100 outstanding values Red

© 2013 M. Shanken Communications, Inc.
100 outstanding values
The following chart presents a selection of the year’s top-scoring values. At 90 points or higher and $18 or less, these reds and whites
from around the world—including a rosé and two dessert wines—offer exceptional quality for the price. WineSpectator.com members
green box = apPears in top 100 cover story
can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.
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92 Fattoria Carpoli Toscana Sada Integolo 2010
$18
92 Bodega Diamandes Malbec Uco Valley 2011
$18
91 Château de Capitoul Languedoc La Clape Rocaille $18
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91 Ceralti Bolgheri Scire’ 2011
91 Cia des Vinos del Atlántico Priorat Bodegas La Cartuja 2011
91 Bodegas de la Marquesa Rioja Valserrano Crianza 2009
91 Renzo Masi Chianti Riserva 2009
91 Pierre-Henri Morel Côtes du Rhône-Villages Signargues 2011
91 Château Paloumey Haut-Médoc 2010
91 Real Companhia Velha Douro Quinta dos Aciprestes 2009
91 Château du Retout Haut-Médoc 2010
91 Sotto il Sole Negroamaro Salento 2007
91 TriVento Amado Sur Red Mendoza 2011
91 Domaine les Verrières Coteaux du Languedoc Les Sept Fontaines 2008
90 A to Z Wineworks Pinot Noir Oregon 2011
90 Apex The Catalyst Columbia Valley 2010
90 Araldica Vini Piemontesi Barbera d’Asti Albera 2009
90 Arbor Crest Merlot Columbia Valley Four Vineyards 2010
90 Château Arnauton Fronsac 2010
90 Badia a Coltibuono Toscana Cancelli 2011
90 Bodegas Bilbainas Tempranillo Rioja Viña Zaco 2010
90 Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Berola 2009
90 Jean Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Tupungato Valley Reserve 2012
90 Boutari Naoussa 2009
90 Casa de Santar Dão 2010
90 Bodegas Cepa 21 Ribera del Duero Hito 2010
90 Domaine de la Chanteleuserie Bourgueil Cuvée Alouettes 2011
90 Chateau Ste. Michelle Syrah Columbia Valley 2011
90 Cocci Grifoni Rosso Piceno Superiore Le Torri 2007
90 Coppo Barbera d’Asti L’Avvocata 2011
90 Château de la Dauphine Fronsac 2010
90 Georges Duboeuf Moulin-à-Vent Flower Label 2011
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Earthworks Shiraz Barossa Valley 2011
Easton Zinfandel Amador County 2011
Enotria Dolcetto Mendocino 2009
Stefano Farina Langhe Le Brume 2009
Marchesi de’ Frescobaldi Maremma Toscana Terre More dell’Ammiraglia 2010
Fratelli Giacosa Barbera d’Alba Bussia 2011
Glaze Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2010
Gotham Shiraz Barossa Valley Regional Vineyard Series 2010
Domaine Gouron Chinon 2010
Domaine de la Janasse Côtes du Rhône 2011
Domaine Magellan Grenache Vin de Pays de l’Hérault 2011
Château Malescasse Haut-Médoc 2010
Gabriel Meffre Côtes du Rhône-Villages Laurus 2011
Laurent Miquel Faugères L’Artisan 2011
Il Molino di Grace Toscana Il Volano 2010
L’Opale de la Presqu’île de St.-Tropez Côtes de Provence Rosé 2012
Paringa Shiraz South Australia 2010
Château Poitevin Médoc 2010
Prunotto Barbera d’Asti Fiulot 2011
Purple Star Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley 2009
Olivier Ravoire Côtes du Rhône-Villages Cairanne 2011
Red Knot Shiraz McLaren Vale 2012
San Felice Chianti Classico 2010
Seven Falls Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope 2010
St. Hallett Gamekeeper’s Red Barossa 2010
Trapiche Malbec Mendoza Broquel 2011
Mauro Veglio Barbera d’Alba 2012
Cave des Vignerons de Saumur Saumur Les Pouches 2011
Château Vincens Cahors Origine 2009
Volver Alicante Tarima Hill 2010
Wakefield Shiraz Clare Valley 2010
price
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$14
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$13
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© 2013 M. Shanken Communications, Inc.
100 outstanding values
The following chart presents a selection of the year’s top-scoring values. At 90 points or higher and $18 or less, these reds and whites
from around the world—including a rosé and two dessert wines—offer exceptional quality for the price. WineSpectator.com members
green box = apPears in top 100 cover story
can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.
WHITE
scorewine
price
92 Georg Albrecht Schneider Riesling Spätlese Rheinhessen Niersteiner Hipping 2011
91 Godelia Godello Bierzo Selección 2010
91 King Estate Pinot Gris Oregon Signature Collection Vin Glacé 2011 (Dessert)
91 D. Kourtakis Muscat Samos Kourtaki NV (Dessert)
91 Domaine de montvac Vacqueyras White Mélodine 2011
91 Don Olegario Albariño Rias Baixas 2011
91 Pewsey Vale Riesling Eden Valley Dry 2012
91 Ravines Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2012
91 Evangelos Tsantalis Moschofilero Péloponnèse 2011
90 A.A. Badenhorst Family Chenin Blanc Swartland Secateurs 2012
90 Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc Constantia Bayten 2012
90 Carabella Pinot Gris Chehalem Mountains 2011
90 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Columbia Valley Indian Wells 2012
90 Chateau Ste. Michelle Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills Horse Heaven Vineyard 2012
90 Chateau Tanunda Riesling Barossa Grand Barossa Dry 2012
90 Concha y Toro Chardonnay Limarí Valley Marqués de Casa Concha 2011
90 Cristom Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2011
90 d’Arenberg Viognier-Marsanne McLaren Vale The Hermit Crab 2011
90 Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc Groenekloof 2011
$18
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90 Robert Eymael (Mönchhof) Riesling QbA Mosel 2011
90 Forstreiter Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Trocken Kremstal Kremser Kögl 2011
90 Michel Gassier Costières de Nîmes White Château de Nages Vieilles Vignes 2012
90 Heinz Eifel Riesling Spätlese Mosel 2011
90 Yves Lambert Saumur White Domaine de St.-Just 2009
90 Markus Molitor Riesling QbA Mosel Haus Klosterberg 2011
90 Robert Oatley Chardonnay Margaret River 2012
90 Ponzi Pinot Gris Willamette Valley 2012
90 Telmo Rodríguez Godello Valdeorras Gaba do Xil 2011
90 Les Caves du Sieur d’Arques Limoux Toques & Clochers Océanique 2010
90 Silver Thread Riesling Finger Lakes Dry 2012
90 Charles Smith Riesling Columbia Valley Kung Fu Girl Evergreen 2012
90 Cave des Vignerons de Saumur Saumur White Les Epinats 2010
90 Domäne Wachau Riesling Federspiel Trocken Wachau Terrassen 2011
90 Waterbrook Chardonnay Columbia Valley Reserve 2011
90 rainer wess Grüner Veltliner Qualitätswein Trocken
Kremstal 2011
90 Rudi Wiest Riesling QbA Mosel 2011
90 Alsace Willm Riesling Alsace Réserve 2012
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© 2013 M. Shanken Communications, Inc.
The Biggest Bargains: High-Production Values
The following chart of 65 red and white wines comprises those bottlings with the lowest prices and the highest quality—along with
the largest production overall. All the wines are priced at $10 or less and scored at least 85 points. In addition, they were made or
imported in quantities of at least 5,000 cases, and often more, making them easy to find. Think of these flavorful and versatile wines
as your go-to bottles for everyday drinking pleasure, whether to enjoy with meals or on their own. From Spanish Garnacha to
Washington Riesling, these diverse offerings from around the world let you explore great wine regions at rock-bottom prices.
WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews for all wines tasted using the online Wine Ratings search.
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88 Chateau Ste. Michelle Gewürztraminer 88 Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley $10
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling Columbia Valley 2012
The Curator White Swartland 2012
Snoqualmie Chardonnay Columbia Valley 2010
Snoqualmie Riesling Columbia Valley $10
$10
$10
$8
88 Wyndham Estate Chardonnay South Eastern Australia
$10
$10
$9
$8
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89 Caves Aliança Dão Reserva 2010
89 Bodegas Borsao Garnacha Campo de Borja $10
$8
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Monte Oton 2011
Brotte Côtes du Rhône Esprit Barville 2011
Oxford Landing GSM South Australia 2011
Straccali Chianti 2011
Bogle Merlot California 2010
Casa Santos Lima Lisboa Lab Red 2011
Franco Serra Barbera d’Alba 2011
Château St.-Antoine Bordeaux Supérieur Cuvée Léo 2010
Vidigal Douro 2010
Eugénio de Almeida Alentejo EA Red 2011
Bodegas Aragonesas Grenache-Syrah Campo de Borja Los Dos 2011
Bodegas Breca Garnacha Calatayud de Fuego Old Vines 2011
Casal Branco Castelão-Trincadeira-Cabernet Sauvignon Tejo Terra de Lobos 2011
Raoul Clerget Côtes du Rhône Pont du Rhône Terroirs 2011
Folonari Chianti 2011
Kirkland Signature Malbec Mendoza 2011
Lindemans Merlot South Eastern Australia Bin 40 2012
Marano Salento Barocco 2011
Mezzacorona Cabernet Sauvignon Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2011
Radius Merlot Washington 2011
Ravenswood Zinfandel California Vintners Blend Old Vine 2011
Casa Agrícola Alexandre Relvas Touriga Nacional-Syrah-Aragonêz Alentejo Ciconia 2011
Casa Girelli Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Canaletto 2011
Gnekow Zinfandel Lodi Campus Oaks Old Vine 2010
Les Jamelles Syrah Vin de Pays d’Oc 2011
Kirkland Signature Bordeaux Supérieur 2011
Lindemans Shiraz South Eastern Australia Bin 50 2012
Mezzacorona Pinot Noir Vigneti delle Dolomiti 2010
Rosemount Shiraz South Eastern Australia Diamond Label 2011
Bodegas Borsao Campo de Borja Viña Borgia 2011
Columbia Crest Merlot-Cabernet Columbia Valley
Two Vines 2011
Lindemans Pinot Noir South Eastern Australia Bin 99 2012
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Columbia Valley 2011
Dry 2012
Winemaker’s Select 2012
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$9
Bin 222 2012
Aveleda Vinho Verde 2012
$8
Castello Banfi Pinot Grigio Toscana Le Rime 2011
$9
Columbia Crest Sauvignon Blanc Washington $8
Two Vines 2012
Les Costières de Pomerols Picpoul de Pinet $10
Coteaux du Languedoc HB 2012
Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do Roam $10
White Western Cape 2012
Oxford Landing Chardonnay South Australia 2012
$9
Union de Producteurs Plaimont Côtes de Gascogne $9
White Colombelle L’Original 2012
Castle Rock Chardonnay Central Coast $10
Barrel Fermented 2011
Columbia Crest Chardonnay Washington $8
Two Vines 2010
Farnese Trebbiano d’Abruzzo 2011
$9
Vicente Gandía Verdejo Rueda Nebla 2012
$10
Domaine Gayda Grenache Blanc-Viognier Pays d’Oc $10
Flying Solo 2012
Lindemans Chardonnay South Eastern Australia $7
Bin 65 2012
Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc Robertson 2013
$10
Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc $8
Marlborough 2012
Viña Ventisquero Sauvignon Blanc Lolol Valley $10
Yali Wetland Winemaker’s Selection 2012
Yellow Tail Chardonnay South Eastern Australia 2012
$8
Brotherhood Riesling New York $10
Dry Premium Selection 2011
Feudo Arancio Grillo Terre Siciliane Stemmari 2012
$9
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc California 2012
$10
Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio Friuli Grave 2011
$7
Lindemans Pinot Grigio South Eastern Australia $7
Bin 85 2012
Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2012
$7
Univitis Bordeaux White Axel des Vignes 2012
$9
Bodegas Valdemar Viura Rioja $10
Conde de Valdemar 2012