21. 2005 Castoro Cellars Paso Robles Muscat Canelli
This bottling is one of Castoro Cellars'perennial favorites. It has a floral aroma that leads to sweet fruit flavors of candied orange peel, peach, apricot and pear.
22. 2005 Chumeia Vineyards Argentina 'Silver Nectar'
This aromatic, sweet wine is a blend of Torrontes and Chenin Blanc, grown primarily in the Mendoza region of Argentina. Its honey-suckle aroma leads to flavors of apricot, peach, melon and lychee, joined by a kiss of honey.
23. 2004 Santa Digna Valle Central, Chile Reserve Shiraz
This wine is from the Linares region of Chile's great Central Valley, and was aged in French oak barrels for added complexity. It showcases fruit flavors of blueberry and blackberry, finishing with chocolate oak.
24. 2003 Chevere! Valle Central, Chile Cabernet Sauvignon
Patrick Campbell of Laurel Glen always wanted to make a "populist" wine, and sought out grapes grown in Chile's Central Valley in order to achieve his goal. This Cabernet offers enticing notes of sweet wood, cedar, leather, black cherry and spices.
25. 2003 Terra Mater Maipo Valley, Chile Zinfandel-Shiraz
This Zinfandel-based blend was made from grapes grown in the united vineyards of three Chilean sisters. It offers aromas and flavors of rasberry, blackberry, dark chocolate, raisins and dried fig.
26. 2005 Trewa Maule Valley, Chile Sauvignon Blanc
This wine from Chile's Maule Valley is aromatic, crisp and refreshing with a white flower and white peach aroma that leads to flavors of lime, banana, pineapple and a hint of grass.
27. 2005 Cousino-Macul Maipo Valley, Chile Chardonnay
Chile's high-altitude Alto Maipo region was the source of this wine's exquistive fruit, and the resulting flavors are amazing: banana, red apple, pear and lemon custard.
29. 2005 Daniel Gehrs Monterey County 'Pinnacle' Chenin Blanc
With 15 harvests under his belt, Dan Gehrs knows a thing or two about "Pinnacle" Chenin Blanc. It shows in this bright and crisp wine, which showcases floral, pear, green apple, lime, quince and honey impressions.
30. 2005 Tangent Paragon Vineyard, Edna Valley Pinot Gris
Crafted by acclaimed vintner Christian Roguenant, this wine showcases the pure varietal character of Pinot Gris, with notes of tropical and stone fruit, lemon, minerals and pine-resin.
31. 2004 Journey's End McLaren Vale, Australia Chardonnay
By insisting only on top-quality grapes, and then fermenting the fruit lots in a variety of ways, vintner Ben Riggs is able to craft a complex wine that showcases green apple, citrus, melon, toast, nut and cream notes.
32. 2001 Elkhorn Peak Fagan Creek Vineyard, Napa Valley Pinot Noir
Crafted from estate grapes grown in southern Napa Valley, this Carneros-like beauty oozes cinnamon and oak-tinged flavors of black cherry, rasberry, strawberry and cranberry.
33. NV Bouchet Napa Valley Rosato di Nebbiolo
This multi-vintage Rose was crafted from Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Napa Valley. It exhibits notes of sweet pomegranate and rasberry, joined by earthy edges of leather and cigar.
34. 2004 Napa Girl Napa Valley Chardonnay
This excellent Napa Valley wine offers aromas and flavors of green apple, lychee, honey, caramel and fig, along with a hint of toastiness.
35. 2004 Coyote Creek California Chardonnay
Pear, lemon and pineapple are the fruit impressions offered by this rich Chardonnay, which was crafted from grapes grown in a variety of California appelations.
36. 2005 Silver Creek California Chardonnay
This floral and fruitful wine was grown in several top California vineyards. Its jasmine-like aroma leads to palate-impressions of tangerine, baked apple tart, lemon zest and pineapple.
37. 2005 Bramble Ridge California Sangiovese
This California rendition of Italian Chianti offers plenty of pure fruit flavor including cherry and strawberry impressions, accented by sandalwood and black pepper notes.
38. 2003 Knoll Haven California Cabernet Sauvignon
Notes of cherry, various dark berries, tobacco and oak define this Cabernet, crafted from fruit grown in select California vineyards.
39. 2004 Three Brothers South Australia 'Reunion' Shiraz
Crafted from grapes grown primarily in Australia's McLaren Vale, this wine is juicy, rich and opulent, with impressions of blackberry, leather, licorice and a hint of vanilla.
40. 2003 Niner Ranch Estates Paso Robles 'Bootjack Ranch' Syrah
Crafted from grapes grown in Paso Robles' Bootjack Ranch Vineyard, this ageworthy Syrah showcases impressions of blackberry, chocolate, coffee, cranberry, vanilla and leather.
