Best Buys
| 5th | - |
A Semillon by Cline, 1994, Sonoma Valley, $10 |
| 4th | - |
A White Zinfandel by Barefoot Cellars, Non-Vintage, $5 |
| 3rd | - |
A Sauvignon Blanc by Renaissance, 1994, No. Yuba, $9 |
| 2nd | - |
A Semillon-Chardonnay, M.G. Vallejo, 1993, $7 |
| Winner | - | A Chardonnay by Viala, 1995, from Italy, $7 |
Best Wines
| 5th | - |
A Sauvignon Blanc by J. Phelps, 1995, Napa Valley, $14.50 |
| 4th | - |
A Chardonnay by Sonoma Creek, 1995, Sonoma County, $17 |
| 3rd | - |
A Chard by Ventana, "J. Douglas Reserve," 1992, Monterey, $25 |
| 2nd | - |
A Merlot by Gary Farrell, 1993, Ladi's Vineyard, Sonoma County, $20 |
| Winner | - |
An "Oakville" Cab by R. Mondavi, 1993, Napa Valley, $28 |
Note—All of these wines have been tasted by my panel recently. The list will be updated frequently as new wines are released. A Best Buy tasting of reds is coming up; meanwhile, in the $10 range try the Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon or the Black Opal (Australia) "Cabernet-Merlot."
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