Sterling Minor, CSW’s Recommendations
Sterling is an attorney, and a wine consultant who has earned Certified
Specialist of Wine status.
Compilation and Notes © 2011 Sterling A. Minor
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Smith & Wollensky (Steaks) |
Highland Village |
$$$$ 3 Stars |
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There is a dizzyingly long list.
The list has values, including a number of
outstanding values. However, the values are
hidden and so stick closely to the selections
listed below. The 6/11 list. |
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Argyle “Extended Tirage” Sparkling Oregon 1999
$100 |
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Louis Roederer “Cristal” Champagne 2002 $350 |
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Salon “Blanc de Blancs” Champagne 1996 $463 |
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Clos Pegase Chardonnay “Mitsuko’s” Calf. 2007
$55 |
Tremendously good value!! |
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Matanzas
Creek Sauvignon Blanc Calf. 2009 $56 |
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Becker Muscat Canelli Texas 2007 $47 |
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Ch. Ste. Michelle Riesling “Eroica” Washington
2007 $60 |
Good value. |
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Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Calf. 2008 $110 |
Tremendously good value!! |
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Conn Creek Cabernet
Sauvignon Calf. 2006 $50 |
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Darioush Cabernet Sauvignon Calf. 2007 $125 |
Tremendously good value! |
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Spring
Valley Cabernet Blend “Uriah” Washington 2005
$128 |
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon “Private Res.” Calf.
1997 $375 |
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Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon “Private Res.” Calf.
1995 $273 |
Especially good value! |
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Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello” Calf. 1990 $430 |
Each of these years gets a 97 from one of the
most heralded reviewers, but 91 or so from the
others. |
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Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello” Calf. 1991 $468 |
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Ridge
Cabernet Sauvignon “Monte Bello” Calf. 1992 $468 |
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Tenuta
San Guido Cabernet + “Guidalberto” Italy 2007
$127 |
Especially good value! |
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Tenuta
Sette Ponti Cabernet +
“Crognolo”
Italy 2008 $120 |
Especially good value! |
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Argiano
Cabernet + “Solengo” Tuscany Italy 2004 $150 |
Good value. |
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Pahlmeyer Merlot Calf. 2007 $193 |
Tremendously good value!! |
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La Crema Pinot Noir Sonoma Calf. 2009 $53 |
Especially good value! |
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Lambrays Pinot Noir “Lambrays” Burgundy France
2005 $202 |
Especially good value! |
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Tardieu
Laurent Grenache + Chateauneuf du Pape 2006 $162 |
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Tardieu
Laurent Grenache “Old Vines” S. Rhone 2006
$123 |
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Bertani Corvina + “Amarone” Veneto Italy 2001
$180 |
Especially good value! |
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P.
Antinori Sangiovese “Peppoli” Chianti Classico
2006 $62 |
Tremendously good value!! |
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M. di
Barolo Nebbiolo Barolo “Cannubi” Piedmont 2004
$163 |
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