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Wine Enthusiast – December 31, 2007
OK, I think this is the last of our usual “best of” publication results. Wine Enthusiast has thrown a curveball, changing up their usual format to offer even more great wines for 2007. This time they’ve separated the top Cellar Selections from the list of the year’s top-rated wines.
Washington had a good showing as usual with 6 different wines in the Top 100 and 9 wines in the 100 Best Buys. Don’t expect to find many of these wines still in the store. If you want to find them it’s best to search online.
The Enthusiast 100
“Our Editors Select the Top Drink-Now Wines of 2007”
#14 – DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate Blanc, Columbia Valley (94 pts - $33)
#19 – Poet’s Leap 2005 Riesling, Columbia Valley (93 pts - $20)
#37 – Cayuse 2003 Armada Syrah, Walla Walla (97 pts - $65)
#43 – Cadence 2004 Camerata Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Mountain (95 pts - $50)
#63 – Leonetti Cellars 2005 Merlot, Columbia Valley (95 pts - $65)
#65 – Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Canoe Ridge Estate Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills (91 pts - $20)
Top 50 Cellar Selections of 2007
“Our Editors Select the Best Lay-Down Wines of the Year”
#5 – Betz Family Winery 2004 La Cote Rousse Syrah, Red Mountain (94 pts - $45)
#15 – Sineann 2005 Block One Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley (95 pts - $NA)
Top 100 Best Buys of 2007
“Our Editors Select the Best Value-Priced Wines of the Year”
#2 – Snoqualmie 2006 Winemaker’s Select Riesling, Columbia Valley (91 pts - $8)
#10 – Pine & Post 2005 Chardonnay, Washington (87 pts - $6)
#14 – Barnard Griffin 2005 Fume Blanc, Columbia Valley (90 pts - $9)
#16 – Covey Run 2005 Quail Series Chenin Blanc, Columbia Valley (88 pts - $8)
#40 – Gordon Brothers 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley (90 pts - $13)
#45 – J. Bookwalter 2006 Riesling, Columbia Valley (91 pts - $15)
#53 – Maryhill 2005 Winemaker’s Blend, Columbia Valley (88 pts - $10)
#54 – Columbia Crest 2004 Two Vines Shiraz, Columbia Valley (87 pts - $8)
#77 – Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley (89 pts - $13)
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