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89 Antonio Caggiano 2010 Devon Greco di Tufo, Italy ($20) Racy, stony and crisp; lively, long and succulent. DEGRAZIA IMPORTS 90 90 Viejas de San Alejandro, Calatayud, Spain ($20) Silky and ripe with deep blackberry and cassis; spicy, long and rich with a good acid structure and a long finish. Las Rocas 2009 Garnacha, Viñas E&J GALLO Bodega Colomé 2010 Estate Malbec, Valle Calchaquí, Argentina ($30) Smooth and lush with intense, ripe fruit: rich plum, spice and cherry fruit with minerals and lovely structure; complex, supple and classic. THE HESS COLLECTION 93 91 France ($59) Dense and minerally with spice, black raspberry and soft fleshiness; nicely structured with refined acidity and elegance; complex and seamless with balance and a long, lingering finish. VINEYARD BRANDS Maison Nicolas Perrin 2008 Ermitage, VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 Vignole 2006 Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy ($60) Smooth and juicy with lovely plum, cassis and raspberry; notes of leather, violets and spice; silky texture and tangy acidity with lovely finesse and style. QUINTESSENTIAL LLC 88 Marlborough, New Zealand ($16) Juicy and grapefruity with edgy acidity and tangy citrus in true Marlborough style; long, spicy finish. Chasing Venus 2011 Sauvignon Blanc, CREW WINE COMPANY County ($10) Smooth and fresh with juicy citrus fruit and nice minerality; mellow, balanced and long. CECCHETTI WINE COMPANY 88 Gris, Small Lot Blend, Mendocino County ($11) Tangy and aromatic with juicy fruit and bright acidity; citrus, apple and bracing minerality; long and fresh. MENDOCINO WINE COMPANY Parducci 2010 Pinot Line 39 Wines 2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Lake may 2012 / the tasting panel / 63