ultimate beverage challenge
2012
guide
21
Red Wines
Malbec, World
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
93
Gamela Reserva, Viñas de Altura Malbec 2009 San Rafael
(
Argentina)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.99
Finalist
90
Rigal The Original Malbec 2011 Cahors (France)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$11.99
Red Wines
Zinfandel, USA
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
94
Rodney Strong Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2009 Sonoma County
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$18.50
Finalist
93
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zinfandel 2010 Lodi (United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$11.99
Finalist
92
Barefoot Cellars Zinfandel NV Lodi (United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$6.99
90
Parker's Estate Dillon Springs Road Zinfandel 2010 Sonoma County
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.99
90
Scott Harvey Old Vine Reserve Zinfandel 2009 Amador County
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$32.00
Red Wines
Petite Sirah, World
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
92
HandCraft Petite Sirah 2010 California (United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$14.99
Finalist
91
Concannon Reserve Petite Sirah 2008 Livermore Valley
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$40.00
Finalist
90
Concannon Conservancy Petite Sirah 2008 Livermore Valley
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$15.00
Red Wines
Assorted Reds, North America
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
95
Franciscan Estate Magnificat 2007 Napa Valley
(
United States)
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$50.00
Finalist
92
Styring Reckless 2008 Columbia Valley (United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$35.00
Finalist
90
Buena Vista Winery The Count 2008 Sonoma County
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.99
Red Wines
Assorted Reds, Europe
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
95
Domaine De Nizas Le Mas Rouge 2009 Languedoc (France)
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$13.99
Finalist
92
Campochiarenti Vivi NV IGT, Toscana (Italy)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
€ 12.00
Finalist
92
Carlos Serres Gran Reserva Tempranillo 2004 Rioja (DOC)
(
Spain)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
Finalist
92
Carlos Serres Reserva Tempranillo 2005 Rioja (DOC) (Spain)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.99
Finalist
92
Corbello Nero d'Avola 2009 IGT, Sicily (Italy)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$9.99
91
Ca’ Bartoldi Amarone Reserve 2005 Valpolicella (Italy)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$40.00
91
Chateau du Bousquet 2009 Cotes De Bourg (France)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$14.99
91
Citra Caroso Montepulciano 2007 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
(
Italy)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$24.99
90
Duca Merlot/Pinot Noir 2010 Veneto, IGT (Italy)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$18.99
90
Perrin Crus Les Cornuds 2009 Vinsobres (France)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$22.00
90
Ramon Bilbao Tempranillo 2008 Rioja (DOC) (Spain)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$16.99
Framingham
SauvignonBlanc 2011
Marlborough (NewZealand) $19.99
Passionfruit, grapefruit, lime
leaf and gooseberry explode
from this benchmark New
Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
Green apple flavors,
followed by grapefruit and
a light buttery richness –
balsamic finish completes
the picture.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
Ultimate Wine Challenge
92
Dr. Konstantin Frank
Dry Riesling 2011
Finger Lakes (UnitedStates) $14.99
A dry yet aromatic white
wine with hints of petrol and
spice. Palate shows floral
notes of orange blossom
and rose, along with vibrant
acidity and a note of lime.
Very pretty.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
Ultimate Wine Challenge
93
LeCaprice deClementine
Les Valentines 2011
Cotes-de-Provence (France) $14.99
Delicate light shade of pink,
with aromas of rose petal, pear
and apricots; on the palate, it’s
crisp with medium body, fine
lemony acidity and a charming
red currant quality. Finishes
medium dry and charming.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
Ultimate Wine Challenge
93
