Sterling Minor, CSW’s Recommendations of October 2011
Sterling is an attorney, and a wine consultant who has earned Certified
Specialist of Wine status.
Compilation and Notes © 2010-2011 Sterling A. Minor
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Valentino (Italian) |
Hotel Derek Galleria Area |
$$$+ 3 Stars |
| I received the list by email. Prices are not competitive. The default price assigned to a new release bottle appears to be at 2.15 times the distributor's recommended retail price, somewhat above the industry norm; however, there are many wines with prices much,.much higher and essentially none lower. While there is a fairly high percentage of the wine on the list that is worth drinking, a much lower percentage is worth purchasing. The list is made up of almost all Italian or American wines, a good decision for an Italian restaurant. | ||
| Bolinger Champagne "Grande Annee" 1999 $260 | ||
| Bellavista Sparkling "Franciacorta" Lombardy Italy NV $75 | ||
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Jermann White Blend “Vintage
Tunina” Friuli 2006 $130 |
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| Pieropan Garganega Soave Veneto Italy 2008 $40 | ||
| Mer Soleil Chardonnay "Silver" [Unoaked] Calf. 2008 $65 | ||
| Ceretto Nebbiolo (Red) "Bricco Rocche Asili" Barbaresco 1999 $330 | ||
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Marcarini Nebbiolo "Brunate"
Barolo Piedmont 2005 $125 |
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| Ceretto Nebbiolo "Bricco Rocche Prapoi" Barolo 2004 $180 | ||
| Elio Altare Nebbiolo "Vigneto Arborina" Barolo Piedmont 2000 $250 | Good value. | |
| Giocomo Conterno Nebbiolo "Monfortino" Barolo 1988 $750 | ||
| Giocomo Conterno Nebbiolo "Monfortino" Barolo 1995 $700 | ||
| Bruno Giacosa Nebbiolo "Villero" Barolo 1996 $450 | ||
| L. Sandrone Nebbiolo "Cannubi Boschis" Barolo 2001 $340 | ||
| P. Antinori Sangiovese "Marchese Antinori" Chianti Tuscany 2007 $70 | ||
| P. Antinori Red Blend "Tignanello" Tuscany 2007 $210 | Too young. | |
| Ornellaia Merlot "Masseto" Tuscany 2006 $490 | Too young. | |
| Cabero Red Blend "Il Borgo" Tuscany 2006 $60 | ||
| Villa le Prata Sangiovese Brunello di M. Tuscany 1999 $240 | ||
| Fess Parker Pinot Noir "Ashley's" Calf 2008 $100 | ||
| La Verite Cabernet Sauvignon "La Muse" Calf 1999 $250 | Good value. | |
| Montes Cameniere "Purple Angel" Chile 2006 $120 | ||
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