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| WINE | AWARD | VINEYARD | VINTAGE | WINE | REGION | SUGAR CONTENT |
SUGG. RETAIL | CRITICS' COMMENTS | |
| RVML088 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Katnook Estate | 2001 | Katnook Merlot | Coonawarra, Australia | Unkn. | $22.00 | |
| RVCS022 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Kenwood Vineyards | 2001 | Kenwood Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | 0.25% | $18.00 | Bright and balanced, but with deep, dark flavors. Franz |
| WVCH014 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Kenwood Vineyards | 2003 | Kenwood Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.15% | $15.00 | A long finish with a surprising undercurrent of almonds that linger on the palate. Hacker |
| RVCS023 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Kenwood Vineyards | 2001 | Kenwood 'Jack London' Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma Valley | 0.25% | $30.00 | Soft and user-friendly, with supple berry fruit. Franz |
| RVZN007 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Kenwood Vineyards | 2002 | Kenwood 'Jack London' Zinfandel | Sonoma Valley | 0.25% | $20.00 | Spicy berry, bright and juicy with good texture. Boyd |
| RVML015 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Kenwood Vineyards | 2002 | Kenwood Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.25% | $17.00 | Sea air and depth and taste. Gentle tannins. Hacker |
| RVML016 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Kenwood Vineyards | 2002 | Kenwood Merlot, Jack London Vineyard | Sonoma Valley | 0.25% | $25.00 | Sweet tannins in the bouquet. Hacker |
| RVML017 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Kenwood Vineyards | 2001 | Kenwood 'Reserve' Merlot | Sonoma Valley | 0.25% | $25.00 | Thick, peppery and puckery; perfect for a porterhouse steak. Hacker |
| RVZN008 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Kenwood Vineyards | 2002 | Kenwood Reserve Zinfandel | Sonoma County | Unkn. | $20.00 | Ripe berry, dense, big structure. Boyd |
| WVSB006 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Kenwood Vineyards | 2003 | Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County | 0.30% | $11.00 | Pleasing balance of acidity and fruit. Thomas |
| WVCH015 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | King Estate Winery | 2001 | King Estate Chardonnay | Oregon | 0.15% | $10.00 | A classic representative of a classic chardonnay. Hacker |
| WVPR001 | WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIS | Critics Award | King Estate Winery | 2003 | King Estate Pinot Gris | Oregon | 0.45% | $15.00 | Juicy and generous with a lightly sweet finish. Franz |
| RVPN012 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | King Estate Winery | 2002 | King Estate Pinot Noir | Oregon | 0.05% | $24.00 | Elegant and hugely pleasing. Passmore |
| RVCS152 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Kirkland | 2001 | Kirkland Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | Unkn. | Lean structure with lush, ripe dark fruit flavors. Passmore | |
| BRBV047 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Kirkland | 2000 | Kirkland St. Emillion | St. Emillion, France | Unkn. | $15.99 | Fresh and clean and lightly smokey. Brook |
| BROT012 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | Kit Fox Vineyards | 2002 | Kit Fox Foxy | California | 0.60% | $13.99 | Chocolate-covered cherry aromas with a smooth mouthfeel. Sbrocco |
| BWOT003 | BLENDED WHITE OTHER | Critics Gold | Kit Fox Vineyards | 2004 | Kit Fox Foxy | California | 1.10% | $13.99 | |
| SWBN002 | SPARKLING WINE BLANC DE NOIRS | Critics Award | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Blanc de Noirs | California | 1.50% | $11.00 | A great party sparkler; full of fruit. McCarthy |
| SWBR007 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Brut | California | 1.00% | $11.00 | A well-balanced, serious sparkler. McCarthy |
| SWRO003 | SPARKLING WINE ROSE | Critics Award | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Brut Rose | California | 1.50% | $11.00 | A delicious, party bubbly. McCarthy |
| SWBB001 | SPARKLING WINE BLANC DE BLANCS | Critics Platinum | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Chardonnay Champagne | California | 1.00% | $11.00 | Outstanding quality; complex and austere. A wine that will improve with time. McCarthy |
| SWED003 | SPARKLING WINE EXTRA DRY | Critics Gold | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Extra Dry | California | 1.50% | $11.00 | A serious sparkler; excellent with seafood. McCarthy |
| SWBZ002 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT ZERO / NATURAL | Critics Gold | Korbel Champagne Cellars | 2003 | Korbel Natural | Russian River Valley | 0.70% | $12.00 | Quite delicious, good on its own or with oysters. McCarthy |
| SWSE001 | SPARKLING WINE SEC | Critics Gold | Korbel Champagne Cellars | NV | Korbel Sec | California | 2.25% | $11.00 | Deep, complex and admirably integrated with great complexity. Franz |
| RVCS024 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Kunde Estate Winery | 2001 | Kunde Estate 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma Valley | Unkn. | $60.00 | A fruit cornucopia with a backbone to support it. Thomas |
| WVCH016 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Kunde Estate Winery | 2002 | Kunde Estate 'Reserve' Chardonnay | Sonoma Valley | Unkn. | $35.00 | Embodies the best of chardonnay; full fruit, good balance. Thomas |
| RVPN069 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | La Crema Winery | 2003 | La Crema Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.06% | $24.00 | Deep black cherry with a touch of mint. Boyd |
| RVPN070 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | La Crema Winery | 2003 | La Crema Pinot Noir | Carneros | 0.08% | $24.00 | Lots of spicy cherries. Boyd |
| RVSY064 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | La Crema Winery | 2002 | La Crema Syrah | Sonoma County | 0.06% | $18.00 | Dark, ripe and concentrated with a restrained oak accent. Franz |
| WVCH132 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Labour Roi | 2003 | Laboure Roi 'Maximum' Chardonnay | Bourgogne, France | Unkn. | $12.99 | Light and appealing. McCoy |
| RVSY046 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Lafond Winery | 2003 | Lafond 'SRH' Syrah | Santa Rita Hills | 0.20% | $18.00 | Ripe and ready and easy to drink. McCarthy |
| RVSY044 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Lafond Winery | 2002 | Lafond Syrah, Lafond Vineyard | Santa Rita Hills | 0.20% | $30.00 | Ripe and ready to drink now. McCarthy |
| RVSY045 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Lafond Winery | 2002 | Lafond Syrah, Melville Vineyard | Santa Rita Hills | 0.20% | $30.00 | Complex with great structure. McCarthy |
| WVCH017 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Lake Sonoma Winery | 2003 | Lake Sonoma Chardonnay | Russian River Valley | 0.10% | $15.00 | Voluptuous, yet well bred. Thomas |
| WVSB007 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Lake Sonoma Winery | 2003 | Lake Sonoma Fume Blanc | Dry Creek Valley | 0.05% | $15.00 | Pleasantly tart on the finish. Thomas |
| RVZN009 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Lake Sonoma Winery | 2002 | Lake Sonoma Zindandel | Dry Creek Valley | 0.10% | $16.00 | Supple on the palate and full of fruit. Lukacs |
| RVML037 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Lambert Bridge Winery | 2002 | Lambert Bridge Merlot | Sonoma County | Unkn. | $26.00 | Intense flavors, tight and complex. McCoy |
| RVIT008 | RED VARIETAL ITALIAN | Critics Award | L'Ardi | 2003 | L'Ardi Vigne Regali Dolcetto d'Acqui | Piedmont, Italy | Unkn. | $11.00 | Pungent and deep with good fruit, dry and lengthy. Boyd |
| WVCH052 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Lava Cap Winery | 2003 | Lava Cap 'Reserve' Chardonnay | El Dorado | 0.50% | $16.50 | Tons of fruit with pleasant oakiness. Lukacs |
| RVPS007 | RED VARIETAL PETITE SIRAH | Critics Platinum | Lava Cap Winery | 2002 | Lava Cap 'Reserve' Petite Sirah | El Dorado | 0.30% | $30.00 | Wow! Like a 300 lb. linebacker named Tiny! Huge, plush and balanced. Sbrocco |
| RVZN036 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Lava Cap Winery | 2002 | Lava Cap Zinfandel | Sierra Foothills | 0.35% | $20.00 | A charming wine that is fresh, clean and silky. Brook |
| WVCH126 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Lennard's Crossing | 2003 | Lennard's Crossing Chardonnay | South Eastern Australia | Unkn. | $6.99 | Tightly wrapped bouquet with thin, compressed layers of spicy complexity. Hacker |
| RVSY070 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Lennard's Crossing | 2003 | Lennard's Crossing Shiraz | South Eastern Australia | Unkn. | $6.99 | |
| BRIV005 | BLENDED RED ITALIAN VARIETALS | Critics Gold | Leone De Castris | 2000 | Leone de Castris Donna Lisa Salice Salentino | Apulia, Italy | 0.27% | $30.00 | Well-built wine, structured and tannic with earthy complexity and red berry fruit. Sbrocco |
| BRIV003 | BLENDED RED ITALIAN VARIETALS | Critics Award | Leone De Castris | 2003 | Leone de Castris Salice Salentino 'Mariana' | Apulia, Italy | 0.27% | $9.00 | Earthy and briary with spicy kick. Smooth not complex. Sbrocco |
| RVPN055 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Lincourt Vineyards | 2002 | Lincourt Pinot Noir | Santa Barbara County | Unkn. | $18.00 | Bright pinot flavors of medium-dark fruits. Boyd |
| RVSY079 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Lincourt Vineyards | 2003 | Lincourt 'Rancho Santa Rosa' Syrah | Santa Rita Hills | 0.05% | $30.00 | An easy-drinking syrah. McCarthy |
| SWBR016 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Award | Lindauer | NV | Lindauer Brut | New Zealand | 1.20% | $10.00 | Fresh, fruity and bright with taut citrus fruit. Franz |
| RVML054 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Lindemans | 2004 | Lindemans 'Bin 40' Merlot | South Eastern Australia | 0.50% | $8.00 | Deliciously quaffable with simple cherry and berry flavors. Sbrocco |
| RVSY036 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Lindemans | 2004 | Lindemans 'Bin 50' Shiraz | South Eastern Australia | 0.50% | $8.00 | Pure and straight forward. This is a very solid pleasurable syrah. Franz |
| WVCH053 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Lindemans | 2004 | Lindemans 'Bin 65' Chardonnay | South Eastern Australia | 0.50% | $9.00 | Bright apple fruit with a lovely dry finish. Boyd |
| RVML055 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Lindemans | 2002 | Lindemans 'Reserve' Merlot | South Australia | 0.50% | $15.00 | Cherries and plum fruit flavors. McCoy |
| BROT021 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | Lolonis Wine Cellars | NV | Lolonis 'Ladybug Red' 'Old Vines' 'Cuvee IV' | Redwood Valley | 0.31% | $13.00 | Soft and delicate. Passmore |
| BWOT008 | BLENDED WHITE OTHER | Critics Gold | Lolonis Wine Cellars | NV | Lolonis 'Ladybug White' 'Old Vines' 'Cuvee I' | Mendocino | 0.10% | $13.00 | Tangy and bright. Passmore |
| RVML092 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Lolonis Wine Cellars | 2002 | Lolonis Merlot | Redwood Valley | Unkn. | $18.00 | Spicy cherries to the forefront with delicate tannins to the rear. Hacker |
| RVCS045 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Louis M. Martini | 2001 | Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvginon, Monte Rosso Vineyard | Sonoma Valley | 0.02% | $55.00 | Rich, lush and full-bodied. Delivers a punch. Brook |
| RVCS043 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Louis M. Martini | 2002 | Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | 0.15% | $17.00 | Dark fruitiness with a long finish. Lukacs |
| RVCS044 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Louis M. Martini | 2001 | Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $26.00 | Great mouthfeel with just the right amount of fruitines. Lukacs |
| RVCS046 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Louis M. Martini | 2001 | Louis M. Martini 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.01% | $35.00 | A clear expression of the grape. Lukacs |
| WVCH085 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Lynmar Winery | 2002 | Lynmar 'Quail Cuvee' Chardonnay, Quail Hill Vineyard | Russian River Valley | 0.10% | $30.00 | |
| RVPN048 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Lynmar Winery | 2002 | Lynmar Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.05% | $30.00 | Elegant and expansive. Apstein |
| RVPN023 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | MacMurray Ranch | 2003 | MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast | 0.25% | $20.00 | Finesse! Seductive and balanced. Brook |
| RVPN024 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | MacMurray Ranch | 2003 | MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.05% | $32.00 | Earthy complexity. Passmore |
| RVPN043 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Platinum | MacRostie Winery & Vineyards | 2003 | MacRostie 'Wildcat Mountain' Pinot Noir | Carneros | Unkn. | $35.00 | Rich and creamy with ripe black fruits. Boyd |
| RVSY035 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | MacRostie Winery & Vineyards | 2002 | MacRostie Wildcat Mountain Syrah | Carneros | Unkn. | $32.00 | Earthy, fruity and chewy. Thomas |
| WVGO001 | WHITE VARIETAL GEWURZTRAMINER OFF-DRY | Critics Gold | Madrona Vineyards | 2004 | Madrona Gewurztraminer | El Dorado | 0.30% | $10.00 | A meaty bouquet with lingering depth. Hacker |
| FWPV002 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Award | Madrona Vineyards | 2003 | Madrona New-World Port | Sierra Foothills | 6.49% | $24.00 | Light and delicate. Hacker |
| BRBV021 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Madrona Vineyards | 2000 | Madrona 'Reserve' Quintet | El Dorado | Unkn. | $25.00 | Well balanced. McCarthy |
| RVZN043 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Madrona Vineyards | 2003 | Madrona Zinfandel | El Dorado | 0.20% | $15.00 | A balanced and nicely restrained zinfandel. Lukacs |
| RVTP009 | RED VARIETAL TEMPRANILLO | Critics Gold | Marques De Arienzo | 1995 | Marquez de Arienzo Gran Reserve Rioja | Rioja, Spain | 0.02% | $25.00 | Intertwined fruit, leather and earth. Apstein |
| WVCH109 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2002 | Martin & Weyrich Chardonnay | Edna Valley | Unkn. | $18.00 | Earth and minerals with underlying ripe fruit. McCoy |
| BRST010 | BLENDED RED SUPER TUSCAN | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2001 | Martin & Weyrich 'Etrucso' Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $18.00 | Ripe and gamey. A very tasty wine. McCarthy |
| WVMT005 | WHITE VARIETAL MOSCATO / MUSCAT | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2004 | Martin & Weyrich Moscato Allegro | Paso Robles | 9.00% | $10.00 | |
| RVNB002 | RED VARIETAL NEBBIOLO | Critics Gold | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2001 | Martin & Weyrich Nebbiolo | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $18.00 | Great balance. McCarthy |
| RVNB003 | RED VARIETAL NEBBIOLO | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2000 | Martin & Weyrich Nebbiolo Reserve, Il Vecchio | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $24.00 | Fruity....McCarthy |
| RVSV011 | RED VARIETAL SANGIOVESE | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2001 | Martin & Weyrich Sangiovese, Il Palio | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $18.00 | Lovely depth and flavor. McCoy |
| RVZN057 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Martin & Weyrich Winery | 2001 | Martin & Weyrich Zinfandel, Dante Dusi Vineyard | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $24.00 | Attractive cherry fruit that slips down easily. Brook |
| BRIT002 | BLENDED RED ITALIAN VARIETAL | Critics Award | Masi | 2001 | Masi Campofiorin | Rosso Del Veronese, IGT, Italy | 0.34% | $17.00 | Deep, dark flavors with strong concentration. Franz |
| BRAM001 | BLENDED RED AMARONE | Critics Award | Masi | 2000 | Masi Costasera Amarone Classico | Amarone Della Valpolicella, IT | 0.65% | $53.00 | Delicious style... Earthy, dusty, dried fruit flavors with smooth texture. Sbrocco |
| BWIV002 | BLENDED WHITE ITALIAN VARIETAL | Critics Award | Masi | 2004 | Masi Masianco | Venezie, Italy | 0.43% | $14.00 | This wine is easy drinking all the way. McCarthy |
| BRAM002 | BLENDED RED AMARONE | Critics Gold | Masi | 1998 | Masi Serego Aleghieri Valo Amarone | Amarone Della Valpolicella, IT | 0.62% | $75.00 | Dried herbs, raisiny and dusty cocoa aromas with powerful depth and noticable tannins. Pair with anything formerly a cow. Sbrocco |
| WVPG018 | WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO | Critics Award | Maso Canali | 2003 | Maso Canali Pinot Grigio | Trentino, Italy | Unkn. | Well balanced and fairly dry. McCarthy | |
| RVCS121 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Matanzas Creek Winery | 2002 | Matanzas Creek Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | 0.15% | $35.00 | Tannic and age-worthy, intense fruit with good acid. Cabernet for a steak! Sbrocco |
| RVML074 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Matanzas Creek Winery | 2002 | Matanzas Creek Merlot | Sonoma Valley | 0.15% | $29.00 | Bright fruit and nicely balanced. Whitley |
| WVSB048 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Matanzas Creek Winery | 2002 | Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County | 0.08% | $20.00 | Bright citrus zest. Boyd |
| RVCS132 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | McCray Ridge | 2001 | McCray Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon, Two Moon Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.08% | $21.95 | Lush, juicy black currant fruit with huge tannins. Brook |
| RVML083 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | McCray Ridge | 2001 | McCray Ridge Merlot, Two Moon Vineyard | Dry Creek Valley | 0.03% | $19.95 | Deep color, a gentle squeeze of a handshake with plenty of berries and tannin. Hacker |
| WVCH033 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | McWilliams Wines | 2003 | McWilliam's 'Hanwood Estate' Chardonnay | Southeastern Australia | 0.31% | $11.00 | Very nicely made-not especially complex, but well-balanced and long! Lukacs |
| RVML030 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | McWilliams Wines | 2003 | McWilliam's 'Hanwood Estate' Merlot | South Eastern Australia | 0.51% | $11.00 | Black currants with a candied finish. Perfect for veal or barbqued pork. Hacker |
| RVSY013 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | McWilliams Wines | 2003 | McWilliam's 'Hanwood Estate' Shiraz | South Eastern Australia | 0.55% | $11.00 | Meaty, yet florally. Thomas |
| RVCS048 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | McWilliams Wines | 2000 | McWilliam's of Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon | Coonawarra, Australia | Unkn. | $30.00 | Dense black currant nose. Rich, dense, hefty fruit. Brook |
| RVSY014 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Platinum | McWilliams Wines | 2000 | McWilliam's of Coonawarra, Shiraz | Coonawarra, Australia | Unkn. | $30.00 | I was hoping the taste would equal the bouquet and it did. Hacker |
| RVSY015 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Platinum | McWilliams Wines | 2000 | McWilliam's 'Stentifords Reserve' 'Old Vines' Shiraz | Coonawarra, Australia | Unkn. | $70.00 | Melodic harmonies of dark cherries and oak. Hacker |
| RVCS105 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Merryvale Vineyards | 2002 | Merryvale 'Starmont' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.14% | $23.00 | Rich, ripe and full with structured, dark berry complexity. Sbrocco |
| RVML064 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Merryvale Vineyards | 2002 | Merryvale 'Starmont' Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.15% | $22.00 | Juicy and sleek with great balance. Sbrocco |
| RVPN035 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Mia's Playground | 2003 | Mia's Playground Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.17% | $16.00 | Fruity with good balance and length. Boyd |
| RVBA003 | RED VARIETAL BARBERA | Critics Gold | Michele Chiarlo | 2003 | Michele Chiarlo Le Orme Barbera d'Asti | Piedmont, Italy | Unkn. | $12.00 | Well balanced. McCarthy |
| RVZN060 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Milliaire Winery | 2002 | Milliaire 'Ghirardelli' Zinfandel | Sierra Foothills | 0.03% | $20.00 | Rich and round and packs a punch. Brook |
| WVCH156 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Mirassou Winery | 2003 | Mirassou Chardonnay | Central Coast | 3.00% | $11.00 | Juicy with good acidity. A good food wine. McCoy |
| RVML096 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Mirassou Winery | 2002 | Mirassou Merlot | California | 0.90% | $11.00 | Mellow and mildly spicy. A perfect merlot for hot dogs and burgers. Hacker |
| RVPN090 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Mirassou Winery | 2003 | Mirassou Pinot Noir | Monterey County | 0.25% | $11.00 | Bright, black cherry. Classy and ripe. Boyd |
| WVSB064 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Mirassou Winery | 2003 | Mirassou Sauvignon Blanc | California | 0.20% | $11.00 | Florally and minerally. Boyd |
| SWRO009 | SPARKLING WINE ROSE | Critics Gold | Moet & Chandon | 1998 | Moet & Chandon 'Millesime' Rose | Epernay, France | Unkn. | Deeply flavored with expressive aromas and admirable balances. Franz | |
| SWTC005 | SPARKLING WINE TETES DE CUVEE | Critics Platinum | Moet & Chandon | 1996 | Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon | Epernay, France | Unkn. | $120.00 | Supreme elegance with and eternal finish. Ewing-Mulligan |
| SWRO007 | SPARKLING WINE ROSE | Critics Gold | Moet & Chandon | 1995 | Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon Rose | Epernay, France | Unkn. | Superiour aromatic complexity with fine complexity and balance. Franz | |
| RVTP003 | RED VARIETAL TEMPRANILLO | Critics Platinum | Montecillo | 1996 | Montecello Gran Riserva | Rioja, Spain | Unkn. | $23.00 | Lovely, leathery and lush. Firm, balanced tannins. |
| WVCH142 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Monterra Winery | 2004 | Monterra Chardonnay | Monterey County | 0.04% | $8.99 | A pretty, lighter style with a florally nose. Easy drinking. McCoy |
| RVSY088 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Monterra Winery | 2004 | Monterra Shiraz | Monterey County | 0.02% | $8.99 | Well balanced with bright flavors of raspberry. Boyd |
| RVSV013 | RED VARIETAL SANGIOVESE | Critics Platinum | Mount Palomar Winery | 2002 | Mount Palomar Castelletto Sangiovese | Temecula | 0.02% | $18.00 | Tannins and blueberries in the bouquet. This wine intensifies in the taste and goes well into the finish. Hacker |
| BRBV034 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Mount Palomar Winery | 2001 | Mount Palomar Meritage | Temecula | 0.02% | $22.00 | A lighter-style wine with good balance. Lukacs |
| RVSY073 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Mount Palomar Winery | 2001 | Mount Palomar Syrah | Temecula | 0.25% | $18.00 | Well-balanced, drinking well now. |
| SWTC002 | SPARKLING WINE TETES DE CUVEE | Critics Gold | Mumm Napa | 1998 | Mumm 'DVX' Cuvee Napa Dry | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $45.00 | Yes! A young knockout. Top quality. McCoy |
| SWBN005 | SPARKLING WINE BLANC DE NOIRS | Critics Award | Mumm Napa | NV | Mumm Napa Blanc de Noirs | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $18.00 | A pretty pink bubbly; a great picnic wine. McCarthy |
| SWBR017 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Award | Mumm Napa | NV | Mumm Napa Brut Prestige | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $18.00 | A fruity, party sparkler. McCarthy |
| SWDS001 | SPARKLING WINE DEMI-SEC | Critics Award | Mumm Napa | NV | Mumm Napa Cuvee M | Napa Valley | 3.10% | $18.00 | A delicious sparkler for parties. McCarthy |
| SWBR018 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Mumm Napa | NV | Mumm Napa Reserve Brut | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $25.00 | Austere, yeasty and solid. McCarthy |
| RVCS028 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Napa Ridge Winery | 2000 | Napa Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.25% | $12.99 | Plush and friendly. Thomas |
| RVCS029 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Napa Ridge Winery | 2002 | Napa Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon | Lodi | 0.25% | $8.99 | Sweet, fruity and smokey. Thomas |
| WVCH019 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Napa Ridge Winery | 2003 | Napa Ridge Chardonnay | Napa Valley | 0.25% | $12.99 | |
| RVML020 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Napa Ridge Winery | 2000 | Napa Ridge Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.25% | $12.99 | Grapes on steroids. Hacker |
| RVML021 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Napa Ridge Winery | 2002 | Napa Ridge Merlot | Lodi | 0.25% | $8.99 | Gentle velvet. Hacker |
| WVCH036 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Napa Valley Vineyards | 2003 | Napa Valley Vineyards 'Reserve' Chardonnay | Napa Valley | 0.15% | $15.00 | Nicely balanced. Lukacs |
| RVML033 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Napa Valley Vineyards | 2002 | Napa Valley Vineyards 'Reserve' Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.03% | $15.00 | Rich and full-bodied, a definite platinum winner. Hacker |
| BRBV050 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARI |