Our Top Wines Consumed in 2010
01 Jos Swan, Pinot Noir, Cuvee de Trois, Russian River Valley, 2007
02 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Canoe Ridge, Columbia Valley, 2006
03 Mollydooker, Shiraz, Carnival of Love, McLaren Vale, 2006
04 Magnificent Wine Co, Syrah, Columbia Valley, 2006
05 Pago de los Capellanes, Duero Crianza, Ribera del Duero, 2003
06 Orin Swift, Zinfandel , Saldo, California, 2008
07 Beaux Freres, Pinot Noir, Beaux Freres Vineyard, Willamette Valley, 2004
08 Andrew Will, Champoux Vineyard, Horse Heaven Hills, 2005
09 Telegramme, Chateauneuf du Pape, 2005
10 Tablas Creek, Espirit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles, 2006
11 Chateau Gigault, Cuvee Viva, Cotes de Blaye, 2005
12 Efeste, Syrah Ceidleigh, Red Mountain, 2007
13 Mollydooker, Shiraz, Blue-eyed Boy, South Australia, 2006
14 Elk Cove, Pinot Noir, La Boheme, Willamette Valley, 2006
15 Rosemount, GSM, McLaren Vale, 2003
16 Catena Zapata, Malbec, Mendoza Alta, 2004
17 Neyers, Syrah, Old Lakeview Road, Sonoma Coast, 2006
18 Two Hands, Shiraz, Angels Share, McLaren Vale, 2007
19 Tamarack, Firehouse Red, Columbia Valley, 2008
20 Fetish, Shiraz, The Watcher, Barossa Valley, 2008
2009
1. Pago de los Capellanes Duero Crianza 2003, Spain
2. Elyse Zinfandel Korte Ranch 2005, Napa Valley
3. Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Napa Valley
4. Maysara Pinot Noir Delara 2003, Willamette Valley
5. Seghesio Zinfandel Sonoma County 2007, Sonoma County
6. Amisfield Pinot Noir Central Otago 2005, New Zealand
7. Argyle Pinot Noir Nuthouse 2003, Willamette Valley
8. Colome Malbec Calchachi Valley 2006, Argentina
9. Elk Cove Pinot Noir 2006, Boheme
Have you tried any of the single vineyard zins from Ridge like Geyserville or Lytton Springs?
We have not, and I’m not sure why. I’m under the impression Ridge makes some of the best wines in California.
Are you suggesting we should?
We have two Ridge #2 Wine Spectator rated Chardonnays currently waiting for us in the cellar.
I have fallen in love with Oregon wines! Recently went out to Portland and ventured into Wine Country nearby. I wish I’d discovered it sooner!
We were lucky enough to find an Argyle Nuthouse 2005 at our local Safeway and scooped it up. It was amazing! Only wish they’d had more than one.