March Madness: A favorite time of year
What’s it got to do with wine you may ask? Absolutely nothing. However, sixty-plus games over a few weeks gives you lots of opportunities to try a wide array of wines you may like. 100 Pt scores don’t mean a lot in terms of ranking wines. Comparing and contrasting is more credible: Sometimes that $15.99 Chardonnay is perfect for the moment. And is that $500 Bordeaux really worth it?
West
1 Robert Mondavi Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard -2015
15 Querciabella, Chianti Classico 2015
2 La Rioja Alta, Rioja 890 Gran Reserva Selección Especial
14 Joel Gott, Sauvignon Blanc California 2017
3 Cain Five, Napa Valley, 2015
12 Cline, Zinfandel Contra Costa County Ancient Vines 2016
4 Antinori, Toscana Tignanello 2015
11 Failla, Sonoma Coast, Pinot Noir, 2013
5 Château de Beaucastel, Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2015
10 Louis Jadot, Bourgogne – 2016
6 Paolo Scavino, Barolo 2014
9 Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay Russian River Valley Tré Terre Vineyard Select 2016
7 Lingua Franca, Chardonnay Willamette Valley Bunker Hill 2016
8 Ridge, Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley
Midwest
1 Chateau Pontet-Canet, Pauillac 2015
15 Bella, Sonoma County Zinfandel 2016
2 Château Mouton-Rothschild, 2015
14 Scarpetta, Pinot Grigio, Friuli, Italy.
3 Petrus, 2014
12 Sonoma-Cutrer, Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2016
4 Produttori del Barbaresco, Barbaresco Rabajà Riserva 2013
11 Louis Roederer, Cristal 2008
5 Château Lynch-Bages, 2014
10 Gaja, Sperss 2015
6Domaine Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 2016
9 Taylor Fladgate, 10 Year Old Tawny Port
7 Vieux Telegraphe Chateauneuf du Pape La Crau 2016
8 Château d’Yquem, 2005 – Dessert Wine
East
1 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 2015
15 Honig, Sauvignon Blanc 2017
2 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2016
14 Silver Oak, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
3 Rombauer Vineyards,Chardonnay 2016
12Rayas, Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc 2015
4 Moët & Chandon, Brut Champagne Dom Pérignon Legacy Edition – 2008
11 Moreau-Naudet, Chablis, Gran Cru Valmur 2016
5 Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emillion Grand Cru 2015
10 Cakebread, Chardonnay, 2016 Napa Valley
6 Bovio, Arborina Borolo 2010
9 Whispering Angel, Rosé 2018, Côtes de Provence
7 A tribute to Grace, 2014 Grenache
8 2018 Weingut Egon Müller, Riesling Scharzhofberg Kabinett
South
1 Bryant Family Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
15 Ramey, Russian River Pinot Noir 2016
2 Bonnes Mares, Domaine Dujac 2016 Red Burgundy
14 Duckhorn, Pinot Noir Goldeneye 2015
3 Chateau Cheval, Blanc 2015
12 Josh Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
4 Chave, Hermitage 2015
11 Gervey Chambertin, Dennis Moret 2015
5 Domaine Roulot, Meursault Les Perrières 2015
