1998 Top-Rated Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
- Raymond
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Reserve, 1995, $16 VG+
- Beaulieu
Tapestry, Napa, Reserve, 1994, $17 VG+
- Franciscan
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Oakville Estates, 1995, $13 VG+
- Stonestreet
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 1995, $20 VG+
- Markham
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1995, $17 VG+
- Marietta
Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1995, $15 VG+
- Clos Pegase
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1995?, $20 VG+
- Dry Creek
Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek, 1996, $13 VG+
Merlot
- Chateau Souverain
Merlot, Alexander Valley, 1994, $13 VG+
- Kiona
Merlot, Columbia Valley, 1995, $15 VG+
- Canoe Ridge
Merlot, Columbia Valley, 1996, $15 VG+
- Swanson
Merlot, Napa, 1996, $18 VG+
Zinfandel
- Sin Zin
Zinfandel, Alexander Valley, 1996, $10 VG+
- Ravenswood
Zinfandel, Lodi, 1996, $10 VG+
- Villa Mt. Eden
Zinfandel, Sonoma, Monte Rosso Vineyard, Grand Reserve, 1995, $16 VG+
- Grgich Hills
Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1995, VG+
- Young's
Zinfandel, Shenandoah Valley CA, 1996, $11 VG+
- Ridge
Zinfandel, California, Sonoma Station, 1996, $12 VG+
- David Bruce
Zinfandel, San Luis Obispo & El Dorado, 1994, $10 VG+
- Topolos
Zinfandel, Sonoma, Piner Heights, 1994, $13? VG+
- Konrad
Zinfandel, Mendocino, 1992, $10 VG+
- Murphy-Goode
Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1996, $13 VG+
- Ravenswood
Zinfandel, Mendocino, Lalanne, 1996, $15 VG+
Syrah
- Glen Fiona
Syrah, Columbia Valley, Bacchus Vineyard, 1995, $24 Exc-
- Alexander Valley
Syrah, Alexander Va., 1997, $27 (rest) VG+
- Villa Mt. Eden
Syrah, California, Grand Reserve, 1995, $14 VG+
- Qupe
Syrah, Central Coast, 1997, $12,$7/375ml VG+
Pinot Noir
Chardonnay
- Martinelli
Chardonnay, Russian River, 1996, Exc-
- Landmark
Chardonnay, Sonoma, Overlook, 1996, $16 Exc-
- Arrowood
Chardonnay, Sonoma, 1995, $18 VG+
- Beringer
Chardonnay, Napa, 1996, $10 VG+
- Saintsbury
Chardonnay, Carneros, 1997, $15 VG+
- Pine Ridge
Chardonnay, Carneros, 1997, $16 VG+
Sauvignon Blanc
Other
- Chappellet
Sangiovese, Napa, 1995, $18 VG+
- Chateau Lavabre
Red Languedoc, Pic St. Loup, 1995, $12 VG+
- Porto Rocha
Tawny Port, Portugal, 1957, VG+
- Estancia
Red Meritage, Alexander Valley, 1995, $17 VG+
- KWV
Vintage Port, S. Africa, W.O. Boberg Lib. Res., 1969, $30 VG+
- Silvan Ridge
Pinot Gris, Oregon, 1995, $18 VG+
- Martinelli
Gewurztraminer, Russian River, 1997, VG+
- Jade Mountain
Les Jumeaux, California, 1995, $19 VG+