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june 2017  /  the tasting panel  /  75 89 Bridlewood Estate 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles ($15) As Paso Cab's reputation—and price—rises, watch for nice values like this. Dense and balanced with smooth texture and ripe fruit. E&J GALLO 91 Toad Hollow Vineyards 2015 Richard McDowell's Selection Merlot, Sonoma County ($16) Lush and juicy with bright plum and tangy acidity; smooth, generous and long. Great wine for a modest price. V2 WINE GROUP 90 Shroud Mountain 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, California ($17) Smooth, vanilla nose; lush and juicy with bright blackberry fruit—and a more-than-fair price. WINE TREES 89 Funckenhausen Vineyards 2016 Malbec Blend, Mendoza, Argentina ($18/1L) Ripe, fresh nose; lush and juicy with plum and berry fruit; bright and dense; a seamless blend of three varieties: 50% Malbec, 35% Bonarda, 15% Syrah. GLOBAL VINEYARD SPIRITS 92 Grand Teton Born and Bred Potato Vodka, USA ($27) Gluten-free and distilled 20 times. Smooth and creamy with lush vanilla and subtle flavors; dry, rich and long. GRAND TETON DISTILLERY 93 Straw Boys Irish Vodka Distilled from Wheat, Ireland ($20) Smooth and lush with flavors of vanilla and rich texture; creamy and mellow. CONNACHT WHISKEY COMPANY LTD. 95 Trust Me Ultra Premium Organic Wheat Vodka, USA ($35) Smooth, lush and creamy with lovely flavors of vanilla and wheat; amazing finesse and depth; stunning generosity and elegance; in a crowded category this product stands out. 93 Portobello Road London Dry Gin, U.K. ($35) Originally developed at The Ginstitute in London. Botanical and vanilla nose; smooth, creamy texture, lush style and complex flavors of vanilla and spice. CHOPIN IMPORTS LTD. 93 Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, USA ($50) Louisville's legendary Stitzel-Weller Distillery was founded in 1935 and has now been revived to produce Blade and Bow. Smoky, rich nose; fleshy, earthy and rich with toasty oak and smooth texture. STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLING CO. 91 Hillrock Estate Distillery Double Cask Rye Whiskey, USA ($90) From New York's Hudson Valley. Ripe, toasty nose; spicy and lively with a tannic note; smooth, lush and toasty. 93 WhistlePig Farmstock Rye Whiskey, USA ($90) Spicy, rye nose; smooth, rich and spicy with toasty, ripe style with floral notes and depth; deep and lush. 92 Marble Distilling Co. Gingercello Reserve Aged in Bourbon Barrels, USA ($55) From a family recipe. Pale amber ; spicy ginger and sweet citrus; spicy, complex and long with racy style. A live auction featuring Washington State's elite wineries available exclusively to the trade. WOODINVILLE, WA | FRIDAY | 10AM - 4PM Betz Family Winery Brian Carter Cellars Chateau Ste. Michelle Col Solare DeLille Cellars Dusted Valley Fidelitas Force Majeure Forgeron l The Walls Januik L'Ecole N° 41 Leonetti Cellar Long Shadows Vintners Mark Ryan Owen Roe Pepperbridge Winery Quilceda Creek Sleight of Hand Va Piano Vineyards Woodward Canyon Winery trade only 3 RD ANNUAL

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