Top 400 Wines: Once in a Decade – 2010-2019 – James Melendez

There are many top 100 wine annual lists and I produce one as well.  I love the research and review of wines I taste yearly. Thought, I have never found it an easy task as I taste a large set of wines yearly.  But this year is different; it is the end of a decade and I wanted to recognize the top 400 wines.  I could have selected more or less but 400 seemed to be an optimum number given the many thousand of wines I tasted in this decade.

I was determined for the most diverse wines of excellence.  Like my new top 100 wines I don’t just rank wines wines that were just released in the respective year but wines that were opened up from a library as well.  I love and appreciate the rare wines I get to taste–wines that have vintaged for quite sometime.  And many have a fear of wines that have aged for too long.  And wine that has aged for sometime is to experience something rare and to see how a wine can age well.   As an example, I tasted Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Millésime 1980 which I gave 96 points here–in an historical context Jimmy Carter was president, the Berlin Wall was still up and the first two Star Wars films had already been released.   

Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Millésime – 1980

Champagne J. de Telmont sans Soufre – an NV Champagne minus sulfites. You won’t find many bottles like this–a very nice wine.

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus – a Blanc de Blancs Non-Dose wine – elegant, beautiful.

Donnafugata’s Chiaranda del Merle 1996 – First Aged Chardonnay is lovely–not all bottle’s age as gracefully. Chardonnay from Sicily is an undiscovered country in terms of variety found on the island as well as all of Italy.

Joseph Phels Vin du Mistral – look at that ABV – 12%.

A trailblazer for Schioppettino from Ronchi di Cialla.

Champagne Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs wine is the only example where all of Champagnes allowed white grapes are in one bottling: Chardonnay, Arbane, Petit Meslier and Blanc Vrai.

Ciro is hot today but the wines from this region have a long hallmark of greatness at expressing Gaglioppo. Here is an old bottle from Cantina Enotria.

Sister winery to Champagne Salon.

Venerable and venerated Shiraz from Australia–the very pricey and wondrous wine from Penfolds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I researched to see if anyone else had ever memorialized a decade of wine in such a list.  I could not find such a publication and even if there was one I felt it important to memorialize this amazing decade of wine.  This decade of wine was one of growth of regions and a greater distribution than ever before.  The decade I would also say was also of increased quality in wine.  

As with my top 100 wine lists – I purposely place wines in alpha order to display the wines and not ridiculous note that one wine is better than another.  It is strange when a publication names a particular wine number one–which makes no sense to me.  Why would–as as example–a Cabernet from one producer be the number one wine excluding everything else in all other regions and varieties?  

Here are some analysis of my list to give a full framing of this top 400 list:

Countries

# Wines	Country
109	Italy
92	US
92	France
28	Spain
22	Portugal
9	Austria
7	Germany
7	Hungary
5	Slovenia
4	Australia
3	Chile
3	Argentina
3	South Africa
3	Canada
3	Georgia
2	Czech Rep
2	Turkey
1	Lebanon
1	N. Macedonia
1	Croatia
1	New Zealand
1	Lebanon
1	Greece
1	England

Wine Styles

# Wines	Wine Styles
197	Red
4	Rose
84	White
41	Dessert
73	Sparkling

US Wines

# Wines	State
62	California
10	Washington
11	Oregon
3	Virginia
4	New York

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This bell curve shows the range from 92 points to 97 points and the bulk at 94 points (the median is 93.7).

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I would love your thoughts on these wines or other comments.  Please consider placing these wines on your list. 

1	A Vita Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore – 2014 – 93 Points
2	A.R. Valdespino El Candado Pedro Ximenez Sherry – NV – 95 Points
3	Abbazia di Novacella Südtirol Kerner – 2018 – 93 Points
4	Aberrant Eola Hills Veritas Ex Pinot Noir – 2012 – 94 Points
5	Achaval-Ferrar Finca Altamira Malbec – 2011 – 95 Points
6	Acústic Braó Montsant – 2007 – 94 Points
7	Albert Bichot Domaine du Clos Frantin Gevrey Chambertin – 2014 – 94 Points
8	Alessandro di Camporeale Benedè Sicilia Catarratto Comune e Lucido 2018 – 94 Points
9	Alessandro di Camporeale Kaid Sicilia Syrah – 2014 – 94 Points
10	Alessandro di Camporeale Vendemmia Sicilia Tardiva – 2017 – 94 Points
11	Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella – 2008 – 94 Points
12	Alma Rosa Sta Rita Hills La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir – 2011 – 93 Points
13	Almaviva Puente Alto Red Wine – 2013 – 95 Points
14	Alta Mora Feudo di Mezzo Etna Rosso – 2015 – 94 Points
15	Altano Douro Red Wine – 2016 – 93 Points
16	Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina Rubentis Rosé – 2014 – 94 Points
17	Anthem Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014 – 94 Points
18	Antinori Tignanello Toscano IGT – 2016 – 94 Points
19	António Maçanita Arinto dos Açores Branco 2015 94 Points
20	Archery Summit Arcus Estate Pinot Noir – 2010 – 94 Points
21	Attems Venezia Giulia Ribolla Gialla – 2018 93 – Points
22	Au Sommet Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 94 Points
23	Authentique Coats & Whitney Pinot Noir – 2014 – 94 Points
24	Baglio di Cristo di Campobello Lu Patri Nero d’Avola – 2014 – 94 Points
25	Barbeito Malvasia Madeira – 2004 – 94 Points
26	Barboursville Virginia Cabernet Franc – 2009 –94 Points
27	Barone Ricasoli Colledila Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2015 – 97 Points
28	Batič Viapava Valley Valentino Rosso – 94 Points – 2007
29	Bellavista Franciacorta Extra Brut Vittorio Moretti Ris. – 2008 – 93 Points
30	Bellingham The Bernard Series SMV Red Wine – 2011 – 95 Points
31	Benjamin Silver Saviezza Santa Barbara County Sangiovese – 2010 – 94 Points
32	Betz Père de Famille Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014 – 94 Points
33	Betz Père de Famille Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2009 – 94 Points
34	Bianchi San Juan Vineyards Paso Robles Refosco – 2005 – 94 Points
35	Bionic Frog Walla Walla Syrah – 2007 – 96 Points
36	Bott Határi Hárslevelű – 2011 – 94 Points
37	Borell-Diehl Pfalz Pinot Noir – 2013 – 93 Points
38	Boveri Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso – 2015 – 94 Points
39	Brandlin Mount Veeder Brandline Estate Henry’s Keep Proprietary Red Wine – 2015 – 94 Points
40	Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi – 2015 – 94 Points
41	Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta Dosage Zero Millesimato – 2014 – 93 Points
42	Calera Mt. Harlan Chardonnay – 2013 – 94 Points
43	Calera Mt. Harlan Jensen Pinot Noir – 2012 – 95 Points
44	Cantina Coppola Negroamaro Puglia Bianco – 2014 – 93 Points
45	Cantine Settesoli Mandarossa Bertolino Soprano Bianco Sicilia 2017 – 93 Points
46	Casanove di Neri Brunello di Montalcino – 2007 -94 Points
47	Cascina Ca’Rossa Roero Mompisssano Ris. – 2012 – 94 Points
48	Castel Noarana Dolomiti Nosiola – 2012 – 94 Points
49	Castello di Albola Il Solatio Chianti Classico – 2015 – 94 Points
50	Castello di Albola Santa Caterina Chianti Classico Gran Selezione – 2015 – 94 Points
51	Cellers Capafons-Ossó Auseta Montsant – 2016 – 93 Points
52	Cellers Sant Rafael Montsant Solpost Red Wine – 2003 – 94 Points
53	Champ Divin Macvin Rubis NV – 93 Points
54	Champagne André Clouet Brut Nature NV – 93 Points
55	Champagne Barrat-Masson Les Margannes Brut Nature NV – 94 Points
56	Champagne Bollinger Rosé – 2016 – 95 Points
57	Champagne Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru NV – 94 Points
58	Champagne Bruno Paillard NPU – 2003 – 95 Points
59	Champagne Chartogne-Taillet Les Couarres Extra Brut NV – 94 Points
60	Champagne Delamotte Blanc De Blancs Brut Champagne – 2002 – 96 Points
61	Champagne Devaux Grand Reserve Brut NV – 94 Points
62	Champagne Dom Pérignon – 2006 – 96 Points
63	Champagne Dom Pérignon – 2002 – 94 Points
64	Champagne Drappier Brut Rosé Saignée NV – 94 Points
65	Champagne Drappier Grande Sendrée Cuvée – 2008 – 95 Points
66	Champagne Drappier Millésime – 2006 – 94 Points
67	Champagne Drappier Quattuor Blanc de Quatre Blancs Brut NV – 95 Points
68	Champagne Dumangin Le Rosé Premier Cru NV – 94 Points
69	Champagne Etienne Calsac L’Echappée Belle Extra Brut NV – 94 points
70	Champagne Gallimard Père et Fils Cuvée Prestige Millésime – 2011 – 95 Points
71	Champagne Gallimard Père et Fils Cuvée Quintessence NV – 94 Points
72	Champagne Gallimard Père et Fils Cuvée Grande Reserve Chardonnay Brut NV – 94 Points
73	Champagne GH Mumm Brut Le Millésime – 2009 – 94 Points
74	Champagne Gosset Grand Millésime Brut – 2006 – 94 Point
75	Champagne J. de Telmont Blanc de Blancs – 2009 – 95 Points
76	Champagne J. de Telmont Cuvée Sans Soufré NV – 95 Points
77	Champagne J. de Telmont OR 1735 – 2004 – 96 Points
78	Champagne Jacquart Blanc de Blancs – 2006 – 94 Points
79	Champagne Jean Vesselle Millésime Brut – 2008 – 94 Points
80	Champagne JM Seleque Solessence NV – 93 Points
81	Champagne Krug Grande Cuvée NV – 94 Points
82	Champagne Lanson Extra Age Blanc de Blanc NV – 94 Points
83	Champagne Lanson Gold Label Brut – 1976 – 94 Points
84	Champagne Lanson Gold Label Brut – 1990 – 94 Points
85	Champagne Lanson Gold Label Brut – 2008 – 94 Points
86	Champagne Lanson Rosé NV – 93 Points
87	Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Les Chemines d’Avize Grand Cru Extra-Brut – 2011 – 95 Points
88	Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Rosé de Saignée Premier Cru NV – 95 Points
89	Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Prmier Cru – 2009 – 95 Points
90	Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Premier Cru Non-Dosé – 2013 – 95 Points
91	Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra-Brut – 2007 – 94 Points
92	Champagne Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle MV – 94 Points
93	Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Cristal – 2006 – 95 Points
94	Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Millésime – 1980 – 96 Points
95	Champagne Louis Roederer et Philippe Starck Brut Nature – 2009 – 95 Points
96	Champagne Mailly Exception Blanche Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru – 2004 – 95 Points
97	Champagne Mailly L’Intemporelle Grand Cru – 2009 – 94 Points
98	Champagne Mailly Les Enchansons Grand Cru Cuvée Millésime – 2000 – 95 Points
99	Champagne Marc Herbrart Rosé – NV 93 Points
100	Champagne Pascal Doquet Extra Brut Diapason Grand Cru NV – 94 Points
101	Champagne Philipponnat Clos de Goisses Brut – 2007 – 94 Points
102	Champagne Pierre Moncuit Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV – 93 Points
103	Champagne Pierre Peters Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Cuvée de Reserve NV – 93 Points
104	Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Cuvée Rare – 2002 – 95 Points
105	Champagne Ruinart Brut Rosé – NV – 93 Points
106	Champagne Thienot Brut – 2002 – 93 Points
107	Champagne Vilmart Grand Cellier D’Or Brut- 2010 – 94 Points
108	Champagne Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame – 2006 – 94 Points
109	Champagne Waris-Hubert Albescent Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru NV – 94 Points
110	Charles Krug Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – 2011 -94 Points
111	Château Castelnau de Suduiraut Sauternes – 2006 -93 Points
112	Château Dauphiné-Rondillon Loupiac – 2011 – 95 Points
113	Château Filhot Sauternes – 2015 – 94 Points
114	Château Fonbadet Pauillac Cru Bourgeois – 2016 – 94 Points
115	Château Gaudiet Loupiac – 2016 – 94 Points
116	Château Grand-Puy Lacoste Pauillac – 2014 – 94 Points
117	Château Ksara Bekaa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2011 – 93 Point
118	Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape – 2012- 94 Points
119	Château La Reme Sainte-Croix-du-Mont – 2015 – 95 Points
120	Château Montelena Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 1999 – 94 Points
121	Chinook Yakima Valley Cabernet Franc – 2009 – 94 Points
122	Christian Moreau Chablis Les Clos Grand Cru – 2016 – 95 Points
123	Clos Abella Priorat – 2009 – 94 Points
124	Clos Cibonne Cru Classé Côtes de Provence Tibouren – 2017 – 94 Points
125	Clos Saron Once Upon a Time Pinot Noir – 1997 – 94 Points
126	Clovis Point North Fork Cabernet Franc – 2007 – 93 Points
127	Cockburn’s Vintage Port- 1955 – 96 Points
128	Col Solare Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – 2016 – 94 Points
129	Colección Vivanco Parcelas de Graciano Rioja – 2006 – 95 Points
130	Concha y Toro Don Melchor Puente Alto Cabernet Sauvignon – 2011 – 95 Points
131	Concha y Toro Terrunyo Los Boldos Vineyard Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc – 2016 – 94 Points
132	Conterno Fantino Barolo Castelletto Vigna Pressenda – 2013 – 94 Points
133	Cornerstone Cellars The Cornerstone Napa Valley Red Wine – 2011 -95 Points
134	Corte Sant’alda Valmezzane Amarone della Valpolicella- 2012 – 95 Points
135	Cusumano 700 Brut Metodo Classico – 2015 – 94 Points
136	Cusumano Alta Mora Guardiola Etna Rosso 2014 – 94 Points
137	D’Oliveras Boal Madeira – 1977 – 95 Points
138	D’Oliveras Malvasia Madeira – 1990 – 95 Points
139	D’Oliveras Tina Negra Madeira – 1929 – 96 Points
140	Daniel Dampt Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons – 2015 – 94 Points
141	Dei Principi di Spadafora Enrica Spadaforda Terre Siciliane Brut Nature NV – 93 Points
142	Dei Principi di Spadafora Sole dei Padri Syrah – 2005 – 94 Points
143	Delille Chaleur Blanc Columbia Valley White Wine- 2015 – 93 Points
144	Delille D2 Columbia Valley Red Wine – 1998 – 94 Points
145	Di Majo Norante Molise Aglianico Contado Res – 2010 – 93 Points
156	Di Majo Norante Ramitello Molise Rosso – 2010 – 93 Points
147	Diamond Mountain Napa Valley Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 – 95 Points
148	Diren Mid-Eastern Anatolia Öküzgözü – 2012 – 93 Points
149	Domaine André Vatan Sancerre – 2013 – 94 Points
150	Domaine Christian Moreau Chablis Grand Cru Valmur – 2008 – 94 Points
151	Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet Sèvre et Maine – 2014 – 93 Points
152	Domaine Denis Race Premier Cru Chablis – 2015 – 94 Points
153	Domaine Drouhin Laurene Dundee Hills Pinot Noir – 2009 – 93 Points
154	Domaine La Tour Vieille Banyuls – 2014 – 94 Points
155	Domaine Pierre Savoye Cote du Py Morgon – 2013 – 93 Points
156	Domaine Potinet-Ampeau Volnay Premier Cru – 2005 – 96 Points
157	Domaine Serene Evenstad Willamette Valley Pinot Noir – 2008 – 93 Points
158	Domaine William Fèvre Grand Cru Valmur Chablis – 2014 – 95 Points
159	Domaine William Fèvre Premier Cru Fourchaume Chablis – 2014 – 94 Points
160	Dominus Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 95 Points
161	Donnafugata Ben Ryé Passito di Pantelleria – 2008 – 94 Points
162	Donnafugata Chiarandà Contessa Entellina – 1996 – 94 Points
163	Donnafugata Floramundi Cerasuolo di Vittoria – 2016 – 94 Point
164	Donnafugata Mille e Una Notte Terre Siciliane – 2015 95 Points
165	Donnafugata Sul Vulcano Etna Rosso – 2016 – 94 Points
166	Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese – 1997 – 94 Points
167	Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese Goldkapsel – 1995 – 96 Points
168	Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese Sonnenuhr – 1976 – 97 Points
169	Drouhin-Vaudon Premier Cru Chablis – 2014 – 94 Points
170	Duarte-Georgetown Mountain Estate El Dorado Petit Verdot – 2007 – 92 Points
171	El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez Sherry NV – 94 Points
172	Emeritus Hallberg Ranch Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2011 – 94 Points
173	Emile Beranger Pouilly-Fuissé – 2015 – 94 Points
174	Emilio Moro Malleolus – 2011- 94 Points
175	Enotria 106 IGT Calabria – 2017 – 93 Points
176	Enotria Cirò Rosso – 2017 – 94 Points
177	Ermacora Colli Orientali del Friuli Pinot Bianco – 2013 – 93 Points
178	Estones Terces Montsant – 2010 – 93 Points
179	Eszterbauer Tüke Szekszárdi Bikavér – 2008 – 93 Points
180	Eventide Wellington Shiraz – 2005 – 93 Points
181	Far Niente Oakville Chardonnay – 2006 – 94 Points
182	Fattori Danieli Soave – 2014 – 93 Points
183	Fattoria del Cerro Chianti Colli Senesi – 2014 – 93 Points
184	Fekete Bela Somló Juhfark – 2011 – 94 Points
185	Ferrando Cariola Erbaluce di Caluso La Terraza – 2015 – 93 Points
186	Ferrari Trentodoc Perlé – 2004 – 94 Points
187	Ferrari Trentodoc Lunelli Ris Extra-Brut – 2007 – 94 Points
188	Ferreira Vintage Porto – 2007 – 94 Points
189	Feudi della Medusa Vermentino di Sardegna – 2006 – 92 Points
190	Feudo Arancio Hedonis Nero d’Avola Sicilia Riserva – 2015 – 94 Points
191	Feudo Disisa Granmassenti Perricone Monreale – 2017 – 94 Points
192	Feudo Disisa Vuaraia Moreal Nero d’Avola – 2013 – 94 Points
193	Fidelitas Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon – 2014 – 94 Points
194	Filippi Castelcerino Colli Scaligeri Soave – 2013 – 94 Points
195	Fina Caro Terre Siciliane Maestro – 2015– 93 Points
196	Firriato Cavanera Ripa di Scorciavacca Etna Bianco 2013 – 93 Points
197	Firriato Prephylloxera Etna Rosso – 2014 – 94 Points
198	Firriato Gaudensius Blanc de Blancs Terre Sicliane Brut – 93 Points
199	Firriato Harmonium Sicilia Nero d’Avola – 2013 – 93 Points
200	Firriato L’Ecrù Sicilia Passito – 2016 – 93 Points
201	Firriato Ribeca Sicilia Perricone – 2014 – 93 Points
202	Flora Springs Wild Boar Pope Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2008 – 94 Points
203	Florio Aegusa Marsala Superiore Riserva Semisecco – 1964 – 94 Points
204	Florio Morsi di Luce Zibibbo NV 93 Points
205	Florio Passito di Pantalleria – 2015 – 94 Points
206	Force Majeure Collaboration Series III Ciel du Cheval Vineyard Red Mountain Red Wine 95 Points
207	Force Majeure RM Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – 94 Points
208	Frick Dry Creek Valley Counoise – 2011 – 93 Points
209	Frick Owl Hill Vineyard Dry Creek Valley Syrah – 2004 – 94 Points
210	Furthermore Nevina’s Vyd Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012 – 94 Points
211	Furthermore Sierra Mar Vineyard Pinot Noir – 2012 – 93 Points
212	Gala Farm Morava Svatovavřinecké – 2012 – 93 Points
213	Gallimard Rosé de Riceys – 2012 – 94 Points
214	Gary Farrell Hallberg Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2012 – 94 Points
215	Georges Duboeuf Pouilly-Fuissé – 2015 – 94 Points
216	Gerovassiliou Epanomi Malagousia – 2010 – 93 Points
217	Gloria Ferrer Extra-Brut Carneros Late Disgorged Reserve Cuvée – 2009 – 94 Points
218	Goosecross Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Franc – 2007 – 94 Points
219	Gotsa Babaneuri Valley Kakheti Mtsvane – 2013 – 94 Points
220	Gower Adelaide Hills Pinot Noir – 2015 – 94 Points
221	Graham’s Vintage Port – 1966 – 94 Points
222	Gramona Cava Brut Imperial Gran Reserva – 2006 – 93 Points
223	Gudarrà Aglianico del Vulture – 2009 – 93 Points
224	Gulfi Neromaccarj Nero d’Avola Terre Siciliane – 2015 – 94 Points
225	Gusbourne Estate Brut Reserve – 2008 -94 Points
226	H. Lun Moscato Giallo Alto Adige Passito Sandbichler – 2006 – 95 Points
227	Hall Jack’s Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 94 Points
228	Hans u Christine Nitthaus Neusiedlersee Blaufränkisch Eiswein – 2008 – 93 Points
229	Hartford Court Arrendell Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 2009 – 93 Points
230	Hartford Stone Côte Russian River Valley Chardonnay – 2015 – 93 Points
231	Hawk & Horse Lake County Cabernet Sauvignon – 2013 – 94 Points
232	Henriques & Henriques Madeira 15 Year Old Verdelho – 94 Points
233	Henriques & Henriques Madeira 20 Year Old Malvasia – 94 Points
234	Henriques & Henriques Madeira Saveiro Tinta Negra – 95 Points
235	Herdade da Malhadinha Antão Vaz da Peceguina – 2016 – 93 Points
236	Henry of Pelham Ontario Short Hills Bench Estate Riesling Icewine – 2008 – 93 Points
237	Herman J. Wiemer Finger Lakes Blanc de Blancs – 2009 – 93 Points
238	Hess Collection Mount Veeder Estate Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 – 93 Points
239	Hillinger Neusiedlersee Terroir Blaufränkisch – 2006 – 93 Points
240	Hyland Coury McMinnville Pinot Noir – 2012 – 94 Points
241	Il Colombaio di Santa Chiara Vernaccia di San Gimignano l’Alberta Ris – 2012 – 93 Points
242	Ippolito Cirò Rosso- 2017 – 93 Points
243	Ippolito Colli del Manusco Cirò – 2015 – 94 Points
244	J Vintage Brut Russian River Valley Late Disgorged Brut – 2005 – 95 Points
245	J. Schram North Coast Sparkling Wine – 2006 – 94 Points
246	James Cole Umbral Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve – 2005 – 95 Point
247	Jean Claude Rateau Beaune Premier Cru “Les Bressandes” – 2006 – 94 Points
248	Jean-Claude Bessin Valmur Chablis Grand Cru – 2014 – 95 Points
249	Jean-Jacques Girard Premier Cru Les Peuillets – 2010 – 94 Points
250	Joseph Faiveley Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume – 2010- 94 Points
251	Joseph Phelps Vin du Mistral Napa Valley Syrah – 1986 – 94 Points
252	Joseph Swan Trenton View Vineyard Russiuan River Pinot Noir – 2009 – 93 Points
253	Justin Dutraive Beaujolais Village Les Tours 2016 – 93 Points
254	Kabaj Goriška Brda Amfora – 2007 – 93 Points
255	Kabaj San Lurinz Sparkling Wine NV – 93 Points
256	Káli-Kövek Rezeda Balaton Felvidék Olaszrizling – 2017 – 94 Points
257	Kindzmarauli Kakhetian Royal – 2013 – 93 Points
258	King Family Monticello Meritage – 2012 – 94 Points
259	Kistler Vineyard Cuvée Cathleen Chardonnay – 2012 – 94 Points
260	Kracher Trockenbeerenauslese NV – 94 Points
261	Kumeu River Mate’s Vineyard Chardonnay – 2013 -93 Points
262	La Bastide Blanche Bandol Rosé – 2013 – 93 Points
263	La Cadeau Diversité Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014 – 94 Points
264	La Chablissiene Premier Cru – 2016 93 Points
265	La Cigarrera Manzanilla Sherry NV 94 Points
266	Le Marchesine Franciacorta Dosage Zero Secolo Novo Ris. – 2008 – 94 Points
267	Laird Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2000 – 95 Points
268	Lamole di Lamole Chianti Classico Vign. di Campolungo Gran Selezione – 2010 – 94 Points
269	Lampyridae Vineyards Mount Veeder Grenache – 2017 – 93 Points
270	LAN Edicion Limitada Rioja – 2013 – 95 Points
271	LAN Viña Lanciano – 2012 – 93 Points
272	Lavia Bullas Finca Paso Malo Monastrell – 2009 – 95 Points
273	Librandi Magno Megonio Magliocco Val di Neto Rosso – 2016 – 94 Points
274	Librandi Efeso – Mantonico Val di Neto Bianco 2018 – 94 Points
275	Limerick Lane Russian River Valley Syrah Grenache – 2012 – 94 Points
276	Lüscher-Ballard Vineyard Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2015 – 95 Points
277	Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado NV – 94 Points
278	Lustau Peninsula Palo Cortado – 94 Points
279	Manincor Südtirol Castel Campan Merlot – 2005 – 93 Points
280	Manincor Südtirol Rubatsch Lagrein – 2009 – 93 Points
281	Manz Dona Fatima Lisboa Jampal -2015 – 94 Points
282	Marchesato degli Aleramici Brunello di Montalcino – 2006 – 94 Points
283	Mas de l’Abundància Montsant – 2013 – 94 Points
284	Masi Costasera Amarone – 2013 – 93 Points
285	McIntyre SLH Estate Chardonnay – 2017 -94 Points
286	Merry Edwards Flax Vineyard Russian River Valley Flax Vineyard Pinot Noir – 2007 – 93 Points
287	Michael Shaps Monticello Cabernet Franc – 2013 – 94 Points
288	Miraflores El Dorado Zinfandel – 2003 – 94 Points
289	Montagne Russe Black Knight Vineyard Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir – 2017 -93 Points
290	Moone Tsai Cor Leonis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2011 – 94 Points
291	Mouchão Alentejo Alicante Bouschet – 2013 – 94 Points
292	Mount Veeder Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 -94 Points
293	Muhr van der Niepoort Samst und Seide Carnuntum Blaufränkisch – 2012 – 94 Points
294	Navarro Mendocino Pinot Blanc – 2014 – 93 Points
295	Neumayer Engelberg Traisental Engelberg Riesling — 2016 – 92 Points
296	Nickel & Nickel Kelham Vineyard Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 2007 – 94 Points
297	Nino Franco Grave di Stecca Brut – 2010 – 95 Points
298	Nino Franco Vigneto della Riva di San Floriano Prosecco – 2012 – 94 Points
299	Oso Libre Bendición Paso Robles Paso Robles Mourvèdre – 2014 – 94 Points
300	Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin Okanagan Valley Red Wine– 2008 – 93 Points
301	Palmento Costanzo Bianco d’Assi Superiore Etna Bianco – Etna Bianco – 2018 – 94 Points
302	Palmento Costanzo Contrada Santo Spirito Etna Rosso – 2015 – 94 Points
303	Palmento Costanzo Rosso di Sei Etna Rosso – 2015 – 94 Points
304	Palmer North Folk Albariño – 2014 – 93 Points
305	Paloma Napa Valley Merlot – 2008 – 93 Points
306	Paşaeli Thrace Yapıncak – 2017 – 92 Points
307	Patricia Green Croft Vineyard Willamette Valley Pinot Noir – 2007 – 94 Points
308	Patricius Red Lion 3 Puttonyos Tokaji Aszú – 2004 – 93 Points
309	Paul Hobbs Russian River Valley Chardonnay – 2008 – 94 Points
310	Paul Lato Le Souvenir Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay -2013 – 94 Points
311	Pavillon Blanc du Chateaux Margaux- 2015 – 94 Points
312	Peju Province Napa Valley Cabernet Franc – 2014 – 95 Points
313	Penfolds Grange 2014 95 Point Bottle AR142 Bin 95 Points
314	Penfolds Southeast Australia Yattarna Chardonnay – 2001 – 94 Points
315	Peter Vinding Montecarrubo Cuvee Suzanne Syrah 2017IGT Terre Siciliane 95 Points
316	Peter Zemmer Giatl Südtirol Riserrva Pinot Grigio – 2013 – 93 Points
317	Piccini Brunello di Montalcino – 2009 – 94 Points
318	Pietro Caciorgna N’Anticchia 2015 DOC Etna Rosso – 94 Points
319	Piña Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 – 95 Points
320	Planeta Cometa Menfi Fiano – 2017 – 94 Points
321	Planeta Didacus Menfi Chardonnay 2016 – 94 Points
322	Planeta Sicilia Nocera – 2017 – 94 Points
323	Planeta Sparkling Carricante Brut Methodo Classico NV – 94 Points
324	Plantaže ProCorde Lake Skadar Valley Vranac – 2007 – 92 Points
325	Presqu’ile Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay – 2016 – 94 Points
326	Primosic Collio Ribolla Gialla di Oslavia Ris – 2011 – 93 Points
327	Feudo Principi di Butera Deliella Sicilia Nero d’Avola – 2014 – 94 Points
328	Feudo Principi di Butera Symposio Sicilia Red Wine -2014 -95 Points
329	Prinz von Hessen Klaus Rheingau Riesling – 2007 – 94 Points
330	Quinta da Gaivosa Vinha De Lordelo – 2007 – 93 Points
331	Quinta do Pégo Porto Vintage – 2000 – 93 Points
332	R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Rioja Reserva – 2010 – 94 Points
333	Random Ridge Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon – 2016 – 93 Points
334	Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Savannah Verdelho Special Blend – NV – 94 Points
335	Raymond et Martin Klein Grand Cru Alsace Gewürztraminer – 95 Points – 2007
336	Rex Hill Roserock Vineyard Chardonnay – 2012 – 94 Points
337	Robert Mondavi Napa Valley “I” Block To Kalon Napa Valley Fumé Blanc – 2014 – 93 Point
338	Ronchi di Cialla Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso – 2000 – 94 Points
339	Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino di Cialla – 1983 – 96 Points
340	Ronchi di Cialla Schioppettino di Cialla – 2000 – 95 Points
341	S.A. Prüm Mosel Beerenuaslse – 2001 -96 Points
342	Salentein Gran Vu Mendoza Red Wine Blend – 2013 – 94 Points
343	Salentein Los Basaltos Vineyard Mendoza Malbec – 2015 – 94 Points
344	Sandeman Vintage Porto – 2007 – 94 Points
345	Schäfer-Fröhlich Vulkangestein Nahe Trocken Riesling – 2011 – 94 Points
346	Badenhorst Secateurs Swartland Chenin Blanc – 2014 – 93 Points
347	Sella & Mosca Marchese di Villamarina Alghero – 2013 – 94 Points
348	Seufert Bishop Creek Vineyard Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir – 2009 – 95 Points
349	Shafer Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon – 2006 – 93 Points
350	Shumi Tsinandali Georgia Kakheti Dry White Wine – 2014 – 94 Points
351	Signorello Napa Valley Padrone Estate Red Blend – 2014 – 94 Points
352	Smith-Madrone Cooks Flat Spring Mountain District Red Wine – 2013 – 94 Points
353	Soalheiro Melgaço Alvarinho – 2015 – 94 Points
354	Sojourn Sonoma Coast Rodgers Creek Vyd Pinot Noir – 2017 – 94 Points
355	Soléna Domaine Danielle Laurent Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir -2012 – 94 Points
356	Spring Mountain Spring Mountain District Elivette Red Wine – 2014 – 94 Points
357	Stemberger Kras Zelen – 2017 – 93 Points
358	Szászi Birtok Badacsony Olazriesling -2017 – 94 Points
359	Szőke Mátyás & Zoltan Mátrai Királyleányka – 2007 – 94 Points
360	Tenuta i Fauri Abruzzo Pecorino – 2014 – 93 Points
361	Terre del Principe Pallagrello Nero Casavecchia – 2012- 93 Points
362	Terre di Giurfo Belsito Vittoria Frappato – 2017 – 94 Points
363	Terre di Giurfo Kuntari Sicilia Nero d’Avola – 2016– 94 Points
364	Terre di Giurfo Maskaria Cerasuolo di Vittoria – 2015 – 94 Points
365	Tilenus Bierzo Finca La Florida Mencia – 2008 – 94 Points
366	Tilenus Bierzo Pagos de Posada Bierzo Mencia – 2006 – 94 Points
367	Tilenus Bierzo Pieros Mencia – 2002 – 96 Points
368	Tilenus Bierzo Reserva Mencia – 2007 – 95 Points
369	Tinhorn Creek Okanagan Valley 2Bench Red 94 Points – YYYY
370	Tommasi della Valpolicella Amarone Classico – 2001 – 94 Points
371	Topel Mendocino Cabernet Sauvignon – 2009 – 93 Points
372	Toreta Korcula Pošip – 2007 – 93 Points
373	Torre Mora Anteprima DOC Etna Rosso – 2016 – 94 Points
374	Torre Mora Scalunera Etna Rosso – 2015 – 94 Points
375	Torti Oltrepo Pavese Pinot Nero Bianco 2015 – 94 Points
376	Travaglini Gattinara Riserva – 2009 – 94 Points
377	Travaglini Gattinara Tre Vigne – 2013 94 Points
378	Travaglini Il Sogno – 2014 – 95 Points
379	Umathum Burgenland Zweigelt – 2015 – 93 Points
380	Vega-Sicilia Valbuena Ribera del Duero – 2011 – 94 Points
381	VGS Chateau Potelle Mount Veeder VGS Chardonnay – 2017 – 94 Points
382	Vigne Marina Coppi Timorasso Fausto – 2017 – 93 Points
383	Villa Raiano Fiano di Avellino 22 – 2013 – 93 Points
384	Villa Russiz Collio Friulano – 2015 – 93 Points
385	Viña Bosconia Reserva – 2002 – 93 Points
386	Viña Valera Viñas Viejas Ribera del Duero – ’11 – 94 Points
387	Vinařství Krásná Hora Moravia Pinot Noir – 2014 – 93 Points
388	Vineland Niagara Escarpment Pinot Meunier – 2013 – 93 Points
389	Vinyes Domènech La Rita Montsant – 2014 – 94 Points
390	Vinyes Domènech Teixar Montsant – 2014 – 94 Points
391	Wagner Finger Lakes Riesling – 2013 – 94 Points
392	Weingut Knoll Wachau Riesling – 1995 – 94 Points
393	Weinrieder Niederösterreich Grüner Veltliner – 2008 – 93 Points
394	Weinrieder Weinviertel Riesling Eiswein– 2002 – 94 – Points
395	Wente Nth Degree Livermore Valley Chardonnay – 2016 – 94 Points
396	Yeringberg Yarra Valley Marsanne Roussanne – 2015 – 93 Points
397	Yves Leccia Domaine d’E Croce Patrimonio Vermentino – 2011 – 93 Points
398	Zaro Pivol Refošk – 2016 – 93 Points
399	Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico – 2005 – 95 Points
400	Zorzettig Colli Orientali del Friuli Tocai Friulano – 2006 – 94 Points

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