One of THOSE Top Ten Lists

[Dinah Sarah]

Just beginning to get involved in understanding wine -

Recently saw a list of Geoff Lasts' (The Wine Shop) in Calgary -

Top Ten Ragtag List -

I thought it might be an interesting way to start tasting some nice wines

Anyone tried any of these or have any thoughts/comments on the list

(CDN Prices)

1) Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001 $74.00

2) Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 $43.00

3) Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2004 $18.00

4) Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2003 $48.00

5) Marcel Deiss Alsace $24.00

6) Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2001 $86.00

7) Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $38.00

8) Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2000 $29.00

9) Brocard Chablis 2004 $25.00

10) Cignale 2001 $69.00

[docsconz]

Not a bad collection at all, but top ten based on what?

You could certainly do much worse than tasting any of these, although I also imagine that you could do better than some at similar price points for similar wines.

[Dinah Sarah]

Top Ten based on his (Geoff Lasts') favorites of the year....

[Blair P. Houghton]

Interesting usage of the word "ragtag"...

[Brad Ballinger]

Just beginning to get involved in understanding wine -

Recently saw a list of Geoff Lasts' (The Wine Shop) in Calgary -

Top Ten Ragtag List  -

I thought it might be an interesting way to start tasting some nice wines

Anyone tried any of these or have any  thoughts/comments on the list

1)  Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001  $74.00

2)    Ridge Santa Cruz Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 $43.00

     

3)    Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2004 $18.00

     

4)    Tenuta Sette Ponti Crognolo 2003  $48.00

5)    Marcel Deiss Alsace  $24.00

       

6)    Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2001  $86.00

     

7)    Waterstone Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 $38.00

     

8)    Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva 2000 $29.00

     

9)    Brocard Chablis 2004  $25.00

10)  Cignale 2001 $69.00

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I've had all but 4, 7, and 10. But the ones I've had have been from different vintages. As John wrote, a person could do worse. If I had to pick only one, it would be the Brocard Chablis. And, wow, Alion has certainly shot up in price.

[docsconz]

My one would be the Beaucastel which is not a bad price in canadian dollars.

I personally would choose Pesquera over Alion in general, although I have not had either from the 2001 vintage yet.