Champagne results
Domaine Saint Vincent Brut, Albuquerque, NM 2 points
Gloria Ferrer Brut 3 points
Zonin Prosecco Brut, Italy 4 points
Charles Fournier Brut, NY 0 points
Piper Sonoma Blanc de Blanc, Healdsburg 2 points
Placere les Filantes Brut, 10 points
Conde de Subirats cava, Spain 3 points
Domaine Ste Michelle Brut, Columbia Valley 4 points
Il Prosecco Mio Netto, Italy 6 points
Mumm Brut Prestige, Napa 3 points
Korbel Natural, Russian River 0 points
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose, France 13 points SECOND PLACE
Gocce di Luna Prosecco Moondrops, Italy 10 points
Canals & Nubiola Gava Brut, Spain 2 points
Korbel Extra Dry, CA 18 points FIRST PLACE
Vade Vi Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma 5 points
Barefoot Bubbly Pinot Grigio, Modesto 5 points
Chandon Blanc de Noirs, CA 0 points
Imperial Guinol Cremant de Limoux Brut, France 3 points
Canals & Nubiola Gava Brut, Spain 7 points
Andre Extra Dry, CA 2 points
Tattinger Brut, France 11 points THIRD PLACE
Results of the Italian Dolcetto
Giacomo Grimaldi 04, Dolcetto d’Alba 8 pts.
Stefano Farina Hala 07, Dolcetto di Diano D’Alba 17 pts THIRD PLACE
Costa Di Bussia 07, Dolcetto d’Alba 19 pts SECOND PLACE
Masante Langhe 07 Poderi Aldo Conterno 11 pts
Bruno Pomo 08, San Luigi Dolcetto di Dogliani 11 pts
Prunotto 07 Dolcetto d’Alba 14 pts
Tenuta Rocca 06 Dolcetto d’Alba 28 pts FIRST PLACE
Orlando Abrigo Vigna dett’Erto Dolcetto d’Alba 07 16 pts
Sandrone 07 Dolcetto d’Alba 13 pts
Elio Grasso 08 Dolcetto d’Alba Dei Grassi 0 pts
Andrea Oberto 08 Dolcetto d’Alba 9 pts
Andrea Oberto 08 Dolcetto d’Alba 10 pts
Roagna 08 Dolcetto d’Alba 3 pts
Boroli 06 Madonna Di Como Dolcetto d’Alba 2 pts
Cavallatto 07 Bigna Scot Dolcetto d’Alba 5 pts
Ridge 2008, 3 Valleys Sonoma 8 points
Gnarlyhead 2008, Lodi 3 points
Black Sheep 2006, Calaveras County 8 points
Zynthesis 2009, Lodi 2 points
Brazin 2007, Lodi 6 points
Old Moon 2008, CA 11 points SECOND PLACE
Rosenblum 2007, Rockpile 5 points
Bonterra 2007, Mendocino 0 points
Murphy Goode Liar’s Dice 2007, Sonoma 10 points
Boot Stock 2007, Lodi 0 points
Cline 2008, CA 1 point
Challis Lane 2008, CA 3 points
Rosenblum 2007, Contra Costa 9 points
Renwood 2006, Amador 1 point
Fetzer 2008, Valley Oaks 0 points
Canard Salivage 2008, Dry Creek 1 point
Ross McGowan 2007 4 points
La Storia 2005, Alexander Valley 0 points
Kenwood 2007, Sonoma 17 points FIRST PLACE
Trader Joes 2009, Paso Robles 0 points
Rosenblum Vinters Cuvee XXXI, 0 points
Rosenblum Vinters Cuvee XXXV 5 points
Windsor 2007, Lodi 0 points
SinZin 2007, Alexander 7 points
Dancing Bull 2008, CA 2 points
Watusi 2008, CA 10 points THIRD PLACE
J Vineyards 2007, Russian River 26 points FIRST PLACE
Stanza 2008, CA 6 points
Blue Pirate 2007, OR 7 points
Acacia 2008, CA 10 points
River Road 2007, Russian River 0 points
Red Bicyclette 2008, France 2 points
Dahlia 2008, Monterey 1 point
Rheingau 2008, Germany 11 points
Black Mountain 2009, CA 4 points
Gallo Family, Italy 1 point
Windsor Sonoma 06, Russian River 26 points SECOND PLACE
Russian River Vineyards 2000, Russian River 0 points
Robert Mondavi 2008, CA 0 points
Francis Ford Coppola Director’s 2008, No Coast 0 points
Marlborough 2006, New Zealnad 2 points
Balletto 2008, Russian River 2 points
Sarah’s Vineyard 2006, Gilroy 0 points
BuenoVista 2006, Carneros 5 points
Meridian 2008, Italy 6 points
Clos du Bois 2007, No. Coast 6 points
Fog Head 2006, Monterey 2 points
Gallo 2007, Sonoma 0 points
Echelon 2009, France 2 points
BV Coastal Estates 2009, CA 2 points
Gallo 2006, Sonoma 6 points
Jim Ball 2006 Anderson Valley 11 points THIRD PLACE
Chateau Chevalier 2006, Napa 2 points
As you all know, we did things a little differently this time, breaking
the group up into 3 tables and 3 sets of wine groups. That way
instead of being responsible for tasting 35 or so wines, you were
only responsible for a very doable 11 or 12 bottles.
Table 1 Results
Chateau St Michelle 2006, Columbia Valley 12 points FIRST PLACE
Montes Alpha 2004, Chile 2 points
Black Mountain 2009, Fat Cat, Napa/Sonoma 3 points
Farella-Park 2001, Napa 2 points
Black Stone 2007, Woodbridge 2 points
Robert Mondavi 2006, Woodbridge 2 points
Chateau St Jean 2006, Napa 4 points
Beringer 2007, Knights Valley, Napa 4 points THIRD PLACE
Summerwood 2004, Paso Robles 5 points SECOND PLACE
Clos du Val 1995, Napa 2 points
Spiral Wines 2008, Napa 2 points
Robert Mondavi 2006, Napa 2 points
Table 2 Results
Liberte 2007, Paso Robles 10 points
Laurier 2006, Alexander 2 points
Castoro Cellars 2007, Paso Robles 11 points THIRD PLACE
Viano Vineyards 2005, Contra Costa 3 points
RM Vintage 2009, Australia 2 points
Montes 2008, Chile 1 point
Columbia Crest 2007, Washington 12 points SECOND PLACE
Charles Shaw 2009, Napa/Sonoma 5 points
Napa River 2007, Napa 14 points FIRST PLACE
Bighorn Cellars 2005, Napa 5 points
Sterling Albert Winery 2005, Lake 1 point
Table 3 Results
Conn Valley 2005, Napa 9 points SECOND PLACE
Helmsman 1998 New Zealand 2 points
Murphy-Goode 2007, Santa Rosa 8 points THIRD PLACE
Grgich Hills 1997, Napa 1 point
Red Lion 2006, Geyserville 5 points
Camelot 2007, Santa Rosa FIRST PLACE
Sandy Creek 2002, Oakville 3 points
Heitz Cellars 2000, Napa 2 points
Fox Brook 2009, Napa/Sonoma 3 points
Black Stone 2007, Woodbridge 1 point
Ciacci Piccolomini d’aragona 2004, Italy Bottle Barn $47 14 points THIRD PLACE
MastroJanni 2004, Italy 2 points
CiacciPiccolomini d’aragona 2003, Italy 2 points
Bonacchi 2003 Tenimenti 21 points FIRST PLACE
Valdi Auga 2003 Angelini 3 points
Caparzo Vendemmia 2002, Italy 11 points
Citille di Sopra 2001, Italy 9 points
Casanova di Neri 2004, Italy 6 points
Castello Banfi 2002 Costco $42 15 points SECOND PLACE
Capanna 2004, Sonoma Valley Wine Shack $52
Luisa 2007 Italy 9 points
Sincerite 2005 France 3 points
Santa Ines 2006 6 points
IronStone 2006 Lodi 26 points THIRD PLACE
Elena 2008 Sonoma 20 points
Hahn Estates 2006 Central 34 points FIRST PLACE
Hahn Estates 2006 Central 14 points
Chaeau St Jean Cab Sauvignon 2007 Napa 10pt
Franc 2007 Woodbridge 4 points
Rosenblum 2001 Napa 9 points
Andrew Lane 2005 Oakville 32 points SECOND PLACE
Lang & Reed 2007 No. Coast 13 points
Sangiovese tasting at D’Ann’s house
Luna 2007, Napa 12 points FIRST PLACE
Primaterra 2008, Sicilia Italy 8 points
Forest Ville 2006, Sonoma 1 point
Santa Cristina 2007, Tocana 3 points
Jacuzi 2006, Sonoma 9 points
Piccinini, Italy 10 points THIRD PLACE
Santa Cristina 2007, Toscana 2 points
Bolla 2007, Controllata, Italy 7 points
Vipra Rosa Bigi Umbria 2006, Italy 10 points SECOND PLACE
Il Valore 2008, Giovane Italy 7 points
Il Valore 2008 Giovane Italy 3 points
Piccinini, Italy 3 points
Jacuzzi 2006, Sonoma 5 points
Vignabaldo 2008 Umbria Italy 1 points
None
Gabbiano Reserva 2006, Italy 8 points
Ruffino Aziano Classico 2007, Italy 1 point
None
None
Carta d’ Imbarco 2005, Livermore 6 points
So now you know!!
Korbel Brut Rose 4 points
Chandon Brut Classic 10 points
Blason de Bourgogne Reserve 6 points
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 8 points
Prosecco Brut Italy 6 points
Toques Clochers 12 points SECOND PLACE
Roederer Estate Anderson Valley Brut 6 points
J Cuvee 20 6 points
Veuve Cliequot Pansardin Brut 4 points
Barefoot Bubbly Brut Cuvee 2 points
Zardetto Prosecco Brut 0 points
El Sol 4 points
Cristalino Brut 12 points THIRD PLACE
Domaine Ste Michelle Brut 4 points
Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noir 9 points
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 0 points
JFJ Almond Sparkling Wine 11 points
Reggiano Lambrusco le Grotte 6 points
Veuve Cliequot Pansardin Brut 12 points FIRST PLACE
Mumm Napa Brut Prestige 10 points
1) Shannon Ridge 2007, Lake County 11 points
2) Loxton 2005, Sonoma 6 points
3) 6th Sense 2006, Lodi 7 points
4) Cotes du Rhone 2006, France 0 points
5) Hearts Desire 2005, Sonoma Coast 3 points
6) Estancia Shiraz 2007, Central Coast 3 points
7) Gregory Graham 2006, Lake County 12 points THIRD PLACE
8) Vintjs 2008, Central Coast 10 points
9) Au Shiraz 2004, Barossa Valley 5 points
10) Kendall Jackson 2006, CA 6 points
11) Frei Bros 2007, Russian River 8 points
12) Olson Ogden 2006, Dry Creek 15 points FIRST PLACE
13) Carol Shelton 2005, Dry Creek 13 points SECOND PLACE
14) Richardson 2006, Sonoma Valley 0 points
15) Balbor 2004, Missouri 0 points
16) Voss 2004, Napa 11 points
17) Kendric Vineyards 2006, Shenandoah 11 points
18) Handley 2003, Mendocino 10 points
19) Mulas Family 2005, Carneros 7 points
October
1) Cartlidge & Browne 2006, Napa 2 points
2) McNab Ridge 2006, Mendocino 26 points FIRST PLACE
3) Battaglini 2002, Russian River 2 points
4) Fleur 2007, Geyserville 3 points
5) Lambert Bridge 2004, Dry Creek 19 points THIRD PLACE
6) David Bruce 2006, Central Coast 9 points
7) Stanza 2007, Lodi 1 point
8) Concannon 2006, Central Coast 6 points
9) Hidden Cellars 2006, Mendocino Coast 9 points
10) Sycamore Creek 2006, Santa Clara Valley 4 points
11) Stone Hedge 2005, Lodi 20 points SECOND PLACE
12) Bogle 2007, Graton 5 points
13) Rendition 2007, Alexander Valley 11 points
14) Stone Hedge 2005 Duplicate 13 points
15) Fusion 2006, Lodi 4 points
22) Cartlidge & Brown 2006, Napa Duplicate 7 points
48) Rock Rabbit 2005, Graton 3 points
September
1) Hunter Ashby 2005 4 points
2) Franciscan 2005 3 points
3) Conn Creek 2005 8 points
4) Sparrow Hawk 2005 4 points
5) Trader Joes 2006 4 points
6) Santo Stefano 2007 16 points
7) Charles Krug 2006 5 points
8) Trailhead 2006 9 points
9) Chateau Chevalier 2004 6 points
10) Raymond Reserve 2006 7 points
11) Geyser Peak 2005, Alexander Valley 0 points
12) Baldacci Family Vineyards 2004
30 points FIRST PLACE
13) SKN Screw Kappa Nappa 2005 2 points
14) Shiloh Road 2006 3 points
15) Bears Lair 1007 3 points
16) Nine Points 2006 2 points
17) Flora Springs 2003 7 points
18) Francis Coppola 2007, Geyserville 5 points
19) Kirkland Signature 2007 10 points
20) 3 Stones 2005 0 points
21) Franciscan 2005 6 points
22) Spelletich Cellars 2003 20 points THIRD PLACE
23) Beaulieu Vineyards (BV) 2005 18 points
24) Cameron Hughes Lot 102 2006 0 points
25) Starmont Merryvale 2006 2 points
26) Joseph Phelps 2005 6 points
27) Napa Valley Vine Works 2005 6 points
28) Clos due Bois 2005, Sonoma 0 points
29) Starmont Merryvale 2006 (dup) 0 points
30) Ravenswood 2005, Sonoma (Note to Ravenswood-
It won, BUT we were doing Napa wines only, so it was disqualified.)
31) Atlas Peak 2004 22 points SECOND PLACE
32) Trader Joe's Reserve 2007, Dry CreekValley 1 points
33) Congress Springs 2005 2 points