Staff Selections: Top 50 Wines
Updated March 7, 2011
The bolded wines are new arrivals to the Top 50 list at Cool Springs Wines
Top 10 under $10:
1. Apothic, Red Blend, 2009, California
2. Albola, Pinot Grigio, 2009, Italy
3. Redtree Pinot Noir 2009, California
4. Penascal Tempranillo Rosé 2007, Spain
5. Segura Viudas Brut Reserva NV, Spain
6. Tractor Shed Red 2008, California
7. Crucillon Tinto (Grenache) 2008, Campo de Borja
8. Gazela Vinho Verde White NV, Portugal
9. Clifford Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Awatere Valley, Marlborough
10. Alamos Torrontes 2009, Salta, Argentina
Top 20 under $20:
1. Aquinas Pinot Noir 2007, Napa Valley
2. Alma Negra Red Blend 2006, Mendoza, Argentina
3. Rocca Delle Macie SaSyr 2006, Toscana
4. Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California
5. Broadside Meritage Margarita Vineyard 2007, Paso Robles
6. Lyeth Meritage 2007, Sonoma County
7. Gougenheim Pinot Noir 2009, Mendoza
8. Hirsch "Veltliner #1" Grüner Veltliner 2007, Kamptal, Austria
9. Irma La Tage Rhone-style White Blend 2008, California
10. Irony Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley
11. Vina Mayor Tinto Roble 2008, Ribera Del Duero
12. Weingut E&M Berger Grüner Veltliner 2009, Niederosterreich, Austria
13. Maycas Del Limari Reserva Especial Chardonnay 2007, Limari, Chile
14. Poppy Pinot Noir 2008, Monterey
15. Peter Lehmann Layers White Blend 2009, Adelaide, Australia
16. Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Marlborough
17. Guenoc Claret 2007, North Coast
18. Zaca Mesa Viognier 2008, Santa Ynez Valley
19. Michel Torino Estates Don David Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Cafayate Valley, Argentina
20. Tait "The Ball Buster" 2007, Barossa Valley
Top 5 under $50:
1. Condado De Haza Ribera Del Duero 2006
2. Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Napa Valley
3. Langtry Chardonnay 2008, Guenoc Valley
4. Ortman Pinot Noir 2006, Santa Rita Hills
5. Chateau de Callac Graves Bordeaux 2009
Top 6 over $50:
1. Argyle Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Sparkling Blend 1999, Willamette Valley
2. Montaudon Clase M Brut, Reims, Champagne
3. Blackbird Vineyards Arise Meritage 2007, Napa Valley
4. Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Italy
5. Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Napa Valley
6. Altamura, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Napa Valley
Top 10 over $100:
1. Chateau LaTour, 2005, Pauillac
2. La Tache, 2007, Cote-d’or
3. Domaine Du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape Cuvee Reservee 2007
4. Krug Brut Champagne 1995, Champagne
5. Fonseca Vintage Port 2003, Portugal
6. Chateau Margaux 2003, Margaux
7. Joseph Phelps Insignia 2007, Napa Valley
8. Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno 2006, Toscana
9. Continuum Proprietary Red 2007, Oakville, Napa Valley
10. Colgin, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007, Napa Valley
