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| WINE | AWARD | VINEYARD | VINTAGE | WINE | REGION | SUGAR CONTENT |
SUGG. RETAIL | CRITICS' COMMENTS | |
| BRIT001 | BLENDED RED ITALIAN VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Azienda Vinicola Fratelli Fabiano | 2002 | Fabiano Valpolicella Ripassato 'Negraro' | Valpolicella, Italy | 0.31% | $16.99 | Gorgeous ripe fruit with roasted meat accents. Franz |
| BRST003 | BLENDED RED SUPER TUSCAN | Critics Gold | Falkner Winery | 2002 | Falkner Amante | South Coast | Unkn. | $17.95 | Rich and plummy. McCarthy |
| BRBV018 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Falkner Winery | 2002 | Falkner Meritage | Temecula Valley | Unkn. | $22.95 | Well balanced. McCarthy |
| RVCS164 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Fallbrook Winery | 2002 | Fallbrook Cabernet Sauvignon, Providence Vineyard | South Coast | Unkn. | A fine black currant nose with concentrated chocolate. Brook | |
| RVCS017 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Fallbrook Winery | 2002 | Fallbrook Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakut Vineyard | South Coast | Unkn. | $18.00 | Lovely aromas of dark berry and cocoa. Franz |
| WVCH011 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Fallbrook Winery | 2003 | Fallbrook Chardonnay | California | 0.03% | $14.00 | Twig snapping crispness--refreshing. Hacker |
| WVCH010 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Fallbrook Winery | 2002 | Fallbrook Chardonnay, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard | Monterey | 0.03% | $20.00 | Well made in the big, rich California style, yet with nice minerality. Whitley |
| RVML011 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Fallbrook Winery | 2002 | Fallbrook 'Reserve' Merlot | California | Unkn. | $16.00 | A thin spread of cherry jam. Hacker |
| WVSB005 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Fallbrook Winery | 2004 | Fallbrook Sauvignon Blanc, Yakut Vineyard | South Coast | 0.02% | $12.00 | A riper style. Thomas |
| RVCS016 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Fallbrook Winery | 2002 | Fallbrook 'Special Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon | South Coast | Unkn. | $20.00 | Simple but very nice with soft, suble, well-integrated flavors. Franz |
| WVSB051 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Fauna | 2004 | Fauna Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand | Unkn. | $12.00 | Bright and zesty with clean citrus-mineral qualities. Boyd |
| WVCH130 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard | 2003 | Fess Parker Chardonnay, Ashley's Vineyard | Santa Rita Hills | 0.09% | $26.00 | Memorable in its simplicity and willingness to get along with the palate. Hacker |
| RVSY078 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard | 2002 | Fess Parker Syrah, Rodney's Vineyard | Santa Ynez Valley | 0.10% | $36.00 | Well done! McCarthy |
| WVVG009 | WHITE VARIETAL VIOGNIER | Critics Award | Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard | 2003 | Fess Parker Viognier | Santa Barbara County | 0.77% | $20.00 | Quite delicious. McCarthy |
| RVCS142 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Platinum | Field Stone Winery | 2002 | Field Stone Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.08% | $24.00 | Clean and fresh. Passmore |
| RVML087 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Field Stone Winery | 2002 | Field Stone Merlot | Alexander Valley | 0.03% | $20.00 | Soft and undemanding. Thomas |
| WVSB056 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Field Stone Winery | 2004 | Field Stone Sauvignon Blanc | Alexander Valley | 0.05% | $16.00 | Light and fruity with tropical and grassy undertones. Boyd |
| RVCS141 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Field Stone Winery | 2001 | Field Stone 'Staten Family Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.04% | $40.00 | Restrained and elegant with fine structure. Passmore |
| RVCS116 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Flora Springs Wine Company | 2002 | Flora Springs 'Rutherford Hillside' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $100.00 | Fine, red berry fruit. Passmore |
| WVCH115 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Flora Springs Wine Company | 2003 | Flora Springs 'Select Cuvee' Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $35.00 | Ripe tropical fruit with good texture. McCoy |
| WVSB045 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Flora Springs Wine Company | 2003 | Flora Springs Soliloquy | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $24.99 | Clean and citrussy with grassy zest. Boyd |
| BRBV026 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Flora Springs Wine Company | 2002 | Flora Springs Trilogy | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $60.00 | A powerhouse with elegance. Apstein |
| WVCH100 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery | 2003 | Foley 'Rancho Santa Rosa' Chardonnay | Santa Rita Hills | Unkn. | $30.00 | Buttery...elegant. Hacker |
| RVPN056 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery | 2003 | Foley 'Rancho Santa Rosa' Pinot Noir | Santa Rita Hills | Unkn. | $38.00 | Ripe, lush fruit. Apstein |
| RVSY081 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery | 2003 | Foley 'Rancho Santa Rosa' Syrah | Santa Rita Hills | 0.05% | $30.00 | Dark, juicy fruit recalls blackberries with a wild edge of sweet oak. Franz |
| FWPR002 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT RUBY | Critics Gold | Fonseca | NV | Fonseca Bin No. 27 | Oporto, Portugal | 9.50% | $20.00 | Ultra-ripe blackberry fruit with a touch of orange peel. Relentlessly smooth. Sbrocco |
| WVCH003 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Foppiano Family | 2003 | Foppiano Chardonnay, Riverside Collection | California | 0.25% | $7.50 | A quiet wine. Thomas |
| RVML006 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Foppiano Family | 2001 | Foppiano 'Estate Bottled' Merlot | Russian River Valley | 0.01% | $15.00 | Meaty tar with a peppery finish. Hacker |
| RVPS002 | RED VARIETAL PETITE SIRAH | Critics Gold | Foppiano Family | 2002 | Foppiano 'Estate Bottled' Petite Sirah | Russian River Valley | 0.01% | $23.00 | Full-bodied, yet sleek with gorgeous color. Sbrocco |
| RVSV001 | RED VARIETAL SANGIOVESE | Critics Award | Foppiano Family | 2002 | Foppiano Sangiovese | Alexander Valley | 0.01% | $17.50 | Good varietal character and persistence of flavor. Whitley |
| RVRS001 | RED VARIETAL ROSE SWEET | Critics Award | Foppiano Family | NV | Foppiano White Zinfandel, Riverside Collection | California | 1.25% | $6.25 | Pleasing summer sipping wine. Apstein |
| RVZN001 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Foppiano Family | 2002 | Foppiano Zinfandel | Dry Creek Valley | 0.01% | $15.00 | Spicy berry, medium fruit... Boyd |
| RVRO002 | RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY | Critics Award | Forest Glen | 2004 | Forest Glen 'Forest Fire' White Merlot | California | 2.00% | $8.99 | Fruity and fun with playful strawberry. Franz |
| RVRO003 | RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY | Critics Gold | Forest Glen | 2003 | Forest Glen 'Forest Fire' White Zinfandel | California | Unkn. | Impressive, great with ... McCarthy | |
| RVML013 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Forest Glen | 2003 | Forest Glen 'Oak Barrel Selection' Merlot | California | 0.25% | $9.99 | ...good possibilities for aging. Hacker |
| RVSY006 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Forest Glen | 2002 | Forest Glen 'Oak Barrel Selection' Shiraz | California | 0.35% | $9.99 | Good body with a light finish. Hacker |
| WVPG002 | WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO | Critics Award | Forest Glen | 2004 | Forest Glen Pinot Grigio | California | 0.40% | $9.99 | Try this wine with shrimp. McCarthy |
| RVCS018 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Forth Vineyards | 2001 | Forth Cabernet Sauvignon | Dry Creek Valley | Unkn. | $30.00 | Plump and ultra-ripe. Thomas |
| RVSY004 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Forth Vineyards | 2002 | Forth Syrah | Dry Creek Valley | Unkn. | $25.00 | Speaks of tannin-cloaked cherries. Hacker |
| RVSY005 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Forth Vineyards | 2001 | Forth Syrah | Dry Creek Valley | Unkn. | $25.00 | Plump berries in a glass. Hacker |
| BWOD001 | BLENDED WHITE OFF-DRY | Critics Gold | Fox Run Vineyards | NV | Fox Run Arctic Fox | Finger Lakes | 2.10% | $17.99 | Tart pineapple and fruity bouquet. Hacker |
| RVOT005 | RED VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | Fox Run Vineyards | 2003 | Fox Run Lemberger | Finger Lakes | Unkn. | $16.99 | Spicy and pleasantly dry. Lukacs |
| BRBV023 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Fox Run Vineyards | 2002 | Fox Run Meritage | Finger Lakes | Unkn. | $39.99 | A dry, well-done food wine. McCarthy |
| WVCH092 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Fox Run Vineyards | 2003 | Fox Run 'Reserve' Chardonnay | Finger Lakes | 0.50% | $14.99 | A sleek, pretty and vibrant chardonnay. Offers European-style elegance in a glass. Sbrocco |
| BRSV002 | BLENDED RED SPANISH VARIETAL | Critics Award | Fra. Guerau | 2002 | Fra. Guerau | Unkn. | $12.00 | Juicy cherry flavors, a good food wine. McCoy | |
| RVSY062 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Fralich Vineyard | 2002 | Fralich Syrah | Paso Robles | 0.03% | $18.00 | This syrah is very easy to drink. McCarthy |
| WVVG008 | WHITE VARIETAL VIOGNIER | Critics Gold | Fralich Vineyard | 2003 | Fralich Viognier | Paso Robles | 0.04% | $22.00 | A great example of viogier! McCarthy |
| WVCH028 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Frei Brothers | 2003 | Frei Brothers 'Reserve' Chardonnay | Russian River Valley | 0.45% | $19.99 | Sweet citrus with a long spicy finish. Hacker |
| RVML027 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Frei Brothers | 2003 | Frei Brothers 'Reserve' Merlot | Dry Creek Valley | 0.20% | $19.99 | Lots of oakiness. Ewing-Mulligan |
| RVPN020 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Frei Brothers | 2003 | Frei Brothers 'Reserve' Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.05% | $24.00 | Rich, dense and dramatic. Brook |
| RVSY011 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Frei Brothers | 2002 | Frei Brothers 'Reserve' Syrah | Russian River Valley | 0.24% | $24.00 | An easy-drinking syrah. Hacker |
| RVZN041 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Jessie's Grove Winery | 2003 | Front Row 'Earth, Zin & Fire' Zinfandel | Lodi | 0.42% | $14.00 | A big wine that is inky and deep. Lukacs |
| FWSW002 | FORTIFIED WINE SHERRY SWEET | Critics Gold | Galleano Winery, Inc. | NV | Galleano Nino's Solera Sherry | Cucamonga Valley | 10.10% | $21.00 | Very expressive aromas with good balance and complexity. Franz |
| RVBA002 | RED VARIETAL BARBERA | Critics Platinum | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2002 | Gallo of Sonoma Barbera, Barrelli Creek Vineyard | Alexander Valley | Unkn. | $24.00 | Great fruit with fine balance. McCarthy |
| RVCS037 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2000 | Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Barrelli Creek Vineyard | Alexander Valley | 0.55% | $32.00 | Fruit, structure and tannins are all lined up. Thomas |
| RVCS038 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Gallo Of Sonoma | 1999 | Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Frei Ranch Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.02% | $28.00 | Classic profile featuring dark berry fruit, cocoa and spices Franz |
| RVCS039 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2000 | Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon, Stefani Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.12% | $28.00 | Marvelous dark berry fruit with supple texture. Franz |
| WVCH030 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2003 | Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.20% | $11.00 | Very delicate. Thomas |
| WVCH029 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2002 | Gallo of Sonoma Chardonnay, Laguna Vineyard | Russian River Valley | 0.40% | $22.00 | Grassy elegance on the nose, refreshingly full and crisp on the palate. Hacker |
| WVCH031 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2000 | Gallo of Sonoma 'Estate' Chardonnay | Northern Sonoma | 0.40% | $45.00 | Fat and flashy. Thomas |
| RVML028 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2002 | Gallo of Sonoma Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.20% | $11.00 | Great oceanic depth. Hacker |
| RVPN021 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2003 | Gallo of Sonoma Pinot Noir | Sonoma County | 0.10% | $15.00 | A well-balanced and drinkable pinot noir. Brook |
| RVSY012 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Platinum | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2003 | Gallo of Sonoma Syrah | Sonoma County | 0.20% | $13.00 | Spicy tannins in your glass. Hacker |
| RVZN017 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Gallo Of Sonoma | 2000 | Gallo of Sonoma Zinfandel, Frei Ranch Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.15% | $22.00 | Deep and full flavored. Lukacs |
| BRBV002 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Galluccio Family Wineries | 2001 | Galluccio Clos Juvin | North Fork Of Long Island | Unkn. | $70.00 | Classy and long with good structure. Apstein |
| WVCH004 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Galluccio Family Wineries | 2001 | Galluccio 'Cru George Allaire' Chardonnay | North Fork Of Long Island | Unkn. | $21.99 | Nicely balanced, pleasantly long on the finish. Thomas |
| BRBV001 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Galluccio Family Wineries | 2001 | Galluccio 'Cru George Allaire' Meritage | North Fork Of Long Island | Unkn. | $26.99 | Well balanced with good fruit. McCarthy |
| WVCH005 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Galluccio Family Wineries | 2002 | Galluccio Grisinta Chardonnay | North Fork Of Long Island | Unkn. | $12.99 | Full mouth-feel with a rich spicy texture. Hacker |
| FVOT001 | FRUIT VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | Georgetown Vineyards | NV | Georgetown Red Raspberry | Ohio | 6.50% | $7.44 | Straight forward fruit expression, but with impressive viscosity. Franz |
| WVCH046 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2002 | Geunoc Chardonnay | Guenoc Valley | 0.46% | $14.50 | Fresh and fun. Lukacs |
| WVSB054 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Geyser Peak Winery | 2004 | Geyser Peak 'Block Collection' 'River Road Ranch' Sauvignon Blanc | Russian River Valley | 0.38% | $19.00 | Layers of flavors buttressed by cleansing acid. Apstein |
| RVCS133 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Geyser Peak Winery | 2002 | Geyser Peak Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.10% | $18.00 | Plump and charmingly structured. Nick |
| WVCH136 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Geyser Peak Winery | 2004 | Geyser Peak Chardonnay | Alexander Valley | 0.39% | $13.00 | Sweet fruit aromas; a crowd-pleasing summer quaffer. Sbrocco |
| WVCH137 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Geyser Peak Winery | 2003 | Geyser Peak Chardonnay | Russian River Valley | 0.34% | $16.00 | A big, bold and buttery style that pulls it off. Sbrocco |
| BRBV038 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Geyser Peak Winery | 2001 | Geyser Peak 'Reserve Alexandre' Meritage | Alexander Valley | 0.10% | $45.00 | Excellent structure and balance. Lukacs |
| RVCS135 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Geyser Peak Winery | 2001 | Geyser Peak 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.10% | $45.00 | Plump and sensual. Passmore |
| WVCH138 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Geyser Peak Winery | 2003 | Geyser Peak 'Reserve' Chardonnay | Alexander Valley | 0.42% | $24.00 | A sleek, yet juicy style with great components. Sbrocco |
| RVML084 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Geyser Peak Winery | 2001 | Geyser Peak 'Reserve' Merlot | Knights Valley | 0.10% | $40.00 | Big-time merlot -- rich, powerful and complex. Whitley |
| RVSY083 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Geyser Peak Winery | 2000 | Geyser Peak 'Reserve' Shiraz | Sonoma County | 0.10% | $40.00 | Dark, earthy and packed with interesting character. Franz |
| WVSB053 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Geyser Peak Winery | 2004 | Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc | California | 0.34% | $12.00 | Bright and penetrating citric flavors. Apstein |
| WVCH070 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Glen Carlou | 2003 | Glen Carlou Chardonnay | Paarl, South Africa | 0.15% | $14.00 | Slightly sweet on the nose and finish...crowd pleasing. Sbrocco |
| BRBV012 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Glen Carlou | 2002 | Glen Carlou Grand Classique | Paarl, South Africa | 0.08% | $16.00 | Great cherry fruit. McCarthy |
| RVSY026 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Glen Carlou | 2003 | Glen Carlou Syrah | Paarl, South Africa | 0.08% | $23.00 | Deep, intense fruit flavors with lots of smoky oak. Franz |
| SWBN004 | SPARKLING WINE BLANC DE NOIRS | Critics Award | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | NV | Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs | Sonoma County | 1.15% | $18.00 | Fruity but focussed with bright strawberry fruit. Franz |
| SWBR015 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | NV | Gloria Ferrer Brut | Sonoma County | 1.10% | $18.00 | Quite delicious! McCarthy |
| WVCH141 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | 2002 | Gloria Ferrer Chardonnay | Carneros | Unkn. | $18.00 | Appealing and round... McCoy |
| RVML089 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | 2001 | Gloria Ferrer Merlot | Carneros | Unkn. | $24.00 | Flows like satin across the palate. Thomas |
| RVPN080 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | 2002 | Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir | Carneros | Unkn. | $26.00 | Great, supple mouth-feel-sensuous stuff! Lukacs |
| SWBV004 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | 1996 | Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee | Carneros | 1.40% | $28.00 | Young bubbles that will be great in good time. McCarthy |
| RVSY086 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Gloria Ferrer Champagne Caves | 2001 | Gloria Ferrer Syrah | Carneros | Unkn. | $24.00 | Deep, black raspberry with a touch of mint. Boyd |
| FWPT006 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT TAWNY | Critics Award | Graham's | NV | Graham's 20-Year Tawny | Douro Valley, Portugal | Unkn. | $50.00 | Delicate and palate-friendly. Hacker |
| DSLQ001 | DISTILLED SPIRIT LIQUEUR | Critics Gold | Grand Marnier | NV | Grand Marnier Cuvee de Centenaire | France | Unkn. | Nice depth with medium body. Hacker | |
| DSLQ002 | DISTILLED SPIRIT LIQUEUR | Critics Platinum | Grand Marnier | NV | Grand Marnier Cuvee du Cent Cinquantenaire | France | Unkn. | Creamy texture with a thin ribbon of cherries underlying the oranges and flowers. Hacker | |
| WVIT001 | WHITE VARIETAL ITALIAN | Critics Award | Graziano Family Of Wines | 2002 | Graziano Tocai Friulano | Mendocino | 0.40% | $12.00 | Aromantic, fruit-driven white, great summertime sipper. Passmore |
| RVZN038 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Graziano Family Of Wines | 2002 | Graziano Zinfandel | Mendocino | 0.40% | $16.00 | A well-balanced sweetness with good depth and an impressive length. Lukacs |
| WVCH163 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Green Point | 2003 | Green Point Chardonnay | Yarra Valley, Australia | Unkn. | Lemon drops and vanilla. McCoy | |
| RVSY103 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Green Point | 2003 | Green Point Shiraz | Victoria, Australia | Unkn. | Juicy flavors with good acidity. Ripe berries and fruit. Boyd | |
| RVCS095 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Grgich Hills Cellar | 2001 | Grgich Hills Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $55.00 | Ultra plush and smooth. Jammy with dark berry fruitiness. Sbrocco |
| WVSB039 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Grgich Hills Cellar | 2004 | Grgich Hills Fume Blanc | Napa Valley | 0.29% | $24.00 | Rich in texture with a grassy nose. Boyd |
| RVML061 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Grgich Hills Cellar | 2002 | Grgich Hills Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $38.00 | Rich, plush, super-ripe juicy fruit. McCoy |
| RVZN055 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Grgich Hills Cellar | 2002 | Grgich Hills Zinfandel | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $28.00 | Intense cranberry tones with sweet berry on the nose. Brook |
| RVCS076 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Grove Street Winery | 2001 | Grove Street Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | Unkn. | $18.00 | Good depth with a very large finish. Lukacs |
| RVML048 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Grove Street Winery | 2001 | Grove Street Merlot | Sonoma County | Unkn. | $18.00 | Chocolate-covered cherry richness with structure and plushness. Sbrocco |
| RVCS083 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2001 | Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon | North Coast | 0.02% | $17.50 | Herbal and tannic but with dark berry... Sbrocco |
| RVCS151 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Guenoc Winery | 2002 | Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 0.00% | Good, ripe fruit balanced by fine, soft tannins. Passmore | |
| WVCH048 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2002 | Guenoc Chardonnay, Genevieve Magoon Vineyard | Guenoc Valley | 0.02% | $27.00 | Ripe pear and spice with rich oak and fruit. Boyd |
| BRBV019 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Guenoc Winery | 2001 | Guenoc 'Langtry' Meritage | Lake / Napa Counties | 0.02% | $36.00 | Great fruit! McCarthy |
| RVPS008 | RED VARIETAL PETITE SIRAH | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2001 | Guenoc Petite Sirah | North Coast | 0.02% | $18.50 | Earthy aromas but supple, smooth and powerful. Sbrocco |
| FWPV003 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Best of Show Fortified | Guenoc Winery | 2000 | Guenoc Port | Guenoc Valley | 10.70% | $31.00 | Sweet cherries and plump grapes. Yum! Hacker |
| RVPS009 | RED VARIETAL PETITE SIRAH | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2000 | Guenoc 'Serpentine Meadow' Petite Sirah | Guenoc Valley | 0.02% | $36.00 | Jammy and soft; made to drink right now. Sbrocco |
| BRBV020 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Platinum | Guenoc Winery | 2000 | Guenoc 'Victorian' Claret | North Coast | 0.02% | $20.50 | A serious wine. Complex and austere. McCarthy |
| RVZN037 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Guenoc Winery | 2001 | Guenoc Zinfandel | California | 0.02% | $11.50 | Ripe and lush with good peppery qualities. Brook |
| RVML009 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Gundlach Bundschu Winery | 2002 | Gundlach Bundschu Merlot, Rhinefarm Vineyard | Sonoma Valley | 0.15% | $30.00 | Sweet cherries with a dollop of tannin and blueberries. Hacker |
| RVPN004 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Gundlach Bundschu Winery | 2003 | Gundlach Bundschu Pinot Noir, Rhinefarm Vineyard | Sonoma Valley | 0.24% | $32.00 | Balanced with structure and harmony. Passmore |
| RVCS064 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Hagafen Cellars | 2002 | Hagafen Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $40.00 | An oaky nose with ripe, firm tannins. Brook |
| WVRS010 | WHITE VARIETAL RIESLING SWEET | Best of Show Dessert | Hagafen Cellars | 2004 | Hagafen, White Riesling | Napa Valley | 3.90% | $19.00 | A crisp, bright stunner. Hacker |
| RVCS109 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Hahn Estates | 2003 | Hahn Cabernet Sauvignon | Central Coast | Unkn. | $14.00 | Fruit-forward, a juicy party wine. Sbrocco |
| RVML066 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Hahn Estates | 2003 | Hahn Merlot | Monterey | Unkn. | $14.00 | Smoke and juicy plums. Smooth texture. A good buy. McCoy |
| RVSY054 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Hahn Estates | 2003 | Hahn Syrah | Central Coast | Unkn. | $14.00 | Exotic, intriguing gamey quality. Apstein |
| WVGD004 | WHITE VARIETAL GEWURZTRAMINER DRY | Critics Award | Handley Cellars | 2004 | Handley Gewurztraminer | Anderson Valley | 0.37% | $16.00 | A silky and delicate nose. Hacker |
| WVPR010 | WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIS | Critics Award | Handley Cellars | 2004 | Handley Pinot Gris | Anderson Valley | 0.26% | $16.00 | Expressive and bright with pure flavors and smokey accents. Franz |
| RVPN040 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Handley Cellars | 2002 | Handley Pinot Noir | Anderson Valley | 0.04% | $22.50 | Long and expansive. Apstein |
| RVRD007 | RED VARIETAL ROSE DRY | Critics Award | Handley Cellars | 2004 | Handley Pinot Noir Rose | Anderson Valley | 0.50% | $15.50 | Refreshing with fruity overlay. Thomas |
| WVSB029 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Handley Cellars | 2003 | Handley Sauvignon Blanc, Handley Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.14% | $14.00 | Soft-spoken appeal. Thomas |
| RVSY034 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Handley Cellars | 2002 | Handley Syrah | Mendocino County | 0.10% | $20.00 | Elegance. Thomas |
| RVPN044 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Platinum | Harmony Cellars | 2003 | Harmony Pinot Noir | Monterey County | 0.20% | $34.00 | Exceptional aromantics, matched on the palate. Whitley |
| RVSY051 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Hart Winery | <
