2011 BEST OF WINES
Cabernet Sauvignon
Trinchero Central Park West 2008Trinchero Family Wine Estates
Imported Red
Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2007TGIC Importers
Meritage/Blends
Stella Maris Red Wine 2006Northstar Winery
Merlot
Northstar Columbia Valley Merlot 2007Northstar Winery
Pinot Noir
Artesa Carneros 2007Artesa Vineyards & Winery
Syrah/Shiraz
Sequel Syrah 2006Long Shadows Vintners
Chardonnay
Napa Cellars 2009Trinchero Family Wine Estates
Reisling
Poet’s Leap 2009Long Shadow Vintners
Sauvignon Blanc
Constantia Glen 2009Amara Wines
Imported White
Jean Daneel Signature Chenin Blanc 2009Z Wines USA
Pinot Gris
Boomtown 2009Dusted Valley Vintners/Boomtown
Midwest Regional
Peninsula RedDoor Peninsula Winery
Best Minnesota Red
Warehouse Winery No3 2009Warehouse Winery
Best Minnesota White
Minnesota Nice Wobegon White 2009Carlos Creek Winery
2011 BEST VALUE ($15 AND UNDER)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Boomtown 2007Dusted Valley/Boomtown
Imported Red
Vina Zaco Tempranillo 2007Wines of Codorniu
Meritage/Blends
Steltzner Claret 2007Hey Joe Wine Co.
Merlot
Santa Ema Reserve Merlot 2007TGIC Importers
Pinot Noir
Kenwood Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2009Heck Estates
Syrah/Shiraz
Yellow Tail Reserve Shiraz 2008W.J. Deutsch and Sons
Red Zinfandel
Gnarly Head Old Vine Zin 2008Delicato Family Vineyards
Chardonnay
Cupcake Chardonnay 2009Cupcake Vineyards
Imported White
Bristle Wines Viognier 2010Z Wines USA
Sauvignon Blanc
Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2010Riesling
Washington HillsLate Harvest Riesling 2009
Champagne/Sparkling
Anna De CodorniuWines of Codorniu
Midwest Regional Wine
Peninsula WhiteDoor Peninsula Winery