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Shingleback 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon, The Davey Estate, McLaren Vale, Australia ($22) Dark and rich with black plum and cassis; ripe, dense and juicy with tangy acidity and fresh ���avors; notes of mocha, chocolate and spice. Mas��t 2011 Pinot Noir, Block 7, Mendocino County ($55) This winery was created by Ben and Jake Fetzer, thrid-generation members of the well-known Northern California wine family; smooth, dense and ripe with intense black cherry and tangy acidity. 90 91 IMPORTS Colom�� 2012 Torront��s, Valle Calchaqu��, Salta, Argentina ($15) Silky and smooth with lovely spice, tangy acidity, graceful balance and seamless structure; long and delicious. 90 Bibi Graetz 2009 Soffocone di Vincigliata, Toscana, Italy ($45) Lush and dense with lovely plum, earth and spice; rich and tangy with generous ���avors and depth; long and polished with great balance and style. 90% Sangiovese, 7% Canaiolo, 3% Colorino. 90 WILSON DANIELS PRECEPT WINE G��rard Bertrand 2010 Cigalus, Vin de Pays d���Oc, France ($50) A superb 50% Cabernet Sauvignon/50% Merlot blend from an unassuming appellation; lush, ripe and concentrated with rich plum, cassis, spice and notes of espresso, chocolate and tar; excellent balance; long, complex and charming. 92 VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS Rosemount Estate 2012 Moscato, Australia ($7) Fresh and juicy with sweet spicy ���avors and tangy acidity; fresh, balanced and long. 87 TREASURY WINE ESTATES G��RARD BERTRAND U.S. HESS FAMILY ESTATES Nasiakos 2012 Mantinia, Greece ($16) Bright, crisp and citric with dry, tangy ���avors of fresh citrus and light, juicy fruit; clean, balanced and ideal with complex foods. 85% Moscho���lero, 15% Asproudes. 88 STELLAR IMPORTING COMPANY Gonz��lez Byass NV Palo Cortado ���Leonor,��� Jerez-X��r��xSherry, Spain ($25) Medium amber color; fragrant, elegant and complex with dried fruits, spice, toasted oak, vanilla, notes of bacon with hints of salt and rancio. 100% Palomino. 94 SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE Carrick Wines 2010 Unravelled Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand ($30) Smooth and juicy with tangy cherry fruit and elegant weight; juicy, long and silky; long and graceful. 90 BOUTIQUE WINE COLLECTION Torres 2010 Salmos, Priorat, Spain ($42) Dark and ripe with gobs of fresh plum, black raspberry and cherry fruit; supple, intense and balanced with lovely ���avors and great depth; complex and a winner on many levels. 50% Cari��ena, 20% Syrah, 30% Grenache 93 DREYFUS, ASHBY march 2013 / the tasting panel / 61