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December 2017

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december 2017  /  the tasting panel  /  65 91 Testarossa Winery 2015 Cuvée Los Gatos Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands ($28) Smooth, robust, and juicy with deep cherry and savory notes; lush, dense, and balanced with earthy elements. 89 Catalina Sounds 2015 Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($14) Fresh berry fruit, juicy acidity, and sleek texture; notes of forest floor and minerals with a bright and racy finish. REGAL WINE COMPANY 92 Alamos 2015 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($13) Opulent, ripe berry nose; fluid and smoky with bright blackberry and spice; tangy, balanced, and lifted with depth and finesse; a remarkable value. E. & J. GALLO WINERY 93 Herzog Wine Cellars 2014 Malbec, Paso Robles ($42) Deep color ; smooth blackberry and cassis nose; ripe berry fruit and velvety texture; toasty new oak and lovely balance; long and luscious. Kosher. 91 Ledson Winery & Vineyards 2014 Mountain Terraces Vineyard Merlot, Moon Mountain District ($78) Polished and balanced with plum, pomegranate, and notes of earth; silky with medium body; another winner from this fine Sonoma winery. 91 Cellardoor Winery 2013 Petit Verdot, USA ($24) Dark ruby color ; lush plum and berry nose; zesty, rich, and intense with ripe plum and spice; made in Maine with Washington State grapes. 91 Herzog Wine Cellars 2014 Lake County Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA ($44) Vibrant cardinal color ; smooth, textured, and dense with blackberry, cassis, and spice; bright and well balanced with good length. Kosher. 90 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2015 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley ($15) Creamy and plummy with generous, tangy style; an exceptional bargain packaged with a retro label. 94 Piña Napa Valley 2014 Wolff Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville ($85) Soft nose with a smooth texture; luxurious with mellow blackberry and cassis fruit; juicy and dense with elegant flavors; balanced and stylish. ©2017 LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, Acampo, CA Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon WINE ENTHUSIAST BEST BUY 2013 MERLOT 88 PTS 2013 CABERNET SAUVIGNON PTS 88 2014 SAUVIGNON BLANC PTS 90 S A N D P O I N T W I N E . C O M LCF4174_SP_TP_3rdPG_AD_M4.indd 1 3/9/17 12:53 PM

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