Top 100

The ENTHUSIAST 100
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The Enthusiast 100 list covers all fivemajor categories of wine: sparkling wines, 13 93 Pirathon 2005 Shiraz
28 93 Eaglepoint Ranch 2005 Petite Sirah
red and white table wines, fortified wines and dessert wines. Price and value areimportant criteria for even the best wines— 14 94 DeLille Cellars 2005 Chaleur Estate
29 93 Bodegas Dios Baco S.L. NV
Enthusiast 100 is just under $46 per bottle.
30 93 Sebastiani 2004 Secolo Red Wine
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15 95 Ken Wright 2005 Abbott Claim Pinot
96 Viñedos de Paganos 2004 El
31 92 Bodegas Fuentespina 2001 Reserva
97 Lancaster 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
16 94 Melville 2005 Clone 76 Inox
32 94 Joh. Jos. Prüm 2005 Graacher
95 Chateau St. Jean 2004 Reserve
17 94 Descendientes de J. Palacios 2004
33 94 Schramsberg 2003 Blanc de Blancs
Villa de Corullon (Bierzo) Spain; $50.
93 Glen Eldon 2004 Dry Bore Shiraz
18 92 Domaine Famille Lignères 2003 Aric
34 92 Shingleback 2004 Cabernet
95 Bertani 1998 Amarone della
19 93 Poet’s Leap 2005 Riesling (Columbia
35 96 Marimar Estate 2005 Doña Margarita
95 Domaine des Baumard 2005 Clos du
20 94 Joseph Swan Vineyards 2003 Lone
Papillon (Savennières) France; $39.
96 Hartford Court 2005 Land’s Edge
36 92 Fonseca 2001 Unfiltered Late Bottled
21 94 Pierre Gimmonet et Fils 1999 Premier
37 97 Cayuse 2003 Armada Syrah
92 Viu Manent 2005 Single Vineyard
22 94 Kilikanoon 2004 Testament Shiraz
38 92 Domaine Vacheron 2005 Les Romains
95 Mount Eden 2003 Estate Bottled
23 92 Bonny Doon 2004 Le Cigare Blanc
39 92 Villa Maria 2006 Clifford Bay
24 91 Dos Victorias 2006 José Pariente
10 93 Dr. Loosen 2005 Graacher
40 92 De Loach 2006 O.F.S. Sauvignon Blanc
25 93 Warre’s 1995 Traditional Late Bottled
(Russian River Valley) California; $22.
11 93 Fife 2004 L’Attitude 39 (Mendocino)
41 94 St. Urbans-Hof 2005 Ockfener
26 98 W.H. Smith 2005 Maritime Vineyard
12 95 Robert Mondavi 2005 To Kalon
42 93 Domaine Chandon NV Pinot Noir Brut
27 93 Yangarra Estate Vineyard 2005
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43 95 Cadence 2004 Camerata Cabernet
62 92 Yalumba 2005 Hand Picked
81 93 Dominio de Tares 2004 Bembibre
82 94 Bodega Norton 2003 Perdriel Single
44 93 Il Borro 2004 Il Borro
63 95 Leonetti Cellar 2005 Merlot (Columbia
83 92 Charles Joguet 2004 Clos du Chêne
45 93 Dry Creek Vineyard 2004 Somers
64 92 Capaia 2005 Capaia (Philadelphia)
84 93 Alain Voge 2004 Fleur du Crussol
65 91 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Canoe
46 91 Finca Luzón 2004 Altos de Luzón
85 95 Joseph Drouhin 2004 Clos de la Roche
47 93 Domaine de la Terre Rouge 2004
66 93 Justin 2004 Justification (Paso Robles)
86 91 Concha y Toro 2006 Terrunyo
67 94 Quinta do Vale Meão 2004 Douro
48 95 Baldacci 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
87 91 Glen Carlou 2003 Grand Classique
(Stags Leap District) California; $55.
68 95 Penfolds NV Great Grandfather Rare
49 94 Beauregard 2004 Beauregard Ranch
88 93 Cesari 2001 Il Bosco (Amarone della
69 92 Hans Wirsching 2005 Iphöfer
89 98 R.L. Buller & Son NV Calliope Rare
50 92 Louis Roederer NV Brut Premier
51 98 Coup de Foudre 2004 Cabernet
70 96 Vall Llach 2004 Priorat (Spain); $85.
90 91 Salomon-Undhof 2006 Lindberg
71 92 Gesellmann 2004 Op Eximium Cuvée
52 95 Gloria Ferrer 1997 Carneros Cuvée
91 95 Louis Jadot 2004 Corton Charlemagne
72 92 Elena Walch 2004 Castel Ringberg
53 97 Domaine des Lambrays 2004 Clos de
92 91 Domaine Courbis 2005 Les Royes
73 92 Torbreck 2005 The Steading (Barossa
54 96 Laetitia 2005 Les Galets Pinot Noir
93 92 Bernard Magrez 2003 La Bienvenida
74 92 Bressan 2004 Pinot Grigio (Venezia
94 92 Peregrine 2006 Pinot Noir (Central
55 93 Musella 2003 Amarone della
75 94 Alphonse Mellot 2002 Edmond
95 90 Brotte 2005 Domaine Grosset
56 92 Rolf Binder 2005 Heinrich Shiraz-
76 95 Ostatu 2003 Gloria de Ostatu
96 94 Domaine de la Vougeraie 2005
57 92 Quinta do Portal 2003 Grande
77 93 Renacer 2003 Renacer R Malbec
97 95 Beaulieu Vineyard 2004 Georges de
58 97 Beringer 2003 Nightingale Sémillon-
78 91 Casa Lapostolle 2005 Cuvée
59 91 Palliser Estate 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
98 92 Gianni Brunelli 2003 Amor Costante
79 93 Domaine Anne Gros 2004 La Combe
60 91 Elk Cove 2006 Pinot Gris (Willamette
99 94 Abraham Perold 1998 Shiraz
61 93 Falesco 2004 Montiano Merlot
80 93 Masciarelli 2004 Marina Cvetic
100 94 Hugel 2005 Sélection de Grains
TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2007
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The Top 100 Best Buys of 2007 constitutethe best of the Best Buys, with wine ratings 88 Sebeka 2006 Cape Blend Shiraz-
90 Septima 2006 Malbec (Mendoza)
of 85 points or higher and suggested retail 91 Alma de los Andes 2004 Reserva
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88 Covey Run 2005 Quail Series Chenin
91 Pascual Toso 2006 Maipú Vineyards
87 Veramonte 2006 Reserva
91 Snoqualmie 2006 Winemaker’s
90 Chakana 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
88 Les Jamelles 2005 Pinot Noir
88 39˚ 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Lake
88 Dão Sul 2005 Berço do Infante
88 Santa Alicia 2005 Reserve Shiraz
90 Taurino 2001 Riserva (Salice
88 Pepperwood Grove 2005
91 J. & F. Lurton 2004 Château des
88 Concha y Toro 2005 Casillero del
88 TerraNoble 2005 Vineyard Selection
91 Leasingham 2005 Bin 7 Riesling
90 Leaping Lizard 2004 Zinfandel
89 Stevenot 2006 Persuasion
88 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi
89 Mas de Monistrol NV MPX Brut Rosé
90 Gaba do Xil 2005 Godello
87 Viña Borgia 2005 Campo de Borja
89 Terra Buena 2004 Tempranillo
90 Gordon Brothers 2006 Sauvignon
90 Winery of Good Hope 2006 Chenin
90 Bonair 2005 Dry Gewürztraminer
Blanc (Helderberg) South Africa; $9.
90 2 Up 2005 Shiraz (South Australia)
89 Conquista de Argentina 2005
89 Château de Gaudou 2003 Cahors
90 Tangent 2006 Paragon Vineyard
87 Pine & Post 2005 Chardonnay
89 Cycles Gladiator 2005 Cabernet
90 Tin Roof 2005 Merlot (California);
90 Renacer 2006 Punto Final Malbec
89 Caliterra 2005 Reserva Cabernet
89 Château de Montguéret 2003 Le
90 Pedro Escudero 2006 Valdelainos
91 J. Bookwalter 2006 Riesling
90 Montes 2005 Reserve Cabernet
89 Durigutti 2004 Bonarda (Mendoza)
89 Peter Nicolay 2005 Estate Riesling
87 Coto de Hayas 2005 Tinto
90 Barnard Griffin 2005 Fumé Blanc
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89 Santa Rita 2005 Reserva Cabernet
89 House of Nobilo 2006 Regional
88 Luigi Bosca 2006 Finca La Linda
91 Two Angels 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
87 Feudo Arancio 2006 Chardonnay
90 Rocky Gully 2005 Riesling
87 Beau Joubert 2005 Oak Lane
89 Matua Valley 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
90 Val de Los Frailes 2003 Vendimia
86 Dominio de Eguren 2004 Protocolo
89 Porcupine Ridge 2004 Syrah
87 Mezzacorona 2006 Pinot Grigio
90 Luna Beberide 2006 Mencía
87 Calina 2005 Reserva Merlot
87 Joseph Mellot 2006 Sincérité
88 Rotari NV Arte Italiana (Trento)
88 Dancing Coyote 2005 Albariño
90 Condes de Albarei 2006 Albariño
89 Josef Ehmoser 2006 Von den
88 Maryhill 2005 Winemaker’s Blend
85 Cantina Gallura 2005 Karana
87 Columbia Crest 2004 Two Vines
86 Twisted Chard 2005 New Vine
88 Mandolin 2005 Riesling (Monterey)
87 Caves Aliança 2005 Aliança
87 Conti Zecca 2004 Cantalupi
90 Final Cut 2005 Shiraz (McLaren
90 Simon Hackett 2005 Old Vine
90 Hugel 2004 Cuvée les Amours Pinot
88 Louis Guntrum 2006 Dry Riesling
87 Estampa 2006 Viognier-
89 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Pinot
90 Alois Lageder 2003 Merlot (Alto
88 Stormhoek 2005 Pinotage
88 Tenuta Oliveto 2005 Il Leccio
90 Jacob’s Creek 2006 Reserve
88 Tenute Rubino 2005 Marmorelle
89 Umani Ronchi 2003 San Lorenzo
90 Pure Love Wines 2005 Layer
90 Pothana Vineyards 2004 Big Mouth
87 Osborne 2005 Solaz Merlot-
88 Viña Mayor 2005 Tinto Roble
90 Epiphany 2006 Grenache Rosé
90 Duca di Salaparuta 2003 Vajasindi
87 Freixenet NV Cordon Negro Extra
87 Ironberry 2005 Cabernet-Shiraz-
89 Los Vascos 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
87 Dr. Pauly Bergweiler 2005 Noble
90 Vinos Valtuille 2005 Pago de
90 Ironstone 2005 Reserve Chardonnay
100 91 LaVelle 2006 Estate Riesling
89 Buitenverwachting 2005 Beyond
86 Marqués de Cáceres 2006 Viura
TOP 50 CELLAR SELECTIONS OF 2007
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Cellar Selections are wines deemed highlycollectible and/or requiring time in a tem- 17 96 Feiler-Artinger 2004 Ruster Ausbruch RANK/RATING
37 94 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2004 23 93 Château de Fesles 2005 (Bonnezeaux) 41 95 Joseph Drouhin 2004 Musigny (France); 24 96 Louis Jadot 2004 Chambertin Clos de 27 98 Torbreck 2004 RunRig (Barossa Valley) 11 94 Brewer-Clifton 2005 Mt. Carmel Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills) California; $60.
12 96 John Duval Wines 2005 “Reserve” 46 95 Domaine Jean Grivot 2004 Richebourg 30 95 Sierra Cantabria 2004 Finca El Bosque Shiraz (Barossa Valley) Australia; $NA.
13 93 Roquette e Cazes 2003 Xisto (Douro) 47 96 Henschke 2002 Hill of Grace Vineyard Shiraz (Eden Valley) Australia; $550.
14 95 Rochioli 2005 East Block Pinot Noir 48 97 Schloss Johannisberger 2006 Riesling (Russian River Valley) California; $90.
49 97 Château Pétrus 2004 Pomerol (France); (Montepulciano d’Abruzzo) Italy; $90.
TOP 50 SPIRITS OF 2007
According to Paul Pacult, Wine Enthusiast’s Gordon Graham’s Black Bottle Blended
Spirits Tasting Director, the Top 50 Spirits of Gélas 20-Year-Old Bas Armagnac (France;
Scotch Whisky (Scotland; International
2007 represent “the very best of what I Beverage Company Inc.); 43% abv, $39.
sampled, falling into the Superb or Classic rating categories…and cited for their inher-ent splendor and brilliance.” ALVADOS/NORMANDY
Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 Year Old Islay
Single Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland; Beam
APPLE BRANDY
Global Spirits & Wine, Deerfield, IL); 55.7% Le Réviseur XO Fine Petite Champagne
Littlemill 12-Year-Old Lowlands Single
Single Estate Cognac (France; North
Christian Drouin Blanche de Normandie
Malt Whisky (Scotland; Preiss Imports,
Normandy Apple Brandy (France; Preiss
The Glenlivet Nàdurra 16-Year-Old Cask
Richard Hennessy Cognac (France; Moët
Comte Louis de Lauriston 40-Year-Old
Strength/Non-Chill Filtered Speyside Single
Calvados Domfrontais (France; A. Hardy
Malt Whisky (Scotland: Pernod Ricard USA,
USA, Des Plaines, IL); 42% abv, $300.
CANADIAN WHISKY
Louis XIII de Remy Martin Grande
Champagne Cognac (France; Remy
Crown Royal XR Extra Rare Blended
Bocchino 10 Year Old Grappa Riserva
Canadian Whisky
della Cantina Privata
ARMAGNAC
SCOTCH WHISKY
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year Old
Blended Canadian Whisky (Canada; Beam
Global Spirits & Wine, Deerfield, IL); 40% Francis Darroze 1988 Domaine du Martin
Bas Armagnac (France; Preiss Imports,
Auchentoshan 18-Year-Old Limited Edition
Oloroso Sherry Matured Lowlands Single
Malt Scotch Whisky (Scotland; White Rock
Marcel Trépout 1925 80-Year-Old
Distilleries, Inc., Lewiston, ME); 55.8% abv, Jura Twenty-One 21-Year-Old Isle of Jura
Single Malt Whisky (Scotland; Gemini Spirits
& Wine Co.) Loomis, CA); 43% abv, $129.
Château de Briat 1986 Baron de Pichon-
Longueville Bas Armagnac (France; Charles
Duncan Taylor Auld Blend 38-Year-Old
wineenthusiast.com/mag
Blended Malt Whisky (Scotland; Preiss
Imports, Ramona, CA); 40% abv, $181.
AMERICAN WHISKEY
Old Forester 2006 Birthday Bourbon
1800 Colección 100% Agave Añejo
Plymouth English Gin (England; Absolut
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Tequila (Mexico; Jose Cuervo International,
Spirits Co., New York, NY); 41.2% abv, $23.
Distilled Spring 1993/Bottled 2006 (USA;
Brown-Forman Distillers, Louisville, KY); 48% Tanqueray London Dry Gin (England;
Don Julio Blanco 100% Blue Agave NOM
1449 CRT (Mexico; Diageo Americas,
George T. Stagg Kentucky Straight
Bourbon Whiskey 2006 Antique Collection
G’Vine Gin de France Small Batch Gin
(USA; Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY); 70.3% Herb’s Dill Leaf Herb Infused Vodka (USA;
Hirsch Selection 21-Year-Old Kentucky
Garden Variety Vodka Company, Rigby, ID); LIQUEURS
Straight Rye
Puriste No. 1 Premium Vodka (Austria;
William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight
Puriste USA, Chicago, IL); 40.2% abv, $40.
Bauchant Pomegranate XO Liqueur
Bourbon Whiskey 2006 Antique Collection;
Vincent Van Gogh Mojito Mint Vodka Mint
(France; Palm Bay Imports, Inc., Boca Raton, (USA; Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY); 64.95% Flavored Vodka (Holland; Luctor
International LLC, Orlando, FL); 35% abv, Chartreuse Green Liqueur Fabriquée par
Les Pères Chartreux (France; Frederick
Wildman & Sons, Ltd., New York, NY); 55% Depaz Blue Cane Rhum Agricole
Charbay Pomegranate Flavored Vodka
(USA; Domaine Charbay Distillers, St.
Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur (Italy; Skyy
English Harbour 5-Year-Old Aged Antigua
Koenig Distillery Idaho Potato Pot Still
Spirits, San Francisco, CA); 11% abv, $20.
Rum (Antigua; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA);
Vodka (USA; Koenig Distillery, Caldwell, ID);
L’Amour des Trois Oranges Oranges
Macerated in Sugar with Chateau de Briat
Rhum Clement Cuvée Homère Rhum
p.i.n.k. Caffeine & Guarana Infused Vodka
Bas Armagnac (France; Charles Neal
Vieux Agricole Hors d’Age (Martinique;
Selections, Richmond, CA); 36% abv, $60.
Clement USA Inc., New York, NY); 44% abv, Limoncello di Puglia Lemon Liqueur (Italy;
Pinky Vodka With Natural Flavors
Puglia Inc., Brookfield, CT); 30% abv, $15.
Luxardo Il Maraschino Originale Cherry
Liqueur (Italy; Preiss Imports, Ramona, CA);
Cuba Libre 21-Year-Old El Dorado
Stoli Blueberi Blueberry Flavored Vodka
Demerara Rum (Guyana; Demerara
(Russia: Pernod Ricard USA, White Plains, Distillers (USA) Inc., Miami, FL); 40% abv, Nocino della Cristina Walnut Liqueur,
Napa Valley (USA; Monterverdi Spirits,
Svedka Apple Flavored Vodka (Sweden;
Rhum J.M. Réserve Spéciale Rhum
Agicole (Martinique; Clement USA, New
Soho Lychee Flavored Liqueur (France;
Pernod Ricard USA, White Plains, NY); 21%

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