For over 45 years, Jack Farrell has traveled the world selecting wines for Haskell's and for the people of Minnesota and the surrounding Midwest. We are pleased to announce the inaugural release of the Haskell's Hundred! We know you will be as excited about these selections as we are.
From the desk of Jack Farrell:
2016 was an absolutely fabulous year in wine, with many exciting and great wines available in our market. I have personally tasted through thousands of wines this past year and after much deliberation, I have put together a list of my favorite one hundred wines, the Haskell's Hundred. I have selected these wines based on their quality, availability and of course, their value. I guarantee that these wines will not disappoint!
Cheers!
Click the links to learn more and purchase any of the Haskell's Hundred wines!
1. Domaine Pontifical Chateauneuf du Pape 2012
The 2011 flows with fruit-forward notes of cherries, blackberry and a hint of leather. Silky tannins and a great balance between fruit and acidity create this medium-bodied, fresh and elegantly plump cuvée that is drinking perfectly at the moment but will drink very well over the next four to five years.
- Henri de Villamont Volnay Cuvee Blondeau 2012
This delightful Pinot Noir stands out among the other wines of the Côte de Beaune like the lipstick imprint of a kiss. It is structured yet silken, fresh yet mellow, bright yet balanced. The color varies from bright ruby to a light garnet with aromas of gooseberry, cherry and a hint of fresh cut violets. The palate offers fresh, warm and inviting flavors of cloves, prune and cherry.
- Chateau Clarke 2010
In the early 1970s, Edmond de Rothschild, who already held a stake in Château Lafite-Rothschild, decided he wanted to purchase another estate in the Médoc region of Bordeaux. Thus was born Chateau Clarke. The 2010, a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet, boasts a crimson and dark purple hue with fresh notes of licorice, currant, vanilla and clove alongside velvety yet subtle tannins.
- La Historia di Italia 2011
This 100% Merlot is full-bodied with great structure and elegance. It is well-balanced and harmonic with a great freshness and maturity surrounded by velvety tannins. You will find a lingering and intense aromatic finish with flavors of plums and a hint of balsamic. This wine begs to be paired with prime rib or filet.
- Tobias Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
It's bursting nose of ripe blackberry jam, mild oak, vanilla and licorice will first capture your attention. Then several layers of lush, summer fruit unfold, it is creamy and soft, yet very clean. The character and distinctive flavor of this wine represents Napa Valley classic Cabernet. “Full of fruit, up front and very well balanced from start to finish." -Tobias Forman, winemaker
- Chateau d'Yquem 2004
- Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 2003
- Louis Jadot Beaune Anniversaire 2012
- Charles Vienot Chablis 2014
- Vina Robles Karma Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
- Oakville East Exposure Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Akarua Banncockburn Pinot Noir 2012
- La Forge Estate Viognier 2015
- Gaja Barbaresco 2010
- Duckhorn The Discussion 2010
- Domaine Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011
- Chateau Beychevelle 2011
- Sbragia Home Ranch Chardonnay 2012
- Quinta do Noval 2003
- Domenico Clerico "Ciabot Mentin" Barolo 2008
- Grgich Hills Fume Blanc 2013
- Chateau Gloria 2011
- Louis Bouillot Brut Grande Reserve N/V
- Rossi Wallace Pinot Noir 2013
- La Ferme Du Mont Vendange Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2011
- Tobias Chardonnay 2013
- Barbaresco Batasiolo 2009
- Ruinart Blanc de Blanc N/V
- Mirabeau Rose 2015
- Roberts & Rogers Louer Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Chateau Malmaison 2010
- La Gondola Pinot Grigio 2014
- Cantine di Ora Amicone 2013
- Vega Sicilia Valbuena 2007
- Baus Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
- Chateau Capbern Gasqueton 2008
- Gran Corte de Flechas 2010
- Deinhard Beerenauslese 2006 375ml
- Archery Summit Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir 2014
- Barolo Pio Cesare 2010
- Roberts & Rogers Chardonnay 2014
- Dominus Napanook 2010
- El Jamon Garnacha 2012
- Veneau Pouilly Fume Reserve 2012
- Chateau Corbin 2011
- Dame Victoria Rasteau 2014
- Morellino di Scansano I Massi 2012
- Chateau de Ricaud Blanc 2012
- Chateau Garbillot 2013
- Piper Heidsieck Cuvee Brut N/V
- Just Riesling 2011
- Headstand Merlot 2012
- Marques de Murrieta Rioja 2010
- Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2014
- Folie a Deux Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
- Vina Robles Chardonnay 2015
- Terrazas Reserva Malbec 2013
- Napa Cellars Zinfandel 2013
- Les Lauriers Rothschild 2012
- Limerick Lane Sonoma Zinfandel 2013
- Chianti Classico I Colombi 2013
- Chateau Loumelat Rouge 2012
- La Forge Estate Pinot Noir 2015
- Perrier-Jouet Fleur 2006
- Vina Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
- Chateau Tour Leognan Blanc 2013
- Fog Mountain Field Blend 2014
- Chateau Clare 2012
- Stack House Red 2012
- Marchand Bourgogne Hautes Cote de Nuits 2015
- Ara Pathway Sauvignon Blanc 2014
- Aguaribay Malbec 2014
- Fog Mountain Chardonnay 2014
- Gusher Zinfandel N/V
- Rastellains Cotes du Rhone Blanc 2013
- Marchand Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvee Alexis 2015
- Chateau des 1000 Anges 2005 500ml
- Bouillot Rose N/V
- Chateau Maligny Petit Chablis 2013
- Wildstock Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013
- Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2016
- Sanford Pinot Noir 2011
- Castiglion del Bosco Brunello di Montalcino 2010
- Xanthos Proprietary Red 2010
- Pali Summit Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012
- Chalk Hill Sonoma Chardonnay 2014
- Marchand Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvee Alexis 2015
- Benoit Girard Sancerre Rouge 2014
- Protest Red 2014
- Voltaire Vouvray 2014
- Chateau Mille Anges 2011
- Schloss Nicholas N/V
- La Forge Estate Chardonnay 2013
- Chateau Sociando Mallet 2011
- Chateau Cambis Cotes du Rhone 2013
- Silver Cap Brut Rose N/V
- Caliterra Reserva Carmenere 2013
- Chateau Sissan 2012
- Batasiolo Moscato d'Asti 2015
- Cuvee Royale Tavel 2015
