WineDay Annex Wine Picks for April 1, 1998 (by 17 tasters)

by Fred McMillin

BEST BUYS (quality rating divided by price) 5th  -  Chardonnay by Jekel, Arroyo Seco, '93, $10 4th  -  Riesling by Ventana, Monterey, '96, $8 3rd  -  Sauvignon Blanc by Shenandoah Vineyards, Amador Cnty., '97, $8 2nd  -  Cabernet Sauvignon (Twin Oaks) by Mondavi Woodbridge, '95, $8.50 Winner - Chenin Blanc by Beringer, California, '96, $7   $15 Maximum 5th  -  Cabernet Sauvignon (Barrel Select) by Fetzer, '94, $13 4th  -  Pinot Noir (Coastal) by Robert Mondavi, '95, $11 3rd  -  Pinot Noir by Hagafen, Napa Valley, '96, $13 2nd  -  Cabernet Sauvignon by Lockwood, Monterey, '93, $14 Winner - Zinfandel by Arciero, Paso Robles, '95, $11   $30 Maximum 6th  -  Merlot by Belvedere, Dry Creek Valley, '94, $16 5th  -  Pinot Noir Reserve by La Crema, Sonoma Coast, '95, $26 4th - Pinot Noir by Steele, Durell Vnyd., Carneros, '95, $24 3rd - Chardonnay by Chateau St. Jean, Robert Young Vnyd., Alexander Valley, '95, $24 2nd - Champagne (Brut Classic) by Deutz, Ay, France, NV., $29 Winner - Pinot Noir by Steele, Sangiocomo Vnyd., Carneros, '95, $24   Wine Picks from: 1998 January 1, 1998 January 15, 1998 February 1, 1998 February 15, 1998 March 1,1998 March 15, 1998 1997 March 1, 1997 March 14, 1997 March 28, 1997 April 11, 1997 April 25, 1997 May 9, 1997 June 1, 1997 June 15, 1997 July 1, 1997 July 15, 1997 August 1, 1997 August 15, 1997 September 1, 1997 September 15, 1997 October 1, 1997 October 15, 1997 November 1, 1997 November 15, 1997 December 1, 1997 December 15, 1997

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