IVWA 2010: The Best Wines from the Americas

For this Best of the Americas Buyer's Guide, we have highlighted the top 5 wines from Canada, the United States, Argentina and Chile. If you prefer New World to Old World, then this list is for you.

Enjoy!

90 Pentâge Winery 2009 Gewürztraminer, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada $17-$19

90 Pentâge Winery 2008 Late Harvest, Skaha Bench, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada $16-$18/375ml

90 Famiglia Bianchi 2007 Malbec, San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina $15-$20

90 Errazuriz 2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Valle de Casablanca, Region de Aconcagua, Chile $13-$15/375ml

90 Cono Sur 2009 Organic Chardonnay, Valle de San Antonio, Chile $13-$15

90 Valdivieso 2007 Single Vineyard Reserve Malbec, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Chile $23-$26

90 Bogle Vineyards 2008 Merlot, Lodi, California, United States $20-$21

89 Jackson-Triggs Okanagan 2006 Proprietors’ Reserve Meritage, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada $20-$24

89 Red Rooster 2009 Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada $17-$21

89 Mission Hill 2008 Reserve Viognier, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada $18-$20

89 Concha y Toro 2006 Reserva Privada Late Harvest, Valle del Rapel, Region del Valle Central, Chile $12-$15/375ml

89 Carmen 2008 El Penasco Vineyard Gran Reserva Carmenère, Valle del Colchagua, Valle del Rapel, Chile $14-$20

89 Trivento 2008 Amado Sur, Mendoza, Argentina $14-$17

89 Santa Ana 2008 Reserve Malbec-Shiraz, Mendoza, Argentina $13-$15

89 Château Ste. Michelle 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States $24-$26

89 Château Ste. Michelle 2008 Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington, United States $14-$17

89 Rodney Strong 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, California, United States $20-$25

89 Beringer 2008 Founders’ Estate Chardonnay, North Coast, California, United States $17-$20

88 Four Aces 2008 Argentina Malbec, Maipú, Mendoza, Argentina $12-$14

88 Trapiche 2008 Reserve Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina $10-$12

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