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july 2017 / the tasting panel / 75 VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 90 Pascual Toso 2015 Estate Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina ($14) One of Argentina's older wineries, founded in 1890. Silky, smooth and bright with depth, style and finesse. QUINTESSENTIAL WINES 88 The Original Dark Horse 2016 Pinot Grigio, California ($10) A super by-the-glass PG with bright, balanced flavors and soft style. E. & J. GALLO 88 14 Hands 2016 Rosé, Columbia Valley ($12) A crisp and floral Syrah-based rosé with rich pink color and notes of citrus and strawberry; tangy and dry, ST. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES 90 Snoqualmie Vineyards 2014 Syrah, Columbia Valley ($10) This Pacific Northwest producer is always a sure-bet for value. Dense and ripe with blackberry, vanilla and spice. STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES 89 Fetzer 2015 Eagle Peak Merlot, California ($10) Smooth, lush and dense with ripe plum and juicy acidity; fresh, balanced and classic. 90 Mirassou 2015 Pinot Noir, California ($12) This venerable California label still has the chops, as in this rich Pinot with red cherry, apple and hints of mocha; juicy and vibrant. E. & J. GALLO 89 Rubus 2015 Old Vines Zinfandel, Lodi ($13) Lodi means old-vine Zinfandel. This one is spicy with vanilla, blackberry and tangy acidity; fresh and long. KYSELA PÈRE ET FILS For recipe inspirations visit St-Elder.com | @DrinkStElder ©2017 Produced & Bottled By St. Elder, Ltd., boston, MA. 20% Alc/Vol (40 Proof) PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY. ripen your cocktail 93 Donelan Wines 2013 Syrah, Cuvée Christine, Sonoma County ($48) Named after Joe Donelan's wife Christine. And blended from vineyards selected for their dark, rich, dynamic qualities. Loaded with spice, blackberry and plum; complex and balanced on the very long finish. 95 Donelan Wines 2013 Syrah, Walker Vine Hill Vineyard, Russian River Valley ($75) Lush and dense with fresh blackberry and juicy spice; a complete package, fresh and generous, tangy and long. Stock up—this will be the final vintage of this wine as the Donelans are parting ways with the vineyard to pursue more Chardonnay and Pinot Noir opportunities. Wines Sonoma Loaded 95 this Wines Walker with package, will be the final vintage of Donelans