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Copyright © 2008
Forkmedia LLC
by Fred McMillin
for October 2003
Around the World in 80 Wines
Yes, the class tasted 80 wines from 16 regions around the world. Here's the favorite from each area. The highest-rated wine is listed last, so the further you read, the better the bottle. (Most of the selections were under $20, but a few pricier models slipped in.)
The Winning Wines
| Rank | Country | The Wine | |
| 16th | - | Bulgaria | Merlot by Vini, Sliven, 2000, $7 |
| 15th | - | Italy | Pinot Grigio by Fontana Candida, Venezie, 2001, $8 |
| 14th | - | Argentina | Malbec by Tapiz, Mendoza, 2001, $8 |
| 13th | - | Portugal | White Port by Ramos Pinto, non-vintage, $14 |
| 12th | - | Israel | Cabernet Sauvignon by Yarden, Galilee, 1999, $26 |
| 11th | - | Washington State | Chenin Blanc by Covey Run, 2000, $7 |
| 10th | - | New Zealand | Merlot-Cabernet Blend by Glazebrook, Hawkes Bay, 1999, $19 |
| 9th | - | Australia | Syrah-Cabernet Blend by Alice White, SE Australia, 2000, $8 |
| 8th | - | Chile | Carmenére by Caliterra, Colchagua Valley, 2001, $20 |
| 7th | - | Alsace | "Hugel" Pinot Blanc, 2001, $12 |
| 6th | - | Rhone Valley | Parallèle "45" by Paul Jaboulet, 2000, $10 |
| 5th | - | Oregon | Vine Glacé (Ice Wine) by King Estate, 2001, $18 (375 ml.) |
| 4th | - | Loire | Vouvray (Chenin Blanc) by Michel Picard, 2001, $12 |
| 3rd | - | Missouri | Late Harvest Vignoles by St. James, 2001, $17 (375 ml.) |
| 2nd | - | South Africa | "Noble Late Harvest" (dessert Chenin Blanc), by Fleur du Cap, 1996, $13 (375 ml.) |
And the winner...
| 1st | - | California | Pinot Noir by Seven Lions Winery, Russian River Valley, Hansen Vineyard, 2000, $55 |
The last 10 wines are particularly good. If you can't find one you wish to try, fax me at (415) 567-4468 and I'll help.
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About the Writer
Fred McMillin, a veteran wine writer, has taught wine history for 30 years on three continents. For information about the wine courses he teaches every month at either San Francisco State University or San Francisco City College (Fort Mason Division), please fax him at (415) 567-4468. |
This page created October 2003