twiley Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 I'll update as they release them: 10) Seghesio - Zinfandel Sonoma County 2007 - 93 points / $24 9) Mollydooker - Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnival of Love 2007 - 95 points / $90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Gotta love what Seghesio does across the board...for a wine produced in pretty high quantities they do a great job with all of their mass market Zinfandels. Great food wines. The Sonoma County has been top 100 a few years in a row now, glad to see they are cracking the top 10. WashD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 8) Château de Beaucastel - CDP 2005 - 96 points / $95 7) Château Pontet-Canet - Pauillac 2005 - 96 points / $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 8) Château de Beaucastel - CDP 2005 - 96 points / $95 7) Château Pontet-Canet - Pauillac 2005 - 96 points / $100 I haven't tried the 05 Beaucastel yet (and just ordered the 07 today), but this was a pretty safe bet to show up. The PC is a rockstar. Tried it at a distributor tasting and then couldn't purchase any...quite a tease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 no updates? They're unveiling the top 10 two per day. Stay tuned for 5 & 6 tomorrow. After those, I'd expect Bordeauxs to dominate the top 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) 10) Seghesio - Zinfandel Sonoma County 2007 - 93 points / $24 I'll be looking for a few bottles - always some great juice from Seghesio. I think I still have some 2005 & 2006 in the cellar. Edited November 12, 2008 by nogohawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICK A$$ BLASTER Posted November 12, 2008 Share Posted November 12, 2008 Is that white or red? that was a joke Red... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 (edited) 6) Pio Cesare - Barolo 2004 - 94 points / $62 Good to see a Barolo in there. 5) Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe - CDP La Crau 2005 - 95 points / $55 No real shocker here. Damn good juice. Edited November 12, 2008 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 4) Château Guiraud - Sauternes 2005 - 97 points / $57 I'm not surprised to see a Sauternes on here. 3) Quinta do Crasto - Douro Reserva Old Vines 2005 - 95 points / $40 I don't know the laws on the labeling of "Old Vines" in Portugal yet but I do know that anything over 7 years in Australia can have this title on their bottle and can be a bit misleading to the consumer. I'm sure this is not the case for the Quinta. 2) Château Rauzan-Ségla - Margaux 2005 - 97 points / $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 4) Château Guiraud - Sauternes 2005 - 97 points / $57I'm not surprised to see a Sauternes on here. 3) Quinta do Crasto - Douro Reserva Old Vines 2005 - 95 points / $40 I don't know the laws on the labeling of "Old Vines" in Portugal yet but I do know that anything over 7 years in Australia can have this title on their bottle and can be a bit misleading to the consumer. I'm sure this is not the case for the Quinta. 2) Château Rauzan-Ségla - Margaux 2005 - 97 points / $100 I just hope #1 isn't the Don Melchor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 13, 2008 Author Share Posted November 13, 2008 I just hope #1 isn't the Don Melchor. Man, that's one hell of a guess though. I could see it happening. WS was swinging from their nuts big time so it's possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 #1: Detlef complaining about his customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seattle LawDawg Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, not the Don Melchor, but still chilean.... #1 - Casa Lapostolle's Clos Apalta Have heard some good things about it, but have never tried it. I wonder if there has ever been a #1 consisting of Carmenere before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nogohawk Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, not the Don Melchor, but still chilean.... #1 - Casa Lapostolle's Clos Apalta Have heard some good things about it, but have never tried it. I wonder if there has ever been a #1 consisting of Carmenere before. I've heard their juice is good, but have not been able to find the high end stuff yet. I did finally get my hands on their "bargain" brand Cab - average to good at best. I'll have to see if I can find some. I do have some Don M though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Well, not the Don Melchor, but still chilean.... #1 - Casa Lapostolle's Clos Apalta Have heard some good things about it, but have never tried it. I wonder if there has ever been a #1 consisting of Carmenere before. I used to sell it and have tried maybe 3 or 4 vintages. To be honest, I've never been blown away by it. Impressive juice to be sure but I always thought it lacked polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 #1: Detlef complaining about his customers. not bad, not bad at all - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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