My 2009 Top Ten for value, taste, food-friendliness and other pleasures of the vine thus far:
Ayoub 2004 Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills
Betts & Scholl 2006 "The Chronique" Grenache, Barossa Valley
Byron 2005 Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley
Detert 2005 Cabernet Franc, Oakville
Murphy-Goode 2002 Petit Verdot, Murphy Ranch, Alexander Valley
Altocedro 2006 Malbec, La Consulta, Mendoza
Andrew Murray 2005 Syrah, Andrew Murray Vineyards, Santa Ynez Valley
A to Z Oregon 2008 Rosé (of Sangiovese)
Château de Malle 1975 Sauternes
Amplus One 2005 Viña Santa Ema, Cachapoal Valley
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