Wine SpectatorTop 100 Wines of 2016

Each year, Wine Spectator editors survey the wines reviewed over the previous 12months and select their Top 100, based on quality, value, availability and excitement.This annual list honors successful wineries, regions and vintages around the world.On December 5, they revealed the full list of the Top 100 Wines of 2016. At Green’swe always enjoy browsing the list and find out what we have in stock or what’s still

available through our distributors.

Here is our Wine Spectator list, a word of warning, many of these wines are availablein small quantities, so hurry down to your closest Green’s store.

10% discount with the purchase of 6 bottles or more (Mixed or Solid).

#3Beaux Freres “The Beaux Freres” Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

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"Supple, expressive and multilayered, with plum, currant, pomegranate and violet flavors comingtogether harmoniously, persisting into a long and exceptionally well-balanced finish.”

-Rated 95 Points

#6Orin Swift Cellars Machete 2014

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“Generous and expressive, big and brawny, offering a mouthful of tannins but also brimming withflavors and aromas, including Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate, dried violet and toasted gingerbread.Rich notes of plum and black cherry are balanced by forest floor and earthy accents, lingering on

the long finish…” -Rated 94 Points

#8Antinori Tignanello 2013

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“Intensely ruby red in color with purple highlights, the 2013 Tignanello shows an intense nose ofripe red fruit in addition to notes of vanilla, chocolate, and leather imparted from the oak. Spicy

and balsamic sensations give additional complexity in the layers of aromatics. The wine is ampleand enveloping on the palate with supple tannins and a savory freshness that fully respects thecharacter and personality of the Sangiovese grape. The balance between acidity and tannins isexcellent and the finish and aftertaste are of a lovely length and persistence.” -Rated 94 Points

#10Hartford Russian River Old Vine Zinfandel 2014

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"Plump and fleshy, with a dense core of focused tannins and lively acidity. Aromas of ripe blackraspberry, anise and licorice open to layered, slightly jammy flavors of black cherry, blueberry pie

and smoky cracked pepper.” -Rated 93 Points

#19Arcanum Il Fauno di Arcanum 2012-Italy

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"A polished, flavorful red, boasting floral, black currant, raspberry and spice flavors. Firm yetharmonious, with the fine aftertaste lingering with fruit, iron, tobacco and tea elements.”

-Rated 93 Points

#31Tenshen California White 2015

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"Expressive, aromatic and juicy, featuring a rich, ripe, fleshy core of apricot and peach, accentedwith vanilla bean, honeysuckle and melon flavors. A spicy note lingers on the long finish.”

-Rated 92 Points

#36G.D. Vajra Bricco Delle Viole Barolo 2011-Italy

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"Graphite and iron aromas lead off, with cherry, floral, licorice, tea and underbrush flavors. This is intense, vibrant and resonant on the long, fruit- and mineral-infused aftertaste.” -Rated 95 Points

#39Borsao Tres Picos Garnacha 2014-Spain

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"A plush texture masks the firm structure, as blackberry and boysenberry flavors mingle with toast, menthol and mineral notes, backed by well-integrated tannins.”-Rated 91 Points

#41KONO Sauvignon Blanc 2015-New Zealand

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"This refreshing white offers a clear, focused mix of passion fruit, lime, mango and green appleflavors on a light, smooth body. Finishes with a succulent juiciness, showing echoes of lemon

verbena.” -Rated 92 Points

#42Montes Cabernet Sauvignon 2014-Chile

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"There’s minerally freshness to the ripe dark plum, blackberry and cherry flavors, with pepperyhints. Well-structured and crisp mid-palate, featuring Asian spice and black fig notes on the

finish." -Rated 90 Points

#45Charles Smith Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2015

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"Tangy and zingy, with lively acidity that balances against gobs of ripe pear and apricot flavors,carrying through the long, lime-accented finish.” -Rated 90 Points

#55Gerard Bertrand Corbieres 2014-France

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"Full-bodied and powerful, with decadent layers of raspberry compote, kirsch and red plum notes that are met with savory details of herb and cured meat. Offers a tangy, hot stone?–accented

finish.”-Rated 90 Points

#74Bodega Norton Malbec Reserva 2014-Argentina

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"This has a silky mouth-feel, with rich, plush flavors of boysenberry, dark currant and black olivethat carry plenty of creamy accents. Features dark chocolate and Asian spice details on the finely

textured finish.” -Rated 90 Points

#81Viña Cobos Felino Chardonnay 2015-Argentina

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"A richly spiced white, with focused, well-structured flavors of dried apple, ripe citrus and guava.Brioche notes show on the firm finish.” -Rated 90 Points

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