WineDiva Newsletter - Top 100 +11 of 2011
1. Familia Cassone Finca La Florencia Malbec, Lujan de Cuyo Mendoza Argentina, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $15.00 + price may vary; AB - $12.00 + price will vary)
2. Michel Torino Cuma Torrontes, Cafayate Valley, Argentina, 2010 - (BC - $13.99 )
3. Pacific Breeze Vin de Garragiste P3 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price may vary)
4. Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, South Australia, 2008 - (BC - $16.95 ; Widely Available - $16.00 to $19. across Canada)
5. Mionetto Prosecco Brut D.O.C Treviso Italy, NV - (BC - $19.99 )
6. Pascual Toso "Toso" Brut, Mendoza Argentina, NV - (BC Private Wine Stores - $15.00 + price may vary)
7. Valdo Prosecco Superiore "Marco Oro" DOCG Valdobbiadene Veneto Italy NV - (BC - $19.99 )
8. Alamos Chardonnay, Mendoza Argentina, 2010 - (BC - $14.99 )
9. Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary; Winery - $20.00 )
10. Caliterra Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca Chile, 2011 - (BC - $12.99 )
11. Calliope Sauvignon Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC - $17.00 )
12. CedarCreek Estate Winery Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC - $18.00 ; Winery - $17.99 )
13. Cliff Raven Torrontes, La Rioja Argentina, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $19.00 + price may vary; AB - $15.00 + price may vary)
14. Escorihuela '1884' Viognier, Mendoza Argentina, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $16.00 + price may vary; AB - $16.00 + price may vary)
15. Focus Riesling, Okangan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price may vary)
16. Grasshopper Gruner Veltliner, Tolna Hungary, 2010 - (BC - $12.99 )
17. Gray Monk Pinot Gris, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC - $16.99 )
18. Herder Chardonnay, Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $19.00 + price may vary)
19. Jackson~Triggs Silver Series Viognier, Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC - $16.00 )
20. LePlan Classic Cotes du Rhone Blanc, France, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary; BC - $18.95 )
21. Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Blanc, Rhone Valley France, 2009 - (BC - $14.99 )
22. Marisco 'The Ned' Sauvignon Blanc, Waihopi Valley Marlborough New Zealand, 2010 - (BC - $15.99 )
23. Marques de Riscal Sauvignon, DO Rueda Spain, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
24. Mission Hill Reserve Viognier, Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $18.00 + price may vary)
25. Mud House Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand, 2010 - (BC - $19.99 )
26. Oak Bay Gewurztraminer, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $16.50 + price may vary)
27. Ogier 'Heritages Blanc' Cotes du Rhone France, 2010 - (BC - $16.99 )
28. Pentage Winery Sauvignon Blanc~Semillon, Okanagan Valley BC, 2008 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary; Winery - $19.50 )
29. Petit Le Vieux Pin "Feenie's Blend Blanc", Okangan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 )
30. Prospect Winery Ganton & Larsen Project "Larch Tree Hill" Riesling, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC - $12.99 ; AB - $12.99 + price may vary; ON - $13.99 )
31. Quails' Gate Chenin Blanc, Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC - $18.99 ; AB - $17.00 + price will vary; ON - $20.00 cosignment; Quebec - $19.50 consignment; SK - $18.99 (+5949); MB - $18.99 )
32. Robert Oatley Chardonnay, Mudgee NSW Australia, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 ; SK - $19.99 + price may vary (+737934); MB - $16.99 (+10066))
33. Schloss Reinhartshausen Dry Riesling, Rheingau Germany, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
34. Schroder & Schyler Chartron La Fleur Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux France, 2009 - (BC - $13.99 )
35. Staete Landt 'Map Maker' Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand, 2010 - (BC - $19.99 )
36. Stag's Hollow 'Con~Fusion' Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $18.00 + price will vary; Winery - $17.99 )
37. Summa Quies Sauvignon Blanc~Semillon Naramata Bench Okanagan Valley BC, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $19.00 + price may vary; Winery - $19.00 )
38. Tahbilk Marsanne, Nagambie Lakes Victoria, 2008 - (BC - $16.99 )
39. Tesch Riesling~Unplugged, Nahe Germany, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
40. Township 7 Viognier, Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price may vary; Winery - $19.99 )
41. Urban Uco Torrontes, Cafayate Mendoza, Argentina, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $15.00 + price may vary)
42. Valle de la Puerta Torrontes, Famatina Valley Argentina, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $13.00 + price may vary)
43. Vina Mariola, Utiel~Requena Spain, 2009 - (BC - $14.99 )
44. Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Wairau Valley Marlborough New Zealand, 2010 - (BC - $19.99 ; AB - $15.00 + price will vary; MB - $17.95 ; NS - $24.99 )
45. Zinck Pinot Blanc, Alsace France, 2009 - (BC - $17.99 )
46. Bodegas Ochoa Rosado de Lagrima, DO Navarra Spain, 2010 - (BC - $16.99 )
47. Les Quatre Tours Signature, Coteaux d'Aix en Provence France, 2010 - (BC - $19.99 )
48. Altano, DOC Douro Portugal, 2008 - (BC - $10.99 )
49. Bodega Lopez Mercier "Cal Y Canto" Tempranillo~Merlot~Syrah, Castilla Spain, 2008 - (BC - $12.00 )
50. Bodegas Almazora Este, Lucar Almeria Spain, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $17.00 + price will vary; AB - $15.00 + price will vary)
51. Bodegas Mas Que Vinos 'Ercavio' Tempranillo Roble, Castilla Spain, 2008 - (BC - $16.99 )
52. Castillo de Monseran Garnacha DO Carinena Spain, 2008 - (BC - $9.99 )
53. Chateau de Jau 'le jaja de jau' Syrah, Pay d'Oc France, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $13.00 + price will vary)
54. Circus Malbec, Argentina, 2010 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $12.99 + price may vary)
55. Concha Y Toro Casillero del Diablo Malbec, Rapel Valley Chile, 2010 - (BC - $13.99 ; Widely Available - $11.00 to $14 across Canada)
56. Concha Y Toro Winemaker's Lot Carmenere, Rapel Valley Chile, 2008 - (BC - $18.99 )
57. Cono Sur 'Vision' Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley Chile, 2010 - (BC - $17.99 )
58. Cusumano Nero d'Avola, Sicily Italy, 2009 - (BC - $17.99 )
59. Delas Saint Esprit Cotes-Du-Rhone France, 2009 - (BC - $17.99 )
60. DitCellar 'Cabirol', D.O. Montsant Catalonia Spain, 2010 - (BC - $19.95 )
61. Errazuriz Max Reserve Shiraz, Aconcongua Valley Chile, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
62. Escorihuela '1884' Reservado Syrah, Mendoza Argentina, 2009 - (AB - $16.00 approx; BC - $16.99 )
63. Fabiano la Piazzola Valpolicella DOC, Italy, 2009 - (BC - $18.00 + price may vary; AB - $18.00 + price may vary)
64. Famiglia Bianchi Cabernet Sauvignon, San Rafael Mendoza Argentina, 2007 - (BC - $20.00 + price will vary)
65. Felino Vina Cobos Malbec, Mendoza Argentina, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
66. Finca Sophenia Reserve Malbec, Tupungato Mendoza, Argentina, 2009 - (BC - $19.95 )
67. Graham Beck 'The Game Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon, Robertson South Africa, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
68. Intrigue Merlot Okanagan Valley BC, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary)
69. Joel Gott Zinfandel, California, 2008 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price may vary)
70. La Posta 'Cocina Blend', Mendoza Argentina, 2008 - (AB - $0.00 price not available; BC - $17.99 )
71. Masi Serego Alighieri Possessioni Rosso, Veneto Italy, 2008 - (BC - $18.99 )
72. Michel Torino 'Don David' Syrah Reserve, Cafayate Valley Argentina, 2008 - (BC - $15.99 )
73. MontGras 'Soleus' Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Valley Chile, 2009 - (BC - $13.99 )
74. Navarro Lopez Rojo Granrojo Tempranillo, Castilla Spain, 2007 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $17.00 price may vary; AB - $16.00 price may vary)
75. Noble Ridge Meritage, Okanagan Valley BC, 2007 - (Winery - $19.90 reduced anniversary price; BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary)
76. Noble Vines '181 Merlot', Lodi California, 2008 - (BC - $19.99 )
77. Purato Nero d'Avola, Sicily Italy, 2010 - (BC - $15.99 )
78. Quattrocchi Reserve Malbec, Mendoza Argentina 2007 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $18.00 + price will vary; AB - $16.00 + price will vary)
79. Quinta do Alqueve '2 Worlds' Reserva, Ribatejo Portugal, 2004 - (BC - $19.99 )
80. ReNacer Punto Final Malbec, Mendoza Argentina, 2009 - (BC - $15.99 )
81. Ricossa Barbera D'Asti DOC Piedmont Italy, 2009 - (BC - $14.99 ; AB - $11.00 ; Widely Available - $12.00 - $16 in MB/NS/NF)
82. Santa Cristina Toscana Sangiovese, Tuscany Italy, 2009 - (BC - $14.99 )
83. Santa Maria La Palma 'Le Bombarde' Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, Italy, 2009 - (BC - $18.00 )
84. Saxenburg Guinea Fowl, Stellenbosch South Africa, 2009 - (BC - $18.99 )
85. Sebastiani Zinfandel, Sonoma County California USA, 2007 - (BC - $18.99 ; AB - $15.00 + price will vary; Quebec - $21.10 )
86. Sileni 'Cellar Selection' Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay New Zealand, 2010 - (BC - $18.99 )
87. Three Thieves 'The Show' Pinot Noir, Leyda Valley Chile, 2010 - (BC - $18.99 )
88. Tinhorn Creek Pinot Noir, South Okanagan Valley BC, 2008 - (BC - $19.99 )
89. Tommasi DOC Valpolicella, Veneto Italy, 2009 - (BC - $18.99 )
90. Tscharke 'Barossa Gold' Marananga Shiraz, Barossa Valley Australia, 2009 - (BC Private Wine Stores - $20.00 + price will vary; AB - $17.00 + price will vary)
91. Two Hands 'The Lucky Country' Shiraz~Grenache, Barossa Valley Australia, 2009 - (BC - $19.99 )
92. Vina Maipo Gran Devocion Carmenere~Syrah, Maule Valley Chile, 2008 - (BC - $18.99 ; AB - $14.13 ; SK - $19.95 ; NS - $19.99 ; MB - $15.95 )
93. Vina Montes 'Classic Series' Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Chile, 2010 - (BC - $14.99 )
94. Vinhos Borges Quinta de Sao Simao de Aguiera, Dao Portugal, 2007 - (BC - $17.99 )
95. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, 2009 - (Widely Available - $16.50 to $20 across Canada; BC - $17.99 )
96. Wyndham Estate Bin 515 Shiraz~Viognier, Australia, 2008 - (BC - $16.99 ; ON - $16.05 +94219)
97. Xanadu 'Next of Kin' Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River Australia, 2008 - (BC - $15.99 ; Widely Available - $11.00 to $15 in AB, SK, MB)
98. Yalumba Organic Shiraz, South Australia, 2010 - (BC - $16.99 )
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