In it's place, we once again present our much anticipated Top 100 value wines of the year, all priced under the $20 mark. 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. They are grouped by varietal, starting with red wines, then finishing with white, rose, dessert, and champagnes.

We hope this list will serve as your 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. The vintages presented to our palates this past year saw some amazing new wines and even greater quality in those that continue to make our list year in and year out. Rest assured, we believe this years list of Top 100 Wines will be a welcome additions to anyone's collection or a much appreciated gift for the Holidays.

Red Wines

2006 The Verdict Cabernet                         $19.99                    2008 Darby & Joan Cabernet           $7.99
2007 Thurston Wolfe Cabernet                 $16.99                    2008 Trace Cabernet                          $8.99
2008 Joel Gott Cabernet                             $12.99                    2007 Cannonball Cabernet             $13.99
2006 Artesa Elements Cabernet                 $14.99                    2009 Montoya Pinot Noir              $10.99
2007 Laetitia Pinot Noir                              $15.99                    2009 Lucky Star Pinot Noir              $6.99

2007 Route Stock Pinot Noir                      $17.29                   2008 Big Fire Pinot Noir                  $17.79
2008 Mandolin Pinot Noir                          $13.29                   2008 Las Perdices Pinot Noir           $19.99
2007 Parcel 41 Merlot                                   $14.99                    2008 Velvet Devil Merlot                 $13.29
2009 Grayson Merlot                                     $8.99                    2008 Hullabaloo Zinfandel                $9.99
2008 Deep Purple Zinfandel                         $9.99                    2007 Haraszthy Amador Zinfandel $15.59

2007 Cline Big Break Zinfandel                   $17.99                   2007 David Bruce Petite Sirah            $14.99
2006 Scott Harvey Barbera                           $17.39                    2007 Qupe Syrah                                $17.39
2007 Verdad Tempranillo                            $16.99                   2008 Ironstone Cabernet Franc         $10.19
2006 Bombing Range Red                           $13.99                   2007 Thurston Wolfe Lemberger      $13.99
2008 Bombshell Red                                    $17.19                   2006 Artesa Elements Red                 $14.99

2007 Morgan Cotes Du Crows                    $17.49                   2006 Zaca Mesa Z Cuvee                    $19.39
2006 Hannah Nicole Rouge                           $8.39                   2008 Ferrari Carano Siena                    $16.99
2008 Apothic Red                                           $7.99                   2008 Menage A Trois Red                     $7.99
Nv Chateau Chantal Cherry                           $9.39                    Nv Sandhill Crane Raspberry              $16.99
2007 Pierano Malbec                                     $12.29                   2007 Las Perdices Malbec                      $11.99

2008 Trapiche Broquel Malbec                     $13.99                    2005 Chateau Barrail Chevrol                $9.99
2009 Domaine De La Bastide Rhone            $9.99                    2007 Chateau Cluzan                           $10.49
2007 Bordeaux Biologique                             $7.99                    2007 Kouras Nemea                            $11.19
2008 Terra Andina Carmenere Reserve        $10.99                    2007 Cantina Zaccagnini                      $12.99
2008 Terra De Sole Sangiovese                       $9.99                    2007 Falesco Vitiano                              $8.99

2008 Fuedo Di San Nicola Negroamara      $15.79                    2009 Adessa Cagnina Di Romagna        $9.99
2007 Secco Bertani Ripasso                           $18.99                    2008 Gran Sasso Sangiovese                 $10.59
2008 Nonnenkeller Dornfelder                    $10.29                    2009 Schlink Haus Sweet Red                $10.49
2008 Neil Ellis Pinotage                               $17.59                    2008 Goats Du Roam Red                       $9.39
2008 Raw Power Shiraz                                  $8.99                    2006 Mr Blacks Shiraz/Viognier            $18.99

2008 Barrel Monkey Shiraz                           $14.99                    2008 Angoves Shiraz/Viognier             $12.29
2008 Carchelo Jumilla                                   $18.19                    2007 Panarroz Jumilla                            $11.29
2007 Volver Tempranillo                             $14.59                     2009 Montebueno Rioja                          $9.99
2009 Venta Morales Tempranillo                  $5.99                     2008 Tres Picos Garnacha                      $12.99
2008 Monte Oton Garnacha                          $5.99                     2007 Castillo De Monseran                     $9.99

White/Rose/Dessert Wines

2008 Mckinley Springs Viognier                   $11.99                    2009 Airfield Unoaked Chardonnay      $10.99
2008 Wattle Creek Sauvignon Blanc             $13.29                    2009 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc            $13.99
2009 Mulderbosch Sauvignon Blanc            $19.99                    2009 Cesari Pinot Grigio                          $7.99
2009 Torre De Luna Pinot Grigio                $12.99                    2009 A To Z Pinot Gris                         $13.79
2008 Shady Lane Coup De Blanc                  $12.29                    2007 Mercer Riesling                               $10.99

2008 Verdad Albarino                                   $16.99                    Nv Sokol Blosser Evolution                  $16.19
2008 Vin De Savoie Apremont                    $14.29                    2009 Chateau Graville Lacoste                $16.99
2007 San Silvestro Gavi                                 $13.29                    2009 Wolfgang Gruner Veltliner            $11.99
2008 Fitz Ritter Gewurztraminer                  $19.59                   2009 The Royal Chenin Blanc                    $7.49
2008 Weingut Janz Silvaner                           $11.99                   2009 Famega Vinho Verde                        $6.19

2008 Shoo Fly Buzzcut                                  $11.89                   2009 Conde De Alicante                             $5.99
2009 Verdad Rose                                          $11.99                    2009 Cardwell Hill Rose                           $14.99
2008 Domaine De La Fouquette Rose         $16.79                    Nv Stella Rosa                                           $13.59
Nv Gloria Ferrer Brut                                     $19.99                   Nv B Nektar Vanilla Cinnamon Mead     $13.99
Nv Bricco Riella Moscato D' Asti                   $12.89                   Nv Malamatina Retsina                               $3.99