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62 / the tasting panel / september 2018 BLUE REVIEWS 88 Viña Eguía 2015 Tempranillo, Rioja DOC ($14) Crisp, tight, and racy with a slightly creamy thread; clean, tart, and long. If you like Cabernet, I recommend you check this one out. FINE ESTATES FROM SPAIN 90 Agricola Punica 2017 Samas Isola Dei Nuraghi IGT, Sardinia, Italy ($22) Aromatic, flavorful, and polished with notes of soft minerals; a long, lovely, and sustainably farmed white from Sardinia. 80% Vermentino and 20% Chardonnay. KOBRAND WINE AND SPIRITS 88 Bumble & Bloom 2016 Riesling, Columbia Valley, Washington ($17) Ripe and crisp with smooth texture, fresh acidity, and a slightly sweet character ; food-friendly with vibrant citrus notes. 88 Abbeyville 2016 Tanner's Passage Chardonnay, North Coast ($16) Sleek with a muted texture and abundant notes of fresh fruit; a very pleasant wine for the price. 88 Nola Grace Cellars 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, California ($13) Clean, refreshing, and simple; long and balanced with a striking label from the ever-ambitious Scotto family. 91 Jezreel Valley Winery 2016 Levanim White Blend, Sharon, Israel ($23) A silky, kosher blend of Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, and Colombard with aromatic notes; tangy, fresh, and racy with lively acidity. Wines like this make it abundantly clear the Israeli wine industry has come of age. ROYAL WINE CORP. 90 Château Roubine 2017 Côtes de Provence Premium Rosé Cru Classé, France ($23) Pale pink and certified organic; soft and lush with a dry and tangy style; a kosher blend of Cinsault, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon with a small portion of Carignan, Tibouren, Syrah, and Mourvèdre. ROYAL WINE CORP . 91 Château de Berne 2017 Rosé AOP Côtes de Provence, France ($21) A pale-pink, mellow blend of Grenache Noir and Cinsault with a core of crisp acidity. Dry, lush, and mouthfilling, it's fermented and decanted at low temperatures. PROVENCE ROSÉ GROUP 90 Pacifica by Evan's Vineyard 2017 White Riesling, Underwood, Washington ($18) Juicy, crisp, and racy with buoyant acidity and refreshingly dry notes of peach and citrus; tangy and long. Kosher. 91 Shiloh 2017 Rosé, Judean Hills, Israel ($22) Vibrant pink hue; silky and smooth with bright, racy acidity; lush and dry with hints of strawberry and plum. Long, generous, and kosher from a scenic winery established in 2005. ROYAL WINE CORP. 91 B. Lovely 2017 Gewürztraminer, Washington ($13) The soft floral aroma introducing this lovely wine precedes a silky texture followed by off-dry, juicy, and crisp flavors. Why don't more people utilize this exquisite variety? This example is elegant with a hint of the grape's characteristic rose. 92 Berton Vineyards 2017 Metal Label The Black Shiraz, Limestone Coast, Australia ($15) The potent, zesty nose is smoothed by concentrated and juicy notes of plum, currant, and black cherry. This well-balanced wine bursts with characteristic Aussie spice and fruit at an amazing price. CABERNET CORPORATION