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BLUE REVIEWS Blanc, Walker Bay, South Africa ($15) Fresh, silky and tangy with lovely citrus and racy acidity; pure, long and balanced. VINEYARD BRANDS IMPORTS 90 91 Saint Clair Family Estate 2010 Pioneer Block Sauvignon Blanc, 18 Snap Block, Marlborough, New Zealand ($24) Lush and silky with lovely herbs, spice and creamy texture; long, complex and balanced; long and rich. WINESELLERS LTD. ($18) Bright and delicate with juicy apple and citrus; vibrant and smooth with lovely flavors. RIONDO USA 90 France ($31) Smooth, rich and tangy with lively acidity and complexity; dense, refined and showing finesse and style. PASTERNAK WINE IMPORTS 90 89 Bortoluzzi 2008 Merlot, Venezia Giulia, Italy ($17) Fresh, juicy and bright with silky texture and plum fruit; lively, racy and clean; long and balanced. EMPSON USA Langhe Italy ($20) Racy, tangy and dense; supple and juicy; elegant and long; a superb value in Piemontese wine. DALLA TERRA 92 2009 The Steppes Pinot Noir, Steppes, Central Otago, New Zealand ($30) Silky 95 smooth with lush texture and intense ripe cherry fruit; explosive, searingly beautiful with pure acidity and amazing depth of flavor; this is the future of NZ Pinot; masterful. USA WINE WEST 60 / the tasting panel / september 201 1 Tarras Vineyards Marchesi di Grésy 2010 Nebbiolo Martinenga, Saget La Perrière 2008 Le Domaine Saget Pouilly-Fumé, Heritage Reserve, California ($15) Smooth and fresh with juicy, bright cherry and clean, tangy notes; long and racy with balance and purity. 88 88 BOISSET USA Domaine du Cros 2009 Fer Servadou, Marcillac, France ($12) Deep and aromatic; spicy, ripe and juicy with cherry and black raspberry fruit; earthy, dense and showing herbs and tangy acidity. WINE TRADITION LTD. North Coast ($15) Smooth, lush and spicy with lively acidity and ripe berry fruit; vanilla oak, juicy flavors and a balanced, long finish. 88 Sledgehammer 2009 Zinfandel, Riondo 2010 Pinot Grigio, Venezie IGT VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS Southern Right 2010 Sauvignon Chardonnay, 88 90 Mendoza, Argentina ($11) Smooth and juicy with grapefruit, peach and citrus; ripe and balanced with clean, fresh flavors and a long finish. Sustainable. WINESELLERS LTD. Dashwood 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($10) Silky, grassy and bright with lime and tangy acidity; fresh, clean and balanced with pure, lively flavors; long and bracing. PASTERNAK WINE IMPORTS 2010 Pinot Grigio, California ($11) Fresh and juicy with tangy acidity and lively flavors of fruit; clean, bright and balanced. 88 CONSTELLATION WINES U.S. DeLoach 2009 Pinot Noir, 92 Tequila, Mexico ($53) Amber color; a real agave and caramel nose with floral notes; creamy vanilla and ripe, mellow, toasted agave flavors with spice and smooth, lush texture; long and rich. 93 DOUBLE EAGLE IMPORTS Robert Mondavi Private Selection Santa Julia 2010 Organic Domaine d'Uby 2010 Colombard - Ugni Blanc, VDP Côtes de Gascogne, France ($8) Aromatic and tangy with bright, grassy fruit and juicy citrus; racy, fresh and nervy with style and a long finish. 88 BARON FRANÇOIS ($26) Smooth and silky with ripe flavors of vanilla, minerals and spice; long and decent with dry, intense flavors and good structure. KANON USA SPIRITS 91 Moonshine Unaged Corn Whiskey, USA ($35) Fragrant and earthy; smooth, corn and spice with vanilla and clean, silky texture; long and finishing with a nice kick of heat. Sold in a Mason jar. 92 OLE SMOKY DISTILLERY Edinburgh Small Batch Gin, Scotland ($40) Silky and floral with pronounced juniper, sweet citrus and light spice; lush, creamy and long with good balance and subtle charm; lovely and feminine. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS Arrogante Añejo Ole Smoky Original Kanon Organic Vodka, Sweden