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june 2014 / the tasting panel / 61 92 Ferrari-Carano 2012 Pinot Noir, Middleridge Ranch, Anderson Valley ($55) Crisp and juicy with bright red cherry and racy acidity; meaty, dense and rich with long, full flavors. 96 Hanzell Vineyards 2011 Pinot Noir, Sonoma Valley ($98) Deep and lush with bright acid structure and rich black cherry fruit; seamless and elegant with exquisite balance and finesse; an American icon. IMPORTS 90 Borgo Scopeto 2011 Borgonero, Toscana, Italy ($24) Dark, smooth and dense with ripe plum, black raspberry and spice; lush, seamless and balanced with depth and juicy style. 40% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah. VINEYARD BRANDS 92 J. García Carrión 2010 Viña Arnáiz Crianza, Ribero del Duero, Spain ($25) Dark and spicy; smooth and dense with plum, black currant and notes of chocolate and licorice; clean, juicy and exquisite. Tempranillo CIV USA J. GARCÍA CARIRÓN 90 Giesen Wine Estate 2012 Clayvin Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand ($75) Smooth and rich with spice, minerals and black cherry; forest floor, earth and complex flavors with firm acidity and structure; long and balanced. PACIFIC HIGHWAY WINES & SPIRITS 90 Villa Wolf 2012 Wachenheimer Riesling Trocken, Pfalz, Germany ($16) Bright and juicy with tangy mineral and lime; d ry, smooth, fresh and balanced with lovely style. LOOSEN BROS. USA 92 Maison Roche de Bellene 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, France ($64) Silky, bright and ripe with juicy cherry and tangy acidity; elegant, floral and charming with a long finish. Pinot Noir 94 Maison Roche de Bellene 2011 Meursault Vieilles Vignes, France ($64) One of a series of impressive négociant wines from Burgundian winemaker Nicolas Potel. Smooth and creamy with lovely, pure fruit and bright acidity; elegant and loaded with finesse and style. LOOSEN BROS. USA VALUE AND BY-THE-GLASS RECOMMENDATIONS 88 Nine Hats 2012 Riesling, Columbia Valley ($12) Sweet and juicy with nervy style; tangy lime and citrus with racy acidity; silky and smooth, long and bright. LONG SHADOWS VINTNERS 88 Fairview 2013 La Capra Chardonnay, Paarl, South Africa ($11) Clean and smooth with crisp acidity and bright citrus; fresh, lively and nicely balanced. VINEYARD BRANDS 88 Massimo Prestige Vineyards 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough ($13) Fresh and juicy with ripe citrus and a hint of sweetness; long, clean and balanced. DFV WINES TP0614_034-71.indd 61 5/23/14 9:24 PM