Good Morning!

I am ready for the elimination process for region 3 the “White” Bracket…Here we go!

Here are the original 16 picks and the eliminated wines will have an * beside them.

1. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1998
2. Chateau Ste. Michelle Horse Heaven Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2008 *
3. Ramey Hyde Barrel Chardonnay 2007
4. Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Napa Valley Chardonnay 2009 *
5. Roederer Estate NV Sparkling wine
6. Paulette Polish Hill River Riesling 2008 *
7. J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Russian River NV Sparkling
8. Chappellet Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008 *
9. Passaggio Wines California Unoaked Chardonnay 2007
10. Craggy Range Hawkes Bay C3 Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 *
11. Cellar Rat Wines RMV 2009
12. Pacific Rim Columbia Valley Riesling 2009 *
13. Henri de Lanzac Chateau de Segries Tavel 2009 *
14. Ceago Vinearden Kathleen’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006
15. Moet & Chandon Imperial NV Champagne
16. Chimney Rock Napa Valley Fume Blanc 2005 *

So that leaves these 8 to fight for the top 4 wines. * means the were eliminated.

1. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1998

3. Ramey Hyde Barrel Chardonnay 2007 *

5. Roederer Estate NV Sparkling wine *

7. J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Russian River NV Sparkling

9. Passaggio Wines California Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

11. Cellar Rat Wines RMV 2009 *

14. Ceago Vinearden Kathleen’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006

15. Moet & Chandon Imperial NV Champagne *

Final Four of this region will be:

1. Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 1998

7. J Vineyards Cuvee 20 Russian River NV Sparkling

9. Passaggio Wines California Unoaked Chardonnay 2007

14. Ceago Vinearden Kathleen’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Tomorrow, I will finish up with the 4th and final region and it is the “Really Big Red” Region…then we will be done to the Sweet 16 of wines for my March Madness!

Have a great day!

Much LOVE and wine,

Tammi