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Mountain Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley ($55) Deeply colored with smooth, supple texture and rich plum and berry fruit; lovely subtle sweet oak and great depth of flavor; gorgeous, generous and luxurious; remarkable. 93 Marlborough, New Zealand ($15) Fresh and juicy with bright citrus and tangy peach notes; racy and fresh with lively style and brisk flavors. MARITIME WINE TRADING COLLECTIVE LTD. IMPORTS 90 89 Blanc, Walker Bay, South Africa ($19) Flinty, bright and showing tangy citrus and lovely silky texture; long, pure and balanced with 92 exceptional quality. VINEYARD BRANDS 89 Italy ($55) Bright, tangy and pure with lovely raspberry fruit and racy acidity; elegant, silky and long with breeding and finesse; a terrific food wine. 91 DALLA TERRA Goose Bay 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($20) Smooth, fresh and juicy with lovely citrus and silky texture; long, balanced and pure and it’s kosher too! ROYAL WINE CORP. Marchesi di Gresy 2006 Barbaresco Martinenga, Barossa Valley, Australia ($50) Lush texture, black raspberry nose and smooth, ripe chocolate mint flavors; complex and rich with depth and great style. BANFI VINTNERS 91 Château Tanunda 2006 Shiraz, Noble Baron, Kim Crawford 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand ($19) Smooth, lush and juicy with gooseberry and tangy grapefruit; crisp, pure and long. CONSTELLATION WINES U.S. Southern Right 2009 Sauvignon Beckmen Vineyards 2007 Syrah, Purisima 90 Johann Donabaum 2008 Grüner Veltliner, Federspiel, Spitzer Point, Wachau, Austria ($25) Deep gold color; silky texture with density, minerals and lovely, soft citrus fruit; fine acidity and balance, long and complex. WINEMONGER Jules Taylor 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Malbec, Salta, Argentina ($25) Dense plum, blackberry and spice; velvety, long and dense with great balance and lovely acid structure; complex and yet seamless. 91 THE HESS COLLECTION 90 Psagot 2007 Edom, Judean Hills, Israel ($32) A dense Bordeaux-style blend with ripe plum, rich raspberry and lovely spice; complex, long and balanced with style and depth; quite excellent. ROYAL WINE COMPANY Bodega Colomé 2008 “La Tiare du Pape,” France ($40) Lush and deep with lovely velvety texture and a long, dense finish; ripe plum, blackberry and spice; great balance. 90 SKALLI FAMILY WINES Maison Bouachon 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape