1999 Varietal Summaries

Cabernet Sauvignon

• Chante Alouette  Red Bordeaux, Cormeil, Saint Emilion, Grand Cru, 1994, $12  VG
• Chateau Greysac  Red Bordeaux, Medoc, 1995, $11  VG-
• Clos du Bois  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1995,   G+
• Columbia Crest  Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, 1994, $7  VG
• Benziger  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1996, $12  VG
• Dry Creek  Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek, 1996, $13  VG+
• Rodney Strong  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1996, $10  VG
• Ridge  Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mtns, Jimsomare, 1991,   VG
• Ridge  Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mtns, Monte Bello, 1991,   VG+
• Cypress  Cabernet Sauvignon, Central Coast, 1996, $6  G+
• Nominee  Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 1996, $6  G+
• Chateau Souverain  Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Va., 1996, $12  VG
• Chateau Souverain  Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexandar Valley, 1995, $22 (rest)  VG
• Marietta  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1995, $15  VG+
• David Bruce  Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Clara, 1996, $16  VG+
• Estancia  Meritage, Alexander Valley, 1996, $19  Exc-
• Gary Farrell  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, Hillside Selection, 1996, $20  VG
• Heitz  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1994, $20  VG+
• Keenan  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Spring Mt. District, 1994, $18  VG+
• Raymond  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1996, $17  VG+
• Santa Ema  Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo, Chile, Reserve, 1995, $7  VG-
• Simi  Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 1996, $18  VG-
• Katherine Hills  Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, 1997, $7  G
• Penfolds  Cabernet Sauvignon, South Australia, Bin 407, 1996, $19  VG-
• Vino de Eyzaguirre  Cabernet Sauvignon, Cachapoal, Chile, Reserva Especial, 1996, $5  G+
• Carmenet  Cabernet Sauvignon, North Coast, 1997, $11  VG-
• Bettinelli  Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1996, $14  VG
• Estancia  Meritage, Alexandar Valley, 1995, $17  VG+
• Ridge  Cabernet Sauvignon, California, 1993, $14  VG-

Merlot

• Bogle  Merlot, California, 1997, $7  VG-
• Stony Hollow  Merlot, Rapel, Chile, 1997,   G+
• Greenwood Ridge  Merlot, Mendocino Ridge, 1996, $18  VG-
• Blackstone  Merlot, California, 1997, $9  VG-
• Rodney Strong  Merlot, Sonoma, 1996, $11  VG
• Swanson  Merlot, Napa, 1996, $18  VG+
• Hunter Ashby  Merlot, California, 1996, $7  G+
• Mendoza Ridge  Merlot, Mendoza, Argentina, 1997, $4  G+
• Benziger  Merlot, Sonoma, 1997, $12  VG-
• Francis Coppola  Merlot, California, Diamond Series Blue Label, 1997, $11  G+
• Chateau Ste Michelle  Merlot, Columbia Valley, 1996, $13  VG
• Santa Margherita  Merlot, Venato, ``Versato'', 1997, $12 (rest.)  G+

Zinfandel

• David Bruce  Zinfandel, San Luis Obispo & El Dorado, 1994, $10  VG+
• Konrad  Zinfandel, Mendocino, 1992, $10  VG+
• Marietta  Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1995, $10  VG
• Chasse Cellars  Zinfandel, California, 1994, $6  G+
• Greenwood  Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1997, $16  VG
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, California, Vintner's Blend, 1997, $7  G+
• Sausal  Zinfandel, Alexander, Century Vines, 1996, $18  VG-
• Seghisio  Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1997, $9  VG
• Vigil  Zinfandel, Lodi, Mohr-Fry Ranch Old Vines, 1997, $13  VG
• Wellington  Zinfandel, Russian River, 1996, $9  G+
• David Bruce  Zinfandel, Paso Robles, Ranchita Canyon Vineyard, 1997, $12  VG+
• Ridge  Zinfandel, San Luis Obispo, Dusi Ranch, 1995,   VG+
• Ridge  Zinfandel, Geyserville, 1997, $28  Exc-
• Ridge  Zinfandel, Santa Cruz Mtns, Jimsomare, 1990,   VG
• Sterling  Zinfandel, Napa, 1996, $7  G
• Turley  Zinfandel, ???, Old Vines, 1997, $40 (rest.)  Exc-
• Young's  Zinfandel, Shenandoah Va., 1997, $13  VG-
• Alderbrook  Zinfandel, Sonoma, OVOC, 1997, $10  VG
• Beaulieu  Zinfandel, Napa, Signet, 1997, $23  Exc-
• Karly  Zinfandel, Pokerville, 1997, $10?  G+
• Karly  Zinfandel, Amador, Ten Point Vineyard [3/22], 1997, $22  VG+
• Karly  Zinfandel, Amador, Sadie Upton [3/22], 1997, $16  VG+
• Murphy-Goode  Zinfandel, Sonoma, 1997 (barrel sample),   VG-
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Lodi, 1997, $11  VG
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Mendocino, Lalanne, 1996, $15  VG+
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Sonoma, Monte Rosso, 1997 (barrel sample), $24  VG+
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Dry Creek, Teldeschi Vineyard, 1997 (barrel sample), $24  VG+
• Renwood  Zinfandel, Amador, Old Vine, 1996, $15  VG
• Renwood  Zinfandel, Amador, Grandmere, 1996, $25  VG+
• Z  Zinfandel, Amador, Massoni Ranch, 1996, $16?  VG
• Kenwood  Zinfandel, Sonoma, Jack London Vineyard, 1996, $15  VG+
• Rancho Zabaco  Zinfandel, Dry Creek, 1997,   VG+
• Renwood  Zinfandel, Amador, Old Vines, 1995, $16  VG+
• Schuetz Oles  Zinfandel, Napa, Korte Ranch, 1996, $16  VG-
• Schuetz Oles  Zinfandel, Napa, Korte Ranch?, 1997 (barrel sample), $16?  VG+
• Storrs  Zinfandel, Central Coast, 1996, $16  VG-
• Storrs  Zinfandel, Santa Cruz, 1996, $20  VG+
• Storrs  Zinfandel, Santa Clara, Lion Oaks Vineyard, 1996, $25  VG+
• Everett Ridge  Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 1997, $13  VG-
• Rabbit Ridge  Zinfandel, California, 1997, $7  G+
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Napa, 1997, $10  VG
• Peachy Canyon  Zinfandel, California, Incredible Red Bin 106, 1997, $9  VG
• Frog's Leap  Zinfandel, Napa, 1997, $14  VG+
• Murphy-Goode  Zinfandel, Sonoma, Liar's Dice, 1997, $13  VG+
• Workhorse  Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 1997, $10  VG
• Young's  Zinfandel, Shenandoah Valley, 1997, $13  VG+
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Sonoma, Old Hill Vnyd Special Edition, 1986, $25 (auction)  Exc-
• Ravenswood  Zinfandel, Sonoma, Monte Rosso, 1997, $22  VG+

Syrah

• McDowell  Syrah, Mendocino, 1997, $7  VG
• Pirramimma  Shiraz, McLaren Vale, Australia, 1996, $16  VG+
• Qupe  Syrah, Central Coast, 1997, $12  VG+
• David Bruce  Petite Syrah, Central Coast, 1998,   VG
• Ridge  Petite Sirah, York Creek, 1996,   VG+
• Bogle  Petite Sirah, California, 1997, $7  VG
• Daniel Gehrs  Syrah, Paso Robles, 1996, $16?  Exc-
• Karly  Syrah, Amador, 1997, $17 (half, rest.)  VG+
• Qupe  Syrah, Santa Barbara, Bien Nacido Reserve, 1997, $24  VG+
• Rosemount  Shiraz, South East Australia, 1998, $8  VG
• Young's  Syrah, Shenandoah Valley CA, 1997, $14  VG+
• Penfolds  Shiraz, Coonawarra, Bin 128, 1996, $16  VG-
• Penfolds  Shiraz, South Australia, Bin 28, 1996, $19  VG+
• Konrad  Petite Sirah, Mendocino, 1993, $10  Exc-
• Lonetree  Syrah, Mendocino, 1996, $11  G+
• Ravenswood  Petite Sirah, Sonoma, 1997, $12  Exc-

Pinot Noir

• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 1996, $15  VG+
• Byington  Pinot Noir, Central Coast, 1996,   G
• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 1995, $13  G+
• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Central Coast, 1998,   VG
• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 1997,   VG+
• Alderbrook  Pinot Noir, Russian River, 1996, $10  G+
• Cristom  Pinot Noir, Willamette, Mt. Jefferrson Cuvee, 1996, $18  G
• Kenwood  Pinot Noir, Russian River, 1997, $10  G+
• Presidio  Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 1997, $12  VG-
• Presidio  Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 1997, $12  VG-
• Brucher  Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, Bien Nacido Vineyard, 1997, $13  G+
• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 1997, $16  VG
• Laetitia  Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, 1997, $17  VG+
• Lin Court  Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 1997, $12  VG-
• David Bruce  Pinot Noir, Sonoma, 1995, $13  VG

Chardonnay

• Beringer  Chardonnay, Napa, 1996, $10  VG
• Columbia Crest  Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, 1997, $5.50  VG
• Cottonwood Creek  Chardonnay, Napa, 1997, $11  VG+
• Franciscan  Chardonnay, Napa, Oakville Estate, 1997, $12  VG
• Glen Ellen  Chardonnay, California, 1997,   VG-
• Groth  Chardonnay, Napa, 1997, $16  VG+
• Landmark  Chardonnay, Sonoma, Damaris, 1996,   Exc-
• Lockwood  Chardonnay, Monterey, 1997, $10  VG
• Martin Ray  Chardonnay, California, Mariage, 1995,   VG+
• Morgan  Chardonnay, Monterey, 1997,   VG
• Pine Ridge  Chardonnay, Carneros, Dijon Clones, 1997,   Exc-
• Villa Mt. Eden  Chardonnay, Santa Maria, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Grand Reserve, 1997, $13  VG+
• Byington  Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mtns, 1997,   VG+
• David Bruce  Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mtns, 1997,   VG
• Alderbrook  Chardonnay, Dry Creek Valley, 1997, $9  VG-
• Bonterra  Chardonnay, Mendocino, 1997, $8.50  VG-
• Clos du Bois  Chardonnay, Sonoma, 1997, $9  VG
• Edna Valley  Chardonnay, San Luis Obispo, Edna Valley, 1997, $10  VG+
• Rutz  Chardonnay, Monterey, 1997, $10  VG
• Shale Ridge  Chardonnay, Monterey, 1997, $6  VG-
• Villa Mt. Eden  Chardonnay, California, 1996, $7  VG
• Cambria  Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, Katherine's Vineyard, 1996?, $6.75 (glass)  VG+
• Tyrrell's  Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia, Long Flat, 1998, $5  VG
• Amberhill  Chardonnay, California, 1997, $6  G+
• Benziger  Chardonnay, Carneros, 1997, $8  VG-
• Talley  Chardonnay, Arroyo Grande Valley, San Luis Obispo, 1997, $17  VG+
• Morro Bay  Chardonnay, California, 1997, $6  VG-
• Byron  Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, 1997, $12  VG
• St. Supery  Chardonnay, Napa, 1997,   VG-
• Alice White  Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia, 1997, $5  VG-
• Beckman  Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 1997, $9  VG
• Lin Court  Chardonnay, Santa Barbara, 1997, $10  VG+
• Novellum  Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Reserve Cuvee, 1997, $7  VG
• St. Supery  Chardonnay, Napa, 1997, $8  G+
• Villa Mt. Eden  Chardonnay, California, 1997, $6  VG
• Landmark  Chardonnay, California, Overlook, 1997, $16  VG
• Ojai  Chardonnay, Arroyo Grande Valley, Talley Vineyard, 1997, $18  VG+

Sauvignon Blanc

• Indigo Hills  Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino, 1996,   G+
• Kenwood  Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 1997, $7  VG-
• Babich  Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, 1998, $7  VG
• Fritz  Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Creek, 1997, $7  VG-
• Havens  Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 1997, $9  VG
• Lolonis  Fume Blanc, Mendocino, 1997, $9  VG
• Raymond  Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 1997, $7  VG-
• St. Supery  Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 1998, $8  VG
• Hacienda  Sauvignon Blanc, California, 1997, $5  Fair
• Wildhurst  Sauvignon Blanc, Clear Lake, CA, 1997, $6  VG

Other

• Daniel Gehrs  Cabernet Franc, Santa Barbara, 1996, $11  VG
• Duca Leondardo  Red, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1997, $10 (rest)  Fair-
• Henri Abele  Brut Champagne, Champagne, NV, $18  VG
• Konrad  Petite Sirah Port, Mendocino, Admiral's Quinta, 1992, $10/half  VG
• La Suffrene  Mellisme, Bendol, 1996, $12  VG+
• Marietta  Old Vine Red, California, Twenty Two, $7.50  VG
• Taylor Fladgate  Tawny Porto, Portugal, NV?, $4.25/glass  G+
• Chappelet  Cabernet Franc, Napa, 1996, $20  VG
• Da Vinci  Late Harvest Riesling, Sierra Foothills, 1987, $5/half  VG+
• Terra d'Algi  Red, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1994,   G-
• Tobin James  Sangiovese, Paso Robles, Outlaw, 1997, $14  VG
• David Bruce  La Rusticana d'Orsa, Santa Cruz Mtns, 1996,   VG
• David Bruce  Grenache, Monterey, 1998,   VG
• Ridge  Carignane, Santa Cruz Mtns, Sommer Ranch, 1993,   VG+
• Ridge  Late Harvest Zin, Pagani Ranch, 1992,   VG-
• Savory & James  Tawny Port, Portugal, Six Year, $6  G+
• Taylor Fladgate  Tawny Port, Portugal, 10 year, $20  VG
• Yalumba  Antique Tawny, Australia, Museum Release, 15 year, $?? (375ml)  Exc-
• Arzuaga  Duero, Spain, 1994, $16  VG
• Borges  Vintage Port, Oporto, Portugal, 1982, $11  VG
• Borges  Vintage Port, Oporto, Portugal, 1980, $11  VG-
• Canet Valette  Red Saint Chinian, Saint Chinian, 1996, $9  VG
• Chateau Puech Haut  Rose Languedoc, Saint Drezery, 1997, $6.50  G+
• Fattoria Paradiso  Sangiovese, Romagna, Riserva superiore vigna delle lepri, 1995, $16  G+
• Randall Harris  Merlot-Cabernet, Washington, 1997, $7  VG-
• Rosemount  GSM, McLaren Vale, Australia, 1996, $15  VG+
• Santa Cristina  Sangiovese, Toscana, 1997, $7  G+
• Alderbrook  Gewurztraminer, Russian River, 1998, $9  VG-
• Batasiolo  Barbaresco, Barbaresco, 1997, $22  VG-
• Hutcheson  Vintage Port, Oporto, 1995, $15  VG
• Kenwood  Vintage Red Wine, California, 1997, $5  G+
• Le Fonti  Chianti, Chianti Classico, 1997, $15  VG
• Rabbit Ridge  Montepiano, California, 1995, $7  VG-
• Ravenswood  Icon, Sonoma, 1996, $34 (rest)  VG
• Zilliken  Riesling, Ruwer-Mosel-Saar, 1992,   VG-
• Les Grands Pretans  Red, Givry 1st Cru, Burgandy, Reserve, 1997, $16  G
• Schuetz Oles  Zinfandel/Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1997 (barrel sample), $25?  Exc-
• Vincent Dureuil Janthial  Red, Rully, Burgandy, Reserve, 1997, $14  G+
• Yalumba  Tawny Port, Australia, Clocktower, NV,   VG-
• Alte d'Altesi  Red, Toscana, 1995, $24  VG-
• Bentivoglio  Red, Toscana, 1995,   G+
• Bodega Lurton  Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 1997, $4  G+
• Cave de Tain L'Hermitage  Red Rhone, Saint Joseph, 1997, $13  VG
• Cave de Tain L'Hermitage  Red Rhone, Crozes Hermitage, 1997, $11  VG-
• Cave de Tain L'Hermitage  Red Rhone, Cornas, 1995, $19  VG-
• Cave de Tain L'Hermitage  Red Rhone, Hermitage, 1995, $27  VG-
• Columbia Crest  Merlot-Cabernet, Columbia Valley, 1997, $5.50  G+
• Guigal  Red Rhone, Cotes du Rhone, 1995, $8.50  G+
• La Gioia  Red, Riecine, Toscana, 1995, $30  VG+
• Rabbit Ridge  Allure, California, 1996, $6  Fair
• Umani Ronchi  Red, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1997, $5  G
• Barranc  Red, Priorat, 1997, $9  VG
• Bentivoglio  Red, Toscana, 1995, $10  G+
• Chateau La Rogue  Red Languedoc, Pic St. Loup, 1996, $9  G+
• Cline  Viognier, Los Carneros, 1997, $10  VG
• Hardys  Tawny Port, Australia, Whiskers Blake, NV, $8  VG
• Hogue  Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley, 1998, $7  VG-
• Husch  Chenin Blanc, Mendocino, 1997, $6  VG
• Penfolds  Cabernet-Shiraz, South Australia, Bin 389, 1996, $19  VG+
• Barone Cornacchia  Red, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 1995, $9  Poor
• Charvin  Red, Chateauneufdupape, 1993, $21  Fair
• Rosemount  Grenache-Shiraz, Australia, 1998, $6  VG-
• Spelltich  Bodog Red, Napa, 1997, $19  VG
• Tinto Roa  Red, Ribera del Duero, 1997, $7  VG-
• Vina Quintana  Red, La Mancha, Spain, 1996, $8  G+
• Wildhorse  Pinot Blanc, Monterrey, 1998, $12  VG
• Avignonesi  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, 1996, $16  VG
• Beaulieu  Beauzeaux, California, Signet, 1997, $18  VG
• Chateau Megyer  Aszu, Tokaji, 5 Puttonyos, 1988, $20  Exc-
• Domaine Deshenrys  Red, Languedoc, 1996, $8  VG-
• Domaine d'Aury Vin de Pays Coteaux des Fenouilledes  Red Roussillon, 1997, $6.50  G+
• Ercolai  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, riserva, 1995, $15  VG-
• Fanetti  Principesco, ??, 1990,   VG
• Husch  Gewurztraminer, Anderson Valley, 1997?, $8  VG-
• La Crau de ma Mere  Red, Chateauneufdupape, 1996, $19  VG+
• Lombardo  Rosso, Montepulciano, 1998, $6  G
• Pulcino  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, riserva, 1990, $24  VG+
• Pulcino  Rosso, Montepulciano, 1998, $9  VG
• Pulcino  Bianco Vergine Valdichiana, Montepulciano, 1998, $8  G+
• Rosemount  Shiraz-Cabernet, Australia, 1998, $6  VG-
• Tenuta Trerosa  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, 1996, $12  G+
• Tenuta Trerosa  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, ``simposio'', 1996,   VG+
• Canalicchio  Rosso, Montalcino, 1996,   G+
• Candastre  Cuvee Puech Marty, Gaillac, 1993, $4  VG-
• Casanova di Neri  Brunello, Montalcino, 1994, $35  VG+
• Casanuova delle Cerbaie  Brunello, Montalcino, 1994,   VG+
• Castello Banfi  Brunello, Montalcino, 1993, $12 (375ml)  VG
• Cecchi  Red, Chianti, 1998, $5 (375ml)  G+
• Contucci  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, ``Pietra Rossa'', 1996,   VG-
• Contucci  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, riserva, 1995,   VG
• Contucci  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, 1996,   G+
• Contucci  Rosso, Montepulciano, 1998,   VG-
• Danei  Ansonica, Maremma, Toscana, ``Passito'', 1996, $7  G+
• Fanetti  Rosso, Montepuliciano, 1997,   VG-
• Fanetti  Vin Santo, Toscana, Saint Agnese Cellar, 1989, $12  VG+
• La Gerla  ``Barbi'', Toscana, 1996, $24 (rest.)  VG+
• Lacroux  Red, Gaillac, 1997, $4  VGd-
• Le Presi  Brunello, Montalcino, 1994, $38 (rest.)  VG+
• Mas Pignou  Cuvee Melanie, Gaillac, 1996, $5  VG
• Melini  Red, Chianti, 1998, $3 (250ml)  G
• Poliziano  Vino Nobile, Montepulciano, 1996, $13  VG
• Poliziano  Red, Chianti, 1998, $6  VG-
• Poliziano  Rosso, Montepuliciano, 1998,   VG-
• Posta dell'Argentario  Ansonica, Isola di Giglio, 1998, $10  VG-
• Tenuta Caparzo  Moscadello, Montalcino, Vendemmia Tardiva (late harvest), 1996, $23  VG
• Vigna di Capraia  Brunello, Montalcino, 1994, $29  VG