globalgourmet.com | WineDay | Annex Wine Picks for February 1, 1999 (40 wines; panel of 10; these taste best right now)   by Fred McMillin     Best Buys 3rd - Sauvignon Blanc by Wente, Livermore Vly.,'97, $8 2nd - Merlot by Caliterra (R. Mondavi), Chile, '97, $8 Winner - Monsieur Omo Red Blend by Charles Mitchell, NV, $8   $15 Maximum Whites 3rd - Blanc Fume by L 'Ormarins, South Africa, '96, $11.50 2nd - Sauvignon Blanc by Beringer, Napa Valley, '97, $11 Winner - Chardonnay Reserve by Meridian, Edna Valley, '97, $15 Reds 3rd - Pinot Noir Coastal by R. Mondavi, Central Coast, '97, $11 2nd - Sangiovese by Shenandoah Winery, Amador County, '96, $13.50 Winner - Merlot by Jekel, California, '95, $15 (pictured) Jekel's Rick Boyer made the winning $15 Merlot   $20 Maximum 3rd - Chardonnay by Davis Bynum, Russian River Vly., '95, $17 2nd - Pinot Noir by Handley, Anderson Valley, '96, $20 Winner - Chianti Classico Riserva by Gabbiano, Italy, '94, $17   $30 Maximum 4th - Chardonnay by Brancott Vnyds., New Zealand, '96, $23 3rd - Pinot Noir, Durell Vnyd by Steele, Carneros, '95, $26 2nd - Cabernet Reserve by Field Stone, Alexander Valley, '94, $25 Winner - Alexandre Reserve Red Blend by Geyser Peak, '95, $28       Wine Picks from 1999 January 1, 1999 January 15, 1999     Wine Picks Archives   Copyright © 1999, The electronic Gourmet Guide, Inc. All Rights reserved. globalgourmet.com | WineDay | Annex