The good news about The Wine Spectator's 2004 roundup of exciting wines is the number of affordable bottles. Nearly one-third of the picks cost $20 or less, and the #1 bottle is under $100. Here are the ones mentioned on the show:
#1: Château Rieussec Sauternes 2001: A perfect 100 points for $80.
#18: Chateau Souverain Chardonnay Sonoma County 2002: 91 points and $14.
#52: Columbia Crest Merlot Columbia Valley Grand Estates 2001: 90 points and $11.
#89: Inama Soave Classico 2002: 90 points and $13.
#93: Rosemount Chardonnay Hunter Valley Show Reserve 2002: 90 points and $15.
#95: Peter Lehmann Shiraz Barossa 2002: 90 points and $15.
For more information on wine log on to www.winespectator.com.
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