ultimate beverage challenge
2012
guide
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BarbadilloObispo
GasconPaloCortado
Palomino NV Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
(
Spain), $42.00
Lovely nose of crushed walnuts
and hazelnuts with green olives,
seaside brininess and toasted
bread. On the palate, you’ll
find that appetizing savory
quality dry Sherries are known
for, with an after taste both de-
licious and appetizing. Appeal-
ing pair for cured meat, hard
and semi-hard cheese, nuts,
olives and salty snacks.
Chairman’s Trophy
Ultimate Wine Chalenge
93
Marques DeRiscal 2011
Rueda (Spain), $9.99
Fresh green herbs, a light
brininess and stone fruit are
at the heart of the aromas
of this Spanish Verdejo
varietal. Citrusy with a full and
rounded mouth-feel it finishes
with a touch of bitter almonds
and lemon zest. Great with
marinated vegetables or
light fare.
Finalist, Great Value
Ultimate Wine Chalenge
91
LiseBaccaraTroussepinete
RedAperitif
France, 17% abv $20.00
The rich, ruby/crimson color
is stunningly beautiful. Aroma
is piquant, tart and intensely
berried, with undertones of
blackberry and blackcurrant.
The astringent entry flavor
is carried by the high acidity,
which pushes the fruit
forward. Textbook quality.
Chairman’s Trophy, Great Value
Ultimate SPIRITS Chalenge
96
Rosés
North America
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
91
Midsummer Cellars Rosé Grenache 2011 Yolo County
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$19.00
Dessert
Ice Wines, World
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
92
Whistler Icewine VQA Riesling 2008 Niagara Peninsula
(
Canada)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
CAD
49.98
Fortified
Sherry, Spain
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
93
Barbadillo Obispo Gascon Palo Cortado Palomino NV Jerez-
Xeres-Sherry (Spain)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$42.00
Finalist
92
Barbadillo Principe Amontillado NV Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
(
Spain)
Excellent, Highly
Recommended
$40.00
Finalist
91
Barbadillo San Rafael Oloroso Dulce NV Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
(
Spain)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$28.00
Fortified
Porto, Portugal
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
96
Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2009 Douro (Portugal)
Extraordinary, Ultimate Recommendation
$62.00
Finalist
94
Taylor Fladgate 10 Year Old Tawny Porto NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$31.99
Finalist
94
W. & J. Graham's 20 Year Tawny Port NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$60.00
Finalist
93
Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$33.00
Finalist
93
Fonseca 10 Year Old Tawny Porto NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$32.99
Finalist
93
Taylor Fladgate 40 Year Old Tawny Porto NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$234.99
Finalist
92
Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2006 Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$22.00
Finalist
92
Taylor Fladgate 30 Year Old Tawny Porto NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$139.99
Finalist
92
W. & J. Graham's Quinta dos Malvedos Vintage Port 2009
Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$58.00
Finalist
91
Taylor Fladgate 20Year Old Tawny Porto NVDouro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$54.99
90
Croft Distinction Special Reserve Porto NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$17.99
90
W. & J. Graham's 10 Year Tawny Port NV Douro (Portugal)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$35.00
Sake
World
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
93
Kitaya Kansansui Junmai Dai-Ginjyo NV Fukuoka (Japan)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$48.99
Finalist
91
Kitaya Junmai NV Fukuoka (Japan)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$25.99
Finalist
90
Tenryo Hidahomare Junmai Ginjyo NV Gifu (Japan)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$39.99
Cider
World
Award
Score Product Name/ Accolade
PRICE GV
Chairman's Trophy
94
Eden Vermont Ice Cider Calville Blend Apple 2010 Vermont
(
United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
Finalist
91
Orleans Apple Wine NV United States (United States)
Excellent, Highly Recommended
$29.99
