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Short List for Sponsor Merchants for Vol. 1 No. 1 (Premier Issue)

This is a Short List of the top products to be featured in Tastings, The Journal and the Tastings.com Insider's Club. Click here for the Complete List.

  • Wine: Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Burgundy, US Pinot Noir, US Rhone Rangers, US Chardonnay
  • Beer: Wheat Beers
  • Spirits: Scotch

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Argentina, Chile, Bordeaux, Burgundy, US Pinot Noir, US Rhone Rangers, US Chardonnay

Argentina

92 - Altos de Medrano 1997 Viña Hormigas Reserva, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $25/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Vin Divino, 1811 W. Bryn Mawr, IL, US, 60660. Telephone: 773-334-6700. Fax: 773-334-0368.

91 - Catena 1996 Lunlunta Vineyards, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $21/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Billington Distributors Inc., 8350 D Terminal Rd., VA, US, 22079. Telephone: 703-541-0115. Fax: 703-541-0116. Email: alfredo@billingtonwines.com.

90 - Bodegas Escorihuela 1997 Don Miguel Gascón, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $11.99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Pasternak Wine Imports, 777 West Putnam Ave., CT, US, 06830. Telephone: 203-531-3741. Fax: 203-531-3770. Email: tthomas@pasternakwine.com. - Best Buy.

Chile

94 - Seña 1995 Red Table Wine, Aconcagua Valley, Chile $50/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Robert Mondavi Winery, 841 Latour Ct., CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 800-228-1395 x4488. Fax: 707-224-5864. Email: Gunter@Mondavi.com.

91 - Casa Lapostolle 1996 Cuvée Alexandre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile $16/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Schieffelin and Somerset Co., 2 Park Avenue / 17th Floor, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-251-8337. Fax: 212-251-8383.

90 - Casa Lapostolle 1997 Cuvée Alexandre, Merlot, Rapel Valley, Chile $16/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Schieffelin and Somerset Co., 2 Park Avenue / 17th Floor, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-251-8337. Fax: 212-251-8383. - Cellar Selection.

90 - Concha y Toro 1995 Don Melchor, Private Reserve, Puente Alto Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile $26/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Banfi Vintners, 1111 Cedar Swamp Road, NY, US, 11545. Telephone: 516-626-9200x532. Fax: 516-626-6282. URL: http://www.castellobanfi.com.

90 - Cousiño Macul 1995 Finis Terrae, Maipo Valley, Chile $31/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Billington Distributors Inc., 8350 D Terminal Rd., VA, US, 22079. Telephone: 703-541-0115. Fax: 703-541-0116. Email: alfredo@billingtonwines.com.

90 - Santa Marvista 1998 Reserva, Merlot, Central Valley, Chile $6/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Joseph Victori Wines Inc., 2525 Palmer Ave., NY, US, 10801. Telephone: 914-637-0100x22. Fax: 914-637-0039. - Best Buy.

90 - Viña Calina 1996 Vicuña Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rapel Valley, Chile $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Majestic Marketing, 421 Aviation Blvd., CA, US, 95403-1069. Telephone: 707-544-4000 X239. Fax: 707-569-0105.

90 - Casa Lapostolle 1996 Cuvée Alexandre, Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley, Chile $16/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Schieffelin and Somerset Co., 2 Park Avenue / 17th Floor, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-251-8337. Fax: 212-251-8383.

Red Burgundy

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Louis Jadot 1998 Grand Cru, Musigny, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Louis Jadot 1998 Grand Cru, Clos Vougeot, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

100 - Comte Georges de Vogue 1997 Grand Cru, Le Musigny "Vieilles Vignes", France $230/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Dreyfus Ashby & Company, 60 E. 42nd St., NY, US, 10165. Telephone: 212-818-0770. Fax: 212-953-2366.

100 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Musigny, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

99 - Louis Jadot 1996 Grand Cru, Le Chambertin, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

98 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Bonnes Mares, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

97 - Comte Georges de Vogue 1996 Grand Cru, Musigny "Vieilles Vignes", France $219/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Dreyfus Ashby & Company, 60 E. 42nd St., NY, US, 10165. Telephone: 212-818-0770. Fax: 212-953-2366.

97 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Grands Echezeaux, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - Denis Mortet 1997 Grand Cru, Le Chambertin, France $144/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Martines Wines Inc, 1201 Andersen Dr # A, CA, US, 94901. Telephone: 415-883-0400. Fax: 415-883-0648.

96 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Clos Vougeot, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Clos de Beze, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - Ponsot 1997 Grand Cru, Clos de La Roche, Vieilles Vignes, France $200/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Vineyard Brands Inc., 2000 Resource Dr., AL, US, 35242. Telephone: 205-980-8802x3117. Fax: 205-980-0408. URL: http://www.vineyardbrands.com. Email: mchampaigne@vineyardbrands.com.

95 - Amiot-Servelle 1997 Premier Cru, Chambolle-Musigny "Derriere-la-Grange", France $66/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Louis / Dressner Selections, 405 East 56th Street #12-E, NY, US, 10022. Telephone: 212-319-8768. Fax: 212-754-0198.

95 - JF Mugnier 1997 Grand Cru, Les Musigny, France $162/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Martin Scott Wines, 1981 Marcus Ave. Ste.E117, NY, US, 11042. Telephone: 516-327-0808. Fax: 516-327-9495.

95 - Serafin 1997 Grand Cru, Charmes-Chambertin, France $100/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Robert Kacher Selections, 3015 V St. NE, DC, US, 20018. Telephone: 202-832-9083. Fax: 202-529-2579.

White Burgundy

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Chartron et Trebuchet 1998 Premier Cru, Puligny Montrachet "Cailleret", France MARKETED BY: Direct Import Wine Co., 2700 N. River Road, IL, US, 60018. Telephone: 773-247-9800 x3771. Fax: 773-247-9898.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Chartron et Trebuchet 1998 Premier Cru, Puligny Montrachet "Folatieres", France MARKETED BY: Direct Import Wine Co., 2700 N. River Road, IL, US, 60018. Telephone: 773-247-9800 x3771. Fax: 773-247-9898.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Chartron et Trebuchet 1998 Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet "Clos des Chevaliers", France MARKETED BY: Direct Import Wine Co., 2700 N. River Road, IL, US, 60018. Telephone: 773-247-9800 x3771. Fax: 773-247-9898.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Louis Jadot 1998 Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Louis Jadot 1998 Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles", France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Louis Jadot 1998 Grand Cru, Le Montrachet, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Michel Niellon 1998 Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet, France MARKETED BY: Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co., 375 Park Avenue 4th Floor, NY, US, 10152-0192. Telephone: 212-572-7000. Fax: 212-572-1280.

99 - Louis Jadot 1996 Grand Cru, Batard-Montrachet, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

98 - Comtes Lafon 1997 Grand Cru, Le Montrachet, France $500/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Ex Cellers Wine Agencies, 9, Francis Avenue, MA, US, 02138. Telephone: 617-876-5105. Fax: 617-576-1713.

97 - Jacques Prieur 1997 Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne, France $115/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Winesellers Ltd., 9933 N. Lawler Ave., IL, US, 60077-3756. Telephone: 847-679-0121. Fax: 847-679-2017.

97 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Le Montrachet, France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - Comtes Lafon 1996 Premier Cru, Meursault "Perrieres", France $100/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Ex Cellers Wine Agencies, 9, Francis Avenue, MA, US, 02138. Telephone: 617-876-5105. Fax: 617-576-1713.

96 - Louis Jadot 1996 Premier Cru, Meursault "Gouttes d'Or", France MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

96 - Michel Niellon 1997 Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet, France $210/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co., 375 Park Avenue 4th Floor, NY, US, 10152-0192. Telephone: 212-572-7000. Fax: 212-572-1280.

95 - Bonneau du Martray 1996 Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne, France $80/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Seagram Chateau & Estate Wines Co., 375 Park Avenue 4th Floor, NY, US, 10152-0192. Telephone: 212-572-7000. Fax: 212-572-1280.

95 - Chartron et Trebuchet 1997 Grand Cru, Corton-Charlemagne, France MARKETED BY: Direct Import Wine Co., 2700 N. River Road, IL, US, 60018. Telephone: 773-247-9800 x3771. Fax: 773-247-9898.

95 - Comtes Lafon 1997 Premier Cru, Meursault "Gouttes d'Or", France $68/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Ex Cellers Wine Agencies, 9, Francis Avenue, MA, US, 02138. Telephone: 617-876-5105. Fax: 617-576-1713.

95 - Comtes Lafon 1997 Premier Cru, Meursault "Genevrieres", France $68/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Ex Cellers Wine Agencies, 9, Francis Avenue, MA, US, 02138. Telephone: 617-876-5105. Fax: 617-576-1713.

95 - Jacques Prieur 1997 Grand Cru, Le Montrachet, France $400/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Winesellers Ltd., 9933 N. Lawler Ave., IL, US, 60077-3756. Telephone: 847-679-0121. Fax: 847-679-2017.

95 - Louis Jadot 1997 Grand Cru, Chevalier-Montrachet "Les Demoiselles", France $234/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Kobrand Corporation, 134 East 40th Street, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-692-4626. Fax: 212-983-0774.

95 - Olivier Leflaive 1996 Premier Cru, Puligny Montrachet "Champs Gain", France $54.99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Frederick Wildman & Sons, 307 East 53rd Street, NY, US, 10022. Telephone: 212-355-0700. Fax: 212-355-4719. URL: http://www.frederickwildman.com.

Red Bordeaux

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Chateau Margaux 1998 Margaux, France $157/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Cheval Blanc 1998 St. Emilion, France $185/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Clinet 1998 Pomerol, France $115/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Giscours 1998 Margaux, France $28/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Haut-Brion 1998 Rouge, Pessac-Leognan, France $200/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - La Conseillante 1998 Pomerol, France $135/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Rouge, Pessac-Leognan, France $120/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Lafite-Rothschild 1998 Pauillac, France $149/750 ml.

96 - 100 (unfinished wine) - Pavie Decesse 1998 St. Emilion, France $75/750 ml.

US Pinot Noir

95 - David Bruce 1996 Pinot Noir, Chalone, California, USA $32/750 ml. MARKETED BY: David Bruce Winery, 21439 Bear Creek Road, CA, US, 95030. Telephone: 408-354-4214. Fax: 408-395-5478. Email: kimro007@aol.com. - Cellar Selection.

94 - Cambria 1996 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA $42/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cambria Winery & Vineyard, 5475 Chardonnay Lane, CA, US, 93454. Telephone: 805-937-8091/ 888-339-9463. Fax: 805-934-3589. URL: http://www.cambriawine.com/.

94 - Dehlinger 1996 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California, USA $32/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Dehlinger Winery, 6300 Guerneville Rd., CA, US, 95472. Telephone: 707-823-2378. Fax: 707-823-0918.

93 - Beaulieu 1996 Reserve, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Beaulieu Vineyard, PO Box 219 / 1960 St.Helena Hwy., CA, US, 94573. Telephone: 800-264-6918 or 707-967-5204. Fax: 707-963-5920. URL: http://www.bv-wine.com..

93 - Brick House 1997 Cuvée du Tonnelier, Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA $36/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Brick House Vineyards, 18200 Lewis Rogers Lane, OR, US, 97132. Telephone: 503-538-5136. Fax: 503-538-5136.

93 - Byron 1996 Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Robert Mondavi Winery, 841 Latour Ct., CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 800-228-1395 x4488. Fax: 707-224-5864. Email: Gunter@Mondavi.com.

93 - Carneros Creek 1997 Pinot Noir, Carneros, California, USA $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Carneros Creek Winery, 1285 Dealy Lane, CA, US, 94559. Telephone: 707-253-9464. Fax: 707-253-9465.

93 - Edmeades 1996 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California, USA $20/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Majestic Marketing, 421 Aviation Blvd., CA, US, 95403-1069. Telephone: 707-544-4000 X239. Fax: 707-569-0105.

93 - Laetitia 1996 Laetitia Vineyard, Pinot Noir, San Luis Obispo County, California, USA $29/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Laetitia Winery, 453 Deutz Dr., CA, US, 93420. Telephone: 805-481-1772. Fax: 805-481-6920.

93 - LinCourt 1997 Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County, California, USA $16/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Foley Estates Vineyard And Winery, 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd., CA, US, 93463. Telephone: 805-688-8554. Fax: 805-688-9327.

93 - Phantom Hill 1996 Corral Creek Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Oregon, Oregon, USA $39/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Phantom Hill, PO Box 1745, ID, US, 83340. Telephone: 208-726-0766. Fax: 208-726-4405.

93 - Signorello 1996 Las Amigas Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Carneros, California, USA $45/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Signorello Vineyards, 4500 Silverado Trail, CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 707-255-5990. Fax: 707-255-5999. Email: resig@aol.com.

92 - Au Bon Climat 1996 Piccho and Rincon, Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, California, USA $40/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Au Bon Climat, PO Box 113, CA, US, 93441. Telephone: 805-937-9801. Fax: 805-937-2539. - Cellar Selection.

92 - Au Bon Climat 1997 Ricon & Rosemary's, Talley Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Arroyo Grande Valley, California, USA $40/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Au Bon Climat, PO Box 113, CA, US, 93441. Telephone: 805-937-9801. Fax: 805-937-2539.

US Rhone Rangers

95 - Truchard 1997 Syrah, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Truchard Vineyards, 3234 Old Sonoma Road, CA, US, 94559. Telephone: 707-253-7153. Fax: 707-253-7234.

95 - Thackrey 1996 Orion, Old Vines Rossi Vineyard, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California, USA $60/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Thackrey & Co., PO Box 58, CA, US, 94924. Telephone: 415-868-1781. Fax: 415-868-9290. - Cellar Selection.

95 - Cline 1997 Ancient Vines, Mourvedre, Contra Costa County, California, USA $20/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, CA, US, 95476. Telephone: 707-935-4310. Fax: 707-935-4319. URL: http://www.clinecellars.com. Email: epcline@sonic.net. - Cellar Selection.

95 - Cline 1996 Small Berry Vineyard, Mourvedre, Contra Costa, California, USA $28/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, CA, US, 95476. Telephone: 707-935-4310. Fax: 707-935-4319. URL: http://www.clinecellars.com. Email: epcline@sonic.net. - Cellar Selection.

94 - Ridge 1996 York Creek, Petite Sirah, Spring Mountain, Napa Valley, California, USA $20/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Ridge Vineyards Inc., PO Box 1810, CA, US, 95015. Telephone: 408-867-3233. Fax: 408-867-2986. URL: http://www.Ridgewine.com. Email: lauraw@ridgewine.com.

93 - Signorello 1996 Syrah, Napa Valley, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Signorello Vineyards, 4500 Silverado Trail, CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 707-255-5990. Fax: 707-255-5999. Email: resig@aol.com.

93 - Kathryn Kennedy 1996 Maridon Vineyard, Syrah, Santa Cruz Mountains, California, USA $38/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Kathryn Kennedy Winery, 13180 Pierce Rd, CA, US, 95070. Telephone: 408-867-4170. Fax: 408-867-9463. URL: http://www.kathrynkennedywinery.com.

93 - Edmunds St. John 1996 Syrah, California, California, USA $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Beaulieu Vineyard, PO Box 219 / 1960 St.Helena Hwy., CA, US, 94573. Telephone: 800-264-6918 or 707-967-5204. Fax: 707-963-5920. URL: http://www.bv-wine.com..

93 - Cline 1997 Syrah, Los Carneros, California, USA $20/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, CA, US, 95476. Telephone: 707-935-4310. Fax: 707-935-4319. URL: http://www.clinecellars.com. Email: epcline@sonic.net.

93 - Cline 1997 Small Berry Vineyard, Mourvedre, Contra Costa County, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, CA, US, 95476. Telephone: 707-935-4310. Fax: 707-935-4319. URL: http://www.clinecellars.com. Email: epcline@sonic.net.

93 - Cline 1996 Ancient Vines, Mourvedre, Contra Costa County, California, USA $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Drive, CA, US, 95476. Telephone: 707-935-4310. Fax: 707-935-4319. URL: http://www.clinecellars.com. Email: epcline@sonic.net. - Cellar Selection.

93 - Adelaida 1996 Syrah, Paso Robles, California, USA $24/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Adelaida Cellars, 5805 Adelaida Rd., CA, US, 93446. Telephone: 805-239-8980. Fax: 805-239-4671. Email: AdelaidaC@aol.com.

92 - Qupé 1996 Bien Nacido Hillside Estate, Syrah, Santa Barbara County, California, USA $35/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Qupe Wine Cellars, PO Box 440, CA, US, 93441. Telephone: 805-688-2477. Fax: 805-686-4470.

92 - Joseph Phelps 1996 Le Mistral, California, California, USA $25/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Joseph Phelps Vineyards, PO Box 1031 / 200 Taplin Rd., CA, US, 94574. Telephone: 707-963-2745. Fax: 707-963-4831. URL: http://www.jpvwines.com. Email: JPVWINES@AOL.COM.

92 - Bogle 1997 Petite Sirah, California, California, USA $10/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Bogle Winery, 37675 County Road 144, CA, US, 95612-5009. Telephone: 916-744-1139. Fax: 916-744-1187. URL: http://www.boglewinery.com. Email: kristen@boglewinery.com. - Best Buy.

92 - Beaulieu 1995 Signet Collection, Syrah, Dry Creek Valley, California, USA $25/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Beaulieu Vineyard, PO Box 219 / 1960 St.Helena Hwy., CA, US, 94573. Telephone: 800-264-6918 or 707-967-5204. Fax: 707-963-5920. URL: http://www.bv-wine.com..

92 - Alban 1996 Reva Syrah, Edna Valley, California, USA $23/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Alban Vineyards & Winery, 8575 Orcutt Rd., CA, US, 93420. Telephone: 805-546-0305. Fax: 805-546-9879. - Cellar Selection.

92 - Alban 1996 Alban Estate Vineyard, Grenache, Edna Valley, California, USA $29/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Alban Vineyards & Winery, 8575 Orcutt Rd., CA, US, 93420. Telephone: 805-546-0305. Fax: 805-546-9879.

US Chardonnay

98 - Foley 1997 Barrel Select, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California, USA $28/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Foley Estates Vineyard And Winery, 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd., CA, US, 93463. Telephone: 805-688-8554. Fax: 805-688-9327.

95 - Foley 1997 Bien Nacido Vineyard, Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA $24/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Foley Estates Vineyard And Winery, 1711 Alamo Pintado Rd., CA, US, 93463. Telephone: 805-688-8554. Fax: 805-688-9327.

95 - Martinelli 1996 Gold Ridge, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA $20/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Martinelli Winery, 3360 River Road, CA, US, 95492. Telephone: 707-525-0570. Fax: 707-525-9463.

94 - Franciscan 1996 Oakville Estate, Cuvee Sauvage, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Franciscan Estate Selections, PO Box 407, CA, US, 94573. Telephone: 707-963-7111x126. Fax: 707-963-7867. Email: supple@franciscan.com.

94 - Gallo Sonoma 1996 Estate, Chardonnay, Northern Sonoma, California, USA $38/750 ml. MARKETED BY: E&J Gallo Winery, 14651 Dallas North Parkway / Suite 414, TX, US, 75240. Telephone: 800-245-3740. Fax: 972-788-2328.

94 - Matanzas Creek 1995 Journey, Chardonnay, Sonoma Valley, California, USA $95/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Matanzas Creek Winery, 6097 Bennett Valley Rd., CA, US, 95404. Telephone: 707-528-6464. Fax: 707-571-0156. URL: http://www.matanzascreek.com. Email: matcrkwine@aol.com.

94 - Shafer 1997 Red Shoulder Ranch, Chardonnay, Carneros, Napa Valley, California, USA $35/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Shafer Vineyards, 6154 Silverado Trail, CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 707-944-2877. Fax: 707-944-9454. URL: http://www.shafervineyards.com. Email: shafer@shafervineyards.com.

93 - Au Bon Climat 1997 Alban Vineyard, Chardonnay, Edna Valley, California, USA $35/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Au Bon Climat, PO Box 113, CA, US, 93441. Telephone: 805-937-9801. Fax: 805-937-2539.

93 - Kestrel 1996 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, Washington, USA $22/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Kestrel Winery, 2890 Lee Rd., WA, US, 99350. Telephone: 509-786-2675. Fax: 509-786-2679. Email: kestrel@quicktel.com.

93 - Macari 1997 Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, North Fork of Long Island, New York, USA $17/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Macari Vineyards & Winery Ltd., PO Box 2, NY, US, 11952. Telephone: 516-298-0100. Fax: 516-298-8373. URL: http://www.macariwines.com. Email: macari@peconic.net.

93 - Macari 1997 Barrel Fermented, Chardonnay, North Fork of Long Island, New York, USA $17/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Macari Vineyards & Winery Ltd., PO Box 2, NY, US, 11952. Telephone: 516-298-0100. Fax: 516-298-8373. URL: http://www.macariwines.com. Email: macari@peconic.net.

93 - Qupé 1997 Bien Nacido Vineyard, Chardonnay, Santa Barbara County, California, USA $18/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Qupe Wine Cellars, PO Box 440, CA, US, 93441. Telephone: 805-688-2477. Fax: 805-686-4470.

93 - Rochioli 1995 Estate, Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA $25/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Paterno Imports, 900 Armour Dr., IL, US, 60044. Telephone: 847-604-8900. Fax: 847-604-5849.

93 - Signorello 1997 Hope's Cuvee, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA $60/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Signorello Vineyards, 4500 Silverado Trail, CA, US, 94558. Telephone: 707-255-5990. Fax: 707-255-5999. Email: resig@aol.com.

93 - Villa Mt. Eden 1996 Signature Series, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Stimson Lane Ltd., PO Box 1976 / 1 Stimson Lane, WA, US, 98072. Telephone: 425-488-1133. Fax: 425-488-4657. URL: http://www.ste-michelle.com/.

92 - Arrowood 1996 Réserve Spéciale, Cuvée Michel Berthoud, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, USA $38/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Arrowood Vineyards & Winery, PO Box 1240, CA, US, 95442. Telephone: 707-938-5170. Fax: 707-938-1543.

92 - Beringer 1997 Private Reserve, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA $36/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Beringer Vineyards, PO Box 111, CA, US, 94574. Telephone: 707-963-7115. Fax: 707-963-1735. URL: http://www.beringer.com/. Email: leefs@bwecorp.com.

92 - Chateau St. Jean 1996 Robert Young Vineyard, Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, California, USA $24/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Chateau St. Jean, PO Box 293, CA, US, 95452. Telephone: 707-833-4134. Fax: 707-833-4200. URL: http://www.chateaustjean.com.

92 - Cuvaison 1996 Reserve, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, California, USA $30/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Cuvaison Winery, PO Box 384, CA, US, 94515. Telephone: 707-942-6266. Fax: 707-942-5732. URL: http://www.cuvaison.com.

92 - Mer et Soleil 1996 Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA $34.99/750 ml.

92 - Patz & Hall 1997 Hyde Vineyard, Chardonnay, Carneros, California, USA $36/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Patz & Hall Wine Co., P.O. Box 518, CA, US, 94573. Telephone: 707-963-4142. Fax: 707-963-9713. Email: mail@patzhall.com.

92 - Sonoma-Cutrer 1996 Les Pierres, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, USA $29.99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Brown-Forman Beverage Co., 850 Dixie Hwy. / PO Box 1080, KY, US, 40201-1080. Telephone: 502-774-7735. Fax: 502-774-7876. - Cellar Selection.

92 - Zabaco 1996 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, California, USA $14/750 ml. MARKETED BY: E&J Gallo Winery, 14651 Dallas North Parkway / Suite 414, TX, US, 75240. Telephone: 800-245-3740. Fax: 972-788-2328.

beer

Wheat Beers

97 - Brasserie Abbaye des Rocs Blanche des Honnelles, Belgium MARKETED BY: Wetten Importers Inc., 8390 Terminal Rd. #J, VA, US, 22079-1422. Telephone: 703-550-9877. Fax: 703-550-9878.

97 - Brouwerij De Kluis Hoegaarden, The Original White Beer, Belgium MARKETED BY: Labatt's USA, 101 Merritt7 / P.O.Box 5075, CT, US, 06856-5075. Telephone: 630-553-9857 or 203-750-6600. Fax: 630-553-9871 or 203-750-6699.

97 - Privatbrauerei Erdinger Pikantus, Germany MARKETED BY: Beer Import Co., 2536 Springfield Ave., NJ, US, 07088. Telephone: 908-686-0800. Fax: 908-686-0609. Email: bicsalyes@worldnet.att.net.

96 - G. Schneider & Sohn Aventinus Dunkel Weizenbock, Germany MARKETED BY: B United International, 75 N. Central Ave., NY, US, 10523. Telephone: 914-238-7100. Fax: 914-345-9019. URL: http://www.Bunitedint.com. Email: Bunitedint@mcimail.com.

96 - Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbier, Germany MARKETED BY: Bavaria House Corporation, 1121 S. Front St., NC, US, 28401. Telephone: 910-251-0998. Fax: 910-251-9294. URL: http://www.Bavariahouse.com. Email: bavaria@bavariahouse.com.

95 - Abbaye d'Aulne Blanche de Charleroi, Belgium MARKETED BY: World Class Beer Imports, 1207 SW-2nd St., FL, US, 33069-3209. Telephone: 954-784-2739. Fax: 954-784-2930. URL: http://www.worldclassbeer.com. Email: taste@worldclassbeer.com.

95 - Capital Brewing Co. Kloster Weizen, Wisconsin, USA MARKETED BY: Capital Brewery Co., 7734 Terrace Ave., WI, US, 53562. Telephone: 608-836-7100. Fax: 608-831-9155. URL: http://www.capitalbrewery.com. Email: capital brewery @ capital-brewery.com.

94 - Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Hefe-Weizen Dunkel, Germany MARKETED BY: Paulaner North America, 8100 S. Akron St. / Suite 313, CO, US, 80112. Telephone: 303-792-3242 (800-589-BIER). Fax: 303-792-3430. URL: http://www.paulaner.com. Email: info@paulaner.com.

93 - Brasserie de Silly Titje Wit Bier, Belgium MARKETED BY: Brasserie de Silly S.A., Rue Ville Basse, Belgium, 141-B7830. Telephone: 011-32-68/551695. Fax: 011-32-68/568436.

93 - Chiyomusubi & Ashitou Brewery Hefeweizen, Japan MARKETED BY: Chiyomusubi and Ashitou Beer, Takenouchi Danchi 56, Sakaiminato Shi, Japan, 684-0046. Telephone: 011-81-859-47-3388. Fax: 011-81-859-47-3389. Email: ottenbraeu@nikocity.de.

93 - Privatbrauerei Aying Ayinger Ur-Weisse, Germany

93 - Staatsbrauerei Weihenstephan Kristall, Germany MARKETED BY: Bavaria House Corporation, 1121 S. Front St., NC, US, 28401. Telephone: 910-251-0998. Fax: 910-251-9294. URL: http://www.Bavariahouse.com. Email: bavaria@bavariahouse.com.

92 - Hofbräu Kaltenhausen Edelweiss Weizenbier Hefetrüb, Austria MARKETED BY: Phoenix Imports Ltd., 2925 Montclair Dr., MD, US, 21043. Telephone: 410-465-1155. Fax: 410-465-1197. URL: http://www.mythbirdbeer.com. Email: mythbird@aol.com.

92 - Spaten-Franziskaner Brau Hefe-Weissbier, Germany MARKETED BY: Sieb Distributors, 204 Stony Brook Lane, IL, US, 60108. Telephone: 708-529-7671. Fax: 708-529-7671.

92 - Tucher Bräu Tucher Dunkles Hefe Weizen, Germany MARKETED BY: Tria, PO Box 10787, CA, US, 94581. Telephone: 415-924-7968 or 707-253-2292. Fax: 415-924-7968.

91 - Hacker-Pschorr Brauerei Weisse, Germany MARKETED BY: Paulaner North America, 8100 S. Akron St. / Suite 313, CO, US, 80112. Telephone: 303-792-3242. Fax: 303-792-3430. URL: http://www.paulaner.com. Email: info@paulaner.com.

91 - Maumee Bay Brewing Co. Major Oliver Weizen, Ohio, USA MARKETED BY: Maumee Bay Brewing Co., 27 Broadway, OH, US, 43602. Telephone: 419-243-1302. Fax: 419-243-9256.

91 - Privatbrauerei Aying Ayinger Brau-Weisse, Germany

91 - Privatbrauerei Erdinger Erdinger Dunkel Weiss, Germany MARKETED BY: Beer Import Co., 2536 Springfield Ave., NJ, US, 07088. Telephone: 908-686-0800. Fax: 908-686-0609. Email: bicsalyes@worldnet.att.net.

91 - Privatbrauerei Erdinger Erdinger Kristall Weiss, Germany MARKETED BY: Beer Import Co., 2536 Springfield Ave., NJ, US, 07088. Telephone: 908-686-0800. Fax: 908-686-0609. Email: bicsalyes@worldnet.att.net.

91 - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Sierra Nevada Wheat, California, USA MARKETED BY: Sierra Nevada Brewing Co, 1075 East 20th Street, CA, US, 95928. Telephone: 530-893-3520. Fax: 530-893-1275. URL: http://www.sierra-nevada.com.

91 - Unibroue Inc. Blanche de Chambly, Canada MARKETED BY: Unibroue Inc., 80 Rue des Carrieres, PQ, Canada, J3L 2H6. Telephone: 450-658-7658. Fax: 450-658-9195.

90 - Brouwerij De Gouden Boom Blanche de Bruges, Belgium MARKETED BY: Vanberg & Dewulf, 52 Pioneer St., NY, US, 13326. Telephone: 607-547-8184. Fax: 607-547-8374. URL: http://www.belgianexperts.com.

90 - G. Schneider & Sohn Schneider Weisse, Germany MARKETED BY: B United International, 75 N. Central Ave., NY, US, 10523. Telephone: 914-238-7100. Fax: 914-345-9019. URL: http://www.Bunitedint.com. Email: Bunitedint@mcimail.com.

90 - Great Lakes Brewing Co. Holy Moses Wit Beer, Ohio, USA MARKETED BY: Great Lakes Brewing Co., 2516 Market St., OH, US, 44113. Telephone: 216-771-4404. Fax: 216-771-2799. URL: http://www.greatlakesbrewing.com.

90 - Hacker-Pschorr Brauerei Hacker-Pschorr Dunkel Weisse, Germany MARKETED BY: Paulaner North America, 8100 S. Akron St. / Suite 313, CO, US, 80112. Telephone: 303-792-3242. Fax: 303-792-3430. URL: http://www.paulaner.com. Email: info@paulaner.com.

90 - La Houblonniere Grande Bourgeoisie, Switzerland MARKETED BY: La Houblonniere, Rte. des Colombettes, Switzerland, CH-1628. Telephone: 011-41-26-912-33-55. Fax: 011-41-26-912-33-55.

90 - Marin Brewing Co. Marin Doppel Weizen, California, USA MARKETED BY: Marin Brewing Co., 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, CA, US, 94939. Telephone: 415-461-4677. Fax: 415-461-4688.

90 - Minnesota Brewing Co. Brewer's Cave Amber Wheat Ale, Minnesota, USA MARKETED BY: Minnesota Brewing Co., 882 W. 7th St., MN, US, 55102. Telephone: 651-228-9173. Fax: 651-290-8211.

90 - Sprecher Brewing Co. Sprecher Hefe Weiss, Wisconsin, USA MARKETED BY: Sprecher Brewing Co., 701 W. Glendale Ave., WI, US, 53209. Telephone: 414-964-2739. Fax: 414-964-2462. URL: http://sprecherbrewery.com.

90 - Wooden Pony Brewing Co. Summer Wheat, Ohio, USA

92 - Valley Forge Brewing Co. Peach Wheat Ale, Pennsylvania, USA MARKETED BY: Valley Forge Brewing Co., 267 E. Swedesford Rd., PA, US, 19087. Telephone: 610-687-8700. Fax: 610-687-8549. URL: http://www.vfbc.com.

91 - The Lion Brewery Inc. Brewery Hill Cherry Wheat, Pennsylvania, USA MARKETED BY: Lion Inc./Gibbson/Stegmaier Brewery, 700 N. Pennsylvania Ave./PO Box GS, PA, US, 18703. Telephone: 717-823-8801. Fax: 717-823-6686.

91 - Marin Brewing Co. Happy Holidaze Spiced Wheat Ale, California, USA MARKETED BY: Marin Brewing Co., 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, CA, US, 94939. Telephone: 415-461-4677. Fax: 415-461-4688.

90 - Southern California Brewing Co. Honey Wheat Ale, California, USA MARKETED BY: Southern California Brewing Co., 833 W. Torrance Boulevard Suite #105, CA, US, 90502. Telephone: 310-329-8881. Fax: 310-516-7989.

 

spirits

Single Malt Scotch

100 - The Macallan 25 Year Old, Anniversary, Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $220/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Remy Amerique, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, NY, US, 10019. Telephone: 800-358-6002x221. Fax: 212-399-2462.

99 - Bowmore 30 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $189.99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: White Rock Distilleries Inc., 21 Saratoga Street, ME, US, 04240. Telephone: 207-783-1433. Fax: 207-783-8409.

99 - Glenhaven Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenlivet Distillery, 17 Year Old, Scotland $99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Sobieski USA, 9716 Variel Ave., CA, US, 91311. Telephone: 818-718-3900. Fax: 818-718-9333.

99 - Lagavulin 16 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $50/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Schieffelin and Somerset Co., 2 Park Avenue / 17th Floor, NY, US, 10016. Telephone: 212-251-8337. Fax: 212-251-8383.

98 - Ben Nevis The Scotch Malt Whisky Society Bottling, 15 Year Old Single West Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Cask No. 78.8, Distilled October 1978, Bottled October 1993, Scotland $75/750 ml.

97 - Ardbeg 1974 Provenance Limited Edition Very Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $500/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Brown-Forman (Select Brands Div.), P O Box 1080, KY, US, 40201. Telephone: 502-774-7681. Fax: 502-774-6925. Email: CHRIS_MORRIS@B-F.COM.

97 - Inverleven Stills, Dumbarton Cadenhead Bottling, 27 Year Old, Cask Strength Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, Distilled March 1969, Bottled June 1996, Scotland $95/750 ml.

96 - Ardbeg 1978 Limited Edition Ultimate Islay
Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $125/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Brown-Forman (Select Brands Div.), P O Box 1080, KY, US, 40201. Telephone: 502-774-7681. Fax: 502-774-6925. Email: CHRIS_MORRIS@B-F.COM.

96 - The Dalmore The Stillman's Dram 30 Year Old Limited Edition
Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $129/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Jim Beam Brands, 510 Lake Cook Rd., IL, US, 60015. Telephone: 847-948-8888 ext.2517. Fax: 847-948-0395.

96 - Highland Park 12 Year Old Orkney Island Single Malt
Scotch Whisky, Scotland $40.99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Remy Amerique, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, NY, US, 10019. Telephone: 800-358-6002x221. Fax: 212-399-2462.

95 - Aberlour 15 Year Old, Sherry Wood Finish,
Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $35/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Austin Nichols & Co., Inc., 156 E. 46th St., NY, US, 10017. Telephone: 212-455-9521. Fax: 212-455-9421. Email: sricard@austin-nichols.com.

95 - Benriach 10 Year Old Pure Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $35/750 ml. MARKETED BY: The House of Seagram, 375 Park Ave., NY, US, 10152. Telephone: 212-572-7000. Fax: 212-572-7213. - Best Buy.

95 - Bowmore 25 Year Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $190/750 ml. MARKETED BY: White Rock Distilleries Inc., 21 Saratoga Street, ME, US, 04240. Telephone: 207-783-1433. Fax: 207-783-8409.

95 - Glenfarclas 105 Cask Strength Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $70/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Leestown Company, 1001 Wilkinson Blvd., KY, US, 40601. Telephone: 504-831-9450. Fax: 504-831-2383.

95 - Glenhaven Single Malt Scotch Whisky Glenfarclas-Glenlivet Distillery, 17 Year Old, Scotland $99/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Sobieski USA, 9716 Variel Ave., CA, US, 91311. Telephone: 818-718-3900. Fax: 818-718-9333.

95 - Glenmorangie 18 Year Old, Highland Rare Single Malt Scotch Whisky, Scotland $50/750 ml. MARKETED BY: Brown-Forman (Select Brands Div.), P O Box 1080, KY, US, 40201. Telephone: 502-774-7681. Fax: 502-774-6925. Email: CHRIS_MORRIS@B-F.COM.