globalgourmet.com | WineDay | Annex Wine Picks for May 15, 1999 (Wines that taste best right now.)   by Fred McMillin     Best Buy Winner - Chardonnay by Coastal Cellars (Bargetto), Argentina, '97, $7   White Wines $10 Maximum 3rd - Chardonnay by Delicato, Monterey, '97, $8 2nd - Traminer-Riesling Blend, Rosemount, Australia, '98, $7 Winner - Chardonnay by Wente, Central Coast, '96, $10 $20 Maximum 4th - Alluvial Blend by Beringer, Knights Valley, '96, $16 3rd - Viognier by Alderbrook, Russian River Valley, '97, $18 2nd - Viognier by Smith & Hook, Arroyo Seco, '97, $18 Winner - Sauvignon Blanc by Matanzas Creek, Sonoma County, '97, $18   Red Wines $10 Maximum 5th - Merlot by C.K. Mondavi, Napa Valley, '96, $8.50 4th - Cabernet Sauvignon by Fetzer, Valley Oaks, '96, $9 3rd - Cab by Monterey Vineyard, Monterey County, '96, $7 2nd - Cab by Calina (Kendall-Jksn.), Chile, '97, $9 Winner - Cab by Bogle, California, '97, $10   $15 Maximum Winner - Cabernet Franc by Clos du Lac, Amador County, '96, $15 $20 Maximum (All three are outstanding) 3rd - Petite Sirah by Argonaut (C. Mitchell), Sierra Fthl., '96, $18 2nd - Cab by Villa Mt. Eden, Napa Valley, '95, $20 Winner - Petite Sirah Reserve by Field Stone, Alex. Vly., '95, $20 $25 Maximum 2nd - Merlot by Steele, Lake County, '96, $25 Winner - Cab Vintage Select by Burgess, Napa Valley, '94, $22 Unlimited Winner - Cabernet Sauvignon by ZD, Napa Valley, '96, $38 (pictured)     Wine Picks from 1999 January 1, 1999 January 15, 1999 February 1, 1999 February 15, 1999 March 1, 1999 March 15, 1999 April 1, 1999 April 15, 1999 May 1, 1999     Wine Picks Archives   Copyright © 1999, The electronic Gourmet Guide, Inc. All Rights reserved. globalgourmet.com | WineDay | Annex