CRITICS CHALLENGE
2005 WINE COMPETITION RESULTS

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CONTENT 		SUGG. RETAIL CRITICS' COMMENTS
RVCS120 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Alexander Valley Vineyards 2002 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley Unkn. $20.00 Big and structured. Still tannic but with a lot of potential. Passmore
BRBV028 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Alexander Valley Vineyards 2001 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus Alexander Valley Unkn. $50.00 Oak and coffee tones with a rich and chewy texture. Brook
RVML073 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Award Alexander Valley Vineyards 2002 Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot Alexander Valley Unkn. $20.00 Soft and cedary. Thomas
RVPN064 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Alexander Valley Vineyards 2003 Alexander Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Alexander Valley Unkn. $20.00 Pretty fruit flavors. Lukacs
RVZN064 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Gold Alexander Valley Vineyards 2003 Alexander Valley Vineyards Redemption Zin Dry Creek Valley Unkn. $25.00 Rich, dense and ripe. Concentrated with an unusual elegance. Brook
RVSY061 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Gold Alexander Valley Vineyards 2002 Alexander Valley Vineyards Syrah, Wetzel Family Estate Alexander Valley Unkn. $20.00 Succulent and big, but well-balanced. Apstein
BRBV048 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Altair Vineyards & Winery 2002 Altair Sideral Rapel, Chile 3.31% $25.00 Nice fruit. Lukacs
BRBV049 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Gold Altair Vineyards & Winery 2003 Altair Sideral Rapel, Chile 3.55% $25.00 Black cherries with a peppery complexity. Brook
RVCS155 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Amizetta Vineyards 2002 Amizetta Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Unkn. $45.00 Lean and refined. Passmore
BRBV052 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Amizetta Vineyards 2002 Amizetta 'Complexity' Napa Valley Unkn. $38.00 Smooth and nicely structured. Lukacs
RVCS156 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Amizetta Vineyards 2002 Amizetta Vigneto del Tacchido Selvatico 'Estate Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Unkn. $85.00 A classic cab that is beautifully balanced. Lush, dark fruit flavors with fine earthy structure. Passmore
WVCH154 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Anapamu Cellars 2003 Anapamu Chardonnay Monterey County 0.20% $16.00 Well balanced and very elegant... McCoy
RVPN089 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Anapamu Cellars 2002 Anapamu Pinot Noir Monterey County 0.20% $16.00 Spicy oak and berry with good length. Boyd
RVSY093 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Gold Anapamu Cellars 2001 Anapamu Syrah Paso Robles 1.00% $19.00 A classy syrah with elegance. Apstein
BWIV001 BLENDED WHITE ITALIAN VARIETAL Critics Gold Antinori 2001 Antinori Cervaro della Sala Umbria, Italy 0.13% $45.00 Dry, lively and well made. McCarthy
BRST008 BLENDED RED SUPER TUSCAN Critics Platinum Antinori 2000 Antinori Guado al Tasso Bolgheri, Italy 0.15% $110.00 This one is singing star quality. McCarthy
BRUN002 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO Best of Show Red Antinori 1999 Antinori Pian delle Vigne Brunello di Montalcino Montalcino, Italy 0.14% $70.00 Deeply concentrated but with great balance and symmetry. Franz
BRST009 BLENDED RED SUPER TUSCAN Critics Platinum Antinori 2001 Antinori Tiganello Toscana, Italy 0.15% $80.00 Superbly integrated with equal parts of power and class. Franz
RVCS065 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Aquinas 2003 Aquinas Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 0.20% $13.00 Powerful, deep and rich. Lukacs
WVCH063 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Award Aquinas 2003 Aquinas Chardonnay Napa Valley 0.21% $13.00 Buttery with spicy oak and good length. Boyd
RVML042 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Award Aquinas 2002 Aquinas Merlot Napa Valley 0.27% $13.00 Plush texture and juicy fruit. McCoy
WVGO002 WHITE VARIETAL GEWURZTRAMINER OFF-DRY Critics Award Armida Winery 2004 Armida Gewurztraminer Russian River Valley 0.09% $19.00 Like the juicy bite of a crisp green apple. Hacker
RVLH001 RED VARIETAL LATE HARVEST Critics Gold Armida Winery 2002 Armida Late Harvest Zinfandel Napa Valley 3.00% $18.00 Chocolatey with ultra-ripe berry flavors. Pair with a brownie. Sbrocco
WVSB047 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Award Armida Winery 2004 Armida Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley Unkn. $19.00 A lovely pineappley character. Apstein
RVCS008 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Artesa Winery & Winery 2001 Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 0.03% $30.00 Simple but delicious with pure berry flavor. Franz
BROT002 BLENDED RED OTHER Critics Award Artesa Winery & Winery 2001 Artesa Elements Sonoma / Napa 0.02% $19.99 Packed with spice and fruit. Passmore
RVML010 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Gold Artesa Winery & Winery 2001 Artesa Merlot Napa Valley 0.05% $19.99 Smoked blueberries with a sweet finish. Hacker
RVPN005 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Platinum Artesa Winery & Winery 2002 Artesa Pinot Noir Carneros 0.04% $20.00 Very well balanced, with a long, persistent finish. Whitley
RVZN027 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Gold Artezin 2002 Artezin Zinfandel California 0.10% $15.00 A lighter, livelier style, but full of personality. Lukacs
WVOT012 WHITE VARIETAL OTHER Critics Award Aura 2003 Aura Verdejo Rueda, Spain 0.02% $81.00 Grapefruit run wild! Lukacs
WVCH123 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Platinum Baileyana Winery 2002 Baileyana 'Grand Firepeak Cuvee' Chardonnay Edna Valley Unkn. $30.00 A gentle caress; unussual. Hacker
RVSY065 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Award Baileyana Winery 2003 Baileyana 'Grand Firepeak Cuvee' Syrah Edna Valley Unkn. $38.00 Undeniabley sexy with ripe fruit and sweet vanilla oak. Franz
WVSB050 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Award Baileyana Winery 2004 Baileyana Sauvignon Blanc, Paragon Vineyard Edna Valley Unkn. $14.00 Lightly floral, yet big fruit. Grassy, yeasty qualities. Boyd
RVML052 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Award Baily Vineyard & Winery 2002 Baily Merlot Temecula Valley 0.10% $21.95 Rich with good merlot suppleness. Sbrocco
BWBV005 BLENDED WHITE BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Baily Vineyard & Winery 2004 Baily 'Montage' Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Temecula Valley 0.20% $17.95 Zesty, with good fruit complexity. Whitley
WVRO011 WHITE VARIETAL RIESLING OFF-DRY Critics Award Baily Vineyard & Winery 2004 Baily Rielsing Temecula Valley 1.50% $14.95 A seamless blend of sweetness and acidity. Thomas
RVRO013 RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY Critics Award Baily Vineyard & Winery 2004 Baily Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon Temecula Valley 1.00% $14.95 Lovely flavors of red cherries and strawberries. Franz
SWWS001 SPARKLING WINE WHITE SPUMANTE Critics Gold Ballatore Champagne Cellars NV Ballatore Grand Spumante California 8.90% $6.00 This is what Spumante is all about. Serve it with your wedding cake. McCarthy
SWRO002 SPARKLING WINE ROSE Critics Award Ballatore Champagne Cellars NV Ballatore Rosso Red Spumante California 7.80% $6.00 A delicious bubbly, perfect for weddings. McCarthy
SWRO001 SPARKLING WINE ROSE Critics Gold Banfi 2004 Banfi, Rosa Regale Brachetto D'Acqui, Italy Unkn. $23.00 Delightful! So much fruit! McCarthy
WVDW001 WHITE VARIETAL DESSERT WINE Critics Award Barboursville Vineyards 2002 Barboursville Malvaxia Passito Virginia 9.50% $24.99 Intense and creamy with a lovely mandarin nose. Brook
BRBV003 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Barboursville Vineyards 2001 Barboursville Octagon Fifth Edition Virginia Unkn. $29.99 Well done! Good fruit. McCarthy
BRBV004 BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL Critics Award Barboursville Vineyards 2002 Barboursville Octagon Sixth Edition Virginia Unkn. $29.99 Elegant and stylish. Apstein
WVPG001 WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO Critics Gold Barboursville Vineyards 2004 Barboursville Pinot Grigio Virginia 0.30% $13.99 Good acidity; a fine food wine. McCarthy
RVCF002 RED VARIETAL CABERNET FRANC Critics Award Barboursville Vineyards 2002 Barboursville Reserve Caberner Franc Virginia Unkn. $18.99 Earthy flavors with a nice finish. Boyd
RVCS009 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Barboursville Vineyards 2001 Barboursville Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Virginia Unkn. $29.99 Fruit pine. Thomas
SWED002 SPARKLING WINE EXTRA DRY Critics Award Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot Bubbly Chardonnay Champagne Premium Extra Dry California 3.24% $6.99 A delicious bubbly for dessert. McCarthy
RVCS053 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon California 0.40% $5.99 An elegant and restrained style. Lukacs
RVSY024 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Award Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot Cellars Syrah California 0.30% $5.99 A nice intergration of fruit and tannins. Thomas
RVRO006 RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY Critics Award Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot Cellars White Zinfandel California 0.30% $3.99 A great party wine. McCarthy
BWOT002 BLENDED WHITE OTHER Critics Gold Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot on the Beach Premium White California 0.28% $5.99 Lush pineapple fruit. Passmore
RVRO007 RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY Critics Award Barefoot Cellars NV Barefoot on the Beach White Zinfandel California 0.30% $3.99 Sweet but fresh and enjoyable. Franz
RVCS054 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Platinum Barefoot Cellars 2002 Barefoot Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley 0.02% $14.99 Very well structured with a long-evolving finish. Lukacs
WVCH044 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Barefoot Cellars 2003 Barefoot Reserve Chardonnay Russian River Valley 0.29% $9.99 Well-balanced with impressive length on the palate. Lukacs
RVML040 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Award Barefoot Cellars 2002 Barefoot Reserve Merlot Alexander Valley 0.02% $14.99 Attractive plum flavors. McCoy
RVPN029 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Barefoot Cellars 2002 Barefoot Reserve Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 0.03% $12.99 Supple and rounded with delicate acidity. Brook
WVSB011 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Award Barnard Griffin Winery 2004 Barnard Griffin Fume Blanc Columbia Valley 0.34% $8.99 Rich and feisty but with good character and lift. Franz
RVCS007 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Bartholomew Park Winery 2001 Bartholomew Park Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Vineyards Sonoma Valley 0.20% $32.00 Complex and interesting with mint and herb notes on a blackberry core. Franz
WVCH006 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Award Bartholomew Park Winery 2003 Bartholomew Park Chardonnay, Estate Vineyards Sonoma Valley 0.29% $28.00 Easy-going on the palate, not overpowering. Hacker
WVSB003 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Gold Bartholomew Park Winery 2004 Bartholomew Park Sauvignon Blanc, San Lucas Vineyard Monterey County 0.26% $18.00 Bright, fresh citrus fruit with taut profile but solid flavor. Franz
RVPN091 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Bearboat 2002 Bearboat Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 0.18% $16.00 Well structured. Lukacs
RVCS055 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Beaulieu Vineyard 2001 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Unkn. $25.00 Sweet and sexy with plenty of oak. Lukacs
RVCS056 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Beaulieu Vineyard 2002 Beaulieu Vineyard 'Coastal Estates' Cabernet Sauvignon California Unkn. $11.00 A lighter-style of cabernet with blackberry aromas. Brook
RVZN049 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Platinum Beaulieu Vineyard 2003 Beaulieu Vineyard Zinfandel Napa Valley Unkn. $15.00 Opulent and powerful with a sumpuous nose. Brook
WVCH155 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Award Bella Sera 2003 Bella Sera Chardonnay Delle Venezie, Italy 0.75% $8.00 Great flavors. Easy drinking with citrussy fruit. Sbrocco
WVPG016 WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO Critics Award Bella Sera 2004 Bella Sera Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie, Italy 0.40% $8.00 A lively summer, aperitif-like wine. Apstein
RVSV014 RED VARIETAL SANGIOVESE Critics Gold Bella Sera 2003 Bella Sera Sangiovese Toscana, Italy 0.40% $8.00 Well-rounded; a perfect example of sangiovese. Hacker
RVZN002 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Award Bella Vineyards & Wine Caves 2002 Bella Vineyards 'Big River Ranch' Zinfandel Alexander Valley 0.20% $34.00 Spicy varietal character. Lukacs
WVCH160 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Belvedere Winery 2003 Belvedere 'Healdsburg Ranches' Chardonnay Sonoma County 0.46% $14.00 Rich and complex elegance. McCoy
RVCS011 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Bighorn Cellars 2001 Bighorn Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville Vineyard Napa Valley 0.05% $39.50 Smokey and jammy with tannins. Thomas
RVCS010 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Award Bighorn Cellars 2000 Bighorn 'Grand Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 0.05% $49.50 Ripe, substantial fruit with fine balance and integration. Franz
RVCS074 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Black Coyote Chateau 2001 Black Coyote Cabernet Sauvignon, Bates Creek Vineyard Napa Valley 0.01% $30.00 A wine with excellent depth and length. Lukacs
WVCH034 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Award Black Swan 2003 Black Swan Chardonnay Southeastern Australia 0.45% $8.00 Lightly florally and balanced. Boyd
RVML031 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Platinum Black Swan 2004 Black Swan Merlot South Eastern Australia 0.53% $8.00 A classic merlot that deserves a big glass and a thick steak. Hacker
RVSY016 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Award Black Swan 2003 Black Swan Shiraz Southeastern Australia 0.47% $8.00 Medium bodied and understated. Hacker
FWMS001 FORTIFIED WINE MADEIRA SWEET Best of Show Fortified Blandy's NV Blandy's Alvada 5-Year Madeira Madeira, Portugal Unkn. $15.00 Power and complexity with a great uncloying finish. Thomas
RVPN003 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2003 Block 13 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 0.21% $19.00 Delicate yet concentrated with good acidity. Brook
WVSB002 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Gold Gundlach Bundschu Winery 2004 Block 13 Sauvignon Blanc Monterey County 0.30% $14.00 Juicy and full of lime and gooseberry fruit with zesty acids. Franz
WVRO007 WHITE VARIETAL RIESLING OFF-DRY Critics Award Bloom 2003 Bloom Riesling Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany 3.60% $7.00 Excellent fruit zest. Whitley
RVTP002 RED VARIETAL TEMPRANILLO Critics Platinum Jario 1998 Bodega Jario Rioja Reserva Rioja, Spain Unkn. $13.98 Complex and very fine. McCarthy
BROT003 BLENDED RED OTHER Critics Award Borra Vineyards 2003 Borra 'Estate Grown' Fusion Lodi 0.05% $16.00 Finely balanced and elegant. Passmore
RVSY094 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Gold Bradford Mountain 2003 Bradford Mountain Syrah, Grist Vineyard Dry Creek Valley 0.10% $30.00 This syrah has notes of game with a long finish. Apstein
WVSB062 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Award Brancott Vineyards 2002 Brancott 'B-Brancott Estate' Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 0.02% $25.00 A lovely riper style. Apstein
WVGO004 WHITE VARIETAL GEWURZTRAMINER OFF-DRY Critics Gold Brancott Vineyards 2002 Brancott 'P-Patutahi Estate' Gewurztraminer Gisborne, New Zealand 1.30% $25.00 An elegant nose, like Nicole Kidman. Hacker
RVPN085 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Gold Brancott Vineyards 2002 Brancott Reserve Pinot Noir Marlborough, New Zealand 0.02% $18.00 Supple and smooth with good length. Lucaks
WVSB061 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Platinum Brancott Vineyards 2004 Brancott 'Reserve' Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 0.02% $18.00 Lightly grassy with passion fruit. Boyd
WVSB060 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Gold Brancott Vineyards 2004 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand 0.02% $11.00 A long citric finish, bracing. Apstein
RVPN086 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Brancott Vineyards 2002 Brancott 'T-Terraces Estate' Pinot Noir Marlborough, New Zealand 0.02% $25.00 Black cherry with lots of oak. Good length. Boyd
WVCH148 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Brancott Vineyards 2004 Brancott 'Unoaked' Chardonnay Gisborne, NZ 0.02% $11.00 Juicy and lemony. Elegant and balanced. McCoy
WVPG012 WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO Critics Award Brassfield Estate 2004 Brassfield 'High Valley Estate' Pinot Grigio Clear Lake 0.10% $14.99 Fruity and flavorful. McCarthy
WVSB042 WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC Critics Gold Brassfield Estate 2004 Brassfield 'High Valley Estate' Sauvignon Blanc Clear Lake 0.10% $14.99 Bright passion fruit with remarkable length. Boyd
BWOT004 BLENDED WHITE OTHER Critics Gold Brassfield Estate 2004 Brassfield 'High Valley Estate' Serenity Clear Lake 0.80% $14.99 Beattifully balanced. Whitley
RVSY017 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Award Bridlewood Winery 2001 Bridlewood Syrah Central Coast 0.23% $19.00 Dark fruit and strawberry jam. Thomas
RVCS070 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Brown Brothers 2000 Brown Brothers 'Patricia Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon Victoria, Australia Unkn. $33.00 Rich and powerful tannins with a slightly herbal nose. Brook
WVCH149 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Award Buena Vista 2003 Buena Vista 'Carneros Reserve' Chardonnay Carneros 0.02% $18.00 Aiming high for complexity and depth. McCoy
RVML093 RED VARIETAL MERLOT Critics Gold Buena Vista 2001 Buena Vista 'Carneros Reserve' Merlot Carneros 0.02% $22.00 Very open and full bodied with a sweet, dry finish. Hacker
RVPN087 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Buena Vista 2002 Buena Vista 'Carneros Reserve' Pinot Noir Carneros 0.02% $22.00 Ripe. Lukacs
BRST007 BLENDED RED SUPER TUSCAN Critics Award Cabreo 1999 Cabreo il Borgo Toscana, Italy 1.80% $42.00 Interesting scents of leather, smoke and spices on a blackberry core. Franz
RVCS013 RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON Critics Gold Cakebread Cellars 2001 Cakebread 'Benchland Select' Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Unkn. $95.00 Soft, sweet, sexy blackberry fruit with a light edge of smokey oak. Franz
RVPN006 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Gold Cakebread Cellars 2002 Cakebread Pinot Noir Carneros Unkn. $43.50 Full of red bricks and earth flavors. Passmore
WVCH008 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Cakebread Cellars 2002 Cakebread 'Reserve' Chardonnay Carneros Unkn. $49.00 Fleshy and firm. Hacker
WVCH086 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Caliterra 2004 Calitera Chardonnay Valle Central, Chile 0.37% $8.99 Layered and stylish with racy acid and caramelized pear notes. Delish! Sbrocco
WVCH087 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Gold Caliterra 2003 Caliterra 'Reserva' Chardonnay Casablanca Valley, Chile 0.19% $13.99 Citrus flavors with hints of earth and spiciness. Passmore
RVMB001 RED VARIETAL MALBEC Critics Award Caliterra 2003 Caliterra 'Reserva' Malbec Colchagua Valley, Chile Unkn. $13.99 Dense fruit with big tannins; bright blueberry. Boyd
WVCH117 WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY Critics Platinum Cambria Winery 2002 Cambria Chardonnay, Bench Break Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 0.15% $25.00 Rich golden color matches its rich golden taste clustered with powdered nuts and drops of vanilla. Hacker
RVPN066 RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR Critics Award Cambria Winery 2002 Cambria Pinot Noir, Bench Break Vineyard Santa Maria Valley 0.09% $30.00 Qualities of cherry, spice and leather. Boyd
RVTP008 RED VARIETAL TEMPRANILLO Critics Gold Campo Viejo 1999 Campo Viejo 'Reserva' Tempranillo Rioja, Spain 0.02% $15.00 Very fine, good quality wine. McCarthy
RVZN077 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Award Campus Oaks 2002 Campus Oaks Cum Laude 'Reserve Old Vine' Zinfandel Lodi Unkn. $20.00 A very powerful zinfandel. Lukacs
RVZN022 RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL Critics Gold Campus Oaks 2001 Campus Oaks 'Old Vine' Zinfandel Lodi Unkn. $10.00 Impressive briary depth with a long finish. Lukacs
RVSY102 RED VARIETAL SYRAH Critics Platinum Cape Mentelle