2012 Award Winners Wine of the Year
Navarro Vineyards 2011 Riesling, Cluster Select Late Harvest, $59
Anderson Valley Best of Show Sparkling Wine
Piper-Heidsieck 2004 Brut Millisime, $75
Champagne, France Best of Show White Wine
Handley Cellars 2011 Pinot Gris, Helluva Vineyard, $18
Anderson Valley Best of Show Red Wine
Banfi 2010 Centine Rosso, $12
Toscana IGT, Italy Best of Show Dessert Wine
Navarro Vineyards 2011 Riesling, Cluster Select Late Harvest, $59
Anderson Valley Director's Award
Winery of the Year
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley SCROLL DOWN FOR EXCERPTED TASTING NOTES!
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Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Central Coast $16.99 Alexander Valley Vineyards
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander School Reserve, Single Vineyard Selection Alexander Valley $45.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Merlot, Wetzel Family Estate Alexander Valley $20.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Grown Alexander Valley $18.00
Critics Platinum 2011 Gewurztraminer Mendocino County $12.00 Allure
Critics Silver NV Pink Moscato Bubbly California $9.99
Critics Silver NV Moscato Bubbly California $9.99 Amici Cellars
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $39.99 Amizetta Estate
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Terraced Hillside Estate Napa Valley $45.00 Angel's Secret
Critics Silver 2010 Petite Sirah High Valley $16.99 Antano
Critics Gold 2008 Rioja DOC, Crianza Spain $10.00
Critics Gold 2010 Rioja DOC Spain $8.00
Critics Silver 2007 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Viura, Rioja DOC Spain $8.00 Ayala
Critics Platinum NV Brut Nature Champagne, France $45.00 B Side
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 Ballatore
Critics Gold NV Gran Spumante American $7.99
Critics Gold NV Spumante Rosso American $7.99 Bandit
Critics Silver NV Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.00
Critics Silver NV Merlot California $9.00 Banfi
Critics Gold 2010 Chianti DOCG Superiore Italy $11.00
Critics Gold 2008 Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva Italy $19.00
Best of Show Red 2010 Centine Rosso, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00
Critics Silver 2011 Centine Bianco, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00
Critics Gold 2010 Centine Rosè, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Rosa Regale, Acqui DOCG Italy $22.00 Barbed Wire
Critics Gold 2010 Meritage California $12.99 Barboursville Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Octagon Virginia $39.99
Critics Gold 2009 Nebbiolo, Reserve Virginia $30.00
Critics Silver 2008 Malvaxia Passito Virginia $30.00
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier, Reserve Virginia $22.00 Barefoot Bubbly
Critics Silver NV Brut Cuvee California $9.99
Critics Silver NV Extra Dry California $9.99
Critics Silver NV Rosè Cuvee California $10.99
Critics Silver NV Moscato Spumante California $10.99 Barefoot Cellars
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $6.99
Critics Platinum NV Pinot Grigio American $6.99
Critics Gold NV Sauvignon Blanc California $6.99 Bargetto Winery
Best Merlot 2009 Merlot, Regan Vineyards Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains $40.00 Barokes Wines
Critics Silver NV Bubbly Rosè, Bin 382 South Eastern Australia $3.99 Barrel Ranch
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99 Bel Arbor Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 White Zinfandel California $4.99 Bella Sera
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $7.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT Italy $7.99 Beronia
Critics Platinum 2006 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $20.00 Big House
Critics Gold 2011 Big House White California $9.99
Critics Silver 2011 Zinfandel, Cardinal Zin, Beastly Old Vines California $9.99 Big Kahuna
Critics Gold NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99
Critics Gold NV Shiraz, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99
Critics Gold NV Tempranillo, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99 Big Vine
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $18.00 Black Box
Critics Gold 2010 Sweet Red California $24.99
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $24.99
Critics Gold 2011 Riesling California $24.99
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc East Coast, New Zealand $24.99 Bodega Elena De Mendoza
Critics Platinum 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $10.99
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina $10.99 Bolla
Critics Silver 2010 Soave DOC Classico Italy $11.00 Bonterra
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County / Lake County $15.99
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99
Critics Gold 2007 The Butler, Single Vineyard Cuvee, Demeter Certified Biodynamic Grapes Mendocino County $35.99
Critics Gold 2006 The McNab Red, Demeter Certified Biodynamic Grapes Mendocino County $35.99
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino/ Amador/ Lake Counties $15.99
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Certified Organic Grapes Lake County / Mendocino $13.99
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $13.99 Boro Hills
Critics Silver NV Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Off Dry Marlborough, New Zealand $9.99
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $7.99 Bouchaine Vineyards
Critics Silver 2011 Rosè of Syrah, Rockin' H Vineyard, Bacchus Collection Sonoma Coast $22.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Vineyard Carneros $30.00
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling, Las Brisas Vineyard, Bacchus Collection Carneros $22.00 Brancott Estate
Best Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $13.99
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Letter Series 'B' Marlborough, New Zealand $25.99 Brass Tacks
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $15.00
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Central Coast $15.00 Brassfield Estate Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Eruption, Volcano Ridge Vineyard High Valley $24.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard High Valley $22.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Grigio, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard High Valley $15.00 Bridlewood Estate Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Blend 175 Central Coast $15.00
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $15.00 Cadet d'Oc
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Pays d'Oc France $9.99 Cakebread Cellars
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dancing Bear Ranch Howell Mountain $106.00
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Carneros $55.00 Cameron Hughes
Critics Gold 2010 Cotes du Rhone, Lot 295 France $10.00
Critics Silver 2008 Crozes Hermitage, Lot 296 France $18.00
Critics Silver 2009 Crozes Hermitage, Lot 297 France $18.00
Critics Gold 2009 Savigny-les Beaune, Lot 294 France $25.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 283 Napa Valley $18.00
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 300 Napa Valley $28.00
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 279 Napa Valley $20.00
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 282 Rutherford $24.00
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 316 Napa Valley $22.00
Critics Silver 2008 Hughes Wellman Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Lot 258 Mendoza, Argentina $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Lot 275, Reserva Mendoza, Argentina $16.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Lot 307 Casablanca Valley, Chile $15.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Lot 286 Russian River Valley $18.00
Critics Silver 2009 Petite Sirah, Lot 252 North Coast $12.00
Critics Gold 2007 Syrah, Lot 299, Minervois AOC, Reserve France $18.00
Critics Gold 2010 Zinfandel, Lot 301 Lodi $11.00
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Lot 319 Italy $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Lot 334 Napa Valley $14.00
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Lot 220 Carneros $13.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Lot 330 Arroyo Seco $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Riesling, Lot 289 Clear Lake, Lake County $11.00 Campo Viejo
Critics Gold 2004 Rioja DOC, Gran Reserva Spain $22.99
Critics Silver 2007 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $14.99 Caposaldo
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $10.99
Critics Silver NV Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $14.99
Critics Gold NV Moscato, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $14.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT Italy $10.99 Castello Banfi
Critics Gold 2009 Belnero, Proprietor's Reserve, Toscana IGT Italy $28.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Rosso di Montalcino DOC Italy $22.00
Critics Gold 2011 San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Toscana IGT Italy $17.00 Castillo de Monseran
Critics Silver 2007 Old Vine Garnacha, Carinena DO Spain $12.00 Cedar Creek Winery
Critics Silver NV La Belle V(ie), Semi-Dry Vidal Blanc American $8.50
Critics Silver NV Waterfall Riesling, Semi-Dry White Riesling American $9.00 Chamisal Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir Edna Valley $38.00
Critics Platinum 2011 Stainless Chardonnay, Unoaked Central Coast $18.00 Chandelle Of Sonoma
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $19.00 Chateau Dereszla
Critics Gold 2006 Tokaji, Aszu, 5 Puttonyos Hungary $40.00 Chateau Frank
Critics Platinum 2006 Blanc De Noirs, Methode Champenoise Finger Lakes $29.99 Chateau Margene
Critics Gold 2009 Meritage Paso Robles $42.00 Chateau Ste. Michelle
Critics Platinum 2008 Meritage, Artist Series Columbia Valley $55.00
Critics Platinum 2011 Dry Riesling Columbia Valley $9.00
Critics Gold 2011 Harvest Select Sweet Riesling Columbia Valley $9.00 Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Critics Platinum 2010 Eroica Riesling Columbia Valley $20.00 Chehalem
Critics Silver 2008 Statement Pinot Noir, Ridgecrest Vineyards Ribbon Ridge $99.00
Critics Gold 2010 Dry Riesling, Reserve Willamette Valley $24.00 Clautiere Vineyard
Best Bordeaux Blend 2007 BDX, Estate Grown Paso Robles $34.00
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah, Estate Grown Paso Robles $30.00 Clayhouse
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $15.00
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah Paso Robles $15.00 Clean Slate
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Mosel, Germany $10.00 Cloud Valley
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $7.99 Concannon Vineyard
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Livermore Valley $25.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Selected Vineyards California $10.00
Best Petite Sirah 2008 Petite Sirah, Reserve Livermore Valley $40.00
Critics Platinum 2008 Nina's Cuvee Petite Sirah Livermore Valley $30.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Selected Vineyards California $10.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Conservancy Livermore Valley $15.00 Concannon, Glen Ellen Reserve
Critics Gold 2011 Moscato California $9.99 Cottonwood Creek
Critics Gold 2010 Red Table Wine, Made with Organic Grapes California $8.99
Critics Silver 2010 White Table Wine, Made with Organic Grapes California $8.99 Cougar Crest Estate Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Anniversary Cuvee, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $35.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $38.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $40.00
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier, Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley $20.00 Creekview Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Clara Valley $30.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Old Vine Mourvedre Santa Clara Valley $30.00 Crossing Vineyards & Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Signature Blend Pennsylvania $22.00
Critics Silver 2010 Heritage, Red Wine Pennsylvania $23.00 Cumbre of Vine Hill
Critics Gold 2008 Pinot Noir, Godinez Santa Cruz Mountains $39.00 Cupcake Vineyards
Critics Silver NV Prosecco DOC, Extra Dry Italy $13.99
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Central Coast $13.99 Curtis Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Heritage Cuvee Santa Barbara County $22.00
Critics Silver 2009 Grenache Santa Barbara County $25.00
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier Santa Barbara County $25.00 Cycles Gladiator
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $12.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $12.00
Critics Gold 2010 Petite Sirah Lodi $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Syrah California $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel Lodi $12.00
Critics Silver 2009 Boneshaker Zinfandel Lodi $12.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay California $12.00
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio California $12.00 D'Arenberg
Critics Gold 2007 The Galvo Garage Adelaide, Australia $29.00
Critics Silver 2006 The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00
Critics Gold 2007 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00
Critics Silver 2009 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale, Australia $29.00
Critics Gold 2008 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier McLaren Vale, Australia $29.00
Critics Gold 2008 The Dead Arm Shiraz McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00 David Girard Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Coda Rouge, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $30.00
Critics Silver 2010 Mourvedre, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $34.00
Critics Silver 2009 Okei-San El Dorado $75.00
Critics Silver 2010 Rousanne, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $23.00 Davis Bynum
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $35.00 Deep Sea
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County $36.00
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay Central Coast $21.00
Critics Silver 2009 Viognier, Coquina Arroyo Grande Valley $28.00 Dellatorri
Critics Platinum 2010 Moscato, Provincia Di Pavia IGT Italy $12.99
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT Italy $17.99 Domaine Cazes
Critics Silver 2010 Le Canon du Marechal, Syrah - Merlot, Vins de Pays des Cotes Catalanes France $14.00 Domaine de Gournier
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Vins de Pays des Cevennes France $14.00 Domaine du Tariquet
Critics Gold 2011 Chenin Chardonnay, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne France $10.99 Domaine Napa
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $15.99 Domaine Sonoma
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma County $12.99 Domaine Ste. Michelle
Critics Silver NV Blanc De Blancs, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00
Critics Silver NV Brut, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00
Critics Gold NV Brut Rosè, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00 Domenico Wines
Critics Gold 2007 Primitivo Amador County $30.00
Critics Gold 2007 Syrah Russian River Valley $35.00 Don & Sons
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $19.00 Dr. Konstantin Frank
Critics Silver 2010 Gewurztraminer, Reserve Finger Lakes $24.99
Critics Silver 2011 Gruner Veltliner Finger Lakes $17.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Blanc Finger Lakes $14.99 Dreamstone
Critics Gold NV Moscato Sparkling Wine, Tierra De Castilla Spain $4.99
Critics Gold NV Pink Moscato Sparkling Wine, Tierra De Castilla Spain $4.99 Dry Creek Vineyard
Critics Gold 2008 Meritage Sonoma County $28.00
Critics Gold 2008 The Mariner, Red Meritage Dry Creek Valley $40.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley $25.00
Critics Silver 2009 Heritage Zinfandel Sonoma County $19.00
Critics Gold 2011 Fume Blanc Sonoma County $14.00 Duca Di Camastra
Critics Gold 2010 Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IGT Italy $9.99 Dutcher Crossing Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Proprietor's Reserve Dry Creek Valley $29.00
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Winemakers Cellar Dry Creek Valley $32.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Stuhlmuller Vineyard Alexander Valley $34.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley $22.00 Eberle Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Cotes-du-Robles Blanc Paso Robles $24.00
Critics Silver 2010 Barbera Paso Robles $28.00
Critics Silver 2009 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $19.00 Echelon
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $13.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Collection Russian River Valley $24.99
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Collection Napa Valley $14.99 El Cotes Du Paso Robles
Critics Gold 2010 Red Wine Paso Robles $7.99
Critics Gold 2010 Blanc Paso Robles $7.99 El Pensador
Critics Gold NV Verdejo, Tierra de Castilla y Leon Spain $12.99 En Garde
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $38.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Reserve Russian River Valley $58.00 Espuela del Gaucho
Critics Gold 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $12.99
Critics Gold 2010 Malbec, Reserve, Limited Edition Mendoza, Argentina $19.99 Falkner Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Meritage, Special Selection Temecula Valley $39.95 Fat Bastard
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Vins de Pays de L'ile de Beaute France $11.00
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Vin de Pays D'Oc France $11.00 Fat Monk
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Central Coast $12.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir California $15.00
Critics Gold 2009 Riesling Central Coast $10.00 Fetzer Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 White Zinfandel, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Gold 2011 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $7.99
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot , Eagle Peak California $7.99
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Silver 2010 Gewurztraminer, Shaly Loam California $9.99
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling, Goosefoot Road California $9.99
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Echo Ridge California $7.99 Feudo Principi Di Butera
Critics Gold 2010 Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IGT Italy $16.99 Finca Constancia
Critics Silver 2009 Tempranillo, Parcela 23, Tierra de Castilla Spain $20.00 Finca Moncloa
Critics Gold 2006 Red Wine, Tierra de Cadiz Spain $25.00 Firesteed
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Gris Oregon $13.00
Critics Gold 2009 Riesling Oregon $13.00 First Fleet
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa, Australia $6.99
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills, Australia $6.99 FishEye
Critics Gold 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $7.00
Critics Gold 2010 Shiraz South Eastern Australia $7.00 Five Rivers
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.99
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $10.99
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay California $10.99 Folie A Deux
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $24.00
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Sonoma County $18.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $18.00 Forest Glen Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $10.99
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay California $10.99 Four Graces
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $32.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Noir, Reserve Dundee Hills $45.00
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, Black Family Estate Dundee Hills $75.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Doe Ridge Estate Yamhill-Carlton District $75.00
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley $24.00
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley $20.00 Fox Run Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2008 Cabernet Franc Lemberger Finger Lakes $14.99
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling 12, Lake Dana Block Finger Lakes $30.00 Fra Guerau
Critics Platinum 2006 Montsant Red Spain $15.00 Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Diamond Collection Claret, 1910 Type Cabernet Sauvignon California $18.00
Critics Silver 2010 Rosso California $11.00
Critics Silver 2009 Director's Cut Cinema Sonoma County $32.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sofia Rosè Monterey County $19.00
Critics Silver 2010 Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Ivory Label California $18.00
Critics Gold 2009 Director's Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $21.00
Critics Gold 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Nicholas' Vineyard Alexander Valley $40.00
Critics Gold 2007 Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $58.00
Critics Silver 2010 Diamond Collection Merlot, Blue Label California $18.00
Critics Silver 2010 Votre Sante Pinot Noir California $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Shiraz California $11.00
Critics Silver 2010 Director's Cut Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $24.00
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Unoaked California $11.00
Critics Silver 2010 Director's Chardonnay Sonoma County $17.00
Critics Silver 2010 Votre Sante Chardonnay California $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Bianco, Pinot Grigio California $11.00
Critics Gold 2011 Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio, Emerald Label California $16.00
Critics Silver 2010 Sofia Riesling Monterey County $19.00
Critics Silver 2010 Reserve Viognier, Lily's Vineyard Russian River Valley $25.00 Frank Family Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $49.75
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Carneros $35.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $32.50 Freixenet
Critics Gold NV Cava, Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut Spain $18.00
Critics Silver NV Cava, Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Spain $18.00 Frisk
Critics Silver 2011 Prickly Riesling Victoria, Australia $11.00 Frisky Zebras
Critics Gold NV Captivating Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, South Africa $9.95
Critics Silver NV Sensuous Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape, South Africa $9.95 Frogtown Cellars
Critics Silver 2008 Propaganda Lumpkin County, Georgia $33.99
Critics Platinum NV First Compulsion American $27.99
Critics Silver 2009 Inclination Lumpkin County, Georgia $18.99
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Franc Lumpkin County, Georgia $29.99
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Lumpkin County, Georgia $29.99
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Steel Fermented Lumpkin County, Georgia $19.99
Critics Gold 2009 Marsanne Lumpkin County, Georgia $18.99 Fulkerson Winery
Critics Silver 2011 William Vigne Juicy Sweet Riesling Seneca Lake $13.99 G.H. Mumm
Critics Gold NV Cordon Rouge, Brut Champagne, France $45.99
Critics Gold NV Brut Rosè Champagne, France $69.99 Gadais Pere et Fils
Critics Gold 2010 Domaine de la Tourmaline, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Sur Lie France $14.00 Gainey Vineyard
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley $14.00 Gallo Family Vineyards
Critics Silver NV Sweet Red American $4.99 Gauchezco
Critics Silver 2009 Plata Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $24.99 GEN 7
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Santa Barbara County $24.00 Glen Ellen
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Concannon Vineyard, Proprietor's Reserve California $5.99 Gloria Ferrer
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot, Estate Grown Carneros $19.00
Critics Gold 2008 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Carneros $22.00
Critics Silver 2006 Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir Carneros $35.00
Critics Gold NV Blanc De Noirs Carneros $20.00
Critics Silver NV Sonoma Brut Sonoma County $20.00
Critics Gold 2004 Brut, Royal Cuvee Carneros $32.00
Critics Silver NV Va de Vi Sonoma County $22.00
Critics Gold 2007 Brut Rosè Carneros $42.00
Critics Gold 2000 Carneros Cuvee Carneros $50.00 Goats Trail
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel California $11.99 Gonzalez Byass
Best Fortified Wine NV Solera 1847, Oloroso Dulce, Jerez DO Spain $20.00 Goose Watch Winery
Critics Platinum 2011 Riesling Gewurztraminer Finger Lakes $15.00
Critics Gold NV Classic Cream Sherry Dessert Wine Finger Lakes $15.00
Critics Silver 2010 Traminette Finger Lakes $13.00 Graffigna
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Centenario Reserve San Juan, Argentina $13.99
Critics Gold 2008 Malbec, Grand Reserve San Juan, Argentina $19.99
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Centenario Reserve San Juan, Argentina $13.99 Graham's
Critics Silver NV Tawny Porto, Aged 20 Years Douro Valley $60.00 Grandmaster
Critics Silver 2010 Meritage, Limited Release Washington $13.99
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Gris, Limited Release Oregon $13.99 Green Truck
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Mendocino County $12.99
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay North Coast $12.99 H & G
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $12.99 Hahn Winery
Critics Silver 2010 GSM Red Wine Blend Central Coast $14.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Central Coast $14.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $14.00 Handley Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $32.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Mendocino County $25.00
Critics Silver 2011 Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley $18.00
Best of Show White 2011 Pinot Gris, Helluva Vineyard Anderson Valley $18.00 Harlow Ridge Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio Lodi $6.99 Haute Red
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $12.00 Hawk And Horse Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills, Lake County $65.00 Henry Estate
Critics Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Barrel Select Umpqua Valley, Oregon $30.00
Critics Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Barrel Select Umpqua Valley, Oregon $30.00 Hill Wine Company
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Dog Series Napa Valley $25.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Black Dog Series Napa Valley $18.00 Hobson Estate
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Limited Production California $13.95 Huntington
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot, Cooney Vineyard Alexander Valley $25.00
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley $14.00 Husch Vineyards
Critics Gold 2011 Chenin Blanc, Sustainably Farmed Vineyards Mendocino $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Vine One Anderson Valley $18.00
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Special Reserve Mendocino $25.00
Critics Gold 2010 Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley $14.00 I [heart] CA
Critics Silver NV Pinot Grigio California $3.99 Irony
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $15.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $15.99
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $13.99 J. Lohr
Critics Platinum 2008 Cuvee PAU Paso Robles $50.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cuvee ST. E Paso Robles $50.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltop Paso Robles $35.00
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carol's Vineyard St. Helena $40.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Fog's Reach Arroyo Seco $25.00 Jacob's Creek
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $7.99
Critics Gold 2008 Shiraz, Reserve Barossa, Australia $13.99
Critics Silver 2008 Shiraz, Centenary Hill Barossa Valley, Australia $34.99
Critics Silver NV Brut Cuvee, Chardonnay Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia $11.99
Critics Silver NV Sparkling Moscato South Eastern Australia $7.99
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Reserve Adelaide Hills, Australia $13.99
Critics Platinum 2011 Dry Riesling, Reserve Barossa, Australia $13.99 James Oatley Tic Tok
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Western Australia $14.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay Mudgee, Australia $14.00 Jeff Gordon Cellars
Critics Silver 2005 Merlot Napa Valley $49.00 Jefferson Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Meritage Monticello, Virginia $29.95
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Franc Monticello, Virginia $21.95
Critics Silver 2010 Petit Verdot Monticello, Virginia $21.95
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Reserve Monticello, Virginia $21.95
Critics Gold 2011 Viognier Virginia $29.95 Jekel Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Arroyo Seco $16.99
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Gravelstone Arroyo Seco $14.99
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Monterey $14.99 John Duval Wines
Critics Gold 2009 Entity Shiraz Barossa, Australia $40.00 Jordan
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $52.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $29.00 Junebug
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio California $9.99
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc California $9.99 Justin Vineyard And Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Isosceles Paso Robles $62.00
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $25.00 Kenwood Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $18.00
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley $30.00
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Sonoma County $14.00
Critics Gold 2009 Merlot, Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley $25.00
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $14.00
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato Zacchera California $13.99 Killka Collection
Critics Platinum 2011 Torrontes Valle de Uco, Mendoza $15.00 Korbel
Critics Silver NV Brandy, VSOP, Gold Reserve California $15.00 Korbel Champagne Cellars
Critics Silver NV Chardonnay Champagne, Methode Champenoise California $11.00
Critics Silver NV Blanc De Noirs, Methode Champenoise California $11.00
Critics Silver 2009 Brut, Methode Champenoise, Organically Grown Grapes California $16.00
Critics Gold 2009 Natural', Methode Champenoise Russian River Valley $14.00
Critics Silver NV Extra Dry, Methode Champenoise California $11.00
Critics Silver NV Brut Rosè, Methode Champenoise California $11.00
Critics Silver NV Sweet Rosè, Methode Champenoise California $15.00 Kris
Critics Gold 2010 Heart Rosso Italy $14.00
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Noir, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $14.00
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT Italy $14.00 L'Avenir
Critics Gold 2011 Pinotage Western Cape, South Africa $16.00
Best Chenin Blanc 2011 Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa $16.00 La Parra Loca
Critics Gold 2010 Tempranillo Rosè, Tierra De Castilla y Leon Spain $5.99
Critics Gold 2008 Tempranillo - Shiraz, Tierra De Castilla y Leon Spain $5.99 Lafond Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, SRH Sta. Rita Hills $27.00 Lake Chelan Winery
Critics Gold 2008 Maximum 5, Meritage Red Wine Columbia Valley $45.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Columbia Valley $32.00 Lander Jenkins Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Spirit Hawk California $15.00 Laroche
Critics Gold 2010 Petit Chablis France $24.00
Best Chardonnay 2010 Domaine Laroche, Chablis Saint Martin France $28.00 Laurier Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $14.99
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot Alexander Valley $14.99
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay Los Carneros $14.99 Leopard Frog Vineyards
Critics Silver 2004 Tantra, Limited Release Stellenbosch, South Africa $35.95
Critics Gold 2009 Tao, Proprietor's Limited Release Stellenbosch, South Africa $35.95
Critics Silver 2008 Blanc De Blancs, Cuvee Prestige, Brut, Methode Cap Classique Stellenbosch, South Africa $49.95 Little Black Dress
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.99
Critics Gold 2010 Merlot California $10.99
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay California $10.99 Lolo
Critics Silver 2011 Albarino, Estate Grown, Rias Baixas DO Spain $12.99 Lone Madrone
Critics Silver 2008 The Will Paso Robles $33.00 Louis Jadot
Critics Gold 2010 Beaujolais-Villages AC France $9.99
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, Bourgogne AC France $16.99
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Bourgogne AC France $16.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pouilly-Fuisse AC France $22.99 Magistrate
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot, Limited Production Santa Barbara $19.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Limited Release Sonoma Coast $20.99 Manina
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Valle Central, Chile $12.99 Manny O. Wines
Critics Gold 2007 Bibulus, Medoc, Cru Bourgeois France $22.00
Critics Silver 2010 Discipulus Blanc, Vins de Pays D'Oc Languedoc, France $12.00
Critics Silver 2008 Agapitos Branco Alentejano, Portugal $12.00
Critics Gold 2009 Sumiller, Monastrell Yecla, Spain $12.00
Critics Gold 2010 Discipulus Syrah Languedoc, France $12.00
Critics Gold NV Celebrus Brut, Blanc de Blanc, Blanquette de Limoux France $17.00 Martin & Weyrich
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato Allegro California $11.00 Martin's Rake
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $21.99 Mas Carlot
Critics Platinum 2010 Clairette de Bellegarde France $12.00 Masked Rider
Critics Silver 2009 Gunsmoke Red California $9.99
Critics Silver 2008 Six Gun Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99
Critics Silver 2009 Sagebrush Pinot Noir California $9.99 Masse Pere et Fils
Critics Gold NV Brut Champagne, France $29.99 Massimo
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $12.99
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $12.99 Matuco
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $9.99
Best Malbec 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $9.99 McWilliams Hanwood Estate
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $12.00
Critics Gold 2010 Shiraz South Eastern Australia $12.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay South Eastern Australia $12.00 Mettler Family Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Lodi $24.99
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Epicenter, Old Vine Lodi $19.99 Middle Sister
Critics Silver NV Rebel Red California $12.00
Critics Gold NV Goodie Two-Shoes Pinot Noir California $12.00
Critics Silver NV Drama Queen Pinot Grigio California $12.00 Moet & Chandon
Critics Silver NV Imperial, Brut Champagne, France $40.00 Montcadi
Critics Silver NV Cava, Semi-Seco, Metodo Tradicional Spain $5.99
Critics Gold NV Cava Rosè, Metodo Tradicional Spain $15.99 Morlanda
Critics Gold 2007 Priorat DOQ, Crianca Spain $48.00 Mouton Cadet
Critics Silver 2010 Rouge Bordeaux France $10.00 Mumm Napa
Critics Silver NV Brut Prestige, Methode Traditionnelle Napa Valley $18.99
Critics Silver NV Brut Rosè, Methode Traditionnelle Napa Valley $18.99 Naked Grape
Critics Gold NV Cabernet Sauvignon California $7.99
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $7.99 Napa Cellars
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $26.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir Napa Valley $22.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $22.00 Napa Creek Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $8.99
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot Napa Valley $8.99 Napa Ridge Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir Napa Valley $10.99
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay Napa Valley $10.99 Natura
Critics Platinum 2010 Carmenere, Organically Grown Grapes Valle de Colchagua, Chile $11.00 Navarro Vineyards
Critics Gold 2011 Rosè Mendocino $16.50
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino $29.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $19.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir, Methode A L'Ancienne Anderson Valley $29.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Deep End Blend Anderson Valley $49.00
Critics Silver 2010 Shiraz Mendocino $19.00
Best Muscat 2011 Muscat Cluster Select, Late Harvest, Sweet Anderson Valley $59.00
Wine of the Year 2011 Riesling Cluster Select, Late Harvest, Sweet Anderson Valley $59.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Premiere Reserve Anderson Valley $25.00
Critics Gold 2010 Gewurztraminer, Dry, Cuvee Traditional Anderson Valley $15.00
Best Gewurztraminer 2010 Gewurztraminer, Dry Anderson Valley $19.00 Nello Olivo
Critics Silver 2008 Toscanello El Dorado County $50.00 Newman's Own
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $12.00 Nichelini Family Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Primitivo Napa Valley $35.00 Noble Vines
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 337 Lodi $14.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, 667 Monterey $14.99 Oak Knoll Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $15.00 Open Field
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County $15.99 Opolo Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2009 Rhapsody Paso Robles $45.00
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier Central Coast $22.00 Ora
Critics Platinum 2008 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Italy $5.99 Paco & Lola
Critics Silver 2011 Albarino, Estate Grown, Rias Baixas DO Spain $20.00 Pahrump Valley Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Symphony California $12.95 Parkers Estate
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Four Keys Crossing Sonoma County $20.99 Pascal Doquet
Critics Gold NV Blanc de Blancs, Brut Champagne, France $49.00 PCH
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Grigio California $7.99 Pebble Bay
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $5.99 Peirano Estate Vineyards
Critics Silver 2007 The Unknown Lodi $12.99
Critics Gold 2010 Merlot, The Heritage Collection, Six Clones Lodi $12.99 Pepi
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio California $11.00 Perrier Jouet
Critics Gold NV Grand Brut Champagne, France $51.99
Critics Platinum 2004 Belle Epoque, Brut Champagne, France $154.99
Critics Platinum NV Blason Rosè Brut Champagne, France $84.99 Peter Vella
Critics Silver NV Delicious Red American $10.99 Picket Fence
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $18.99 Pine Ridge Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $54.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District $80.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford $80.00 Pinetti Notte
Critics Silver 2010 Primitivo, Pulgia IGT Italy $8.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Provinica de Pavia IGT Italy $8.99 Piper-Heidsieck
Critics Platinum NV Brut Champagne, France $40.00
Critics Platinum 2002 Brut Cuvee Rare Champagne, France $250.00
Best of Show Sparkling 2004 Brut, Millesime Champagne, France $75.00
Critics Gold NV Rosè Sauvage Brut Champagne, France $55.00 Platform 9
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $18.99 Platino
Critics Silver NV Brut Sparkling White Wine, Jaume Serra Spain $9.99 Polka Dot
Critics Platinum 2010 Riesling Pfalz, Germany $12.00 Prairie Berry Winery
Critics Gold NV Calamity Jane American $15.00 Punto Nino
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva Valle de Maipo, Chile $15.00 Puro Uno
Critics Platinum 2008 Malbec Limitado Mendoza, Argentina $45.00
Critics Silver NV Alcyone, Tannat Dessert Wine Atlantida, Uruguay $25.00 Quady Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Elysium, Black Muscat Dessert Wine California $21.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Essensia, Orange Muscat Sweet Dessert Wine California $21.00 R & B Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 The Improviser, Vintner's Red Blend California $15.00 Recoleta
Critics Silver 2011 Malbec / Bonarda Mendoza, Argentina $3.99
Critics Silver 2011 Torrontes Salta, Argentina $3.99 Red Rock Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Winemaker's Blend, Reserve California $13.99 Red Soles Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Miracles Ranch, Estate Grown Paso Robles $36.00 Red Truck
Critics Gold 2007 Zinfandel Sonoma County $10.99 Redwood Creek
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.00
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $8.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.00 Redwood Vintners
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Grigio California $9.99 Rene Mure
Critics Gold NV Brut, Cremant d'Alsace AOC France $22.00 Renwood Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine Amador County $18.99
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Grigio, Roberto's Block, Twin River's Vineyard El Dorado County $18.95 Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyard
Critics Gold 2010 Syrah, Reserve, Estate Grown Umpqua Valley, Oregon $38.00
Critics Gold 2010 Tempranillo, Estate Grown, Timnah Bloc Umpqua Valley, Oregon $26.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Umpqua Valley, Oregon $19.00 Rex Goliath
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir American $7.99
Critics Silver NV Pinot Grigio California $7.99 Rodney Strong
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $17.00
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Vineyards Alexander Valley $25.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Alexander Valley $45.00
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Sonoma County $15.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley $20.00
Best Zinfandel 2009 Zinfandel, Knotty Vines, Estate Vineyards Northern Sonoma $18.50
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Russian River Valley $35.00
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Charlotte's Home Northern Sonoma $13.50 Root: 1
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley, Chile $13.00 Roscato
Critics Silver 2010 Rosso Dolce, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $11.99 Roth Estate
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Alexander Valley $22.00
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley $16.00 Round Hill Cellars
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.00 Roza Ridge
Critics Silver 2009 Malbec Rattlesnake Hills $22.95
Critics Silver 2009 Petit Verdot Rattlesnake Hills $22.99 Ruffino
Critics Gold 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $9.99
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti Superiore DOCG Italy $11.99 Rutherford Ranch
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $16.00 Rutherford Vintners
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Napa Valley $12.99 Sagebrush Annie's
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Santa Barbara County $32.00 Sanctuary
Best Pinot Noir 2008 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley $30.00 SeaGlass
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County $12.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara County $12.00 Seebass Family Wines
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Mendocino $22.00 Segura Viudas
Critics Silver NV Cava, Brut Reserva Heredad Spain $25.00
Critics Gold NV Cava Brut Rosè Spain $10.00 Shannon Ridge
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00 Sherwood House Vineyards
Critics Silver 2007 Sherwood Manor, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $45.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $40.00
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $30.00
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Oregon Road North Fork of Long Island $18.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $30.00 Silver Ridge
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot California $8.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.99 Simply Naked
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Unoaked California $9.99
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato, Unoaked California $9.99
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Unoaked California $9.99
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Unoaked California $9.99 Sivas - Sonoma
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County $14.00 Skinnygirl, The Wine Collection
Critics Gold 2011 Rosè California $14.99 Smith-Madrone Vineyards
Critics Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District $45.00
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling Spring Mountain District $27.00 Smoking Loon
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $10.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay California $10.00 Sottoriva Antica
Critics Gold 2008 Valpolicella DOC, Ripasso Italy $9.99 Sparkling Pointe
Critics Gold 2006 Blanc De Blancs, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $42.00
Critics Gold 2009 Topaz Imperial, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $37.00
Critics Gold 2002 Brut Seduction by G. Martin, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $60.00 St. Francis
Critics Silver 2010 White Splash California $12.99
Critics Gold 2007 Merlot Sonoma County $19.95
Critics Gold 2009 Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma County $19.95
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma County $14.95 St. Supery Vineyards & Winery
Critics Platinum 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dollarhide, Estate Napa Valley $85.00
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot, Estate Rutherford $50.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Napa Valley $20.00 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00 Steelhead Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma County $14.99
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc North Coast $12.99 Stickybeak
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $20.00 Stoller Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, JV Estate Dundee Hills $25.00
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Estate Grown, SV Estate Dundee Hills $28.00 Sunce Winery & Vineyard
Critics Gold 2007 Meritage, Quintessential, Winemaker's Reserve North Coast $48.00
Critics Silver 2008 Les Trois Amis, Reserve, Unfiltered Sonoma County $65.00
Critics Silver 2009 Carignane, Parenti Vineyard, Old Vines Suisun Valley $28.00
Best Mourvedre 2010 Mourvedre, Ripken Vineyard Lodi $30.00
Critics Gold 2009 Nebbiolo, St. Olof Vineyard Clear Lake $50.00
Critics Gold 2010 Petite Sirah, Capp Vineyard Napa Valley $30.00
Critics Silver 2010 Sangiovese, Ripken Vineyard Lodi $28.00
Critics Gold 2009 Syrah, Field of Dreams Vineyard San Francisco Bay $28.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Poole Vineyard Russian River Valley $26.00 Sunshine Mountain Vineyard
Critics Silver 2008 Syrah Napa Valley $32.00 Surf Point
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.99 Swedish Hill Winery
Critics Gold NV Riesling Cuvee Sparkling Wine Finger Lakes $17.99
Critics Gold 2011 Vidal Blanc Finger Lakes $11.99 Taken
Best Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 Tapena
Critics Silver 2010 Garnacha, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00
Critics Silver 2010 Tempranillo, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00
Critics Silver 2010 Verdejo, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00 Target Wine Cube
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $16.99
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio California $16.99 Tenuta Ca' Bolani
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio, Friuli DOC, Aquileia Italy $16.99
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon, Friuli DOC, Aquileia Italy $16.99 Terra d'Oro
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Amador County $18.00 The Crusher
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wilson Vineyard Clarksburg $18.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Petite Sirah, Grower's Selection Clarksburg $18.00 Tisdale
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $5.99 Toad Hollow
Critics Gold 2011 Eye of the Toad Dry Rosè of Pinot Noir Sonoma County $12.99
Critics Silver 2010 Francine's Selection Unoaked Chardonnay Mendocino County $12.99 Tom Eddy Wines
Critics Silver 2008 Elodian, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $39.99
Critics Silver 2009 Malbec, Spanos-Berberian Vineyard Napa Valley $70.00 Trapiche
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Broquel Mendoza, Argentina $16.99
Critics Gold 2011 Chardonnay, Oak Cask Mendoza, Argentina $11.99 Turning Leaf
Critics Silver 2011 Refresh Crisp White California $8.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.00
Critics Silver 2010 Sweet Riesling California $8.00 V. Sattui Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Paradiso Red Wine Napa Valley $95.00
Critics Gold NV Madeira, 125th Anniversary Selection California $46.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vittorio's Vineyard Napa Valley $46.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder $47.00
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Preston Vineyard Napa Valley $50.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Merlot, Henry Ranch Los Carneros $29.00
Critics Silver 2008 Merlot Napa Valley $26.00
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Henry Ranch, 125th Anniversary Los Carneros $39.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Sattui Family, 125th Anniversary California $30.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Petite Sirah Napa Valley $35.00
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah Napa Valley $35.00
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Gilsson Vineyard Russian River Valley $37.00
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Mounts Vineyard Dry Creek Valley $35.00
Critics Gold 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel, Pilgrim Vineyard Lodi $37.00
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Amador Ridge Vineyard Amador County $38.00
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, 35th Anniversary Selection California $28.00
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Quaglia Vineyard Napa Valley $39.00
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Black Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain $42.00
Critics Gold 2009 Prestige Cuvee Brut, Methode Champenoise Napa Valley $29.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, 125th Anniversary Los Carneros $30.00
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Carsi Vineyard, 125th Anniversary Napa Valley $28.00
Critics Silver 2011 Dry Gewurztraminer Santa Barbara County $23.00
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Anderson Valley $24.00
Critics Gold 2011 Off-Dry Riesling California $21.00
Critics Gold 2011 Semillon Napa Valley $24.00 Valdubon
Critics Silver 2009 Ribera del Duero DO, Cosecha Spain $15.00
Critics Gold 2003 Ribera del Duero DO, Crianza Spain $18.00
Critics Silver 2006 Ribera del Duero DO, Reserva Spain $24.00 Valentin Bianchi
Critics Gold 2008 Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $18.99 Valley of the Moon Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Cuvee de la Luna Sonoma County $30.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $16.00
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast $16.00 Vaza
Critics Gold 2008 Rioja DOC, Crianza Spain $15.00 Velocity Cellars
Critics Gold 2008 Malbec Rogue Valley $24.00 Ventana Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $29.00 Viansa Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma County $35.00
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $30.00
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio Sonoma County $20.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County $20.00 Vilarnau
Critics Silver NV Cava Brut Spain $15.00 Villa Bianca Winery & Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah California $17.95
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine California $17.95 Villa Maria Estate
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Cellar Selection Marlborough, New Zealand $20.00 Villa San-Juliette Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $18.00 Villa Yambol
Critics Silver 2011 Muscat Thracian Valley, Bulgaria $8.00 Vine Hill Winery
Critics Platinum 2008 Pinot Noir, Barrel 31 Santa Cruz Mountains $39.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains $30.00 Wagner Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 Riesling, Dry Finger Lakes $14.99
Critics Platinum 2011 Riesling, Select Finger Lakes $12.99
Critics Platinum 2010 Riesling, Semi Dry Finger Lakes $14.99 Wakefield
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley, Australia $16.99
Critics Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Andrews, Single Vineyard Release Clare Valley, Australia $49.99
Critics Gold 2009 Shiraz Clare Valley, Australia $16.99
Critics Silver 2006 Shiraz, St. Andrews, Single Vineyard Release Clare Valley, Australia $49.99
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling, Promised Land South Australia $11.99
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills, Australia $16.99 Waterbrook
Critics Gold 2011 Sangiovese Rosè Columbia Valley $14.00
Critics Gold 2009 Malbec, Reserve Columbia Valley $24.00 White Truck
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato California $9.99
Critics Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Unoaked Central Coast $9.99
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Grigio California $9.99 Windwhistle Grove
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay, Vintners Cuvee California $10.95 Wine By Joe
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Oregon $19.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Gris Oregon $14.00 WineWrights
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Napa Valley $10.99
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $10.99 Wink
Critics Silver NV Risque Red, Sweet Red Cuvee California $3.99 Wm Augustus
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier-Marsanne Rogue Valley $16.00
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Franc Rogue Valley $18.00 Wolffer Estate
Critics Gold 2007 Fatalis Fatum Long Island $40.00
Critics Silver 2008 Caya, Cabernet Franc The Hamptons, Long Island $40.00
Critics Silver 2007 Blanc De Blanc Brut The Hamptons, Long Island $35.00 Wollersheim Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Prairie Fume, Seyval Semi-Dry Wine American $9.00
Critics Platinum NV Dry Riesling American $9.00
Critics Gold NV White Riesling, Semi-Sweet Wine American $9.00 Woodworth Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Temecula Valley $33.00 Wyndham Estate
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 444 South Eastern Australia $9.99
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Bin 222 South Eastern Australia $9.99 X Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Red X, Winemaker's Blend North Coast $14.99 Xavier Flouret
Critics Gold 2011 Nationale 7, Cru Classe, Cote de Provence France $19.00 Ysios
Critics Gold 2006 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $29.99 Zardetto
Critics Gold NV Treviso Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $16.00 Zonin
Critics Silver NV Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $14.99 Zontes Footstep
Critics Silver 2011 Canto Di Lago Adelaide, Australia $16.00
Critics Silver 2010 Violet Beauregard Malbec Clare Valley, Australia $16.00
Critics Gold 2010 Lake Doctor Shiraz Langhorne Creek, Australia $16.00
Critics Silver 2011 Doctoressa Di Lago Pinot Grigio Langhorne Creek, Australia $14.00
Critics Silver 2011 Sea Mist Verdelho Langhorne Creek, Australia $14.00
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2012 Medal Winners
With Tasting Notes
24 Knots
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Central Coast $16.99 Rich, ruby black color, Pinot funk, dark toast aromas, clean medium flavors. medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong; - Fruit-forward and long on the palate. - Paul Lukacs Alexander Valley Vineyards
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander School Reserve, Single Vineyard Selection Alexander Valley $45.00 Complex; quite delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Platinum 2009 Merlot, Wetzel Family Estate Alexander Valley $20.00 Red fruit and chiles. Piquant and interesting. - Katherine Cole
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Grown Alexander Valley $18.00 Tropical fruit nose. Fairly rich, succulent, juicy, a big fruit-forward style but enjoyable and doesn't lack acidity and vigour. - Stephen Brook
Critics Platinum 2011 Gewurztraminer Mendocino County $12.00 Delightful rose petal, lychee aromas and flavors, well balanced. A beautiful wine. - Rebecca Murphy. - Rose petal sweet aroma, but blissfully dry on the palate. - Marguerite Thomas Allure
Critics Silver NV Pink Moscato Bubbly California $9.99 Quite delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Moscato Bubbly California $9.99 Fruity and foamy and floral, this is an especially expressive rendition of its type - Michael Franz; - Aperitif or after-dinner bubbly - Ed McCarthy Amici Cellars
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $39.99 Appealing mint, good length, and an impressive crystalline quality. Pure. - Bruce Schoenfeld Amizetta Estate
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Terraced Hillside Estate Napa Valley $45.00 Dry; well-made - Ed McCarthy Angel's Secret
Critics Silver 2010 Petite Sirah High Valley $16.99 Closed nose. Quite rich, plump, concentrated, chewy but not tough tannins, plenty of upfront fruit, but a bit one-dimensional. - Stephen Brook; - Dense and comapct, with black plum, licorice and black spice aromas and flavors. Closes clean. - Linda Murphy Antano
Critics Gold 2008 Rioja DOC, Crianza Spain $10.00 Brawny wine, desperately seeking food. Feels good in the mouth. Short finish. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Rioja DOC Spain $8.00 Bright fruit and a nice tannic framework - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Joven style red with bright berry fruit, spiced berry flavors, bright acids, light tannins. Very refreshing! - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2007 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $12.00 Bright and lean with scents of leather and flavors of red cherry; tannins are firm and angular. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Viura, Rioja DOC Spain $8.00 Light, fresh and brilliantly crisp - Nick Passmore Ayala
Critics Platinum NV Brut Nature Champagne, France $45.00 complex; very dry; outstabnding NV Champagne - Ed McCarthy B Side
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 Lovely savory nose. Ripe black fruit intermingled with herbal elements. Lovely balance and length. Supple tannins. Classy Cabernet. 90 - Michael Apstein Ballatore
Critics Gold NV Gran Spumante American $7.99 Well done; mu choice for wedding cake - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold NV Spumante Rosso American $7.99 Delicious after dinner bubbly; palate-cleanser - Ed McCarthy Bandit
Critics Silver NV Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.00
Critics Silver NV Merlot California $9.00 Sweet fruit, white pepper, fine tannins. Herbal in a very good way. Diluted fruit the only drawback. - Bruce Schoenfeld Banfi
Critics Gold 2010 Chianti DOCG Superiore Italy $11.00 Excellent Chianti; good value - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2008 Chianti Classico DOCG, Riserva Italy $19.00 Complex and classy, with notes of dried dark cherries and tobacco leaf - Michael Franz
Best of Show Red 2010 Centine Rosso, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00 Dark color, sweet and sexy up front, but with good grip and well-measured wood - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2011 Centine Bianco, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00 Floral. Slightly nutty even. Clean. Soft. 87 - Michael Apstein; - Floral nose with a juicy mouthfeel and yellow plum fruit. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2010 Centine Rosè, Toscana IGT Italy $12.00 Clean and fresh. Terrific value. - Katherine Cole; - Pure and elegant - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2010 Rosa Regale, Acqui DOCG Italy $22.00 Quite tasty; have with dessert - Ed McCarthy Barbed Wire
Critics Gold 2010 Meritage California $12.99 Deep, concentrated and still shows Cab characteristics with Blended red Bordeaux under $10. Generous fruit and rich mid-palate; a great bargain - Dan Berger; - Very dark, intense color, plenty of oak and plushy fruit; lots of character for price; bargain! - Elin McCoy Barboursville Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Octagon Virginia $39.99 Impressive; very enjoyable; drink soon - Ed McCarthy; - Sweet vanillin oak backed by tender, sweet fruit make for an up-front winner - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2009 Nebbiolo, Reserve Virginia $30.00 Oak dominate aromas, toasty clean red fruit flavors, focused, soft - Deborah Parker Wong; - Excellent depth, with true varietal flavors and real complexity. Toasted (maybe too much) aromas. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2008 Malvaxia Passito Virginia $30.00 Nice rich entry and sweet finish; sugar a bit abive the acid level. - Dan Berger
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier, Reserve Virginia $22.00 Varietally true, especially in the mouth, and full-flavored. - Paul Lukacs; - Fleshy yellow peach aromas and flavors - Deborah Parker Wong Barefoot Bubbly
Critics Silver NV Brut Cuvee California $9.99 Lively; dry; quite enjoyable - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Extra Dry California $9.99 Generously flavored and subtly sweet but balanced by fresh acidity - Michael Franz; - Lots of flavor - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Rosè Cuvee California $10.99 Dry, well-done - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Moscato Spumante California $10.99 Softly sweet and gently effervescent, this is delicate and very tasty - Michael Franz Barefoot Cellars
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $6.99 Pleasant flavor; easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy
Critics Platinum NV Pinot Grigio American $6.99 Bone dry but packed with mineral intensity - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold NV Sauvignon Blanc California $6.99 Edgy wine with grapefruit-like zing. Fresh. Great buy. 88 - Michael Apstein Bargetto Winery
Best Merlot 2009 Merlot, Regan Vineyards Reserve Santa Cruz Mountains $40.00 Polished and generous, with perfectly ripened fruit and caressing tannins. The acidity keeps it vibrant. This is what U.S. Consumers expect from Merlot. - Linda Murphy Barokes Wines
Critics Silver NV Bubbly Rosè, Bin 382 South Eastern Australia $3.99 Really lots of flavor; enjoy now - Ed McCarthy Barrel Ranch
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99 Appealing hints of earth and wet leaves - Nick Passmore Bel Arbor Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 White Zinfandel California $4.99 Closed nose. Fresh, juicy, brisk, has a little acidity to perk it up,. Has vinosity too - Stephen Brook; - Perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, with vibrant strawberry and watermelon flavors. - Linda Murphy Bella Sera
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $7.99 Very dry; correct - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT Italy $7.99 Lively notes of kiwi and grapefruit with white peach on the finish. Serve ice-cold. - Katherine Cole Beronia
Critics Platinum 2006 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $20.00 Classic. Just enough American oak, just enough fruit. A prototypical Rioja to have with lunch today. Lovely. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Gorgeous scent of spiced plum, black cherry, sundried tomato, tobacco. Flavors are focused and dark, spiced plum jam giving way to fine tannins, uncommon length, grace, elegance. - Patrick Comiskey Big House
Critics Gold 2011 Big House White California $9.99 Nice gewurztraminer-like spice without being in your face. Floral and spicy. Another one for spicy Asian fare. 90. - Michael Apstein; - Pretty floral notes on the nose lead to a delightful palate of rose petals, lychee and sweet lime. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2011 Zinfandel, Cardinal Zin, Beastly Old Vines California $9.99 Very attractive berry characteristics, some berry in the mid-palate, and a generous finish; a touch too soft in the finish, so best served slightly chilled - Dan Berger; - Some berry fruit character and zip, generous and for barbecue parties - Elin McCoy Big Kahuna
Critics Gold NV Cabernet Sauvignon, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99 Pungent green pepper nose. Varietal typicity, lingering finish. - Katherine Cole; - Authentic Cab personality - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold NV Shiraz, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99 Delicate white pepper notes and nice varietal fruit, not as dense as others, with real drinkability! - Dan Berger; - Peppery aromas, well-made for price range. - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold NV Tempranillo, Tierra De Castilla Spain $1.99 Long and lean, with lots of fruit, but more finesse than muscle. - Paul Lukacs Big Vine
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $18.00 Deft smoky black cherry nose. Broad, supple, juicy, concentrated, has some swagger and heft. Long juicy finish. - Stephen Brook Black Box
Critics Gold 2010 Sweet Red California $24.99 Sweet and lively, but at the same time well-structured without any suggestion of being sappy or cloying. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $24.99 Juicy fruit, sturdy tannins. Great for pizza or a burger - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2011 Riesling California $24.99 Clean, fresh, floral, fruity. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc East Coast, New Zealand $24.99 Ripe tropical fruit makes this wine interesting. - W. Blake Gray Bodega Elena De Mendoza
Critics Platinum 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $10.99 Delicate floral aromatic notes, restrained yet vibrant fruit, a silky texture plus gentle and refreshing tannins. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Mendoza, Argentina $10.99 Delicate green apple nose. Fresh, sleek, quite concentrated, balanced by attractive acidity, well judged and balanced. Has precision and a clean, dry finish. - Stephen Brook Bolla
Critics Silver 2010 Soave DOC Classico Italy $11.00 Powerful. - Elin McCoy Bonterra
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County / Lake County $15.99 Concentrated fruit with interesting, pleasant earthy backnotes of mushrooms and damp earth - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99 Soft, easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99 Pleasant, flavorful - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2007 The Butler, Single Vineyard Cuvee, Demeter Certified Biodynamic Grapes Mendocino County $35.99 Dense, driving fruit with fresh acidity and robust tannic structure - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2006 The McNab Red, Demeter Certified Biodynamic Grapes Mendocino County $35.99 Well-balanced; well-made - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino/ Amador/ Lake Counties $15.99 Lively, flavorful - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Certified Organic Grapes Lake County / Mendocino $13.99 A well-balanced wine with tropical fruit flavors and an appealing pungency. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $15.99 Nice peach flavors and floral notes on the nose make this wine delightful. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Certified Organic Grapes Mendocino County $13.99 Subdued apple, pineapple fruit with crisp acidity. - Rebecca Murphy Boro Hills
Critics Silver NV Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc, Off Dry Marlborough, New Zealand $9.99 Fresh and lifted, with citrus flavors and a focused, persistent finish - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $7.99 This wine nicely balances fruit with herbal notes. Long smooth finish. - W. Blake Gray Bouchaine Vineyards
Critics Silver 2011 Rosè of Syrah, Rockin' H Vineyard, Bacchus Collection Sonoma Coast $22.00 Fragrant and spritzy, with notes of strawberry and white pepper. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Vineyard Carneros $30.00 Lemon-lime with a nice splash of acidity. Tank-fermented? - Bruce Schoenfeld - Clean and fresh with good lees accents and golden apple. Apple skin finish. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling, Las Brisas Vineyard, Bacchus Collection Carneros $22.00 Rich, ripe and nuanced. - Katherine Cole Brancott Estate
Best Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $13.99 I love the grassy, leafy-herb notes in this wine, which is not at all lean and angular. There is a fullness to the midpalate and a complexity of the long finish that lift it above the rest of the flight. - Linda Murphy; - Grassy gooseberry nose. Bright, crisp, fresh, quite concentrated, lively, classic Sauvignon, with no vegetal tones. Delicious, both ripe and refreshing. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Letter Series 'B' Marlborough, New Zealand $25.99 Clean, precise citrus, weighty flavors, dry extract on mid-palate, crisp, flavorful finish - Deborah Parker Wong Brass Tacks
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $15.00 A beautifully polished wine, with supple tannins, well-defined black cherry/cassis fruit and a texture that comes from contact with oak, yet without an overtly woody aroma or flavor. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Central Coast $15.00 Satisfying and smooth. - Paul Lukacs; - Varietal fruit aromas and flavors, showing some development, tasty tannins, medium weight and medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong Brassfield Estate Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Eruption, Volcano Ridge Vineyard High Valley $24.00
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard High Valley $22.00 Inviting savory nose leads to a mouthwatering palate of cranberry and wild berry flavors. Juicy middle with caressing tannins, and finishes with palate-cleansing acidity. - Linda Murphy
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Grigio, High Serenity Ranch Vineyard High Valley $15.00 A delightful wine with pear aromas, citrus fruit in the mouth, balanced with nervy acidity - Rebecca Murphy Bridlewood Estate Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Blend 175 Central Coast $15.00 Juicy dark dark fruit, dense in the mouth, chewy. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $15.00 Stylish Cabernet nose, elegant oak, has poise. Medium-bodied but lifted and harmonious, with delicate acidity to keep it fresh. Good length and considerable charm. - Stephen Brook Cadet d'Oc
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Pays d'Oc France $9.99 Lovely nose. More savory than sweet. Lightweight but nicely balanced and easy to recommend. A very good buy. 87 - Michael Apstein Cakebread Cellars
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dancing Bear Ranch Howell Mountain $106.00 Grace and class personified. Heat in finish detracts, but overall a classy Cabernet. Gorgeous nose. Long and graceful. Big and bold, but balanced. 92 - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Carneros $55.00 Rich lemon fruit with an interesting saltiness that gives it depth. - W. Blake Gray Cameron Hughes
Critics Gold 2010 Cotes du Rhone, Lot 295 France $10.00 Clean, focused ripe aromas, leaner plum and mineral flavors, clean, lifted medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong; - Pepper and dried herbs undergird full, fleshy fruit in a very well-balanced and tightly structured wine. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2008 Crozes Hermitage, Lot 296 France $18.00 Bright and lively, with fruit playing second-fiddle. I like the wine a lot, but suspect that not everyone will. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2009 Crozes Hermitage, Lot 297 France $18.00 Tasty, with full fruit and peppery echoes. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2009 Savigny-les Beaune, Lot 294 France $25.00 Spicy, floral aromas, light and lively berry fruit in a lean structure and mouthwatering acidity. Yum! - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 283 Napa Valley $18.00 Rich, solid, weighty, concentrated, firm tannins and sufficient acidity to give some persistence. Has a grainy texture to add interest. A serious wine for the price. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 300 Napa Valley $28.00 Good wine. There's a sting of alcohol, but a big river of blue fruit to carry it through. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 279 Napa Valley $20.00 Gorgeous mouthfeel. A balletic wine marred by evident alcohol. Still, good balancing act between tannin and fruit. Give it a year ... - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 282 Rutherford $24.00 Dark and tarry at the outset gives way to a sweet core of black cherry and black fig. Long and satisfying. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 316 Napa Valley $22.00 Dark and focused, with a fresh black cherry burst of flavor; firm tannins. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2008 Hughes Wellman Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00 Complex; needs time - Ed McCarthy; - Soft and satisfying, with supple dark cherry fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Lot 258 Mendoza, Argentina $12.00 Has cherry flavors and a chewy finish. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Lot 275, Reserva Mendoza, Argentina $16.00 Dense and dark, with fine, palate coating tannins. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Lot 307 Casablanca Valley, Chile $15.00 Restrained, nice tannic framework, soft fruit, marred only by evident alcohol - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Lot 286 Russian River Valley $18.00 Nice depth for a wine of this price, but finish is short and tart - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Made in a rich style with dark plum and cola scents, dark black cherry fruit. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2009 Petite Sirah, Lot 252 North Coast $12.00 A well-balanced, full-bodied wine that's a full-throttle experience. - W. Blake Gray; - Fruit and spice. Big wine best with grilled meats. 88 - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2007 Syrah, Lot 299, Minervois AOC, Reserve France $18.00 Dense and intense, with ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit that effectively holds the tannins and oak at bay, making for an impressively long finish - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2010 Zinfandel, Lot 301 Lodi $11.00 Brambly and vigorous, with black plum and blackberry flavors that are juicy and generous. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato d'Asti DOCG, Lot 319 Italy $14.00 Sweet; refershing palate-cleanser - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Lot 334 Napa Valley $14.00 Ripe stone fruits nose, quite stylish. Quite rich, suave, textured, with some acidity on the finish. Yet it's rather hollow and the finish is short. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Lot 220 Carneros $13.00 Apple compote nose. Fairly rich, supple, juicy, moderate acidity, well made and balanced. Quite good length, invigorating finish. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Lot 330 Arroyo Seco $14.00 Has a very subtle buttery quality to go with its generous, fleshy tropical and citrus fruit notes. It's a fine balance of richness on the front and midpalates, and refreshment on the finish. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Riesling, Lot 289 Clear Lake, Lake County $11.00 Pineapple and tropical fruit nose, with fruity sweetness, but has a kind of soapy soupiness to the flavor. - Elin McCoy; - Subtle spice and fruit; terpene-ish and delicate - Dan Berger Campo Viejo
Critics Gold 2004 Rioja DOC, Gran Reserva Spain $22.99 Gorgeous aromatics. Harshness to the tannins is countered with lovely sweet fruit. Needs time -- or lamb,. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Tobacco and caramel, faint black cherry. Silky and dark with good freshness and acidity. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2007 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $14.99 Smoky and dense with clean leather palate flavors. An austere red for a steak. - Patrick Comiskey Caposaldo
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $10.99 Light; easy drinking - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $14.99 Exhuberant fruit and soft, creamy mousse - Michael Franz; - Delicious; drinkwith antipasti - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold NV Moscato, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $14.99 Engaging spritz, peaches and apricots. Very drinkable. - Katherine Cole; - An appealing effervescence adds vivacity to lush sweet fruit- Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio, Veneto IGT Italy $10.99 Quite spicy and floral pear aromas with round pear fruit flavors. - Rebecca Murphy Castello Banfi
Critics Gold 2009 Belnero, Proprietor's Reserve, Toscana IGT Italy $28.00 Concentrated; complex; long-lived - Ed McCarthy; - Dark and extracted, with toasty oak atop a dark cherry core - Michael Franz
Critics Platinum 2010 Rosso di Montalcino DOC Italy $22.00 Impressive! Well-balanced, complex - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2011 San Angelo Pinot Grigio, Toscana IGT Italy $17.00 Very pretty fruit notes. - Marguerite Thomas Castillo de Monseran
Critics Silver 2007 Old Vine Garnacha, Carinena DO Spain $12.00 Smoke, dark fruit and fairly assertive tannins. - Marguerite Thomas Cedar Creek Winery
Critics Silver NV La Belle V(ie), Semi-Dry Vidal Blanc American $8.50 Delicious; drink now - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Waterfall Riesling, Semi-Dry White Riesling American $9.00 Floral, light and refreshing; it's not the most complex wine, yet it is imminently drinkable and closes with crackling acidity. - Linda Murphy; - Piquant quince and lime nose. Both rich and sweet, with ample underlying acidity. Sweet and sour finish. - Stephen Brook Chamisal Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir Edna Valley $38.00 Very ripe succulent cherry nose. Supple and suave, attractive texture and good concentration of fruit, lacks a little lift but a solid, spicy style with structure and character. - Stephen Brook
Critics Platinum 2011 Stainless Chardonnay, Unoaked Central Coast $18.00 An elegant, integrated wine showing honeysuckle, apples and citrus aromas and flavors gladdened by vibrant acidity - Rebecca Murphy Chandelle Of Sonoma
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $19.00 Ripe cherry and blackberry nose, has some lift. Medium-boidied, supple, juicy, lacks some character but well balanced and lively, though rathe dusty tannins on the finish. - Stephen Brook Chateau Dereszla
Critics Gold 2006 Tokaji, Aszu, 5 Puttonyos Hungary $40.00 Spice and faint leafy character of the grape - Dan Berger; - Intriguing blend with intense bright succulent apricot flavors; yummy - Elin McCoy Chateau Frank
Critics Platinum 2006 Blanc De Noirs, Methode Champenoise Finger Lakes $29.99 Outstanding; a great blanc de noirs - Ed McCarthy Chateau Margene
Critics Gold 2009 Meritage Paso Robles $42.00 Keen balance; cassis and pomegranate fruit is enhanced with complex notes of bittersweet chocolate, gentle herbs and forest floor. Favors subtlety over power. - Linda Murphy Chateau Ste. Michelle
Critics Platinum 2008 Meritage, Artist Series Columbia Valley $55.00 The complete package, wrapped up by brisk acidity that invites another sip. I love the balance and refinement. - Linda Murphy
Critics Platinum 2011 Dry Riesling Columbia Valley $9.00 P Wild spice; more of a rich mid-palate without sugar; a touch citrus-pithy in the finish. - Dan Berger
Critics Gold 2011 Harvest Select Sweet Riesling Columbia Valley $9.00 Mandarin orange, honey, apricot, lemon, spice. Rich and layered. - Katherine Cole Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen
Critics Platinum 2010 Eroica Riesling Columbia Valley $20.00 Crisp green fruit aromas, balanced, precise flavors with minerality and length - Deborah Parker Wong; - Beautifully balanced, with a fantastic and very long finish. Flavors echo stone fruits and green apples. Just the right sugar/acid balance. Top-notch. - Paul Lukacs Chehalem
Critics Silver 2008 Statement Pinot Noir, Ridgecrest Vineyards Ribbon Ridge $99.00 Bright cherry nose. Smashed ripe berries on the palate. - Katherine Cole
Critics Gold 2010 Dry Riesling, Reserve Willamette Valley $24.00 Honey nose very long, complex, and succulent; quite distinguished - Elin McCoy Clautiere Vineyard
Best Bordeaux Blend 2007 BDX, Estate Grown Paso Robles $34.00 Dark-toned, pleasantly earthy aromas backed by dense, dark fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah, Estate Grown Paso Robles $30.00 Roasted fruit flavors with some earthiness on the nose that adds complexity. - W. Blake Gray Clayhouse
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $15.00 Medium-bodied, moderate concentration, lightly tannic, and quite well balanced. Fresh and enjoyable. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah Paso Robles $15.00 Ripe and sweet and very pleasant; simply pleasurable to drink - Michael Franz; - Lively, pleasant; drinking well now - Ed McCarthy Clean Slate
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Mosel, Germany $10.00 Bursting with the flavors of tangerines and honeydew melons. - Nick Passmore; - Candied and earthy. Nice spritz. - Katherine Cole Cloud Valley
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $7.99 Focused and admirably dry and firm, with dark cherry fruit - Michael Franz Concannon Vineyard
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Livermore Valley $25.00 A well-made, well-balanced wine with smooth tannins and nice cherry fruit. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Selected Vineyards California $10.00 Some bright fruit and pretty pinot noir flavors - Elin McCoy
Best Petite Sirah 2008 Petite Sirah, Reserve Livermore Valley $40.00 Dense plummy nose, quite vibrant. Lush, juicy, packed with fruit, controlled tannins, has some structure but no toughness. Classic of its kind. Good lemngth. - Stephen Brook
Critics Platinum 2008 Nina's Cuvee Petite Sirah Livermore Valley $30.00 Not for the faint of palate, it's for those who love big, powerful Petites. It's a big wine with dense, ripe blackberry and black cherry fruit and firm tannins, yet it finishes remarkably fresh and clean. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Selected Vineyards California $10.00 Nice balance of fruit, oak and acidity. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Conservancy Livermore Valley $15.00 Floral pear and apple fruit - Rebecca Murphy. - Vanilla and oak elements. - Marguerite Thomas Concannon, Glen Ellen Reserve
Critics Gold 2011 Moscato California $9.99 A perfect combination of honeydew sweetness and Granny Smith acidity - Nick Passmore Cottonwood Creek
Critics Gold 2010 Red Table Wine, Made with Organic Grapes California $8.99 Rich, vevety structure - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 White Table Wine, Made with Organic Grapes California $8.99 Aromatic and juicy, a pleasant and easy to drink wine. - W. Blake Gray Cougar Crest Estate Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Anniversary Cuvee, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $35.00 Well-balanced; enjoyable now - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $38.00 Tart, citric note in nose; nice flavors that cry out for food. - Dan Berger; - Camomile and chocolate; nicely made, acidity would make it good with food. - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown, Cougar Hills Vineyard Walla Walla Valley $40.00 Tannic; drink or hold - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier, Estate Grown Walla Walla Valley $20.00 Floral peachy bright fruit a bit hot in the finish. - Rebecca Murphy. - Pretty and seductive, light and frilly. - Marguerite Thomas Creekview Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Clara Valley $30.00 Savory scents of sassafras and pine frond give way to a dark black cherry set of flavors, plenty of acid driving the wine, and tremendous length. Patrick Comiskey
Critics Platinum 2009 Old Vine Mourvedre Santa Clara Valley $30.00 Funky on the nose, this wine delivers plenty of bright fruit and a smooth mouthfeel. It's both delicious and interesting. - W. Blake Gray Crossing Vineyards & Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot, Signature Blend Pennsylvania $22.00 Restrained oak permits tastefully ripened, dark-toned fruit to shine - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Heritage, Red Wine Pennsylvania $23.00 Good Bordeaux-style blend; drinking well now - Ed McCarthy Cumbre of Vine Hill
Critics Gold 2008 Pinot Noir, Godinez Santa Cruz Mountains $39.00 Deep red for Pinot. Lush heady cherry and cola nose, with hints of overripeness. Broad, rounded, fleshy, voluptuous, a lush style, lacks a little typicity but has spice and vigour and personality. - Stephen Brook Cupcake Vineyards
Critics Silver NV Prosecco DOC, Extra Dry Italy $13.99 Overtly sweet but still very well balanced, with fresh citrus notes cleaning up cotton candy flavors - Michael Franz; - Really delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Central Coast $13.99 Round floral and luscious - Rebecca Murphy. - Soft and mellow, a pleasant quaffing wine. - Marguerite Thomas Curtis Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Heritage Cuvee Santa Barbara County $22.00 Smoky, resinous oak notes, well intgrated oak and clean fruit. - Deborah Parker Wong; - Peppery spice leads of full-fleshed plum and berry fruit. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2009 Grenache Santa Barbara County $25.00 Oak and cherry fruit, for lovers of meek Zinfandel - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier Santa Barbara County $25.00 Cycles Gladiator
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Lodi $12.00 Slightly herbal but plenty of ripe fruit in a medium-weight wine that should prove very food friendly. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $12.00 Ruby black core to garnet rim, ripe fruit, oak aromas, leaner, crisp flavors. - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2010 Petite Sirah Lodi $12.00 Hefty plum and chocolate nose. Rich, flamboyant, juicy, ample acidity to balance the hefty fruit, concentrated, and the alcohol just about in check. Quite long. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2010 Syrah California $12.00 Ripe and supple, with fresh berry fruit and soft tannins - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel Lodi $12.00 Rich ripe black fruit, voluptuous in the mouth finishing with sturdy tannins - Rebecca Murphy; - Sweet ripe fruit, soft and satisfying. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2009 Boneshaker Zinfandel Lodi $12.00 Spicy, savory black fruit, dense and intense in the mouth. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay California $12.00 A glorious aria of unadulterated Chardonnay. - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio California $12.00 Charming pear fruit with a dash of chalky minerals, round and balanced - Rebecca Murphy. - Green apple and asian pear, very refreshing. - Marguerite Thomas D'Arenberg
Critics Gold 2007 The Galvo Garage Adelaide, Australia $29.00 Ripe; easy-drinking; a wine to enjoy now - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2006 The Ironstone Pressings Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00 Notes of black pepper followed by sweet fruit. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2007 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00 Good balance, bright cherry fruit and well-managed tannins make this wine a delight. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2009 The Derelict Vineyard Grenache McLaren Vale, Australia $29.00 Dark red fruit with grainy tannins on the finish. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2008 The Laughing Magpie Shiraz Viognier McLaren Vale, Australia $29.00 A wild ride, with dense, taut fruit brightened by fresh acidity and lased with spicy oak - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2008 The Dead Arm Shiraz McLaren Vale, Australia $65.00 Dark berry fruit is dense and driving in flavor, but with an inner purity and poise that isn't spoiled by an excessive overlay of oak - Michael Franz David Girard Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Coda Rouge, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $30.00 Clean aromas, very pretty bright fruit, medium structure, touch of spice on the mid-palate, tasty finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2010 Mourvedre, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $34.00 Fresh strawberry notes of Grenache. Simple. Sweet finish. Charming. 87 - Michael Apstein; - A lively wine with bright fruit and a smooth finish. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2009 Okei-San El Dorado $75.00
Critics Silver 2010 Rousanne, Estate Vineyard El Dorado $23.00 Light and refreshing lime, peach flavors - Rebecca Murphy. - Delicate, soft and graceful. - Marguerite Thomas Davis Bynum
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $35.00 Bright and lively with spicy berry fruit and a whisper of vanilla - Rebecca Murphy Deep Sea
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir Santa Barbara County $36.00 Velvety mouthfeel, sweet, ripe red and black fruits, with licorice and barrel spice for accents. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay Central Coast $21.00 Attractive delicacy. Almost salty. Lacy with bright lemony notes. 90. - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver 2009 Viognier, Coquina Arroyo Grande Valley $28.00 Creamy and rich. - Paul Lukacs Dellatorri
Critics Platinum 2010 Moscato, Provincia Di Pavia IGT Italy $12.99 Brisk acidity elevates the juicy yellow stone-fruit and apple flavors to new heights. Delicious and mouthwatering. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT Italy $17.99 Light body, delicate flavor, very refreshing. - Marguerite Thomas Domaine Cazes
Critics Silver 2010 Le Canon du Marechal, Syrah - Merlot, Vins de Pays des Cotes Catalanes France $14.00 Charmingly rustic - Dan Berger; - Tastes like all carignane, very full, rustic, but appealing and real. . A wine for barbecue and burgers - Elin McCoy Domaine de Gournier
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Vins de Pays des Cevennes France $14.00 Shows an unusual gravelly minerality along with a fine green-apple acidity - Nick Passmore; - A light, peachy cocktail wine. - Katherine Cole Domaine du Tariquet
Critics Gold 2011 Chenin Chardonnay, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Gascogne France $10.99 Lovely floral element contrasts nicely with bracing citrus finish. Try it with spicy food. 90. - Michael Apstein Domaine Napa
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $15.99 Sturdy and straightforward, with well-ripened black fruit and a kiss of vanilin oak for accent. - Linda Murphy Domaine Peshtera
Critics Silver 2011 Muscat Thracian Valley, Bulgaria $8.00 Nice flavors, rather simple - Dan Berger Domaine Sonoma
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma County $12.99 Ripe sweet tropical fruit - Rebecca Murphy. - Refreshingly crisp, a good contrast to overly sweet and heavy Chards. - Marguerite Thomas Domaine Ste. Michelle
Critics Silver NV Blanc De Blancs, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00 Straightforward and delicious, with zesty fruit and delicate effervesence - Michael Franz; - Complex; quite delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Brut, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00 Subtle aromas and flavors prove quite satisfying despite admirable stylistic restraint - Michael Franz
Critics Gold NV Brut Rosè, Methode Champenoise Columbia Valley $12.00 Delicious; lots of flavor - Ed McCarthy Domenico Wines
Critics Gold 2007 Primitivo Amador County $30.00 Porty, evolved, heavy in the mouth, with a splash of acid to move things along. Resolutely old-world. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Oxidative and rich, with a tarry, portlike note and plenty of length. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2007 Syrah Russian River Valley $35.00 Meaty, roasted. Slightly funky, in a nice way. Beefy. Not just fruit. More going on here. Harmonious wine. Good length. Lamb on the grill anyone? 91 - Michael Apstein Don & Sons
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast $19.00 Youthful aromas, simple, clean flavors, medium intensity - Deborah Parker Wong Dr. Konstantin Frank
Critics Silver 2010 Gewurztraminer, Reserve Finger Lakes $24.99 Opule,t ripe, sweet lychee fruit. - Rebecca Murphy. - Fragrant and velvety; sweet but not cloying. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2011 Gruner Veltliner Finger Lakes $17.99 Rich in pear, apple and lemon flavors; medium-bodied and rewarding, with a brisk finish. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Blanc Finger Lakes $14.99 Wheaty quince and spicy, a hint of nutmeg. Flavors broad and rich - slow on acid. - Patrick Comiskey Dreamstone
Critics Gold NV Moscato Sparkling Wine, Tierra De Castilla Spain $4.99 Delicious; well -balanced; well-made - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold NV Pink Moscato Sparkling Wine, Tierra De Castilla Spain $4.99 Great aperitif - Ed McCarthy Dry Creek Vineyard
Critics Gold 2008 Meritage Sonoma County $28.00 Gorgeous ripe fruit with restrained wood and very ripe tannins - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2008 The Mariner, Red Meritage Dry Creek Valley $40.00 Very ripe, leathery, black fruits nose. Suave, juicy, voluptuous, good depth of fruit and enough spice to enliven the palate and finish. Not much subtlety here, but excellent weight of fruit. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Dry Creek Valley $25.00 Lovely combination of herbal and ripe fruit notes. Firm, not astringent, tannins. Lovely length and balance. 90 - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver 2009 Heritage Zinfandel Sonoma County $19.00 Ripe wild blackberries, orange peel, and a whoosh of gentle tannins - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2011 Fume Blanc Sonoma County $14.00 Stylish fruit, tropical and spicy not very varietal, but nicely made. - Dan Berger Duca Di Camastra
Critics Gold 2010 Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IGT Italy $9.99 Bright cherry-like succulence. Polished. Fresh finish. Nice ripeness but not overdone. Balanced. Classy wine. Great length. 91. - Michael Apstein Dutcher Crossing Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Proprietor's Reserve Dry Creek Valley $29.00 Sweet berry fruit and a long finish. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Winemakers Cellar Dry Creek Valley $32.00 Super-lemony flavors and teeth-squeaking acidity make this worth drinking - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Stuhlmuller Vineyard Alexander Valley $34.00 Smoky lees with pear and caramel accents. Deep and full bodied, concentrated and clean. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley $22.00 Fume style with oak notes and pear flavors, some citrus zest on long, diffuse finish - Deborah Parker Wong Eberle Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Cotes-du-Robles Blanc Paso Robles $24.00 Complex and multilayered; likely to age beautifully. A complete wine without elbows. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Barbera Paso Robles $28.00 Bright ripe fruits along with Barbera's bracing acidity - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2009 Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $19.00 Savory, dry, and stylishly complex; needs a year. - Dan Berger; - Very well made, dry and smooth, rich-textured. - Elin McCoy Echelon
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $13.99 Youthful, ruby black color, Ripe, black fruit aromas, medium intensity, clean flavors of black cherry, plum, silky tannins - Deborah Parker Wong; - Nicely balanced, with depth of flavor without heaviness. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Collection Russian River Valley $24.99 Light, delicate cherry berry fruit, well balanced. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Collection Napa Valley $14.99 Lemon-chiffon fun in a bottle. - Katherine Cole El Cotes Du Paso Robles
Critics Gold 2010 Red Wine Paso Robles $7.99 Peppery, with good length, in a fairly lean style. Ready to drink, and enjoy! - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Blanc Paso Robles $7.99 Light stone fruits nose. Medium-bodied, delicate, well balanced, no heaviness, some exotic fruit and a spicy finish. - Stephen Brook El Pensador
Critics Gold NV Verdejo, Tierra de Castilla y Leon Spain $12.99 Notes of lime peel and lemon curd. Fun. - Katherine Cole En Garde
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $38.00 Deep colour for PInot. Spicy, savoury aromas. Soft, juicy, rounded and fleshy, good weight of fruit here, and fine acidity perks up the finish. Well balanced. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Reserve Russian River Valley $58.00 Dark berry concentration. - Katherine Cole; - Rich & ripe but with a good balancing acidity - Nick Passmore Espuela del Gaucho
Critics Gold 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $12.99 Well-balanced, with a satisfyingly long finish. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Malbec, Reserve, Limited Edition Mendoza, Argentina $19.99 Very food-friendly, in a fairly lean style with a firm structure and tight tannin. - Paul Lukacs Falkner Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Meritage, Special Selection Temecula Valley $39.95 Very dry; a keeper - Ed McCarthy Fat Bastard
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Vins de Pays de L'ile de Beaute France $11.00 Ruby core to garnet rim. Youthful, lean fruit, a touch astringent, with a medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Vin de Pays D'Oc France $11.00 Fun, creamy, soft and approachable. - Katherine Cole Fat Monk
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Central Coast $12.00 Ripe, intense black fruit, full in the mouth with refined tannins - Rebecca Murphy; - Toasty oak and gritty tannins. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir California $15.00 Purity of fruit, complex aromas, red fruit structure, clean grip, lovely medium-plus intensity on finish - Deborah Parker Wong; - Extremely impressive, even more so given the price. Complex aromas and rich but not sweet on the palate, with great balance. Few Pinots offer as much, no matter the cost. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2009 Riesling Central Coast $10.00 Scents of wheat chaff and grain. Smells sweeter than it is, the lemon lime accents giving a good focused edge to the wine. - Patrick Comiskey Fetzer Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 White Zinfandel, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Valley Oaks California $7.99
Critics Gold 2011 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $7.99 Impressive length, with more than just sweet fruit to hold your attention. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot , Eagle Peak California $7.99 Simple plum and cassis with a touch of evergreen. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Valley Oaks California $7.99 Attractive aroma of berry and subtle spice; a touch earthy, decent dry finish - Dan Berger; - Attractively fruity and dry, fairly well-made for the price - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato, Valley Oaks California $7.99 Heady honeyed Muscat nose. Sweet and juicy, has some freshness, sleek texture, has some bite on the finish. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2010 Gewurztraminer, Shaly Loam California $9.99 All rounded edges, easy in the mouth, soft, lychee-flavored fruit - Bruce Schoenfeld. - Ripe apple and pear scents, with a touch of spice. Good full-bodied weight on the palate with plenty of phenolic grip. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling, Goosefoot Road California $9.99 A harmonious marriage of honey and lemon. - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Echo Ridge California $7.99 Lovely floral and citrus notes. Bright lime finish. Vibrant. Excellent value. 88 - Michael Apstein Feudo Principi Di Butera
Critics Gold 2010 Nero d'Avola, Sicilia IGT Italy $16.99 Ripe upfront fruit balanced by attractive bitterness in finish. 90 - Michael Apstein Finca Constancia
Critics Silver 2009 Tempranillo, Parcela 23, Tierra de Castilla Spain $20.00 Full-flavored, marked by the taste of ripe cherries. - Paul Lukacs Finca Moncloa
Critics Gold 2006 Red Wine, Tierra de Cadiz Spain $25.00 Balanced combination of fruit and earth supported by fine tannins. Freshness in the finish amplifies the flavors. - Michael Apstein Firesteed
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Gris Oregon $13.00 Very minerally nose and flavors; needs food - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2009 Riesling Oregon $13.00 Very nicely balanced in a less flashy style than many. Delicious sipping. - Paul Lukacs First Fleet
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa, Australia $6.99 Some typicity on the nose. Roasted peppers and gravel on the (sweet) palate. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills, Australia $6.99 A solid wine that will go well with green salads. - W. Blake Gray FishEye
Critics Gold 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $7.00
Critics Gold 2010 Shiraz South Eastern Australia $7.00 Fresh and vibrantly fruity - Nick Passmore Five Rivers
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.99 Sweet, rich red fruit aromas, clean, cassis and well integrated oak flavors, medium tannins, medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $10.99 Ripe juicy black cherry nose, touch of mint. Medium-bodied, not that concentrated but fresh and balanced. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay California $10.99 Fresh and soft with crisp finish. - Marguerite Thomas Folie A Deux
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $24.00 For a fan of a bigger style. Well-constructed. Lots of glycerine. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Sonoma County $18.00 Rather thick plummy nose, with rich fruit. Ripe, suave, bright and fresh, with light tannins and enough acidity to perk up the palate. Well made, with a light touch. - Stephen Brook; - Creamy oak frames the black cherry/plum fruit finishes clean as a whistle. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $18.00 I love the exuberance of this wine -- racy acidity surrounds beautifully ripened fruit, with complex hints of minerals and vanilla. - Linda Murphy Forest Glen Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $10.99 Sweet fruit offset by crisp acidity. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay California $10.99 Four Graces
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $32.00 Loaded with big, bold fruit; full-bodied and begging for a slab of prime rib. - Linda Murphy
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Noir, Reserve Dundee Hills $45.00 Balance, harmony and glowing raspberry flavors - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, Black Family Estate Dundee Hills $75.00 Light and fresh as a May morning - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Doe Ridge Estate Yamhill-Carlton District $75.00 Perfumed. Engaging spice on the finish. - Katherine Cole
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley $24.00 Crunchy fruit, tangy acid, citrus finish that lingers. Complete wine. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Gris Willamette Valley $20.00 Quite bright and fruity, appealing. - Elin McCoy; - Refined, delicate spice, nice acid finish. - Dan Berger Fox Run Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2008 Cabernet Franc Lemberger Finger Lakes $14.99 Luminescent with glorious red summer fruits - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling 12, Lake Dana Block Finger Lakes $30.00 A captivating balance of summer melon sweetness and grapefruit acidity. Delicious. - Nick Passmore Fra Guerau
Critics Platinum 2006 Montsant Red Spain $15.00 Harmonious wine with years and years to go and great length. Tannins are a formidable frame, but the fruit stands up to them. - Bruce Schoenfeld Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Diamond Collection Claret, 1910 Type Cabernet Sauvignon California $18.00 Concentrated aroma, a bit shy of the Cabernet Sauvignon character it should have, but excellent value and will reward cellaring. - Dan Berger; - Dark, intense, chocolatey, very well made, I'd be happy to drink this; a primo value - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2010 Rosso California $11.00 Blackberry cordial nose and palate indicate zin. Bit of spice on finish. Nice. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2009 Director's Cut Cinema Sonoma County $32.00 Ripe zin characteristics. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2011 Sofia Rosè Monterey County $19.00 Mineral infused and rich, for a rose - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2010 Diamond Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Ivory Label California $18.00 Clean red fruit and subdued oak notes, pretty fruit and polished tannins, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2009 Director's Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $21.00 Succulent black fruit offset by freshness. Glossy tannins allow for enjoyment now. 90. - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Nicholas' Vineyard Alexander Valley $40.00 Concentrated dark fruit flavors with lots of inner energy but a supple exterior - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2007 Archimedes Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $58.00 Dark fruit tones and a notable dose of smoky oak on a core of ripe, subtly sweet fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Diamond Collection Merlot, Blue Label California $18.00 Black fruit with minty notes, smooth and rich in the mouth with dusty tannins - Rebecca Murphy; - Soft and silky with plenty of ripe fruit. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Votre Sante Pinot Noir California $14.00 Delicate style, medium intensity, clean, pretty flavors, soft refined tannins - Deborah Parker Wong; - Very fruity. Fun, with a wide appeal. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2010 Shiraz California $11.00 Spicy, flavorful - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Director's Cut Zinfandel Dry Creek Valley $24.00 Rich and sumptuously sweet, but also well-structured so not excessive. - Paul Lukacs; - Savory red fruit, clean, balanced, medium-weight weight flavors and clean finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Unoaked California $11.00 Fresh-sliced green apple. Brisk acidity. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2010 Director's Chardonnay Sonoma County $17.00 Creamy and lush. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2010 Votre Sante Chardonnay California $14.00 A nice balance of succulent richness and a freshening, citrus acidity - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2010 Bianco, Pinot Grigio California $11.00 Evocative aroma of pears and hay/straw. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2011 Diamond Collection Pinot Grigio, Emerald Label California $16.00 Ripe and round pear fruit, succulent, yet balanced - Rebecca Murphy. - Pears and minerality nicely balanced with good acidity. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Sofia Riesling Monterey County $19.00 Appealing lemon-peel and lime flavors - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2010 Reserve Viognier, Lily's Vineyard Russian River Valley $25.00 Peachy round and luscious. - Rebecca Murphy. - Subtle floral elements, overall charming. - Marguerite Thomas Frank Family Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $49.75 Sweet fruit and supple texture with fine freshness and a long finish - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Carneros $35.00 Well-ripened red fruits, brisk acidity, long, pure finish. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $32.50 Rich on the palate yet not heavy, with Meyer lemon fruit and a good level of toast. - W. Blake Gray Freixenet
Critics Gold NV Cava, Elyssia Gran Cuvee Brut Spain $18.00 Fresh and clean, with a lovely lemony quality and fine grained mousse - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Cava, Elyssia Pinot Noir Brut Spain $18.00 Gushy sweet strawberry fruit is less than serious but provides a lot of delicious enjoyment - Michael Franz Frisk
Critics Silver 2011 Prickly Riesling Victoria, Australia $11.00 Inviting minerally nose, light, bright citrus and stone fruit, and a clean, palate-whisking close. - Linda Murphy Frisky Zebras
Critics Gold NV Captivating Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape, South Africa $9.95
Critics Silver NV Sensuous Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape, South Africa $9.95 Vibrant. Piercing. Direct. Great value. 87. - Michael Apstein Frogtown Cellars
Critics Silver 2008 Propaganda Lumpkin County, Georgia $33.99 Dry, tannic - Ed McCarthy
Critics Platinum NV First Compulsion American $27.99 Outstanding Bordeaux-style blend in this price range. - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2009 Inclination Lumpkin County, Georgia $18.99 Oak adds a strong influence to this juicy wine. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Franc Lumpkin County, Georgia $29.99 Edgy with higher-than-usual acidity, but nice for food. Stylish and crisp. - Dan Berger; - Angular, but has structure; well-made, nice finish - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Lumpkin County, Georgia $29.99 A savory, red plum-fruited wine with peppery notes and a saltiness on the finish that makes it cry out for steak. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Steel Fermented Lumpkin County, Georgia $19.99 Alluring perfume, medium body, nice dry finish. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2009 Marsanne Lumpkin County, Georgia $18.99 Spicy and exotic. Fantastic length. - Paul Lukacs; - Rich tropical fruit, coconut aromas, fleshy mid palate with coconut and vanilla through a rich finish - Deborah Parker Wong Fulkerson Winery
Critics Silver 2011 William Vigne Juicy Sweet Riesling Seneca Lake $13.99 A profound earthiness and crisp acidity nicely balance the succulent sweetness - Nick Passmore G.H. Mumm
Critics Gold NV Cordon Rouge, Brut Champagne, France $45.99 Classic styling with lemon/lime fruit, subtle brioche aromas and a crisp, focused finish - Michael Franz
Critics Gold NV Brut Rosè Champagne, France $69.99 Generous, as befits a rose, yet focused and fresh - Michael Franz Gadais Pere et Fils
Critics Gold 2010 Domaine de la Tourmaline, Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Sur Lie France $14.00 Dry, crisp and impeccably clean. - Nick Passmore. - Dry, refreshing, delightful. - Katherine Cole Gainey Vineyard
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Ynez Valley $14.00 Delicate herbaceous nose, quite citric. Fresh, a bit of spritz, light but pretty, lacks some weight and persistence, but an attractive wine for immediate drinking., - Stephen Brook Gallo Family Vineyards
Critics Silver NV Sweet Red American $4.99 Clean, pure fruit, balanced acid and RS on mid palate, clean finish, med finish - Deborah Parker Wong Gauchezco
Critics Silver 2009 Plata Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $24.99 Toasty aromas dominate the nose, but the blackberry, blueberry fruit is opulent in the mouth. - Rebecca Murphy; - Dusty aroma, berry flavors, grainy tannins. - Marguerite Thomas GEN 7
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Santa Barbara County $24.00 Sour lees and pear flavors, has some length. - Patrick Comiskey Glen Ellen
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Concannon Vineyard, Proprietor's Reserve California $5.99 Fine, seductively flavorful everyday Pinot Grigio - Nick Passmore; - Lime nose. Soft, pleasant, drinkable. - Katherine Cole Gloria Ferrer
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot, Estate Grown Carneros $19.00
Critics Gold 2008 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Carneros $22.00
Critics Silver 2006 Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir Carneros $35.00
Critics Gold NV Blanc De Noirs Carneros $20.00 Complex aromas lead to a flavorful palate with fresh balancing acidity - Michael Franz; - Really delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Sonoma Brut Sonoma County $20.00 Broadly textured with vigorous mousse and ripe flavors - Michael Franz; - Quite delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2004 Brut, Royal Cuvee Carneros $32.00 Rich and flavorful, with soft but abundant effervesence and clean finishing flavors - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Va de Vi Sonoma County $22.00 Quite delicious - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2007 Brut Rosè Carneros $42.00 Very well made, this shows generous berry fruit without seeming overt or obvious - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2000 Carneros Cuvee Carneros $50.00 Fresh, bright citrus notes lend focus to aromas and flavors showing ripe fruit and toasty, yeasty undertones - Michael Franz Goats Trail
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel California $11.99 Complex red and black fruits, the overall impression is both sweet and savory. - Marguerite Thomas Gonzalez Byass
Best Fortified Wine NV Solera 1847, Oloroso Dulce, Jerez DO Spain $20.00 Luscious, toffee, candied apple, gorgeous - Marguerite Thomas Goose Watch Winery
Critics Platinum 2011 Riesling Gewurztraminer Finger Lakes $15.00 Great nose of flowers and peaches, but not flamboyant. Subtle spice adds allure. Clean, vibrant and long. A classy complex wine that continues to open. 92. - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold NV Classic Cream Sherry Dessert Wine Finger Lakes $15.00 Sweet, nicely balanced, nutty - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Traminette Finger Lakes $13.00 Light floral, lime aromas, lightly sweet floral flavors and crisp acidity - Rebecca Murphy Graffigna
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Centenario Reserve San Juan, Argentina $13.99 Fleshy and fruity. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2008 Malbec, Grand Reserve San Juan, Argentina $19.99 Layered black fruit with violet and herbal notes with chewy tannins - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Centenario Reserve San Juan, Argentina $13.99 Fresh, light and lean - Rebecca Murphy Graham's
Critics Silver NV Tawny Porto, Aged 20 Years Douro Valley $60.00 Grandmaster
Critics Silver 2010 Meritage, Limited Release Washington $13.99 Good depth and richness; tannins need aging - Dan Berger
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Gris, Limited Release Oregon $13.99 Nice florals, mid-palate. A bit thin in the finish. - Dan Berger Green Truck
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Mendocino County $12.99 Soft and fruity, with back notes of black pepper and other spice - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay North Coast $12.99 Nicely balanced, ripe fruit with a tart finish like a welcome squeeze of lemon. - Marguerite Thomas H & G
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $12.99 Rich and overflowing with tropical fruit - Nick Passmore Hahn Winery
Critics Silver 2010 GSM Red Wine Blend Central Coast $14.00 White pepper aromas, clean, grapey dark fruit flavors, medium tannins, clean, spicy medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong; - Legitimate Rhone style, with bright fruit and underlying spice. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast $14.00 A complete wine, with compelling aromas and complex, long flavors on the palate. Simply delicious. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot Central Coast $14.00 Bacon, toasted oak, smoke, spice and orange peel. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $14.00 Clean red fruit aromas; ripe, rich dark cherry, brown spice flavors - Deborah Parker Wong Handley Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $32.00
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Mendocino County $25.00 Light berry, cherry fruit, light bodied, ready to drink - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley $18.00 Vivid lychee and ginger aromas; clean and direct, with a citrus, spicy finish. - Linda Murphy
Best of Show White 2011 Pinot Gris, Helluva Vineyard Anderson Valley $18.00 Wild spice, tropical and dry entry and finish. A great wine. - Dan Berger Harlow Ridge Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio Lodi $6.99 Pinkish hue. Simple peachy fun. - Katherine Cole Haute Red
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $12.00 Shy and vinous, with good earthy scent. Sleek and plummy on the palate. - Patrick Comiskey Hawk And Horse Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Hills, Lake County $65.00 Graceful exciting wine. Fruit and earth combined. Balanced. Slight heat in finish detracts. 90 - Michael Apstein Henry Estate
Critics Silver 2007 Pinot Noir, Barrel Select Umpqua Valley, Oregon $30.00 Spicy, floral aromas, intense berry fruit in mouth, solid structure, a little hot in the finish - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2008 Pinot Noir, Barrel Select Umpqua Valley, Oregon $30.00 Subdued black cherry aromas, well structured with zippy acidity and savory tannins - Rebecca Murphy Hill Wine Company
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Black Dog Series Napa Valley $25.00 Evergreen and cassis scents give way to a rich dark plum set of flavors. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Black Dog Series Napa Valley $18.00 Charming apricot nose, with a touch of oak. Medium-bodied, supple, a commercial style, but well made. A hint of sweetness on the finish but not cloying. Moderate length. - Stephen Brook Hobson Estate
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Limited Production California $13.95 Crackling with energy and packed with voluptuous plum and cassis fruit. Lingering finish. Utterly delicious, and should get even better in the cellar. - Linda Murphy Huntington
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot, Cooney Vineyard Alexander Valley $25.00 Depth, gravel and dark fruit. - Katherine Cole
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley $14.00 Lean, flint, grassy nose, stylish. Medium-bodied but has intensity, good weight of fruit, mouth-filling but not too assertive. Good length. - Stephen Brook Husch Vineyards
Critics Gold 2011 Chenin Blanc, Sustainably Farmed Vineyards Mendocino $12.00 Clean bright. Magical combination of fruitiness and vibrancy. Lovely tension between sweetness and bright acidity. Long. 89. - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Vine One Anderson Valley $18.00 Elderflower and citrus fruit with zesty acidity - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Special Reserve Mendocino $25.00 Smoky lees with a hint of vanillin. Flavors are rich, with a very lush middle palate and finish of almond skin and apple. Stylish. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2010 Gewurztraminer Anderson Valley $14.00 Light rose petal aromas, bright floral, lime fruit, zesty acidity. - Rebecca Murphy. - Nice floral elements, crisp texture. - Marguerite Thomas I [heart] CA
Critics Silver NV Pinot Grigio California $3.99 An earthy and substantial Pinot Grigio - Nick Passmore Irony
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $15.99 Intense blackberry/black cherry fruit makes for a boldly flavored yet remarkably balanced big wine. It has the acidity to balance the ripeness, and the use of oak is judicious and complementary. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $15.99 Needs time, but ripe cherry flavor is appealing. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $13.99 Delicate apricot and pineapple nose.Medium-bodied, a touch of sweetness, but has some freshness too. Sprightly, piquant, quite lively. - Stephen Brook J. Lohr
Critics Platinum 2008 Cuvee PAU Paso Robles $50.00 Lavish coffee and blackcurrant nose. Broad, plump, concentrated, but has hefty tannins. Imposing and spicy. Has complexity and structure, and this grows on me each time I go back to it. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2008 Cuvee ST. E Paso Robles $50.00 Rich smoky nose, black fruits, has some power. Very rich, spicy, lively, has a fine backbone of acidity that gives a taut character. Just lacks a little suavity and persistence, but it's a very good wine. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Hilltop Paso Robles $35.00 Dark mocha scents. Smooth rich and ripe on the palate, a ripe red with posh texture for beef. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Carol's Vineyard St. Helena $40.00 Complex; concentrated; needs time - Ed McCarthy; - Dark, dense and deeply flavored, with pure fruit recalling black currents and blackberries - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Fog's Reach Arroyo Seco $25.00 Exceptionally well-made, in a generous, wow style. The bold fruit is balanced by toast shadings, supple tannins and a clean, lingering close. - Linda Murphy; - Vey deep red, looks like Syrah. Broad, fleshy, voluptuous, concentrated and dense, burly but not over-ripe, lacks some elegance but it's imposing and long. - Stephen Brook Jacob's Creek
Critics Platinum 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $7.99 Spicy, herbal, floral aromas, delicious black currant fruit, great structure. A lot of wine for the money. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2008 Shiraz, Reserve Barossa, Australia $13.99 Racy, spicy, fun. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2008 Shiraz, Centenary Hill Barossa Valley, Australia $34.99 Classic Shiraz with ripe, sappy fruit and bolstering from toasty oak - Michael Franz; - Tannic, spicy - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Brut Cuvee, Chardonnay Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia $11.99 Lots of flavor - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver NV Sparkling Moscato South Eastern Australia $7.99 Intensely sweet and overflowingly floral, but clean and pleasant for all of that - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Reserve Adelaide Hills, Australia $13.99 Easy drinking balanced Chard. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Platinum 2011 Dry Riesling, Reserve Barossa, Australia $13.99 Huge potential in this delicate and bone-dry effort, with citrus and a tart finish. - Dan Berger James Oatley Tic Tok
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Western Australia $14.00 Menthol, lean, and nice flavors. - Dan Berger; - Herb and eucalyptus nose, pretty and balanced, just nice, solid drinking - Elin McCoy
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay Mudgee, Australia $14.00 Such vibrance! Minerally and precise, with subtle fresh fennel and lemon oil notes and a lingering, saliva-inducing finish. Electric. - Linda Murphy. - Has lots of personality, good fruit balanced by refreshing acidity and beautiful long finish. - Marguerite Thomas Jeff Gordon Cellars
Critics Silver 2005 Merlot Napa Valley $49.00 Black fruits and bittersweet chocolate dominate. - Linda Murphy; - Elegant oaky nose, quite lavish, black fruits. Suave, rounded, accessible, quite concentrated, black fruits plus a touch of mint and chocolate, light acidity. Middle of the road and lacks length. - Stephen Brook Jefferson Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Meritage Monticello, Virginia $29.95 Well-done; complex; very fine - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Franc Monticello, Virginia $21.95 Ripe cherry, lighter weight, (crisp) with fine finish on fruit. - Dan Berger; - Violet and lilac in the nose, a little high in alcohol , cab franc character - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2010 Petit Verdot Monticello, Virginia $21.95 Very juicy and well-balanced; lighter weight than many Petit Verdots, but would be much more flexible with food - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Reserve Monticello, Virginia $21.95 Very minerally, Burgundian, just a bit stingy - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2011 Viognier Virginia $29.95 True Viognier aromatic characteristics (honeysuckle etc) Delicate flavors. - Marguerite Thomas Jekel Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Arroyo Seco $16.99 Broad, fleshy, juicy, plenty of fruit but little finesse or personality. Moderate length, but a decent mouthful of Merlot. - Stephen Brook; - Luscious plum and black cherry flavors with hnits of creosote and bittersweet chocolate. Sturdy structure suggests it can improve with more time in the bottle. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Gravelstone Arroyo Seco $14.99 Excellent minerality, bracing acidic finish. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Monterey $14.99 A satisfying sipping wine on deck or patio. - Paul Lukacs; - Rich, neutral stone fruit, weighty mid palate, clean, peachy med+ finish - Deborah Parker Wong John Duval Wines
Critics Gold 2009 Entity Shiraz Barossa, Australia $40.00 Fresh but still quite ripe, with alluring accents of cocoa powder and spices - Michael Franz Jordan
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $52.00 Dense and dark, with a graphite topnote and deep black fruit flavors - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Russian River Valley $29.00 Junebug
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio California $9.99 Soft lemon, pear aromas, clean, med flavors, precise, med length - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc California $9.99 A refreshing wine that combines tropical fruit with fresh herbs. - W. Blake Gray Justin Vineyard And Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Isosceles Paso Robles $62.00 Gorgeous nose. Big wine, plush tannins. Not my style, but for its style, it is excellent. Long and layered. - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles $25.00 Succulent black fruit flavors. Nicely balanced. Plush texture and vibrant. A crowd pleaser. 90. - Michael Apstein Kenwood Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $18.00 Minty in the best way possible, with a firm backbone and a long life ahead of it. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley $30.00 Scents of eucalypt and pine give way to a dark set of cassis flavors. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Sonoma County $14.00 Rich red plum fruit, savory structure, medium tannins with some grip, clean, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2009 Merlot, Jack London Vineyard Sonoma Valley $25.00 Black plums and spicy depths. Satisfying. - Katherine Cole; - Pure dark-berry fruit held together by soft, ripe tannins - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $14.00 Plump, juicy, upbeat and fresh, lively acidity. Not much weight, but slips down nicely. Quite long. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato Zacchera California $13.99 Cornucopia of ripe peach, with nice acidity at the finish. - Katherine Cole Killka Collection
Critics Platinum 2011 Torrontes Valle de Uco, Mendoza $15.00 Sexy floral perfume. Rich creamy palate. Zesty acidity on the finish. Decadent. - Katherine Cole Korbel
Critics Silver NV Brandy, VSOP, Gold Reserve California $15.00 Mellow and warm. Pleasant burn. - Michael Apstein Korbel Champagne Cellars
Critics Silver NV Chardonnay Champagne, Methode Champenoise California $11.00 Creamy texture and generous fruit made this a very showy wine - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Blanc De Noirs, Methode Champenoise California $11.00 Generous but bright aromas and flavors with notes of red berries and pie crust - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2009 Brut, Methode Champenoise, Organically Grown Grapes California $16.00 Lively; flavorful - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2009 Natural, Methode Champenoise Russian River Valley $14.00 Immaculately dry but still surprisingly generous, with fresh, lemony falvors - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Extra Dry, Methode Champenoise California $11.00 Deeply flavored but still refreshing, with citrus notes on a core of baked apple fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Brut Rosè, Methode Champenoise California $11.00 Fresh aromas and flavors recalling a red berry fruit tart - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Sweet Rosè, Methode Champenoise California $15.00 Delicious; great for desserts - Ed McCarthy Kris
Critics Gold 2010 Heart Rosso Italy $14.00 Fetching cherry cola aromas with well integrated cherry fruit and sleek tannins - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Noir, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $14.00 Impressive because not sweet or cloying. Satisfying and full-flavored. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Delle Venezie IGT Italy $14.00 Light floral notes enhance the pear fruit, fresh acidity, but a bit hot in the finish - Rebecca Murphy. Juicy and delicately flavored, with a long, lingering finish. - Marguerite Thomas L'Avenir
Critics Gold 2011 Pinotage Western Cape, South Africa $16.00 Bursting with red-cherry flavors - Nick Passmore
Best Chenin Blanc 2011 Chenin Blanc Western Cape, South Africa $16.00 Fruity and clean. Mouth cleansing acidity balances pineapple-like fruitiness. Lovely lacey delicacy. A hint of flintiness adds intrigue. Great length. 91 - Michael Apstein La Parra Loca
Critics Gold 2010 Tempranillo Rosè, Tierra De Castilla y Leon Spain $5.99 A very pretty wine that tastes drier than the residual sugar would suggest. Lovely red cherry and strawberry flavors and crisp finish. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2008 Tempranillo - Shiraz, Tierra De Castilla y Leon Spain $5.99 Black fruit, subtle complex spice aromas, crisp, bright flavors, touch dry on medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong Lafond Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, SRH Sta. Rita Hills $27.00 Deep red. Lush cherry nose, lacks a little typicity. Quite rich and juicy, flamboyant, good depth of fruit, doesn't shout Pinot, but a lively and enjoyable wine. - Stephen Brook Lake Chelan Winery
Critics Gold 2008 Maximum 5, Meritage Red Wine Columbia Valley $45.00 Succulent blackberry nose. Broad, voluptuous, with good tannic structure and some depth of fruit. Robust, quite chewy, but has some bite and lift, Vigorous finish. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Columbia Valley $32.00 Sweet juicy cherry and coffee nose, quite stylish if not very subtle. Juicy, fleshy, moderately concentrated, and then some edgy acidity kicks in. But it;s lively and long. - Stephen Brook Lander Jenkins Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Spirit Hawk California $15.00 Rich, creamy, balanced. - Marguerite Thomas Laroche
Critics Gold 2010 Petit Chablis France $24.00 Great nose. Mineraly and long. Focused and precise. Cutting and vibrant. Expands in the glass. 93. - Michael Apstein; - Lean body with good lemon fruit and attractive minerality at the end - W. Blake Gray
Best Chardonnay 2010 Domaine Laroche, Chablis Saint Martin France $28.00 Wow. Tightly wound and reticent at first, but great underlying ripeness offset by smoky elements. Long and smoky. Explosive with air as it sits in the glass. If it's not Grand Cru, it should be. 96. - Michael Apstein; - A great example of Chablis, with generous lemon fruit yet good tension and minerality and an expanding feel on the finish. - W. Blake Gray Laurier Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley $14.99 A bit sweet, but smooth, soft-textured, chocolatey and balanced; low acidity means this is a sipping wine, would be great with grilled meat with a spicy rub - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot Alexander Valley $14.99 Clean as a whistle and light on its feet, with pretty core of dark plum fruit and a hint of tobacco, - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay Los Carneros $14.99 Round, ripe pear fruit with herbal notes - Rebecca Murphy. - Appealing fruit with a significant expression of oak balanced by crisp finish. - Marguerite Thomas Leopard Frog Vineyards
Critics Silver 2004 Tantra, Limited Release Stellenbosch, South Africa $35.95 Dry; easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2009 Tao, Proprietor's Limited Release Stellenbosch, South Africa $35.95 Juicy and luscious - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2008 Blanc De Blancs, Cuvee Prestige, Brut, Methode Cap Classique Stellenbosch, South Africa $49.95 Fresh aromas and flavors recalling lemon zest and green apple - Michael Franz Little Black Dress
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.99 Sweet fruit with cocoa and spice in the finish. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Merlot California $10.99 Keen balance! The rich black cherry fruit is accompanied by just enough leafy herb and vanilla notes to make it interesting, and the acidity gives it a brisk finish. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay California $10.99 Bright and appealing. - Marguerite Thomas Lolo
Critics Silver 2011 Albarino, Estate Grown, Rias Baixas DO Spain $12.99 Apple and pear accents. Round pear nectar fruits, a good weight to it. - Patrick Comiskey Lone Madrone
Critics Silver 2008 The Will Paso Robles $33.00 Louis Jadot
Critics Gold 2010 Beaujolais-Villages AC France $9.99 Candied cherries in the nose, bright berry flavors. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir, Bourgogne AC France $16.99
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay, Bourgogne AC France $16.99 Wheat and lees notes, a hint of golden apple scents. Grounded and firm textures. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Pouilly-Fuisse AC France $22.99 Appealing lemon juice note on the palate, lovely balance, good length. - Bruce Schoenfeld Magistrate
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot, Limited Production Santa Barbara $19.99 Plump and juicy, with inviting red-fruit aromas and a touch of vanilla. Velvety tannins make it a real crowd pleaser. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Limited Release Sonoma Coast $20.99 Manina
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Valle Central, Chile $12.99 Delicate nose, grass and green peas. Quite rich, juicy, full-bodied, has some Sauvignon typicity but lacks a little zip on the finish. - Stephen Brook Manny O. Wines
Critics Gold 2007 Bibulus, Medoc, Cru Bourgeois France $22.00 Herbal notes and intense black fruit in the nose. The wine is tight on the palate, old-fashioned with plenty of tannin. Give it a couple of years to mature. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2010 Discipulus Blanc, Vins de Pays D'Oc Languedoc, France $12.00 Straw and lemon zest with a wheaty scent. Flavors are dried apple and pear, with a pretty saline spine. Needs food, like lake trout. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2008 Agapitos Branco Alentejano, Portugal $12.00 Strong earthy notes add interest to this complex wine. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2009 Sumiller, Monastrell Yecla, Spain $12.00 Wonderfully austere, cool-climate Cab with potential to age well. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Discipulus Syrah Languedoc, France $12.00 Delicious dark berry fruit with moderate oak and very fine-grained tannins - Michael Franz
Critics Gold NV Celebrus Brut, Blanc de Blanc, Blanquette de Limoux France $17.00 Complex and delicious, with subtle peach-tinged fruit and luscious soft effervesence - Michael Franz Martin & Weyrich
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato Allegro California $11.00 Intense varietal, peachy aromas and soft flavors, med+ weight and med+ length - Deborah Parker Wong Martin's Rake
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $21.99 Zesty and fun. - Paul Lukacs; - Neutral to lemon aromas, clean, lemon pith flavors, medium length - Deborah Parker Wong Mas Carlot
Critics Platinum 2010 Clairette de Bellegarde France $12.00 Just explodes with the essence of white summer peaches - Nick Passmore Masked Rider
Critics Silver 2009 Gunsmoke Red California $9.99
Critics Silver 2008 Six Gun Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99 Sweet nose, but fine-grained tannins, dark chocolate, and spice. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2009 Sagebrush Pinot Noir California $9.99 Slightly herbal. Not just fruit. Short. Terrific bargain. 86 - Michael Apstein; - Nice fruit makes this straightforward wine pleasurable. - W. Blake Gray Masse Pere et Fils
Critics Gold NV Brut Champagne, France $29.99 True brut styling with a dry but not austere finish and very focused citrus fruit - Michael Franz; - Lovely; complex; flavorful - Ed McCarthy Massimo
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $12.99 Straightforward ed fruit flavors. Soft & subtle tannin. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $12.99 Scents of hops and biscuits flavors are focused and concentrated, firm and persistent in texture. Good acids drive the wine home. - Patrick Comiskey Matuco
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $9.99 Superb poise and elegance for a Cab at this price - Nick Passmore
Best Malbec 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $9.99 Wonderfully complex and compelling, with an impressively layered finish. Fantastic value! - Paul Lukacs McWilliams Hanwood Estate
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon South Eastern Australia $12.00 If Cab can be yummy, this is it. Medium in body, tannic structure and power, it's finely balanced and ready to drink now -- and will likely get even better in five years. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Shiraz South Eastern Australia $12.00 Rich and earthy - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay South Eastern Australia $12.00 Lean and racy -- might be an unoaked version -- without an ounce of fat, with purity and precision. - Linda Murphy Mettler Family Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown Lodi $24.99 Nicely framed, lacking a bit of intensity but a sleek, long finish. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Epicenter, Old Vine Lodi $19.99 Smoky juicy leathery nose, blackberry fruit. Supple, ripe and even a touch sweet, but it's silky and lively, which gives some length. Light peppery finish. - Stephen Brook Middle Sister
Critics Silver NV Rebel Red California $12.00
Critics Gold NV Goodie Two-Shoes Pinot Noir California $12.00 Ripe and rich, with dark cherry scents and lush texture. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver NV Drama Queen Pinot Grigio California $12.00 Citrus fruit with mineral notes in a lean structure. Light and refreshing. - Rebecca Murphy Moet & Chandon
Critics Silver NV Imperial, Brut Champagne, France $40.00 Broadly textured and generously flavored - Michael Franz; - Quite fine; enjoyable now - Ed McCarthy Montcadi
Critics Silver NV Cava, Semi-Seco, Metodo Tradicional Spain $5.99 Great dessert bubbly - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold NV Cava Rosè, Metodo Tradicional Spain $15.99 Delicious; lots of flavor - Ed McCarthy Morlanda
Critics Gold 2007 Priorat DOQ, Crianca Spain $48.00 Big and full in the mouth, but peppy, energetic. Full of alluring dark-fruit flavors -- blackberry, black cherry - Bruce Schoenfeld Mouton Cadet
Critics Silver 2010 Rouge Bordeaux France $10.00 Youthful, primary colors and flavors, quite extracted, dark plum and cinnamon flavors, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Mumm Napa
Critics Silver NV Brut Prestige, Methode Traditionnelle Napa Valley $18.99 Rich and rounded in feel, but with fine balancing acidity and a clean finish - Michael Franz
Critics Silver NV Brut Rosè, Methode Traditionnelle Napa Valley $18.99 Bright berry notes are quite expressive but the finish is focused and clean - Michael Franz Naked Grape
Critics Gold NV Cabernet Sauvignon California $7.99 Packed with luscious flavors of plums, blackberries and black cherries - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $7.99 Attractive; easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy Napa Cellars
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $26.00 Nice cherry fruit with some savory elements and good restraint make this wine easy to like. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir Napa Valley $22.00 I love the verve of this wine; it's electric in the mouth, yet also generous in its fruitiness, silky and supple in tannins. Bravo! - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $22.00 Stylish. Balanced. Classy mixture of subtle creaminess and lemony brightness. 90 - Michael Apstein Napa Creek Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $8.99
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot Napa Valley $8.99 Eminently drinkable - Bruce Schoenfeld Napa Ridge Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Noir Napa Valley $10.99 Fragrant pinot nose, tangy and a bit heavy, but nice flavors, richness, savory in finish, actually has a kind of Burgundian character - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2009 Chardonnay Napa Valley $10.99 Elusive and enticing with subtle pear, apple citrus fruit and whispers of gardenias - Rebecca Murphy Natura
Critics Platinum 2010 Carmenere, Organically Grown Grapes Valle de Colchagua, Chile $11.00 Dense and rich, although it finishes clean and mouthwatering. Allspice and licorice notes add to the complexity. Simply delicious. - Linda Murphy Navarro Vineyards
Critics Gold 2011 Rosè Mendocino $16.50 G Pale; strawberry and subtle spice - Dan Berger; - Pale, pretty, spicy; imagine sitting on terrace table at lunch and sipping this - Elin McCoy
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Mendocino $29.00 Pure varietal nose, mouth-watering acid carries blue/black fruit through a lo-o-ng finish - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Anderson Valley $19.00 Savory and dark, with a sweet cherry core of fruit and firm tannin. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Noir, Methode A L'Ancienne Anderson Valley $29.00 Aromatic, full-flavored, fabulous balance and length; delicious start to finish - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Deep End Blend Anderson Valley $49.00 Candied nose--whole cluster? Some nice acidity at the finish. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2010 Shiraz Mendocino $19.00 Simple but pure, fresh berry fruit shows a winning profile with restrained oak - Michael Franz
Best Muscat 2011 Muscat Cluster Select, Late Harvest, Sweet Anderson Valley $59.00 Rich, spiced nose and deeply complex wine with classic honeyed character and a superb acid balance for 14% residual sugar - Dan Berger; - Like a spicy apple pie in flavor and aroma - Elin McCoy
Wine of the Year 2011 Riesling Cluster Select, Late Harvest, Sweet Anderson Valley $50.00 Extremely clean, luscious Riesling character and well-balanced, so it will age at least 3-5 more years. - Dan Berger; - Lovely ripe ripe pear and citrus flavors with plenty of acidity to keep sweetness from cloying - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay, Premiere Reserve Anderson Valley $25.00 Finesse-filled Chardonnay. Long and classy. 90 - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2010 Gewurztraminer, Dry, Cuvee Traditional Anderson Valley $15.00 Very floral opulent nose, heady, honeysuckle aromas. Drier than the nose suggests, robust, firm phenolic tone, almost austere but has succulence and vigour. - Stephen Brook
Best Gewurztraminer 2010 Gewurztraminer, Dry Anderson Valley $19.00 Perfumed and lively, with a delicacy that invites another sip. The finish is buoyant and mouthwatering. - Linda Murphy Nello Olivo
Critics Silver 2008 Toscanello El Dorado County $50.00 Nice flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangio, good acid, not OR or clumsy - Dan Berger; - Big, ripe, smooth, highly drinkable now - Elin McCoy Newman's Own
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $12.00 Hefty black cherry nose, touch of oak. Quite rich and suave, textured without being thick or heavy, good acidity enlivens the palate. Moderate length. - Stephen Brook; - Nicely balanced in its perfectly ripe plum fruit, moderate tannic structure and refreshing acicity. A good drink at this price. - Linda Murphy Nichelini Family Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Primitivo Napa Valley $35.00 Nice acid helps along the black fruit. Linear. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Scents of chocolate and mocha give way to a dark long finish. - Patrick Comiskey Noble Vines
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, 337 Lodi $14.99 Dense blackcurrant nose, with a touch of tar. Juicy, upfront, ample fruit here, generous if not much complexity, and with some zest on the finish. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, 667 Monterey $14.99 Rich and full for a wine of this price, but stays in balance - Bruce Schoenfeld; - A shy nose, but the palate flavors - supple, rich, dark plum - more than make up for it. - Patrick Comiskey Oak Knoll Winery
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Willamette Valley $15.00 Nicely smoky, good balance, acidic bite on finish - Bruce Schoenfeld Open Field
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County $15.99 Nicely ripened fruit, kiss of caramelly oak and a long, clean finish. - Linda Murphy Opolo Vineyards
Critics Platinum 2009 Rhapsody Paso Robles $45.00 Balance, balance, balance. Every component is in place, from ripeness to oak use to polisheed tannins to the refreshing finish. Impeccable. - Linda Murphy; - Opulent black cherry and blackberry nose. Rich, supple, juicy, concentrated, well balanced with integrated tannins and fair acidity. A lively Cab-dominated blend. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2010 Viognier Central Coast $22.00 Delicate stone fruit aromas, pure, savory tropical fruit mid palate, clean, mineral, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Ora
Critics Platinum 2008 Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC Italy $5.99 Floral and herbal at the same time. Deeper black fruit signature. Bright fresh dark cherry-like acidity. Beautifully balanced. Intriguing earthy notes. Long and lush. 95 - Michael Apstein Paco & Lola
Critics Silver 2011 Albarino, Estate Grown, Rias Baixas DO Spain $20.00 Love the energy in this wine. Electric. - Bruce Schoenfeld Pahrump Valley Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Symphony California $12.95 Juicy tropical and pear fruit with a creme brulee note. Tasty! - Linda Murphy Parkers Estate
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Four Keys Crossing Sonoma County $20.99 Berry fruit with chalky notes, delicious black cherry fruit, zesty acidity - Rebecca Murphy Pascal Doquet
Critics Gold NV Blanc de Blancs, Brut Champagne, France $49.00 Dramatically yeasty aromas lead to a more refined, restrained palate and a truly dry finish - Michael Franz PCH
Critics Platinum 2010 Pinot Grigio California $7.99 The essence of Pinot Grigio, a flavor-packed, mineral-infused delicacy - Nick Passmore Pebble Bay
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand $5.99 Pleasantly pungent. Lovely texture. Vibrant. Good buy. Stock up for summer. 88. - Michael Apstein Peirano Estate Vineyards
Critics Silver 2007 The Unknown Lodi $12.99 Soft and supple with black cherry fruit. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Merlot, The Heritage Collection, Six Clones Lodi $12.99 Deliciously complex in the finish. Made in a fairly restrained style, with no overt sweetness or cloying character. Very enjoyable. - Paul Lukacs Pepi
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio California $11.00 A lean style, with enticing floral aromas and crisp pear fruit. - Rebecca Murphy Perrier Jouet
Critics Gold NV Grand Brut Champagne, France $51.99 Concentrated; lovely - Ed McCarthy
Critics Platinum 2004 Belle Epoque, Brut Champagne, France $154.99 Excellent - Ed McCarthy
Critics Platinum NV Blason Rosè Brut Champagne, France $84.99 A great Champagne - Ed McCarthy Peter Vella
Critics Silver NV Delicious Red American $10.99 Complex flavors; quite delicious - Ed McCarthy Picket Fence
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley $18.99 Faintly earthy and a bit tannic, nice fruit - Dan Berger Pine Ridge Vineyards
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $54.00 Well-balanced; a Cab to hold for a few years - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Stags Leap District $80.00 A fruit-forward wine that will go well with dinner (as long as it's meat.) - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford $80.00 Berry fruit with good acidity and a smooth finish. - W. Blake Gray Pinetti Notte
Critics Silver 2010 Primitivo, Pulgia IGT Italy $8.99 Good balance. Brisk and useful wine. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Scents of black pepper and chery and black plum. some nice spicy flavor, firm texture. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Grigio, Provinica de Pavia IGT Italy $8.99 Interesting, spicy fruit, clean, balanced med savory and citrus flavors, tasty finish - Deborah Parker Wong Piper-Heidsieck
Critics Platinum NV Brut Champagne, France $40.00 Seamlessly styled with restrained yeast and clean, refined green apple flavors and true brut dryness - Michael Franz
Critics Platinum 2002 Brut Cuvee Rare Champagne, France $250.00 Complex aromas of freshly baked bread crust lead to broad but focused flavors and a persistent but clean finish - Michael Franz
Best of Show Sparkling 2004 Brut, Millesime Champagne, France $75.00 Exceptionally intricate aromas and complex flavors make for a striking Champagne - Michael Franz
Critics Gold NV Rosè Sauvage Brut Champagne, France $55.00 Complex; lots of flavor - Ed McCarthy Platform 9
Critics Silver 2010 Merlot California $18.99 Toasty aromas, cherry fruit and chewy tannins - Rebecca Murphy Platino
Critics Silver VN Brut Sparkling White Wine, Jaume Serra Spain $9.99 Very lively; great aperitif - Ed McCarthy Polka Dot
Critics Platinum 2010 Riesling Pfalz, Germany $12.00 Crisp bracing appley nose, xesty and charming. Fine attack, concentrated, only moderately sweet but quite mineal and exciting, with escellent length. Finishes dry thanks to good acidity. - Stephen Brook Prairie Berry Winery
Critics Gold NV Calamity Jane American $15.00 Pretty neon pink, muthwateringly acidic as well as sweet. - Marguerite Thomas Punto Nino
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva Valle de Maipo, Chile $15.00 Minty, with a long finish and bright fruit on the palate. - Paul Lukacs Puro Uno
Critics Platinum 2008 Malbec Limitado Mendoza, Argentina $45.00 Sumptuous, with silky tannin, layered flavors, an earthy and floral-tinged bouquet, and excellent balance. A world-class wine. - Paul Lukacs; - Earthy, blue fruit aromas, silky polished, tannin, med weight, good concentration mid palate, clean, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver NV Alcyone, Tannat Dessert Wine Atlantida, Uruguay $25.00 Think chocolate milkshake with alcohol. Very sweet, very seductive for chocolate lovers. - Marguerite Thomas Quady Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Elysium, Black Muscat Dessert Wine California $21.00 A bed of roses, sweet and dreamy, gently acidic on the finish. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Platinum 2010 Essensia, Orange Muscat Sweet Dessert Wine California $21.00 R & B Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 The Improviser, Vintner's Red Blend California $15.00 Recoleta
Critics Silver 2011 Malbec / Bonarda Mendoza, Argentina $3.99 A lean and elegant style, more about structure than fruit. Needs food. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Torrontes Salta, Argentina $3.99 Unfortunate hint of rubber overpowered heady floral perfume; star fruit and nectarine on the palate. - Katherine Cole Red Rock Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Winemaker's Blend, Reserve California $13.99 Strong white pepper leads an herbal flavor profile that augments the sweet fruit. - Bruce Schoenfeld Red Soles Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Zinfandel, Miracles Ranch, Estate Grown Paso Robles $36.00 Full and fleshy, so very easy to enjoy. - Paul Lukacs; - Black tea, savory, earthy fruit, clean, precise, tasty medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong Red Truck
Critics Gold 2007 Zinfandel Sonoma County $10.99 Brambly, rich, ripe black fruit, full bodied with rugged tannins. - Rebecca Murphy; - And elegant Zin with beautifully balanced fruit - Marguerite Thomas Redwood Creek
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.00 Black cherry nose. Earthy, rich mocha palate. Value for this price range. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec Mendoza, Argentina $8.00 Big and balanced with a soft landing. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.00 Well-done! Excelent Pinot Noir value - Ed McCarthy Redwood Vintners
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $9.99
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Grigio California $9.99 Fresh and lively with full flavors. - Paul Lukacs Rene Mure
Critics Gold NV Brut, Cremant d'Alsace AOC France $22.00 Alluring aromas of fresh bread crust lead to focused, refined flavors and a clean finish - Michael Franz Renwood Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine Amador County $18.99 Plenty ripe yet blessedly not hot on the palate. Fresh and vibrant, with wild berry and spice flavors. - Linda Murphy
Critics Platinum 2009 Pinot Grigio, Roberto's Block, Twin River's Vineyard El Dorado County $18.95 Bright and lively, with rich, lush flavors and texture followed by a crisp, refreshing finish. Linda Murphy Reustle - Prayer Rock Vineyard
Critics Gold 2010 Syrah, Reserve, Estate Grown Umpqua Valley, Oregon $38.00 A lively wine with red plum and floral notes on the nose and a salty finish that makes it great for dinner. - W. Blake Gray; - Spice compements bing cherry notes. Attractive black pepper notes. Fresh and lively. Not overdone. Graceful. This is what made Syrah popular. 91. - Michael Apstein
Critics Gold 2010 Tempranillo, Estate Grown, Timnah Bloc Umpqua Valley, Oregon $26.00 Restrained aromas, lean, precise, crisp black fruit, mineral, fine tannins, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Umpqua Valley, Oregon $19.00 Refreshing and unobtrusive. Tangy acid keeps me coming back. - Bruce Schoenfeld Rex Goliath
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir American $7.99 Sweet fruit subtle savory notes. Fresh acidity gives uplifting finish. An excellent buy. 87 - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver NV Pinot Grigio California $7.99 Bright and refreshing, with enough flavor to hold its own with most summer-weight foods. - Paul Lukacs Rodney Strong
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County $17.00 Toasty oak and red fruit aromas, tight, red fruit, cedar flavors on clean, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Vineyards Alexander Valley $25.00 Ripe black fruit. Plush tannins. Slightly hot finish. 87 - Michael Apstein; - Solid cherry fruit and good balance. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Alexander Valley $45.00 Sweet and supple, this is a charmer for near-term enjoyment - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Sonoma County $15.00 Dusty minerals and black cherries finishing with refined tannins - Rebecca Murphy; - Lead pencil, cedar, restrained but ripe fruit and gentle tannins - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Estate Vineyards Russian River Valley $20.00
Best Zinfandel 2009 Zinfandel, Knotty Vines, Estate Vineyards Northern Sonoma $18.50 Big and bold yet very nicely balanced fruit/tannic/acid/alcohol ratio - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Reserve Russian River Valley $35.00 Big but proportional. Would be terrific with food. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Charlotte's Home Northern Sonoma $13.50 Full and ripe, with enough acidity to carry the fruit weight and plumpness. Finishes with a tangy kick. - Linda Murphy Root: 1
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley, Chile $13.00 Ruby med color, Green herbs, pretty red fruit aromas, precise, clean flavors, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Roscato
Critics Silver 2010 Rosso Dolce, Provincia di Pavia IGT Italy $11.99 A delicious after-dinner wine - Ed McCarthy Roth Estate
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Alexander Valley $22.00 Perfumed nose. Espresso on the grippy palate. Spicy finish. - Katherine Cole
Critics Gold 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Alexander Valley $16.00 Offers a melange of citrus and tropical fruit aromas and flavors, packed into a firm acid structure. Medium-bodied and balanced. - Linda Murphy Round Hill Cellars
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.00 Easy drinking blackberry fruit, well structured with dusty tannins - Rebecca Murphy Roza Ridge
Critics Silver 2009 Malbec Rattlesnake Hills $22.95 Black fruit with a touch of cocoa, dusty tannins - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Petit Verdot Rattlesnake Hills $22.99 Thick, rich, dense and somewhat oaky. - Dan Berger; - Violet and lilac nose, ripe and rich, with toasty oak and attractive complexity. - Elin McCoy Ruffino
Critics Gold 2010 Chianti DOCG Italy $9.99 Appealing aromas of dried cherries and autumn leaves, with a classically grippy finish - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2010 Chianti Superiore DOCG Italy $11.99 Tart cherry fruit with a truly dry finish - Michael Franz Rutherford Ranch
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Napa Valley $16.00 Fruit and acid and minerality all nicely integrated. - Marguerite Thomas Rutherford Vintners
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Napa Valley $12.99 Sweet cherry and chocolate nose. Medium-bodied, lean, vivacious, simple but enjoyable,. - Stephen Brook Sagebrush Annie's
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Santa Barbara County $32.00 A complex wine with fruit both ripe and roasted. - W. Blake Gray Sanctuary
Best Pinot Noir 2008 Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley $30.00 SeaGlass
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Santa Barbara County $12.00 Silky fruit melange nice fruit. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara County $12.00 Herbal, racy finish . - Dan Berger Seebass Family Wines
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Mendocino $22.00 Lovely restraint. Still plenty of flavor and length. 88 - Michael Apstein Segura Viudas
Critics Silver NV Cava, Brut Reserva Heredad Spain $25.00 Broad and creamy in texture, with fresh fruit and accents of straw and dried herbs - Michael Franz
Critics Gold NV Cava Brut Rosè Spain $10.00 Positlvely stately for a Cava Rose, this wine shows great restraint but still notable flavor and a classy, dry finish - Michael Franz; - Well-balanced; quite dry - Ed McCarthy Shannon Ridge
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00 Lightly herbaceous but attractive nose. Light, sleek, fresh, not complex but well balanced and long, with plenty of acidity to freshen the finish. Unpretentious but very good. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00 Subdued berry fruit nose. Light, fresh, simple, inoffensive and enjoyable but lacks character. Does have some persistence of flavour. - Stephen Brook; - Flamboyant style with jammy black cherry and plum fruit. Easy-going tannins and mouthfilling texture. - Linda Murphy
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay, Ranch Collection Lake County $19.00 Everything a Chardonnay lover could want: rich, well-ripened pear and citrus fruit, slightly oily texture, gentle barrel influence and saliva-inducing finish. - Linda Murphy Sherwood House Vineyards
Critics Silver 2007 Sherwood Manor, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $45.00 Toasty in the aroma and woody on the palate, yet with well-ripened fruit - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Franc, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $40.00
Critics Silver 2007 Merlot, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $30.00 Green pepper and briney green olives. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Oregon Road North Fork of Long Island $18.00 Understated and with wonderful balance; roast chicken and crab cakes cry out for this wine. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Estate Grown North Fork of Long Island $30.00 Lemon cream. Bright and suave 88. - Michael Apstein Silver Ridge
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot California $8.99 Earthy, almost feral quality adds character -- but brett level holds it back - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.99 Lovely delicacy, even graceful. Bright and fresh. Delivers far more than the price suggests. Great bargain 88 - Michael Apstein Simply Naked
Critics Gold 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Unoaked California $9.99 Interesting floral, spicy aromas, easy drinking. - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Moscato, Unoaked California $9.99 Melon and pear nose. Soft, rounded, plump, juicy, has good weight of fruit. - Stephen Brook; - Exotic for its mango, lychee and peach aromas and flavors. Acidity nicely balances the sweetness. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Unoaked California $9.99 Metallic nose, clean broad apple flavors, softer mid palate, clean medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio, Unoaked California $9.99 Tastes very dry, with a tangy finish. - Paul Lukacs; - Bright pineapple aromas, med weight clean, ripe pineapple flavors, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Sivas - Sonoma
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County $14.00 Tropical fruit is the star -- passionfruit and guava -- with a grassy undertone. The lingering finish is of citrus and sweet pea. - Linda Murphy Skinnygirl, The Wine Collection
Critics Gold 2011 Rosè California $14.99 Strawberry and blueberry; juicy entry, relatively dry - Dan Berger Smith-Madrone Vineyards
Critics Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District $45.00 Generous and serious at once, with dark toned fruit and a dense but ripe flavor profile - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2010 Riesling Spring Mountain District $27.00 Very tangy with tastes of green spring shoots; lovely and bright - Elin McCoy; - Attractive (earthy), complex citrus; fine balance, a tad on the sweet side. - Dan Berger Smoking Loon
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $10.00 Sweet and long. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir California $10.00 Pencil shavings, dark fruit aromas, clean, vanilla and dark red fruit flavors, resolved tannins, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay California $10.00 Shows refined, delicate purity - Nick Passmore Sottoriva Antica
Critics Gold 2008 Valpolicella DOC, Ripasso Italy $9.99 Complex and interesting nose of dried fruits and flowers with some herbs leads into flavors that open with dried plums and cherries and turn savory on the finish. - W. Blake Gray; - Balanced combination of ripe fruit and subtle earthy savory notes. Plush tannins. Good length. Drink now. 90 - Michael Apstein Sparkling Pointe
Critics Gold 2006 Blanc De Blancs, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $42.00 Expressive aromas with yeasty notes on a solid base of citrus and green apple fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2009 Topaz Imperial, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $37.00 Very good rose; quite dry - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2002 Brut Seduction by G. Martin, Methode Champenoise North Fork of Long Island $60.00 Complex but balanced and integrated, this provides an admirable combination of generosity and refinement - Michael Franz St. Francis
Critics Silver 2010 White Splash California $12.99 An interesting blend for summer beach sipping - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2007 Merlot Sonoma County $19.95 Lush black fruits and liquorice nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and lively, sleek texture, quite assertive acidity, but plenty of fruit here, and ample bang for the buck (as we say in England). - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2009 Old Vines Zinfandel Sonoma County $19.95 Closed nose. Soft, rounded, juicy, plenty of upfront fruit, reasonably concentrated, and has lively acidity. Well balanced and persistent. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma County $14.95 Closed nose. Rich, juicy, full-bodied, creamy, but rather heavy. But has plenty of fruit if little finesse. - Stephen Brook St. Supery Vineyards & Winery
Critics Platinum 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dollarhide, Estate Napa Valley $85.00 Lovely nose of fresh dark fruit and herbs. Suave and classy tannins. Big, yet not overdone. 95 - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot, Estate Rutherford $50.00 Inviting wild-berry aroma leads to a vibrant, tangy wine that should go great with food. Medium-bodied, and with non-assertive tannins, it's a very good drink. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Grown Napa Valley $20.00 Finishes on the sweet side, but begins with tangy citrus, especially grapefruit, aromas and flavors. - Paul Lukacs Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Critics Silver 2009 Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $55.00 Soft and sweet, but still structured and up to the challenge of relatively robust foods - Michael Franz Steelhead Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma County $14.99 Clean and lifted, bright strawberry scents, brisk and driven by bright acidity - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc North Coast $12.99 Simple crisp apple scents and foursquare flavors of apple and a hint of lemon. - Patrick Comiskey Stickybeak
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $20.00 Commercial, but in the best possible way. Plump, juicy, rich. And the nose is terrific. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Smoky and dark almost a syrah scent, with plush flavors of cassis and violets. Delicious and commercial. - Patrick Comiskey Stoller Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, JV Estate Dundee Hills $25.00 Ripe, plump fruit, tons of flavor, touch of sweetness fills out the palate. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Chardonnay, Estate Grown, SV Estate Dundee Hills $28.00 Lemony and slightly creamy. 88. - Michael Apstein Sunce Winery & Vineyard
Critics Gold 2007 Meritage, Quintessential, Winemaker's Reserve North Coast $48.00 I love the savory notes of this wine, which give it character above and beyond many fruit-driven Bordeaux blends. Well-made and interesting. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2008 Les Trois Amis, Reserve, Unfiltered Sonoma County $65.00 Attractive, bright and rich, with food friendly acidity - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2009 Carignane, Parenti Vineyard, Old Vines Suisun Valley $28.00 Spicy savory cherry fruit, medium bodied with smooth tannins - Rebecca Murphy; - Like diving into a bowl of fresh cut red fruit and berries. - Marguerite Thomas
Best Mourvedre 2010 Mourvedre, Ripken Vineyard Lodi $30.00 Good fruit and acidity and savory notes make this wine a well-balanced delight. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold 2009 Nebbiolo, St. Olof Vineyard Clear Lake $50.00 Clean, high-toned pomegranate fruit, clove; lean, bright tight medium-plus fruit intensity. - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2010 Petite Sirah, Capp Vineyard Napa Valley $30.00 Zinfandel-like briary nose and exuberantly juicy, this is a refreshing, scintillating Petite Sirah. A bit more complexity would vault it to Platinum. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2010 Sangiovese, Ripken Vineyard Lodi $28.00 Not much like Sangiovese, but very nice red fruit flavors and nice acid balance - Dan Berger; - Dry, bitter cherry flavors, verve and savor, plus typical slight bitterness in finish; would be great with spaghetti Bolognese - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2009 Syrah, Field of Dreams Vineyard San Francisco Bay $28.00 Minty Shiraz-style, but almost weightless in the mouth. New-world flavors, old-world construction. Exotic. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Poole Vineyard Russian River Valley $26.00 Steely, clean, very linear - Bruce Schoenfeld Sunshine Mountain Vineyard
Critics Silver 2008 Syrah Napa Valley $32.00 Dark and chocolatey, with flavors of black plum and dark mocha-flavored tannins. - Patrick Comiskey Surf Point
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $8.99 Swedish Hill Winery
Critics Gold NV Riesling Cuvee Sparkling Wine Finger Lakes $17.99 Well-done; fascinating bubbly - Ed McCarthy
Critics Gold 2011 Vidal Blanc Finger Lakes $11.99 Fresh, focused and pure, with fruit recalling tangerines and white melons with a fresh acidic edge - Michael Franz; - Some complexity; well-made - Ed McCarthy Taken
Best Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $30.00 Dark, dark fruit, but alluring brightness. Tastes like Ciel de Cheval from WA. Tight tannins. Needs time, food. - Bruce Schoenfeld Tapena
Critics Silver 2010 Garnacha, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00 Oak in a tàte a tàte with ripe fruit. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Tempranillo, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00 A gentle but sumptuous wine. - Paul Lukacs; - Clean, complex fruit aromas, simpler flavors, bright, med finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2010 Verdejo, Tierra de Castilla Spain $10.00 Asian pear notes; would pair well with stir-fry. - Katherine Cole Target Wine Cube
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon California $16.99 Dense and chewy black fruit with husky tannins - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Grigio California $16.99 Very crisp and lively. Great for warm weather sipping. - Paul Lukacs Tenuta Ca' Bolani
Critics Gold 2011 Pinot Grigio, Friuli DOC, Aquileia Italy $16.99 Beautifully balanced and integrated with bright citrus fruit. - Rebecca Murphy. - Crisp and refreshing with satisfying purity of flavor. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2010 Sauvignon, Friuli DOC, Aquileia Italy $16.99 Oak is prominent on the nose, then settles into the background on the palate, letting the bright apple and citrus fruit shine. - Linda Murphy Terra d'Oro
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Amador County $18.00 Spicy, ripe black fruit, with savory acidity and chewy tannins - Rebecca Murphy The Crusher
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wilson Vineyard Clarksburg $18.00 Sweet vanilla, aromas, soft red fruit and vanilla flavors, round tannins, medium finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Platinum 2010 Petite Sirah, Grower's Selection Clarksburg $18.00 Aromatic and lively, and with perfect balance. Well-ripened plum and pomegranate fruit, a spicy black-pepper kick, polished tannins and a finish that is long and mouthwatering. - Linda Murphy Tisdale
Critics Silver NV Pinot Noir California $5.99 Fruity; easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy; - Bright red cherries and a fresh, lifted finish - Michael Franz Toad Hollow
Critics Gold 2011 Eye of the Toad Dry Rosè of Pinot Noir Sonoma County $12.99 Very stylish Pinot Noir aroma and spiced mid-palate; superb balance - Dan Berger
Critics Silver 2010 Francine's Selection Unoaked Chardonnay Mendocino County $12.99 for its fennel/anise character that enhances the straightforward apple and citrus palate. - Linda Murphy Tom Eddy Wines
Critics Silver 2008 Elodian, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley $39.99 Old-world construct is appealing. Hot on the palate. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2009 Malbec, Spanos-Berberian Vineyard Napa Valley $70.00 Dark amythest color verging on black, super energetic and bursting with youthful tannins. - Marguerite Thomas Trapiche
Critics Silver 2010 Malbec, Broquel Mendoza, Argentina $16.99 Sweet red fruit make it fun to sip. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2011 Chardonnay, Oak Cask Mendoza, Argentina $11.99 Beautifully balanced, Fruit shines through but doesn't overwhelm. - Marguerite Thomas Turning Leaf
Critics Silver 2011 Refresh Crisp White California $8.00 Nice blended white; soft and approachable. Decent balance of acidity - Dan Berger; - Bright fresh with nice fruit sweetness; would be good to sip with ripe roasted peaches - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir California $8.00 Very good value; fruity - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Sweet Riesling California $8.00 Bit of petrol, fresh citrus, fivespice, asian pear. Light and pleasant. - Katherine Cole V. Sattui Winery
Critics Silver 2008 Paradiso Red Wine Napa Valley $95.00 Rich cherry fruit with dense but well-managed tannins make this a solid wine. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Gold NV Madeira, 125th Anniversary Selection California $46.00 Rich, lush, great - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Platinum 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Vittorio's Vineyard Napa Valley $46.00 Almost unfathomable depth of flavor makes this impressive, but the purity and balance of the flavors is what makes this ultimately stand out as an exemplar in the category - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Mount Veeder $47.00 Well-done! Complex; drink or hold - Ed McCarthy; - Rich and rewarding flavors of dark cherry and blackberry, with ripe tannins lending focus and framing - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Preston Vineyard Napa Valley $50.00 Easy-drinking; enjoy now - Ed McCarthy; - Firm but still expressive, with dark berry fruit and lots of fine-grained tannin - Michael Franz
Critics Platinum 2009 Merlot, Henry Ranch Los Carneros $29.00 Packed with the flavors of earth and soil picked out with red-berry freshness - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2008 Merlot Napa Valley $26.00 Mellow with the essence of plums and dark cherries - Nick Passmore
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Henry Ranch, 125th Anniversary Los Carneros $39.00
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir, Sattui Family, 125th Anniversary California $30.00
Critics Platinum 2009 Petite Sirah Napa Valley $35.00 Ripe plummy nose, quite oaky. Rich, robust, full-bodied, very concentrated, firm tannins, dark chocolate as well as plums. Powerful and long. - Stephen Brook
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah Napa Valley $35.00 Scents of mint and black pepper give way to dark cassis notes. Needs time to knit a tough red for steak. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Gilsson Vineyard Russian River Valley $37.00 Black tea, black raspberry, ripe fruit mid palate, warm brown spice, clean, focused medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Mounts Vineyard Dry Creek Valley $35.00 Well-integrated and long, with a layered finish. - Paul Lukacs; - Oolong tea, clean, intensity varietal fruit, integrated flavors, bright and lifted, long finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2009 Old Vine Zinfandel, Pilgrim Vineyard Lodi $37.00 Tea and floral aromas, with sweet but not overbearingly so fruit on the palate. Long and lean (esp. For the variety). Exciting. - Paul Lukacs; - Jasmine-scented black tea, varietal fruit, clean, lean, med intensity flavors, seamless to long, tasty finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Amador Ridge Vineyard Amador County $38.00 Jammy, with raspberry fruit and a sweet finish. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, 35th Anniversary Selection California $28.00 A rich, opulent style. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine, Quaglia Vineyard Napa Valley $39.00 Spearmint, red berry aromas, complex med+ flavors, clean, savory medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2009 Zinfandel, Black Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain $42.00 Old-fashioned Bordeaux aromas, followed by well-defined fruit flavors that never seem excessive. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2009 Prestige Cuvee Brut, Methode Champenoise Napa Valley $29.00 Very flavorful - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, 125th Anniversary Los Carneros $30.00 Scents of caramel and lees. Apple and applesauce, with hints of brown sugar. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2010 Chardonnay, Carsi Vineyard, 125th Anniversary Napa Valley $28.00 Made in a big style with pineapple and pear accents. Big-bodied and leesy with some rich concentrated fruit. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Silver 2011 Dry Gewurztraminer Santa Barbara County $23.00 Delicate rose petal nose; crisp and spicy on the palate. Racy acidity makes it a most refreshing, lively drink. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling Anderson Valley $24.00 Sour apple scents. Pleasantly round and focused on the finish. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2011 Off-Dry Riesling California $21.00 Enticing aromas of white flowers and minerals lead to a refreshing balance of sweetness and acidity. Entirely sippable. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2011 Semillon Napa Valley $24.00 Full-bodied, with real length and evolving flavors on the palate. Lovely stuff. - Paul Lukacs; - Mandarin orange zest aromas, tropical fruit flavors, weighted savory mid palate, medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Valdubon
Critics Silver 2009 Ribera del Duero DO, Cosecha Spain $15.00 Dark and portlike, with a silk freshness to the palate that gives the wine more energy than would first appear. - Patrick Comiskey
Critics Gold 2003 Ribera del Duero DO, Crianza Spain $18.00 Robust wine, with notes of the lamb chops it would really need to shine. Unsubtle, tannic, young, but an honest wine. Hard to resist. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Silver 2006 Ribera del Duero DO, Reserva Spain $24.00 Fierce tannins frame an unevolved wine. Is there enough fruit? - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Scents of tobacco leaf and tar to spiced plum flavors. Needs food. - Patrick Comiskey Valentin Bianchi
Critics Gold 2008 Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza, Argentina $18.99 Ripe dark fruit and oak notes, rich black fruit, almost tarry flavors, medium-plus length - Deborah Parker Wong Valley of the Moon Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Cuvee de la Luna Sonoma County $30.00 Well-balanced; fruity, dry - Ed McCarthy; - Restrained but packed with potential, this is dark and brooding but a sure long-term winner - Michael Franz
Critics Platinum 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $16.00 Fabulously mouthwatering! While the fruit is ripe and fleshy, the acidity keeps it fresh, and deep complexity comes from notes of vanillin, licorice and baking spice. - Linda Murphy
Critics Gold 2010 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast $16.00 Rich, creamy, quite full-bodied and concentrated, with good underlying acidity. Has some bite and vigour, and a light oakiness. - Stephen Brook Vaza
Critics Gold 2008 Rioja DOC, Crianza Spain $15.00 Accomplished wine. Blackberries and sour cherries, an appealing tartness, good balance. Only the short finish keeps it from Platinum. - Bruce Schoenfeld Velocity Cellars
Critics Gold 2008 Malbec Rogue Valley $24.00 Eucalyptus and tar, lean and fulfilling. - Marguerite Thomas Ventana Vineyards
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Arroyo Seco $29.00 Viansa Winery
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Sonoma County $35.00 Bright and fresh, with toasty overtones; finishes tart and mouthwatering. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel Sonoma County $30.00 Savory notes in the aroma add complexity to this fruit-driven wine. - W. Blake Gray; - Notes lost. Some spice and briary notes 88 - Michael Apstein
Critics Silver 2011 Pinot Grigio Sonoma County $20.00 Light and ethereal citrus fruit - Rebecca Murphy. - Lemony, bright, lively. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County $20.00 Tangy, full of lemon-lime flavors. - Paul Lukacs Vilarnau
Critics Silver NV Cava Brut Spain $15.00 Clean and very fresh, with just a hint of sweetness in the finish of a delicate and restrained flavor profile - Michael Franz Villa Bianca Winery & Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Syrah California $17.95 Chunky, fruity, easy-drinking - Ed McCarthy
Critics Silver 2009 Zinfandel, Old Vine California $17.95 Fresh berry nose, with a hint of coffee. Light, simple, straightforward, sleek but bland. Balanced and enjoyable. - Stephen Brook Villa Maria Estate
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, Cellar Selection Marlborough, New Zealand $20.00 Pungent, gooseberry aromas, clean, more neutral flavors with bright, focused lemon, mineral medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Villa San-Juliette Winery
Critics Silver 2010 Petite Sirah Paso Robles $18.00 Fresh black fruits nose. Medium-bodied, supple, easygoing, moderate concentration, rather dry tannins but has some lift and persistence. - Stephen Brook Villa Yambol
Critics Silver 2011 Muscat Thracian Valley, Bulgaria $8.00 Litchi and attar of roses nose, flavor very perfumed. - Elin McCoy Vine Hill Winery
Critics Platinum 2008 Pinot Noir, Barrel 31 Santa Cruz Mountains $39.00 Generous in fruit, subtle in oak, bracing, forever finish. A complete Pinot. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir Santa Cruz Mountains $30.00 Flamboyant fruit-driven, bold; slightly harsh finish keeps it from gold. - Linda Murphy Wagner Vineyards
Critics Silver 2010 Riesling, Dry Finger Lakes $14.99 Petrolly nose and flavors, a bit aggressive; taste like an Aussie example; very long - Elin McCoy; - Nice aroma of pine/tropical fruit and good acid-sugar balance - Dan Berger
Critics Platinum 2011 Riesling, Select Finger Lakes $12.99 Fairly rich and juicy, quite sweet, apple compote, quite good acidity so it has some freshness, but a touch heavy for Riesling. - Stephen Brook
Critics Platinum 2010 Riesling, Semi Dry Finger Lakes $14.99 Apples on the nose, quite mineral and firm. Rich and succulent, creamy rather than sweet, fine weight of fruit but not heavy-handed. Good length, with a dry mineral finish. - Stephen Brook Wakefield
Critics Gold 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley, Australia $16.99 Complex, ripe dark fruit aromas, extracted ripe fruit, varietal character and structure, long, dusty finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Gold 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Andrews, Single Vineyard Release Clare Valley, Australia $49.99 Driving dark flavors and a fresh, bright blackberry fruit profile - Michael Franz
Critics Gold 2009 Shiraz Clare Valley, Australia $16.99 Perfect harmony of fruit and earth and spice. - Nick Passmore
Critics Silver 2006 Shiraz, St. Andrews, Single Vineyard Release Clare Valley, Australia $49.99 Smoky, spicy oak accents layred over a core of dark berry fruit - Michael Franz
Critics Silver 2011 Riesling, Promised Land South Australia $11.99
Critics Gold 2011 Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills, Australia $16.99 Strikes a fine balance of lemon-lime fruit, gentle herbaceousness and palate-whisking acidity. - Linda Murphy Waterbrook
Critics Gold 2011 Sangiovese Rosè Columbia Valley $14.00 Tangy, food-friendly, with real sangiovese character and enough flavor for barbecued chicken - Elin McCoy
Critics Gold 2009 Malbec, Reserve Columbia Valley $24.00 Spice and vanilla perfume, and bright raspberry-dominated fruit balanced by smooth, dry tannins. - Marguerite Thomas White Truck
Critics Silver 2010 Moscato California $9.99 White flowers and baked peach pie. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2008 Chardonnay, Unoaked Central Coast $9.99 An earthy note adds complexity to the stone fruit flavord, and any hint of wood is satisfyingly muted. - Paul Lukacs
Critics Gold 2009 Pinot Grigio California $9.99 Clean and crisp, marked by apple-like fruit and a long finish. - Paul Lukacs; - Clean soft white fruit, citrus aromas, med+ citrus and mineral flavors, bright, broad weight on mid palate, clean, crisp medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong Windwhistle Grove
Critics Platinum 2010 Chardonnay, Vintners Cuvee California $10.95 The most-welcome minerally flash on the nose leads to a focused, structured wine on the palate. The oak is there, but thankfully in the background, and the brightness and clarity shines through on every sip. - Linda Murphy Wine By Joe
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Noir Oregon $19.00 Just enough fruit to carry along the tartness. Restrained and balanced. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Gold 2010 Pinot Gris Oregon $14.00 Wild spice, dry entry and pithy structure; made for food. - Dan Berger WineWrights
Critics Silver 2009 Merlot Napa Valley $10.99 Nicely structured, with a satisfyingly long finish. - Paul Lukacs; - Pretty plum aromas, clean, berry flavors, lean structure, med+ mid palate, tight medium-plus finish - Deborah Parker Wong
Critics Silver 2010 Pinot Noir Monterey $10.99 Dark and plummy, with good rich middleweight fruit, a chewy texture. - Patrick Comiskey Wink
Critics Silver NV Risque Red, Sweet Red Cuvee California $3.99 Juicy but still balanced, this offers something for everyone - Michael Franz Wm Augustus
Critics Silver 2010 Viognier-Marsanne Rogue Valley $16.00 Juicy and crisp; a leaner style that remains vibrant from start to finish. - Linda Murphy; - Firm appley nose, quite mineral. Juicy, has a sweet and sour tone thanks to promninent acidity. Could use a bit more flesh and succul,ence, but lively. - Stephen Brook
Critics Gold 2008 Cabernet Franc Rogue Valley $18.00 Spice, tea leaf, bright red cherry and a slightly hard tannin layer. Needs time. - Dan Berger Wolffer Estate
Critics Gold 2007 Fatalis Fatum Long Island $40.00 Offers plenty of savory character (smoke, anise, cedar) to balance the generous fruit. Tight now, it should unwind with time in bottle and show even more. - Linda Murphy
Critics Silver 2008 Caya, Cabernet Franc The Hamptons, Long Island $40.00 tannin, structure, a bit lean, but savor and some elegance, too - Elin McCoy
Critics Silver 2007 Blanc De Blanc Brut The Hamptons, Long Island $35.00 Complexly flavored; drinking well now - Ed McCarthy Wollersheim Winery
Critics Silver 2011 Prairie Fume, Seyval Semi-Dry Wine American $9.00 Sweet but refreshing. All greens and yellows. - Bruce Schoenfeld
Critics Platinum NV Dry Riesling American $9.00 Bright and slatey with succulence and minerality; really zings at you and says ceviche - Elin McCoy; - Amazingly scented, fresh and lively - Dan Berger
Critics Gold NV White Riesling, Semi-Sweet Wine American $9.00 Wet-slate aromas lead to a similar palate, with white peach flavors and a minerally close. Down on its knees, begging for service with food. - Linda Murphy; - Apple compote nose. Fresh, crisp, delicate, has charm and zest. No heavyweight and has a welcome lightness of touch, with some minerality on the finish. - Stephen Brook Woodworth Vineyards
Critics Silver 2009 Pinot Noir, Estate Grown Temecula Valley $33.00 Oaky style, yet with enough fruit character to support the oak. The finish is blessedly fresh and tangy. - Linda Murphy; - Leafy raspberry nose, vey red fruits and cola, a cool climate style. Medium-bodied, supple, quite concentrated, has some structure and bite. Rather lean overall but a wine with character. - Stephen Brook Wyndham Estate
Critics Silver 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 444 South Eastern Australia $9.99 Soft and easy drinking - Rebecca Murphy
Critics Silver 2011 Chardonnay, Bin 222 South Eastern Australia $9.99 Judicious use of wood, letting the fruit show forth And tasty fruit it is too. - Paul Lukacs; - Savory nose, apple, citrus flavors well expressed on mid palate, clean, bright finish - Deborah Parker Wong X Winery
Critics Gold 2009 Red X, Winemaker's Blend North Coast $14.99 Xavier Flouret
Critics Gold 2011 Nationale 7, Cru Classe, Cote de Provence France $19.00 Pale, dry and clean with Meyer lemon on the finish. - Katherine Cole Ysios
Critics Gold 2006 Rioja DOC, Reserva Spain $29.99 So hard to tell without food, but an appealing heft and intensity. Well-made. - Bruce Schoenfeld; - Sents of dill and coffee; red cherry accents. Flavors are brisk and balanced, a food lover's wine for roast beef. - Patrick Comiskey Zardetto
Critics Gold NV Treviso Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $16.00 Relatively restrained for the genre, but with excellent focus and integration - Michael Franz Zonin
Critics Silver NV Brut Prosecco DOC Italy $14.99 Full of fresh, foamy fun - Michael Franz; - Quite fine;drink now - Ed McCarthy Zontes Footstep
Critics Silver 2011 Canto Di Lago Adelaide, Australia $16.00 A smooth, well-balanced wine with charming ripe red plum fruit. - W. Blake Gray
Critics Silver 2010 Violet Beauregard Malbec Clare Valley, Australia $16.00
Critics Gold 2010 Lake Doctor Shiraz Langhorne Creek, Australia $16.00 Velvety red fruit, plush spicy finish. - Katherine Cole
Critics Silver 2011 Doctoressa Di Lago Pinot Grigio Langhorne Creek, Australia $14.00 Clean and subtle and refreshing, like diving into an icy pond. - Marguerite Thomas
Critics Silver 2011 Sea Mist Verdelho Langhorne Creek, Australia $14.00 Simple and refreshing. - Katherine Cole
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