daily wine picks

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Mar. 09, 1999: CHATEAU HAUT-BRION Pessac-Leognan White (91 points, $250)

Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan's lone first growth, also makes a little bit of white wine. It should come as no surprise, considering the quality of its red, that Haut-Brion's white is often one of the best in all Bordeaux. This bottling is wonderful, with ma

Mar. 06, 1999: HANZELL Chardonnay Sonoma Valley 1996 (92 points, $35)

Since its first vintage, in 1956, Hanzell has been known for making one of California's best and most age-worthy Chardonnays. Using a combination of traditional Burgundian techniques along with modern California winemaking, Hanzell has helped create a uni

Feb. 27, 1999: DOMAINE DE CHEVALIER Pessac-Leognan White (92 points, $90)

Though not as popular as their red counterparts, white Bordeaux can be just as delicious and can age surprisingly well, too. The '96 from Domaine de Chevalier is a tightly knit wine that is built for aging. Full-bodied and powerful, with a compact and ric

Feb. 23, 1999: ZIND-HUMBRECHT Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Turckheim Brand 1996 (94 points, $52)

It's no surprise that one of the world's great white wine makers, using grapes from a great vineyard, comes up with an outstanding wine. Almost hypnotic for the spice, mineral and red berry perfume that bursts from the glass, this delivers exotic flavors.