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91 RdV Vineyards 2010 Lost Mountain, Virginia ($88) Deep and complex with spice, ripe plum and cassis; tangy, juicy and showing smooth vanilla oak and soft tannins; stylish and rich. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot. IMPORTS 91 Viña Arnáiz 2011 Ribera del Duero Roble, Spain ($18) Dark and deep with rich blackberry and dense texture; smooth, luscious and intense; long and tangy with style and lovely balance. 90% Tempranillo, 5% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. J. GARCÍA CARRIÓN/CIV USA 90 Mazzoni 2011 Bianco di Toscana, Italy ($19) Crisp and aromatic with juicy peach fruit and lively acidity; smooth, balanced and long. 75% Vermentino, 25% Chardonnay. TERLATO WINES INTERNATIONAL 90 Astrolabe Winery 2012 Province Pinot Gris, Marlborough, New Zealand ($23) Aromatic and bright with juicy citrus and tangy acidity; intense, lively and balanced. 96% Pinot Gris, 4% Gewurztraminer. 89 Castello di Volpaia 2008 Indue: Two Together, Toscana, Italy ($26) Dark and rich with dense, ripe plum and blackberry; concentrated and deep with intense fruit and toasty oak; good, firm structure and tangy flavors. 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon. WILSON DANIELS 90 Finca Las Moras 2009 Mora Negra, Pedernal Valley, San Juan, Cuyo, Argentina ($30) Smooth and rich with black fruits and notes of chocolate and spice; tangy acidity, concentrated flavors and good balance; bright vanilla oak and complexity; long and intense. 70% Malbec, 30% Bonarda. USA WINE WEST 89 Fairview 2011 Nurok, Paarl, South Africa ($26) Tangy, clean flavors; juicy and crisp, lively and balanced. 32% Viognier, 32% Chenin, 26% Roussanne, 10% Grenache Blanc. VINEYARD BRANDS 90 Peregrine Wines 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, New Zealand ($26) Juicy citrus and smooth texture; vibrant, tangy and pure with complexity and elegance; long, fresh and balanced. VINEYARD BRANDS 94 Hamilton Russell Vineyards 2012 Estate Chardonnay, HemelEn-Aarde Valley, South Africa ($33) Always one of my favorites: bright, nervy and crisp with beautiful citrus, peach and minerals; lovely structure and notes of toasty oak and vanilla; seamless and elegant. VINEYARD BRANDS VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 deAlto Amo 2011 Rioja Blanco, Spain ($10) Smooth and aromatic with ripe fruit and a core of bright acidity; lush and balanced, long and charming. 85% Viura, 15% Chardonnay. CLOS DU VAL WINE CO. 88 Cono Sur 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserva Especial, Maipo Valley, Chile ($15) Dark plum, cherry and cassis; rich, deep and long with balance and style. VINEYARD BRANDS 88 Grooner 2012 Grüner Veltliner, Niederösterreich, Austria ($12) Racy and crisp with clean, tangy citrus and bright acidity; smooth, long and juicy. FREDERICK WILDMAN & SONS 88 Garnet Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir, Monterey County ($15) Smooth and ripe with deep cherry and spice; bright, tangy and balanced. ACME WINE MOVERS 91 Hand of God 2010 Fingerprint Series Sobremesa, Mendoza, Argentina ($45) Deep, dark and concentrated with ripe plum, blackberry and blueberry; rich, spicy and harmonious; long and balanced. 55% Malbec, 35% Syrah, 10% Petit Verdot. HAND OF GOD WINES 91 Antinori 2007 Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy ($53) Silky and smooth, elegant and ripe with dense plum and black raspberry fruit; notes of wood, earth and spice; long and graceful. 100% Sangiovese STE MICHELLE WINE ESTATES VINTAGE POINT 88 Parducci 2012 Pinot Gris, Small Lot Blend, Mendocino County ($14) Juicy and ripe, tangy and fresh with lively acidity and bright citrus; smooth and lively. MENDOCINO WINE CO. 89 Alamos 2012 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina ($13) Concentrated black cherry and plum; deep, intense and balanced with luscious fruit and juicy style. 88% Malbec, 9% Syrah, 3% Bonarda. E&J GALLO 88 Wolfgang Puck 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon, Master Lot Reserve, California ($15) Smooth and bright with clean, tangy plum with notes of earth and vanilla; clean, pleasant and balanced; a portion of the proceeds goes to Keep Memory Alive. DFV WINES july 2013 / the tasting panel / 85 TP0713_066-99.indd 85 6/24/13 5:49 PM