Gifts for Under the Tree

For all you collectors out there, this list is what is currently on the shelves in Texas - let me know if you need help searching!

Argentina

• 2004 BenMarco Malbec 90 Points, Wine Spectator
• 2003 BenMarco Expresivo 90 Points, Wine Spectator – 91 Points, Tanzer
  

• 2005 Crios Malbec 90 Points, Top 100 Wines of the Year, Wine Enthusiast
  

• 2005 La Posta Paulucci Malbec, 90 Points Wine Spectator
  

• 2004 Luca Chardonnay 91 Points, Tanzer
• 2004 Luca Syrah 91 Points, Wine Spectator
  

• 2002 Mapema Primera Zona 90 Points, Wine & Spirits
  

• 2002 Mendel Unus 92 Points, Wine Spectator
• 2002 Mendel Malbec 90 Points, Wine Spectator
  

• 2004 Susana Balbo Malbec 91 Points, Wine Spectator
  

• 2004 Tikal Patriota 90 Points, Wine Spectator
• 2004 Tikal Jublio 91 Points, Wine Spectator
  

California

• 2002 Fort Ross Reserve Pinot Noir 92 Points, Wine Enthusiast
• 2002 Fort Ross Pinot Noir 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
• 2002 Fort Ross Pinotage 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
• 2003 Fort Ross Chardonnay 90 Points, Wine Enthusiast
  

• 2003 Davis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Gold Medal, Best of Class, 2006 Country Fair Wine of the World Competition
• 2004 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Best in Competition, Gold Medal, Best of Class, 2006 Country Fair Wine of the World Competition
• 2004 Davis Family Vineyards Syrah Gold Medal, 2006 San Francisco Wine Competition
  

• 2003 Duchamp Estate Winery Syrah Cuvee Trouvee 90 Points, Robert Parker

• 2004 Handley Cellars Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc Gold Medal, Sonoma County Fair
• 2003 Handley Cellars Anderson Valley Gewürztraminer 93 points, Wine & Spirits Top 100 Wines of 2006

• 2003 Lewelling Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points, Robert Parker
• 2003 Lewelling Wight Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points, Robert Parker

• 2004 Pellegrini Family of Sonoma Carignan 4 Stars (out of 5), Restaurant Wine

New Zealand

• 2005 Davis Family Gusto Sauvignon Blanc 91 Points, Beverage Tasting Institute

There are numerous high-scoring wines among TexaCali Wine Co. producers who were not included on this list because wines have already sold-out. Not to worry – I’ll keep you posted when the next vintage arrives!

Cheers - Ali