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93 88 Lancaster Estate 2009 Nicole's, Alexander Valley ($115) A propreitary red with ripe La Vieille Ferme 2012 Blanc, Luberon, France ($8) plum, cassis, mocha and spice; deep and lush with complexity and lovely style; wonderful now—even better in a few years. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Malbec. Smooth and ripe with lush off-dry fruit and mellow flavors of pear and fig; silky, balanced and rich; long and harmonious. 30% Grenache Blanc, 30% Bourboulenc, 30% Ugni Blanc, 10% Roussanne. FOLEY FAMILY WINES IMPORTS VINEYARD BRANDS 90 Hardy's Wines 2011 William Hardy Shiraz, South Australia ($17) Lush 90 and full-bodied with ripe blackberry and cassis; spicy, smooth and balanced, juicy with a nice oak component and a long finish. herbal with bright citrus and lush, smooth texture; long and complex with deep, juicy and crisp flavors; tangy, fresh and long. Montes Wines 2011 Outer Limits Sauvignon Blanc, Zapallar Vineyard, Aconcagua Valley, Chile ($25) Grassy and INTERNATIONAL CELLARS 90 Castelfeder 2012 Pinot Grigio 15, Alto Adige, Italy ($18) Clean; minerally; bright and juicy with citrus fruit. T.G.I.C. IMPORTERS 90 Joseph Drouhin 2011 Chablis Réserve de Vaudon, France ($28) Smooth, juicy and bright with minerals and vivid citrus; tangy and vibrant, with a clean, lively finish. LYRA FINE WINE IMPORTERS 92 Forrest Estate 2012 The Doctors Riesling, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18) Crisp, bright and tangy with juicy lime and green apples; bracing, refreshing and vibrant; charming and only 8.5% alcohol. Smashing! PACIFIC PRIME WINES 90 Fairview 2010 Extraño, Coastal Region, South Africa ($22) Spain comes to South Africa. Deep, rich and meaty with balance and lively Spanish style and notes of plum, cherry and spice. 62% Tempranillo, 22% Grenache, 16% Carignan. VINEYARD BRANDS 90 Castello Monaci 2009 Aiace, Salice Salentino, Italy ($29) A racy, juicy DREYFUS, ASHBY VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 Wild Haven 2012 Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley ($9) Smooth and creamy with off-dry, ripe pear and citrus fruit; clean and balanced with good length. PRECEPT WINE 87 La Cantina Pizzolato 2012 Moscato Dolce, Veneto, Italy ($12) Foamy and clean with sweet, spicy flavors; ripe and creamy; goes great with tiramisù. NATURAL MERCHANTS red from Puglia with ripe raspberry and spice. 80% Negroamaro, 20% Malvasia Nero di Lecce. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS TP0913_063-103.indd 75 8/22/13 9:23 PM