Wine Spectator Top 100 Arrivals: Part 1 (Top 50)

Well, it is that time of year, and I have to start out by saying I DO NOT HAVE THE 2005 COLUMBIA CREST RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON THAT WAS LISTED AT #1. Unfortunately, this wine has been sold out for quite some time, and I will be unable to stock this now or in the future. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you're looking for a great Cab to give as a gift come see me and I'll find you an equally stunning bargain. On the lighter side I do have quite a few wines from the list I can tell you about.

#10 Brancaia Toscana Tre 2007 93pts (coming in a week or two)
"There's wonderful intensity of fruit in this wine, with crushed raspberry and blackberry and hints of coffee and fresh flowers. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, soft-textured finish that shows loads of fruit. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2010. 25,000 cases made. - JS –JS"

#18 Argyle Extended Tirage Willamette Valley 1999 95pts
"Elegant, with very fine bubbles and complex spice, coffee, pear and toast aromas and flavors that are poised against lacy acidity and refined structure, letting the flavors sail on and on with finesse. Drink now. 1,115 cases made. - HS –HS"

#21 Neyers Chardonnay Carneros 2007 93pts
"Complex aromas of smoke, fig and citrus fold over to the palate. Full-bodied, with fine structure and acidity, along with flavors that end up giving this a delicate feel. The aftertaste is delicious. Drink now through 2012. 5,600 cases made. - JL –JL"

#25 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Russian River Valley Reserve 2006 94pts
"Wonderful perfumed aromas fold over to the palate, which is full-bodied and ultrarich without being heavy, delivering tiers of ripe fig, apricot and green apple, shaded by spicy, toasty oak. Better than previously reviewed. Drink now through 2012. 2,448 cases made. - JL –JL"

#28 Brancott Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Reserve 2008 92pts
"This is crisp, offering a lively mouthful of peach-accented grapefruit and mineral flavors, all hanging on effortlessly through the long, graceful finish. Drink now. 15,000 cases imported. - HS –HS"

#29 Chalone Chardonnay Chalone 2007 92pts
"Exhibits a complex mix of subtle pear and mineral with pleasant earthy notes and floral scents. Tight and full-bodied, ending with a long, persistent finish. Drink now through 2012. 16,801 cases made. - JL –JL"

#38 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Horse Heaven Hills Canoe Ridge Estate 2006 92pts
"Sturdy, ripe and generous, with a surprisingly soft edge to the explosive black cherry, currant, black olive and smoke flavors, lingering effortlessly on the big, round finish. Best from 2010 through 2018. 5,800 cases made. - HS –HS"

#39 Yalumba Viognier Eden Valley 2008 92pts
"Smooth and creamy, the polished texture supporting an explosive range of lemon meringue, pear, pineapple and spice flavors that ease into the long, vivid finish. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases imported. - HS –HS"