Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Mid Year Summary 2009 - Whites, Rosés

Whites: 86 Total, 61 83+ (~71%)  (83 being 'fringe enjoyable')
  1. Rosewood Estates ‘Renaceau Vineyard’ Chardonnay Reserve 2007 VQA Beamsville Bench, 94-2 -- O, Beamsville, Canada, #Winery $25.20
  2. Rosewood Estates ‘Renaceau Vineyard’ Riesling Reserve 2007 VQA Beamsville Bench, 94-2 -- O, Beamsville, Canada, #Winery $25.20 
  3. Lailey Vineyard Vidal 2008 VQA Ontario, 92-3 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $12.20
  4. Cattail Creek Dry Riesling 2006 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 92-3 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $15.20
  5. Calamus Estate Winery Pinot Gris 2008 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 92-3 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery, $15.20 
  6. Anakena Single Vineyard Viognier 2006, 92-3 -- V, Rapel Valley, Chile, #045138 $13.95
  7. Parri Estate Viognier Chardonnay 2007, 92-2 -- V, Southern Fleurieu, Australia, #017319 $17.95
  8. Wandering Piano by Gravitas Sauvignon Blanc 2006, 92-2 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #091017 $15.95
  9. Grove Mill Pinot Gris 2007, 92-2 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #001693 $16.95
  10. Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chenin Blanc 2007 VQA Beamsville Bench, 91-2 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery $18.15
  11. Fairhall Downs Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 91-2 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #990580 $19.95
  12. William Fèvre Chile Gran Cuvée Chardonnay 2007, 90-2 -- V, Maipo Valley, Chile, #045146 $18.95 
  13. Borgo Magredo Pinot Grigio 2007, 90-2 -- V, Fruili, Italy, #072389 $16.95
  14. Bonterra ‘Mendocino County’ Chardonnay 2006, 90-2 -- V, Hopland, California, #342436 $18.95
  15. Bonterra ‘Mendocino County’ Chardonnay 2007, 90-2 -- V, Hopland, California, #342436 $18.95
  16. Quails' Gate Chardonnay 2006 VQA Okanagan Valley, 90-2 -- V, BC, #377770 $19.95
  17. Cattail Creek Chardonnay Musqué 2007 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 90-2 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $17.20
  18. Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 90-2 -- G, Marlborough, NZ, #426601 $15.95
  19. Soljans Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2007, 90-2 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #091223 $17.95
  20. X&Y Chardonnay 2006, 90-2 -- V, Margaret River, Australia, #048561 $18.80
  21. Amayna Sauvignon Blanc 2006, 90-1 -- V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #077693 $20.95
  22. Amayna Sauvignon Blanc 2006, 90-1 -- V, Leyda Valley, Chile, #077693 $20.95
  23. Calamus Estate Winery ‘Vinemount Ridge’ Riesling 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 89-1 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery, $17.20
  24. Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007, 89-2 -- G, Marlborough, NZ, #129528 $14.95 
  25. Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio 2007, 89-2 -- V, San Juan, Argentina, #093732 $14.95
  26. Ajello MaJus Grillo/Catarratto 2007, 89-1 -- V, Sicily, Italy, #670844 $16.95
  27. Terravin Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon 2006, 89-1 -- V, Marlborough, NZ, #106021 $21.95
  28. Conti Carello Soave Classico 2006, 89-1 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #085514 $17.95
  29. Cave Spring Estate Bottled Chardonnay Musqué 2007 VQA Beamsville Bench, 89-2 -- V, Jordan, Canada, #246579 $15.28 
  30. MontGras Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2007, 88-2 -- G, San Antonio Valley, Chile, #058362 $11.95
  31. Murgo Etna Bianco 2007, 88-1 -- V, Sicily, Italy, #106310 $14.95
  32. LaCheteau Les Loges Vouvray 2007, 88-1 -- V, Loire, France, #525105 $14.95
  33. Cave Spring Estate Bottled Riesling 2007 VQA Beamsville Bench, 88-1 -- V, Jordan, Canada, #286377 $17.19
  34. Graham Beck Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 88-1 -- V, Coastal Region, S. Africa, #948620 $13.95
  35. R.H. Phillips Toasted Head Chardonnay 2007, 88-1 -- V, Woodbridge, California, #594341 $17.95
  36. Reif Estate Gewurztraminer 2006 VQA Niagara River, 88-1 -- V, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #127985 $14.95
  37. Cattail Creek Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 88-1 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $19.20 
  38. Granite Hills ‘Macedon Ranges’ Riesling 2006, 88 -- V, Victoria, Australia, #072876 $22.95 
  39. Lailey Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2007 VQA Niagara River, 87 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $20.20
  40. Anselmi ‘San Vincenzo’ 2008, 87 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #948158 $16.95
  41. Beringer Founders Estate Pinot Grigio 2006, 87 -- G, California, USA, #045641 $17.95
  42. Palatine Hills Gewürztraminer VQA Niagara Lakeshore 2006, 86-1 -- G, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #101493 $13.95
  43. Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery ‘Census Count’ Chardonnay 2006 VQA, 86 -- G, Okanagan Valley, Canada, #092296 $14.95
  44. Feudo Montoni Catarratto 2007, 86 -- V, Sicily, Italy, #111252 $15.95
  45. Rosewood Estates Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 86 -- V, Beamsville, Canada, #112169 $17.95
  46. Southbrook Triomphe Sauvignon Blanc 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 85 -- V, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, #117556 $18.95
  47. Westend Estate Richland Pinot Grigio 2008, 85 -- V, Riverina, Australia, #092494 $13.95
  48. Nederburg ‘The Winemaker’s Reserve’ Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 85 -- G, Paarl, S. Africa, #382713 $10.90
  49. Quinta Da Lixa Vinho Verde 2007, 85 -- V, Portugal, #973529 $15.95
  50. X&Y Chardonnay 2006, 85 -- V, Margaret River, Australia, #048561 $17.95
  51. No. 99 Wayne Gretzky Estates Unoaked Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 85 -- G, Vineland, Canada, #063826 $13.95
  52. Calamus Estate Winery ‘Barrel Aged’ Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 84 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery, $17.20
  53. Cave Spring CSV Chardonnay 2006 VQA Beamsville Bench, 84 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery $28.68
  54. Henry LaGarde Chardonnay Reserve 2007, 84 -- V, Mendoza, Argentina, #098087 $17.95
  55. Amayna Chardonnay 2006, 84 -- V, San Antonio - Leyda Valley, Chile, #076265 $23.95
  56. Castellblanch Brut Zero Cava Reserva NV, 84 -- V, Penèdes, Spain, #094813 $15.95
  57. Les Coteaux Tufiers Vouvray Demi-Sec 2006, 84 -- V, Loire, France, #057018 $15.95
  58. Folie à Deux Ménage à Trois White 2007, 84 -- V, Napa, California, #665166 $19.95
  59. Rosewood Estates Gewurztraminer 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 83 -- O, Beamsville, Canada, #Winery $18.20
  60. Fifth Leg Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon/Chardonnay 2007, 83 -- V, Margaret River, Australia, #489062 $17.10
  61. Gnarly Head Chardonnay 2006, 83 -- G, Manteca, California, #068932 $16.95 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (back)
  62. Stella Bella Chardonnay 2007, 82 -- V, Margaret River, Australia, #102061 $21.95
  63. Sogrape Gazela Vinho Verde NV, 82 -- G, Gaia, Portugal, #141432, $7.95
  64. Millton ‘Opou Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2006, 82 -- V, Gisborne, NZ, #092478 $23.95
  65. Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio 2008, 82 -- V, Alto Adige, Italy, #106450 $16.95
  66. Santa Rita Chardonnay Reserva 2006, 82 -- G, Chile, #348359 $12.95
  67. Beringer Stone Cellars Chardonnay 2007, 82 -- G, California, #606806 $12.95
  68. Castellani Poggio Al Casone La Cattura 2006, 82 -- V, Tuscany, Italy, #121194 $19.95
  69. Wakefield Chardonnay 2007, 82 -- V, South Australia, #711556 $15.95
  70. Matua Valley Hawkes Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2007, 82 -- G, Hawkes Bay, NZ, #619452 $15.95
  71. Robert’s Rock Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2008, 82 -- G, Western Cape, S. Africa, #501304 $7.95
  72. Cavit Collection Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie 2007, 81 -- G, Venezie, Italy, #099218 $11.65
  73. Sileni Cellar Selection Pinot Gris 2008, 80 -- V, Hawke's Bay, NZ, #032292 $15.75
  74. Freixenet Cordon Negro Brut NV, 80 -- G, Penèdes, Spain, #088591, $12.95
  75. Mike Weir Estate Chardonnay 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 80 -- V, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada, #000026 $15.95
  76. Gracia de Chile Reserva Chardonnay 2007, 80 -- V, Bio Bio Valley, Chile, #093765 $14.95
  77. Yellow Tail Chardonnay 2008, 80 -- G. South Eastern Australia, #627802 $11.45
  78. Lindemans Bin 85 Pinot Grigio 2008, 79 -- G, Australia, #668947 $10.85
  79. Wolf Blass Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 78 -- G, South Australia, #611475 $14.95
  80. Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay 2008, 78 -- G, South Eastern Australia, #142117 $9.95
  81. Wolf Blass Yellow Label Chardonnay 2007, 76 -- G, Australia, #226860 $14.95
  82. d'Arenberg ‘The Hermit Crab’ Viognier Marsanne 2007, 76 -- V, McLaren Vale, Australia, #662775 $17.95
  83. Alamos Viognier 2007, 75 -- V, Luján de Cuyo, Argentina, #507830 $13.95
  84. Montecillo Blanco 2008, 74 -- G, Rioja, Spain, #072058, $9.95
  85. Pascual Toso Sauvignon Blanc 2008, 67 -- G, Mendoza, Argentina, #093674 $12.95
  86. Santa Carolina Chardonnay Reserva 2007, 66 -- G, Casablanca Valley, Chile, #304022 $11.85
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Rosés:
  1. Montes Cherub Rosé of Syrah 2008, 90-2 -- V, Colchagua Valley, Chile, #037887 $16.95
  2. Zenato Bardolino Chiaretto 2007, 88-2 -- V, Veneto, Italy, #045203 $12.95
  3. Rosewood Estates ‘Renaceau Vineyard’ Trois Femmes Rosé 2006 VQA Beamsville Bench, 86 -- O, Beamsville, Canada, #Winery $18.20----------------------------------------------------------------------------
  4. Sogrape Gazella Rosé NV, 84 -- G, Beiras, Portugal, #125757 $8.95
  5. Cave Spring Rosé 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 82 -- G, Jordan, Canada, #295006 $12.95
  6. Calamus Estate Winery ‘Half Penny’ Rosé 2007 VQA Niagara Peninsula, 82 -- O, Jordan, Canada, #Winery, $13.20
  7. Cattail Creek Serendipity Rosé 2006 VQA Niagara-on-the-Lake, 82 -- O, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, #Winery $14.20
  8. Anakena Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2008, 81 -- G, Rapel Valley, Chile, #122432 $10.95
  9. J.P. Chenet Classic Collection Cinsault Grenache Rosé 2008, 80 -- G, Pays d’Oc, France, #125815 $9.95
  10. Cono Sur Merlot Rosé 2008, 80 -- G, Chile, #122481 $9.95
  11. Lancers Rosé NV, 75 -- G, Dao, Portugal, #078931 $7.95
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