| Category | Name | Rating | | Notes |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon 'Frei Vineyard' | | | Big, dense and concentrated with rich blackberry notes synonymous with Dry Creek Valley fruit, this cab sports serious tannins and layers of complexity. Give it time in the glass to open up or age for several years. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Gallo of Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve | | | A medium-bodied, crowd-pleasing cab loaded with juicy blackberry fruit, touches of toasty oak and smooth tannins. Serve alongside cheeseburgers topped with grilled mushrooms and onions. |
| Sangiovese | Gallo of Sonoma Sangiovese | | | Sangiovese is such a food-friendly red, but many California versions lack character. Gallo's bottling captures the essence of Italy with a bright berry character, zesty acidity and dusty aromas. |
| Zinfandel | Gallo of Sonoma Zinfandel | | | In this price range most zins simply carry a 'California' designation, so using fruit from the primo zin-growing area of Dry Creek is special. Rich and full with peppery aromas and jammy character, it has a firm tannic grip. |
| Zinfandel | Gallo of Sonoma Zinfandel 'Barrelli Creek Vineyard' | | | Highlighting individual vineyard sites, Gallo's single-vineyard line takes their quality commitment to another level. Intense and broad-shouldered with full-bore blackberry jam aromas and a peppery kick, the Barrelli showcases what zinfandel is all about. |
| Cabernet Sauvig | Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon | | | The inaugural release of Kuleto's cabernet is an impressive effort. Texture and balance are the key words here as the wine glides across your palate. Medium-full bodied with integrated tannins, good acidity and ripe cassis fruit flavors. |
| Pinot Noir | Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards Pinot Noir | | | Made with fruit from a combination of impressive clones grown on steep hillsides (La Tache and RomanŽe-Conti clones included), this is seriously sexy pinot. Rich and concentrated with black cherry, vanilla and black pepper character. |
| Sangiovese | Kuleto Villa Sangiovese Estate Grown | | | This happens to be my favorite wine of the lineup (bottled under the Kuleto Villa not Estate label). Deep purple in color with roundness, good tannic grip and intense cherry, dust and spicy notes, it is focused and full of personality. |