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Here’s an almost complete listing of The Wine Guy’s top-scoring wines! Wines on this list have all been rated 92 points or above by the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast or Stephen Tanzer. Find something interesting? Just email us, and we’ll hold it for you.

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Bordeaux & Sauternes

Château d’Armailhac Pauillac 2009, $75; Wine Spectator 92
Château Clerc Milon Pauillac 2009, $94; Wine Spectator 93
Château Giscours Margaux 2009, $106; Wine Spectator 93
Clos Lunelles Côtes de Castillion 2009, $59; Wine Advocate 93
Château Phélan-Ségur St.-Estèphe 2009, $79; Wine Spectator 92
Château Teyssier Saint-Èmilion 2009, $39; Wine Advocate 92
Château Trotanoy Pomerol 2009, $375; Wine Advocate 90+

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Blends

Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $89; Wine Spectator 94
Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, $89; Wine Spectator 94
Andrew Will Champoux Vineyard Red Blend 2008, $69; Wine Advocate 95
Antica Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $49; Wine Advocate 92
Cade Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $83; Wine Advocate 94
Catena Cabernet Sauvigon 2010, $15.99; Wine Advocate 92
Catena Nicolas Catena Zapata 2007, $114; Wine Advocate 98
Chappellet Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $132; Wine Advocate 96
Chimney Rock Elevage 2006, $74; Wine Enthusiast 92
Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $59; Wine Advocate 92
Col Solare Red Blend 2007, $55; Wine Advocate 93
Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, $47; Wine Spectator 93
Continuum Proprietary Red 2009, $185; Wine Advocate 94
Coppola Eleanor Red Blend 2009, $45; Wine Spectator 93
Dunham Cellars XV Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $46; Wine Enthusiast 96
Elyse Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $69; Wine Enthusiast 92
Flora Springs Trilogy 2009, $44.99; Wine Enthusiast 92
Hidden Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, $37.99; Wine Enthusiast 94
Hypothesis Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, $29.99; Wine Enthusiast 92
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2009, $199; Wine Advocate 95
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008, $89 (375 ml); Wine Advocate 97
Joseph Phelps Insignia 2008, $349 (1.5 liters); Wine Advocate 97
Lail Blueprint Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $59; Wine Advocate 92
La Jota Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $59; Wine Advocate 94
Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, $79; Wine Enthusiast 93
Nickel & Nickel Branding Iron Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $95; Wine Enthusiast 94
Nickel & Nickel Hayne Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $95; Wine Enthusiast 92
Nickel & Nickel Slate Ranch Vineyard 2009, $95; Wine Enthusiast 94
Opus One 2009, $215; Wine Spectator 92
Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $69; Wine Enthusiast 92
Robert Craig Affinity 2009, $46; Wine Advocate 92
Robert Craig Affinity 2009, $98 (1.5 liters); Wine Advocate 92
Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $79; Wine Advocate 94
Sineann Block One Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, $74; Wine Spectator 93
Stag’s Leap Fay 2009, $79; Wine Advocate 92
Terra Valentine Wurtele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, $67; Wine Enthusiast 94
VGS Chateau Potelle Explorer Illegitimate 2009, $31; Wine Enthusiast 92
Von Strasser Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, $52; Wine Enthusiast 93

Malbec

Altocedro Reserva Malbec 2009, $29; Wine Advocate 92
Catena Alta Malbec 2004, $118 (1.5 liter); Wine Advocate 94
Chakana Estate Malbec 2011, $17.99; Wine Advocate 92
Cuvelier Los Andes Colección 2009, $18.99; Wine Advocate 92
Luca Malbec 2009, $35; Wine Advocate 93
Tikal Amorio Malbec 2009, $31; Wine Advocate 92

Merlot and Carménère

Duckhorn Three Palms Merlot 2005, $174 (1.5 liters); Wine Enthusiast 94
Selene Merlot 2008, $54; Wine Advocate 92
Spring Valley Uriah 2009, $39; Wine Spectator 92
Swanson Merlot 2008, $35; Wine Enthusiast 92
Tamarack Merlot 2008, $25; Wine Enthusiast 92

Petite Sirah

Elyse Petite Sirah 2010, $33; Wine Enthusiast 92
Girard Petite Sirah 2010, $28; Wine Enthusiast 92

Pinot Noir / Burgundy

Adelsheim Pinot Noir 2010, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Artesa Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, $29; Wine Enthusiast 93
Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir 2009, $59; Wine Advocate 93
Elk Cove Pinot Noir2009, $27; Wine Spectator 92
Evening Land Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009, $41; Wine Spectator 92
Flowers Pinot Noir 2010, $52; Wine Enthusiast 93
Guarachi Pinot Noir 2010, $45; Wine Spectator 93
Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune 2010, $32; Wine Enthusiast 92
MacRostie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009, $25; Wine Enthusiast 92
Meiomi Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2011, $22; Wine Spectator 92
Siduri Chehalem Mountain Pinot Noir 2010, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Sineann Pinot Noir Resonance Vineyard 2011, $48 Sine Spectator 92
Stoller SV Pinot Noir 2007, $39; Wine Spectator 92
Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir 2009, $28; Wine Enthusiast 92

Shiraz / Syrah

Amon-Ra Shiraz 2010, $104; Wine Advocate 97
Austin Hope Hope Vineyard Syrah 2010, $42; Wine Spectator 93
Betts & Scholl Black Betty Shiraz 2008, $37; Wine Spectator 92
JC Celalrs Twist of Fate Syrah 2008, $56; Wine Advocate 94
Jim Barry Armagh 2006, $219; Wine Advocate 98
Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2010, $20.99; Wine Advocate 92
Mollydooker Carnival of Love 2010, $89; Wine Spectator 94
Mollydooker Enchanted Path 2010, $89; Wine Spectator 93
Penfold’s RWT Shiraz 2006, $137; Wine Advocate 95
Perez Cruz Limited Edition Syrah 2008, $19; Wine Advocate 92
Reyneke Syrah 2010, $29; Wine Advocate 94
Skylark Rodgers Creek Syrah 2007, $29.99; Wine Spectator 93
Spring Valley Nina Lee Syrah 2009, $52; Wine Spectator 93
Yalumba Shiraz-Viognier 2008, $19; Wine Enthusiast 92

Spanish and Portugese Reds

Alente Premium 2009, $15; Wine Enthusiast 92
Viña Eguía Rioja Reserva 2007, $11.99; Wine Enthusiast 92
Zerran Vino Tino 2011, $14.99; Wine Advocate 92

Zinfandel

Chateau Potelle VGS Zinfandel 2009, $52; Wine Enthusiast 92
DeLoach O.F.S. Zinfandel 2009, $35; Wine Enthusiast 93
Elyse Black-Sears Zinfandel 2008, $37; Wine Enthusiast 92
Ridge Lytton Springs 2010, $36; Wine Advocate 93+

Rhône and Rhône-Style Blends

Barrel 27 Bull by the Horns 2008, $31; Wine Spectator 92
Château de la Nerthe Châteuneuf-du-Pape 2009, $55; Wine Advocate 92
Clos L’Oratoire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, $49; Wine Spectator 92
Cuvée Bargeton Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, $76; Wine Advocate 95
Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf du Pape Cuvée Reservée 2007, $75; Wine Spectator 94-96
Domaine La Garrigue Vacqueyras 2009, $17.99; Wine Advocate 90-93
Flux Red Blend 2009, $32; Wine Spectator 93
Gérard Bertrand La Forge 2008, $68; Wine Enthusiast 94
Gérard Bertrand Le Viala Minervois 2007, $68; Wine Spectator 92
McPrice Myers Les Galets 2009, $36; Wine Advocate 93+
Patrick Lesec Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Pierres Dorées 2010, $44; Wine Advocate 93
Saint Cosme Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2009, $57; Wine Spectator 95
Vieux Telegraphe La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006, $72; Wine Spectator 93

Italians and Sangiovese

Albino Rocca Barbaresco 2008, $49; Wine Advocate 92
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2004, $69; Wine Spectator 92
Barbi Brunello di Montalcino 2006, $49; Wine Advocate 92
Castello Banfi Belnero 2009, $25; Wine Spectator 92
Castello Banfi Excelsus 2007, $65; Wine Spectator 95
Ciacci Piccolomini Brunello di Montalcino 2006, $59; Wine Spectator 93
Collosorbo Brunello di Montalcino 2007, $51; Wine Spectator 93
Di Majo Norante Ramitello 2008, $18; Wine Advocate 92
Giacomo Vico Barolo 2006, $52; Wine Enthusiast 94
Il Palagio Sister Moon 2007, $69; Wine Spectator 93
Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 2005, $79; Wine Advocate 93
Oreno Red Blend 2008, $89; Wine Spectator 96
Palazzo Brunello 2006, $69; Wine Spectator 95
Petrolo Galatrona 2006, $124; Wine Spectator 96
Pio Cesare Ornato Barolo 2004, $93; Wine Spectator 96
Prunotto Mompertone 2009, $19.99; Wine Advocate 92
Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco 2007, $42; Wine Spectator 93
Salicutti Brunello di Montalcino 2004, $82; Wine Advocate 95
Sottimano Pajoré Barbaresco 2008, $69; Wine Advocate 93
Tenuta di Biserno Il Pino di Biserno 2005, $84; Wine Advocate 92
Tignanello Red Blend 2008, $96; Wine Advocate 94
Tolaini Al Passo IGT 2007, $19.99; Wine Advocate 92
Trinoro Le Cupole 2009, $44; Wine Advocate 92
Vitanza Brunello 2007, $47; Wine Spectator 92
Vürsù Barolo Vigneto Campè 2003, $99; Wine Spectator 95

Chardonnay / White Burgundy

Antica Chardonnay 2011, $29; Wine Advocate 92
Catena Alta Chardonnay 2010, $22.99; Wine Advocate 93
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2010, $45; Wine Spectator 92
Chateau Montelena Chardonnay 2010, $49; Wine Advocate 92
Chateau St. Jean Chardonnay 2010 Robert Young Vineyard, $22; Wine Spectator 92
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cold Creek Chardonnay 2009, $24; Wine Enthusiast 92
Clos Pegase Mitsuko’s Chardonnay 2010, $24.99; Wine Enthusiast 93
Dierberg Chardonnay 2009, $27; Wine Advocate 93
Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2009, $27; Wine Enthusiast 92
Hartford Court Four Hearts Chardonnay 2009, $29; Wine Advocate 91-93
L’Angevin Laughlin Chardonnay 2008, $45; Wine Advocate 93
Marimar Estate Don Miguel Vineyard Acero Chardonnay 2009, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Mer Soleil Chardonnay 2009, $34; Wine Enthusiast 92
Migration Chardonnay 2010, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay 2008, $27; Wine Enthusiast 92
Rochioli Chardonnay 2009, $51; Wine Spectator 93
Shafer Red Shoulder Chardonnay 2009, $54; Wine Spectator 93
Smith-Madrone Chardonnay 2008, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Stonestreet Broken Road Chardonnay 2010, $36; Wine Advocate 92
Yalumba Wild Ferment Chardonnay 2009, $17.99; Wine Spectator 92

Riesling and Gewürztraminer

Dunham Cellars Riesling 2010, $21; Wine Enthusiast 95
Mönchhof Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese 2009, $45; Wine Spectator 94
Mönchhof Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese 2006, $32; Wine Spectator 92
Rheingraf Riesling Spätlese 2009, $29; Wine Spectator 92
Schloss Saarstein Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese Serriger 2009, $32; Wine Spectator 92
Trimbach Cuvée Frédéric Émile Riesling 2004, $59; Wine Spectator 92
Trimbach Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre Gwürztraminer 2004, $42; Wine Spectator 92

Sauvignon Blanc / White Bordeaux

Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2011, $18.99; Wine Enthusiast 93

Other Whites

Comte Leloup Château de Chasseloir Muscadet de Sèvre 2005, $17; Wine Advocate 92
Domaine des Baumard Savennières 2008, $26; Wine Advocate 92
Fess Parker Viognier 2010, $20; Wine Enthusiast 93
Nostre Païs Costières-de-Nîmes 2010, $17.99; Wine Advocate 92
Ponzi Pinot Gris 2011, $14.99; Wine Enthusiast 92
Vieux Télégraphe La Crau Blanc Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, $79; Wine Spectator 94

Port, Sherry and Madeira

Croft Vintage Port 2007, $54 (375 ml); Wine Advocate 93
Dow’s Vintage Port 1994, $111; Wine Spectator 97
El Maestro Sierra Pedro Ximenez NV, $15; Wine Advocate 92
Quinta da Gricha Vintage Port 2000, $78; Wine Spectator 92
Quinta do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 2005, $27; Wine Spectator 93
Quinta do Vesuvio Vintage Port 2009, $94; Wine Spectator 98
Ramos Pinto 20-Year Tawny Porto NV, $74; Wine Spectator 93
Rosemount Old Benson Tawny Port $32; Wine Spectator 97
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port NV, $20; Wine Enthusiast 93
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port NV, $10 (375 ml); Wine Enthusiast 93
Warre’s Otima 10-Year Tawny Port NV, $27; Wine Enthusiast 92
Warre’s Vintage Port 2003, $84; Wine Advocate 93
W. & J. Graham’s 10-Year Tawny Port NV, $33; Wine Enthusiast 92
W. & J. Graham’s Vintage Port 1983, $116; Wine Spectator 93
W. & J. Graham’s Vintage Port 2003, $105; Wine Advocate 95
W. & J. Graham’s Vintage Port 2007, $93; Wine Spectator 96
Yalumba Antique Tawny Port (375 ml) $24; Wine Enthusiast 92, Wine Spectator 92, Wine Advocate 92

Dessert

Dolce Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2006, $59; Wine Enthusiast 98
Felsina Vin Santo 2001, $39; Wine Advocate 93
Jorge Ordôñez Victoria #2 2011, $25; Wine Advocate 95
Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut Riesling 2004, $22; Wine Spectator 94
Novy Oley Viognier 2009, $19; Wine Enthusiast 93
R. L. Buller Premium Fine Muscat, $13; Wine Advocate 95
Trimbach Vendages Tardives Gewürztraminer 2000, $59; Wine Spectator 94
Yalumba Museum Release Muscat, $24; Wine Advocate 96

Sparkling

Chandon Ètoile Brut NV, $29.99; Wine Enthusiast 93
Chandon Ètoile Brut Rosé NV, $29.99; Wine Enthusiast 93
Duval-Leroy Brut Rosé NV, $12.99 (375 ml); Wine Spectator 92
G. H. Mumm Cordon Rouge NV, $42; Wine Spectator 92
Henriot Brut Blanc de Blances NV, $56; Wine Spectator 93
Henriot Souverain Brut NV, $45; Wine Spectator 93
Moët & Chandon Cuvée Dom Perignon 2003, $159; Wine Spectator 94, Wine Advocate 94+
Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne NV, $33; Wine Spectator 92
Roederer Estate Brut Rosé NV, $29; Wine Enthusiast 92
Schramsberg Blanc de Noir 2008, $35; Wine Enthusiast 92