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Top 10 Holiday Wines 2009

Check out which wines were on the top of our list for the best Holiday Wines in 2009.


Top 10 Holiday Wines
Winery Bottle to Buy/Price
  Sparkling
2006 Brut Rosé; $28
Brut Taché; $20
N.V. Rosé Brut; $65
Rosé Grande Réserve; $45
  Rosé
Matanzas Creek Winery 2008 Rosé of Merlot; $17
  White
Treana 2007 White; $25
William Hill Estate Winery 2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay; $22
  Red
Quivira 2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel; $20
Rocca Family Vineyards 2006 Syrah; $45
  Dessert
J. Lohr 2006 Late Harvest White Riesling; $25 (375 ml)


Taltarni Brut Taché


Matanzas Creek Winery 2008 Rosé of Merlot


Quivira 2007 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel

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