The TOP 100

Wines

of

2007

We once again present our much anticipated Top 100 value wines of 2007, all priced under the $20 markin 2007. Culled from my tasting notes taken throughout this past year, each tasted and rated, the wines listed are in no particular order as to their rating as # 1 or # 50, rather grouped by varietal, starting with red wines, then finishing with white, rose, dessert, and champagnes.

 

As in years past, I found it extremely difficult to eliminate those last few wines to get my list down to exactly 100. So, again as a bonus, this years list contains an extra 10%, yes, for those who are counting, the list actually consists of 110 wines. I'm sure no one will disagree with this predicament, since here at Champane's, we love giving our customers just a little bit more.                                         
We hope this list will serve as your 2007 Holiday shopping guide. Keep in mind that many of these wines are of limited production and may disappear quickly, and prices listed may change unexpectedly due to increased charges  by our distributors.
 
We regret if your favorite wine did not make this years list, which by no means reflects it's quality. This list could  easily have topped 300 wines or more. You may recognize some old favorites, or discover some new gems you have yet to try. Rest assured, we believe this years list of Top 100 Wines will be welcome additions to anyone's collection or a much appreciated gift for the Holidays.
 
RED2005 JOEL GOTT CABERNET     $13.99

 

2005 MOON MOUNTAIN CABERNET    

2005 RED DIAMOND CABERNET     

2003 VILLA MT. EDEN CABERNET    
2005 J LOHR CABERNET       
2004 ARTESA CABERNET      
2004 WINE SMITH CABERNET     
2004 WEINGUT JANZ CABERNET     
2005 DYNAMITE MERLOT      
2005 ST. SUPERY MERLOT      
2005 PARCEL 41 MERLOT      
2005 WENTE MERLOT      
2005 BOGLE MERLOT       
2003 COLUMBIA CREST CAB/MERLOT    
2005 JOEL GOTT CALIFORNIA ZINFANDEL   
2006 CLINE ANCIENT VINE ZINFANDEL   
2005 ROSENBLUM RICHARD SAURET ZIN   
2005 PEACHY CANYON INCREDIBLE RED ZIN  
2005 7 DEADLY ZINS       
2005 BOGLE OLD VINE ZINFANDEL    
2005 SERENITY PINOT NOIR     
2005 CARNEROS CREEK RESERVE PINOT NOIR  
2005 ERATH PINOT NOIR      
2005 CASTLE ROCK PINOT NOIR     
2005 BLACKSTONE RESERVE PINOT NOIR   
2006 SHERWOOD PINOT NOIR     
2005 CONSILIENCE SYRAH      
2004 JADE MOUNTAIN SYRAH     
2004 SCOTT HARVEY SYRAH     
2005 BOGLE PETITE SIRAH      
2005 DAVID BRUCE PETITE SIRAH    
2005 CASTLE ROCK PETITE SIRAH    
2003 IRONSTONE CABERNET FRANC    
2005 TEN MILE RED       
2005 THE OTHER RED      
2004 CHARIOT DIANA      
2004 TWO BARREL       
2004 JADE MOUNTAIN LA PROVENCAL   
2005 CLINE CASMERE      
2005 STEPHEN VINCENT CRIMSON    
2005 SHOOTING STAR BLUE FRANC    
NV DON'S RED BLEND      
NV MARIETTA OLD VINE RED LOT #44   
2006 FOLIE A DEUX MENAGE A TROIS RED   
2004 VERDAD TEMPRANILLO     
2005 CLOS MIMI PETITE ROUSSE    
2005 CHEAPSKATE MISER MERITAGE    
2005 FLORA SPRINGS SANGIOVESE    
2005 MICHELE CHIARLO BARBERA D' ASTI   
2003 CANTINA ZACCAGNINI MONT. D' ABRUZZO 
2002 PALAZZETTI ROSSO D' MONTALCINO   
2003 LUIGI RIGHETTI AMARONE     
2005 TRES PICO OLD VINE GRENACHE   
2006 LUZON JUMILLA      
2004 JUAN GIL JUMILLA      
2006 CAN BLAU TEMPRANILLO     
2005 VINA BORGIA GRENACHE     
2004 LAS ROCAS GARNACHA     
1996 LAN RIOJA GRAN RESERVA    
2003 SIMONSIG PINOTAGE      
2005 GEORGES DEBOEUF FLEURIE    
2003 KERMIT LYNCH COTES DU RHONE   
2005 MOUTON CADET BORDEAUX    
2005 CHATEAU LA LAUZETTE     
2005 CHATEAU HAUT-PLANTEY     
2003 CHATEAU LAGAROSSE     
2004 CRANEFORD ALLYSON PARSONS SHIRAZ  
2006 TORBRECK WOODCUTTERS RED    
2005 HOPE ESTATE THE RIPPER SHIRAZ   
2006 THORN CLARKE TERRA BAROSSA SHIRAZ  
2006 THORN CLARKE SHOTFIRE SHIRAZ   
2006 TERLATO CHAPOTIER SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER  
2006 THE BLACK CHOOK SHIRAZ/VIOGNIER  

 

WHITE

 

2005 PENNY FARTHING CHARDONNAY   
2005 LIN COURT CHARDONNAY     
2005 LAETITIA CHARDONNAY     
2005 SANFORD CHARDONNAY     
2005 FOUR VINES NAKED CHARDONNAY   
2005 PIERANO ESTATE CHARDONNAY   
2005 GLEN CARLOU CHARDONNAY    
2005 GEORGES DEBOEUF CHARDONNAY  
2004 THE FURST GEWURZTRAMINER    
2006 KIM CRAWFORD SAUVIGNON BLANC   
2006 DRYLANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC    
2006 SPY VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC   
2006 BRANCOTT SAUVIGNON BLANC    
2006 MORGON SAUVIGNON BLANC    
2006 ST. SUPERY SAUVIGNON BLANC    
2006 ROSENBLUM VIOGNIER     
2005 CURTIS VIOGNIER      
2005 INCOGNITO VIOGNIER     
2005 ONE LAST KISS WHITE     
2006 QUPE BIEN NACIDO CUVEE    
2006 DR. L RIESLING       
2005 MADONNA RIESLING SPATLESE    
2005 HUBERTUSOF RIESLING CLASSIC   
2006 SIMONSIG CHENIN BLANC     
2006 SAN GIUSEPPE PINOT GRIGIO    
2006 CESARI PINOT GRIGIO     
2006 ADELSHEIM PINOT GRIS     
2005 HUBERTUSOF PINOT BLANC    
2006 FOLIE A DEUX ROSE      
2005 SKIN FLINT ROSE      
2006 S. STEFANO MOSCATO D' ASTI    
2006 ST. SUPERY MOSCATO     
2004 PARINGA SPARKLING SHIRAZ    
NV GLORIA FERRER BLANC DE BLANC   
NV CRISTALINO BRUT CAVA    
NV CHATEAU CHANTAL CELEBRATE SPARKLING 
NV LARRY MAWBY SEX BRUT ROSE    

 

(Prices subject to change. Wines are listed by varietal, not rating)