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Blue Reviews 91 Paraduxx 2006 Cinnamon Teal, Napa Valley ($48) A blend of Zin and Bordelais varieties with deep, pure plum and black- raspberry fruit; lovely structure and length with elegance, balance and gobs of charm. DUCKHORN WINE COMPANY 91 Terlato Vine- yards 2007 Pinot Noir, Russian Riv- er Valley ($60) Bright and juicy with lovely red cherry fruit and persistent acidity; balanced and elegant with smooth texture and Burgundian style. TERLATO WINES INTERNATIONAL 93 Leonetti Cellar 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Walla Walla Valley ($85) Velvety and supple with gorgeous plum and black raspberry fruit; structured and luscious with exquisite balance, sub- tle oak and a long, seamless finish. imports 89 Saracco 2008 Moscato d'Asti, Italy ($16) Juicy, bright and sweet with lovely with tangy fruit and totally charming flavors. DALLA TERRA 92 Kumeu River 2007 Char- donnay, Coddington, Kumeu, New Zealand ($42) Lush, ripe and dense with rich fruit and a core of bright acidity; bracing, racy and pure with lovely balance and a long finish; one of four stunning Chards from this important Kiwi winery. WILSON DANIELS 90 Palacio de Fifinanes 2007 Albariño de Finanes, Rías Baixas, Spain ($19) Bright and juicy with great ripe fruit and fresh, lively acidity; long and balanced. KYSELA PÈRE ET FILS 90 Poggio Al Tesoro 2007 Vermentino Solosole, Toscana-Bolgheri, Italy ($20) Very bright and racy with minerals, spice and lovely aromatics; smooth and juicy with fresh, lively peach fruit and excellent length and balance. WINEBOW 90 Villa Matilde 2006 Tenute di Altavilla, Greco di Tufo, Italy ($25) Smooth and spicy with lovely mineral and exotic fruit; lush, rich and beautifully balanced. EMPSON USA 89 Sierra Cantabria 2005 Tempranillo, Cuvée Espe- cial, Rioja, Spain ($25) Smooth, lush and dense with balance and fresh, deep fruit; long and bright. FINE ESTATES FROM SPAIN 90 Bosco Agostino 2006 Barbera d'Alba, Italy ($25) Lush and rich with beautiful blackberry fruit and spice with hints of vanilla; velvety, long and very lovely. TANARO RIVER IMPORTS 91 Domus Aurea 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Maipo Valley, Chile ($55) Silky and complex with plum, spice, herbs and earth; nicely structured and long with balance and style. GLOBAL VINEYARD IMPORTING 94 Ceretto 2005 Bricco Asili Barbaresco Bernardot, Italy ($81) Elegant, refined and quite stunning with berries, cedar and floral notes; silky and beauti- fully balanced with complexity, finesse and style; great now, and it will only get better. WILSON DANIELS value and by-the-glass recommendations 89 Arrogant Frog 2008 Lily Pad White, Sud de France ($10) A smooth, mellow Chardonnay- Viognier blend with a core of good acidity; charming and a great value. PALM BAY INTERNATIONAL 89 Fairview 2008 Chenin Blanc, Darling, South Africa ($13) Fresh, juicy and tropical with dry, balanced and charming flavors. VINEYARD BRANDS 88 King Estate Winery 2008 Acrobat Pinot Gris, Oregon ($12) Fresh and tangy with citrus and mineral notes; long and balanced. 88 Dry Creek Vineyard 2008 Dry Chenin Blanc, Wilson Ranch, Clarksburg ($12) Smooth, clean and mellow with ripe tropical fruit, good acid structure and a long finish; fresh, balanced and charming. 88 Valley of the Moon 2008 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ($16) Bright, smooth and ripe with juicy fruit, lively acidity and a long, rich finish. HECK ESTATES 88 Ravenswood 2007 Petite Sirah, California ($10) Dense and smooth with bright blackberry fruit and juicy notes; clean, balanced and nicely structured with length and some charm. CONSTELLATION WINES U.S. 52 / the tasting panel / october 2009