IVWA 2011: Top 25 Killer Values

The absolute best value wines from the Wine Access 2011 International Value Wine Awards

  • Marqués de Cáceres 2010 Rosé
  • Wolf Blass 2010 Red Label Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
  • De Bortoli 2010 dB Family Selection Chardonnay
  • Cono Sur 2010 Reserva Syrah
  • Ironstone 2010 Obsession Symphony
  • Rosemount 2009 Diamond Label Chardonnay
  • Gonzales Byass NV Medium Dry Nutty Solera
  • Wyndham Estate 2010 Bin 222 Chardonnay
  • La Playa 2010 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Casal Garcia 2009 Vinho Verde
  • Cono Sur 2010 Organic Chardonnay
  • Masi 2009 Modello delle Venezie Rosso
  • Graffigna 2008 Centenario Reserve Malbec
  • Yellowglen NV Pink
  • Frescobaldi 2009 Rèmole
  • Château de Cabriac 2008 Corbières
  • Quintay 2010 Clava Coastal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
  • Ogier 2010 Ventoux Rosé
  • Snap Dragon 2009 Chardonnay
  • Inniskillin Niagara 2010 Pinot Grigio
  • Giorgio & Gianni 2008 Nero Negroamaro
  • Two Oceans 2010 Shiraz
  • Castaño 2009 Lujuria
  • Oxford Landing 2010 Chardonnay
  • Santa Rita 2010 120 Sauvignon Blanc
Masi 2009 Modello delle Venezie Rosso
88Points

Refosco, raboso and a couple other indigenous varieties make up this fun and funky red. Cherry, raspberry, smoke, dark roast coffee and a hint of barnyard all come through on the nose. Cherry and blackberry are most prominent on the palate, with white pepper and light tarry notes accentuating modest tannin on the medium finish.