tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183876482237172773.post4226608404481672622..comments2023-12-25T05:12:15.020-05:00Comments on On the Road with the Grape Guy: Report from ... 9th Annual Churchill Cellars Portfolio Tasting - April 11, 2011Michael Pinkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15968983157077688761noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-183876482237172773.post-92138207507693715362011-04-22T13:17:00.595-04:002011-04-22T13:17:00.595-04:00My take...
**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price ...My take...<br /><br />**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):<br />-Segura Viudas Brut Reserva Cava, $14.35<br />-Wente Vineyards Riva Ranch Chardonnay 2008, $24.75<br />-Vina El Principal Memorias 2007 Chile, $35 private order<br />-Pol Roger Brut Champagne, $59.75<br />-Chivite Gran Feudo Vinas Viejas Reserva Navarra 2005, $19.75<br />-Willm Pinot Gris Alsace Kosher 2008, $22.75<br /><br />***1/2 Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):<br />-Peninsula Ridge Sauvignon Blanc Niagara VQA, $13.75<br />-Peninsula Ridge Reserve Chardonnay 2008 VQA, $24.75 Vintages<br />-Peninsula Ridge Meritage 2009 VQA, $21.95 <br />-Peninsula Ridge Barrel Aged Chardonnay 2009 VQA, $14.75<br />-Chateau de Gourgazaud Cuvee Mathilde Minervois 2008, $14.75<br />-Robertson Winery Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, $10.75<br />-Wente Vineyards Morning Fog Chardonnay, $16.75<br />-Wente Vineyards Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon, $16.75<br />-Grove Street Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, $14.80<br />-Casa Silva Los Lingues Gran Reserva Carmenere 2008 Chile, $17.75<br />-Casa Silva Colchagua Valley Quinta Generacion Red 2007 Chile, $24.75<br />-d’Arenberg d’Arry’s Original Shiraz Grenache 2008, $19.75<br />-Chivite Gran Feudo Reserva Navarra 2005, $15.75<br />-Navajas Tinto Reserva Rioja 2005, $16.75<br /><br />*** Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):<br />-Peninsula Ridge INOX Chardonnay VQA, $13.75<br />-Peninsula Ridge Merlot VQA, $14.75<br />-Peninsula Ridge Shiraz VQA, $14.75<br />-Peninsula Ridge Cabernet VQA, $12.75<br />-Peninsula Ridge Fume Blanc 2008 VQA, $24.75<br />-Chateau de Gourgazaud Minervois 2008, $12.75<br />-Domaine de Gourgazaud Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $11.75<br />-Chateau de Gourgazaud Minervois Reserve 2006, $17.75<br />-Robertson Winery Shiraz South Africa, $11.75<br />-d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Lightly Wooded Chardonnay 2008, $13.75<br />-d’Arenberg The Stump Jump Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2008, $13.75<br />-d’Arenberg The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, $19.75<br />-Willm Riesling Reserve Alsace 2008, $16.75<br />-August Kesseler R Riesling 2008 QbA Germany, $15.75Dean Tudorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027150351344396656noreply@blogger.com