Under the Independent Wine Review scoring system, wines that score in excess of 90 points are classified as outstanding. 90+ wines are wines that are exceptional in the context of other wines produced from the same grape varieties, blends and regions of origin. 90+ wines really are the best that a grape variety, blend or region can offer. 90+ wines are those wines that The Independent Wine Review would recommend unequivocally as outstanding examples of their type.
Given the large number of wines reviewed at The Independent Wine Review (and the number of requests that we receive to see wines ranked by score), it seemed logical to create a record of the most outstanding wines reviewed by the Independent Wine Review in one place, for quick and easy reference. This page is that record.
At this point it is well worth mentioning that a wine only receives a 90+ score as a result of considered tasting and the formulation of a detailed tasting note. These notes and the stories behind each of these outstanding 90+ wines can be viewed by clicking the score (e.g. "94") links below. The styles of 90+ wines (even amongst those wines from the same region and grape varieties) can be substantially different and it is well worth consulting the detailed notes to discover the nuances of any specific wine, to see how enjoyable it is likely to be for your own personal taste.
All wines scoring 90+ are eligible for the IWR Awards that are awarded each November.
For a summary of the wines that scored in excess of 90pts in ending November 30th 2012, please click here.
For a summary of the wines that scored in excess of 90pts in ending November 30th 2012, please click here.
90+ Wines (Year Ending 30th November 2013)
Vintage
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Score
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Australia
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Brown Brothers “Patricia” Cabernet Sauvignon
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2004
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France
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Burgundy
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William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru “Les Preuses”
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2011
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Bouchard Pere et Fils “Beaune du Chateau” Blanc Premier Cru
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2011
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Louis Jadot Beaune Premier Cru “Clos des Ursules”
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1998
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William Fevre Chablis Grand Cru “Bougros”
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2011
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Domaine Roulot “Les Champs-Fulliots” Monthelie Blanc Premier Cru
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2009
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Villa Ponciago Fleurie “Cuvee les Hauts du Py”
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2011
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Bouchard Pere et Fils Meursault “Les Clous”
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2011
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Champagne
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Bollinger “La Grande Annee” Champagne Brut
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2004
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Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Brut
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2004
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Pol Roger Vintage Brut Champagne
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2002
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Rhone
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Guigal “La Doriane” Condrieu
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2011
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Guigal “Chateau d’Ampuis” Cote Rotie
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2009
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Guigal “Lieu Dit” Saint Joseph Blanc
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2011
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Germany
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Dr. Loosen Riesling Beerenauslese
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2006
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Italy
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Abruzzo
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Masciarelli “Villa Gemma” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
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2006
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Masciarelli “Marina Cvetic” Trebbiano d’Abruzzo DOC
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2010
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Masciarelli “Marina Cvetic” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
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2008
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Fratelli Barba “Vignafranca” Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC
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2009
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Alto Adige
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Cantina Tramin “Nussbaumer” Gewurztraminer, Alto Adige DOC
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2011
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Basilicata
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Cantine del Notaio “La Firma” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
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2009
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Cantine del Notaio “Il Sigillo” Aglianico del Vulture DOC
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2007
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Campania
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Feudi di San Gregorio “Serpico” Irpinia Aglianico IGT
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2001
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Montevetrano Collio di Salerno IGT
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2005
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Feudi di San Gregorio “Cutizzi” Greco di Tufo DOCG
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2011
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Montevetrano Collio di Salerno IGT
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2002
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Feudi di San Gregorio “Piano Montevergine” Taurasi Riserva DOCG
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2007
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Tenuta Sarno 1860 Fiano di Avellino DOCG
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2010
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Montevetrano Collio di Salerno IGT
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2008
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Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Russiz Superiore Pinot Bianco Riserva, Collio DOC
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2007
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Marche
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Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Riserva DOC
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2008
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Monte Schiavo “Le Giuncare” Verdicchio d. C. di Jesi Classico Riserva DOC
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2007
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Lombardy
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Villa Rosé Demi-Sec Franciacorta DOCG
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NV
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Provenza “Ca Maiol” PRESTIGE Lugana DOC
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2012
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Villa “Selezione” Brut Franciacorta DOCG
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2004
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Avanzi “Bragagna” Cabernet Sauvignon, Garda DOC
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2009
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Ca dei Frati “Ronchedone” Benaco Bresciano Rosso IGT
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2010
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Avanzi “Giovanni Avanzi” Valtenesi Rosso DOC
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2011
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Bellavista Franciacorta “Gran Cuvee” Brut DOCG
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2007
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Cantina Marsadri “Rosso del Pioppo” Garda Classico Rosso Superiore DOC
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2010
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Famiglia Olivini “Demesse Vecchie” Lugana DOC
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2010
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Piedmont
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Gaja “Dagromis” Barolo DOCG
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2008
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Michele Chiarlo Barolo “Cerequio” Riserva DOCG
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2006
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Poderi Aldo Conterno “Cicala” Barolo DOCG
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2008
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Gaja “Sperss” Langhe DOC
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2008
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Marchesi di Gresy “Gaiun” Barbaresco DOCG
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2004
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La Spinetta “Biancospino” Moscato d’Asti DOCG
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2011
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Massolino “Margheria” Barolo DOCG
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2008
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La Spinetta “Bricco Quaglia” Moscato d’Asti DOCG
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2010
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Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo DOCG
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2008
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Poderi Colla “Campo Romano” Pinot Nero, Langhe DOC
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2010
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G. D. Vajra “Bricco delle Viole” Barolo DOCG
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2008
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Poderi Aldo Conterno “Conca Tre Pile” Barbera d’Alba DOC
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2009
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Marchesi di Gresy “Villa Martis” Langhe Rosso DOC
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2009
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Guasti Clemente “Barcarato” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOC
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2007
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Carlin de Paolo “Ad Libitum” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
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2009
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Araldica “Crocera” Barbera d’Asti Superiore DOCG
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2011
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Sicily
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Donnafugata “Ben Rye” Passito di Pantelleria DOC
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2010
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Tasca d’Almerita “Capofaro” Malvasia, Salina IGT
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2008
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Donnafugata “Tancredi” Sicilia IGT
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2008
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Tuscany
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Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia” Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
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2000
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Castellare di Castellina “I Sodi di San Niccolo” Toscana IGT
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2008
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Pieve Santa Restituta Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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2007
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Marchesi di Frescobaldi “Castelgiocondo” Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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2004
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San Felice (Campogiovanni) “Il Quercione” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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2006
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Pietro Beconcini “Reciso” Toscana IGT
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2007
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Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornellaia” Bolgheri DOC
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2008
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Castello Banfi “Poggio All’Oro” Brunello di Montalcino Riserva DOCG
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2006
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Pietro Beconcini “Vigne Alle Nicchie” Toscana IGT
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2008
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Tenuta dell’Ornellaia “Ornus dell’Ornellaia” Toscana IGT
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2009
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Luce della Vite “Luce” Toscana IGT
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2006
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Castello Banfi “Poggio Alle Mura” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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2007
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Isole e Olena “Cepparello” Toscana IGT
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2009
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Villa Sant’Anna Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
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2009
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Tenuta San Guido “Sassicaia” Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC
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2010
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Vitanza “Tradizione” Brunello di Montalcino DOCG
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2008
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Pietro Beconcini Chianti Riserva DOCG
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2009
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Isole e Olena “Collezione De Marche” Chardonnay, Toscana IGT
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2011
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San Felice (Campogiovanni) “Arkeos” Toscana IGT
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2008
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Marchesi di Frescobaldi “Benefizio” Pomino Riserva DOC
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2010
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Umbria
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Castello della Sala “Cervaro della Sala” Umbria IGT
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2010
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Colpetrone Montefalco Sagrantino Passito DOCG
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2008
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Valle d’Aosta
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Enfer “Soleil Couchant” Pinot Gris Valle d’Aosta DOC
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2011
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Veneto
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Tenuta Sant’Antonio “Campo dei Gigli” Amarone della Valpolicella DOC
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2007
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Romano Dal Forno “Vigna Sere” Passito Rosso IGT
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2003
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Suavia “Monte Carbonare” Soave Classico DOC
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2010
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Masi “Mazzano” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2006
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Nino Franco “Riva di San Floriano” Prosecco Superiore DOCG
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2010
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Fasoli Gino “Pieve Vecchia” Soave Superiore DOC
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2010
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Tedeschi “Monte Fontana” Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2003
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Tenuta Sant’Antonio “S. Antonio Castagnedi” Amarone della Valpolicella DOCG
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2010
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Allegrini “La Poja” Rosso del Veronese IGT
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2008
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Pra “Monte Grande” Soave Classico DOC
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2010
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Fasoli Gino “Alteo” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2007
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Pieropan “La Rocca” Soave Classico DOC
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2010
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Masi “Riserva di Costasera” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2007
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Monte Faustino Recioto della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2003
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Pieropan “Calvarino” Soave Classico DOC
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2009
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Marcato “Pian Alto” Cabernet Riserva, Colli Berici DOC
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2009
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Silvano Follador Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Dosaggio Zero
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2010
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Masi “Costasera” Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
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2008
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New Zealand
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Fromm “La Strada” Pinot Noir
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2007
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Villa Maria “Cellar Selection” Gimblett Gravels Syrah
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2007
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Seresin Gewurztraminer
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2010
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Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Noir
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2009
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Rockburn Pinot Gris
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2011
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South Africa
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Waterkloof “Circle of Life” White
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2011
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Rijk’s “Reserve” Pinotage
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2007
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Spain
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La Rioja Alta - Rioja Gran Reserva “890”
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1982
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Valenciso Rioja Reserva
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2005
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Bodegas El Nido “Clio”
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2008
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Gran Juve y Camps Cava “Gran Reserva” Brut
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2007
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USA
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Promise
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2006
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Stonestreet “Upper Barn” Chardonnay
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2010
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Hess Collection “Mount Veeder 19 Block Cuvee”
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2007
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Edmeades “Perli Vineyard” Zinfandel
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2006
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Cambria “Katherine’s Vineyard” Chardonnay
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2007
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Stags' Leap Winery “The Leap” Cabernet Sauvignon
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2005
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La Crema “Monterey” Pinot Noir
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2010
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Domaine Drouhin “Arthur” Chardonnay
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2007
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Marimar Estate “La Masia” Pinot Noir
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2009
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Wild Hog Vineyard Zinfandel
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2006
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Byron “Neilson Vineyard” Pinot Noir
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2009
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Far Niente Chardonnay
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2010
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Byron Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
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2011
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