Restaurant Wine, Issue 90 (May/June 2002)

Top 100 Wine Brands On-Premise Issue

Exclusive Feature: Restaurant Wine Top 100 Wine Brands Sold in USA Restaurants, 2001. For the first time ever, a list of the most popular wines in USA restaurants. This report identifies 100 brands, and ranks them according to estimated case sales in 2001. Key findings: The Top 100 Brands account for 53% of all wine sold in USA restaurants; the Top 15 companies, which own/import/market brands in the Top 100, account for an amazing 82% of Top 100 wine sales.

Operation Profile: This Anaheim restaurant is an exciting new wine destination, in a surprising location. But make no mistake: its wine program is as serious as they come, but without the pretentious attitude found in many similarly upscale operations. Here is what makes it unique, and successful.

Wine Reviews: 153 recommended wines from 6 countries. Our tasters have uncovered many gems this issue, including outstanding 2000 Chardonnays from California; a terrific, medium priced Semillon-Chardonnay from Washington; 12 highly recommended California Cabernet Sauvignons from the 1999 vintage; an exceptional 2000 Cabernet Franc; the best new Zinfandel releases; and terrific wine values from Australia, France, and Italy.