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90 Fabbioli 2011 Tannat, Virginia ($45) Plum, black raspberry and spice; fresh and balanced with smooth texture and a tangy, vibrant finish. 93 Aleksander Wine 2010, Paso Robles ($75) Made by the family of Slovenian- born NBA star Aleksandar "Sasha" Vujacˇic´. Ripe and dense with lovely plum, black raspberry and spice; elegant and balanced, complex and racy with bright flavors; long, pure and vibrant. 76% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon. S&G ESTATE IMPORTS 90 Bellingham 2012 The Bernard Series Grenache Blanc with Viognier, Paarl, South Africa ($22) Lush and showing lovely depth and racy acidity; crisp and balanced, complex and racy. 80% Grenache Blanc, 20% Viognier. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINES & SPIRITS 90 Patricius 2012 Sárga Muskotály (Yellow Muscat), Száraz (Dry), Tokaj, Hungary ($19) Juicy and tangy with spice and lively citrus; dry, fresh and spicy with a long, bright finish. PARK STREET IMPORTS 92 Jean- Claude Dagueneau 2012 Pouilly Fumé Domaine des Berthiers, France ($25) Crisp and minerally Sauvignon Blanc with bright citrus and racy acidity; tangy and pure, lively, balanced and vivid; long and exquisite. VINEYARD BRANDS 91 Boschendal 2011 Appellation Series Chardonnay, Elgin, South Africa ($50) Silky and smooth with bright acidity and ripe, dense flavors of pear, citrus and vanilla; complex and stylish. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINES & SPIRITS 90 Domaine Claudia Papayianni 2013 Signature White, Chalkidiki, Greece ($30) Keenly fresh with racy acidity and spice; a seamless blend of all-estate 100% organically grown Chardonnay, Malagouzia and Assyrtiko; charming and modern with lovely, tangy style and good length. STELLAR IMPORTING CO. 95 Artéis & Co. 2002 Brut Champagne Extra Blanc de Blancs, France ($129) Exquisite and precise with racy acidity, bright fruit and fine structure; amazing finesse and depth of flavor ; butter and floral notes; long and stunning. 100% Chardonnay from Cuis (Côte des Blancs). FRUIT OF THE VINES, INC. LEAF ® VODKA, 40%ALC/VOL, PRODUCED BY TEMPERANCE DISTILLING COMPANY (TDC©) TEMPERANCE, MI UNDER LICENSE FROM MEGAPOLIS USA L.L.C. 2014 WINNER OF SIP Awards' Best of Class Platinum, San Francisco World Spirits' Double Gold, and Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Tasting Competition's Double Gold water is the spirit of nature water is the spirit of vodka

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