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Blue Reviews domestic 90 Picket Fence 2006 Chardon- nay, Russian River Valley ($20) Smooth, mellow with creamy texture and long, pretty flavors; charming, subtle, elegant and balanced. 585 WINE PARTNERS 90 Alma Rosa 2008 Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara ($18) Smooth and lush with racy fruit and dry, juicy peach; rich, balanced and fresh. 91 Silverado Vine- yards 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Miller Ranch Estate, Napa Valley ($23) Ripe lime, grapefruit and melon with lovely bright texture and racy acidity; clean and charming. WILSON DANIELS 90 Azur 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, California ($24) Honeydew, lychee, citrus and spice with racy acidity and lively fruit; charming and complex yet pure and balanced. 90 Beringer Vineyards 2007 Chardonnay, Private Re- serve, Napa Valley ($35) Creamy and dense with ripe oak and toast, mellow fruit and luscious, sweet flavors; dense and extreme. FOSTER'S GROUP 91 Ferrari-Carano 2007 Siena, Sonoma ($24) A smooth and lush Supercalifornian (78% Sangiovese, 22% Malbec) with ripe plum and spice; juicy, fresh and long with lovely balance. 90 Sbragia Family Vineyards 2006 Zinfandel, Gino's Vine- yard, Dry Creek Valley ($28) Notes of cinnamon and toasty oak; bright black raspberry with smooth texture, balance and finesse. FOSTER'S GROUP 90 Kiamie Wine Cel- lars 2006 Mer- itage, Paso Robles ($32) Rich and dense with lovely acid structure and smooth, velvety texture; ripe, deep and nicely balanced with length, complexity and style. Blue Anthony Dias In 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 evalua- tions, made without regard to advertising, and products are scored on a 100-point scale: 85-89 VERY GOOD; 90-94 OUTSTANDING; 95-100 CLASSIC. Once products are select- ed for publication, produc- ers 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. The "twisty" icon indi- cates wines sealed with a screwcap closure. For additional Blue Reviews, go to www.tastingpanelmag.com. Reviews 38 / the tasting panel / august 2009