2011's best wines as chosen by Wine Spectator Magazine.
(Check them out now, quantities are extremely limited)
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Deep berry flavors explode on the tongue, with hints of spice and soft tannins. Pairs well with pork and roasted chicken.
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France
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A good wine to pair with a non-fancy BBQ dinner of greasy cheeseburgers and sausages.
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Merlot
Region: Central Coast, California
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Delicious grassy notes combined with strong fruity tastes bursting on the palate make this a different Sauvignon Blanc than most.
Winery: Moulin Montarels
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France
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Peach and tangerine notes punctuate this slightly dry, but still soft and clean Riesling. Pairs excellently with crab dishes and pork.
Winery: Mercer Estates
Vintage: 2007
Type: White
Variety: Riesling
Region: Yakima Valley, Washington
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This smooth 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Syrah, 2% Merlot blend has spicy cherry cola aromas, with strawberry and black plum fruitiness. Definitely a thumbs up!
Winery: Columbia Crest Winery
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Columbia Valley, Washington
Ratings: Wine & Spirits – 90 Points
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As long as you’re not uptight about what a Pinot Noir should be, you will enjoy this very fruity, almost poppy wine. A great wine for non wine drinkers.
Winery: The Other Guys
Vintage: 2009
Type: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: California
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast- 90 Points
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Once you get under $10 it’s hard to criticize a wine that’s at least decent, and this Origami White Zinfandel is definitely better than just decent. It’s light, refreshing and perfect for a summer picnic lunch or early evening at the cottage.
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Zinfandel
Region: Lodi, California
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A very cheap and tasty blend of 30% Grenache blanc, 30% Bourboulenc, 30% Ugni blanc, and 10% Roussanne. It’s soft on the palate with a green apple and hazelnut nose. A strong contender if you need a lot of wine on the cheap.
Winery: La Vieille Ferme (The Old Farm)
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Rhone White Blend
Region: France
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