OUR FAVORITE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WINES, 2011

Weve enjoyed some wonderful wines this year, from right in our own San Diego County backyard. This list makes us smile.

Belle Marie Chateau Dragoo 2003 Barolo

   $32 (wine club: $28.80)

Bernardo 2006 Estate Syrah

   $42

Cactus Star Scaredy Cat Ranch 2009 Estate Tempranillo

   $22

Cordiano 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

   All gone, but the 2005 is $30 (wine club: $24)

Eagles Nest 2007 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

   $24 

Edwards 2004 Ramona Valley Syrah

   $20

Hawk Watch 2006 Estate Reserve Syrah

   All gone. But they have lots of other good stuff.

JJJ Cellars (Pamo Valley Vineyards) 2006 Ramona Valley Merlot

   $23

Kohill 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

   $22.50

La Finquita 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

   $20

La Serenissima 2006 San Diego County Cabernet Sauvignon

   Around $28 in retail stores, available by the case at the winery

Milagro 2008 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

   $22.50 (wine club: $18)

Orrin 2007 Estate Syrah

   $18

Rock Canyon 2007 Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon

   $30

Salerno 2007 Lagrein

   $50 (wine club: $32)

San Pasqual 2001 “Ranchero” (Cab./Nebbiolo blend)

   $25 (wine club: $20)

Shadow Mountain 2007 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon

   $28 (wine club: $22.40)

Woof’n Rose 2008 Estate Cabernet Franc

  $22