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BLUE REVIEWS 90 France ($25) Fresh and clean with racy acidity and good depth; long and showing minerals, tangy acidity and pure Burgundian style; juicy and with notes green herbs; complex and lovely. 90 ($26) Edgy and spicy with black raspberry and cherry fruit; long, tangy and lively. TREASURY WINE ESTATES 88 California ($12) Oak-free, smooth and creamy-textured with ripe tropical fruit and a core of racy acidity; fresh, balanced and surprisingly complex and quite charming. RUTHERFORD WINE COMPANY 89 90 Marlborough ($11) Juicy and fresh with tangy citrus and minerals; silky and crisp, clean and nervy; long and stylish. . 89 W. J. DEUTSCH & SONS Hess Collection 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast ($11) Juicy and fresh with notes of lime and bright peach; smooth, tangy and balanced with a clean, racy fi nish; charming and bracing. Nine Walks 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS Round Hill 2010 Chardonnay, Oak Free, Mendoza ($10) Smooth and juicy with bright plum and blackberry fruit; racy acidity, lively fl avors and clean fl avors; long and tangy. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS 88 Sauvignon, Paarl ($12) Silky and bright with tangy plum and cherry; earthy, juicy and fresh with nice balance and style; vibrant and long. VINEYARD BRANDS 88 ($15) Smooth and bright with fresh plum, berries and green herbs; crisp and dense, long and juicy. 88 Oregon ($16.50) California Grenache meets Oregon Pinot Noir in this fresh and juicy rosé with lovely strawberry and raspberry fruit; smooth, tangy and long with lots of charm. 89 62 / the tasting panel / august 201 1 GLOBAL VINEYARD Pali Wine Co. 2010 Sunset Rosé, 75% California, 25% Apaltagua 2009 Carmenère, Envero, Colchagua Valley Tormentoso 2009 Cabernet DREYFUS, ASHBY & CO. Penfolds 2008 Shiraz, Bin 128, Coonawarra, Australia Antinori 2010 Guado al Tasso Scalabrone, Bolgheri ($25) Racy and juicy with tangy acidity and nectarine fruit; clean, fresh and vibrant. 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 25% Syrah. STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES Maison Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chorey-Lès-Beaune, ($12) Crisp and bright with tangy grapefruit and lively acidity; smooth and balanced with good length and a pleasant fi nish. 88 L, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, Germany ($12) Fresh and delicate with dry, juicy apricot and citrus; elegant Mosel with purity and lovely mineral complexity. 89 Rhône, France ($13) Smooth and fresh with crisp raspberry fruit and nice mineral notes; tangy and balanced with long fl avors. TERLATO IMPORTS 88 LOOSEN BROS. USA Means root, beginning or origin in Quechua, the language of the Huarpes. It represents everything which comes from and is connected to the land and nature. These wines are made with organic grapes cultivated at the foothills of the Andes Mountains where good sunshine exposure, poor soils and a continental dry climate make it the ideal “terroir” for the organic vines. CUYO M. Chapoutier 2010 Belleruche Rosé, Côtes du Organic production involves the creation, recovery and maintenance of the agroecosystem, the productivity of which is based on the correct exploitation of the natural cycles. - Deep and bright red color, this Cabernet Sauvignon shows aromas of cherry, black currant and spicy flavors. Great fruit concentration, very fresh, ending with polished tannins. - Ideal to serve with all types of grilled meats, stews, lamb from Patagonia and semi-hard cheeses. RED WINE BOTTLED BY EST. A-71058 FOR BODEGAS TRAPICHE N°EXP. A-87923. MAIPÚ, MENDOZA, ARGENTINA. www.trapiche.com.ar Certified organic by Argencert S.A PRODUCT OF ARGENTINA 750 ML - 13.5% ALC. BY VOL. Loosen Bros. 2010 Riesling, Dr. Heron Wines 2010 Chardonnay, California Superior Vodka, USA ($27) Distilled in Maine. Smooth neutral aroma; suave, dense and extremely clean with soft vanilla- infl uenced fl avors and just a hint of pepper; sleek, subtle and elegant. SPIRITS 92 Twenty 2 Micro Distilled NORTHERN MAINE DISTILLING COMPANY 91 GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL, WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS. (2) CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY, AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS. RED WINE 2010 Trapiche 2010 Zaphy Cabernet Sauvignon, and spiced with sweet agave and toasted oak; mellow, bright and snappy with a long, rich fi nish; smooth and balanced. OCOTILLO IMPORTATION 91 Peru ($35) Lush and showing aromas and character that suggests sweet corn; opulent and rich with elegance and lovely smooth fl avors; creamy and long. 93 CORRECTION In our July issue, the review of the Camarena Reposado Tequila showed the wrong bottle. Tequila, Mexico ($20) Pale amber color; smooth and spicy with agave, vanilla and hints of coconut; creamy and lush with some nice heat on the fi nish. 90 GALLO Camarena Reposado Pisco O Limited Production, Tres Sietes Añejo Tequila. Mexico ($60) Medium amber color; spicy, smooth and toasted with faint agave and toasty oak; mellow and elegant with lovely balance and notes of caramel and vanilla. Rancho Nuevo Reposado Tequila, Mexico ($35) Silky UPC