillo |
| 50 |
Kana |
Old Vines |
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 51 |
Kana |
Workingman’s Red |
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 52 |
Kana |
Dark Star |
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 53 |
Kana |
Scarlet Fire |
2007 |
Red Blend |
| 54 |
Kana |
Katie Mae |
2011 |
Riesling |
| 55 |
Jacob’s Creek |
Reserve |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 56 |
Jacob’s Creek |
Reserve |
2008 |
Shiraz |
| 57 |
Jacob’s Creek |
Reserve |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 58 |
Canyon Wind |
|
2009 |
Merlot |
| 59 |
Canyon Wind |
|
2010 |
Petit Verdot |
| 60 |
Canyon Wind |
|
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 61 |
Anita und Hans Nittnaus |
Kalk und Schiefer |
2008 |
Blaufränkisch |
| 62 |
Graziano |
|
2009 |
Syrah |
| 63 |
Zantho |
|
2010 |
Zweigelt |
| 64 |
Saint Gregory |
|
2011 |
Pinot Blanc |
| 65 |
Saint Gregory |
|
2010 |
Pinot Meunier |
| 66 |
Laurenz und Sophia |
Singing |
2011 |
Grüner Veltliner |
| 67 |
Laurenz V |
Charming |
2010 |
Grüner Veltliner |
| 68 |
Sandeman |
Vintage |
2000 |
Port |
| 69 |
Sandeman |
Founders Reserve |
NV |
Port |
| 70 |
St. Supéry |
Estate Vineyards & Winery |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 71 |
Calnaturale |
Mendocino, California |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 72 |
Calnaturale |
Paso Robles, Claifronia |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 73 |
Dry Creek Vineyard |
Meritage |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot |
| 74 |
Dry Creek Vineyard |
Endeavour |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 75 |
Rutherford Ranch |
|
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 76 |
Rutherford Ranch |
|
2010 |
Merlot |
| 77 |
Rutherford Ranch |
|
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 78 |
Rutherford Ranch |
|
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 79 |
Banfi |
Superiore |
2010 |
Chianti |
| 80 |
Van Duzer |
Estate |
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 81 |
Paul Dolan Vineyards |
|
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 82 |
Paul Dolan Vineyards |
|
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 83 |
Cono Sur |
Visión |
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 84 |
Los Vascos |
|
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 85 |
Vina Casablanca |
Nimbus |
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 86 |
Veramonte |
Ritual |
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 87 |
Santa Rita |
Gran Reserva |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 88 |
De Martino |
Legado Reserva |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 89 |
Buena Vista |
|
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 90 |
Buena Vista |
|
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 91 |
Noble Vines |
337 |
2010 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 92 |
Noble Vines |
446 |
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 93 |
Sequoia Grove |
|
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 94 |
Artesa |
|
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 95 |
Robert Mondavi |
Private Selection |
2005 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 96 |
Geyser Peak |
|
2003 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 97 |
Buena Vista |
|
2010 |
Zinfandel |
| 98 |
Buena Vista |
|
2011 |
Chardonnay |
| 99 |
Buena Vista |
|
2010 |
Merlot |
| 100 |
Longhand |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 101 |
Stepping Stone |
|
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 102 |
Buena Vista |
|
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 103 |
Don & Sons |
|
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 104 |
Concha y Toro |
Xplorador |
2011 |
Malbec |
| 105 |
Concha y Toro |
Frontera |
2011 |
Malbec |
| 106 |
Santa Rita |
120 |
2005 |
Carmenere |
| 107 |
Pepperwood |
|
2007 |
Pinot Noir |
| 108 |
Trivento |
Reserve |
2011 |
Malbec |
| 109 |
Umberto Cavicchioli & Figli |
|
NV |
Lambrusco Dolce |
| 110 |
Gauchezco |
Plata |
2009 |
Malbec |
| 111 |
Dry Creek Vineyard |
Old Vines |
2008 |
Zinfandel |
| 112 |
Chevalier de Bayard |
Vin de pays de l’Herault |
2006 |
Red Blend |
| 113 |
Columbia Crest |
|
2003 |
Merlot |
| 114 |
Grinalda |
|
2010 |
Vinho Verde |
| 115 |
Gateway |
|
2011 |
Vinho Verde |
| 116 |
La Petite Fontaine |
Côtes du Rhône |
2010 |
Red Blend |
| 117 |
Cave de Lugny |
Les Charmes |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 118 |
Los Vascos |
Grande Reserve |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 119 |
Valdo |
Nerello Mascalese |
NV |
Brut Rose |
| 120 |
Rutini Wines |
Trumpeter |
2010 |
Torrontes |
| 121 |
Mettler Family Vineyards |
Epicenter |
2009 |
Zinfandel |
| 122 |
Mettler Family Vineyards |
Estate Grown |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 123 |
St. Supéry |
Dollarhide |
2007 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 124 |
St. Supéry |
Elu |
2007 |
Red Blend |
| 125 |
Girasole Vineyards |
|
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 126 |
St. Supéry |
|
2011 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 127 |
Trapiche |
Broquel |
2009 |
Bonardo |
| 128 |
Vigne Regali |
L’Ardi |
2010 |
Dolcello |
| 129 |
Malibu Rocky Oaks |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 130 |
Cecchi |
Natio |
2009 |
Chianti |
| 131 |
Montedoro |
Santi |
2010 |
Moscato |
| 132 |
Rodney Strong |
Sonoma County |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 133 |
Davis Bynum |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 134 |
Rodney Strong |
Russian River Valley |
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 135 |
Robert John |
|
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 136 |
Shafer |
One Point Five |
2009 |
Red Blend |
| 137 |
Rodney Strong |
Alexander’s Crown |
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 138 |
D’Arenberg |
The Stump Jump |
2009 |
Shiraz |
| 139 |
Aveleda |
|
2010 |
Alvarinho |
| 140 |
Wilson Daniels |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 141 |
Backsberg |
|
2008 |
Merlot |
| 142 |
Lions Drift |
Silkbush Mountain VIneyards |
2008 |
Pintoge |
| 143 |
Round Hill |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 144 |
McLaren Vale |
The Dry Dam |
2011 |
Riesling |
| 145 |
Red Rock Winery |
Reserve |
2009 |
Pinot Noir |
| 146 |
Brooks |
Willamette |
2008 |
Riesling |
| 147 |
Wilson Daniels |
Central coast |
2010 |
Pinot Noir |
| 148 |
Zonte’s Footstep |
|
2010 |
Red Blend |
| 149 |
Kilikanoon |
Killerman’s Run |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 150 |
D’Arenberg |
Love Grass |
2008 |
Shiraz |
| 151 |
Dancing Bull |
Winemaker’s Reserve |
2009 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 153 |
Red Rock Winery |
Winemaker’s Blend |
2009 |
Red Blend |
| 152 |
Montalbera |
Lacento |
2010 |
Ruché |
| 154 |
Rhiannon |
|
2010 |
Red Wine |
| 155 |
Penley Estate |
Condor |
2009 |
Red Blend |
| 156 |
Stepping Stone |
Cuvee Musque |
2010 |
Sauvignon Blanc |
| 157 |
Stepping Stone |
|
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 158 |
Yellow Tail |
|
2007 |
Rose |
| 159 |
Perez Cruz |
Limited Edition |
2010 |
Carmenere |
| 160 |
Drouhin Vaudon |
Chablis Grand Cru Vaudésir |
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 161 |
Red Rock Winery |
Reserve |
2009 |
Merlot |
| 162 |
Red Rock Winery |
Reserve |
2009 |
Malbec |
| 163 |
Zonte’s Footstep |
Sea Mist |
2010 |
Verdelho |
| 164 |
Dancing Bull |
|
2009 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 165 |
Zonte’s Footstep |
Doctoressa di Lago |
2010 |
Pinot Grigio |
| 166 |
Penley Estate |
Gryphon |
2009 |
Merlot |
| 167 |
Stepping Stone |
Corallina |
2010 |
Rose |
| 168 |
Barca |
Hera |
2011 |
Vinho Verde |
| 169 |
Zonte’s Footstep |
Baron Von Nemesis |
2008 |
Shiraz |
| 170 |
Drouhin Vaudon |
Chablis Premier Cru |
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 171 |
Smoking Loon |
|
2004 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 172 |
Drouhin Vaudon |
Chablis Premier Cru Montmains |
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 173 |
Cousino-Macul |
Finis Terrae |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah |
| 174 |
Casal Garcia |
|
NV |
Vinho Verde Rose |
| 175 |
D’Arenberg |
Custodian |
2007 |
Grenache |
| 176 |
Gauchezco |
|
2011 |
Torrontés |
| 177 |
Folonari |
|
2010 |
Moscato |
| 178 |
Casa de Vila Verde |
|
2009 |
Vinho Verde |
| 179 |
Three Wishes |
|
NV |
Chardonnay |
| 180 |
Jean-Louis Denois |
Grande Cuvée |
2006 |
Red Blend |
| 181 |
Script & Seal |
|
2007 |
Red Blend |
| 182 |
Tenimenti Ca’Bianca |
|
2010 |
Moscato d’Asti |
| 183 |
Havens |
Bourriquot |
2005 |
Red Blend |
| 184 |
Shafer |
Red Shoulder Ranch |
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 185 |
Luna Beberide |
Finca la Cuesta |
2009 |
Mencia |
| 186 |
Chateau les Grand Maréchaux |
Premiéres Côtes de Blaye |
2006 |
Red Blend |
| 187 |
Chateau Martinat |
|
2010 |
White Blend |
| 188 |
Chateau Martinat |
|
2009 |
Red Blend |
| 189 |
Chateau Picau-Perna |
|
2007 |
Red Blend |
| 190 |
Domaine La Bastide |
Les Genets |
2007 |
Syrah |
| 191 |
Domaine La Blaque |
Pierrevert |
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 192 |
Domaine Vrignaud |
|
2010 |
Chardonnay |
| 193 |
Domaine de Montcy |
Cheverny |
2007 |
Red Blend |
| 194 |
Greppicante |
|
2008 |
Red Blend |
| 195 |
Basel Cellars |
|
2007 |
Syrah |
| 196 |
Ridge |
Estate |
2008 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
| 197 |
Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet |
Crozes-Hermitage Nouvelére |
2006 |
Syrah |
| 199 |
Jean-Paul Brun |
Beaujolais Blanc |
2008 |
Chardonnay |
| 198 |
Domaine Vrignaud |
Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume |
2008 |
Chardonnay |
| 200 |
Beringer |
Private Reserve |
2009 |
Chardonnay |
| 201 |
Foster Estates Cellars |
|
2010 |
Malbec |
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