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| Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2010, left, and Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2011, right |
Number 10: 2010 Rosemount Estate Diamond Label Shiraz,
South Eastern Australia. Australian
Shiraz, once very trendy, fell out of favor for many years. “When I tasted the new vintage, I was simply
amazed at how good the new vintage showed,” said Wong. “Excellent richness and depth, the 2010
Diamond Label Shiraz may be the one that brings Australia back to the playing
field.” Priced between $8 to $11 per
bottle.
Number 9 : 2011 Duckhorn Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Napa
Valley. Wong says that this is one of
the year’s best wines. “A subtle wine, with exquisite balance, this wine just
took my palate into another stratosphere,” Wong said. He notes that this is a really important wine
that “deserves love from all serious wine consumers.” This 2011 blend includes 24% Sémillon. “The 2011 is one of Duckhorn’s best Sauvignon
Blancs, ever!” said Wong. Priced at
$29/bottle on Duckhorn’s website.
Number 8: 2010 Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé. Wong states that Pouilly-Fuisse is “one of
the most unheralded and loved appellations in all of France. Made from one of “lesser” areas of Burgundy,
this place has provided great chardonnay pleasure to many, many wine drinkers.” He continues:
“I taste Pouilly-Fuissés every year. Over the decades, Louis Jadot has
remained consistent and fine.” Priced
between $19 to $28 per bottle. The 2011 vintage is also fine and widely
available,
Number 7: 2008 Chasseur Pinot Noir (RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY)
Blank Vineyard. Wong notes: “The search
for the ultimate Pinot Noir is always so difficult and frustrating… this wine
stood out as one of the best ever Pinot Noirs that I have ever experienced! Showing enticing and alluring aromas and
flavors of ripe strawberries and fragrant flowers,,,long and persistent… one of
my top wines of the year.” This wine
might be hard to find but Wong says it is definitely worth the search. Suggested retail price is $60.00 per bottle.
Number 6: 2009 Mendel Cabernet Sauvignon. Wong proclaims this is one of the greatest
Cabernet Sauvignons in the world. This
Argentinian wine was one he discovered during a trip to the Maipu region last
year. “I had no idea that I was going to
be so dazzled,” Wong said. “The 2009
Cabernet Sauvignon was so fine; very concentrated, but never over-the-top.
Great elegance in a wine with plenty of power…this is really great stuff.” Suggested retail price is $35 per bottle.
This information first
appeared in The Tahoe Weekly newspaper, where I write the Wine Time
column, on January 31, 2013
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