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David Hill, Estate Pinot Noir, Barrel Select 2006
Castle Rock, Paso Robles Cabernet 2006
Magnificent, Cabernet, Steak House 2008
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Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1998
Saint Cosme, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
La Granja, Tempranillo 360, 2008
Santa Rita, Mendalla Real Cabernet 2006
Columbia Crest, Grand Estates Merlot 2006
Andezon, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
Collegiata, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Troon, Druid's Fluid 2008
La Granja, Tempranillo 2008
Monte Antico, Toscana 2006
Vieux Papes, Blanc de Blancs
Beaulieu, Georges De Latour Cabernet 1995
Scott Paul, Pinot Noir, La Paulée, 2006
Woodbridge, Chardonnay
Paranga, Kir-Yianni 2005
L. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone Rose 2007
Newman's Own, Cabernet 2007
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley Merlot 2005
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Saint Cosme, Cotes-du-Rhone 2007
Vins Auvigne, Macon-Fuisse 2007
Vina Gormaz, Tempranillo 2007
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Dom Martinho, Tinto 2005
Chateau St. Jean, Cabernet, California 2007
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Revelry, The Reveler, 2007
Joseph Drouhin, Chablis 2006
Altos Las Hormigas, Mendoza Malbec 2008
Alodio, Ribeira Sacra Mencia 2007
Charles Smith, Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2008
Kiona, Lemberger 2006
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley Merlot 2005
Gloria Ferrer, Sonoma Brut
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Abacela, Tempranillo 2006
Woodward Canyon, Columbia Valley Red
Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio 2007
Mas Donis Barrica, Celler de Capcanes Red, 2005
Three Rivers, Merlot 2006
Raptor Ridge, Pinot Gris 2008
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Vega Sindoa, Cabernet-Tempranillo 2006
Inama, Soave Classico 2007
Alois Lageder, Lagrein Rosato 2008
Broglia, Gavi 2007
Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja Rose 2008
Spaltagna, Riserva Pinot Noir 2008
Portuga, Rose 2008
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Chateau Guiraud, Le G, 2007
Falset, Garnacha Rose, Montsant 2006
Castello di Bossi, Chianti Classico 2004
Domaine Chandon, Pinot Noir, La Riviere Sonoma 2006
Brazin, Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi 2006
B.R. Cohn, Silver Label Cabernet 2006
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Mesoneros de Castilla, Ribero del Duero, Rosado 2008
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Santa Margherita, Pinot Grigio 2006
Rubico, Lacrima di Morro d'Alba 2007
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Conundrum 2007
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Savigny-les-Beaune, Les Lavieres 2003
David Hill, Reserve Merlot, Rogue Valley 2006
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David Hill, Farmhouse White
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Castello Monaci, Liante, Salice Salentino 2006
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Quinta da Espiga, Tinto 2006
Charles Smith, Holy Cow Merlot 2006
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Santa Rita, Cabernet Reserva 2005
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Gloria, Douro, Tinto 2002
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Karen Armstrong - The Spiral Staircase
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In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269
Comments (19)
I gotta go with Buffalo again ... maybe to my dismay. I am sorely tempted to say Tampa Bay over Miami but something also makes me reluctant there --- I'll be kicking myself if the Bucs do it again.
WHAT the heck is with the line only seeing Denver as 4.5 better than Washington? Wow, that is some serious slam on Denver. I realize that Pittsburgh thrashed them, but geez . . .
Posted by George Anonymuncule Seldes | November 10, 2009 8:51 PM
The Broncos are on the road. The Redskins played a better second half than Atlanta.
Posted by Jack Bog | November 10, 2009 8:55 PM
I'll make my official pick later, but check out 16.5 for the Detroit game. I haven't been closely tracking underdogs beyond the past few weeks, but that's a pretty extreme point spread. The gambling market has relegated the Lions to the second division.
Posted by Doug | November 10, 2009 10:38 PM
I'm going with the 49ers over the Bears on Thursday night. They're playing in front of the local fans and have the national TV stage as well. Plus Mike Singletary is putting some drive into the franchise after some horrible years.
Posted by Dave A. | November 11, 2009 4:30 AM
The gambling market has relegated the Lions to the second division.
And deservedly so, although it's worse when you're playing Mr. Wonderful.
Posted by Jack Bog | November 11, 2009 5:03 AM
Slow and steady wins the race. I'll take the Patriots.
Posted by Hank Stern | November 11, 2009 6:36 AM
I'll take Seattle. I don't really like any of the games this week. Seattle seems like the best value for what's out there.
Posted by Michael Welch | November 11, 2009 10:07 AM
Dave, I thought you had to pick an underdog to play in this pool. If I understand Jack's "dogs in CAPS" rule, this says
3 CHICAGO at San Francisco (Thursday)*
that you have to pick da bears, not SF.
Posted by George Anonymuncule Seldes | November 11, 2009 10:31 AM
George, Dave's not in the pool. And we welcome anyone's opinion on any game.
Posted by Jack Bog | November 11, 2009 10:33 AM
For my two safer picks of the week, I will take Green Bay to rebound at home and beat Dallas, and I will take Carolina at home against Atlanta. For my Hail Mary pick of the week...Cleveland picks up some Monday Night Mojo and knocks off the fading Baltimore Ravens.
Posted by Rich | November 11, 2009 1:06 PM
I picked Denver for a 3-point "lock" last week, so I'm can't talk too loudly. But I like each of the 6.5 point 'dogs. All are good matchups even taking into account home field advantage. Jacksonville and New York are 4-4, Cincinnati and Pittsburgh are 6-2 - with Cincy having a better record on the road, and the 3-5 Bills have outplayed 1-7 Tennessee. Can't see Tampa beating Miami or any of the higher point games panning out, and the rest don't offer enough bang for the buck. I'll send my final pick later this week.
Posted by jmh | November 11, 2009 1:38 PM
I'm tempted to go with St. Louis as they are at home and I don't believe that New Orleans will go undefeated this season. Therefore, maybe it's their week to lose. I don't think I'll lock that in yet.
Seattle is probably a better pick. Arizona is playing well, but I think Seattle could have some positive momentum after coming back and winning last week. Not going to lock that one in either.
Posted by Gary | November 11, 2009 3:14 PM
I will take SEATTLE because how bad can they be?
For those of you who asked Asheville is known as Portland East, or Portland South in addition to Paris of the Mountains. No Portlanders were harmed in the making of those names.
Posted by Sid | November 12, 2009 5:42 PM
I'll take Tampa Bay. How much does it rain in Asheville? Maybe I'll move.
Posted by Gary K | November 13, 2009 10:42 AM
Well, it does not rain much, but when it does the mountains funnel it all to a couple of locations, which flood like crazy. Of course, people keep building and re-building in those areas. Not much of a learning curve here.
Posted by Sidney R. Finkel | November 13, 2009 1:08 PM
I have it on good authority that Chad Ochocinco is going to double his bribe and offer two bucks to the referee this week. That should make the difference for Cincinnati. Put me down for the Bengals.
Posted by Rick | November 13, 2009 10:09 PM
I'm going to take Buffalo coming off a bye with a 2 game road win streak. And, depending on how many times they replay the Music City Lateral during the game, I may not live to pick next week.
Posted by Dan F | November 14, 2009 6:28 AM
Ok Jack - put me down for Buffalo. I'm sure I'll regret it but I gotta pick something.
Posted by jmh | November 14, 2009 8:26 AM
I'm thinking the Jets are just about done between the injuries and Sanchez hitting the rookie wall. Jacksonville please.
Posted by Gordon | November 14, 2009 10:30 AM