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This month’s issue covers many White Burgundy, Champagne, West Coast Pinot Noir and Southern Rhône wines that were scored in the last 30 days by the wine critics.

At the high scoring end, the 2006 Hundred Acre, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley Kayli Morgan Vineyard received an average score of 97 points and at $260 it is 43% of the average cost of a similar scoring West Coast Cabernet Sauvignon.

At an amazing value index of 13%, the 2008 Domaine William Fevre, White Burgundy Chablis Valmur scored 95 points and cost $70 which is 13% of the average $555 cost of similar scoring White Burgundy earning it an “Outstanding Value” moniker.

At the low price of $13, the 2007 Domaine Andre Brunel, Rhône Red Blend Côtes du Rhône Villages Cuvée Sabrine received an average score of 91 points which is 29% of the average $45 cost of a similar scoring Southern Rhone earning it a “Great Value” moniker. Another low price point value wine is the 2006 Château Ste. Michelle, Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley Indian Wells that scored 88 points and cost $14 which is 31% of the average $45 cost of similar scoring West Coast Cabernet Sauvignon.

A total of 1,640 wines are profiled in this issue.