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BLUE REVIEWS Anthony Dias BLUE REVIEWS DOMESTIC 91 I n each issue, Editor-in-Chief Anthony Dias Blue selects a wide range of the best wines and spirits from among the more than 500 he samples over the course of a month. The reviews are subjective editorial evaluations, made without regard to advertising, and products are scored on a 100-point scale: 85-89: VERY GOOD 90-94: OUTSTANDING 90 Jordan 2011 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley ($30) Fresh and juicy with tangy acidity and bright citrus and white flowers; nervy and seamless with cohesive flavors and lovely texture; long and lifted. Canoe Ridge Vineyard 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve, Horse Heaven Hills ($24) Bright and tangy with black currant, plum and spice; dense with notes of licorice and cedar; balanced, long and showing silky texture. 95 Antica 2011 Twenty Six Generations Chardonnay, Antinori Family Estate, Napa Valley ($35) Elegant and silky with bright pear and white flowers; juicy and firm with fine structure and finesse; balanced and harmonious with lovely style and good length. STE MICHELLE WINE ESTATES Prices are for 750 ml. bottles unless otherwise noted. Raptor Ridge Winery 2010 Pinot Noir, Meredith Mitchell Vineyard, McMinnville ($38) Exemplary Oregon Pinot—bright, racy and pure with juicy cherry and raspberry fruit; lively and bracing with great structure and depth; charming and long. 91 Once products are selected for publication, producers and importers will be offered the option of having their review accompanied by an image (bottle photo or label art) for a nominal fee. There is no obligation to add an image, nor does the decision affect the review or score in any way. For additional Blue Reviews, go to www.tastingpanelmag.com. 93 KOBRAND 95-100: CLASSIC The "twisty" icon indicates wines sealed with a screwcap closure. PRECEPT WINE Foley Estates 2010 Chardonnay, Courtney's Vineyard, Sta. Rita Hills ($30) Silky and crisp with smooth texture, lively citrus and bright acidity; elegant, supple and juicy; stunning depth and vibrancy; exceptional. 90 Steele Wines 2010 Syrah, Parmelee-Hill Vineyard, Sonoma Valley ($17) Smooth and toasty with vanilla and ripe black raspberry; juicy, meaty and dense with tangy acidity and good structure. 94 Adelaida Cellars 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Viking Vineyard, Paso Robles ($75) Dark, ripe and smooth with plum, blackberry and cassis; intense and tangy with deep, lush flavors and rich texture; notes of sweet oak and licorice; seamless and complete with vivid flavors and elegance. 91 Westerly Wines 2009 Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills ($45) Silky and lush with bright, tangy cherry and red fruits; brisk, lifted and nervy with balance and fresh style. 72 / the tasting panel / june 2013 TP0613_042-79.indd 72 5/23/13 4:33 PM