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68 / the tasting panel / march 2014 91 Castello di Gabbiano 2010 Chianti Classico Riserva Bellezza, Italy ($40) Lush and rich with ripe cherry, raspberry and floral hints; smooth, juicy and balanced; long, generous and charming. TREASURY WINE ESTATES VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 Feudo Arancio 2011 Pinot Grigio Stemmari, Sicilia, Italy ($10) Clean, smooth and balanced with lush texture and soft fruit; bright and fresh. PRESTIGE WINE IMPORTS 88 Fioretti 2012 Excelsa, Soave, Italy ($10) Clean and smooth with ripe fruit and good acid structure; soft and minerally with a long finish. RIONDO USA 88 Eola Hills Wine Cellars 2013 Pinot Gris, Oregon ($13) Fresh and aromatic with bright green apple flavors; juicy, tangy and long. 88 J. García Carrión 2012 Viña Arnáiz Ribera del Duero Roble, Spain ($7) Clean and edgy with racy raspberry and cassis fruit; earthy, spicy and balanced. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tinta del País. CIV USA 90 Cannonball Winery 2012 Merlot, Sonoma County ($15) Smooth and lush with ripe plum and velvety texture; round, polished and juicy; long and balanced. CANNONBALL WINE COMPANY SPIRITS 93 bluewater Organic Vodka, USA ($27) Fresh vanilla nose; silky smooth with clean, dry rich flavors; lovely spice and fresh, mellow vanilla- influenced style; balanced, clean and showing some pleasant heat on the finish. 92 Blue Label Vodka Ultra Premium Vodka Original, Poland ($38/1L) Clean, smooth nose; rich and lush with vanilla and elegant texture; spicy and rich, long and creamy with a lovely finish. Certified Organic. BLUE LABEL VODKA 92 Prairie Handcrafted Gin, USA ($20) Smooth juniper and citrus nose; smooth and mellow with lovely soft botanicals, lush, creamy and long with vanilla and floral notes; balanced, rich and charming. Certified organic. PHILLIPS DISTILLING COMPANY 91 Tequila El Nacimiento Blanco Tequila, Mexico ($17) Smooth and spicy with creamy texture and clean, fresh style; light, balanced, lively with good agave character. DOLCE BEVERAGE GROUP 93 Orphan Barrel Whiskey Distilling Company Old Blowhard Bourbon, USA ($150) Deep amber color; smooth, vanilla nose; elegant and toasted with dry, rich flavors of wood, smoke and spice; complex and dry with balance, style and depth; lovely and long. DIAGEO NORTH AMERICA 92 Metaxa 12 Stars Greek Brandy, Greece ($50) Deep amber color; smooth and creamy with toasted oak, sweet caramel and lush texture; silky with honey notes and a long, smooth finish. RÉMY COINTREAU USA 88 300 Joules Lemon Infusion, USA ($22) Soft lemon nose; yellowish cream; thick and dense with egg nog texture; sweet, smooth and rich with good lemonesque flavor and balance. BIG STILL LIQUORS LLC BLUE REVIEWS