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42 / the tasting panel / july 2009 Blue Reviews Blue Reviews 42 / the tasting panel / july 2009 90 B. R. Cohn 2007 Chardon- nay, Sonoma ($24) Fresh and smooth with crisp acidity and lovely ripe, sweet fruit with fi rm structure and fresh fl avors. 94 Justin Vineyards & Winery 2006 Isosceles, Paso Robles ($62) Rich and elegant with vanilla, super plum, blackberry and spice; long, generous and in balance with notes of chocolate and spice; 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 5% Merlot. 90 White Rock Vineyards 2007 Estate Chardonnay, Napa Valley ($30) Silky and smooth with lovely fruit and bright acidity; long, zesty and balanced. 90 Clos LaChance 2006 Lila's Cuvée, Central Coast ($40) Grenache-driven six-variety blend; dense ripe blueberry and plum fruit; velvety texture with notes of chocolate and spice. imports 90 Villa Maria 2008 Riesling, Pri- vate Bin, Marlborough, New Zealand ($18) Tart and juicy with racy citrus and peach with pure acid structure; fresh, long and nicely balanced. VINEYARD BRANDS 92 Weingut Johan- nishof 2007 Riesling Kabi- nett, Johannisberg V, Rheingau, Germany ($28) Silky and smooth with enticing fruitiness, bright acid- ity and excellent tension and nerve; long, pure and captivating. VALCKENBERG INTL. 92 Monnot 2006 Meursault Le Limozin, France ($42) Intense, ripe Chardonnay fl avors; juicy and elegant, fresh and complex; a deep and lovely white Burgundy. ROBERT KACHER SELECTIONS 90 Ca' del Bosco NV Cuvée Pres- tige, Franciacorta, Italy ($53) Clean, bright and elegant with some toasty notes and lovely fresh fruit; complex, rich and refreshing. TERLATO WINES INTERNATIONAL 91 Colombo 2005 Condrieu Amour de Dieu, France ($85) Bright, fresh and aromatic; creamy, brisk and lovely with superb balance and a long fi nish; stunning and gorgeous. PALM BAY IMPORTS 90 Pulenta Estate 2007 Mal- bec, Alto Agrelo, Mendoza, Argentina ($18) Rich, ripe and dense with great texture and spice; plum, blackberry lead to a lovely fi nish. PAUL HOBBS IMPORTS 91 Domaine Jean-Marc Joblot 2006 Givry 1er Cru Clos de la Servoisine, France ($43) Juicy and fresh Pi- not Noir from the Côte Chalonnaise; ripe and racy with beautifully delineated fruit. ROBERT KACHER SELECTIONS 90 Abbazia Santa Anasta- sia 2007 Contempo Nero d'Avola, Sicilia, Italy ($18) Ripe plum, blackberry and cassis; racy, bright and rich with upright structure and clean, balanced, stylish fl avors. EMPSON USA 92 Catena Zapata 2005 Malbec, Mendoza ($125) From Argentina's premier producer; velvety, ripe and dense with rich notes of chocolate; balanced, long and impressive. BILLINGTON IMPORTERS value and by-the-glass recommendations 88 Bandit 2005 Bandit Cab- ernet Sauvignon, Califor- nia ($9/1 L.) Smooth and leafy with silky texture and clean ripe plum fruit; long, bright and balanced. REBEL WINE/THREE THIEVES 88 Good Hope 2008 Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa ($9) Fresh and smooth and made in a dry style; perfect for by-the-glass programs. ROBERT KACHER SELECTIONS 88 Viña Robles 2008 Sau- vignon Blanc, Jardine, Paso Robles ($10) Bright, fresh and juicy with clean, lively fl avors and smooth texture; zesty citrus, silky mouthfeel and good balance. 88 Bulletin Place 2008 Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia ($10) Lively and fruity with smooth texture and perky acidity; very attrac- tive in style and price. VINEYARD BRANDS 89 High Note 2008 Elevated Malbec, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Argen- tina ($13) Bright, deep and juicy with lovely structure and style; ripe plum and blackberry with plenty of balance. CLICK WINE GROUP