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| WINE | AWARD | VINEYARD | VINTAGE | WINE | REGION | SUGAR CONTENT |
SUGG. RETAIL | CRITICS' COMMENTS | |
| BRBV027 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Q Sonoma | 2002 | Q Collection Meritage | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $25.99 | Smokey oak on the nose with a long and elegant finish. Brook |
| RVDW001 | RED VARIETAL DESSERT WINE | Critics Award | Quady Winery | 2004 | Quady 'Red Electra' Muscat Wine | California | 17.40% | $12.00 | Firm, juicy and aromatic with exotic wild berries. Sbrocco |
| FWPV001 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Platinum | Quady Winery | 1996 | Quady 'Starboard' Dessert Wine | Amador County | 12.50% | $29.00 | Tremendous bouquet thunders out of the glass and drums you into rich, meaty flavors. Hacker |
| FWPV007 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Platinum | Vesuvio | 1998 | Quinta do Vesuvio | Douro Valley, Portugal | Unkn. | $58.00 | Plump black cherries cloaked in rich chocolately tannins. Hacker |
| RVCS128 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Ramal Road | 2003 | Ramal Road Cabernet Sauvignon | California | Unkn. | $12.00 | Elegant and complex. Passmore |
| WVCH128 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Ramal Road | 2004 | Ramal Road Chardonnay | California | 0.43% | $12.00 | Candied spices with a lingering finish of dusted oak. Hacker |
| RVPN073 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Ramal Road | 2003 | Ramal Road 'Reserve' Pinot Noir | North Coast | Unkn. | $18.00 | Light and lithe. Lukacs |
| RVSY072 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Ramal Road | 2003 | Ramal Road 'Reserve' Shiraz | North Coast | Unkn. | $18.00 | Well done, fine quality. McCarthy |
| RVSY071 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Ramal Road | 2003 | Ramal Road Shiraz | California | Unkn. | $12.00 | An easy-drinking syrah. McCarthy |
| FWSW001 | FORTIFIED WINE SHERRY SWEET | Critics Platinum | Rancho De Philo | NV | Rancho de Philo Triple Cream Sherry | Cucamonga Valley | 13.00% | $31.95 | Marvelous balance of bright notes and deep, smokey, spicy, nutty complexity. Franz |
| WVSB015 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Rancho Zabaco Winery | 2003 | Rancho Zabaco 'Dancing Bull' Sauvignon Blanc | California | 0.30% | $10.00 | Generous and interesting, with a bright and balanced profile. Franz |
| RVZN018 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Rancho Zabaco Winery | 2002 | Rancho Zabaco 'Dancing Bull' Zinfandel | California | 0.41% | $18.00 | Very pretty. A more restrained and elegant style. Lukacs |
| RVZN019 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Rancho Zabaco Winery | 2003 | Rancho Zabaco 'Heritage Sonoma Vines' Zinfandel | Sonoma County | 0.29% | $18.00 | Bright and jammy fruit with good acidity. Boyd |
| WVSB014 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Rancho Zabaco Winery | 2003 | Rancho Zabaco 'Reserve' Sauvignon Blanc | Russian River Valley | 0.26% | $18.00 | Nice fresh fruit, with citrus and tropical notes. lifted and bright. Franz |
| RVSY020 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Rancho Zabaco Winery | 2000 | Rancho Zabaco 'Reserve' Syrah | Dry Creek Valley | 0.03% | $18.00 | A thoroughbred race horse! Rich and full bodied that gains in the finish. Hacker |
| RVCS122 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Ray's Station | 2002 | Ray's Station Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | 0.07% | $19.00 | Rich and lush...intense yet smooth. Sbrocco |
| RVML075 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Ray's Station | 2002 | Ray's Station Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.06% | $17.00 | A great well-rounded merlot full of cherries and just the right amount of tannin. Hacker |
| RVML032 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Red Bicyclette | 2003 | Red Bicyclette Merlot | Vin De Pays, France | 0.48% | $10.99 | Medium bodied with hints of herbs and tea. Hacker |
| RVSY018 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Gold | Red Bicyclette | 2003 | Red Bicyclette Syrah | Vin De Pays, France | 0.71% | $10.99 | Rich texture; nice! Hacker |
| RVSY069 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Red Knot | 2004 | Red Knot Shiraz | McLaren Vale, Australia | Unkn. | $12.00 | |
| WVSB026 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Best of Show White | Redcliffe | 2004 | Redcliffe Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand | Unkn. | $10.99 | Intense, aromatic and flavorful, with superb balance and length. Franz |
| RVCS051 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Platinum | Redwood Creek | 2003 | Redwood Creek Cabernet Sauvignon | California | 0.35% | $7.99 | Pretty fruit, smooth tannins and good length make for a delcious wine. Whitley |
| WVCH037 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Redwood Creek | 2003 | Redwood Creek Chardonnay | California | 0.70% | $7.99 | Citrus and floral. Boyd |
| WVPG008 | WHITE VARIETAL PINOT GRIGIO | Critics Award | Redwood Creek | 2004 | Redwood Creek Pinot Grigio | California | 0.40% | $7.99 | A perfect marriage with seafood. McCarthy |
| RVPN025 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Redwood Creek | 2002 | Redwood Creek Pinot Noir | California | 0.60% | $7.99 | Packed with bright red fruit flavors. Passmore |
| WVSB013 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Redwood Creek | 2004 | Redwood Creek Sauvignon Blanc | California | 0.65% | $7.99 | Floral elements. Thomas |
| RVSY019 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Platinum | Redwood Creek | 2002 | Redwood Creek Syrah | California | 0.35% | $7.99 | A heavy hitter amoungst syrah but with a gentle sweet finish. Hacker |
| RVZN073 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Renwood Winery | 2002 | Renwood 'Grandpere' Zinfandel | Amador County | 0.16% | $32.00 | Packed with fine zin fruit. Passmore |
| WVVG012 | WHITE VARIETAL VIOGNIER | Critics Award | Renwood Winery | 2003 | Renwood 'Select Series' Viognier | Lodi | 0.50% | $10.00 | An easy-drinking viognier. McCarthy |
| RVZN076 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Gold | Renwood Winery | 2002 | Renwood 'Sierra Series' Zinfandel | Sierra Foothills | Unkn. | Rich, juicy and concentrated with tones of coffee. Brook | |
| WVCH153 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Rideau Vineyard | 2003 | Rideau Chardonnay | Santa Barbara County | Unkn. | $38.00 | Big, round, rich and fun. McCoy |
| WVRN002 | WHITE VARIETAL ROUSANNE | Critics Gold | Rideau Vineyard | 2004 | Rideau 'In Circle Celler Club' Roussanne | Santa Barbara County | 0.34% | $38.00 | Well balanced with bright, juicy flavors. Boyd |
| RVSY092 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Platinum | Rideau Vineyard | 2003 | Rideau 'Iris' Syrah, Bon Temps Vineyard | Santa Ynez Valley | Unkn. | $58.00 | Well balanced with juicy, berry fruit with hints of coconut. Boyd |
| RVCS129 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Robert Hall Winery | 2003 | Robert Hall Cabernet Sauvignon | Paso Robles | 0.01% | $18.00 | Powerful and opulent; really pulls out the stops. Brook |
| WVCH131 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2004 | Robert Hall Chardonnay | Paso Robles | 0.03% | $16.00 | A classic chardonnay. Hacker |
| RVGN002 | RED VARIETAL GRENACHE | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2003 | Robert Hall Hall Ranch Grenache | Paso Robles | 0.01% | $24.00 | Zesty cranberry fruit freshness with a hint of spice. Sbrocco |
| RVSY043 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2002 | Robert Hall 'Hall Ranch' Syrah | Paso Robles | Unkn. | $34.00 | This syrah is ripe and lush. Apstein |
| RVML056 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Robert Hall Winery | 2002 | Robert Hall Merlot | Paso Robles | 0.01% | $18.00 | Very enjoyable! Well rounded with chocolatey and dark berry smoothness. Sbrocco |
| BRRV004 | BLENDED RED RHONE VARIETAL | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2003 | Robert Hall Rhone de Robles | Paso Robles | 0.01% | $18.00 | Linear, earthy and yet focused fruit. Slightly disjointed now but all there. Sbrocco |
| RVRD003 | RED VARIETAL ROSE DRY | Critics Gold | Robert Hall Winery | 2004 | Robert Hall Rose de Robles | Paso Robles | 0.05% | $14.00 | Spicy berries. Hacker |
| WVSB034 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2004 | Robert Hall Sauvignon Blanc | Paso Robles | 0.04% | $14.00 | Light tones of passion fruit. Boyd |
| RVSY057 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2002 | Robert Hall Syrah | Paso Robles | 0.01% | $18.00 | Flavors of ripe plums. Apstein |
| FWPV008 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Award | Robert Hall Winery | 2002 | Robert Hall Vintage Port | Central Coast | 10.00% | $28.00 | Staying power! If this wine were a boxer it would go all 10 rounds. Hacker |
| WVCH161 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Robledo Family Winery | 2002 | Robledo Chardonnay | Carneros | Unkn. | Rich, tropical fruit with balanced acidity and a spicy finish. Sbrocco | |
| RVPN093 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Robledo Family Winery | 2002 | Robledo Pinot Noir | Carneros | Unkn. | Spicy berry with boiled tea and cherry. Boyd | |
| RVOT008 | RED VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Gold | Amizetta Vineyards | NV | Rock 'n Red 'First Take' | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $25.00 | Enticing bouquet. Lukacs |
| RVCS034 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2001 | Rodney Strong Cabernet Sauvignon, Alden Vineyards | Alexander Valley | 0.04% | $30.00 | Deep, dark and seriously flavorful with wonderful blackberry core. Franz |
| WVCH026 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2003 | Rodney Strong 'Chalk Hill' Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.24% | $19.00 | Restrained, yet plenty of fruit. Thomas |
| WVCH027 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Platinum | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2003 | Rodney Strong Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.28% | $15.00 | In the trend toward more restrained chards, this one is excellent. Whitley |
| WVSB012 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2003 | Rodney Strong 'Charlotte's Home' Sauvignon Blanc | Sonoma County | 0.19% | $14.00 | Delicate balance. Thomas |
| RVZN015 | RED VARIETAL ZINFANDEL | Critics Award | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2001 | Rodney Strong 'Knotty Vines' Zinfandel | Sonoma County | 0.06% | $19.00 | This zinfandel show lovely structure. Lukacs |
| RVML025 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2001 | Rodney Strong Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.03% | $19.00 | Muscular yet gentle. Hacker |
| RVPN019 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2002 | Rodney Strong Pinot Noir | Russian River Valley | 0.04% | $19.00 | Sweet, intense violets on the nose. Rich, sleek and silky. Brook |
| RVCS032 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2000 | Rodney Strong 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Sonoma County | 0.05% | $40.00 | A good food wine. Thomas |
| RVPN018 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Gold | Rodney Strong Vineyards | 2002 | Rodney Strong 'Reserve' Pinot Noir, Jane's Vineyard | Russian River Valley | 0.07% | $35.00 | Rich, sumputous, oaky and spicy. Brook |
| WVCH050 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Rosemount Estate | 2004 | Rosemount Chardonnay | Australia | 0.50% | $10.00 | Crisp apples and toasted oak; bright and balanced. Boyd |
| BRRV002 | BLENDED RED RHONE VARIETAL | Critics Award | Rosemount Estate | 2004 | Rosemount Estate Grenache / Shiraz | Australia | 0.50% | $9.00 | Plush, ripe fruit that's easy to drink. Passmore |
| RVSY042 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Rosemount Estate | 2003 | Rosemount Estate Shiraz | Australia | 0.50% | $12.00 | Full of chUnkn.y, juicy pure berry fruit. Franz |
| BROT009 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | Rosemount Estate | 2004 | Rosemount Estate Shiraz Cabernet | Australia | 0.50% | $9.00 | Fruit bomb! Plum, berry, vanilla-not serious but seriously fun. Sbrocco |
| RVCS082 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Rosemount Estate | 2001 | Rosemount 'Show Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Coonawarra, Australia | 0.50% | $24.00 | Rich, dense and chewy. Brook |
| WVCH049 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Rosemount Estate | 2004 | Rosemount 'Show Reserve' Chardonnay | Hunter Valley, Australia | 0.50% | $19.00 | A lovely tropical bouquet. Lukacs |
| BRBV039 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Rosenthal - The Malibu Estate | 2001 | Rosenthal Meritage | Malibu-Newton Canyon | Unkn. | $55.00 | Coffee tones with medium complexity. Brook |
| WVOT002 | WHITE VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Gold | Rothbury Estate | 2002 | Rothbury Wine Society 'Black Label' Semillon | Hunter Valley, Australia | 0.18% | $22.90 | Minerally undertones. Lukacs |
| WVOT001 | WHITE VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | Rothbury Estate | 2004 | Rothbury Wine Society 'Black Label' Verdelho | Hunter Valley, Australia | 0.58% | $20.99 | Clean and bright. Lukacs |
| RVSY023 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Rothbury Estate | 2003 | Rothbury Wine Society 'Gerry Sissingh' Shiraz | Hunter Valley, Australia | 0.30% | $19.99 | Cinnamon and spice. Thomas |
| RVPN057 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Row Eleven Wine Company | 2002 | Row Eleven Pinot Noir | Santa Maria Valley | 0.02% | $29.00 | Forward sweet blackfruit. Apstein |
| SWBR004 | SPARKLING WINE BRUT NON-VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Sakonnet Vineyards | NV | Sakonnet Champagne | SE New England | 0.10% | $24.95 | A dry sparkler with strong Pinot flavors. McCarthy |
| BRBV006 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Gold | Sakonnet Vineyards | NV | Sakonnet Claret | SE New England | 0.20% | $24.95 | Serious and well-balanced. Serve with beef. McCarthy |
| WVGD001 | WHITE VARIETAL GEWURZTRAMINER DRY | Critics Award | Sakonnet Vineyards | 2004 | Sakonnet Gewurztraminer | SE New England | 1.40% | $18.95 | Light touches of cloves and spice. McCoy |
| WVVB002 | WHITE VARIETAL VIDAL BLANC | Critics Gold | Sakonnet Vineyards | 2003 | Sakonnet Vidal Blanc | SE New England | 1.00% | $8.95 | Wonderfully nuanced with a fruit-filled bouquet. Lukacs |
| WVCH134 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars | 2003 | Salmon Run Chardonnay | New York | 0.70% | $10.95 | Smooth and harmonious with lots of green apple. McCoy |
| WVCH082 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | V. Sattui Winery | 2003 | Sattui Family Chardonnay | Napa Valley | 0.16% | $15.75 | Delicate and fruity. Passmore |
| BROT011 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | V. Sattui Winery | NV | Sattui Family Red | California | 0.06% | $14.95 | Spicy and dusky. Passmore |
| WVCH062 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Screw Kappa Napa | 2004 | Screw Kappa Napa Chardonnay | Napa Valley | 0.18% | $16.00 | Fresh and lively. Lukacs |
| RVML044 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Screw Kappa Napa | 2003 | Screw Kappa Napa Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.22% | $16.00 | Smoke and plums. McCoy |
| RVCS030 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvingon | Sonoma County | 0.17% | $17.00 | Solid if simple with delicious dark berry flow. Franz |
| WVCH023 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery | 2003 | Sebastiani Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.42% | $13.00 | Interesting top layers of butterscotch with a complexity that is not overbearing. Hacker |
| RVML024 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery | 2000 | Sebastiani Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.12% | $17.00 | Strawberries with powdered sugar in a milk chocolate crisp. Hacker |
| RVPN015 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Sebastiani Vineyards & Winery | 2003 | Sebastiani Pinot Noir | Sonoma Coast | 0.29% | $15.00 | Lucious with a seductive nose. Brook |
| WVSP001 | WHITE VARIETAL SPANISH | Critics Award | Segura Viudas | 2003 | Segura Viudas Creu de Lavit | Penedes, Spain | Unkn. | $15.00 | Clean and fresh with a nutty finish. Lukacs |
| RVTP005 | RED VARIETAL TEMPRANILLO | Critics Gold | Segura Viudas | 2001 | Segura Viudas Mas d'Aranyo Reserva | Penedes, Spain | Unkn. | $15.00 | Modern but is still reminiscent of old school. Ewing-Mulligan |
| RVCS099 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Platinum | Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2002 | Sequoia Grove Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.20% | $25.00 | A cabernet of refinement and polish. Passmore |
| WVCH097 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2003 | Sequoia Grove Chardonnay | Carneros | 0.10% | $16.00 | Juicy...pear and pineapple...easy going down. Sbrocco |
| RVCS100 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Sequoia Grove Vineyards | 2002 | Sequoia Grove 'Rutherford Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.20% | $45.00 | A young stud! Jammy, tight and tannic but powerful. Sbrocco |
| RVPN072 | RED VARIETAL PINOT NOIR | Critics Award | Silver Mountain Vineyards | 2003 | Silver Mountain Pinot Noir, Tondre Vineyard | Santa Lucia Highlands | 0.10% | $34.00 | Very rich and ripe--on the edge. Lukacs |
| RVCS111 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Smith & Hook Vineyards | 2002 | Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon | Santa Lucia Highlands | Unkn. | $25.00 | Sleek and supple cab with soft tannins. Intense dark berry fruit. Sbrocco |
| RVSY028 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Smoking Loon | 2003 | Smoking Loon Syrah | California | 0.43% | $9.00 | Lovely primary fruit flavors with just a hint of oak. Franz |
| WVVG014 | WHITE VARIETAL VIOGNIER | Critics Award | Smoking Loon | 2004 | Smoking Loon Viognier | California | 0.42% | $9.00 | Very good flavors! McCarthy |
| RVRO008 | RED VARIETAL ROSE OFF-DRY | Critics Award | Snoqualmie Winery | 2003 | Snoqualmie Cirque du Rose | Columbia Valley | 1.80% | $7.00 | Lots of fruit with a wonderful aroma. McCarthy |
| RVML051 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Snoqualmie Winery | 2002 | Snoqualmie 'Reserve' Merlot | Columbia Valley | 0.18% | $23.00 | Structured, pure fruit with a huge finish, yet elegance. Sbrocco |
| WVOT005 | WHITE VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | St. James Winery | 2003 | St. James 'Reserve' Chardonel | Missouri | Unkn. | $20.00 | Spicy and fun. Lukacs |
| WVSV006 | WHITE VARIETAL SEYVAL | Critics Award | St. James Winery | 2003 | St. James Seyval | Missouri | 0.50% | $11.99 | Fruit forward with a pleasantly dry finish. Boyd |
| WVSV001 | WHITE VARIETAL SEYVAL | Critics Platinum | St. James Winery | 2003 | St. James 'Vintner's Select' Seyval | Missouri | 1.25% | $9.99 | Beautifully balanced. What more can you ask from seyval blanc? Lukacs |
| WVOT004 | WHITE VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | St. James Winery | 2003 | St. James 'Vintner's Select' Vignoles | Missouri | 2.50% | $11.99 | Sweet and fruit-filled with just enough acid. Lukacs |
| RVCS104 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | St. Supery Cabernet Sauvingnon | Napa Valley | 0.05% | $28.00 | Herbal cassis layered with a supple mouthfeel. Sbrocco |
| WVSB041 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2004 | St. Supery 'Dollarhide' Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $35.00 | Bright and grassy with a citrussy zest. Boyd |
| WVMT004 | WHITE VARIETAL MOSCATO / MUSCAT | Critics Gold | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2004 | St. Supery Moscato | California | 7.10% | $18.00 | Luscious and sexy like a summer afternoon. McCoy |
| RVCS103 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2001 | St. Supery 'Rutherford' Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.04% | $70.00 | Pleasurable with soft texture. Dark berry with a touch of pepper. Sbrocco |
| WVSB040 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Award | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2004 | St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $18.00 | A tropical style with moderate citrus and grassy tones. Boyd |
| BWBV001 | BLENDED WHITE BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | St. Supery Vineyards & Winery | 2003 | St. Supery Virtu | Napa Valley | 0.08% | $28.00 | Complexity and earthiness. A good food wine. McCoy |
| RVML086 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Award | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars | 2002 | Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Merlot | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $40.00 | A good bouquet with sweet cherries. Hacker. |
| RVCS068 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Sterling Vineyards | 2001 | Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Unkn. | $25.00 | An oaky nose with ripe, concentrated fruit. Brook |
| WVCH078 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Sterling Vineyards | 2003 | Sterling Chardonnay | Napa Valley | 0.50% | $17.00 | Pleasurable, smooth and juicy. Sbrocco |
| WVCH077 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Sterling Vineyards | 2003 | Sterling 'Vintner's Collection' Chardonnay | Central Coast | 0.46% | $13.00 | Elegant style, like a Channel suit. Pretty ripe fruit with creamy crispmess. Sbrocco |
| RVSY080 | RED VARIETAL SYRAH | Critics Award | Sterling Vineyards | 2003 | Sterling 'Vintner's Collection' Shiraz | Central Coast | 0.45% | $13.00 | A fine and not-over-the-top syrah. McCarthy |
| RVNO002 | RED VARIETAL NORTON | Critics Gold | Stone Hill Winery | 2002 | Stone Hill Norton | Hermann, MO | 0.20% | $17.99 | Go Norton; pure blackberry fruit aromas with great acidity and sexymouthfeel. Nailed it! Sbrocco |
| FWPV005 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Stone Hill Winery | 2002 | Stone Hill Port | Hermann, MO | 9.20% | $19.99 | A light, sweet bing cherry finish. Hacker |
| WVOT010 | WHITE VARIETAL OTHER | Critics Award | Stone Hill Winery | 2004 | Stone Hill Vignoles | Missouri | 3.80% | $14.99 | Sweet and spicy; a good aperitif wine. Lukacs |
| WVCH112 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Stonehaven | 2004 | Stonehaven Chardonnay | South Eastern Australia | Unkn. | $6.00 | Floral. Hacker |
| RVML069 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Stonehaven | 2004 | Stonehaven Merlot | South Eastern Australia | Unkn. | $6.00 | Like a good book, it has a beginning, a middle and an end. Whitley |
| BROT015 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | Stonehaven | 2003 | Stonehaven Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon | South Eastern Australia | Unkn. | $6.00 | A well-balanced, easy-drinking wine with a touch of spice. Sbrocco |
| WVCH145 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Gold | Stoneleigh | 2003 | Stoneleigh Chardonnay | Marlborough, New Zealand | 0.02% | $16.00 | A lighter style with lovely balance and character. For those who don't like big-oak chardonnay. McCoy |
| WVRO009 | WHITE VARIETAL RIESLING OFF-DRY | Critics Award | Stoneleigh | 2004 | Stoneleigh Riesling | Marlborough, New Zealand | 0.90% | $16.00 | Notes of floral tropical fruit with nice balance and length. Franz |
| WVSB059 | WHITE VARIETAL SAUVIGNON BLANC | Critics Gold | Stoneleigh | 2004 | Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand | 0.02% | $16.00 | Appealing with smokey and earthy notes. Apstein |
| RVCS123 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Gold | Stonestreet | 2001 | Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon | Alexander Valley | 0.03% | $25.00 | Plush and very smooth. Sbrocco |
| WVCH122 | WHITE VARIETAL CHARDONNAY | Critics Award | Stonestreet | 2002 | Stonestreet Chardonnay | Sonoma County | 0.12% | $23.00 | A big-deal chardonnay but still well balanced. McCoy |
| RVML076 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Gold | Stonestreet | 2001 | Stonestreet Merlot | Sonoma County | 0.02% | $23.00 | Complex deep flavors. Thomas |
| RVML007 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Strata Vineyards | 2001 | Strata Merlot | Napa Valley | 0.02% | $34.00 | That unusual merlot that overdelivers. Whitley |
| RVCS101 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Critics Award | Row Eleven Wine Company | 2002 | Stratton Lummis Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 0.03% | $33.00 | Good cabernet character. Cherry fruit with a touch of herbs. Sbrocco |
| RVCF004 | RED VARIETAL CABERNET FRANC | Critics Award | Stuart Cellars | 2002 | Stuart Cabernet Franc | Temecula Valley | 0.16% | $30.00 | Ripe, jammy and oaky with bright flavors. Boyd |
| RVMB002 | RED VARIETAL MALBEC | Critics Gold | Stuart Cellars | 2003 | Stuart Malbec | Temecula Valley | 0.13% | $35.00 | Unussually complex for malbec. Apstein |
| RVSV012 | RED VARIETAL SANGIOVESE | Critics Award | Stuart Cellars | 2002 | Stuart Sangiovese | Temecula Valley | 0.13% | $28.00 | The perfect match for seafood. Hacker |
| BRBV022 | BLENDED RED BORDEAUX VARIETAL | Critics Award | Stuart Cellars | 2002 | Stuart Tatria | Temecula Valley | 0.18% | $36.00 | Well made and pleasing to the end. Whitley |
| WVVG005 | WHITE VARIETAL VIOGNIER | Critics Award | Stuart Cellars | 2003 | Stuart Viognier | California | 0.16% | $21.00 | Well balanced. McCarthy |
| FWPV004 | FORTIFIED WINE PORT VINTAGE | Critics Gold | Stuart Cellars | 2001 | Stuart Zinfandel Port | Temecula Valley | 10.00% | $46.00 | A muscular pour. Hacker |
| BROT006 | BLENDED RED OTHER | Critics Award | Swanson Vineyards | 2002 | Swanson Alexis | Oakville | 0.02% | $63.00 | More depth but still lacking mid-palate. Nice earthy touch with wild berry fruit. Sbrocco |
| RVML022 | RED VARIETAL MERLOT | Critics Platinum | Swanson Vineyards | 2002 | Swanson Me |