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IMPORTS 90 88 93 Marqués de Cáceres 2005 Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain ($23) Juicy flavors of ripe blackberry, cassis and plum; dense, velvety texture and toasted with depth and complexity. VINEYARD BRANDS Hugel & Fils 2009 Gewürztraminer "Hugel," Alsace, France ($26) Smooth, soft and minerally with spice, ripe melon and grapey flesh on a lingering finish. FREDERICK WILDMAN AND SONS Schloss Saarstein 2010 Riesling Kabinett, Mosel-Saar- Ruwer, Germany ($27) Bracing flavor, crisp and tangy with beautiful citrus, passion fruit and minerals; pure, racy and mouth- filling; exquisite, long and nervy finish. VALCKENBERG INTERNATIONAL 96 González Byass Palo Cortado VORS Apóstoles, Sherry- Jerez-Xeres, Spain ($45/375 ml.) Dark amber color; silky texture, dried apricots, spice, rancio and juicy fruit; smooth, lush and creamy texture with bright, complex flavors. Stunning. SAN FRANCISCO WINE EXCHANGE 90 Contemassi 2007 Chianti Classico Riserva, Italy ($22) Svelte, ripe flavors with forward black raspberry fruit and nervy acidity; clean, bright and fresh with depth and style. Bravo. BRONCO WINE COMPANY 96 Numanthia 2008 Termanthia, Toro, Spain ($200) A blockbuster that is dark and opaque with a nose of ripe fruit, spices and savory nuances; rich, ripe and concentrated plum, blackberry and cassis with notes of licorice, chocolate, toasted vanilla and exotic spice; long, dense and powerful tastes; a unique statement. MOËT-HENNESSY USA EU Organic Tasting Panel Publisher's Pick 96 Points "Head Over Heels in Love" 90 Las Perdices 2007 Reserva Don Juan, Mendoza, Argentina ($24) Dark and dense with soft, smooth texture and lovely ripe, plump blackberry and plum; spicy, lush and showing notes of chocolate and spice. 70% Malbec, 11% Syrah, 10% Bonarda, 9% Merlot. MATADOR VINO 90 Antinori 2008 Guado al Tasso, Il Bruciato, Bolgheri, Italy ($32) Supple and dense texture with rich plum, spice and lush flavors; clean, complex and balanced; long, deep and charming taste. STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES 91 Villa di Bagnolo, Italy ($55) Smooth, dense and juicy with notes of earth, spice and tangy acidity; supple and balanced with nerve and style; long and appealing. 90 EMPSON USA Lionello Marchesi 2005 Col di Sole Brunello di Montalcino, Italy ($55) Deep and dense with earth, spice and rich plum and berry fruits; lush Tuscan style with complexity and power; long, concentrated and nicely balanced. W. J. DEUTSCH & SONS Marchesi Pancrazi 2007 Pinot Noir, 123 Certified Organic Tequila (Uno Dos Tres) 123Tequila.com november 201 1 / the tasting panel / 37