Annual Hijinks: Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2009 Guessing Game
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It’s nearly upon us…the countdown to the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of the Year. For the thi
rd year in a row, I’ll be hosting a contest in which you’ll submit your guesses for the top ten that the Spectator will crown with honors. The first year, I asked you to post your guesses in the comments. Last year, I had you email me with your guesses. This year, I think going back to the original format will be best.
So, start commenting away on what you think will be in the top ten, one entry per individual (but feel free to leave as many comments as you wish; after all, this is meant to be a dialogue). I used to give a six-pack of really low scoring wines as the prize. Now I’m going to let you choose your own (don’t worry, I still carry many low scoring wines…) with the $75 gift certificate to domaine547.com or domaineLA that you’ll earn.
FYI, I would put some money on the Red Car Heaven and Earth Pinot Noir being in the list somewhere, but not the top ten since it’s too small production (let’s say it’s top 50). I also think we’ll see some 2007 Chateauneufs, very few (if any) wines from Bordeaux in the top 10, and perhaps a surprise appearance from a 2008 German Riesling.
Now, guess away!
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October 31st, 2009 at 8:38 am
Cassanova di Neri Tenuta Nuova 2004
Antinori Bolgheri Superiore Tenuta Guado al Tasso 2006
Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio 2006
POGGIO IL CASTELLARE BDM WS96
HALL Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Kathryn Hall 2006
Fonseca Vintage Port 2003
Chateau de Beaucastel CDP 2007
Clos Des Papes CDP 2007
Landmark Syrah Sonoma Valley Stell Plow 2006
Croft Vintage Port 2003
October 31st, 2009 at 12:33 pm
Great game! Love it.
Here are some guesses (though I’m not sure that all of these are up for consideration this year vs. last vs. next):
2007 Merry Edwards Sauv Blanc
2005 Columbia Crest Reserve Cab
2007 Paraiso Pinot Noir
2006 Chappellet Signature Cab
2006 Schrader T6 Cabernet
2006 Villa Pillo Toscana Borgoforte
I like the Kathryn Hall submission too, and agree with your take on the Red Car Pinot. Looking forward to seeing how this goes.
November 1st, 2009 at 5:33 pm
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
2006 Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon
Here is my list.
2005 Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
2006 Fontodi Flaccianello
2005 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco
2007 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
2006 Barone Ricasoli Brolio
2003 Croft Vintage Port
2007 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
2006 Schrader Cellars T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
November 2nd, 2009 at 10:07 am
Hell, these are all guesses, right? I mean, it could really be all 2007 Chateauneuf-du-Pape as far as everyone else is concerned. Funny there seems to be a lot of people thinking that 07 CDP is going to be the saving grace of the wine industry. Becuase I’m sure that there wasn’t any other good wine made in the last couple of years…haha. I already got my bottles of Telegraphe weeks ago (and Telegramme too, that’s one smoking wine)…
2007 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf-du-Pape
2004 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino
2005 Viña Quebrada de Macul “Domus Aurea” Cabernet Sauvignon
2007 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port
2007 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc
2005 Renato Ratti “Rocche” Barolo
2007 Guigal La Doriane Condrieu
2007 J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese
2006 K Syrah Walla Walla Valley Cougar Hills
November 10th, 2009 at 11:14 am
what an awesome contest! wish i was a good guesser about these things.
November 11th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau 2007
Celler Mas Doix Priorat Salanques 2006
La Massa Giorgio Primo 2007
Owen Roe Syrah Lady Rosa 2007
Red Car Pinot Noir Heaven & Earth La Boheme 2007
Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Novelty Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
Tardieu Laurent Gigondas V.V. 2007
Chasseur Chardonnay Sangiocomo Green Acres Hill 2007
Robert Biale Zinfandel Old Crane Ranch 2007
November 11th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I love this time of year. The anticipation is always greater than the outcome but that is what makes it fun. I’m hoping we are surprised like last year. I thought it was phenomenal that a wine from Chile (not Italy, France or California)took the top prize. Long overdue. Here’s hoping that its not another CDP that hasn’t been released yet (like Chateau Beaucastel) even though 2007 CDPs seem to be the headline.
Kosta Browne Sonoma Pinot Noir 2007
Fontodi Flaccianello 2006
Ch De Beaucastel CDP 2007
Hall Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Kathryn Hall 2006
Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2005
Mondavi Reserve Cab 2006
Vieux Telegraphe CDP 2007
Leeuwin “Art Series” Chardonnay Margaret River 2005
Columbia Crest Reserve Cab 2005
Ch Ducru Beaucaillou 2006
Sette Ponte Oreno 06, Concha Toro Don Melchor, Le Vieux Donjon CDP 07, Uccelliera Brunello Di Montalcino 2004 and the Merry Edwards SB are my honorable mentions. I’d love to see a Spanish wine or a Prum Riesling atop the list but year after year they get shut out.
November 11th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
2007 Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc R R Valley
2006 Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Val T6 Kalon Vim
2006 Jean-Louis Hermitage White
2004 Penfolds Shiraz South Australia Grange
2006 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Classico Brolio
2007 Clos des Papes Chateauneuf du Pape
2004 Marcassin Chardonay Sonoma Coast Z10 Tony Ranch
2008 Madrigal Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley
2007 Red Car Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast Heaven&Earth
2007 Tardieu-Laurent Gigondas Vielles Vignes
What a great idea, so happy to participate. So interesting to read how many people included the same
wines on their lists. This must mean something, did this also happen for the past 2 years?
November 14th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
I submitted 8 guesses before- here’s 2 more:
2005 Chateau de Pibarnon Bandol
2006 Fontodi Colli della Toscana Centrale Flaccianello
Good luck to everyone!
November 16th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Here is my Kiwi slant on the top 100 wines of the year
Vidal Hawkes Bay Syrah 2007
Newton Forrest Gimblett Gravels Cornerstone 2006
Wooing Tree Pinot Noir 2007
The Doctors’ Riesling 2009
No.1 Family Estate No.1
Johanneshof Gewurztraminer 2009
Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc
Clayridge Wild Ferment Rose 2009
November 16th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Wow. Way to go RichardA
November 16th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
Almost “Nailed It” Richard, impressive list!