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CELLAR FOCUS Pellegrini Vineyards 2007 Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($24) Smooth, ripe and elegant with plum, raspberry and spice; mellow, balanced and seamless; fresh and stylish. 90 T'Jara Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($25) Smooth and ripe with fresh plum and cherry fruit; rich, velvety and spicy with good acid structure; long and supple. 90 Palmer Vineyards 2009 Propietor's Reserve Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($29) Silky and bright with bright plum, raspberry and lively acidity; fresh and racy with balance and lifted style; long. 89 Sherwood House 2007 Estate Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($52) Smooth and lush with elegant plum and cherry fruit; soft herbs, spice and subtle complexity; deep, classic flavors and style. 92 PHOTO COURTESY OF THE LONG ISLAND WINE COUNCIL Wölffer Estate 2010 Fatalis Fatum, The Hamptons, Long Island ($40) Smooth and juicy with bright, tangy plum and spice; vibrant and fresh with balance and charming style. 48% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot. 90 Waters Crest Winery 2008 Campania Rosso, North Fork of Long Island ($40) Smooth and spicy with medium body and showing depth and nice plum fruit; supple, balanced and elegant; long and harmonious. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot. 89 Macari Vineyards 2010 Bergen Road, North Fork of Long Island ($45) Smooth, ripe and lush with plum, cherry and spice; juicy, balanced and nicely structured; long, vibrant and stylish. 56% Merlot, 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot. 91 Osprey's Dominion 2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, North Fork of Long Island ($40) Edgy and bright with lively acidity; tannic, linear and balanced; long and elegant; balanced and nicely structured. 88 Bedell Cellars 2010 Taste Red, North Fork of Long Island ($60) Lush and rich with lovely plum and black raspberry; structured, complex and supple, with hints of chocolate, vanilla and spice. 60% Merlot, 20% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec. 92 Bedell Cellars 2010 Merlot, North Fork of Long Island ($30) Smooth, velvety and mellow; rich and juicy with plum and soft herbs; long, balanced and stylish. 88 One Woman Wines 2010 Merlot, North Fork of Long Island ($28) Dark and lush; rich and plummy with spice, licorice and tar; dense and balanced, ripe and long. 90 Clovis Point 2007 Vintner's Select Merlot, North Fork of Long Island ($37.50) Bright and tangy with lively plum and spice; good balance and fine structure; long and stylish. 90 Grapes of Roth 2007 Merlot, The Hamptons, NewYork ($44) Ripe and lush with plum, cassis and spice; nicely structured with firm acidity; supple, seamless and long with good finesse 90 Bouquet 2010 Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($22) Smooth and mellow with plum and soft spice; balanced, deep and quite lovely; fresh and long. 89 Kontokosta 2007 Cabernet Franc, North Fork of Long Island ($29) Lush, smooth and rich with deep blackberry and cherry; supple and showing fine, tangy acidity; balanced and lovely. 91 Long Island wine country from the air. 90 / the tasting panel / october 2013 TP1013_066-107.indd 90 9/23/13 10:35 PM