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april 2014 / the tasting panel / 79 94 Amici Cellars 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Morisoli Vineyard, Rutherford ($125) A big, aromatic and very youthful wine from this great vineyard; vivid berry fruit with spice and vanilla oak; layered, complex and yet all of a piece; rich, generous and showing huge potential; don't rush to drink it—time will make it even better. 96 Pride Mountain Vineyards 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Sonoma County ($135) Dark and lush with concentrated flavors of plum, cassis and licorice; intense and big but all in proper proportions; deep, rich and loaded with flavor. 92 Calera 2011 Pinot Noir, Reed Vineyard, Mt. Harlan ($60) Smooth and lively with juicy acidity and bright cherry; silky and crisp, tangy and long. 92 Torres 2009 Mas La Plana Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon, Penedès, Spain ($85) Smooth and silky with intense plum and spice; deep and flavorful with elegance and length; charming. DREYFUS, ASHBY 96 Damilano 2009 Barolo Cannubi, Italy ($100) Smooth, rich, elegant with plum, cherries, and minerals; spicy, long, and pure. VIAS IMPORTS For revews of other Barolos from Vias Imports, see "Blue Reviews Extra!" at www. tastingpanelmag.com. APERITIF AND DESSERT 92 Barsol NV Perfecto Amor Aperitif Wine, Peru ($19) Luscious and rich with creamy, sweet style; spicy and rich with lots of nuances and floral notes; a lovely change of pace from the makers of Barsol pisco. Quebranta, Italia and Torontel grapes. ANCHOR DISTILLING 90 Imbue NV Petal & Thorn Aperitif Wine, USA ($25) Smooth and aromatic all-natural aperitif wine, made in Oregon; amaro-like bitters and notes of orange, herbs and spicy botanicals. Lovely in a gin or vodka Martini. IMBUE CELLARS Visit us at WSWA Booth #325 With flavors ranging from fresh fruits to decadent desserts, Mother Murphy's will work with you to create unique, new-to-market flavored alcohol products that stretch the imagination. 800.849.1277 www.mothermurphys.com Let us do you a FLAVOR TP0414_072-101.indd 79 3/21/14 8:27 PM