Values Wine Picks February 20, 2008

Note: I publish batches of reviews that I call Good Values Wine Picks. These are from the regular section of the liquor store rather than the Vintages section, and tend to be lower priced and the most widely available of all wines. The last four reviews I did were: March 7, January 4, December 16 and November 20.

White Wine

Barkan Wine Cellars Reserve Chardonnay 2007, Judean Hills, Israel   156554  13%  D  750 mL  $21.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Chevallier Claude & Jean-Louis Chevallier Chardonnay 2007, A.C., Chablis, Burgundy, France   112227  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Eugenio Collavini Sauvignon Blanc 2008, D.O.C., Collio, Friuli, Italy   93575  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domäne Wachau Terraces Grüner Veltliner 2008, Wachau, Austria   155812  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Pepperwood Grove Don Sebastiani & Sons Chardonnay 2007, California, United States   158527  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2006, California, United States   369686  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Margan Chardonnay 2008, Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Australia   141986  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Cristobal 1492 Chardonnay 2009, Mendoza, Argentina   144402  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Sant’Ilia Ottonel Edoardo Miroglio Eood Muscat 2008, Thracian Valley Region, Bulgaria   143065  13%  MD  759 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Backsberg Chardonnay 2009, W.O., Paarl, Mevushal, South Africa   156661  13.50%  D  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Terres Secretes Croix De Monceau Chardonnay 2008, A.C., St-Veran, Burgundy, France   159046  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


St. Hallett Poacher's Blend Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   57687  11%  D  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Colli Argento Pinot Grigio 2008, I.G.T., Veneto, Italy   159814  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Alsace Willm Gewurztraminer 2008, A.C., Alsace, France   156745  13%  D  750 mL  $26.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Château D'Argadens Maison Sichel Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2008, A.C., Bordeaux, France   159111  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Mommessin Vieilles Vignes Chardonnay 2008, A.C., Macon-Villages, Burgundy, France   159079  13%  XD  750 mL  $17.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Cloudline Cellars Pinot Gris 2008, Oregon, United States   159988  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Teperberg Silver Late Harvest Riesling 2007, Israel   156596  13%  M  500 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Masseria Altemura 2008, I.G.T., Fiano Salento, Puglia, Italy   159475  13%  D  750 mL  $13.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Red Wine

Cantine Francesco Minini Valpolicella 2008, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   161612  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Peloux Grenache 2007, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France   143081  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Giordano Nebbiolo D'alba 2007, D.O.C., Piedmont, Italy   159483  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Pepperwood Grove Don Sebastiani & Sons Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, California, United States   161281  13%  D  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Duque De Medina Gran Reserva Bodegas Ignacio Marín Tempranillo 2000, D.O., Cariñera, Spain   148494  13%  XD  750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Angels' Share Shiraz 2008, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   9480  14.80%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Castello Di Querceto Riserva Chianti Classico 2006, D.O.C.G. , Tuscany, Italy   650754  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $29.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Château Des Chaberts Cuvée Prestige Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon Mourvèdre 2007, A.C., Côteaux Varois en Provence, France   151001  13%  XD  750 mL  $18.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Dieumercy Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE, France   155507  13%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Terres D'avignon Les Cardinalices Grande Réserve 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE, France   155473  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


André Delorme Le Meix Rully Pinot Noir 2007, A.C., Burgundy, France   158956  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Saint-Pierre 2006, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France   130013  13%  XD  750 mL  $25.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Duclaux 2005, A.C., CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Rhône, France   722264  13%  XD  750 mL  $38.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Valpantena Torre Del Falasco Valpolicella Ripasso 2007, D.O.C., Veneto, Italy   642421  13%  D  750 mL  $17.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Feudi Di San Marzano Negroamaro 2008, I.G.T., Puglia, Italy   159442  13%  XD  750 mL  $11.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Vignerons De Beaumes De Venise Séguret 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES, France   155549  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Ferrer-Ribière Tradition Syrah Grenache Carignan Mourvèdre 2007, A.C., Côtes de Roussillon, Midi, France   148627  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Du Grand Tinel Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Counoise 2007, A.C., CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, Rhône, France   993964  13%  XD  750 mL  $35.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


La Pieve Chianti 2007, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   161851  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine De Pialentou Nuance De Cocagne Jean Et Kai Gervais, Prop.-Récolt. Syrah Duras Braucol 2006, A.C., Gaillac, Southwest, France   744979  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine Coudoulis 2006, A.C., Lirac, Rhône, France   155531  13%  D  750 mL  $18.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Rousse Reserve Vinprom Rousse Cabernet Sauvignon 2006, Northern Bulgaria, Bulgaria   142950  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Galil Mountain Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Upper Galilee, Israel   156570  13%  D  750 mL  $27.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Toasted Head Shiraz 2006, Dunnigan Hills, California, United States   42937  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Cristobal 1492 Oak Reserve Merlot 2007, Mendoza, Argentina   663096  14%  XD  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Chateau Sarati Pinot Noir 2005, Dealu Mare, Romania   143313  13%  D  750 mL  $11.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Hickinbotham Shiraz Cabernet 2008, Clarendon, McLaren Vale, South Australia, Australia   159632  13%  D  750 mL  $15.00. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Banfi Centine 2007, I.G.T., Tuscany, Italy   947440  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Alfaraz Colheita Seleccionada Henrique José De La Puente Sancho Uva Tricadeira Alfrocheiro Alicante Bouschet Touriga Nacional 2007, Alentejano, Portugal   160903  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Château De St. Preignan Syrah Carignan Grenache Mourvèdre 2005, A.C., Côteaux du Languedoc, Midi, France   150151  13%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Rocca Delle Macìe Riserva Chianti Classico 2005, D.O.C.G., Tuscany, Italy   930966  13%  XD  750 mL  $21.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Lomond Estate Syrah 2008, W.O., Cape Alguhas, South Africa   146464  13%  D  750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Makor Tempranillo Bobal Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, D.O., Ribera del Júcar, Spain   156729  13.50%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Cloudline Cellars Pinot Noir 2008, Oregon, United States   159970  13%  D  750 mL  $22.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Marqués De Valcarlos Crianza Tempranillo 2005, D.O., Navarra, Spain   146191  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Villa Sardi Merlot 2007, D.O.C., Piave, Veneto, Italy   23390  12.50%  XD  750 mL  $14.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Vignerons De Beaumes De Venise Roaix 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES, France   156000  13%  XD  750 mL  $13.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Anselmann Schwarz Riesling 2007, Q.B.A., Pfalz, Ockfener Bockstein, Pfalz, Germany   160630  13%  MD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Collin Bourisset Hospices De Lyon 2008, A.C., Beaujolais-Villages, France   158931  13%  D  750 mL  $15.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Raimat Tempranillo Syrah 2005, D.O., Costers del Segre, Spain   14696  13%  D  750 mL  $12.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Navarro Correas Gran Reserva Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Argentina   28928    750 mL  $19.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Domaine La Garrigue Grenache Syrah Mourvèdre Cinsault 2007, A.C., Vacqueyras, Rhône, France   156380  13%  XD  750 mL  $22.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Les Demoiselles La Comtadina Puyméras Cave La Contadine 2007, A.C., CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES, France   156315  13%  XD  750 mL  $16.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


The Winery Of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2008, W.O., Stellenbosch, South Africa   8748  13.50%  D  750 mL  $11.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Celler Piñol Cabernet Sauvignon Garnacha Merlot Tempranillo Syrah 2007, D.O., Terra Alta, Spain   146183  14%  XD  750 mL  $20.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Thorn-Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2008, Barossa, South Australia, Australia   595306  13%  XD  750 mL  $15.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Dessert Wine

Paradise Ranch Wines Corp. Whistler Chardonnay Icewine 2008, VQA Okanagan Valley, Canada   505370  11.50%  S  200 mL  $28.99. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Psagot Winery Port, Judean Hills, Israel   156604  13%  S  750 mL  $32.95. February 20, 2008 Full Review


Paradise Ranch Wines Corp. Westbank Whistler Pinot Noir Icewine 2005, VQA Okanagan Valley, Canada   817841  13%  S  200 mL  $24.99. February 20, 2008 Full Review