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90 90 TintoNegro 2010 Malbec, Uco Valley Reserve, Mendoza, Argentina ($17) Smooth, lush and juicy with bright black raspberry and tangy acidity; complex, supple and balanced with mellow flavors and a long, lively finish. VINEYARD BRANDS Craggy Range 2010 Chardonnay, Kidnappers, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand ($18) Crisp with lively acidity, fresh citrus fruit and soft minerals; no oak—just bright, racy fruit and a long, clean finish. KOBRAND CORP. 90 Peñalolen 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile ($18) Silky and complex with plum and black raspberry fruit with hints of chocolate, coffee and subtle herbs; supple and juicy with spice and lovely structure; balanced, elegant and long. GLOBAL VINEYARD WINE IMPORTERS 92 92 90 Loosen Bros 2010 Riesling Kabinett "Blue Slate," Mosel, Germany ($20) Pure and crisp with sweet lime, white peach and tangy acid; nervy with minerals and bright flavors; elegant and long. LOOSEN BROS. Boscarelli 2008 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Italy ($30) Lush and juicy with bright, tangy acidity and smooth, elegant texture; fresh, dense and meaty; rich, lifted and supple with lovely plum and wild raspberry fruit; extremely likeable. EMPSON USA Rolf Binder Wines 2006 Heinrich, Barossa Valley, Australia ($20) Smooth, ripe and spicy with plum, blackberry and cassis; complex, mellow and balanced with good length and style. TOTAL BEVERAGE SOLUTION 88 88 90 90 Jankara 2010 Vermentino di Gallura, Italy ($20) An impressive new wine from Sardinia that is lush and creamy with bright fruit, depth and juicy acidity; balanced, rich and luxurious. EMPSON USA Joseph Drouhin 2009 Chablis Premier Cru, France ($37) Juicy and fresh with ripe fruit and minerality; tangy and bright with lively flavors and a long finish. DREYFUS, ASHBY & CO. BarSmart ? You're But are youSmart. BarSmarts Wired is now open all year long to make it more convenient for you to participate. Think you already know VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 88 Husch Vineyards 2009 Gewürztraminer, Anderson Valley ($14) Dry, clean and crisp with juicy peach fruit and spice; long, fresh and balanced. Murphy-Goode Winery 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, The Fumé, North Coast ($14) Fresh, clean and alive with citrus and tropical fruit; juicy, ripe and balanced with lots of charm and depth. JACKSON FAMILY ESTATES 88 Hob Nob 2010 Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, France ($10) Clean, bright and juicy with crisp cherry fruit and lively acidity; balanced, fresh and attractive. W. J. DEUTSCH & SONS Symphony 2010 Riesling, Rheinhessen, Germany ($17) Dry and racy with juicy citrus and soft minerals; fresh, clean and long. Organic. NATURAL MERCHANTS Tapeña 2010 Garnacha, Tierra de Castilla, Spain ($10) Bright and fresh with juicy black raspberry and cherry fruit; lively and youthful with clean, tangy flavors; long and supple. FREIXENET USA Check your answers! Go to barsmarts.com/tastingpanel to find out if you're right and learn more about how you can use BarSmarts Wired to improve your bar knowledge and that of your staff! everything behind the bar? Test Your Knowledge! 1. Which of the following would be considered a digestif?? Kahlúa Becherovka Campari Fino Sherry 2. Spherification is... Making perfectly round ice cubes Creating foam Totally round, man Creating edible droplets with liquid centers 3. True or False: The five recognized fundamental flavors are salty, bitter, peppery, sour, and umami. True False BarSmarts Advanced & BarSmarts Wired are educational programs developed exclusively for Pernod Ricard USA by world-renowned BAR LLC partners Dale DeGroff, Doug Frost, Steve Olson, F. Paul Pacult, Andy Seymour and David Wondrich. january/february 2012 / the tasting panel / 49