GRAPE TREE STAFF TOP TEN OF 2008: JESSICA

[Jesse, like Shannon, has been one of my proteges for awhile. She is one of the tag-team assistant wine buyers that injects a lot of passion and excitement into the atmosphere around here. I definitely rely heavily on her for her positive spirit as well as her insight into wine and customers. Here are her Top 10 for the Year:]

1.) Mas Can Blau Montsant 2005
2.) Montes Alpha M 2004
3.) Descendientes Petalos 2006
4.) Caldwell Rocket Science 2006
5.) Craggy Range Martinborough Pinot Noir 2006
6.) Small Gully Mr. Black's Concoction Shiraz/Viogner 2005
7.) La Spinetta Barbera Ca di' Pian 2005
8.) Robert Weil Kabinett Halbtrocken 2006
9.) Trinoro Guardiola Chardonnay 2007
10.)Les Fiefs de Lagrange Saint Julien 2005